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US08525070B2	Laser irradiation apparatus, laser irradiation method, and method for manufacturing semiconductor device A laser irradiation apparatus is provided with a laser oscillator, an articulated beam propagator in which a plurality of pipes are connected to each other in an articulated portion, and a course change means of a laser beam in the articulated portion. At least one pipe of the plurality of pipes includes a transfer lens for suppressing stagger of a laser beam in a traveling direction, in each pipe. The articulated portion produces degree of freedom in disposition of a laser oscillator, and the transfer lens enables suppression of change in beam profile.
US08525069B1	Method and apparatus for improved cutting life of a plasma arc torch An improved electrode for use in a plasma arc torch. The electrode includes an electrode body, a cavity in a front face at a first end of the electrode body, and an insert disposed in the cavity. The first end of the electrode body is formed of high purity copper containing at least 99.81% copper. The insert has a first end and a second end and is formed of a high emissivity material. A diameter of the first end of the insert is less than a diameter of a second end of the insert. An electrode is compressed to retain the insert using radial compression. The invention also includes a method for forming the electrode, and a method of operation of an electrode in a plasma torch.
US08525066B2	Electrode for spot welding Spot welding electrodes with generally dome shaped welding faces are provided with surface features for welding both aluminum alloy sheet assemblies and steel sheet assemblies. A raised circular plateau is formed on the central axis of the dome and, in one embodiment, a suitable number of round bumps are formed in concentric spacing from adjacent the circumference of the plateau toward the circular edge of the welding face. For welding steel workpieces the plateau mainly serves as the engaging feature of the electrode. Both the plateau and concentric bumps are used in penetrating light metal surfaces for suitable current passage. In another embodiment, the domed surface is shaped with concentric terraces for engagement with the workpieces.
US08525063B2	Wire electric discharge machining apparatus A wire electric discharge machining apparatus for machining a workpiece (7) by supplying current pulses to a work gap formed between a wire electrode (8) and the workpiece comprises a person detection sensor (10) for generating a person detection signal (EX) when the existence of a person is detected, and an NC device (20) that is configured to receive the person detection signal. When the NC device receives the person detection signal, it selects first machining conditions which improve machining speed. When the NC device does not receive the person detection signal, it selects second machining conditions which reduce the risk of wire breakage.
US08525054B2	Discharge mechanism for circuit breaker A circuit breaker and mechanism are provided for opening circuit breaker contact arms when the circuit breaker is moved between an installed and a withdrawn position in a drawout installation. The circuit breaker has a cross shaft coupled to a first linkage that rotates in response to the circuit breaker being moved. A second linkage translates in response to said first linkage rotating. A cam surface is operably coupled between the cross shaft and the first linkage. An opening latch shaft is coupled between the second linkage and a contact arm assembly such that the opening latch shaft moves the contact arm assembly from a closed position to an open position in response to the translation of the second linkage.
US08525052B2	Switch arrangement for medium and high-voltage switching devices The disclosure relates to a switch arrangement for medium and high-voltage switching devices having switches, with which at least one of the contacts is a moving contact which can be actuated by an ignition charge. For a plurality of switches, a dedicated ignition device is provided for each switch, and the ignition devices are coupled together with regard to the time of the ignition.
US08525049B2	Combination weigher having reduced batch time and improved operational speed A combination weigher capable of high-speed operation comprises plural weighing units each of which includes a weighing hopper group including plural weighing hoppers arranged along an inner side of an imaginary circle and fed with objects; and a collecting chute disposed below the weighing hopper group and configured to collect the objects discharged from the weighing hoppers and to discharge the objects from a discharge outlet at a bottom part thereof, wherein weighing hopper groups of the respective weighing units include plural weighing hoppers arranged on inner sides of different imaginary circles, the different imaginary circles partially overlap with each other, and the weighing hoppers are not disposed in circular-arc regions of the imaginary circles corresponding to the overlapping region of the different imaginary circles.
US08525038B2	Flex-rigid wiring board and method of manufacturing the same A flex-rigid wiring board includes a flexible board including a flexible substrate and a conductor pattern formed over the flexible substrate, a non-flexible substrate disposed adjacent to the flexible board, an insulating layer including an inorganic material and covering the flexible board and the non-flexible substrate, the insulating layer exposing at least one portion of the flexible board, a conductor pattern formed on the insulating layer, and a plating layer connecting the conductor pattern of the flexible board and the conductor pattern on the insulating layer.
US08525036B2	Wireless telemetry electronic circuit board for high temperature environments A circuit assembly (34) resistant to high-temperature and high g centrifugal force is disclosed. A printed circuit board (42) is first fabricated from alumina and has conductive traces of said circuit formed thereon by the use of a thick film gold paste. Active and passive components of the circuit assembly are attached to the printed circuit board by means of gold powder diffused under high temperature. Gold wire is used for bonding between the circuit traces and the active components in order to complete the circuit assembly (34). Also, a method for manufacturing a circuit assembly resistant to elevated temperature is disclosed.
US08525017B2	Sealing material for solar battery, sheet for sealing solar battery, and solar battery module using the same [Task] To provide a solar battery sealing material obtained by using an olefin-based (co)polymer, which is excellent in flexibility, stress-absorbing property, transparency, and impact-resistant strength at low temperature, and with which the productivity is improved by omitting a cross-linking treatment if necessary.[Solving Means] A solar battery sealing material containing 1 to 40 parts by weight of polypropylene (i) which has a propylene unit of more than 90 mol %; and 60 to 99 parts by weight of a propylene.ethylene-based copolymer (ii) which has a propylene unit of 45 to 90 mol %, an ethylene unit of 10 to 25 mol %, and an α-olefin unit (a) having 4 to 20 carbon atoms of 0 to 30 mol % ((i)+(ii)=100 parts by weight). The solar battery sealing material further contains 5 to 95 parts by weight of an ethylene.α-olefin copolymer (B), based on 95 to 5 parts by weight of the total amount of (i) and (ii) ((i)+(ii)+(B)=100 parts by weight).
US08525016B2	Thermoelectric devices including thermoelectric elements having off-set metal pads and related structures, methods, and systems A thermoelectric device may include a thermoelectric element including a layer of a thermoelectric material and having opposing first and second surfaces. A first metal pad may be provided on the first surface of the thermoelectric element, and a second metal pad may be provided on the second surface of the thermoelectric element. In addition, the first and second metal pads may be off-set in a direction parallel with respect to the first and second surfaces of the thermoelectric element. Related methods are also discussed.
US08525015B2	Sound effect pedal A DC battery powered sound effect pedal housing with sound effect circuitry mounted therein and a battery terminal connector for being connected to battery terminals for powering the circuitry, a base and an adapter frame removably mounted intermediate the housing and the base with the adapter having said frame and an adapter power cord mounted to frame for transmitting DC power to the battery terminal connector whereby a conventional DC battery power sound effect pedal is converted to one being powered from an online AC power source without physically changing the base and housing. A convention power cord is used be powered from an AC power source to provide a DC power output that is plugged into the jack of the adapter power cord.
US08525009B2	Multi-function musical instrument pedal controller A multi-function pedal controller may be used with a musical instrument, such as a keyboard percussion instrument, to allow control of both vibrato and damper functions. The multi-function pedal controller may control damper functions with a first range of motion and vibrato functions with a second range of motion, thereby facilitating intuitive control of both functions by the instrumentalist.
US08525008B2	Stringed instrument string action adjustment A stringed musical instrument comprises of a headstock with tuners, a neck having a fretboard, a body having a top and back, a saddle with a bridge secured to the body and one or more strings stretched from the headstock over the neck, fretboard, and over a portion of the top of the body to contact points on the bridge saddle. The instrument is further provided with a means for adjusting the saddles up or down in any interval to change individual string action height while the saddles maintain full contact to the body of the instrument without the employment of inferior air gaps between the bottom of the string and the instrument's body. The elimination of air gaps under the instrument's saddle or bridge offer improved sonic sustain and enhanced musical tone.
US08525007B2	Action of upright piano To provide an action of an upright piano which permits playing of repeated notes on the single key and touch of the keys that are comparable to a grand piano. A first spring (59) is provided to a pushing-up portion (20) of a jack (18), a first spring rest (71) is provided to a jack stop rail (53), and when a jack tail (19) moves away from a regulating button (47), the first spring (59) bent between the pushing-up portion (20) and the first spring rest (71) forces the pushing-up portion (20) to be pushed under a pushed-up portion (27) to be thrust up of a hammer butt (25). A second spring (66) is provided to a damper stop rail (56), a second spring rest (72) is provided to a hammer shank (33), and the second spring (66) bent between the damper stop rail (56) and the second spring rest (72) stops the rotational movement of a hammer (32) before the hammer (32) that moves rotationally by the force of the first spring (59) strikes a string (90).
US08525004B2	Soybean variety D6854249 The invention relates to the soybean variety designated D6854249. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety D6854249. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety D6854249 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety D6854249 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.
US08525000B2	Plants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH407490 According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH407490. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH407490, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH407490 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH407490.
US08524996B1	Inbred maize variety PH18N5 A novel maize variety designated PH18N5 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH18N5 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH18N5 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH18N5 or a locus conversion of PH18N5 with another maize variety.
US08524994B1	Inbred corn line NPAF4543 Basically, this invention provides for an inbred corn line designated NPAF4543, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line NPAF4543 with plants of another corn plant. The invention relates to the various parts of inbred NPAF4543 including culturable cells. This invention also relates to methods for introducing transgenic transgenes into inbred corn line NPAF4543 and plants produced by said methods.
US08524989B1	Soybean cultivar 17140094 A soybean cultivar designated 17140094 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 17140094, to the plants of soybean cultivar 17140094, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 17140094, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 17140094. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 17140094. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 17140094, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 17140094 with another soybean cultivar.
US08524987B1	Soybean variety XB34AV11 A novel soybean variety, designated XB34AV11 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB34AV11, cells from soybean variety XB34AV11, plants of soybean XB34AV11, and plant parts of soybean variety XB34AV11. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB34AV11 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB34AV11, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB34AV11, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB34AV11. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB34AV11 are further provided.
US08524977B2	Plants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH310852 According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH310852. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH310852, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH310852 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH310852.
US08524976B2	Iduronidase knock-out mouse The present invention relates to a α-L-iduronidase knock-out mouse. More particularly, this invention relates to a α-L-iduronidase knock-out mouse to be designed for developing a treatment or an agent for mucopolysaccharidosis type I (Hurler syndrome or Hurler-Scheie syndrome) as an animal model.
US08524961B2	Integrated catalytic cracking and reforming processes to improve p-xylene production A process for maximizing p-xylene production includes producing a naphtha fraction and a light cycle oil fraction from a fluid catalytic cracking zone. These fractions are combined and hydrotreated. Fractionation of the hydrotreated product makes a hydrocracker feed that is sent to a hydrocracking zone to make a naphtha cut and a hydrocracker product. The hydrocracker product is recycled back to the fractionation zone, and the naphtha cut is dehydrogenated in a dehydrogenation zone to make aromatics. Reforming catalyst from a catalyst regenerator moves downward through the dehydrogenation zone. Straight run naphtha and raffinate from the aromatics unit are introduced to an additional series of reforming zones. The reforming catalyst moves in parallel through the first reforming zone and the dehydrogenation zones, then is combined for entry to the second and subsequent reforming zones prior to regeneration.
US08524959B1	Biomass catalytic conversion process and apparatus for use therein Disclosed is a process for small-scale operation of biomass catalytic cracking. The process is suitable for lab scale and pilot plant operation, as well as for small-scale commercial operation. The process is suitable for simulating a continuous biomass catalytic cracking (BCC) process. The process comprises a biomass conversion cycle and a catalyst regeneration cycle.A fluid bed reactor and a reaction feed fluidizer suitable for use in the process are also disclosed.
US08524956B2	Method of purifying (Z)-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene Disclosed is a method of purifying (Z)-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene of the formula [1], comprising: distilling a mixture containing (Z)-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene and 1-chloro-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropane (CF3CH2CHClF), wherein the distilling is performed by extractive distillation of the mixture in the coexistence of at least one kind of compound selected from the group consisting of halogenated hydrocarbons of the formula [2], halogenated unsaturated hydrocarbons, nitriles, ketones, carbonates, ethers, esters and alcohols as an extractant [Chem. 8] CFnCl3-nCHXCClFmH2-m [2] where X represents a hydrogen atom (H), a fluorine atom (F) or a chlorine atom (Cl); n represents an integer of 0 to 3; and m represents an integer of 0 to 2.
US08524947B2	Acylsulfonamides and processes for producing the same The present disclosure relates to acylsulfonamides and processes for their preparation. The processes involve a target-guided synthesis approach, whereby a thioacid and a sulfonyl azide are reacted in the presence of a biological target protein, a Bcl-2 family protein, to form the acylsulfonamide.
US08524945B2	Method for producing acrolein comprising the regeneration of a raw glycerin phase The invention relates to a method for producing acrolein by dehydrating an aqueous glycerin phase in an acrolein reaction region, obtaining an aqueous acrolein reaction phase; at least partially separating the aqueous acrolein reaction phase into an acrolein-rich acrolein phase and an acrolein-poor residual phase comprising glycerin, water and various other residuals; and recirculating at least part of the residual phase into the acrolein reaction region. Additionally, removing at least one of the residuals, other than glycerin or water, from either of the glycerin phase or a mixture phase obtained by mixing the glycerol phase with the low-acrolein residue phase and feeding the resulting purified glycerin or mixture phase into the acrolein reaction region. The invention furthermore relates to a method for producing acrylic acid, water-absorbing polymer formations, compounds and hygiene articles, and to devices for carrying out those methods.
US08524938B2	Process for lightening the color of polyol esters The present invention relates to a process for lightening the color of polyol esters by reacting polyols with linear or branched aliphatic monocarboxylic acids having 3 to 20 carbon atoms, wherein the reaction product is worked up without using adsorbents and comprises a treatment with ozone or ozone-containing gases and an immediately subsequent steam treatment with subsequent drying.
US08524931B2	Precursor compositions for ALD/CVD of group II ruthenate thin films Precursor compositions useful for atomic layer deposition (ALD) and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) of strontium ruthenium oxide (SrRuO3) thin films, e.g., in the manufacture of microelectronic devices, as well as processes of making and using such precursors, and precursor supply systems containing such precursor compositions in packaged form. Cyclopentadienyl compounds of varied type are described, including cyclopentadienyl as well as non cyclopentadienyl ligands coordinated to ruthenium, strontium or barium central atoms. The precursors of the invention are useful for forming contacts for microelectronic memory device structures, and in a specific aspect for selectively coating copper metallization without deposition on associated dielectric, under deposition conditions in a forming gas ambient.
US08524929B2	Extraction with fractionation of lipids and proteins from oleaginous material Systems and methods for extracting lipids of varying polarities from oleaginous material.
US08524927B2	Process for making ethylene oxide using microchannel process technology This invention relates to a process comprising reacting ethylene and oxygen or a source of oxygen in a process microchannel in the presence of a catalyst to form a product comprising ethylene oxide.
US08524924B2	Process for furfural production from biomass Furfural is produced from a lignocellulosic feedstock comprising glucan and xylan. The feedstock is contacted with water in the presence of an acid catalyst. The resulting mixture is contacted with at least one water-immiscible organic solvent to form a mixture comprising an aqueous phase and an organic phase. Under suitable reaction conditions, furfural is produced and preferentially partitions into the organic phase, from which it may be recovered.
US08524918B2	Atropisomer of pyrrole derivative [Object] A prophylactic or therapeutic agent for a cardiovascular disease is provided.[Means for Resolution] An atropisomer of a compound represented by the following general formula (I): (wherein R1 is a C1-C3 alkyl group or a hydroxy-C1-C3 alkyl group; and R2 is a hydrogen atom or a C1-C3 alkoxy group).
US08524917B2	6-substituted indole-3-carboxylic acid amide compounds having sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) receptor antagonist biological activity The invention provides compounds represented by the formula I, each of which compounds may have sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonist and or antagonist biological activity: and wherein the variables Y, R4, n, o, A, A1, A2, X, Z, R1, R3, R2, p, q and r are as defined in the specification. These compounds are useful for treating a disease or condition selected from the group consisting of glaucoma, dry eye, angiogenesis, cardiovascular conditions and diseases, and wound healing.
US08524915B2	Process for the preparation of pyrazole carboxylic acid amides The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a compound of formula (I), which process comprises a) reacting a compound of formula (II), wherein X is chloro or bromo, with an organometallic species to (III) reacting the halobenzyne of formula (III) so formed with (IV) wherein R1 and R2 are hydrogen or C1-C6alkyl; to (V), b) hydrogenating V in the presence of a metal catalyst to (VI), c) ozonising (VI) to (VII) d) converting (VII) in the presence of a phosphane and CCI4 or CHCI3 to (VIII) (VIII), and either e1) reacting VIII with NH3 in the presence of a catalyst to (IX) and f) reacting IX in the presence of a base with the compound of formula (X), to the compound of formula (I); or e2) reacting the compound of formula (VIII), in the presence of a solvent, a base, a copper catalyst and at least one ligand with (Xa), to the compound of formula (I).
US08524914B2	Method for preparing rosuvastatin, intermediate compounds useful for preparing same, and method for preparing same The present invention relates to novel intermediate compounds used in preparing Rosuvastatin or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, to a method for preparing same, and to a method for preparing Rosuvastatin or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof from the intermediates. The preparation method of the present invention has the effect of providing Rosuvastatin hemi-calcium salts with an excellent yield rate.
US08524913B2	Process for production of α-trifluoromethyl-β-substituted-β-amino acid α-Trifluoromethyl-β-substituted-β-amino acids can be produced by allowing α-trifluoromethyl-β-substituted-α,β-unsaturated esters to react with hydroxylamine to convert α-trifluoromethyl-β-substituted-α,β-unsaturated esters into dehydrogenated closed-ring body of α-trifluoromethyl-β-substituted-β-amino acid, and by hydrogenolyzing the dehydrogenated closed-ring body. According to this production process, novel α-trifluoromethyl-β-substituted-β-amino acids which are free amino acids whose functional groups are not protected can be produced, in which β-position substituent is not limited to aromatic ring group or substituted aromatic ring group while the relative stereochemistry of α-position and β-position can be also controlled.
US08524912B2	Process for the preparation of [1-hydroxy-2-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)- ethylidene]bisphosphonic acid A process for the preparation of [1-hydroxy-2-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)-ethylidene]bisphosphonic acid consists of the reaction of aqueous solution of 1H-imidazole-1-acetic acid hydrochloride with phosphorus trichloride followed by removal of the excess of phosphorus trichloride, addition of water and hydrolysis of the reaction products. In order to isolate the product the post-reaction mixture is filtered and the anti-solvent is added to the aqueous filtrate in order to crystallize out [1-hydroxy-2-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)-ethylidene]bisphosphonic acid monohydrate.
US08524904B2	Process for the preparation of 6-alpha-hydroxy-N-alkylated opiates The present invention is directed to the preparation of 6-hydroxy morphinans having formula (II) or N-alkylated 6-hydroxy morphinans having formula (III).
US08524898B2	Proton acceptor iminium/carbocation-type coupling agents Novel iminium-type coupling agents containing proton acceptors in their iminium moiety, which can be used beneficially as coupling agents in various chemical polypeptide and/or polynucleotide syntheses, and are particularly useful as yield enhancing and racemization suppressing coupling agents for use in peptide syntheses, are disclosed. Further disclosed are a process of preparing such iminium-type coupling agents and their use in the preparation of polypeptides and/or polynucleotides.
US08524897B2	Crystalline oxazine derivative The invention relates to 5-cyano-3-methyl-pyridine-2-carboxylic acid [3-((3R,6R)-5-amino-3,6-dimethyl-6-trifluoromethyl-3,6-dihydro-2H-[1,4]oxazin-3-yl)-4-fluoro-phenyl]-amide in crystalline form, to its preparation, its medical use and to medicaments comprising said compound in crystalline form.
US08524896B2	Chemical compounds A compound of the formula (I) where, for example, W, X and Y are each CH; R1 and R6 together with the adjacent nitrogen forms a 3 to 10-membered saturated ring, wherein the ring may contain, in addition to the nitrogen and carbon ring members, 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms and/or heteroatom groups as ring members, independently of one another, selected from the group consisting of sulfur, CO, SO, SO2 and N—R7 and/or the ring may carry 1, 2 or 3 radicals, independently of one another, each selected, for example, from the group consisting of halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, and C1-C6-alkyl. R2 is, for example, halogen, C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6-haloalkyl, C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-haloalkoxy or C1-C6-alkoxy-C1-C6-alkoxy, and R7 is for example, R10C(═O), C1-C6 alkyl or C1-C6-haloalkyl; and/or salts thereof; and their use as pesticidal agents.
US08524887B2	Regioselectively substituted cellulose esters produced in a tetraalkylammonium alkylphosphate ionic liquid process and products produced therefrom This invention relates a cellulose solution comprising cellulose and at least one tetraalkylammonium alkylphosphate and processes to produce the cellulose solution. Another aspect of this invention relates to shaped articles prepared from a cellulose solution comprising cellulose and at least one tetraalkylammonium alkylphosphate. Another embodiment of this invention relates to compositions comprising derivatives of cellulose prepared from a cellulose solution comprising at least one tetraalkylammonium alkylphosphate. Another embodiment of this invention relates to compositions comprising regioselectively substituted cellulose esters prepared from a cellulose solution comprising cellulose and at least one tetraalkylammonium alkylphosphate. In another embodiment of the invention, the cellulose esters of the present invention are used as protective and compensation films for liquid crystalline displays.
US08524884B2	Outer layer material having entanglement of hydrophobic polymer hostblended with a maleated hydrophobic polymer co-host, and hydrophilic polymer guest An outer layer material having an entanglement comprising an intermingling of cloaked hydrophilic guest and a hydrophobic polymer host, wherein molecules of the guest have been crosslinked with each other. Under certain circumstances, using complexes of the guest may be desirable or even necessary. Prior to intermingling with the guest, a host blend may be produced to include a physical blend of a hydrophobic polymer host and a maleated hydrophobic co-host (preferably, an anhydride functionalized hydrophobic polymer, whereby the polymer so functionalized, is the same as that selected for the host). The intermingling of the guest and host, or host-co-host blend, includes a physical tangling, whether it also comprises crosslinking by primary bonding (e.g., chemical/covalent bonding) there-between. Also a method of producing an outer layer material having such an entanglement, including the steps of: temporarily cloaking at least a portion of the hydrophilic groups of the guest; intermingling at least a portion of the cloaked groups with a porous polymeric structure by diffusing the guest with cloaked groups into at least a portion of the structure's pores; within the pores, crosslinking at least a portion of the molecules of the guest with the guest; and removing the cloaking. Cloaking may be performed by silylation or acylation. Intermingling may be performed by producing a mixture of guest and host, or host blend, (whether in solution, powdered, granular, etc., form); next, a crosslinking of the guest with itself is performed; then, the mixture is molded into the outer layer with or without additional crosslinking of the host to the host.
US08524876B2	RNAi molecule targeting thymidylate synthase and application thereof This invention provides a novel RNAi molecule that can significantly potentiate antitumor effects of a 5-FU antitumor agent. The RNAi molecule comprises the nucleotide sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 2. The invention also provides an antitumor agent comprising such RNAi molecule and a 5-FU antitumor agent.
US08524869B2	Humanized antibodies against LIGHT and uses thereof The present invention is directed to antigen-binding polypeptides, or variants or derivatives thereof which specifically bind the LIGHT polypeptide. The invention is also directed to methods of making and using such antibodies specifically in the treatment or diagnosis of immune, inflammatory and malignant diseases or conditions (e.g. inflammatory bowel disease; Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis and transplantation).
US08524857B2	Diamino-alcohol compounds, their manufacture and use in epoxy resins A new class of compounds, namely diamino alcohols, is described, along with a process for their production and their use as hardeners, or curing agents, for epoxy resin systems, some of which have high glass transition temperatures, Tgs, such as greater than about 120° C.
US08524851B2	Silicon-based hardmask composition and process of producing semiconductor integrated circuit device using the same A silicon-based hardmask composition, including an organosilane polymer represented by Formula 1: {(SiO1.5—Y—SiO1.5)x(R3SiO1.5)y(XSiO1.5)z}(OH)e(OR6)f (1).
US08524849B2	Hydrophilic organofunctional silicone copolymers Hydrophilic silicone copolymers are the addition polymerization product of an unsaturated silicone macromer, and unsaturated polyoxyalkylene polyether, and optionally further unsaturated addition polymerizable monomers.
US08524835B2	Peroxide-crosslinkable fluoroelastomer Disclosed is a peroxide-crosslinkable fluoroelastomer obtained by copolymerization of 0.1 to 20 mol % of a mixture of fluoroolefin iodides represented by the general formulae: CnF2n+1CF2CH═CF(CF2CF2)mI [Ia] and CnF2n+1CF═CHCF2(CF2CF2)mI [Ib], wherein n is an integer of 0 to 5, and m is an integer of 1 to 3. The peroxide-crosslinkable fluoroelastomer is copolymerized with a monomer having a side chain containing a peroxide-crosslinkable halogen atom, and has excellent vulcanizate physical properties and improved compression set characteristics when subjected to peroxide crosslinking.
US08524830B2	Resin composition and resin molded product A resin composition includes a polyester capable of forming a crystal structure, and a substance represented by the following general structural formula (1), the substance represented by the following general structural formula (1) has a dehydration-condensed structure of two molecules of natural product-derived α-amino acids or a substitution structure thereof, and the two molecules of α-amino acids are not simultaneously glycine. In the above general structural formula, R1, R2, R3, and R4 indicate groups or substituent groups thereof bonded to the α carbons of the α-amino acids.
US08524828B2	Polymeric compositions A one or two part organopolysiloxane composition capable of cure to an elastomeric body, the composition comprising a polymer having a polymer backbone selected from an organopolysiloxane backbone and a telechelic backbone, which polymer has not less than two reactable silicon-bonded groups selected from alkenyl group, condensable groups, silyl-hydride groups, 5 to 50% by weight of the composition of an extender; a suitable cure catalyst; and optionally a siloxane and/or silane cross-linker having at least two groups per molecule which are reactable with the reactable groups in (a) and/or one or more fillers. The extender is selected from an alicyclic ester having at least two ester groups, and a boiling point of at least 180° C. or a mixture thereof having a boiling point range commencing at 180° C. or above; each ester group being the same or different and comprising from 2 to 30 carbon atoms.
US08524824B2	Resin composition To provide a resin composition comprising an aromatic polycarbonate resin and having excellent appearance, impact strength, thermal stability, hydrolysis resistance, and flame retardancy.The present invention relates to a resin composition comprising (A) 75 to 99.98 wt % of an aromatic polycarbonate resin (component A), (B) 0.01 to 5 wt % of a mixture of polytetrafluoroethylene particles and an organic polymer (component B) and (C) 0.01 to 20 wt % of a flame retardant (component C), wherein the sodium metal ion content of the component B (excluding sodium metal ion contained in the polytetrafluoroethylene particles) is 10 ppm or less, and molded articles therefrom.
US08524816B2	Coating resistant to bio-diesel fuels One embodiment of the invention includes a product including a coating comprising (a) a primary resin and a blocked isocyanate, and (b) at least one bio-diesel fuel degradation product neutralizing material.
US08524801B2	Water-based ink for inkjet printing The first invention relates to a water-based ink for ink-jet printing which includes colorant-containing polymer particles (A) obtained by dispersing a colorant with a water-soluble polymer (x) and a water-insoluble polymer (y), a water-soluble organic solvent (B) and water, wherein a weight ratio of the water-insoluble polymer (y) to the water-soluble polymer (x) [(y)/(x)] is from 2.0 to 5.0, and a content of the water-soluble organic solvent (B) in the ink is from 10 to 70% by weight. The water-based ink for ink-jet printing according to the first invention is excellent in ejection property and optical density and exhibits a low viscosity. The second invention relates to a process for producing a water dispersion for ink-jet printing, which includes a step (I) of mixing a dispersion of a colorant with an emulsion of a water-insoluble polymer containing an organic solvent; a step (II) of subjecting the resulting mixture to dispersing treatment to obtain a dispersion of the colorant onto which the water-insoluble polymer is deposited; and a step (III) of removing the organic solvent from the resulting dispersion. The water dispersion produced by the process of the second invention is capable of exhibiting a high optical density suitable for high-speed printing.
US08524794B2	Hydrophilic membranes A method of coating a polymer comprising the step of treating the polymer with an activating agent to produce a reactive polymer, for example treating a polymer bearing at least one X (halogen) group and at least one H with base to eliminate HX. The reactive polymer is then reacted with a reactive coating, for example PVP, preferably in the presence of an initiator like persulfate anions, to produce a coated polymer, which may be hydrophilic in nature.
US08524791B2	Process for the preparation of flexible, resilient polyurethane foam and the resulting foam The flexible, resilient polyurethane foam is prepared by reacting at least one polyisocyanate with one or more liquid compounds which have at least two isocyanate reactive groups and at least one of which contain one or more solid polymers stably dispersed therein in an amount of 2.5 to 35 parts per 100 parts of said liquid isocyanate reactive groups containing compounds. The wet compression set of the flexible polyurethane foam could be considerably reduced by including in said liquid isocyanate reactive groups containing compounds, per 100 parts thereof, (I) 50 to 80 parts of one or more polyoxyalkylene polyols having an oxyethylene unit content of at least 40 wt. %, a hydroxyl number of between 20 and 100, and a nominal functionality of 2 to 4; and (II) 20 to 50 parts of one or more further polyoxyalkylene polyols containing no oxyethylene units or having an oxyethylene unit content lower than 40 wt. %, and having a hydroxyl number of between 20 and 100 and a nominal functionality of 2 to 4.
US08524790B2	Starch film and method for manufacturing starch foam A biodegradable starch film is provided. The biodegradable starch film includes a starch which is cross-linked by means of a cross-linking agent. The cross-linking agent comprises glycidyl methacrylate (GMA), octenyl succinic anhydride (OSA), or dodecyl succinic anhydride (DDSA) or combinations thereof. The cross-linking agent is 1 to 10 weight parts based on the starch of 100 weight parts. Furthermore, a method for manufacturing starch foam is also provided.
US08524785B2	Methods for using rebaudioside C as a flavor enhancer The present invention is directed to the use of one or more rebaudioside C polymorphs, or stereoisomers thereof, to enhance the sweet taste of a flavoring, such as glucosylated steviol glycoside, rebaudioside A, ammoniated glycyrrhizin, neohespherdin dihydrochalcone or thaumatin.
US08524781B2	Organosulfur compounds, a method of making organosulfur compounds and their use for inhibiting the growth of tumour cells Organosulfur compounds of the general formula (2) are described, wherein R1 and R2 are linear or branched C1-C5 alkyl; linear or branched C1-C5 alkenyl with the proviso that R1 is not prop-1-enyl (allyl); substituted linear or branched C1-C5 alkenyl or substituted linear or branched C1-C5 alkyl, in which the substituents are selected from OR3, NR4R5, COOR6, CON—R7R8, in which R3 is selected from H, COR9, para-methoxybenzyl and trialkylsilyl, in which R9 is alkyl or substituted alkyl; R4 N and R5 are alkyl or R4 and R5 together form a phthalimido group; R6 is alkyl or substituted alkyl; and R7 and R8 are alkyl or substituted alkyl; substituted or unsubstituted aromatic specifically where R1 and R2 are benzyl, para-methoxybenzyl and/or ortho,para-methoxybenzyl and substituted or unsubstituted heteroaromatic. The compounds can be used for inhibiting the growth of tumor cells and for treating cancer. A pharmaceutical composition and a method of preparing the compounds are also described.
US08524779B2	Emulsion compositions containing quaternary ammonium compounds Composition containing quaternary ammonium compounds in which the nitrogen atom is substituted by at least one alkyl group having at least 12 carbon atoms, the composition including at least 20% in weight by weight of the total composition, of ammonium halides in which the nitrogen atom is substituted by at least one alkyl group having at least 14 carbon atoms and more than 5%, preferably more than 7% in weight by weight of the total composition, of ammonium halides in which the nitrogen atom is substituted by at least one alkyl group having at least 16 carbon atoms. Ophthalmic oil-in-water emulsions containing such compositions, the ophthalmic emulsions being useful for eye care or for the treatment of eye conditions are also disclosed.
US08524774B1	Topical two step polytherapy for treatment of psoriasis and other skin disorders A process for treating psoriasis and similar skin disorders whereby two formulations are used. The first formulation in a cream, gel, lotion, foam or ointment base is used two or more times daily, and contains effective amounts of (but not limited to) methylcobalamin, niacinamide, select cetylated fatty esters, and antioxidants. This formulation is used to suppress immunoproliferative and inflammatory mediated activities that play significant roles in hyperproliferation and erythema. The second formulation, used selectively to reduce plaque thickening and to reduce irritation, contains effective amounts of (but not limited to) salicylic acid and select cetylated fatty esters in a cream, gel, lotion or ointment base, with pH optimized for exfoliation properties. The unique combination of salicylic acid (or other β- or α-hydroxy acid) and cetylated fatty esters provides keratolytic activity while suppressing irritation and inflammation. The invention for this novel two-step polytherapy, are disclosed including the mode of sequential administration.
US08524772B2	Controlled release of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) for reduction of systemic and/or vascular inflammation The present invention provides a controlled-release composition which provides a therapeutically effective plasma concentration of N-acetylcysteine over prolonged period of time. The present invention also includes the use of the controlled-release composition, either alone or in combination with at least one additional active agent, for reduction of vascular inflammation marker and treatment of diseases, conditions, and/or symptoms associated with systemic and/or vascular inflammation in a patient. Furthermore, the present invention provides a process of making granules comprising N-acetylcysteine, or a salt, solvate, prodrug, and/or analog thereof.
US08524771B2	Wound and skin care compositions The invention provides compositions and methods that employ compounds that can stimulate proliferation of fibroblasts or keratinocytes and/or stimulate production of collagen by fibroblasts. These compositions and methods are useful for treating gum- and skin-related conditions.
US08524764B2	Inhibitors of Flaviviridae viruses Provided are compounds of Formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof. The compounds, compositions, and methods provided are useful for the treatment of Flaviviridae virus infections, particularly hepatitis C infections.
US08524762B2	Thioxanthone-based autophagy inhibitor therapies to treat cancer The present specification provides compositions comprising a thioxanthone-based autophagy inhibitor and/or a cancer therapeutic autophagy inducing compound, pharmaceutical kits comprising these compositions, and methods of treating cancer using such compounds, compositions and kits. Additionally, the present specification provides methods of treating cancer using a thioxanthone-based autophagy inhibitor and a radiotherapy.
US08524751B2	4-oxadiazol-2-YL-indazoles as inhibitors of P13 kinases The invention is directed to certain novel compounds. Specifically, the invention is directed to compounds of formula (I): and salts thereof. The compounds of the invention are inhibitors of kinase activity, in particular PI3-kinase activity.
US08524746B2	Dosage regimen for COMT inhibitors The invention relates to the use of an oxodiazolyl compound (I) for the preparation of a medicament for the prevention or treatment of central and peripheral nervous system associated disorders, wherein said medicament is administered according to a dosing regimen having a dosing periodicity ranging from about twice a day to about once every other day.
US08524736B2	Stereoisomeric compounds and methods for the treatment of gastrointestinal and central nervous system disorders The subject invention provides stereoisomeric compounds of formula (X): wherein the variables are as defined herein, and compositions for the safe and effective treatment of various gastrointestinal disorders including, but not limited to, gastroparesis, gastroesophageal reflux and related conditions. The compounds of the subject invention are also useful in treating a variety of conditions involving the central nervous system.
US08524734B2	Aerosolized fluoroquinolones and uses thereof Disclosed herein are formulations of fluoroquinolones suitable for aerosolization and use of such formulations for aerosol administration of fluoroquinolone antimicrobials for the treatment of pulmonary bacterial infections. In particular, inhaled levofloxacin specifically formulated and delivered for bacterial infections of the lungs is described. Methods include inhalation protocols and manufacturing procedures for production and use of the compositions described.
US08524729B2	Cinnamoyl derivatives and use thereof The present invention relates to a cinnamoyl compound represented by the formula (I):
US08524728B2	Substituted indolyl alkyl amino derivatives as novel inhibitors of histone deacetylase This invention comprises the novel compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, X and Y have defined meanings, having histone deacetylase inhibiting enzymatic activity; their preparation, compositions containing them and their use as a medicine.
US08524714B2	7-phenylalkyl substituted 2-quinolinones and 2-quinoxalinones as poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase inhibitors The present invention provides compounds of formula (I), their use as PARP inhibitors as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds of formula (I) wherein n, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and X have defined meanings.
US08524712B2	Triazinone and diazinone derivatives useful as HSP90 inhibitors The present invention relates to compounds according to formulae (IA) to (ID) and compositions that inhibit the activity of Hsp90. The invention further relates to methods of inhibiting the activity of Hsp90 in a subject in need thereof and methods for preventing or treating hyperproliferative disorders, such as cancer, in a subject in need thereof comprising administering to the subject a compound of the invention, or a composition comprising such a compound.
US08524706B2	1,4-diazabicyclo[3.2.2]nonanecarboxamide derivatives, preparation and therapeutic use thereof The present invention discloses and claims compounds of general formula in which X, R1, P, Q, R and W are as described herein. The compounds of the invention are useful in a variety of therapeutic applications.
US08524703B2	Bridgehead amine ring-fused indoles and indolines The present application relates to indole and indoline derivatives of formula (I), formula (II), formula (III), or formula (IV) wherein a, R2, R3, h, k, m, n, L, Q, X, and Z are as defined in the specification. The present application also relates to compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of treating disease conditions using such compounds and compositions.
US08524702B2	Substituted benzoazepines as toll-like receptor modulators Provided are compositions and methods useful for modulation of signaling through the Toll-like receptors TLR7 and/or TLR8. The compositions and methods have use in treating or preventing disease, including cancer, autoimmune disease, infectious disease, inflammatory disorder, graft rejection, and graft-verses-host disease.
US08524699B2	Substituted dihydropyrazolones and use thereof as HIF-prolyl-4-hydroxylase inhibitors The present application relates to novel substituted dihydropyrazolone derivatives, processes for their preparation, their use for treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases and their use for the preparation of medicaments for treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, in particular cardiovascular and hematological diseases and kidney diseases, and for promoting wound healing.
US08524698B2	Methods of treating hypertriglyceridemia In various embodiments, the present invention provides methods of treating and/or preventing cardiovascular-related disease and, in particular, a method of blood lipid therapy comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a pharmaceutical composition comprising eicosapentaenoic acid or a derivative thereof.
US08524694B2	Aminoalkylsterol compounds with antitumoral and neuroprotective activity Sterol derivatives of formula (I) and a method for the production of the compounds, a medicament using one of the compounds and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the medicament.
US08524690B2	DNA polymerase inhibitors composition and methods A topical composition containing a DNA polymerase inhibitor for removing hair as well as methods of inducing hair loss is described.
US08524682B2	Compositions and methods for inhibiting EZH2 The present invention relates to therapeutic targets for cancer. In particular, the present invention relates to small molecules and nucleic acids that target EZH2 expression in prostate cancer.
US08524670B2	Engineered CXCL12 alpha locked dimer polypeptide The present invention provides a novel CXCL12-α2 locked dimer polypeptide, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of using said dimer in the treatment of cancer, inflammatory disorders, autoimmune disease, and HIV/AIDS.
US08524669B2	MUC-1 cytoplasmic domain peptides as inhibitors of cancer The invention provides for peptides from the Mucin 1 (MUC1) cytoplasmic domain and methods of use therefor. These peptides can inhibit MUC1 oligomerization, thereby preventing tumor cell growth, inducing tumor cell apoptosis and necrosis of tumor tissue in vivo.
US08524663B2	Method for site-specific polyvalent display on polymers The present invention relates to novel complex peptidomimetic products comprising multiple homogeneous or heterogeneous pendant groups that are site-specifically positioned along a linear oligomer or polymer scaffold and methods of making thereof. More specifically, the invention relates to N-substituted glycine peptoid oligomers or peptoids and their use as substrates for azide-alkyne [3+2]-cycloaddition conjugation reactions and subsequent additional rounds of oligomerization and cycloaddition. The methods of the invention may also be used to generate peptoid-peptide hybrid or peptide products comprising multiple homogeneous or heterogeneous pendant groups, which are positioned precisely along the linear oligomer or polymer scaffold.
US08524662B2	Compositions and methods for treating joints Methods and compositions are disclosed for an intra-articular injection for the treatment of osteoarthritis. The methods and compositions comprising combinations of hyaluronic acid and a bone morphogenetic protein, like rhGDF-5, can be useful for any synovial joint, including the knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, hands, spinal facet, or temporomandibular joint, both for the relief of pain and for slowing disease progression.
US08524658B2	Lactoferrin and brain health and development in infants The present invention relates generally to the field of brain development and brain health. One embodiment of the present invention relates to a composition that can be used for the treatment or prevention of a delayed brain development and/or a delayed development of the nervous system. Also cognitive performance can be increased.
US08524648B2	Color-protecting detergents or cleaning agents The invention provides improvements in the color protection properties of detergents and cleaning agents during their utilization for washing or cleaning colored textile fabrics. Specific polycarbonate-, polyurethane- and/or polyurea-polyorganosiloxane compounds or a precursor compound thereof containing specific reactive groups, which can be used for the production of the polycarbonate-, polyurethane- and/or polyurea-polyorganosiloxane compounds, are utilized.
US08524647B2	Method of making a composition and the uses thereof in removing or dissolving a contaminant from an environment A composition which is effective in removing a wide variety of contaminants, such as organic compounds, from a wide variety of environments, such as printing systems, is provided. A process of preparing such composition includes contacting hydrogen peroxide, glycolic acid, and water. The process can additionally include contacting with one or more additional components such as isopropyl alcohol.
US08524646B2	Multi-compartment pouch A multi-compartment pouch comprising a first compartment and a second compartment, wherein, the first compartment comprises a solid composition, wherein the solid composition comprises; an oxygen bleach source; a bleach activator; a polycarboxylate polymer; and the second compartment comprises a liquid composition, wherein the liquid composition comprises; a low molecular weight solvent.
US08524645B2	Viscosity improver compositions providing improved low temperature characteristics to lubricating oil A lubricant composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity; (A) 0.05 to 1.5 percent by weight of a copolymer comprising 70 to 79 percent by weight of units derived from ethylene (“E”), having a Mw of 50,000 to 100,000, Mw/ Mn less than 3, density (“D”) of 860 to 896 kg/m3, and a melting point (“Tm”) of 15° C. to 60° C., wherein E and Tm fulfill the expression 3.44E−206≧Tm; and (B) 0.05 to 1.5 percent by weight of a block copolymer comprising a first block which comprises a vinyl aromatic comonomer and a second block which comprises a diene comonomer, the diene monomer-containing block being hydrogenated; wherein the weight ratio (A):(B) is 20:80 to 60:40; exhibits good low temperature performance and durability.
US08524639B2	Complementary surfactant compositions and methods for making and using same Complementary surfactant systems and downhole fluids made using the systems are disclosed along with methods for making and using same, where the surfactant systems include from 0 wt. % to 100 wt. % of a first surfactant subsystem, from 100 wt. % to 0 wt. % of a second surfactant subsystem, and from 0 wt. % to 100 wt. % of a solvent subsystem based on the wt. % of the surfactant subsystems, where the system is tailored to foam the fluid including the analyzed crude and/or condensate.
US08524638B2	Method to characterize fracture plugging efficiency for drilling fluids A method for determining a Plug Normal Stress Difference (ΔN1(P)) may include providing a test base drilling fluid that is characterized by N1(TB); adding a first concentration of a test particulate to the test base drilling fluid; adjusting the concentration of the test particulate in the test base drilling fluid to achieve a minimum concentration of the test particulate in the test base drilling fluid that will substantially plug a tapered slot, wherein the test base drilling fluid with the minimum concentration of the test particulate is characterized by N1(TA); and calculating ΔN1(P)=\|N1(TA)\|−\|N1(TB)\| wherein each First Normal Stress Difference is measured by the same procedure.
US08524631B2	Nano-skeletal catalyst A method of producing a catalyst material with nano-scale structure, the method comprising: introducing a starting powder into a nano-powder production reactor, the starting powder comprising a catalyst material; the nano-powder production reactor nano-sizing the starting powder, thereby producing a nano-powder from the starting powder, the nano-powder comprising a plurality of nano-particles, each nano-particle comprising the catalyst material; and forming a catalyst precursor material from the nano-powder, wherein the catalyst precursor material is a densified bulk porous structure comprising the catalyst material, the catalyst material having a nano-scale structure.
US08524629B2	Catalysts Presented are one or more aspects and/or one or more embodiments of catalysts, methods of preparation of catalyst, methods of deoxygenation, and methods of fuel production.
US08524627B2	Activating supports with controlled distribution of OH groups The present invention relates to a process for preparing an activating support for metallocene complexes in the polymerization of olefins comprising the steps of: I) providing a support consisting in particles formed from at least one porous mineral oxide; II) optionally fixing the rate of silanols on the surface of the support; III) functionalizing the support with a solution containing a metallic salt; IV) heating the functionalized support of step c) under an inert gas or hydrogen; V) oxidizing the support of step IV by treatment under N2O and then under oxygen; VI) retrieving an active support having a controlled number of OH groups. That activating support is used to activate a metallocene catalyst component for the polymerization of olefins.
US08524610B2	Process for enhancing solubility and reaction rates in supercritical fluids Processes for enhancing solubility and the reaction rates in supercritical fluids are provided. In preferred embodiments, such processes provide for the uniform and precise deposition of metal-containing films on semiconductor substrates as well as the uniform and precise removal of materials from such substrates. In one embodiment, the process includes, providing a supercritical fluid containing at least one reactant, the supercritical fluid being maintained at above its critical point, exposing at least a portion of the surface of the semiconductor substrate to the supercritical fluid, applying acoustic energy, and reacting the at least one reactant to cause a change in at least a portion of the surface of the semiconductor substrate.
US08524607B2	Anisotropically conductive member and method of manufacture An anisotropically conductive member has an insulating base material, and conductive paths composed of a conductive material which pass in a mutually insulated state through the insulating base material in a thickness direction thereof and which are provided in such a way that a first end of each conductive path is exposed on a first side of the insulating base material and a second end of each conductive path is exposed on a second side of the insulating base material. The conductive paths have a density of at least 2 million paths/mm2 and the insulating base material is a structure composed of an anodized aluminum film having micropores therein.
US08524600B2	Post deposition treatments for CVD cobalt films Embodiments of the invention provide methods for forming materials on a substrate used for metal gate and other applications. In one embodiment, a method includes forming a cobalt stack over a barrier layer disposed on a substrate by depositing a cobalt layer during a deposition process, exposing the cobalt layer to a plasma to form a plasma-treated cobalt layer during a plasma process, and repeating the cobalt deposition process and the plasma process to form the cobalt stack containing a plurality of plasma-treated cobalt layers. The method further includes exposing the cobalt stack to an oxygen source gas to form a cobalt oxide layer from an upper portion of the cobalt stack during a surface oxidation process and heating the remaining portion of the cobalt stack to a temperature within a range from about 300° C. to about 500° C. to form a crystalline cobalt film during a thermal annealing crystallization process.
US08524593B2	Arrangement for solder bump formation on wafers An apparatus and a process for the manufacture of a solder-bump adhered wafer substrate for use in the semiconductor industry, comprising one or more of the following steps including: arranging a first compressive member and a second compressive member in an opposed, compressibly displaceable, spaced-apart relationship, with a pattern plate disposed therebetween with the pattern plate having a plurality of aligned through-holes arranged thereon; filling the through-holes with a molten solder; compressing the solder and the pattern plate between the first and second opposed compressive members to compact the solder therein and cleans the pattern plate of excess solder; chilling the pattern plate to solidify the molten solder in the through-holes; and removing the pattern plate from the spaced-apart compressive members to produce a wafer with solder bumps thereon.
US08524581B2	GaN epitaxy with migration enhancement and surface energy modification Methods and apparatus for depositing thin films incorporating the use of a surfactant are described. Methods and apparatuses include a deposition process and system comprising multiple isolated processing regions which enables rapid repetition of sub-monolayer deposition of thin films. The use of surfactants allows the deposition of high quality epitaxial films at lower temperatures having low values of surface roughness. The deposition of Group III-V thin films such as GaN is used as an example.
US08524577B2	Semiconductor device and method of forming reconstituted wafer with larger carrier to achieve more eWLB packages per wafer with encapsulant deposited under temperature and pressure A semiconductor wafer has a plurality of semiconductor die distributed over a surface area. The semiconductor die are singulated from the semiconductor wafer. The semiconductor die are mounted to a carrier to form a reconstituted semiconductor wafer. The carrier has a surface area 10-50% larger than the surface area of the semiconductor wafer. The number of semiconductor die mounted to the carrier is greater than a number of semiconductor die singulated from the semiconductor wafer. The reconstituted wafer is mounted within a chase mold. The chase mold is closed with the semiconductor die disposed within a cavity of the chase mold. An encapsulant is dispersed around the semiconductor die within the cavity under temperature and pressure. The encapsulant can be injected into the cavity of the chase mold. The reconstituted wafer is removed from the chase mold. An interconnect structure is formed over the reconstituted wafer.
US08524564B2	Full silicidation prevention via dual nickel deposition approach Semiconductor devices are formed without full silicidation of the gates and with independent adjustment of silicides in the gates and source/drain regions. Embodiments include forming a gate on a substrate, forming a nitride cap on the gate, forming a source/drain region on each side of the gate, forming a first silicide in each source/drain region, removing the nitride cap subsequent to the formation of the first silicide, and forming a second silicide in the source/drain regions and in the gate, subsequent to removing the nitride cap. Embodiments include forming the first silicide by forming a first metal layer on the source/drain regions and performing a first RTA, and forming the second silicide by forming a second metal layer on the source/drain regions and on the gate and performing a second RTA.
US08524563B2	Semiconductor device with strain-inducing regions and method thereof Improved MOSFET devices are obtained by incorporating strain inducing source-drain regions whose closest facing “nose” portions underlying the gate are located at different depths from the device surface. In a preferred embodiment, the spaced-apart source-drain regions may laterally overlap. This close proximity increases the favorable impact of the strain inducing source-drain regions on the carrier mobility in an induced channel region between the source and drain. The source-drain regions are formed by epitaxially refilling asymmetric cavities etched from both sides of the gate. Cavity asymmetry is obtained by forming an initial cavity proximate only one sidewall of the gate and then etching the final spaced-apart source-drain cavities proximate both sidewalls of the gate along predetermined crystallographic directions. The finished cavities having different depths and nose regions at different heights extending toward each other under the gate, are epitaxially refilled with the strain inducing semiconductor material for the source-drain regions.
US08524561B2	Methods of forming a plurality of transistor gates, and methods of forming a plurality of transistor gates having at least two different work functions A method of forming a plurality of transistor gates having at least two different work functions includes forming first and second transistor gates over a substrate having different widths, with the first width being narrower than the second width. A material is deposited over the substrate including over the first and second gates. Within an etch chamber, the material is etched from over both the first and second gates to expose conductive material of the first gate and to reduce thickness of the material received over the second gate yet leave the second gate covered by the material. In situ within the etch chamber after the etching, the substrate is subjected to a plasma comprising a metal at a substrate temperature of at least 300° C. to diffuse said metal into the first gate to modify work function of the first gate as compared to work function of the second gate.
US08524558B2	Split gate with different gate materials and work functions to reduce gate resistance of ultra high density MOSFET This invention discloses a trenched metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (MOSFET) cell. The trenched MOSFET cell includes a trenched gate opened from a top surface of the semiconductor substrate surrounded by a source region encompassed in a body region above a drain region disposed on a bottom surface of a substrate. The trenched gate further includes at least two mutually insulated trench-filling segments each filled with materials of different work functions. In an exemplary embodiment, the trenched gate includes a polysilicon segment at a bottom portion of the trenched gate and a metal segment at a top portion of the trenched gate.
US08524553B2	Integrated circuit modification using well implants A technique for and structures for camouflaging an integrated circuit structure. The integrated circuit structure is formed having a well of a first conductivity type under the gate region being disposed adjacent to active regions of a first conductivity type. The well forming an electrical path between the active regions regardless of any reasonable voltage applied to the integrated circuit structure.
US08524552B2	Normally-off power JFET and manufacturing method thereof In general, in a semiconductor active element such as a normally-off JFET based on SiC in which an impurity diffusion speed is significantly lower than in silicon, gate regions are formed through ion implantation into the side walls of trenches formed in source regions. However, to ensure the performance of the JFET, it is necessary to control the area between the gate regions thereof with high precision. Besides, there is such a problem that, since a heavily doped PN junction is formed by forming the gate regions in the source regions, an increase in junction current cannot be avoided. The present invention provides a normally-off power JFET and a manufacturing method thereof and forms the gate regions according to a multi-epitaxial method which repeats a process including epitaxial growth, ion implantation, and activation annealing a plurality of times.
US08524546B2	Formation of multi-height MUGFET A method and structure comprise a field effect transistor structure that includes a first rectangular fin structure and a second rectangular fin structure, both positioned on a substrate. The sides of the second rectangular fin structure are parallel to the sides of the first rectangular fin structure. Further, a trench insulator is positioned on the substrate and positioned between a side of the first rectangular fin structure and a side of the second rectangular fin structure. A gate conductor is positioned on the trench insulator, positioned over the sides and the top of the first rectangular fin structure, and positioned over the sides and the top of the second rectangular fin structure. The gate conductor runs perpendicular to the sides of the first rectangular fin structure and the sides of the second rectangular fin structure. Also, a gate insulator is positioned between the gate conductor and the first rectangular fin structure and between the gate conductor and the second rectangular fin structure. The gate conductor is positioned adjacent to a relatively larger portion of the sides of the second rectangular fin structure and is positioned adjacent to a relatively smaller portion of the sides of the first rectangular fin structure.
US08524544B2	MOSFET with a nanowire channel and fully silicided (FUSI) wrapped around gate Nanowire-channel metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistors (MOSFETs) and techniques for the fabrication thereof are provided. In one aspect, a MOSFET includes a nanowire channel; a fully silicided gate surrounding the nanowire channel; and a raised source and drain connected by the nanowire channel. A method of fabricating a MOSFET is also provided.
US08524535B2	Semiconductor element, method of manufacturing semiconductor element, multi-layer printed circuit board, and method of manufacturing multi-layer printed circuit board A transition layer 38 is provided on a die pad 22 of an IC chip 20 and integrated into a multilayer printed circuit board 10. Due to this, it is possible to electrically connect the IC chip 20 to the multilayer printed circuit board 10 without using lead members and a sealing resin. Also, by providing the transition layer 38 made of copper on an aluminum pad 24, it is possible to prevent a resin residue on the pad 24 and to improve connection characteristics between the die pad 24 and a via hole 60 and reliability.
US08524534B2	Semiconductor device and manufacturing method thereof Of three chips (2A), (2B), and (2C) mounted on a main surface of a package substrate (1) in a multi-chip module (MCM), a chip (2A) with a DRAM formed thereon and a chip (2B) with a flash memory formed thereon are electrically connected to wiring lines (5) of the package substrate (1) through Au bumps (4), and a gap formed between main surfaces (lower surfaces) of the chips (2A), (2B) and a main surface of the package substrate (1) is filled with an under-fill resin (6). A chip (2C) with a high-speed microprocessor formed thereon is mounted over the two chips (2A) and (2B) and is electrically connected to bonding pads (9) of the package substrate (1) through Au wires (8).
US08524532B1	Integrated circuit package including an embedded power stage wherein a first field effect transistor (FET) and a second FET are electrically coupled therein One aspect of the invention pertains to an integrated circuit package with an embedded power stage. The integrated circuit package includes a first field effect transistor (FET) and a second FET that are electrically coupled with one another. The FETs are embedded in a dielectric substrate that is formed from multiple dielectric layers. The dielectric layers are laminated together with one or more foil layers that help form an electrical interconnect for the package. Various embodiments relate to method of forming the above package.
US08524525B2	Joined nanostructures and methods therefor Nanostructures are joined using one or more of a variety of materials and approaches. As consistent with various example embodiments, two or more nanostructures are joined at a junction between the nanostructures. The nanostructures may touch or be nearly touching at the junction, and a joining material is deposited and nucleates at the junction to couple the nanostructures together. In various applications, the nucleated joining material facilitates conductivity (thermal and/or electric) between the nanostructures. In some embodiments, the joining material further enhances conductivity of the nanostructures themselves, such as by growing along the nanostructures and/or doping the nanostructures.
US08524524B2	Methods for forming back contact electrodes for cadmium telluride photovoltaic cells A method for forming a back contact for a photovoltaic cell that includes at least one semiconductor layer is provided. The method includes applying a continuous film of a chemically active material on a surface of the semiconductor layer and activating the chemically active material such that the activated material etches the surface of the semiconductor layer. The method further includes removing the continuous film of the activated material from the photovoltaic cell and depositing a metal contact layer on the etched surface of the semiconductor layer.
US08524519B2	MEMS microphone device and method for making same The present invention discloses a MEMS microphone device and its manufacturing method. The MEMS microphone device includes: a substrate including a first cavity; a MEMS device region above the substrate, wherein the MEMS device region includes a metal layer, a via layer, an insulating material region and a second cavity; a mask layer above the MEMS device region; a first lid having at least one opening communicating with the second cavity, the first lid being fixed above the mask layer; and a second lid fixed under the substrate.
US08524518B2	Epitaxial formation support structures and associated methods Epitaxial formation support structures and associated methods of manufacturing epitaxial formation support structures and solid state lighting devices are disclosed herein. In several embodiments, a method of manufacturing an epitaxial formation support substrate can include forming an uncured support substrate that has a first side, a second side opposite the first side, and coefficient of thermal expansion substantially similar to N-type gallium nitride. The method can further include positioning the first side of the uncured support substrate on a first surface of a first reference plate and positioning a second surface of a second reference plate on the second side to form a stack. The first and second surfaces can include uniformly flat portions. The method can also include firing the stack to sinter the uncured support substrate. At least side of the support substrate can form a planar surface that is substantially uniformly flat.
US08524517B2	Copper blend I-VII compound semiconductor light-emitting devices Implementations and techniques for semiconductor light-emitting devices including one or more copper blend I-VII compound semiconductor material barrier layers are generally disclosed.
US08524513B2	Measuring floating body voltage in silicon-on-insulator (SOI) metal-oxide-semiconductor-field-effect-transistor (MOSFET) In one embodiment, a body region of a body-contacted silicon-on-insulator (SOI) metal-oxide-semiconductor-field-effect-transistor (MOSFET) is connected to a gate of another MOSFET in a sensing circuit to form a floating body node. The voltage at the floating body node is accurately obtained at the output of the sensing circuit and used to provide an estimate of required floating body voltage over a full device operating range.
US08524508B2	Methods of treating neuromyelitis optica (NMO) The present invention provides for methods and materials for diagnosing and treating neuromyelitis optica (NMO).
US08524506B2	Methods for sampling a liquid flow Methods for sampling a liquid flow are provided. The method includes supplying a continuous liquid flow from a continuous flow fluid input source to a surface along a first flow path. The method additionally includes sampling the continuous liquid flow by performing an electric field-based technique to split off a sample droplet from a portion of the liquid flow, whereby the sample droplet is distinct from the liquid flow and controllable independently of the liquid flow, wherein the electric field-based technique is performed by providing a set of electrodes on the surface and selectively biasing the set of electrodes, whereby the sample droplet is formed on one of the set of electrodes.
US08524498B2	Methods and compositions for homologous recombination in human cells The methods and compositions described herein are based, in part, on the discovery of a stem cell state in human cells that resembles the morphology observed in murine-derived stem cells. Induction of such a state in human stem cells permits an increase in the efficiency of homologous recombination. Thus, the methods and compositions described herein relate to cells and methods for increasing the efficiency of homologous recombination in human stem cells.
US08524496B2	Adherent cells from placenta tissue and use thereof in therapy A method of culturing adherent cells from a placenta or adipose tissue is disclosed. The method comprising culturing the adherent cells from the placenta or adipose tissue under 3 dimensional (3D) culturing conditions which allow cell expansion, the conditions comprising perfusion.
US08524495B2	Methods for inducing the differentiation of blood monocytes into functional dendritic cells Methods are provided for treating blood monocytes to produce functional antigen presenting dendritic cells. An extracorporeal quantity of a subject's blood is treated to separate the blood into a plasma component containing proteins, a platelet component and a buffy coat component. A plastic treatment device is provided having plastic channels that allow transmittance of light to the interior of the plastic device and a light source that produces light of a wave length selected to activate the photoactivatable agent. The plasma component containing proteins is first pumped through the plastic treatment device, followed by the platelet component and finally the buffy coat component. The resulting treated cells may be incubated or reinfused directly to the subject.
US08524492B2	Culture method for amplifying large numbers of hair follicle stem cells in vitro The present invention is a method for amplifying a large numbers of hair follicle stem cells in vitro by using microspheres as carriers for cell culture and a revolving bottle as a fermentation tank for cell proliferation. The method includes digesting hair follicles to obtain hair follicle stem cells, seeding the cells on microcarriers, transferring the microcarriers to a revolving bottle, feeding liquid culture media into the revolving bottle, placing the revolving bottle into a cell incubator, growing the cells on the microcarrier and harvesting the hair follicle stem cells.
US08524487B2	One-transistor pixel array with cascoded column circuit To reduce the pixel size to the smallest dimensions and simplest form of operation, a pixel may be formed by using only one ion sensitive field-effect transistor (ISFET). This one-transistor, or 1T, pixel can provide gain by converting the drain current to voltage in the column. Configurable pixels can be created to allow both common source read out as well as source follower read out. A plurality of the 1T pixels may form an array, having a number of rows and a number of columns and a column readout circuit in each column. A cascoded device enabled during readout may be used to provide increased programmable gain.
US08524486B2	Culture method of Aantrodia camphorata A culture method of a fruiting body of Antrodia camphorata is provided, which includes: (a) fermenting a culture medium containing yeast at 5-35° C. for 3-30 days; (b) adding wood flour to the fermented culture medium with stirring; (c) placing the wood flour and the culture medium into a vessel; (d) sterilizing the vessel containing the wood flour and the culture medium; (e) inoculating Antrodia camphorata strains into the sterilized vessel containing the wood flour and the culture medium, and culturing at 5-35° C., to form mycelia; (f) inoculating the wood flour containing Antrodia camphorata mycelia into a wood segment; (g) placing the wood segment inoculated with Antrodia camphorata mycelia in an environment where the temperature is 5-35° C. and the humidity is 65-85%, and culturing for a period of time; and (h) removing the wood flour remained on the wood segment, then placing the wood segment in an environment where the temperature is 15-35° C. and the humidity is 80-98%, and culturing for a period of time, to form a fruiting body of Antrodia camphorata. A culture method of Antrodia camphorata mycelia, a culture method of a fruiting body of Antrodia camphorata, and a fruiting body of Antrodia camphorata cultured by the same method are also provided. The fruiting body of Antrodia camphorata cultured by the method of the present invention is thick and solid, and the content of triterpenoids is comparable to that of wild Antrodia camphorata.
US08524476B2	Bacterium producing a product of a reaction catalyzed by a protein having 2-oxoglutarate-dependent enzyme activity and a method for manufacturing the product A method for manufacturing a product of a reaction catalyzed by a protein having 2-oxoglutarate-dependent enzyme activity such as (2S,3R,4S)-4-hydroxy-L-isoleucine or a salt thereof using a bacterium transformed with a DNA fragment containing a gene coding for a protein having 2-oxoglutarate-dependent enzyme activity such as L-isoleucine dioxygenase activity; and wherein said bacterium has the ability to produce a product such as (2S,3R,4S)-4-hydroxy-L-isoleucine.
US08524473B2	Ethanol production process using cold traps An improved ethanol production process providing novel stillage treatment is disclosed wherein the stillage is separated into four value added product streams that are subjected to drying conditions reducing or eliminating volatization of any VOC's in the product streams.
US08524462B2	Methods and compositions for diagnosis and prognosis of renal artery stenosis The present invention relates to methods and compositions for monitoring, diagnosis, prognosis, and determination of treatment regimens in subjects in the context of renal artery stenosis (RAS). In particular, the invention relates to using assays that detect NGAL, their use to diagnose RAS in subjects suffering from hypertension, and their use in prognosis, particularly of mortality and worsening renal function.
US08524459B2	Method for the in vitro diagnosis of stroke The present invention relates to a method for the in vitro diagnosis of stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) in an individual, comprising the following steps: (a) measuring the level of proBNP(1-108), or of fragments of proBNP(1-108) comprising a RAPRSP sequence (SEQ ID NO: 1), in a biological sample of the individual; (b) comparing the measured level with a cut-off value; (c) determining therefrom whether a stroke or a TIA has occurred in the individual.
US08524455B2	Methods and compositions related to TR4 ligand Disclosed are compositions and methods related to TR4 and aging.
US08524440B2	Photoresist composition The present invention provides a photoresist composition comprisinga resin which comprises a structural unit represented by the formula (I): wherein Q1 and Q2 independently represent a fluorine atom etc., U represents a C1-C20 divalent hydrocarbon group etc., X1 represents —O—CO— etc., and A+ represents an organic counter ion, and a compound represented by the formula (D′): wherein R51, R52, R53 and R54 independently represent a C1-C20 alkyl group etc., and A11 represents a C1-C36 saturated cyclic hydrocarbon group which may have one or more substituents and which may contain one or more heteroatoms.
US08524438B2	Etch resist solution, method of fabricating thin film pattern using the same and method of fabricating an LCD device using the same A method of fabricating a thin film pattern improve the life of a blanket and reduce the cost and improve reliability in forming the thin film pattern. The method includes injecting an etch resist solution into a blanket on a printing roller, wherein the etch resist solution includes a printing solvent that satisfies the condition 6>δsolvent or δsolvent>11, where δsolvent is the solubility parameter of the solvent, or satisfies the condition 6<δsolvent<11 and μ<2(D), where μ is the dipole moment of the solvent; rotating the printing roller to uniformly coat the etch resist solution on the blanket; rolling the printing roller coated with the etch resist solution onto a printing plate to pattern the etch resist solution to thereby form an etch resist pattern; transferring the etch resist pattern from the printing roller to a substrate; hardening the etch resist pattern; and forming a desired thin film pattern on the substrate using the etch resist pattern.
US08524433B2	Electrophotographic photoconductor, process cartridge, and image forming apparatus An electrophotographic photoconductor includes a conductive substrate and an outermost surface layer formed on the conductive substrate and containing a binder resin and a copolymer derived from a reactive monomer having charge transport property and a reactive monomer having no charge transport property, the copolymer having a side chain with 4 or more carbon atoms in a constitutional unit derived from the reactive monomer having no charge transport property.
US08524429B2	Electrophotographic photosensitive member, process cartridge, and electrophotographic apparatus The present invention relates to an electrophotographic photosensitive member obtained by providing an intermediate layer and a photosensitive layer on a conductive support in the stated order, the electrophotographic photosensitive member being characterized in that the intermediate layer contains a specific polyolefin resin and a specific organic electron-transporting substance, and a process cartridge and an electrophotographic apparatus each having the electrophotographic photosensitive member.
US08524423B2	Method of forming assist feature patterns A method of forming assist feature patterns includes providing an original layout pattern having at least a first region defined therein, the first region having a first light transmission rate larger than 0%; performing a search step to the original layout pattern to define at least a second region having a second light transmission rate equal to 0% in the original layout pattern; forming a plurality of assist features in the second region to increase the second light transmission rate to larger than 0%; and outputting the original layout pattern and the assist features to a reticle blank.
US08524402B2	Electricity generation using microbial fuel cells A microbial fuel cell for generating electricity. The microbial fuel cell includes an anode and a cathode electrically coupled to the anode. The anode is in contact with a first fluid including microorganisms capable of catalyzing the oxidation of ammonium. The anode is in contact with a second fluid including microorganisms capable of catalyzing the reduction of nitrite. The anode and the cathode may be housed in a single compartment, and the cathode may rotate with respect to the anode. The microbial fuel cell can be used to remove ammonium from wastewater, to generate electricity, or both.
US08524401B2	Electrolyte for lithium battery and lithium battery including the same An electrolyte for a lithium battery and a lithium battery including the electrolyte.
US08524397B1	Battery having high rate and high capacity capabilities The battery has an electrolyte activating one or more anodes and one or more cathodes. At least one of the one or more cathodes includes or consists of one or more first active materials selected from the group consisting of: fluorinated carbon (CFx),CuCl2, and LiCuCl2; and includes or consists of one or more second active materials selected from the group consisting of lithium vanadium oxide, such as Li1+yV3O8, where y is greater than zero and/or less than 0.3, TiS2, polypyrrole, MoO2, MoS2, MnO2, V2O5, V6O13, H2V3O8, and metal vanadium oxides represented by MyH1−yV3O8 where 0
US08524395B2	Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery anode material with a uniform metal-semiconductor alloy layer The present invention relates to nonaqueous electrolyte secondary batteries and durable anode materials and anodes for use in nonaqueous electrolyte secondary batteries. The present invention also relates to methods for producing these anode materials. In the present invention, a metal-semiconductor alloy layer is formed on an anode material by contacting a portion of the anode material with a displacement solution. The displacement solution contains ions of the metal to be deposited and a dissolution component for dissolving a part of the semiconductor in the anode material. When the anode material is contacted with the displacement solution, the dissolution component dissolves a part of the semiconductor in the anode material thereby providing electrons to reduce the metal ions and deposit the metal on the anode material. After deposition, the anode material and metal are annealed to form a uniform metal-semiconductor alloy layer.
US08524392B2	Pouch-type rechargeable battery and its method of manufacture A pouch-type rechargeable battery and its method of manufacture includes: an electrode assembly having a resin layer attached to the outer surface of an electrode tab, and a pouch having a sealing part formed on the ends of the top and bottom thereof, housing the electrode assembly. The resin layer is positioned inside the sealing part and sealed by heat and pressure for preventing it from being exposed outside the sealing part. Thus, the pouch-type rechargeable battery is adapted to seal the resin layer in the sealing part, instead of exposing it outside the sealing part so as to reduce the longitudinal length of the battery, thereby improving the capacity of the battery.
US08524390B2	Secondary battery A secondary battery including an electrode assembly; a case housing the electrode assembly; a current collecting terminal electrically connected to the electrode assembly; a cap plate capping the case to seal the electrode assembly, the case, and the current collecting terminal; an insulation member interposed between the current collecting terminal and the cap plate; an electrode terminal electrically connected to the current collecting terminal and extending through the insulation member and the cap plate; and shock damping members between the electrode assembly and the cap plate, the shock damping members being coupled with the insulation member.
US08524389B2	Plate for a bipolar battery and a bipolar battery The present invention relates to a plate (20), particularly for a bipolar battery (10), the plate (20) being of the type that comprises a base graphite material (2), a positive active material (3) applied to a first surface (4) of the base material (2) and a negative active material (5) applied to a second surface (6) of the base material (2) opposite the first surface (4), the positive active material (3) having a composition that comprises lead dioxide, conductive carbon fibers and glass microspheres, and the negative active material (5) having a composition that comprises spongy lead, graphite additives and glass microspheres. One further describes a bipolar battery (10) formed by a plurality of plates (20), each plate (20) comprising a graphite base material (2), positive active material (3) applied to the first surface (4) of the base material (2) and negative active material (5) applied to a second surface (6) of the base material (2), opposite the first surface (4), the positive active material (3) of the plurality of plates (20) having a composition that comprises lead dioxide, conductive carbon fibers and glass microspheres, and the negative active material (5) of the plurality of plates (20) having a composition that comprises spongy lead, graphite additives and glass microspheres.
US08524384B2	Rechargeable battery A rechargeable battery including an electrode assembly, the electrode assembly including a positive electrode and a negative electrode; a case accommodating the electrode assembly; a cap plate coupled with the case; and a vent member welded to the cap plate, the vent member including a notch thereon, wherein a welded unit, by which the vent member and the cap plate are welded together, is separately formed toward a center of the cap plate in a thickness direction from an outer side of the cap plate so as to be spaced apart from the outer side of the cap plate.
US08524374B2	Tissue Product comprising bamboo The disclosure provides tissue webs, and products incorporating the same, where the webs comprise wood and bamboo fibers. More specifically the disclosure provides soft and durable through-air dried tissue webs comprising at least about 10 percent bamboo fiber by weight of the web. In the through-air dried tissue webs of the present disclosure, bamboo typically replaces high average fiber length wood fibers, which increases the bulk of the through-air dried web without negatively effecting softness or durability.
US08524373B2	Gypsum plasterboard with a coating slip and method of manufacturing A gypsum plasterboard with a covering paper forming the outside of the plasterboard and a coating slip deposited on the covering paper. The coating slip has plastic pigments as whitening agent.
US08524371B2	Fluoropolyimide intermediate transfer members An intermediate transfer media, such as a belt, that includes a first optional polyimide substrate layer, and a second layer of a fluoropolyimide polymer.
US08524363B2	Organosilicone fine particles of tetrahedral general shapes, method of production thereof and cosmetic materials, resin compositions and paint compositions containing same Organosilicone fine particles which are capable of responding to the highly advanced requirements of recent years imposed on them for purposes of actual use, including further improvement in optical characteristics such as total light transmittance and haze as well as heat-resistant colorability related to resin compositions, further improvement in usability (extensions and expansions at the time of use) and feeling (stickiness, roughness and durability) related to cosmetic materials and further improvement in matte effect and factual sense related to paint compositions, as well as methods of their production and cosmetic materials, resin compositions and paint compositions containing such particles are provided. Organosilicone fine particles have tetrahedral general shapes with surfaces each having a concave part with an approximately circular opening. The maximum external diameters L of the organosilicone fine particles have an average value in the range of 0.5-20 μm, the average value being taken from arbitrarily selected 20 of a scanning electron microscope photograph image of the organosilicone fine particles.
US08524362B2	Doped pnictogen chalcogenide nanoplates, methods of making, and assemblies and films thereof Embodiments of the invention are directed to doped pnictogen chalcogenide nanoplates, where each nanoplate comprises a rhombohedral crystal of Bi2Te3, Bi2Se3, or Sb2Te3 that is sulfur doped. Another embodiment of the invention is directed to a microwave activated method of preparation of the doped pnictogen chalcogenide nanoplates. Other embodiments of the invention are directed to bulk assemblies or fused films of the doped pnictogen chalcogenide nanoplates and their preparation from the doped pnictogen chalcogenide nanoplates such that the bulk assembly or fused film can be employed in a thermoelectric device.
US08524353B2	Structural component Structural components are traditionally made by rolling or extruding to define a desired shape. Such processes lead to extra costs and inflexibility with regard to custom design. By providing a structural component comprising plates having edges extending regularly in a cruciform appropriate structural components can be provided. The plates are secured together through lock tabs passing through lock apertures and twisted into locking engagement. Either side of the locking tabs respective orientation tabs are provided to engage orientation apertures to facilitate local stability in the plates for robust locking location. Components can be formed from sheet materials and the outer profile of the components specifically shaped for particular requirements.
US08524333B2	Method of manufacturing gas barrier film The method of manufacturing a gas barrier film feeds long lengths of a substrate and forms a silicon nitride film as the gas barrier film on the substrate by a capacitively coupled plasma-enhanced CVD technique while transporting the substrate in a longitudinal direction. Gaseous raw materials using in the forming step of the silicon nitride film includes at least silane gas and ammonia gas, and a ratio P/Q [W/sccm] is not less than 1 when a flow rate of the silane gas is denoted as Q [sccm] and a power input for generating a capacitively coupled plasma is denoted as P [W], a tension applied to the substrate transported between two transporting elements is not more than 100 [N/m], and a pair of electrodes for at least forming the silicon nitride film on the substrate is interposed between the two transporting elements.
US08524322B2	Combination CVD/ALD method and source The present invention relates generally to methods and apparatus for the controlled growing of material on substrates. According to embodiments of the present invention, a precursor fed is split in to two paths from a precursor source. One of the paths is restricted in a continuous manner. The other path is restricted in a periodic manner. The output of the two paths converges at a point prior to entry of the reactor. Therefore, a single precursor source is able to fed precursor in to a reactor under two different conditions, one which can be seen as mimicking ALD conditions and one which can be seen as mimicking CVD conditions. This allows for an otherwise single mode reactor to be operated in a plurality of modes including one or more ALD/CVD combination modes.
US08524313B2	Method for manufacturing a device A method for manufacturing a device, including evaporating a material at a first position, and moving a container that includes the material to a second position, so that an opening of the container is heated at a second temperature higher than a first temperature, the first temperature being a temperature of the opening at the first position, is provided.
US08524304B2	High-potency sweetener composition with probiotics/prebiotics and compositions sweetened therewith The present invention relates generally to functional sweetener compositions comprising non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic high-potency sweeteners and methods for making and using them. In particular, the present invention relates to different functional sweetener compositions comprising at least one non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic high-potency sweetener, at least one sweet taste improving composition, and at least one functional ingredient, such as a probiotic, a prebiotic, or combination thereof. The present invention also relates to functional sweetener compositions and methods that can improve the tastes of non-caloric or low-caloric high-potency sweeteners by imparting a more sugar-like taste or characteristic. In particular, the functional sweetener compositions and methods provide a more sugar-like temporal profile, including sweetness onset and sweetness linger, and/or a more sugar-like flavor profile.
US08524299B2	Wet pet food products comprising a first layer bonded with a base food The wet pet food product of the present invention has more appeal to a consumer and ease of access for a pet. The wet pet food product contains a base food; a first layer; optionally a coating associated with said base food; and wherein said first layer is bonded with the base food.
US08524294B2	Pressed agglomerates suitable for consumption having retarded aroma release A pressed agglomerate (compacted material) which is suitable for consumption, a process for its preparation, its use for aromatizing products and products comprising such a pressed agglomerate are described.
US08524289B2	Process for producing carotenoid The present invention provides a method for producing a carotenoid-containing composition, comprising the steps of: subjecting a culture of a carotenoid-producing microorganism to an extraction treatment using a water-soluble organic solvent; dispersing the resulting extract solution in water for micellization; heat stirring the resulting micellized solution in a solvent break the micelles and precipitate the carotenoid component of interest to obtain the precipitate; collecting and heat washing the precipitate with ethanol; and further subjecting the precipitate to pulverization/drying; and food, a pharmaceutical composition and a cosmetic product comprising the carotenoid-containing composition.
US08524288B2	Compositions and methods for altering stool quality in an animal The present invention provides compositions and methods for improving stool quality of a puppy by adjusting the balance of metabolizable cations to metabolizable anions consumed by the puppy.
US08524287B2	Composition for the prevention and treatment of postmenopausal syndrome containing extracts or fractions of Aceriphyllum rossii as an effective ingredient The present invention relates to a method for the prevention and treatment of postmenopausal syndrome containing the step of administering a pharmaceutically effective dose of the Aceriphyllum rossii or its fractions to a subject. The present inventors confirmed that the Aceriphyllum rossii extract or its fractions of the invention prepared by using water, alcohol or a mixed solvent thereof could promote the expression of the promoter containing estrogen responsive element (ERE) and accelerated the growth of MCF-7, the human breast tissue originated cell line, suggesting that they had estrogen activity. The inventors further confirmed that the extract or its fractions of the invention had the effect of promoting osteocyte differentiation, so that they could be effectively used for the prevention and treatment of postmenopausal syndrome such as hot flush, osteoporosis and phlebothrombosis caused by estrogen deficiency.
US08524278B2	Controlled release pharmaceutical formulations of nitazoxanide Solid dosage formulations of nitazoxanide or a nitazoxanide analogue are provided that comprise a controlled release portion and an immediate release portion. The pharmaceutical composition is typically in the form of a bilayer solid oral dosage form comprising (a) a first layer comprising a first quantity of nitazoxanide or analogue thereof in a controlled release formulation; and (b) a second layer comprising a second quantity of nitazoxanide or analogue thereof in an immediate release formulation. Method of using the formulations in the treatment of hepatitis C are also provided.
US08524277B2	Extended release dosage form A membrane system comprising an interior wall, a fluid-permeable exterior wall surrounding the interior wall and an internal compartment defined by the membrane system, wherein fluid permeability of the interior wall is responsive to osmolarity of an osmotic core within the internal compartment are disclosed. A controlled release dosage form comprising the membrane system and a process for delivering an osmotically active formulation from an osmotic pump over an extended period of time are also disclosed.
US08524274B2	Liposomal composition comprising an active ingredient for relaxing smooth muscle, the production of this composition and the therapeutic use thereof The invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition made from an active ingredient included in liposomes for topical application, whereby the liposomes have an aqueous medium in the interior thereof and contain at least one active ingredient therein which exerts a direct or indirect relaxing effect on smooth musculature and is preferably selected from the group of prostaglandins, adenylate cyclases, cAMP, AMP, ATP, NO-synthetases, nitrogen monoxide (NO), NO compounds, nitrates, guanylate cyclases, cGMP, GMP, GTP and phosphodiesterases, in particular, Sildenafil. The invention further relates to a method for production of said composition, optionally, in sterile form and the use of the liposomes supporting the active ingredient in various galenic forms for external application in the genital region, for prophylaxis and/or therapy of sexual disorders in men or women and/or for increase of sexual sensitivity.
US08524264B2	Protein stabilized antimicrobial composition formed by melt processing A method for forming an antimicrobial composition that includes mixing an antimicrobially active botanical oil (e.g., thymol, carvacrol, etc.) and protein within a melt blending device (e.g., extruder) is provided. Despite the problems normally associated with melt processing proteins, the present inventors have discovered that the processing conditions and components may be selectively controlled to allow for the formation of a stable, melt-processed composition that is able to exhibit good mechanical properties. For example, the extrusion temperature(s) and shear rate employed during melt blending are relatively low to help limit polypeptide dissociation, thereby minimizing the impact of aggregation and embrittlement. While the use of such low temperature/shear conditions often tend to reduce mixing efficiency, the present inventors have discovered that a carrier fluid may be employed to enhance the ability of the botanical oil to flow into the internal structure of the protein where it can be retained in a stable manner. The composition is also typically anhydrous and generally free of solvents. In this manner, the protein will not generally disperse before use and prematurely release the botanical oil.
US08524259B2	Systems and methods for delivery of materials Systems and methods for delivering release materials, for example drugs and other bioactive materials. Crystalline polymeric systems, referred to as CYC carriers, are associated with the release materials, through chemical bonding or through physical association. The crystallinity of the CYC carriers results from the presence of crystallizable side chains, for example long chain n-alkyl moieties, which results in relatively low and sharp melting temperatures. One class of CYC carriers, referred to as CYSC polymers, have a majority of the crystallizable side chains pendant from the polymer backbone. Another class of CYC carriers referred to as ECC polymers, have a majority of the crystallizable side chains attached to terminal units of the polymer backbone. The ECC polymers can for example be obtained by modification of PLGA polymers. The CYC carriers in another class of non-polymeric. Some CYC carriers, referred to as CYC assemblies, have enhanced crystallinity as a result of the physical association of crystallizable moieties which are present in different types of molecule, for example between a polymer containing crystallizable moieties and a monomer containing crystallizable moieties. For some uses, particularly the delivery of drugs, a bioerodable CYC carrier is preferably used.
US08524245B2	Use of antrodia camphorata for treating gout The present invention relates to the use of antrodia camphorata in the treatment of skin conditions, such as acne vulgaris, urticaria and eczema, allergic rhinitis, diabetes mellitus and its complications, cancer cachexia, hypercholesterolemia, gout in a subject in need of such treatment. The present invention is also directed to the use of antrodia camphorata in the prevention and treatment of oral cancer and arterial restenosis, in a subject in need of such prevention. The methods comprise the steps of: identifying a subject in need thereof, and administering to the subject a formulation comprising an effective amount of antrodia camphorata, whereby the symptoms in the subject are reduced or prevented. The composition can be a pharmaceutical composition or a nutraceutical composition.
US08524243B2	Avirulent Salmonella gallinarum variants and pharmaceutical composition using the same The present invention relates to avirulent Salmonella Gallinarum variants by inactivating virulence gene clusters of Salmonella Gallinarum (SG), a main pathogen of avian salmonellosis, and various uses thereof notably in the production of Salmonella-specific lytic bacteriophages, pharmaceutical compositions and feed additives.
US08524235B2	Method for treating coronary artery disease using antibody binding human protein tyrosine phosphatase beta(HPTPbeta) Antibodies and antigen binding fragments thereof that bind to human protein tyrosine phosphatase beta (HPTPβ), and uses thereof.
US08524230B2	Use of IL-23 and IL-17 antagonists to treat autoimmune ocular inflammatory disease Novel methods and drug products for treating autoimmune ocular inflammatory disease are disclosed, which involve administration of agents that antagonize one or both of IL-17 and IL-23 activity.
US08524229B2	Medicament and a method for regulation of the vascular tone The method of treatment for diseases accompanied by disturbances of the vascular tone utilizes the use of ultra low doses of antibodies to a protein or a peptide involved in the vascular tone regulation or mediating the effects of other regulators; these antibodies are used in activated form produced by multiple subsequent dilution and external impact.
US08524226B2	Methods of prolonging patency of hemodialysis access The invention provides methods for treating an obstructed biological conduit that include administering to the conduit an agent that can degrade extracellular matrix of obstructing tissue. Particular methods include delivery of an enzyme or a mixture of several enzymes to the area or region of obstruction wherein the enzyme(s) have the capability to degrade extracellular matrix components within the obstruction thereby restoring the normal flow of transported fluid through the conduit. The invention also includes prophylactically dilating a section of conduit to minimize the risk of obstruction formation. The invention further includes methods for prolonging patency of hemodialysis access.
US08524220B1	Protease inhibitor: protease sensitivity expression system composition and methods improving the therapeutic activity and specificity of proteins delivered by bacteria Bacteria which co-express protease inhibitors and protease sensitive therapeutic agents, which are surface displayed, secreted and/or released and result in their localized production and maintenance within a target tissue and inactivation outside of the target tissue, thereby increasing therapeutic activity and reducing the systemic toxicity. The bacteria may be attenuated, non-pathogenic, low pathogenic or a probiotic. Protease sensitivity may be further accomplished by engineering protease degradation sites within the therapeutic agents, further enhancing the inactivation outside of the target tissue while retaining activity within the target tissue through co-expression of a protease inhibitor. Novel chimeric proteins secreted by bacteria, including chimeric toxins targeted to neoplastic cells, tumor matrix cells and cells of the immune system, and combination therapies of these protease inhibitor:chimeric toxin-expressing bacteria together with small-molecule and biologic agents are also described. Non-conjugative bacteria limiting exchange of genetic material, and antibody resistant bacteria are also provided.
US08524215B2	Absorbable PEG-based hydrogels An absorbable PEG-based hydrogel prepared from a multi-arm-PEG-vinylsulfone having about 3 to about 8 arms and a multi-arm-PEG-R-sulfhydryl having about 3 to about 8 arms; where R is defined as an ester linkage, such as carboxylate ester, lactate ester, and isobutyrate ester have been disclosed. Additionally, sustained release compositions that are prepared from an absorbable PEG-based hydrogel and a protein have been disclosed which provide sustained release of proteins and peptides.
US08524214B2	Polyal drug conjugates comprising variable rate-releasing linkers Polyal-Drug conjugates comprising a variable rate-releasing linker are described along with methods of making such conjugates. Uses for such Polyal-Drug conjugates is also described.
US08524212B2	Prophylactic and/or therapeutic drug for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis The present invention provides a method for the treatment of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis with a pharmaceutically acceptable anion exchange resin such as, for example, colestimide.
US08524211B1	Vegetable sourced petrolatum cosmetic A cosmetic composition is provided which includes a triglyceride, a castor oil, glycerin, and a polyglyceryl ricinoleate. The composition is a vegetable sourced alternative to petrolatum and has been found to be an excellent moisturizing composition and delivering good skinfeel properties and lustre to skin.
US08524206B2	Aqueous polyamine-containing carrier systems for water-insoluble materials The present invention is drawn to a carrier composition containing: (a) at least one polyamine compound comprising at least two amino groups; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one anionic silicone; and (d) at least one water-insoluble material, and wherein the composition, when combined with an aqueous phase, forms an aqueous delivery system which is both stable, and clear to slightly hazy/limpid in appearance.
US08524199B2	Toothpaste composition The present invention is directed to a toothpaste composition comprising a binder, an abrasive, a foaming agent, water, and polyethylene glycol, wherein the binder comprises semi-refined carrageenan. The toothpaste composition has improved shelf life.
US08524197B2	Chewable antiplaque confectionery dental composition A chewable confectionery dental composition delivering to the mouth a unit dose of a plaque reducing enzyme the composition comprising an enzyme and a non-cariogenic sweetener, the enzyme being incorporated in the composition at a temperature less than about 80° C.
US08524190B2	Enhanced hexagonal ferrite material and methods of preparation and use thereof Embodiments and aspects of the present invention relate to an enhanced hexagonal ferrite magnetic material doped with an alkali metal. The material retains substantial magnetic permeability up to frequencies in the GHz range with low losses. The material may be used in high frequency applications in devices such as transformers, inductors, circulators, and absorbers.
US08524181B2	Sensor-integrated device The invention relates to a device for the qualitative and/or quantitative determination of at least one component of a chemically reducible gas mixture, an exhaust gas catalytic converter utilizing such a device, a vehicle including such a catalytic converter, a process for preparing such a device, a process for monitoring the NOx emissions of a vehicle, and the use of such a device.
US08524174B2	Fluid cartridge, pump and fluid valve arrangement A fluid cartridge, comprising a channel layer within which at least one circumferentially sealed fluid channel is formed, the channel layer comprising a substrate and an elastic layer fixedly arranged on the substrate, wherein the substrate has a rigidity being greater than that of the elastic layer, and wherein the at least one fluid channel is defined on at least one side thereof by the elastic layer.
US08524167B2	Chlorine dioxide decontamination system and method A system includes a portable source of gaseous chlorine dioxide (CD). The source has first source and return couplings for sealingly connecting to a CD generation flow path comprising at least one gas conduit. The CD generation flow path comprises second source and return couplings for sealingly connecting the source to a device to be treated with the CD generation flow path, or a tent structure enclosing the device to be treated. A portable scrubber has third couplings for sealingly connecting to a scrubbing flow path comprising at least one gas conduit for removing the CD from the device or tent structure. The gas conduit has fourth couplings for connecting the device or tent structure to the scrubbing flow path.
US08524163B2	Ozone generating apparatus An ozone generating apparatus is provided which includes a pair of electrodes for producing a discharge by the application of an ac voltage therebetween, and at least one dielectric provided between the pair of electrodes. A source gas containing oxygen is provided into a discharge space in which the discharge is produced to generate ozone by the action of the discharge. A surface lying between at least one of the pair of electrodes and the discharge space and in contact with the discharge has a surface resistivity of 104Ω to 1011Ω. The source gas provided into the discharge space includes ultrapure oxygen having a purity of not less than 99.9%.
US08524160B2	Catalyst separation system A catalyst separation system is provided with: a reactor where hydrocarbons are synthesized by a chemical reaction of a synthesis gas including carbon monoxide gas and hydrogen gas as main components, and a catalyst slurry having solid catalyst particles suspended in a liquid; filters which separate the hydrocarbons and the catalyst slurry; and a gas-liquid separator which separates the liquid hydrocarbons flowing out of the filter into gas hydrocarbons and liquid hydrocarbons.
US08524150B2	Dental alloy with a high gold content that is devoid of palladium and copper A dental alloy with a high gold content that is devoid of palladium and copper. To achieve high mechanical stability, the dental alloy contains between 75 and 95 wt. % Au, between 5 and 20 wt. % Pt, between 0.5 and 3.5 wt. % Zn and/or Sn and/or In, between 0.1 and 0.8 wt. % of an element of a group I, in addition to a single particle refiner of a group II. The weight fraction of the element of group I is between 2 and 6 times that of the single particle refiner of group II, and one element of group I is represented by Nb or Ta or Ti or V and the particle refiner of group II is represented by Ir or Rh.
US08524146B2	Rotary degassers and components therefor Disclosed are degassers, couplings, impeller shafts and impellers for use in molten metal. One such coupling transfers gas into an impeller shaft, the coupling having a smooth, tapered internal surface to align with a corresponding surface on the impeller shaft and help prevent gas leakage and to assist in preventing damage to the impeller shaft. Improved impellers for shearing and mixing gas are also disclosed, as is a degasser including one or more of these components.
US08524143B2	Method for forming a container from bi-axially orientable plastics material and having an integral handle A method of forming a container from bi-axially orientable plastics material and having an integral handle with the steps of forming a preform having a neck portion and an expandable portion below the neck portion, with the neck portion including a locating ring above the expandable portion and a handle molded to the non expandable at one end and molded to the expandle portion at the other end. Where the molded-in handle is the approximate length of the handle of the finished container. The unblown preform of orientable plastics is inserted into a blow molder and thereafter stretched by a stretch rod. During the stretch process the handle on the preform unbends rather than stretching to form the approximate shape of the handle in the finished container. The blow mold then closes on the stretched preform thus capturing the handle. Blow gas is then injected into the interior.
US08524142B2	Apparatus and process for continuous generative production The invention concerns a process for producing products of individual geometry, in particular dental prostheses or dental auxiliary parts, comprising the steps of producing a plurality of products on the surface of a substrate plate by means of selective hardening, in particular by means of selective sintering or melting, in which the material is applied in successive layers, after each layer application one or more predetermined regions of the applied layer is selectively hardened by means of an energy-rich radiation and connected to one or more regions of the subjacent layer, wherein the predetermined regions are predetermined on the basis of a cross-sectional geometry of the product in the respective layer. According to the invention the successive layers are applied in layer planes oriented inclinedly relative to the surface of the substrate plate. The invention further concerns an apparatus for carrying out such a process.
US08524135B2	Mold assembly employing fluid heating A mold assembly for manufacturing concrete blocks in an automated dry-cast block machine. The mold assembly includes a plurality of liner plates which together form a mold cavity, wherein at least one of the liner plates includes an internal network of shafts which is configured to receive and provide a flow path for heated fluid to pass through to heat the at least one liner plate.
US08524134B2	Method of molding polymeric materials to impart a desired texture thereto A method of molding a polymeric material to create a desired texture therein using an alumina mold having a plurality of cylindrical pores disposed therein, the method comprising the steps of: a) providing a porous alumina master having a plurality of cylindrical pores dispersed therein, said plurality of cylindrical pores corresponding to projections to be imparted to a surface of a film; disposing a polymeric material between a film and the porous alumina master; and c) applying mechanical pressure to roll the porous alumina master into the polymeric material, wherein the texture imparted to the polymeric molding material comprises projections corresponding to the cylindrical pores of the porous alumina master. A release agent is applied to the porous alumina master prior to disposing the polymeric molding material between the porous alumina master and the film.
US08524131B2	Laminate and method for making laminate A method of insert molding comprises placing in a first mold a curable rubber composition comprising a reactive species; placing on a surface of the rubber composition a first thermoplastic material in a film or layer comprising a group reactive with the reactive species of the rubber composition; curing the rubber composition in the mold to form a first molded article of cured rubber having a first thermoplastic material layer covalently bonded through reactive of the reactive species and the group; placing the first molded article as an insert into a second mold, the cured rubber contacting an inside surface of the second mold and the thermoplastic layer facing into the second mold cavity; closing the second mold and injecting into the second mold a second thermoplastic material that to form a second molded article comprising the first molded article thermally welded and/or covalently bonded to the second thermoplastic material.
US08524127B2	Method of manufacturing a panel with occluded microholes Methods of manufacturing a panel and resulting panels include a plurality of microholes arranged in a pattern and filled with light transmissive polymeric material. The light transmissive polymeric material occludes the microholes and is set, or cured, by exposure to an energy source using at least two discrete exposure periods separated by an idle or rest period.
US08524125B2	Washing-fast smoldering-suppressing compositions Novel smoldering suppressing compositions containing a metal complex of ammonium superphosphoric acid and having a high phosphate content, and processes for their preparation, are disclosed. Further disclosed are formulations containing these compositions and articles-of-manufacture having these formulations applied thereon. These novel formulations are particularly effective as smoldering suppressants for textiles, and are characterized by a high washing fastness.
US08524123B2	Sputtering target, transparent conductive film and transparent electrode A sputtering target which is composed of a sintered body of an oxide which contains at least indium, tin, and zinc and includes a spinel structure compound of Zn2SnO4 and a bixbyite structure compound of In2O3. A sputtering target includes indium, tin, zinc, and oxygen with only a peak ascribed to a bixbyite structure compound being substantially observed by X-ray diffraction (XRD).
US08524112B2	Process for the production of microelectromechanical systems Elemental fluorine and carbonyl fluoride are suitable etchants for producing microelectromechanical devices (“MEMS”). They are preferably applied as mixtures with nitrogen and argon. If applied in Bosch-type process, C4F6 is a highly suitable passivating gas.
US08524107B2	Magnetocaloric structure A magnetocaloric structure includes a magnetocaloric material and at least one protective layer. The magnetocaloric material has bar type or plank type. The protective layer is disposed on the magnetocaloric material.
US08524106B2	P-type thermoelectric materials, a process for their manufacture and uses thereof A thermoelectric material of the p-type having the stoichiometric formula Zn4Sb3, wherein part of the Zn atoms optionally being substituted by one or more elements selected from the group comprising Sn, Mg, Pb and the transition metals in a total amount of 20 mol % or less in relation to the Zn atoms is provided by a process involving zone-melting of a an arrangement comprising an interphase between a “stoichiometric” material having the desired composition and a “non-stoichiometric” material having a composition deviating from the desired composition. The thermoelectric materials obtained exhibit excellent figure of merits.
US08524105B2	Environmentally beneficial and effective hydrochlorofluorocarbon compositions for fire extinguishing applications Compositions are described which are useful in many applications such as fire extinguishing or refrigeration. The compositions may include a hydrochlorofluorocarbon such as 2,2-dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane, a dispersant such as CF3I, and an inert gas such as argon, and may in some embodiments be held under pressure. For example, some fire extinguishing compositions may be composed of 2,2-dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane, CF3I, and argon.
US08524102B2	Ashing method and ashing device An ashing device and ashing method that can positively remove resist from a wafer while preventing degradation of the film material properties of exposed porous Low-K film on the wafer. The ashing device of the present invention introduces a gas to a dielectric plasma generating chamber 14, excites said gas to generate a plasma, and performs plasma processing using said gas plasma on a processing work S in use of a Low-K film. The ashing gas introduced from a gas regulator 20 is an inert gas to which H2 has been added. The configuration is formed so that plasma is generated from the gas blend, and the resist is removed by the hydrogen radicals generated.
US08524101B2	Method and apparatus for manufacturing semiconductor device, and storage medium The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device. In the method, a connection hole such as a via hole is formed in an interlayer insulating film by plasma etching with high etching uniformity regardless of the array density of connection holes. In the method, an upper layer film having a mask pattern is formed on the interlayer insulating film present on a substrate. A gas required for dehydration is then supplied to the substrate under the condition that an upper surface of the interlayer insulating film is exposed in order to remove moisture from the interlayer insulating film. A portion of the interlayer insulating film is etched to form a connection hole in which an electrical connection portion is to be embedded.
US08524090B2	Blood processing filter A flexible blood filter allowing smooth flow of a liquid and being excellent in separation resistance, pressure resistance and centrifugation resistance. The blood processing filter, comprising a first filter element for removing aggregates from blood, a second filter element for removing leukocytes provided in the downstream of the first filter element, and the third filter element having gas permeability of 3 to 40 cc/cm2/sec per thickness of 1 cm provided between the second filter element and the outlet port side container.
US08524078B2	Water tank and separately formed filter cartridge connection element which can be connected to said water tank The present invention relates to a water tank and to a filter cartridge connection element which can be connected to said water tank, and also to fixing means for fixing said filter cartridge connection element to the tank. In this case, the fixing means are distinguished in that they are formed such that the filter cartridge connection element can no longer be detached from the tank without being destroyed.
US08524070B2	Method for processing hydrocarbon pyrolysis effluent A method and apparatus are disclosed for treating the effluent from a hydrocarbon pyrolysis unit employing a small primary fractionator, i.e., a rectifier. The method comprises cooling the gaseous effluent, e.g., by direct quench and/or at least one primary heat exchanger, and then cooling the gaseous effluent to a temperature at which tar, formed by reactions among constituents of the effluent, condenses, e.g., in a secondary exchanger. The resulting mixed gaseous and liquid effluent is passed through a rectifier, to cleanly separate quench oil from the gaseous effluent comprising a pyrolysis gasoline fraction, whose boiling point can be lowered as a result of the rectifier treatment. The effluent is then cooled to condense a liquid effluent comprising pyrolysis gasoline and water condensed from steam, which fractions are separated in a distillate drum. The cooled gaseous effluent is directed to a recovery train to recover light olefins. At least a portion of the pyrolysis gasoline-containing fraction can be recycled to the rectifier to enhance separation of the quench oil from the pyrolysis gasoline fraction.
US08524065B2	Systems and methods for electrocoating a part Embodiments of systems and methods for electrocoating a part are presented herein. According to one embodiment, an electrocoating system comprises a tank, a pump in fluid communication with the tank, and an external anode positioned outside of the tank. The external anode is a substantially membrane-free metal pipe configured to provide an electric charge to a fluid for electrocoating a part. The system may further comprise one or more internal nozzles positioned inside of the tank to direct an electrically charged fluid from the pump into the tank for electrocoating a part. In addition, the system may further comprise one or more external nozzles positionable outside of the tank to direct an electrically charged fluid from the pump to one or more selected areas of a part positioned for electrocoating outside of the tank.
US08524064B2	Three dimensional microelectrode system for dielectrophoresis A dielectrophoresis apparatus for separating particles from a sample, including an apparatus body; a dielectrophoresis channel in the apparatus body, the dielectrophoresis channel having a central axis, a bottom, a top, a first side, and a second side; a first mesa projecting into the dielectrophoresis channel from the bottom and extending from the first side across the dielectrophoresis channel to the second side, the first mesa extending at an angle to the central axis of the dielectrophoresis channel; a first electrode extending along the first mesa; a second mesa projecting into the dielectrophoresis channel from the bottom and extending from the first side across the dielectrophoresis channel to the second side, the second mesa extending at an angle to the central axis of the dielectrophoresis channel; a space between at least one of the first electrode and the second side or the second electrode and the second side; and a gap between the first electrode and the second electrode.
US08524057B2	Methods and apparatus for measuring analytes using large scale FET arrays Methods and apparatus relating to very large scale FET arrays for analyte measurements. ChemFET (e.g., ISFET) arrays may be fabricated using conventional CMOS processing techniques based on improved FET pixel and array designs that increase measurement sensitivity and accuracy, and at the same time facilitate significantly small pixel sizes and dense arrays. Improved array control techniques provide for rapid data acquisition from large and dense arrays. Such arrays may be employed to detect a presence and/or concentration changes of various analyte types in a wide variety of chemical and/or biological processes. In one example, chemFET arrays facilitate DNA sequencing techniques based on monitoring changes in the concentration of inorganic pyrophosphate (PPi), hydrogen ions, and nucleotide triphosphates.
US08524048B2	Processes for recovering silane from heavy-ends separation operations Processes and systems for purifying silane-containing streams are disclosed with relatively less silane being lost in impurity streams by use of distillation and/or condensation operations.
US08524036B2	Polyester surfactants for deinking The present invention relates to cost-effective and environmentally friendly polyester surfactants for use in flotation deinking. The improved ink collection of the present invention can result in deinked pulp of high quality and/or yields that has excellent brightness and effective residual ink concentration values.
US08524035B2	Method and apparatus for conformable polishing Methods and apparatus provide for a conformable polishing head for uniformly polishing a workpiece. The polishing head includes an elastic polishing pad mounted on an elastic membrane that seals a cavity in the polishing head. The cavity is pressurized to expand the membrane and press the polishing pad down on the top surface of the workpiece, such that the polishing pad conforms to the surface and applies a substantially uniform pressure distribution across the workpiece and thereby uniformly removes material across high and low spots on the workpiece.
US08524033B2	Coated wood composite and production method thereof To provide: a coated wood composite having surface properties such as transparency, smoothness, gloss, uniformity, and depth, and excellent in various physical properties such as durability and strength; and a method for producing such a coated wood composite efficiently and easily. A coated wood composite produced by placing an unsaturated polyester resin composition on a decorative veneer and heat-pressing the decorative veneer and the composition placed thereon to mold the composite, wherein the unsaturated polyester resin composition comprises: an unsaturated polyester; a polymerizable monomer; and an isocyanate component essentially including an aliphatic diisocyanate.
US08524032B2	Connecting film, and joined structure and method for producing the same A method for producing a joined structure involving pressure-bonding a first circuit member and a second circuit member together via a connecting film while the circuit members are being heated, to thereby join the circuit members with each other, wherein the connecting film is defined and includes first and second layers wherein one of the first layer and the second layer is a conductive particle-containing organic resin layer, and the other layer is an insulating organic resin layer containing no conductive particles, and wherein the minimum melt viscosity of the conductive particle-containing organic resin layer is ten times or more greater than the minimum melt viscosity of the insulating organic resin layer.
US08524026B2	Former for fabricating a composite material casing for a gas turbine A former for fabricating a gas composite material casing for a gas turbine, which is obtained by forming fiber reinforcement as superposed layers of a fiber texture and densifying the fiber reinforcement with a matrix, is disclosed. The former has two cheekplates and an annular wall with an outside surface presenting a profile that corresponds to the profile of the inside surface of the casing that is to be fabricated. The annular wall of the former includes a removable fastener device for fastening a fiber texture layer and serving to hold the first layer of the fiber texture mechanically while the fiber texture is being wound on the former.
US08524021B2	In-process vision detection of flaw and FOD characteristics An inspection system (9) includes an idler wheel (61) that is coupled to a fabrication system (8) and is in contact with a backing layer (65) of an applied material (64), A rotation sensor (63) monitors the idler wheel (61) and generates a rotational signal. A controller (24) is coupled to the rotation sensor (63) and determines a characteristic of one or more flaws and FOD (19) on a composite structure (12) in response to the rotation signal.
US08523994B2	Method for reducing hydrogen sulfide evolution from asphalt Hydrogen sulfide evolution from asphalt may be reduced or eliminated using an additive to act as a scavenger. Zinc oxide, when present in the form of nano-particles is an effective component is preventing or mitigating the evolution of hydrogen sulfide from asphalt. Zinc sulfonate may also be used. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).
US08523993B2	Method for improving viscosity of thickeners for aqueous systems A composition for a reduced viscosity hydrophobic thickener system for thickening a polymer-containing aqueous system, a method for providing a reduced viscosity thickener system for a polymer-containing aqueous system, and a method for increasing the viscosity of a polymer-containing aqueous system are disclosed.
US08523992B2	Magenta recording ink composition, inkjet recording method, and ink recorded matter The present invention provides a magenta recording ink composition including at least a solid solution pigment (A) containing quinacridone, a lake pigment (B) having a xanthene structure, an aqueous solvent, and water, wherein the solid solution pigment (A) has visible light absorption peaks at wavelength ranges of from 510 nm to 530 nm and from 540 nm to 560 nm, and a mass ratio (B/A) of the lake pigment (B) to the solid solution pigment (A) falls within the range of 0.1 to 5.
US08523983B2	Device in connection with a circular precipitator for a two-stage electrostatic filter A device in connection with a circular precipitator (1) for a two-stage electrostatic filter, wherein the precipitator (1) is formed of at least two strip-like electrode elements wound around a centrally arranged bobbin and the electrode elements are arranged at a distance “d” from one another so that gaps are formed between the electrode elements, wherein the device includes elements for rotating the precipitator (1) about its center axis and wherein a vacuum cleaner nozzle (27) is arranged on one side of the precipitator (1), the vacuum cleaner nozzle (27) being situated in the immediate vicinity of the precipitator (1). It is significant for the device that the vacuum cleaner nozzle (27) is provided with at least two elements (35/36) designed to penetrate into the gaps between adjacent electrode elements of the precipitator (1).
US08523982B2	Separation membrane module and fuel vapor processing apparatus equipped with the same A separation membrane module for separating a specific component from a mixture containing a plurality of components includes a plurality of separation stages each including a plurality of hollow fiber membranes arranged in parallel to each other. The separation stages are connected in series via connection portions allowing passage of the mixture. At lease one parameter relating to separation by the hollow fiber membrane or membranes in each separation stage is determined to provide effective separation throughout the separation stages.
US08523980B2	Clean water reclamation from humid air An apparatus for water reclamation includes an inlet head for admitting warm humid ambient air, a buried pipe coupled at a first end to the inlet head and sloping downward in the ground from the first end. Water condenses as the air is cooled in the buried pipe and collects in a cistern coupled at a second end of the buried pipe. A tube coupled at a lower end near the second end of the buried pipe includes a heated element extending at least partially into the tube from an upper end of the tube. Cooled air is heated by the heated element and is expelled at the top of the tube. A heater is coupled to an upper end of the heated element. The heater may be a solar collector with a Bernoulli aperture.
US08523979B2	Removal of acid gases by means of an absorbent comprising a stripping aid A process for removing acid gases from a fluid stream in which a) the fluid stream is treated with an absorption liquid which comprises at least one amine, a stripping aid, and water, wherein the stripping aid is selected from water-miscible liquids, the boiling temperature of which at atmospheric pressure is lower than that of water, b) the treated fluid stream is treated with a liquid aqueous phase in order to convert entrained stripping aid at least in part to the aqueous phase, c) the loaded aqueous phase is heated in order to expel the stripping aid at least in part, and d) the regenerated aqueous phase is cooled and at least in part recycled to step b). The stripping aid promotes the regeneration of the absorbent by stripping. Emissions of the stripping aid via the treated fluid stream are avoided by the treated fluid stream being scrubbed with a liquid aqueous phase.
US08523976B2	Metal powder The present invention relates to a metal powder mixture that is suitable for producing sintered bodies. The powder mixture is suitable as a binder for hard metals and contains: a) at least one prealloyed powder selected from the group of iron/nickel, iron/cobalt, iron/nickel/cobalt and nickel/cobalt; b) at least one element powder selected from the group of iron, nickel and cobalt or a prealloyed powder selected from the group consisting of iron/nickel, iron/cobalt, iron/nickel/cobalt and nickel/cobalt which is different from component a). The invention also relates to a cemented hard material which uses the inventive powder mixture and a hard material powder, wherein the overall composition of the components a) and b) together contains not more than 90% by weight of cobalt and not more than 70% by weight of nickel and the iron content.
US08523972B2	Atmospheric air filtration unit, air pre-filtration unit, and associated air filtration system for removeable attachment thereof An air filtration system including a pre-filtration unit having a filter section and a spacer section attached to the filter section and extending downstream from the filter section, a pre-filter attachment device having a pre-filter securing section and a first plurality of coupling members, and a filtration unit. The filter section includes a pre-filter. The spacer section includes an at least partially open end located on a downstream side of the spacer section to expose a downstream face of the pre-filter. The filtration unit includes a filter frame, an upper section thereof including an upstream-facing surface having a plurality of openings, a filter secured inside the lower section of filter frame, and a second plurality of coupling members located on the filter frame and coupleable with the first plurality of coupling members of the pre-filter attachment device to removeably secure the pre-filtration unit to the filtration unit.
US08523969B2	Indoor unit of air conditioner An air filter (30) intermittently rotates by a predetermined rotation angle at each time, while being in contact with a bristle portion (51b) of a rotating brush (51). Accordingly, dust on the air filter (30) is scraped by the bristle portion (51b). The brush member (51) rotates about an axial center of a shaft (51a) at each stop of the intermittent rotation of the air filter (30), to come into contact with a cleaning brush member (52). According, dust on the brush member (51) is removed by the cleaning brush member (52).
US08523968B2	Abrasive article with improved packing density and mechanical properties and method of making A bonded abrasive article including a plurality of abrasive grains and an organic bond material, and a method for making said bonded abrasive article, are described herein. The abrasive article has a non-reinforced yield strength of at least about 28 MPa. An abrasive mix is also described herein, including abrasive grains, a bond material and an agglomeration inhibitor. The abrasive mix has a loose bond content that is less than approximately 9.9 %.
US08523967B2	Liquid resin composition for abrasive articles The invention relates to a liquid resin composition intended for manufacturing abrasives that comprises at least one novolac resin having a glass transition temperature less than or equal to 60° C., at least one reactive diluent and optionally at least one crosslinking agent. Application of the resin composition for producing abrasive articles, especially bonded abrasives and coated abrasives. It also relates to the abrasive articles comprising abrasive grains connected by such a liquid resin composition.
US08523965B2	Treating waste streams with organic content Methods, systems and devices for treating and remediating or abating carbon containing wastes to produce clean water, non-toxic, non-hazardous ash has been taught and described, the method, systems and devices are particularly suited to treating aqueous hydrocarbon containing waste streams generated in the oil and gas drilling and hydrofracking industry including electrocoagulating which removes flocculent, the flocculent is removed and then the aqueous stream is separated into light fractions and heavy fractions. The heavy fraction and flocculent are recombined and then gasified to produce syngas and ash, the syngas can then be used in generating power.
US08523963B2	Apparatus for heat treatment of particulate materials The present invention constitutes a heat treatment apparatus like a fluidized-bed dryer for heat treating a particulate material in a low temperature, open-air process. Preferably, available waste heat sources within the surrounding industrial plan operation are used to provide heat to the dryer. Moreover, conveyor means contained within the dryer can remove larger, denser particles that could otherwise impede the continuous flow of the particulate material through the dryer or plug the fluidizing dryer. This invention is especially useful for drying coal for an electricity generation plant.
US08523960B2	Stable alkoxylated fatty acid alkyl esters from transesterification-alkoxylation of vegetable oils Alkoxylated fatty acid alkyl esters are produced from a bio-component feed, preferably containing triglycerides. The triglycerides can be reacted with an alcohol in the presence of an acidic catalyst to form alkoxylated fatty acid alkyl esters, which can provide improved low temperature properties and/or improved oxidative stability in petrochemical products, relative to non-alkoxylated versions of the fatty acid alkyl esters.
US08523957B2	Process for introducing vat dyes and chemicals into textiles A process for using reduced vat dyes in a continuous dyeing process for production of dyed yarns and fabrics of different colors. In the process, dye composition is introduced to a treatment unit for reduction to desired dye composition. The dye concentration in the treatment unit is lower than feeding dye concentration so that dye precipitation does not occur, but significantly higher than the circulating dye concentration so that the dye is reduced efficiently. Although the preferred location for the treatment unit is before the circulation line, it may be at any location before the dip-dye tank.
US08523944B2	Methods and apparatus for vertebral body distraction and fusion employing flexure members Improved methods and apparatuses for vertebral body distraction and fusion in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention employ flexure members. Flexure members connect a plurality of structural members to end plates on one end and blocks on another end. Upon insertion into the disc space, a drive screw or similar mechanism can be actuated to drive expansion blocks closer together, which causes flexure members to deflect, resulting in expansion of the structural members and distraction of the end plates. The distracted device can then remain in the body and be used for vertebral body fusion.
US08523942B2	Variable focus intraocular lens A variable focus intraocular lens comprises an optic coupled to at least one haptic at a flexion that sets a non-zero angle between the optic and the haptic.
US08523938B2	Stent A stent includes a stent body in which struts are joined mutually while intersecting and which is formed tubularly as a whole, and a drug coat layer on the outer surface of the struts. The strut has a bend which is deformed as the stent body expands/contracts in the radial direction, and the drug coat layer with which the bend is coated is formed in such a manner that the drug coat layer is mountain-shaped in a cross-section perpendicular to the axis of the strut and the ridgeline of the mountain shape extends in a wavy shape along the longitudinal direction of the strut. The drug coat layer deforms relatively easily without using plasticizer as the stent deforms and is not so susceptible to causing problems such as peeling, destruction, damage or falling off of the drug coat later.
US08523933B2	Rotation operated delivery device An endovascular introducer which has a handle assembly, a stent graft deployment device and a stent graft retained on the stent graft deployment device. The handle assembly has a first part and a second part, the second part to be moved relative to the first part. The first part has a fixed portion to be gripped and held by a user and a rotating portion to be rotated. A one way clutch arrangement transfer rotation to co-acting first screw threads so that relative longitudinal motion between the first part and the second part occurs. The deployment device has a pusher assembly and a sheath to cover the stent graft on the pusher assembly. The sheath is connected to the second part so that rotation of the rotating portion causes retraction of the sheath.
US08523932B2	Variable diameter trigger wire A self-expanding medical device delivery system includes a plurality of trigger wires. The trigger wires retain a self-expanding medical device by forming a bend about structural members located on the proximal portion of the medical device. The proximal portions of the trigger wires have a greater diameter than the distal portions of the trigger wires to provide increased bending strength. An operator releases the self-expanding medical device by withdrawing the trigger wires in the distal direction. In some embodiments, a small portion at the proximal end of each trigger wire has a smaller diameter than the rest of the proximal portion. In other embodiments, the proximal and distal portions of each trigger wire each have a greater diameter than the center of the trigger wire.
US08523928B2	System for inner eyelid heat and pressure treatment for treating meibomian gland dysfunction A system for treating meibomian gland dysfunction comprising a heating element that applies heat to the inside of the eyelid to provide conductive heat transfer to the meibomian glands, which assists in the expression of obstructions or occlusions in the meibomian glands to restore sufficient sebum flow to the lipid layer to treat dry eye. Temperatures at the meibomian glands reach desired higher temperature levels more quickly and efficiently when heating the inside of the eyelid, which may assist in removing obstructions in the meibomian glands. Less time may also be required to reach desired temperature levels when applying heat to the inside of the eyelid. A force application device may also apply force to the patient's eyelid to express the obstruction from the meibomian gland, including from a channel of the meibomian gland, and to increase the temperature level and/or reduce the time to reach desired temperature levels.
US08523926B2	Devices and methods for generation of subsurface microdisruptions for biomedical applications A device comprises an energy source capable of generating short bursts of energy at a variable pulse repetition rates. The repetition rates range from a single shot to several hundreds Mega-Hertz so that selective, three dimensional interactions with a volumetric zone of skin or issue can be created substantially without damage or substantial changes to overlying or underlying or surrounding tissue or skin.
US08523918B2	Therapy to adjacent motion segments Disclosed are methods and apparatus for the provision of spinal therapy to three or more adjacent motion segments accessed through a trans-sacral approach. The spinal therapies include fusion and dynamic stabilization with and without a distraction of the most cephalad motion segment of the two or more adjacent motion segments provided therapy. The disclosure includes methods and apparatus to impart a distraction on a second more caudal motion segment after providing therapy to the more cephalad motion segment.
US08523914B2	Bone anchor with predetermined break point and removal features A bone anchor including a bone engaging portion, a tool engaging portion configured for engagement with an anchor removal tool, a head portion having a transverse base portion and two arm portions that together define a U-shaped channel, and a reduced strength portion extending between the tool engaging portion and the head portion and defining a region of reduced strength to provide a pre-defined fracture initiator or break zone. In another embodiment, the bone anchor includes a proximal head and a threaded shank having a plurality of thread turns adapted for anchoring to bone and extending along a threaded length that is at least twice the overall height of the proximal head, and a plurality of grooves circumferentially interrupting at least one of the thread turns along a proximal region of the threaded shank and sized and shaped for engagement with an anchor removal instrument.
US08523906B2	Apparatus and devices for percutaneously extending an existing spinal construct Apparatus and devices for percutaneously extending an existing spinal construct ipsilaterally with an additional spinal construct in a patient are disclosed. The additional spinal construct comprises a rod connector that includes an elongate additional rod integrally attached thereto. The additional rod is placed through an access port in a first orientation generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the access port and rotated to a different second orientation generally transverse to the longitudinal axis of the access port. During such rotation the additional rod is moved subcutaneously beneath the skin of the patient from the existing spinal rod to an additional bone engaging implant. In another arrangement, the extension of an existing spinal construct in a minimally invasive procedure comprises a rod connector having an offset support for receiving an additional spinal rod that may be placed laterally interiorly or exteriorly of the existing spinal construct.
US08523905B2	Intervertebral stabilization system An intervertebral stabilization system for at least three vertebrae comprising pedicle screws attachable to the vertebrae; at least one rod for the connection of at least two pedicle screws to form a rigid stiffening system; and at least one band which is capable of being pre-stressed in tension and which is surrounded in the implanted state of the stabilization system by at least one compressible pressure member arranged between two adjacent pedicle screws for the connection of the pedicle screws to form an elastic support system, wherein a common pedicle screw is associated both with the stiffening system and with the support system and the band can be connected or is connected to the rod by means of a band attachment.
US08523904B2	Methods and systems for constraint of spinous processes with attachment Spinal implants for limiting flexion of the spine are implanted between a superior spinous process and an inferior spinous process or sacrum. The implants include upper straps which are placed over the upper spinous process, while the lower portions of the implant are attached to the adjacent vertebra or sacrum. The attachments may be fixed, for example using screws or other anchors, or may be non-fixed, for example by placing a loop strap through a hole in the spinous process or sacrum.
US08523899B2	Treatment device for endoscope Disclosed is a treatment device for an endoscope including a treatment part that is adapted to treat tissue within a body cavity, a manipulating part that is adapted to manipulate the treatment part, a manipulation shaft member that connects the treatment part and the manipulating part, a multi-wire coil sheath that is formed by spirally winding a wire bundle having a plurality of element wires arranged in a longitudinal direction, and a plurality of fixing portions that is arranged between a distal end and a proximal end of the multi-wire coil sheath and restricts a first relative movement between the plurality of element wires and a second relative movement between parts of the wire bundle that are adjacent to each other as being spirally wound. The manipulation shaft member is inserted into the multi-wire coil sheath so that the manipulation shaft member is capable of being advanced and retracted.
US08523887B2	Stiffened balloon apparatus with increased flexibility The present invention pertains to a stiffened balloon which can be used in angioplasty, endovascular, and valvuloplasty procedures or as a delivery balloon to deliver a stent or a stent-graft. Longitudinally discontinuous stiffening members connected to the expandable balloon stiffen the balloon but allow it to be navigated through curved passages. Projections on the stiffening members may engage, incise, crush, fracture, or pierce occlusions or retain a stent or stent-graft. Radio-opaque portions may be referenced to determine orientation. Longitudinally continuous stiffening members bearing projections and connected to the balloon perform in a similar manner.
US08523885B2	Implantable restriction system with load monitor An apparatus for regulating the functioning of a patient's organ or duct includes an elongated member having a first end and a second end. A fastener is disposed on the first end of the elongated member. The fastener is configured to engage the second end of the elongated member so that the elongated member forms a loop around the organ or duct. A tension element is disposed for movement within the elongated member. A drive element is associated with and engages the tension element for causing the tension element to control the tension applied by the elongated member against a patient's body organ or duct. A load monitor ensures that excessive pressure is not applied to a patient's body organ or duct.
US08523883B2	Apparatus and methods for treating tissue Apparatus and methods are provided for thermally and/or mechanically treating tissue, such as valvular structures, to reconfigure or shrink the tissue in a controlled manner. Mechanical clips are implanted over the leaflets of a valve, e.g., in the heart, either alone or after thermal treatment to cause the valve to close more tightly. The clips are delivered by a catheter and may be configured to traverse directly over the valve itself or to lie partially over the periphery of the valve to prevent obstruction of the valve channel. The clips can be coated with drugs or a radiopaque coating. Alternatively, individual anchors with a tensioning element, like a suture, may be used to approximate the valves towards each other. The catheter can also incorporate sensors or energy delivery devices, e.g., transducers, on its distal end.
US08523872B2	Tibial resurfacing system A tibial resurfacing system is provided that includes a drill guide, bone chisel and implant. In one aspect, the system includes a drill guide that includes a targeting ring that is shaped to be placed on the superior tibial surface and a bore section that is connected to the ring to create an axis through the tibia to the superior tibial surface in the vicinity of the targeting ring. The drill guide permits a drill pin and/or drill to be advanced through the tibia to the superior tibial surface. In another aspect, a bone chisel is provided that includes an elongated tubular structure having a first end and a bone-cutting end, and the bone-cutting end is terminated in a transverse angle thereby creating an elliptical bone-cutting face. In another aspect, an implant is provided that includes an angled bearing element formed of a cylindrical member having a first end and a second end. The first end is formed at an angle that creates an elliptical face of the first end, and the first end defines a load-bearing surface of an articular surface.
US08523870B2	Adjustable femoral resection guide A chamfer resection guide assembly for effecting chamfer cuts into a resected distal surface of a femur in connection with a distal total knee implant has an anchor member configured for anterior referencing of the chamfer cuts, a block member including one or more cutting guide slots for guiding a cutting tool for making chamfer resections and a camming member. The camming member operably connects the block member and the anchor member and the position of the block member with respect to the anchor member is adjusted by operation of the camming member thus allowing adjustment of the position of the cutting guide slots with respect to the anchoring member.
US08523869B2	Patello-femoral joint implant and instrumentation A system for preparing a trochlear region of a resected femur is disclosed. The system includes a reamer guide and a reamer. The reamer guide has a first arcuate portion, a second arcuate portion, a wall, a protrusion connected to the wall, a leg connected to one of the first or second arcuate portion, and a distal tip portion connected to the leg. The reamer is adapted to rotatably connect to the distal tip portion, and the reamer has a first end portion, a second end portion, and one or more flutes.
US08523863B2	Self-retaining cable tie A system for securing a bone fixation device to a bone comprises a flexible longitudinal element configured to wrap about and stabilize one of a target portion of bone and a bone stabilizing element. The longitudinal element includes a plurality of projections extending distally from a first surface thereof. Each projection includes a proximal abutting surface in combination with a bone fixation element including a channel extending therethrough sized and shaped to slidably receive therein a portion of the longitudinal element distal of the head. The bone fixation element includes a recess shaped to receive the head and prevent the head from being drawn distally through the channel. The bone fixation element or the longitudinal element includes a tab configured to engage one of the proximal abutting surfaces to prevent the projections of the longitudinal element from moving proximally relative to the tab.
US08523851B2	Inductively heated multi-mode ultrasonic surgical tool Thermal, electrosurgical and mechanical modalities may be combined in a surgical tool. Potentially damaging effects in a first modality may be minimized by using a secondary modality. In one example, thermal hemostasis may thus help electrosurgical applications avoid the adverse tissue effects associated with hemostatic monopolar electrosurgical waveforms while retaining the benefits of using monopolar incising waveforms.
US08523848B2	Non-invasive laser vasectomy The present invention presents novel methods for performing noninvasive vasectomies in animals, including humans, and vasectomy clamps for use in such procedures. The invention further presents an apparatus for use in noninvasive male sterilization procedures. More specifically, the invention presents the application of lasers for noninvasive thermal coagulation and occlusion of the vas. Non-contact cooling of the tissue surface, for example, via cryogen or other cooling spray, prevents scrotal skin burns during the procedure. Both the laser radiation and cooling spray are delivered in a non-contact mode to the tissue. This procedure also preserves the surgical field-of-view, potentially allowing the urologist to visually monitor the skin surface during subsurface heating of the vas and preventing the formation of scrotal skin burns.
US08523847B2	Reconnectable handpieces for optical energy based devices and methods for adjusting device components Handpieces which comprise characteristic data storage systems electronically storing characteristic data, devices comprising these handpieces, methods of characterizing the device components, and methods of adjusting the device components based on stored characteristic data are described. The handpieces can be repeatedly connected to, disconnected from, and reconnected to an optical energy system comprising at least one optical energy source and at least one controller by a treatment provider. When the handpieces are connected to an optical energy source and a controller, the component characteristic data is accessed and used to adjust one or more of the components in order for the components to function together within a pre-determined tolerance. Once the components are connected and adjusted, the device can be used to provide an optical energy based medical and/or cosmetic treatment to a tissue such as, for example, human skin.
US08523846B2	Corneal surgery apparatus A corneal surgery apparatus which comprises a laser irradiation optical system and an eye position change detection unit comprising an illumination optical system and an image pick-up camera picking up an anterior-segment image of a patient's eye and detecting the change in eye position based on an iris pattern in the image, and is arranged such that an irradiation position tracks movement of the eye to ablate a cornea, wherein the apparatus further comprises a contrast adjustment unit extracting a pupil portion and an iris portion based on luminance information of the image, and increasing/decreasing a set value of an illumination light amount and/or a set value of a gain of the camera to increase a contrast of the pupil portion to the iris portion and/or a contrast of the iris pattern within a range that luminance at the iris portion is not saturated.
US08523844B2	Surgical instrument with tendon preload-and-locking device A surgical instrument includes a handle, an elongated shaft and an end effector extending distally from the shaft. A tensile member is preloaded with a tensile force and extends at least partially through the shaft. A preload mechanism for adjusting the tensile force includes first and second guides in contact with the tensile member to restrain the tensile member at respective first and second lateral distances from a longitudinal axis. A third guide is disposed longitudinally between the first and second guides and is in contact with the tensile member to restrain the tensile member at a third lateral distance from the longitudinal axis. The third guide is movable to vary the third lateral distance and a corresponding length of the tensile member disposed longitudinally between the first and second guides to thereby vary the tensile force.
US08523842B2	Dual-lumen catheter with contrastradiography sections to identify the lumens A catheter has an outer peripheral portion (15) in the form of a tube and an internal wall (16, 26) within the tube forming a plurality of lumens (11a, 11b, 21a, 21b). Axially extending linear contrastradiography sections (17a, 17b, 27a, 27b) of radiopaque material are formed at a plurality of intersection points between the outer peripheral section and the wall, the peripheral extent (a, b) of the respective contrastradiography sections being different.
US08523838B2	Connector device The present invention relates to a connector device to connect a first and a second fluid container, directly or indirectly. The connector device exhibit a first and a second connection means, a pierceable barrier member, a piercing member, a fluid transfer channel and a pressure normalization channel. The pressure normalization channel is arranged to normalize an increasing pressure inside second fluid container. A valve arrangement permitting fluid to flow in a first and a second direction is arranged in the pressure normalization channel. The valve arrangement exhibit a cracking pressure in at least the first direction. The present invention provides for a connector device which reduces the risk of clogging the barrier filter.
US08523833B2	Sanitary napkin The sanitary napkin includes an inner core of absorbent material that is spirally or helically wound along its length and tapers in diameter from a larger first end to a smaller second end. A layer of soft, pliable, liquid-pervious material encapsulates the inner core. The larger end of the napkin is configured in a thin flat profile and is provided a string or other positioning member to enhance placement and removal of the napkin. Although described above as an absorbent pad for vaginal discharge, it is recognized that the napkin could also be used to absorb rectal discharge in instances after hemorrhoid surgery and the like.
US08523826B2	Luer-type needle-free valve fitting with bypass Embodiments of luer-type needle-free valve devices are disclosed. One of the novel aspects of the invention is its ability to transform from an open state to a closed state. The open position eliminates the potential for a differential pressure to exist between the volume connected to the inlet and outlet of the valve fitting. The closed position enables the device to maintain a differential pressure between the volume connected to the inlet and outlet of the valve fitting. The invention is useful in manufacturing sterile medical devices by allowing all surfaces to communicate with the sterilizing agent when the valve is in an open configuration when it is in a closed position.
US08523823B2	Indwelling device A medical device for insertion into a body having a surface covered by a detachable cover. The cover may be detached from the surface and removed from the body while the device is inserted in the body. The device may be, for example, a catheter, cannula, drain, stent, pacemaker, or electrode.
US08523821B2	Power injection valve A device for transferring fluids between an internal structure in a living body and an exterior thereof comprises a housing including a pressure activated lumen extending to a distal end opening to a power injection lumen that extends to a distal port configured for connection to a fluid conduit extending to a target structure within the body and a pressure activated valve extending across the pressure activated lumen and controlling fluid flow therethrough, in combination with a proximal port coupled to the housing for movement between a first position in which a proximal end of the power injection lumen opens to the proximal port and a second position in which a proximal end of the pressure activated lumen opens to the proximal port.
US08523806B2	Sprayer A sprayer is capable of inhibiting or preventing clogging occurring in a nozzle upon ejection of a liquid through the nozzle. A sprayer includes liquid supply for separately supplying a first liquid and a second liquid different in liquid composition, and a nozzle. The nozzle includes a first flow path and a second flow path along which passes the first liquid and the second liquid supplied from the liquid supply. In addition, the nozzle includes a third flow path along which passes a gas. A merge part is provided at which the first flow path and the second flow path merge at their respective halfway parts. A vent is provided at the merge part for allowing the gas which has passed through the third flow path to flow into the merge part.
US08523799B2	Method for priming a blood line set A method for priming a blood tubing set having a venous line and an arterial line whose connections at the patient side are in communication with two separate inlets of a chamber of, in particular, a bag and whose connections at the machine side are in communication with a dialyzer. The method includes the steps of parallel filling of both the venous and the arterial lines via a feed line so that priming liquid flows through both inlets into the chamber; and circulation of the priming liquid in the circuit of the lines, the dialyzer and the chamber via a pump so that one of the inlets of the chamber acts as an inlet and the other as an outlet.
US08523797B2	Automated point-of-care fluid testing device and method of using the same A point of care fluid testing system for determining properties of a fluid comprises a patient connection, a primary fluid routing portion, a pump, a secondary fluid routing portion, and a flushing fluid connection. The patient connection connects the system to a patient. The primary fluid routing portion has a pump region, a fluid transfer region, and an in-line testing region. The pump region pumps the fluid sample from the patient to the testing portion and back to the patient. The in-line testing region evaluates a first characteristic of the fluid sample. The fluid transfer region transmits a portion of the fluid sample out of the primary fluid routing portion. The secondary fluid routing portion includes an off-line testing portion that receives the portion of the fluid sample transmitted from the fluid transfer region. The off-line testing portion evaluates a second characteristic of the fluid sample.
US08523788B2	Device, system and method for examining a body lumen An in-vivo examining device, system and method for identifying the presence of strictures in the small bowel are provided. The in-vivo examining device includes a monitoring mechanism that becomes deactivated when exposed to in-vivo substances native to the small bowel or the colon, and a degradable device body that includes at least a first body portion which degrades at a slow rate when exposed to in-vivo substances native to the small bowel and at a fast rate when exposed to in-vivo substances native to the colon. The degradation of the degradable device body exposes the monitoring mechanism to substances native to the small bowel or the colon and thus indicates whether the examining device has safely passed through the small bowel or whether it is retained in the small bowel due to strictures in the small bowel.
US08523787B2	Detection of tenting A method, including measuring a force exerted by a probe on tissue of a patient and measuring a displacement of the probe while measuring the force. The method further includes detecting a tenting of the tissue responsively to a relation between the measured force and the measured displacement.
US08523774B2	Fresnel-based beamforming for ultrasonic arrays An ultrasonic beamformer may include an input signal line for each ultrasonic transducer element configured to carry a broadband pulse from the ultrasonic element. The ultrasonic beamformer may include a number of signal shifters that is substantially less than the number of transducer elements. Each signal shifter may be configured to shift a broadband pulse in a way that is different from the way the other signal shifters are configured to shift a broadband pulse. For each of the input signal lines, a multiplexer may be configured to electrically connect the broadband pulse received on the input signal line to a selected one of the signal shifters. A multiplexer controller may be configured to generate the control signal for each of the multiplexers in a fashion that causes the ultrasonic beamformer to substantially compensate for the differences in the distances. A comparable configuration may be used for transmission.
US08523760B2	Partially erodable systems for treatment of obstructive sleep apnea The invention relates to devices and methods for reforming tissue surrounding the airway of a subject suffering from obstructive sleep apnea so as to open the airway and alleviate the occurrence of apneic events. Devices comprise a combination of resiliently deformable material and bioerodible material. The deformable portion of the device has a preferred shape that corresponds to the desired final shape of the device once placed in an airway. In making a transplant-ready device, however, the deformable portion is placed into a deformed shape and constrained in that shape by the bioerodible material. After implantation, the device gradually assumes the preferred shape as the constraining bioerodible material erodes. As the device gradually reforms toward the preferred shape, it reforms the tissue into the therapeutically desirable configuration. The gradual nature of the shape change generally stabilizes the device in the tissue, and supports tissue reforming into a stable configuration.
US08523754B2	Multi-polar magnetic devices for treating patients and methods therefor A system for treating patients includes a first magnetic device including a set of four magnetic discs arranged in a square array, the four magnetic discs including two having negative magnetic poles lying in a first plane and two having positive magnetic poles lying in the first plane, wherein the two magnetic discs having negative magnetic poles extend along a first diagonal line and the two magnetic discs having positive magnetic poles extend along a second diagonal line that crosses the first diagonal line, and a housing containing the four magnetic discs for maintaining the magnetic discs in the square array arrangement, the housing including an alignment marker for aligning the first magnetic device on a patient.
US08523743B1	Stretching machine with dual cable drum The present invention includes a user-operated stretching machine for stretching limbs and other body parts of a user. The machine includes a cable system extending from a user operated double reel cable drum to pulleys located at the end of a pair of arms extending angularly from a carriage. The carriage is attached to a curved upright in such a way as to be movably attached to the upright enabling stretching to take place at various angles relative to the upright and user's body.
US08523742B2	Baby walker A baby walker is introduced herein. The baby walker includes a base and a pair of shoulder straps. The base is made by flexible materials such as plastics, or the similar materials. In one exemplary embodiment, the base of the baby walker may be packaged in a deflated form, and may be filled with air to form a shape as desired for an operation mode. The baby walker further includes a pair of shoulder straps which are firmly and fixedly attached in a peripheral upper side of the base. When the baby is placed in a central cavity of the base, the pair of the shoulder straps can be placed alongside the two shoulders of the baby. When the baby wears the baby walker and stands up, the whole baby walker is lifted up for a height above the ground level.
US08523741B2	Method and system for monitoring sport related fitness by estimating muscle power and joint force of limbs The present invention relates to a method and system for monitoring sport related fitness by estimating muscle power and joint force of limbs, in which the system comprises a sensing module and a force/track detection module, wherein sensor values from the sensing module are fed to the force/track detection module to be used as base for estimating feature parameters and classifying a motion series relating to muscle power and joint force of limbs so as to obtain skill-related fitness parameters corresponding to the sensing of the sensor module.
US08523738B2	Method of shifting a tandem drive axle having an inter-axle differential A method of shifting a power distribution unit for a vehicle from a first operating state to a second operating state is provided. The method includes the step of adjusting a rotational speed of a portion of a second axle assembly using a clutching device to impart energy to a lubricant within the second axle assembly. A controller in communication with a power source of the vehicle adjusts an operating condition of the power source to facilitate moving the clutching device. The power distribution unit includes an inter-axle differential capable being placed in a locked condition by the clutching device and of accommodating a rotational difference between a first output gear and a second output gear with the inter-axle differential.
US08523737B1	All-wheel-drive disconnect clutch control A method for controlling a vehicle drivetrain includes de-energizing a clutch that connects a differential output to a wheel, rotating said component through a sump by pulsing the clutch when a speed of a differential component is less than a reference speed, and cyclically pulsing the clutch while a speed of said component exceeds the reference speed and a count of a timer, started when the clutch is de-energized, exceeds a reference count.
US08523735B1	Method and apparatus for executing a shift in a hybrid transmission A method for executing a transmission shift in a hybrid transmission including first and second electric machines includes executing a shift-through-neutral sequence from an initial transmission state to a target transmission state including executing an intermediate shift to neutral. Upon detecting a change in an output torque request while executing the shift-through-neutral sequence, possible recovery shift paths are identified. Available ones of the possible recovery shift paths are identified and a shift cost for each said available recovery shift path is evaluated. The available recovery shift path having a minimum shift cost is selected as a preferred recovery shift path and is executed to achieve a non-neutral transmission state.
US08523728B2	Multi-speed transmission The 8-speed transmission which comprises an input shaft (AN), an output shaft (AB), four planetary gearsets (RS1, RS2, RS3, RS4), eight rotary shafts (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8), and five shifting elements (A, B, C, D, E). The input shaft is directly connected to the fourth planetary gear set while the output shaft is directly connected to the third planetary gear. A third shaft directly connects one element of the first planetary gear set with one element of the fourth planetary gear set. A fifth shaft directly connects one element of the second planetary gear set with one element of the third planetary gear set. A sixth shaft directly connects one element of the first planetary gear set with one element of the third planetary gear set. A seventh shaft directly connects one element of the fourth planetary gear set with one element of the fifth shifting element.
US08523717B1	Hunting arrow having a hole boring head The hunting arrow having a hole boring head includes an arrow shaft that attaches an arrowhead comprised of points that are notched into the head such that the arrowhead and at least a portion of the arrow shaft have an open hole in the center in order to cut a hole through the skin and flesh of game for unimpeded blood loss therefrom. The points constructed of notches are concentrically, arranged, and require at lease a portion of the arrow shaft to be hollowed such that the open hole extends rearwardly with respect to the shaft. The hunting arrow may include a plurality of external blades that extend radially from the exterior surface of the arrowhead, and may be centered about each of the points.
US08523715B2	Basketball backboard and rim mounting system Certain embodiments of the present system deal with a basketball goal assembly which adjustably supports a backboard assembly and a rim assembly to enable players to play the game of basketball. In certain preferred aspects, the rim assembly is connected directly to the support arrangement so that force applied to the rim assembly is transmitted directly to the support assembly and is not transferred to the backboard assembly.
US08523712B2	Training and coordination device A training and coordination device including a projectile member such as a ball or sack secured to an elastic string is described. The first end of the elastic string is attached to a location and the second end is connected to the projectile member. At least an end portion of the elastic string secure to the projectile member comprises multiple strands of an odd number. The multiple strands of the elastic string in conjunction with the elasticity of the string generate a random motion of the sack when the sack moves relative to the string.
US08523704B2	Golf club heads with ribs and related methods Golf club heads with ribs are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein.
US08523703B2	Putter type golf club head with improved ball striking face configuration A putter type golf club head having a unique ball striking face configuration to eliminate the dimple effect of grooved putters formed with a series of grooves and intermediate land areas between the grooves extending in a longitudinal direction across the striking face. Each of the grooves is characterized by a plurality of repeating, non-linear wave forms located at the center of the striking face and extending outwardly therefrom.
US08523699B2	Golf ball lifter A golf ball lifting device is provided comprising: a golf ball gripper with a mechanical feature and a magnetic feature; and a gripper mount for attachment to a golf club. The mount has a mechanical feature and a magnetic feature. The mechanical and magnetic features of the gripper and mount are arranged for mutual cooperation, the mechanical and magnetic cooperation together assisting to maintain engagement between the gripper and mount when the gripper is mounted on the mount. The mount magnetic feature is arranged to enable the picking up of a magnetic golf ball marker, at least when the gripper is not mounted on the mount.
US08523692B2	Flame barrier, apparatus and method for entertaining guests An apparatus for entertaining multiple guests includes a device that selectively generates a flame and a barrier interposed between each guest and the flame. The barrier is configured to remain transparent throughout multiple repetitions of use of the device for generating a flame. A method of entertaining guests is also presented.
US08523687B2	Constant velocity ball joint A joint, particularly a constant velocity ball joint, including an inner hub and an outer hub, which hubs exhibit respective inner and outer ball tracks which are associated with each other in pairs, and further including balls disposed in the pairs of associated inner and outer ball tracks, the tracks being configured such that at the contact points of the balls with the ball tracks the tangential planes form an angle of inclination, and the ball tracks exhibiting at any given time a continually changing curvature, as a result of which the angle of inclination is constant.
US08523686B2	Flexible coupling means A coupling means (10) extending along a longitudinal axis of symmetry (100) from a first plate (11) towards a second plate (12), which plates are connected together by a link member (20). Said link member (20) is provided with a first hub (21) secured to said first plate (11) and with a second hub (22) secured to said second plate (12), a first end section (21′) of the first hub (21) being connected to a second end section (22′) of the second hub (22) by link means (30), said link means (30) comprising a first web (31) connecting said first end section (21′) to a maximum section (33) of said link means (30), said link means (30) having a second web (32) connecting a second end section (22′) of said second hub (22) to said maximum section (33).
US08523684B2	Game apparatus for displaying information about a game Various embodiments may include an apparatus operable to determine a value of a statistic describing cards that have been dealt from a deck.
US08523674B2	Video game controller for multiple users The present invention provides a video game controller and apparatus that may be used by two or more players. The users physically manipulate the control device cooperatively to the kinesthetic feedback of the other player(s) to control the events of the video game. By working together through orientation of the controller, the players can jointly move the video game object on the screen and/or govern the play of the game.
US08523662B2	Gaming system and method providing balanced paybacks with varying wager amounts Various embodiments of the gaming system of the present disclosure enable a player to play a secondary or bonus game, in which the player has the chance to play for a designated award in the triggered secondary or bonus game. The probability of triggering the secondary or bonus game varies based on the player's primary game wager. Additionally, the probability of winning a designated award in the triggered secondary or bonus game varies based on the player's primary game wager. In one embodiment, as the primary game wager increases, the odds of triggering the secondary or bonus game increase, but not in direct proportion to the wager. Similarly, the odds of winning the designated award in the triggered secondary or bonus game increases, but not in direct proportion to the wager.
US08523661B2	Gaming machine, linked gaming system and method with variable eligibility for an award A method of awarding an award on a gaming machine is set forth. The method includes selecting an eligibility criterion or eligibility criteria from a plurality of possible eligibility criteria. The selected criterion is deemed to be an active award trigger event. Game play activity on the gaming machine is then monitored for occurrence of this trigger event. When the active award trigger event occurs, the award is awarded. Following award of the award, or following the occurrence of another event, the selected eligibility criterion are rendered inactive award trigger event, and another eligibility criterion is selected as the active award trigger event.
US08523656B2	Gaming machine and gaming method thereof A gaming environment is described. If the predetermined condition is met and the free game is shifted, reels are changed to other reels to be used in the free game. Also, in the free game, reel display portion on which the WILD symbols are displayed on all of the symbol display portions, the reel display portion is held in following games. The WILD symbols are consecutively displayed with the predetermined number (which is greater or equal to the number of symbol display portions of one reel display portion) on the reels used in the free game. Therefore, the probability where WILD symbols fill on the all of the can be enhanced, one or more aspects of the invention can provide higher interest to the player.
US08523655B2	Method and system for operating a secondary game in conjunction with a primary game The present invention discloses a computerized gaming system configured to support operating at least one secondary game in conjunction with a primary game and a method of operating thereof. The method of operating comprises activating a primary game based on simulating rotation of reels; activating a secondary game based on simulating rotation of reels; in response to a predefined player's input, providing a simulation of rotation of reels in the primary game thus giving rise to a primary spin; upon completion of the primary spin, automatically initiating and providing a simulation of rotation of reels in the secondary game thus giving rise to a secondary spin; generating one or more results for the primary game in accordance with the primary spin; generating one or more results for the secondary game in accordance with the secondary spin; and displaying the respective results. The results generated in accordance with the secondary spin are independent from the results generated in accordance with the primary spin.
US08523651B2	Apparatus and method for playing a game A gaming system and method that analyzes and evaluates a player's play input in accordance with a statistically optimal play and generates an acknowledgement where the play input is consistent with an optimum play in response to a particular game condition. The gaming system features at least one display device, at least one player input device, at least one programmable processor coupled to the display device and at least one storage unit coupled to the processor. The storage unit stores a plurality of instructions executable by the programmable processor for performing the method.
US08523647B2	Gaming method, device, and system including trivia-based bonus game A multilevel game includes a base game in which game credits and free passes may be accumulated and saved for play in a bonus event. The bonus event comprises a tic tac toe-like game in which a player is required to correctly answer trivia questions in order to receive a marker in a space of a matrix. Upon correctly answering trivia questions or presenting free passes in lieu of correct answers to trivia questions associated with a prespecified number of spaces in a prespecified arrangement on the matrix, the player may be granted an award or access to a next-higher level of the bonus event. Nonwinners of the bonus event are returned to the base game. Various other features include “double-or-nothing” bonus play. The multilevel game may be effected by a gaming machine or a system that includes a gaming machine.
US08523645B2	Golf club head and head cover combination providing enhanced functionality A golf club head has structure for assisting a golfer, and a head cover has structure for supporting the golfer-assisting structure. In one aspect, the golfer-assisting structure provides a visual indicator, such as an alignment marker, a ball impact indicator, a temperature indicator, or the like. In another aspect, the golfer-assisting structure includes sensor(s) and/or other electronic components for measuring swing characteristics, course conditions, global position, or the like. The supporting structure may provide a source of energy, such as a power source, a light source, or a heat source. In some aspects, the supporting structure may include a processor for receiving data from the golfer-assisting structure, and may transmit data to a display on the head cover and/or to an external source.
US08523634B2	Method for the grinding of a profile of a workpiece The invention relates to a method for the grinding of a profile (1) of a workpiece (2) with a gear or profile grinding machine (3), wherein the profile (1) which has to be ground is successively at first ground during a roughing operation with a roughing grinding tool (4) and is afterwards ground during a finishing operation with a finishing grinding tool (5), wherein a stock of the profile (1) which has to be removed is ground by the roughing and the finishing operation, wherein the roughing grinding tool (4) and the finishing grinding tool (5) are arranged coaxially on a common tool spindle (6) or on two separate tool spindles and wherein a translational movement is created between the grinding tools (4, 5) and the workpiece (2) in a direction of a first axis (x) for carrying out a grinding stroke. To improve the cost effectiveness and the quality of the grinding process the invention is characterized in that the at least one tool spindle (6) or the workpiece (2) is swiveled around an axis (A) of rotation which is directed in the direction of the first axis (x) by a predetermined angle (α) during the execution of the roughing operation or the finishing operation from a basic position (I) into a swivel position (II) in such a way that the grinding tool (5) which is not in operation can be passed over the profile (1) to be machined without collision.
US08523631B2	Athletic bra A bra to be worn during vigorous physical activity includes a stretch front panel and a stretch back panel. The back panel forms a back portion of a left and right shoulder strap. Non-stretch fabric connects the front panel and the back panel and forms the front portion of the left and right shoulder straps. The bra also includes a rib band configured to encircle a wearer's torso.
US08523624B2	Spark plug for internal combustion engine and manufacturing method thereof A spark plug includes a tubular metal shell, an insulator, a cylindrical center electrode, and a ground electrode. The ground electrode has an inclined portion, a straight portion, and a bend between the inclined and straight portions. The inclined portion extends obliquely with respect to the axial direction of the center electrode from a base end of the ground electrode, which is joined to an end of the metal shell, to the bend that is positioned closer to the center electrode in the radial direction of the center electrode than the base end. The straight portion extends substantially parallel to the axial direction of the center electrode from the bend to a tip end of the ground electrode. The straight portion has an inner side surface facing the side surface of an end portion of the center electrode through a spark gap in the radial direction of the center electrode.
US08523620B2	Floating transom This invention is The Floating Transom. The floating transom comes with manual control, and two 12 volt hydraulic systems, and clamps on the back of a boat, extending a new transom eighteen inches behind the boats transom. When traveling in ten inches of water the floating transom allows the boat motor to be picked up, lifting up the boat motor until the lower unit is flush with the bottom of the boat. The adjustable trim on the floating transom allows the back plate, which the boat motor clamps on. To adjust the angle of the boat motor, making the boat move flat on the top of the water. The lower unit of the boat motor rides in the wake the boat forms, making the water pump work, cooling the boat motor. Allowing you to move up or down shallow water rivers.
US08523617B2	Implantable medical device headers that facilitate device and lead configuration variants Implantable medical devices include headers having various features such as a modular design whereby the header is constructed from a series of stacked contact modules. Additional features include a feedthrough where pins exiting a housing of the implantable medical device extend into the header to make direct electrical connection to electrical contacts present within the header where those electrical contacts directly engage electrical connectors of leads inserted into the header. Other features include electrical contacts that are relatively thin conductors on the order of 0.040 inches or less and may include radial protrusions where the radial protrusions establish contact with the electrical connectors of the lead. Furthermore, electrical contacts may be mounted within the header in a floating manner so that radial movement of the electrical contact may occur during lead insertion.
US08523615B2	Compression connector configured with two housing liminted contacts therebetween A compression connector for mounting to a print circuit board includes an insulative housing and a plurality of terminals received in the housing. The housing includes a first mating surface and a second mating surface opposite to the first mating surface. A number of terminal passageways are disposed between and running through the first and second mating faces. Each terminal includes a retaining section. Each of terminal passageway defines a retaining slot along a height direction orienting from the first mating surface to the second mating surface to receive the retaining section of the terminal and two limited portions at two ends of the retaining slot in the height direction so as to allow the retaining section to move in the height direction without dropping out.
US08523604B2	Terminal block and terminal block manufacturing method A terminal block has conductors extending from devices placed one over another placed on nuts (10) and fastened by a bolt. A heat sink (40) is arranged below the nuts and an insulating plate (20) is sandwiched in close contact with the nuts (10) and the heat sink (40). A molded resin part (60) covers these three members (10, 20 and 40). The insulating plate (20) includes nut accommodating portions (21) capable of accommodating the nuts (10) and bolt escaping recesses (26) projecting downward from a bottom plate (22) of the insulating plate (20). The heat sink (40) includes accommodation recesses (43) into which the bolt escaping recesses (26) fit. The molded resin part (60) is molded with the nuts (10) accommodated in the nut accommodating portions (21) and the accommodation recesses (43) and the bolt escaping recesses (26) fit to each other.
US08523601B2	Line receptacle device with strain relief A line receptacle device comprising a first housing part, a second housing part, an entry channel for a line and a strain relief device that is configured to move from a first position into a second position, and if configured such that, in the first position the line can be introduced through the entry channel and in the second position the line can be clamped into the entry channel, in which case the strain relief device also has a locking device which, on transition from the first position into the second position, interacts with a retaining device disposed in the first housing part and the second housing part such that the housing parts are locked together.
US08523594B2	Connector A housing (10) is formed with jig insertion holes (20) penetrating through an outer wall (19) located at a side of deformation spaces (17) opposite to locking lances (14). Deformation restrictions (42) of a front retainer (40) are formed with guides (49) that are cut out to allow an unlocking jig inserted through the jig insertion hole (20) to reach the locking lance (14) when the front retainer (40) is at a retracted position and to position the unlocking jig in a width direction crossing both a resiliently deforming direction of the locking lances (14) and an inserting direction of terminal fittings (30) into cavities (13).
US08523589B2	Power plug locking device having a control unit for moving a lock member between different positions When a power plug locking device moves a plate to a lock position or unlock position, the plate is rotated toward an operational end position with a power plug lock motor while the current of the motor is detected. When the plate comes into contact with a switching piece of a switching mechanism, the switching piece applies a load to the plate. When the current flowing through the motor becomes greater than or equal to a threshold, the supply of power to the power plug lock motor is stopped. Then, switching load of the switching mechanism 48 pushes and moves the disk to an operational end position (lock position or unlock position).
US08523588B2	Implantable electric lead An implantable lead has a distal lead portion with at least one electrode electrically connected to a connector ring through a conductor running in a lumen of the lead. A proximal lead portion includes the connector ring, a connector pin and a connector coupling mechanically and coaxially connected to each other with the connector coupling as a bridging element. A rotational lock in the form of a circumferential element of an elastically deformable, flexible material is provided in the connector coupling in the interface between the coupling and the connector ring. This rotational lock prevents any rotation of the connector pin to be propagated into a rotation of the connector coupling and consequently reduces the risk of damages to internal lead components due to any such unintentional coupling rotation.
US08523585B2	Line system A line system for an aircraft cabin has a line channel with a first surface and a second surface facing in an opposite direction with respect to the first surface. The line system also includes at least one conductor running in the line channel a plurality of first plug channels which enable contacting of the at least one conductor through the first surface, and at least one second plug channel which enables contacting of the at least one conductor through the second surface. At and at least one connector plug with an elongated contact pin which contacts the at least one conductor through the second plug channel, the contact pin having a first section situated in the second plug channel and a second section situated outside the second plug channel.
US08523580B2	Electrical connector An electrical connector includes a housing and a plurality of terminals disposed in the housing. The housing includes a bottom wall and a protruding wall. The terminal includes a held portion for being held in the housing, a base portion, a transition portion, an elastic arm portion and a contact portion. The protruding wall includes a plurality of vertical wall portions and a displacement receiving recess. The housing has an opening penetrating the bottom wall at least at a lower side of the displacement receiving recess. The displacement receiving recess communicates with the opening. Further, the base portion and the transition portion of the terminal are situated outside of the displacement receiving recess.
US08523563B1	Kiln brick protective collar A protective collar for a kiln that has a rigid body portion and a shape and size substantially corresponding to the shape and size of at least a portion of the peripheral edge surface of the kiln sidewall. Depending on the kiln, the protective collar can be round, oval, faceted, or otherwise shaped. The collar can be a complete ring or just a portion thereof. A plurality of stops, which can be fixed or pivoting, spaced along the body portion of the protective collar can prevent dislocation of the collar when applied to the kiln. The stops can be adjustable in location to avoid obstructions on the kiln. A properly selected protective collar can enable a method for protecting the firebrick in a kiln where the protective collar is applied with the shapes of the protective collar and the peripheral edge surface of the kiln sidewall substantially aligned.
US08523555B2	Apparatus comprising substrate and conductive layer A nano imprint master and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The method includes: implanting conductive metal ions into a substrate including quartz to form a conductive layer inside the quartz substrate; coating a resist on the quartz substrate in which the conductive layer is formed, to form a resist coating layer; exposing the resist coating layer to an electron beam to form micropatterns; etching the quartz substrate by using the resist coating layer, in which the micropatterns are formed, as a mask; and removing the resist coating layer to obtain a master in which micropatterns are formed.
US08523548B2	Screw compressor having a gate rotor assembly with pressure introduction channels A single-screw compressor includes a casing, a screw rotor accommodated in the casing, a gate rotor, and a gate rotor supporting member rotatably supporting the gate rotor. The gate rotor includes a plurality of flat-plate-shaped gates formed in a radial pattern and meshing with a helical groove of the screw rotor. Fluid in a compression chamber defined by the screw rotor, the casing and the gates is compressed when the screw rotor is rotated. The gate rotor supporting member includes a gate supporting portion supporting each gate from a back surface side. The gate rotor and the gate rotor supporting member form a gate rotor assembly including a pressure introduction channel configured and arranged to introduce a fluid pressure on a front surface side of each gate into a gap between a back surface of the gate and the gate supporting portion.
US08523539B2	Centrifugal pump The invention is directed to a multi-disk centrifugal pump suitable for pumping fluids, including biocompatible fluids, such as blood. The design of the pump components is optimized to reduce or eliminate the probability of clotting and hemolysis when pumping blood, and to be energy efficient and resistant to physical shock for portable applications.
US08523534B2	High-pressure pump for supplying fuel to an internal-combustion engine A high-pressure pump for supplying fuel to an internal-combustion engine has a pump body and an actuating shaft which extends along a longitudinal axis and which is supported rotatably about the longitudinal axis by the pump body. The shaft has an eccentric portion and a prismatic jacking end. A first pumping station has a gear engaged with the prismatic jacking end and a second pumping station has at least one piston. The piston is slidable relative to the pump body transversely with respect to the longitudinal axis and is actuated by the eccentric portion of the actuating shaft. The prismatic jacking end is made of a harder material than the material with which the remainder of the actuating shaft is made.
US08523525B2	Snubber assembly for turbine blades A snubber associated with a rotatable turbine blade in a turbine engine, the turbine blade including a pressure sidewall and a suction sidewall opposed from the pressure wall. The snubber assembly includes a first snubber structure associated with the pressure sidewall of the turbine blade, a second snubber structure associated with the suction sidewall of the turbine blade, and a support structure. The support structure extends through the blade and is rigidly coupled at a first end portion thereof to the first snubber structure and at a second end portion thereof to the second snubber structure. Centrifugal loads exerted by the first and second snubber structures caused by rotation thereof during operation of the engine are at least partially transferred to the support structure, such that centrifugal loads exerted on the pressure and suctions sidewalls of the turbine blade by the first and second snubber structures are reduced.
US08523523B2	Cooling arrangements Providing cooling within hollow blades such as high pressure turbine blades in a gas turbine engine is important to maintain these components within operational margins for the materials from which they are formed. Traditionally, coolant flows in hollow passages have been used along with impingement apertures towards a leading passage for cooling effectiveness. It is known that opposed undulations or ribs can create rotational vortices within the passage. By shaping shaped portions between the opposed undulations and possibly providing undulations upon these shaped portions themselves it is possible to generate stronger more powerful vortices within the passage. These vortices are coupled with the impingement orifices to create proportionally greater impingement jet flow and pressure and therefore cooling effectiveness within the leading passage.
US08523521B2	Wind turbine generator Provided is a wind turbine generator including an electric pitch-control device that efficiently utilizes the entire circumferential teeth of a ring gear of a wind turbine blade so as to eliminate the need for work at high elevation using a crane or the like even when the teeth of the ring gear are partly broken. A wind turbine generator having an electric pitch-control device that performs pitch-angle control by using a motor to drive a pinion gear that meshes with a ring gear of a wind turbine blade includes a plurality of pinion-driving-mechanism securing supporters or a fixing/releasing switching part as a meshing-region changing mechanism that changes a pitch-angle-control meshing region of the ring gear that meshes with the pinion gear during the pitch-angle control.
US08523506B2	Cable staple Consistent with embodiments described herein, a one-piece staple for affixing electrical or communications wires or staples includes a body portion and at least three leg elements extending from the body portion. The first leg element and the second leg element define a first cable receiving area, and the second leg element and the third leg element define a second cable receiving area. The at least three leg elements are configured for secure insertion into a structural support element.
US08523502B2	Transport wagon particularly for agricultural cargo The invention relates to a transport wagon for receiving cargo, particularly made of agricultural harvest products, such as bales pressed from straw or silage. Such wagons comprise a loading platform, which extends beneath the cargo and is delimited by longitudinal and lateral side parts, wherein the transport chamber is accessible, particularly when the longitudinal side walls are opened. According to the invention, at least one of the longitudinal side walls is provided with a support device, by means of which the longitudinal side wall can be displaced from an open position close to the ground into a closed position, in which it captures at least one upper layer of the stacked cargo and secures it laterally.
US08523490B2	Temporary platform for attachment to an offshore structure Temporary platforms and methods of securing such platforms to an offshore structure include a plurality of clamps secured to an existing portion of the offshore structure at a selected height. A receiver member can be secured to the clamps at a selected horizontal position, and a temporary platform structure can be secured to the receiver member, thereby providing a temporary platform that can be installed, removed, and repositioned, as needed, for a variety of purposes. Such platforms are usable in place of elevating boats and similar vessels, enabling operations to be conducted independent of the depth of the water.
US08523487B2	Co-disposal and co-storage of desalination concentrated brine waste product and carbon dioxide waste product A method for disposal of desalination concentrated brine waste product from a desalination process provides that the desalination concentrated brine waste product is injected, along with a carbon dioxide waste product, typically into an imperviously capped porous rock formation, typically including a saline aquifer. The desalination concentrated brine waste product and the carbon dioxide waste product (i.e., which may be injected as a supercritical liquid) may be injected simultaneously or sequentially. The method provides for environmentally acceptable disposal of the desalination concentrated brine waste product and the carbon dioxide waste product.
US08523480B2	Soil compaction device having a disconnectable fuel line The present invention relates to a soil compaction device, in particular such as a tamper or a vibration plate device, having an internal combustion engine and a tank container for receiving fuel for the operation of said internal combustion engine. According to the present invention, there is at least one clamping device on the soil compaction device which has a mechanical effect on an elastically flexible section of a fuel line arranged between the tank container and the internal combustion engine in order to be able to disconnect the fuel flow, wherein the clamping device is mechanically coupled to a manually actuated gas actuation apparatus and/or start-stop apparatus for the internal combustion engine, or integrated therein, wherein at least one roll or roller is arranged on the extension which has an effect on the elastically flexible section of the fuel line in order to disconnect the fuel flow.
US08523473B2	Dual type cosmetics case A dual type cosmetics case includes a plurality of liquid containing parts and inlets partitioned from each other by a vertical partition wall. A plurality of stems immersed into the respective liquid containing parts are mounted in such a way as to be detachably coupled to the liquid containing parts. Each stem is selectively coupled to a cap and then used. The dual type cosmetics case is advantageous in that different kinds or colors of cosmetic liquids are held in one case, so that a user need not carry or keep several different cosmetics, and thus, especially while traveling, the volume of items which are to be carried by a person can be reduced. Further, costs for purchasing cosmetics can be reduced, so that the cosmetics case is very economical.
US08523467B2	Methods and apparatus for drywall tools The present invention is directed generally to building tools that are high quality, durable, and in some case lightweight. For example, various tools may made by forming multiple sections into a single integrated piece by, for example, casting the parts using a molding process so as to reduce manufacturing cost and increase the structural durability of the tool. Further, various tools may be made, at least in part, using a material including magnesium to reduce the weight of the tool. Still further, various tools may be made using one or more protective coatings for protecting various metals against corrosion, for example, using a high impact coating such as paint covered with a clear coat of lacquer.
US08523463B2	Method and apparatus for producing printed products A method for producing at least one printed product, the method including conveying the printed product to a processing apparatus, wherein the printed product includes a detectable identification code. The method further includes supplying the printed product to at least one tool of the processing apparatus and processing the printed product with the at least one tool. The processing includes detecting data, with a reading device, from the detectable identification code on the printed product and transmitting the data to a control unit. The processing further includes controlling, by the control unit, the at least one tool to process the printed product in dependence of the transmitted data.
US08523459B2	Optical ferrule assemblies and methods of making the same Disclosed are multifiber ferrule assemblies and methods for manufacturing the same. In one embodiment, a finished multifiber ferrule can be provided with a front end having a first front surface that extends beyond a second front surface, thereby inhibiting interaction with a laser beam during processing. A plurality of optical fibers can be fixed within respective optical fiber bores and extend from respective optical fiber bore openings to a position beyond the first front surface. The plurality of optical fibers can be processed by cutting and polishing with a laser beam for providing each optical fiber with a final polished end surface located beyond the first front surface. In further embodiments, an offset structure is positioned with respect to a finished multifiber ferrule after cutting and polishing the optical fibers.
US08523457B2	Optical-fiber connector with accurate measuring reference An optical-fiber connector includes an insulative main body having a pair of optical components extending forwardly therefrom. Each optical component defines at least one lens and a guiding post located at outside of the lens. Each guiding post defines a through hole extend through the guiding post and the main body in a front-to-back direction and fulfilled with the air for transmitting a test light. The test light from the through hole of the guiding post acts as an accurate measuring reference of the true position between the lens and the fiber because of having no displacement of the light path through a through hole.
US08523454B2	Fiber optic splice housing and integral dry mate connector system A fiber optic splice housing and integral dry mate connector system. In a described embodiment, a fiber optic connection system includes optical fiber sections in respective conduit sections. Each of the conduit sections is received in the housing assembly. An optical connection between the optical fiber sections is positioned within the housing assembly.
US08523453B2	Multiple-row large roller bearing, especially axial radial bearing for the main arrangement of bearings of the rotor shaft of a wind power installation An axial radial bearing for a rotor shaft of a wind power installation, which has a vertical circular outer disk, inner ring arranged coaxially to the outer disk, and two circular shaft washers axially arranged on both sides of the outer disk. At least one row of rolling bodies, held at equal distances by a bearing cage, extends between the shaft washers and outer disk, forming the rolling bearings for receiving axial forces, while at least one other row of rolling bodies, optionally held at equal distances by another bearing cage, is arranged between the outer disk and inner ring, forming a third rolling bearing for receiving radial forces. The two rolling bearings for receiving radial forces are formed by two tapered roller bearings oriented towards the longitudinal axis of the bearing by the small front sides, or by a double-row angular ball bearing or by two axial ball bearings.
US08523450B2	Ball bearing and hybrid vehicle transmission A ball bearing includes an inner ring having a raceway surface, an outer ring having a raceway surface, a plurality of rolling elements rollably disposed between the raceway surface of the inner ring and the raceway surfaces of the outer ring, and a resin cage configured to retain the plurality of rolling elements between the inner ring and the outer ring. The cage is a crown type cage having an annular base portion and a plurality of pockets formed in an axial end face of the annular base portion, in which the pockets retain the rolling elements. An axial distance between an axial position of a center of gravity of the cage and a curvature center of a spherical or cylindrical inner surface of each of the pockets is 0.6 or more times a radius of curvature of the inner surface. A hybrid vehicle transmission has this ball bearing.
US08523447B2	Wheel bearing arrangement having gasket A wheel bearing arrangement that has a wheel hub, which is operatively connected to an outer ring by way of rolling elements and a wheel flange. The wheel flange, together with a protective ring forms a first gasket. The protective ring surrounding the outer ring of the wheel hearing arrangement. This approach is of particular interest for non-driven wheel bearing arrangements in which the side of the wheel bearing facing the vehicle can be protected by a cover used on the vehicle side.
US08523437B2	Resealable bag for filling with food product (s) and method A reclosable bag for filling with at least one food product. The reclosable bag generally includes at least one sheet of web material having at least two areas of structural weakness. At least one fold structure is located between and defined by the two areas of structural weakness. An opening is located generally opposite the fold structure. The reclosable bag further includes a reclosable fastener structure having an integral skirt structure of skirt web material extending therefrom.The integral skirt structure includes a distal margin. The distal margin is coupled to the web material at, at least one location between the areas of structural weakness and the opening. The reclosable fastener structure extends past the areas of structural weakness and into the fold structure.The reclosable bag capable of being filled with at least one food product through the opening.
US08523418B2	LED light bar and backlight module of liquid crystal display device The present invention provides an LED light bar and a backlight module of liquid crystal display device. The LED light bar of liquid crystal display device includes: a metal core printed circuit board and an LED chip mounted on the metal core printed circuit board. The metal core printed circuit board includes a metal substrate, an insulation layer formed on the metal substrate, and a circuit formed on the insulation layer. The LED chip has leads to electrically connect with the circuit. The insulation layer forms a hollow portion corresponding to the LED chip. The LED chip is received in the hollow portion and the LED chip has an undersurface engaging the metal substrate. The present invention has a simple structure, is easy to manufacture, and makes an LED light bar showing improved heat dissipation performance.
US08523411B2	Light source device An aim is to provide a light source device that can be assembled more easily than conventional light source devices. A light source device 100 comprises a light emitting module 150, a mount 140, a lighting unit 110, and a case 120, wherein the lighting unit 110 has a pair of pin terminals 112a and 112b, each of the mount 140 and a substrate 151 of the light emitting module 150 has a pair of through-holes 154a and 154b, and a pair of feed terminals 153a and 153b are disposed at positions of the substrate 151 corresponding to the through-holes 154a and 154b, the pair of pin terminals 112a and 112b being electrically connected to the pair of feed terminals 153a and 153b by penetrating through the through-holes 154a and 154b of the mount 140 and the substrate 151.
US08523404B2	LED lighting device with homogeneous light intensity and reduced dazzle action An illumination device, comprising a basic body (1) having a cutout (5), a reflector (51), which is formed at least by parts of the cutout (5), and at least one optoelectronic semiconductor component (20) arranged in the cutout (5), wherein the semiconductor component (20) has an optical element (3) designed for directing at least part of the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the semiconductor component (20) during operation onto the reflector (51), wherein a radiation exit area (61) of the illumination device is at least twice as large as the sum of the radiation exit areas (44) of the semiconductor components.
US08523403B2	LED white light luminaire with imaging capability A reflector spotlight luminaire includes a housing defining an optical axis. The light source is provided that includes one or more white light emitting LEDs, the lights being arranged to direct a beam of white light along the axis of the housing, such as being reflected from an ellipsoidal reflector. An image engine in the form of an LCD panel intercepts the beam of white light traveling along the axis to modify and enhance the beam of white light with image data, such as color, shape, animation, etc. Conventional projection optics accumulates the image emitted by the image engine, projects the optically enhanced light beam through the housing onto a projection surface.
US08523394B2	Mechanisms for reducing risk of shock during installation of light tube Disclosed herein is an LED-based light for replacing a fluorescent bulb in a conventional fluorescent light fixture. The LED-based light includes a housing having a first end opposing a second end, a circuit board disposed within the housing and extending along a longitudinal axis of the housing, at least one LED mounted to the circuit board, at least one end cap disposed on one of the first and second ends of the housing, the end cap including a switch and at least one electrically conductive pin configured for physical and electrical connection to the light fixture; and circuitry configured to provide a current path between the at least one LED and the at least one electrically conductive pin, wherein the switch is configured to selectively disconnect the current path.
US08523393B2	Lighting device with louvers A lighting device may be provided that includes a case including: a bottom plate; walls extending from ends of the bottom plate; and louvers coupled to and inclined from respective edges of the walls; a light emitter disposed on the bottom plate; and a diffuser plate spaced apart from the light emitter and disposed between the walls, wherein each of the louvers is oriented at an obtuse angle relative to the diffuser plate and wherein the light emitter includes an LED.
US08523385B2	Compact high brightness LED grow light apparatus, using an extended point source LED array with light emitting diodes The LED grow light fixture uses a densely-packed array of high-brightness LEDs that are not individually packaged where the array behaves similarly to a point source of light. The extended point source LED array, with its lens and associated reflector, result in a concentrated, partially-collimated light source, such that the intensity of the light does not diminish rapidly as distance from the light source increases. The LED array contains a plurality of LED strings that may be separately controlled, thereby allowing the spectral content of the LED grow light to be varied, to facilitate desired plant growth at various stages of plant life. The light emitted at each of the multiple different wavelengths from the array is evenly distributed, when the objects being illuminated by the array are at a distance of less than about 6 feet or even less than 1 foot from the array.
US08523384B2	Light emitting device A light emitting device having a simple structure and high decorating characteristics is provided.The light emitting device comprises an emission source for outputting lights having different colors from different emission parts; and a transmitting resin having a conically shaped reflection surface for reflecting lights output from each of the emission parts, and covering the light emitting source, wherein the emission source is provided so that one or more of the emission parts are located away from a central axis of the conical shape.
US08523379B2	Smart light The extendible multifunction light comprises of several electronic functions which communicates with the use of speaker and microphone with each other based on the specific commands that maybe prompted by the user or by programming such response with the use of the control panel. Each of the functions process data which can be stored in the memory of the product which can be transferred into the user's personal computer. A user may transfer information from his or her computer to download into the product. The product may transform itself from a flare to a flashlight; to be extended for use for walking, hiking and skiing. The product has a camera for recording video and audio information, a GPS system for tracking the user, an MP3 player for downloading music, motion detector, LCD navigator screen, breath analyzer and fingerprint scanner.
US08523374B2	Refrigerator and door thereof This present embodiment relates to a refrigerator. The refrigerator includes an exterior member which defines the appearance of the refrigerator and in which a transmissive part, through which light is passed, is formed; a decoration member provided at a rear side of the exterior member; and a light-emitting unit which emits light toward the decoration member.
US08523372B2	Lighting systems Assemblies compliant with night vision imaging system (NVIS) standards are described. Versions of the assemblies incorporate filtering material into an encapsulant for a light-emitting diode (LED) die, avoiding any necessity of using external filtering agents. Alternatively or additionally, filtering material may be incorporated into a housing of an encapsulated LED.
US08523371B2	Vehicle outside mirror device In a conventional vehicle outside mirror device, there has been a problem that a frictional wear occurs. According to the present invention, an interposing member 6 is provided between a shaft holder 9 and a gear case 11. An electrically rotation range restricting mechanism is a mechanism in which an electrically driven rotation range of a mirror assembly 4 is restricted, and is comprised of abutment faces 33, 34, 43, 44 which are provided at the interposing member 6 and the shaft holder 9. A buffering mechanism is a mechanism which causes the mirror assembly 4 to rotate for the sake of buffering, and is comprised of engagement portions 38, 45 which are provided at the interposing member 6 and the gear case 11. The electrically driven rotation range restricting mechanism and the buffering mechanism are separated from each other. As a result, the present invention can prevent a frictional wear from occurring between the interposing member 6 and the shaft holder 9 and between the interposing member 6 and the gear case 11.
US08523368B2	Projection display apparatus having stored information for authenticating light source A projection image display apparatus including a detachably attachable light source unit includes: a storage means provided to the light source unit and having previously stored therein information that the light source unit is a genuine product; a determination means making a comparison with the information in the storage means to determine whether the light source unit is the genuine product; and a light source control means controlling an output of the light source unit in accordance with a result from the determination means.
US08523366B2	Projector having projection condition control unit that performs projection condition control based on projected test image A projector includes: an image projection unit which projects an image corresponding to image information; an image pickup unit which shoots the image projected from the image projection unit; an image switching unit which switches state of the image based on a predetermined phenomenon; and a projection condition control unit which allows the image projection unit to project a predetermined test image at the time when the image switching unit switches state of the image, and allows the image pickup unit to shoot the projected test image to control projection condition of the image based on the picked-up image result.
US08523353B2	Method of calculating a setpoint for beveling or grooving an ophthalmic lens A method of calculating a shaping setpoint for an ophthalmic lens along a longitudinal profile includes: an operation of acquiring an initial longitudinal profile; an operation of centering the initial longitudinal profile on the lens; an operation of searching for two remarkable points of the initial longitudinal profile as a function of determined criteria; an operation of calculating a modified axial coordinate for each remarkable point in order to ensure proper mounting and esthetic appearance of the lens in its eyeglass frame; and an operation of calculating a final longitudinal profile resulting from a transformation of the initial longitudinal profile that is such that the final longitudinal profile passes through the two remarkable points.
US08523346B2	Transport device and recording device A transport device may include a transport mechanism including a supporting member configured to support a placed medium and transport the medium. The transport device may also include a first charging device configured to alternately charge the supporting member with one polarity and an opposite polarity. The transport device may further include a transfer mechanism configured to transfer the medium to the supporting member. The transport device may yet further include a second charging device configured to alternately charge the medium with one polarity and an opposite polarity for transferring the medium with the transfer mechanism before the transfer mechanism places the medium on the supporting member. The transport device may yet further include a control unit configured to control at least one of the transport mechanism, the transfer mechanism, the first charging device, and the second charging device.
US08523334B2	Ink supply system An ink supply system for an ink jet printer, particularly a continuous ink jet printer, has a manifold assembly of two parts that are brought together at interfacing surfaces. At least one of the surfaces has a plurality of ink flow channels for conveying ink around an ink circuit between components. The other of the interfacing surfaces is configured to close and seal the channels. A plurality of ports is provided in fluid communication with the channels, the circuit components being connectable to the ports. The manifold assembly provides for a compact and neat arrangement free of many tubes and pipes. The lower number of connections significantly reduces the risk of leakage.
US08523328B2	Flow-through liquid ejection using compliant membrane transducer A method of ejecting liquid includes providing a liquid dispenser including a substrate and a diverter member. Portions of the substrate define a liquid supply channel and a liquid return channel. The diverter member includes a MEMS transducing member positioned in contact with a compliant membrane. The compliant membrane is anchored to the substrate such that the compliant membrane forms a portion of a wall of the liquid dispensing channel. A continuous flow of liquid is provided from a liquid supply through the liquid supply channel through the liquid dispensing channel through the liquid return channel and back to the liquid supply. The diverter member is selectively actuated to divert a portion of the liquid flowing through the liquid dispensing channel through outlet opening of the liquid dispensing channel when drop ejection is desired.
US08523326B2	Liquid ejecting head and liquid ejecting apparatus A head unit fixed to a case in a position in which a nozzle forming surface thereof faces a first surface side of a head fixing portion, and a wiring substrate is arranged on a second surface side opposite from the first surface on a portion. A supply flow channel in the case communicate with a common liquid chamber at an end portion of the communicating flow channel in a first direction, and a flexible cable is disposed inside the supply flow channel in the case in the first direction.
US08523324B2	Liquid discharge head substrate and head unit A liquid discharge head substrate includes an external terminal, a diode, a first conductive layer, a second conductive layer, and a third conductive layer. The external terminal is configured to connect to an external. The first conductive layer is connected to the external terminal for causing an input current to flow from the external terminal, and the diode includes an anode and a cathode. The second conductive layer is connected to the first conductive layer and one electrode of the anode and cathode, and causes a surge current generated when a surge voltage is applied from the external terminal, to flow from the first conductive layer to the one electrode. The third conductive layer is connected to the other electrode of the anode and the cathode and passes the surge current flowing from the one electrode to the other electrode. The first conductive layer includes a part laminating with the second conductive layer sandwiching an insulation layer, and does not include a part laminating with the third conductive layer.
US08523322B2	Non-wetting coating on a fluid ejector A fluid ejector having an inner surface, an outer surface, and an orifice that allows fluid in contact with the inner surface to be ejected. The fluid ejector has a non-wetting monolayer covering at least a portion of the outer surface of the fluid ejector and surrounding an orifice in the fluid ejector. Fabrication of the non-wetting monolayer can include removing a non-wetting monolayer from a second region of a fluid ejector while leaving the non-wetting monolayer on a first region surrounding an orifice in the fluid ejector, or protecting a second region of a fluid ejector from having a non-wetting monolayer formed thereon, wherein the second region does not include a first region surrounding the orifice in the fluid ejector.
US08523320B2	Inkjet recording apparatus and inkjet recording method The present invention provides a recording apparatus including recording heads each including a plurality of nozzle arrays that are arranged so as to overlap, wherein overlapping portions of the recording heads for two different colors are separated from each other with a distance therebetween in an array direction of nozzles.
US08523318B2	Support for carriage guide in printer A carriage printer includes a printhead; a carriage guide disposed along a carriage scan direction, the carriage guide including a first end and a second end opposite the first end; a carriage for transporting the printhead along the carriage scan direction across the print region, the carriage including a bearing surface that is configured to contact the carriage guide as the carriage transports the printhead; a plurality of carriage guide supports each including a support surface, the plurality of carriage guide supports including a first carriage guide support disposed proximate the first end; a second carriage guide support disposed proximate the second end; and a third carriage guide support disposed between the first carriage guide support and the second carriage guide support; a first biasing force applied in a bias direction proximate the first end; and a second biasing force applied in the bias direction proximate the second end.
US08523314B2	Ink jet recording apparatus to utilize ink and reaction liquid that agglutinates when reacted with coloring material-containing ink Suitable preliminary discharge conditions are set for a recording head using reaction liquid in bidirectional recording. While the recording head makes a reciprocating motion and scans a recording medium, a preliminary discharge of the reaction liquid is executed after recording on the recording medium from discharge ports on the rear side in a direction in which the recording head travels and a preliminary discharge of ink is executed when a preliminary discharge of the reaction liquid is not executed.
US08523302B2	Door handle and refrigerator having the same A refrigerator includes a refrigerator body, a door to open and close the front of the refrigerator body, and a door handle provided at one side of the door. The door handle includes a handle unit having a grip part to allow a user to grip the door handle, an actuating rod fixed inside the handle unit such that the actuating rod is moved along with the handle unit, a guide unit to guide movement of the actuating rod, a pusher configured to be advanced and retreated through movement relative to the actuating rod to push the refrigerator body, and a gear unit disposed between the actuating rod and the pusher such that the gear unit is engaged with the actuating rod and the pusher.
US08523298B2	Tensioning apparatus for an endless track In a tracklaying gear with a frame having an idler wheel linear guide in which at least one guide piece holding the idler wheel axle is movable, and on which a tensioning means of a tensioning device supported in the frame can act in the guidance direction, at least one mechanically guided and centered elastomer spring body is installed to bulge under axial compression, such that the spring body can be readjusted, the elastomer spring body consisting of an elastomer material largely incompressible as a spring.
US08523296B2	Electric drive vehicle An electric drive vehicle having an induction motor for braking or driving wheels, a motor controller for controlling the induction motor, and mechanical brakes for braking the wheels, wherein while the vehicle is in halt in a state that the mechanical breaks are not operating, the motor controller applies DC voltage or AC voltage in a frequency range of −1 Hz to +1 Hz to the stator of the induction motor to make the induction motor generate torque for stopping the vehicle and maintain the vehicle in a halt state.
US08523295B2	Hydraulic assembly for a hydraulic vehicle brake system with traction control The invention relates to a hydraulic assembly of a vehicle brake system with traction control. Hydraulic assemblies include a housing block, which is to be fitted with hydraulic components, and an electronic control unit for activating the components. It is known for a hydraulic connection for a pressure sensor to be provided on a housing block and for the signal of the pressure sensor to be taken into consideration for brake pressure regulation in the control unit. The invention proposes an advantageous arrangement of at least one second hydraulic connection for a second pressure sensor on the housing block in combination with blind bores of the hydraulic connections. The blind bores can be positioned in a variable fashion and formed with different lengths during the production of the housing block. In this way, it is possible for the pressure in different hydraulic partial regions of a vehicle brake system to be sensed in an application-specific manner. The number of such hydraulic connections for pressure sensors has no influence on the external dimensions of the housing block.
US08523289B2	Retention assembly for cutting bit A cutting bit retention assembly (399) that includes a cutting bit holder (500), which receives a cutting bit (58) and has shank (504) that extends into a bore (418) in a support (400). The shank section (504) of the cutting bit holder (500) presents a surface (530) defined by a notch (528) that selectively cooperates with a retention pin (670). A transverse bore (430) in the support (400) carries the retention pin (670). The retention pin (670) is selectively movable to any one of several positions. One position is a non-retaining position wherein the retention pin (670) does not engage the notch surface (530). Another position is a retaining position in which the retention pin (670) engages the notch surface (530) to urge the cutting bit holder into the cutting bit holder bore (418). Still another position is an ejecting position in which the retention pin (670) engages the notch surface (530) to urge the cutting bit holder (500) out of the cutting bit holder bore (418).
US08523285B2	Vehicle seat A seat (10) for a utility vehicle comprising a base (12) and a back support (14) is provided. The back support has an asymmetric profile (18) which includes a cut-away portion (20) at a position corresponding to a user's first shoulder, and a mounting point (25) corresponding to a point located above the user's second shoulder for attachment of a three-point harness (22, 24). Provision of the cut-away portion on one upper corner of the seat maintains a portion on the opposite side of the seat for location of the three-point harness thus delivering increased freedom of movement for the operator whilst incorporating safety requirements.
US08523281B2	Reclining mechanism for vehicle seats A recliner mechanism for a vehicle seat includes a guide plate and a gear plate. The gear plate has a plurality of internal gear teeth and an inner diameter. A hub is attached to a shaft that connects two recliners on opposite sides of the seat. The guide plate, the gear plate and a cam are retained on the hub by a retainer clip. Two locking elements cooperate with the guide plate, and have a plurality of external gear teeth that selectively engage the internal gear teeth. When the cam rotates, the cam engages the cam surfaces with one of the engagement surfaces unlocking the external gear teeth from the internal gear teeth. Springs cooperate with the guide plate and the cam for locking the mechanism. The inner diameter of the gear plate is received on the retainer clip that provides a bearing surface for rotation of the gear plate.
US08523280B2	Vehicle seat In a vehicle seat having a seat back and a seat cushion that are placed in one of a normal position and a reclining position that is more reclined than the normal position, a link mechanism is operable to change the positions of the seat back and the seat cushion by moving the seat back and the seat cushion in relation to each other, so that a back contact point of the seat back, where a predetermined portion of the back of the seated person contacts the seat back, contacts the predetermined portion of the back of the seated person in both the normal position and the reclining position, and so that an ischial contact point of the seat cushion, where a tuber-of-ischium of the seated person contacts the seat cushion, contacts the tuber-of-ischium of the seated person in both the normal position and the reclining position.
US08523278B2	Sliding roof device, in particular for a motor vehicle A sliding roof device for a vehicle, in particular for an automobile, is provided. The device has a movable panel, the front region of which is mounted such that it is slidable in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, while the rear region is hinged to at least one push-out lever that is likewise mounted such that it is slidable in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The sliding roof device additionally comprises drive devices configured to displace the movable panel by directly driving each push-out lever in the direction of a displacement in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.
US08523276B2	Vehicle including a transverse understructure member and a technical front panel pivotably supported by the transverse understructure member during mounting A vehicle includes an underbody structure element, a technical front panel, and at least one body shell structure element. The technical front panel includes a central part carrying vehicle cooling elements, opposed parts fixed to opposite vertical edges of the central part, and a top cross member including a top edge. One end of the body shell structure element includes two opposed rails extending along a longitudinal axis of the vehicle and two opposed parts that accept the technical front panel. The technical front panel pivots about a transverse axis of the vehicle on the underbody structure element when being mounted to the body shell structure element. The technical front panel is separated from the underbody structure element when fully mounted to the body shell structure element.
US08523275B2	Polycarbonate window frame system A polycarbonate window system having an integrated ROPS that reduces the thickness of cab posts of machine such that the operator's visibility is increased. The polycarbonate window system also facilitates secure retention of the polycarbonate window without requiring holes to be formed near the periphery of the polycarbonate window, thereby increasing the structural integrity of the polycarbonate window.
US08523272B1	Panel assembly for a vehicle and a method of supporting the panel assembly A panel assembly for a vehicle and a method of supporting the panel assembly is disclosed. The panel assembly includes a first wall and a bracket adjacent to the first wall. The bracket has a first platform facing the first wall. The panel assembly further includes a first support member attached to the first platform and defining an initial state and a final state. The first support member and the first wall define a first gap therebetween when in the initial state. The first support member is expandable to contact the first wall to remove the first gap when in the final state for supporting the first wall to prevent deformation of the first wall.
US08523269B2	Vehicle back door A vehicle window panel mounted in a window opening formed in a vehicle to close the opening includes a panel body obtained by molding a resin material. A light-transmitting window is integrally connected to the panel body, and a protrusion is integrally connected to the panel body to protrude toward at least one of an inside or outside of the vehicle.
US08523262B2	Vehicle seat rear floor latch and seat positioner assembly A vehicle seat rear floor latch and positioner assembly (22) for a vehicle seat (10) movable between a seating position, a generally horizontal nonuse position, and a generally vertical storage position as well as being removable from the vehicle to increase cargo capacity.
US08523261B2	Side wall cover The subject of the invention is a wall cover on the inner side of a bellows of a transfer between two pivotably interconnected vehicles, wherein the side wall cover is held by two holding devices, wherein each holding device is arranged at the body of a vehicle and wherein the holding device receives the side wall cover to be able to be rolled up when the length of the side wall cover shortens during travel around a curve.
US08523258B2	Mounting of subframe In a structure for mounting a subframe, located under a vehicle body, to the vehicle body via an elastic assembly, the elastic assembly includes: a first mounting member located under the vehicle body and over the subframe; a second mounting member located immediately above the first mounting member; and an elastic member disposed between the first and second mounting members. The first mounting member is mounted to the vehicle body, while the second mounting member is mounted to the subframe.
US08523252B2	Lift device for service operations on mechanical parts A disclosed lift device serves as a work piece handling tool for performing service operations on a mechanical component, such as a power cylinder head of a gas engine compressor. The lift device may be attached to the cylinder head and used to securely and efficiently remove (and install) the cylinder head from the gas engine compressor. The lift device may also provide a free-standing base for holding the cylinder head securely in a manner that provides access for servicing operations. The advantages of the lift device include a single mounting and unmounting operation for the entire duration of the servicing operations.
US08523251B1	Bumper fascia support assembly A bumper fascia support assembly includes a front support, a bracket and a bumper fascia. The bracket has a support attachment end, a body section and a fascia attachment end. The support attachment end is fixedly attached to a forward facing surface of the front support. The bumper fascia has a central section fixedly attached to the fascia attachment end of the bracket. The body section of the bracket has a controlled deflection structure that is configured with respect to the support attachment end and the fascia attachment end to deform downwardly in response to a prescribed impacting force being applied to the bumper fascia so that the fascia attachment end and the central section of the bumper fascia move downward relative to the support attachment end absorbing impact energy.
US08523250B2	Top-and-bottom latch structure for lock A top-and-bottom latch structure for a lock mainly includes a lock formed by a casing, and a lock tongue, a lock core, a handle spindle, and other components disposed in the casing. The handle spindle is provided with a first and a second protruding rod disposed at different angles, and is respectively provided with a first and a second braking piece above and under the handle spindle, so that the two braking pieces are respectively clamped by the protruding rods. The top-and-bottom latch structure for a lock further includes: two fixing members, respectively connected to the braking pieces; and tact switches, connected to a door panel by the fixing members via connecting rods. Therefore, when the door is closed, the tact switches once touching the door frame are embedded into the door frame and the fixing members move downwards to rotate the handle spindle and lock the lock tongue.
US08523242B2	Connection-structure of a flexible tube A connection-structure of a flexible tube, in which the flexible tube is fitted to an end portion of a metal pipe, comprises an annular projection, a first radially enlarged portion, a seal ring and a second radially enlarged portion. The annular projection is formed on an outer surface of the end portion of the metal pipe. The first radially enlarged portion is formed on the tip side of the metal pipe relative to the projection, defining a first annular groove with the projection. The seal ring is fitted into the annular groove. The second enlarged portion is formed on the base side of the metal pipe relative to the projection, defining a second annular groove with the projection. The tip portion of the flexible tube is positioned close to the maximum diameter portion of the second enlarged portion.
US08523233B2	Liquid storage tank trailer An improved mobile fluid storage tank having a base, substantially vertical front wall, a substantially rear wall, a pair of substantially parallel side walls and a roof structure. The roof structure has a rear roof portion and a front roof portion. The rear roof portion is substantially parallel with the base and extends along the rear portion of the two side walls while the front roof portion is comprised of a single sloping section which extends from the forward end rear roof portion to the vertical front wall. The intersection of the front and rear roof portions being selected to provide the optimum volume of fluid content of the tank.
US08523231B2	Riding mower A riding mower includes a pair of right and left front wheels; a pair of right and left rear wheels; a driver's seat provided between the rear wheels and the front wheels; an engine provided in the rear of the driver's seat; and a mower provided under the driver's seat. The riding mower is capable of being mounted with a fuel gas cylinder sideways on a side of the engine in which an operation section of the fuel gas cylinder faces backward. The riding mower further includes a guard member that is opposed to a rear surface of the fuel gas cylinder and is switchable between a protection position to cover the rear side of the operation section and an open position to open the rear surface of the fuel gas cylinder.
US08523229B1	Seatbelt height adjuster assembly A height adjuster assembly for motor vehicle belt restraint systems adapted to be mounted to a motor vehicle “B” pillar for affixing a D-ring belt anchorage. The height adjuster assembly can be moved to a plurality of vertical positions for optimally locating a seat belt and D-ring. The adjuster assembly includes a slider assembly movable along a rail preferably formed by a roll forming operation. A rotatable pawl within the slider assembly is biased into engagement with the rail teeth and is held in a normally locked position. A pushbutton can be actuated to rotate the lock pawl to a disengaged position allowing vertical adjustment. The system features few parts, low-cost construction, and provides high structural integrity.
US08523212B2	Compact collapsible cycle A cycle (1) for use by a rider (11) over a terrain surface (36). The cycle (1) includes a frame (2) having front (3) and rear (4) portions; a seat (13); a front wheel (5) rotatable about a primary axis (17) and attached to a steering member (7); a steering mechanism (8) coupled to the steering member (7); a rear wheel (6), rotatably attached to the rear frame portion (4); a drive mechanism (21 or 88) operatively coupled to the front (5) and/or rear (6) wheel; at least one footrest (12, 92) on the front wheel (5). The steering member (7) is pivotally attached to the front frame portion (3) for rotation about a secondary axis (15) orthogonal to the primary axis (17). The cycle (1) is configured such that a rider (11) can be seated on the seat (13) in operative contact with the steering mechanism (7) when the cycle (1) is in motion, while permitting both feet of the seated rider (11) to reach the terrain surface (36) when the cycle (1) is stationary.
US08523211B2	Knee roller A knee roller that is easy to use and provides improved maneuverability is disclosed. The knee roller may include a support frame for supporting a handlebar assembly, a knee support and a pair of coaxial wheels. The pair of coaxial wheels may be positioned substantially underneath the knee support, where the pair of coaxial wheels rotates about a common rotation axis, and a vertical plane defined by the rotation axis intersects the knee support. The position of the pair of coaxial wheels with respect to the knee support substantially distributes a weight received at the knee support over the pair of coaxial wheels and allows the knee roller to turn about a vertical axis perpendicular to and intersects with the rotation axis.
US08523209B2	Semi-trailing arm axle for a motor vehicle A semi-trailing arm axle for a motor vehicle which comprises a semi-trailing arm (1) for each wheel (4) of the axle. Each semi-trailing arm (1) is flexible about the vertical axis and is mounted to the body or on a support frame by at least one mounting (2, 3). Each wheel (4) of the axle is connected to its respective flexible semi-trailing arm (1) by way of at least one wheel bearing (5), and the flexible semi-trailing arm (1) is the sole wheel-guiding element.
US08523206B2	Motor vehicle A steering gear of a motor vehicle is fastened to a chassis via several bearing points, each of which includes, but is not limited to bolt penetrating eyes of the chassis and the steering gear and an elastic sleeve. The elastic sleeve of at least a first of the bearing points is accommodated in the eye of the chassis.
US08523205B2	Swing skateboard A swing skateboard includes a board body, a front roller unit and a rear roller unit. The front roller unit has a front roller fork rotatably disposed under a bottom face of the board body, and a front roller rotatably mounted on the front roller fork. The rear roller unit has a rear roller shaft mounted under the bottom face of the board body, and two rear rollers respectively rotatably disposed at two ends of the rear roller shaft. A user can wiggle his/her body to tilt the board body of the skateboard and laterally swing the front roller unit so as to control and move the skateboard forward.
US08523204B2	Structure of connectable skateboard A structure of connectable skateboard includes a skateboard body that carries casters. The skateboard body has a front end forming a plurality of connection lugs and a rear end forming a plurality of mating slots at locations corresponding to the connection lugs, whereby with the inter-engagement between the connection lugs and the corresponding mating slots, multiple skateboard bodies can be inter-connected to each other to form a connected skateboard assembly.
US08523203B1	Trailing axle suspension system A suspension system is disclosed that suspends a trailing axle with steerable wheels from the body of a motor vehicle with a carriage and a pair of actuators. The axle is directly suspended from the carriage and the actuators operate to establish the carriage and thereby the axle in a stowed condition on the vehicle body and in an active condition where the axle trails the vehicle at a substantial distance and is forced by the actuators to help support the vehicle. And the actuators are pivotally connected to the vehicle body at a location above the highest possible height of the center of gravity of the maximum allowable load supported by the vehicle body to thereby enhance vehicle roll stability with the trailing axle suspension system while providing for significant travel of the axle relative to the frame of the vehicle in accommodating road grade differences between the trailing axle wheels and the wheels of the primary axles normally supporting the vehicle frame and also blocking road surface produced shock forces on the trailing axle wheels from the vehicle body.
US08523202B1	Trailing axle suspension system A suspension system is disclosed that suspends a trailing axle with steerable wheels from the tailgate of a motor vehicle with the use of a carriage, a pair of actuators and gas springs. The carriage is pivotally connected to the tailgate, the axle is directly suspended from the carriage and the actuators are pivotally connected to the carriage and tailgate and adapted to establish the carriage and thereby the axle in a stowed condition on the tailgate and in an active condition where the axle trails the vehicle at a substantial distance and the actuators are connected to the tailgate so as to contribute in an enhanced manner to the roll stability of the vehicle.
US08523190B2	Apparatus to secure a cylindrical object for laser processing A device for holding an essentially cylindrical work piece (22), in particular a jewelry ring, for machining with a laser beam (L) has at least one chuck (20) that is supported so that it is able to rotate around a rotation axis (18) and that is provided for centrally holding the work piece (22) by means of first clamping elements (30), which automatically fix the work piece (22) in position through the exertion of a spring force.
US08523185B1	Target shooting system and method of use A target shooting system includes a gun which shoots a projectile at a target which is part of a target assembly. The target includes a sensor which senses a projectile hit, and passes an electronic signal to a target information processor located in the target assembly. The target information processor processes the hit information, and transmits a target hit signal to a system processor over a wireless rf link. The system processor stores and displays the hit information, and broadcasts a hit announcement to the shooter.
US08523179B2	Document device and image forming apparatus with offset driven roller A document feeding device includes a document reader, a drive roller and a plurality of driven rollers. The document reader is configured to read a document fed in a feeding direction. The drive roller is disposed upstream of the document reader in the feeding direction. The plurality of driven rollers is disposed opposite to the drive roller to form nips therebetween. The plurality of driven rollers is supported by one common shaft extending in a direction orthogonal to the feeding direction. A position of at least one nip formed by at least one of the plurality of driven rollers is offset downstream or upstream of other nips formed by other driven rollers.
US08523175B2	Sheet transport apparatus and image forming apparatus including the same A sheet transport apparatus includes a sheet transport portion that transports a sheet in a first transport direction and a second transport direction, a bending member that bends without breaking the sheet by corrugating the sheet in an orthogonal direction, and a restriction member that restricts, in a perpendicular direction, a corrugation in the sheet bent by the bending member. The restriction member is provided on an upstream side in the first transport direction of the bending member.
US08523174B2	Media rotation and translation mechanism An improved rotator/translator mechanism includes multiple thin discs that mate with an idler roll to distribute nip pressure and spin at different rotational velocities to produce the same linear velocity at the nip and thereby reduce marking on certain media.
US08523167B2	Device for directing sheets in arrival from lines angularly arranged towards an output line A device is described for directing sheets (2) which has at least two inlets for the sheets, a first inlet (A1) and a second inlet (A2), associated respectively to a first sheet infeeder line (L1) and a second sheet infeeder line (L2), and an outlet (AU) for the sheets. A support member is associated to the first inlet (A1) in order to restingly receive at least one sheet (2) which enters the first inlet (A1)) for transfer of the sheet (2) towards the outlet (AU). A guide and transfer element (D2) is associated to the second inlet (A2) for guiding at least an entering sheet into the second inlet (A2) and to transfer the sheet towards the outlet (AU). The guide and transfer element (D2) and the support member (S) are reciprocally arranged for conveying the sheets (2) towards the outlet along a common outlet direction (DAU).
US08523165B2	Recording media sheet processing system, image forming system including same, and insertion method used therein A recording media sheet processing system includes a folding device including a folding unit to fold a sheet and a squeezing unit to squeeze the folded sheet, an insertion device to insert in an envelope an enclosure, and a controller. The folding device. The controller includes an envelope selector, a selector for selecting whether to fold the sheet and a folding style of the sheet, a first storage unit for storing a folding-related equivalent quantity into which a quantity of each sheet is converted corresponding to the folding style and the number of times the sheet is squeezed, a second storage unit for storing a maximum quantity of sheets insertable, a calculator to calculate a total converted quantity of the enclosure, a determination unit to determine whether the selected envelope type accommodates the enclosure, and a squeezing setter to set the number of times of squeezing.
US08523160B2	Clamp for screen printing An embodiment of the present invention is a clamp system for use in screen printing, including first and second jaw members, screws, an extension member, and a registration pin. The jaw members are aligned and have respective facing flat surfaces and openings. The screws threadedly connect to respective openings and set the distance between jaw members for clamping a frame. The extension member remains flush to the flat surface of the first jaw member and has a housing extending orthogonal to alignment of the jaw members. The registration pin engages a hole on the housing and extends parallel to jaw members and orthogonal to the housing. The blunt end of the pin abuts a platen. All platens maintain the same position relative to the frame, when abutting the blunt end. The registration of platens to the frame allows for multiple consistent ink application onto a substrate.
US08523153B2	Spring A spring, provided between a first member and a second member, includes a main body portion having a hole portion; a cylindrical portion provided at the radially inner circumference and the radially outer circumference of the main body portion; and a corner portion formed at a boundary portion between the main body portion and the cylindrical portion; in which the main body portion is extended to a crossing direction with respect to a direction along suppress strength provided from the first member and the second member, the cylindrical portion has an abutting portion protruding from each circumference of the main body portion toward one of the first member and the second member and abutting thereat, the corner portions can be elastically deformed while varying angles thereof according to the suppression strength, and the corner portion defines a tangent line along the main body portion, and at least one of tangent lines of the corner portions makes a predetermined angle with respect to a straight line between the radially inner circumference and the radially outer circumference of the main body portion.
US08523148B2	Jack assembly An improved jack assembly for use with a trailer tongue of a towed vehicle. The jack assembly including telescoping height adjustment of the assembly, a pivot assembly for pivoting between a vertical and horizontal stowed position, and a clip for maintaining a handle assembly in a stowed position when not in use. The jack assembly also includes the use of bushings for the telescoping tubes to enhance the sliding movement between the tubes and aid in maintaining the axial alignment of the tubes thereby extending the life of the jack assembly. The pivot assembly further includes an attachment bracket that may be rotated to accommodate at least two different sizes of trailer tongues.
US08523146B2	Device, system, and method for lifting a motor vehicle A preferred embodiment of a system includes a lifting device for lifting a motor vehicle, a support structure for mounting the lifting device in a pit, and a carriage for supporting the lifting device from the support structure and being movable within the support structure. The system also includes a cover coupled to opposite sides of the carriage so that the cover extends away from the carriage and continuously between the opposite sides of the carriage.
US08523143B2	Detachable fluid coupling for inkjet printer A detachable fluid coupling for connecting an inkjet printhead with an ink supply, the detachable coupling having a fixed valve member defining a valve seat, a sealing collar (146) for sealing engagement with the valve seat (148), a resilient sleeve (126) having one annular end fixed relative to the fixed valve member (128), and the other annular end engaging the sealing collar to bias it into sealing engagement with the valve seat. The coupling also having a conduit opening (150) that is movable relative to the fixed valve member for engaging the sealing collar (146) to unseal it from the valve seat. Unsealing the sealing collar from the valve seat compresses the resilient sleeve (126) such that an intermediate section of the sleeve displaces outwardly relative to the annular ends. With a resilient sleeve that buckles or folds outwardly, the diameter of the coupling is smaller that the conventional couplings that use an annular resilient element that biases the valve shut remaining residual tension. With a smaller outer diameter, the couplings for all the different ink colors can be positioned in a smaller more compact interface.
US08523136B2	Engine mount assembly and mounting system for a vehicle An engine mount assembly is provided for mounting an engine to a vehicle frame. The engine mount assembly includes an elastomeric material snubber element having a generally elongated configuration with axial end faces and a coaxial bolt passage defined therethrough. A tubular sleeve has an inner shape sized for sliding receipt of the snubber element therein. The tubular sleeve has a longitudinal cross-sectional profile such that a bottom longitudinal cross-sectional portion of the tubular sleeve extends axially beyond the end faces of the snubber element and defines an enlarged attachment footprint for the tubular sleeve to a vehicle frame flange.
US08523135B2	Breakaway device for posts A device that facilitates the support of a post or shaft in such a way that the post is connected rigidly to a foundation or otherwise connected to a fixed position. If a condition arises that causes the post to become stressed physically the device will allow separation of the post from a mounting on the foundation or fixed position before the said post is physically damaged. The post itself may be round, square, rectangular, channel shape, or any other shape in profile. In some cases the post is the primary support for such things as roadside sign posts, signs, signals, lights, warnings, or markers, that are commonly held by the roadside in a fixed and elevated position so that they are easily visible to passing motorists, cyclists, or pedestrians. The device can also be used to support other types of signs, signals, or devices unrelated to traffic or transport.
US08523130B2	Deployment apparatuses Embodiments of the present invention include a deployment apparatus comprising a deployment object, a deployment arm, a deployment link, a pivot housing, at least two linear guides, and a gas spring. The deployment object is coupled to the deployment arm, which is pivotally coupled to the deployment link. An opposing end of the deployment link is fixedly coupled to a structure. The pivot housing is adjacent the connection between the deployment link and the deployment arm. The pivot housing is slidingly engaged with the at least two linear guides. The gas spring is coupled to the pivot housing, which pushes the pivot housing to an upper end of the at least two linear guides and causes the deployment link to rotate the deployment arm from a stowed angle to a released angle and results in a displaced vertical distance.
US08523129B2	Adjustabale display mount A mounting system for mounting a display device to a surface, the mounting system adjustable in multiple degrees of freedom to selectively position and orientate the attached device relative to the mounting surface and/or other collocated display devices. According to various embodiments, a surface bracket is configured to attach to a mounting surface and an arm assembly operatively couples the surface bracket with a mount carriage. A mount bracket is movably coupled to the mount carriage and is selectively movable in a plane substantially parallel to the surface. A plurality of device bracket assemblies are coupled to the mount bracket. Each of the device bracket assemblies is selectively movable to translate, pivot and tilt the attached device.
US08523128B2	Vehicle bed raingutter bracket for rack system A mounting bracket for securing a raingutter-mountable roof rack system to the bed or cargo management rail of a pickup truck or SUV. The bracket comprises a simple device with a minimal number of parts required for removably clamping the bracket to the side member of a vehicle bed. The bracket is simple to install, may be located anywhere along the side of the vehicle bed, and does not require the presence of a bed cover system for attachment to the vehicle. The bracket attaches to the side of the vehicle's bed in a manner that does not consume a substantial amount of space within the bed of the vehicle, and it may be used in conjunction with a tonneau cover without interfering with the operation of the cover.
US08523126B2	Wall mountable accessory assembly Wall mountable accessory assemblies suitable to be mounted in a bathroom are disclosed. As an example, there is a grab bar assembly that has at least one mounting bracket, a grab bar, and a set screw. The bracket includes a rearward portion mountable to the wall and a frontal portion having a first recess which is forwardly open. The bracket also has a side catch groove structure. A projection on the grab bar is laterally slid into the catch groove structure and interfit therewith. The screw is inserted in the first recess so as to thereby drive a portion of the grab bar forward, inhibiting relative movement between the grab bar and the bracket.
US08523121B2	Sprinkler elevating apparatus and method A sprinkler elevating apparatus is provided for use on an irrigation device. The sprinkler elevating apparatus includes a sprinkler support body and a midline hose coupling body. The sprinkler support body is configured to support the sprinkler at an elevated position relative to the irrigation device. The midline hose coupling body is carried by the sprinkler support body. The midline hose coupling body has a contact portion configured to affix to a midline section of a flexible hose drop of the irrigation device. A method is also provided.
US08523119B1	Pipe support bracket A support bracket is provided for use with a fixture for mounting a water closet connected to a water conduit of radius R. The fixture has a plurality of bolts at predetermined locations to which the bracket is mounted during use of the bracket. The support bracket has an elongated member with a longitudinal axis. A first end of the elongated member has at least one aperture sized and located therein to allow the bracket to be fastened to the bolts on the fixture during use of the bracket. A distal end of the bracket has a shaped opening therein. The shaped opening is formed of overlapping circles, resulting in a hole with circular ends of a radius of about R. The shaped opening has two opposing sides each with a cycloid shape and having opposing cusps of the cycloid shape aligned to define at least two circular openings of a radius of about R. The openings are centered on a straight line perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The shaped opening can be formed in the bracket, or formed in an insert placed in a hole in the bracket.
US08523115B2	System, apparatus, program product, and related methods for providing boundary layer flow control Systems, apparatus, and program product and methods for controlling boundary layer flow across an aerodynamic structure which can produce separate regions of flow structures at different strengths by means of dielectric-barrier-discharge (DBD) type plasmas, are provided. An example of such apparatus provides plasma regions that are capable of being individually controlled by voltage and/or frequency, and modulated for the purposes of flow control. The apparatus includes an electrode assembly fitted with electrodes on either side of a dielectric such that different electrode geometries and arrangements create isolated regions of plasmas which results in separate regions of flow structures. These regions may be further controlled and modulated by the use of electronic-switching to produce irregularly shaped flow structures and strengths including those having a primarily vertical component.
US08523111B2	Method of stiffening a rib A method of stiffening a rib (19, 20) during the assembly of an aircraft wing is described. A stiffener panel (40, 41) is attached to a face of the rib (19, 20). The rib is aligned with one or more wing components with the stiffener panel (40, 41) attached. An assembly operation such as drilling (16) is performed with the rib aligned and the stiffener panel attached. The stiffener panel (40, 41) is removed from the rib after the assembly operation. The stiffener panel has a resilient external sealing ring which is mounted on a face of the panel and forms an external perimeter of a vacuum cavity; and at least one resilient internal sealing ring which is mounted on the panel (20, 21) within the perimeter defined by the external sealing ring and forms an internal perimeter of the vacuum cavity. The stiffener can be attached to the rib by a vacuum clamping force, the vacuum being sealed by the external and internal sealing rings. The internal sealing ring(s) seal any holes which are present in the rib. The stiffener (40, 41) can support the rib (20, 21) during alignment to give it the required flatness.
US08523106B2	Nose landing gear arrangement with a collapsible support structure designed to minimize the stowed volume of the landing gear A nose landing gear arrangement including a leg assembly with a pivot axis A at one end thereof and a landing gear wheel mounting at the other end thereof. Two stays are provided, each stay being mounted at one end thereof to the leg assembly and mountable at the other end thereof to an aircraft. Each stay includes an upper stay part and a lower stay part which are hinged together by means of a simple hinge. The upper stay part has a cardan joint at its end spaced from the hinge to enable hinged mounting to an aircraft. The lower stay part has a cardan joint at its lower end spaced from the hinge, the cardan joint of the lower stay part hingedly mounting the lower stay part to the leg assembly. The leg assembly and the stays are arranged so that the stays extend from the leg assembly on opposite sides thereof and the stays fold into a stowed position so that they lie substantially alongside the leg assembly when the leg assembly is retracted.
US08523102B2	Method and apparatus for aircraft sensor and actuator failure protection using reconfigurable flight control laws A method and apparatus for reconfiguring flight control of an aircraft during a failure while the aircraft is flying. The method and apparatus provide a control law that is software-implemented and configured to automatically send flight control data to a mixing/mapping matrix and a reconfiguration management tool configured to communicate with the mixing/mapping matrix in order to safely transfer authority from a failed actuator to a back-up actuator. A sensor management tool is provided for input to the reconfiguration management tool in order to smooth any transient conditions that may occur during reconfiguration. The method and apparatus provide for a way of smoothing any possible transient situation that might otherwise occur by employment of a fader, the fader being used to gradually convert positioning of failed actuators and positioning of reconfigured actuators.
US08523098B2	Cord organizer A cord organizer has a base with first and second posts extending therefrom. First and second flexible nubs couple with the first post and the second post, respectively. The result is a cord organizer formed of two posts around which a cord may be wrapped in a figure-eight pattern. The flexible nubs help to hold the cord onto the posts by preventing the cord from slipping off the ends of the posts on its own. However, when the cord is to be un-stowed from the cord organizer, the cord can be pulled straight away from the cord organizer, causing the flexible nubs to elastically flex to allow the cord to pass without requiring undue pivoting or rotating of the cord organizer, and further without causing twisting of the cord about its longitudinal central axis. The flexible nubs may be removable and replaceable to enable personalized customization of the cord organizer.
US08523097B2	Vehicular seat belt A vehicular seat belt device including: a belt reel on which a webbing that restrains an occupant is wound; an actuator that generates instantaneous rotational drive force by gas that is generated during an emergency; a flywheel that rotates by the rotational drive force of the actuator; a speed increasing mechanism that is housed inside the flywheel and that increases the rotational speed of the actuator and transmits it to the flywheel; and a connecting and disconnecting unit that connects a low-speed rotation side of the speed increasing mechanism and the belt reel during rotation of the flywheel, wherein the belt reel rotates to the webbing winding-up direction by the rotational drive force of the actuator.
US08523083B2	Thermostat with self-configuring connections to facilitate do-it-yourself installation A thermostat is configured for automated compatibility with HVAC systems that are either single-HVAC-transformer systems or dual-HVAC-transformer systems. The compatibility is automated in that a manual jumper installation is not required for adaptation to either single-HVAC-transformer systems or dual-HVAC-transformer systems. The thermostat has a plurality of HVAC wire connectors including a first call relay wire connector, a first power return wire connector, a second call relay wire connector, and a second power return wire connector. The thermostat is configured such that if the first and second external wires have been inserted into the first and second power return wire connectors, respectively, then the first and second power return wire connectors are electrically isolated from each other. Otherwise, the first and second power return wire connectors are electrically shorted together.
US08523067B2	Systems, methods and computer program products for implementing processes relating to retail sales The present invention provides a system that facilitates the selection of purchasable items for use in an environs defined by the customer. In one aspect, the system includes a processing element capable of proposing a plurality of purchasable items to the customer for selection by the customer. The processing element also is capable of receiving data representing the environs and data representing at least one purchasable item selected by the customer. The processing element is further capable of generating and displaying a three-dimensional graphical representation of the environs and each purchasable item or items selected by the customer so that the customer can visualize the items in the environs.
US08523062B2	Metal-containing transaction card and method of making the same A method of creating a single transaction card is disclosed and comprises embossing the single transaction card within a pocket to form embossed characters on a first surface of the single transaction card, filling the pocket with a fill panel to provide a substantially flush surface on a second surface of the single transaction card, wherein a third surface of the fill panel is in uniform, direct contact with an interior of the pocket. Another method is disclosed for machining a face pocket within a single transaction card and disposing a microchip therein. In various embodiments, a single transaction card is comprised of a continuous metal layer, such as, for example, titanium.
US08523057B2	Automated banking machine that operates responsive to data read from data bearing records An automated banking machine operates responsive to data read from data bearing records, such as user cards, to cause machine user authorization and financial transfers. Account data read from a user card is associated in a data store with instructions for displaying a customer interface uniquely associated with the particular bank where the user holds the account. The customer interface includes user-selectable financial transaction options. The arrangement enables the customer interface of the user's home bank, with which the user is familiar, to also be automatically displayed when the user operates automated banking machines of other banks.
US08523053B2	Enabling consumer choice on contactless transactions when using a dual-branded payment instrument The embodiments presented herein provide for systems and methods for allowing different types of transactions, e.g., credit or debit transactions, over different payment networks, e.g., Visa or STAR networks, using contactless payment devices. In embodiments, a merchant and/or consumer can select if he or she wants a debit or credit transaction. The merchant point-of-sale (POS) device can process these choices and transmit the request to the contactless payment device. In embodiments, the contactless payment device includes two or more applications (one for credit transactions and one for debit transactions) for conducting transactions and transmitting the requested information to the merchant POS device. The merchant POS device can then use the information received from the contactless payment device to complete the transaction over the requested network.
US08523052B2	Visualizing and auditing elections and election results Disclosed are methods, systems, and computer program products for visualizing results of elections. A set of ballots, each including one or more areas for expression of intent, are received and analyzed with a computerized image analysis tool. The image analysis tool provides a score associated with the areas for expression of intent for one or more of the set of ballots. The analyzed areas are displayed on an image-display device according to a predetermined criterion.
US08523051B2	Refuse collection apparatus A refuse collection apparatus includes a body portion extending between upper and lower ends. The apparatus includes a refuse container having bottom and side walls extending upwardly from the bottom wall and defining an open top and an interior area. A lid is releasably coupled to an upper edge of the side wall and configured to cover the container open top, the chute lower end being fixedly attached to the lid. An exhaust fan is operatively mounted to the lid in communication with the container interior area and configured to withdraw air from the container interior area when actuated. An input station is coupled to the chute upper end and configured to interface with the building wall, the input station having an access door movable between open and closed configurations selectively allowing and preventing access to the chute body portion, respectively.
US08523048B1	Glass packaging article An article may include a single piece of material, such as corrugated cardboard, with scores situated such that when folded along the scores a square or rectangular container is formed with first and second adjacent triangular subcontainers. The article may include locking tabs to join the first triangular subcontainer with slots in the second triangular container which results in a near square box. The insert subcontainers complete with 2 bottles are then placed in a box for shipping. The added protection and buffer zones provide additional protection in the event the carton receives a sudden impact such as being dropped.
US08523043B2	Surgical stapler having haptic feedback A surgical tool system includes a surgical tool for cutting and stapling tissue and a tactile feedback system integrated onto a handle of the tool that generates relevant feedback in at least the form of haptic effects to the user. The tactile feedback alerts the user of tissue properties, i.e., the type of tissue or other structures located within the jaws of the stapler, whether the quantity or thickness of tissue located within the jaws of the stapler is appropriate for the selected stapler cartridge, whether the proper length of staples has been fired based on the length of tissue located in the jaws, whether a blood vessel is located within the jaws of the stapler, whether the stapling process has successfully sealed the tissue located within the jaws of the stapler, the position of the cutting element, and/or when the stapling procedure or firing cycle is completed.
US08523040B2	Fastener and fastener applier having selective suture attachment A surgical stapling device for deploying staples connected with suture to tissue includes a handle having a staple actuator mechanism, a tubular support shaft having a longitudinal axis and extending from the handle, and a staple cartridge mounted on the support shaft and connected to the staple actuator mechanism for applying one or more staples to the tissue. The cartridge has a cartridge housing adapted to receive a plurality of staples in a row for longitudinal movement therethrough and an anvil mounted on the housing. The cartridge further includes a mechanism for advancing the forwardmost staple in the row into engagement with the anvil, and a suture guide supporting a length of suture that extends in a loop for attachment to the staples as they are secured to the tissue.
US08523029B2	Attachment mount system for removably securing articles to molle/pals-compliant garments An attachment mount for removably attaching articles to a MOLLE/PALS-compliant garment or the like. The mount is unitary with openings for affixing an article. A pair of resiliently compressible outer tines with a barb are compressed inwardly to be inserted through a pair of adjacent loops in a first horizontal webbing and then into a vertically-aligned pair of adjacent loops in a second webbing. Upon exiting the loops of the second webbing, the barbs spring outwardly to catch upon a lower edge at spaced stitched areas of the second webbing. Inner tines are directed overtop of the first webbing and into the same loops in the second webbing occupied by the outer tines, with the stitched area between the loops straddled by the inner tines.
US08523028B1	Body worn child carrier Disclosed is a child-carrying device designed to help a wearer support a child, baby, infant, or toddler with their arms and accommodate a variety of holding positions. The child-carrying device includes a dual-shoulder harness, a rigid bar assembly including a rigid bar, and a hand/wrist support assembly slidable along the rigid bar. The rigid bar assembly is secured transversely between frontal strap portions of the harness. The movable hand/wrist support assembly can freely move along a portion of the bar toward on either side of the front of the wearer's rib cage, and optionally rotate about the bar. The device allows the wearer to support a child with their arm using minimal exertion.
US08523025B2	Dispensing closure having flow modulator and syneresis capture The dispensing closure for a container for dispensing a liquid contained therein, includes a closure body adapted to be mounted on the container. The closure body has an upper wall and a skirt depending downwardly therefrom and a dispensing orifice positioned thereon. A tubular flow modulating structure depends downwardly from the upper wall of the closure body. The tubular flow modulating structure has an inner surface configured and arranged to control the flow of liquid through the dispensing orifice and includes at least one dependent capillary slot. Optionally, the dispensing closure further includes a syneresis capture structure depending downwardly from the upper wall to prevent syneresis fluid from flowing through the dispensing orifice during the dispensing of the liquid contained within the container.
US08523023B1	Aerosol container resuscitator A aerosol container resuscitator restores functionality to a damaged or otherwise compromised aerosol container by being attachable to the annular container rim adjacent the container outlet, and by opening the valve of the compromised outlet and subsequently directing the aerosol container's product as purposed. The aerosol container resuscitator comprises an annular fitting assembly and a driver assembly. The fitting assembly comprises a fitting structure and a clamping structure. The fitting assembly aligns, secures, and interfaces the driver assembly to the container, which driver assembly comprises gasket structures, spring structures, a sleeve structure and a driver structure. The sleeve structure comprises communicating cavities in which the driver structure is received. The gaskets seal and prevent discharged aerosol container's product from circumventing the driver structure of the driver assembly. The springs allow relative translation between the fitting assembly and the driver assembly and between the sleeve structure and the driver structure.
US08523022B2	System and method for dispensing a predetermined amount of a fluid A system and method for dispensing a predetermined portion of a beverage or drink additive using a cost effective portion control valve that replaces electrical components with mechanical components. The present invention dispenses a controlled portion of a beverage when a lever is activated. A magnetically coupled linkage system can control the exact amount of fluid dispensed. A valve block contains a beverage input, a beverage outlet, and a valve seal. A lever arm is connected to the valve seal and connected to a magnetic housing containing a valve magnet. A yoke pivots about the valve block where the yoke contains a yoke magnet aligned to interface with the valve magnet. A lever arm return spring is connected to the lever arm and the valve block to bias the lever arm return spring to a resting position. As the yoke pivots beyond a predetermined distance, the yoke magnet separates from the valve magnet allowing the lever arm to return to the resting position closing the valve.
US08523017B2	Mixing and dispensing apparatus A mixing and dispensing apparatus having first and second containers. The first container has a main body portion which retains a first substance. A separate compartment is located in the first container and an internal passageway is formed between the main body portion and the compartment. The second container is configured to retain a second substance, and is compressible. The second container has a top end and a closed spout, wherein the closed spout is located in the compartment with the spout extending through the internal passageway into the main body portion of said first container. A release mechanism is formed by a plunger extending within the second container. The plunger has a first end in communication with the top end of the second container, and a second end aligned with the closed spout. The second end opens the closed spout when the second container is compressed to release the second substance into the main body portion of the first container.
US08523016B2	Dispensing container A container having a body, the body defining a cavity for storing dispensable cavity contents and having an opening, a covering for covering said opening; and a lid connected to the body by a failure zone and openable, in use, after failure of the failure zone, about a hinge formed by the covering. The lid may have a re-closable arrangement, the covering may be hinged with the container and may include strengthening ribs. The body may also have multiple cavities and multiple lids.
US08523013B2	Elevating lift dispenser and container for articles in a liquid bath Containers for contents in a liquid bath, which are resealable and have an elevating lift therein. The lift is preferably operated by an operator that fits within the container. The lift engages both a feature on the operator and a feature on the container. A slope differential exists between the operator feature and the container feature. Rotation of the operator relative to the container results in longitudinal movement of the lift within the container. The lift can be moved toward an upper position to raise at least a portion of the contents out of the liquid bath to facilitate dispensing of the contents.
US08523006B2	Container with integrated structural reinforcement The structurally reinforced container includes a base having a bottom, side walls, corners and a top peripheral edge defining an open top end. A number of ridges are formed in at least one of the side walls and corners. The ridges are in the configuration of at least one arch that has an apex where the apex of the at least one arch is proximal to the open top end of the base. A lid resides in communication with the top peripheral edge of the base to releasably close the top end of the base. The integrated arches provide reinforcement to the base of the container to increase top load resistance without increasing the thickness of the material used.
US08522996B2	Disposable bioreactor, kit for the same and method for its production The present invention discloses a disposable bioreactor, consisting of a container and a cap, which is connectable to the same and cannot be detached without destruction. For this purpose, the cap comprises a retaining structure with a plurality of locking arms running in the lateral direction, while the locking arms are adapted to be resiliently shortened in the longitudinal direction and to be locked vertically to the longitudinal direction in the container by way of a retaining surface.
US08522990B2	Container seal with removal tab and holographic security ring seal A holographic sealing member for a container is designed for attachment to the rim of an opening in the container. The holographic sealing member comprises a holographic layer having an upper plastic layer on its upper side and a lower embossed image layer on its lower side. A sealant or adhesive layer is attached to at least those portions of the lower side of the holographic layer that are intended to come into direct contact with the container's rim when the sealing member is placed upon and is sealed to a container. A metal foil layer lies over and covers and is adhesively bonded to the upper side of the holographic layer and may be inductively heated to actuate the heat actuated sealant. A tab covers and is adhesively bonded to the metal foil layer and may be pulled to remove the sealing member from a container. After this sealing member is attached to a container, and when the tab is pulled to remove the sealing member from the container, almost the entire sealing member pulls away from the container, but those portions of the holographic layer's lower embossed image layer that are attached directly to the rim of the container by the sealant or adhesive layer remain attached to the rim of the container to form a hologram that runs around the container's rim.
US08522989B2	Plastic containers with a base coat thereon A hollow plastic container having a closed lower supporting base, a sidewall extending upwardly from the closed base, and an upper portion having a dispensing opening therein extending upwardly from the sidewall. The container also includes a digitally printed base coat on the sidewall having a thickness of from 1 to 200 microns, and preferably includes printed areas over at least portions of the base coat to provide a distinctive appearance.
US08522981B2	Screening machine and associated screen panel A screening machine of the type used to separate or classify mixtures of solid particles of different sizes includes a fixed base and a perforate screen mounted for movement relative to the base during a screening operation. The screens are pre-tensioned and mounted in a perimeter frame for separating various granular and particulate material. The frame is slid into the side of the machine in a direction parallel with two opposing bevel lips at the ends of the frame which mate in the screening machine with a complementary channel such that when the screen is raised into sealing contact in the screening machine, the bevel ends of the screen panel frame align the screen panel in the machine. The bevels on the screen panel frame provide a positive sealing surface for contact with the adjacent portions of the channel to prevent product from escaping off of the screen during use.
US08522978B2	Stress concentrator for opening a flexible container A flexible container including opposing closed first and second edges, a closed third edge and an open side or end. The flexible container may include an unclosed area extending beyond one of the closed edges forming the flexible container. The unclosed area may include a first opening tab and a second opening tab configured to be pulled apart in order to initiate opening of the flexible container. The first opening tab and second opening tab may each include at least two openings. The opening may be positioned so as to channel a stress concentration proximate a heat seal. The flexible container may be formed of multi-layer film having a first outer layer, a second outer layer and directly adhered to the first outer layer an internal layer formed of a blend of at least two resin components that are partially compatible.
US08522973B2	Toothbrush holder having illuminating means A toothbrush holder is disclosed. The toothbrush holder includes a tubular body that is sized to contain a toothbrush. The tubular body is formed of a light-transmissive material and has a lower segment and an upper segment that are releasably secured together so that the toothbrush can be positioned inside. A weighted base is affixed to the bottom of the lower segment. A cap is affixed to the top of the upper segment and is formed of a light-transmissive material. A light source is secured within the cap.
US08522972B2	Package for holding and displaying shaving razors A disposable razor package having a plurality of shaving razors each with a proximal end portion with a cartridge and a distal end portion. A tub is provided having a generally level bottom surface defined by a perimeter wall dimensioned to receive the plurality of shaving razors. At least one of the shaving razors contacts the bottom surface of the tub. A plurality of retaining members project from the bottom surface of the tub. At least one of the retaining members has a top surface with notch that engages at least one of the cartridges.
US08522968B2	Beverage flavoring applicator A beverage flavoring applicator may have a housing having an internal channel, a cup assembly disposed in the internal channel, the cup assembly having a first cup having a first chamber with a first flavoring substance disposed in the first chamber, a second cup having a second chamber with a second flavoring substance disposed in the second chamber, the first and second cups being nested one within the other, and a plunger slidably engaged with the housing, the plunger having a spike configured to rupture the first and second cups upon movement of the plunger from a first position to a second position with respect to the housing, thereby dispensing the first and second flavoring substances from the applicator. The applicator may engage with a beverage container, either with or without an adapter. Some embodiments may have a bottle opener. Methods of making such applicators and adapters are also described.
US08522967B2	Cell tray A cell tray suitable for accommodating bottles of at least two different sizes. The cell tray has a loading surface to receive bottle bottoms in a matrix-like loading pattern and holding devices to receive and lock into place bottle mouths loaded onto a similar cell tray beneath said holding devices in a stack of cell trays. The holding devices are arranged as to align with at least two separate loading patterns on the loading surface. The first loading pattern is formed by a first plurality of holding devices arranged in a matrix-like formation having a first number of rows and columns. The second loading pattern is formed by a second plurality of holding devices arranged in a matrix-like formation having a second number of rows and columns. The second number of rows and columns is at least one less than the first number of rows and columns.
US08522966B1	Beverage carrying assembly A beverage carrying assembly includes a panel that has a top side, a bottom side and a perimeter edge. The perimeter edge includes a first lateral edge, a second lateral edge, a front edge and a rear edge. The panel has a pair of major bend lines each extending from the front edge to the rear edge. Each of the major bend lines defines a first portion, a second portion and a middle portion wherein the middle portion includes openings for receiving beverage cups. The first and second portions each include grooves and insertion tabs for allowing multiple ones of the panels to be secured together in stacked configuration for holding several beverage cups.
US08522957B2	Overhead conveyor system and dip coating line comprising said system An overhead conveyor system for transporting articles, especially for transporting vehicle bodies, in a surface treatment line comprises at least one transport carriage which has a fastening device to which at least one article can be fastened. The transport carriage can be displaced along a track carrying it by at least one drive means. The fastening device is received so that it can be rotated about a vertical axis of rotation. The invention further relates to a dip coating line comprising at least one dip-coating tank which can be filled with a treatment liquid, into which tank articles to be treated can be dipped. The dip coating line comprises a conveying system which displaces the articles to be treated towards the dip-coating tank, into the interior of the dip-coating tank, out of the dip-coating tank and away therefrom.
US08522953B2	Conveyer device A conveyer device conveys a component assembly including a female screw component having a through hole defining a female screw, an assembling component to be assembled to the female screw component from above, and a bolt to be screwed to the female screw of the female screw component from above the assembling component to fix the assembling component. The conveyer device also includes a holding member for holding the female screw component and a screwing restriction mechanism for restricting the bolt, held by the assembling component while unscrewed from the female screw, from being screwed to the female screw. Thus, when the component assembly, to which the bolt is temporarily assembled without being engaged with the female screw, is conveyed while being held by the holding member via the female screw component, the bolt is prevented from being unintentionally screwed into the female screw as the result of vibration etc. caused by the conveyance.
US08522951B2	Moving walkway A moving walkway including a band (1) of pallets (2) moveable on side guides (4-5) and a drive mechanism formed by a pair of drive wheels (6) having a common shaft (7). The wheels have free-rotating peripheral rollers (9) engaging with formations (15) of the pallets (2) on their inner surface.
US08522943B2	Electromagnetically controlled clutch assembly and control method for the same An electromagnetic (EM) clutch assembly includes input and output discs, a plunger, a control solenoid, and a controller. The input disc is connected to a rotatable input member, and defines an input face having a mechanical feature. The output disc is connected to a rotatable output member, and includes a bore wall defining a bore. The plunger is positioned at least partially within the bore. The controller transmits a time-varying electrical control signal to the solenoid to thereby resonate the plunger toward the input disc, and transmits a steady-state electrical control signal to capture the plunger in an engaged position. Rotation of the discs is controlled until the plunger encounters the mechanical feature, thereby placing the assembly in an engaged state. A vehicle having a transmission and the EM clutch assembly is also disclosed, as is a method for controlling the clutch assembly via the electrical control signals.
US08522934B2	Lockable piston-cylinder unit A lockable piston-cylinder unit includes a cylinder having at least one axially facing counterstop; a piston dividing the cylinder into a first working chamber and a second working chamber; a piston rod extending through the first working chamber to a free end outside the cylinder; and a fastening tube having a first end in which the free end of the piston rod is fixed, a second end which receives the cylinder coaxially, and at least one axially facing supporting stop. When the piston rod is extended to maximum extension, the fastening tube is rotatable relative to the cylinder from a release position, wherein the supporting stop is offset from a respective counterstop, to a locking position, wherein the supporting stop faces the counterstop so that the fastening tube cannot move axially relative to the cylinder.
US08522931B2	Disk brake rotor A disk brake rotor includes a first rotor portion, a second rotor portion and a third rotor portion. The second rotor portion has an annular portion and at least one ventilation hole. The third rotor portion also has an annular portion. The first portion is attached to and disposed between the second rotor portion and the third rotor portions, such that a surface of the first rotor portion is an exposed area exposed by the at least one ventilation hole.
US08522926B2	Apparatus and method for lubricating pressure relief valves A lubricant applicator unit for pressure relief valves for a system for applying pressure relief valves to packaging during a packaging process, including a vacuum applicator for temporarily separating layers of the valve when the lubricant is applied. A pressurized nozzle sprays or atomizes the lubricant into the valve opening. Graphite suspended in liquid silicone is used as the lubricant; it is recirculated in a reservoir to keep the graphite in suspension. Optical sensors check for valves before the entrance to, and after exit from, the vacuum applicator.
US08522924B2	Vehicle drive apparatus A vehicle drive apparatus includes a case main body portion accommodating the speed change mechanism; supply oil passages that are formed in the case main body portion and supply pressure oil to the speed change mechanism; a connection case portion connecting the engine and the case main body portion; a mechanical oil pump positioned in a connection region between the case main body portion and the connection case portion and having an inlet oil passage and an outlet oil passage which are connected to the supply oil passage; an electric oil pump capable of supplying pressure oil to the supply oil passages in parallel with the mechanical oil pump; and connection oil passages that are provided in the connection case portion and allow an inlet oil passage and an outlet oil passage of the electric oil pump to communicate with the supply oil passages.
US08522921B2	Apparatus and method for a portable pathway A method of providing a traversable path along a surface that includes the steps of placing a portable pathway onto the surface, securing the portable pathway in situ, and adjusting the step to a desired position. The method includes the portable pathway having at least one adjustable step connected thereto. A portable pathway apparatus for providing a traversable path over a surface that includes a pliable frame member comprising one or more layers of reinforced rubber, at least one step adjustably connected to the pliable frame member, whereby at least one step includes an adjustment mechanism associated with a horizontal member. The apparatus has at least one securing element coupled with the pliable frame member, the securing element configured to secure the portable pathway to the surface. The surface includes a contour with at least a first angled surface and a second angled surface, and the pliable frame member forms to the contour.
US08522920B1	Any tree hanging tree stand A tree stand that contains a y-axis frame adjustable along the y-axis, x-axis frame adjustable along the x-axis, and z-axis frame adjustable along the z-axis. In use, at least one securing strap secures the y-axis frame to a tree. To adjust the y-axis frame along the y-axis, the securing strap is loosened and the y-axis frame can be repositioned almost anywhere along the tree that will support the tree stand. To adjust the x-axis frame along the x-axis, the x-axis frame can be rotated around a rotational support means on the y-axis. To adjust the z-axis frame along the z-axis, a z-axis frame support is attached to the x-axis and connects to one of at least two z-axis adjustment means on the x-axis.
US08522895B1	Power tool A power tool is disclosed. The power tool generally includes a tool body and an internal portion positioned within the tool body. A work piece is operatively coupled to the internal portion. Two handles are positioned on the tool body adjacent the work piece to provide for increased accuracy and comfort for the user during operation of the power tool. The power tool may be engaged with a plurality of work pieces to achieve different results depending on the embodiment of the power tool. The power tool may either be pneumatically or electrically powered, and may be of varying sizes and configurations. A throttle lever adapted to allow the user to control the speed of the internal portion is positioned on one of the handles.
US08522891B2	Vibration generator for a vibration pile driver A vibration generator for a vibration pile driver, comprises imbalance masses that can rotate, which are disposed on shafts. A hydraulic drive having a changeable suction volume is disposed on the generator. A vibration pile driver consists of the vibration generator and a mast for movably supporting the vibration generator and/or an accommodation for a pile-driven material.
US08522882B2	Apparatus and method for pumping well fluids and debris A pump system and method comprising a pump barrel adapted for use within a well. A reciprocating plunger disposed within the pump barrel and operatively engaging a connector between the plunger and a pumping unit. The connector operatively engages the pumping unit and further comprises an inner and outer portion with a groove between the inner and outer portions; one or more ports disposed between the inner and outer portions and accessing an inner cavity of the connector; and the inner portion further comprising one or more ports accessing the inner cavity of the connector. The pump system and method further comprising a cage valve to create hydraulic pressure to expel trapped debris.
US08522881B2	Thermal hydrate preventer Systems and methods for the prevention or dissolution of hydrates in an undersea well. One example system includes a submersible isolation bell for capturing effluent being exhausted from the well, and an umbilical. A power cable supplies electric power to the submersible isolation bell, for example for heating of the interior of the submersible isolation bell to prevent or discourage the formation of methane hydrates and the precipitation of other byproducts. Diluents may be supplied to the submersible isolation bell to further discourage the formation of hydrates and precipitation of other byproducts. The diluents may be heated locally at the submersible isolation bell, using electric power supplied by the power cable. A conformable seal may substantially seal the submersible isolation bell to a riser or other structure at the wellhead.
US08522874B2	Weak organic acid as gelation retarder for crosslinkable polymer compositions A treatment fluid for a well includes: (a) a water-soluble polymer, wherein the water-soluble polymer comprises a polymer of at least one non-acidic ethylenically unsaturated polar monomer; (b) an organic crosslinker comprising amine groups, wherein the organic crosslinker is capable of crosslinking the water-soluble polymer; (c) a weak organic acid; and (d) water; wherein the treatment fluid is a crosslinkable polymer composition.
US08522873B2	Spacer fluids containing cement kiln dust and methods of use Disclosed are spacer fluids comprising cement kiln dust (“CKD”) and methods of use in subterranean formations.
US08522863B2	Propellant fracturing system for wells A fracturing system for wells has a propellant charge having a known surface area for combustion, and a combustion rate as a function of pressure with lower combustion rates at lower pressures and rapidly increasing combustion rates at higher pressures separated by a knee in the combustion rate function. The propellant charge is initially sealed within a vessel as it is inserted into a well. The system also includes means for creating openings in the vessel on ignition of the propellant charge in the well, such that the openings have a known combined flow area selected to create a condition of choked flow of combustion gases from within the vessel and maintain pressures within the vessel below the knee in the combustion rate function.
US08522860B2	Fastening and joining element for heat exchangers, and heat exchanger assembly in a motor vehicle The invention relates to a fastening and joining element (4) for fixing and connecting heat exchangers of a heat exchanger assembly in a motor vehicle. Said fastening and joining element (4) comprises at least one hole (4b) for positively accommodating a heat exchanger as well as a fastening part (4a) encompassing a profiled fastening member.
US08522859B2	Phase change material heat exchanger A phase change material (PCM) heat exchanger device comprising heat exchanger cells (1a, 1b) operating on the regenerative countercurrent principle, one or more phase change material (PCM) accumulators (2, 3) provided in the heat exchanger cells and one or more vortex tubes (6, 7, 8). When the directions of the air, gas and liquid flows are cyclically reversed in the apparatus, energy is recovered into the heat exchanger cell and the PCM accumulator, and during the subsequent cycle, the energy is released from the heat exchanger cell and PCM accumulator. While one heat exchanger cell and PCM accumulator is being charged, the other heat exchanger cell and PCM accumulator is simultaneously discharged. Warm air exits a first outlet port while cold air exits a second outlet port of the one or more vortex tubes. The fluid flows heat or cool the heat exchanger cells and associated PCM accumulators.
US08522856B2	Method of manufacturing optical component A method of manufacturing an optical component that is provided with an optical element, and an optical element holding component that holds an outer circumferential portion of the optical element includes: placing the optical element on an interior side of a metal die that molds the optical element holding component, and in which an incident side protective component that protects an optical surface on an incident side of the optical element is placed against this optical surface on the incident side, and placing an emission side protective component that protects an optical surface on an emission side of the optical element against this optical surface on the emission side; and filling the interior of the metal die with a molten metal material so that the optical element holding component which is formed from an amorphous alloy is injection molded integrally with the optical element.
US08522848B2	Methods and apparatuses for assembling components onto substrates The present invention relates to methods and apparatuses for assembling substrates with functional blocks, using a printhead to deliver individual functional blocks to the appropriate locations on the substrates. In an embodiment, the functional block releasing mechanism comprises a heat source to provide thermal energy and a light source to provide photon energy, wherein the heat source and the light source enable releasing individual functional blocks from the reservoir for positioning on the substrate. The heat source can comprise an array of heating elements, such as thin film heating elements, which can provide localized heating to individual elements, thus enabling releasing individual functional blocks. The light source can comprise a laser beam and a moving mechanism to move the laser beam to the individual functional blocks.
US08522847B2	Tire with tread rubber composition which contains dual silica moieties The invention relates to a tire having a tread of a cured rubber composition which contains dual silica moieties in a sense of containing both hydrophilic precipitated silica and in situ hydrophobated precipitated silica.
US08522843B2	Indexable stump cutter tooth A bi-directional pocket member that retains a stump cutter tooth. The pocket affixes to a selected wheel side surface of a driven wheel, which has a first wheel side surface and a second wheel side surface. The pocket member has a pocket body, which has a first pocket edge, a second pocket edge, a first pocket side surface, a second pocket side surface, a radial inward pocket portion and an integral radial outward pocket portion. The radial inward pocket portion contains attachment bores used to operatively attach the pocket member to the driven wheel. The radial outward portion contains a retention bore used to retain the stump cutter tooth.
US08522840B2	Power scoop Disclosed is a scoop for retaining and dispensing a powder into a bottle. The scoop is formed from a housing having generally slanted sides downwardly to a spout having a slanted opening. A handle is affixed to the housing. An actuating mechanism covers the spout-slanted opening and is formed from a generally flat slide, a hand graspable element, optionally for movement of the slide from a closed state to an open state, and a switch, also for movement of the slide from a closed state to an open state. A pair of elongate ears is carried by the spout and housing and disposed adjacent to the slanted opening for retaining the slide and permitting movement of slide.
US08522837B2	Gas canister retaining structure for gas-engine-mounted working machine Gas canister retaining structure includes: a gas canister cover pivotable between an opened position for attaching/detaching a cassette gas canister to/from the retaining structure and a closed position for accommodating and holding the gas canister in place within the canister cover; a mouthpiece support section provided inside the gas canister cover for supporting a mouthpiece portion of the cassette gas canister with a jet nozzle of the cassette gas canister received in a nozzle receiving port provided in the mouthpiece support section; and a shutter member pivotable between an opened position for opening the nozzle receiving port and a closed position for closing the nozzle receiving port.
US08522827B2	Protective seal for pipeline assembly A protective seal, a protective seal kit, and a method for sealing a joint region between pipes are provided. The protective seal includes a first wrap, comprising a corrosion-resistant material, wrapped around a seal region, contacting the outer surface of the pipeline assembly. A second wrap, comprising a self-adhering fiberglass composite, wraps around the first wrap. The kit includes a flexible wrap fabricated, in part, from a corrosion-resistant material, and a second flexible wrap fabricated, in part, from a fiberglass cloth impregnated with a resinous pliable-plastic material. The method includes wrapping a corrosion-resistant, inner wrap around first and second pipes such that this wrap surrounds the joint region and adheres to the pipes. A fiberglass-composite outer wrap is wrapped around the inner wrap and the first and second pipes such that the outer wrap surrounds the inner wrap and adheres to the pipes. The outer wrap is cured.
US08522820B2	Valve system with circumferentially oriented flow A valve system is provided including a valve seat, an outlet passage and a stop valve. The valve seat has a crenulated portion. The crenulated portion has an annular recess and a plurality of teeth that are separated by a plurality of circumferential gaps. At least one of the teeth has an angled surface that borders between one of the plurality of circumferential gaps and the respective one of the plurality of teeth. The angled surface is oriented at an angle with respect to an axis that extends radially outwardly from a central axis of the valve seat. The outlet passage is located downstream of the valve seat for directing flow out of the valve assembly. The stop valve is located within the annular recess of the crenulated portion.
US08522817B1	Apparatus and method for fast recovery and charge of insulation gas An insulation gas recovery and charge apparatus is provided comprising a pump, a connect, an inflatable collection device and at least one valve.
US08522806B2	Outdoor canopy An outdoor canopy includes a canopy frame, a canopy shelter and a side entrance arrangement. The canopy frame includes a roof frame and a legs frame downwardly extended from the roof frame to form a canopy area. The canopy shelter is waterproof and is detachably fastening at the canopy frame to define a ceiling wall, a front wall, a rear wall and two sidewalls for enclosing the canopy area therewithin. The side entrance arrangement is formed on one of the sidewalls of the canopy shelter to serve as an additional entrance, which includes a side entrance opening formed on the corresponding sidewall of the canopy shelter and comprises at least one entrance fabric operatively mounted on the corresponding sidewall. The roof frame further comprises an addition support arrangement cooperatively and detachably engaged with the horizontal bars for creating a three-point support to reinforce the canopy frame.
US08522805B2	Structure of self-opening/closing umbrella A self-opening/closing umbrella includes a central shaft unit having an improved structure. The central shaft unit forms a raised channel on one side of a third shaft segment and a pulley is pivotally mounted to a lower portion of the raised channel. A second shaft segment has a top to which an internal plug including a pulley is fixed and includes a first pull rope having an end fixed to a bullet-head member and an opposite end extending upward to warp around the pulley of the internal plug, projecting through a sideway slot, extending downward to wrap around the pulley inside the third shaft segment for upward extension to fix to a top end of the third shaft segment. A second pull rope has an end fixed to the internal plug and an opposite end extending across a top cap to project outward to fix to the runner.
US08522801B2	Method and apparatus for cleaning a semiconductor substrate A method for cleaning a substrate is provided. The method initiates with disposing a fluid layer having solid components therein to a surface of the substrate. A shear force directed substantially parallel to the surface of the substrate and toward an outer edge of the substrate is then created. The shear force may result from a normal or tangential component of a force applied to a solid body in contact with the fluid layer in one embodiment. The surface of the substrate is rinsed to remove the fluid layer. A cleaning system and apparatus are also provided.
US08522792B2	Smoking cessation tobacco pipe A smoking cessation tobacco pipe helps smokers to fully and directly realize the harm of tobacco to a human body when they are smoking and give up smoking and publicize smoking cessation. The tobacco pipe is a transparency which is assembled with a top cover part (2) integrated with a smoke-inlet pipe (3) and a smoke-outlet pipe (4), a box body part (1), a bottom cover part (6) and a smoking pipe part (5), wherein the smoke-outlet pipe (4) is connected with the smoking pipe part (5), and when in use the tobacco is placed at the opening of the smoke-inlet pipe (3). A series of tiny holes are provided on the smog route from the smoke-inlet pipe (3) to the smoke-outlet pipe (4), where the tiny holes are arranged and assembled to form warning characters or patterns, which warn that smoking is harmful to health. The characters and patterns are strengthened due to the adhesive attachment of smoke. The smokers are warned when the smokers are smoking, so that the smokers can reduce the intake of harmful ingredients like tar. The assembly smoking cessation tobacco pipe with tiny holes can accomplish the purpose of helping smokers to give up smoking and publicizing smoking cessation.
US08522791B2	Device for filling cigarette tubes An apparatus for filling a prefabricated cigarette tube includes a housing, a tobacco chamber with a tobacco holder, and a movable pressing bar configured so as to form tobacco introduced into the tobacco chamber into a tobacco strand. An abutment for an end of the tobacco strand is assigned to the tobacco holder, wherein a first length of the to be formed tobacco strand is adjustable to prefabricated cigarette tubes having different filling-cavity lengths by adjusting a second length of the pressing bar. A slider is configured to be moved relative to the housing so as to fill the prefabricated cigarette tube with the tobacco strand. The tobacco holder is displacably arranged relative to the abutment in a movement direction of the slider by a distance which approximately corresponds to the different filling-cavity lengths.
US08522788B2	Tracheostomy tube with filleted flange Various embodiments of a tracheostomy tube having neck flanges with filleted ends are provided. In certain embodiments, the neck flange may include a fillet extending from a bottom surface of the neck flange to a tip of the neck flange. In addition, the filleted end may also be tapered from a top surface of the neck flange to the tip of the neck flange. The neck flange may also include several curved edges, such as curved edges from the tip of the neck flange to side surfaces of the neck flange, and a curved bottom surface from side surface to side surface of the neck flange.
US08522779B2	Coordinated use of respiratory and cardiac therapies for sleep disordered breathing Methods and systems involve coordinating therapies used for treating disordered breathing. Disordered breathing therapies may include cardiac electrical stimulation therapy and external respiratory therapy as well as other therapies for treating disordered breathing in a patient. The therapies delivered to the patient may be coordinated to enhance effectiveness of the therapy, to reduce therapy interactions, to improve patient sleep, or to achieve other therapeutic goals.
US08522778B2	Nasal devices A nasal delivery device for and a method of delivering a substance to a nasal cavity of a subject, the delivery device including: a nosepiece for fitting to a nostril of a subject; a substance supply unit for supplying a substance for delivery through the nosepiece; and a delivery prevention mechanism for preventing delivery of a substance through the nosepiece until the nosepiece is properly fitted to the nostril of the subject.
US08522774B2	Aerosol apparatus, in particular for children An aerosol apparatus including a nebulizer device and a mask suitable for receiving a substance substantially in the sol state from the nebulizer device is described. The apparatus also includes a display device able to display a sequence of images to a patient while he/she is using the apparatus. The display device may be a DVD player which conveniently is able to be separated from the aerosol apparatus. The apparatus is particularly suitable for use by patients who are children.
US08522764B1	Adjustable bowstring release device A bowstring release mechanism includes first and second jaws pivotally connected to a housing with a trigger section operably associated with the jaws for moving the jaws between open and closed positions. The jaws include opposing faces that are in a juxtaposed relationship when the release mechanism is in a closed position. Due to deviations in manufacturing tolerances and wear, a gap between the jaw faces may vary in size. To that end, an adjustment portion is operably associated with the trigger and jaws for precisely adjusting the size of the gap. A second adjustment portion for adjusting the sensitivity of the trigger section is also provided.
US08522758B2	Minimizing alcohol use in high efficiency alcohol boosted gasoline engines A number of systems and methods are disclosed which increase the replenishment interval for anti-knock fluid. This is especially important during activities which require a large amount of anti-knock fluid, such as towing. In some embodiments, the systems and methods are used to reduce anti-knock fluid consumption. For example, changes to engine operation, such as rich operation, spark retarding, upspeeding, and variable valve timing, all serve to reduce the amount of anti-knock fluid required to eliminate knocking. In other embodiments, the composition of the anti-knock fluid is modified, such as by using a higher octane fluid, or through the addition of water to the anti-knock fluid. In other embodiments, the replenishment interval is increased through a larger anti-knock fluid storage capacity. In one embodiment, a three tank system is used where the third tank can be used to store gasoline or anti-knock fluid, depending on the driving conditions.
US08522748B2	Method for diagnosing the integrity of a swirl generating system for an internal combustion engine A method is provided for diagnosing the integrity of a swirl generating system for an internal combustion engine. The swirl generating system includes, but is not limited to swirl controlling elements that are individually located in a respective air passage connecting the intake manifold of the engine to an intake port of an engine combustion chamber, an actuator having a movable shaft, a cinematic chain for mechanically connecting the swirl controlling elements to the actuator movable shaft, an actuator control unit for normally moving the actuator movable shaft in a first direction towards a first final position, and in a second opposite direction towards a second final position, and actuator sensor for sensing the position of the actuator movable shaft. The method providing to arrange at least a mechanical stop for directly acting on one component of the cinematic chain, in order to indirectly limit the movement of the actuator movable shaft in the first direction at a first checking position coincident or beyond the first final position, command the actuator control unit for moving the actuator movable shaft in the first direction towards the first checking position, and verify through the position sensing means whether the actuator movable shaft stops in the first checking position (CP1) or goes beyond.
US08522744B2	Lubricating structure for an internal combustion engine An internal combustion engine wherein the oil heat radiation amount from an oil chamber can be increased. A crank side oil chamber formed in a crankcase is divided into a first oil chamber and a second oil chamber with first openings for communicating with a transmission side oil chamber formed in a transmission case being provided in the first oil chamber while a second opening for communicating with the second oil chamber is provided in the transmission side oil chamber.
US08522738B2	Vehicle engine A vehicle engine includes: a cylinder head; a cam housing fixed to a top of the cylinder head; a cam cap fixed to a top of the cam housing; a camshaft that is rotatably supported between the cam housing and the cam cap; a cam provided around the camshaft; a rocker arm that is pushed by the cam; a supporting member that supports one end of the rocker arm from below; a cylindrical bore portion for mounting the supporting member; and a base portion for supporting a bottom surface of the supporting member. The bore portion is provided integrally with the cam housing. The base portion is provided integrally with the cylinder head.
US08522737B2	Variable valve timing mechanism with intermediate locking mechanism and fabrication method thereof An intermediate lock mechanism is formed by first and second lock pins, an advancement restricting groove, and a retardation restricting groove. The first and second lock pins are arranged in a vane rotor 2 and projectable and retractable independently from each other. The advancement restricting groove is formed in a cover and becomes engaged with the first lock pin when the first lock pin is projected, thereby locking, at an intermediate lock phase, rotation of the vane rotor to the advancing side. The retardation restricting groove is formed in a cam sprocket and becomes engaged with the second lock pin when the second lock pin is projected, thereby locking, at the intermediate lock phase, rotation of the vane rotor to the retarding side. In this manner, reliable locking is ensured, and chattering of the vane rotor is easily prevented when locking is performed.
US08522735B2	Valve stopping device for internal combustion engine Disclosed is a valve stopping device for an internal combustion engine that does not allow valves for all cylinders to stop in the closed state even in the event of a failure.The valve stopping device includes a control device 2 and a plurality of actuators 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, which stop either an intake valve or an exhaust valve. The actuators 4A, 4D for some of a plurality of cylinders included in the internal combustion engine stop a valve in the closed state when energized. The actuators 4B, 4C for the remaining cylinders stop a valve in the closed state when energized. The control device 2 provides control on an individual actuator basis to determine whether or not to energize the actuators 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D.
US08522733B2	Device for variably adjusting control times of gas exchange valves of an internal combustion engine A device for variably adjusting control times of gas exchange valves of an internal combustion engine. The device has a drive element, an output element, a rotation angle limiting device and a control valve and counter-working pressure chambers are also provided. Phase adjustment between the output and drive element is initiated by applying pressure to one pressure chamber while discharging the other pressure chamber. The rotation angle limiting device can be locked or unlocked to prevent or allow phasing. The control valve has a valve housing and a control piston. An inflow connection, an outflow connection, a control connection and two working connections are embodied on the valve housing.
US08522732B2	Flywheel for barrel engine A barrel engine has a longitudinal output shaft defining a longitudinal axis. A plurality of cylinders is disposed about the output shaft and are each generally parallel to the longitudinal axis. A cam plane is defined perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and disposed between the open ends of the cylinders and a second end of the engine housing. A cam plate is disposed in the engine housing and supported for rotation about the longitudinal axis. The cam plate has a central portion and an outwardly extending cam portion. The cam portion has a cam surface that undulates from one side of the cam plane to the other. A flywheel has a plurality of lobes, each lobe being disposed generally in alignment with an area where the cam surface undulates closest to the open end of a cylinder.
US08522712B2	Template treatment method, program, computer storage medium, template treatment apparatus and imprint system In a template treatment of forming a film of a release agent on a treatment surface of a template, the treatment surface of the template is first cleaned. Thereafter, in a coating unit, the release agent is applied to the treatment surface of the template. The release agent on the template is then dried. Then, alcohol is applied to the release agent on the template to make the release agent adhere to the treatment surface of the template and to remove an unreacted portion of the release agent. Thereafter, the alcohol on the template is dried and removed. In this manner, a film of the release agent is formed in a predetermined film thickness on the treatment surface of the template.
US08522711B2	Apparatus for the transfer of a fluid to a moving web material The present disclosure provides for an apparatus for transferring fluid. The apparatus has a fluid transfer component, a fluid receiving component, a fluid supply, and a fluid motivating component. The fluid transfer component comprises first surface, a second surface, a non-random pattern of distinct pores each defining a pathway between the first and second surfaces, each pathway having a single entry point at the first surface and a single exit point at the second surface. The pores are disposed at preselected locations to provide a desired pattern of permeability. The fluid receiving component comprises a fluid receiving surface. The fluid supply is adapted to provide a fluid in contact with and at a constant fluid pressure with each of said pores. The fluid motivating component is adapted to facilitate transport of the fluid from the first surface through the pores to the second surface.
US08522703B2	Multi-needle embroidery sewing machine A multi-needle sewing machine including a plurality of needle bars including a specific needle bar allowing detachable attachment of a punch needle that punch engraves a surface of a punch workpiece in dot-by-dot strokes; a transfer mechanism that allows detachable attachment of a punch workpiece holder a detector that detects the attachment of the punch workpiece holder on the transfer mechanism; and a controller that when the attachment of the punch workpiece holder is detected by the detector, executes a punch engraving operation on the punch workpiece with the punch needle by selecting the specific needle bar and by controlling a needle-bar selector/driver mechanism and the transfer mechanism based on punch engraving pattern data which is pre-stored or given by external components.
US08522698B2	Combustible energy recycling system and method thereof In a combustible energy recycling system and its method, the system includes an airtight incinerator body, a gas intake module and a blower. The incinerator body is filled with a combustible waste material, and the gas intake module installed in the incinerator body includes gas intake pipes, and one of the gas intake pipes is an ignition pipe for igniting the waste material in the incinerator body for a smoldering combustion, and an air outlet pipe of the blower is interconnected to the gas intake module for guiding outside air into the incinerator body, such that the outside air can move slowly upward with a high-temperature dense smoke produced in the smoldering combustion and surround every cross-section in the incinerator body for a uniform smoldering combustion, and a gas containing combustible energy in the dense smoke can be guided to a gas recycling mechanism for recycling and reusing the gas.
US08522694B2	Structural supporting pallet construction with improved perimeter impact absorbing capabilities A pallet having a three dimensional body exhibiting a generally planar upper surface and a plurality of depth extending underside portions defining a plurality of spaced apart forklift receiving apertures. A plurality of impact absorbing members are positioned at spaced locations about a perimeter of the body. A structural defining inner grid includes pluralities of spaced apart and crosswise extending ribs for supporting inner extending reinforcing members seating within pockets defined in said ribs and including at least one of lengthwise and diagonal extending members.
US08522685B1	Multiple size fragment warhead A fragmentation warhead includes a cylindrical fragmenting body, a pair of concentric cylindrical liners within, made of plastic, and an explosive charge disposed within the innermost liner. In one embodiment, one liner provides various “legs” of liner material and the other liner provides various open receptacle areas, into which such legs may come to rest when the liners are slid together and/or rotated relative to one another. Various recessed and/or raised areas of liner material can thus be randomly created by such adjustments, which lead to select fragmentation of the warhead upon detonation.
US08522681B2	Locking strip panel for silkscreen frame A panel for tensioning fabric such as a silkscreen mesh is described. The panel includes locking strips secured to the edges using stitching through the mesh and locking strips. A method for fabricating the panel and tensioning the panel on a frame is also described. Locking strips may be stitched to edges of the fabric or mesh.
US08522679B2	Press with a transfer device for the stepwise displacement of the workpieces and with a gripper rail coupling A press with gripper rails for grasping and relocating workpieces onto a work table, the gripper rails being movable in a horizontal plane and vertically by a transfer device. The gripper rails are connected to the respective parts of the transfer device by gripper rail couplings, a locking mechanism with a tie rod being provided, which locks or frees the gripper rail coupling. To actuate the locking mechanism, an actuating element is provided which displaces the tie rod between a holding position and a releasing position and which can be actuated by the gripper rail coupling being lowered or raised. Furthermore, the locking mechanism has a spring element which holds the tie rod in the holding position. Finally, the locking mechanism has a latching mechanism with a detent, which fixes the tie rod in the releasing position and which is freed automatically when the gripper rail coupling is being coupled.
US08522675B2	Holding cabinet for separately heating food trays A food holding cabinet having one or more food-holding compartments has two or more zones in a compartment, wherein holding temperatures can be different from each other. A shelf made of glass-ceramic passes infrared energy from two or more heating elements attached to the glass-ceramic shelf. Energy emitted from the different heating elements effectuate different temperatures of localized regions of the glass-ceramic and impart different amounts of heat energy into a food item or food holding trays above the heating elements.
US08522674B2	Culinary steamer A steamer system for culinary use comprises one or more stackable food receptacles (4) having lower surfaces provided with steam-receiving openings, a removable base (12) to which a lower receptacle is releasably securable, and a cover for the uppermost receptacle releasably securable thereto and formed with a carrying handle (34), the receptacles (4), base (12) and lid (14) being securable with releasable clips (20).
US08522673B2	Food heating device A food heating device includes a platen (101) and a pair of conveyor segments (103). A first conveyor segment is arranged and spaced to transport a food product (201, 203, 205) between a first side of the platen (101) and the first conveyor segment (103). A second conveyor segment (103/703/903) is arranged and spaced to transport the food product between a second side of the platen (101) and the second conveyor segment (103/703/903). A transfer device (505/705) may be disposed at one end of the platen (101) such that the transfer device transfers the food product (203) from the first side of the platen (101) to the second side of the platen (101).
US08522672B2	Food cooking oven A food cooking oven includes a cooking chamber, two heaters located in the cooking chamber for cooking food in the chamber, and a control circuit for controlling operation of the heaters, individually, in terms of at least one of time of operation and power supplied to the heaters. A conveyor in the cooking chamber conveys food successively past the heaters for cooking. Also included is a user control device for entering a cooking control signal of the control circuit to control the operation of the heaters as the conveyor conveys food past the heaters, thereby determining how the food is cooked.
US08522668B2	Systems and methods for on demand iced tea A beverage brewing system for producing on demand iced tea. The beverage brewing system may include a concentrated beverage brewer, one or more brew water circuits in communication with the concentrated beverage brewer, one or more makeup water circuits, and one or more back pressure valves in communication with the brew water circuits and the makeup water circuits.

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