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US12221018B2	Cable take-up device, and flat cable routing structure for slide seat Provided is a cable take-up device for a flexible flat cable routed for a slide seat slidably supported so as to be movable forward and backward along a fixed rail fixed to the vehicle cabin floor. The cable take-up device includes: a take-up housing part that takes up a housed portion in a drawable manner and houses it inside with a front end portion fixed to a rail front end portion and a rear end portion fixed to the slide seat; a take-up force generation part that generates a take-up force in a direction of take-up of the housed portion through drawing of the cable routing body; and a slit that applies the take-up force of the take-up force generation part to the housed portion.
US12221013B2	Vehicle drive axle system and method of control A method of controlling a drive axle system of a vehicle. The temperature of a first electric power source that is configured to store electrical energy and provide electrical energy to an electric motor to provide propulsion torque may be reduced when an upper temperature limit is exceeded. The temperature of the first electric power source may be increased when the temperature is below a lower temperature limit.
US12221012B2	Battery unit for vehicle and underbody of vehicle including the same A battery unit for a vehicle is provided and includes a lower case having two battery compartments arranged in a direction toward opposite sides of the vehicle, respectively, and a connecting portion bent to be convex upwardly between the two battery compartments. Battery modules are installed in the two battery compartments, respectively. A cooling block is disposed under each of the battery modules and receives and discharges coolant to cool the battery module. An upper case is installed on the lower case and has a coolant inlet port through which the coolant is supplied to the cooling block and a coolant outlet port through which the coolant is discharged from the cooling block.
US12221009B2	Power supply management device The invention is a power supply management device for intelligent motorcycle, comprising a power device and a power supply management system. The power supply management system is electrically connected to the power device. The power supply management system includes a processor, an input module connected to the processor, a link module connected to the processor, a voltage modulation module connected to the processor, a protection module connected to the processor, and an output module connected to the processor. Thereby, the power supply management system can be electrically connected to the rechargeable battery of the power device, serving for power supply and power management in various demands, and in turn, for effective control and management of the power to meet the operation requirement of the intelligent motorcycle.
US12221006B2	Management methods and systems for energy and charging requests of an electric vehicle charging field Management methods and systems for energy and charging requests of an electric vehicle charging field are provided. First charging data corresponding to at least one first charging operation is received by a server from each of electric vehicle charging stations in a charging field via a network during a first predetermined period, wherein the charging data includes at least a charging start time, a charging period, and an output power. According to the first charging data corresponding to the at least one first charging operation received from each of the electric vehicle charging stations during the first predetermined period, the server generates an energy prediction data of the charging field in a second predetermined period, wherein the energy prediction data includes at least an energy consumption estimation of the charging field at a specific time point.
US12221003B1	Wireless charging system for a road A wireless charging system for a road. The wireless charging system comprises a wireless communication transceiver embedded within the road. The wireless communication transceiver is configured to communicate with a vehicle traveling on the road. The wireless charging system additionally comprises a wireless power charger embedded within the road. The wireless power charger is configured to transmit energy wirelessly to the vehicle. The wireless power charger further comprises at least one control processor in communication with the wireless communication transceiver and the wireless power charge. The control processor is configured to control the wireless power charger based on data regarding the vehicle obtained from the wireless communication transceiver.
US12221002B2	Charging system and charging device A charging system includes three charging stands, an exhaust heat pipe provided underground, and a heat utilization device that utilizes exhaust heat. The charging stand has an opening and an exhaust heat port. The exhaust heat port is connected to an exhaust heat pipe. Cooling air taken in through the opening exchanges heat with a power supply circuit of the charging stand, and is then discharged from the exhaust heat port into the exhaust heat pipe. The temperature of the cooling air discharged into the exhaust heat pipe is raised by heat exchange with the power supply circuit. The cooling air flows through the exhaust heat pipe and is supplied to a heat utilization device.
US12221000B2	Vehicle auto-charging system and method A vehicle charging system comprises at least one controller and at least one arm, each arm having a first end coupled to an actuator and a second end comprising a charging interface. The actuator is configured to articulate the arm into a charging position. The charging interface comprises at least one charging contact coupled to a power source and configured to engage and deliver power to a vehicle charging interface to charge at least one battery of a vehicle. The charging system can include a plurality of arms, each configured to charge a different vehicle. A method of charging one or more vehicles using the charging system is also provided.
US12220996B2	Electric vehicle charging system An electric vehicle (EV) charging system includes a number of output connections (e.g., cables). Each of the output connections is connected to at least one head, and each head can be connected concurrently to an EV. A controller can direct a charging current, delivered over a dedicated circuit from an electric power supply, to a first one of the output connections if a first EV is connected to a head connected to the first one of the output connections. Then, the charging current to the first one of the output connections can be stopped, switched to a second one of the output connections, and restarted if a second EV is connected to a head connected to the second one of the output connections.
US12220993B2	Vehicle, server device, display control method, and program A vehicle includes: a secondary battery configured to supply electric power for travel driving; a first communication unit configured to communicate with a server device and uploads information on the state of the secondary battery to the server device; a display unit configured to display images; and a display control unit configured to cause the display unit to display an image in which a deterioration degree of the secondary battery with respect to a mileage or the number of years run with respect to the vehicle can be compared with the result of statistically processing the deterioration degree of the secondary batteries with respect to a mileage or the number of years run with respect to other vehicles on the basis of the information that the first communication unit has received from the server device.
US12220989B2	Control system and method for fuel cell vehicle A control system for a fuel cell vehicle includes a driving motor of the fuel cell vehicle, a brake system of the fuel cell vehicle, and a controller configured to derive a required target regenerative braking torque when the fuel cell vehicle rolls in an opposite direction to a traveling direction on a slope and, when an available regenerative braking torque of the driving motor is less than the required target regenerative braking torque, control the brake system to generate braking torque by as much as a difference between the required target regenerative braking torque and the available regenerative braking torque.
US12220987B2	High voltage power converter A power electronics converter includes a multi-layer planar carrier substrate and a converter commutation cell including a power circuit. The power circuit includes at least one power semiconductor switching element. Each power semiconductor switching element is included in a power semiconductor prepackage. One or more terminals of the power semiconductor switching element are connected to at least one conductive layer of the multi-layer planar carrier substrate at an electrical connection side of the power semiconductor prepackage. The electrical connection side is spaced apart in a z-direction from the carrier substrate by a prepackage gap. A peak rated power output of the power electronics converter is greater than or equal to 25 kW, and a converter parameter θ, which is defined as a size in the z-direction of the prepackage gap divided by a maximum electric field strength in the prepackage gap, is less than or equal to 300 pm2/V.
US12220985B2	Display and cockpit module for vehicle including the same A cockpit module for a vehicle comprises an instrument panel located in a partial section of a front in a vehicle, and having a plurality of mounting holes inclined inward by a preset width, and a display configured to allow a mounting shaft formed at a connection end with the instrument panel to pass through the mounting holes of the instrument panel step by step to absorb the corresponding impact when an external impact is applied to a front of the display.
US12220973B2	Visor assembly for a vehicle A vehicle includes an A-pillar, a windshield, a receiver, and a visor assembly, including an engagement feature that moves from a first position to a second position, and a biasing feature that biases the engagement feature toward the first position in the second position of the engagement feature. The visor assembly is operable between a stowed condition, wherein the engagement feature is in the first position and the engagement feature and the receiver are in a spaced relationship, and a deployed condition, wherein the engagement feature is in the second position and contact between the engagement feature and the receiver maintains the engagement feature in the second position against the bias of the biasing feature.
US12220972B2	Vehicle sunvisor assembly A vehicle sunvisor assembly includes a portion of a vehicle body structure and a retractable sunvisor assembly. The vehicle body structure includes an A-pillar, a windscreen and a roof structure with the A-pillar and the windscreen extending downward from the roof structure. The retractable sunvisor assembly is attached to the A-pillar below the roof structure such that in a retracted orientation the retractable sunvisor assembly is positioned along-side the A-pillar and in an extended in-use orientation a portion of the retractable sunvisor assembly extends away from the A-pillar covering an upper area of the windscreen.
US12220968B2	Thermal management system, powertrain, and vehicle A thermal management system for a vehicle is disclosed, wherein the vehicle comprises an occupant compartment and a propulsion system configured to provide motive power to the vehicle. The system comprises a propulsion coolant circuit configured to cool at least a portion of the propulsion system, a heating circuit configured to heat the occupant compartment, and a heat pump circuit comprising a first evaporator in the propulsion coolant circuit and a condenser in the heating circuit. The propulsion coolant circuit comprises a connecting conduit connecting the propulsion coolant circuit to the heating circuit at a position upstream of the condenser, and a first valve configured to control flow of coolant through the connecting conduit. The present disclosure further relates to a powertrain for a vehicle, as well as a vehicle.
US12220966B2	Heat pump system for vehicle An embodiment is a heat pump system for a vehicle, including a first cooling device including a first radiator, a first water pump, and a first valve connected by a first coolant line, a second cooling device including a second radiator and a second water pump connected by a second coolant line, a third cooling device including a third coolant line connected to the second cooling device through a first valve, a third water pump provided on the third coolant line, and a battery module and, a chiller provided on the third coolant line, and a gas injection device configured to selectively expand a refrigerant supplied from an internal condenser included in an air conditioner and supply the expanded refrigerant to a heat exchanger of the air conditioner, and selectively supply a portion of the refrigerant to a compressor.
US12220963B2	Modular load distribution unit and assembly method A suspension system including hydraulic circuits that extend between dampers located at opposite corners of the vehicle and at least one load distribution unit that is connected in fluid communication with at least two hydraulic circuits. The load distribution unit includes a manifold block with a cylinder bore, a pair of pressure tubes, a piston rod assembly, and an integral rod guide and pressure tube coupler. The pressure tubes are partially received in the cylinder bore to define a pair of opposed cylinders and mate with the integral rod guide and pressure tube coupler. The piston rod assembly includes a piston rod and a pair of opposed pistons that are slidingly received within the opposed cylinders. In addition to retaining the pressure tubes, the integral rod guide and pressure tube coupler supports and permits the piston rod to slide longitudinally relative to the manifold block.
US12220961B2	Driving robot and controlling method thereof A driving robot includes a sensor, a loading member configured to load food, a stabilizer provided at a bottom portion of the loading member, the stabilizer including a top plate, a bottom plate, and damping plates provided between the top plate and the bottom plate, the damping plates configured to adjust damping, a driving device including a suspension and a wheel, and a processor configured to control the stabilizer and the suspension based on information of at least one of information associated with the food, information obtained from a driving map or information of surrounding situation detected by the sensor.
US12220958B2	Suspension apparatus for vehicle A suspension includes a knuckle to which a wheel of a vehicle is fastened, a steering drive portion connected to the knuckle, a lower arm positioned at a lower end portion of the steering drive portion and including a first end portion connected to the knuckle and a second end portion connected to a vehicle body frame, a connecting link including a first end portion connected to an upper end portion of the steering drive portion, an upper arm connected to a second end portion of the connecting link, a damper connecting the upper arm and the vehicle body frame, and a push rod including a first end portion connected to the upper arm and a second end portion connected to the lower arm.
US12220947B2	Tire A tire includes a pair of sidewall portions. An outer surface of at least one of the sidewall portions includes at least one concave mark recessed from a reference surface. The or each concave mark includes a bottom surface and an inner wall surface. The bottom surface includes a peripheral region and a main region. The peripheral region includes a shadow region and a non-shadow region. The shadow region and the non-shadow region are each formed with an uneven surface provided with minute protuberances. A width of the uneven surface of the non-shadow region measured in a direction perpendicular to a contour of the or each concave mark is smaller than a width of the uneven surface of the shadow region measured in a direction perpendicular to the contour.
US12220942B2	Hub-integrated-type constant-velocity joint device A hub-integrated-type constant-velocity joint device in which one hub housing (40) functions as both an outer race of a constant velocity joint and a wheel hub combining a disc (2) of a wheel and a knuckle (3). In this configuration, a boot sealing portion (110) integrally formed at a boot 50′ is inserted in a gap (35) between an inner race (32) and an outer race (33) of a bearing (30), thereby functioning as an inner seal closing up the gap between the inner race (32) and the outer race (33).
US12220940B2	Low impact turf wheel and wheel cleaning system A turf wheel having a wheel rim having an inner and outer surface, and an annular tread portion; a plurality of projections extending radially outward from the outer surface of the wheel rim, wherein each projection provides a stem, a ground contacting pad, and a ground engaging lug; and a hub. A wheel cleaning system having a frame provided by a wheeled apparatus; at least one turf wheel mounted to the frame; a turf wheel scraper assembly, the turf wheel scraper assembly providing a turf wheel scraper and an attachment mechanism, where the attachment mechanism is adapted to be mounted to the frame, and couples the turf wheel scraper to the frame.
US12220938B2	Ball point tip and writing instrument fitted with such a ball point tip A ball point tip comprising a ball holder having an ink conduit and a ball house, a ball accommodated into the ball house and a leaf spring axially disposed between the ball and an axial end of the ink conduit, the leaf spring having a main body and a plurality of tongues extending radially from the main body, ink passages being formed between the tongues in order to fluidly connect the ink conduit and the ball house, wherein the ball holder and the leaf spring are made of plastic and unitary formed.
US12220937B2	Writing ball, method for manufacturing writing ball, and ballpoint pen with writing ball A writing ball capable of suppressing wear of a ball seat of a ballpoint pen tip and obtaining stable ink outflow, a writing ball that is a sphere, the sphere comprising, at least: a first hard component containing a first metal; a second hard component containing a second metal; and a binding component, the writing ball comprising: a first outer surface from which the first hard component is exposed, the first outer surface being an outermost surface of the sphere; and a recess including, as a bottom surface, a second outer surface from which the second hard component is exposed, the second outer surface being recessed inward from the first outer surface, wherein the first outer surface includes a smooth surface.
US12220936B2	Book or booklet cover and a method of making a book or booklet cover A method of making a book or booklet cover including placing a first face of a sheet-like information carrier on a first side of a metal sheet that extends beyond one edge of the sheet-like information carrier. The method including bending a portion of the metal sheet along an edge thereof, for the portion to elastically press on the sheet-like information carrier.A book or booklet cover including a metal sheet supporting a sheet-like information carrier, which sheet-like information carrier has a first face and an opposite second face, with the second face on a first side of the metal sheet, the metal sheet-having a portion extending beyond at least one edge of the sheet-like information carrier, where the portion of the metal sheet has a rounded bend along an edge thereof, the portion elastically pressing against the sheet-like information carrier.
US12220934B2	Method of printing authentication indicators with amplitude modulated halftone printing A method of printing authentication indicia by applying an at least amplitude-modulated halftone print in a detection zone to an object uses adjoining halftone cells, in each of which a halftone dot is printed from a matrix of printable halftone elements, individual tone values of the halftone print corresponding in each case to a halftone plane of a halftone mountain for a halftone dot. In this process, the assigned screen plane of the screen mountain is modified in the detection zone in a predetermined manner for a plurality of tone values of screen dots to be printed, so that a predetermined matrix image of the screen elements to be printed is assigned to it while the tone value of the print remains constant.
US12220931B2	Automated system for fixing sublimation transfers to mugs in preparation for sublimation printing An automated system is provided herein for fixing sublimation transfers to mugs in preparation for sublimation printing, the system including: a conveyor; an intake for sublimation transfers; a vertically adjustable transfer platen having an upwardly facing support surface; a feeder for conveying the sublimation transfers from the intake to the support surface; a linear actuator for moving mugs from the conveyor to a target location above the support surface; first and second tape applicators; and vertically adjustable first and second wrapping arms. With a sublimation transfer resting on the support surface, and a target mug in the target location, the transfer platen is caused to press the sublimation transfer against the target mug, and the first and second wrapping arms are caused to elevate to wrap lateral portions of the sublimation transfer about the target mug, to provide a prepared mug for sublimation printing.
US12220925B2	Recording apparatus A recording apparatus includes a carriage, a tank, a flow passage, and a valve. The carriage includes a recording head that ejects liquid contained in the tank and supplied from the flow passage. The flow passage includes (i) a fixed flow passage connected to the tank without following a movement of the carriage, (ii) a first flow passage that follows the movement of the carriage and is branched off from the fixed flow passage and connected to the recording head, and (iii) a second flow passage that follows the movement of the carriage and is branched off from the fixed flow passage and connected to the recording head. The valve is provided in one of the first and second flow passages and limits a flow of liquid from the tank to the recording head and allows liquid to flow from the recording head to the tank.
US12220924B2	Liquid ejection apparatus and liquid tank A liquid ejection apparatus includes a housing provided at least with an upper surface and side surfaces, and a liquid tank that is arranged in the housing and is refillable with a liquid from outside. A display unit that indicates a remaining liquid amount in the liquid tank is arranged at least at one of joining portions each joining the upper surface to one of the side surfaces.
US12220919B2	Liquid ejecting head and liquid ejecting apparatus A liquid ejecting head includes: a nozzle plate including a first-nozzle; first and second pressure chambers arranged side by side in a first-direction; third and fourth pressure chambers arranged side by side in the first-direction; a first-communication-flow-path extending along the nozzle plate, coupled to the first-nozzle, and communicating with the first to fourth pressure chambers; a first-common-liquid-chamber communicating with the first and second pressure chambers; and a second-common-liquid-chamber communicating with the third and fourth pressure chambers. The first and second pressure chambers and the third and fourth pressure chambers are shifted in a second-direction orthogonal to the first-direction. When a width of the first communication flow path in the first-direction at a position overlapping the first-nozzle is defined as a first-width, and a width of the first-pressure-chamber in the first-direction is defined as a pressure chamber width, the first-width is equal to or greater than the pressure chamber width.
US12220918B2	Liquid ejection head A liquid ejection head includes a first substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, the first surface having a structure, a second substrate having a second surface facing the first surface of the first substrate, and a third substrate having a first surface facing the second surface of the first substrate. The first, second, and third substrates are joined together by an adhesive. The second surface of the first substrate has an opening located in a region on a rear side of the structure and having corners each having a curvature radius R2. The second surface of the second substrate has an opening in a region facing the structure and having corners each having a curvature radius R1. The curvature radii R1 and R2 satisfy R1
US12220915B2	Liquid discharge apparatus, drive waveform generation device, and head drive method A liquid discharge apparatus includes: a head including a pressure chamber and a nozzle, the head configured to discharge a liquid in the pressure chamber from the nozzle; circuitry configured to generate a drive waveform including multiple drive pulses to be applied to the head, the drive waveform successively including, in time series: a non-discharge pulse that does not cause the head to discharge the liquid from the nozzle; a latter discharge pulse after the non-discharge pulse, the latter discharge pulse including a contraction waveform element that contracts the pressure chamber to discharge the liquid from the nozzle; and a contraction waveform including the contraction waveform element that contracts the pressure chamber.
US12220911B2	Printing apparatus producing method using adjustment pattern, adjusting apparatus, and adjusting program A printing apparatus producing method includes causing a printing apparatus before adjustment to print a multiple circle pattern and an adjustment pattern in predetermined relative positions on a medium, scanning the printed medium and generating a scan image, detecting the adjustment pattern based on a detection position of the multiple circle pattern detected from the scan image and the relative positions, calculating adjustment parameters based on a detection result of the adjustment pattern, and storing the adjustment parameters in a nonvolatile memory of the printing apparatus before adjustment to produce an adjusted printing apparatus.
US12220910B2	Printing device configured to determine reverse conveyance amount of printing medium based on control information acquired from cassette, and cassette attachable to the printing device A printing device includes: an attachment portion to which a cassette accommodating a printing medium is detachably attachable; a conveying portion for conveying the printing medium; a printing portion for printing the printing medium; a cutter portion for cutting the printed printing medium; and a controller. The controller is configured to perform: a conveying process to convey the printing medium from the printing portion to the cutter portion; a cutting process to cut the printed printing medium; an acquisition process to acquire the control information from the cassette; a determination process to determine a reverse conveyance amount of the printing medium based on the control information; and a reverse conveying process to convey a remaining non-printed portion of the printing medium from the cutter portion to the printing portion by the reverse conveyance amount determined in the determination process.
US12220904B1	Inking system with segmented fountain roller An inking system is used to transfer a plurality of different inks to an anilox roller in a flexographic printing plate in a flexographic printing system. A fountain roller includes a plurality of ink transfer zones separated by recessed zones, and a segmented ink tray includes a plurality of ink tray segments corresponding to each of the ink transfer zones, wherein the fountain roller is positioned such that the ink transfer zones contact the anilox roller. Each ink transfer zone of the fountain roller is adapted to receive ink from the corresponding ink tray segment and transfer the received ink to a corresponding zone of the anilox roller.
US12220903B2	Apparatus for coating a surface with particles The disclosure relates to a coating apparatus for applying a layer of particles to a receiving surface. The apparatus comprises a pressurized air source, an application chamber partially bounded by the receiving surface into which an air stream is delivered by the air source, an air return path for returning air from the application chamber to an intake of the air source to form an air circulation loop, a dosing device for introducing particles to be coated onto the receiving surface into the air circulation loop, and a controller serving to regulate the dosing device so as to maintain the particle concentration within predetermined limits. A method of applying a layer of particles is also provided, as well as printing systems benefiting from the present coating apparatus.
US12220901B2	Rapidly pressing mixtures of paper and plastic to targeted thickness and density A method may include pressing a mat including a blend of paper and plastic fragments by applying a pressure to the mat using a heated press such that the mat is compressed to a first thickness, where the pressure is greater than a critical pressure threshold such that at least a portion of a moisture content of the mat is in a super-heated liquid state. The method may include maintaining the pressure on the mat above the critical pressure threshold until at least a portion of the plastic fragments of the mat are melted. The method may include decreasing the pressure on the mat below the critical pressure threshold such that the mat expands to a second thickness greater than or equal to a target thickness, and such that the portion of the moisture content of the mat in the super-heated liquid state is converted to steam.
US12220900B2	Hole-punch screen and electronic device A hole-punch screen includes a light-transmitting cover, a polarizer, and a glass component, where the polarizer is attached to the light-transmitting cover, the polarizer is provided with a first through hole, and the first through hole is filled with optical clear glue; and the glass component is attached to the polarizer so that the polarizer is located between the light-transmitting cover and the glass component, and the glass component is provided with a second through hole at a position corresponding to the first through hole.
US12220896B2	Laminated glazing for a light aerial vehicle, heating over a portion of its surface A light aerial vehicle laminated glazing includes a structural transparent plastic sheet covering the whole of the surface of the glazing, a protective transparent plastic sheet covering the whole of the surface of the glazing, an interlayer adhesive bonding the structural and protective sheets, a glass covered with a conductive layer having a heating function incorporated within the adhesive and covering a fraction of the surface of the glazing at most equal to 66% containing the main viewing zone.
US12220892B2	Crumpling mechanism for creating dunnage A dunnage crumpling apparatus is provided having first and second entry-side crumpling members and first and second exit-side crumpling members. The first and second entry-side crumpling members define an entry therebetween. The first and second exit-side crumpling members define an exit therebetween that is disposed along the longitudinal path downstream of the entry. A crumpling zone being defined between the entry and exit. The first entry-side crumpling member is configured for moving at an first rate and is associated with the second entry-side crumpling member for moving sheet material through the entry in a first direction along a longitudinal path at an entry rate. The first exit-side crumpling member is configured for moving at an second rate and is associated with the second exit-side crumpling member for moving the sheet material through the exit in the first direction along the path at a exit rate that is slower than the entry rate to crumple the sheet material for producing dunnage. The entry and exit-side crumpling members are displaced laterally along the path with respect to each other to cause shearing of the sheet within the crumpling zone.
US12220880B2	Method for producing tube body A tube body production method includes: a disposing step of disposing carbon fibers with respect to an outer circumferential surface of a mandrel so that the carbon fibers extend in the axial direction of the mandrel; and a molding step of impregnating the fiber body with a resin on the outer circumferential surface of the mandrel and then heating the resin to mold the resin, wherein the disposing step and the molding step are performed in a state where the axial direction of the mandrel coincides with an up-down direction.
US12220878B2	Pipe joint applicator and method for producing a joint The disclosure relates to a pipe joint applicator with a control device and a method for producing a joint between a first pipe element and a second pipe element. The pipe joint applicator with a control device thereby detects actual process parameters via means for actual value detecting. The pipe joint applicator with a control device and the method determines therefrom the target process parameters for process control means for controlling the process parameters to be delivered to a pipe joint to be made. The pipe joint applicator with a control device optionally compares at least one actual value of the process parameters to at least one target process parameter and, in the event of deviation from at least one tolerance value range, issues an alarm to the user and/or generates an error protocol.
US12220877B2	Component with monolithic structure having blind interface joint A component is provided that includes a monolithic structure and a fitting element. The monolithic structure includes first and second outer panels, and spars disposed between the first and second outer panels. The width of the monolithic structure extends between a fitting end and a distal end. The spars extend widthwise between the first and second outer panels. The spar fitting end of each spar has a Y-shaped configuration with first and second finger walls, and a channel disposed there between. Both the first and second finger walls have a divergent end and a distal end. The channel has a closed end and an open end defined at the finger wall distal ends. The fitting element has a body with one or more blades extending outwardly therefrom. Each blade is received in and mates with a spar fitting end channel and is bonded to the spar fitting end.
US12220873B2	Modular system and method for a three dimensional printing device A system for operating handheld three-dimensional filament extrusion device is provided. The system includes a housing with an inlet and an outlet. A Bowden style mechanism is coupled to the housing and has a motor coupled to a filament engagement mechanism. A filament holder is coupled to the housing and transfers the filament to the Bowden style mechanism. A 3D drawing device defines a pathway that receives filament from the outlet and transfers the filament to a heated section. The drawing device includes a nozzle coupled to the heated section and an actuator. A controller having a processor is responsive to an actuation of the at least one actuator for causing the motor to rotate in a first direction to move the filament through the inlet and outlet to the drawing device and to cause the heated section to at least partially melt the filament moving through the drawing device.
US12220871B2	Method for additive manufacture, and system A method for the additive manufacture of at least one three-dimensional object by means of a system, wherein a coating unit is moved onward through any number of segments and/or subsegments such that the coating unit performs at least one idle run. A system for the additive manufacture of three-dimensional objects, and a computer-readable storage medium are also disclosed.
US12220870B2	Continuous digital light processing additive manufacturing of implants A light polymerizable composition for use in the additive manufacturing of medical devices may include a first photo-initiator and a second photo-initiator. The first photo-initiator activates to initiate curing of the composition when exposed to light of a first wavelength in an additive manufacturing device and the second photo-initiator limits the transmission of the light of the first wavelength that activates the first photo-initiator in the additive manufacturing device. The second photo-initiator is activated to further cure the composition when exposed to a light of a second wavelength different from the first wavelength by activating the second photo-initiator to produce free radicals at a higher rate when exposed to the light of the second wavelength than when exposed to the light of the first wavelength.
US12220865B2	Additive manufacturing system An additive manufacturing system is disclosed for use in fabricating a structure. The additive manufacturing system may include a print head configured to discharge a material, a first structure, and a second structure. The first structure may be configured to move the print head within a plane during discharge of the material. The second structure may be configured to move the print head within the plane during material discharge, the second structure being movable together with the print head by the first structure.
US12220864B2	Self-heating tooling device for curing of composites Various implementations include a self-heating device. The device includes an electrically insulative layer, an electrically conductive layer, a first electrode, and a second electrode. The electrically insulative layer has a first surface and a second surface spaced apart from the first surface. The electrically conductive layer has a first surface and a second surface spaced apart from the first surface. The second surface of the conductive layer is coupled to the first surface of the insulative layer. The conductive layer includes a polymer. Conductive nanoparticles are embedded in the polymer. The first electrode and a second electrode are coupled to the conductive layer. The first electrode and the second electrode are spaced apart from each other and in electrical communication with each other through the conductive layer. The conductive layer produces heat through Joule heating when electrical current is passed through the conductive layer.
US12220859B2	Three-dimensional shaping device and method for manufacturing three-dimensional shaped object A three-dimensional shaping device includes a plasticization unit configured to plasticize a material into a shaping material using a rotating screw; a drive unit configured to rotate the screw; a supply flow path through which the shaping material flows; a nozzle configured to discharge the shaping material; a discharge amount adjusting mechanism configured to switch between stop and restart of discharge of the shaping material from the nozzle by a valve portion provided in the supply flow path; a pressure measuring portion configured to measure a pressure of the shaping material in the supply flow path between the plasticization unit and the valve portion; and a control unit configured to adjust rotation of the screw by controlling the drive unit according to a measured value of the pressure which is measured. The control unit controls the drive unit under a first control during a period when the discharge of the shaping material from the nozzle is not stopped, and controls the drive unit under a second control during a period when the discharge of the shaping material from the nozzle is stopped, and a degree of adjustment of the rotation of the screw under the second control is smaller than a degree of adjustment of the rotation of the screw under the first control.
US12220857B2	Base structure, device and method for transporting films A base structure, device and method are provided for transporting film in a transport direction, in particular, for a stretching plant, where at least one upper moving rope and one lower moving rope are guided and the one upper guided rope and the at least one lower guided rope clamp and entrain the film at its side edge at least in places.
US12220854B2	Laminate, in-mold label, labeled molded body, rolled in-mold label, and stacked in-mold labels A laminate including at least a heat-sensitive adhesive layer, a substrate layer, and a protective layer in this order, wherein the substrate layer has a thermoplastic resin film, the heat-sensitive adhesive layer contains a higher fatty acid amide, and the protective layer contains a silicone-based release agent. An in-mold label comprising this laminate. A molded body obtained by affixing this in-mold label. An in-mold label in the form of a roll obtained by winding this in-mold label. This invention provides an in-mold label that is less susceptible to dirt and scratches, excellent in decorativeness and visibility, less likely to cause friction when the labels are stacked on each other, and easy to handle, and has strong adhesive strength to a molded body.
US12220850B2	Free blend-type metal powder mixed resin molded body manufacturing method An object is to manufacture molded bodies having a small variation among products even if the mixture amount of a metal powder is increased when molding is performed by directly introducing not only a metal powder but also a powdered resin into an injection molding machine.In a metal powder mixed resin molded body manufacturing method for manufacturing a molded body by kneading a molding material including a metal powder, a thermoplastic resin powder, and an additive agent, molding is performed by an injection molding machine in which a molding screw is arranged. The molding screw of the injection molding machine includes a feeding portion, a compressing portion, and a metering portion that are continuously and integrally provided, the feeding portion and the compressing portion are constituted by an one-line spiral flight, the flight of the compressing portion includes a plurality of sub-flights that extend in a spiral manner in a screw axis direction and the sub-flights each have a polygonal shape with rounded corner portions, and the sub-flights are arranged such that the corner portions are shifted by a set angle in a circumferential direction about the screw axis, and the metering portion is provided with a plurality of blending/aligning portions each having gear-like protrusions and recesses in a circumferential direction about the screw axis.
US12220849B2	Method and system for operating a fluid actuator A method is described for operating an actuator adapted to move via a pressurized fluid circuit a valve pin of an injection nozzle for molten material within a mold, wherein the valve pin moves from a closing position, where no molten material passes through the nozzle, to an opening position, where molten material passes through the nozzle, and the actuator comprises a chamber and a piston that is movably mounted in the chamber, linearly displaced by the thrust of the fluid and connected to the valve pin to move it.The valve pin is moved by injecting or extracting a predetermined amount of fluid into/from the chamber.
US12220848B2	Method for the quality control and/or tracking of an injection molded part produced in a production cycle, and plastic industrial facility for this purpose Method for the quality control and/or tracking of an injection molded part produced in a production cycle using at least one processing machine of the plastic processing industry and a plastic processing facility, in which production devices or stations arranged upstream or downstream are connected together via a network. Each individual injection molded part or a specified number of injection molded parts is assigned a quality value composed of multiple quality values in that each device or station in the production chain ascertains or generates its own quality value and extends same by the transmitted values of each previous device or previous station and forwards same as the new quality value to the following device or following station or in that a separate collecting station, in particular a hardware and software, requests the quality values, the device values and/or material values thereof, from the individual devices or stations or is transmitted thereto, and the collecting station puts said the values into correlation.
US12220847B2	Systems and methods for injection molding A foaming process and a method for operation of the foaming process are provided. The method includes flowing a molten polymeric material into a mold from an upstream device, receiving the molten polymeric material in a cavity of the mold, and maintaining a repeatable, uniform pressure profile as the molten polymeric material is delivered into the mold.
US12220845B1	Using palm waste to manufacture panels mixed with polymer materials A method of making a panel using palm fiber, the method comprising: mixing a resin and a hardener to form a mixture; pouring a first portion of the mixture into a mold to provide a first resin layer; adding a first amount of palm fiber on top of the first resin layer to form a first fiber layer; compacting the first fiber layer; pouring a second portion of the mixture into the mold to form a second resin layer on top of the first fiber layer; adding a second amount of palm fiber on top of the second resin layer to form a second fiber layer; compacting the second fiber layer; and obtaining the panel.
US12220844B2	Bottle label removing and cleaning integrated system The present invention relates to a bottle label removing and cleaning integrated system, including a support platform, and further including a label removing and cleaning machine, a bouncing separation screen, a cleaning liquid separator, and a cleaning liquid buffer tank that are sequentially connected, where the label removing and cleaning machine is mounted on the support platform, the bouncing separation screen is configured to separate cleaning water, labels, and impurities from main materials, and the cleaning liquid buffer tank is configured to accommodate cleaning liquid purified by the cleaning liquid separator.
US12220843B2	System for physically dismantling solar cell module A system for physically dismantling a solar cell module includes two fragmenting apparatuses. The solar cell module includes a cell encapsulation laminate, and a back plate and a cover plate respectively disposed on two opposite sides of the cell encapsulation laminate. Each fragmenting apparatus includes a platform, a fragmenting unit disposed on and movable relative to the platform in three axial directions for fragmenting one of the cell encapsulation laminate and the back plate of the solar cell module, and a material-collecting and sorting device connected to the platform and the fragmenting unit for collecting and sorting recycled materials produced by the fragmenting unit.
US12220839B2	Inspection substrate An inspection substrate for use in inspecting whether or not a constituent element of a cutting apparatus forms a scratch on a top surface of a workpiece when a cutting blade cuts the workpiece, the inspection substrate includes a top surface side of the inspection substrate having a groove portion for simulated cutting, the groove portion having a width that the cutting blade can pass through, and a paint layer disposed on the top surface side of the inspection substrate to improve visibility of a scratch formed on the top surface side.
US12220838B2	Device and method for forming voids in concrete Devices and methods for forming voids or cavities in concrete such that reinforcing bars can be used to connect different pours of concrete, the devices including an insert having a base and an elongate member extending from the base, and the method including coupling the insert to formwork, pouring concrete into the formwork, which surrounds the insert, allowing the concrete to partially cure, such that it retains its shape, removing the formwork and insert to form a void in the partially cured concrete, inserting a reinforcing bar into the void, applying adhesive to adhere the reinforcing bar to the concrete, and pouring concrete around the reinforcing bar, such that the reinforcing bar joins the two pours of concrete together via the void and adhesive.
US12220837B2	Method for producing article containing silicon carbide as main constituent, and raw material powder used in the method A method for producing an article containing silicon carbide as the main constituent includes a plurality of sets of steps of forming a layer of a raw material powder and irradiating the layer with laser light according to three-dimensional model data. The low material powder is a mixture of silicon carbide powder, metallic silicon powder, and carbon powder. The laser light used in the step of irradiation with laser light has a spatial laser power density of 11 J/mm3 to 50 J/mm3.
US12220831B2	Knife assemblies of slicing machines, methods of clamping and releasing knives therefrom, and slicing machines equipped therewith Knife assemblies for securing knives to slicing machines, slicing machines equipped therewith, and methods of operating knife assemblies for securing knives to and releasing knives from slicing machines. Such a knife assembly includes a knife holder having a knife support surface, a knife supported on the knife support surface, and a clamp having a base portion adjacent a trailing edge of the clamp and a knife-engaging portion adjacent a leading edge of the clamp. The knife assembly applies a clamping load to the clamp to secure the knife to the knife holder. The clamp is prevented from translating relative to the shaped knife in a leading direction of the knife assembly as the clamping load is applied and/or permits removal of the clamp by being translated in the leading direction.
US12220829B2	Sheet processing system A sheet processing system conveys a material sheet in a first direction; calculates an inclination angle of the first registration mark of the material sheet with respect to the first direction; and includes cutting blades configured to cut the material sheet to produce sheet pieces and a cutting direction adjustment mechanism configured to adjust a cutting direction to a direction of the inclination angle. The sheet processing system conveys the sheet piece in a second direction; and includes a guide member configured to extend in the second direction and to guide a cutting end of the sheet piece, a processing place position identification section configured to identify a position on a conveyance path of a processing place of the sheet piece based on the inclination angle, and processing mechanisms configured to perform processing on the processing place whose the position on a conveyance path is identified.
US12220828B2	Cartridge connector and razor assembly using the same A razor assembly includes a razor cartridge comprising at least one shaving blade, and a blade housing configured to receive the at least one shaving blade in a first direction; a cartridge connector coupled to the razor cartridge such that the razor cartridge is rotatable with respect to the cartridge connector about a rotational axis parallel to the first direction; and a razor handle, wherein the cartridge connector further comprises: at least two first cantilevers configured to provide a recovering force to the razor cartridge to restore the razor cartridge to a rest position; at least one second cantilever coupled to at least a part of the razor handle; and an upper wall covering the at least one second cantilever, wherein the at least one second cantilever is not exposed to an outside by the upper wall when viewed from a bottom side of the blade housing.
US12220827B2	Shaver head for an electric shaver A shaver head for an electric shaver has at least two hair-cutting units, each of which includes an external cutting member and an internal cutting member that is rotatable relative to the external cutting member. Each of the hair-cutting units is supported by a supporting portion that is linearly movable under the bias of a spring member relative to a base portion of the shaver head between a first, retracted position and a second, extended position. The shaver head has a locking mechanism for selectively locking the supporting portion in a locked position relative to the base portion allowing a user to select different shaving modes.
US12220826B2	Balancing compute for robotic operations The present disclosure relates to a multi-tiered computing environment for balancing compute resources in support of robot operations. In an example, a robot is tasked with performing an operation associated with an airplane having an airplane model. To do so, the robot may need another operation that is computationally complex to be performed. An on-premises server can execute a process that corresponds to this computationally-complex operation based on sensor data of the robot and can output the resulting data to the robot. Next, the robot can use the resulting data to execute another process corresponding to its operation and can indicate performance of this operation to the on-premises network. The on-premises network can send the indication about the operation performance to a top-tier server that is also associated with the airplane model.
US12220825B2	Display apparatus A driving assistance apparatus is provided in which the detection range of a left-front-corner sonar (12a) located at the vehicle's left front corner is included in the field of view of a second imaging means (14) located at the vehicle's left front corner. When the left-front-corner sonar (12a) detects a three-dimensional object at the vehicle's left front corner, an image processing means (3) synthesizes an image of the image created using a second imaging means (14) and the images created with four cameras (7a-7d) for imaging the complete periphery of the vehicle, and creates a bird's-eye-view image (40b). The detection range of the left-front-corner sonar (12a) is included within a region of the bird's-eye image (40b) on the basis of the image created with the second imaging means (14).
US12220821B2	Robot control device A robot control device includes: a reliability computing unit that is inputted with a feature quantity obtained from a sensor signal indicating a measurement result obtained by an external sensor installed in a main body of a robot or a surrounding environment of the robot, and computes a reliability for the sensor signal on the basis of a temporal change or a spatial change of the feature quantity; a correction command value computing unit that computes a trajectory correction amount for correcting a trajectory of the robot on the basis of the reliability and correction information calculated on the basis of the feature quantity; and a command value generation unit that generates a location command value for the robot on the basis of a predetermined target trajectory of the robot and the trajectory correction amount.
US12220817B2	Automation system and method for handling products The invention relates to a method for handling products (17) using an automation system and to an automation system (10), the products being captured by means of an imaging sensor (18) of a control device (12) of the automation system and being handled by means of a handling mechanism (13) of a handling device (11) of the automation system, the control device processing sensor image data from the imaging sensor and controlling the handling device as specified by training data sets contained in a data memory (21) of the control device, the training data sets comprising training image data and/or geometric data and control instructions associated therewith, the training data sets being generated, as a statistical model, exclusively from geometric data contained in the training image data of products, by means of a computer using a computer program product executed thereon, the training data sets being transmitted to the control device.
US12220815B2	Parallel link robot A parallel link robot includes a base, a movable member, and multiple arms that connect the base and the movable member in parallel. Each of the arms includes: a drive link that is rotationally driven by a motor in the base; two parallel passive links that couple the drive link and the movable member; ball joints between the drive link and the corresponding passive link and between the movable member and the corresponding passive link; and attachment mechanisms that detachably attach the ball joints to the corresponding drive link or the movable member. Each ball joint includes a ball and a fixed part integral with the ball. At least one of the attachment mechanisms includes: a first screw hole in the fixed part; a second through-hole in the drive link or the movable member; and a screw member that is fastened to the first screw hole through the second through-hole.
US12220812B2	Robot device A robot device includes a first link configured to rotate on a first axis, a second link supported by a tip-end part of the first link so as to be rotatable on a second axis, and a hand part supported by a tip-end part of the second link. When one direction perpendicular to the first axis is a first perpendicular direction, and a direction perpendicular to both the first axis and the first perpendicular direction is a second perpendicular direction, the second axis extends in parallel to the first perpendicular direction and is deviated from the first axis in the second perpendicular direction.
US12220810B2	Robot arm and robot A robot arm includes a robot hand including a hand base to which first and second finger connection portions are connected, and a finger moving portion to move the first and second finger connection portions with respect to the hand base such that a distance between a first finger and a third finger increases or decreases. A rotation axis rotating the hand base passes through a midpoint between fingertips of the first finger and the third finger while the first finger and the third finger are perpendicular to the hand base. the robot arm includes a forearm and a wrist joint to connect the robot hand to the forearm rotatably with two rotational degrees of freedom or one rotational degree of freedom. The forearm is rotatable around a forearm rotation axis that passes through the forearm and is the rotation axis that allows the hand base to be rotated.
US12220807B2	Handheld device and holder The handheld device improves an operability. The handheld device 1 includes a tablet 2 provided on the front side of the device 1 and a grip part 3 provided on the backside of the device 1 and to be griped by the operator H. The grip part 3 is rotatable relative to the tablet 2.
US12220805B2	Information processing device and information processing method An information processing device including: an output control unit that controls an output from an interaction device to a user; an action evaluation unit that determines an action of the user performed in correspondence with an output of the interaction device; an emotion estimation unit that estimates an emotion of the user corresponding to the action of the user; and an information accumulation unit that accumulates the output of the interaction device, the action of the user, and the emotion of the user in association with each other as interaction information, in which the output control unit controls the output from the interaction device to the user based on the interaction information accumulated.
US12220804B2	Multispeed power tool A tool with a transmission having a reduction gearset and a speed selector. The speed selector has a member, an actuator and a shifter assembly. The member is movable between a first position, in which the member is non-rotatable, and a second position in which the member is coupled to a planet carrier of the reduction gearset for common rotation. The actuator includes a pivoting yoke and a follower that is coupled to the yoke. The follower engages the member so as to be axially movable with the follower. The shifter assembly has a selector switch, a switch fork, and a pair of springs. The selector switch is slidable between a first switch position and a second switch position. The shift fork is slidably coupled to the selector switch and receives the yoke. The springs cooperate to bias the shift fork relative to the selector switch into a neutral position.
US12220802B1	Multi-purpose paint can tool A device for opening and closing a paint can without damage to the paint can lid or paint can. The device can also perforate the paint can with holes around the perimeter of the paint can rim so that paint in the rim can return to the paint can. The device includes a T-shaped base with a can opener at the lower end of the T, two perforating spikes on the bottom, four bumpers for closing the paint can, and a magnet for holding the device to a paint can.
US12220797B2	Single motion magazine retention for fastening tools A fastening tool including a magazine securely and releasably retained on the fastening tool by a cam mounted on one of the fastening tool and the magazine. In a single rotary motion, the cam wedges together the housing member of the fastening tool and the housing member of the magazine, while simultaneously rotating cam lobes into respective chambers formed on the fastening tool and the magazine. The cam rotation and magazine retention system is accomplished without tools.
US12220794B2	Friction ring plier A plier tool for expanding a friction ring having a first opposing end and a second opposing end can include a first arm including a distal portion comprising a first protrusion extending distally from a central axis and a first projection extending outwardly from the first protrusion away from the central axis, the first projection configured to engage the first opposing end of the friction ring; and a second arm including a distal portion comprising a second protrusion extending distally from the central axis and a second projection extending outwardly from the second protrusion away from the central axis, the second projection configured to engage the second opposing end of the friction ring.
US12220793B2	Clamping tool with interchangeable arm A clamping tool is provided comprising a body, containing control circuits and electronic processing circuitry and having, at one end, a handle for gripping by an operator making the clamping, and on the other end, an arm. The arm comprises, at its free end, a seat that can be alternatively pluggable to a plurality of inserts suitable for engaging the tool with a corresponding type and/or dimension of a mechanical member on which the tool is configured to operate to perform a clamping operation. Sensor means are provided on the arm for detecting tightening conditions exerted on the mechanical member. Furthermore, a microprocessor electronic card is provided on the arm for receiving analogic signals from the sensor means, converting the signals into digital format, and handling transfer of the signals in digital format to the electronic processing circuitry.
US12220791B2	Impact tool An impact tool includes a brushless motor having a rotor extending in a front-rear direction and disposed in a motor housing constituted by left, right and rear motor housings. A battery pack is disposed below the motor housing in an up-down direction. A plurality of first screws extend in a left-right direction and fix the left motor housing to the right motor housing. A plurality of second screws extend in the front-rear direction and fix the rear motor housing to the left and right motor housings. A fan is disposed between the rotor and the rear motor housing, a grip housing is disposed downward of the motor housing, and a planetary gear mechanism is disposed frontward of the motor. A spindle is disposed frontward of the planetary gear mechanism, a hammer is disposed on an outer circumference of the spindle, and an anvil is disposed frontward of the hammer.
US12220786B2	Method for producing a glass substrate with an embossed surface finish and glass substrate obtained using said method The invention relates to a method comprising the steps of: Abrasion, preferably but non-limited by means of sandblasting which produces mechanical roughing on the surface of the glass substrate, optionally applying a primer on the roughed surface, and applying an ink on this primer by means of screen printing which may be digital inkjet screen printing, drying the injected ink deposited by means of digital screen printing, and performing a tempering process. A glass substrate with an embossed surface finish is achieved which simulates the aesthetic and surface texture of different construction materials, such as stone, wood, granite, marble or porcelain, among others.
US12220785B2	Chuck table and grinding method of workpieces Multiple holding surfaces of a chuck table are disposed in such a manner that the heights thereof from a reference surface are in increasing order along a first direction parallel to each of them. Thus, in a case of using this chuck table, creep-feed grinding for workpieces each held by a respective one of the multiple holding surfaces can be executed in states in which a grinding unit is positioned at different heights. In this case, the workpiece for which the creep-feed grinding has been executed is located on the lower side as viewed from the grinding unit when another workpiece is ground. Due to this, in this creep-feed grinding, a specific workpiece can be prevented from being ground twice.
US12220784B2	Chemical mechanical polishing pad and preparation thereof The present invention concerns a chemical mechanical polishing pad having a polishing layer. The polishing layer contains an extruded sheet. The extruded sheet is a photopolymerizable composition containing a block copolymer, a UV curable acrylate, and a photoinitiator.
US12220783B2	Sharpening tool Disclosed herein are apparatus and system embodiments that allow a user to sharpen instruments. An apparatus embodiment includes a body with a lower portion and an upper portion, one or more protrusions extending from the lower portion of the body and attached to the upper portion of the body, and a cap configured to be attached to the upper portion of the body. A system embodiment includes a sharpening accessory and a power source, where the sharpening accessory includes a body with a lower portion and an upper portion, one or more protrusions extending from the lower portion of the body and attached to the upper portion of the body, a removable cap configured to be attached to the upper portion of the body, and a sharpening device to be inserted into the body, where the power source is configured to rotate the sharpening device.
US12220782B2	Cutting apparatus A cutting apparatus includes a cutting unit including a spindle as a rotational shaft and a mount flange for mounting a cutting blade thereon, the mount flange being fixed to a distal end of the spindle, a support unit for supporting a cutting blade housed in a blade case, the support unit including a blade case support for supporting the blade case for housing the cutting blade therein, a changing mechanism for dismounting a cutting blade that has been mounted on the mount flange from the mount flange and mounting the cutting blade that has been supported on the support unit on the mount flange, and a moving mechanism for moving the changing mechanism between a changing position, a blade transfer position, and a retracted position.
US12220776B1	Method for manufacturing a club head A method is adapted to manufacture a club head with a bending portion, a hosel, and a head face. The method includes preparing a metal blank having an engagement segment, a head segment, and a neck segment. The method includes a bending and pressing step for pressing the head segment and the engagement segment, thereby forming a bending contour serving as the bending portion and forming a face region and a waste unit protruding therefrom. The method includes a punching step for punching the neck segment, thereby forming a peripheral wall with a trough which serves as the hosel. The method includes a trimming step for flattening the face region and removing the waste unit, thereby achieving the head face. The punching step is conducted before or after the bending and pressing step. The method is executed in a simplified manner and reduces production costs and defective products.
US12220771B2	Flux and solder paste Provided herein is a flux which contains a rosin, a rosin amine; one or more types of organic sulfonic acid selected from the group consisting of an alkane sulfonic acid, an alkanol sulfonic acid, and an aromatic sulfonic acid, a thixotropic agent, and a solvent, wherein: the rosin content is 5-50 mass %, inclusive, of the total amount (100 mass %) of the flux, the rosin content is 5-30 mass %, inclusive, of the total amount (100 mass %) of the flux, the organic sulfonic acid content is 0.2-10 mass %, inclusive, of the total amount (100 mass %) of the flux, and the proportion (mass ratio) of the rosin amine content to the organic sulfonic acid content is 3.33-10, inclusive.
US12220770B2	Pre-stressed steel sheet The present disclosure provides a pre-stressed steel sheet comprising: a base material; and a plurality of weld lines formed on the base materials, wherein the average spacing between each pair of the weld lines is equal to or greater than five times the width of the weld lines and equal to or less than half the width of the steel sheet.
US12220769B2	Methods for coupling and hermetically sealing components composed of different materials A method for forming a pressure fit hermetic seal between a second component (104) and an interior member (108) is disclosed. The method comprises steps of coupling the second component (104) to a first component (102) by applying heat to one or more of the first component (102) and the second component (104) and allowing the first component (102) and the second component (104) to cool, wherein the applying heat step and allowing to cool step form the hermetic seal by causing compression of a hermetic element (106) against the second component (104) and by causing compression of the hermetic element (106) against the interior member (108).
US12220767B2	Control device and control method for additive manufacturing system A control device controls at least one of: power of a heat source; or a scanning speed of the heat source and a material feed speed of feedstock. The control device includes a processing condition output unit, a heat source power addition unit, a molten pool state error calculation unit, and a speed adjustment unit. The output unit outputs values of the power of the heat source, the scanning speed, and the feed speed. The addition unit outputs a post-addition value of the power of the heat source to the processing condition output unit when a molten pool state error is less than a predetermined threshold and the value of the power of the heat source is less than maximum power of the heat source. The calculation unit calculates the error. The adjustment unit adjusts the scanning speed and the feed speed based on the error.
US12220760B2	Apparatus for replacing welding tip of welder and apparatus for supplying same An apparatus for supplying a welding tip of a welder and an apparatus for replacing the same include a fixed bracket secured to a support. The apparatus includes an actuator coupled to the fixed bracket and a first moving member moved by the actuator. A second moving member is coupled to the first moving member and hingedly coupled to the fixed bracket. A third moving member is hingedly coupled to the second moving member. A first welding tip removal member is coupled to the third moving member to separate a welding tip coupled to a shank. A fourth moving member is disposed opposite to the first moving member. A fifth moving member is coupled to the fourth moving member and hingedly coupled to the fixed bracket. A sixth moving member is coupled to the fifth moving member. A second welding tip removal member is coupled to the sixth moving member.
US12220757B2	Dual head pECM In some examples, a pulsed electrochemical machining (pECM) system including a first tool body including a first electrode defining a working surface at a distal end of the tool axis configured to face a workpiece and a second tool body including a second electrode defining a working surface at a distal end of the tool axis configured to face a workpiece. The system includes a mechanical system configured to position the working surface of the first tool body relative to the workpiece and configured to position the working surface of the second tool body relative to the workpiece. The system includes an electrolyte system configured to supply electrolyte to a first interelectrode gap and a second interelectrode gap and a power supply configured to generate a pulsed direct current between the first tool body and the workpiece and the second tool body and the workpiece.
US12220755B2	Pneumatic tool A pneumatic tool for joining steel decking includes a pneumatic actuator assembly which drives a push rod. The push rod is coupled to a linkage assembly including a rocker link having one end coupled to the frame of the tool, a punch arm having one end coupled to the frame, and a coupler link rotatably coupled to both the rocker link and the punch arm. At the bottom of the tool, a punching mechanism is formed. A trigger mechanism releases a flow of pressurized air into the actuator assembly, thereby driving the push rod out of the housing of the actuator assembly. Movement of the push rod causes the rocker link to rotate about a joint link, thereby driving the coupler link toward the punch arm and causing the punch to rotate about the joint link and mate with the fixed die.
US12220748B2	Coated cutting tool A coated cutting tool has a hard coating on a surface of a base material. The hard coating is a nitride of Al, Cr, and Si in which Al is 50 atom % or more, Cr is 30 atom % or more, and Si is 1 atom % or more and 5 atom % or less. The hard coating contains 0.02 atom % or less of Ar, and the atomic ratio A and the atomic ratio B of nitrogen satisfy the relationship of 1.02≤B/A≤1.10, and a diffraction peak originating from the (111) plane of a face-centered cubic lattice structure shows the maximum intensity. In the cross-sectional observation of the hard coating, the number of droplets having an equivalent circle diameter of 3 μm or more is less than 1 per 100 μm2. The surface of the hard coating has an arithmetical mean curvature Spc value of 5000 or less.
US12220747B2	Cutting tool A cutting tool including a rake face and a flank face includes: a substrate; and a coating film disposed on the substrate, wherein the coating film includes an Al2O3 layer, residual stress of the Al2O3 layer has a minimum value Rmin at at least a portion of a region d1 of the rake face, the minimum value Rmin is more than −0.27 GPa and less than or equal to −0.1 GPa.
US12220746B2	Method for preparing gold nanorods using reducing agent mixture and reducing agent mixture for same Provided is a method for preparing gold nanorods using a reducing agent mixture, which includes: a step of preparing a seed solution containing the seed particles of gold nanoparticles; and a step of growing the seeds of the gold nanoparticles into nanorods by adding a growth solution containing ascorbic acid (AA) and hydroquinone (HQ) to the prepared seed solution, wherein the ascorbic acid first reduces the seeds of the gold nanoparticles.
US12220744B2	Methods and compositions for the preparation of powders for binder-based three-dimensional additive metal manufacturing Devices, systems, and methods are directed to coated powder for three dimensional additive manufacturing. The powder may include a first material coated with a second material, with the coating advantageously resisting segregation of the first material and the second material during handling processes associated with fabrication. The reduced segregation of the first material and the second material may facilitate forming finished three-dimensional parts with improved homogeneity of microstructures and, thus, improved physicochemical properties. More generally, the reduced segregation of the first material and the second material achievable through coating the first material with the second material may facilitate binder jet fabrication using a wider array of combinations of first material and second material as compared to binder jet fabrication using mixtures of constituent powders of the first material and the second material.
US12220736B2	Use of specific solutions and polymer materials obtained from these solutions for trapping toxic chemical agents A solution comprising at least one protic solvent, at least one monomer comprising an (alkyl)acrylic, (alkyl)acrylate or (alkyl)acrylamide group, at least one crosslinking agent comprising at least two groups chosen from (alkyl)acrylic, (alkyl)acrylate or (alkyl)acrylamide groups, at least one photopolymerization initiator and at least one agent chosen from alkali metal halides, alkali metal phosphates, alkali metal sulfates and mixtures thereof; or—of a polymer material capable of being obtained by polymerization of the solution defined above comprising a polymer resulting from the polymerization of the monomer(s) and of the crosslinking agent(s) as defined above and trapping, at the center thereof, a liquid phase comprising at least one agent as defined above; for the trapping of at least one toxic chemical agent.
US12220735B2	Cleaning method and cleaning tool for negative-pressure component for battery formation A cleaning method and a cleaning tool for a negative-pressure component for battery formation are provided. The cleaning tool includes a liquid storage tank for storing a cleaning liquid, a power member connected with the liquid storage tank, a storage cup, and a liquid guide member. The storage cup is communicated with the negative-pressure component through the guide member. The cleaning tool has a first pipeline defining a flow from the liquid storage tank to the storage cup. The power member provides power for the flow of the cleaning liquid in the first pipeline to inject the cleaning liquid in the liquid storage tank into the storage cup. The cleaning liquid is sucked into the negative-pressure component from the storage cup by an existing negative-pressure power source of the negative-pressure component. Air sucked by the negative-pressure power source is mixed with the cleaning liquid in the negative-pressure component.
US12220732B2	Substrate cleaning system and substrate cleaning method The present invention relates to a substrate cleaning system and a substrate cleaning method for cleaning a substrate. The substrate cleaning system (50) includes a heater (51), a chemical-liquid diluting module (52), and a cleaning module. A temperature of the diluted-chemical-liquid mixed by the chemical-liquid diluting module (52) is determined to be higher than normal a temperature and lower than a glass transition point of a cleaning member. The cleaning member scrubs the substrate (W) with the diluted chemical liquid having the determined temperature supplied to the substrate (W).
US12220726B2	Silicide capacitive micro electromechanical structure and fabrication method thereof The invention provides a silicide capacitive micro electromechanical structure and fabrication method thereof, comprising a substrate, a passivation layer, a silicon layer, a first metal layer, and a dielectric layer. The passivation layer is formed on the substrate; the silicon layer and the first metal layer are formed on the passivation layer. The first metal layer includes a contact part and a conductive part. The contact parts contact at least a part of the silicon layer, and the conductive portion extends away from the silicon layer to electrically connect an external circuit. The dielectric layer is formed on the passivation layer, and at least the silicon layer and the first metal layer are covered by the dielectric layer. After an annealing process is performed, the conductive portion remains in contact with the silicon layer after the silicidation reaction to maintain an electrical connection with the external circuit.
US12220712B2	Centrifuge that adjusts the amount of supernatant liquid that is discharged In a cell washing centrifuge for washing living cells such as blood cells, control of the remaining amount of a supernatant according to the related art greatly depends on controlling the rotation speed of a motor, and thus a highly accurate motor control part is required to prevent overshooting or the like. In place of the related art, an easy control method is required. In the discharging of a supernatant discharge by a centrifuge having a plurality of test tube holders that can radially swing through centrifugal force, a holding part using an electromagnet that can control the swinging of the test tube holders, and a cleaning liquid distribution element that supplies a cleaning liquid into a test tube, a first decanting operation ({circle around (3)}-1) is performed by rotating a rotor in the order of acceleration, settling, and deceleration in a state in which the agitating angle of the test tube is restricted and discharging the supernatant of the cleaning liquid from the test tube, and a second decanting operation ({circle around (3)}-2) is performed, at a time of a final decanting operation, by accelerating the rotor, releasing restriction on the agitating angle during the acceleration, and then decelerating the rotor.
US12220709B2	Electrification apparatus for electric dust collection and control method therefor An electrification apparatus perform a method for electric dust collection. The electrification apparatus includes a frame, a conductive microfiber, a conductive plate, and a ground connector disposed between the conductive microfiber and the conductive plate. The ground connector is configured to be insulated based on a high voltage being applied to the conductive microfiber and to be connected to a ground electrode based on the high voltage being blocked to the conductive microfiber.
US12220708B2	Method for producing an ionization rod, and ionization rod produced according to the method The present invention relates to a method for producing an ionization rod and an ionization rod produced according to the method. The invention is characterized in that in a U-shaped duct profile (1) a main line (4) for supply current is placed, in that from this main line branch lines (3) are connected with adjacent carbon fibre brushes held in protective sleeves and in that a thermosetting plastic are laid into the duct profile covering the main part of the protective sleeves.
US12220706B2	Apparatus and methods for thermal cycling of sample This disclosure relates to apparatus and methods for thermally cycling a sample. Particular embodiments comprise a first pivot arm configured to pivot around a first pivot axis; a second pivot arm configured to pivot around a second pivot axis; a first thermal mass and a second thermal mass coupled to the first pivot arm; and a third thermal mass and a fourth thermal mass coupled to the second pivot arm, wherein the first and third thermal masses are proximal to the sample when the first and second pivot arms are in a first position, and the second and fourth thermal masses are proximal to the sample when the first and second pivot arms are in a second position.
US12220705B2	Localized diagnostic testing module Systems and methods are disclosed for rapid PCR testing. Example embodiments may include a PCR testing module that includes a housing having a PCR machine disposed therein; a sample input station on the housing, wherein the sample input station is configured to receive a sample collection device (SCD) comprising a biological specimen sample provided by the patient; an SCD processing mechanism configured to transfer a lysed microportion of the biological specimen sample into a PCR sample tube attached to the SCD; at least one mechanism configured to separate the PCR sample tube from the SCD and transfer the PCR sample tube to the PCR machine; and a controller configured to (i) use the PCR machine to conduct a PCR test on contents of the PCR sample tube, and (ii) generate results of the PCR test.
US12220699B2	Liquid evaluation A liquid evaluation system can include a cartridge including a channel configured to pull a liquid into the channel by capillary action. The cartridge can include an upper plate and a lower plate located in close proximity to the upper plate. The lower plate includes a deposition region for dispensing liquid. The extent of the deposition region in one or more directions can be defined by a repellant barrier, such as a boundary with a set of areas configured to be repellant to the liquid. An internal facing surface of each plate can include a corresponding region forming the channel. Each of the regions can be configured to have an affinity for the liquid. The close proximity of the plates and the regions having an affinity for the liquid cause the liquid to be pulled into the channel by capillary action.
US12220697B2	Microfluidic device with programmable switching elements Microfluidic devices having a circuit substrate with a control unit, a switching mechanism associated with a dielectrophoresis (DEP) electrode, and a memory unit are described. Switching instructions may be received, stored, and retrieved by the control unit and used to control the DEP electrode via the switching mechanism. Systems comprising the described microfluidic devices and methods of controlling the described microfluidic devices are included herein.
US12220694B2	Pipetting device and method Pipetting device for pipetting a liquid driven by a gaseous working medium, the pipetting device having at least one pipette connector adapted to attach a pipette at a connection opening at least one pressurizing and/or suctioning pressure source, a gas flow connection between said connection opening and at least one pressure source, a flow restriction defining at least a section of said gas flow connection, a first sensor configured to measure a quantity indicative of the temperature of the flow restriction. The invention is further directed to a gas flow connection element for a pipetting device and to a method of pipetting a liquid volume.
US12220693B2	Reactor system for saturated C3-C6 hydrocarbon dehydrogenation A reactor system and method for catalytic dehydrogenation of saturated C3-C6 hydrocarbons within a reactor placed within a reactor disengager, where the reactor is open at the bottom thereof and open to the disengager, and the exit riser from the reactor is not hard coupled to at least one downstream cyclone. This configuration permits controlling the amount of catalyst within the reactor by varying the level of catalyst in the reactor disengager outside the reactor and permits controlling total catalyst hold-up and/or weight hourly space velocity (WHSV) independently from catalyst flow from the catalyst regenerator.
US12220692B2	Calcination process A process comprising the following steps: a) calcination of a metal carbonate by combustion of a fuel in the presence of a mixture of oxygen, water vapour and carbon dioxide, to generate a metal oxide, water vapour, carbon dioxide and heat; b) using the heat generated to drive an oxygen generation reaction; and c) use of the oxygen generated in step b) in calcination step a). The use of the process on carbon dioxide sequestration and/or in oxygen generation.
US12220690B2	Method of equipment decontamination A method of equipment decontamination may include: introducing a cleaning stream comprising hydrogen and a solvent comprising a fatty acid methyl ester and an oxygenated solvent, or alternatively comprising a carrier fluid and a hydrocarbon solvent, into the equipment; and introducing a stream comprising nitrogen into the equipment, wherein the equipment comprises deposits and other contaminants.
US12220689B2	Process for producing catalysts for ammonia synthesis by reducing iron oxides Disclosed is a process whereby completed catalysts can be produced from the iron oxides, and these catalysts can be activated and employed directly after activation for ammonia synthesis from synthesis gas, comprising for example a mixture of nitrogen and hydrogen. A process is also disclosed to produce pre-reduced catalyst precursors, which are first reduced under controlled conditions and subsequently passivated in an oxidizing atmosphere, before they are used in ammonia synthesis as catalysts. These pre-reduced catalysts can be activated significantly more quickly and under milder conditions than the iron oxides.
US12220688B2	Nano size crystal ZSM-5 and its preparation and applications thereof The present invention provides a novel, cost-effective and simple synthetic process for preparing a nano ZSM-5 catalyst which is further utilized in fluid catalytic cracking of feedstock oil containing organic compounds. The nano-ZSM-5 catalyst shows higher selectivity towards olefines and low selectivity towards LCO and bottoms.
US12220679B2	Deoxidant composition An oxygen scavenger composition comprising iron having a metallic iron content of 94% by mass or more.
US12220677B2	Process for the preparation of microcapsules The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of microcapsules, in particular isocyanate-based microcapsules with improved stability to carboxylic acid and aldehyde-containing active ingredients as core material. In addition, the present invention relates to microcapsules obtainable by the process according to the invention. In addition, the present invention relates to microcapsules, suspensions of such microcapsules, and the use of the microcapsules and suspensions as a component in detergents, fabric softeners, cleaning products, scent boosters (fragrance enhancers) in liquid or solid form, cosmetics, personal care products, agricultural products, or pharmaceutical products.
US12220673B2	Plant chemical and water mixing and dispensing apparatus A plant chemical and water mixing and dispensing apparatus (PCWMDA) comprising three major elements: a mixing chamber, a support member, and a pipe. All three elements are preferably integrally attached together and can made of various material including plastic, fiberglass or a composite to use the PCWMDA a person will place a second quantity of a plant chemical such as fertilizer, herbicide or bug killer into the mixing chamber. A water source provides water that is directed into a first end inlet on the pipe. The water flows upward through a first conduit into the mixing chamber. The water and chemical mix, and the mixture flows out of the mixing chamber via second conduit and back into the pipe. The water and chemical mixture then exits the pipe through a second end outlet, and is directed onto a desired area of plant-life.
US12220672B2	Liquid material vaporizing device The present invention is a liquid material vaporizing device that heats a liquid material supplying pipe without providing a heating mechanism, the liquid material vaporizing device including: a gas-liquid mixer unit configured to mix a liquid material and a gas to generate a gas-liquid mixture; a liquid material supplying pipe configured to supply the liquid material to the gas-liquid mixer unit; a vaporizer unit configured to heat the gas-liquid mixture to vaporize the liquid material; and a casing configured to house the gas-liquid mixer unit, the vaporizer unit, and the liquid material supplying pipe, in which a channel configured to guide convection of heat from the vaporizer unit to the liquid material supplying pipe is provided inside the casing.
US12220669B2	Filter screen Provided is a filter screen having a plurality of slots, each slot having a longest principal axis A1 that has a length L, and each slot having a second axis A2 that is perpendicular to A1 and that has a length W, wherein the distance between adjacent slots in the direction of the axes A2 is XP; wherein XP is greater than W; wherein the distance between adjacent slots in the direction of the axes A1 is YP; either wherein L is 800 micrometers or less and XP is 350 micrometers or less, or wherein L is 1600 μm or less and XP is 180 μm or less. Also provided is a method of filtering feed water using such a filter screen.
US12220665B2	Tangential flow filtration systems and methods The disclosure provides tangential flow depth filtration (TFDF) systems which exhibit improved filter fluxes and process capacities and reduced fouling characteristics. The TFDF systems of the disclosure optionally utilize tubular depth filters (TDF). Methods are provided which include the passage of a non-laminar flow through at least a portion of a length of a TDF in a TFDF system.
US12220662B2	Dehydration of a mixture containing a diol with high water content using optimized pervaporation process Systems and methods for dehydrating a mixture of organic liquid and water are disclosed. A mixture of the organic liquid and water is fed to a membrane. The mixture is then subjected to process conditions sufficient to cause pervaporation. A permeate comprising a higher weight percentage of water than the weight percentage of water in the mixture is recovered. A retentate comprising a higher weight percentage of organic liquid than the weight percentage of the organic liquid in the mixture is also recovered.
US12220657B2	Filter disk segments Filter disk segments, methods of use, and filter devices including the filter disk segments are disclosed.
US12220653B2	Mesh filter for fuel supply system of vehicle A mesh filter for a fuel system of a vehicle may include: a frame for maintaining a shape thereof; a mesh member coupled to the frame so as to remove foreign substances contained in fuel, where the mesh member includes a first mesh member and a second mesh member; and an opening unit for opening and closing a fuel path in the first mesh member. In particular, the second mesh member has a mesh size smaller than a mesh size of the first mesh member such that the mesh filter inhibits clogging of the mesh filter with paraffin wax.
US12220651B2	Environmentally friendly lightweight knockdown building block set An environmentally friendly knockdown building block set includes a cardboard shipping box; a plurality of main cardboard blanks each configured to form a base block including four connecting slots therein as wide as the base block thickness; a plurality of coupling cardboard blanks each configured to form an H-block including two connecting slots therein with each slot located between two legs of the H-block and as wide as the H-block thickness; wherein the connecting slots of each base black and each H-block allow for receipt and interconnection of the base block or H-block with an associated base block or H-block forming a notched connection for the base blocks and H-blocks; wherein at least the main blocks include an inking pattern using plant based environmentally friendly inks; and wherein the shipping box is an integral component configured to be integrated into structures formed by the set.
US12220650B2	Remote control A remote control includes a body, a first rocker device, a second rocker device, a processor, and a signal transmission device. The first rocker device and the second rocker device are installed on the body. The processor connects to the first rocker device, the second rocker device, and the signal transmission device. The first rocker device includes a joystick component. The second rocker device includes a second joystick component. When the first joystick component moves in parallel relative to the body, the processor generates a remote control instruction used to control a movable object to move in a horizontal plane. When the second joystick component moves straightly relative to the body along a first direction or a second direction, the processor generates a remote control instruction used to control the movable object to move upward or move downward in a vertical direction of the movable object.
US12220649B2	Inflatable ornament apparatus An inflatable globe has a generally round shape and an attachment pin, plug or other closure mechanism coupled to the top of the inflatable globe. A topper is configured to fit over the attachment pin, plug or other closure mechanism. A hanger is threaded through the attachment pin, plug or closure mechanism and then through the topper. An electric light coupled to the plug is suspended inside the globe. The inflatable globe is made of a resilient polymer material and can be monochromatic or comprise a plurality of colors.
US12220648B2	Movable puzzle platform A movable puzzle platform includes a puzzle board having a puzzle plate and a fixing portion, a supplement arrangement having a first main supporting wall and a second main supporting wall, a restricting wall having a first extending wall and a second extending wall, and at least two puzzle drawers. The first and second main supporting walls are cooperated with the puzzle board for forming at least two drawer cavities. Each puzzle drawer is actuated to slide in-and-out of a corresponding drawer cavity. The first extending wall and the fixing portion are successively stacked on the first main supporting wall. The second extending wall and the fixing portion are successively stacked on the second main supporting wall. The puzzle platform is configured for retaining all the unfinished pieces and allowing the player to conveniently play puzzles.
US12220645B2	Methods and systems for facilitating intra-game communications in a video game environment Methods and systems for facilitating intra-game communication in video game environments featuring first-person or third-person perspectives by generating an on-screen graphic that includes the communication and a pointer towards a location of another user within the video game environment.
US12220641B2	Content generation system and method A system for generating interactive content for a user includes an environment identification unit operable to identify a virtual environment for interaction by a user, an element arrangement unit operable to generate an arrangement of a plurality of elements within the environment in dependence upon one or more parameters, a content modification unit operable to modify the virtual environment so as to include the plurality of elements in the generated arrangement, and a content rendering unit operable to render one or more images of the modified virtual environment.
US12220640B2	Generative interior design in video games This specification describes a computer-implemented generative interior design method. The method comprises obtaining input data comprising boundary data. The boundary data defines a boundary of an interior region of a video game building. A floor plan for the interior region of the video game building is generated. This comprises processing the input data using a floor plan generator model. The floor plan divides the interior region into a plurality of interior spaces. A layout for at least one of the plurality of interior spaces defined by the floor plan is generated by a layout generator model comprising one or more graph neural networks. The layout represents a configuration of one or more objects to be placed in the interior region.
US12220637B2	Game control An apparatus and a method for game control. A graphical user interface is generated and displayed on a display screen. The graphical user interface presents at least one user-controllable object and at least one target object. A user is enabled to provide a user input to control a movement of the at least one user-controllable object within the graphical user interface. A predetermined area is identified around the at least one user-controllable object in the graphical user interface. It is detected whether or not the at least one target object lies within the predetermined area in the graphical user interface. If it is detected that the at least one target object lies within the predetermined area, an action is executed on the at least one target object from the at least one user-controllable object.
US12220636B2	Method and apparatus for targeting object in game Provided is a method and an apparatus for targeting an object in a game. The method of targeting an object in a game includes: setting a center point of a first targeting area based on a first input from a user; displaying the first targeting area surrounded by a closed curve around the center point on a screen of a user terminal; displaying a list including at least one object located in the first targeting area on the screen; and moving the first targeting area based on a second input by the user received after the first input.
US12220632B2	Method and apparatus for executing interaction event The present disclosure is directed to a method and apparatus for executing an interaction event. The method may include displaying a picture of a preparatory stage prior to start of an interaction process in a virtual scene. A first group of avatars may be engaging in the interaction process, and the interaction process may include one or more interaction events. The method may further include determining a target avatar in the first group of avatars based on attribute information of the first group of avatars. The target interaction event may be an interaction event that allows to be jointly executed by the first group of avatars. The method may further include, in response to the target avatar triggering the target interaction event in the preparatory stage, displaying a picture of a second group of avatars executing the target interaction event.
US12220631B2	Methods, systems, and devices of providing portions of recorded game content in response to a trigger Embodiments include a system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, detecting a current trigger during a video game and determining a group of players involved in the current trigger. Further embodiments include recording a trigger clip of game content for each player in the group of players resulting in a group of trigger clips. Each trigger clip of the group of trigger clips is a portion of game content that includes the current trigger from a perspective of each player of the group of players. Additional embodiments include providing the group of trigger clips to a group of gaming devices over a communication network. Each gaming device of the group of gaming devices is associated with one player of the group of players. Additional embodiments are disclosed.
US12220630B2	Game system facilitating multiple players playing together with different game options A game system and others enable a player to appropriately win a mission achievement reward etc. The game system includes: a group organizing unit which associates two or more players constituting a group with each other; a game option setting unit which sets, for each of the two or more players, a game option related to a shared mission; a game control unit which advances the game for each of the two or more players based on the set game option; a mission achievement determining unit which determines, based on gameplay data of the two or more players in the group, whether or not the shared mission has been achieved; and a reward determining unit which determines, based on an achievement status of the shared mission and a setting status of the game option, a reward to be associated with the two or more players.
US12220628B2	Server, control method therefor, computer-readable recording medium, and game system A recording medium and server provide a game that improves the interest in and taste of a battle event and increases the interest in and real enjoyment of the entire game. The recording medium provides a game including a predetermined battle event comprising at least one battle. In a battle event of this game, game contents are displayed in a first field, and a player selects therefrom a game content to be used for a battle with an enemy character. The first field is replenished with another game content alternative to the selected game content as needed so that the player can further select an additional game content therefrom.
US12220627B2	Games controller A game controller for controlling electronic games comprising a controller chassis and an actuator system including: an actuator body pivotally mounted to the controller chassis; a strike plate coupled to the actuator body; a trigger adjustment system having an arm; and an actuator adjustment control screw received in a screw thread disposed within said arm. A portion of the actuator adjustment control screw may engage with a portion of the strike plate and said portion of the actuator adjustment control screw creates an end stop to limit movement of the actuator body.
US12220623B2	Golf club having a damping element for ball speed control A golf club head including a striking face, a periphery portion surrounding and extending rearwards from the striking face, a damping element including a front surface and a rear surface, the rear surface of the damping element opposite the front surface of the damping element, wherein the striking face comprises a first portion having a substantially constant thickness, wherein the front surface of the damping element comprises a geometric center, wherein the golf club head includes additional damping structures and materials to achieve desired acoustic characteristics.
US12220615B2	Method, device and computer software for determining a relative performance measure between at least two players in a sport A method for determining a relative performance measure between at least two players in a sport, comprising: receiving position information relating to each of the players and a sporting projectile as each player hits or receives the sporting projectile, and determining, based on an analysis of the position information, the relative performance measure between the players.
US12220613B2	Freewheel adjustable wheel and exercise bicycle including same The present invention relates to a freewheel adjustable wheel and an exercise bicycle including the same and. More specifically, may comprise a rotation gear part which rotates together with a pulley fixed to the outer side thereof and has a circular gear formed along the outer circumference thereof; a case part for rotatably supporting the rotation gear part; a first power transmission part for transmitting power which has been transmitted to the rotation gear part to the case part when the rotation gear part rotates in the normal direction; and a second power transmission part for transmitting power which has been transmitted to the rotation gear part to the case part when the rotation gear part rotates in the reverse direction.
US12220612B2	Exercise mat and methods for making an exercise mat Examples of an exercise mat and methods for making same are disclosed. The exercise mat comprises a top layer, at least two textured gripping zones formed on an upper surface of the top layer and a bottom layer joined to the top layer. A second textured gripping zone of the at least two textured gripping zones may be formed closer to one or more mat edges of the exercise mat, and has a friction level that is greater than a friction level of a first textured gripping zone of the at least two textured gripping zones, when a body is in sliding contact with the at least two textured gripping zones of the upper surface of the top layer.
US12220611B2	Multifunctional recumbent exercising device A multifunctional recumbent exercising device is disclosed, including a base frame, a first transmission unit, a first retracting unit, a resistance unit, a first guiding piece and a first movable seat. By changing a relative position between the first movable seat and the first guiding piece, the position of a first slide-assistance portion of the first movable seat on the base frame can be changed. The multifunctional recumbent exercising device allows an operator to apply force to a first side or a second side of the base frame, in order to select various kinds of training modes.
US12220610B2	Modular power rack attachment for facilitating loaded barbell height adjustment A power rack attachment system and associated method are provided. An example of the power rack attachment system includes a hand crank and a gearbox coupled to the hand crank, the gearbox comprising a plurality of gears connected to a lead screw, wherein the plurality of gears causes the lead screw to rotate in a vertical translation based on a radial motion of the plurality of gears. The power rack attachment system includes a guide housing connected to the gearbox, the guide housing comprising the lead screw, a vertically translating nut, and a guide rod, wherein the lead screw is connected to the vertically translating nut, such that rotation of said lead screw leads to vertical translation of said vertically translating nut. The power rack attachment includes a j-cup connected to the vertically translating nut, wherein the vertical translation of the vertically translating nut causes vertical translation of said j-cup.
US12220603B2	High-intensity focused ultrasound apparatus and control method Provided are a high-intensity focused ultrasound apparatus (10) and a control method. According to the high-intensity focused ultrasound apparatus (10), by providing a focusing transducer (120) having a freely transformable shape, after an entire transducer assembly (100) extends into an inner cavity of an object to be treated, the transducer assembly (100) can extend through a narrow part into the inner cavity of an object to be treated, and after extending into the inner cavity of the object to be treated, the shape of the focusing transducer (120) in the transducer assembly (100) changes, so that the effective area of the focusing transducer (120) increases, and the ultrasonic energy produced increases, thereby enhancing the irradiation intensity for a region to be treated, and satisfying normal operation requirements of the transducer assembly (100).
US12220600B2	Light-based vaginal therapy devices and methods for use The embodiments herein provide an LED based vaginal light therapy device for a plurality of bacterial and fungal infections. The device comprises an LED body, a cervix support, a single or a plurality of LEDs, a switch, a tether, microchip and a battery. One end of the device comprises a cervix support to place the device smoothly against the cervix. A plurality of LEDs is provided over the LED body. The LED body comprises one or more LEDs and each LED emits a light having a wavelength in a therapeutic zone of light. The light emitted are in a range of blue light and/or red light. The microchip is housed within the LED body. The microchip connects a battery to the single or plurality of LED's and is further connected to the switch.
US12220598B2	Mouthpiece apparatus for intraoral therapy and related system and method Adjustable mouthpiece apparatuses for intraoral therapy are provided. The mouthpiece apparatus may comprise at least one emitting element to emit at least one therapeutic emission. In some embodiments, the mouthpiece apparatus comprises an upper panel and a lower panel and at least one adjustable connector interconnecting the upper panel and the lower panel and adjustable to change the spacing between the upper panel and the lower panel. The mouthpiece apparatus may thereby be adjusted for a range of vestibular heights. Also provided are related systems including adjustable mouthpiece apparatuses and related methods for making an adjustable mouthpiece apparatus.
US12220597B2	Micro coils suitable for magnetic neural stimulation An implantable magnetic neurostimulation probe includes at least one electrical conductor disposed on a substrate and arranged in at least one planar loop. At least one planar magnetic core comprising a magnetic material is disposed on the substrate and within the planar loop. A biocompatible coating is disposed over the substrate, electrically conductive trace, and magnetic core.
US12220591B2	Automated external defibrillator systems with operation adjustment features according to temperature and methods of use The disclosure describes various aspects of an automated external defibrillator (AED) system, including shock generating electronics, a battery configured for providing power to the shock generating electronics, power management circuitry configured for managing the shock generating electronics and the battery, at least one environmental sensor configured for monitoring environmental conditions in which the AED system is placed, and a controller configured for controlling the power management circuitry and the at least one environmental sensor. The at least one environmental sensor includes a temperature sensor configured for providing a temperature measurement, and the controller is further configured for adjusting operations of the power management circuitry in accordance with the temperature measurement provided by the temperature sensor. The disclosure further describes associated methods of using the AED system.
US12220583B2	Methods and systems for deep brain stimulation of the nucleus basalis of Meynert A method of stimulating the nucleus basalis of Meynert (NBM) includes implanting an electrical stimulation lead in a lateral-to-medial trajectory into a brain of a patient, wherein the electrical stimulation lead includes electrodes and at least one of the electrodes is disposed adjacent to or within the NBM of the patient; and delivering electrical stimulation to the NBM through at least one of the electrodes. Other methods include implanting multiple electrical stimulation leads in or near the NBM. Instead of, or in addition to, electrical stimulation leads, optical stimulation leads can be used to stimulate the NBM.
US12220582B2	Assessing responses to sensory events and performing treatment actions based thereon Examples disclosed herein are relevant to monitoring and treating sensory conditions affecting an individual. Sensors and intelligence integrated within a sensory prosthesis (e.g., an auditory prosthesis) can automatically obtain objective data regarding the ability of one or more of an individuals senses during day-to-day activities. A treatment action can be taken based on the objective data. Further disclosed herein are techniques relating to reducing the gathering of irrelevant sensory input and automatically transmitting relevant data to a caregiver device.
US12220578B2	Electrical apparatus and methods for an eye Disclosed is electrical stimulation apparatus and an associated method for delivering therapy to an eye of a patient is disclosed, the apparatus comprising: an implantable device comprising one or more electrodes for delivering therapeutic electrical stimulation to the eye, the implantable device being configured for implanting in a suprachoroidal space between the sclera and choroid layers of the eye. Also disclosed is electroretinography (ERG) apparatus for monitoring an eye of a patient, the apparatus comprising: an implantable device comprising one or more electrodes for monitoring properties of the eye, the implantable device being configured for implanting in a suprachoroidal space between the sclera and choroid layers of the eye. Also disclosed are implantable devices, apparatuses and methods for the eye.
US12220576B2	System and method for electrical stimulation of anorectal structures to treat urinary dysfunction A system and method for treating anorectal and/or genitourinary dysfunction includes implanting, in a minimally invasive manner, an electro-medical device for stimulation of two or more anatomical or histological structures of the anorectal region and/or genitourinary region. Electrodes operably connected to the device are positioned proximate the target anatomical or histological structures. The device provides either the same or different stimulation algorithms to each anatomical or histological structure, which may be the same or different. The varied stimulation parameters, such as pulse width, pulse amplitude, and pulse frequency, are defined such that after an application of the electrical pulses, an abdominal leak pressure, an abdominal leak volume, or a urine volume increases or a number of incontinent episodes or a mean incontinence volume per episode decreases relative to said parameters prior to the application of the electrical pulses.
US12220573B2	Electrode-electrical conductor system for a medical device One aspect relates to an electrode-electrical conductor system for a medical device. The system includes one or more electrically insulated wire(s) or cable(s) wherein. The electrical insulation includes electrical conductor one or more partial opening(s), which is/are arranged on one side of the wire(s) or cable(s), and one or more electrode(s), which is/are mechanically and electrically connected to the wire(s) or cable(s) via the one or more partial opening(s) arranged on one side of the wire(s) or cable(s). The mechanical and electrical connections are made by welding, pressing, swaging, adhesives, brazing, soldering and/or dimples. One aspect also relates to a method for preparing such an electrode-electrical conductor system.
US12220569B2	Medical device for treating decompensated heart failure Medical device systems and methods for making and using medical device systems are disclosed. An example medical device system includes a control system having a processor and a pump, a first expandable member coupled to the processor and configured to be positioned in the superior vena cava. The system also includes a second expandable member coupled to the processor and configured to be positioned in the inferior vena cava. The system also includes a first sensing member designed to sense a first parameter. The system also includes a second sensing member designed to sense a second parameter. Additionally, the pump is designed to expand or contract the first expandable member, the second expandable member or both the first and the second expandable members based on a change in the first parameter, the second parameter or a change in both the first and the second parameters.
US12220566B2	Micro-volume injectors with dose guidance and methods for use Injector devices and methods for using them to deliver medicament into a patient's body, e.g., sub-retinally within an eye, are provided. The injector includes a cartridge including a piston slidably disposed within an interior for delivering medicament within the interior through an outlet, and a driver including a plunger coupled to the piston, a source of pressurized fluid, and an actuator member for opening a flow path at least partially between the source and the plunger to advance the plunger and piston to deliver medicament from the interior. One or more sensors are operatively coupled to the plunger to measure displacement of the plunger, a processor is coupled to the sensor(s) for analyzing sensor signals to measure volume of medicament delivered from the interior, and an output device, e.g., one or more LEDs or speakers, provide outputs related to the volume of medicament delivered.
US12220561B2	Shield assembly for syringe A shield assembly for a syringe includes a cradle, a carriage, and a shield. The cradle is configured to be operatively engaged around a portion of a circumference of a syringe barrel. The shield is configured to extend longitudinally outwardly from the cradle to cover a needle of the syringe. The carriage secures the shield to the cradle and is configured to be movably engaged with the cradle. The shield is detachably engaged with the carriage and is configured to be aesthetically pleasing to a young child. The shield assembly is engaged with the syringe prior to use so as to reduce stress in the young child while they are either being injected with a substance or having their blood drawn. After the procedure, the shield may be detached from the shield assembly and may be given to the young patient.
US12220560B2	Needle assisted injection device having reduced trigger force An exemplary embodiment of an injector includes a trigger mechanism, an energy source, and a user-operable firing-initiation member. The trigger mechanism can include a floating trigger member having a retaining portion, a ram assembly having a ram configured to pressurize a medicament container for expelling a medicament therefrom, the ram assembly further having a floating trigger engagement member configured to engage the retaining portion of the floating trigger member when the floating trigger member is in a pre-firing condition. The energy source can be associated with the ram for powering the ram to expel the medicament, and the user-operable firing-initiation member can be operable for causing an axial rotation of the floating trigger member from the pre-firing condition to a firing condition in which the floating trigger engagement member is released from the retaining portion to allow the energy source to fire the ram.
US12220553B2	Implantable access port with one-directional filter An implantable access port including a port housing that defines a fill port cavity and includes a catheter fitting, a filter positioned within the port housing along a delivery flow pathway configured so that fluid injected into the fill port cavity passes through the filter prior to exiting through the catheter fitting, a one-way valve positioned within the port housing along an aspiration flow pathway configured to permit aspirated fluid to flow unfiltered from the catheter fitting to the fill port cavity and prevent injected fluid from flowing unfiltered from the fill port cavity to the catheter fitting, a port cover coupled to the port housing, and a pierceable septum positioned between the fill port cavity and the port cover configured to allow a needle to pierce through the pierceable septum to access the fill port cavity.
US12220552B2	Tattoo tool A tattoo tool is presented that receives a disposable tattoo cartridge and causes the needles of the cartridge to be constantly extended for manual tattooing. The tattoo tool includes a front cartridge-receiver for receiving a tattoo cartridge and a back handle portion. The cartridge-receiver comprises a cartridge-receiving concavity configured to accept the cartridge and to secure the cartridge in a position in which the cartridge needles are extended to reach beyond the cartridge tip and are maintained in this position. Embodiments are presented in which the tool is a single-piece tool. In other embodiments, the tattoo tool is a two-part tool that includes a front cartridge-receiver and a separable handle that can be removably attached.
US12220551B2	Tattoo needle unit Tattoo needle unit according to the present invention includes a pocket having a body part; at least one first needle having a first diameter and coupled to the pocket; and at least one second needle having a second diameter larger than the first diameter and coupled to the pocket, wherein, a part of the first needle is exposed out of the body part, and another part of the first needle is disposed inside the body part, and wherein, a part of the second needle is exposed out of the body part, and another part of the second needle is disposed inside the body part. According to the tattoo needle unit according to the present invention, there is an advantage in that it is possible to easily implement a tattoo of a more diverse and natural shape due to the combination of various types of needles.
US12220548B2	Dispenser Dispenser (1) for liquids comprising an applying nozzle constituted by a bell-shaped body (2) extending along a central axis (A) and provided, at the bottom, with an annular collar (3) and, at the top, with a convex cap (4); the bell-shaped body (2) having a first axial hole (5) whose cross-section decreases from the collar (3) towards said cap (4); a valve (7) for nebulizing the solution being housed inside the first hole (5) in a matching manner; an expansion device (9) being provided at the exit of said first hole (5).
US12220545B2	Garment clip A clip for attaching a flexible cable or tube to clothing. The clip comprises a body and a clasp for attaching the body of the clip to clothing. The body comprises at least one receiving formation in the form of a resiliently deformable channel for receiving a flexible cable or tube.
US12220538B2	Micro-fabricated intravascular devices having varying diameters Polymer catheters and guidewires for use in intravascular surgery, and more particularly polymer catheters and guidewires micro-machined with a micro-cutting machine to provide sufficient flexibility to travel through a patient's vasculature while retaining sufficient torquability to transmit torque from a proximal end to the distal end of the catheter or guidewire, and methods of producing the same.
US12220535B2	Circuit kit with locking tube clip A component useable with one or more tube comprises a body engageable with one or more external surface recesses of the one or more tubes. The component has a pair of jaws extending from the body for gripping an item. The component is configured, such that, in use, in a first orientation of the body relative to the respective tube(s) recesses, the component is movable along a length of the tube(s); and, in a second orientation of the body relative to the respective tube(s) recesses, the component is resistive to movement along a length of the tube(s).
US12220529B2	Breathing assistance apparatus Breathing assistance apparatus includes a gases supply unit adapted to, in use, deliver a stream of pressurised gases from an outlet. The gases supply unit is adapted to vary the pressure of the stream of pressurised gases. A supply path includes a flexible self-supporting gases transportation pathway having a first end connected to the outlet so that the gases transportation pathway receives the stream of gases and conveys the gases to a patient. A patient interface is connected to the second end of the gases transportation pathway receives a stream of gases. At least one sensor measures at least one information parameter of the supply path. A control system associated with the gases supply unit receives the information parameter. The control system contains reference data, and compares the received data to reference data, and determines a supply path based on the comparison.
US12220526B2	Hand-held inhalable vapor producing device and method Described herein are systems, devices, and methods for generating and delivering an inhalable vapor or aerosol. In some embodiments, the systems, devices, and methods described herein are used to generate and deliver a vapor or aerosol containing tobacco for use in, for example, traditional smoking or, for example, to deliver a smoking cessation therapy. In some embodiments, the systems, devices, and methods described herein are used for generating and delivering a vapor or aerosol comprising a medicament. For example, in some embodiments, the systems, devices, and methods described herein are used to deliver an inhalable medicament to the lungs of a patient.
US12220522B2	System and apparatus for aerosol delivery and methods of manufacturing There is disclosed an aerosol delivery system comprising: an aerosol-generating device (12) comprising: —a device housing having an open-ended heating chamber configured to receive a carrier cartridge (14); —a heater element (24) disposed within the heating chamber (22) and configured to receive at least a first end of a carrier cartridge (14), said heating element operable to heat a carrier substrate of a carrier unit of said carrier cartridge (14) to cause release of an aerosol-forming precursor therefrom to generate an aerosol when gas is passed through the carrier cartridge (14); and—a carrier cartridge comprising a carrier unit (34), said carrier unit comprising a carrier substrate configured to hold an aerosol-forming precursor comprising a nicotine-containing and/or flavoured fluid, gel, wax, or powder. Also disclosed are a carrier cartridge (14), carrier unit (34), methods of manufacturing one or more components of said system, and a kit-of-parts for assembling the system.
US12220519B2	Liquid management in an ophthalmological device The invention relates to an ophthalmological device (99) which provides suction flushing, having an aspiration function and an infusion function, as well as a replaceable cassette (1) for such a device. It comprises an aspiration conveyor device (52) for motor-driven discharge of liquid from a surgical instrument (29) into a waste container (56). According to the invention, it also comprises an infusion conveyor device (36) for motor-driven supply of an infusion medium from an infusion container (30) to said surgical instrument (29).
US12220518B2	Triple syringe and methods of making platelet-enriched plasma and use thereof A triple syringe system that allows for a larger output of autologous conditioned plasma (ACP) is provided. Autologous blood or bone marrow aspirate can be introduced into a nested set of syringes, which are subjected to centrifugation to obtain two or more of blood or bone marrow fractions including a first fraction and a second fraction. The first fraction can be transferred from the first syringe to the second and third syringes to obtain the ACP.
US12220517B2	Body temperature measurement devices, methods, and systems A patient's body temperature measurement may be made by varying the heat transfer dynamics of a fluid exiting the patient's body and fitting parameters of heat transfer configuration to measurements under the varied conditions. Then the input temperature of the patient core can be extracted from the model and a current temperature measurement remote from the patient core and optionally other measurements such as fluid flow rate.
US12220516B2	Apparatus and method for taking a sample from a fluid-conducting system The present invention relates to an apparatus for sample taking from a fluid-conducting system, wherein the apparatus has at least one adapter which comprises at least one septum and at least one cannula displaceable relative to the septum, wherein the cannula is displaceable such that it penetrates the septum in a sample taking position and does not penetrate the septum in a flushing position; and wherein the adapter has at least one flushing region for a flushing medium which is arranged such that it is in fluid communication with the inner space of the cannula in the flushing position of the cannula; and wherein the apparatus has at least one receiving region having locking means for the fluid-conducting system by which the fluid-conducting system is fixable in a defined position relative to the adapter. The present invention furthermore relates to a blood treatment device and to a method for taking a sample from a fluid-conducting system.
US12220514B2	Multiple perfusion cannula system for use in aortic surgery Disclosed are multiple perfusion cannulas that can be used for the prevention of complications due to hypoperfusion particularly in aortic surgery.
US12220510B2	Implantable device for treating hypervolemia An implantable device for treating hypervolemia includes an expandable chamber, a rigid chamber coupled to the expandable chamber, a first valve in fluid communication with both the expandable chamber and the rigid chamber, a second valve in fluid communication with the rigid chamber and an exterior of the implantable device, and an osmotic fluid. The expandable chamber includes a first semipermeable membrane. The rigid chamber includes a piston. The first valve has an open position to permit fluid flow between the expandable chamber and the rigid chamber. The second valve has an open position to permit fluid flow from the rigid chamber to the exterior of the implantable device. The osmotic fluid has a higher osmotic concentration than bodily fluid. The osmotic fluid is designed to absorb water from the bodily fluid through the first semipermeable membrane.
US12220507B2	Blood treatment systems and methods Dialysis systems are disclosed comprising new fluid flow circuits. Systems may include blood and dialysate flow paths, where the dialysate flow path includes balancing, mixing, and/or directing circuits. Dialysate preparation may be decoupled from patient dialysis. Circuits may be defined within one or more cassettes. The fluid circuit fluid flow paths may be isolated from electrical components. A gas supply in fluid communication with the dialysate flow path and/or the dialyzer able to urge dialysate through the dialyzer and urge blood back to the patient may be included for certain emergency situations. Fluid handling devices, such as pumps, valves, and mixers that can be actuated using a control fluid may be included. Control fluid may be delivered by an external pump or other device, which may be detachable and/or generally rigid, optionally with a diaphragm dividing the device into first and second compartments.
US12220499B2	Non-resorbable bone allografts and method for making same A method for producing non-resorbable bone allografts having improved osteoconductivity and biocompatibility in regenerative dental and medical applications as compared with non-resorbable xenografts. The method comprises excising one or more bone allografts from a donor's body; freeze-drying the bone allografts; demineralizing the freeze-dried bone allografts; preserving and sterilizing the bone allografts; and thermal processing of the bone allografts at a temperature greater than about 300 degrees Celsius.
US12220496B2	Prefilled syringe and method of preparing a prefilled syringe A method of preparing a prefilled syringe is disclosed that includes obtaining a syringe barrel and a needle adaptor cap assembled on the tip of the syringe barrel, wherein the needle adaptor cap has a rubber element tightly sealing the orifice of the tip of the syringe barrel and the syringe barrel together with the needle adaptor cap assembled on the tip of the syringe barrel is sterilized by a first sterilizing. Filling a drug substance into an interior of the syringe barrel and sealing the interior of the syringe barrel. Packaging the syringe barrel with a rubber stopper sealing the interior thereof and the needle adaptor cap assembled on the tip of the syringe barrel. Providing a second external surface sterilizing of the packaged syringe barrel with the rubber stopper sealing the interior thereof and the needle adaptor cap assembled on the tip of the syringe barrel.
US12220495B2	Mechanical multi-stage connection and disconnection maintaining sterile barrier A multistage connector assembly for a lumen decontamination system is provided. The assembly includes a main body, a multistage body, a multistage barrier, a connector, and one or more biasing members. The assembly includes a multistage barrier movable in the fluid passageway between a fully closed position in which each stage of the multistage barrier is in a closed position to each independently block flow in the fluid passageway and a fully open position in which each stage is in an open position to allow flow within the fluid passageway. The connector is configured to engage the multistage barrier when coupled to the main body to sequentially open each stage of the multistage barrier to enable flow through the fluid passageway. The biasing member(s) are configured to urge each stage of the multistage barrier towards a closed position that blocks flow in the fluid passageway.
US12220494B2	Ultraviolet light emitting disinfecting device Systems and methods are provided for disinfecting. One embodiment includes a disinfecting device. The disinfecting device includes a housing having an attachment surface and an illumination surface that are opposed along an axis, and a plurality of adjustable ultraviolet (UV) emitters disposed at the housing that have fields of illumination that are adjustable along multiple axes via rotational couplings to illuminate an enclosed space that the illumination surface faces.
US12220489B1	Manganese-doped hollow mesoporous silica nanoparticles loaded with curcumin Manganese-doped hollow mesoporous silica nanoparticles loaded with curcumin and an application in periodontal bone tissue repair are provided in the present disclosure, belonging to the technical field of targeted delivery of nanoparticles and bone tissue regeneration. In the present disclosure, alendronate is grafted on the surface of silica nanoparticles to achieve bone targeting, manganese is doped on the nanoparticles by a chemical method, and curcumin is wrapped in the nanoparticles.
US12220486B2	Polymer compositions for storage and release of polypeptides The present invention relates to the discovery of novel PLGA particles comprising a polypeptide adsorbed on the surface of the PLGA particles. In certain embodiments, the PLGA particles can be used to administer the polypeptide to a patient in need thereof. As compared to polypeptide-delivery formulations known in the art, the present invention demonstrates a higher relative polypeptide loading capacity. In certain embodiments, the polypeptide adsorbed on the surface of the PLGA nanoparticles does not denature or deform upon adsorption.
US12220482B2	Liposome composition and method for producing the same An object of the present invention is to provide a liposome composition containing a liposome having an excellent leakage rate of a nucleic acid analog anticancer agent, and a method for producing the same. According to the present invention, there are provided a liposome composition containing a liposome which (1) contains a nucleic acid analog anticancer agent and in which (2) a content ratio of a lysophospholipid contained in a lipid forming the liposome with respect to a total amount of phospholipids other than the lysophospholipid contained in the lipid forming the liposome is 0.01 mol % to 5 mol % and (3) a nucleic acid analog anticancer agent/lipid ratio is 2 mass % to 10 mass %, and a method for producing the same.
US12220480B2	Topical skin care formulations comprising plant extracts A method comprising topically applying to skin a composition comprising an aqueous, alcoholic, or aqueous-alcoholic extract from Ipomoea batatas.
US12220475B2	Pectin based firming system for antiaging skin care and makeups A cosmetic composition includes a firming system that includes: a pectin; at least one powder; water; at least one fatty compound; and at least one plasticizer. The firming system when is spreadable and wherein upon drying the firming system forms a firming film that exhibits cohesion and adhesion when applied to a substrate. The pectin may comprise low methoxyl pectin, and the firming system may further include at least one monosaccharide, disaccharide or combination thereof. The composition may include a cosmetic carrier system wherein the firming system and cosmetic carrier system is in the form of liquidous or creamy type emulsion or an oil free serum for application to skin to ameliorate the signs of aging or a viscous liquidous emulsion or suspension for application as a makeup to keratinous tissue selected from skin, lashes and hair to confer firming to the keratinous tissue.
US12220474B2	Formulations and methods for treating hair Provided herein are formulations and methods for conferring at least one beneficial hair care effect. The formulations a unique combination of non-synthetic extracts, and may also comprise palmitoyl tetrapeptide-20 and conditioning agents. Beneficial hair care effects conferred include amelioration of hair depigmentation, promotion and maintenance of hair pigmentation, and enhanced hair growth and volume.
US12220466B2	Pharmaceutical formulation A pharmaceutical formulation for topical dental administration or medical (e.g., implant) treatment, including effective amounts of: at least one antimicrobial compound; at least one peroxide source compound; and at least one gel agent. Also disclosed are methods of oral anatomy treatment. The pharmaceutical formulation and treatment methods provide the patient with oral anatomy benefits including, for example, decreased or arrested gum recession; decreased or arrested bone recession; decreased or arrested bone mass loss; decreased or eliminated pain; decreased or eliminated bleeding; decreased or eliminated swelling; enhanced regeneration of bone; enhanced soft tissue repair; or a combination thereof.
US12220465B2	Compositions and methods for targeted treatment and imaging of cancer or tumors Among the various aspects of the present disclosure is the provision of compositions and methods for targeted treatment and imaging of cancers or tumors.
US12220464B2	Specific conjugation linkers, specific immunoconjugates thereof, methods of making and uses such conjugates thereof The present invention relates to novel linkers containing a 2,3-disubstituted succinic group, or 2-monosubstituted, or 2,3-disubstituted fumaric or maleic (trans (E)- or cis (Z)-butenedioic), or acetylenedicarboxyl group for conjugation of a cytotoxic agent, and/or one or more different functional molecules per linker to a cell-binding molecule, through bridge linking pairs of thiols on the cell-binding molecule specifically. The invention also relates to methods of making such linkers, and of using such linkers in making homogeneous conjugates, as well as of application of the conjugates in treatment of cancers, infections and autoimmune disorders.
US12220459B2	Immune-stimulatory compositions and use thereof The invention relates to a constitutively active pro-inflammatory caspase, comprising shuffled p10 and p20 domains, for use in a method of stimulating an immune response in an individual. The invention further relates to an immune-stimulating composition, comprising said constitutively active pro-inflammatory caspase, comprising shuffled p10 and p20 domains and a pharmacologically acceptable excipient, and its use in a method of treating an individual.
US12220457B2	Modified CMV gB protein and CMV vaccine including same The present invention is directed to provide a modified CMV gB protein that can induce a group of antibodies including a high ratio of neutralizing antibodies that exhibit a high neutralizing activity against a CMV gB protein, in comparison with a wild type CMV gB, upon induction of immunity and that can be used in the prevention and/or treatment of CMV infection and a CMV vaccine comprising the modified CMV gB protein. The modified CMV gB protein according to the present invention is a modified CMV gB protein having an improved ability to induce body region-recognizing antibodies and comprising modification in a head region.
US12220456B2	Compositions and methods for organ-protective expression and modulation of coding ribonucleic acids Compositions are provided comprising messenger RNA constructs having at least one open reading frame (ORF), wherein the ORF is operatively linked to at least one untranslated region (UTR), wherein the UTR comprises at least one organ protection sequence (OPS), wherein the OPS sequence comprises at least a first, a second and a third micro-RNA (miRNA) target sequence, and wherein each of the at least a first, second and third the miRNA target sequences are optimised to hybridise with a corresponding miRNA sequence. The compositions and molecules provided are useful in therapies such as for the treatment of cancer, in immunotherapies, and in vaccines.
US12220454B2	Adenoviral vector system for gene delivery Disclosed herein a unique cell line system to generate a novel bovine adenovirus vector that provides more gene insertion capabilities and better immunogenicity for inserted antigens. The unique cell line is used for generating and growing of the new adenovirus vectors for gene delivery or recombinant vaccine production.
US12220452B2	Cellular adjuvants for viral infection Two-component vaccine formulations and methods are contemplated where the vaccine has an adjuvant component and a therapeutic component. The therapeutic component comprises preferably a recombinant therapeutic virus encoding a therapeutic antigen while the adjuvant component comprises a non-host cell or immune stimulating portion thereof. Notably, use of the adjuvant component will result in significant uptake of the therapeutic component into immune competent cells, even in the absence of receptors for entry of the therapeutic component. In addition, such adjuvant also stimulates expression of the therapeutic antigen.
US12220450B2	Complex comprising a cell penetrating peptide, a cargo and a TLR peptide agonist for treatment of colorectal cancer The present invention provides a novel complex for use in the prevention and/or treatment of colorectal cancer, the complex comprising a) a cell penetrating peptide, b) at least one antigen or antigenic epitope, and c) at least one TLR peptide agonist, wherein the components a)-c) are covalently linked. In particular, compositions for use in the prevention and/or treatment of colorectal cancer, such as a pharmaceutical compositions and vaccines are provided.
US12220449B2	Enhancing T cell activation using altered MHC-peptide ligands Materials and methods for identifying and using MHC molecule variants for activating self-reactive T cells in a peptide-specific manner, and their use to focus autoimmune cellular responses against diseases such as cancers and persisting viral infections, are described.
US12220447B2	Proteolytic enzyme composition The present invention provides a novel proteolytic enzyme composition more particularly an orally administered proteolytic enzyme composition comprising of one or more acid proteases, one or more alkaline protease and one or more plant proteases. More particularly, the composition comprises of microbial (fungal, bacterial or other microbes) protease enzymes, proteases from plant and animals proteases thereof.
US12220430B2	Method for killing colorectal cancer cells Silver and titanium oxide nanoparticles produced with Fomes fomentarius or Fomitopsis pinicola aqueous extracts and methods for treating bacterial infections or cancer using them.
US12220422B1	Compositions and methods for treating epilepsy Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for delivering compositions to a subject in need of treatment for epilepsy. The disclosed compositions are orally delivered. Further disclosed are kits comprising the disclosed compositions as part of a method of delivering cannabidiol and CBD-containing compositions to subjects in need of treatment for epilepsy.
US12220419B2	BCL-2 inhibitors The disclosure includes compounds of Formula (A), wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, and R11, h, j, m, n, k, v, s, g, V, W, L, Z1, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5, Q6, and Q7, are defined herein. Also disclosed is a method for treating a neoplastic disease, an autoimmune disease, or a neorodegenerative disease with these compounds.
US12220418B2	Olanzapine compositions and methods of use The disclosure provides pharmaceutical compositions for subcutaneous administration comprising olanzapine, and organic solvent, and a triblock copolymer, and a diblock copolymer, as well as methods of treating psychiatric diseases and disorders using such compositions.
US12220410B2	Antitumor composition A combination of antitumor agents significantly shrinks tumors by synergistic antitumor action without increasing side effects to the extent possible. The antitumor composition contains compound (B) or a salt thereof for use in combination with antitumor agent (A), where (A) is at least one antitumor agent selected from alkylating agents, CD20 recognition molecules, DNA methylation inhibitors, pyrimidine antimetabolites, purine antimetabolites, antifolates, Bcl-2 inhibitors, and tyrosine kinase inhibitors; and (B) is a compound or a salt thereof represented by formula (1): where R1 is halogen, aryl, aryloxy, or lower alkyl optionally substituted with one or more halogen atoms; R2 is hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl, or lower alkoxy; and m=1 to 3, provided that when m is 2 or 3, each R1 is the same or different.
US12220404B2	Treatment and management of augmentation in restless legs syndrome The present invention provides methods of treating Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) including administering to a subject an effective amount of a dopamine D1 receptor antagonist. Compositions and kits useful for treating RLS are also provided.
US12220400B2	Amino acid compositions and methods for treating cystic fibrosis Provided herein are amino acid compositions useful for increasing the translocation of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance (CFTR) protein from the cytoplasm to the plasma membrane, particularly in epithelial cells. Methods for increasing the concentration of CFTR in the plasma membrane, increasing chloride ion transport, and increasing water transport are also provided. These compositions and methods are useful in treating cystic fibrosis in subjects bearing one or more mutations in the CFTR protein. Use of these compositions for the treatment of cystic fibrosis and in the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of cystic fibrosis are also encompassed herein.
US12220397B2	Brain health formulation The invention relates to a unique formulation for brain health. The formulation includes a mixture of CBD, THC, THC-V, and/or flavonoids, along with at least one antioxidant, and preferably an emulsifier, spearmint extract and a film-forming agent. The formulation improves memory and cognition as well as prevents and improves symptoms in dementia and related diseases related to deterioration or loss of memory and/or cognition.
US12220396B2	Formulation for pain management A method of pain management is described, for use by individuals experiencing pain from musculoskeletal pain, osteoarthritis, and/or joint pain, including pain attributable to inflammation, comprising administration of a formulation comprising a plurality of cannabinoids. Primary cannabinoids are present in the formulation in amounts according to a weight ratio of THC:CBC:CBD ranging from 5:5:5 to 5:1:5. Methods of using the formulation, doses and dosage forms are described, including a formulation pairing in which a first formulation comprising CBC:CBD at 1:5 to 5:5 is utilized at certain times of day when psychoactive effects of THC are not desired, and a second formulation comprising THC:CBC:CBD is used at other times of day, typically evening or bedtime.
US12220395B2	Intermittent endurance capacity improving agent or blood pH elevating agent Agents containing either or both of aspartic acid and tyrosine are effective for improving intermittent endurance capacity.
US12220394B2	Pharmaceutical composition for prevention or treatment of kidney damage The present invention pertains to a pharmaceutical composition for the prevention or treatment of kidney disease, a kidney inflammation inhibitor, an inflammatory cell death inhibitor for the kidneys, or a food for the prevention or improvement of kidney disease, that include D-alanine or a derivative thereof. In addition, the present invention pertains to the use of D-alanine or a derivative thereof, for the production of a pharmaceutical composition for the prevention or treatment of kidney disease.
US12220393B2	Compositions and methods for the treatment of zika viral diseases Embodiments of the present invention relate generally the use of compositions comprising a glutathione precursor and a selenium source, e.g., compositions which elevate intracellular glutathione, in the prevention and treatment of Zika viral diseases, e.g., Zika fever. Related embodiments are directed to use of such compositions, e.g., compositions comprising a glutathione precursor and a selenium source, in reducing the infectivity of Zika viruses or Zika viral particles.
US12220392B2	Combination composition An intravenous composition for providing relief for pain and/or inflammation, the composition having ibuprofen and paracetamol in combination for delivering to a human at each dose: a) approximately 125 mg to approximately 175 mg ibuprofen in combination with approximately 475 mg to approximately 525 mg paracetamol; or b) approximately 275 mg to approximately 325 mg ibuprofen in combination with approximately 975 mg to approximately 1,025 mg paracetamol.
US12220384B2	Pacifier A pacifier 2 includes: a nipple portion 3 held in a mouth of the infant; and a back plate portion 4 that has an asymmetrical shape with respect to an axis 36 passing through a center 35 of the nipple portion 3 and extending in a vertical direction connecting a nose and the mouth of the infant in a state where the infant holds the pacifier 2 in the mouth. The back plate portion 4 includes: a main body portion 41; and an extension portion 42 that is connected to the main body portion 41 on either side of a lateral direction that is perpendicular to the vertical direction and connects left and right cheeks of the infant in a state where the infant holds the pacifier 2 in the mouth, the extension portion 42 extending from the main body portion 41 toward the either side.
US12220380B2	Methods and devices for tissue treatment using mechanical stimulation and electromagnetic field Devices and methods for tissue treatment produce a mechanical stimulation therapy and electromagnetic field therapy. The mechanical stimulation therapy provides stimulation of blood circulation and stimulates treated cells. The electromagnetic field enables thermal treatment of tissue. Combination of both therapies improves soft tissue treatment, mainly connective tissue in the skin area and fat reduction.
US12220378B2	Systems and methods to increase survival with favorable neurological function after cardiac arrest A system includes a guidance device that provides feedback to a user to compress a patient's chest at a rate of between about 90 and 110 compressions per minute and at a depth of between about 4.5 centimeters to about 6 centimeters. The system includes a pressure regulation system having a pressure-responsive valve that is configured to be coupled to a patient's airway. The pressure-responsive valve is configured to remain closed during successive chest compressions in order to permit removal at least about 200 ml from the lungs in order to lower intracranial pressure to improve survival with favorable neurological function. The pressure-responsive valve is configured to remain closed until the negative pressure within the patient's airway reaches about −7 cm H2O, at which time the pressure-responsive valve is configured to open to provide respiratory gases to flow to the lungs through the pressure-responsive valve.
US12220373B2	Systems for vibrationally exciting a laryngeal nerve A laryngeal nerve exciting system includes a collar holding a bridge, or a neckband, pressing soft tissue nerve exciters against a patient's neck providing a source of vibrations to stimulate the laryngeal nerve through the larynx. At least one exciter, and preferably two exciters, provide vibrations at preferably 70 Hz to 110 Hz and sufficiently strong to penetrate to the laryngeal nerve. The exciters may be held by the collar circling the neck, or by the neck band partially circling the neck. The therapy system includes a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) and software which wirelessly connects, monitors, and triggers the device. The system may be used to treat dysphagia, chronic cough, and spasmodic dysphonia.
US12220369B2	Assistive device for patients with somatosensation deficiency A soft wearable medical device may comprise a force actuation system at least partially disposed in a glove assembly. The force actuation system may be a passive or active actuation system. The force actuation system may be configured to adjust a grip of a patient during use of the soft wearable medical device. The soft wearable medical device may further comprise a force indication system including a plurality of force sensors and a light array, each force sensor disposed in a finger of the glove assembly and the light array mounted to the glove assembly.
US12220367B2	Calf stretcher and measuring device This application discloses a calf stretching and measuring device and a calf stretching and measuring method. The method and device pertain to a person. The device secures to a person such that a therapist may apply pressure on an extension to cause the person's calf muscle to stretch. The device is secured to the calf and foot of a person. The calf stretching method is a method in which a physical therapist or other person may use the calf stretching device.
US12220364B2	Automated air mattress bed system A mattress assembly includes: multiple gas-filled chambers each having a top surface, the top surfaces of the chambers collectively composing a top surface of the mattress assembly; multiple composite sensors each associated with a corresponding chamber. Each composite sensor includes a pressure sensor to measure a pressure at a wall of the corresponding chamber and a temperature sensor to measure a temperature of the corresponding chamber. The assembly includes chamber regulators each in communication with a corresponding chamber, each regulator configured to pump gas at a first, higher temperature and gas at a second temperature to the corresponding chamber. The assembly includes a controller in communication with the composite sensors and chamber regulators, programmed to: receive, from composite sensor(s), state data including pressure and temperature information for the chamber corresponding to the composite sensor; determine, based upon the received state data, information about a patient's position relative to the corresponding chamber; and based on the patient's position, control the chamber regulator for the chamber to modify a pressure and/or a temperature of the chamber.
US12220357B2	Supply system with a main body which has an undercut A supply system (1a) includes a basic body (2) and at least one supply port (3 through 8), which is flush-mounted in the basic body (2) and provides a supply medium. The basic body (2) extends along a longitudinal axis and includes a plurality of outer wall sections (9 through 12) and at least one connection section (13 through 16). The connection section or each connection section (13 through 16) mechanically connects to one another two outer wall sections (9 through 12), which are adjacent to one another. At least one connection section (13 through 16) has at least one undercut (17 through 24). The undercut or each undercut (17 through 24) has the form of a channel or flute or groove or sectional rail and extends along the longitudinal axis of the basic body (2).
US12220354B2	Enhancing optical detection of micro bubbles by laser pulse expansion In some examples, a laser-based ophthalmological surgical system (hereinafter “system”) includes a therapeutic radiation source configured to emit therapeutic radiation at a first intensity during a therapeutic portion and to emit probe radiation with a second intensity which is less than the first intensity during a probe portion. The system may also include one or more optical elements configured to direct the therapeutic portion and the probe portion into an eye of a patient and to collect reflected radiation from the eye of the patient. The reflected radiation may be indicative of dynamics of microbubbles in the cells of the eye of the patient.
US12220353B2	Method for controlling an eye surgical laser and treatment device A method is disclosed for controlling an eye surgical laser for the separation of a volume body from a cornea by using a control device such that the laser emits pulsed laser pulses in a shot sequence in a predefined pattern into the cornea. Interfaces of the volume body to be separated are defined by the predefined pattern and the interfaces are created by a plurality of cavitation bubbles generated by photodisruption. The plurality of cavitation bubbles is generated along at least one cavitation bubble path and the control device controls the shot sequence of the laser for generating a preset smoothness value such that a common overlap area of the cavitation bubbles is generated at least between adjacent cavitation bubbles located on the same cavitation bubble path depending on a geometry of the respective cavitation bubble.
US12220350B2	Adjustable flow glaucoma shunts and methods for making and using same Adjustable flow glaucoma shunts are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, for example, an adjustable flow shunt can include an outflow drainage tube having a proximal inflow region and a distal outflow region. The proximal inflow region can include aperture(s) defining a fluid inlet area positioned to allow fluid to flow therethrough. The shunt further comprises an inflow control assembly at the proximal inflow region. The inflow control assembly can include a control element configured to slidably engage the proximal inflow region and a spring element. The spring element is configured to be activated by non-invasive energy and, upon activation, slidably move the control element along the proximal inflow region such that (a) the one or more apertures are accessible and have a first fluid flow cross-section or (b) the one or more apertures are at least partially covered by the control element and have a second, different fluid-flow cross-section.
US12220347B2	Convective warming device Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a warming system including a warming device. The warming device includes a clinical garment comprising a body portion adapted to cover a portion of a patient, an inner surface for facing the patient, and an outer surface for facing away from the patient. The body portion includes sleeves sized and positioned for receiving the patient's arms and a torso portion adapted to cover an anterior torso of a patient. A first pneumatic convective device can be disposed adjacent to the inner surface of the clinical garment. The pneumatic convective device can include an opening formed in the clinical garment for admitting a stream of pressurized, warmed air into the first pneumatic convective device. The warming system can also have a second pneumatic convective device in a fully-folded configuration or partially-folded configuration and disposed on a portion of the clinical garment.
US12220346B2	Applicator with thermal contact sensors Disclosed is a thermal contact sensor for use in aesthetic skin by heat treatment for altering the aesthetic appearance of a subject. The thermal contact sensor measures the difference in sensor temperature when in contact or absence of contact with the skin and automatically operates a source of optical radiation to heat the skin.
US12220345B2	Devices, systems, and methods for training pelvic floor muscles Featured are intravaginal devices and methods of using the devices to observe the state of an individual's pelvic floor muscles in order to diagnose, treat, or prevent pelvic floor disorders (e.g., pelvic organ prolapse and incontinence) and their accompanying symptoms and methods of using the devices to treat or prevent vaginal disorders (e.g., skin laxity) in a subject using an energy transmitter (e.g., a radiofrequency transmitter).
US12220343B2	Stoma template and method of fabricating a custom ostomy skin barrier A stoma template comprising a body portion having opposing inside and outside edges and opposing first and second sides. The inside edge can define an opening extending through the body portion between the first and second sides. The first side can have a plurality of flexible segments extending between the inside and outside edges. The plurality of flexible segments can be separated from one another by grooves and have a sticky surface along the first side of the body portion. At least a portion of a flexible segment can be peelable away from the opening to form a peeled portion. The peeled portion can be foldable over a respective unpeeled portion of the flexible segment and be adherable to the sticky surface. The inside edge of the body portion can be pulled back by the peeled portion and the opening can be expanded.
US12220341B2	Pressure apparatus to reduce swelling after medical device implantation and related method A pressure system and method for managing post-operative swelling. The pressure system has a balloon with a quadrilateral basal skirt that surrounds a surgical site on a patient. A plurality of strap-receiving slots is located in the skirt. Adhesive pads are affixed to the patient outside the skirt. One or more tensioning straps are deployed between the strap-receiving slots and the adhesive pads so that tension can be applied to the straps and to the skirt in order to press the balloon upon the surgical site. Optionally, the pressure system provides visual feedback cues to enable the operator to determine appropriate compression and assess skin recoil feedback. Such visual feedback cues may signify swelling reduction and skin turgor.
US12220338B2	Modifiable hot/cold therapy knee brace kit A knee brace kit includes a wrap having opposed inner and outer surfaces, and a body and straps extending from the body. The outer surface carries a first engagement element of a hook-and-loop engagement, the straps terminate at tips, and the inner surface at the tips carries a second engagement element of the hook-and-loop engagement complemental to the first engagement element. A hole in the wrap is located such that, when the wrap is worn by a person, the hole is disposed over a knee of the person and the straps are wrapped above and below the hole, defining an applied arrangement of the wrap. There are a plurality of trim lines indicated on the body, which, when the wrap is trimmed along the trim lines, maintain the applied arrangement of the straps with respect to the hole.
US12220336B2	Constraining mechanisms for selective deployment and associated methods Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward medical device deployment apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a constraint configured to releasably constrain the medical device. The constraint may be unraveled at different rates.
US12220331B1	Bi-directional adjustable prosthetic limb connection with linear adjustability An adjustable prosthetic limb connection with a mounting plate, an alignment mechanism, and a lower connector. The mounting plate is configured to attach to a prosthetic limb socket, the alignment mechanism is configured to couple with the mounting plate, and the lower connector is configured to attach to the alignment mechanism and to a prosthetic limb. The alignment mechanism is configured to allow adjustment of the alignment of the lower connector with respect to the mounting plate with at least two linear degrees of freedom. The alignment mechanism may comprise a base plate and a linear slide. The base plate is configured to be secured against the mounting plate and may have first and second rows of teeth. The linear slide may be positioned between the base plate and the mounting plate and may have first and second ridges configured to interface with the first and second rows of teeth.
US12220323B2	Expanding intervertebral implants A joint spacer has first and second endplates, with each having a bone engaging surface, and at least two cams with an inclined cam surface positioned on an opposite side. First and second slides, each having ramps with an inclined surface are engaged with the cams of the endplate. The first slide has an angled portion at an end, and the second slide has a hinge portion. A threaded shaft has a hinge portion connected to the slide hinge portion, connecting the shaft to the slide, enabling the shaft to pivot. A nut is threaded to the shaft, and can contact and interfere with the angled portion of the first slide to drive the first slide with respect to the second slide. This results in engagement of the cams and ramps to drive the endplates apart to increase the spacer height.
US12220320B2	Implant and anchor assembly An implant assembly comprising an implant having a load bearing surface with a contour corresponding to a patient's articular surface, and a bone facing surface including a fixation element, an anchor configured to be secured to bone beneath said patient's articular surface, said anchor including a second fixation element, and wherein said first fixation element is configured to be secured to said second fixation element.
US12220317B2	Implant with ability to capture extravasating fixation medium A surgical implant with recesses adapted to capture fixation medium that extravasates during implantation. The implant includes an elongated stem having a distal tip configured for insertion into an implant receiving area of a patient. A collar having recesses for capturing extravasating fixation medium is attached on the stem. The collar can be fixed to the stem by a separable collar-engagement feature or the collar can be fixed to the stem via structures on the stem.
US12220311B2	Minimally invasive magnetic vocal fold manipulator A minimally invasive magnetic vocal fold manipulator system and method is disclosed. Namely, a magnetic vocal fold manipulator system is provided that includes a magnetics-based thyroid cartilage implant, a magnetics-based arytenoid cartilage implant, and an implant introducer device. Additionally, a method is provided of using the minimally invasive magnetic vocal fold manipulator system for performing lateralization and/or medialization of the vocal cord.
US12220309B2	Intraocular lens having hinged haptic structures An ophthalmic device includes an optic including an optic axis and a haptic structure coupled with the optic. The haptic structure includes an inner ring comprising a plurality of hinges such that portions of the inner ring reside at different radii from the optic axis. The haptic structure further includes a first loop extending from the inner ring and having two points of connection to the inner ring and a second loop extending from the inner ring and having two points of connection to the inner ring. The second loop is oriented opposite the first loop.
US12220306B2	Methods and apparatus for treatment of aneurysms adjacent branch arteries A polymer coating/ring is employed to aid in the sealing and connection of modular elements used in body flow lumens for the exclusion and bypass of diseased regions of the flow lumen, such as where aneurysm occurs adjacent to branching blood vessels.
US12220304B2	Expandable absorbent core and method of manufacture An expandable absorbent structure comprises an expansion loop core configured to expand in response to absorption of a liquid and an expansion loop material structure surrounding the expansion loop core and having a trough therein, wherein the trough is formed from a first portion of the expansion loop material structure folded over a second portion of the expansion loop material structure at a first elbow of the expansion loop material structure. In response to an increase in size of the expansion loop core, the expansion loop core presses against the expansion loop material structure to cause a length of the trough to decrease.
US12220303B1	Article for absorbing bodily discharges of a user An article for absorbing bodily discharges of a user includes an absorbent element. Further, the absorbent element is configured to be disposed in an intergluteal cleft of the user. Further, the absorbent element includes a base portion, a first portion, and a second portion. Further, the first portion is attached to the base portion on a first side of the base portion and the second portion is attached to the base portion on a second side of the base portion. Further, the first side opposes the second side. Each of the first portion and the second portion extends vertically away from the base portion. Further, the absorbent element includes an outer layer and an inner layer. Further, the inner layer is disposed below the outer layer. Further, the outer layer collects a bodily discharge of the user and the inner layer absorbs the bodily discharge collected by the outer layer.
US12220301B2	Wound dressings and systems with therapeutic gas and negative pressure sources for incision management and related methods This disclosure includes wound dressings (18) and systems (10) with therapeutic gas and negative pressure sources for incision management. The dressing, which are configured to be coupled to tissue to facilitate delivery of oxygen to the tissue, comprise a manifold configured to permit communication of oxygen to the tissue the manifold (46) defining: a plurality of gas passageways (50); and a plurality of openings (62), one or more of which comprises a length (66) and a width (70) that is at least 50 percent less than the length; and a gas-occlusive layer (86) configured to be disposed over the manifold and coupled to the tissue such that an interior volume containing the manifold is defined between the gas-occlusive layer and the tissue and the gas-occlusive layer limits escape of oxygen from the interior volume.
US12220299B2	Adjustable ear shaping mechanism An adjustable ear shaping mechanism of the present application includes a base, an ear back support, and an upper cover. An opening is provided on the base, and the opening can allow an ear to pass therethrough. The ear back support is movably disposed in the opening, and supports an auricle from the back of the ear according to a part needing orthopedics. The upper cover is detachably connected to the base. An object-containing space is formed between the upper cover, the base, and the ear back support, and the ear is placed in the object-containing space. In a clinical use process, the ear back support may be disposed at a corresponding malformed part behind the ear according to a malformed part of the ear, the auricle is supported from the back of the ear, orthopedic requirements of different parts can be met, and clinical use is very convenient. In particular, due to a surface contact three-dimensional space traction orthopedic manner of an auricle former, not only a pressure intensity of a contact part is reduced, but also an intended aim of orthopedics can be achieved by a small force, so that clinical use is safer, and an orthopedic effect is better.
US12220296B1	Osteotomy drill bit to produce an optimally shaped jawbone opening for a dental implant and abutment A dental drill bit for creating a particularly shaped osteotomy in a human jawbone includes: a mounting shank and cutting head. The cutting head includes: four blades protruding away from an axis of the drill bit, each blade having a thickness and being positioned 90 degrees to each adjacent blade to form a cruciform-shaped cross-section, with two pairs of the blades each positioned 180 degrees apart. Each of the pair of blades positioned 180 degrees apart are offset laterally a distance about equal to the blade thickness, and each blade has a shaped periphery that includes: a first radiused periphery; and a second radiused periphery. The first radiused periphery is shaped to form a hemisphere frustum-shaped socket portion when rotated about the axis of the drill bit, and the second radiused periphery is shaped to form a bullet shaped socket portion when rotated about the axis of the drill bit.
US12220289B2	Dental floss, continuous dental floss, and method for manufacturing continuous dental floss Provided is a dental floss that keeps cleaning performance thereof on one hand, and that is easy to handle because of a high rigid portion thereof on the other hand. Dental floss includes: a floss part that is formed by twisting a plurality of filaments together but not tying up the filaments; and tied-up parts that are provided continuously with the floss part, and are formed by tying up the plurality of the filaments, wherein each of the tied-up parts is formed in such a manner that filaments are covered with a contour part in a cross section thereof.
US12220286B2	Colored closing kit A surgical collection having a primary surgical kit, the primary surgical kit comprising at least one first surgical implement and a primary wrap, the primary wrap comprising a first visible coding; a secondary surgical kit, the secondary surgical kit comprising at least one second surgical implement and a secondary wrap, the secondary wrap comprising a second visible coding; and an outer wrap, wherein the primary surgical kit and the secondary surgical kit are at least partially contained within the outer wrap.
US12220284B2	Color sensor with gas generating layer According to embodiments of the present application, a color change sensor comprises a color change indicator and a substrate comprising a gas disposed on the color change indicator. The sensor may further comprise an interface layer that assists in containing the gas within the substrate. The sensor may be used with limited use, restricted use, or disposable apparatuses. The user may actuate the sensor by disrupting or removing the gas-containing substrate and/or the interface layer. Methods of making and using the color change sensor and related apparatuses are also disclosed.
US12220283B2	Ultrasound imaging apparatus, signal processor, and signal processing method Provided is an ultrasound imaging apparatus capable of reducing examination time with optimizing parameters on an examination basis. A subject is irradiated with an ultrasound wave, and a plurality of ultrasound transducers receives the ultrasound wave from the subject to obtain received signals. A feature value is calculated from the received signals, the feature value indicating a frequency-dependent characteristic of attenuation of the ultrasound wave, associated with propagation of the ultrasound wave through the subject. A predetermined processing is performed on the received signals using one or more received-signal processing parameters to generate an image. An image processing is performed on the generated image using one or more image processing parameters. Values of the received-signal processing parameter and the image processing parameter are determined based on the feature value.
US12220282B2	Ultrasound detection of clots in the bloodstream Systems and methods disclosed herein relate to the detection of irregular particles in a blood flow based on a determined relative speed of a particle suspended in a blood flow and/or other properties of a particle suspended in a blood flow including a particle's relative position within a blood vessel and a particles tendency to cluster with other particles suspended in a blood flow. Based on a determined relative speed and/or other relevant factors, the properties of irregular particles may also be measured, including the size, shape, and frequency of irregular particles in a blood flow. Machine learning techniques may be employed to determine patterns for the behavior of irregular particles suspended in a blood flow. These patterns may correspond to particular health risks and conditions.
US12220281B2	Ultrasound bone registration with learning-based segmentation and sound speed calibration Systems and methods for calibrating ultrasound imaging directed towards a bone region. An ultrasound imaging device generates a first steered frame and a second steered frame, wherein the first steered frame and the second steered frame are directed towards the bone region at different angles from one another and are superimposed with one another. Parameters of each of the first steered frame and the second steered frame are applied to a cost function that outputs an estimated propagation speed of ultrasound waves to the bone region for optimizing an appearance of the first steered frame and the second steered frame. The ultrasound imaging device is calibrated based on the estimated propagation speed.
US12220280B2	Cardiac device A cardiac device comprises a transmitter (10) arranged to transmit at least one wave, a probe (12) arranged to measure a shear wave caused by a wave coming from the transmitter (10), a detector (14) arranged to detect a systole phase in an electrocardiographic signal, and an estimator (16) arranged to determine, during at least one cardiac cycle, the propagation speed of a plurality of shear waves caused by the transmission of waves in several directions towards the heart of a patient, to determine using the detector (14) that which has a maximum propagation speed during the systole phase, and to derive an active cardiac stress response therefrom (160).
US12220277B2	Ultrasound diagnosis apparatus and method of operating the same An ultrasound diagnosis apparatus includes: a two-dimensional (2D) transducer array in which a plurality of transducers that transmit/receive an ultrasound signal to/from an object are arranged in two dimensions; an analog beamformer configured to perform analog beamforming in a first direction, and perform analog beamforming in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction on signals respectively received by the plurality of transducers; and a digital beamformer configured to perform digital beamforming on the signals that are analog-beamformed in the first direction, and perform digital beamforming on the signals that are analog-beamformed in the second direction.
US12220275B2	System and methods for interventional ultrasound imaging Methods and systems are provided for interventional ultrasound imaging. In one embodiment, a method comprises acquiring an ultrasound image of an anatomical region, segmenting an interventional device from the ultrasound image to obtain a segmented image, restoring an image quality of the ultrasound image to a reference image quality to obtain a restored ultrasound image, combining the segmented image with the restored ultrasound image to obtain a corrected ultrasound image, and displaying the corrected ultrasound image. In this way, ultrasound imaging may be used to image the position of an interventional device such as biopsy needle in an anatomical region, in real-time, with reduced image artifacts caused by the interventional device.
US12220274B2	Method of radiography of an organ of a patient This invention relates to a method of radiography of an organ of a patient, comprising: first vertical scanning and said second vertical scanning being performed synchronously, wherein a computed correction is processed on both first and second raw images, on at least part of patient scanned height, for at least overweight or obese patients, so as to reduce, between first and second corrected images, cross-scattering existing between said first and second raw images, and wherein said computed correction processing on both said first and second raw images comprises: a step (32, 33, 34) of making a patient specific modeling, using as patient specific data therefore at least both first and second raw images, preferably mainly both first and second raw images, more preferably only both first and second raw images, a step (34, 35) of determining a patient specific representation of radiation scattering by said patient specific modeling, a step (36) of processing said patient specific radiation scattering representation on both said first and second raw images so as to get said first and second corrected images.
US12220273B2	Perfusion angiography combined with photoplethysmography imaging for peripheral vascular disease assessment Perfusion angiography combined with photoplethysmography imaging for peripheral vascular disease assessment A device (13) and method for performing perfusion imaging receive image sequences that are acquired simultaneously by an X-ray imaging apparatus (2) and by a photoplethysmography imaging apparatus (3). When temporally aligned, changes in the perfusion states of a perfused organic tissue over time are extracted from the two image sequences and an image is generated for display on a display unit (5) which indicates the changes in the perfusion states at various locations of the perfused organ tissue, thereby capturing both deep organ tissue and superficial organ tissue perfusion properties. A diminution in an image signal strength in the photoplethysmography images caused by a passage of a bolus comprising a previously administered contrast agent (10) can be used to align the two concurrently acquired image sequences in time.
US12220269B2	Method and system for visualizing X-ray positioning of handheld X-ray machine Disclosed are a method and a system for visualizing X-ray positioning of a handheld X-ray machine. The method includes: acquiring video acquisition information and distance information from a preset distance acquisition module to an image receiving surface; processing the video acquisition information and the distance information and generating a processing result; and presenting a projection area of the X-ray based on the processing result.
US12220268B2	Method for image guidance, medical device and computer-readable storage medium The present disclosure provides a method and apparatus for image guidance, a medical device and a computer-readable storage medium. The method for image guidance includes: controlling an imaging mechanism to rotate around a patient positioning mechanism; acquiring a first image in response to that the imaging mechanism is rotated to any one of the capturing angles, the first image being a medical image of the patient captured by the imaging mechanism at a first capturing angle, and the first capturing angle being a capturing angle to which the imaging mechanism is currently rotated; performing, after a second image corresponding to the first image is acquired, image guidance using a combination of the first image and the second image as an indicator of a current position state of the patient.
US12220265B2	Biological containment and transport carriers and methods thereof A biological containment and transport carrier apparatus for use with an equipment table in an operating room, including a base layer having an inner surface and an opposing outer surface, a top layer having an inner surface and an opposing outer surface, a perimeter of the top layer being coupled to a perimeter of the base layer to form a sealed bag, an inner seam portion formed between the base layer and the top layer, the inner seam portion having a length and width dimension configured to respectively match a length and a width dimension of a top surface of an equipment table in an operating room, and a zipper formed within the top layer to open and close an insertion flap of the top layer so as to provide access to the inner seam portion such that when the zipper is open, at least a portion of the inner seam portion is configured to fold inside out over a top surface of the table and wrap around one or more outer edges of the table and extend a predetermined distance below the bottom surface of the table to secure the base layer to the table and to provide a sterile margin, or drape portion, around the table, and to provide a custom fit for the table to allow for sterile use in procedure of setup packs with reduced exposure of contaminated surfaces.
US12220262B2	Systems and methods for atrial fibrillation (AF) and cardiac disorders detection from biological signals Continuous monitoring of subject's cardiac system using biological signal(s) (BS) during day-to-day activities is essential for managing personal cardiac health/disorders, etc. Conventional systems/methods lack in improvising overall classification results and configured for specific device/signal say ECG or PPG and so on. Present disclosure provides systems and methods for classifying BS obtained from users, wherein BS are preprocessed to obtain filtered signals (FS). Corresponding feature extraction module is utilized for feature set extraction based on features in FS. The feature set is reduced and segmented into test and training data. Biological signal classification model(s) are generated using training data and a BCM is applied on test data to classify biological signals (BS) as one of Atrial Fibrillation (AF), a non-AF, a cardiac arrythmia disorder, or ischemia. Accelerometer features of connected device associated with the users can be obtained to detect activities which in conjunction with the BCM's output improvises above classification.
US12220260B2	Catheter frame pieces used as large single axis sensors Catheterization of the heart is carried out using a framework formed by a plurality of electrically conducting wire loops. The wire loops are modeled as polygons, each subdivided into a plurality of triangles. The wire loops are exposed to magnetic fluxes at respective frequencies, and signals read from the loops. Theoretical magnetic fluxes in the polygons are computed as sums of theoretical magnetic fluxes in the triangles thereof. The location and orientation of the framework in the heart is determined by relating the computed theoretical magnetic fluxes to the signals.
US12220259B2	Intravascular devices systems and methods with an adhesively attached shaping ribbon The present disclosure is directed to intravascular devices, systems, and methods having a core member coupled to a shaping ribbon with an adhesive. In some aspects, a sensing guide wire is provided. The sensing guide wire can include a flexible elongate member; and a sensing element coupled to a distal portion of the flexible elongate member, wherein the distal portion of the flexible elongate member includes: a core member; and a shaping ribbon fixedly secured to the core member by an adhesive and at least one connecting sleeve. In other aspects, methods of forming a sensing guide wire are provided.
US12220256B2	Autonomous event assistant device A person living with an increased risk of a potentially life threatening condition that could at any moment render the person incapacitated, may find it stressful to be left alone for any length of time even if wearing a monitoring and/or treatment device. Wearers of monitoring and/or treatment systems may find it reassuring that should they become incapacitated when the monitored event occurs, the monitoring system can obtain information during the “blind” time, that is the time between the event onset and rescue arrival. An event assistant device, responsive to a wearable monitoring device's detection of an event, can navigate to the wearable monitoring device and capture visual and/or audio information for handoff to a designated rescuer.
US12220254B2	Estimating hydration using capillary refill time An example system for estimating a hydration level of an individual can include: a mechanism configured to apply mechanical pressure to a digit of the individual; an light detector configured to sense the light from the digit; and a controller programmed to perform functions including: send a first signal to the mechanism to apply the mechanical pressure to the digit; send a second signal to the mechanism to release the mechanical pressure on the digit; determine a capillary refill time based upon a third signal from the light detector indicating an amount of time for capillaries of the individual to refill with blood; and estimate the hydration level of the individual based upon the capillary refill time and one or more additional parameters.
US12220250B2	User interface for strut device An electrical circuitry fitted to be connected or to be an integral part of a bone fixation device having at least one linear actuator coupled between two rings, including: at least one linear actuator connector, mechanically and/or electrically connectable to said at least one linear actuator; a control circuitry, wherein said control circuitry measures a value related to the movement of said at least one linear actuator and/or to the distance or change in distance between said two rings, by receiving signals from said linear actuator connector; and a memory, wherein said memory stores said value.
US12220245B2	System and method for determining a subject's muscle fuel level, muscle fuel rating, and muscle energy status Provided is a non-invasive system and method for determining a fuel value for a target muscle and potentially at least one indicator muscle. The method includes receiving an ultrasound scan of a target muscle; evaluating at least a portion of the ultrasound scan to determine fuel value within the target muscle; recording the determined fuel value for the muscle as an element of a data set for the muscle; evaluating the fuel data set to determine a value range; and in response to the range being at least above a pre-determined threshold, establishing a target score for the muscle as based on an upper portion of the value range. The method may be repeated to identify ranges for a plurality of muscles, the muscle with the greatest range being identified as an indicator muscle. Based thereon, the muscles estimated fuel level, fuel rating and energy status may be determined.
US12220241B2	Electronic device and method for selecting feature of electrocardiogram An electronic device and a method for selecting a feature of an electrocardiogram (ECG) are provided. The method includes: obtaining the ECG; performing a first pre-processing on the ECG to generate a first ECG; marking multiple extreme points corresponding to at least one type of wave on the first ECG; calculating a first feature value corresponding to a first feature according to the multiple extreme points of the at least one type of wave, generating a first performance index corresponding to a machine learning model according to the first feature value, and determining whether to select the first feature according to the first performance index; and outputting the first feature in response to selecting the first feature.
US12220235B2	Analyte sensors and sensing methods for dual detection of glucose and ethanol Multiple enzymes may be present in one or more active areas of an electrochemical analyte sensor for detecting one or more different analytes. In particular, an analyte sensor may comprise a sensor tail configured for insertion into a tissue and one or more working electrodes having a glucose-responsive active area and an ethanol-responsive active area to detect glucose and ethanol in vivo.
US12220232B2	Apparatus for controlling operations of continuous glucose monitoring system An apparatus for controlling operations of a continuous glucose monitoring system. When a continuous glucose monitoring system is located within a certain distance from a user terminal, power of a battery is supplied to the continuous glucose monitoring system through a power switch switched on by an enable signal generated by a near field communication module, thereby operating the continuous glucose monitoring system without user intervention. The near field communication module provides connection information to the user terminal, thereby automatically performing a pairing connection with the user terminal using the near field communication module and a bluetooth communication module. When the pairing connection with the user terminal is completed, an enable signal generated by the bluetooth communication module is provided to the power switch, thereby maintaining the pairing connection with the user terminal even when the user terminal is outside of range for near field communication.
US12220230B2	Distributed system architecture for gait monitoring and methods of use The present disclosure relates to system and techniques for receiving data from one or more sensors associated with a person and controlling the use and redistribution of that data so it is used in an intended manner. In particular, the data is related to a gait and/or mobility of the person.
US12220229B2	Radar sensors for patient monitoring One or more radar sensors can be used to monitor patients in a variety of different environments and embodiments. In one embodiment, radar sensors can be used to monitor a patient's breathing, including monitoring of tidal volume, chest expansion distance, breathing rate, etc. In another embodiment, a patient position can be monitored in a patient bed, which can be used as feedback for control of bladders of a patient bed. Additional embodiments are described herein.
US12220228B2	Systems and methods of determining location using a medical device A medical device capable of determining its location is provided. The medical device comprises a memory, one or more antennas, one or more processors coupled with the memory and the one or more antennas, a location manager component executable by the one or more processors. The location manager component is configured to receive first location information from a first location information source and second location information from a second location information source, to rank the first location information source and the second location information source according to a hierarchy of location information sources, the hierarchy of location information sources specifying that the first location information source is of higher rank than the second location information source, determine an approximate location of the medical device based on the first location information, and improve the accuracy of the approximate location based on the second location information.
US12220226B2	Surgical site measurement, and camera calibration using fiducial markers on surgical tools Calibration of parameters of an endoscopic or laparoscopic camera is conducted while the camera is in use capturing images of a surgical procedure at a surgical site. The surgical procedure is performed using a surgical instrument marked with a fiducial pattern. A processor receives image data from images captured by the camera and uses machine vision to detect points of the pattern, and carries out an optimization to determine the 3D pose of the surgical instrument relative to the camera and the camera parameters. Once calibration parameters are determined, 3D measurements between measurement points in the body cavity may be estimated.
US12220225B2	Systems, methods, and apparatuses for peripheral arterial disease detection and mitigation thereof Embodiments described herein are directed to non-invasive detection of peripheral arterial disease. For example, a measuring apparatus is used to measure a patient's calf circumference. The measuring apparatus has text feature(s) or indicator(s) printed thereupon that indicate the likelihood that the patient has peripheral arterial disease based on the measured calf circumference. The assessment may be further refined by using a software application that assesses the likelihood of the patient having peripheral arterial disease using at least the calf circumference measurement, along with other information/data. Based on the assessment, a healthcare practitioner may prescribe a walking program for the patient to follow. A software application may track compliance of the walking program and provide escalating reminders to the patient if the patient continues to fail to comply with the prescribed walking program.
US12220223B2	Shoe-based analysis system In one example, an apparatus includes a shoe having a sole with at least a portion of foam replaced with a composite polymeric foam, at least one probe disposed in the composite polymeric foam, a voltage detector coupled to the probe that detects voltage data generated by the composite polymeric foam, and a transformation module that converts voltage data generated by the composite polymeric foam in response to deformation events into GRF, acceleration, or pressure data. In another example, a method includes receiving voltage data produced by composite polymeric foam, the composite polymeric foam providing support and padding in the sole of a shoe, converting the voltage data to force data, comparing the force data to a profile, and transmitting, when the force data fails to fall within a threshold of the profile, a feedback signal to a physical feedback device, the feedback signal indicating a difference with the profile.
US12220222B2	Device and method for determining and/or monitoring the respiratory effort of a subject A device and method for determining and/or monitoring the respiratory effort of a subject are presented. The device comprises a receiving unit for receiving a posture signal of the subject, a breathing signal of the subject, and an electromyography signal of the subject; and a processing unit for determining an electromyography signal based on the posture signal and the breathing signal and for deriving the respiratory effort based on the determined electromyography signal.
US12220220B2	Body surface optical imaging for respiratory monitoring A method for measuring respiratory parameters of a subject using a range imaging sensor, wherein the method includes: receiving from the range imaging sensor at least one raw image of at least one portion of the torso of the subject, wherein each point of the raw image represents the distance between the range imaging sensor and the subject; generating a surface image of at least one portion of a surface of the torso of the subject by surface interpolation of the raw image; estimating a respiratory signal as a function of time calculated as the spatial average, in a given region of interest (ROI) defined on the torso of the subject, of the differences between the depth values of the surface image at a given time and the depth values of a reference surface image; and estimating a lung volume.
US12220218B2	Catheter contact force sensor A spring assembly usable with an intravascular catheter can include a tubular body, two mounting surfaces, and a compressible framework. The tubular body extends along a longitudinal axis and is sized to traverse vasculature. Each mounting surface can be configured to engage a substantially planar electrical circuit and is positioned in the tubular body each in a respective plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The mounting surfaces face toward each other in opposite directions. The compressible framework extends between the first and second mounting surfaces. The spring assembly can further include a pair of electrical circuits mounted to the pair mounting surfaces. Each electrical circuit can include an inductive coil such that the pair of electrical circuits is a distance transducer. A change in distance between the pair of electrical circuits can be detected when the compressible framework is compressed and/or bent.
US12220211B2	Processing impedance signals for breath detection An apparatus includes a medical device that includes a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) treatment feedback device, a memory, and at least one processor and a plurality of electrodes configured to provide at least an electrical impedance signal to the processor. The electrical impedance signal correspond to an electrical impedance measured at a chest of a patient. The processor is configured to receive the electrical impedance signal, process the electrical impedance signal to determine information representative of chest compressions performed by a rescuer on the patient during the CPR treatment of the patient, based on the processing, determine corrective action for the CPR treatment, and provide CPR treatment feedback comprising the corrective action at the CPR treatment feedback device.
US12220210B2	Cardiac physiological parameter measuring method, device, terminal and computer storage medium A cardiac physiological parameter measuring method, a device, a terminal and a computer storage medium, comprising: by means of one or more vibration sensors, acquiring vibration information of a subject to be tested that is in a supine state, the vibration sensors being configured to be disposed below the left shoulder of the subject to be tested; generating hemodynamic related information on the basis of the vibration information determining an MC feature point of an MC event on the basis the hemodynamic related information.
US12220209B2	Method and device for verification of intra-luminal placement and patency for vascular access devices Methods, apparatus, and systems to non-invasively determine intra-luminal placement and patency of a vascular access device. Patency and/or placement are estimated indirectly by measuring a physiological parameter which is indicative of proper patency and/or placement of the vascular access device in a patient. The measurement is compared to a reference value or calibration. If the comparison indicates indication of proper patency and/or placement, a signal is generated. The signal can be used in a number of ways. One example is to give a user-perceivable alarm or indication of proper patency and/or placement. Non-limiting examples include activating a light, an audible buzzer, a vibration, readable displayed text or graphics, or some combination of the same. The user can then have an indirect and at least semi-automatic way of estimating proper patency and/or placement of a vascular access device.
US12220205B2	Enhanced visible near-infrared photodiode and non-invasive physiological sensor Embodiments of the present disclosure include a photodiode that can detect optical radiation at a broad range of wavelengths. The photodiode can be used as a detector of a non-invasive sensor, which can be used for measuring physiological parameters of a monitored patient. The photodiode can be part of an integrated semiconductor structure that generates a detector signal responsive to optical radiation at both visible and infrared wavelengths incident on the photodiode. The photodiode can include a layer that forms part of an external surface of the photodiode, which is disposed to receive the optical radiation incident on the photodiode and pass the optical radiation to one or more other layers of the photodiode.
US12220203B2	Systems and methods for real-time target validation for image-guided radiation therapy Systems and methods for real-time target validation during radiation treatment therapy based on real-time target displacement and radiation dosimetry measurements.
US12220202B2	Remote examination through augmented reality A computer-implemented system for a remote examination is disclosed. The computer-implemented system includes a treatment device, a master console, a user interface, and a control system. The treatment device comprises one or more slave sensors and a slave pressure system, the treatment device configured to be manipulated while a patient performs a treatment plan. The master console comprises a master device. The user interface comprises an output device configured to present telemedicine information associated with a telemedicine session. The control system comprises one or more processing devices operatively coupled to the master console and the treatment device. The one or more processing devices are configured to receive slave sensor data from the one or more slave sensors, use a manipulation of the master device to generate a manipulation instruction, transmit the manipulation instruction, and during the telemedicine session, use the manipulation instruction to cause the slave pressure system to activate.
US12220201B2	Remote examination through augmented reality A computer-implemented system for a remote examination is disclosed. The computer-implemented system includes a treatment device, a master console, a user interface, and a control system. The treatment device comprises one or more slave sensors and a slave pressure system, the treatment device configured to be manipulated while a patient performs a treatment plan. The master console comprises a master device. The user interface comprises an output device configured to present telemedicine information associated with a telemedicine session. The control system comprises one or more processing devices operatively coupled to the master console and the treatment device. The one or more processing devices are configured to receive slave sensor data from the one or more slave sensors, use a manipulation of the master device to generate a manipulation instruction, transmit the manipulation instruction, and during the telemedicine session, use the manipulation instruction to cause the slave pressure system to activate.
US12220198B2	Limited-use tool disposable enclosure A re-usable medical procedure power tool includes enclosed housing including a tool attachment portion, a handle portion connected to a tool attachment portion and a power portion. A removable, single use, contamination-blocking cover substantially covering the housing, the handle portion the power portion. The cover also includes an opening adjacent an exposed first end of the tool attachment portion, whereby a tool accessory is selectively attached to and removed from the first end of the tool attachment portion during a medical procedure.
US12220195B2	Systems, methods, and devices for defining a path for a robotic arm Systems, methods, and devices for defining a path for a robotic arm are provided. One or more no-fly zones may be generated. The one or more no-fly zones correspond to a section of a work volume defined as inaccessible to a robotic arm and the work volume is defined as accessible to the robotic arm. A pose of an object may be determined and an obstacles map based on the determined pose and known dimensions of the object may be generated. A path for the robotic arm may be defined that avoids collision with the object identified in the obstacles map and avoiding the one or more no-fly zones.
US12220193B2	Haptic feedback for aligning robotic arms Techniques relate to aligning one or more robotic arms of a robotic system to one or more alignment positions. For example, resistance for manual movement of a robotic arm can be set based on a direction of movement of a distal end of the robotic arm with respect to one or more alignment positions. The robotic arm can provide a first amount of resistance for manual movement in a direction closer to the one or more alignment positions and to provide a second amount of resistance for manual movement in a direction away from the one or more alignment positions. In some instances, the robotic arm can be automatically moved to the one or more alignment positions when the robotic arm is within a distance to the one or more alignment positions.
US12220191B2	Mechanical arm and control method therefor This application provides a robotic arm and a control method therefor. The robotic arm comprises a spatial positioning mechanism, a planar motion mechanism and a connection and rotation joint connecting the spatial positioning mechanism and the planar motion mechanism. The space positioning mechanism comprises a base, and a joint mechanism including multiple joints, with the joint at a head end thereof installed onto the base, and the joint at a tail end rotatably connected to the connection and rotation joint; a tail end of the planar motion mechanism is connected to a surgical instrument. Perpendicular line of a plane where the planar motion mechanism is located is perpendicular to rotation axis of the connection and rotation joint; and the intersection between the rotation axis and axis of the surgical instrument is an active remote-center-of-motion point, which facilitates setting of the active remote-center-of-motion point and reduces occurrence of multi-arm collision.
US12220185B1	Interactive visualization of dental implant position planning There is provided an interactive graphical user interface (GUI) for planning positioning of a dental implant in a subject, comprising: presenting, within the GUI, sequential frames of an oral cavity of a subject captured by at least one image sensor during a dental session of the subject, computing a real-world location and/or angle of a real-world tool manipulated by a user, and dynamically updating, within the GUI, an overlay of a virtual angle and/or virtual location of a virtual vector overlaid on the sequential frames corresponding to the real-world location and/or angle of the real-world tool, wherein the virtual vector denotes a location and angle for drilling by a bur of a drill for implanting the dental implant.
US12220183B2	Systems and methods for adaptive planning and control of a surgical tool A method includes storing a cloud of points reached by a cutting tool during a first stage of modifying a bone with the cutting tool, generating a surface based on the cloud of points, generating a plan for a second stage of modifying the bone with the cutting tool based on a location or rotation of the surface, and using the plan to assist the cutting tool in executing the second stage of modifying the bone.
US12220182B2	Navigation method for positioning a medical robot The invention relates to an optical navigation system for determining the position of a patient's anatomy of interest. The system comprises a locating device having at least two optical sensors and a patient reference having at least three optical markers. The system also comprises a reflecting device. When the line of sight between the patient reference and an optical sensor is intersected by an obstacle, the optical sensors are configured to measure, for each optical marker of the patient reference, a quantity representing the position of said optical marker in the frame of reference of the locating device from optical radiation originating from said optical marker and having a path reflected by the reflecting device to each optical sensor.
US12220181B2	Camera control systems and methods for a computer-assisted surgical system A camera control system may access surgical session data for a surgical session, the surgical session including performance of one or more operations by a computer-assisted surgical system. The camera control system may identify, based on the surgical session data, an event associated with the surgical session, and may determine, based on the surgical session data, a location associated with the event. In response to the determination of the location of the event, the camera control system may direct an automatic adjustment of a view of a camera to capture a specific view of the location associated with the event.
US12220180B2	Robotic surgery systems and surgical guidance methods thereof The invention in its various embodiments relates to a method of providing surgical guidance and targeting in robotic surgery systems. The method utilizes data from a navigation system in tandem with 2-dimensional (2D) intra-operative imaging data. 2D intra-operative image data is superimposed with a pre-operative 3-dimensional (3D) image and surgery plans made in the pre-operative image coordinate system. The superimposition augments real-time intraoperative navigation for achieving image guided surgery in robotic surgery systems. Also, a robotic surgery system that incorporates the method of providing surgical guidance and targeting is disclosed. The advantages include minimizing radiation exposure to a patient by avoiding intra-operative volumetric imaging, mobility of tools, imager and robot in and out of the operating space without the need for re-calibration, and relaxing the need for repeating precise imaging positions.
US12220179B2	Methods and devices for tracking objects by surgical navigation systems A method and device for tracking objects by surgical navigation systems. The method includes: capturing an image of the tracked object; determining whether a unique identifiable feature associated with at least one totem pattern is discernible in the image; when the unique identifiable feature is discernible: determining a position or an orientation of the tracked object based on the at least one totem pattern; and registering the at least one totem pattern in the surgical coordinate space; and when the unique identifiable feature is indiscernible: determining a position of each totem pattern relative to other totem patterns such that a combination of totem patterns within the captured image is a marker group detectable as a composite totem pattern; determining a position or an orientation of the tracked object based on the composite totem pattern associated with the tracked object; and registering the composite totem pattern in the surgical coordinate space.
US12220169B2	Method for performing an astigmatism power test using a computing device having a screen for displaying images relating to said astigmatism power test, as well as a corresponding computing device A method for performing an astigmatism power test using a computing having a screen for displaying images relating to the astigmatism power test. The method includes determining an angle of astigmatism, calibrating visual acuity of the user, determining amplitudes required for the astigmatism correction, and determining the needed refraction, as well as a corresponding computer system.
US12220168B2	Chart projector for testing visual acuity A chart projector for testing visual acuity capable of detecting a brightness of a visual acuity chart which is projected to an examined eye includes at least one image display device which produces visual acuity chart image; a beam splitter; and a photo sensor which detects a brightness of the chart image reflected from the beam splitter to determine a brightness of visual acuity chart image which passes the beam splitter and projected to the examined eye or which detects a brightness of the chart image which passes the beam splitter to determine a brightness of visual acuity chart image reflected from the beam splitter and projected to the examined eye.
US12220167B2	Hair cutting device and hair cutting system A hair cutting device of the present disclosure comprises an optical waveguide and a holding member that holds the optical waveguide. The optical waveguide comprises a light irradiator. The light irradiator irradiates hair protruding from skin with light to cut the hair. The holding member holds the optical waveguide in such a way that the light irradiator is exposed from at least one surface. As a result, even when the hair or the skin comes in contact with the light irradiator, misalignment or the like of the optical waveguide hardly occurs. This results in the improved hair cutting device being provided.
US12220166B2	Target identification with optical feedback signal splitter A probe of a target identification system can be extended via a first lumen of a viewing instrument, such as for illuminating an area beyond a distal end of the viewing instrument via an optical path of the viewing instrument. An optical response to the illumination of the area can be received via an optical path of the probe and can be split from other optical signals of the optical path. The optical response information can be used to identify characteristics of a target and to adjust parameters of a working instrument such as a working instrument contemporaneously using the probe.
US12220162B2	Turbinate reduction instrument A surgical instrument includes a handle assembly and a shaft assembly extending distally from the handle assembly and having a distal end sized to be inserted into the nasal cavity of a patient. The shaft assembly includes a cutting member configured to cut tissue within the nasal cavity, and a translating member slidably disposed over the cutting member. A navigation sensor is disposed within the distal end of the shaft assembly and is operable to generate a signal corresponding to a position of the distal end within the patient.
US12220161B2	Medical devices and related methods A medical device includes an electrode shaft and an insulation tip. The electrode shaft is configured to deliver energy to a target site and includes an electrode shaft lumen configured to deliver fluid to the target site. The insulation tip is coupled to a distal tip of the electrode shaft. The insulation tip includes an insulation tip lumen fluidly connected to the electrode shaft lumen and configured to deliver fluid to the target site. The insulation tip covers an entirety of the distal tip of the electrode shaft.
US12220159B2	Surgical instrument with eccentric cam A forceps includes a housing, an elongated shaft assembly, and a cam assembly. The housing includes a movable handle pivotally coupled to the housing. The elongated shaft assembly is coupled to the housing and extends distally to support jaw members at a distal end thereof. One or both of the jaw members is selectively moveable relative to the other jaw member between a spaced apart position for manipulating tissue and a closed position for compressing tissue therebetween. The cam assembly is supported in the housing and includes an eccentric cam cable and an eccentric cam. The eccentric cam cable is operably coupled to the movable handle and positioned to rotate the eccentric cam upon movement thereof, wherein rotation of the eccentric cam reduces an amount of force on the movable handle required to move the jaw members to the closed position to compress tissue disposed between the jaw members.
US12220156B2	Orthopedic implant and method of use thereof An orthopedic implant system adapted to fixate bone includes a bridge with first and second bores therethrough and first and second elastic members extending from the bridge respectively into the first bore and the second bore. During insertion respectively of anchoring devices through the first and second bores and into the bone, the anchoring devices respectively contact the first and second elastic members and depress the first and second elastic members respectively into the first and second bores such that the first and second elastic members deform to store energy therein while transitioning from a natural shape to a fixation shape. After insertion of the anchoring devices, the first and second elastic members, in attempted transitions from the fixation shape to the natural shape, respectively deliver the energy stored therein to the anchoring devices such that the anchoring devices urge the bone into a fixation position.
US12220154B2	Motor-driven fixator to apply micromotion to fracture site to accelerate bone healing Devices and methods for treating bone fractures involving a micromotional unit (6) that produces reciprocating displacement between two fracture fragments (1) to thereby apply controllable micromotion to a fracture site.
US12220152B2	Balloon for cervical ripening An intravaginal device for cervical ripening comprising an inflatable portion and a tube in fluid communication with the inflatable portion. The inflatable portion is configurable between a deflated and an inflated state, and the inflatable portion is configured to be inserted into a vagina when in the deflated state and to ripen a cervix when inflated with fluid. The tube is configurable between an extended state and a retracted state. In the extended state, the tube is configured to be located at least in part outside the vagina to deliver fluid to inflate the inflatable portion. In the retracted state, the tube is configured to be located within the vagina.
US12220150B2	Aligning medical instruments to access anatomy Techniques for aligning a medical instrument for access to a location within anatomy are discussed herein. For example, sensor data from a medical instrument can be used to determine an orientation of the medical instrument. The medical instrument can be configured to access the anatomy via an incision. A target trajectory can be determined for accessing the anatomy and alignment data can be generated that is indicative of an alignment of the orientation of the medical instrument to the target trajectory.
US12220144B2	Method for shearing tissue A method is described for shearing a tissue wall between a first cavity and an adjacent second cavity in a human or animal body. The tissue wall has a periphery forming an edge of an opening between the first cavity and the second cavity. A first member is placed into the first cavity, such that the first member is adjacent the wall. A second member is placed in the second cavity, proximate the first member. The first and second members have materials which magnetically attract one another. The first member and the second member are placed such that there is magnetic attraction between the first member and the second member through the wall and thereby compress an overlapping portion of the wall to create pressure necrosis. The first member and the second member are connected by a thread, wherein the thread extends over the edge of the opening.
US12220142B2	Forceps with two-part drive bar A forceps having a first jaw and a second jaw, where at least one of the first and second jaws is capable of moving between an open position and a closed position. The forceps including an inner shaft located within an outer shaft and extending along the longitudinal axis, and a drive bar coupled to and extending distally from the inner shaft. The drive bar including a pair of drive bar struts extending from a distal portion of the inner shaft and positioned laterally inward of at least one of first and second set of flanges of the first and second jaws. A drive pin is securable to the pair of drive bar struts and the drive bar is translatable within the outer shaft to translate the drive pin to move the first jaw and/or the second jaw between open and closed positions.
US12220140B1	Thrombectomy devices with lateral and vertical bias Thrombectomy systems having curved tubular cutting devices, and methods of using them, are provided. These systems, devices, and methods can (i) effectively cut and remove a variety of thrombus tissue from blood vessels, including soft, tough, and hard tissue; (ii) safely self-collect and remove tissue particles to avoid release of emboli; and, (iii) effectively treat a blood vessel with a reduced risk of suffering vessel injuries that can lead to increased stenosis.
US12220133B2	Hemostasis clip deployment A device includes a clip including a capsule and a pair of clip arms, proximal ends of which are slidably received within a channel of the capsule to move the clip arms between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The clip arms are aligned relative to one another via a pin received within openings extending through proximal ends of the clip arms. A proximal portion includes a flexible shaft extending from a proximal end to a distal end including a bushing releasably coupled to the capsule. A control member extends longitudinally through the flexible shaft from a proximal end to a distal end releasably coupled to the proximal ends of the clip arms, the distal end of the control member including a pair of holding jaws, each of which include a pair of fingers extending about the pin along opposing sides thereof to grip the pin therebetween.
US12220132B2	Vaso-occlusive device and delivery assembly A vaso-occlusive treatment system includes a delivery assembly; and a vaso-occlusive device detachably coupled to the delivery assembly by a delivery assembly junction. The vaso-occlusive device includes a braided portion formed out of one or more composite wires, a coiled portion coupled to the braided portion, and an intra-device junction coupling the braided portion to the coiled portion. Each composite wire includes a core made from a core metallic material, and an external layer made from an external metallic material different from the core metallic material. One of the core and the external layer has a greater radiopacity and a lesser stiffness, respectively, than the other one of the core and the external layer.
US12220130B2	Electrolytic detachment with fluid electrical connection Detachment of an implant from a delivery assembly can be electrolytic and provide an electrical current pathway through a fluid within a portion of a delivery system containing the delivery assembly. After the implant is located at a target location within a patient, a voltage potential is applied between (i) a delivery electrode electrically connected to an electrolytic detachment zone and (ii) an infusion electrode disposed outside of the patient and electrically connected to the electrolytic detachment zone via a fluid from a fluid source disposed outside of the patient. While applying the voltage potential, the fluid can be flushed from the fluid source past the detachment zone.
US12220128B2	Method and system for distraction neurogenesis To achieve in vivo repair of severed mammalian nerve tissue, a system can be employed to induce distraction neurogenesis. At least a portion of the system can be anchored at an injury site, such as between distal and proximal nerve ends. The system can be attached to the proximal nerve end and can place the nerve under micro-tension for an extended period of treatment. The system may also deliver medication or treatment to encourage neurogenesis and to reduce pain in the subject receiving treatment. After the course of treatment, the device can be removed from the injury site, and the nerve ends rejoined.
US12220125B2	Surgical method and system for performing the same A system using a guide to assist in insertion of a helicoidal member in a target biological tissue. The system adheres to tissues using suction to allow insertion of the helicoidal member.
US12220123B2	Apparatus and methods for joining bones Apparatus and methods are described for use in securing a first bone relative to a second bone using a pair of surgical staples or, alternatively, a surgical staple and a bone screw. When a pair of staples are used, one of the legs of one of the staples may pass between the legs of the another of the staples. When a staple and a bone screw are used, the bone screw may pass between the legs of the staple. A guide tool can be used during the drilling of the holes for the legs of the staples or the legs of the staple and a bone screw. The guide tool provides guides for drilling guide holes for the staples or for the screw and staple. The guides can be fixed relative to each other during drilling of the guide holes.
US12220121B2	Suture transfer device A suture transfer device and method of use provides the suture transfer device to facilitate passage of suture through a channel bored through a bone. The suture transfer device may also be installed upon a surgical drill. The device extends through bone tissue providing a temporarily installed suture passage with an overall cylindrical configuration and a linear trough, the device can be included on a bone drill during the drilling process, with the device deployed within the drilled channel within the bone upon completion of the drilled channel in the bone, providing smooth passage of one or more sutures during tissue repair through the linear trough, the device further removed upon completion of the surgery without disruption of the suture or sutures. Kits are also provided.
US12220119B2	Tissue engagement device Medical devices and methods of using medical devices are disclosed. An example tissue engagement device includes a first actuation member including a body coupled to a first jaw and a second jaw at a pivot point, wherein the body is designed to shift between a first configuration and a first compressed configuration and a second actuation member coupled to the first actuation member at the pivot point and at a fixation point, wherein the second actuation member is designed to shift between a second configuration and a second compressed configuration. Further, shifting the first actuation member from the first configuration to the first compressed configuration, shifting the second actuation member from the second configuration to the second compressed configuration, or both, shifts the first jaw and the second jaw between a closed configuration and an open configuration.
US12220117B2	Apparatus and method to determine end of life of battery powered surgical instrument A surgical instrument includes a handle assembly, a power source coupled with the handle assembly, and a control circuit coupled with the handle assembly and the power source. The handle assembly, the power source, and the control circuit are configured to drive an end effector of a shaft assembly coupled with the handle assembly to perform an operation on tissue. The control circuit is configured to receive life deduction event data. The control circuit is configured to determine an end of life for the power source based on the life deduction event data.
US12220113B2	Tube structure used in molecular diagnostic systems Disclosed is a tube structure with a cap which is used to transport a respiratory tract agent sample after it is taken. The tube structure has a body specially designed for a swab rod structure, and a cavity formed inside the body according to the swab rod structure.
US12220112B2	Cycle-based workout coaching Physiological parameters such as respiratory rate and/or heart rate variability can be measured over time for a user and correlated to physiological and/or hormonal cycles such as the menstrual cycle. By determining the phase of such a cycle in this manner, an automatic coach for the user can recommend phase-specific adjustments to activities such as sleep and exercise.
US12220111B1	Laparoscopic surgical drain and laparoscope A laparoscopic surgical device includes a drain tube having a first drain end and a second drain end. The drain tube has a diameter of 2 mm to 5 mm. A laparoscope tube having a diameter of 5 mm is located adjacent to the drain tube. The laparoscope tube has a fixed end and a free end. The drain tube functions as a surgical drain and the laparoscope tube provides an access path into a surgical site for a camera or tools for surgery.
US12220106B2	Endoscope having friction control part The present invention relates an endoscope, including: a bendable section configured to be inserted into a subject's body to collect image information; and a power transmission means configured to transmit power provided by the power source to the bendable section, wherein the power transmission means comprises a power-transmitting mechanical cord and a friction control part configured to promote or restrain a movement of the mechanical cord.
US12220098B1	Container washing device The present disclosure relates to the technical field of a container scrubbing device, including a connecting sleeve, The connecting sleeve has a first end part; the scrubbing rod is connected to the first end part, and a first scrubbing piece is arranged at a top side and/or a peripheral side of the scrubbing rod; the guide sleeve extends in a longitudinal direction and is sleeved at a peripheral side of the connecting sleeve, so that the connecting sleeve can perform reciprocating motion in the longitudinal direction inside the guide sleeve; a bracket is slidingly sleeve at a peripheral side of the scrubbing rod, and the bottom of the bracket is connected to a top end of the guide sleeve; and the spring is arranged inside the guide sleeve, and two ends of the spring in a compression direction thereof abut against the bracket and the first end part, respectively.
US12220094B1	Backpack decontamination shower shelter An apparatus including an inflatable tube assembly; a shower assembly; configured to be attached to the inflatable tube assembly when the inflatable tube assembly is in an inflated state; a canopy configured to cover the inflatable tube assembly, when the inflatable tube assembly is in the inflated state; a first bottle for inflating the inflatable tube assembly; and a backpack configured to hold the inflatable tube assembly in a deflated state, simultaneously the first bottle. The apparatus may further include a second bottle; wherein the backpack is configured to hold a second bottle, simultaneously with the first bottle and the inflatable tube assembly in the deflated state; and wherein the second bottle includes a decontamination material. The apparatus may further include a third bottle, wherein the third bottle is a water bottle; and wherein the water bottle is configured to supply water to the shower assembly.
US12220092B2	Toilet cover capable of checking inside and toilet residue alarm apparatus The present disclosure provides a toilet cover allowing an inside of a toilet, which includes a toilet seat and the toilet cover, to be checked and having one end fixed to an upper portion of the toilet by a steel hinge to be able to be opened and closed by rotation, the toilet cover including: at least one transparent hole of a first transparent hole which is a through-hole with a predetermined diameter that is filled with a transparent material and includes a convex lens therein and a second transparent hole which is a through-hole with a predetermined diameter that is filled with a transparent material and includes a concave lens therein; and a colored cellophane sheet configured to cover the at least one transparent hole.
US12220089B2	Hand wash station A portable hand wash station includes a base that can set upon the ground. A fresh water tank and greywater tank are disposed atop the base. A tank cover is disposed atop the tanks. The sink member is pivotally mounted to the tank cover. The sink member defines two sink basins that oppose one another. Each sink basin can be shaped and sized to allow the user to wash their forearms. A backsplash member can be secured to the sink member between the individual sink basins. The fresh water tank access can be secured by locking the sink member to the tank cover. A plurality of rods secure the tanks in place between the base and tank cover without protruding through a sidewall of the tanks.
US12220087B2	Lid handling device A lid handling device for assisting handling of a lid is provided. The lid handling device comprises an elongated body. A handle interacting structure is disposed at a first end portion of the elongated body. The handle interacting structure is adapted for interacting with a handle of the lid.
US12220085B2	Grinder A grinder includes a body having a first end, a second end defining an opening, and an interior surface defining an inner chamber extending from the opening at least partially towards the first end. The grinder also includes a chain positioned within the inner chamber. The chain includes a plurality of balls. The grinder further includes a motor coupled to the chain. The motor is configured to cause rotational or reciprocal motion of the chain within the inner chamber.
US12220083B2	Charcoal rocket igniter with bottom release grate A charcoal igniter and food cooker, including an upper section such that the upper section includes a first conical section having a distal end and a proximal end such that the proximal end of the first conical section includes a first conical section opening, a fire chamber having a distal end and a proximal end such that a releasable grate is located adjacent to the distal end of the fire chamber and the distal end of the first conical section is located adjacent to the proximal end of the fire chamber, wherein an amount of charcoal to be ignited is located within the fire chamber and adjacent to the releasable grate; and a stationary lower section such that the upper section is retained within the stationary lower section, wherein the stationary lower section includes a second conical section having a distal end and a proximal end such that the proximal end of the second conical section is located adjacent to the upper section and the distal end of the second conical section includes a second conical section opening, wherein the first and second conical openings have a diameter that is larger than a diameter of the fire chamber. Unique features of the igniter include an upper airflow pipe handle for the fire chamber body that is airflow cooled and aids in combustion, plus a slideably retained grate in grate support carrier slot allowing for easy grate removal/release and discharge of lit charcoal out of the bottom of the fire chamber.
US12220081B2	Automated broiler with product sensor system A cooking system, including a product loader for dispensing uncooked food product; a broiler/oven having an inlet end, a cooking chamber, a discharge end, a motorized conveyor system for conveying food through said broiler from said inlet end to said discharge end, and heating elements for heating and cooking food products in said cooking chamber. Disposed at the input end between product feed belts and broiler conveyor belts is a photoelectric sensor system that detects the presence of food product passing from the feed belts to the broiler conveyor belts which, when tripped, locks in the cook time for a recipe under execution and prevents inadvertent user changes that would adversely affect the cooked product quality.
US12220080B2	Insulated pocket bun The present disclosure describes a bun having a pair of cavities formed therein. The cavities include inner walls which are browned. The cavities form segregated areas which are suitable for receiving separate fillings for making a sandwich. The bun has an insulating wall separating adjacent cavities. The insulating wall may be thicker than the other walls in the bun or may further contain cavities or through-holes to further reduce thermal transfer between any fillings with different temperatures that may be located in the cavities. The browned inner walls in each of the cavities help prevent the bun from getting soggy.
US12220078B2	Liquid heating vessels A liquid heating device includes a liquid heating vessel and a ferromagnetic heating plate arranged to be located inside the vessel adjacent to the vessel base. The heating plate is arranged to be movable vertically away from the vessel base. An arrangement to lift the heating plate includes a thermally sensitive actuator. The heating plate is coupled to the thermally sensitive actuator. The thermally sensitive actuator includes a means to store energy, a steam chamber fluidly connected to the vessel, and a releasable latching mechanism for the actuator which incorporates a thermally sensitive device set to operate at a predetermined temperature when influenced by steam entering the steam chamber from the vessel. The thermally sensitive actuator further includes means to facilitate a manual intervention of the actuator's operation that permits a user to set or reset the actuator's position.
US12220075B2	Convertible metal backings and related methods A substrate usable with a double-side adhesive strip to suspend the substrate to a wall surface. The substrate can have one or more access holes located within an outer perimeter of the substrate. Each access hole has an inner perimeter inwardly of the outer perimeter that is sized and shaped to allow a tab of the double-sided adhesive strip to be extracted through the inner perimeter, after the substrate is suspended on the wall surface. Various articles can attach to the suspended substrate, such as through magnetic attachment, a hook, or a shelf.
US12220069B2	Method, system and apparatus for a rail track A rail track assembly comprises a rail defining a longitudinal channel configured to slidably receive at least a portion of a monitoring drone. An end cap is configured to be coupled to a first longitudinal end of the rail. A charge cap is configured to be coupled to second longitudinal end of the rail opposite the first longitudinal end, the charge cap configured to house a power module for charging the monitoring drone when the monitoring drone is located at the second longitudinal end.
US12220064B2	Folding seat Disclosed is a folding seat which comprises a chair pocket, a first supporting assembly, and a second supporting assembly, the chair pocket is sheathed on the first supporting assembly and the second supporting assembly. The first supporting assembly comprises a supporting rod and a supporting base, the supporting rod is hinged in the supporting base and rotates in a preset range. The second supporting assembly and the first supporting assembly have the same structure and arranged opposite to each other detachably. By arranging the first supporting assembly and the second supporting assembly detachably to support the chair pocket, the folding seat can be fixed. By dissembling the first supporting assembly and the second supporting assembly, then rotating and adjusting the supporting rods in the first supporting assembly and the second supporting assembly, the folding seat can be folded and stored.
US12220063B2	Pillow cap A protective pillow cover for protecting a pillow against germs and microbes. A barrier component is constructed with at least two layers configured in a generally cuboid shape defining a cavity. An inner layer employs an anti-microbial component creating a barrier between the user and the pillow. An outer layer is constructed with a material designed for the user's comfort. The layers terminate in a perimeter. A securing component shorter than the perimeter is integrated into the perimeter and is stretchable to allow the barrier component to partially encapsulate the pillow. A middle layer of the barrier component may be used to provide cooling or a pleasing olfactory experience.
US12220060B2	Bed mountable article storage assembly A bed mountable article storage assembly includes a housing has an outer wall forming a top wall, a bottom wall, and a perimeter wall is attached to and extends between the top and bottom walls. The outer wall is comprised of a flexible material comprising a cloth material. A coupler is attached to the housing and engages a headboard of a bed to releasably secure the housing to the headboard. An interior of the housing comprises a resiliently compressible material that retains a shape of the housing. A plurality of pockets extends into the perimeter wall for receiving small articles. Each of the pockets comprises an elongated slot having a length equal to at least 4.0 inches.
US12220055B2	Slide rail assembly A slide rail assembly includes a supporting frame, a first rail, a second rail and a third rail. The first rail is movable relative to the supporting frame. The second rail is movable relative to the first rail. The third rail is movable relative to the second rail. When the slide rail assembly is at an extending state, the first rail is located at a predetermined position relative to the supporting frame, the second rail is located at an extended position relative to the first rail, the third rail is located at an opened position relative to the second rail and a rear rail section of the third rail is overlapped with a front rail section of the first rail.
US12220054B2	Foldable door tray A foldable tray assembly configured for hanging on an exterior surface of a door. More particularly, the invention relates to a device configured to support and accept delivered items to facilitate a more hygienic mechanism for no contact delivery. The assembly is comprised of a hanger portion, a tray portion, and a cover portion configured for fitment together to form a cohesive and assembled device. The hanger portion is generally configured to allow for placement of the device along a vertical surface of a door the device is placed upon, the tray portion provides a resting surface for a delivered item, and the cover portion provides a protective enclosure. The tray portion and cover portion are capable of hinged movement between a pair of positions.
US12220053B2	Furniture made from panels The invention relates to a piece of furniture made from a plurality of interconnectable planar elements (1, 2), in particular designed as a piece of children's furniture, such as a play house, wherein at least two of the adjacent planar elements (1, 2) are connectable by at least one plug connection, and wherein said plug connection is formed by a protrusion (3) which is formed on the end face of a first planar element (1) and which has an opening (4) extending crosswise to the flat side of the planar element (1), a recess (5) in a second planar element (2) into which the protrusion (3) of the first planar element (1) is insertable, and a securing element (6) which is interlockingly insertable into the opening (4) of the protrusion (3). The second planar element (2) has, in the region of the recess (5), a blind hole-shaped receptacle (8) protruding through the recess (5) from the nearest end face (7) of the planar element (2), which receptacle aligns with the opening (4) in the protrusion (3) of the first planar element (1) when in the assembled state. The securing element (6) is located completely within the blind hole-shaped receptacle (8) and in the opening (4) of the protrusion (3) when in the assembled state.
US12220050B2	Blow-molded rib structure A blow-molded structural panel has a stiffening rib structure in which the height and width of the rib structure varies over its length. For example, the rib structure may have three tall portions separated by two short portions, with a gradual slope in height between the various portions. The rib structure is preferably wider in the short portions than it is in the tall portions. The lower height of the rib structure in some portions enhances the stiffness of the panel, while also using less material because the plastic does not have to be drawn so deeply into the mold in the short portions.
US12220049B2	Toothbrush A toothbrush including a main body with a grip part as well as a brush head which forms a bristle field with a plurality of care bristles.
US12220048B2	Retractable interdental brush A retractable interdental brush includes an interdental brush, a retractable mechanism, and a handle. The retractable mechanism is configured to drive the interdental brush to extend from the handle to clean a gap between teeth. After use, the interdental brush is retracted into an accommodation space of the handle through the retractable mechanism. The interdental brush may be a built-in interdental brush. When the built-in interdental brush is used for cleaning, a brush body may be first retracted into an elbow at a front end of a delivery device, an outlet of the elbow is pressed against the gap between teeth to push the brush body, and a working portion of the brush body and enters into the gap between teeth to clean the gap between teeth, thereby resolving a problem with existing interdental brush that easily stabs gingival tissue due to a difficulty of alignment with the gap between teeth.
US12220047B2	Cold temperature hair brush A hair brush includes a housing and a cooling device in the housing. A comb is in thermally conductive contact with the cooling device and adapted to be cooled when thermal energy in the form of heat is transferred by the cooling device in a direction away from the comb. The comb has a hair contacting surface. The hair contacting surface comprises one or more teeth adapted to directly engage a user's hair.
US12220045B2	Backpack for domiciliary medical services The present patent application relates to a backpack for domiciliary medical services, for optimising the transport, protection, cleaning and organisation of basic medical items (devices and consumables) when used in the care of a patient during his or her respective domiciliary medical visit and consultation by a doctor or health professional. The backpack for domiciliary medical services also allows easy access to the medical and personal items being carried, and provides versatile adjustment and adaptation of each of its interior spaces according to the need of the health professional. Furthermore, using oxygen, UV light, water, soap or ammonia, among others, the backpack and all the items that it contains can be cleaned and disinfected against microorganisms and bacteria that may become impregnated in or adhere to the backpack.
US12220044B2	Backpack for preventing infections from surface and skin contact A backpack for preventing infections from surface and skin contact is disclosed. The backpack includes a sleeve, a pair of shoulder straps, and a protector including a top handle section connected with a pair of pulling straps, a middle padded section coupled to the top handle section, and a bottom section. Furthermore, the backpack includes a magnetic slide track fastener including a magnetic ring fixed at a bottom end of each of the pair of shoulder straps, and a magnetic pin fixed at a bottom end of each of the pair of pulling straps. When the magnetic pin is released from the magnetic ring via the downward sliding motion, the middle padded section protracts out of the sleeve. The magnetic pin is removably attached with the magnetic ring via the upward sliding motion of the magnetic pin to hold the middle padded section in a retracted position.
US12220043B2	Customizable hair accessory A decorative hair accessory has a hinged, substantially cylindrical attachment base assembly and at least one interchangeable decorative component. The base assembly includes a curved, elongated first clasp element and a curved, elongated second clasp element forming a hinge along a first longitudinal edge on the first clasp element and a second longitudinal edge on the second clasp element. The first clasp element has a first latching element along a third longitudinal edge and the second clasp element has a second latching element along a fourth longitudinal edge. The first latching element and the second latching element mate. At least one of the first clasp element and the second clasp element have a way to attach on an exterior surface. The decorative component has a second way to attach. The first and the second way to attach couple together. The decorative component has indicia opposite the second way to attach.
US12220042B2	Cosmetic product applicator including spiralling branches and set including such an applicator A cosmetic-product applicator including an application endpiece and a gripping element adapted to be grasped by a user, the application endpiece including branches which extend while spiraling around a main axis so that they define a cavity having an axisymmetric general shape around the main axis. The application endpiece is mounted free in rotation about the main axis in relation to the gripping element.
US12220041B2	One-hand lipstick container, method of producing the same, and internal assembly for one-hand lipstick container A one-hand lipstick container includes a cylindrical main body extending in axial direction; a cover holder rotatably received on an outer circumferential surface of the cylindrical main body via a first screw mechanism therebetween; a cover hinged to the cover holder to open and close an opening at an upper end of the one-hand lipstick container; a lipstick housing rotatably received on an inner circumferential surface of the cylindrical main body via a second screw mechanism therebetween, an intermediate member interposed radially between the cylindrical main body and the lipstick housing, the intermediate member including a head and a guide sleeve extending from the head, an upper case affixed to the intermediate member; a bottom case affixed to the cylindrical main body; and a cover guide attached to the head of the intermediate member, the cover guide including a cover guide groove along which the cover is guided.
US12220040B2	Cosmetic dispenser Cosmetic dispensers including a base, for example, having a cavity and an interior surface where the interior surface includes a spiral recess. The cosmetic dispenser may further include a pedestal assembly received within the cavity of the base. The pedestal assembly can include a pedestal having a base plate at a first distal end of the pedestal and a cup member at a second distal end opposite the first distal end. The cup member may be configured to receive a cosmetic that extends above the cup member. The sleeve may be movably received within the cavity, and can include at least one engaging element coupled to the spiral recess. The engaging element may be configured to slide along the spiral recess to raise and lower the sleeve. In embodiments, the sleeve is configured to completely surround the cosmetic in a raised first position, and is configured to at least partially not surround the cosmetic in a lowered second position.
US12220036B2	Adjustable nail trimmer Trimming shears for cutting (or trimming) a claw of a domesticated animal. The trimming shears include a first handle, a second handle, and at least one blade. Pivotal movement of the first handle relative to the second handle urges the blade between a pre-cut position and a cut position. The transition from the pre-cut position to the cut position being configured to cut a claw positioned in the blade path. The trimming shears may further include a guide for receiving a respective claw and guiding the claw to be positioned within the blade path. In one example, the guide may include a single aperture, wherein an effective opening area of the aperture is adjustable to accommodate a respective claw. In another example, the guide may include a plurality of apertures, each sized for receiving a respective claw size.
US12220035B2	Hair care appliance with powered attachment Various exemplary attachments for hair care appliances and methods of using attachments for hair care appliances are provided. In general, a hair care attachment in an exemplary embodiment is in the form of a brush accessory that has a hollow body having first and second region, an attachment collar at a first end of the hollow body and having an inlet for receiving airflow, a plurality of bristles positioned along the first region of the hollow body, a plurality of outlet openings positioned along the first region of the hollow body adjacent the plurality of bristles, and a heater assembly positioned along the second region of the hollow body.
US12220028B1	Watch band with wrist detection Characteristics of a watch band can change when placed in different configurations, and each of these characteristics can be correlated with each of the various configurations. The characteristics can be measured to detect in which of the various configurations the watch band is in. For example, the watch band can include a conductive trace that changes its resistance when the watch band changes its configuration. For example, the resistance can change based on stretching of the watch band, bending of the watch band, and/or securement and release of an engagement element. The watch or another device can perform one or more operations based on the detected characteristic and configuration of the watch band.
US12220027B2	Ribbon rack with removable ribbons A ribbon rack for the display of military ribbons. The ribbons are detachable via a snap fit between the ribbons and the rack backing. The ribbons can be removed and rearranged as desired by the user.
US12220025B2	Zipper pull tab attachment for providing an enlarged gripping surface to a zipper pull tab A zipper pull tab attachment for providing an enlarged gripping surface to a zipper pull tab. Further, the zipper pull tab attachment may include a top component and a bottom component. Further, the top component may include a top fastening component. Further, the bottom component may be configured to be removably attached to at least a portion of the top component. Further, the top component and the bottom component form an interior space when attached together. Further, the interior space may be configured for encasing at least a part of the zipper pull tab. Further, the bottom component may include a bottom fastening component. Further, the top fastening component may be configured to mate with the bottom fastening component. Further, the bottom component may include a protrusion. Further, the protrusion may be configured to pass through an opening of the zipper pull tab.
US12220021B2	Thermal-insulating inner-boot for mountain boots and high thermal-insulation mountain boot A thermal-insulating inner-boot for mountain boots comprising: an upper with a thermal-insulating structure, which is shaped so as to cover the user's foot and lower part of the leg; and a plate-like insole with a thermal-insulating structure, which is arranged to close the lower opening of the upper so as to cover the sole of the user's foot; the upper being shaped substantially like an overturned funnel, and including a single-piece knitted fabric structure which has, inside itself, at least one cavity-wall and also at least one sheet/piece of soft and flexible thermal-insulating material that is stably trapped within said cavity-wall.
US12220019B2	Footwear with a composite plate sole assembly A footwear construction includes a sole assembly including a first midsole, a second midsole, a spring plate between the first and second midsoles, and an outsole. The plate can include an upward curving, multi-radii transition portion extending from a lowermost portion to a forward most portion of the plate so as to roll a wearer's foot forward into a next stride in a gait cycle of the wearer. The plate can include a lateral arm and a medial arm in the forefoot region separated by a plate slot extending rearward from the forwardmost portion of the plate toward the lowermost portion. The medial arm can be longer than the lateral arm. The plate can have a first bending stiffness during bending in a first direction, and a second bending stiffness greater than the first bending stiffness during bending in a second direction.
US12220017B2	Flat weft-knitted upper for sports shoes Described are uppers for a sports shoe with flat weft-knitted knitwear. The flat weft-knitted knitwear forms a top portion and a bottom portion of the upper. The top portion is formed as tube weft-knitted knitwear such that it is configured to surround a part of a shank of a wearer of the sports shoe when worn. The bottom portion is configured to cover at least a part of a foot of the wearer of the sports shoe when worn.
US12220013B1	Size adjustment system for clothing and hats A size adjustment system enables a wearer to adjust the size of an article of clothing such as a hat, to obtain a desired personalized fit. Exemplary arrangements include releasably engageable first and second pieces that are respectively attached to disposed portions of the article of clothing. A first piece includes a manually deformable body including a projection, and a second piece includes a plurality of projections or recesses extending along a surface thereof that are engageable with the projection. In an undeformed condition of the body the projection is engaged with one of the projections or recesses and the first and second pieces are held in fixed relative positions. Manual deformation of the body causes the projection to disengage from the projection or recess, and the first and second pieces are relatively movable until the body is returned to the undeformed condition, and the pieces are again held in fixed positions.
US12220007B2	Electrical active assembly and a clothing assembly comprising the same The invention relates to an electrical active assembly for generating a physical effect such as heat, cold or humidity, and a textile assembly, such as a clothing assembly, including said electrical active assembly, with an application to a system for regulating the temperature or humidity of a user's body.The electrical assembly comprises a first textile support, a first active element 1 for generating the physical effect, connected to a power source, and located on or in the first textile support, a first sensor 2 for sensing data relative to a physical information, such as temperature or humidity, connected to a power source, and located on or in the first textile support, and a first controlling unit 3 connected to the first active element and sensor, and located on or in the first textile support, such as to allow the activation/deactivation by the first controlling unit of the first active element depending on data sensed by the first sensor.The electrical assembly also comprises a second textile support distinct from the first textile support, a second active element 4 for generating said physical effect, connected to a power source, and located on or in the second textile support, a second sensor 5 for sensing data relative to the physical information, connected to a power source, and located on or in the second textile support, and a second controlling unit 6 connected to the second active element and sensor, and located on or in said second textile support, such as to allow the activation/deactivation by the second controlling unit of the second active element depending on data sensed by the second sensor.The first controlling unit is connected to the second active element and sensor, such as to allow the activation/deactivation by the first controlling unit of the second active element depending on data sensed by the second sensor and/or by the first sensor, and/or the second controlling unit is connected to the first active element and sensor, such as to allow the activation/deactivation by the second controlling unit of the first active element depending on data sensed by the first sensor and/or by the second sensor.
US12220003B2	Aerosol-generating article and electrically operated system incorporating a taggant An electrically operated aerosol-generating system is provided, including: a housing having a front housing portion and a rear housing portion, the front housing portion including a front end portion having a cavity configured to receive an aerosol-generating article including a taggant having a spectroscopic signature; and a detector configured to detect a presence of the aerosol-generating article in the cavity and to identify aerosol-generating articles that may be usable with the system, the detector being able to determine the spectroscopic signature of the taggant.
US12219998B2	Atomizer and electronic atomization device An example atomizer includes: a housing provided with a liquid storage chamber for storing liquid and a liquid outlet channel communicated with the liquid storage chamber; an atomization component mounted on the housing, the liquid storage chamber being capable of supplying liquid to the atomization component through the liquid outlet channel; and an on-off component connected to the housing and having a first station and a second station. When the on-off component is located at the first station, the on-off component blocks the liquid outlet channel. When the on-off component is located at the second station, the on-off component opens the liquid outlet channel.
US12219996B2	Efficient reinforced heating assembly and atomizing device therewith An efficient reinforced heating assembly, including a reinforcing frame, a liquid conducting member and at least two heating members. The reinforcing frame is provided with a vent opening for air to pass therethrough. The at least two heating members are disposed on the reinforcing frame, disposed in the vent opening or covered on the vent opening, to be in contact with the air. The liquid conducting member is disposed on a side of the heating member and in contact with the heating member, so that the liquid conducting member is able to conduct an external liquid to the heating member for heating and atomizing to generate an aerosol, which is output via the vent opening. An atomizing device is further provided, including a shell and the efficient reinforced heating assembly disposed in the shell. The reinforcing frame supports the heating member to improve the strength of the heating member.
US12219994B1	Electronic cigarette equipped with external liquid tanks An electronic cigarette includes an electronic cigarette main body and a plurality of liquid tanks. The liquid tanks are configured for storing tobacco liquid. The electronic cigarette main body includes a body and atomizing cores. The atomizing cores are arranged inside the body. The body is equipped with a plurality of installation cavities on sides of the atomizing cores for installing the liquid tanks. Installation openings are defined in side walls of the body for installing the liquid tanks into the installation cavities. A liquid outlet hole in communication with an interior is defined in the liquid tanks at a position near a bottom portion, and liquid inlet holes are defined in the atomizing cores. When the liquid tanks are assembled into the installation cavities, the liquid tanks are horizontally parallel to the atomizing cores, and the liquid outlet hole is in communication with the liquid inlet holes.
US12219991B1	Cigar holders Described herein are examples of a cigar holders. The cigar holder can include a cigar tube configured for holding a cigar, an attachment arm and a lighter frame configured to receive a lighter. The cigar holder can further include a magnet configured to secure the cigar holder to a metal structure, such as a pole, bumper, or vehicle. The cigar holder can further include a punch configured to cut the cigar.
US12219990B2	Multi-compartment smoking pipe A multi-compartment smoking pipe is provided. The multi-compartment smoking pipe not only stores smokable substances, but further allows a user to smoke a predetermined amount of smokable substance. The pipe has multiple compartments wherein a user can smoke the smoking material in one compartment while the smoking material in the other compartments remains undisturbed. The multi-compartment smoking pipe allows for a user to select from different smokable substances.
US12219989B2	Manufacturing machine and manufacturing method for the production of a filter for a tubular element A manufacturing machine and a manufacturing method for the production of a filter for a tubular element. There are provided: a folding conveyor, which moves at least one first pocket along a folding path, said first pocket being designed to house a sheet made of card stock and having an inner portion and an outer portion; a feeding station, where the first pocket receives the card stock sheet and engages the sole outer portion of the card stock sheet, leaving the inner portion of the card stock sheet free; a first folding station, where the inner portion of the card stock sheet left free by the first pocket is folded like the bellows of an accordion; and an insertion station, where the first pocket releases the card stock sheet having the inner portion folded like the bellows of an accordion.
US12219988B1	Method and apparatus for storage of bulk smokable cones A conical smoking shell storage apparatus, comprising of a container having a top panel, one or more side walls, an interior and a plurality of lower frustoconically shaped inserts detachable supported in a generally vertical condition and parallel to each other via cooperating upper and lower openings. Multiple nested conical smoking shells can be supported in each of the frustoconically shaped inserts which provide support from bending, wrinkling, or damage to the sidewalls of the nested conical smoking shells with a plurality of upper frustoconically shaped inserts on the top of stack of nested conical smoking shells.
US12219987B2	Separator drum There is disclosed a separator drum (13) for tobacco industry product assembly apparatus. The separator drum has a plurality of segments (29, 30) arranged to form at least a part of a peripheral surface of the separator drum. Each segment has at least one flute (31) and at most four flutes (31). Each flute (31) is adapted to carry a rod of aerosolisable material (2) as the separator drum rotates during use. Each segment (29, 30) is slidably mounted to the separator drum (13) for axial movement.
US12219981B1	Methods and compositions to assist and support the formation of red blood cells and hemoglobin Disclosed are compositions and methods in the field of nutraceuticals, and in particular to nutraceuticals comprising at least one iron-sequestering glycoprotein and at least one chromium. These compositions find use in supporting formation of red blood cells and hemoglobin. Specifically, disclosed is a composition comprising the combination of apolactoferrin and chromium chloride trivalent to bind iron with the globin protein to regulate iron levels in mammals particularly humans.
US12219980B2	Nutritionally enhanced fraction from rice bran and method of lowering insulin resistance using same Nutritionally enhanced nutraceutical Hydrophilic and Lipophilic Rice Bran Fractions from rice bran are provided, as well as a method of using the same to reduce Insulin Resistance in animals, especially humans with pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes or others with symptoms of Metabolic Syndrome. Provided in various example embodiments are mixtures of elevated levels of nutraceutical compounds, including but not limited to gamma-oryzanol, inositol, ferulic acid, tocotrienols and phytosterols and pharmaceutical and nutritional compositions thereof. Steps are provided including evaluating insulin resistance parameters, initiating therapy including providing therapeutic amounts of Hydrophilic and Lipophilic Rice Bran Fractions from rice bran to treat pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes or others with symptoms of Metabolic Syndrome, managing compliance with the therapy, and monitoring and reevaluating the therapy.
US12219979B2	Bovine milk having a high N6-polyunsaturated fatty acid content The present invention relates to bovine milk fat comprising, based on total fatty acid content, 8.9-29.0 wt % linoleic acid (C18:2 cis, 9,12), 0.9-2.4 wt % alpha-linolenic acid (C18:3 cis 9,12,15), and 3-5 wt % butyric acid (C4:0). The present invention further relates to a bovine milk comprising said milk fat and to a method for producing said milk by feeding a lactating bovine mammal with a rumen-protected linoleic acid source and a rumen-protected alpha-linolenic acid source, followed by milking the lactating bovine animal.
US12219976B2	Method for modification of mung bean protein and preparation of simulated egg pulp based on the modified protein The present disclosure discloses a method for modification of mung bean protein and preparation of simulated egg pulp based on the modified protein. A commercial mung bean protein isolate is used as a raw material in the present disclosure, then subjected to pH shift modification, ultrasonic treatment and protein-glutaminase treatment for compound modification to prepare a high-functionality modified mung bean protein isolate; and the modified mung bean protein isolate is used as a raw material, using high-speed emulsification and high-pressure homogenization are conducted to obtain a high-stability mung bean protein-based simulated egg pulp. In the present disclosure, the mung bean protein isolate prepared by compound modification has good solubility, emulsifying property and gelling property. The mung bean protein-based simulated egg pulp is in the form of a stable emulsion and has good fluidity and moderate gelling property, and uniformity and stability can still be maintained for a long time.
US12219975B1	Hybrid meat product and method of production A beef-like hybrid meat product combining two families of animal is provided, along with methods of producing the beef-like hybrid meat product.
US12219971B2	Bulk melt-to-make pectin-based gummy mix precursor and methods of making and using Pectin-based melt-to-make bulk gummy mix is disclosed that is shelf stable and formulated, optionally with flavors and colors, in a bulk mix form that is convenient for the next step in manufacturing individual serving pectin gummies. The bulk pectin-based gummy mix can be formulated by companies making infused gummies in a convenient manner to consistently manufacture pectin-based gummies in any size and dose. Methods for making a storage stable bulk pectin-based gummy mix that is a precursor for making individual serving pectin gummies are disclosed, as well as methods for making individual serving pectin gummies from a storage stable bulk pectin-based gummy mix. Kits comprising a two-part pectin-based gummy mix and acidulent for initiating pectin gelling are also described for the convenient manufacture of individual serving pectin-based gummies.
US12219968B2	Smoke generator A smoker includes a smoke generator that is configured to provide a controllable method of producing smoke without creating a flame. The device includes a housing including a hopper for storing a smoking fuel within the interior of the housing. The hopper feeds the smoking fuel to a fuel conveyor that is partially within the housing and partially exterior of the housing. A motor is connected to the fuel conveyor so that operation of the motor causes the smoking fuel to move along the length of the fuel conveyor. As the smoking fuel moves along the fuel conveyor, it is heated to produce continuous smoke without producing a flame. The smoke generator is capable of controlling the quality and the quantity of the smoke produced by the smoke generator independently of the heat that is used to cook food within a cabinet of the smoker.
US12219964B2	Method and apparatus for twist linking tubular casings and associated system for stuffing tubular casings Method and apparatus for twist linking tubular casings for stuffing tubular casings is disclosed. A method for twist linking tubular casings includes twisting a tubular casing such that the number of twists per portion or per group of portions is varied during the processing of a tubular casing. An apparatus for twist linking tubular casings, which is configured to twist the tubular casings to form portions having a variable number of twists per portion or per group of portions, includes a control unit configured to perform the disclosed method for twist linking tubular casings.
US12219962B2	Once-through baking oven for continuous baking operation A once-through baking oven has a plurality of oven modules which together form a once-through baking space. A heat-exchange heating device for indirect heating of the once-through baking space has a heating medium outward-flow pipe arrangement, a heating medium return-flow pipe arrangement and at least one intermediate radiator pipe arrangement having a plurality of heat exchanger pipes The heating medium flows in two adjacent heat exchanger pipes in opposite flow directions to each other. In an alternative embodiment of the radiator pipe arrangement, it runs in a spiral or meander shape in such a way that the heating medium flows in two adjacent pipe sections in opposite flow directions to each other. This results in a once-through baking oven that can be operated efficiently and adapted to different throughput requirements.
US12219959B1	Polymeric anti-microbial film A nano-coated polymeric antimicrobial film including a polymer and a metallic glassy powder coating on the polymer. The polymer includes a polymeric material selected from a virgin linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), a plastic solid waste (PSW), and a bio-based plastic. The metallic glassy powder is selected from the group consisting of Cu53.3Zr25.5Nb12.9Ni8.3, CuZn54Zr25Nb14Ni7, Cu48Ti17Ni28Zr5Ag2, and Cu85/SUS316L10/Ag5. The resulting nano-coated polymeric antimicrobial film has anti-microbial protective effects and may be applied to surfaces where anti-microbial activity is desired.
US12219955B2	Antimicrobial layered material The invention relates to an antimicrobial layer material comprising a layer with a particulate biocidal active ingredient and, on top of that, a layer as transport control layer, wherein the transport control layer is depositable or has been deposited in an afterglow PE-CVD method. The invention further relates to a substrate coated with such an antimicrobial layer material, to the use of a plasma-polymeric layer deposited in an afterglow PE-CVD method as transport control layer for a particulate biocidal active ingredient, and to a method of producing an antimicrobial layer material and to a method of producing a substrate comprising an antimicrobial layer material.
US12219954B2	Aqueous dispersion of a pesticide and polymer particles containing a copolymerizable surfactant The present invention relates to an aqueous dispersion comprising a water-insoluble pesticide and polymer particles, wherein the polymer particles comprise a copolymerizable surfactant in polymerized form; to a method of preparing the aqueous dispersion; a method of controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or undesired plant growth and/or undesired insect or mite attack and/or for regulating the growth of plants; and seed containing said aqueous dispersion.
US12219952B1	Multi dimensional decoy body and head connector An apparatus and method is described for providing three-dimensional decoys having removeable or interchangeable body parts. The decoy includes an interchangeable head having a connecting system that quickly interlocks the head to the decoy body without the need for rotation or snap fit. Further, the connecting system engages the head to the body with enough resistance that the decoy may be lifted by holding the head without disengaging from the body.
US12219950B2	Electronic rodent trap with remote monitoring capability An electronic rodent trap includes an outer housing forms a trap body having two entrances defined on opposite sides thereof and creates a tunnel therebetween extending longitudinally between the entrances. A high voltage killing circuit is arranged within the trap body, and includes a plurality of killing plates and a triggering element separate from the plurality of killing plates and spaced inwardly from the entrance. A removable tunnel module is received within the outer housing and includes opposed entrances in alignment with the two entrances of the trap body. A removable electronics module is received within the outer housing, the electronics module contains the voltage circuit operatively connected to the plurality of killing plates.
US12219949B2	Electronic rodent trap with remote monitoring capability An electronic rodent trap and monitoring method is provided. Each trap has at least one entrance, and preferably two entrances in opposed relationship to create a longitudinal tunnel, with a pair of lower plates extending longitudinally and oriented in spaced substantially parallel relationship, and a triggering element, such as a third plate, positioned above the lower plates, and preferably adjacent the ceiling of the trap on a center baffle that also shields a bait cup. The trap is activated when the rodent, with its left and right feet on the parallel lower plates, which are preferably raised above the floor, contacts the triggering element on the center baffle. The trap is preferably modular in design with an electronics module and a tunnel module removably secured within and protected by an outer housing. The trap also has improved features for more accurate remote monitoring of rodent dispatch and kill verification.
US12219945B2	Fishing reel with planetary drive and offset gear A fishing rod assembly includes a rod and a reel assembly. The reel assembly includes a housing, a spool positioned within the housing, the spool configured to rotate about a central axis to retrieve or let out fishing line, and a gear set configured to drive the spool to rotate about the central axis, the gear set includes a first set of gears and a second set of gears. The gear set is configured to receive input rotational kinetic energy through the second set of gears and output rotational kinetic energy to the spool through the first set of gears. The first set of gears includes a planetary gear set arranged about the central axis, and the second set of gears is arranged about an offset axis that is spaced from the central axis.
US12219942B2	Automatically adjusting variable gear ratio fishing reel A fishing reel including a low-speed and a high-speed drive gear mounted on a crankshaft. The drive gears are affixed axially relative to the crankshaft. An engagement hub is mounted on the crankshaft between the drive gears. The hub is movable axially relative to the crankshaft. A yoke has a first end portion engaging the hub. A shifting mechanism engages a second end portion of the hub. A speed sensor detects rotational speed of the crankshaft. When the speed sensor detects rotational speed at or above a threshold speed, a command signal is sent to the shifting mechanism to move the yoke to axially urge the hub to engage with the high-speed drive gear. When the speed sensor detects rotational speed below the threshold speed, a command signal is sent to the shifting mechanism to move the yoke to axially urge the hub to engage with the low-speed gear.
US12219940B2	Animal water dispenser apparatus An animal water container has a container with an inlet opening and an outlet opening in which the inlet opening is positioned below the outlet opening, a water hose connected to the inlet opening and adapted to pass fresh water into an interior of the container, and a nozzle affixed to the inlet opening. The nozzle is positioned adjacent the bottom of the container. The nozzle is adapted to direct an unobstructed pressurized flow of water toward the bottom of the container so as to pressure wash, clean and remove debris from the interior of the container. The outlet opening is adapted to allow water from the interior of the container to be released outwardly of the container.
US12219936B2	Bird feeder with elastomeric feed port An elastomeric feed port and a bird feeder having a seed reservoir with a seed opening fitted with such an elastomeric feed port is provided. The feed port has an elastomeric seed control membrane with a cutout that forms at least one aperture through which birds can access seed in the reservoir. The cutout is shaped to create flexible flaps or fingers adjacent the aperture in the membrane that partially cover the seed opening to reduce seed spillage but that can be pushed aside or temporarily deformed by a bird when the bird inserts its beak into the cutout aperture to access seed therethrough.
US12219932B2	Small dog comfort adapter for electronic collars A small dog comfort adapter for electronic collars that replaces the standard post electrodes normally found on electronic training collars with wire or filamentary electrode contacts, and optionally, acorn nut electrode contacts. This design ensures proper electrical contact with the dog's skin while increasing the comfort of these collars on small dogs, which have smaller necks. The adapter can be utilized with different types of electronic training collars, such as those used to facilitate training, to curb aggressive behavior and barking, and to confine dogs by means of an invisible fence.
US12219929B1	Rollable ball toy A rollable ball toy is provided, which includes a rollable ball shell, a driving component, and a support connector; the support connector can be deformed and fastened on two sides of a ball center of the rollable ball shell; the driving component is provided in the rollable ball shell. A driving device has only one driving output end, and the other end is provided with the shaft cavity configured to install manually operated components such as a control button and a charging dock, rendering the structure compact and reasonable, easy to operate, and improving waterproof and dustproof performance, while avoiding accidental contact and damage caused by collisions. The rollable ball has a quick detachable support connector. Most components are detachably connected and can be replaced with other parts, with strong interchangeability, long service life, and cost-effectiveness.
US12219928B1	Smart cat teasing unicycle This application discloses smart cat teasing unicycle, which at least includes a spherical body, a drive assembly, and an annular part. The spherical body is situated within the annular part and contains an installation space. The drive assembly is mounted on the spherical body and is located within the installation space, featuring a rotating shaft. The annular part has two contact ends with the spherical body. One contact end of the annular part is rotatably connected to the spherical body, while the other contact end is drivingly connected to the rotating shaft. The line connecting the two contact ends coincides with the axis of the rotating shaft, and this line passes through the center of the spherical body. This application can enhance the duration and interest of pet playtime.
US12219926B2	Testing device for cognitive ability of tupaia belangeri and testing method Disclosed are a testing device for a cognitive ability of tupaia belangeri and a testing method. The testing device includes a life cage, a maze, a rest bin, a rolling door, a camera module and a control module, and further includes at least one of projection modules, a touch module and a loudspeaker; the maze is composed of a plurality of maze pipelines in mutual, vertical, horizontal and crossed connection, and an interior of an intersection is communicated; the maze communicates with the life cage and the rest bin respectively; the rolling door is arranged at the intersection of the maze pipelines; the projection modules and the camera module are all arranged in a center of the intersection of the maze pipelines.
US12219924B1	Adjustable animal vest and methods of using same An adjustable animal vest and methods of using same, the vest including an attachment panel for placement between a neck and a waist of an underside of an animal, a first fastening panel for placement on a first lateral side of the animal, a second fastening panel for placement on a second lateral side of the animal, a first cover panel for placement over the first fastening panel on the first lateral side of the animal, and a second cover panel for placement over the second fastening panel on the second lateral side of the animal. Upon proper panel placement on the animal, complementary attachment features located on inner and outer surfaces of the panels are fastened to each other to form the adjustable animal vest assembly.
US12219923B2	Pet vestibule A pet vestibule configured for being attached to a door and to either swing open with the door or to be removably installed so the vestibule can be released from the interior side of the door before the door is opened, and the door can swing freely. The vestibule can then be rolled out of the doorway. The vestibule provides a protected shelter area for pets and animals to come and go into a structure without the need for human assistance, while also inhibiting rain, snow, and other inclement weather from entering the structure through the pet door.
US12219920B2	Elastic layer for a mattress structure designed for the comfort of animals in a breeding enclosure Disclosed is an elastic layer for a mattress structure designed for the comfort of animals in a breeding enclosure, the mattress structure being intended to cover the ground of a receiving area. This elastic layer includes a top face capable of undergoing elastic deformation and that includes a location on which an animal is intended to be supported. The elastic layer is delimited by borders, at least one border being a fastening band intended to receive a structure securing the receiving area with the ground. The fastening band is formed by a lip, the thickness of which is less than the thickness of the elastic layer. Such a structure of the fastening band allows the securing component to be installed at the lip. The securing component can then be protected and covered by the lip, so as to prevent direct contact with the animals.
US12219915B2	Soybean cultivar 15161227 A soybean cultivar designated 15161227 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 15161227, to the plants of soybean cultivar 15161227, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 15161227, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 15161227. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 15161227. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 15161227, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 15161227 with another soybean cultivar.
US12219914B2	Soybean cultivar 10260107 A soybean cultivar designated 10260107 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 10260107, to the plants of soybean cultivar 10260107, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 10260107, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 10260107. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 10260107. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 10260107, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 10260107 with another soybean cultivar.
US12219913B2	Soybean cultivar 15190907 A soybean cultivar designated 15190907 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 15190907, to the plants of soybean cultivar 15190907, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 15190907, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 15190907. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 15190907. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 15190907, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 15190907 with another soybean cultivar.
US12219911B2	Plants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH011156 According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH011156. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH011156, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH011156 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH011156.
US12219909B2	Modular planter box A modular planter box defining a storage cavity therein that is configured to receive a planting medium, the modular planter box including a first side-wall extending longitudinally in a first direction and having a bottom end configured to rest on a supporting surface, a second side-wall extending longitudinally in a second direction, and a bottom wall residing on an imaginary plane. The second side-wall extends in a third direction that is normal to the imaginary horizontal plane. The bottom wall is spaced from a bottom end of the first side-wall in the third direction and towards an opposite, top end of the first side-wall. The second side-wall is positioned closer to a first end of the first side-wall than a second end thereof, and the second side-wall is spaced from the first end of the first side-wall in the first direction and towards the second end of the first side-wall.
US12219908B2	Metal planter assembly The present invention discloses a collapsible metal planter. The planter has a plurality of wall sections. Each wall section side portion has a first end portion and an opposing second end portion. The end portions are angularly disposed inwards. Each first end portion has a first edge with a V-shaped notch positioned in vertical orientation. Each second end portion has a second edge with a V-shaped notch positioned in vertical orientation opposite to that of the first edge notch. The first edge notch and second edge notch form a square orifice when the first end portion of a wall section is placed in abutment with the second end portion of an adjacent wall section. The square orifice is receivable of a fastener to secure the adjacent wall sections together.
US12219902B2	Baling apparatus and method Baling apparatus and method including a baling chamber having one or more splitting knives for dividing crop material picked up from a field to discharge divided bales simultaneously from the baling chamber to be received by an ejection chute structure which ejects the divided bales in spaced relation to each other as the baling apparatus is moved along the field. The spaced relation can be longitudinal by ejecting the divided bales at staggered time and/or can be laterally spaced by turning the bales in the ejection chute structure.
US12219901B2	Combine with threshing chamber defined by distinct sequences of concaves A combine for harvesting a harvested material that includes a grain, the combine comprising: a threshing chamber comprising a series of threshing and separating apparatuses, sequentially arranged, comprising at least: (i) a straight bar concave (ii) a first round bar concave, and (iii) a second round bar concave. The size of each of the straight bar throats is smaller than a size of the first openings, and the size of each of the first openings is smaller than the size of each of the second openings.
US12219900B2	Apparatus for cutting vegetation A rotary vegetation cutting unit having: a frame having a drive shaft; at least one cutting element that moves with the frame; and a debris blocking assembly on the frame with a unitary part that moves relative to the frame in opposite directions around an operating axis. The unitary part is configured to deflect away from the at least one cutting element objects approaching the at least one cutting element in a radial direction. The rotary vegetation cutting unit further has a bearing assembly including: a) a bearing that guides movement between the unitary part and the shaft; and b) a holder for the bearing. The rotary vegetation cutting unit is configured so that any debris spaced radially from the rotary vegetation cutting unit is required to traverse a non-straight path to contact the bearing.
US12219898B2	Virtual sensor for grain loss in combine harvester Systems and methods are described for a virtual sensor that determines an amount of grain loss during operation of a combine harvester without any direct measurement of grain loss. An electronic controller is configured to determine values for a set of operating conditions including a plurality of sensor values and actuator settings. The electronic controller then applies an artificial neural network that is configure to receive as inputs the values for the set of operating conditions and to produce as an output a value indicative of an estimate amount of grain loss.
US12219896B2	Trimmer line blade A reversible line blade for a rotating trimmer includes a loading section configured to be securable for rotation with a head of the rotating trimmer, a living hinge extending from the loading section, a transition section extending from the living hinge, and a cutting segment extending from the transition section. At least one of the transition section and the cutting segment has a cross-sectional shape that is configured to generate an updraft when the line blade is rotated clockwise and when the line blade is rotated counter-clockwise.
US12219895B2	Precision seeding apparatus with recesses on caterpillar for arranging and distributing seeds against bottoms of seed furrows The present disclosure relates to a precision seeding apparatus with recesses on a caterpillar for arranging and distributing seeds against bottoms of seed furrows. The apparatus includes a frame; the frame is provided with a seed box with a seed distribution opening; a caterpillar for transporting seeds capable of being connected with a drive mechanism is arranged in the seed box; a lower part of the caterpillar for transporting seeds corresponds to the position of the seed distribution opening; the caterpillar is provided with at least one column of recesses in a lengthwise direction of the caterpillar; each group of recesses is connected through a seed unloading ditch; the seed unloading ditch is formed into a ring in a lengthwise direction of the caterpillar for transporting seeds; a lower part of the caterpillar for transporting seeds is provided with a comb sheet.
US12219890B2	Vehicle attachment carrier loading guidance A harvester may include a feeder house, a header mount interface proximate the feeder house; a header removably mounted to the feeder house by the header mount interface, the header having a mount interface for securing the header to a trailer; a sensor to output steering angle signals indicative of a steering angle of the harvester during an approach of the harvester carrying the header towards the trailer, and a controller to output control signals causing the display to overlay a representation of the mount interface on a real-time view of the approach.
US12225835B2	Resistive switching device having a protective electrode ring Embodiments of the invention are directed to a structure that includes a resistive switching device (RSD). The RSD includes a first terminal having an outer sidewall surface; a second terminal; an active region having a switchable conduction state; and a first protective layer on the outer sidewall surface of the first terminal.
US12225833B2	Oxide-based resistive memory having a plasma-exposed bottom electrode Embodiments of the invention provide a resistive switching device that includes a metal interconnect electrode and a charge-particle-treated memory stack over the metal interconnect electrode. The charge-particle-treated memory stack includes a plurality of layers that includes a top electrode, a bottom electrode, and a dielectric layer between the top electrode and the bottom electrode. The dielectric layer includes a portion of a blanket dielectric layer. The bottom electrode includes a portion of a blanket bottom electrode layer. The charge-particle-treated memory stack further includes a current-conducting filament characteristic that results from charge particle treatments applied while a top surface of the blanket dielectric layer is exposed and a top surface of the blanket bottom electrode is exposed.
US12225832B2	Method for fabricating air bridge, air bridge structure, and superconducting quantum chip This disclosure includes a method for fabricating an air bridge, an air bridge structure, and a superconducting quantum chip, and relates to the field of circuit structures. In some examples, a method for fabricating an air bridge includes forming an air bridge brace structure on a substrate, and forming, on the air bridge brace structure and the substrate, an air bridge material layer with one or more openings in the air bridge material layer that reveal the air bridge brace structure. The air bridge material layer with the one or more openings is formed based on a patterned photoresist layer with patterns corresponding to the one or more openings. The method further includes removing, based on the one or more openings in the air bridge material layer, the air bridge brace structure to obtain the air bridge having the one or more openings.
US12225828B2	Voltage controlled magnetic anisotropy (VCMA) memory devices including platinum containing layer in contact with free layer A memory device includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a magnetic tunnel junction located between the first electrode and the second electrode. The magnetic tunnel junction includes a reference layer, a free layer, a nonmagnetic tunnel barrier layer located between the reference layer and the free layer, and a platinum-containing layer containing platinum and at least one element selected from iridium, hafnium or ruthenium. The platinum-containing layer contacts the free layer.
US12225824B2	Process for manufacturing a thin-film piezoelectric microelectromechanical structure having improved electrical characteristics A piezoelectric microelectromechanical structure is provided with a piezoelectric stack having a main extension in a horizontal plane and a variable section in a plane transverse to the horizontal plane. The stack is formed by a bottom-electrode region, a piezoelectric material region arranged on the bottom-electrode region, and a top-electrode region arranged on the piezoelectric material region. The piezoelectric material region has, as a result of the variable section, a first thickness along a vertical axis transverse to the horizontal plane at a first area, and a second thickness along the same vertical axis at a second area. The second thickness is smaller than the first thickness. The structure at the first and second areas can form piezoelectric detector and a piezoelectric actuator, respectively.
US12225822B2	System for manufacturing piezoelectronics The disclosure is and includes at least an apparatus, system and method for manufacturing piezoelectrics. The apparatus, system and method may include at least a first roller and an end roller; a continuous printable substrate roll extending at least from the first roller to the end roller as the first and end roller turn; at least one printer for printing piezoelectric material onto the continuous substrate roll to form a plurality of the piezoelectrics; and an electric field generator that polls the piezoelectric material as the continuous substrate roll is rolled from the first roller to the end roller. The polling electric field generator may comprise a corona field generator.
US12225819B2	Organic electronic device Embodiments of the present invention relate to an organic electronic device capable of ensuring high luminous efficiency, low driving voltage and high heat resistance, and improving color purity or lifespan.
US12225818B2	Organic light-emitting device An organic light emitting device including a first electrode, a second electrode, and a light emitting layer provided between the first electrode and the second electrode, wherein the light emitting layer includes a compound of Chemical Formula 1, a compound of Chemical Formula 2 and a compound of Chemical Formula 3.
US12225813B2	Organic compound and organic electroluminescent device comprising the same A novel compound of the Chemical Formula 1 and an organic electroluminescent device including the compound are disclosed. The novel compound, when included in an organic material layer, preferably a light emitting layer, of an organic electroluminescent device, can improve luminous efficiency, driving voltage, lifetime and other properties of the organic electroluminescent device:
US12225812B2	Organic compound, light-emitting device, light-emitting apparatus, electronic device, and lighting device An organic compound having a hole-transport property and a low refractive index is provided. An organic compound represented by General Formula (G1) shown below is provided. In General Formula (G1), Ar1 represents a substituted or unsubstituted arylene group having 6 to 13 carbon atoms in a ring, n represents an integer of 0 or 1, and Ar2 represents an aryl group having 6 to 10 carbon atoms in a ring and includes at least one branched-chain or cyclic alkyl group having 3 to 12 carbon atoms. The total number of carbon atoms of the branched-chain or cyclic alkyl group in Ar2 is more than or equal to 6. R1 to R4 each independently represent an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms. R11 to R14 and R21 to R24 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms. Any one of R15 to R18 and any one of R25 to R28 each represent a bond directly bonded to a nitrogen atom, and the others each independently represent a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
US12225811B2	Display apparatus and electronic apparatus Disclosed herein is a display apparatus, including: a foldable substrate; a pixel array section including a plurality of pixels disposed on the substrate and each including an electro-optical device; the foldable substrate being folded at a substrate end portion at least on one side thereof around the pixel array section; a peripheral circuit section disposed on the substrate end portion and adapted to drive the pixels of the pixel array section; and a pad section provided on the substrate end portion on which the peripheral circuit section is provided and adapted to electrically connect the peripheral circuit section to the outside of the substrate.
US12225801B2	Mitigating induced emission in OLED display Examples are disclosed that relate to mitigating a piezoelectric response of an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display from static charge. One example provides an electronic device, comprising an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display, the OLED display comprising an organic light emitting layer, a thin film transistor (TFT), a polyimide layer disposed on an opposite side of the TFT as the organic light emitting layer, a buffer layer between the TFT and the polyimide layer, and a conductor positioned to mitigate a piezoelectric response of the polyimide layer to static charge on the OLED display.
US12225800B2	Display panel and electronic device including the same A display panel may include a light emitting panel, and a color conversion panel. The light emitting panel is configured to emit incident light including a first light and a second light, a luminescent peak wavelength of the first light may be greater than or equal to about 450 nm and less than or equal to about 480 nm and a luminescent peak wavelength of the second light may be greater than or equal to about 500 nm and less than or equal to about 580 nm. The color conversion panel includes a color conversion layer including a conversion region, and optionally, a partition wall defining each region of the color conversion panel. The color conversion region includes a first region corresponding to a red pixel, and the first region include a first composite including a matrix and a plurality of luminescent nanostructures dispersed in the matrix, and in the UV-Vis absorption spectrum, an absorbance ratio at a wavelength of 520 nm with respect to a wavelength of 350 nm may be greater than or equal to about 0.04:1.
US12225799B2	Display panel and display device A display panel, including: a plurality of pixels arranged in an array in a first direction and a second direction intersecting the first direction, each pixel including: a first sub-pixel having a first light-emitting zone configured to emit light of a first color; a second sub-pixel having a second light-emitting zone configured to emit light of a second color; and a third sub-pixel having a third light-emitting zone configured to emit light of a third color, wherein the plurality of pixels include a first pixel, the first light-emitting zone of the first pixel has a substantially polygonal shape, the substantially polygonal shape including: a first side substantially parallel to one side of the second light-emitting zone of the first pixel, and the one side of the second light-emitting zone of the first pixel being opposite to the first light-emitting zone; and a second side substantially parallel to one side of the third light-emitting zone of the first pixel, and the one side of the third light-emitting zone of the first pixel being opposite to the first light-emitting zone.
US12225797B2	Microcavity OLED array having DBR for high aperture display and method of fabricating the same A microcavity pixel design and fabrication method for an organic light emitting diode (OLED) array with a high aperture ratio suitable for a light field display. This is achieved by laterally overlapping intermediate electrodes and optical filler layers, reducing the lateral spacing. The OLED layers in the design have a uniform white OLED stack, allowing each layer to be deposited across the OLED array, simplifying fabrication. The optical path length for each subpixel's optical microcavity is optimized through the thickness of the optical filler layers, allowing the white OLED stack to be uniform, reducing fabrication complexities.
US12225796B2	Organic light emitting diode display An organic light emitting diode display includes a clock wiring circuit including a first signal line and a second signal line, a resistance adjusting circuit including a first lower resistance line and a first upper resistance line connected to the first signal line and a second lower resistance line and a second upper resistance line connected to the second signal line, and a gate driving circuit connected to the resistance adjusting circuit. The second signal line is disposed closer to the gate driving circuit than the first signal line, the first lower resistance line and the second lower resistance line have higher resistivity than the first upper resistance line and the second upper resistance line, respectively, the first lower resistance line is shorter than the second lower resistance line, and the first upper resistance line is longer than the second upper resistance line.
US12225795B2	Display device A display device includes: a first substrate; a second substrate; first signal lines on the first substrate; second signal lines on the second substrate; first lateral wires on a lateral side of a first edge of the first substrate, and connected to end portions of the first signal lines; and second lateral wires on a lateral side of a second edge of the second substrate, and connected to end portions of the second signal lines. The first and second lateral wires are located in at least one first region and at least one second region, the at least one first region and the at least one second region being spaced from each other on the lateral sides of the first substrate and the second substrate. The at least one first region includes the first lateral wires, and the at least one second region includes the second lateral wires.
US12225792B2	Display device A display device includes: a substrate including a display area, a peripheral area outside the display area, and a pad area in the peripheral area; a data line in the display area; and a first connection line in the display area and connected to the data line to transmit, to the data line, a signal from the pad area, wherein the first connection line includes a first portion in a first direction and a second portion bent from the first portion and in a second direction.
US12225784B2	Display substrate including shielding pattern overlapping reset transistor, method for manufacturing the same, and display device The present disclosure provides a display substrate, a manufacturing method thereof, and a display device. In the display substrate, the sub-pixel driving circuit includes a driving transistor and a first reset transistor, and a gate electrode of the first reset transistor is electrically connected to the reset signal line pattern, a first electrode of the first reset transistor is electrically connected to the initialization signal line pattern, and a second electrode of the first reset transistor is electrically connected to a gate electrode of the driving transistor; and the shielding pattern is electrically connected to the power signal line pattern, an orthographic projection of the shielding pattern on the substrate overlaps an orthographic projection of the first electrode of the first reset transistor on the substrate.
US12225783B2	High screen ratio organic light emitting diode display panel An organic light-emitting diode display panel includes a display area, a transparent area, and a wire exchange area. The display area is used for displaying an image; the transparent area is used for placing a device, and the wire exchange area is positioned at a wire connecting site between the display area and the transparent area, wherein a metal wire from the display area is electrically connected to a high light-transmissive metal wire through a via-hole at the wire exchange area, and the high light-transmissive metal wire extends to the transparent area.
US12225780B2	Display substrate, manufacturing method thereof, and display device A display substrate, a manufacturing method thereof, and a display device. The method includes: forming a pixel definition layer transitional pattern on a base substrate, the pixel definition layer transitional pattern being provided at a lateral surface with an undercut; forming a common layer, which is broken at the undercut, on the base substrate; removing the undercut to obtain a pattern of a pixel definition layer; and forming a cathode on the base substrate.
US12225776B2	Display panel and manufacturing method thereof A display panel includes: a substrate on which pixels are disposed; a bank which defines a light emitting area of the pixels; a light emitting layer formed in the light emitting area, the bank includes: a hydrophilic bank which extends in a row direction and separates pixel rows; a first hydrophobic bank which is formed on the hydrophilic bank; and a second hydrophobic bank which extends in a column direction and separates pixel columns, and the first hydrophobic bank has a lower hydrophobic property than that of the second hydrophobic bank.
US12225773B2	Organic light emitting diode display device having a storage electrode including a cutout portion and a protrusion portion An organic light emitting diode display device includes: a substrate; a scan line configured to transfer a scan signal; a data line and a driving voltage line configured to transfer a data voltage and a driving voltage, respectively; a switching transistor including a switching drain electrode configured to output the data voltage; a driving transistor including a driving gate electrode connected with the switching drain electrode; a storage capacitor including a first storage electrode connected with the driving gate electrode and a second storage electrode connected with the driving voltage line; and an organic light emitting diode connected with a driving drain electrode of the driving transistor. The storage capacitor includes: a connector in which an edge of the second storage electrode is offset from an edge of the first storage electrode in a direction toward the center of the second storage electrode, and a storage compensator facing the connector.
US12225772B2	Organic light emitting display panel and organic light emitting display device including the same A light emitting display panel and a device light emitting display device including the same including a substrate, a thin film transistor disposed on the substrate layer and comprising a first active layer a first gate electrode and the first electrode pattern, a first insulating layer disposed on the thin film transistor, a conductive pattern disposed on the first insulation layer, a second insulating layer disposed on the conductive pattern, a first electrode disposed on the second insulating film, and contacted to the first electrode pattern, and a bank exposing a portion of the top surface of the first electrode, wherein the first electrode and the conducting pattern is used as an electrode of storage capacitor and the conducting pattern is overlapped with a top surface of the first electrode not overlapped with the bank.
US12225765B2	Display panel and display device A display panel and a display device are provided in the present disclosure. The display panel includes a display region and a non-display region, where the non-display region is on at least one side of the display region. The display panel includes a substrate; a light-emitting unit layer on a side of the substrate, where the light-emitting unit layer includes pixel units, at the display region, arranged in an array; and further includes a light-blocking layer on a side of the light-emitting unit layer away from the substrate, where the light-blocking layer includes first openings and second openings. The first openings are at the display region; along a direction perpendicular to the substrate, the pixel units correspond to the first openings; and the second openings are at least on a side of the non-display region adjacent to the display region.
US12225764B2	Display panel, display device, and method for manufacturing display panel A display panel, a display device, and a method for manufacturing the display panel, mitigating the problem that display panels in the prior art still have wide bezels. The display panel comprises: a display module (1); a polarizer (2) located on a light exit surface of the display module (1), at least one outer edge of the polarizer (2) being flush with an outer edge of the display module (1); and a cover plate (3) located on the surface of the polarizer (2) far away from the display module (1), the outer edges of the cover plate (3) except a binding side being flush with the outer edges of the display module (1) except the binding side.
US12225761B2	Display device and fabrication method thereof A high-resolution display device is provided. The display device includes a plurality of light-emitting units emitting light of different colors. The light-emitting unit has a microcavity structure and intensifies light with a specific wavelength. In the light-emitting units emitting light of different colors, reflective layers with different thicknesses are formed, an insulating layer is formed to cover the reflective layers, and then a top surface of the insulating layer is subjected to planarization treatment, whereby an insulating layer with different thicknesses is formed. After that, light-emitting elements emitting white light are formed over the planarized top surface of the insulating layer to overlap with the respective reflective layers, whereby the light-emitting units that intensify different colors due to different optical path lengths are separately formed.
US12225757B2	Display device including a hole area for a sensor module A display device capable of reducing a non-display area is disclosed. The disclosed display device includes a first through hole not overlapping with an organic cover layer surrounding at least one hole area disposed within an active area, and a second through hole passing through a substrate. Accordingly, it is possible to minimize a bezel area, which is a non-display area, and to prevent damage to a light emitting stack caused by a stripping process.
US12225752B2	Encapsulating cover plate, fabrication method thereof, display panel and fabrication method thereof An encapsulating cover plate, a method for fabricating the same, a display panel and a method for fabricating the same are provided. The encapsulating cover plate includes a first base substrate; a first auxiliary electrode on the first base substrate; and a second auxiliary electrode on a side of the first auxiliary electrode away from the first base substrate, an orthographic projection of the second auxiliary electrode on the first base substrate being within an orthographic projection of the first auxiliary electrode on the first base substrate. A material of the first auxiliary electrode includes an organic conductive polymer, and a material of the second auxiliary electrode includes a conductive metal.
US12225749B2	Display panel and display apparatus A display panel and a display apparatus. The display panel includes a blue light-emitting device, and the blue light-emitting device includes a first electrode, an electron blocking layer, a light-emitting layer and a second electrode which are stacked. The hole mobility of the electron blocking layer is not greater than 5×10−4 cm2/VS, so that electrons and holes in the light-emitting layer tend to be balanced, and luminous efficiency of the blue light-emitting device under the low luminance is improved.
US12225746B2	Light emitting device, production method thereof, and display device including the same A light emitting device and a production method thereof. The light emitting device includes a light emitting layer including a plurality of quantum dots, and an electron auxiliary layer disposed on the light emitting layer, the electron auxiliary layer configured to transport electrons, inject electrons into the light emitting layer, or a combination thereof, wherein the electron auxiliary layer includes a plurality of metal oxide nanoparticles and a nitrogen-containing metal complex. The metal oxide nanoparticles include zinc and optionally a dopant metal, the dopant metal includes Mg, Co, Ga, Ca, Zr, W, Li, Ti, Y, Al, Co, or a combination thereof and a mole ratio of nitrogen to zinc in the electron auxiliary layer is greater than or equal to about 0.001:1.
US12225740B2	Dual metal silicide structures for advanced integrated circuit structure fabrication Embodiments of the disclosure are in the field of advanced integrated circuit structure fabrication and, in particular, 10 nanometer node and smaller integrated circuit structure fabrication and the resulting structures. In an example, an integrated circuit structure includes a P-type semiconductor device above a substrate and including first and second semiconductor source or drain regions adjacent first and second sides of a first gate electrode. A first metal silicide layer is directly on the first and second semiconductor source or drain regions. An N-type semiconductor device includes third and fourth semiconductor source or drain regions adjacent first and second sides of a second gate electrode. A second metal silicide layer is directly on the third and fourth semiconductor source or drain regions, respectively. The first metal silicide layer comprises at least one metal species not included in the second metal silicide layer.
US12225739B2	Semiconductor device A semiconductor device includes a gate electrode, a gate insulating film which includes oxidized material containing silicon and covers the gate electrode, an oxide semiconductor film provided to be in contact with the gate insulating film and overlap with at least the gate electrode, and a source electrode and a drain electrode electrically connected to the oxide semiconductor film. In the oxide semiconductor film, a first region which is provided to be in contact with the gate insulating film and have a thickness less than or equal to 5 nm has a silicon concentration lower than or equal to 1.0 at. %, and a region in the oxide semiconductor film other than the first region has lower silicon concentration than the first region. At least the first region includes a crystal portion.
US12225727B2	United states 3D memory semiconductor devices and structures with memory cells A 3D memory device including: a first structure including a plurality of memory cells, where each memory cell of the plurality of memory cells includes at least one memory transistor, where each of the at least one memory transistor includes a source, a drain, and a channel, where the memory cell includes at least one charge trap structure, and where the at least one memory transistor is self-aligned to an overlaying another the at least one memory transistor, both being processed following a same lithography step; and a control level including a memory controller circuit, where the control level includes a plurality of latch sense amplifiers, where the control level is bonded to the first structure, and where the bonded includes hybrid bonding.
US12225726B2	Memory device and method of manufacturing the same A memory device and a method of manufacturing the memory device includes a stacked structure having a cell region and a slimming region. The memory device also includes a plurality of vertical channel structures each including memory cells and vertically passing through the stacked structure in the cell region. The memory device further includes a plurality of support structures each having a structure of each of the vertical channel structures and vertically passing through the stacked structure in the slimming region. The plurality of support structures have different heights depending on the shape of the stacked structure in the slimming region.
US12225723B2	Non-volatile memory device A non-volatile memory device includes at least one memory cell, and the at least one memory cell includes a substrate, a stacked structure, a tunneling dielectric layer, a floating gate, a control gate structure, and an erase gate structure. The stacked structure is disposed on the substrate, and includes a gate dielectric layer, an assist gate, and an insulation layer stacked in order. The tunneling dielectric layer is disposed on the substrate at one side of the stacked structure. The floating gate is disposed on the tunneling dielectric layer and includes an uppermost edge and a curved sidewall. The control gate structure covers the curved sidewall of the floating gate. The erase gate structure covers the floating gate and the control gate structure, and the uppermost edge of the floating gate is embedded in the erase gate structure.
US12225720B2	Three-dimensional memory device with doped semiconductor bridge structures and methods for forming the same A vertically alternating sequence of continuous insulating layers and continuous sacrificial material layers is formed over a substrate, and memory opening fill structures including vertical stacks of memory elements are formed through the vertically alternating sequence. Backside trenches are formed to divide the vertically alternating sequence into a plurality of alternating stacks of insulating layers and sacrificial material layers. Bridge structures are formed within each of the backside trenches. The sacrificial material layers are replaced with electrically conductive layers while the bridge structure are present within the backside trenches.
US12225717B2	Semiconductor device with dielectric structure having enlargemant portion surrounding word line A semiconductor device includes a substrate, a passing word line in the substrate, and a dielectric structure surrounding the passing word line. The dielectric structure has an enlargement portion at a bottom of the dielectric structure, and a maximum width of the enlargement portion of the dielectric structure is wider than a width of a top of the dielectric structure.
US12225705B2	Memory device having error detection function, semiconductor device, and electronic device A memory device having an error detection function and being capable of storing a large amount of data per unit area is provided. A driver circuit of the memory device is formed using a transistor formed on a semiconductor substrate, and a memory cell of the memory device is formed using a thin film transistor. A plurality of layers each of which includes a memory cell using the thin film transistor can be stacked over the semiconductor substrate, so that the amount of data that can be stored per unit area can be increased. Part of a peripheral circuit including the memory device can be formed using a thin film transistor, and thus, an error detection circuit is formed using the thin film transistor and stacked over the semiconductor substrate.
US12225704B2	3D memory devices and structures with memory arrays and metal layers A semiconductor device including: a first level including at least four independently controlled first memory arrays, where the first level includes first transistors; a second level disposed on top of the first level, where the second level includes second memory arrays; and a third level disposed on top of the second level, where the third level includes third transistors and a plurality of third metal layers, where the third level is bonded to the second level, where the bonded includes oxide to oxide bonding regions and a plurality of metal to metal bonding regions, where the first level includes first filled holes, where the second level includes second filled holes, where the second filled holes are aligned to the first filled holes with a more than 1 nm but less than 40 nm alignment error, and where the third level includes at least one SRAM memory array.
US12225699B2	Electronic device including shielding and heat dissipation structure An electronic device includes an electronic component on ae printed circuit board, an electrical shield extended around the electronic component and defining an opening corresponding to the electronic component, a heat diffusion pattern on the electronic component, and a shielding sheet which extends across the opening of the electrical shield and commonly overlaps the electronic component, the electrical shield and the heat diffusion pattern. The shielding sheet includes a first heat diffusion member which is inside the opening of the electrical shield and contacts the heat diffusion pattern, and a second heat diffusion member which is attached to the first heat diffusion member, extends across the opening of the electrical shield and contacts both an upper portion of the electrical shield and the first heat diffusion member.
US12225696B2	Systems and methods for low inductance phase switch for inverter for electric vehicle A system includes: an inverter configured to convert DC power from a battery to AC power to drive a motor, wherein the inverter includes: a power module including: a first phase switch including one or more first phase power switches on a first side of a substrate; and a second phase switch including one or more second phase power switches on a second side of the substrate opposite to the first side.
US12225692B2	Heat exchange assembly for an electrical device A heat exchange assembly includes a component heat exchanger that has a component thermal interface configured to thermally interface with an electrical component of an electrical device. The heat exchange assembly includes a device heat exchanger having a separable thermal interface configured to extend to an exterior of a device housing of the electrical device to interface with an external heat exchanger. The device heat exchanger is configured to transfer heat to the external heat exchanger across the separable thermal interface. The heat exchange assembly includes a thermal conduit between the component heat exchanger and the device heat exchanger.
US12225689B2	Cooling system for the liquid immersion cooling of electronic components A cooling system for the liquid immersion cooling of electronic components. The system includes a container containing, in an interior, liquid heat transfer fluid into which electronic components are immersed, the container having a gas space above the surface of the liquid heat transfer fluid, and a heat exchanger device in the gas space of the container for forming liquid heat transfer fluid. The cooling system further includes a lock device on the container for exchanging electronic components, and the lock device has a lock space, which lock space is hermetically sealed with respect to the gas space of the container to prevent gas exchange.
US12225684B2	Information handling system keyboard motherboard and thermal solution engagement A portable information handling system is assembled and disassembled by a keystone assembly that couples at an upper surface of the portable housing to overlap a keyboard assembly that covers processing components disposed in the portable housing. A motherboard couples to the portable housing under the keyboard assembly with openings aligned to insert over retaining nuts extending from the housing, the openings having a varied size so that the motherboard slides between released and engaged positions. A cooling fan couples to the motherboard adjacent to one side to retain the motherboard in the engaged position and is removed to allow the motherboard to slide to the released position.
US12225679B2	Electronic assembly having sealing retainer coupling an electronic module and associated method An electronic assembly includes a chassis having electronic module mounting positions, each having an electronic module received therein. A module recess is adjacent a first end of the electronic module and a module roller is adjacent a second end. A sealing retainer is coupled between the chassis and each electronic module, and includes a cooling gas passageway aligned with a chassis cooling gas passageway and a module cooling gas passageway. The sealing retainer includes a rigid retainer body having a retainer recess adjacent a first end to receive the module roller when the electronic module is in an inserted position. A retainer roller is received in a module recess and a compressible retainer body is between the rigid retainer body and the chassis.
US12225678B2	Node interlocking server A node-interlocked server, comprising a chassis and node modules, wherein a linking and interlocking rod is slidably mounted to the chassis; stopping and blocking slots and guiding bevel edges are respectively provided on two sides of the respective node modules; in response to that one of the node modules is being drawn outwardly, the corresponding guiding bevel edge pushes the linking and interlocking rod to move toward another one of the node modules, and the linking and interlocking rod is able to be inserted into the corresponding stopping and blocking slot to block the another one of the node modules from being drawn out; and a reset device is provided at the linking and interlocking rod, and in response to that the linking and interlocking rod is not subjected an acting force applied by the node modules, the linking and interlocking rod is restored to an initial position.
US12225674B2	Foldable display device Provided is a foldable display device. The foldable display device includes a flexible display panel, a flexible cover plate and a flexible printed circuit. The flexible display panel includes a first foldable region and a first side edge. The first foldable region includes a first sub-region, and a part of the first side edge is a boundary of the first sub-region. The flexible cover plate is bonded to a first surface of the flexible display panel and includes a second foldable region. An orthographic projection of the second foldable region on the first surface is within the first foldable region, the second foldable region is bonded to the first foldable region, and the orthographic projection of the second foldable region on the first surface is not overlapped with the first sub-region.
US12225672B2	Alert system, degassing unit for an electronic housing, and electronic housing comprising degassing unit An alert system for an electronic housing, including: a gas property sensor, wherein a processor is configured to receive gas property data from the gas property sensor, and configured to determine a property of a battery included in the electronic housing; a degassing unit for attaching to the electronic housing and configured to enable passage of gases and to prevent passage of liquids and solids, the gas property sensor being attached to the degassing unit at an inner side. A degassing unit comprising a base comprising an attachment means for fluid-tightly attaching to a venting opening of the electronic housing and an opening covered by a semipermeable membrane thereby forming a gas passage; a sensor module including a gas property sensor, the sensor module attachable to the base on an inner side of the base, the sensor module extending away from the semipermeable membrane towards a direction substantially perpendicular to the semipermeable membrane.
US12225668B2	Production data creation device and production data creation method A production data creation device includes an input unit and a setting unit. The input unit receives an input of one application from among a plurality of applications displayed on a screen. The setting unit sets one or more operation parameters used by a component mounter to mount a component on a board, on the basis of the input application.
US12225667B2	Moving work management device, mounting system, moving work device, and moving work management method A moving work management device is used in a mounting system including a mounting device having a supply section, configured to load a feeder having a holding member configured to hold a component, to one or more loading sections, and a mounting section configured to mount the component supplied from the supply section to a mounting target; and a moving work device having a moving control section, configured to move the feeder, for collecting the feeder from or replenishing the feeder to the supply section. After acquiring the component depletion notification notifying of a component depletion of a feeder, the moving work management device creates arrangement execution information of moving work device for moving and loading the feeder for exchanging to a loading section in the vicinity of the component depleted notification feeder.
US12225663B2	Antenna structure and display device including the same An antenna structure according to an embodiment includes an antenna device, a circuit board connected to the antenna device and including an inner insulation layer, and an outer insulation layer formed on the antenna device to cover the antenna unit and a portion of the circuit board. A portion of the inner insulation layer covered by the outer insulation layer may have a smaller thickness than a thickness of a portion of the inner insulation layer not covered by the outer insulation layer.
US12225662B2	Motor vehicle lighting module comprising a ceramic substrate A lighting module of a motor vehicle signaling device includes a ceramic substrate having opposite first and second faces, and a plurality of selectively activatable light sources mounted on the first face of the ceramic substrate. Each of the first and second faces of the ceramic substrate are provided with at least a first and a second respective interconnection layer. The ceramic substrate comprises a plurality of through holes designed to interconnect the first interconnection layer to the second interconnection layer.
US12225654B2	Microwave heating device A microwave heating device includes: a heating chamber for accommodating a heating target object, a microwave generator for generating a microwave, and a coaxial connector. The coaxial connector includes a center conductor, an insulator, and an external conductor. The center conductor is connected to an output terminal of the microwave generator. An air gap is defined between the center conductor and the insulator.
US12225652B2	Microwave cooking appliance with increased visibility into the cavity A microwave cooking appliance for increasing visibility into the cooking cavity. The microwave cooking appliance may include a door. The door may include a conductive mesh layer. The door may include a frame supporting the conductive mesh layer. The door may include a conductive and/or sealing engagement between the conductive mesh layer and the frame.
US12225648B2	Systems and methods for a music feature file and coordinated light show Examples are disclosed for systems and methods for providing an automated light show synchronized to one or more music files. In one embodiment, a method comprises generating a music feature file based on selected audio, the music feature file comprising metadata for the selected audio including a plurality of time markers indicating audio events in the selected audio, and automatically controlling one or more lights according to the music feature file. In another embodiment, other approaches and systems are provided to improve a light show or to provide structures and processed files which can be used to improve a light show or provide other features.
US12225647B2	Auto dim and color adjusting backlight for a wall mounted control device An apparatus, system, and method for an automatic dimming and color adjusting backlight LEDs of wall mounted control device buttons. The control device comprises a light sensor that detects light levels in a room where the control device is installed. The control device comprises a controller that operates the backlight LEDs according to day color setting when it receive a light level reading from the light sensor that is above a day/night threshold and according to a night color setting when it receives a light level reading from the light sensor that is below the day/night threshold. In addition, the controller dims the backlight LEDs based on the detected light level readings according an indication mode dimming curve when the backlight LEDs are in an indication mode and according to a backlight mode dimming curve when the backlight LEDs are in a backlight mode.
US12225646B2	Load control system having a visible light sensor A visible light sensor (VLS) may be configured to sense environmental characteristics using images of a space. The VLS may be controlled in one or more modes, including a daylight glare sensor mode, a daylighting sensor mode, a color sensor mode, and/or an occupancy/vacancy sensor mode. In the daylight glare sensor mode, the VLS may be configured to decrease or eliminate glares. In the daylighting sensor mode and/or color sensor mode, the VLS may be configured to provide a preferred amount of light and color temperature, respectively, within the space. In the occupancy/vacancy sensor mode, the VLS may be configured to detect an occupancy/vacancy condition within the space and adjust one or more control devices according to the occupation or vacancy of the space. The visible light sensor may be configured to protect the privacy of users within the space via software, a removable module, and/or a special sensor.
US12225638B2	Integrated microheater array for efficient and localized heating of magnetic nanoparticles at microwave frequencies An microheater array system includes an integrated microheater array configured to generate a localized heat and having a plurality of pixels. Each pixel includes: an inductor; a stacked oscillator configured to generate a magnetic field at microwave frequencies with tunable intensity and frequency; and an electro-thermal loop. The microheater array system may further include a plurality of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs).
US12225635B2	Method and system for providing variable ramp-up control for an electric heater In one form, the present disclosure is directed toward a method for controlling temperature of a heater including a resistive heating element. The method includes applying power to the resistive heating element of the heater at a variable ramp rate to increase temperature of the heater to a desired temperature setpoint. The variable ramp rate is set to a desired ramp rate. The method further includes monitoring an electric current flowing through the resistive heating element of the heater, and reducing the variable ramp rate from the desired ramp rate to a permitted ramp rate in response to the electric current being greater than a lower limit of an electric current limit band. An upper limit of the electric current limit band is provided as a system current limit.
US12225633B2	Communication system and method for high-reliability low-latency wireless connectivity in mobility application A road-side unit (RSU) device receives a first request from a vehicle that moves along a travel path. The vehicle includes an edge device. A second request is communicated to an inference server based on the received first request. The second request includes an input feature corresponding to sensing information of the vehicle. A response is received from the inference server based on the communicated second request. The response includes wireless connectivity enhanced information including specific initial access information, and the specific initial access information enables the RSU devices to bypass an initial access search on the RSU device, and direct at least one specific beam of radio frequency (RF) signal to the edge device of the vehicle based on the wireless connectivity enhanced information.
US12225630B2	Minimum positioning reference signal (PRS) processing when measurement gaps are not configured Disclosed are techniques for wireless communication. In an aspect, a user equipment (UE) transmits, to a network entity, one or more capability messages indicating one or more capabilities of the UE to process positioning reference signals (PRS), the one or more capabilities indicating at least a duration of PRS that the UE can process within a measurement window without a measurement gap, and performs one or more positioning measurements of one or more PRS resources during the measurement window up to the duration of PRS.
US12225620B2	Electronic apparatus and method for controlling the same An electronic apparatus includes a first communication section that performs first communication in a wireless manner based on a first communication standard, a second communication section that performs second communication in a wired manner based on a second communication standard different from the first communication standard, and a controller that controls the first communication section and the second communication section. When a connection through the second communication is performed during a connection through the first communication, the first communication is not disconnected until a predetermined packet is received through the second communication and is disconnected when the predetermined packet is received through the second communication.
US12225619B2	Sidelink DTX method and apparatus, sidelink DRX method and apparatus, and terminal device A sidelink discontinuous transmission (DTX) method and apparatus, a sidelink discontinuous reception (DRX) method and apparatus, and a terminal device, and relates to the field of communication technologies. The sidelink DTX method and apparatus, the sidelink DRX method and apparatus, and the terminal device are utilized, so that when user terminals communicate with each other through a sidelink, data scheduling/transmission is monitored, or data scheduling/transmission is received, or it is allowed to perform data scheduling/transmission to a first user terminal, or data scheduling/transmission to the first user terminal is performed under control of a timer based on a DRX mechanism only during running of a target receive timer in the timer.
US12225618B2	Directional sidelink discontinuous reception and operations Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. A base station may configure one or more user equipments (UEs) with one or more timers, such that the UEs may switch directions for a communication mode for the duration of a timer and during a discontinuous cycle. The UEs may activate the timers and may perform the switching operation during the active duration of a discontinuous cycle. A UE may transmit a sidelink message during a transmission on duration (TX-On). The UE may activate a timer and switch to a receive mode. Similarly, the second UE may receive the sidelink message during a reception on duration (RX-On) and may activate the timer. The second UE may switch to a TX-On mode for an on duration of a TX-On cycle to transmit a sidelink response.
US12225616B2	Method and device for processing NAS message information in wireless communication system The disclosure provides a method, performed by a user equipment (UE), of processing a non-access stratum (NAS) message, the method including: receiving a paging request message from an access and mobility management function (AMF); transmitting a service request message to the AMF; receiving a service accept message from the AMF; receiving a session management message from a session management function (SMF); and after receiving the session management message, receiving a UE configuration update command message from the AMF.
US12225613B2	Method and apparatus for processing radio-link failure, and computer storage medium A method for processing radio-link failure is disclosed. The method includes: recording by user equipment (UE), a reason for a link failure when user equipment (UE) releases a radio resource control (RRC) connection due to expiration of an inactivity timer; and reporting failure information comprising the reason for the link failure.
US12225612B2	Dual connection re-establishment method, readable storage medium, and base station A dual connection re-establishment method, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, and a node are disclosed. The dual connection re-establishment method may include: sending a configuration information request to a target secondary node (SN) in response to a RRC connection re-establishment completion instruction sent by a UE (S1); receiving first configuration information fed back by the target SN (S2); and sending the first configuration information, and second configuration information corresponding to the MN to the UE for the UE to complete the RRC connection reconfiguration with the MN and the target SN according to the first configuration information and the second configuration information (S3).
US12225611B2	5G avoidance during LTE-based real-time communications A radio access network (RAN) configured to support real-time communications over a Long-Term Evolution (LTE) connection is described herein. When a request for a data transmission is received and a real-time communication session over the LTE connection is established, the RAN utilizes the LTE connection, not a New Radio (NR) connection, for the data transmission. When a request for a further real-time communication is received and there is an active data transmission session over the NR connection, the RAN performs at least one of ceasing to allocate traffic to the NR connection for downlink or reconfiguring the data transmission session to send data over the LTE connection.
US12225610B2	RRC reestablishment between TN and NTN Method and apparatus for an RRC reestablishment procedure between a TN and an NTN. The apparatus may be on a first network associated with one of the TN or the NTN. The apparatus transmits a RRC connection request to establish a connection with a second network associated with one of the NTN or the TN. The apparatus receives an RRC reconnection message from a network entity associated with the second network. The apparatus transmits an RRC reconnection complete message to the network entity associated with one of the NTN or the TN of the second network. The apparatus may transmit a registration update request to the network entity associated with one of the NTN or the TN of the second network.
US12225606B2	Integrated access and backhaul sidelink function control Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. A base station (e.g., a central unit (CU) function of the base station) may select, from a set of distributed units (DUs) associated with the CU, a DU of an integrated access and backhaul (IAB) node to control sidelink communications for a user equipment (UE). The base station may determine a configuration of sidelink parameters for the sidelink communications with the UE, the sidelink parameters comprising an identification of the selected DU. The base station may transmit, to the TAB node performing sidelink communications with the UE, an indication of the configuration of sidelink parameters for the sidelink communications.
US12225605B2	Object attribution derivation via crowd-sourced optical sensors A method, computer system, and computer program product for utilizing crowdsourcing of images captured by individuals to determine the status of a subject is provided. The embodiment may receive, by a processor associated with a broad beacon, an impulse. The embodiment may also transmit a request to each client device within a preconfigured distance through the broad beacon based on the received impulse. The embodiment may further, in response to an acceptance of the transmitted request by a user associated with a client device, initializing a pairing sequence between the client device and an aimable beacon. The embodiment may also transmit information to identify a subject of photographic capture from the aimable beacon to the client device. The embodiment may further receive an image captured by the user based on the received information.
US12225604B2	Method and apparatus for supporting various services in wireless communication system The disclosure relates to a 5th generation (5G) or pre-5G communication system for supporting a data transmission rate higher than that of a 4th generation (4G) system, such as long-term evolution (LTE). The disclosure provides a method for operating a terminal in a wireless communication system, the method including: performing communication with an access and mobility management function (AMF) in a first network; and transmitting a radio resource control (RRC) message including information on the AMF in a second network.
US12225601B2	Methods and systems for managing network hotspots Disclosed are various systems and methods for monitoring and maintaining networks, such as networks associated with a wireless access point. In an aspect, a user device that was connected the wireless access point and loses connectivity to the access point can receive network parameters for implementing a new wireless network, where the network parameters are associated with the network as implemented by the wireless access point that is no longer available. The user device can activate a new wireless hotspot mode using the received network parameters. The resulting new wireless hotspot can implement various aspects of the wireless access point and associated network. The new wireless hotspot enabled by the user device can allow other devices, previously connected to the access point, to automatically connect to the new wireless hotspot.
US12225600B2	Slicing of network resources for dual connectivity using NR Embodiments include methods performed by a first network node configured to operate in a radio access network (RAN). Such methods include determining a radio access technology (RAT)/Frequency Selection Priority (RFSP) index associated with a user equipment (UE) served by the first network node. Such methods include sending, to a second network node, a request for the second network node to establish dual connectivity with the UE as a secondary node (SN). The request includes the RFSP index. Other embodiments include complementary methods performed by the second network node, as well as network nodes configured to perform such methods.
US12225594B2	Configuring random access channels for wireless communications According to some embodiments, a method for use in a wireless communication network includes a wireless device receiving, from a network, a configuration corresponding to a Physical Random Access Channel (PRACH). The wireless device receives, from the network via Radio Resource Control (RRC) signaling, a bitmap that provides an indication of time locations corresponding to synchronization signal (SS) blocks. The wireless device determines, based on the configuration and the bitmap, a time slot that does not overlap with the time locations to perform a PRACH transmission during the determined time slot.
US12225593B2	Method and device in nodes used for wireless communication Method and device in nodes used for wireless communications. A node receives first information, the first information being used to determine X candidate formats; transmits a first signal, the first signal using a first format; and transmits a second signal, the second signal using a second format; the first format is one of the X candidate formats, and the second format is also one of the X candidate formats; a first timing offset value is used to determine a transmission timing for the first signal, while a second timing offset value is used to determine a transmission timing for the second signal, where the first timing offset value is unequal to the second timing offset value; the first format relates to the first timing offset value while the second format relates to the second timing offset value. The present disclosure improves the random access performance.
US12225588B2	Wireless station and communication method for determining transmission to another wireless station in a cell in view of an interference cell A wireless station that belongs to a communication cell includes a receiver which, in operation, receives a trigger frame transmitted from an access point that belongs to an interference cell and a controller which, in operation, determines, based on at least one parameter included in the trigger frame and reception power value of the trigger frame received at the wireless station, whether the wireless station is allowed to transmit to other wireless station that belongs to the communication cell, wherein the at least one parameter includes a value set based on transmit power value of the trigger frame transmitted from the access point.
US12225587B2	Wireless communication method and wireless communication terminal Provided is a wireless communication terminal. The wireless communication terminal includes a transceiver configured to transmit/receive a wireless signal and a processor configured to control an operation of the wireless communication terminal. The transceiver receives a MAC frame including information on a plurality of wireless communication terminals that are to receive data from a base wireless communication terminal. The plurality of wireless communication terminals include the wireless communication terminal and receive data from the base wireless communication terminal based on the MAC frame.
US12225584B2	Restricted target wait time (R-TWT) operations and parameters A wireless protocol performing Restricted Target Wait Time (R-TWT) signaling and its parameters to reduce latency, such as for real-time application traffic. Further control of traffic flow is provided during the R-TWT Service Period (SP), including whether: R-TWT SP can be extended, multiple overlapped R-TWT SPs on different links can be started, spatial reuse is required during R-TWT SP, allowance of transmission outside R-TWT SP, or use of Quiet element to protect R-TWT SP, whereby R-TWT operation (mode) is described with enhanced operations. Protocol is applicable to Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs), and is especially well suited for 802.11be 802.11ax, Real-Time Application (RTA) traffic such as on time sensitive networks, Wi-Fi and on Multi-Link Devices (MLDs).
US12225581B2	Consistent sidelink listen before talk failure A wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) may perform a listen before talk (LBT) procedure associated with a sidelink (SL) bandwidth. The SL bandwidth may include a resource block (RB) set. The WTRU may determine a CSLF associated with the RB set of the SL bandwidth based on the LBT procedure. The WTRU may determine a resource for reporting the CSLF, for example, based on a priority rule. The priority rule may indicate that a licensed resource has a higher priority than an unlicensed resource. The priority rule may indicate that, if a consistent LBT failure is not detected on an unlicensed uplink (UL) resource, the unlicensed UL resource has a higher priority than an unlicensed SL resource. The WTRU may send a medium access control (MAC) control element (CE) using the determined resource. In examples, the MAC CE may indicate the RB set.
US12225576B2	Uplink resource allocation among different OFDM numerology schemes The present disclosure relates to a resource allocation procedure, performed between a user equipment and radio base station. The UE is configured with at least one numerology scheme, each associated with parameters partitioning time-frequency radio resources into resource scheduling units differently. The UE is configured with logical channels each of which is associated with at least one numerology scheme. A receiver of the UE receives from the radio base station an uplink scheduling assignment, which indicates uplink radio resources usable by the UE. A processor of the UE determines for which numerology scheme the received uplink scheduling assignment is intended based on the received uplink scheduling assignment. The processor performs a logical channel prioritization procedure by allocating the assigned uplink radio resources to the configured logical channels and by prioritizing those logical channels that are associated with the numerology scheme for which the uplink scheduling assignment is intended.
US12225573B2	System and method for determining uplink transmission priority Methods, systems, and devices for determining priority of transport channels and transmission signals. Some embodiments can be used in wireless communication embodiments in which multiple uplink transport channels or transmission signals need to be concurrent transmitted, such as in dual-connectivity mode, where the determined priority can be used to preferentially allocate uplink transmit power to higher priority transport channels and transmission signals.
US12225572B2	Configuration for in-X subnetworks A method for in-X subnetwork includes obtaining, from a third device in a second network, resource configuration supporting communication between a first device and a second device in the first network, the communication including more than one traffic type, wherein the more than one traffic type is for data transmission between the first device and the second device without involving the third device, and a second traffic type of the more than one traffic type is for data transmission between the second device and the third device via the first device; determining, based at least on the resource configuration and the more than one traffic type, at least one resource pool to be used for the communication between the first device and the second device; and transmitting, to the second device, information indicative of the at least one resource pool.
US12225571B2	5G link selection in non-standalone network A method, a system, and a computer program product for optimal link selection between user equipment and new radio stations in a non-standalone network. The method includes detecting a connection attempt by a user equipment to a non-standalone network that includes at least one base station and NR stations. The method also includes receiving connection data from the UE and connecting the UE to the base station. The method further includes determining an NR station from the NR stations based on channel quality measurements relating to the NR stations and the connection data of the UE using a prediction module that uses a machine learning model to predict the NR station. The channel quality measurements include cell range, uplink performance, cell capacity, and link quality. The method also includes connecting the UE to the NR station determined by the machine learning model.
US12225567B1	Default quasi-colocation for single downlink control information-based multiple transmission reception points Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. A communication device, which may be otherwise known as user equipment (UE) may receive a downlink control information (DCI) on a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH). The DCI may include one or more of an indication of a set of transmission configuration indicator (TCI) states related to a physical downlink shared channel (PDSCH), one or more receive beams associated with the set of TCI states, or a physical downlink shared channel (PDSCH) scheme. The UE may decode the DCI and may determine a temporal period associated with the indication of the set of TCI states. The UE may receive, based on the temporal period, the PDSCH according to one or more of the set of TCI states, the one or more receive beams associated with the set of TCI states, the PDSCH scheme, or one or more default receive beams.
US12225561B2	Communication method, communication apparatus, and system A network device sends downlink control information to a first terminal device. The downlink control information includes: time domain resource information, where the time domain resource is a time domain resource on which a first data channel is located; and frequency domain resource information, where the frequency domain resources are a frequency domain resource on which the first data channel is located and a frequency domain resource on which a second data channel is located. The second data channel is located on a time domain resource different from the time domain resource on which the first data channel is located. The first terminal device receives, on the determined time domain resource and frequency domain resource, a signal that is located on the first data channel and that is from the network device.
US12225556B2	Adaptive data radio bearer mapping for multicast/broadcast in wireless networks This disclosure relates to mechanisms for allocating and mapping wireless communication resources for a multicast/broadcast session in a wireless network. In some exemplary implementations, data flows in a multicast/broadcast session may be duplicated and adaptively and dynamically mapped to multiple independent radio bearers, where each of these multiple independent radio beaters may be configured to either multicast the multicast/broadcast data to a group of target user equipments or unicast the multicast/broadcast data to a single user equipment.
US12225555B2	ATSC 3.0 multicast-broadcast intelligent RAN topologies A method disclosed includes receiving data from a plurality of data sources in a broadcast core network for transmission over a radio access network (RAN). The method includes assigning radio spectrum resources for transmitting the data over the RAN according to a policy guidance set by a plurality of network operators for sharing the radio spectrum resources and generating a baseband packet corresponding to the data at a distributed unit (DU) in the RAN. The method includes collecting transmission data from a plurality of user equipments (UEs) in the RAN for training a machine learning algorithm and scheduling transmission of the generated baseband packet to a remote unit (RU) over a fronthaul in a radio topology of a plurality of radio topologies under control of the machine learning algorithm according to the policy guidance. The generated baseband packet is compatible for transmission in the plurality of radio technologies.
US12225553B2	Method and apparatus for supporting unicast link establishment for sidelink positioning in a wireless communication system A method and device for a first User Equipment (UE) are disclosed. In one embodiment, the first UE initiates a procedure for establishing a PC5 connection with a second UE. Furthermore, the first UE sends a first PC5 message to the second UE for request of establishment of the PC5 connection in the procedure, wherein the first PC5 message includes a first Sidelink (SL) positioning or ranging related information.
US12225550B2	Method for transmitting data in internet of vehicles, and terminal device A method for transmitting data in the Internet of Vehicles, and a terminal device are provided. Resources used for repeated sidelink transmission may be determined, which is beneficial in improving the reliability of data transmission. The method includes that a terminal device receiving first control information sent by a network device. The first control information is used to determine resource information used for repeated sidelink transmission. The method also includes that according to the first control information, the terminal device determining resources used for repeated sidelink transmission.
US12225549B2	Timelines and conditions for transmission of acknowledgment information Methods and apparatuses for providing hybrid automatic repeat request acknowledgement (HARQ-ACK) information. A method includes receiving a first physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) that schedules a transmission of a physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH) in a slot and receiving PDCCHs that schedule receptions of first multicast physical downlink shared channels (PDSCHs), respectively. A first number of the PDCCHs is not received after the first PDCCH, and a second number of the PDCCHs is received after the first PDCCH. The method further includes determining that transmission of a PUCCH to provide the HARQ-ACK information associated with receptions of multicast PDSCHs, that include the first multicast PDSCHs, would overlap in time with the PUSCH transmission in the slot and transmitting the PUSCH. The PUSCH includes first HARQ-ACK information associated with the first number of PDCCHs and does not include second HARQ-ACK information associated with the second number of PDCCHs.
US12225545B2	Data transmissions in control regions According to some embodiments, a method in a wireless device comprises: receiving a control channel (e.g., physical downlink control channel (PDCCH)) that includes control information that indicates a set of time and frequency resources allocated for the wireless device to receive a data transmission; determining that the set of time and frequency resources allocated for data transmission overlaps with a control resource region (e.g., control resource set (CORESET)); and receiving the data transmission in the set of time and frequency resources allocated for data transmission. The control information may include a bitmap that indicates at one or more groups of time and frequency resources excluded/included for the data transmission region.
US12225542B2	Method and apparatus for performing communication in wireless communication system A method, performed by a user equipment (UE), of performing communication in a handover process includes receiving uplink (UL) grant configuration information via an RRC reconfiguration message, selecting a SSB among a plurality of SSBs included in the UL grant information, determining a UL grant corresponding to the selected SSB and a HARQ process corresponding to the UL grant based on the UL grant information and transmitting a reconfiguration complete message in the determined UL grant corresponding to the selected SSB using a HARQ process.
US12225541B2	Method and user equipment for hybrid automatic repeat request process identity selection A method and a user equipment for HARQ process ID selection are provided. The method includes: receiving a configuration message to configure a Configured Grant (CG) configuration and a set of HARQ process IDs that is available for the CG configuration, the set of HARQ process IDs including a first HARQ process ID for retransmission and a second HARQ process ID for initial transmission; determining that a CG physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH) corresponding to the CG configuration becomes available for transmission; selecting, based on a first HARQ process ID selection procedure, the first HARQ process ID or the second HARQ process ID from the set of HARQ process IDs for the CG PUSCH; and transmitting, based on the selected first or second HARQ process ID, a first Medium Access Control (MAC) Protocol Data Unit (PDU) for retransmission or a second MAC PDU for initial transmission on the CG PUSCH.
US12225536B2	System and method for grant assignment A system and method for providing an MAP for an unsolicited grant to a modem in a wireless backhaul environment based on centralized small cell (cSC) data received at a modem termination system (MTS) is described herein.
US12225535B2	Method and device for multiplexing uplink control channels in wireless communication system The present disclosure relates to a 5th generation (5G) or pre-5G communication system for supporting a higher data transmission rate than 4th generation (4G) communication systems such as long-term evolution (LTE). The present disclosure is for managing uplink control channels in a wireless communication system, and an operation method for a base station may include the steps of: allocating an uplink control channel of a first format to a first terminal; allocating an uplink control channel of a second format to a second terminal on the basis of a resource of the first format; and transmitting information about the uplink control channel allocation.
US12225534B2	Method and device for transmitting and receiving signals in wireless communication system The disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for transmitting and receiving signals in a wireless communication system. A user equipment (UE) according to an embodiment of the disclosure may receive information about a resource for uplink (UL) control information transmission and MA signature configuration, determine based on the resource for UL control information transmission whether the resource allocated for the UL control information transmission overlaps a resource allocated for UL data transmission, determine whether to multiplex the UL control information when it is determined that the resource allocated for the UL control information transmission overlaps the resource allocated for UL data transmission, and based on a result of the determining, multiplex the UL control information with UL data based on the information about the MA signature configuration and transmit a result of the multiplexing.

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