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| US12298398B2 |
Solid-state LIDAR transmitter with laser control
A solid state LIDAR transmitter with matrix-addressable laser drive circuit includes a first electrical bus that provides a first voltage potential to columns of the matrix-addressable laser drive circuit and a second electrical bus that provide a second voltage potential to rows of the matrix-addressable laser drive circuit. A plurality of column switches connects the plurality of columns to the first electrical bus. A plurality of row switches connects the plurality of rows to the second electrical bus. The transmitter includes a plurality of series connected diodes comprising a laser diode in series with another diode, where a respective one of the plurality of series connected diodes is electrically connected between a respective column and row of the matrix-addressable laser drive circuit to form the LIDAR transmitter. At least some of the second diodes increasing an overall reverse breakdown voltage of the series connected diodes. |
| US12298394B2 |
Detector for identifying at least one material property
Described herein is a detector for identifying at least one material property m. The detector includes at least one sensor element including a matrix of optical sensors, the optical sensors each having a light-sensitive area. The sensor element is configured for recording at least one reflection image of a light beam originating from at least one object. The detector includes at least one evaluation device configured for determining the material property m by evaluation of at least one beam profile of the reflection image and evaluation of a material feature ϕ2m. |
| US12298391B2 |
Doppler compensation system and doppler compensation method
An aspect of the present invention is a Doppler compensation system including: a sound wave receiving element that receives a sound wave transmitted by a transmitter; a ground-speed-related quantity acquisition unit that acquires a ground-speed-related quantity that is a physical quantity related to a vector representing a ground speed of a receiver including the sound wave receiving element based on an acceleration of the receiver; an extraction unit that extracts a sound wave including an estimation target sound wave that is a sound wave to be estimated from among sound waves received by the receiver; an arrival direction estimation unit that estimates an arrival direction of the estimation target sound wave based on the estimation target sound wave; a reception-direction-speed-related quantity estimation unit that estimates a quantity related to a speed in a reception direction that is a direction in which the estimation target sound wave viewed from the receiver arrives based on the ground-speed-related quantity and a result of the estimation from the arrival direction estimation unit; and a Doppler compensation unit that compensates for waveform distortion due to Doppler effect of the estimation target sound wave based on a result of the estimation from the reception-direction-speed-related quantity estimation unit. |
| US12298389B2 |
Sensor device having an ultrasonic receiving circuit
A sensor device may include a signal generator circuit configured to generate a supplemental signal that is combined with an ultrasonic reception voltage signal generated by an ultrasonic receiving element in response to received ultrasonic waves. The sensor device may comprise an ultrasonic receiving circuit configured to receive the combination of the ultrasonic reception voltage signal and the supplemental signal, and generate a detection signal that indicates when the space is occupied. The sensor device may also comprise a control circuit configured to receive the detection signal and detect an occupancy condition in the space in response to the detection signal. The combination of the supplemental signal with the ultrasonic reception voltage signal may ensure that the magnitudes of signals processed by the ultrasonic receiving circuit are large enough that the ultrasonic receiving circuit may appropriately generate the detection signal and the control circuit may detect the occupancy condition. |
| US12298379B2 |
Radar-based radio frequency (RF) sensing
This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for radio frequency (RF) sensing in the millimeter-wave frequency spectrum that can be performed over multiple phases. During a session setup phase, a radar initiator identifies one or more wireless stations (STAs) that are capable of radar ranging and sets up a radar measurement session that includes at least one of the identified STAs. During a measurement negotiation phase, the radar initiator performs a respective beamforming training operation with each STA and indicates, to each STA, one or more parameters associated with the radar measurement session. During a radar measurement phase, the radar initiator transmits radar setup information to, and receives ranging information from, each STA. In some aspects, the radar initiator may perform an object detection operation that indicates a location of an object associated with the ranging information received from each radar STA. |
| US12298377B2 |
Signal processing system, sensor system, signal processing method, and program
A signal processing system according to the present disclosure includes a difference calculation unit and a determination unit. The difference calculation unit uses a sensor signal at a reference timing and a plurality of the sensor signals at a plurality of comparative timings shifted from the reference timing. The difference calculation unit generates a plurality of differential signals as respective differences between the sensor signal at the reference timing and the plurality of the sensor signals at the plurality of comparative timings and obtains respective magnitudes of the plurality of differential signals as a plurality of differential values. The determination unit obtains an evaluation value based on the plurality of differential values and determines a property of the object by using the evaluation value. |
| US12298373B2 |
Propeller magnetic resonance acquisition and blade-specific reconstruction
Techniques are provided for determining a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) image using multiple measurement data sets that form a propeller pattern. Partial MRI images are reconstructed for each measurement data set. The partial MRI images are then combined. |
| US12298372B2 |
Apparatus for optimizing a sequence of magnetic resonance (MR) scans of a MR exam
An apparatus for optimizing a sequence of Magnetic Resonance (MR) scans of an MR exam. The apparatus includes an input unit; a processing unit; and an output unit. The input unit is configured to receive information on a MR exam to be performed on a patient, the information includes details of individual MR scans; provide the information to the processing unit; receive information on the patient, and provide the information to the processing unit. The processing unit is configured to utilize the information to determine an overall score value for each MR scan of the individual MR scans and determine a sequence of MR scans for the MR exam comprising utilization of the individual MR scans and the overall score value for each MR scan. The output unit is configured to output the determined sequence of MR scans for the MR exam. |
| US12298371B2 |
Simultaneous multi-orientation magnetic resonance imaging
Simultaneous multi-orientation (“SMO”) magnetic resonance imaging (“MRI”), in which arbitrarily-oriented slices are simultaneously imaged, is described. The SMO techniques can include any number of pulse sequences that are adapted to acquire data from two or more arbitrarily oriented slices. In general, an SMO acquisition includes sequentially exciting two or more arbitrarily rotated slices that share a common spatial encoding axis (e.g., a common frequency encoding direction) and simultaneously acquiring data from the excited slices. |
| US12298368B2 |
Device and method for real-time 3D distortion correction of magnetic resonance images
A magnetic resonance tomography device and a method for equalized mapping in real time are provided. A first slice and a second slice are captured in three-dimensional (3D) encoding, where the first slice and the second slice are oriented to one another at an angle, and an instrument or trajectory to be mapped lies in an intersecting set of both the first slice and the second slice. A two-dimensional (2D) image may be generated alternately from both the first slice and the second slice and is displayed to a user. |
| US12298367B2 |
Magnetometer system and method
The present disclosure provides a magnetometer for measuring a magnetic field B in the vicinity thereof. The magnetometer includes a vapor cell comprising atomic vapor; an optical processor for receiving a light beam and directing said light beam, as a probe light beam, to enter the vapor cell with a certain predetermined intensity I1 and a certain predetermined polarization state P1 to serve for interacting with at least one type of Alkali-like atoms in the atomic vapor of the vapor cell, for probing a Larmor frequency of precession thereof; and a detector for detecting the light beam after interaction with the atomic vapor to generate signals/data indicative of said Larmor frequency. The optical processor includes an optical depolarizer and a polarizer arranged respectively successively (e.g., not necessarily consecutively) with respect to a propagation direction of said light beam, along a propagation path of the light beam through the optical processor. |
| US12298362B2 |
Magnetic tunnel junction devices
In an embodiment, a device includes: a magnetoresistive random access memory cell including: a bottom electrode; a reference layer over the bottom electrode; a tunnel barrier layer over the reference layer, the tunnel barrier layer including a first composition of magnesium and oxygen; a free layer over the tunnel barrier layer, the free layer having a lesser coercivity than the reference layer; a cap layer over the free layer, the cap layer including a second composition of magnesium and oxygen, the second composition of magnesium and oxygen having a greater atomic concentration of oxygen and a lesser atomic concentration of magnesium than the first composition of magnesium and oxygen; and a top electrode over the cap layer. |
| US12298358B2 |
Resistance wire abnormality detection device
An electric circuit abnormality detection device includes a pulse generator, a directional coupler, and a detection unit. The detection unit includes a reference reflected wave database and a calculation part. The reference reflected wave database stores waveform information of a reference reflected wave inputted from the directional coupler when a pulse signal is inputted to a reference electric circuit that has a same wiring pattern as a pulse heater and does not have an abnormality. The calculation part detects an abnormality in the pulse heater by comparing waveform information of a reflected wave inputted from the directional coupler when the pulse signal is inputted to the pulse heater, with waveform information of the reference reflected wave stored in the reference reflected wave database. |
| US12298356B2 |
System and method for grounded-neutral fault detection
A fault detector detects grounded-neutral faults. The fault detector is configured to: receive a first signal from a first induction circuit, the first induction circuit configured to detect a current imbalance between a line conductor and a neutral conductor; determine a first frequency and a first phase of a noise signal component of the first signal; output a noise cancellation signal to a primary side of the first induction circuit, the noise cancellation signal having the first frequency of the noise signal component and an opposite phase than the first phase of the noise signal component; and generate a trip signal based on determining that an impedance of the neutral conductor to ground is at or below a threshold level based upon the first signal received during the injection of the noise cancelation signal. |
| US12298355B2 |
Voltage measurement channel calibration for battery management systems
A first step of a calibration procedure is be performed to obtain a first set of voltage measurements by causing each mode switch of a first set of mode switches of a voltage management subsystem to be placed in a first position and each mode switch of a second set of mode switches of the voltage management subsystem to be placed in a second position. Each mode switch is included within a channel of the voltage management subsystem. A second step of the calibration procedure is performed to obtain a second set of voltage measurements by causing each mode switch of the first set of mode switches to be placed in the second position and each mode switch of the second set of mode switches to be placed in the first position. |
| US12298350B2 |
Cell matching across multiple characteristics during battery assembly
For each cell in a plurality of cells from a same manufacturing run, a first and a second cell characteristic are received in order to obtain a plurality of cell characteristics. For each cell, a batch compatibility number that is associated with a number of compatible cells that that cell is compatible with is determined based at least in part on the plurality of cell characteristics. The plurality of cells is sorted according to the batch compatibility numbers to obtain a sorted list of cells. A plurality of compatible cells to include in a battery is selected from the plurality of cells, including by evaluating the plurality of cells according to the order of the sorted list of cells and beginning with the lowest batch compatibility number. |
| US12298349B1 |
Grid relay fault detection
A grid relay state detector includes an AC (Alternating Current) signal source capacitively coupled to at least one grid relay. It further includes a current sensor that detects an amount of AC current flowing through the at least one grid relay. A state of the at least one grid relay is determined based at least in part on the detected amount of AC current. |
| US12298348B2 |
Relay welding diagnosing apparatus
A relay welding diagnosing apparatus can lower a risk of erroneous diagnosis while preventing energy of a battery from being discharged uselessly. The relay welding diagnosing apparatus including a positive electrode side relay, a negative electrode side relay, and a capacitor and a load circuit that are connected in parallel between the positive electrode side relay and the negative electrode side relay, which is forced discharge, by connecting the capacitor and the load circuit; and a determining section that, in a case where the negative electrode side relay is not welded, determines whether or not the positive electrode side relay is welded after the active discharge is performed and, in a case where the negative electrode side relay is welded, determines whether or not the positive electrode side relay is welded after passive discharge of the capacitor, which is natural discharge, is performed. |
| US12298345B2 |
Low-frequency oscillator monitoring circuit
Low-frequency oscillator (LFO) monitoring circuits and methods. An example of an LFO monitoring circuit includes a resistor having first and second resistor terminals with the first resistor terminal coupled to a ground terminal, first and second transistors coupled between a supply voltage terminal and the second resistor terminal, the first transistor having a first control terminal and the second transistor having a second control terminal, a ramp generator having first and second outputs coupled to the first and second control terminals, respectively, and first and second inputs configured to receive, respectively, first and second signals representative of a frequency of a low-frequency oscillator, the ramp generator being configured to provide, at the first output, a first ramp signal based on the first signal and, at the second output, a second ramp signal based on the second signal, and a comparator having a comparator input coupled to the second resistor terminal. |
| US12298342B2 |
Semiconductor device, inspection component, and inspection device
According to one embodiment, a semiconductor device includes a board, a plurality of external connection terminals, a semiconductor component, and an insulator. The board includes a first surface and a second surface. The second surface is located on a side opposite to the first surface. The plurality of external connection terminals is on the first surface. The semiconductor component is located on a side opposite to the plurality of external connection terminals with respect to the board. The insulator includes a first region and a second region. The first region has a first thickness in a thickness direction of the board. The second region is located on an outer peripheral side of the first region and has a second thickness thinner than the first thickness in the thickness direction. The insulator covers the semiconductor component from a side opposite to the board. |
| US12298339B2 |
Interactive test equipment for quality evaluation of insulative electric resistance value of electric power cable
An interactive test equipment for quality evaluation of an insulative electric resistance value of an electric power cable at least includes a controller, a question type tester and an operator. The question type tester includes at least a test set. Each of the at least a test set includes at least an electric resistance value measurer each of which has an electric voltage value display and an electric resistance value display to respectively display electric voltage values and electric resistance values of a corresponding cable. Besides, the operator is used to initiate the interactive test equipment, to select answers, and the controller is used to load question types and to make judgment on answers. Accordingly, test subjects are authenticated and evaluated for a judgment ability thereof in order for ensuring safety of a working environment. |
| US12298334B2 |
System and method for determining the impedance properties of a load using load analysis signals
Various embodiments are described herein for measuring the impedance properties of a load using load analysis signals. In one example embodiment, a transformer is provided which includes at least one primary winding, and at least one secondary winding. The at least one primary winding is coupled in series between a direct-current (DC) power supply and the load. A variable alternating-current (AC) voltage generator is coupled in-series to the at least one secondary winding, and is configured generate at least one load analysis signal for injection into the load. The impedance properties of the load may be determined for different frequencies in the load analysis signals. |
| US12298333B2 |
Solutionless sensor calibration
A calibration device for a conductivity sensor for aqueous solutions. The calibration device includes a first connector configured to electrically couple with the sensor electrodes of the conductivity sensor. The connector is further configured to provide for the application of a controlled voltage across at least two of the sensor electrodes. A first resistor is connected between the at least two sensor electrodes and coupled to the first connector. The resistor has a value such that a current flow between the at least two sensor electrodes replicates the properties of an electrochemical calibration solution. In certain embodiments, the calibration device is configured for pH sensors or dissolved oxygen sensors. |
| US12298328B2 |
Controlling alignment during a thermal cycle
A method of testing an integrated circuit of a device is described. Air is allowed through a fluid line to modify a size of a volume defined between the first and second components of an actuator to move a contactor support structure relative to the apparatus and urge terminals on the contactor support structure against contacts on the device. Air is automatically released from the fluid line through a pressure relief valve when a pressure of the air in the fluid line reaches a predetermined value. The holder is moved relative to the apparatus frame to disengage the terminals from the contacts while maintaining the first and second components of the actuator in a substantially stationary relationship with one another. A connecting arrangement is provided including first and second connecting pieces with complementary interengaging formations that restricts movement of the contactor substrate relative to the distribution board substrate in a tangential direction. |
| US12298326B2 |
Wind velocity estimation
Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, implementing, and using techniques for estimating wind velocity. Measurements are obtained, which indicate two or more trajectories traversed by flying balls. Individual wind velocity estimates are determined for the two or more trajectories, wherein the determination comprises comparing a model acceleration of the ball with an observed acceleration of the ball, derived from the measurements. The aggregated wind velocity estimate is calculated as a weighted average of the determined two or more individual wind velocity estimates. The aggregated wind velocity estimate is used for generating ball trajectory information to be presented on an output device. |
| US12298324B2 |
Automatic analysis apparatus and cleaning method for same
An automatic analysis apparatus includes: an automatic analysis unit 100 which includes a dispensing mechanism including a probe which is configured to dispense a sample or a reagent into a reaction container, a cleaning mechanism; and a control unit 124. The control unit includes a storage unit 124a configured to store count values which indicate weightings to contamination and are set in advance in accordance with a plurality of analysis conditions, a processing unit 124b configured to obtain a cumulative count for each dispensing of the sample or the reagent on the basis of the stored count values and to determine whether the obtained cumulative count exceeds a threshold value set in advance, and an instruction unit 124c configured to instruct an operation of the cleaning mechanism to clean the probe when a result of determination is that the cumulative count exceeds the threshold value. |
| US12298322B2 |
Autosampler sample and sample rack identification
A sample identification system for an automated sampling device is described. A system embodiment includes, but is not limited to, a sample holder having a plurality of apertures configured to receive a plurality of sample vessels therein, the sample holder having one or more corresponding sample holder identifiers positioned proximate to the sample holder; and an identifier capture device configured to detect the one or more sample holder identifiers positioned proximate to the sample holder and generate a data signal in response thereto, the data signal corresponding to at least an orientation of the sample holder relative to a surface on which the sample holder is positioned. |
| US12298315B2 |
Systems and methods to identify and treat subjects at risk for obstetrical complications
Provided are systems and methods for assessing the presence or risk of obstetrical complications, particularly those related to an angiogenic and anti-angiogenic imbalance. Also provided are methods of treating an angiogenic and anti-angiogenic imbalance with water-soluble statins, such as pravastatin. |
| US12298314B2 |
Methods and compositions for analyzing target binding of molecules
The present disclosure relates in some aspects to methods and compositions for assessing the target binding capacity of a binding molecule, such as an antigen binding molecule, e.g., a monoclonal antibody. In some embodiments, provided herein is a method of analyzing binding of a barcode-labeled antibody to a target antigen expressed by a cell, wherein cells expressing the candidate antigens are partitioned and wherein detection of the barcoded nucleic acid molecule is indicative of the binding between the antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof and the candidate antigen or epitope of the cell. |
| US12298310B2 |
Methods for cancer detection with quantum dots
One or more aqueous, near infrared emitting, high yield, highly photoluminescent, stable quantum dots conjugated to one or more biomarkers specific moieties. The conjugated quantum dots have an enhanced detection sensitivity and selectivity and may be formed using a novel and efficient method for conjugating one or more biomarker specific moieties to the quantum dots. The invention is further directed to a method for using the conjugated quantum dots for cancer detection in the margin of excised tissue. |
| US12298308B2 |
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy induces breast cancer metastasis through a TMEM-mediated mechanism
Methods of reducing chemotherapy-induced metastasis, or chemotherapy-induced cancer cell dissemination, for patients subject to chemotherapy using Tie-2 inhibitors. Methods of reducing chemotherapy-induced metastasis, or chemotherapy-induced cancer cell dissemination, for patients subject to chemotherapy using inhibitors of Mena expression and/or function are also provided. |
| US12298306B2 |
Marker for identifying patients with gliobastoma who respond positively to the drug regorafenib
The present invention relates to a marker for allowing the identification of patients with glioblastoma who respond positively to the drug Regorafenib. |
| US12298305B2 |
Activated GTPase-based assays and kits for the diagnosis of sepsis and other infections
In one embodiment, the invention provides a method of diagnosing sepsis or a virus-related infection (often a viral hemorrhagic fever infection) in a subject by detecting and measuring the level of a set of sepsis and virus infection-associated-GTPase biomarkers in a sample obtained from the subject using multiplexed flow cytometry. Related kits are also provided. In a preferred embodiment, the invention provides point of care diagnostic methods for determining an early stage sepsis or the severity of a virus infection, especially in a hospital or other setting. |
| US12298304B2 |
Compositions and methods for diagnosing and assessing rheumatoid arthritis
The present disclosure relates to the use of anti-PAD IgA as a clinical biomarker for diagnostic and prognostic information in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. The disclosure further provides methods and compositions for the detection anti-PAD IgA in a biological sample. |
| US12298303B2 |
Test device, test kit, and test method
A test device by immunochromatography comprises a case including a dropping window for a specimen and a detection window, and a test piece in the case. The test piece includes first and second detection portions, and a dropping area common to the first and second detection portions. When the specimen is dropped on the dropping area through the dropping window, the specimen migrates downstream and the same specimen reaches the first and second detection portions. The first detection portion traps a complex of a first labeled body and a first antibody contained in the specimen. The second detection portion traps a complex of a second labeled body and a second antibody contained in the specimen. The first antibody is produced by vaccination or infection with a predetermined virus. The second antibody is produced by infection with the virus. Thus, a test result from each of the first and second detection portions, both visually observed through the detection window, can be determined in parallel and at the same time. |
| US12298302B2 |
Systems and methods for rheumatoid arthritis biomarker detection
Embodiments provide for devices and methods of use for detecting one or more biomarkers of rheumatic disease in a subject. In an example, a method includes detecting citrullinated human serum albumin (HSA) in a biological sample via obtaining the biological sample from a subject, applying the biological sample to a lateral flow device under conditions sufficient for formation of an immunocomplex comprising anti-HSA antibody coupled to citrullinated HSA that is in turn coupled to anti-citrullinated HSA autoantibody, determining a quantity of the immunocomplex, and managing rheumatic disease associated with the subject. In this way, rheumatic disease may be effectively managed based at least in part on amounts of citrullinated HSA detected via rapid point-of-care test methodology. |
| US12298299B2 |
Predicting the onset of a physiological condition of a subject using a digital biophysical model
A system for predicting the onset of a physiological condition of a subject combines an in-vitro subject model having input parameters relating to actual or predicted external stimuli to which the subject is or may be exposed and an in-silico model. The in-vitro model outputs subject-specific parameters which are not being monitored, or cannot be monitored, in-vivo. The in-silico subject model uses subject-specific parameters to predict the response of the subject to the actual or predicted external stimuli and thereby predict an onset of a physiological condition of the subject. |
| US12298298B2 |
Method for detecting an immune cellular response
A method for detecting an immune cellular response including the steps of: (a) suctioning a defined amount of the sample by an automated suction/discharge device, (b) discharging this amount, using the device, into container R, containing, beforehand, at least one stimulant for secretion of the molecule by the at least one cell, or else not containing such a stimulant, (c) when the container does not contain the stimulant beforehand, introducing into container R the at least one secretion stimulant contained in container E, using the device, and (d) allowing the sample and stimulant to incubate, forming a mixture, by the at least one cell (i) in container R or (ii) in another container S after suctioning and discharge of the mixture using the device, and (e) detecting the immune cellular response, the detection of the immune cellular response indicates the presence of an immune cellular response specific for the stimulant. |
| US12298296B2 |
Methods and devices for separation of blood components
The present disclosure relates to methods and devices for the separation of blood components including separation by rapid sedimentation, including in an automated fashion. |
| US12298289B2 |
Freshness sensor devices and related methods
A device for detecting freshness of a perishable item is provided. The device includes at least one sensor for detecting an analyte of interest in the perishable item. The device further includes an integrated circuit for converting information detected by the sensor into a signal. The device also includes an antenna portion for receiving and transmitting the signal from the integrated circuit. The at least one sensor, integrated circuit and antenna portion are printed on a single sheet such that the device is unitary. |
| US12298288B2 |
Information processor for diagnosing the state of a humidity sensor
The present invention relates to an information processor. The information processer comprises a diagnostic unit for diagnosing a state of a humidity sensor, the diagnostic unit diagnosing that the humidity sensor is in a deteriorated state when days on which a proportion of detection data of the humidity sensor indicating 100% humidity out of all detection data for one day is equal to or greater than a reference proportion, have persisted for a reference period. |
| US12298286B2 |
Method for separation and quantitation of benzene, toluene, ethyl benzene, o-xylene, m-xylene, and p-xylene (BTEX) using high performance liquid chromatography
Disclosed are methods and systems for quantitation of benzene, toluene, ethyl benzene, o-xylene, m-xylene, and p-xylene. High-performance liquid chromatography using a carbon stationary phase and a gradient mobile phase is performed. The carbon stationary phase can be a porous graphitic carbon stationary phase. The mobile phase includes an organic acid in water and an alcohol. The organic acid can include formic acid, and the alcohol can include methanol. The methods and systems achieve a resolution between xylene isomer peaks of greater than 2.0. |
| US12298285B2 |
Sample measurement device and measurement parameter setting assistance device
A sample measurement device includes a measurement unit (1) configured to measure a sample, and a controller (2) configured to analyze a measurement result of the measurement unit. The controller (2) is configured to estimate and acquire a measurement result under another measurement condition using a model formula based on measurement results under a plurality of measurement conditions with different measurement parameter conditions, and estimate a distribution of a measurement quality indicator with respect to a measurement parameter based on the estimated measurement result. |
| US12298274B2 |
Flexible sensor assembly
A sensor for a flexible sensor assembly includes a drive coil, a first set of sensing coils, a second set of sensing coils, and a configuration for sensing for discontinuities in a structure desired to be sensed. A method of operating the sensor can include positioning the sensor proximate to the structure, energizing the drive coil, and sensing eddy currents with the sensing coils. |
| US12298273B2 |
Apparatus for detecting location of foreign material of low-voltage battery cell and analytical method using the same
An apparatus for detecting the location of a foreign material of a low-voltage battery cell includes a first and second measurement electrodes respectively on a positive electrode and a negative electrode of the battery cell to measure a leakage current; a current measuring device to measure a leakage current; and a data processor to process a measured leakage current data. The first and second measurement electrodes each have a structure in which a plurality of unit electrodes to which coordinate information is assigned are collected. The current measuring device measures a leakage current flowing through the unit electrode of the first measurement electrode and the unit electrode of the second measurement electrode that have the same coordinate information. The data processing part checks the location of a foreign material from a leakage current data through a coordinate information of a unit electrode having a large leakage current. |
| US12298270B2 |
Integrated biological sensing platform
In an embodiment, a device includes: an electrode configured to change a contact angle of a liquid droplet above the electrode when a first voltage is applied to the electrode; a sensing film overlaying the electrode, wherein the electrode is configured for assessment of a state of the liquid droplet based on a second voltage sensed at the electrode; a reference electrode above the electrode, the reference electrode configured to provide a reference voltage; and a microfluidic channel between the electrode and the reference electrode, wherein the microfluidic channel is configured to manipulate the liquid droplet using the electrode. |
| US12298266B2 |
Changes in resistivity of mesh-patterned polymer thin films coated with conductive traces used to detect hydrocarbon fuels hidden in paraffin-based lubrication oils
Systems and methods include a computer-implemented method for determining a concentration of hydrocarbon fuel in a fluid sample. A thin Cyclic Olefin Copolymer (COC) film of a COC layer having a honeycomb mesh-pattern forming a conductive metal trace is sputtered. The thin COC film is configured to dissolve upon contact with alkyl aromatic compounds present in hydrocarbon fuels. A fluid sample of a hydrocarbon fuel is positioned in an open area on the thin COC film. A resistivity of the conductive metal trace is monitored. A determination is made in response to the monitoring that a change in resistivity of the conductive metal trace has occurred resulting from dissolution of the thin COC film. A time duration is measured from the positioning of the fluid sample to the resistivity change. A concentration of the hydrocarbon fuel in the fluid sample is determined based on the time duration. |
| US12298264B2 |
Measuring deflection to determine a characteristic of a layered-material strip
Disclosed are methods that, by not physically touching a material being measured, can measure the material's differential response quite accurately. A collimated light shines on the material under test is reflected off it, and is then captured by a device that records the position where the reflected light is captured. This process is done both before and after the material is processed in some way (e.g., by applying a coat of paint). The change in position where the reflected light is captured is used in calculating the deflection of the material as induced by the process. This measured induced deflection is then used to accurately determinate the stress introduced into the material by the process. Other characteristics of the material under test, such as aspects of the material composition of a bi-metallic strip, for example, may also be determined from a deflection measurement. |
| US12298261B2 |
Backscatter imaging device, control method and inspection system
The present invention relates to a backscatter imaging device, a control method and an inspection system. The backscatter imaging device includes a ray source assembly configured to emit rays to a scanning area; a backscatter detector array including a plurality of backscattering detectors and configured to receive scattered photons when the rays are backscattered by an object within the scanning area; and a first collimator assembly including a plurality of first collimating channels corresponding to the plurality of backscatter detectors respectively, arranged on one side of the backscatter detector array adjacent to the scanning area, and configured to align the scattered photons when the rays are backscattered by the object, and the plurality of backscatter detectors receive scattered photons corresponding to a plurality of depths in the object respectively; and at least part of the plurality of first collimation channels have an adjustable collimation angle. |
| US12298260B2 |
Customizable axes of rotation for industrial radiography systems
Described herein are examples of industrial radiography systems that enable rotation of a part about a custom axis that is offset from an actual rotation axis of a rotatable fixture that retains the part. This may be valuable in situations where it is difficult, impractical, and/or impossible to align the center of the part with the center of the rotatable fixture. In some examples, the custom axis rotation may be implemented on existing radiography machines, without requiring physical alteration of the radiography machines, integration of new components into the radiography machines, and/or risk of instability to the part and/or radiography machines. |
| US12298258B2 |
Systems and methods for automated x-ray inspection
A computer-implemented method of automated X-ray inspection during the production of printed circuit board, PCB, assemblies. The method includes capturing an X-ray image of a PCB assembly, determining a first error indicator based on image processing of the captured X-ray image, determining, in case the first error indicator indicates the PCB assembly as faulty, a second error indicator based on the captured X-ray image using a trained adaptive algorithm, and outputting the second error indicator as a result of the inspection. |
| US12298256B2 |
Inspection method and inspection apparatus for performing the same
An inspection method includes irradiating a laser to an inspection target, reflecting a first emitted laser from a transmission layer included in the inspection target, reflecting a second emitted laser from a scattering layer included in the inspection target, detecting a reference image from the second emitted laser; and measuring a separation distance obtained from the first emitted laser, based on the reference image. |
| US12298254B2 |
System and method for reducing sample noise using selective markers
An inspection is disclosed. The system may include an illumination source configured to illuminate a sample. The sample may include a multi-layer stack including a plurality of layers formed of a first material and at least a second material. The first material may include a light transmissive material and the second material may include light reflective material. A top layer within the stack may include absorptive markers configured to selectively bind to the top layer. The absorptive markers may be configured block light transmission through layers positioned below the top layer. The top layer may include photoluminescent markers configured to selectively bind to the light reflective material to enhance a feature of interest on the sample. The system may include detectors configured to detect photoluminescent emission emitted by the photoluminescent markers and optical elements may be configured to direct the photoluminescent emission to the detectors. |
| US12298243B2 |
Systems and methods for automated rotational actuator for testing of a photoplethysmogram sensor
Systems and methods of embodiments of the present disclosure provide automated testing of PPG sensors using a programmatically controlled rotational actuator. The rotational actuator may include one or more light reflecting surfaces that can be actuated towards and away from the PPG sensor to simulate reflectivity of the tissue of a subject. Particular heart rates, heart rate variabilities and/or other physiological behaviors may be simulated based on actuations patterns, including, e.g., frequency, range of actuation, or variations thereof, among other actuation pattern characteristics. Based on the output signal produced by the PPG sensor in response to the actuation pattern, the PPG sensor may be assessed for accuracy and/or sensitivity to ensure quality. |
| US12298242B2 |
Systems and methods for differentiating bubble points from dew points
Systems and methods presented herein generally relate to a formation testing tool configured to determine whether a formation fluid being tested is a bubble point fluid or a dew point fluid. For example, in certain embodiments, a method includes depressurizing a flowline of a formation testing tool. The flowline contains a formation fluid having a gas-to-oil ratio (GOR) within a predetermined GOR range. The method also includes determining, using a fluid analysis module of the formation testing tool, whether the formation fluid is a bubble point fluid or a dew point fluid by analyzing distribution of bubbles in the formation fluid that are caused by the depressurization of the flowline. |
| US12298241B2 |
Method of determining lipoprotein concentration in solution using light scattering
The invention relates the use of single particle light scattering, preferably interferometric scattering microscopy (also referred to herein as iSCAT), to measure the concentration of a particle in a solution. The invention furthermore relates to the use of light scattering to detect lipoprotein particles in a sample, and to related diagnostic and treatment methods. |
| US12298240B2 |
Optical system for measuring optical characteristics and device for measuring optical characteristics
Provided are an optical system for measuring optical characteristics and a device for measuring optical characteristics capable of acquiring a two-dimensional image close to visual observation in addition to measurement of optical characteristics of a measurement target. The optical system for measuring optical characteristics includes a first optical system (11) that captures an infinite conjugate image and a second optical system (12) that captures a conjugate image of a measurement target. The first optical system (11) and the second optical system (12) sharing a first lens group (G1) are arranged on two optical axes separated by an optical element (5) that deflects an optical axis, respectively, and are configured as one measuring optical system. Furthermore, an aperture stop of the second optical system (12) is arranged in the vicinity of an intermediate image. When a distance in an optical axis direction from an image side paraxial focal point of the first lens group (G1) to the aperture stop is represented by Δp, and a focal distance of the first lens group is represented by f1, Δp/f1 satisfies −1.0<Δp/f1<3.0. |
| US12298238B2 |
Video rate mid-infrared photothermal microscopy system using synchronized laser scanning
A mid-infrared photothermal microscopy system images a sample. A mid-infrared optical source generates a mid-infrared beam which is directed along a first optical path to reach the substrate on a first side and heat the sample. A probe light source generates a probe light which is directed along a second optical path to reach the substrate on a second side and illuminate the sample. A first laser scanner is positioned along the first optical path and configured to rotate to redirect light and scan the sample with the mid-infrared beam. A second laser scanner is positioned along the second optical path and configured to rotate to redirect light and scan the sample with the probe light. The laser scanners each include at least one mirror driven to rotate such that the mid-infrared beam and the probe light scan the sample synchronously. |
| US12298236B1 |
Systems and methods for monitoring a gas sterilization environment
Systems and methods are provided for monitoring a gas sterilization environment. The sensor assembly includes a housing that defines an internal chamber and a sensing volume that is in fluid communication with the gas sterilization environment. A gas concentration sensor and at least one environmental sensor positioned within the internal chamber and operably coupled to the sensing volume. A sensor-assembly controller is configured to execute a set of operations that control the sensors to monitor the gas sterilization environment over a sterilization period of between six hours and 48 hours. |
| US12298234B2 |
Method of creating a local oscillator light beam and local oscillator source apparatus for phase-resolved spectroscopy
A method of creating a local oscillator light beam LO for a phase-resolved spectroscopy measurement comprises the steps of providing a first measuring light beam (1) and a second measuring light beam (2) being aligned to each other, creating the local oscillator light beam LO by an optical non-linear interaction of a first portion (1A) of the first measuring light beam (1) and a first portion (2A) of the second measuring light beam (2) in an optical nonlinear medium (20), and superimposing the local oscillator light beam LO, a second portion (1B) of the first measuring light beam (1) and a second portion (2B) of the second measuring light beam (2) with a predetermined mutual phase relationship, for providing a sample light beam (3) for the phase-resolved spectroscopy measurement. The local oscillator light beam LO and the second portions (1B, 2B) of the first and second measuring light beams (1, 2) are superimposed with a displaced Sagnac interferometer (10). |
| US12298231B2 |
Fluorescent spectrum correcting method and fluorescent spectrum measuring device
A fluorescent spectrum correcting method includes comparing fluorescent spectrum obtained from micro-particles labeled with a plurality of fluorescent pigments with reference spectrum to separating the fluorescent spectrum into fluorescent spectrum for each pigment, and previously measured spectrum data is used as the reference spectrum. |
| US12298229B2 |
Dry quality evaluation device for electrode and dry quality evaluation method for electrode
The present invention relates to an apparatus for evaluating drying quality of an electrode, and the apparatus includes: an oven configured to provide a space in which an electrode is dried; a measuring unit configured to be positioned at an outlet of the oven and measure a color coordinate value of an electrode active material layer with respect to the dried electrode; and an determination unit configured to determine whether the electrode is dry from the color coordinate value, wherein the determination unit sets a reference value, and determines that a dry state of the electrode is defective if the measured color coordinate value is less than the reference value, and a difference between the measured color coordinate value and the reference value is more than a preset value. |
| US12298227B2 |
Optical analysis system and control method of optical analysis system
An object of the present invention is to realize an optical analysis system that enables long-term analysis by reducing the amount of liquid used for analysis. The optical analysis system includes: a first flow channel for transporting a liquid in a container; a branching medium for alternately outputting the liquid and the gas in the first flow channel; a third flow channel for transporting the liquid and the gas flowing out from the branching medium; an analysis cell into which the liquid and the gas in the third flow channel flow; a fourth flow channel that is connected to the analysis cell to discharge the liquid and the gas after passing through the analysis cell; a pump for transporting the liquid and the gas; and a control device. Then, the control device sets a reference liquid amount that is a reference required for analysis, and controls the branching medium and the pump to make the liquid and the gas alternately flow into the third flow channel. The amount of gas flowing into the third flow channel is made larger than the amount of liquid. |
| US12298222B2 |
Light collection from objects within a fluid column
An optical arrangement receives output light emanating from an object disposed within a fluid column that crosses an optical refraction boundary of the fluid column between the object and the optical arrangement. The optical arrangement modifies the output light such that the modified output light has an intensity that is more uniform than the output light. |
| US12298221B2 |
Observation device
An observation device includes an illumination optical system and an observation optical system. The illumination optical system includes a light source and an aperture member. The observation optical system includes an objective lens, an optical structure, and a detector. The optical structure is disposed at a first position which is the position conjugate with the aperture member. The optical structure includes a blocking portion that blocks light and a transmitting portion that transmits light, the blocking portion having a shape including the shape of an image of an aperture of the aperture member which is formed on the optical structure. The detector detects dark-field light passing through the optical structure. |
| US12298220B2 |
Information processing apparatus, particle analysis apparatus, information processing method, and program
To provide a technique for easily grasping an influence of correction processing on a two-dimensional plot.The present technology provides an information processing apparatus including a two-dimensional plot generation unit that generates a two-dimensional plot on the basis of fluorescence data obtained from a particle population labeled with a plurality of fluorescent bodies, and generates a two-dimensional plot group regarding any one fluorescent body of the plurality of fluorescent bodies and each of all the other fluorescent bodies on the basis of correction processing on the two-dimensional plot. Furthermore, the present technology also provides an information processing method including a two-dimensional plot group generation process of generating the two-dimensional plot group, and a program for causing an information processing apparatus to execute a two-dimensional plot group generation process of generating the two-dimensional plot group. |
| US12298218B2 |
Particle detection apparatus, information processing apparatus, information processing method, and particle detection method
A particle detection apparatus is provided that includes: a plurality of optical detectors configured to detect light from a particle, wherein at least one of optical detectors has an applied voltage coefficient different from other optical detectors; and a processor including a processing device and a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processing device, cause the processor to: correct optical data obtained from the particle in accordance with differentiation between applied voltage coefficients of the plurality of optical detectors and a predetermined applied voltage coefficient. |
| US12298214B2 |
Device for water examination
Provided is a water examination device including: a main body; a fluid accommodation unit formed in the main body; a wave source for irradiating waves toward the fluid accommodation unit; a detector for detecting a laser speckle at every set time period that is set in advance, the laser speckle being generated due to multiple scattering of the waves in the fluid; a controller for estimating existence of impurities in the fluid in real-time by using the detected laser speckle; and a calibration unit for controlling the wave source or the detector such that an intensity of light irradiated from the wave source and measured by the detector is within a certain range set in advance. |
| US12298212B2 |
Systems for automated preparation of biological specimens
An automated system for processing a sample contained in a liquid sample container includes an automated tool head configured to rotate about a first axis, and to translate along a second axis different than the first axis, an analytic element positioner having an analytic element holder configured to releasably grip an analytic element, and a specimen transfer device carried by the tool head, wherein the tool head is configured to automatically position a working end of the specimen transfer device to obtain a specimen from a sample container held in the sample container holder, and to transfer the obtained specimen to an analytic element held by the analytic element holder, respectively, through one or both of rotation of the tool head about the first axis and translation of the tool head along the second axis. |
| US12298211B2 |
Device for tissue section immobilization and retention
Disclosed herein, inter alia, are devices and methods for transfer and analysis of tissue sections using carrier substrates. |
| US12298209B2 |
Grinding samples using rotational and linear motion
The disclosure is directed to a sample preparation apparatus for grinding or homogenizing test samples. More specifically, the disclosure relates to grinding samples using rotational and linear motion. Grinding samples can be accomplished with an apparatus with a slider-crank mechanism that is attached to an oscillating connecting linkage. The amplitude of oscillatory motion can be greater than or equal to a length of a sample processing chamber. |
| US12298208B2 |
Device for preparing rock speciments with different moisture contents
The present application disclose a device for preparing rock samples with different moisture contents, which comprises a sample container, wherein two ends of the rock sample are respectively connected with a first steam inlet and a first steam outlet of the sample container; the first steam outlet, a pump and a gas-liquid separator are connected in sequence, a gas outlet end of the gas-liquid separator, a steam compressor and the first steam inlet are connected in sequence, and a liquid outlet end of the gas-liquid separator, a steam generator and the steam compressor are connected in sequence. The water vapor in the sample container is pumped into the gas-liquid separator by the pump to separate low-temperature water vapor and condensate, and the low-temperature water vapor and condensate form high-temperature and high-pressure steam again and return to the inside of the sample container. The water in the steam generator always circulates inside the preparation device. The measuring instrument measures the reduction of the water in the steam generator, and subtracts the pre-recorded reduction of the water in the steam generator when the preparation device is idling, so as to obtain the water amount of the rock sample, and then calculate the moisture content of the rock sample. |
| US12298207B2 |
Calibration slides for digital pathology
In some embodiments, the present disclosure is directed to coatings or thin films comprising a dye or stain embedded within a matrix, e.g. a polymer matrix. |
| US12298205B2 |
Electronic pulse injection system for an icing wind tunnel
A system is provided for dispersing supercooled liquid water in an icing wind tunnel. The system includes a spray bar; a spray nozzle coupled to the spray bar; a pressure control valve coupled to the spray bar; and a controller coupled to the pressure control valve and the spray nozzle. The controller is configured to receive input identifying a selected liquid water content and a selected water droplet size for dispersing the supercooled liquid water in the icing wind tunnel; configure an injector duty cycle of the spray nozzle to generate the selected liquid water content; and configure the pressure control valve to generate the selected water droplet size, wherein configuring the spray nozzle and the pressure control valve disperses the supercooled liquid water in the icing wind tunnel. |
| US12298203B2 |
Pipeline leak detection apparatus, and methods thereof
An apparatus for the continuous monitoring of a pipeline or a pipeline network carrying flowing media that can not only detect the presence of a leak but also locate the source of the leak through the use of rarefraction wave detection and methods of using the same is disclosed within. The apparatus and method are specifically configured to locate the leak source within less than 36 inches using a calibration means and a noise cancellation means. |
| US12298201B2 |
Method for monitoring tires of more than 30 inches via video means
A method for monitoring the tires of vehicles transporting excavations in mines, using tire handling equipment, the tires being equipped with radio frequency identification tags and physical parameter sensors, uses a database comprising the identifiers of the vehicles, the identifiers of the tires, the identifiers of the sensors and of the positions of the tires on the axles. |
| US12298196B2 |
Systems and methods for determining when to calibrate a pressure sensor of a mobile device
A method involves determining weighted metric values for each metric of a plurality of metrics by applying a weight for each metric to a determined value of each metric. The method further involves using the weighted metric values to determine if a pressure sensor of a mobile device should be calibrated using information associated with the first location, and if a determination is made that the pressure sensor of the mobile device should be calibrated using information associated with the first location, then using the information associated with the first location to calibrate the pressure sensor of the mobile device. |
| US12298195B2 |
Sensor apparatuses
In a particular embodiment, a force sensor apparatus is disclosed that includes a sensor housing and a sensing assembly. In this particular embodiment, the sensing assembly includes a force-compliant element having a center portion and an outer portion; one or more sensing elements coupled to the center portion of the force-compliant element; and a flexible spring element having an outer diameter and a center portion. According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the flexible spring element curves from the outer diameter to the center portion of the flexible spring element and the center portion of the flexible spring element is aligned with the center portion of the force-compliant element. In this embodiment, the outer diameter is separated from a ledge of the outer portion of the force-compliant element by a space. |
| US12298194B1 |
Sensor deployment for modular pavement slabs
A pavement system includes a slab having a body comprising pavement materials presenting a top surface. The system includes a reinforcement layer comprising geogrid materials embedded in the body, strain sensors fixed to the reinforcement layer, and a processor configured to collect multiple electrical signals across time from each of the strain sensors and to analyze the electrical signals to determine one or more of: (A) risk of a structural defect in the slab, (B) risk of a problem with underlying sub-grade beneath the slab, and (C) movement of passing objects across the top surface. |
| US12298192B2 |
Force sensor for the bottom bracket of a bicycle
A force sensor is disclosed for the bottom bracket of a bicycle, designed as a hollow cylindrical piece divided into an outer ring with an indentation along the entire perimeter thereof to accommodate a mechanical stop, an inner ring and a central ring with at least four openings disposed around the perimeter and which are positioned such that they form four arms, two identical arms having a larger arc in the vertical axis and two identical arms having a smaller arc in the horizontal axis, with at least one sheer strain gauge placed on each arm having a smaller are and at least one bending strain gauge on each arm having a larger arc. This strain gauge arrangement allows the effective force to be measured by omitting parasitic forces, thereby obtaining precise information regarding the power exerted by a cyclist, which is useful for optimising motors in electric bikes. |
| US12298188B2 |
Radiation powered high dose rate and high dose radiation sensor
The present invention provides apparatuses comprising a plurality of junctions providing a Seebeck effect, configured as alternating hot and cold junctions. The apparatus can be configured such that the cold junctions exhibit a different thermal behavior than the hot junctions in response to incident radiation. The junctions can be connected in series, such that the sum of the Seebeck effect from the plurality of junctions provides a sensitive, inherently calibrated indication of heating of the apparatus responsive to incident radiation, and therefore of the radiation itself. |
| US12298187B2 |
Flat panel detector and display device
A flat panel detector is provided, which includes a base substrate and a plurality of detection regions arranged in an array on the base substrate, where each detection region is successively provided with a photosensitive sensor and an optical structure along a direction away from the base substrate; the optical structure includes a condensing unit and a light filtering unit, where the condensing unit is used for receiving the near-infrared light and ambient light emitted by the laser light source and performing condensing, and the light filtering unit is configured to shield the ambient light and transmitting the near-infrared light; a photosensitive sensor which includes an amorphous silicon photodiode and a thin film transistor, where the amorphous silicon photodiode is configured to convert the near-infrared light transmitted by the light filtering unit into an electrical signal. |
| US12298182B2 |
Optical technique for material characterization
A polarized Raman Spectrometric system for defining parameters of a polycrystalline material, the system comprises a polarized Raman Spectrometric apparatus, a computer-controlled sample stage for positioning a sample at different locations, and a computer comprising a processor and an associated memory. The polarized Raman Spectrometric apparatus generates signal(s) from either small sized spots at multiple locations on a sample or from an elongated line-shaped points on the sample, and the processor analyzes the signal(s) to define the parameters of said polycrystalline material. |
| US12298178B2 |
Receiving device, transceiver device, communication system, portable terminal device, and photodetection element
A receiving device includes a magnetic element having a first ferromagnetic layer, a second ferromagnetic layer, and a spacer layer sandwiched between the first ferromagnetic layer and the second ferromagnetic layer, wherein the first ferromagnetic layer is configured to be irradiated with light containing an optical signal with a change of intensity of the light, and wherein the receiving device is configured to receive the optical signal on a basis of an output voltage from the magnetic element. |
| US12298166B2 |
Apparatus for supplying liquid and system for supplying liquid including the same
A liquid supply apparatus includes: a chamber configured to contain a liquid; an injector disposed on a first side of the chamber and configured to spray the liquid; and a piston extending from a second side of the chamber toward an interior of the chamber, wherein the chamber includes a first area configured to store the liquid; and a second area between the first area and the injector, and wherein the piston is configured to selectively seal or transfer the liquid between the first area and the second area, and press the liquid in the second area to expel the liquid from the liquid supply apparatus. |
| US12298164B2 |
Physical quantity detection device
It is possible to reduce a degradation in accuracy after switching of a heating state or after change of the flow rate.A physical quantity detection device includes a flow rate measuring element which is equipped with a heating element and measures a flow rate of a measurement target fluid; a heating element control unit which switches a control state of the heating element to one of a heat generation state or a heat generation suppression state; and a signal processing unit which includes a buffer and a frequency analysis block, and processes a measured value of the flow rate measuring element, using a main frequency calculated by the frequency analysis block, in which the measured value for a past predetermined period is recorded in the buffer, the frequency analysis block calculates the main frequency by performing a frequency analysis of the measured value recorded in the buffer, when an occurrence of an event is detected, the signal processing unit performs a calculation, using the main frequency calculated immediately before for a predetermined period from the occurrence of the event, and the event is a sudden change in the measured value and switching of the control state performed by the heating element control unit. |
| US12298163B2 |
Electronic heat balance flow meter
A thermal mass flowmeter is provided to determine the air flow in a vent. The flowmeter includes a duct defined by printed circuit boards and adapted to insert in the vent. The flowmeter also includes a heating element located across the duct, for heating the air passing through the duct. At least one thermal sensor is located in the duct upstream from the heating element, relative to air flow, to measure inlet temperature of the air. At least one other thermal sensor is located in the duct downstream from the heating element, to measure outlet temperature heated by the heating element. The flowmeter further includes a support member to maintain the structural integrity of the duct within the vent, and at least one connector to exchange electrical signals with the flowmeter. |
| US12298161B2 |
Flow sensor devices and systems
A flow rate assembly can include a housing having a measurement channel extending along the housing axis and through a portion of the housing between the first and second ends of the housing, an outer cup portion positioned at least partly within the housing, and a transducer positioned within the outer cup portion and sealed from fluid flow past the outer cup portion, the transducer having a width perpendicular to the housing axis and greater than the width of the measurement channel, the transducer configured to generate an ultrasonic signal and to direct the ultrasonic signal through the measurement channel. |
| US12298149B2 |
System and method for generating precise road lane map data
An in-vehicle system for generating precise, lane-level road map data includes a GPS receiver operative to acquire positional information associated with a track along a road path. An inertial sensor provides time local measurement of acceleration and turn rate along the track, and a camera acquires image data of the road path along the track. A processor is operative to receive the local measurement from the inertial sensor and image data from the camera over time in conjunction with multiple tracks along the road path, and improve the accuracy of the GPS receiver through curve fitting. One or all of the GPS receiver, inertial sensor and camera are disposed in a smartphone. The road map data may be uploaded to a central data repository for post processing when the vehicle passes through a WiFi cloud to generate the precise road map data, which may include data collected from multiple drivers. |
| US12298147B2 |
Vehicle display device
A vehicle display device includes a display control unit that is configured to: display markers in positions, on a display unit, corresponding to future positions of a host vehicle which are acquired from an autonomous driving control unit that autonomously drives the host vehicle, and move display positions of the markers on the display unit in accordance with travel of the host vehicle and toward a reference position on the display unit corresponding to the host vehicle. |
| US12298145B2 |
Fleet telemetry data sourcing and evaluation tool
A system and method for determining driver assignments based on fleet trips history logs is presented. The system and method include receiving, at a server or online platform, a set of fleet driver requirements from a fleet owner. The server receives fleet trip data from a vehicle with an integrated communication device where a weighted trip score for a driver based on a particular fleet owner is determined. The server also ranks one or more drivers, based on the weighted trip score, that best matches the fleet driver requirements. The weighted trip score is determined based on the fleet trip data received from the integrated communication device in the vehicle where the fleet trip data includes at least a start trip information, a trip log, an event trigger, and an end of trip data. |
| US12298144B2 |
Server and method of controlling the same
A server is provided to recommend suitable personal mobility based on a recommended route. The server includes a communicator and a controller that determines a first route to an intermediate destination reachable by a vehicle or a public transport based on departure information and destination information received from an external device, and a second route from the intermediate destination reachable by foot or a personal mobility to a final destination. The controller determines a recommended personal mobility based on environment information of the second route and operates the communicator to transmit information about each of the first route, the second route, and the recommended personal mobility to the external device. |
| US12298133B2 |
High-resolution handheld OCT imaging system
A high-resolution handheld OCT imaging system related to the optical imaging field solves the issues of handheld OCT systems with low resolution and the inability to measure the skin's stratum corneum thickness accurately. Through adopting the visible wavelength band of supercontinuum laser as the light source, mainly applying reflectors instead of lenses in the OCT system, and replacing fiber propagation with optical propagation in free space in the interference optical paths, to significantly reduce dispersion loss in the axial resolution and improve the axial resolution of OCT systems. The filter, attenuator, grating, camera, and other components are separated from the handheld module through modular design to reduce the handheld terminal's size and weight and realize the system construction. The invention improves the axial resolution, obtains the thickness information of whole-body skin's stratum corneum, and provides technical approaches for skin diagnosis and related medicine development. |
| US12298132B2 |
Optical device
In an optical device, a base and a movable unit are constituted by a semiconductor substrate including a first semiconductor layer, an insulating layer, and a second semiconductor layer in this order from one side in a predetermined direction. The base is constituted by the first semiconductor layer, the insulating layer, and the second semiconductor layer. The movable unit includes an arrangement portion that is constituted by the second semiconductor layer. The optical function unit is disposed on a surface of the arrangement portion on the one side. The first semiconductor layer that constitutes the base is thicker than the second semiconductor layer that constitutes the base. A surface of the base on the one side is located more to the one side than the optical function unit. |
| US12298128B2 |
Multi-axis differential strain sensor
A flexible differential strain sensor, system, and method includes a deformable substrate having a first axis and a second axis different than the first axis and a first sensing element and a second sensing element. The first and second sensing elements are comprised of conductive gel. The first sensing element is arranged to sense strain in the deformable substrate along the first axis. The second sensing element has a first portion arranged to sense strain in the deformable substrate along the first axis and a second portion arranged to sense strain in the deformable substrate along the second axis. The second sensing element is arranged to cancel at least a portion of the stimulus sensed by the first sensing element in the along the first axis. |
| US12298127B2 |
Linear inductive position sensor
A position of a target is determined using a linear inductive position sensor that includes a target coil, an excitation coil, two sensors and a Vernier processor. The sensors each include two or more receive coils. The receive coils include multiple twisted loops. In the first sensor, the coils have a first period, with loops offset by first distance. In the second sensor, the coils have a second period, with loops offset by a second distance. The target coil width is a function of the first distance and the second distance. During operation, the coils output voltages in which third, fifth and/or seventh harmonics are cancelled. Based on the voltages, the sensors output respective first and second position signals, from which the Vernier processor calculates the target's position along an axis of the position sensor. |
| US12298125B2 |
Apparatus for inspecting swelling of battery cell
Discussed is an apparatus for inspecting swelling of a battery cell, the apparatus including a first plate configured in a plate shape; a second plate configured in a plate shape and located to face the first plate to be spaced therefrom by a predetermined interval, the second plate being configured so that the battery cell is to be interposed between the first plate and the second plate; a fixing frame configured so that a portion of the first plate is fixedly coupled thereto; a connection frame having one end fixedly coupled to the second plate and another end fixedly coupled to the fixing frame; and a measuring element attached to the connection frame and configured to measure a deformation rate of the connection frame based on the swelling of the battery cell. |
| US12298124B2 |
Method and device for improving the stability of height difference measurement based on corrugated tube
The invention relates to the field of height measurement, disclosing a method and a device for improving the stability of height difference measurement based on a corrugated tube. The method comprises: improving the structural stability of a height difference measuring device between a first pressure sensor and a second pressure sensor, obtaining the structural stability improvement result; collecting a first pressure from the first pressure sensor, detecting whether the first pressure is affected by external interference; when the first pressure is not affected by external interference, performing pressure screening on the first pressure to obtain a screening pressure, and calculating a first pressure average value of the screening pressure; collecting a second pressure from the second pressure sensor, calculating a second pressure average value of the second pressure; based on a historical pressure average value of the second pressure sensor, detecting the pressure accuracy of the second pressure average value; when the pressure accuracy is accurate, updating the second pressure by utilizing the second pressure average value to obtain an updated pressure; calculating the dynamic height difference of the height difference measuring device, utilizing the dynamic height difference to determine a dynamic stability improvement result of the height difference measuring device. The invention can ensure the stability of pressure measurement. |
| US12298120B2 |
Device for inspecting objects in a moving flow and machine comprising such a device
The present invention relates to a device (1) for inspecting objects (2) moving in a flow (F) on a surface (3) moving in a direction (D), this device (1) comprising a lighting means (4) providing an illuminated strip (6) at the surface (3), a detection means (7) having an optical axis (AO) and, finally, a means (8) for processing and evaluating the signals supplied by the detection means (7) in order to detect the presence of the moving objects (2), map their height and/or determine their volume. This device (1) is characterised in that the median plane (PM) of the light beam (5) and the optical axis (AO) of the detection means (7) have an angle (AP) between them, in that the image of the illuminated strip (6) acquired by the detection means (7) has a width equal to at least three times the resolution of the means (7), and in that the lighting means (4) is configured in such a way that the illuminated strip (6) generated at the support surface (3) is delimited by two opposing straight parallel edges and has a sufficient contrast with respect to the non-illuminated zones (6′), regardless of the colour of the object (2). |
| US12298117B2 |
Optical interference range sensor
A conversion unit converts a first electrical signal to a first distance value indicating a distance from an interferometer to a measurement target. An inclination value calculation unit calculates an inclination value based on the first distance value. A first distance value correction unit corrects the first distance value based on the inclination value. A second distance value correction unit calculates a second distance value indicating a distance from the optical interference range sensor to the measurement target based on the first distance value that has been corrected by the first distance value correction unit. If the number of times that the first electrical signal is detected is smaller than a second threshold, the first distance value correction unit corrects the first distance value based on an inclination value that precedes the inclination value associated with the first distance value in a storage unit. |
| US12298116B2 |
Method for plugging/unplugging probe of metallurgical automatic sublance
Disclosed in the present invention is a method for plugging/unplugging a probe of a metallurgical automatic sublance. A laser distance sensor is mounted on an end-effector of a drive device; the drive device drives the laser distance sensor to scan the automatic sublance according to setting areas; position and orientation information of the automatic sublance is calculated by a calculation unit; according to the position and orientation information of the automatic sublance, a gripper on the end-effector implements a process of plugging/unplugging the probe of the automatic sublance. According to the present invention, an existing automatic sublance does not need to be improved, and only external sensors need to be used for plugging/unplugging detection, so that the plugging/unplugging process can be accurately carried out. |
| US12298114B2 |
Air disc target
A collapsible, packable, and throwable aerial target of a disc-like shape, the aerial target comprising a circular body and an outer ring around periphery of the circular body, wherein the outer ring is in the form of a hollow tubular annulus that is divided into a plurality of sections, and each of the plurality of sections houses a plurality of pellets. The pellets are thoroughly filled in the outer ring sections to provide weight to the aerial target, but not overfilled to prevent flexibility, such that the aerial target can be folded and packed. |
| US12298112B2 |
Apparatus for generating a vitals target
An apparatus for generating a vitals target may include a processor, an output device, and a non-transitory storage medium. The output device is communicatively connected to the processor. The non-transitory storage medium may include a number of module. The number of modules may include a target distance identify module, a target animal identify module, a vital zone determine module, a first distance identify module, and a target calculate module. The target distance identify module that identifies a target set distance for a target configuration. The target animal identify module identifies an animal being simulated. The first distance identify module identifying a first distance being simulated at the target set distance. The target calculate module rendering the vital zone for a target distance. The output generate module causing the output device to generate a vitals target. |
| US12298100B2 |
Firearm accessory configured for attachment to a rail system
Disclosed is a firearm accessory with a clamping mechanism used to removably attach the firearm accessory to a rail system, such as a Picatinny rail. The clamping mechanism includes a pair of parallel engagement members and a reversibly extendable recoil lug, which is disposed within a guide groove in the firearm accessory. Additionally, the clamping mechanism includes a threaded fastener that is operatively connected to the recoil lug and is used to advance the recoil lug from, and retract the recoil lug into, the guide groove. |
| US12298098B2 |
Firearm barrel having at least one barrel gas port and method of manufacturing the same
Various embodiments are directed to a barrel for a firearm. In various embodiments, a barrel comprises an inner surface defining a bore configured to guide a projectile as the projectile is propelled through the bore by pressurized gas; and a barrel gas port having a gas port depth extending between a port entrance defined by the inner surface of the barrel and a port exit, wherein the barrel gas port is configured to fluidically communicate with the bore and an action of the firearm; wherein the port entrance defines a length dimension defined parallel to a longitudinal axis of the barrel and a width dimension defined perpendicular to the length dimension; and wherein the length dimension of the port entrance is greater than the width dimension of the port entrance. Various embodiments are directed to a firearm comprising the exemplary barrel. |
| US12298096B2 |
Firearm suppressor assembly, and apparatus and method for audible signature reduction of a firearm
A suppressor for a firearm is disclosed. The suppressor may have a first longitudinal axis and include a mount body for receiving a muzzle of a firearm barrel. The mount body may include a first proximal end, a first distal end spaced from the first proximal end along the first longitudinal axis, a collar adjacent to the first proximal end, and an annular stem adjacent to the first distal end. The annular stem may include a first outer side wall surface which comprises a first screw thread, and a first interior side wall surface which comprises a second screw thread. The suppressor further may include a core connected to the mount body, and a tube disposed over the core and the annular stem. The mount body, core, and tube may form a plurality of chambers for sound signature reduction of a host firearm. |
| US12298094B2 |
Firearm security device
A firearm security device removably connected to at least a portion of a firearm, the firearm security device including a biometric sensor to scan a physical characteristic of a user and send biometric data therefrom, a control unit running a program thereon and connected to the biometric sensor to compare the biometric data received from the biometric sensor to user data to determine whether the user is an authorized user of the firearm, and a locking pin disposed on a trigger bar of the firearm and connected to the control unit to prevent use of the firearm until the control unit determines the user is authorized to use the firearm. |
| US12298092B2 |
HVAC exterior cleaning pipework
The HVAC exterior cleaning pipework is a system attachable to a HVAC unit, such that the PVC pipework can clean the exterior of the unit by means of strategically placed sprayer valves. The pipework is extendable, such that it can expand or retract to meet the exact dimensions of the specific HVAC unit whereon it should be attached. The pipework may be connected directly to a hose with sufficiently pressurized water, or the integrated pump may assist in the flow of water. The spray heads and the pump have removable components whereby they can be cleaned separately when needed. |
| US12298089B2 |
Metal heat exchanger tube
A metal heat exchanger tube having integral fins formed on the tube outside and having a fin foot, fin flanks and a fin tip. The fin foot protrudes radially from the tube wall, and a channel is formed between the fins. Spaced-apart additional structures are arranged in a channel base and divide the channel between the fins into segments. The additional structures reduce the throughflow area in the channel and limit fluid flow during operation. First additional structures are radial projections emerging from the channel base and are delimited radially by an end surface located between the channel base and the fin tip. Material protrusions in the form of second additional structures lie at the location of the projections. The material protrusions are arranged between the end surface and the fin tip and lie laterally on the fin flank, and extend further axially and radially than circumferentially. |
| US12298088B2 |
Metal heat exchanger tube
A metal heat exchanger tube having integral fins formed on the tube outside. The fins have a fin foot, fin flanks and a fin tip, and the fin foot protrudes radially from the tube wall. The tube includes a channel with a channel base and spaced-apart additional structures dividing the channel between the fins into segments and limiting fluid flow in the channel during operation. First additional structures are radially outwardly directed projections each with an end surface located between the channel base and the fin tip. Cavities in the form of second additional structures are disposed at the location of the projections between an end surface and the fin tip such that the cavities lie laterally on the fin flank and are open in the axial direction. |
| US12298085B2 |
Heat exchanger for cooling cracked gas
A cracked gas cooling heat exchanger includes a tube connection between an uncooled tube (1) and a cooled tube (2), having a cooled inner tube (3) enclosed by a jacket tube (4), with a tube intermediate space (5) for flowing cooling medium. A gas inlet header (11) has a GI tube inner part (12) and a GI tube outer part (13) and a cooling space (14) with an insulating layer (15). The GI tube outer part connects via a water chamber (6) to the jacket tube. The GI tube inner part faces the inner tube and is connected on a face (8) of the water chamber. A weld backing ring (16), between an end face (9) of the cooling space and a bottom face (8) of the water chamber, is in the insulating layer of the cooling space, arranged in a turn-out/groove (17) in the insulating layer. |
| US12298082B2 |
Vapor chamber, electronic device, metallic sheet for vapor chamber and manufacturing method of vapor chamber
A liquid flow path portion of a vapor chamber according to this invention includes a first main flow groove, a second main flow groove and a third main flow groove. A first convex array including a plurality of first convex portions arranged via a first communicating groove is provided between the first main flow groove and the second main flow groove. A second convex array including a plurality of second convex portions arranged via a second communicating groove is provided between the second main flow groove and the third main flow groove. The main flow groove includes a first intersection at which at least a part of the first communicating groove faces each second convex portion and a second intersection at which at least a part of the second communicating groove faces each first convex portion. |
| US12298077B2 |
DC plasma electric arc furnace for processing solid waste, method of processing solid waste, and products formed from DC plasma electric arc furnace
A DC plasma arc furnace, a method of co-processing waste and metal, a method of producing energy by processing material using the furnace, and the products produced by the furnace are provided. Metal may be efficiently processed by the furnace via an increased organic content in other feedstock fed into the furnace. |
| US12298076B2 |
Drying device
A drying device according to an embodiment dries a surface of an article by blowing hot air, and includes a drying chamber including a hot air supply port that blows the hot air, an infrared camera acquiring temperature distribution information that is information related to a temperature distribution inside the drying chamber, and a controller controlling a drying condition inside the drying chamber. The controller acquires corrected temperature distribution information by performing lock-in analysis of the temperature distribution information to remove noise from the temperature distribution information, and controls the drying condition based on the corrected temperature distribution information and based on a temperature distribution model that is a model related to the temperature distribution inside the drying chamber and is pre-generated using machine learning. |
| US12298073B2 |
Method and apparatus for producing frozen products
The invention relates to a method of producing frozen products in which a predetermined amount of carbon dioxide snow is produced and piled up to form a volume of snow. Subsequently, a mold impression is pressed into one surface of the snow volume, forming depressions into which at least one product to be cooled is filled. In a cooling device, the product in the snow volume is cooled through, while the snow volume itself gradually sublimates. The process and the device are particularly suitable for the production of individual quick freezing (IQF) products. |
| US12298065B2 |
Refrigerator and corresponding valve system
A water valve system for a refrigerator appliance includes a bracket and a first set of one or more valves. The bracket is configured secure one or more valves to the refrigerator. The bracket has locating and fastening features configured to locate and secure the one or more valves on and to the bracket in a plurality of configurations. The first set of the one or more valves is arranged in a first of the plurality of configurations and engages at least a portion of the locating and fastening features to locate and secure the first set of the one or more valves on and to the bracket. |
| US12298064B2 |
Self-balancing adjustable rack device and refrigerator having the same
The present invention discloses a self-balancing adjustable rack device and a refrigerator having the same; the rack device includes a rack assembly, slide rail assemblies and a synchronizing assembly, the rack assembly includes a rack body and brackets, the slide rail assemblies are arranged on two sides of the rack body in a vertical direction, the synchronizing assembly includes at least one tensioning piece and at least two pulleys, one end of the tensioning piece is fixed at an upper end of a sliding plate, and the other end of the tensioning piece is fixed at a lower end of another sliding plate in the slide rail assembly on the other side through the pulleys, such that two sides of the rack assembly can be balanced in a moving process, and meanwhile, a pulling force is provided for the rack assembly by the tensioning piece. |
| US12298063B2 |
Vacuum adiabatic body
A vacuum adiabatic body according to an embodiment may include a first plate, a second plate, and a seal that seals a gap between the first plate and the second plate. Optionally, the vacuum adiabatic body according to an embodiment may include a support that maintains a vacuum space. Optionally, the vacuum adiabatic body according to an embodiment may include a heat transfer resistor that reduces an amount of heat transfer between the first plate and the second plate. Optionally, the vacuum adiabatic body may include a component coupling portion connected to at least one of the first or second plate so that a component is coupled thereto. Optionally, the vacuum adiabatic body may further include a side plate extending in a height direction of the vacuum space. Optionally, the first plate may be provided to be thinner than the second plate. Accordingly, the vacuum adiabatic body may be improved in productivity. |
| US12298058B2 |
Refrigerator and home appliance
A refrigerator includes a cabinet and a door. The door includes a door body filled with an insulator and a door panel detachably mounted on the door body. The door panel includes a panel defining a front appearance of the door, and a panel bracket disposed on a rear surface of the panel and including a mounting protrusion protruding rearward. The door body includes a cap deco that defines a portion of a perimeter surface of the door body and includes a protrusion accommodating part receiving the mounting protrusion, and a deco cover that shields an opening of the cap deco and includes a restraining protrusion protruding into the cap deco. The restraining protrusion is in contact with the protrusion accommodating part when the deco cover is mounted and maintains a restrained state of the mounting protrusion and the protrusion accommodating part. |
| US12298057B2 |
Door for home appliance, home appliance, and method for manufacturing the same
A door for a home appliance, a home appliance, and a method for manufacturing the same, are disclosed. The door for a home appliance comprises a panel assembly; and a frame assembly defining a predetermined space having an opening connected with an edge of the panel assembly, and making a foaming space for receiving a thermal insulator by means of the predetermined space of the frame assembly and the edge of the panel assembly, wherein a foaming injection hole through which the thermal insulator is injected is provided on at least one of ends of an upper surface, a lower surface, a left side and a right side of the frame assembly. |
| US12298056B2 |
Shock freezing cabinet
An example shock freezing cabinet comprises a housing, food freezing compartment, upper and lower chambers, an evaporator and a condenser. A grill is installed in front of the chamber. Inside the lower chamber behind the grill are the condenser and a fan. Another fan and the evaporator are in the upper chamber. The evaporator is configured in the form of pipes that are round in cross-section and is located along a back wall. The pipes are positioned with equal pitch in a zigzag pattern in parallel rows. The fan is between sections of the evaporator. On the upper chamber rear wall there are air flow deflectors with protruding walls positioned at negative angle to a fan axis directed to the rear wall configured to reflect and re-direct the air flows from the fan to eliminate “stagnant” areas and to ensure circulation of cold air mass directed to cooled food. |
| US12298055B2 |
Refrigerator
A refrigerator includes a grille fan assembly provided behind a storage space and shielding an evaporator, and a machine room independent of the storage space. The grille fan assembly includes a case with an open front, a fan configured to force an air flow between the storage space and the heat exchange space, a grille panel shielding the open front of the case and having a discharge port for discharging cold air to the storage space and a suction port for suctioning air from the storage space, a partition dividing of the case into a cold air flow space and a heated air flow space, an exhaust member extending from the case to the machine room and communicating an inside of the case with of the machine room, and a machine room exhaust damper configured to open and close the exhaust member. |
| US12298053B2 |
Systems and methods for a refrigeration device having a lid assembly
A refrigeration device capable of chilling beverage ingredients and accessories is disclosed. The refrigeration device may include a first compartment that defines a first open top area, a second compartment that defines a second open top area, and a wall disposed between the first and second compartments. The refrigeration device may further include a controller configured to control the temperature in at least one of the first and second compartments, a temperature regulator configured to adjust a thermal communication between the first and second compartments, and a lid assembly movable between an opened and a closed position. |
| US12298051B2 |
Ice maker and refrigerator comprising same
An ice maker includes a first tray forming a part of an ice-making cell; a second tray forming another part of the ice-making cell; and a heater which is disposed so as to be adjacent to the first or the second tray, wherein the heater operates during a period when cold air is supplied to the first tray and the second tray and ice making takes place, and supplies heat to the first tray and/or the second tray. |
| US12298049B2 |
System and method for identifying a refrigerant leak in multiple refrigeration circuits with one or more compressors
A refrigeration system detects a refrigerant leak by detecting that a refrigerant concentration is more than a threshold concentration. In response, the system accesses subcool, superheat, and saturation suction temperature values associated with the compressor circuits. The system determines that the subcool value is less than a subcool threshold and whether the superheat value is more than a superheat threshold. In response, the system may determine that the compressor circuit associated with the subcool and superheat values is associated with the loss of charge. In response, the system isolates the compressor circuit from other components of the system and operates a blower. The system may continue cooling operation using non-leaking compressors. |
| US12298048B2 |
Expansion valve
An expansion valve having a high valve opening adjustment accuracy includes: a valve housing which is provided with an inlet port allowing a refrigerant from a condenser to pass therethrough and an outlet port allowing a refrigerant toward an evaporator to pass therethrough; a valve body which is driven by a solenoid; a valve seat on which the valve body sits; and an urging member configured to urge the valve body in a valve closing direction, a space is formed on a valve opening direction side of the valve body, and the refrigerant on the valve closing direction side in relation to the valve body flows into the space. |
| US12298044B2 |
Multicascade heating system
A multi cascade heating system that comprises a plurality of heat-pump circuits successionally connected. The heat pump circuits are connected to one another by a common heat exchanger. Each of the heat pump circuits comprises a condenser and a refrigerant circulating in the heat pump circuit for heating a fluid flowing through the condenser. The fluid is successionally passing through the condenser of each heat pump circuit so that the temperature of the fluid is higher in each succeeding condenser as it passes towards an outlet of the multi cascade heating system while heat not utilized by the condenser for heating the fluid is exploited for heating the refrigerant of a succeeding heat pump circuit by the heat exchanger. |
| US12298042B2 |
Systems and methods for manufacturing in space environments
A factory for manufacturing useful products while orbiting is space uses concentrated solar energy, high vacuum, and the low temperatures available in a space environment. Gyroscopic forces from rotating machinery are carefully controlled. Liquids, gases, and solid minerals are separated from asteroid and lunar regolith resources. |
| US12298034B2 |
Air treatment apparatus
There is provided an air treatment apparatus including an air flow generator that is arranged to generate an airflow, a moisture source that is arranged to introduce water vapour into the air flow, a body that in use surrounds both the air flow generator and the moisture source, a water supply system that is arranged to provide water to the moisture source, the water supply system including a water tank assembly that is separable from the body, an interface sealing element that is arranged to form a seal between the water tank assembly and the body that prevents leakage of air into the body, an air supply feed that is arranged to convey air from within the body of the air treatment apparatus into the water tank assembly, and one or more air filter assemblies that are located upstream of both the moisture source and the air supply feed. |
| US12298030B2 |
Valve system and methods
A water distribution apparatus and method including cold and hot water supplies, a fan coil (or chilled beam device), a control valve having cold and hot water inlets and outlets, cold and hot water outputs configured to supply cold and hot water to the fan coil, cold and hot water return inlets configured to receive from the fan coil the water supplied by the cold and/or water outputs and outputting the cold and/or hot water to the cold and hot water supply lines, respectively, via the cold and hot water outlets, respectively. Cold and hot water is supplied from the cold and/or hot water outputs to the fan coil and received into the cold and hot water return inlets, respectively, and the cold and hot water supplied by the cold and hot water outputs to the fan coil is output to the cold and hot water supply lines, respectively. |
| US12298023B2 |
Air emission stack, controlled emission release
Many import and export regulations require fumigation of goods, such as products or commodities, to ensure that non-native pests are not introduced. The fumigating process can involve placing the goods in a sealed containment system, and introducing the sealed good to a fumigant, such as methyl bromide gas, for a predetermined amount of time. After fumigation, regulations may require how to dispense the fumigant. The fumigant can be exhausted through fans, baffles, dampers, filters, and a chimney, as part of an emission system, in a controlled manner. The controlled manner can include combining the fumigant with ambient air and releasing or exhausting the combination over an amount of time, which mitigates pollution by the fumigant. The time-period is not specific, and instead is the time needed to meet regulatory requirements. |
| US12298019B2 |
Battery-powered wireless electronic device switchable between high and low power operating modes
A method of and system for conserving power of a battery in a battery-powered electronic device capable of wireless communications are disclosed. The electronic device, which can be a digital video camera or other component of a monitoring system or an HVAC controller, an appliance, or another aspect of a smart home system, is wirelessly communicable with one or more hubs over a wireless local area network. The electronic device has at least a high power radio and a low power radio operating at different frequencies. Communications switch from the high power radio to the low power radio upon the occurrence of a trigger event such as battery charge dropping below a designated threshold. The electronic device may be part of a WLAN coupled to a WAN via the Internet and a cellular network. |
| US12298015B2 |
System and method for conditioning air
A manifold assembly includes a body and a damper assembly. The body defines a first opening, a second opening, outlet third opening, and a fluid plenum. The fluid plenum fluidly couples the first opening, the second opening, and the third opening. The damper assembly includes a first damper, a second damper, and a connecting member. The first damper is disposed within the fluid plenum proximate to the first opening. The second damper is disposed within the fluid plenum proximate to the second opening. The connecting member is coupled to both the first damper and the second damper and is configured to move the first damper and the second damper to selectively open one of the first opening or the second opening while closing the one not opened. |
| US12298012B2 |
Electric heating device
An electric heating device comprises a housing with a partition wall which separates a connection chamber from a heating chamber for dissipating heat and from which at least one PTC heating device protrudes as a heating fin in the direction toward the heating chamber. The PTC heating device comprises at least one PTC element electrically connected to conductor tracks in the connection chamber. A temperature sensor is connected, in terms of data, to a control device and is accommodated in a sealed manner in a temperature sensor receptacle which is formed in a wall delimiting the heating chamber. The temperature sensor is accommodated in a sliding manner in the temperature sensor receptacle. A support prevents the temperature sensor from sliding out of the temperature sensor receptacle and/or directly plugs a temperature sensor contact element of the temperature sensor in the connection chamber into a printed circuit board. |
| US12298011B2 |
Cooking system for a space restricted environment, a self-contained cooking unit for the cooking system and related method of operating a cooking system within a space restricted environment
A cooking system for a space restricted environment includes at least one cooking unit having at least one cooking hob movable between a stowed position and a deployed position such that in the stowed position the cooking hob is located either behind or below an corresponding surface of a countertop, cabinet, wall or the like and in the deployed position the cooking hob upwardly extends through an opening in the corresponding surface. |
| US12298007B2 |
Combustion chamber of a gas turbine, gas turbine and method for operating the same
A combustion chamber of a gas turbine combusts a fuel in the presence of combustion air. The combustion chamber is configured as dual-fuel combustion chamber, wherein the combustion chamber, in a gas fuel operating mode, is supplied with a mixture of a gaseous fuel and combustion air via a main swirl body. In a liquid fuel operating mode, the combustion chamber is supplied with a liquid fuel via an atomization apparatus and combustion air via the main swirl body. The atomization apparatus has an atomization lance with an atomization nozzle centrally arranged with respect to a longitudinal center axis of a prechamber of the combustion chamber. The atomization nozzle of the central atomization lance includes a swirl chamber and, downstream of the swirl chamber, a nozzle orifice. The swirl chamber is supplied with the liquid fuel via a radial swirl generator and an axial swirl generator. |
| US12298006B1 |
Combustor including a heat shield for a turbine engine
A combustor of a turbine engine combusts fuel and air. The combustor includes a dome and a heat shield fastened to the dome. The heat shield is unconstrained relative to dome, to permit relative thermal expansion and contraction in a radial direction. A heat shield inner portion is generally annular in shape, is arranged about a dome eyelet longitudinal centerline axis, is smaller in diameter than a dome inner portion, and is assembled inside of the dome inner portion. A plurality of pinned assemblies fastens the heat shield to dome. Each pinned assembly includes a fastener with a pin end, the pin end assembled in a clearance fit into a hole in the heat shield inner portion. The fastener is fixed to the dome inner portion, the pin end sliding in the hole in the heat shield during relative thermal expansion and contraction between the dome and the heat shield. |
| US12298001B2 |
Illumination assembly including a microlens array
An illumination system includes an array of LEDs including a plurality of first LEDs and a plurality of second LEDs. A microlens array overlays the plurality of LEDs and includes a plurality of first lenses corresponding to the plurality of first LEDs and a plurality of second lenses corresponding to the plurality of second LEDs. A first geometry of at least one of the plurality of first lenses is different than a second geometry of at least one of the plurality of second lenses. An imaging device is configured to capture an image based on light reflected from the array of LEDs. At least one processing device is in communication with the array of LEDs and the imaging device. The at least one processing device is configured to identify a shadow cast on the target region by an obstruction and selectively activate the array of LEDs based on the shadow. |
| US12297999B2 |
Lens plate and a lighting device having the lens plate
A lens plate has an array of convex lenses each having a top portion which forms a light input surface for facing a light source and a base which forms a light exit surface. Each convex lens has a height H and a diameter D at the base, wherein H/D>0.85. The lens plate for example has a height from the base of the convex lenses to the top portions in the range 1.5 mm to 5 mm. |
| US12297994B2 |
Illuminated bath caddy
One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a bath caddy for use on a bathtub, where the bath caddy includes a tray having a top surface and a bottom surface, and a lighting assembly configured to couple to the bottom surface of the tray. The lighting assembly includes at least one light fixture configured to provide light to an interior of the bathtub. Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a bath caddy including a tray and a lighting assembly configured to couple to the tray, where the lighting assembly is configured to provide light to an interior of the bathtub. Then lighting assembly includes at least one light fixture and a controller operably coupled to the at least one light fixture, where the controller is configured to adjust at least one of a color, tone, or brightness of the at least one light fixture. |
| US12297991B1 |
Light string structure based on glass LED beads
The present disclosure discloses a lighting fixture, and aims to provide a light string structure based on glass LED beads. A key point of the technical solution of the present disclosure is that adding hot melt glue between filaments and at peripheral sides of chips effectively prevents relative movement of the filaments. Further, the hot melt glue is arranged at bottoms of the beads to prevent water vapor from entering the beads through joints between the beads and a conductive wire, which improves the waterproof performance, allows the product to be used outdoors for a long time, and enlarges the range of use of an LED lamp; meanwhile, the filaments inside the beads are welded to the conductive wire, so that the fixing effect is good; the displacement of the joints between the beads and the conductive wire is limited by thermal shrinkage films. |
| US12297986B2 |
Bar hanger assembly with crossmembers and housing assemblies using same
A housing assembly includes a housing to support one or more components of a lighting system or an electrical system, a caddy-type bar hanger assembly to facilitate installation onto support structures in the environment, and one or more bar hanger holders or a pan frame to couple the bar hanger assembly to the housing. In particular, the bar hanger assembly includes a crossmember with mounting features to facilitate installation onto a wood/metal joist or stud, a T-bar, a hat channel, and a metal frame. The crossmember is formed as a unitary component separate from the bar hangers, thus simplifying manufacture by enabling fabrication using conventional sheet metal processes and enabling different housing assemblies to be assembled using one or more of the same components to accommodate housings with different shapes and sizes. The housing assembly may also include support for a junction box and an emergency ballast. |
| US12297984B2 |
Lighting apparatus with adjustability between two lighting structures and method of use
A lighting apparatus for use with a motor vehicle includes a frame forming an opening between at least a first side and a second side; a first lighting structure fixedly secured within the opening of the frame; a second lighting structure positioned within the opening and connected to the first lighting structure via a connector; and an adjustment device engaged with the second lighting structure, the adjustment device to apply force to the second lighting structure such that the connector flexes and allows the second lighting structure to adjust relative to the first lighting structure to move between a first position and a second position. |
| US12297983B1 |
Holder, light tube, lighting device having a mistake-proof structure, installation method and modifying method thereof
A method for installing a lighting device having a mistake-proof structure includes the following steps: aligning the two end caps at the two ends of the tube body of a light tube with two holders; installing the two end caps on the two holders to make the extending space of each of the end caps be engaged with the extending portion of the rotational fixing element of the holder corresponding thereto; and making the two conductive pins of each of the end caps contact the two conductive plates in the holder body of the holder corresponding thereto. |
| US12297979B2 |
Replaceable and reversible light engine with positive locking and safety stopper
A light engine for a floodlight includes a first subassembly for light emitting diodes (LEDs) and a second subassembly providing a housing for a driver. The first subassembly includes upper and lower mounting hinge arms at one side and the second subassembly includes upper and lower left hinge pins respectively extending from upper and lower left arms and upper and lower right hinge pins respectively extending from upper and lower right arms. The first subassembly can be mounted by the upper and lower mounting hinge arms on either side of the second subassembly, creating a reversible opening for access to the driver. The upper and lower mounting hinge arms can have a shape with respect to the hinge pins to provide a safety stopper. The lower mounting hinge arm can include a recess that catches against a lower arm to prevent automatically closing once in an open position. |
| US12297976B2 |
Forward cooling headlight
There is disclosed a forward cooling headlight comprising a body, a lens coupled to the body and a heatsink coupled to the body. There is also a heatpipe and at least one light. The light is coupled to the heatsink, wherein the heatpipe is coupled to the heatsink at a first end, and to the body at a second end. The heatsink draws heat away from the light, via the heatpipe and towards the body. There can be at least one synthetic jet coupled to the heatpipe to aid in cooling the light. In addition, in at least one embodiment, there can be at least two lights with at least two different drivers with a first driver driving a first light and a second driver driving a second light wherein when each of the lights is lit it is capable of generating a different focal point. |
| US12297975B2 |
Method for operating a lighting apparatus of a motor vehicle
A method for operating a lighting apparatus of a vehicle. A temperature of the light source is recorded while the first light distribution is generated, a temperature change of the light source which is expected to emerge during the transition from the first to the second light distribution is calculated. Should the calculation predict that the transition from the first to the second light distribution would rise to an excessive temperature leading to a temperature above a threshold value in at least one critical region, then the power of at least one of the semiconductor elements is reduced during the control of the semiconductor elements implemented for generating the second light distribution, such that the temperature in the at least one critical region of the light source is not expected to exceed the specified threshold value as a result of the transition from the first to the second light distribution. |
| US12297973B2 |
Lighting apparatus, and vehicle lamp system
A lighting apparatus includes a light source; a condensing part that condenses light and forms a focal point at a predetermined position; a liquid crystal element arranged at a position including the focal point; a first polarizing element; a second polarizing element; and a projection lens that projects images generated by the liquid crystal element and the polarizing elements; where the liquid crystal element has a first surface which includes the focal point position and is perpendicular to the projection lens optical axis, and a second surface disposed around the first surface and is oblique to the projection lens optical axis; and where the second surface is arranged such that the light is incident on the liquid crystal layer of the liquid crystal element from a best viewing azimuth of the liquid crystal element. |
| US12297972B2 |
Arrangement for a vehicle lamp
An arrangement is provided for a vehicle lamp having a flexible printed circuit board, a means of reinforcement of one area of the flexible printed circuit board that is connected to the flexible printed circuit board, an LED that is arranged in this area on the printed circuit board, and a means of shaping light that can be emitted by the LED. The means of shaping light includes at least one light-shaping optical means, and the means of reinforcement is connected to the means of shaping light. The means of reinforcement includes at least one protruding element that comes into contact under tension with a connecting element of the means of shaping light or with a connecting element connected to such means and/or engages an indentation of the connecting element. |
| US12297971B2 |
Illumination device for a motor vehicle headlight and motor vehicle headlight
An illumination device (100) for a motor vehicle headlight, with an optical body (1) and a plurality of light guiding bodies (2), wherein the light guiding bodies merge into the optical body with their light exit surfaces (2b) in an optical body merging surface (11) opposite an optical body light exit surface (10) of the optical body. The light guiding bodies are arranged such that light exit surfaces of adjacent light guiding bodies have a distance from one another greater than zero resulting respectively in an open space (12) between two adjacent light guiding bodies on the optical body merging surface. The illumination unit (101) further includes an additional optical device (200) that has at least one light entry area (201) and one or more light extraction areas (202). Each light entry area is associated with at least one additional light source (250), and at least some of the light injected by an additional light source into the additional optical device via a light entry area propagates in the additional optical device to the one or more light extraction areas and leaves the additional optical device there, wherein respectively at least one, preferably exactly one, light extraction area is arranged between two adjacent light guiding bodies in such a way that light exiting the light extraction area can enter the optical body via the open space between the two light guiding bodies and can propagate therein to the optical body light exit surface of the optical body. |
| US12297970B2 |
Dual axis alignment for led prescription optics
A vehicle lamp is configured to mount directly to a vehicle component. The vehicle lamp includes a substrate, a lens, a compliant skirt made of silicone extending from a front perimeter of the lens and extending to the substrate, the compliant skirt configured to gaplessly fit within a vehicle aperture in the vehicle component and to attach to the vehicle component with the substrate, a reinforcing structure configured to provide strength to the vehicle lamp, the reinforcing structure connecting the lens to the substrate, and an adjustment mechanism extending through the reinforcing structure and the substrate and configured to move the lens about one or both of a vertical axis and a horizontal axis. |
| US12297967B1 |
LED lamp with rotatable lamp holder for adjusting color temperature
An LED lamp with a rotatable lamp holder for adjusting color temperature includes a bulb shell, a lamp holder, a light source assembly, and a driver circuit board. The bulb shell and the lamp holder are combined to form a sealed space for accommodating the light source assembly and the driver circuit board. The driver circuit board comprises a rotatable switch, and the rotatable switch is fixedly connected to a rotatable knob on the lamp holder through a rotating shell, which enables the rotatable knob to drive the rotatable switch to rotate by an external force. |
| US12297965B2 |
Systems and methods for mixing hydrogen with natural gas
Systems and methods for injecting hydrogen into a natural gas pipeline to lower the carbon intensity of the resulting fuel blend while achieving the required energy output thereof for the end user. In one embodiment a blend ratio for the blended fuel comprising hydrogen and natural gas is determined based at least in part on a minimum energy output for fuel combusted at an end-use location connected to the natural gas pipeline so that the blended fuel (i) has a lower carbon intensity than a natural gas stream flowing in the natural gas pipeline, and (ii) provides at least the minimum energy output when combusted at the end-use location. Further, one or more embodiments include adjusting a control valve of a hydrogen injection assembly connected to the natural gas pipeline upstream of the end-use location based at least in part on the blend ratio to thereby mix hydrogen into the natural gas pipeline and produce the blended fuel. |
| US12297959B2 |
Gas cylinder automation system
A gas cylinder automation system may include: a transfer path automatically supply gas in a gas cylinder brought into the gas cylinder automation system to a semiconductor process line; and a cylinder-type sensor checking whether the transfer path is abnormal by moving along the transfer path, wherein the cylinder-type sensor includes: a cylinder head including an end cap fastening member and an end cap coupled to the end cap fastening member and having a first detecting sensor disposed on the end cap fastening member to detect one of a force or torque applied to the end cap and a cylinder body connected to the cylinder head and having a second detecting sensor including at least one of an acceleration sensor or an inclination sensor mounted thereon. |
| US12297956B2 |
Joint for a support arm and support arm including the joint
A support arm includes a first component, a second component, and a joint coupled to the first component and positionally supporting the second component. The joint includes a first one-way clutch, a second one-way clutch, and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism is moveable between a first position wherein the first one-way clutch permits rotation of the second component in a first rotational direction and the second one-way clutch permits rotation of the second component in a second rotational direction to allow movement of the second component relative to the first component, and a second position wherein the first one-way clutch prevents rotation of the second component in the first rotational direction and the second one-way clutch prevents rotation of the second component in the second rotational direction to positionally lock the second component relative to the first component. |
| US12297954B2 |
Display stand and display apparatus including the same
A display stand includes: a support stand comprising a slide groove extending in one direction; a stand arm couplable to a display module and configured to be movable along the slide groove; a slider mounted in the support stand, the slider being coupled to the stand arm and being configured to be slid in the one direction with the stand arm; a locker mounted in the support stand, the locker comprising a stopper movable between a locking position and an unlocking position, when in the locking position, the stopper being interfered with the slider to prevent the stand arm from moving in the one direction along the slide groove; and a supporter couplable to the support stand, the supporter being configured to support the support stand and retain the stopper at the unlocking position by being coupled to the support stand. |
| US12297944B1 |
Pipe coupler with locking structure
A pipe coupler with locking structure includes male and female parts connected end-to-end. The male part includes a male coupler body provided with at least one groove, a spring fitted on the male coupler body with an end fixed thereto, and a sleeve enclosing the male coupler body and the spring therein with another end of the spring fixed thereto. A retaining member is connected at an end to the sleeve with a protruded element provided on a free end thereof to movably engage with to or disengage from the groove on the male coupler body. The female part includes a female coupler body externally provided with at least one slantly extended guiding groove. When the sleeve is rotated, the protruded element is moved in the guiding groove to a closed tail end thereof and the spring is stretched forward to elastically pull the male and female coupler bodies together. |
| US12297939B2 |
Composite pipe formed by combining a main portion and a short pipe portion, and connection structure of the same
The composite pipe according to the present invention is made by combining the main portion and the short pipe portion, and has the advantage that the inner pipe of the main portion can be firmly coupled to the inner surface of the short pipe portion without bending or stepping. |
| US12297935B2 |
Method for manufacturing a tube fitting
A method for manufacturing a tube fitting includes steps of: preparing the tube fitting; and forming a resin coating layer upon a coated region provided upon the surface of the tube fitting. Forming the resin coating layer includes: dipping the tube fitting into a coating material that includes as components a polyethylene based substance, a lubricant, and solid particles and having viscosity within a range of 4.24 to 5.27 mPa·s at 25° C., and adhering the coating material to the coated region; and, drying the coating material which is adhered to the coated region of the tube fitting. In the dipping step, the mass per unit area w is controlled within a range 0.79 |
| US12297927B2 |
Method of operating a vehicle
An aircraft includes at least one source collecting a set of navigational parameters of the aircraft, the at least one source obtaining flight data for the aircraft and including at least one of a global positioning system, an inertial reference system, or a sensor. The aircraft further includes a flight control computer communicatively coupled to the source and including a first processor and a first memory having a machine-readable medium, as well as a flight management system communicatively coupled to the flight control computer. |
| US12297922B1 |
Valve seat with embedded structure and related methods
An embodiment of a valve seat for a pumping assembly includes a body having a bore. In addition, the valve seat includes an embedded structure embedded in the body so as to define, at least partially, a strike face of the valve seat. The strike face extends circumferentially about the bore, and the embedded structure includes a gradient material structure having a first material, a second material spaced from the first material, and a compositional transition region between the first material and the second material. |
| US12297921B2 |
Rollover vent valve assembly
A valve assembly includes a body engageable with a container, an internal cavity, and a vent outlet. A wall divides the internal cavity into a first chamber and a second chamber, the first chamber being between the bottom end of the body and the wall, and the second chamber being between the top end of the body and the wall, in communication with the vent outlet. An umbrella valve is coupled to the wall and has a central passage and an umbrella portion. The umbrella portion is positioned within the second chamber and is configured to engage a top side of the wall. The umbrella portion is configured to deform away from the top side of the wall to vent a gas along a first pathway from the first chamber to the vent outlet in response to pressure within the first chamber exceeding a cracking pressure of the umbrella valve. |
| US12297919B2 |
Faucet with internal damper
A faucet having a body extending from forward to aft ends to define a body cavity, the body includes an aft wall having faucet inlet ports, and a faucet outlet between the forward and aft ends; a push knob coupled to the body forward end; a cartridge fixed within the body cavity, the cartridge has a cartridge cavity with an aft seal seat, a cartridge outlet port forward of the aft seal seat, and a cartridge inlet port aft of the aft seal seat; a piston within the cartridge cavity, defining an aft seal lip: the piston is movable by the push knob from first to second positions, to move the lip and open the faucet; and the piston moves from the second to the first positions, to position the lip against the aft seal seat and close the faucet; and a linear damper, mounted to the body forward end. |
| US12297917B2 |
Control valve
A control valve is provided, which comprises a valve body, a valve core, a sealing component and a balance sealing block. The control valve comprises at least five channels. A side wall part is provided with at least five communication ports. The communication ports are in communication with a valve cavity. A sealing body part of the sealing component is positioned between the valve core and the side wall part. The sealing body part is provided with through holes penetrating through the sealing component. In the region of the side wall part that in contact with the sealing body part, the number of communication ports is the same as the number of through holes, and the communication ports and the through holes are in communication correspondingly. |
| US12297913B2 |
Fluid control valve
A valve includes a valve housing provided with an inlet port and an outlet port; a valve body to be driven by a drive source; a spring that urges the valve body in a direction opposite a direction of driving by the drive source; and a valve seat formed at an edge of a through-flow passage. The valve body and the valve seat cooperatively form a poppet valve. The valve is configured to control a flow rate in accordance with a movement of the valve body. Flow passages on a downstream side of the poppet valve are provided with increase regions where a flow passage cross-sectional area tends to increase toward the downstream side. |
| US12297908B2 |
Seal for an aircraft engine
A seal for an aircraft engine includes an annular body receivable in interference fit in a radial spacing defined between inner and outer cylindrical components of the aircraft engine, the annular body defining a central axis coaxial with the inner and outer cylindrical components, the annular body including an inner portion defining an inner diameter, an outer portion defining an outer diameter, and an intermediate portion extending between the inner and outer portions. The outer portion is slidably engageable to the outer cylindrical component at an outer contact sealing portion of the annular body. One of the inner portion and the outer portion defines at least one cut extending from the one of the inner portion and the outer portion toward another one of the inner portion and the outer portion. A method for sealing a radial spacing between coaxial cylindrical components in an aircraft engine is also described. |
| US12297906B2 |
Adjustable shift fork system for efficient assembly and disassembly of a clutch assembly
Shift fork system and method. The shift fork system includes multiple fork guides that are removably coupled to a shift fork body. Each fork guide is configured to removably mate with a clutch assembly, including a hub, to enable the clutch assembly to be adjusted. Further, multiple attachment devices in the shift fork system are each be configured to releasably fix a position of one of the fork guides in relation to the clutch assembly. |
| US12297903B2 |
Vehicle initialization
A control system for a vehicle includes one or more controllers, wherein the control system is configured to: receive a driver gear shift request; determine if the vehicle is in a vehicle initialisation period; determine if a driver of the vehicle is actuating at least one brake of the vehicle; store the driver gear shift request based at least in part on the determination that the vehicle is in the vehicle initialisation period and the driver is actuating at least one brake of the vehicle; determine if the vehicle initialisation period has ended; and control execution of the stored driver gear shift request when the vehicle initialisation period has ended. |
| US12297902B1 |
Planetary gearbox
A planetary gearbox includes a gearbox housing, a sun gear arranged for receiving an input torque, a ring gear rotationally fixed in the gearbox housing, and a planetary assembly arranged to transmit an output torque. The planetary assembly includes a planetary carrier, sealed to the gearbox housing, a plurality of planetary shafts, a plurality of planetary gears, each arranged on one of the plurality of planetary shafts and drivingly engaged with the sun gear and the ring gear, and a vent arranged in the planetary carrier for equalizing pressure in the planetary gearbox. |
| US12297901B2 |
Transmission for a vehicle, and power train having such a transmission
A transmission for a power train of a vehicle includes an input shaft, two output shafts, and a differential arranged between the two output shafts. The differential includes two planetary gear sets, which include multiple gear set elements. A first output torque is at least indirectly transmittable onto the first output shaft by the first planetary gear set. A support torque of the first planetary gear set is convertible in the second planetary gear set such that a second output torque, which corresponds to the first output torque, is transmittable onto the second output shaft. A second gear set element of the first planetary gear set is connected to the first output shaft for conjoint rotation via a spline. At least one first duct for axial passage of lubricant is formed between inner toothing and the outer toothing of the spline. |
| US12297900B2 |
Lubricating mechanism for planetary gear train
A lubricating mechanism for a planetary gear train, including a planetary gear, a sliding bearing, a planetary gear shaft, and a thrust bearing. The thrust bearing is arranged at an end surface of the planetary gear. A gap is formed between the thrust bearing and end surface. An axial and radial channel are formed in the thrust bearing in a lubricating position in a circumferential direction. The thrust bearing includes a groove facing the end surface. A seal is provided in the groove. One end of the axial channel is in communication with the gap, the other end being in communication with the radial channel and being an open end leading to an outside of the planetary gear train. The axial channel is closer to the sliding bearing than the groove in a radial direction. The seal is configured to prevent lubricating oil from being discharged from the gap. |
| US12297897B2 |
Filtering pulley
A filtering pulley for an accessory transmission of an internal combustion engine that has a hub, a crown, a filtering unit for transmitting the torque interposed between the hub and the crown, a torsion spring, a carrier, and a torque limiting joint. The torque limiting joint has an open-loop strip spring and is configured to slide with respect to said surface when the torque transmitted between the crown and the hub reaches a predetermined level. |
| US12297892B2 |
Tapered differential planetary drive
A planetary drive includes static and freely rotating outer rings having different diameters, sun gear, and multiple planet gears disposed around the sun so that their axis of rotation is rotated relative to the drive axis, causing each planet to contact each ring at a point along its length. The sun contacts each planet at a point between its contact points with the rings, such that the force at the contact points is enough that the resulting traction can transmit torque with minimal backlash. A carrier supports the planets such that each can rotate about both its own axis and the drive axis. There may be involute teeth or other surface features on parts of the rings, planets, and sun. In a sun-less configuration, the drive is actuated by the carrier. In a single-stage version, the freely rotating ring is absent and output is obtained from rotation of the carrier. |
| US12297883B2 |
Elastomeric bushing with ferrule
An elastomeric bushing comprises an inner sleeve including a first end face and an opposite second end face. An elastomeric bumper is disposed around and directly engages the inner sleeve. The elastomeric bumper includes an annular void. An outer sleeve is disposed around the inner sleeve and the elastomeric bumper, spaced apart from the inner sleeve, and directly engages the elastomeric bumper. A one-piece monolithic ferrule includes a cylindrical sidewall surrounding a portion of the inner sleeve, an end wall, and a collar. The end wall radially inwardly extends from the side wall and overlaps the first end face of the inner sleeve. The collar has an outer surface positioned within the outer sleeve and within the annular void to limit the radial extent of relative movement between the inner and outer sleeves. |
| US12297877B2 |
Control device
A control device includes a connecting member connected to a release operation member of a clutch device, an electric actuator for displacing the release operation member through the connecting member, a control unit configured to displace the release operation member by driving the electric actuator so as to change a clutch capacity of the clutch device, a first sensor configured to detect an operation amount of the electric actuator with respect to the connecting member, and a second sensor configured to detect a displacement amount of the release operation member. The control unit is configured to determine whether or not there is an intervention of the manual operation by the operator through the clutch operating element based on each detection result of the first sensor and the second sensor during an automatic control of the clutch device by the electric actuator. |
| US12297876B2 |
Impact-resistant multi-angle bundle pawl backstop ratchet ring
The present invention relates to a ratchet ring capable of transmitting one-way power and, more specifically, to an impact-resistant multi-angle bundle pawl backstop ratchet ring formed so that an outer-wheel sawteeth portion is formed in the inner circumference of an outer wheel and plural sets of multi-angle bundle pawls engaged with the outer-wheel sawteeth portion are formed on the circumference of an inner wheel, and thus, a structural simplification and precise operation can be achieved and durability against a strong impact load can be obtained. Also, by enabling the segmented engagement within one-pitch section of the outer-wheel sawteeth portion so that the multi-angle bundle pawl in each set can be engaged with the outer-wheel sawteeth portion at sequential locations at different angles, a sawteeth void due to the sequential engagement structure can be reduced so as to minimize an error and to prevent a backlash effect. |
| US12297870B2 |
Half thrust bearing
A half thrust bearing includes a slide surface which includes: at least two oil grooves extending in a radial direction; a plurality of pad surfaces located on both sides of each oil groove in a circumferential direction; and at least two first inclined surfaces each formed between the oil groove and the pad surface on a front side of the oil groove in a rotation direction of a crankshaft. A plurality of circumferential grooves are formed in succession in the radial direction on the first inclined surface. A plurality of oil drain grooves extends side by side to intersect the circumferential direction and the radial direction on the pad surface. A plurality of flat portions are formed each between the adjacent oil drain grooves. Each oil drain groove is open at a radially outer end and/or a radially inner end of the pad surface. |
| US12297869B2 |
Method for replacing a sliding pad of a rotational sliding bearing, sliding bearing and wind turbine
A method for replacing a sliding pad of a rotational sliding bearing, wherein the bearing includes a plurality of sliding pads each supporting an annual rotatable part of the bearing on a stationary part of the bearing in an axial direction and/or a radial direction, including the steps: removing a load of the rotatable part from the sliding pad to be removed by releasing a force applied to the sliding pad and/or by applying a force to the rotatable part, removing the sliding pad in an axial and/or a radial direction, inserting a replacement sliding pad, supporting the rotatable part on the replacement sliding pad by applying a force to the replacement sliding pad and/or by removing the force applied to the rotatable part. |
| US12297868B2 |
Seal for taper roller bearing and taper roller bearing assembly
The present invention may comprise a seal for a taper roller bearing. The seal includes: a frame having: an outer flange, extending radially outward, an inner flange, extending radially inward, an middle flange, located between the outer flange and the inner flange and extending in an axial direction. The outer flange, the inner flange and the middle flange are integrally formed; a sealing ring, at least connects and covers the radial outer side of the outer flange of the frame, and has at least one sealing lip extending outward in the radial direction. |
| US12297867B2 |
Functionally graded composite structures
A composite ring includes a first region including a first polymeric material; a second region including a second polymeric material; and an interfacial region defining a compositional gradient between the first region and the second region; wherein a wear resistance of the first region is different from a wear resistance of the second region. A composite bearing includes a first layer including a first polymeric material and a first filler; a second layer disposed on the first layer, the second layer including a second polymeric material and a second filler; and an interfacial region defining a compositional gradient between the first layer and the second layer, wherein a wear resistance of the first layer is greater than a wear resistance of the second layer, and wherein a mechanical strength of the second layer is greater than a mechanical strength of the first layer. |
| US12297866B2 |
Follower bearing
A follower bearing 1 includes: a shaft 30 having an outer peripheral surface including an annular first raceway surface 11; an outer ring 60 having an inner peripheral surface including an annular second raceway surface 41 facing the first raceway surface 11; and a plurality of rollers 70 disposed on an annular raceway along the first raceway surface 11 and the second raceway surface 41 to be in contact with the first raceway surface 11 and the second raceway surface 41. The outer ring 60 includes an annular first member 40 made of steel and an annular second member 50 made of a resin and covering outer peripheral surfaces 44A and 44B of the first member 40. The first member 40 includes a cylindrical portion 42 having a hollow cylindrical shape and including the second raceway surface, and a projection 43 extending radially outward from the cylindrical portion 42. Ends of the projection 43 in the axial direction are filled with the second member 50. |
| US12297865B2 |
Winding method for radial magnetic bearing stator, a radial magnetic bearing stator and a radial magnetic bearing
A winding method for radial magnetic bearing stator, a radial magnetic bearing stator and a radial magnetic bearing. The winding method for radial magnetic bearing stator includes: S110, sleeving a first formed stator winding on a first stator tooth of a stator core along a radial outward direction; S120, sleeving a second formed stator winding on a second stator tooth of the stator core along a radial outward direction; S130, a first coil of the first formed stator winding is connected in series with a second coil of the second formed stator winding; the first stator tooth is adjacent to the second stator tooth, and a stator slot is formed therebetween; and the coil number of the first formed stator winding is larger than that of the second formed stator winding. |
| US12297863B2 |
Rolling bearing comprising at least a sensorized axial rolling element, machine comprising said bearing a process for controlling said machine
A rolling bearing comprising a first ring, a second ring, at least one row of rolling elements arranged between axial raceways provided on the rings, at least one plate bearing against one of the first and second rings to close the bearing. At least one of the rolling elements is a sensorized rolling element. At least one through-window is made in the axial thickness of the at least one plate. The rolling bearing further comprises at least one antenna facing the at least one window. |
| US12297862B2 |
Deep-groove ball bearing
A deep groove ball bearing includes an outer ring, an inner ring, a plurality of balls, and a seal member. An axial cross-sectional width is smaller than a radial cross-sectional height, a thickness of the inner ring is greater than a thickness of the outer ring, and a pitch diameter of the ball is larger than a median diameter between an inner diameter of the inner ring and an outer diameter of the outer ring A radial dimension between an outer diameter of a shoulder portion of the inner ring and an inner diameter of the seal member is greater than the thickness of the outer ring. As a result, width and weight can be reduced, a load capacity can be secured, grease leakage can be prevented, and a service lifespan can be extended. |
| US12297854B2 |
Shear bolt with safety feature
A safety shear bolt includes a main bolt portion and a torque head portion connected to the main bolt portion. The torque head portion includes an extended head portion, a stem portion rigidly connecting the main bolt portion to the torque head portion, and a coupling mechanism rotatably connecting the extended head portion to the main bolt portion. The stem portion is configured to shear when a predetermined torque is applied to the extended head portion, while the coupling mechanism prevents the extended head portion from dropping after shearing off from the main bolt portion. |
| US12297853B2 |
Push controlled positioning device
A push controlled positioning device includes a base with a through shaft hole, a push block horizontally and slidably coupled to the base and holding two limiting balls in two opposite through holes, and an axle seat with a shaft rod inserted into the shaft hole of the base and locked in place by the limiting balls under the effect of the elastic restoring force of an elastic member in the push block. When the push block is pushed laterally, the balls enter respective loosening grooves in the push block to unlock the axle seat, allowing removability of the base and the push block from the axle seat. |
| US12297851B2 |
High strain peano hydraulically amplified self-healing electrostatic (HASEL) transducers
High strain hydraulically amplified self-healing electrostatic transducers having increased maximum theoretical and practical strains are disclosed. In particular, the actuators include electrode configurations having a zipping front created by the attraction of the electrodes that is configured orthogonally to a strain axis along which the actuators. This configuration produces increased strains. In turn, various form factors for the actuator configuration are presented including an artificial circular muscle and a strain amplifying pulley system. Other actuator configurations are contemplated that include independent and opposed electrode pairs to create cyclic activation, hybrid electrode configurations, and use of strain limiting layers for controlled deflection of the actuator. |
| US12297848B2 |
Working equipment with capabilities of preventing buckling of hydraulic cylinder
A working equipment including a base; a movable arm; a hydraulic system including a hydraulic cylinder provided with a cylinder cavity a piston, and a piston rod, the piston dividing the cylinder cavity in a first chamber and a second chamber; and a load holding valve unit. A pressure measurement member is arranged to measure pressure of the hydraulic fluid in the second chamber during an outward movement procedure of the piston rod. A working equipment control system is arranged configured to receive measured pressure values obtained in the second chamber during an outward movement procedure, and to evaluate the measured pressure values by applying at least one evaluation criterion related to risk of hydraulic cylinder buckling of the hydraulic cylinder. The working equipment control system is further configured to perform a predetermined activity to reduce the risk of hydraulic cylinder buckling in dependence of the result of the evaluation. |
| US12297845B2 |
Vortex cooled secondary flow for a supercritical carbon dioxide pump
Methods and apparatus to provide vortex cooled secondary flow for a supercritical carbon dioxide pump are disclosed herein. An example thermal management system includes a hot secondary flow extract section fluidly coupled to an outlet of a pump system, a cooled secondary flow section fluidly coupled to the hot secondary flow extract section, the hot secondary flow extract section including a vortex tube to generate cooled secondary air flow from hot secondary flow extract air of the hot secondary flow extract section, and a bearing inlet fluidly coupled to the cooled secondary flow section, the bearing inlet positioned to route the cooled secondary flow to bearings of the pump system. |
| US12297844B2 |
Controlled area progression diffuser
A controlled area progression diffuser for a compressor may be defined by a bearing diffuser face of a bearing housing and a compressor diffuser face of a compressor housing that are spaced apart by a diffuser width, and airflow from a compressor wheel enters the controlled area progression diffuser through a diffuser inlet, flows between the diffuser faces, and flows out of a diffuser outlet to a volute. The diffuser faces may be shaped so that the diffuser width decreases as the controlled area progression diffuser extends radially away from the compressor wheel toward the volute so that an annulus area of the controlled area progression diffuser does not increase linearly for at least a portion of a radial length of the controlled area progression diffuser. |
| US12297843B2 |
Multiport fluid pump with integrated valve
A pump assembly is disclosed comprising a pump including a pump housing having a fluid inlet conveying fluid to a pump cavity At least one fluid outlet extends from the pump housing. A plurality of fluid outlet ports extend from the pump housing. An impeller driven by a motor drives the fluid in the pump cavity. In a first embodiment, a valve member rotatably mounted between the impeller and the plurality of fluid outlet ports is arranged to selectively direct the flow of fluid from the pump cavity to one or more of the plurality of fluid outlet ports. In a second embodiment, the valve member includes a first and a second wall between a first and a second opening. The first and second openings are arranged to direct the flow of fluid from the pump cavity to at least two of the plurality of fluid outlet ports. |
| US12297841B2 |
Air amplifier
An air amplifier for directing airflow from a fan assembly, and a fan assembly including an air amplifier. The air amplifier includes an inlet for receiving airflow from a fan assembly, and an airflow cavity. The airflow cavity includes a first wall and a second wall that define an airflow passageway extending towards an exhaust outlet for emitting air. A lip is provided at or towards a front edge of the first wall. The lip extends towards the second wall, thereby partially inhibiting airflow from the exhaust outlet. |
| US12297840B2 |
Blower fan
A blower fan includes a hub, a plurality of blades and a ring. The blades are arranged along and extend outwardly from an outer periphery of the hub. The ring is shaped in a circular ring form and couples a distal end portion of each blade. The distal end portion of each blade has a separation limiting structure that limits separation of a flow of air from the blade. Each blade has a shape that directs a flow direction of the air passing through the blade to the separation limiting structure of an adjacent blade which is an adjacent one of the plurality of blades located on a rear side of the blade in a fan rotational direction. |
| US12297839B2 |
Ceiling fan with concentric stationary tube and power-down features
A fan system comprises a hub, a plurality of fan blades, a drive system, and a stationary tube. The hub is configured to rotate. The fan blades are mounted to the hub. The drive system comprises a rotatable hollow output shaft. The hollow output shaft is in communication with the hub, such that the drive system is operable to rotate the hub via the hollow output shaft. The stationary tube is inserted through the hollow output shaft. The stationary tube is configured to remain stationary as the hollow output shaft rotates. Wires and the like may be passed through the stationary tube, to reach an accessory mounted at the bottom of the stationary tube. The fan system may also include a detector, such as a heat detector, a smoke detector, or an accelerometer. The detector may power down the fan system in response to detecting certain conditions. |
| US12297837B2 |
Submersible pump
A submersible pump, comprising: a casing, having accommodated therein a pumping unit and a drive unit for driving the pumping unit; a base, defining a pump inlet; and a float control unit. The float control unit comprises: a float, having at least one magnet; and a float chamber housing, defining a float chamber in which the float is movable up and down. The float chamber has at least one opening which connects the float chamber with an external environment. At least part of the float chamber housing is movably or removably attached to an outer wall of a casing of the submersible pump. |
| US12297835B2 |
Screw compressor, refrigeration system, and method for controlling refrigeration system
Disclosed is a screw compressor (100), comprising a screw compressor housing (101), a discharge cavity (113), at least one silencing channel, and at least one adjustment piston, wherein the discharge cavity (113) is defined by at least one part of the screw compressor housing (101); the at least one part of the screw compressor housing (101) defining the discharge cavity (113) forms a wall of the discharge cavity (113); at least one hole is provided in the wall of the discharge cavity (113); the at least one adjustment piston can be inserted into the at least one hole and move therein; the at least one silencing channel is formed by the at least one hole and the at least one adjustment piston, and the at least one silencing channel is in fluid communication with the discharge cavity (113); and the position of the at least one adjustment piston in the at least one hole determines the silencing length of the at least one silencing channel. |
| US12297829B2 |
Variable-capacity oil pump
In a variable displacement oil pump (VP1) according to the present invention, a stopper portion (45) that can come into contact with a cam ring contact portion (112e) provided at a pump accommodating portion (110) is provided at a position that does not overlap a first suction port (114), a second suction port (124) and an inlet (124a), which correspond to a suction portion, in a circumferential direction of rotation of a drive shaft (2) on a rotation center (Z). Therefore, there is no risk that flow of oil sucked into pump chambers (30) located in a suction region through the first suction port (114), the second suction port (124) and the inlet (124a) will be interrupted by the stopper portion (45), thereby improving a suction performance of the pump. |
| US12297826B2 |
Throttle arrangement for piston compressors
A throttle arrangement for sealing a sliding surface of a body in a piston compressor the throttle arrangement having annular sealing discs and a sealing disc holder having an L-shaped radial section having a first leg running in the axial direction and a second leg running transversely, the second leg being annular and having a bearing surface pointing in the direction of the high-pressure side, the sealing discs are stacked one on top of one another axially, the first leg being cylindrical extending from the bearing surface toward the high-pressure side, the axial height of the first leg H4 allow bearing surface to have axial play, the first leg gas passage openings, the first leg having a boundary surface facing in the sealing discs, aligned coaxially with the first limb and the body, a first annular gap RS1 is formed between the boundary surface and the sealing discs. |
| US12297825B2 |
Expandable, inner liner pump
Provided is a pump system that includes a primary pump and a secondary pump. The primary pump pumps a primary fluid. A first pump unit of the primary pump includes a first inner liner defining a first primary fluid chamber and also includes a first outer liner disposed around the first inner liner. The interior of the first outer liner defines a secondary fluid chamber. The secondary pump pumps a secondary fluid and is in fluid communication with the first secondary fluid chamber to operably pump the secondary fluid into and out of the first secondary fluid chamber, resulting in the compression and expansion of the first inner liner. A first valve is disposed proximate the primary fluid chamber inlet, and a second valve disposed proximate the primary fluid chamber outlet. The first and second valves allow fluid flow in one direction through the primary fluid chamber. |
| US12297821B2 |
Linear compressor
A linear compressor is provided. The linear compressor includes a shell, a frame disposed in the shell, the frame including a body portion and a first flange portion extending radially from a front of the body portion, a cylinder fixed to the body portion, and a piston disposed in the cylinder and configured to reciprocate axially. The first flange portion includes a hole penetrating a front surface and an inner surface of the first flange portion. |
| US12297816B2 |
Drive train assemblies for wind turbines
The present disclosure relates to drive train assemblies for a wind turbine. These assemblies may comprise a rotor hub and a generator module. The generator module comprises a generator stator, and a stationary frame for supporting the generator stator. The generator further comprises a generator rotor, a shaft for supporting the generator rotor, and a bearing assembly for rotatably mounting the shaft on the stationary frame. The shaft is removably connected to the generator rotor, and the bearing assembly comprises a front bearing and a rear bearing. An upwind end of the generator module is attached to a downwind end of the rotor hub. The present disclosure further relates to wind turbines including such wind turbine assemblies and to methods for assembling drive train assemblies. |
| US12297815B2 |
System and method for providing home energy
A vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) is provided for structural support and aesthetic integration with residential homes and buildings. The turbine is coupled to a substantially circular track, located proximal to its periphery, which at least partially supports the turbine's weight while allowing rotation. The VAWT may function as the roof of a residential home or other conventional building type as the support structure. The number of blades can be three or five, and the turbine can be situated on buildings with polygonal shapes. The turbine may be supported on a track and may include a support overhang that extends beyond the support structure and connects to the track using a c-shaped bearing. The shaft of the turbine connects to a gear that transfers torque to one or more generators. This inventive wind generator system provides an efficient, visually appealing, and integrated solution for generating renewable energy. |
| US12297813B2 |
Multisiphon passive cooling system with liquid bridge
A multisiphon passive cooling system includes a heat exchanger thermally connected to a heat-generating component located within an enclosure, a distribution manifold located below the heat exchanger, a condensing unit located external to the enclosure and above the heat exchanger, and a first conduit thermally connected to the heat exchanger. The first conduit is fluidly connected to the distribution manifold and the condensing unit. The cooling system also includes a second conduit fluidly connected to the condensing unit and the distribution manifold, a liquid bridge fluidly connected to the first conduit and the second conduit or the distribution manifold, and a two-phase cooling medium that circulates through a loop defined by the first conduit, the liquid bridge, the condensing unit, the second conduit, the heat exchanger, and the distribution manifold. As such, the liquid bridge transfers the cooling medium in a liquid state from the first conduit to the second conduit or the distribution manifold. |
| US12297807B2 |
Vertical axis wind turbine with polygonal mast
A vertical axis wind turbine is disclosed. The wind turbine may include a polygonal mast having a predefined count of faceted sides. The polygonal mast may include a mast top end and a mast bottom end. The wind turbine may further include a drive shaft having a polygonal drive shaft top end and a drive shaft bottom end. The polygonal drive shaft top end may be configured to connect the mast bottom end with the drive shaft. The polygonal drive shaft top end too may have the predefined count of faceted sides. |
| US12297805B2 |
Yaw supervision
The invention relates to a method for monitoring yawing fault events of a yaw system of a wind turbine. The yaw system comprises one or more actuators for driving the yaw system and a holding system to resist yaw rotation. The yaw system is arranged to provide yaw rotation in response to a yaw control signal. According to the method, the monitored yaw angle is compared with the yaw control signal, and based on the comparison, a correlation between a monitored change in the yaw angle and the yaw control signal is determined. A yawing fault event is determined dependent on the determined correlation. |
| US12297804B2 |
Wind turbine storage and/or transport system
The present invention relates to a wind turbine storage and/or transport system comprising a wind turbine storage and/or transport equipment, and an in-use/not in-use system to be arranged in connection with the wind turbine storage and/or transport equipment, the wind turbine storage and/or transport equipment being configured to support carry the wind turbine component, wherein the in-use/not in-use system comprises one or more detector device(s) being configured to determining a presence of the wind turbine component in or on the wind turbine storage and/or transport equipment. |
| US12297802B2 |
Vertical axis wind turbine system for transportation vehicles
A vertical axis wind turbine system for charging transportation vehicles while the vehicles are in operation. The system comprising at least one vertical axis wind turbine comprising a plurality of blades and a shield located upstream of the at least one vertical axis wind turbine. The shield partially overlaps the at least one vertical axis wind turbine in a horizontal direction such that only open facing blades of the plurality of blades are exposed to a wind. The system is mounted above, inside of or in front of the transportation vehicle. |
| US12297795B1 |
Multi-function fuel injector valve in dual fuel system and fuel system operating method
A fuel injector in a fuel system having a first fuel supply of a first fuel and a second fuel supply of a second fuel includes a multifunctional control valve movable in the fuel injector to control admission of the first fuel to a combined-fuel outlet passage, and to control a timing and an injection pressure of a fuel charge containing the first fuel. In an embodiment the first fuel includes a compression-ignition fuel such as diesel and the second fuel includes an alcohol fuel such as methanol. Related apparatus and methodology is disclosed. |
| US12297794B2 |
Evaporated fuel treatment device
Provided is an evaporated fuel treatment device including a first coupling portion, a second coupling portion, a first accommodating portion and a second accommodating portion. The first accommodating portion is configured to be disposed so as to be in communication with the first coupling portion and the second coupling portion, and to accommodate a first adsorbent. The second accommodating portion is configured to be disposed so as to be in communication with the first coupling portion via the first accommodating portion, and to accommodate a second adsorbent. The evaporated fuel adsorption capacity of the first adsorbent is lower than the evaporated fuel adsorption capacity of the second adsorbent. |
| US12297791B2 |
Additive manufacturing process of a part for an aircraft propulsion unit nacelle
A method for additively manufacturing a part of a nacelle of an aircraft propulsion unit such as an exhaust conduit portion a step of depositing a compound including a TiAl-based powdery intermetallic alloy and consolidating the compound by sintering, without melting the compound. |
| US12297790B2 |
Engine and flywheel housing
An engine includes: a cylinder block that has a cylinder included in a combustion chamber; a crankshaft that is placed in the cylinder block; a flywheel that is mounted to one end portion of the crankshaft; and a flywheel housing that is placed on a side of one end face of the cylinder block in a direction of the crankshaft and that houses the flywheel. The flywheel housing has a blow-by gas path through which a blow-by gas passes. |
| US12297789B2 |
Engine control device, engine control method, and program
Provided is an engine control device for controlling an opening degree of a valve adjusting a flow rate of an air-fuel mixture of an engine, wherein the opening degree is corrected based on an exhaust temperature deviation which is a deviation between a reference value and a current value of an exhaust temperature when controlling the opening degree. |
| US12297782B2 |
Detecting condition of a shaft of a gas turbofan aircraft engine
Apparatus and associated methods are disclosed that relate to detecting a shaft condition of a gas turbofan engine. Shaft condition is detected based on sensed rotation rates of the shaft at different shaft locations. If the sensed rotations rates of the shaft at the two different shaft locations are indicative of a compromised shaft, such as, for example, a shaft that has sheared, then a fuel cut-off signal is generated. The fuel cut-off signal is then sent to a fuel cut-off valve so as to cut off the fuel supplied to the gas turbofan engine. In some embodiments, shaft condition is determined based on a difference between scaled rotation rates of the shaft at two different shaft locations. |
| US12297781B2 |
Operating an aircraft
A method of operating an aircraft including a gas turbine engine and a plurality of fuel tanks arranged to provide fuel to the gas turbine engine. At least two of the fuel tanks contain fuels with different fuel characteristics. The method includes obtaining a flight profile for a portion of a flight of the aircraft; and determining a fueling schedule for the portion of the flight based on the flight profile and the fuel characteristics, the fueling schedule governing the variation with time of how much fuel is drawn from each tank. Fuel input to the gas turbine engine may then be controlled in operation in accordance with the fueling schedule. |
| US12297780B2 |
Gas turbine plant, method for operating same, and method for modifying same
A gas turbine plant includes a gas turbine, a liquefaction facility capable of liquefying air, and a liquefaction controller. A compressor has an intake amount adjuster capable of adjusting an intake amount into a compressor casing. The liquefaction facility includes: a bleed line capable of bleeding compressed air from the compressor; a liquefaction system capable of liquefying the compressed air, a bleed amount adjustment valve; a return air line capable of guiding return air into a flow passage through which compressed air flows in the gas turbine; and a return amount adjusting valve. The liquefaction controller opens the bleed amount adjustment valve if an opening degree of the intake amount adjuster is a first opening degree, and opens the return amount adjusting valve if the opening degree of the intake amount adjuster is a second opening degree, which is an opening degree greater than the first opening degree. |
| US12297779B2 |
Geared gas turbine engine
Gas turbine engine for aircraft includes: an engine core including a turbine, compressor, and core shaft connecting the turbine to the compressor; a fan located upstream of the core; a gearbox; and a gearbox support arranged to at least partially support the gearbox. The fan has a mass in a range of 150 kg to 1200 kg. A moment of inertia of the fan is greater than or equal to 7.40×107 kgmm2. A radial bending stiffness to moment of inertia ratio of: the radial bending stiffness of at least one of the fan shaft at the output of the gearbox and the gearbox support the moment of inertia of the fan may be greater than or equal to 2.5×10−2 Nkg−1m−1mm−2. A tilt stiffness to moment of inertia ratio of: the tilt stiffness of at least one of the fan shaft at the output of the gearbox and the gearbox support the moment of inertia of the fan may be greater than or equal to 4.0×10−4 Nmrad−1kg−1mm−2. |
| US12297770B2 |
Compression in a gas turbine engine
A gas turbine engine for an aircraft comprises an engine core comprising a turbine, a compressor, and a core shaft connecting the turbine to the compressor, wherein a compressor exit temperature is defined as an average temperature of airflow at the exit from the compressor; and a fan located upstream of the engine core, the fan comprising a plurality of fan blades extending from a hub, each fan blade having a leading edge and a trailing edge, wherein a fan rotor entry temperature is defined as an average temperature of airflow across the leading edge of each fan blade at cruise conditions and a fan tip rotor exit temperature is defined as an average temperature of airflow across a radially outer portion of each fan blade at the trailing edge at cruise conditions. A core to fan tip temperature rise ratio is in the range from 2.845 to 3.8. |
| US12297769B1 |
Rotary engine
A rotary engine comprised of a pair of counterrotating rotors within a non-rotating outer housing. Each of the rotors is coupled to a common power shaft, one directly and the other through a reversing gear arrangement. Both are driven by the hyper-expansion of combustion gases in a repeating combustion cycle. Each has a generally circular, nearly frictionless working surface perpendicular to the power shaft axis. Each rotor surface defines chambers which rotate past each other. Within such chambers, compressed air and fuel are introduced, mixed, ignited, allowed to hyper-expand (and thus cause the rotation) and exhausted. The power shaft may be connected to a conventional clutch, torque converter, gearbox, differential, alternator or a similar system. |
| US12297768B2 |
Method and apparatus for securing communications using multiple encryption keys
The disclosure provides a method and an apparatus for acquiring an electronic file. The method for acquiring an electronic file comprises: sending a first request message for acquiring an electronic file to a platform server, wherein the first request message carries a first identifier of an information providing server providing the electronic file; receiving first prompt information returned from the platform server according to the first request message; determining first verification information for identity authentication according to the first prompt information, and sending the first verification information to the platform server; and receiving the electronic file forwarded by the platform server, wherein the electronic file is from the information providing server, and private information in the electronic file is encrypted through a first encryption key of the information providing server. The technical solutions in the disclosed embodiments can effectively protect private information of a user from being leaked by a platform server, thereby ensuring privacy security of the user. |
| US12297767B2 |
Systems and methods for multi-core radiators
A method of controlling cooling fluid flow through a radiator system having multiple radiator cores comprises flowing cooling fluid through the radiator system, the radiator system comprising a first radiator core and a second radiator core, sensing a first temperature of ambient air, comparing the first temperature to a first threshold temperature and reducing flow through the first radiator core if the first temperature is below the first threshold temperature. The first radiator core has a first valve, and the second radiator core can have a second valve. The first valve can be opened to allow for parallel flow of cooling fluid through the first radiator core and the second radiator core between an inlet manifold and an outlet manifold and closed to interrupt flow of cooing fluid through the first radiator core between the inlet manifold and the outlet manifold. |
| US12297755B2 |
System for synchronizing switching
In one embodiment, a system for synchronizing switching comprises a first body coupled to a pressurized fluid supply and a control fluid supply, and a second body comprising a spool valve that is configured to be contained within a spool valve housing and movable between an open position and a closed position, a biasing element that is configured to bias the spool valve, and at least three fluid channels that are configured to be fluidly connected to the spool valve housing. The first body and the second body are configured for relative movement to each other. The spool valve is further configured to selectively control fluid communication among the fluid channels based on relative movement between the first body and the second body. |
| US12297754B2 |
Rocker arm assembly, compliance capsules, actuators, and support structures
Several devices are disclosed that can be usable together or used in other valvetrains. Disclosed herein are a rocker arm assembly, compliance capsules for a switchable capsule of the rocker arm, actuators, and support structures for the actuators. The alternative compliance capsules can be electromechanically actuated by the alternative actuators, which are hung over the rocker shaft by the support structure. A cam actuator can be in addition to an overhead cam rail and in addition to the rocker shaft. The cam actuator can be configured with a compliance capsule so that the switching of the switchable capsule is mechanically linked and less reliant on precise electrical signal timing. |
| US12297747B1 |
Inlet protector for vane coupling hole
An inlet protector for a vane cooling air passage inlet including a vane including a vane cooling air inlet; an inlet protector fluidly coupled to the vane cooling air inlet, the inlet protector comprising a protector body having a discharge portion and a suction portion, an interior flow passage fluidly coupling the suction portion with the discharge portion; the discharge portion fluidly coupled with the vane cooling air inlet; and a suction inlet formed in the suction portion, wherein the suction inlet is located distally from the vane cooling air inlet. |
| US12297743B2 |
Gas turbine engine having a sensor assembly to detect torsional vibration
A gas turbine engine includes a fan section having a plurality of fan blades, the fan section configured to generate an airflow through the gas turbine engine, an airflow passage having a core passage and a bypass passage separate from the core passage, a low-speed shaft coupled to and configured to rotate the plurality of fan blades, and a sensor assembly coupled to the gas turbine engine and configured to detect torsional vibration in the low-speed shaft. The sensor assembly includes a plurality of dynamic pressure sensors in the airflow passage. The plurality of dynamic pressure sensors detect a dynamic pressure of the airflow passage that is indicative of the torsional vibration in the low-speed shaft. A damping system is configured to dampen the torsional vibration in the low-speed shaft based on a correlation of a measured torsional vibration and an experimental torsional vibration. |
| US12297742B2 |
Safety control method and system for generator of gas turbine power plant
Disclosed in the present invention is a safety control method for a generator of a gas turbine power plant. The method includes the following steps: acquiring a safe power-receiving range value of a load, determining an output voltage of the generator, acquiring a ratio of rated power of the generator to a rotational speed of the generator, and acquiring a temperature difference between an internal temperature and an external temperature of the generator. In the present invention, stable voltage output of the generator is ensured by controlling the rotational speed, the number of turns of an output coil winding and a torque output value of the generator, such that stability and safety of operation is improved, an energy utilization rate is improved, and great significance for energy conservation, emission reduction, and energy loss reduction is achieved. |
| US12297738B1 |
Rotary engine and cooling systems thereof
A rotary engine, comprising: housings defining a rotor cavity and respective coolant passages fluidly connected in parallel to a source of coolant; a rotor within the rotor cavity; and a cooling system including: a flow regulating device in fluid communication with the respective coolant passages; a heat exchanger facilitating heat exchange between the coolant and a heat-transfer medium; and a controller operatively connected to the flow regulating device to: determine, based on an engine parameter and an environment parameter of the rotary engine, a flow rate of the coolant to be injected towards the respective coolant passages to maintain the housings within a temperature range, the engine parameter indicative of a quantity of heat generated by the rotary engine, the environment parameter indicative of a quantity of heat the heat exchanger is able to transfer to the heat-transfer medium; and cause the coolant to flow towards at the flow rate. |
| US12297734B2 |
Downhole bar antenna with distributed windings
A downhole antenna tool is disclosed for downhole well-logging or other downhole operations. Antenna bars are provided for winding of coils through associated coil carriers of individual ones of the antenna bars. The antenna bars with the wound coils are coated with a protection layer and are releasably coupled to a substrate of the downhole antenna tool using, for example, a silicone cushion layer. |
| US12297732B2 |
Drilling control
A method can include receiving sensor data; determining a rate of penetration drilling parameter value using a trained neural network and at least a portion of the sensor data; and issuing a control instruction for drilling a borehole using the determined rate of penetration drilling parameter value. |
| US12297731B2 |
Stacked-helical gas separator with gas discharge outlet
A wellbore gas separator having a pair of helical ramps. The separator ingests a liquid-gas solution, and a pump draws the solution into a first course between the pair of ramps. As centrifugal force is imparted upon the solution prior to the pump inlet, gas is forced out of solution. The liquid portions of the solution may fall into a dead space prior to the pump inlet. Gaseous portions enter into a second course between the pair of ramps and escapes, unimpeded, up the separator before being released into an annulus of a wellbore. |
| US12297729B1 |
Electric blender and fracturing system
The present invention provides a method and system for providing on-site electrical power to a fracturing operation, and an electrically powered fracturing system. Natural gas can be used to drive a turbine generator in the production of electrical power. A scalable, electrically powered fracturing fleet is provided to pump fluids for the fracturing operation, obviating the need for a constant supply of diesel fuel to the site and reducing the site footprint and infrastructure required for the fracturing operation, when compared with conventional systems. |
| US12297717B1 |
Systems and methods for temperature tracking and detection of leaks
A method of detecting a leak in a production, drilling, or export system including a control system including at least one temperature transmitter. The method includes detecting the operating temperature of production fluid. The method also includes activating a temperature tracking system if the operating temperature of the production fluid exceeds a minimum temperature threshold. The method further includes determining if the operating temperature has reached a steady state operating temperature for a predetermined stability period. The method also includes arming the temperature tracking system by determining a temperature zone that extends above and below the steady state operating temperature of the production fluid. The method further includes continuously determining if the operating temperature is within the temperature zone. The method also includes indicating to an operator a potential of a leak in the production, drilling, or export system if the operating temperature deviates from the temperature zone. |
| US12297713B2 |
Pressure modulating multi-diameter thrust cup arrangement and positioning system
Embodiments described herein provide a multi-diameter thrust device that includes one or more thrust cups. Each thrust cup of the one or more thrust cups includes a first axial end hub disposed at a first axial end of the thrust cup; a second axial end hub disposed at a second axial end of the thrust cup; and a plurality of bowsprings. The thrust device is coupled to a wheel arrangement to limit an outer diameter of the one or more thrust cups. |
| US12297712B2 |
Starter engine system for a rotary lock
A rotary lock system includes a gear configured to be driven to rotate via an engine. The rotary lock system includes a rotatable starter component configured to engage the gear via an interface. The interface includes a circumferential gap to enable the gear to rotate through an angle before contacting and driving the rotatable starter component. |
| US12297710B2 |
Systems and methods for running tubulars
A tubular running tool equipped with a mandrel having an elongated body and configured for suspension above a wellbore. A plurality of slips are disposed on the mandrel. Each slip is configured to receive and hold a swappable insert via a releasable interlocking junction. Each swappable insert is configured with a gripping portion on an outer surface thereof. The mandrel is configured for actuation to urge the slips radially outward such that the swappable inserts disposed thereon are correspondingly urged radially outward. A method and system using the tool for running a tubular and providing a makeup torque. |
| US12297708B2 |
Friction reduction assembly
A friction reduction tool and assembly are selectively activatable to produce fluid pressure pulses in downhole operations. The assembly includes a variable choke assembly having a rotary component and a stationary component, each with passages that enter into and out of alignment when the rotary component rotates with respect to the stationary component when driven by a rotor. The rotary component, stationary component, and rotor each have a central bore defining a central passage permitting fluid flow from above the assembly to below the assembly. |
| US12297705B1 |
Support mechanism of self-adaptive traction robot for complex wellbore and control method thereof
The present invention discloses a support mechanism of a self-adaptive traction robot for a complex wellbore and a control method thereof, and relates to the technical field of oil and gas field development. Each support link assembly in a support mechanism is controlled by an independent hydraulic cylinder and hydraulic valve. When a well wall that each support link assembly contacts in a circumferential direction is irregular, the support mechanism contact effect is not ideal, which leads to a decrease in traction force. In this case, a displacement sensor in a telescopic mechanism detects that a displacement of a traction cylinder piston is small, which is fed back to a ground control system, and then a fluid inflow size of support cylinders corresponding to different support link assemblies is adjusted until the displacement sensor in the telescopic mechanism detects an effective traction distance. |
| US12297703B2 |
System for optimizing particle size distribution of lost circulation materials
Disclosed is a system for optimizing a particle size distribution of a lost circulation material. The system comprises a data acquisition module, a communication module, an experimental module, a particle size distribution optimization module, and a plugging and filling module. The data acquisition module is configured to obtain a target feature particle size. The experimental module is configured to obtain the target feature particle size, and set a plurality of experimental schemes for fracture plugging; conduct fracture plugging experiments to obtain experimental results; evaluate a plurality of fracture plugging effects of each of the plurality of experimental schemes. The particle size distribution optimization module is configured to obtain the plurality of fracture plugging effects, determine a particle size distribution rule, and obtain optimized particle size distribution data by optimizing the particle size distribution of the lost circulation material. The plugging and filling module is configured to perform a plugging operation. |
| US12297702B2 |
Hoisting system and method of operating a hoisting system
A hoisting system including a hoisting apparatus and a connector. The connector including a first part and a second part, one of which is suspended from the hoisting apparatus and the other secured to the load. Each of the first and second parts includes corresponding curved surface that enclose a cylindrical volume. The curved surface of the second part being coaxial but spaced from one another, wherein one of the first part or the second part is provided with a plurality of pins which are spaced around a circumference of and extend radially from the curved surface of the one of the first part or the second part. The curved surface of the other one of the first part or the second part is provided with an indexing channel and a plurality of entry channels. |
| US12297699B2 |
Vibration damping subsea tubular system
A subsea tubular system comprises extended sections of a first material and interposed sections of a second, different material that aids in damping vibration resulting from subsea dynamic conditions such as current. The vibration damping sections may make up a portion of the overall system significantly less than the sections of the first material. The number, length, and positions of the vibration damping sections may be selected based on factors such as the diameter, overall length, profile, and so forth. The system may be used as a riser or other conduit for the production of minerals such as oil and gas. |
| US12297695B2 |
Adjusting mechanism for a roller blind
An adjusting mechanism for a roller blind is provided, including an adjusting wheel, a carrier, a transfer element comprising connecting means for connecting to an end plug and coil spring, and a friction element at one end abutting the carrier and at another end abutting the adjusting wheel. The adjusting wheel is connected to the transfer element and rotatable around at least part of the carrier and friction element. Rotation of the adjusting wheel causes rotation of the transfer element, and the friction element is arranged to resist rotation of the transfer element. The friction element can be a torsion spring that at least partly surrounds and clamps the carrier, while the adjusting wheel includes at least one protrusion protruding inwardly in a direction towards the carrier. Rotation of the adjusting wheel relieves friction of the torsion spring and rotates the transfer element. |
| US12297694B2 |
Safety lift cord assembly for window blinds
A safety lift cord assembly for a window blind includes two ladder strings and multiple transverse strings located between the two ladder strings. The two ladder strings are parallel to each other, and the transverse strings control angular status of slats of the window blind. Two sleeves are located on two ends of the ladder unit. Two lift cords respectively extend through the two sleeves. The first end of each lift cord is fixed to a bottom rail, and the second end of each lift cord is connected to a roller in a top rail of the window blind. Two ropes respectively extend through the two sleeves. Multiple retainers are formed between the ladder strings and the ropes. When the lift cords are lifted, the ropes drive the ladder unit, and the sleeves are collected and is not dragged by the retainers to avoid from being torn or damaged. |
| US12297691B2 |
Seal mechanism for load port doors
The disclosure describes devices and systems for a seal, and methods for using said seal. A seal includes a base portion configured to couple to a groove formed by a first surface of a first component. The base portion includes a notch in a bottom side of the base portion configured to cause the base portion to laterally flex responsive to an installation force. The seal further includes a sealing portion extending from the base portion. The sealing portion is configured to create an airtight seal between the first component and a sealing surface of a second component responsive to an application of a threshold sealing force against the sealing portion. |
| US12297690B2 |
Security panel mounting system
A security panel mounting system having: a mounting unit configured to attach to a mounting surface; a securing unit configured to attach to the mounting unit to form a base fixture; a shock gasket configured to nest within the base fixture, wherein the shock gasket is configured to secure a security panel within the base fixture; and a cover configured to engage with the base fixture. A center mullion may be implemented to allow multiple security panels to be mounted within the mounting surface. One advantage is that the security panel mounting system may allow for the utilization of security panels within any window or door to enhance security. Another advantage is that the shock gasket may allow for the expansion and contraction of the security panels, as a result of changes in ambient conditions, to occur without resulting in bowing or deformation of the security panel. |
| US12297672B1 |
Combination lock for the rear cargo doors of a vehicle
A combination lock for the rear cargo doors of a vehicle including a body assembly and a locking assembly. The body assembly includes a body. The body is T-shaped. The body is arranged between the bars of the rear cargo doors to prevent opening of the doors. The locking assembly includes locking elements. The locking elements can be locked or unlocked in a predetermined position through dials. The locking elements can be inserted into the body to remove the combination lock from the rear cargo doors of the vehicle when the locking elements are unlocked. |
| US12297671B2 |
Vehicular door handle assembly
A vehicular exterior door handle assembly includes a bracket configured to mount at a vehicular door, a handle portion mounted at the bracket, and a switch mechanism disposed at the handle portion that includes a trigger element movably disposed within a housing. The housing includes an inner portion and an outer portion. When a force is applied at the outer portion, the outer portion moves toward the inner portion. The outer portion of the housing is configured to engage the trigger element as the outer portion moves toward the inner portion. As the outer portion moves toward the inner portion and the outer portion engages the trigger element, the trigger element moves within the housing in a second direction at an angle relative to the first direction and engages a microswitch disposed within the housing to actuate the switch mechanism to operate to release a latch mechanism of the door. |
| US12297669B2 |
Closure latch assembly with power-operated actuator providing multiple powered functions
A power latch assembly for motor vehicle closure applications has a single motor operable to move a pawl from a ratchet holding position to a ratchet releasing position and place the power latch assembly in at least one of a lock state and a child lock state. |
| US12297668B2 |
Compression latch
A compression latch assembly (CLA) includes a latch subassembly that is movably mounted to a housing and includes a frame, a pawl pivotably connected to the frame and biased to move from a closed position to an open position, a trigger pivotably connected to the frame and movable between a home position and a release position, and a release arm pivotably connected to the frame. The release arm has a cam follower that is positioned to engage a cam on the housing. A motor unit is configured for moving the latch subassembly between extended and retracted positions. In the course of moving from the retracted position to the extended position, the cam is configured to urge the cam follower to rotate the trigger from the home position to the release position, which causes the trigger to release the pawl, which causes the pawl to move to the open position. |
| US12297666B2 |
Convertible security apparatus
A security apparatus includes an anchoring member removably coupled to a display surface and defining a cavity with one or more securing elements positioned in the cavity. It further includes a security assembly removably coupled to the anchoring member and comprising a guide with one or more securing element engagement members, a first extension assembly, and a second extension assembly. The first extension assembly moveably coupled to the guide and includes a lock configured to be moved between a locked state and an unlocked state, and the second extension assembly is coupled to the guide. The security assembly is at least partially received in the cavity and the one or more securing elements interact with the one or more securing element engagement members to releasably couple the security assembly to the anchoring member. |
| US12297664B2 |
Exit device with remote trim input
An exemplary closure assembly includes a swinging barrier, a pushbar assembly mounted to a first side of the barrier, a remote trim assembly mounted to a second side of the barrier, and a transmission assembly that extends at least partially through the barrier and couples remote trim assembly and the pushbar assembly. The pushbar assembly includes a latchbolt and a pushbar operable to retract the latchbolt. The remote trim includes a handle that is operably coupled with the latchbolt via the transmission assembly such that the handle is operable to retract the latchbolt. The handle is positioned above the pushbar such that a vertical offset distance is defined therebetween. The offset distance is selected such that a user having a height within a selected range of heights is able to actuate the pushbar assembly, but cannot actuate the trim assembly. |
| US12297658B2 |
Method of manufacturing buckling-restrained building material
A predetermined amount of clearance is secured with high accuracy between a core material and core-material-facing surfaces of two buckling-restrained members.In a method of manufacturing a buckling-restrained building material, clearance-maintaining members 18 for securing a predetermined amount of clearance Δt between a core material 2 and core-material-facing surfaces 3d, 3d of two buckling-restrained members 1, 1 sandwiching the core material are disposed between the core-material-facing surfaces. The method comprises a clearance adjustment step for applying a surface treatment for adjusting an amount of the clearance on clearance reference surface portions 3e which are parts of the core-material-facing surface and are in contact with the clearance-maintaining members, and a smoothing step for performing a smoothing process of the core-material-facing surface before the clearance adjustment step. In the clearance adjustment step, the surface treatment is not applied to a surface portion other than the clearance reference surface portions on the core-material-facing surface. |
| US12297657B2 |
Steel damper for seismic isolation and seismic isolation structure
An upper board fixed to a lower part of a structure; a lower board fixed to a foundation at the same position in a plan view with respect to the upper board; and four seismic isolation plates fixed to the upper and lower boards and extending in a cross direction in a plan view. The seismic isolation plates are U-shaped members obtained by bending a long steel sheet, and include an upper fixing part parallel to a lower fixing part, an upper inclined part and a lower inclined part that are closer to each other while separated from the upper and lower fixing parts, and a connecting part that connects the upper and lower inclined parts. The four seismic isolation plates are fixed to upper board at position where upper fixing parts do not overlap and are fixed to lower board at position where lower fixing parts do not overlap. |
| US12297650B2 |
Floor panel and method for manufacturing a floor panel
A floor panel includes a substrate, a decorative layer and a transparent component. The decorative layer is positioned between the substrate and the transparent component. At least one of the substrates, the decorative layer and the transparent component has a thermoplastic synthetic material. The transparent component has an upper surface opposite the decorative layer. The floor panel further includes an enhancement component provided on the upper surface of the transparent component. A thickness of the enhancement component varies along a cross section of the floor panel. |
| US12297643B2 |
Reinforcing material and reinforcing structure
A reinforcing material that includes a resin layer and a constraining layer disposed on the resin layer. The resin layer contains a thermosetting resin, a diene rubber, a tackifier resin, and a vulcanizing agent. The thermosetting resin contains a flexible epoxy resin. The tackifier resin has a softening temperature of 75° C. or more and 100° C. or less. The tackifier resin has a bromine value of 30 gBr2/100 g or more. |
| US12297640B2 |
Fiber board providing rigidity, sound reduction, and thermal insulation
A fiber board for a building structure is disclosed. The fiber board includes a fiber structure. The fiber structure includes a substrate fiber and a thermoplastic binder fiber. The substrate fiber is bound together by the thermoplastic binder fiber. The thermoplastic binder fiber makes up between 25 percent (%) and 35% by weight of the fiber board. |
| US12297635B2 |
Base for universal slide style float and assembly
A float comprises an outer float wall, an inner guide, and a float base. The float base further comprises an outer perimeter and a disk portion. The disk portion includes a central aperture to allow the float base to move with respect to a sleeve. A plurality of apertures are formed within the disk structure. In addition, a structure is formed within the float base to allow the float base to be captured within a bottom portion of the float at a fastening structure. |
| US12297620B2 |
Work machine
An object of the present invention is to provide a work machine that is capable of flexibly setting an entry-prohibited area for a work device according to an operator's intention. To achieve this, a controller 40 sets, as a first position, the position of a work tool 8 that is located when a setting switch 33 is operated, and sets, as a second position, the position of the work tool 8 that is located when the setting switch 33 is operated after the setting of the first position. Further, the controller 40 sets, as a boundary surface of an entry-prohibited area, a plane 70 that passes through a first reference point A and a second reference point B and that is perpendicular to a ground contact surface of a lower track structure 1. The first reference point A is one of a plurality of reference points 8L and 8R on the work tool 8 located at the first position, the plurality of reference points 8L and 8R being preset on the work tool 8. The second reference point B is one of the plurality of reference points 8L and 8R on the work tool 8 located at the second position. |
| US12297619B2 |
Modular hydraulic thumb for excavator
A modular thumb for a bucket of an excavator arm having a thumb body rotating with respect to the excavator arm. The thumb body has a pair of spaced elongate members and a main body extending between the elongate members. The main body has a bucket side and a non-bucket side. A channel on the non-bucket side and along the elongate members receives at least one of: an actuating arm of a progressive link kit and an actuator of the excavator arm. A tine kit may be welded to the main body. |
| US12297618B2 |
Pile-driver and method
A pile-driver assembly for driving a pile into the ground, preferably off-shore, and a method of driving a pile into the ground using the pile-driver assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes a casing defining a chamber, the chamber being configured to house a fluid, the chamber comprising a channel extending at least partially therethrough. The assembly further includes a positioning element configured to position the casing at or on the pile, wherein at least a portion of the positioning element is positioned between the chamber and the pile, wherein the positioning element comprises a guide element, configured to extend at least partially through the channel of the chamber. The assembly further includes actuating means, wherein actuation of the actuating means displaces the chamber relative to the positioning element, such that the chamber moves away from the pile, and wherein the actuating means is configured to release the chamber for displacement towards the pile such that a force is exerted by the chamber on the positioning member, to controllably drive the pile into the ground. |
| US12297617B2 |
Anchoring device
An anchoring device for a fence, wherein the anchoring device comprises at least one fence post and elongated support beams (1, 2, 3) connected to the fence post to support the fence post, wherein the fence post comprises a post portion (4) comprising a lower section which is provided to extend substantially underground and an upper section which is provided to extend substantially aboveground in installed state of the anchoring device, wherein the anchoring device comprises a first and a second said support beam (1, 2), wherein these support beams (1, 2) are connected to the post portion (4) at the height of the lower section of the post portion (4) in such a way that the first and second support beam (1, 2) extend opposite each other, extend beyond the rear part and are provided to extend substantially underground in installed state of the anchoring device. |
| US12297616B2 |
Modular closed loop pumped storage hydropower plant
A modular component dam. The dam may be configured for pairing with another dam in the form of a closed loop pumped storage hydropower plant. One or both of the dams may be constructed of buttress frames made up of prefabricated modules of predetermined varying dimensions which allow for rapid construction over a period of less than about a year. The modules may be transported to dam sites by standard transportation units such as 18 wheelers. This is facilitated by the modules occupying no more than about 14 feet in vertical height above a surface of a roadway during transport and no more than about 11 feet in horizontal width across the roadway during transport. |
| US12297610B2 |
Roadblock for temporary installation to block traffic and/or as a security precaution
A roadblock for temporary installation to block traffic and/or as a security precaution includes an elongated casing with two opposing longitudinal side walls. The two side walls join an upper wall. At least one casing support structure is located in the elongated casing and connects to both side walls. Supports for resting on the ground/surface are connected to the lower side of the elongated casing and/or the lower side of the casing support structure. Plural stabilization arms protrude from one of the longitudinal side walls and are detachable. |
| US12297604B2 |
E-clip installation machine
An e-clip installation machine for securing rails to steel ties via automating and reducing the time required for installing e-clips that attach rails to steel ties is provided. The e-clip installation machine automates the process of securing rails to steel ties via inserting e-clips into a respective shoulder clip on either side of the two rails. A pair of hydraulic jaws clamp the steel tie and bring it up against the underside of the rails. Two e-clips for each rail are placed in position at the respective shoulder clips. Two pairs of hydraulic clamp mechanisms, corresponding to each rail, press the respective e-clips through openings within the respective shoulder clips. The e-clip installation assembly includes a jaw assembly and two clamp assemblies. Each clamp assembly includes a pair of clamp mechanisms, positionable on either side of a rail in proximity to a shoulder clip affixed to a steel tie. A clamp mechanism is utilized to compress an e-clip within an opening of the shoulder clip. |
| US12297603B2 |
Wet blank flipping method for manufacturing molded pulp products and pulp molding machine
A wet blank flipping method for manufacturing pulp molded products, which follows these steps: after the wet blank is formed in the suction filtration forming mold, it is transferred to the hot-pressing shaping device for hot-press drying and shaping to create pulp molded products, characterized in that: said transfer is done using a first wet blank transfer device and a second wet blank transfer device to move the wet blank from the suction filtration forming mold to the hot-pressing shaping device; wherein, the first wet blank transfer device extracts the wet blank from the suction filtration forming mold and transfers it to the second wet blank transfer device, which then moves the wet blank to the hot-pressing shaping device. |
| US12297595B2 |
Engineered corn husk compositions and methods
A method is disclosed that includes washing corn husks with an acid wash to degrade at least a portion of a non-cellulosic material present in the corn husks and from pulped corn husks, wherein the non-cellulosic material comprises lignan. The method further comprises forming a slurry, wherein the slurry comprises pulped corn husks; forming the slurry into a sheet; removing a volume of liquid from the sheet; and calendaring the sheet. The method further comprises coating the sheet and cutting the sheet into a plurality of sheets. |
| US12297588B2 |
Method for sonochemical deposition of metals on textile substrates and products thereof
Provided herein is a metal coated textile substrate prepared by an ultrasonic irradiation deposition process involving depositing a first plurality of metal nanoparticles on a textile substrate by a first ultrasonic irradiation deposition process thereby forming a metal seeded textile substrate; and depositing a second plurality of metal nanoparticles on the metal seeded textile substrate by a second ultrasonic irradiation deposition process thereby forming the metal coated textile substrate. |
| US12297586B2 |
Dryer
The present disclosure relates to a dryer. A dryer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a drum, at least one lifter formed to protrude from an inner peripheral surface of the drum, an anode disposed in the lifter to output a RF signal, and a RF output device configured to output the RF signal. Therefore, it is possible to uniformly dry laundry in the drum. |
| US12297582B2 |
Laundry treating apparatus
A laundry treating apparatus including an outer case; an inner case disposed in the outer case and providing a laundry receiving space; a supply air hole communicating with the laundry receiving space; a heat exchange channel having an inlet end where air is introduced and a discharge end where the air is discharged; a heating device for heating air passing through the heat exchange channel; and a supply air duct connecting the discharge end of the heat exchange channel and the supply air hole, the supply air duct is disposed in a rear of the inner case. |
| US12297576B2 |
Methods for facilitating the return of lost articles within a laundry appliance
A method may include receiving a two-dimensional image of a laundry chamber and identifying a laundry article based on the received two-dimensional image. The method may further include selecting a prior-user profile corresponding to the laundry appliance in response to identifying the laundry article and directing a found-article message to the prior-user profile following selecting the prior-user profile. |
| US12297575B2 |
Control method for squeezing washing machine and squeezing washing machine
Disclosed are a control method for a squeezing washing machine and the squeezing washing machine. The method includes: controlling a washing and spinning tub (6) to perform a water absorption wash; controlling the washing and spinning tub (6) to perform a squeezing wash, where the squeezing wash means that the washing and spinning tub (6) rotates at a second rotation speed for a second time period; and repeatedly and alternately controlling the washing and spinning tub (6) to perform the water absorption wash and the squeezing wash based on the preset number of cycles to complete the wash or the rinse. The method is conducive to reduction of wear of the clothes during the wash or the rinse and improves washing efficiency. |
| US12297573B2 |
Systems and methods for through thickness reinforcement using roll-to-roll veil cloth
An apparatus for through thickness reinforcement of a fibrous preform includes an actuating textile needle, a feeder spool configured to supply a veil cloth, and a take up spool. The feeder spool and take up spool can rotate to cause a portion of the veil cloth to translate such that a needled portion of the veil cloth is received by the take up spool and an unneedled portion of the veil cloth is provided for subsequent needling by the textile needle. In this manner, the veil cloth is only momentarily supplied to the fibrous preform for providing the through thickness fibers and removed from the fibrous preform before subsequent processing of the fibrous preform. The textile needle, feeder spool, and take up spool can be mounted to a common apparatus (e.g., a housing) such that the entire assembly is moveable together as a single unit. |
| US12297571B2 |
Systems and methods for spray cleaning needles for through thickness reinforcement of resin-infused fabrics
An end effector for the through thickness reinforcement of a fibrous preform includes a plurality of spray nozzles configured to direct a needle cleaning fluid to a needle to clean resin from the needle between through thickness reinforcement operations. The plurality of spray nozzles may extend from a presser foot toward the needle. The needle cleaning fluid may contact the needle while the needle or the presser foot move (e.g., translate and/or rotate) with respect to the other of the needle or the presser foot. The plurality of spray nozzles can be incorporated into the end effector. The plurality of spray nozzles can be incorporated into a needle cleaning station into which a portion of the robotic end effector can be moved for cleaning the needles. |
| US12297566B2 |
Spring element for upper nipper of a combing machine
A spring element for an upper nipper of a combing machine has a first element with a through opening arranged transversely to a longitudinal axis. A second element has an internal thread for fastening a shaft adapter, and a guide opening with an opening width as well as a passage opening arranged in the longitudinal axis on a side of the guide opening facing away from the internal thread. A compression spring is arranged between the first and second elements. A connecting element is held in the bore of the first element and projects through the passage opening of the second element into the guide opening, the connecting element having a larger diameter than the passage opening on a side thereof opposite the first element. The first element has a tubular lug overlapping the compression spring, and the second element has a sleeve overlapping the compression spring and the lug. |
| US12297559B2 |
Method and apparatus for low temperature selective epitaxy in a deep trench
Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to methods for forming epitaxial layers on a semiconductor device. In one or more embodiments, methods include removing oxides from a substrate surface during a cleaning process, flowing a processing reagent containing a silicon source and exposing the substrate to the processing reagent during an epitaxy process, and stopping the flow of the processing reagent. The method also includes flowing a purging gas and pumping residues from the processing system, stopping the flow of the purge gas, flowing an etching gas and exposing the substrate to the etching gas. The etching gas contains hydrogen chloride and at least one germanium and/or chlorine compound. The method further includes stopping the flow of the at least one compound while continuing the flow of the hydrogen chloride and exposing the substrate to the hydrogen chloride and stopping the flow of the hydrogen chloride. |
| US12297556B2 |
Silver-plated product and method for producing same
A silver-plated product having a higher hardness and more excellent wear resistance than those of conventional silver-plated products, and a method for producing the same. In a method for producing a silver-plated product by forming a surface layer of silver on a base material by electroplating at a current density in a silver-plating solution which is an aqueous solution containing silver potassium cyanide or silver cyanide, potassium cyanide or sodium cyanide, and a benzimidazole (such as 2-mercaptobenzmimidazole or 2-mercaptobenzimidazole sulfonic acid sodium salt dihydrate), the ratios of the concentrations of silver potassium cyanide or silver cyanide, potassium cyanide or sodium cyanide, and the imidazole to the current density during the silver-plating (or the ratios of the concentrations of silver potassium cyanide or silver cyanide and the imidazole to the current density during the silver plating, and the concentration of potassium cyanide or sodium cyanide) are set to be predetermined ranges, respectively. |
| US12297553B2 |
Device and method for forming electroformed component
A forming manifold and method for electroforming a component, including providing an electroforming cathode disposed within a first bath tank having a solution with a first metal ion concentration, overlaying at least a portion of the electroforming cathode with a forming manifold having a housing and applying a voltage to the electroforming cathode while disposed within the first bath tank. |
| US12297550B2 |
Chemical and electrochemical cell electronics protection system
An electrochemical cell active hydrogen capture and release system including a first zone having a target predetermined concentration of hydrogen c1 and housing: an electrical component, an adsorbing electrode including a hydrogen adsorbing material, a counter electrode separated from the adsorbing electrode, and an electric circuit connecting the adsorbing and counter electrodes to apply electrical bias configured to facilitate capture and release of hydrogen gas from the adsorbing electrode; and a second zone having a target predetermined concentration of hydrogen c2, c2 being greater than c1. |
| US12297546B1 |
Turbine-induced ICCP system for metallic pipelines
A turbine-induced Impressed Current Cathodic Protection (ICCP) system for metallic pipelines utilizes the kinetic energy of fluid flow within the pipeline to generate electrical power for corrosion protection. The system includes a turbine installed within a pipeline appurtenance, such as an air release valve, allowing operation without pipeline drainage or decompression. Rotating turbine blades convert fluid motion into direct current electrical power via a connected DC generator, powering the ICCP system. |
| US12297545B2 |
Apparatus and method of treating substrate
Disclosed is a method of adjusting a concentration of a chemical liquid in a treatment liquid, the method including: treating a substrate by supplying a treatment liquid stored in a main tank from a nozzle in a heated state to the substrate, and recovering the treatment liquid used in the treatment of the substrate to the main tank directly or via still another tank, and then reusing the recovered treatment liquid, a concentration adjustment operation of adjusting a concentration of the treatment liquid in the main tank is performed in a standby time period in which the substrate is not treated with the treatment liquid, and the concentration adjustment operation is performed by discharging the treatment liquid in a heated state from the nozzle to evaporate a part of the diluting solution, and recovering the discharged treatment liquid to the main tank. |
| US12297539B2 |
Film forming system and film forming method
A film forming system includes: a film forming apparatus which includes a processing container, a stage provided in the processing container, a structure provided in the processing container and having recesses, and a window provided on a wall surface of the processing container; a measurement device which includes a light emitter, a light receiver, and a measurer configured to measure a light reflectance for each wavelength in the structure based on an intensity of light emitted to the structure and an intensity of light reflected from the structure; and a control device which includes an estimator configured to estimate a thickness of a film formed on a substrate based on the light reflectance for each wavelength in the structure, and a controller configured to stop film formation on the substrate when the estimated thickness of the film reaches a predetermined thickness. |
| US12297537B2 |
Compounds and methods for selectively forming metal-containing films
Compounds for selectively forming metal-containing films are provided. Methods of forming metal-containing films are also provided. The methods include forming a blocking layer, for example, on a first substrate surface, by a first deposition process and forming the metal-containing film, for example, on a second substrate surface, by a second deposition process. |
| US12297526B2 |
Hybrid mask stick and mask frame assembly employing the same
A hybrid mask stick and a mask frame assembly employing the same are provided. The mask frame assembly includes: a mask frame; and a mask stick assembly including a first mask stick that extends in a first direction, a second mask stick that extends in a second direction intersecting the first direction, and a plurality of third mask sticks that is coupled to ends of the first mask stick and the second mask stick and defines a plurality of deposition areas, wherein a thickness of the first mask stick is different from a thickness of the second mask stick, and a partial etching portion is arranged in a portion where the first mask stick and the second mask stick are coupled to each other. |
| US12297525B2 |
Manufacturing method for nickel-based alloy product or titanium-based alloy product
Provided is a method for producing a Ni- or Ti-based alloy product, the method capable of reliably locally cooling and effectively cooling. The method includes the steps: heating and holding a hot working material of a Ni- or Ti-based alloy after hot forging or hot ring rolling at a solution treatment temperature to obtain a material held in a heated state, and cooling the material held in a heated state to obtain a solution-treated material. The cooling step includes carrying out local cooling by contacting a cooling member with a part of a surface of the material held in a heated state. |
| US12297522B2 |
Nano-treatment of high strength aluminum alloys for manufacturing processes
A metal matrix nanocomposite includes: (1) a matrix including an aluminum alloy; and (2) nanostmctures dispersed in the matrix, wherein the matrix includes grains having aspect ratios of about 3 or less. Manufacturing processes include subjecting the nanocomposite to solidification processing, fusion welding, extrusion, thixocasting, additive manufacturing, and heat treatment. |
| US12297521B2 |
Method for producing particles and particle production apparatus
Provided is a method for producing particles, the method including a particle generating step of forming a product particle flow including target product particles by heating a segmented reaction raw material liquid flow divided into segments by a gas for segmentation under applying pressure at a pressure P1 (MPa) and at a heating temperature T (° C.) to react the raw material for particle formation to generate the target product particles, in which, at the particle generating step, (Vd/Vc) is 0.200 to 7.00 and the pressure P1 at the particle generating step is 2.0 times or more a vapor pressure P2 (MPa) of a solvent at the heating temperature T. According to the present invention, a method for producing particles having a narrow particle size distribution with high production efficiency can be provided. |
| US12297519B2 |
Energy efficient process for concentrating and recovering lithium from a lithium containing brine
A system and process for concentrating a lithium stream is disclosed. The lithium stream is directed to a reverse osmosis unit which produces a concentrate containing lithium compounds. The RO concentrate is directed through two pressure retarded osmosis (PRO) modules connected in series. The two PRO modules further concentrate the RO concentrate and at the same time yield a diluted brine that is effective to drive an energy recovery device. The RO concentrate leaving the PRO modules is directed to an osmotically assisted reverse osmosis (OARO) module which also further concentrates the RO concentrate. |
| US12297518B2 |
Lithium recovery process
Lithium recycling from expended Li-Ion batteries occurs thought selective recovery of lithium charge materials from a recycling stream including transition metals used for the charge material. Li recovery includes dissolving the lithium based charge material in an organic acid having a resistance or lack of affinity to dissolution of transition metals, and distilling a leach solution formed from the dissolved charge material for generating a powder including lithium and trace impurities of the transition metals. Sintering of the generated powder forms lithium carbonate and carbonates of the trace impurities that eluded the selective leach, however, since the trace impurities are insoluble in water, the lithium carbonate is recoverable by water washing. |
| US12297510B2 |
Methylation assay
A method for detecting a methylated genomic locus is provided. In certain embodiments, the method comprises: a) treating a nucleic acid sample that contains both unmethylated and methylated copies of a genomic locus with an agent that modifies cytosine to uracil to produce a treated nucleic acid; b) amplifying a product from the treated nucleic acid using a first primer and a second primer, wherein the first primer hybridizes to a site in the locus that contain methylcytosines and the amplifying preferentially amplifies the methylated copies of the genomic locus, to produce an amplified sample; and c) detecting the presence of amplified methylated copies of the genomic locus in the amplified sample using a flap assay that employs an invasive oligonucleotide having a 3′ terminal G or C nucleotide that corresponds to a site of methylation in the genomic locus. |
| US12297508B2 |
Customized assays for personalized cancer monitoring
The present disclosure provides methods and systems for personalized genetic testing of disease in a subject, in particular for identifying and tracking genetic mutations identified in an individual subject to monitor for cancer or for the spread or recurrence of the disease. In some embodiments, custom assays, including custom panels designed to target sequence data corresponding to both subject-specific loci and other loci known for cancer-causing or therapy resistance mutations, are designed based upon the sequencing of a screening biopsy sample. Such custom assays are then run on subsequently obtained tissue samples, such as tissue obtained from a surgical resection of a primary or metastatic tumor or from a lymph node biopsy. The subsequently obtained tissue samples can be taken from the subject at various time points after an initial screening biopsy to further allow for extended monitoring of the subject for spread or recurrence of the disease. |
| US12297507B2 |
Biomarkers for head and neck cancer and methods of their use
Disclosed is a diagnostic panel of methylated genomic loci encoding microRNA (mgmiR) markers that demonstrated 90% sensitivity and 100% specificity in the detection of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). These results represent the first use of quantitative MS-PCR for the detection of mgmiRs. In addition, this panel demonstrates the ability to detect hypermethylation in the adjacent mucosa of cancer patients, suggesting its utility in early detection. This panel is also capable of detecting cancer by using saliva, blood and FNA tissue samples. |
| US12297502B2 |
Methods and compositions for detecting and diagnosing diseases and conditions
The disclosure provides methods for detecting and diagnosing diseases and conditions associated with defects in cardiolipin remodeling. In some embodiments, the present technology relates to methods for detecting the presence or amount of cardiolipin isoforms and/or the presence or amount of enzymes involved in cardiolipin remodeling. |
| US12297496B2 |
Integrated circuit with improved charge transfer efficiency and associated techniques
The present disclosure provides techniques for improving the rate and efficiency of charge transfer within an integrated circuit configured to receive incident photons. Some aspects of the present disclosure relate to integrated circuits that are configured to induce one or more intrinsic electric fields that increase the rate and efficiency of charge transfer within the integrated circuits. Some aspects of the present disclosure relate to integrated circuits configured to induce a charge carrier depletion in the photodetection region(s) of the integrated circuits. In some embodiments, the charge carrier depletion in the photodetection region(s) may be intrinsic, in that the depletion is induced even in the absence of external electric fields applied to the integrated circuit. Some aspects of the present disclosure relate to processes for operating and/or manufacturing integrated devices as described herein. |
| US12297493B2 |
Methods for processing nucleic acid samples
The present disclosure provides methods and systems for amplifying and analyzing nucleic acid samples. The present disclosure provides methods for preparing cDNA and/or DNA molecules and cDNA and/or DNA libraries using modified reverse transcriptases. |
| US12297489B2 |
Method for determining at least one quality parameter of an RNA sample
The present invention relates to a method for quality control analysis of an RNA sample comprising n different RNA molecule species using reverse transcription and a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) based assay, dPCR, preferably ddPCR, thereby determining at least one quality parameter. Moreover, the RNA molecules in the RNA sample may be in complexed form. In particular, the method is suitable for use in quality control during or following production of RNA samples for pharmaceutical use. |
| US12297485B2 |
Electrochemical biosensor and uses thereof
Described herein is an immobilization-free, electrochemical method of detecting a target DNA sequence in a sample. The method includes: incubating the sample with a detection mixture, applying an electric field including an alternating current electric field and a direct current offset to the detection mixture to concentrate nucleic acids in the sample and the nucleic acid probe on a positively charged working electrode, wherein a Class 2 Cas protein trans-cleaved electroactive probe is released from the nucleic acid probe when the target DNA is present in the sample and diffuses toward a negatively charged electrode; and measuring the current as potential is applied, wherein detection of a current in the detection mixture indicates the presence of the target DNA sequence in the sample. |
| US12297481B2 |
Amplifier system and controls for dielectrophoretic tracking in microfluidic devices
Systems, methods, and devices are described herein for identifying, monitoring, isolating, or selecting a cell having a predefined characteristic in a mixed population of cells utilizing a combination of any one or more of iDEP, a region of localized field enhancement, a variable frequency electric field, a wide bandwidth amplifier, and/or an imaging apparatus. |
| US12297477B2 |
Process for making flavor and fragrant compounds
The present invention relates to the production of aromatic hexanols and compositions containing them. In particular provided herein are methods of producing hexenols comprising: a) contacting a hydroperoxide of a polyunsaturated fatty acid with a modified hydroperoxide lyase to form a hexenal; and b) reducing the hexenal to a hexenol in the presence of a hydride donor, a ketoreductase, and a co-factor wherein the contacting and reducing steps are carried out at essentially the same time in the substantial absence of baker's yeast. |
| US12297473B2 |
Production of monoacyl MEL
Provided is a method for efficiently producing a monoacyl MEL. The method comprises culturing a monoacyl-MEL-producing microorganism in the presence of a surfactant. |
| US12297471B2 |
Mutant allele of the ACO2 gene
The present invention relates to a mutant ACO2 gene allele, which leads to a plant of the family of Cucurbitacea, in particular a cucumber plant producing only male flowers. The invention also relates to a plant of the family of Cucurbitacea, in particular a cucumber plant, comprising the mutant ACO2 gene allele. The mutant ACO2 allele provides plants that only produce male flowers. The invention further relates to the use of the mutant allele of the ACO2 gene for the identification and development of a plant of the family of Cucurbitacea, in particular a cucumber plant, producing only male flowers. |
| US12297467B2 |
Lipid-encapsulated dual-cleaving endonuclease for DNA and gene editing
Methods to edit genes by administering a chimeric nuclease to a cell or organism without the use of a viral vector. |
| US12297466B2 |
Engineered Cas9 nucleases
The present disclosure relates to Cas9 nuclease variants and methods of producing and using such variants. |
| US12297465B2 |
CBLB endonuclease variants, compositions, and methods of use
The present disclosure provides improved genome editing compositions and methods for editing a CBLB gene. The disclosure further provides genome edited cells for the prevention, treatment, or amelioration of at least one symptom of, a cancer, an infectious disease, an autoimmune disease, an inflammatory disease, or an immunodeficiency. |
| US12297461B2 |
Methods of producing and characterizing virus vaccine and virus vaccine composition
This application pertains to methods of isolating virus particles and producing virus vaccine composition comprising subject a biological sample to an anion exchange chromatography and a hydroxyapatite chromatography. The application also pertains to rabies virus vaccine compositions and methods of assessing suitability of a virus vaccine composition or releasing a commercial batch of virus vaccine composition for clinical use. |
| US12297459B2 |
Porcine rotavirus
The present invention pertains to a novel rotavirus, especially an isolated virus, which is a member of the sub-species of porcine group B rotavirus (porcine RVB), causing diarrheal disease in pigs, to DNA fragments and corresponding proteins of the said virus, to vaccines on the basis of said virus, DNA and/or protein and to antibodies reactive with said virus and/or protein and diagnostic test kits for the detection of said virus. |
| US12297458B2 |
Personalized cells, tissues, and organs for transplantation from a humanized, bespoke, designated-pathogen free, (non-human) donor and methods and products relating to same
A biological system for generating and preserving a repository of personalized, humanized transplantable cells, tissues, and organs for transplantation, wherein the biological system is biologically active and metabolically active, the biological system having genetically reprogrammed cells, tissues, and organs in a non-human animal for transplantation into a human recipient, wherein the non-human animal does not present one or more surface glycan epitopes and specific sequences from the wild-type swine's SLA is replaced with a synthetic nucleotides based on a human captured reference sequence from a human recipient's HLA. |
| US12297457B2 |
Esophageal tissue and/or organoid compositions and methods of making same
The instant disclosure relates to methods for converting mammalian definitive endoderm (DE) cells into specific tissue(s) or organ(s) through directed differentiation. In particular, the disclosure relates to formation of esophageal tissue and/or organoids formed from differentiated definitive endoderm. |
| US12297456B2 |
Nanobarcode for controlling cell adhesion and differentiation of stem cells, preparation method thereof, and method of controlling adhesion and differentiation of stem cells by using the same
Disclosed are a nanobarcode for controlling adhesion and differentiation of stem cells and a method of controlling adhesion and differentiation of stem cells by using nanobarcodes. The method of controlling adhesion and differentiation of stem cells of the present invention may efficiently control adhesion and differentiation of stem cells in vivo or in vitro by tuning periodicity and sequences of a ligand peptide (RGD) of a nanobarcode. |
| US12297454B2 |
Mammalian cell population and medicaments for cell therapies in canines and improved cell cultivation methods
Compositions of matter, including cell populations and medicaments, are provided that are derived from canine gingival fibroblasts and have cell phenotypes that occur in proportions not found in natural gum tissue, but rather, are preferentially are selected to express proteins favoring angiogenesis and anti-inflammatory effects, while reducing cell populations that promote tumorigenicity and/or formation of metalloproteinases that inhibit tissue regeneration. Methods of generating such compositions are provided that increase proliferation many-fold compared to previously known methods, and methods of using such compositions in a wide range of canine cell therapies are provided. |
| US12297449B2 |
Engineered CAS9 systems for eukaryotic genome modification
Engineered Cas9 systems that utilize alternate protospacer adjacent motifs for target DNA binding, nucleic acids encoding the engineered Cas9 systems, and methods of using the engineered Cas9 systems for modifying target chromosomal sequences in eukaryotic cells. |
| US12297448B2 |
Methods and strain
The present invention relates to a method for transforming a strain of the Lactococcus genus through natural competence. The present invention further relates to strains obtained or obtainable by said method. The present invention also relates to a method for identifying a strain of the Lactococcus genus which is transformable through natural competence. |
| US12297447B2 |
Gene therapy for juvenile Batten disease
Compositions and methods for the treatment of Juvenile Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (JNCL), also known as Juvenile Batten Disease, are provided herein. In certain embodiments the compositions include but are not limited to adeno-associated viral (AAV) constructs, including self-complementary adeno-associated viral (sc-AAV) constructs, that express the human gene CLN3 (or a CLN3 cDNA). |
| US12297444B2 |
AAV-based gene therapies for treatment of autoimmune diseases
Disclosed are AAV viral-based vector compositions useful in delivering a variety of nucleic acid segments, including those encoding therapeutic polypeptides to selected mammalian host cells for use in therapeutic autoimmune modalities, including, for example, the in vivo induction of immunological tolerance via a liver-directed AAV-based gene therapeutic regimen for treating and/or ameliorating autoimmune disorders such as multiple sclerosis. Further disclosed are nucleic acid segments encoding therapeutic polypeptides that have been codon-optimized for expression in human cells. |
| US12297441B1 |
Methods and compositions for modifying endocarp structure in Rubus plants
This invention relates to compositions and methods for producing Rubus plants exhibiting a phenotype of reduced endocarp lignification and reduced seediness or a reduced feel of seediness phenotypes through modification of endogenous NAC SECONDARY WALL THICKENING PROMOTING FACTOR1 (NST1) nucleic acids and endogenous NAC SECONDARY WALL THICKENING PROMOTING FACTOR3 (NST3) nucleic acids. The invention further relates to plants produced using the methods and compositions of the invention. |
| US12297440B2 |
Regulatory nucleic acid molecules for enhancing gene expression in plants
The present invention is in the field of plant molecular biology and provides methods for production of high expressing promoters and the production of plants with enhanced expression of nucleic acids wherein nucleic acid expression enhancing nucleic acids (NEENAs) are functionally linked to said promoters and/or introduced into plants. |
| US12297435B2 |
Mutations in Streptococcus pyogenes Cas9 discovered by broad scanning mutagenesis demonstrate enhancement of DNA cleavage activity
This invention pertains to mutant Cas9 nucleic acids and proteins for use in CRISPR/Cas endonuclease systems, and their methods of use. In particular, the invention pertains to an isolated mutant Cas9 protein, wherein the isolated mutant Cas9 protein is active in a CRISPR/Cas endonuclease system, wherein the CRISPR/Cas endonuclease system displays increased on-target editing activity relative to a wild-type CRISPR/Cas endonuclease system. The invention also includes isolated nucleic acids encoding mutant Cas9 proteins, ribonucleoprotein complexes and CRISPR/Cas endonuclease systems having mutant Cas9 proteins that display increased on-target editing activity relative to a wild-type CRISPR/Cas endonuclease system. |
| US12297423B2 |
Contamination control when growing yeasts
A method for contamination control when growing yeasts is provided. Bacterial contamination is controlled by using urea as the primary nitrogen source while simultaneously limiting the amount of nickel available to contaminating bacteria. Bacteria require nickel as a cofactor for urease enzymes in order to use urea for growth while yeasts do not require nickel as a cofactor for any enzymes. Nickel is limited by using titanium in plate heat exchangers instead of stainless steel. Ethyl carbamate is limited by using a carbon/nitrogen ratio that consumes all urea during fermentation and by separating co-products after fermentation and before distillation. Yeast recycling is performed by using either single-step or two-step centrifugation, without acid washing. This method enables yeast recycling with sugarcane ethanol and sugar beet ethanol production. This method also enables yeast recycling with corn ethanol and grain ethanol production with coproduct recovery after fermentation and before distillation. |
| US12297419B2 |
Culture device
This culture device comprises: an inner box having a culture space formed on the inside thereof; an outer box which covers the outside of the inner box with a first space formed therebetween; a CO2 sensor which is positioned in the first space and has a first end thereof exposed to the culture space; and a restricting member which restricts the flow of a fluid towards the CO2 sensor within the first space. |
| US12297417B2 |
Lateral filter array microfluidic device
A lateral filter array microfluidic (LFAM) device for highly efficient immunoaffinity isolation of target cells from a population of cells. The LFAM device may include of one or more serpentine main channels incorporated with lateral filter arrays. Antibodies are immobilized on the channel surface including the lateral filters and are capable of specific binding to one or more biomolecules on the surface of the target cell. The device may include one or more arrays of lateral filters with different sizes. The overall filters sizes are close to the diameter of the target cell, therefore the interaction between biomarkers on the target cells and corresponding antibodies immobilized on the filter surface is largely strengthened due to the direct contact between target cells and lateral filters. Methods include flowing a population of cells through an antibody-coated LFAM device for target cells capture, followed by washing the device to remove non-specific captured cells. |
| US12297414B2 |
Cell culture bioreactor
A cell culture bioreactor has perfusion membranes and gas transfer membranes or a gas phase in an extra-membrane space in contact with a film on the perfusion membranes. Gas transfer membranes may travel through the perfusion membranes or through the extra-membrane space. Examples with hollow fiber and flat sheet membranes are shown. One or more of the membranes optionally has a responsive surface, for example a thermo-responsive surface. In some examples, membranes are located in X-Y planes while the length of the reactor extends in a Z-direction. |
| US12297413B2 |
Systems and methods for cell culturing
Cell culture systems and methods provide improved immunotherapeutic product manufacturing with greater scalability, flexibility, and automation. Cell culture systems are configured with interchangeable cartridges, allowing versatility and scalability. Systems are configured to have multiple connected cell culture chambers, which allows parallel processing of different types of cells. Gas-impermeable cell culture chambers and methods for generating cells in closed systems prevent contamination and user error. Methods for recycling cell culture medium provide additional efficiencies. |
| US12297412B2 |
Dendritic cell generating apparatus and method
A cell culture cartridge is provided comprising a plurality of zones geometrically configured to provide for symmetrical fluid flow with each of the plurality of zones to avoid dead areas in flow within each of the plurality of zones. In certain embodiments, at least eight inlets are provided, with an inlet positioned at each corner of the cell culture cartridge. In certain embodiments, a shared outlet is positioned on a top surface of the cell culture cartridge. |
| US12297408B2 |
Treatment compositions comprising cationic poly alpha-6,6-glucan ethers
Treatment compositions, such as fabric care or dish care compositions, that include poly alpha-1,6-glucan ether compounds, which include poly alpha-1,6-glucans substituted with at least one positively charged organic group, the compounds being characterized by, for example, a degree of substitution of about 0.001 to about 3.0, and optionally, where about 3% or more of the backbone glucose monomer units have branches via alpha-1,2- and/or alpha-1,3-glycosidic linkages. Methods related to making and using such compositions. |
| US12297405B2 |
Chloropropanol removal process
The invention relates to processes for the refining of oils. In particular, the invention relates to processes for the refining of oils of biological origin such as vegetable oils. |
| US12297403B2 |
Systems and methods for reducing rendered fats pour point
Systems and methods to reduce pour point (PP) temperatures of fat-based compositions for use in transportation fuels. In one or more embodiments, methods and systems reduce the pour point of rendered fats using biologically-derived plant oils for effectively transporting the blended fat based compositions over long distances, thereby advantageously decreasing the heating and mixing requirements needed to maintain the compositional temperature above the pour point. In certain embodiments, the fat based composition comprises rendered animal fats, such as tallow in combination with distilled corn oil (DCO). |
| US12297402B2 |
Base oil for refrigerator oil, refrigerator oil, and working fluid composition for refrigerator
A base oil for a refrigerating machine oil, having cyclic saturates of 40% by mass or less and non-cyclic saturates of 60% by mass or more in saturates, a density at 15° C. of 0.805 g/cm3 or lower, and a normal paraffin content of 50% by mass or less. |
| US12297401B2 |
Organic anti-wear additive compositions for lubricants
Improved organic anti-wear additive compositions are disclosed containing certain citric acid esters, e.g., mixtures comprising citrate oligomers, and fatty acid alkanolamides. The combination exhibits excellent and synergistic anti-wear activity in lubricants. The compositions of the invention beneficially allow one to reduce amounts of zinc and phosphorus that are often used in lubricants, while boosting anti-wear performance and maintaining, and often enhancing, friction reduction properties. |
| US12297399B2 |
Process for producing high-carbon biogenic reagents
This invention provides processes and systems for converting biomass into high carbon biogenic reagents that are suitable for a variety of commercial applications. Some embodiments employ pyrolysis in the presence of an inert gas to generate hot pyrolyzed solids, condensable vapors, and non-condensable gases, followed by separation of vapors and gases, and cooling of the hot pyrolyzed solids in the presence of the inert gas. Additives may be introduced during processing or combined with the reagent, or both. The biogenic reagent may include at least 70 wt %, 80 wt %, 90 wt %, 95 wt %, or more total carbon on a dry basis. The biogenic reagent may have an energy content of at least 12,000 Btu/lb, 13,000 Btu/lb, 14,000 Btu/lb, or 14,500 Btu/lb on a dry basis. The biogenic reagent may be formed into fine powders, or structural objects. The structural objects may have a structure and/or strength that derive from the feedstock, heat rate, and additives. |
| US12297398B2 |
Methods and apparatus for enhancing the energy content of carbonaceous materials from pyrolysis
Processes and systems for converting biomass into high-carbon biogenic reagents that are suitable for a variety of commercial applications. Pyrolysis in the presence of an inert gas is employed to generate hot pyrolyzed solids, condensable vapors, and non-condensable gases, followed by separation of vapors and gases, and cooling of the hot pyrolyzed solids in the presence of the inert gas. Additives may be introduced during processing or combined with the reagent, or both. The biogenic reagent may include at least 70 wt %, 80 wt %, 90 wt %, 95 wt %, or more total carbon on a dry basis. The biogenic reagent may have an energy content of at least 12,000 Btu/lb, 13,000 Btu/lb, 14,000 Btu/lb, or 14,500 Btu/lb on a dry basis. The biogenic reagent may be formed into fine powders, or structural objects. The structural objects may have a structure and/or strength that derive from the feedstock, heat rate, and additives. |
| US12297397B2 |
Process for producing solid biomass fuel
The present invention relates to a process for producing a solid biomass fuel, as well as a solid biomass fuel produced by said process. Additionally, the present invention relates to a combustion process comprising combusting said solid biomass fuel so as to produce energy. |
| US12297393B2 |
Method for producing renewable fuels
The present disclosure provides a diesel fuel component produced from feedstock of biological origin and a method for producing the same. The present disclosure provides diesel fuel blends containing the diesel fuel component of biological origin and at least one additional diesel fuel. |
| US12297390B2 |
Trinuclear basic iron (III) acetate solid absorbent compositions and methods for the removal or sweetening of mercaptan sulfur compounds from hydrocarbon streams
Solid absorbent compositions and methods for the removal of mercaptan sulfur compounds from hydrocarbon streams are provided. The compositions may include porous granulated activated carbon particles with internal pore surfaces containing bound trinuclear basic iron (III) acetate complex containing the [Fe3(μ3—O)] core structure. |
| US12297387B2 |
Azeotropic compositions of HFO-1234YF and propylene
Refrigerant compositions including 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf) and propylene (R-1270) which exhibit near-azeotropic or azeotrope-like behavior. The refrigerant compositions exhibit a low global warming potential (GWP) and are non-ozone depleting. The refrigerant compositions are useful as a heating or cooling fluids in a variety of heating or cooling systems including heat pumps and other heating and cooling loops, in for example the automotive industry. |
| US12297385B2 |
Etching compositions and methods for fabricating semiconductor devices by using the same
Etching compositions are provided. The etching compositions can be used for etching cobalt. The etching compositions may include a chelator, water, an oxidizer, and an organic solvent, and the chelator may include an organic acid, an amine compound and/or a polyhydric alcohol. Water may be present in an amount of 1 wt % to 10 wt % based on a total weight of the etching composition. |
| US12297384B2 |
Narrow green-emitting phosphors
Provided herein are phosphors of the formula: (A1-xEux)(Ba1-ySry)B9O15, wherein the variables are as defined herein. Methods of producing the phosphors are also provided. In some aspects, the present disclosure provides light-emitting devices comprising these phosphors. |
| US12297382B2 |
Adhesive composition, adhesive film prepared from the same and display member including the same
An adhesive film has an average slope of about −9.9 to about 0, as measured over a temperature range of about −20° C. to about 80° C. in a graph depicting a temperature-dependent storage modulus distribution of the adhesive film where the x-axis represents temperature (° C.) and the y-axis represents storage modulus (kPa). The adhesive film also has a storage modulus at about 80° C. of about 10 kPa to about 1,000 kPa. |
| US12297377B2 |
Conductive adhesive composition, and method for producing connection structure
A conductive adhesive composition, the composition containing: (A) conductive particles; (B) a thermosetting resin; and (C) a flux activator. The conductive particles contain a metal having a melting point of 200° C. or lower. In a volume-based cumulative particle size distribution of the conductive particles, a cumulative 50% particle diameter D50 is 3 to 10 μm, and a cumulative 10% particle diameter D10 is 2.4 μm or more. The flux activator contains a compound having a hydroxyl group and a carboxyl group. |
| US12297375B2 |
Slurry composition and method for polishing and integrated circuit
A slurry composition, a polishing method and an integrated circuit are provided. The slurry composition includes a slurry and at least one rheology modifier. The slurry includes at least one liquid carrier, at least one abrasives and at least one oxidizer. The rheology modifier is dispensed in the slurry. The polishing method includes using the slurry composition with the rheology modifier to polish a conductive layer. |
| US12297369B2 |
Brightness enhancement film coating material and application thereof
A brightness enhancement film coating material and an application thereof, where preparation raw materials for the coating material, in parts by weight, at least comprise the following components: 20-76 parts a monofunctional photocuring monomer, 20-76 parts a bifunctional photocuring monomer, 1-10 parts a photoinitiator, and 0-4 parts an auxiliary agent. No white streaks are produced after a brightness enhancement film formed by means of the present coating material undergoes a high-temperature high-humidity reliability test, and the adaptability of the brightness enhancement film and a polarizer is improved. Also, a reliability test is able to reflect, to a certain extent, a long-term use situation, and an excellent reliability test result can ensure long-term use stability of a display panel, and fragments produced during a cutting process are prevented from contaminating a film sheet and thereby affecting a use effect thereof. |
| US12297366B2 |
Quantum dot oil-based ink and pattern recognition system
A quantum dot oil-based ink is provided. The quantum dot oil-based ink includes a quantum dot material, a dispersing solvent, a viscosity modifier, and a surface tension modifying solution. The dispersing solvent includes a linear alkane having 6 to 14 carbon atoms. The viscosity modifier includes an aromatic hydrocarbon having 10 to 18 carbon atoms or a linear olefin having 16 to 20 carbon atoms. The surface tension modifying solution includes a hydrophobic polymer material and a nonpolar solvent. |
| US12297357B2 |
Temperature-sensitive indicator
A temperature-indicator product comprising a visual indicator comprising a thermochromic colour-memory composition and comprising an electron-donating colouring organic compound (A), an electron-accepting colouring organic compound (B) and reaction medium compound (C). The visual indicator comprises a first portion comprising a first thermochromic colour-change composition in its lower temperature state and a second portion comprising a second thermochromic colour-change composition in its higher temperature state. The product is useful as a tamper-evident indicator or as a freeze indicator. |
| US12297356B2 |
Pigment dispersion
Reactive liquids diluent and reactive dispersing agents for fluid concentrates, colorants and coating compositions, wherein the reactive liquid diluent and reactive dispersing agents have a viscosity less than 1,000 cps and contain at least one molecular species having at least three reactive unsaturated sites. The reactive liquid diluent or dispersing agent may be included a coating composition to form an interpenetrating polymer network in, or crosslink with, a pigmented coating composition containing a film-forming polymeric binder. |
| US12297350B2 |
Thermoplastic polyurethane and process for making a thermoplastic polyurethane and components thereof
A heat resistant thermoplastic polyurethane composition is made by a reaction including a polyol component comprising the reaction of ε-caprolactone initiated with a polydimethylsiloxane and a polyether polyol. |
| US12297349B2 |
Transparent resin composition and transparent resin molded article
To provide a transparent resin composition having excellent optical characteristics, particularly, excellent optical characteristics under high temperature and high humidity.There is provided a transparent resin composition, including: an aromatic polycarbonate resin; and a water-insoluble organic sulfonic acid and/or a metal salt thereof, in which a content of the water-insoluble organic sulfonic acid and/or the metal salt thereof is 0.01 to 3.0 pts·mass to 100 pts·mass of the aromatic polycarbonate resin, and a dissolved amount of the water-insoluble organic sulfonic acid and/or the metal salt thereof is not more than 0.5 g to 100 g of pure water. |
| US12297348B2 |
Polymer composition for an electronic device
A polymer composition is provided. The polymer composition comprises a liquid crystalline, an electrically conductive filler, and a mineral filler. The polymer composition exhibits a surface resistivity of from about 1×1012 ohms to about 1×1018 ohms as determined in accordance with ASTM D257-14. |
| US12297339B2 |
Method for producing liquid dispersion of composite resin particles, method for producing pressure-sensitive adhesive, method for producing pressure-responsive resin, method for producing toner for developing electrostatic charge image, and liquid dispersion of composite resin particles
A method for producing a liquid dispersion of composite resin particles includes polymerizing a styrene compound and an extra vinyl monomer together to give a styrene resin; polymerizing a (meth)acrylate compound in the presence of the styrene resin to give intermediate resin particles A, which are resin particles containing the styrene resin and a (meth)acrylate resin; polymerizing a styrene compound and an extra vinyl monomer in the presence of intermediate resin particles A to give liquid dispersion B, which is a liquid dispersion containing intermediate resin particles B; and adding a polymerization initiator to liquid dispersion B to give a liquid dispersion containing composite resin particles. In the composite resin particles as a whole, the ratio by mass between the styrene and (meth)acrylate resins is between 80:20 and 20:80. There is a difference of 30° C. or more between the lowest and highest glass transition temperatures of the composite resin particles. |
| US12297338B2 |
Thermoplastic polymer compositions with improved flexibility
A thermoplastic composition has at least one butene-1 (co)polymer, at least one heterophasic propylene copolymer, and at least one propylene-based elastomer. Further, the thermoplastic composition can be used to produce a shaped article, a shaped article can include a substrate layer including the thermoplastic composition, a method can produce a shaped article, and a method can cover a substrate using the shaped articles. |
| US12297337B2 |
Aqueous dispersion composition comprising ethylene-carboxylic acid
An aqueous dispersion composition according embodiments of the present invention includes an ethylene-carboxylic acid copolymer, an anti-blocking agent including a polymer wax included in a content of 5 wt % or more based on a weight of the ethylene-carboxylic acid copolymer, and an aqueous dispersion medium. A peak area corresponding to a melting point of 80° C. or less in a differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) graph is 50% or more. Blocking phenomenon is suppressed using the anti-blocking agent while achieving desired heat seal properties. |
| US12297335B2 |
Radiopaque multi-armed polymers and compositions, systems and methods pertaining to the same
In some aspects, the present disclosure pertains to a polymer that comprises a plurality of polymeric arms, wherein a first portion of the polymeric arms each comprises a reactive end group and wherein a second portion of the polymeric arms each comprises a radiopaque aromatic moiety comprising a monocyclic or multicyclic aromatic structure having a plurality of radiopaque functional groups and a plurality of hydrophilic functional groups. In some aspects, the present disclosure pertains to systems comprising (a) a first composition comprising such a radiopaque polymer and (b) a second composition comprising a multifunctional compound that comprises reactive functional groups that are reactive with the reactive end group. In some aspects, the present disclosure pertains to crosslinked reaction products of (a) such a radiopaque polymer and (b) a multifunctional compound that comprises reactive functional groups that are reactive with the reactive end group. |
| US12297329B2 |
Continuous hydrolyzation apparatus and continuous hydrolyzation method
A continuous hydrolyzation apparatus includes: a hydrolysis reaction container including a heating tube provided with a feed portion for a hydrolytic resin composition containing fibers and a feed portion for water; a screw inserted in the heating tube and configured to mix the hydrolytic resin composition with the water and to convey a mixture to a downstream side in the heating tube; and a back-pressure valve provided on a downstream side of the hydrolysis reaction container and configured to move the hydrolytic resin composition and the fibers to the downstream side while setting a pressure in the hydrolysis reaction container to a prescribed pressure to promote a hydrolysis reaction. |
| US12297325B2 |
Curable composition
An article including an electronic member having a void filled with a cured product formed by curing a curable composition. The curable composition includes (A) a compound having two or more alkenyl groups and a perfluoro(poly)ether group in one molecule, wherein the perfluoro(poly)ether group is represented by formula: —(OC6F12)a—(OC5F10)b—(OC4F8)c—(OC3X106)d—(OC2F4)e—(OCF2)f—, wherein a, b, c and d are each independently an integer of 0 to 30, e and f are each independently an integer of 1 to 200, the sum of a, b, c, d, e and f is at least 5 or more, the occurrence order of the respective repeating units, a ratio of e to f is less than 1.0, and each X10, at each occurrence, is independently a hydrogen, fluorine, or a chlorine atom, (B) an organosilicon compound having two or more hydrogen atoms each bonding to a silicon atom, and (C) a catalyst. |
| US12297324B2 |
Eight-arm star-shaped thermoplastic elastomer copolymer and preparation method therefor
An eight-arm star-shaped thermoplastic elastomer copolymer and a preparation method therefor; a polystyrene-polyisoprene lithium compound and a polystyrene/diphenylethylene-polyisoprene lithium compound are synthesized by using active anionic polymerization, and the compounds are used for a coupling reaction with octenyl polyhedral oligomeric silasesquioxane to obtain the copolymer. The method has the characteristics of convenient operation, high reaction efficiency, mild reaction conditions, and few side reactions. The structure and molecular weight of the prepared eight-arm star-shaped polymer are controllable, and the molecular weight distribution is narrow. A polymer segment obtained by the copolymerization of diphenylethylene (DPE) and styrene (St) is used as a hard segment, which enables the eight-arm star-shaped thermoplastic elastomer copolymer to have more outstanding mechanical properties. At the same time, a polymer segment composed of DPE and St units has a higher glass transition temperature than polystyrene, which increases the upper limit usage temperature of the eight-arm star-shaped copolymer. |
| US12297319B2 |
High performance organic pseudocapacitors
The present disclosure provides organic compounds having pseudocapacitive performance and methods of preparing said compounds. The organic compounds can include perylene diamine (PDI) subunits and hexaazatrinaphthylene (HATN) subunits. |
| US12297309B2 |
Additives for 3D printing polymer resins
The present disclosure provides micelles comprising a plurality of block co-polymers, the micelle comprising (i) a core comprising at least a portion of a poly(alkyl acrylate) block of one or more of the block co-polymers; and (ii) an outer layer comprising at least a portion of a poly(aryl acrylate) block or a poly(aryl methacrylate) block of one or more of the block co-polymers. The present disclosure also includes polymer compositions, polymer films, and devices (e.g., orthodontic equipment) including the same. Methods for making and using micelles, polymer compositions, polymer films, and devices (e.g., orthodontic equipment) are also disclosed. Further provided herein are methods of producing polymer compositions and using the same for the fabrication (e.g., via 3D printing) of medical devices, such as orthodontic appliances. |
| US12297308B2 |
Ethanol
The present disclosure provides a novel and practical alcohol and derivatives thereof which have more industrial value than existing petrochemical raw materials. The present disclosure further provides ethanol, characterized in that a peak in gas chromatography measured by gas chromatograph mass spectrometry (GC/MS) has at least one peak with a retention time selected from (A) a peak of 5 minutes 25 seconds to 5 minutes 35 seconds and two peaks of 2 minutes 55 seconds to 3 minutes 5 seconds; (B) a peak of 12 minutes 30 seconds to 12 minutes 40 seconds; (C) a peak of 6 minutes 36 seconds to 6 minutes 45 seconds; and (D) a peak of 15 minutes 00 seconds to 15 minutes 15 seconds. |
| US12297303B2 |
High productivity polymerization with aryloxy ether ligand catalyst
The copolymerization of ethylene with an optional comonomer is conducted in the presence of a catalyst having a specific aryloxy ether ligand structure. The process enables very high conversions of ethylene to polyethylene at very short residence times when conducted under conditions of pressures of at least 10.3 MPa and high ethylene feed concentrations of from 70 to 150 grams per liter. |
| US12297301B2 |
High-molecular-weight compound and method for producing same, composition and method for producing same, resin composition, additive for lubricating oil, and lubricating oil
A high-molecular-weight compound having a plurality of polymer chains linked through a divalent or higher-valent linking group, in which the divalent or higher-valent linking group has a thiol group and at least one of a thioether structure and a thiourethane structure, and a ratio of an absolute weight-average molecular weight to a relative weight-average molecular weight (absolute Mw/relative Mw) of the high-molecular-weight compound is 1.25 or more; and a method for producing the same are provided. |
| US12297294B2 |
Cortistatin analogues for the treatment of inflammatory and/or immune diseases
The invention relates to cortistatin analogues and their uses. The compounds of the invention are peptide ligands with potential application in the diagnosis, prevention or therapy of those pathologies where receptors capable of binding to cortistatin, specific or shared with other molecules such as somatostatin and/or ghrelin (GHSR), are expressed, being in addition more stable in serum than cortistatin. |
| US12297293B2 |
Peptide compounds targeting PD-1 receptor as well as preparation and applications thereof
A peptide compound targeting a PD-1 receptor includes: a compound 1, a compound 2, a compound 3, a compound 4 and a compound 5; wherein the compounds 1-5 comprise amino acid sequences identical to SEQ ID NO: 1-5, respectively. A method for preparing the peptide compound targeting the PD-1 receptor includes steps of: using a solid-phase synthesis method for coupling amino acids of the compounds 1-5 to a solid-phase resin sequentially according to peptide sequences, and obtaining a target compound after cleavage by a cutting reagent, freeze-drying, and preparative purification. A method for preparing analgesic drugs includes using the peptide compound targeting the PD-1 receptor. The compounds 1-5 are capable of binding to PD-1, and have significant inhibitory effects on inflammatory pain and visceral pain under intrathecal administration; they are simple to synthesize, easy to be purified, and conducive to large-scale synthesis. |
| US12297292B2 |
Antibody constructs for CDH19 and CD3
A bispecific antibody construct comprising a first human binding domain which binds to human CDH19 on the surface of a target cell and a second binding domain which binds to human CD3 on the surface of a T cell. A nucleic acid comprising a polynucleotide encoding the antibody construct, a vector comprising the nucleic acid comprising the polynucleotide and a host cell transformed or transfected with the nucleic acid comprising the polynucleotide or vector. A process for the production of the antibody construct, a medical use of the antibody construct in the treatment of melanoma, and a kit comprising the antibody construct. |
| US12297291B2 |
Compositions and methods related to engineered Fc constructs
The present disclosure relates to engineered IgG Fc constructs and uses thereof. |
| US12297287B2 |
CD14 antagonist antibodies for treating neurodegenerative diseases
This invention relates generally to agents and methods for treating the development or progression of a neurodegenerative disease. In particular, the present invention relates to CD14 antagonists for use in treating the development or progression of a neurodegenerative disease, including Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and Dementia disease or associated symptoms. The present invention further provides compositions including such agents. |
| US12297279B2 |
Compositions and methods for treating pain in subjects with rheumatoid arthritis
The present disclosure relates to the use of an anti-IL6 receptor antibody for treating unacceptable pain in subjects with rheumatoid arthritis. Subjects with unacceptable pain can have, e.g., refractory pain or strict refractory pain. |
| US12297275B2 |
Chimeric antigen receptors against multiple HLA-G isoforms
The present invention relates to chimeric antigen receptors (CAR) against multiple but not all human leukocyte antigen (HLA-G) isoforms. More specifically, the invention concerns CARs that are specific for HLA-G β2M-free or β2M-associated immunosuppressive isoforms respectively. |
| US12297273B2 |
Fc variant with enhanced affinity to Fc receptors and improved thermal stability
The present disclosure provides Fc domain variants, including effector-competent Fc domain variants. The present disclosure also provides nucleic acids encoding Fc domain variants and host cells for making Fc domain variants. Methods for increasing the yield of Fc domain variants, and methods of using Fc domain variants to treat disease, are also provided. |
| US12297271B2 |
PD-1 single domain antibodies and therapeutic compositions thereof
Provided herein are binding polypeptides that specifically bind PD-1. More specifically, provided herein are fusion proteins, including multivalent and/or multispecific constructs and chimeric antigen receptors, that bind PD-1. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions containing the polypeptides, nucleic acid molecules encoding the polypeptides and vectors and cells thereof, and methods of use and uses of the provided PD-1 binding polypeptides for treating diseases and conditions, such as cancer. |
| US12297270B2 |
Bispecific antigen-binding molecules and methods of use
The present invention provides bispecific antigen-binding molecules having a monovalent arm specific to a first target antigen (e.g., a T cell antigen, such as CD3) and a bivalent arm specific for a second target antigen (e.g., a tumor antigen, such as HER2). Bispecific antigen-binding molecules are useful in the treatment of disorders, such as cancer (e.g., HER2-positive cancer). The invention also features methods of producing bispecific antigen-binding molecules, methods of treating disorders using bispecific antigen-binding molecules, and compositions including bispecific antigen-binding molecules. |
| US12297269B2 |
Monoclonal antibodies that bind specifically to human TRBV9
A monoclonal humanized antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof that specifically bind to the TRBV9 family of the human T cell receptor. A nucleic acid encoding the antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof, an expression vector, a method for preparing the antibody, and use of the antibody in treatment of diseases or disorders associated with the human T cell receptor family. The generation of antibodies that can be used for treating, in particular AS, celiac disease and malignant blood diseases, the pathogenesis of which involves the TRBV9 family TCRs. |
| US12297268B2 |
Antibody which binds to myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein
The invention relates to an antibody which binds to myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG), an antibody fragment thereof, a hybridoma which produces the antibody or the antibody fragment, a nucleic acid containing a nucleotide sequence which encodes the antibody or the antibody fragment, a transformant cell containing a vector containing the nucleic acid, a method for producing the antibody or the antibody fragment, a composition containing the antibody or the antibody fragment and a method for detecting or measuring an antigen that is present in the brain, a method for diagnosing or treating a brain disease, a method for improving the property of an antibody of accumulating in the brain and a method for increasing the amount of an antibody in the brain which use the antibody or the antibody fragment. |
| US12297265B2 |
Antibody and use thereof
Provided herein is an anti-CLDN18.2 antibody or an antigen-binding fragment thereof, nucleic acid molecules for encoding the antibody and fragment, and method for preparing the antibody and fragment. The anti-CLDN18.2 antibody or the antigen-binding fragment thereof has high specificity and affinity to CLDN18.2, and can effectively bind to CLDN18.2 and mediate the killing of CLDN18.2 expressing cells. Also provided herein is a pharmaceutical composition comprising the antibody or the antigen-binding fragment thereof, and use thereof in the preparation of drugs for the prevention and/or treatment of tumors. |
| US12297260B2 |
DKK1 antibodies and methods of use
The present invention provides antibodies and immunologically functional fragments thereof that specifically bind DKK1 polypeptides. Methods for preparing such antibodies or fragments thereof as well as physiologically acceptable compositions containing the antibodies or fragments are also provided. Use of the antibodies and fragments to treat various diseases are also disclosed. |
| US12297259B2 |
Aspergillus antigen chimeric receptors and use thereof
Provided herein is an antibody as well as chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) to the Aspergillus antigen p60-binding domain. Further provided herein are immune cells expressing the CARs as well as methods of their use in the treatment of fungal infections and cancer. |
| US12297256B2 |
Methods for the treatment of neurodegeneration
The invention encompasses the discovery that Fc-containing polypeptides that include branched glycans and that are sialylated on the branched glycan (e.g., on an α 1,3 and/or α 1,6 arm in the Fc region's N-linked glycosylation site), with, e.g., a NeuAc-α 2,6-Gal or NeuAc-α 2,3-Gal terminal linkage, are useful in treating neurodegeneration, e.g., in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's Disease. The present disclosure provides, in part, methods for treating neurodegeneration or neurodegenerative diseases by administering compositions containing such Fc-containing polypeptides as well as methods for evaluating, identifying, and/or producing (e.g., manufacturing) such polypeptides for the treatment of neurodegeneration. |
| US12297250B2 |
Modified GIP peptide analogues
Disclosed are glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide (GIP)-derived peptide analogues which are antagonists of the GIP receptor. These GIP peptide analogues are modified by comprising one or more individual amino acid substitutions and are fatty acid conjugated with/without a linker, so to have improved antagonistic activity and improved pharmacokinetic profile. |
| US12297244B2 |
Systems and methods for inhibiting γ-secretase production of amyloid-β peptides
Inhibitors are provided for targeting γ-secretase to reduce amyloid load as a viable strategy in Alzheimer's disease treatment and drug discovery. γ-secretase has been shown to cleave amyloid precursor protein, causing an increase in extracellular concentration of amyloid-β peptides. This extracellular concentration increase can lead to build-up amyloid plaques in patients and associated health complications for them. The inhibitors bind to a C-terminal lysine cluster adjacent the transmembrane domain of amyloid precursor protein through both covalent and non-covalent interactions. These interactions inhibit the ability of γ-secretase to cleave the amyloid precursor protein, halting the build-up of extracellular amyloid-β peptides. The inhibitors exhibit specificity for amyloid precursor proteins, reducing concerns of potential off-target effects. |
| US12297243B2 |
Methods and compositions for reducing the immunogenicity of chimeric notch receptors
The present invention relates to methods and compositions for reducing the immunogenicity of chimeric Notch receptors, and specifically to transcription factors useful for controlling gene expression delivered to tissues by such chimeric Notch receptors. |
| US12297241B2 |
Method to engineer transplantable human tissues
This disclosure relates to methods, polynucleotides, vectors, viral particles, cells, and systems or the engineering of human tissues. One aspect of the disclosure relates to using lineage-specific miRNA binding molecules to bias tissue lineage. Another aspect of the disclosure relates to using lineage-specific transcription factor overexpression to bias tissue lineage. |
| US12297236B2 |
Method for robust control of gene expression
Disclosed herein include methods, compositions, and kits suitable for robust and tunable control of payload gene expression. Some embodiments provide rationally designed circuits, including miRNA-level and/or protein-level incoherent feed-forward loop circuits, that maintain the expression of a payload at an efficacious level. The circuit can comprise a promoter operably linked to a polynucleotide encoding a fusion protein comprising a payload protein, a protease, and one or more self-cleaving peptide sequences. The payload protein can comprise a degron and a cut site the protease is capable of cutting to expose the degron. The circuit can comprise a promoter operably linked to a polynucleotide comprising a payload gene, a silencer effector cassette, and one or more silencer effector binding sequences. |
| US12297233B2 |
FcRn-targeted mucosal vaccination against influenza infections
Disclosed are peptides comprising a monomeric Fc fragment of an immunoglobulin recognized by a neonatal receptor (FcRn); an influenza HA protein; and a trimerization domain. Disclosed are compositions comprising one or more of the peptides described herein. Disclosed are nucleic acid sequences capable of encoding any one of the peptides described herein. Disclosed are methods for eliciting a protective immune response against influenza comprising administering to a subject an effective amount of a composition comprising a monomeric Fc fragment of an immunoglobulin recognized by a FcRn; an influenza HA protein; and a trimerization domain, wherein the administering is to a mucosal epithelium. Disclosed are methods of treating a subject exposed to influenza or at risk of being exposed to influenza comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a composition comprising a monomeric Fc fragment of an immunoglobulin recognized by a FcRn; an influenza HA protein; and a trimerization domain, wherein the administering is to a mucosal epithelium. |
| US12297230B2 |
Synthetic system for tunable thresholding of protein signals
Disclosed herein include methods, compositions, and kits suitable for use in thresholding of protein signals. There are provided, in some embodiments, synthetic protein circuits that respond to inputs only above or below a certain threshold concentration. In some embodiments, the threshold value itself is tunable. Methods of treating a disease or disorder characterized by aberrant signaling are provided in some embodiments. |
| US12297227B2 |
Method for extracting target protein from biological sample and method for analyzing target protein
An object of the present invention is to provide a method of efficiently extracting a target protein contained in a biological sample such as serum or plasma, thereby enabling highly precise analysis. In the present invention, there is provided the method in which a protein is removed from a sample derived from a living body to extract the target protein, and a salt and/or urea at a high concentration, and a water-soluble organic solvent are used. |
| US12297225B2 |
Detection method for natural and modified small nucleic acids
The invention relates to a method for the detection of natural or modified nucleic acids by their sequence specific hybridization with charge-modified oligonucleotide probes having charge-modifying groups attached to their backbones. The charge-modifying groups partially or fully neutralize the net negative charge of the backbone of the oligonucleotide probes or render them with a net positive charge. The charge-modified oligonucleotide probes may or may not be labeled, for example, with fluorescent, visible or near-infrared dye, with radioactive or stable isotopes, or with high specific affinity binding groups. The charge-modified oligonucleotide probes facilitate the separation of their hybrids with the targeted nucleic acids from the unhybridized probes or from any other components of the analyzed sample. They also allow for the modification and optimization of the properties of the hybrids with the targeted nucleic acids, such as melting temperature, chromatographic properties and off-target specificity. |
| US12297223B2 |
Compounds
Disclosed herein are new C-mannoside compounds and compositions and their application as pharmaceuticals for the treatment of human disease. Methods of inhibition of FimH activity in human subjects are also provided for the treatment diseases such as urinary tract infection. |
| US12297222B2 |
CD206 targeted drug delivery vehicles carrying novel bisphosphonate drug payloads via a degradable linker
Provided are novel compounds containing a polymeric carbohydrate backbone, one or more mannose-binding C-type lectin receptor targeting moieties, and a nitrogenous bisphosphonate compound coupled to the backbone via a thiol-maleimide conjugation, in addition to pharmaceutical compositions, methods of synthesizing, and methods of use. The thiol-maleimide conjugation of a bisphosphonate to a polymeric carbohydrate backbone provides for methods of using the compounds and compositions thereof for releasing the therapeutic payload when internalized into a mannose-binding C-type lectin receptor-expressing cell, such as tumor associated macrophages (TAMs) for the treatment of various diseases, including, cancer, autoimmune diseases, and inflammatory disorders. |
| US12297221B2 |
Functionalization and purification of molecules by reversible group exchange
Embodiments of the present disclosure include methods and compositions for functionalizing molecules, such as oligonucleotides, with functional groups, including polyhistidine tags useful in affinity methods. Some embodiments include methods for modifying and purifying complex mixtures of molecules by exchange of functional tags. |
| US12297217B2 |
Process for preparing organotin compounds
Provided is an efficient and effective process for preparing certain organotin compounds having alkyl and alkylamino substituents. The process provides the organotin compounds in a highly pure crystalline form which are particularly useful as precursors in the deposition of high-purity tin oxide films in, for example, extreme ultraviolet light (EUV) lithography techniques used in the manufacture of certain microelectronic devices. |
| US12297216B2 |
Inorganic approach to rendering metal-organic frameworks electrically conductive
Electrically conductive, metal-organic framework (MOF) materials, methods of making the materials, and chemical sensors incorporating the materials are provided. The electrically conductive MOF materials are formed from mesoporous MOF crystals having continuous strands of electrically conductive inorganic oxides within their porous structures. The inorganic strands are formed by the condensed-phase grafting of molecular metal species onto MOF nodes. |
| US12297212B2 |
Organic electroluminescent materials and devices
A compound comprising a first bidentate ligand LA having a structure of Formula I, is provided. In Formula I, each of Y1 to Y12 is CR or N; each R can be same or different; each R is hydrogen or a substituent; at least one pair selected from Y3-Y4, Y7-Y8, or Y11-Y12 are CR and the Rs are joined or fused into a ring; and LA is complexed to a metal M selected from the group consisting of Os, Ir, Pd, and Pt. Formulations, OLEDs, and consumer products containing the compound are also provided. |
| US12297210B2 |
Naphthyridine compounds and uses thereof
Naphthyridine compounds of formula (I): variations thereof, and their use as inhibitors of HPK1 (hematopoietic kinase 1) are described. The compounds are useful in treating HPK1-dependent disorders and enhancing an immune response. Also described are methods of inhibiting HPK1, methods of treating HPK1-dependent disorders, methods for enhancing an immune response, and methods for preparing the naphthyridine compounds. |
| US12297209B2 |
Benzodiazepine derivatives as RSV inhibitors
The present invention discloses compounds of Formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, or prodrugs thereof: which inhibit Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the aforementioned compounds for administration to a subject suffering from RSV infection. The invention also relates to methods of treating an RSV infection in a subject by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compounds of the present invention. |
| US12297208B2 |
Small molecule inhibitors of KRAS G12C mutant
The disclosure provides compounds of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein W1, W2, Y, Z, M, L, Cy, Cz, R1, R2, R3, R4, R2a, Ry, Rz, and the subscripts m, n, q, and r are as described herein. The compounds or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts can inhibit the G12C mutant of Kirsten rat sarcoma (KRAS) protein and are expected to have utility as therapeutic agents, for example, for treating cancer. The disclosure also provides pharmaceutical compositions which comprise compounds of Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The disclosure also relates to methods for use of the compounds or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts in the therapy and prophylaxis of cancer and for preparing pharmaceuticals for this purpose. |
| US12297204B2 |
5-(substitutedphenyl)-7-thioxo-7,8-dihydropyrimido[4,5-d]pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione analogues as antibacterial agents
Compounds for treating a microbial and/or bacterial infection and, particularly, to compounds of formula 4 as identified below that are 5-(substitutedphenyl)-7-thioxo-7,8-dihydropyrimido[4,5-d]pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione analogues and their use as anti-microbial or anti-bacterial agents, with the substituents defined as stated herein. |
| US12297201B2 |
Substituted pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidines as antimicrobials
The present disclosure relates generally to the field of antimicrobial compounds and to methods of making and using them. These compounds are useful for treating, preventing, reducing the risk of, and delaying the onset of microbial infections in humans and animals.In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides a compound of Formula (A): or a tautomer thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the compound or tautomer. |
| US12297199B2 |
Morphinan derivatives and use thereof
The application is directed to compounds of formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, radiolabeled isomers, solvates, or hydrates thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, X, and n are defined as set forth in the specification. The application is also directed to compounds of formulae II, I-a, I-a1, I-a2, I-b, and I-b1 and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, radiolabeled isomers, solvates, and hydrates thereof. The application is also directed to use of Compounds of the present disclosure to treat disorders responsive to the modulation of one or more opioid receptors, or as synthetic intermediates. Certain Compounds of the present disclosure are especially useful for treating pain. In one embodiment, Compounds of the present disclosure exhibit less opioid-induced side effects (such as, euphoria or drug-liking). |
| US12297193B2 |
PTPN2/PTP1B degrader and therapeutic method thereof
The present disclosure describes a PTPN2/PTP1B degrader compounds having the structure of Formula (I), that are useful for treating PTPN2/PTP1B-mediated disorders or conditions, |
| US12297192B2 |
Crystal form of pyrimidine sulfonamide compound and preparation method therefor
Disclosed are a Crystal Form (I) of a pyrimidine sulfonamide compound and a preparation method therefor. The present disclosure relates to an application thereof in the preparation of a medicament for treating diseases related to ETA receptor antagonists. |
| US12297191B2 |
Heterocyclic derivative and organic electroluminescent device thereof
Provided are a heterocyclic derivative and an organic electroluminescent device thereof, which relates to the field of organic photoelectric materials. The heterocyclic derivative of Formula I has high electron mobility and great hole blocking performance, and thus the organic electroluminescent device prepared by using the heterocyclic derivative as the electron transport region material, especially the hole blocking material, has low drive voltage and high luminous efficiency. The organic electroluminescent device can also include a hole transport region, and the hole transport region, especially the emissive auxiliary layer, contains the triarylamine compound of Formula II. Since the electron transport region and the hole transport region of the device can effectively balance carriers, which reduces the quenching of excitons and improves the recombination probability of carriers, the device shows low drive voltage and high luminous efficiency. |
| US12297188B2 |
Crystalline forms of (S)-1-(1-acryloylpyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-((3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-5-(methylamino)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide
The present invention relates to various crystalline forms of (S)-1-(1-acryloylpyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-((3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-5-(methylamino)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the crystalline forms. |
| US12297178B2 |
Triazole derivative and use thereof
The present invention relates to a novel triazole derivative or a salt thereof. The triazole derivative or the salt thereof according to the present invention induces or promotes browning of white adipocytes, and differentiates stem cells, embryonic cells, or preadipocytes to brown adipocytes or beige adipocytes. A composition comprising the triazole derivative or the salt thereof according to the present invention can treat, prevent, or alleviate obesity, obesity complications, diabetes, dyslipidemia, fatty liver, hypertension, metabolic syndrome, and insulin resistance syndrome. |
| US12297174B2 |
Heterogeneous catalyzed process for the production of 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidone
The present invention relates to a process for the production of 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidone particularly comprising (i) providing a reactor containing a catalyst comprising a zeolitic material having a framework structure of FAU, wherein the zeolitic material comprises YO2 and X2O3 in its framework structure, wherein Y is a tetravalent element and X is a trivalent element, wherein the zeolitic material has an YO2 to X2O3 molar ratio of 16 to 175; (ii) preparing a reaction mixture comprising acetone and ammonia; (iii) contacting the catalyst in the reactor with the reaction mixture prepared in (ii) at a temperature in the range of from 40 to 250° C. for obtaining a reaction product comprising 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidone; wherein the mixture prepared in (ii) and contacted with the catalyst in (iii) contains less than 10 weight-% of water based on 100 weight-% of the reaction mixture. |
| US12297173B2 |
Compounds and methods for inhibiting CYP26 enzymes
Compounds that are inhibitors of retinoic acid inducible P450 (CYP26) enzymes. The compounds have retinoid activity, are resistant to CYP26-mediated catabolism, act as inhibitors of CYP26B1, and are used for treating diseases that are responsive to retinoids. |
| US12297172B2 |
Compositions of trofinetide
This disclosure describes compounds of Formula (I), stereoisomers, side compounds thereof, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of manufacturing such compounds, using silylation reagents and producing compositions and products made using such methods. More particularly, this disclosure describes manufacture of trofinetide and side products, compositions and products containing such compounds, for pharmaceutical uses to treat neurodegenerative or neurodevelopmental disorders. |
| US12297163B2 |
Glycerol derivative, preparation method therefor, and immunomodulator comprising same as effective ingredient
Disclosed are a glycerol derivative that is useful for improving, preventing or treating inflammation-related diseases by inhibiting overexpression of various inflammatory cytokines such as IL-4, IL-6 and so on, or chemokine CXCL8 and reducing migration of HL-60 cell lines, preparation method therefor, and an immunomodulator containing the same as active ingredient. It includes a glycerol derivative represented by Chemical formula 2 or 3 in the specification. |
| US12297162B2 |
Method for producing highly polymerizable N-vinyl carboxylic acid amide monomer
A method for producing a highly polymerizable N-vinyl carboxylic acid amide monomer includes (A) melting a crude N-vinyl carboxylic acid amide monomer comprising 50 to 88 mass % of an N-vinyl carboxylic acid amide monomer by heating, followed by cooling for precipitation, and subjecting precipitated N-vinyl carboxylic acid amide monomer crystals to solid-liquid separation (step (A)), and (B) further dissolving the N-vinyl carboxylic acid amide monomer crystals separated in step (A) in a mixed solvent of toluene and an aliphatic hydrocarbon having 6 to 7 carbon atoms, then performing crystallization, performing solid-liquid separation, and recovering an N-vinyl carboxylic acid amide monomer purified product (step (B)), wherein a mass ratio of toluene/N-vinyl carboxylic acid amide monomer crystal in step (B) is 0.01 to 0.5, and a mass ratio of aliphatic hydrocarbon having 6 to 7 carbon atoms/N-vinyl carboxylic acid amide monomer crystal in step (B) is 0.5 to 3.0. |
| US12297159B2 |
Preparation process of 5-ethylidene-2-norbornene
A preparation process of 5-ethylidene-2-norbornene, including: introducing dicyclopentadiene into a dicyclopentadiene decomposition reactor to thermally decompose the dicyclopentadiene; introducing a product of the above step into a cyclopentadiene purification tower; introducing 1,3-butadiene, a solvent, and cyclopentadiene separated from the top of the cyclopentadiene purification tower into a Diels-Alder reactor to react the same; introducing a product of the immediate above step into a 1,3-butadiene removal tower to recover 1,3-butadiene from the top; introducing a mixture at the bottom of the 1,3-butadiene removal tower into a desolvation tower, and recycling a solvent and unreacted raw materials recovered from the top of the desolvation tower to the dicyclopentadiene decomposition reactor; introducing a mixture at the bottom of the desolvation tower into a 5-vinyl-2-norbornene separation tower to separate 5-vinyl-2-norbornene; and introducing the 5-vinyl-2-norbornene into an isomerization reactor to react the same. |
| US12297158B2 |
Process for producing compounds, including triptane by an alcohol coupling reaction
The present invention relates to a method for the production of molecules with seven carbons constituted by a chain of four carbons with three methyl branches, primarily triptane (2,2,3-trimethylbutane), by alcohol coupling reaction (Guerbet reaction), resulting in an alcohol with a four-carbon chain with three methyl branches, which is transformed into triptane. The importance of this method stems from the fact that triptane is the hydrocarbon with the greatest capacity to resist compression without ignition and can be used in unleaded aviation gasolines and in the formulation of high-octane automotive gasolines. |
| US12297155B2 |
Organic flocculant and fertilizer
Provided herein is technology relating to organic fertilizers and particularly, but not exclusively, to organic and/or biodegradable flocculants, methods of preparing organic fertilizers using an organic and/or biodegradable flocculant, and systems for treating water using an organic and/or biodegradable flocculant to prepare an organic fertilizer. |
| US12297154B2 |
Method for producing a carbonate bonded, compacted article
The method for producing a carbonate bonded, compacted article, which method comprises the steps of providing a particulate, carbonatable material; compacting the particulate material to form a compact; and carbonating said compact. The carbonation of the compact is started and subsequently continued for at least 1 hour with a low partial carbon dioxide pressure in the carbonation gas which is lower than 0.5 bars, after which carbonation of the compact is continued for at least 8 hours with a high partial carbon dioxide pressure in the carbonation gas which is higher than 0.5 bars. By carbonating in two phases with a low and a high partial carbon dioxide pressure, a higher compressive strength of the carbonated compacts can be achieved within a predetermined carbonation time, in particular within a carbonation time of about 24 hours so that every day new compacts can be carbonated. |
| US12297149B2 |
Multiphase particle, manufacturing process and use thereof
A multiphase particle has a multiphase structure comprising a first phase and a second phase and has an average particle size of 0.1-100 mm. The multiphase particle has a high bulk strength and a good interface binding power with the hardened cement and is particularly suitable for the toughening application of the hardened cement. |
| US12297147B2 |
Systems and methods for moisture conditioning aggregate with an alkaline compound
The described systems, methods, and compositions relate to systems, methods, and compositions for forming one or more cementitious materials that cure into one or more mortars and/or concretes. More particularly, some embodiments relate to systems, methods, and compositions for forming cured mortars and/or concretes that tend to have an increased strength over time due to the use of one or more reactive aggregates, activator materials, and/or alkaline compounds for conditioning the aggregate. In some cases, a cementitious mixture that is configured to form a mortar that can receive one or more filler aggregates (e.g., reactive filler aggregates) to make a concrete. Additionally, in some cases, the reactive aggregate is conditioned with an aqueous solution comprising one or more alkaline compounds having a concentration in the aqueous solution of between about 0.001 mol/L and about 10 mol/L, or within any subrange thereof (e.g., between about 0.25 molar and about 5 molar). |
| US12297141B2 |
Fusion-formable glass-based articles including a metal oxide concentration gradient
A glass-based article including a first surface and a second surface opposing the first surface defining a thickness (t) of about 3 millimeters or less (e.g., about 1 millimeter or less), and a stress profile, wherein all points of the stress profile between a thickness range from about 0·t up to 0.3·t and from greater than about 0.7·t to t, comprise a tangent with a slope having an absolute value greater than about 0.1 MPa/micrometer. In some embodiments, the glass-based article includes a non-zero metal oxide concentration that varies along at least a portion of the thickness (e.g., 0·t to about 0.3·t) and a maximum central tension of less than about 71.5/√(t) (MPa). In some embodiments, the concentration of metal oxide or alkali metal oxide decreases from the first surface to a point between the first surface and the second surface and increases from the point to the second surface. The concentration of the metal oxide may be about 0.05 mol % or greater or about 0.5 mol % or greater throughout the thickness. Methods for forming such glass-based articles are also disclosed. |
| US12297138B2 |
Modular molten glass delivery apparatus
Disclosed herein are modular molten glass delivery apparatuses and glass manufacturing apparatuses including the same. A module of a modular molten glass delivery apparatus includes a lower carriage comprising a plurality of lower carriage rollers. An upper rail system is supported on the lower carriage. The upper rail system includes upper support rails oriented at an elevation angle α greater than 0 degrees relative to horizontal. The module further includes an upper carriage. The upper carriage includes a base plate oriented at an elevation angle β greater than 0 degrees relative to horizontal and a plurality of upper carriage rollers engaged with the upper support rails of the upper rail system to facilitate translation of the upper carriage on the upper rail system. A support frame is coupled to the base plate and a molten glass delivery conduit assembly is supported on the base plate within the support frame. |
| US12297136B2 |
Apparatus system and method to extract minerals and metals from water
A new apparatus, system and method to purified produced water and removed valuable metals and minerals is described. The apparatus comprises a device for flowing produced water wellbore from a wellbore to the produced water purification apparatus; at least one device to remove heavy metals from the produced water; at least one brine removal device to remove brine from the produced water. The method comprises steps to use the apparatus and the system comprises a control panel that operates the at least one device for removing heavy metals and at least one sensor in a coordinated manner. |
| US12297135B2 |
Systems, methods, and apparatus for mechanically removing liquid from material
A system for dewatering a material comprising a first storage for holding a material, the first storage operably connected to a slitter, wherein the slitter receives the material, separates the material into a plurality of clumps, and deposits the plurality of clumps of material substantially evenly on a conveyor belt, wherein the conveyor belt is partially porous to allow water to pass through but preventing material from passing through the conveyor belt, and wherein the conveyor belt is operable to convey the material from the slitter to a compression zone; the compression zone comprises at least one high pressure press, the at least one high pressure press comprises at least one hydraulic actuator operably connected to at least one compression plate, the at least one compression plate having a top surface, a bottom surface, and plurality of side surfaces, wherein the at least one hydraulic actuator articulates the at least one compression plates to engage the material positioned on the conveyor belt; the bottom surface comprises a recess substantially proximate the plurality of side surfaces, wherein the recess receives a seal when the at least one compression plate actuates to engage the material on the conveyor belt so the seal forms a substantially water-impervious barrier between the at least one compression plate and the conveyor belt defining a cavity in which the material is compressed; at least one knife positioned proximate the at least one compression plate operable to remove material from the bottom surface of the at least one compression plate after a compression cycle; and at least one drain positioned under the conveyor belt to carry water removed from the material away from the conveyor belt. |
| US12297129B2 |
Water treatment tank with conductivity monitor
A water treatment system has a water treatment tank that stores a resin bed, a conductivity monitor, a valve assembly, a flow meter, and a controller. The control valve assembly is switchable to selectively permit untreated water flow into the tank, treated water flow out of the tank, and regenerant flow into and out of the tank. In one configuration, the conductivity monitor includes at least an uppermost probe located within 6″ of the nominal mid-point of the resin bed and a second probe located half-way between the first probe and the bottom of the resin bed. Signals from these probes are used in combination with flow data as measured by the flow meter to provide precise information regarding volumetric capacity as depletion is registered at each probe. Also disclosed are an improved technique for sampling data from the conductivity monitor, and a wireless conductivity monitor. |
| US12297127B2 |
Process for controlling treatment of waste fluid generated during petrochemical process using incinerator
A process for treating waste fluid generated during a petrochemical process. The process comprises: subjecting at least one first water-based wastewater stream to at least one freeze concentration stage so as to produce a third clean water stream and a fourth concentrated water-based wastewater stream, subjecting at least one second organic fluid-based waste fluid stream to at least one separation stage so as to produce a fifth purified product stream and a sixth concentrated organic fluid-based waste fluid stream, forwarding the fourth concentrated water-based wastewater stream and the sixth concentrated organic fluid-based waste fluid stream to an incinerator, and incinerating the streams in the incinerator. The process is controlled such that incineration of the sixth concentrated organic fluid-based waste fluid stream generates at least 70% of an energy necessary to incinerate the fourth concentrated water-based wastewater stream. |
| US12297126B1 |
Modular porous swale
A modular porous swale. The modular porous swale may comprise a porous concrete block and filtration joint. The porous concrete block may snugly fit within a trench having a lower portion filled with an absorption media. The absorption media may include gravel, activated alumina, bone char, biochar, bone char and activated alumina mixture, and biochar and activated alumina mixture. The porous concrete block may have a top surface inwardly-sloped to a nadir. The filtration joint may be disposed within the porous concrete block and along the nadir. The liner may cover one or more sides of the porous concrete block. The perforated pipe may be located within the absorption media. The filtration joint may substantially align above a portion of the perforated pipe when the modular porous swale is installed within the trench. |
| US12297125B2 |
Method for preparing battery-grade nickel-cobalt-manganese sulfate crystals from low nickel matte
The disclosure discloses a method for preparing battery-grade nickel-cobalt-manganese sulfate crystals from low nickel matte, which includes the following steps: S1, sequentially performing high-pressure leaching, iron-aluminum removal and nickel-cobalt-manganese precipitation treatment on laterite nickel ore to obtain an underflow containing nickel-cobalt-manganese hydroxide, wherein the pH value of the underflow is 7-8; S2, performing oxygen-pressure leaching on the low nickel matte using sulfuric acid and oxygen to obtain a leached slurry containing residual acid, adding the underflow into the leached slurry to obtain a mixed slurry, and adjusting the pH value of the mixed slurry to be 3-5 using the underflow; and S3, performing filter pressing on the mixed slurry to obtain filtrate and tailings, and performing nickel-cobalt-manganese co-extraction, concentration and crystallization on the filtrate to obtain the nickel-cobalt-manganese sulfate crystals. The method has the advantages of high utilization rate of nickel, cobalt and manganese, few impurities, reduced reagent consumption and technological processes, and high transportation efficiency. |
| US12297119B2 |
Method for producing transparent ceramics
A method produces transparent ceramics having high transmittance and no bubble defects with uniform insertion loss over the entire inner surface thereof. The method comprising the steps of: obtaining a candidate composition containing a binder, optionally a dispersant, and optionally a plasticizer; dissolving the candidate composition in a solvent, then reducing a contained solvent volume to 0.1% by mass or less, and measuring a glass transition temperature; selecting a candidate composition having a glass transition temperature of 25° C. or more and 60° C. or less as an organic additive composition; preparing the organic additive composition containing the binder, optionally the dispersant, and the plasticizer, and having the composition obtained in the selecting step; pulverizing a raw material for sintering formed from metal oxide powder and the organic additive composition to obtain a pulverized mixture; granulating the pulverized mixture; sintering the granulated mixture to obtain a sintered body; and pressurizing the sintered body. |
| US12297117B2 |
Aluminosilicate structure body having novel structure and skein-shaped morphology, method for preparing same, and HPLC column filled with same as static bed
The present inventive concept relates to an aluminosilicate structure body with a novel crystal structure and, more specifically, to an aluminosilicate structure body having a novel crystal structure and a skein-shaped morphology, a method for preparing the same, and an HPLC column filled with the same as a stationary phase. The aluminosilicate structure body according to the present inventive concept has a novel crystal structure and a skein-shaped morphology, and thus has a specific surface area increased to up to 300 m2/g so as to improve separation ability; and does not undergo a structural change with pH changes, and thus can be usefully used in a wider range of pH conditions than existing silica gel which has been conventionally used as a stationary phase for HPLC columns. |
| US12297114B2 |
Terahertz material with therapeutic and health care effect and its preparation method and application
The present invention discloses a terahertz material with therapeutic and health care effect and its preparation method and application, which includes the following raw materials in parts by weight: 15˜28 SiO2, 3˜8 Al2O3, 1˜3 selenium, 2˜5 germanium, 10˜15 Fe2O3, 35˜45 ochre, 20˜35 zinc oxide, 65˜80 CaCO3, 0.1˜0.5 rare earth palladium, 1˜10 SiOx, wherein the raw materials of components are mixed according to the above proportion, and crushing, heating to 600˜1200° C. in an oxygen free environment for 3˜8 hours, and then secondary crushing, having a fineness of 3000˜8000 mesh; and then, after crushing again and powdering processing, the fineness reaches more than 10000 mesh. After being enhanced treatment by the terahertz irradiation line, the terahertz materials with therapeutic and health care effects are obtained. They can be processed and manufactured into a variety of physiotherapy equipment, with fast action speed and stable effect on human body. |
| US12297102B2 |
Membrane support for dual backplate transducers
In an embodiment, a method for forming a microfabricated structure includes depositing a first membrane on a substrate, depositing a first isolation layer on the first membrane, depositing a stator layer on the first isolation layer, forming a perforated stator from the stator layer, wherein the first isolation layer is disposed on a first surface of the perforated stator, depositing a second isolation layer on a second surface of the perforated stator and depositing a second membrane on the second isolation layer, including depositing a pillar coupled between the first membrane and the second membrane, wherein the first isolation layer includes a first glass layer having a low etch rate, and a second glass layer having a high etch rate embedded in the first glass layer. |
| US12297098B2 |
Systems and methods for temperature sensor access in die stacks
A memory device may include a memory array including a plurality of memory cells and a die stack including at least a portion of the plurality of memory cells. The memory device may also include multiple temperature sensors each designed to output a temperature code corresponding to the temperature of a respective die of the die stack. One die of the die stack is then designed to output the temperature code corresponding to the hottest die of the die stack. |
| US12297094B1 |
Non-invasive automated beverage dispenser evaluation system
Systems and techniques for non-invasive beverage quality check and automated maintenance scheduling for automated beverage dispensers. The techniques include using a camera to evaluate performance of the machine and evaluate beverage quality using visual techniques. The system provided herein uses machine learned models to determine beverage quality and evaluate machine operation by using an existing or retrofitted camera in proximity to the dispenser. One or more machine learned algorithms may be used for of evaluating the dispenser and dispensed beverages along various metrics to identify any fault in the system over time. If the quality degrades over time or an error is detected, the system may recalibrate the machine or alert a maintenance system to schedule maintenance for the machine. |
| US12297087B2 |
Patient positioning table
Each scissor frame of the patient positioning table has a first and a second scissor arm connected in an X-shaped arrangement to pivot about a common pivot axis via a lifting facility for vertically moving the positioning table. The lifting facility includes a roller arrangement configured to be moved by a traction device. The roller arrangement is arranged between, and guides, arm segments of the scissor frames. The arm segments open in a V-shape, wherein the traction device is fixed in position by at least one end and is led via a roller unit having deflecting rollers, one located upstream of the roller arrangement and one located downstream of the roller arrangement. The position of the roller arrangement between the arm segments is variable with the aid of a drive facility, which interacts with the traction device. |
| US12297081B2 |
Method and system for configuring an elevator management device
An illustrative example embodiment of a method of configuring an elevator management device includes issuing a predetermined series of commands to perform a corresponding series of elevator system functions; for each of the series of elevator system functions, automatically determining a respective portion of an elevator controller that is active during a corresponding one of the activated series of elevator system functions; automatically generating information including a relationship between the respective portions of the elevator controller and the corresponding ones of the activated series of elevator system functions; and configuring the elevator management device to communicate with the elevator controller based on the information. |
| US12297070B2 |
Rotatable cable reel
A cable reel of the present disclosure can include two flanges and a central drum being independently rotatable from one another. The drum, which can be configured to receive a cable, can be mounted on an axle. The two flanges can be rotationally mounted on the axle at opposing distal ends of the axle. Bearings in the flanges can allow for a full rotation of the flanges about the axle. |
| US12297064B1 |
Image reading device
An image reading device includes an original-document support portion configured to support an original document to be fed, and an expansion support portion configured to be able to be expanded from and accommodated in the original-document support portion. The expansion support portion includes a first expansion portion extending along a width direction that is a direction intersecting an original-document feeding direction in a state of being accommodated in the original-document support portion, and a second expansion portion configured to be able to be accommodated in and expanded from the first expansion portion, the second expansion portion extending along the width direction in a state in which the expansion support portion is accommodated. |
| US12297063B2 |
Film winding system and assembly comprising a film stretching unit and such a film winding system
A film winding system is disclosed having a first winding station which is configured in a winding position to wind the film web into a film bale. A contact roller and a compensating roller are provided, wherein the contact roller is arranged adjacent to the first winding station in the winding position and is configured to guide the film web to the first winding station. The compensating roller is located before the contact roller in the direction of travel of the film web and is configured to guide the film web to the contact roller and to set a film tension. A first adjustment device is provided and configured to move the contact roller towards the winding station or away from the winding station, thereby enabling the setting of a specific contact pressure between the contact roller and the film bale. The first adjustment device comprises a slide system or an adjusting spindle. |
| US12297056B2 |
Construction elements and maintenance methods for compressed air energy storage systems
A method of transitioning a hydrostatically compensated compressed air energy storage system from an operating mode to a dewatered maintenance state may include a) charging an accumulator to a fully charged state where the air water interface is at a charge plane by conveying compressed air at a storage pressure into the layer of compressed air using a gas compressor/expander subsystem thereby displacing a corresponding amount of compensation liquid from the layer of compensation liquid out of the accumulator into the compensation liquid flow path and from the compensation liquid flow path into the compensation liquid reservoir until the accumulator is substantially free of the compensation liquid, b) fluidly sealing the compensation liquid flow path thereby isolating a residual amount of the compensation liquid, and c) depressurizing the accumulator interior to a service pressure that is lower than the storage pressure. |
| US12297048B2 |
Conveyor system unit and endless conveyor system
A conveyor system unit configured to form part of an endless conveyor system. A conveyor system unit includes a first slat and a second slat, and each slat has a supporting surface with a first and a second long side edge portion and two short side edge portions. The first and second slats are arranged side by side in view of each other and are interconnected by an elastomeric matrix extending across the supporting surfaces. Each conveyor system unit further includes supporting side walls arranged at each short side edge portion of each slat, and the supporting side walls arranged on a same short edge side of the conveyor system unit are interconnected by an elastomeric matrix wall extending across the supporting side walls. An endless conveyor system including such conveyor system units can be constructed. |
| US12297042B2 |
Hands free storage receptacle
A storage receptacle can include a storage bin and a pedal mounted to the receptacle as well as a hopper. A method of using the storage receptacle can include receiving a force on a hopper handle of a hopper of a storage receptacle, the hopper having a cable connection point connected to a cable, based on the force, rotating the hopper to enable a user to place material in a storage bin of the storage receptacle, wherein the rotating causes the cable to have slack and preventing the cable having the slack from coming out of a groove in a pulley via a shroud positioned over at least a portion of the pulley. |
| US12297041B1 |
Smart diaper pail
A diaper pail is disclosed. The diaper pail includes a scale configured to determine a weight of an absorbent article. The diaper pail further includes a light source positioned to transmit light at an excitation wavelength of a biological substance. The diaper pail further includes a photodetector positioned to detect a measurement of light intensity within the range of emission wavelengths of the biological substance. The diaper pail includes a processor that is configured to execute processor-executable instructions to receive the weight of the absorbent article and the measurement of light intensity and to detect a presence of the biological substance on the absorbent article. |
| US12297035B2 |
Hinge-lid container for consumer articles and a method to form a hinge-lid container
A hinge-lid container for consumer articles is provided, the hinge-lid container defining an inner surface and an outer surface and including: a box configured to house the consumer articles; a lid hinged to the box along a hinge and being moveable between a closed position and an active position about the hinge, the hinge including a weakening line realized on the outer surface, the weakening line having a width between 0.1 millimetre and 1 millimetre; and an electric conductive trace provided on the outer surface, the weakening line passing through and interrupting the electric conductive trace, the electric conductive trace forming a closed circuit when the lid is in the active position and forming an open circuit when the lid is in the closed position. A method of forming a hinge-lid container for consumer articles is also provided. |
| US12297033B2 |
Packaging for pharmaceutical products
In a packaging for pharmaceutical products, comprising a primary packaging for receiving a dose or several doses of a pharmaceutical product, and a secondary packaging designed as a cardboard box, in which the primary packaging is received, the primary packaging is arranged in an insulation shell having a latent heat storage material and the insulation shell is held in the secondary packaging at a distance on all sides to form an insulation gap. |
| US12297028B2 |
Polymeric container including a body with a plurality of oscillations
A polymeric container including a finish defining an opening of the container, a base, and a body. The body is between the finish and the base. The body includes a flexible panel extending entirely around the container A longitudinal axis of the container extends through an axial center of the finish, the base, the body, and the flexible panel. The flexible panel includes alternating concave portions and vertically extending columns arranged about the flexible panel. In response to a vacuum within the container resulting from filling and capping the container, the concave portions are configured to flex inward towards the longitudinal axis to become more concave, and the vertically extending columns are configured to flex outward away from the longitudinal axis of the container. |
| US12297026B2 |
Package capable of releasing pressure
The present invention relates to a package capable of releasing pressure formed therein. Said packaging comprises a container portion which is formed for accommodating product, and a flexible film part comprising at least one pressure-releasing design on an external surface of said part, characterized in that said pressure-releasing design comprises a score of at least two identical or different patterns combined together such that no less than three intersections of the patterns are formed and at least one said pattern is a closed-shape pattern. Moreover, the present invention relates to the pressure-releasing design for a flexible film, characterized in that said pressure-releasing design comprises a mark of at least two identical or different patterns combined together such that no less than three intersections of the patterns are formed and at least one said pattern is a closed-shape pattern. |
| US12297017B2 |
Universal storage security implement for cannabis containers
A universal security implement for cannabis containers includes a security mechanism interface, a rim, and an immobilization implement. A user of the universal security implement for cannabis containers can fully secure a container by situating the universal security implement onto or into the container such that the immobilization implement fully precludes movement relative to the container. Moreover, the universal security implement's user may manipulate a security mechanism, such as a child-resistant cap, such that the security mechanism and the security mechanism interface interact to fully close and secure the contents within the container. |
| US12297016B2 |
Insulated box assembly with overlapping panels
A box assembly can include an exterior piece including a first middle portion, a second middle portion, a third middle portion, and a fourth middle portion; the first middle portion and the third middle portion positioned perpendicular to the second middle portion and the fourth middle portion; a plurality of insulator pads including a first side insulator pad, a second side insulator pad, and a third side insulator pad; the first side insulator pad contacting the first middle portion; the second side insulator pad contacting the first middle portion, the second middle portion, and the third middle portion; the third side insulator pad contacting the third middle portion; and an interior piece positioned within the exterior piece, the interior piece including a first side panel and a second side panel; the first side insulator pad positioned between the first side panel and the first middle portion. |
| US12297014B2 |
Cover and manufacturing method therefor
A cover (200) and a manufacturing method therefor. The cover (200) comprises a dispensing port (212), a detachable plug (250) that is located at the peripheral edge (230) of the cover (200) and integrally formed with the cover (200), and a recess (222). When a sealing structure is formed between the cover (200) and a cup (100), the dispensing port (212) is used for providing an outlet for contents present in the cup (100). The detachable plug (250) comprises a protrusion (255), and the protrusion (255) is used to form another sealing structure between the protrusion (255) and the dispensing port (212). The recess (222) is configured to be detachably coupled with the protrusion (255) so as to keep the detachable plug (250) in the vicinity of the cover (200) when the detachable plug (250) is not in use. |
| US12297013B2 |
Liquid refill container for refilling liquid discharge apparatus with liquid, and reuse system using liquid refill container
A liquid refill container for refilling a liquid discharge apparatus with liquid includes a liquid storage portion, a pouring portion, and a cap portion. The liquid storage portion is made of a metal and contains liquid. The pouring portion is removeably connected to the liquid storage portion and has an outlet for pouring the liquid. The cap portion is removeably attached to the pouring portion and covers the outlet. |
| US12297011B2 |
Method of securing a closure on a container
Closures with a tamper evidence feature that is reshaped to connect it to the container neck are disclosed. Methods and systems for carrying out the methods, and to mold stacks for making the closures are also disclosed. The tamper evidence feature can be a band, a portion of a cylindrical skirt or a panel formed in the cylindrical skirt. The application of heat may deform the band inwardly to create a lip for engaging a flange on the container neck, or it may weld the tamper evidence feature to the flange. |
| US12297008B2 |
Modular rail-based storage system
An improved apparatus for storing a wide assortment of articles in the form of a modular rail system and corresponding attachments which can be quickly attached and detached from said modular rail system, as well as remaining secure when attached. |
| US12297004B1 |
Method and apparatus for applying a label to a spool or reel
An apparatus for applying a label to a spool or reel containing wire and a wire tail extending from the spool or reel, the apparatus comprising a wire tail sensor, wherein the wire tail sensor identifies the location of the wire tail protruding from the spool or reel and a label application mechanism, wherein the labeling mechanism applies a label to the spool or reel and wherein the label does not contact the wire tail protruding from the spool or reel. |
| US12296998B2 |
Strapping tool
A strapping tool configured to tension metal strap around a load and, after tensioning, attach overlapping portions of the strap to one another by cutting notches into a seal element positioned around the overlapping portions of the strap and into the overlapping portions of the strap themselves. |
| US12296997B2 |
Hand held strapping tool
A strapping device includes a handle, a body, and an actuator. The handle includes an input device and a switch, the input device spaced from the switch by a biasing element that applies a bias force to the input device. The input device moves from a first state spaced from the switch to a second state contacting the switch responsive to receiving a force greater than the bias force. A circuit of the switch is closed responsive to the input device moving from the first state to the second state. The switch outputs an actuation signal responsive to the circuit being closed. The body includes a tensioner and a base including a strap receiver opposite the tensioner. The actuator moves the tensioner from a first tensioner position to a second tensioner position further from the strap receiver based on a movement force greater than the bias force. |
| US12296996B2 |
Imaging controls for unmanned aerial vehicles
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, are described for performing privacy-aware surveillance with a security camera drone. The drone obtains image data using an imaging device and processes the image data to detect an object external to the drone. In response to processing the image data, the drone determines multiple viewing angles indicated in the image data with respect to the object. Based on the image data and the multiple viewing angles, a first section of the area for surveillance and a second, different section of the area to be excluded from surveillance are identified. The drone determines an adjustment to at least one of the multiple viewing angles to cause the second section to be excluded from surveillance. Based on the adjustment, the drone controls the imaging device to exclude the second section from surveillance imagery obtained by the drone. |
| US12296993B2 |
Drone with railway driving capabilities
A drone with railway driving capabilities has a drone body and at propeller arms. Each propeller arm has a propeller assembly having a propeller driven by a motor assembly. The propeller assembly of at least one propeller arm has a rotatably mounted propeller guard placed coaxially with the propeller. The propeller guard is shaped as a train wheel and is driven by the motor assembly. The propeller arm has an actuated joint for providing the propeller assembly with at least one rotation degree of freedom so that the propeller can be rotated between a flight mode and a driving mode and back. The flight mode involves a more horizontal orientation of the propeller assembly for providing an upwardly directed thrust force to the drone, in operational use, and the driving mode involves a more vertical orientation of the propeller assembly for allowing the respective propeller guard to drive on the railway track. |
| US12296992B2 |
Hybrid airship for package delivery
An unmanned hybrid airship for delivering packages, featuring: a forward cargo bay counterbalanced by a moveable counterweight; and a gripping mechanism for engaging unconventional mooring structures such as balcony rails and window sills. Other embodiments are described. |
| US12296991B2 |
Hybrid inflatable aircraft of the unmanned type
A hybrid aircraft of the unmanned type configured for joint and optimized use of aerostatic and aerodynamic force has an inflatable body having an outer shell and a load-bearing structure inside the outer shell, the inflatable body being adapted to assume a closed wing operating configuration. |
| US12296988B2 |
Plasma reactor
A plasma reactor is provided together with a method for generating kinetic energy to propel a craft. The reactor includes an inlet for plasma; a reactor core having an interior chamber and an exterior chamber, the interior chamber being configured to rotate within the exterior chamber; a pair of opposing polar field generators, a first polar field generator connected proximal to an inlet of the interior chamber, and a second polar field generator connected proximal to an outlet of the interior chamber, the pair of polar field generators configured to induce a current in the plasma to generate a toroidal flow therein, wherein the toroidal flow compresses the plasma into a z-pinch flow in a central column between the first polar field generator and the second polar field generator; turbine blades located between the interior chamber and the exterior chamber for generating thrust to convert the z-pinch flow to kinetic energy; and an outlet. |
| US12296987B2 |
Methods and systems for deploying satellite constellations
A satellite system may have a constellation of communications satellites in orbits such as highly inclined eccentric geosynchronous orbits and low earth orbits. To place satellites in inclined eccentric geosynchronous orbits, a series of launch vehicles may be launched. Each launch vehicle may be used to place a set of satellites, such as a set of three satellites, into a common orbital plane with distinct longitude of ascending node values. To place satellites in low earth orbits, a series of launch vehicles may be launched, each of which releases satellites in sequence from a stack of satellites into a common orbital plane. After desired separations have been produced between the released satellites, circularization procedures may be performed using the propulsion systems of the satellites to place the satellites into final orbit. |
| US12296974B2 |
Aircraft
An aircraft is disclosed including a fuel tank for storing liquid hydrogen, an aircraft power plant and/or an aircraft refuelling port, and a hydrogen fuel line extending from a first end to a second end, the first end at the fuel tank and the second end at one of the aircraft power plant and the aircraft refuelling port. The hydrogen fuel line is rigidly continuous and substantially unconstrained along an axial direction of the hydrogen fuel line between the first end and the second end. The first and/or second end is moveable in the axial direction of the hydrogen fuel line. |
| US12296970B2 |
Cowl seal assembly for an aircraft propulsion system
An assembly for an aircraft propulsion system includes an upstream cowl and a downstream cowl. The upstream cowl extends axially from a first upstream end to a first downstream end. The upstream cowl includes an inner barrel panel, an outer barrel panel, and a bulkhead. The bulkhead extends radially between and connects the inner barrel panel and the outer barrel panel at the first downstream end. The downstream cowl extends axially from a second upstream end to a second downstream end. The downstream cowl includes a cowl panel and a seal assembly. The seal assembly includes a seal frame and a seal member. The seal frame is mounted to the bulkhead. The seal member is mounted to the cowl panel. The seal member includes a first radial portion projecting away from the cowl panel. The first radial portion is located at the second upstream end. |
| US12296966B2 |
Aircraft
An aircraft includes: a gas turbine for driving a generator; a first electric motor for driving a first rotor; and a second electric motor for driving a second rotor. The gas turbine is arranged in a manner so that the gas turbine overlaps a rear wing in the front-rear direction of a fuselage, and a first high-voltage harness for transmitting electric power to the first electric motor and a second high-voltage harness for transmitting electric power to the second electric motor are arranged inside the rear wing so as to be separated from each other in the front-rear direction of the fuselage. |
| US12296963B2 |
Environmental control system including mixed-flow turbine
A system for a vehicle includes at least one inlet for receiving at least one medium and a device arranged in fluid communication with the at least one inlet. The device includes a shaft rotatable about a shaft axis, a compressor connected to the shaft, and a turbine connected to the shaft and also configured to drive the compressor upon receipt of the at least one medium. The turbine is a mixed-flow turbine. |
| US12296962B2 |
Meal table for oblique seat installations and oblique seating arrangements
A meal table assembly readily adaptable for use with various oblique seat installations. The meal table assembly installs on a seat-side console, stows openly against a fuselage wall or aircraft centerline, rotates to a deployed position, and further deploys to an expanded condition. In embodiments, the meal table is bi-fold and includes at least one of vertical and fore/aft adjustment. The meal table assembly according to the present disclosure provides a large usable table size, usability when stowed, reduced weight/cost, increased rigidity, less design variation within the overall seating platform, and ability to stow partially for increased ingress/egress clearance. |
| US12296961B2 |
Imbedded sensors for passenger seats
Described are passenger seat assemblies having a first seat structure (222) that includes a non-contact sensor or sensors (106a) and a second, movable or deployable passenger seat structure (226) that contains an embedded magnetic element or elements (236a). Each magnetic element interacts with the non-contact sensor such that the embedded magnetic element causes the non-contact sensor (106a) to switch between a first state and the second state, depending on the orientation of the second structure (226) with respect to the first structure (222). The sensor can detect whether the second passenger seat structure is positioned in a stowed configuration or a deployed configuration. |
| US12296959B2 |
In-seat mini-bar features
An in-seat mini-bar assembly, apparatus and method of manufacture is provided. The assembly includes a housing that is insertable into a compartment of the seating module and includes a container with an interior cavity that is conductively cooled by thermo-electric elements of a micro-chiller unit mounted on a conductive rear plate that forms an exterior side of the container. A vent is configured proximate to a front section of the housing to receive outside air forward of the housing for channeling the outside air to a rear section of the housing using a duct attached to the vent at the front section. The duct is shaped for a fluidic intake of the outside air by a frontal flange having a wide cross-sectional area that is gradually tapered to a circular cross-sectional area to direct the airflow in a uniform manner. |
| US12296952B2 |
Long line loiter apparatus, system, and method
Physical and logical components of a long line loiter control system address control of a long line loiter maneuver conducted beneath a carrier, such as a fixed-wing aircraft. Control may comprise identifying, predicting, and reacting to estimated states and predicted states of the carrier, a suspended load control system, and a long line. Identifying, predicting, and reacting to estimated states and predicted states may comprise determining characteristics of state conditions over time as well as response time between state conditions. Reacting may comprise controlling a hoist of the carrier, controlling thrusters of the suspended load control system, and or controlling or issuing flight control instructions to the carrier so as not to increase the response time and or to avoid a hazard. |
| US12296950B1 |
Aircraft notification system for a blended wing body aircraft and method of use
An aircraft notification system, the aircraft notification system having a processor and a memory communicatively connected to the processor, the memory containing instructions configuring the processor to receive aircraft angle data from a blended wing body aircraft (BWB) having a main body and a wing with no clear demarcation between the wings and the main body along a leading edge of the aircraft, determine an aircraft orientation as a function of the aircraft angle data, wherein the aircraft orientation comprises at least a pitch angle of the BWB while the BWB is in contact with a ground surface, transmit the aircraft orientation to an aircraft display system and visually display the aircraft orientation through the aircraft display system. |
| US12296949B2 |
Load decouple for folding wing
A locking pin system comprising: an actuator having an actuator body defining an axial bore along its length; a locking pin axially moveably mounted within the bore, and drive means for driving the locking pin axially along the bore between a locking position extending from the actuator body and an unlocking position relatively retracted into the actuator body; wherein the drive means comprises engagement means for releasably engaging the locking pin, the engagement means being biased to an open position where they are not in engagement with the locking pin, and wherein the bore comprises a first section having a first diameter and a second section having a second, wider diameter. |
| US12296948B2 |
Variable morphing wing using surface actuated origami folds
Morphable active corrugate structure and aeronautical wings are provided herein including one or more skins or envelopes, and a sheet having independently actuable hinge domains attached to the one or more skins or envelopes and independently actuable facet domains, each of the hinge domains and facet domains configured with through-thickness differential expansion coefficients, wherein differential strains in at least one of the hinge domains or the facet domains cause the sheet to expand or contract along a flexible axis of the sheet, wherein the sheet is attached to the upper and lower skins at respective upper and lower of the hinge domains. |
| US12296942B2 |
Control surface locking system for tactical flight vehicle
A control surface restraining system for variably preventing movement of a control surface imparted by a control actuation shaft of a control actuation section of a tactical flight vehicle includes a power take-off shaft operably connected to the control actuation shaft with a power take-off gear train and a control surface restraint. The control surface restraint is configured to variably engage the power take-off shaft, thereby locking the power take-off gear train and preventing the control actuation shaft from imparting the movement of the control surface. The control surface restraint is also configured to variably disengage the power take-off shaft, thereby unlocking power take-off gear train and allowing the control actuation shaft from imparting the movement of the control surface. |
| US12296941B2 |
System and method for controlling a propulsor for a hybrid-electric aircraft propulsion system
An assembly for an aircraft propulsion system includes a propulsor, an engine, and electrical distribution system, and a controller. The propulsor is configured for rotation about a rotational axis. The engine includes a rotor coupled with the propulsor. The electrical distribution system includes an electric motor. The electric motor is coupled with the propulsor. The electric motor and the rotor are configured to cooperatively control rotation of the propulsor about the rotational axis by applying a total torque to the propulsor. The total torque includes a motor torque of the electric motor and an engine torque of the rotor. The controller is configured to: identify a target rotation speed for the propulsor, identify a deviation of an actual rotation speed of the propulsor from the identified target rotation speed, change a target total torque for the propulsor, control the engine to change an actual engine torque of the rotor to the target total torque, and while controlling the engine to change the actual engine torque of the rotor to the target total torque, identify a torque difference between the actual engine torque and the target total torque and control the electric motor to apply a target motor torque to the propulsor based on the torque difference. |
| US12296938B2 |
Low carbon mobile marine power generation system
A system for marine electricity generation and solid carbon production includes an offshore marine platform on which is mounted a regassification system for regassification of liquid methane; a methane splitting system producing solid carbon and gaseous hydrogen; and a power generation system producing electricity and exhaust heat. A first marine vessel is moored adjacent the marine platform for delivery of the liquid methane, and a second marine vessel is moored adjacent the marine platform for removal of the solid carbon produced by the methane splitting system. The hydrogen produced from the methane splitting system is used in a fuel stream for the power generation system. The exhaust heat from the power generation system is utilized in the methane splitting process. Also mounted on the marine platform is a solid carbon handling system disposed to manage the large amount of solid carbon resulting from the methane splitting process. |
| US12296937B2 |
Propulsion wing of a moving vehicle, and moving vehicle comprising such a propulsion wing
A rigid propulsion wing for a moving vehicle, including at least one first section and one second section, a first end and a second end each including attachment means for reversibly connecting to said moving vehicle, said first section and said second section being movable with respect to each other by means of articulating means such that said propulsion wing assumes, and moves from, at least a first deployed position to a second deployed position, and vice versa, in which deployed positions said first and second sections are arranged, substantially vertically, in the extension of each other, and in which said first end, or respectively said second end, are reversibly connected to said moving vehicle by means of the attachment means thereof. |
| US12296934B2 |
Dual strut power transmission housing structure of a marine propulsion system
A marine propulsion apparatus including a first strut and a second strut, each extending from a proximal end to a distal end, wherein the proximal ends of the first and second struts are coupled to an anti-ventilation plate, a lower unit coupled to the distal ends of the first strut and the second strut, the lower unit the lower unit housing a sprocket, a shaft rotatably coupled to the sprocket, a propeller coupled to the shaft proximate the tail portion of the lower unit, the propeller configured to rotate with the shaft, a belt rotatably coupling the drive shaft to the sprocket, wherein the belt is disposed within the interior belt voids of the first and second struts; and at least one thermal circuit channel extending through a portion of the anti-ventilation plate, the at least one thermal circuit configured to channel a coolant to flow therethrough. |
| US12296933B2 |
Outboard motor
An outboard motor includes a drive shaft, a coupling to connect a first shaft and a second shaft of the drive shaft together, and a transmission including a dog clutch to transmit a rotation of the drive shaft to a propeller shaft. The coupling includes a first portion attached to the first shaft, a second portion attached to the second shaft, and a damper. The first portion includes first claws arranged along a rotation direction of the drive shaft. The second portion includes second claws between adjacent ones of the first claws in the rotation direction. The damper includes an elastic portion interposed between adjacent ones of the first claws and the second claws in the rotation direction. |
| US12296923B2 |
Floating power station and bearing device therefor
A bearing device of a floating power station includes a supporting component and operation and maintenance passages formed by multiple operation and maintenance floating bodies arranged in sequence. Two adjacent rows of the operation and maintenance passages are connected by the supporting component, and an electrical device mounting position for mounting an electrical device is provided on the supporting component. In the bearing device for the floating power station provided according to the present application, the two adjacent rows of the operation and maintenance passages are connected by the supporting component, and the electrical device is mounted on the electrical device mounting position of the supporting component, that is, the mounting of the electrical device is not affected by a space between the two adjacent operation and maintenance passages, thereby the versatility of the bearing device provided according to the present application is improved. |
| US12296922B2 |
Actuation system for a pedal-actuated electric vehicle
An actuation and traction system for a pedal-actuated electric vehicle like electric bicycle, electric tricycle, or electric quadricycle comprises an electric motor, a transmission comprising an epicyclic device and a variable speed drive actuated independently of the pedals wherein the variable speed drive comprises an actuator that discretizes the ratio, and two expandable pulleys wherein the transmission of the motion occurs through a cascade of gears adapted to obtain the desired transformation ratio between the electric motor that rotates at high speed, and the pinion that actuates the chain for transmitting motion to the wheel of the electric vehicle. |
| US12296921B2 |
Electric bicycle drive unit
The disclosure relates to an electric Bicycle Drive Unit for arrangement in a Bottom Bracket Area of a Bicycle Frame. The Drive Unit has an Electric Motor Device and a Bottom Bracket Assembly having a Bottom Bracket Shaft. The disclosure also relates to a Bicycle Frame or Frame Interface Unit, and an Energy Storage Device for the Electric Bicycle Drive Unit. The Drive Unit includes s an Integrative Energy Storage Device for supplying energy to the motor device. The Integrative Energy Storage Device can be arranged adjacent to the motor device in such a way that the center of gravity position of the Energy Storage Device and the center of gravity position of the Drive Unit lie within the Bottom Bracket Area. |
| US12296919B2 |
Bottom bracket gear mechanism of planetary design for a bicycle or a pedelec
A bottom bracket planetary gear mechanism for a bicycle or a pedelec includes a gear mechanism shifting group having first and second planetary gear sets and first, second, and fifth shifting elements. A second element of the first gear set is connected to a first shaft, a first element of the first gear set is connected via a fourth shaft to a first element of the second gear set, and a third element of the first gear set is fixable via a second shaft and a first shifting element. The third element of the first gear set is connected via the second shaft to a second element of the second gear set. A third element of the second gear set is fixable via a third shaft and a second shifting element. A fifth shifting element blocks the first and second gear sets. |
| US12296913B2 |
Handlebar with attachment portion
A handlebar for controlling a travelling direction of a vehicle, the handlebar comprising: a transverse support for mounting to a vehicle, the transverse support extending substantially along a first axial direction; a first grippable element extending from a first end of the transverse support, the first grippable element including a free end; wherein the first grippable element comprises an attachment portion configured to receive a mounting arrangement for mounting an attachment to the first grippable element, and wherein the attachment portion has a substantially aerofoil-shaped profile in a plane parallel to a second axial direction, said second axial direction substantially perpendicular to the first axial direction. |
| US12296912B2 |
Hoverboard
A hoverboard comprises a left supporting shaft, a right supporting shaft and wheels, wherein an outer end of the left supporting shaft and an outer end of the right supporting shaft are both connected to the wheels; an inner end of the left supporting shaft and an inner end of the right supporting shaft are relatively rotatably connected to each other; the inner end of the right supporting shaft is provided with a small outer-diameter portion which is adaptively inserted in the inner end of the left supporting shaft; a side wall of the inner end of the left supporting shaft is provided with an arc-shaped through hole; a lower end of a limiting bolt penetrates through the arc-shaped through hole to be fixedly connected to the small outer-diameter portion, and an upper end of the limiting bolt is at least higher than a lower edge of the arc-shaped through hole; and two inner side walls of the arc-shaped through hole in a lengthwise direction thereof define extreme positions of the relative rotation of the left supporting shaft and the right supporting shaft respectively. The hoverboard having a structure, capable of being assembled more conveniently, that the left supporting shaft and the right supporting shaft are relatively rotatably connected to each other is provided, and compared with similar products on the current market, the hoverboard has more space to reduce its own weight. |
| US12296911B2 |
Bicycle electronic equipment
A bicycle electronic equipment configured to be attached to a location of the bicycle includes a data processing system, a multicolour light source, and a switch. The switch includes a push-button and a two-state electric circuit. The data processing system is configured to: (a) make the light source emit cyclically repeating N coloured light emitting patterns, with N>=3, wherein coloured light emitting patterns immediately consecutive in the cyclical repetition differ in color and/or type of emitting pattern; (b) monitor the state of the switch during execution of step (a); and (c) perform a different action among N different actions according to which of the N coloured light emitting patterns the source is emitting upon the state switching of the switch. |
| US12296910B2 |
Front chainring assembly
A chainring assembly includes a chainring carrier adapted to be coupled to a crank arm. The chainring carrier is rotatable about a rotation axis and includes an outer periphery having carrier threads. A chainring structure includes an inner periphery having chainring threads and an outer periphery comprising a plurality of teeth. The inner periphery of the chainring structure is threadably engaged with the outer periphery of the chainring carrier. In one embodiment, a power meter device includes a body having a torque input section and a torque output section, with the torque output section including an outer periphery having threads adapted to be coupled to a chainring structure. |
| US12296908B2 |
Saddle for vehicles, such as bicycles or motorcycles
The present invention relates to a saddle for vehicles, such as bicycles or motorcycles, including a seat component defining a support surface for a user and a base component or felt to which the seat component is constrained or connected, the saddle then including a printed circuit. |
| US12296896B2 |
Vehicle body lower structure
The disclosure provides a vehicle body lower structure, which can improve aerodynamic performance and improve driving stability. The vehicle body lower structure includes an airflow guiding plate that is arranged on the vehicle body of a vehicle and is movable between a receiving position covering the lower part of the vehicle body and a deploying position protruding downward. The airflow guiding plate includes a first airflow guiding plate and a second airflow guiding plate. The first airflow guiding plate is arranged in front of the left and right front wheels of the vehicle, and the second airflow guiding plate is arranged under the center of the vehicle body. Moreover, the protruding amount of the first airflow guiding plate is different from the protruding amount of the second airflow guiding plate in the deploying position. |
| US12296892B2 |
Common chassis for ground support tractors
A ground support tractor for providing ground support services at an airport. The ground support tractor has a cab forward configuration and a cab aft configuration. The ground support tractor includes a common chassis having a forward mounting location and an aft mounting location. A drivetrain and a battery system are coupled to the common chassis. In the cab forward configuration of the ground support tractor, the battery system is coupled to the aft mounting location and positioned above the drivetrain. In the cab aft configuration of the ground support tractor, the battery system is coupled to the forward mounting location and positioned forward of the drivetrain. |
| US12296891B1 |
Trailer tailgate ramp lift assist
Many trailers require excessive lifting effort to raise a tailgate ramp. This invention reduces this lifting effort. The invention consists of a right and a left unit. They are installed with fasteners on the lower rear corners of the trailer frame aligned with the existing tailgate ramp hinges. They can be easily installed with minimal labor and no special tools or skill. The main functional element of each device is a torsion spring with the moving spring arm linked to the trailer tailgate ramp. As the tailgate ramp is fully lowered to the ground, the amount of lift effort approaches zero with still sufficient weight to allow the tailgate ramp to remain fully opened. As the tailgate ramp is raised to close, there is very little lifting effort required. The device has a set of sizes and torsion spring values that enable tuning to the specific trailer application. |
| US12296887B2 |
Reinforcement and protection braces for mounting structures of vehicle steering knuckle lower control arms
The present invention provides reinforcing braces for attachment to factory-supplied chassis mounts for the lower control arms of steering knuckles of vehicles to reinforce and shield the mounts from objects below the vehicle encountered when traveling through rugged terrain. Each brace includes at least one sturdy metal flange that is attached to a sturdy metal lower base plate. Each flange is designed to be attached to one of the flanges of the factory-supplied chassis mounts, and has an opening therein for receiving mounting hardware, and an open section for engagement with camber adjustment structures. The sturdy base plates provide a lower shield to protect the chassis and mounting hardware from damage from contact with large objects encountered below the vehicle. The front base plate may also include an elongated front shield for deflecting large objects as the vehicle moves forward. |
| US12296883B2 |
Stroller frame, stroller and computer-readable storage medium
The invention relates to a stroller frame, comprising a sensor unit for capturing sensor data and a drive unit comprised of a computing unit, which is designed to switch the drive unit between a driving state and a non-driving state according to the time curve of the sensor data. |
| US12296882B1 |
Side boom non-sliding trailer
The disclosure relates to the field of outdoor use trailer, in particular discloses a side suspender non-sliding trailer, comprising a first vertical pole and a second vertical pole, a left and right connecting rod group is arranged between the first vertical pole and the second vertical pole, a bottom connecting rod group is arranged at the bottom of the first vertical pole and the second vertical pole, a first fixing sleeve and a second fixing sleeve are fixed at the top and bottom of the first vertical pole and the second vertical pole, and a sliding sleeve is arranged outside the first vertical pole and the bottom connecting rod group is arranged with a side suspender. The disclosure through the matching of the left and right link group and the sliding sleeve, so that the bottom of the trailer is lowered when folding, it can also ensure its structural stability. |
| US12296880B2 |
Water heater hand trucks
Disclosed herein are hand trucks for installing and removing water heaters. The disclosed water heater hand trucks enable a single person to lift the water heater onto a platform and to keep the water heater above the water heater pan during installation and removal. The disclosed hand trucks generally include a main platform and a wheel frame. A water heater is strapped to the main platform which has curved legs at the bottom with rubber landing feet. This design is used to keep the water heater above a water heater pan while lifting the water heater into position. This avoids crushing the pan with the water heater. The handles at the upper section of the main platform have adjustable positions. These handles can be opened up to an outward position to provide leverage, which can be advantageous when access to the platform is limited from a frontal approach. |
| US12296878B1 |
System and method to predict clearance when transporting equipment on railway
The method involves obtaining input data that includes: (i) railway mapping data, (ii) clearance data for the railways, (iii) schematic (preferably image) data related to the load being transported, and (iv) the transport's origin and destination. Using this data, one or more artificial intelligence (AI) models determine dimensional parameters of the load by processing the schematic image. A transport envelope for the load is defined based on these parameters. The railways connecting the origin and destination are identified, the probability of the transport envelope clearing clearance data on those railways is determined. Based on these probabilities, at least one viable route is determined across the railways connecting the origin to the destination. |
| US12296877B2 |
Safety information supervising apparatus applied to high-speed rail signaling system
A safety information supervision apparatus applied to a high-speed rail signaling system includes a communication processor, a Radio Block Center (RBC) interface machine, a Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) interface machine, a supervision and analysis server, an analysis terminal, and a storage device, where the communication processor and the RBC interface machine are communicatively connected to the supervision and analysis server through a monitoring network. The CTC interface machine is communicatively connected to the CTC system of a station and the supervision and analysis server, so as to obtain train information in the CTC system and to transmit an analysis result of the supervision and analysis server to the CTC system through the CTC interface machine. Multi-source data fusion analysis is used to perform filtering and validity analysis on basic data, thereby reducing false alarms. |
| US12296874B2 |
Automated tie marking
A system and method for automating railroad maintenance by a tie gang using electronic tie marking (ETM) configured to optimize railroad asset maintenance. The system enables collision avoidance between members of the tie gang performing maintenance on railway assets (e.g., Rails, Ties, Ballasts, Turnouts, Crossings, etc.). The system can generate production numbers for the railway assets and evaluate an asset queue for the tie gang to perform maintenance. The system can utilize real-time updates from the tie gang to optimize work output. The system can provide a customizable user interface to identify, track, and process information related to maintenance of the railroad asset. The system also provides for a heads-up-display (HUD) to notify an operator of relevant information, such as maintenance information, travel indicators, and updated asset queue. The system can identify a next location and calculate an optimum path based on sensor input incorporating machine-specific and environmental characteristics. |
| US12296873B2 |
Position detection system, vehicle, and position detection method
This position detection system is provided with: a distance measuring sensor that is attached to a vehicle traveling along a track and is capable of measuring a distance over a predetermined range in the track width direction; an edge position detecting unit that detects an edge position in the track width direction of the track on the basis of distance measurement data from the distance measuring sensor; and a distance calculation unit that calculates a distance in the track width direction between a reference position of the track that is specified from the edge position and a reference position of the vehicle to which the distance measuring sensor is attached. |
| US12296870B2 |
System and method for railroad tie management
A Railroad Tie Management System is disclosed that can provide an efficient and organized method of inspecting and auditing ties in a rail system. Tie mark files can be retrieved by a client from a server or database in operable communication with the client, and upon instantiation of an inspection process governed by the system, an inspection information table and tie grid can be generated. The tie grid can operable to receive commands from a user, and the inspection information table is operable to automatically increment and decrement fields contained within in response to changes within the tie grid. The tie grid can also be configured to incorporate data from tie scans and serve the data to the client in a useful and user-friendly manner. |
| US12296869B2 |
Rail corrugation recognition method and apparatus based on support vector machine, device, and medium
The present disclosure discloses a rail corrugation recognition method and apparatus based on a support vector machine, a device, and a medium. The method includes: obtaining wheel-rail noise signals in different time periods, and obtaining wheel-rail noise time domain information; dividing the wheel-rail noise time domain information into segmented wheel-rail noise time domain information corresponding to each of the different time periods; preprocessing each piece of segmented wheel-rail noise time domain information, and extracting a time domain statistical characteristic quantity and frequency domain eigenmode energy of each piece of segmented wheel-rail noise time domain information, to obtain a multi-dimensional wheel-rail noise characteristic vector; constructing a rail corrugation state recognition model based on a support vector machine, and training the rail corrugation state recognition model; and recognizing to-be-recognized wheel-rail noise data by using the rail corrugation state recognition model based on a support vector machine, to obtain a rail corrugation state. |
| US12296868B2 |
Automated positive train control event data extraction and analysis engine and method therefor
A system and method for automating workflow and performing root cause analysis for enforcement events is presented. The system can enable accurate detection of an enforcement event and identifies the root cause of such events. The system can provide a user with an interface to monitor the enforcement event by collecting a list of data characterizing the enforcement event, as well as analyze the data to evaluate what is the root cause of the enforcement event. The system can extract critical information from train system logs of the train using an extraction model to generate a window of activity providing an analysis model with a comprehensive scope to analyze the enforcement event. The system can give the user robust and accurate information of the root cause of the enforcement event. |
| US12296866B2 |
Electric rail vehicle
The electric vehicle can include: a payload interface, a payload suspension, a chassis, a set of bumpers, a sensor suite, a controller, a chassis suspension, and an electric powertrain. The electric vehicle 100 can optionally include a payload adapter, a power source, a cooling subsystem, and/or any other suitable components. The electric vehicle functions to structurally support a payload, such as a cargo container (e.g., intermodal container, ISO container, etc.), and/or to facilitate transportation of a payload via railway infrastructure. |
| US12296862B2 |
Vehicle control device, vehicle control method, and storage medium
A vehicle control device acquires a camera image obtained by capturing an image of surrounding circumstances of a vehicle, controls steering and acceleration/deceleration of the vehicle without depending on an operation of a driver of the vehicle on the basis of the camera image and map information, determines any of a plurality of driving modes including a first driving mode and a second driving mode as a driving mode of the vehicle, judges whether or not a preceding vehicle is present in front of the vehicle when it is judged that an abnormality has occurred, calculates, when it is judged that the preceding vehicle is present, a margin for the vehicle to continue traveling in the second driving mode, and causes the vehicle to continue traveling in the second driving mode for a period of time indicated based on the margin. |
| US12296861B2 |
Vehicle control device, medium for storing computer program for vehicle control, and method for controlling vehicle
A vehicle control device has a processor configured to determine whether or not there exists a branching location where the vehicle is to exit from the traveling in a predetermined driving zone of a navigation route and, when a branching location exists, to determine whether or not a control transfer request zone exists in which the driver is to be given a request to transfer driving of the vehicle from automatic control to manual control, within a first distance on the branching road from the branching location, or a second distance on the traveling road from the branching location in the traveling direction of the vehicle, and when the control transfer request zone exists, to notify the driver via a notification unit, before the vehicle reaches the branching location, that the vehicle is to be moved from the traveling road to the branching road by manual control. |
| US12296860B2 |
Travel method of autonomous vehicle
The present invention relates to a method in which an autonomous vehicle generates a virtual lane on the basis of location parameters of road facilities, and travels along the generated virtual lane. A travel method of an autonomous vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention is a travel method by which the autonomous vehicle autonomously travels along a virtual lane, the travel method including: a step for transmitting a request signal through a wireless network; a step for receiving location parameters of nearby road facilities from the road facilities in response to the request signal; a step for generating a virtual lane on the basis of the received location parameters; and a step for autonomously traveling along the generated virtual lane. |
| US12296855B2 |
Unmapped U-turn behavior prediction using machine learning
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for generating unmapped U-turn predictions using a machine learning model. One of the methods includes obtaining features of an agent travelling on a roadway. One or more unmapped U-turn regions in a vicinity of the agent on the roadway are identified. For each of the unmapped U-turn regions and from at least the features of the agent, a respective likelihood score that represents a likelihood that the agent intends to make an unmapped U-turn at the unmapped U-turn region is generated. Based on the respective likelihood scores, one or more of the unmapped U-turn regions are selected. For each selected unmapped U-turn region, data specifying a candidate future trajectory in which the agent makes the unmapped U-turn at the selected unmapped U-turn region is provided as a possible future trajectory for the agent. |
| US12296853B2 |
Systems and methods for controlling longitudinal acceleration based on lateral objects
Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and computer program products for controlling acceleration of a vehicle. The methods comprising: detecting a lateral distance from a point on a trajectory of the vehicle to an object the vehicle is expected to pass when following the trajectory, the object being located off of and to a side of the trajectory and the point representing a future location of the vehicle while passing the object; comparing the lateral distance to a threshold value; selecting whether acceleration limiting is to be performed by the vehicle based on whether the lateral distance is less than the threshold value; and causing the vehicle to perform operations for autonomous driving with or without acceleration limiting based on said selecting. |
| US12296842B2 |
Operation management system
Provided is an operation management system capable of timely giving a driver an opportunity to take a rest. One aspect of the present disclosure is an operation management system including a sensor acquiring biological information of a driver of each of management-target vehicles, and a server managing traveling plans, each including a destination and an arrival time, of the management-target vehicles. The server includes a processor performing an adjustment process for the traveling plans. In the adjustment process, the processor proposes, to a driver of an adjustment-target vehicle, a rest point extracted from rest facilities located on a traveling route in a traveling plan, based on the traveling plan of the adjustment-target vehicle, on the traveling plans of the management-target vehicles other than the adjustment-target vehicle, on biological information of the driver of the adjustment-target vehicle acquired by the sensor, and on crowdedness information of the rest facilities. |
| US12296840B2 |
Method and apparatus for presenting a feedforward cue in a user interface before an upcoming vehicle event occurs
An approach is provided for presenting a feedforward cue in a user interface before an upcoming vehicle event occurs. The approach involves retrieving map data covering an upcoming area in which a vehicle is to travel. The approach also involves extracting a feedforward cue from the map data, wherein the feedforward cue preemptively indicates an upcoming vehicle event that can have an effect on an experience that a user has while engaged in a non-driving activity in the vehicle. The approach further involves providing data for presenting the feedforward cue in a user interface before the upcoming vehicle event occurs. |
| US12296839B2 |
Learning-model predictive control with multi-step prediction for vehicle motion control
A system for learning-model predictive control (LMPC) with multi-step prediction for motion control of a vehicle includes sensors and actuators. One or more control modules each having a processor, a memory, and input/output (I/O) ports are in communication with the sensors and actuators, the processor executing program code portions stored in the memory. The program code portions cause the sensors and actuators to obtain vehicle state information, receive a driver input, and generate a desired dynamic output based on the driver input and the vehicle state information. A program code portion estimates actions of the actuators based on the vehicle state information and the driver input, and utilizes the vehicle state information, the driver input, and the estimated actions of the actuators to select one or more models of a physics-based vehicle model and a machine-learning model of the vehicle to selectively adjust commands to the actuators. |
| US12296838B2 |
Device for autonomous driving and method thereof
Disclosed are a device for managing autonomous driving data and a method thereof. The device includes a controller that receives a key and a query string from an autonomous driving controller of a vehicle, determines an authority level corresponding to the key, modifies the query string based on the authority level, and executes the modified query string, and a database that stores the autonomous driving data according to an execution of the query string. |