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US08829157B2	Process for the synthesis of cyclic heptapeptide The present invention relates to an improved process for the large scale synthesis of cyclic heptapeptide using Fmoc solid phase synthesis technique. The described process assembles the peptide on a solid support resin by coupling to one another by peptide bonds to obtain a peptide wherein the coupling of cysteine to the resin employs a combination of solvents to reduce cysteine racemization. The process described relates to the use of C1-C4 alcohols as total substitute to organic nitriles thus making the process cost effective, non-toxic and eco-friendly.
US08829156B2	Process for producing polycarbonates and a coordination complex used therefor The complex of the present invention containing an onium salt and a central Lewis acidic metal has a high catalytic activity at a high temperature for the copolymerization of an epoxide and carbon dioxide to produce a high molecular weight polycarbonate.
US08829155B2	Poly(p-xylylene)-based polymer having low dielectric constant and low-loss property and insulating material, printed circuit board and functional element using the same The present invention relates to a poly(p-xylylene)-based polymer having a low dielectric constant suitable for low loss dielectrics (LLD), and an insulating material, a printed circuit board and a functional element using the same. More particularly, the poly(p-xylylene)-based polymer includes at least one repeat unit expressed by the following formula (1): wherein, at least one of R1, R2, R7 and R8 is independently substituted or unsubstituted C6-C20 aryl; the rest of R1 to R8 are each and independently H, substituted or unsubstituted linear C1-C3 alkyl, or substituted or unsubstituted branched C1-C3 alkyl; and n is an integer of 400 to 900.
US08829152B2	Methods for preparation of macrocyclic polyester oligomer via heterogeneous catalysis The invention relates to methods and systems for preparing macrocyclic polyester oligomer (MPO) directly from monomer via heterogeneous catalysis, rather than by depolymerizing a polyester. For example, in an exemplary embodiment, cyclic poly(butylene terephthalate) (cPBT) is produced by reacting butanediol (BDO) and dimethylterephthalate (DMT) in an organic solvent—for example, ortho-dichlorobenzene (oDCB). The mixture flows over (or otherwise contacts) the catalyst-coated fiberglass or silica gel, e.g., which is packed in a column or bed. MPO is produced in the reaction mixture, while residual linears and catalyst residue remain in the column/bed.
US08829150B2	Methods for polymering haptens into immunogens The present invention discloses methods for polymerizing non-immunogenic haptens into immunogens, which then can be used to stimulate anti-hapten antibody production in animals. Specifically, haptens with amine and/or carboxylic groups are polymerized into macromolecules by using cross-linking reagents, and the derived haptenic polymers are used to immunize animals for the production of anti-hapten antibodies.
US08829149B2	Methods for recycling byproduct of polyester resin production Processes for preparing polyester resins as toner production components. The processes include reacting an organic diol and a cyclic alkylene carbonate to produce carbon dioxide (CO2) and a polyalkoxy diol. The carbon dioxide is reacted with an alkylene glycol or alkylene oxide to produce additional cyclic alkylene carbonate having the same chemical structure as the cyclic alkylene carbonate used to produce the polyalkoxy diol. The additional cyclic alkylene carbonate is added with the cyclic alkylene carbonate used to produce the polyalkoxy diol. The polyalkoxy diol can be reacted with an organic diacid or diester in preparing a polyester resin. To prepare a toner, the polyester resin can be contacted with at least one toner production component.
US08829139B2	Process for production of polysilane compound A method for easily producing high-purity polydimethylsilane or polydiphenylsilane, where by-products such as alkali metal salt and alkaline earth metal salt can be efficiently removed, is provided. Dimethyldichlorosilane or diphenyldichlorosilane is reacted with an alkali metal such as metal sodium and metal magnesium and/or an alkaline earth metal in an organic solvent such as toluene to obtain crude polydimethylsilane or crude polydiphenylsilane, methanol having dissolved therein an ether ester-type nonionic surfactant or a surfactant such as alkylbenzenesulfonate is added to the crude polydimethylsilane or the crude polydiphenylsilane to deactivate the remaining alkali metal and alkaline earth metal, and the crude polydimethylsilane or the crude polydiphenylsilane is washed with water in the presence of a surfactant to efficiently remove an alkali metal salt, an alkaline earth metal salt and the like, whereby high-purity polydimethylsilane or polydiphenylsilane is obtained.
US08829135B2	Process for continuously producing water-absorbing polymer particles A process for continuously producing water-absorbing polymer particles, wherein the acrylic acid used to produce the polymer particles has a low purity.
US08829133B2	ABA triblock copolymer, thickener, and aqueous composition To provide an ABA triblock copolymer containing: an A-block having, in a constitutional unit thereof, a monomer represented by the following general formula (1) or a monomer represented by the following general formula (2); and a B-block having, in a constitutional unit thereof, a hydrophilic monomer having a radical polymerizable unsaturated bond, where R1 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; R2 is a C5-C18 alkylene group; M is a hydrogen atom or a monovalent metal atom; and X1 is —NH— or an oxygen atom in the general formula (1), and where R11 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; R12 is a C5-C18 alkylene group; R13 and R14 are each independently a hydrogen atom, a methyl group, or an ethyl group; and X11 is —NH— or an oxygen atom in the general formula (2).
US08829115B2	Ethylene-based polymer composition An ethylene-based polymer composition has been discovered and is characterized by a Comonomer Distribution Constant greater than about 45. The new ethylene-based polymer compositions are useful for making many articles, especially including films. The polymers are made using a metal complex of a polyvalent aryloxyether.
US08829113B2	Automotive interior element Automotive interior element comprising a polypropylene composition comprising (percent by weight): A) from 60% to 90% of a propylene homopolymer having: i) a polydispersity Index (P.I.) value of from 3.5 to 10.0; ii) a fraction insoluble in xylene at 25° C., higher than 90%; and iii) a MFR L (Melt Flow Rate according to ISO 1133, condition L, i.e. 230° C. and 2.16 kg load) from 50 to 200 g/10 min; B) from 10% to 40%; of a copolymer of propylene with from 30% to 60% of ethylene derived units; the composition having an intrinsic viscosity of the fraction soluble in xylene at 25° C. comprised between 2.5 and 4.0 dl/g; a MFR L (Melt Flow Rate according to ISO 1133, condition L, i.e. 230° C. and 2.16 kg load) from 15 to 100 g/10 min and all the three values of carbon emission measured according to VDA 227 (C-emission) are lower than 30.0 μgC/g; wherein the values of carbon emission are measured in the ex reactor propylene composition.
US08829112B1	Polyester composition resistant to hydrolysis A composition comprises or is produced from polyester, a first modifier, and a second modifier wherein the first modifier includes a polymer that is incompatible with poly(hydroxyalkanoic acid) and is not an acid-containing or acid generating polymer. Also disclosed is an article comprising or produced from the composition. Further disclosed is a process combining a first modifier, a second modifier, or both, with a poly(hydroxyalkanoic acid) to produce the composition and optionally injection molding or thermoforming the composition into the article.
US08829110B2	Nanocomposite biomaterials of nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) and polylactic acid (PLA) A new approach is conceived for the development of sustainable biomaterials comprising nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) and polylactic acid (PLA) nanocomposites. The invention deals with advancing a method based on in situ ring opening polymerization of L-lactide in the presence of NCC particles to form NCC-PLA supramolecular nanocomposite materials. This material is hydrophobic and compatible with a wide range of synthetic and natural polymers. NCC-PLA nanocomposites have enhanced functionality (e.g. gas barrier), rheological and mechanical performance, as well as dimensional stability (i.e. less hygroexpansivity) relative to PLA. They are made from entirely renewable resources, and are potentially biocompatible as well as recyclable. NCC-PLA supramolecular nanocomposites can be suspended in most organic solvents or dried to form a solid substance. They can be processed using conventional polymer processing techniques to develop 3-dimensional structures, or spun into fibers, yarns or filaments.
US08829102B2	High loading carbon black masterbatch for pressure pipe applications A masterbatch for pressure pipe applications is disclosed. The masterbatch includes carbon black in a concentration that is in excess of 40 weight percent (wt %) of the masterbatch, and a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) carrier resin in a concentration that is in the range of 40 to 60 wt % of the masterbatch and has a melt flow index above 100 g/10 min at 2.16 kg/190° C. and a weight average molecular weight (Mw) that is less than 100000. The masterbatch may further include one or more additives (e.g., lubricant and/or an anti-oxidant). In some embodiments, microdispersion of carbon black in the masterbatch is rated less than 3 (according to ISO 18553). In one specific case, 98% or more of observed carbon black agglomerates are less than 30 microns. The masterbatch may be included, for example, in a pressure pipe compound where it is diluted with a base polymer.
US08829095B2	Clear ink composition There is provided a clear ink composition containing a water-insoluble alkanediol having at least seven carbon atoms, a water-soluble alcohol that functions as a dissolution aid for dissolving the water-insoluble alkanediol, water, a fine polymer particle at least containing polyolefin, and a fluorene resin. A colorant is not used.
US08829094B2	Use of nucleation in ICP resins A blown film composition including an impact copolymer polypropylene component and a nucleating agent, wherein the blown film has improved processing and physical properties.
US08829076B2	Thermoset composition containing low molecular weight polytrimethylene ether glycol The present disclosure is directed to a thermoset composition comprising a low molecular weight polytrimethylene ether glycol. This disclosure is further directed to an antimicrobial coating composition, an antimicrobial coating layer, an antimicrobial adhesive, or an antimicrobial sealant formed from the thermoset composition comprising the low molecular weight polytrimethylene ether glycol. The thermoset compositions can be used as interior and exterior top coats, basecoats, primers, primer surfacers, primer fillers, adhesives or sealants. The disclosure is particularly directed to a thermoset composition comprising components derived from renewable resources.
US08829073B2	Implant material based on a polymer system and the use thereof An implant material on the basis of a polymer system has a first component and a second component that react with one another when mixed to form a polymer-based solid. The first component is a paste that contains at least one biocompatible polymer powder and a starter component for initiating a polymerization reaction upon mixing, wherein the paste has a carrier liquid, wherein under normal conditions in the carrier liquid the at least one biocompatible polymer powder does not dissolve or significantly swell and the starter component remains stable until mixing with the second component of the polymer system. The second component of the polymer system contains at least one reactive organic liquid or a solution or a suspension of a reactive organic liquid and of a polymer.
US08829056B2	Cis 3,4-dihydroxy-2-(3-methylbutanoyl)-5-(3-methylbutyl)-4-(4-methylpentanoyl) cyclopent-2-en-1-one derivatives, substantially enantiomerically pure compositions and methods The present application provides cis 3,4-dihydroxy-2-(3-methylbutanoyl)-5-(3-methylbutyl)-4-(4-methylpentanoyl)cyclopent-2-en-1-one derivatives and substantially enantiomerically pure compositions thereof. These derivatives include (+)-(4S,5R)-3,4-dihydroxy-2-(3-methylbutanoyl)-5-(3-methylbutyl)-4-(4-methylpentanoyl)cyclopent-2-en-1-one, (−)-(4R,5S)-3,4-dihydroxy-2-(3-methylbutanoyl)-5-(3-methylbutyl)-4-(4-methylpentanoyl)cyclopent-2-en-1-one, and salts and crystals thereof. The application further provides methods of using the disclosed compounds and compositions to activate PPARγ, activate GPR120, inhibit inflammation, and treat conditions responsive to PPARγ modulation, conditions responsive to GPR120 modulation, and metabolic disturbances such as diabetes.
US08829054B1	Ready-to-use co-solvents pharmaceutical composition in modified flexible plastic container A ready-to-use injectable, co-solvents (ternary mixture) pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of cardiac conditions and diagnosis applications, comprising methyl-3-[4-(2-hydroxy-3-isopropylamino)propoxy]phenylpropionate hydrochloride (Esmolol hydrochloride), a buffering agent, ethanol and propylene glycol. The ready-to-use injectable, co-solvents (ternary mixture) pharmaceutical composition is capable of being stored in a modified flexible plastic container that may be heat-sterilized without deformation and/or without having the integrity of the closure system being compromised. A method for the manufacture of the ready-to-use injectable, co-solvents (ternary mixture) pharmaceutical composition is also disclosed.
US08829038B2	Parasiticidal formulation The present invention provides a parasiticidal formulation comprising: Fipronil, or a veterinarily acceptable derivative thereof; at least one C1-C6 alcohol co-solvent, wherein the total amount of C1-C6 alcohol is up to 8% by weight of the formulation; at least one organic solvent which is not the C1-C6 alcohol co-solvent; and at least one crystallization inhibitor, wherein the total amount of crystallization inhibitor is from 2 to 20% by weight of the formulation. The formulations of the invention have higher flash points than known parasiticidal formulations comprising Fipronil and therefore provide safer formulations for use in the home, storage, manufacture and distribution.
US08829031B2	Indole derivative modulators of the alpha 7 nAChR This invention relates to modulation of the α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) by a compound of formula (I) or a salt thereof: wherein R1 is imidazolyl, pyridinyl or pyrimidinyl, any of which is optionally substituted by one group independently selected from C1-3alkyl and C1-3alkoxy.
US08829026B2	Sulfamoyl benzoic acid heterobicyclic derivatives as TRPM8 antagonists The present invention relates to sulfamoyl benzoic acid heterobicyclic derivatives of the formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a prodrug thereof, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of various disorders which are mediated via the TRPMb8 receptor.
US08829014B2	Thiazole and thiophene analogues, and their use in treating autoimmune diseases and cancers Thiazole and thiophene compounds are disclosed having utility in treating inflammatory conditions, immunoinflammatory conditions, autoimmune diseases, and cancers. Methods for the synthesis of these compounds are also disclosed.
US08829011B2	2-aminopyrimidine compounds as serotonin receptor modulators Certain 2-aminopyrimidine compounds of formula (I) are serotonin receptor modulators useful in the treatment of diseases mediated by serotonin receptors.
US08829002B2	Substituted methyl amines, serotonin 5-HT6 receptor antagonists, methods for production and use thereof The present invention relates to novel substituted methyl-amines, serotonin 5-HT6 receptor antagonists, to active components, pharmaceutical compositions, method for prophylaxis and treatment of CNS diseases and “molecular tools”, in which novel substituted methyl-amines represent compounds of the general formula 1 and their crystalline forms and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, wherein: W represents benzene, naphthalene, indolizine, quinoline or oxazole cycle; R1=H, F, Cl; R2 represents hydrogen, fluoro, methyl, phenyl, thienyl, furan-2-yl, pyridyl, piperazin-1-yl or 4-methylpiperazin-1-yl; R3 represents cyclopropyl or optionally substituted methyl; with the exception of the compounds in which W simultaneously represents oxazole cycle and R2=phenyl or pyridyl.
US08828995B2	Branched oxathiazine derivatives, method for the production thereof, use thereof as medicine and drug containing said derivatives and use thereof The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) and to the physiologically compatible salts thereof. Said compounds are suitable, for example, for treating hyperglycemia.
US08828994B2	Di- and tri-substituted oxathiazine derivatives, method for the production thereof, use thereof as medicine and drug containing said derivatives and use thereof The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) and to the physiologically compatible salts thereof. Said compounds are suitable, for example, for treating hyperglycemia.
US08828993B2	Psychotropic agents having glutamate NMDA activity The invention provides novel compounds and pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of psychological and/or psychiatric diseases or disorders.
US08828991B2	Azacyclyl-substituted arylthienopyrimidinones, process for their preparation and their use as medicaments The invention relates to azacyclyl-substituted arylthienopyrimidinones and their derivatives, of the Formula (I); and their physiologically tolerated salts and physiologically functional derivatives, their preparation, medicaments comprising at least one azacyclyl-substituted arylthienopyrimidinone according to Formula (I) or its derivative, and the use of the azacyclyl-substituted arylthienopyrimidinones according to Formula (I) and their derivatives as MCH antagonists.
US08828983B2	Macrocycles as factor XIa inhibitors The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I): or a stereoisomer, a tautomer, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein all the variables are as defined herein. These compounds are selective factor XIa inhibitors or dual inhibitors of fXIa and plasma kallikrein. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and methods of treating thromboembolic and/or inflammatory disorders using the same.
US08828982B2	Pyrimidine derivatives for the prevention of HIV infection This invention concerns the use of a compound for the manufacture of a medicament for the prevention of HIV infection via sexual intercourse and related intimate contact between partners, wherein the compound is a compound of formula a N-oxide, a pharmaceutically acceptable addition salt, a quaternary amine and a stereochemically isomeric form thereof, wherein the ring containing -a1=a2-a3=a4- and -b1=b2-b3=b4- represents phenyl, pyridyl, pyrimidinyl, pirazinyl, pyridazinyl; n is 0 to 5; m is 1 to 4; R1 is hydrogen; aryl; formyl; C1-6alkylcarbonyl; C1-6alkyl; C1-6alkyloxycarbonyl; substituted C1-6alkyl, C1-6alkylcarbonyl, C1-6alkyloxycarbonyl, C1-6alkylcarbonyloxy; substituted C1-6alkyloxyC1-6alkylcarbonyl; R2 is hydroxy, halo, optionally substituted C1-6alkyl, C3-7cycloalkyl, optionally substituted C2-6alkenyl, optionally substituted C2-6alkynyl, C1-6alkyloxy, C1-6alkyloxycarbonyl, carboxyl, cyano, nitro, amino, mono- or di(C1-6alkyl)amino, polyhalomethyl, polyhalomethyloxy, polyhalomethylthio, —S(═O)pR6, —NH—S(═O)pR6, —C(═O)R6, —NHC(═O)H, —C(═O)NHNH2, —NHC(═O)R6, —C(═NH)R6 or a 5-membered heterocycle; X1 is —NR5—, —NH—NH—, —N═N—, —O—, —C(═O)—, C1-4alkanediyl, —CHOH—, —S—, —S(═O)p—, —X2—C1-4alkanediyl- or —C1-4alkanediyl-X2—; R3 is NHR13; NR13R14; —C(═O)—NHR13; —C(═O)—NR13R14; —C(═O)—R15; —CH═N—NH—C(═O)—R16; substituted C1-6alkyl; optionally substituted C1-6alkyloxyC1-6alkyl; substituted C2-6alkenyl; substituted C2-6alkynyl; C1-6alkyl substituted with hydroxy and a second substituent; —C(═N—O—R8)—C1-4alkyl; R7; or —X3—R7; R4 is halo, hydroxy, C1-6alkyl, C3-7cycloalkyl, C1-6alkyloxy, cyano, nitro, polyhaloC1-6alkyl, polyhaloC1-6alkyloxy, aminocarbonyl, C1-6alkyloxycarbonyl, C1-6alkylcarbonyl, formyl, amino, mono- or di(C1-4alkyl)amino; and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.
US08828981B2	Progesterone for the treatment or prevention of spontaneous preterm birth A method for treating or preventing spontaneous preterm birth in pregnant women and improving neonatal morbidity and mortality. The method includes administering to a pregnant woman in need thereof an effective amount of progesterone sufficient to prolong gestation by minimizing the shortening or effacing of her cervix. Treatment and prophylaxis with progesterone in pregnant women having symptoms of short cervix has been clinically shown to increase neonatal health.
US08828967B2	Low molecular weight complexes between iron and maltobionic acid, use thereof for intramuscular or subcutaneous administration in the treatment of anemic states, and new pharmaceutical compositions adapted for these uses New low molecular weight complexes between iron and maltobionic acid that can be administered parenterally, preferably intramuscularly or subcutaneously, in the treatment of anemic states, caused by iron deficiencies, and new pharmaceutical compositions adapted for this use. In particular, the invention provides a new complex between preferably trivalent iron and maltobionic acid that is characterized by a molecular weight Mw between 10,000 and 30,000 Da, by a polydispersity of 1.0-1.8 and by an iron content between 25% and 40% by weight.
US08828961B2	Methods and compositions to protect aquatic invertebrates from disease Compositions and methods of protecting aquatic invertebrates from disease is shown. In one embodiment, dsRNA or antisense RNA to a nucleic acid molecule of the disease-causing microorganism is prepared and delivered to the animal. In another embodiment, a nucleic acid molecule of the disease-causing microorganism is delivered to the animal. In another embodiment, the RNA or nucleic acid molecule is delivered to the animal by replicon particle. In a further embodiment, the protective molecule is delivered to the digestive tract of the animal. Protection from disease is obtained.
US08828949B2	Aprotinin polypeptides for transporting a compound across the blood-brain barrier The invention relates to improvements in the field of drug delivery. More particularly, the invention relates to polypeptides derived from aprotinin and from aprotinin analogs as well as conjugates and pharmaceutical compositions comprising these polypeptides or conjugates. The present invention also relates to the use of these polypeptides for transporting a compound or drug across the blood-brain barrier of a mammal and in the treatment and diagnosis of neurological diseases.
US08828935B2	Agent for suppressing elevation of blood triglyceride concentration An agent for suppressing elevation of a blood triglyceride concentration, comprising a polyglutamic acid as an active ingredient.
US08828932B2	Bifunctional molecules for inactivating HIV and blocking HIV entry Disclosed herein are bifunctional molecules which inactivate human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) even before the virus attacks the target cell and inhibits HIV entry into the target cell. Also disclosed are novel anti-HIV therapeutics for treatment of patients infected by HIV. Further disclosed are methods for prophylaxis against HIV and treatment of HIV infection.
US08828931B2	Bifunctional molecules for inhibiting HIV entry Disclosed herein are bifunctional molecules which inhibit HIV entry into the target cell. Also disclosed are novel anti-HIV therapeutics for treatment of patients infected by HIV, including non-B and multi-drug resistant strains.
US08828930B2	Hepatitis C virus NS3 protease inhibitors The present invention relates to macrocyclic compounds of Formula (I) that are useful as inhibitors of the hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS3 protease, their synthesis, and their use for treating or preventing HCV infections.
US08828926B2	Uses of natriuretic peptide constructs Use of constructs which bind to one or more natriuretic peptide receptors and include a plurality of amino acid residues and at least one amino acid surrogate of formula I: where R, R′, Q, Y, W, Z, J, x and n are as defined in the specification, and optionally at least one prosthetic group, for the prophylaxis or treatment of airway diseases, including but not limited to inflammation-related airway diseases, acute asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, methods of prophylaxis and treatment of airway diseases and pharmaceutical compositions and formulations for the prophylaxis or treatment of airway diseases.
US08828922B2	HSP therapy in conjunction with a low antigenicity diet The present invention relates to a method for suppression, prevention, delaying the onset or treatment of diabetes, by administering to an individual in need thereof a fragment of Hsp60 or analog thereof in conjunction with a low antigenicity diet. The invention is exemplified using DiaPep277™, an analog of residues 437-460 of human Hsp60 in combination with a hydrolyzed casein diet.
US08828920B2	Product for pre-treatment and laundering of stained fabric A product for pre-treatment and laundering of fabric having a stained portion. The product comprising a pourable aqueous detergent composition and a dispensing cap. The cap can have a pour volume sized and dimensioned to provide for a unit dose of the detergent composition. A portion of the cap can be provided with surface irregularities for scrubbing a stain.
US08828912B2	Method of making a microarray assembly A microarray assembly for detection of a target molecule is disclosed. The microarray assemblies comprise an array chamber having a microarray located therein and features that facilitate liquid movement within the array chamber. Also disclosed are methods for making the microarray assembly using rollable films and methods for detecting microarray spots using an internal control fluorophore in the array spot.
US08828908B2	Herbicidally active bicyclic 1,3-dione compounds Bicyclic dione compounds of formula (I), and derivatives thereof, which are suitable for use as herbicides.
US08828899B2	Superhard element, method of using same and method of making same A superhard element (22) for a machine tool, comprising polycrystalline cubic boron nitride (PCBN) material containing whiskers of a ceramic material, the PCBN material comprising at least about 50 volume percent cubic boron nitride (cBN) material dispersed in a binder matrix comprising a compound including titanium and the whiskers; the content of the whiskers being at least 1 weight percent and at most 6 weight percent of the binder matrix.
US08828896B2	Soda-lime-silica glass-ceramic material The invention relates to a glass-ceramic material having SiO2, Na2O and CaO as main components and comprising crystalline particles of SiO2 dispersed homogeneously in the volume of an amorphous matrix. Such a material has good mechanical strength, in particular good resistance to scratch propagation and allows improved tempering. This material furthermore has a pleasant aesthetic appearance.
US08828884B2	Multi-level contact to a 3D memory array and method of making A method of making multi-level contacts. The method includes providing an in-process multilevel device including at least one device region and at least one contact region. The contact region includes a plurality of electrically conductive layers configured in a step pattern. The method also includes forming a conformal etch stop layer over the plurality of electrically conductive layers, forming a first electrically insulating layer over the etch stop layer, forming a conformal sacrificial layer over the first electrically insulating layer and forming a second electrically insulating layer over the sacrificial layer. The method also includes etching a plurality of contact openings through the etch stop layer, the first electrically insulating layer, the sacrificial layer and the second electrically insulating layer in the contact region to the plurality of electrically conductive layers.
US08828880B2	Method and apparatus for manufacturing semiconductor device A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device by etching a SiN film on a surface of a substrate by using a gas containing a halogen element includes supplying a gas containing a basic gas at the initial stage of a process for supplying the gas containing the halogen element to the surface of the SiN film. By supplying the gas containing the basic gas at the initial stage of the etching, a SiNO film covering the surface of the SiN film is changed to a film of reaction products mainly including water (H2O) and ammonium hexafluorosilicate ((NH4)2SiF6).
US08828874B2	Chemical mechanical polishing of group III-nitride surfaces A method of chemically-mechanically polishing a substrate having a Group III-nitride surface includes providing a chemical-mechanical polishing slurry composition. The slurry composition includes a slurry solution including a liquid carrier and an oxidizer including a transition metal or a per-based compound. The slurry solution includes at least one component that reacts with the Group III-nitride surface to form a softened Group III-nitride surface. The Group III-nitride comprising surface is contacted with the slurry composition by a pad to form the softened Group III-nitride surface. The pad is moved relative to the softened Group III-nitride surface, wherein at least a portion of the softened Group III-nitride surface is removed.
US08828871B2	Method for forming pattern and mask pattern, and method for manufacturing semiconductor device A pattern formation method, mask pattern formation method and a method for manufacturing semiconductor devices are provided in this disclosure, which are directed to the field of semiconductor processes. The pattern formation method comprises: providing a substrate; forming a polymer thin film containing a block copolymer on the substrate; forming a first pattern through imprinting the polymer thin film with a stamp; forming domains composed of different copolymer components through directed self assembly of the copolymer in the first pattern; selectively removing the domains composed of copolymer components to form a second pattern. In the embodiments of the present invention, finer pitch patterns can be obtained through combining the imprinting and DSA process without exposure, which as compared to the prior art methods has the advantage of simplicity. Furthermore, stamps used in imprinting may have relative larger pitches, facilitating and simplifying the manufacture and alignment of the stamps.
US08828854B2	Method of impurity introduction and controlled surface removal A method of introducing dopants into a semiconductor wafer includes implanting the dopants into a region below a surface of the semiconductor wafer using an ion beam to form a first implanted layer. The dopants when activated causing a conductivity of the implanted layer to be either of N-type or P-type. The first implanted layer is characterized by a peak dopant concentration at a first depth below the surface of the semiconductor wafer. The method also includes removing a layer from the semiconductor wafer surface, wherein said layer includes a portion of said dopants.
US08828851B2	Method to enable the formation of silicon germanium channel of FDSOI devices for PFET threshold voltage engineering An SOI substrate has a first region isolated from a second region. An SiGe layer is deposited on top of the SOI substrate in the second region. The substrate is subjected to a thermal oxidation process which drives in Ge from the SiGe layer to form an SiGeOI structure in the second region and an overlying oxide layer. If the SOI substrate is exposed in the first region, the thermal oxidation process further produces an oxide layer overlying the first region. The oxide layer(s) is(are) removed to expose an Si channel layer in the first region and an SiGe channel layer in the second region. Transistor gate stacks are formed over each of the Si channel layer and SiGe channel layer. Raised source and drain regions are formed from the Si channel layer and SiGe channel layer adjacent the transistor gate stacks.
US08828848B2	Die structure and method of fabrication thereof A die having a ledge along a sidewall, and a method of forming the die, is provided. A method of packaging the die is also provided. A substrate, such as a processed wafer, is diced by forming a first notch having a first width, and then forming a second notch within the first notch such that the second notch has a second width less than the first width. The second notch extends through the substrate, thereby dicing the substrate. The difference in widths between the first width and the second width results in a ledge along the sidewalls of the dice. The dice may be placed on a substrate, e.g., an interposer, and underfill placed between the dice and the substrate. The ledge prevents or reduces the distance the underfill is drawn up between adjacent dice. A molding compound may be formed over the substrate.
US08828844B2	Manufacturing method of SOI substrate A damaged region is formed by generation of plasma by excitation of a source gas, and by addition of ion species contained in the plasma from one of surfaces of a single crystal semiconductor substrate; an insulating layer is formed over the other surface of the single crystal semiconductor substrate; a supporting substrate is firmly attached to the single crystal semiconductor substrate so as to face the single crystal semiconductor substrate with the insulating layer interposed therebetween; separation is performed at the damaged region into the supporting substrate to which a single crystal semiconductor layer is attached and part of the single crystal semiconductor substrate by heating of the single crystal semiconductor substrate; dry etching is performed on a surface of the single crystal semiconductor layer attached to the supporting substrate; the single crystal semiconductor layer is recrystallized by irradiation of the single crystal semiconductor layer with a laser beam to melt at least part of the single crystal semiconductor layer.
US08828839B2	Methods for fabricating electrically-isolated finFET semiconductor devices Fabrication methods for semiconductor device structures are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a method of fabricating an electrically-isolated FinFET semiconductor device includes the steps of forming a silicon oxide layer over a semiconductor substrate including a silicon material and forming a first hard mask layer over the silicon oxide layer. The method further includes the steps of forming a first plurality of void spaces in the first hard mask layer and forming a second hard mask layer in the first plurality of void spaces. Still further, the method includes the steps of removing the remaining portions of the first hard mask layer, thereby forming a second plurality of void spaces in the second hard mask layer, extending the second plurality of void spaces into the silicon oxide layer, and forming a plurality of fin structures in the extended second plurality of void spaces.
US08828833B1	System for controlling SiGe-to-gate spacing A method of forming PMOS transistors. A SiGe cavity formation process includes cavity etching a structure including a gate stack having a gate electrode on a gate dielectric on a substrate, a sidewall spacer, and a hardmask layer on the gate electrode. The cavity etching includes (i) a first anisotropic dry etch for etching through the hardmask layer lateral to the gate stack and beginning a recessed cavity in the substrate, (ii) a dry lateral etch, and (iii) a second anisotropic dry etch. A wet crystallographic etch completes formation of the recessed cavity. A customized time is calculated for a selected dry etch step from the plurality of dry etch steps based on in-process SiGe cavity data for a measured cavity parameter for a SiGe cavity formation process. The customized time for the selected dry etch is used to cavity etch at least one substrate in a lot or run.
US08828831B2	Epitaxial replacement of a raised source/drain Disclosed is a semiconductor article which includes a semiconductor substrate; a gate structure having a spacer adjacent to a conducting material of the gate structure wherein a corner of the spacer is faceted to create a faceted space between the faceted spacer and the semiconductor substrate; and a raised source/drain adjacent to the gate structure, the raised source/drain filling the faceted space and having a surface parallel to the semiconductor substrate. Also disclosed is a method of making the semiconductor article.
US08828830B2	Semiconductor device having STI with nitride liner and UV light shielding film A semiconductor device has: a silicon substrate; trench formed downward from the surface of the silicon substrate, the trench defining active regions on the surface of the silicon substrate; a first liner layer of a silicon nitride film covering an inner wall of the trench; a second liner layer of a silicon nitride layer formed on the first liner layer; an element isolation region of an insulator formed on the second liner layer; a p-channel MOS transistor formed in and on one of the active regions; a contact etch stopper layer of a silicon nitride layer not having a ultraviolet shielding ability, formed above the silicon substrate, and covering the p-channel MOS transistor; and a light shielding film of a silicon nitride layer having the ultraviolet shielding ability and formed above the contact etch stopper layer.
US08828828B2	MOSFET including asymmetric source and drain regions At least one drain-side surfaces of a field effect transistor (FET) structure, which can be a structure for a planar FET or a fin FET, is structurally damaged by an angled ion implantation of inert or electrically active dopants, while at least one source-side surface of the transistor is protected from implantation by a gate stack and a gate spacer. Epitaxial growth of a semiconductor material is retarded on the at least one structurally damaged drain-side surface, while epitaxial growth proceeds without retardation on the at least one source-side surface. A raised epitaxial source region has a greater thickness than a raised epitaxial drain region, thereby providing an asymmetric FET having lesser source-side external resistance than drain-side external resistance, and having lesser drain-side overlap capacitance than source-side overlap capacitance.
US08828824B2	III-V field effect transistory (FET) and III-V semiconductor on insulator (IIIVOI) FET, integrated circuit (IC) chip and method of manufacture Field Effect Transistors (FETs), Integrated Circuit (IC) chips including the FETs, and a method of forming the FETs and IC. FET locations define FET pedestals on a layered semiconductor wafer that may include a III-V semiconductor surface layer, e.g., Gallium Arsenide (GaAs), and a buried layer, e.g., Aluminum Arsenide (AlAs). A dielectric material, e.g., Aluminum Oxide (AlO), surrounds pedestals at least in FET source/drain regions. A conductive cap caps channel sidewalls at opposite channel ends. III-V on insulator (IIIVOI) devices form wherever the dielectric material layer is thicker than half the device length. Source/drain contacts are formed to the caps and terminate in/above the dielectric material in the buried layer.
US08828822B2	Method for fabricating semiconductor device with reduced Miller capacitance A method for fabricating a semiconductor transistor device. An epitaxial layer is grown on a semiconductor substrate. A gate trench is formed in the epitaxial layer. A spacer is formed on a sidewall of the gate trench. A recess is formed at the bottom of the gate trench. A thermal oxidation process is performed to form an oxide layer in the recess. The oxide layer completely fills the recess. The spacer is then removed. A gate oxide layer is formed on the exposed sidewall of the gate trench. A gate is then formed into the gate trench.
US08828821B2	Fabrication of semiconductor stacks with ruthenium-based materials This disclosure provides a method of fabricating a semiconductor stack and associated device such as a capacitor and DRAM cell. In particular, a bottom electrode upon which a dielectric layer is to be grown may have a ruthenium-based surface. Lattice matching of the ruthenium surface with the dielectric layer (e.g., titanium oxide, strontium titanate or barium strontium titanate) helps promote the growth of rutile-phase titanium oxide, thereby leading to higher dielectric constant and lower effective oxide thickness. The ruthenium-based material also provides a high work function material, leading to lower leakage. To mitigate nucleation delay associated with the use of ruthenium, an adherence or glue layer based in titanium may be employed. A pretreatment process may be further employed so as to increase effective capacitor plate area, and thus promote even further improvements in dielectric constant and effective oxide thickness (“EOT”).
US08828816B2	PMOS threshold voltage control by germanium implantation Disclosed herein is a method of forming a semiconductor device. In one example, the method comprises forming a P-active region in a silicon containing semiconducting substrate, performing an ion implantation process to implant germanium into the P-active region to form an implanted silicon-germanium region in the P-active region, and forming a gate electrode structure for a PMOS transistor above the implanted silicon-germanium region.
US08828811B2	Manufacturing method of semiconductor device comprising steps of forming oxide semiconductor film, performing heat treatment on the oxide semiconductor film, and performing oxygen doping treatment on the oxide semiconductor film after the heat treatment A semiconductor device using an oxide semiconductor, with stable electric characteristics and high reliability. In a process for manufacturing a bottom-gate transistor including an oxide semiconductor film, dehydration or dehydrogenation is performed by heat treatment and oxygen doping treatment is performed. The transistor including the oxide semiconductor film subjected to the dehydration or dehydrogenation by the heat treatment and the oxygen doping treatment is a transistor having high reliability in which the amount of change in threshold voltage of the transistor by the bias-temperature stress test (BT test) can be reduced.
US08828809B2	Multi-drain semiconductor power device and edge-termination structure thereof An embodiment of a semiconductor power device provided with: a structural body made of semiconductor material with a first conductivity, having an active area housing one or more elementary electronic components and an edge area delimiting externally the active area; and charge-balance structures, constituted by regions doped with a second conductivity opposite to the first conductivity, extending through the structural body both in the active area and in the edge area in order to create a substantial charge balance. The charge-balance structures are columnar walls extending in strips parallel to one another, without any mutual intersections, in the active area and in the edge area.
US08828806B2	Dam composition for use with multilayer semiconductor package underfill material, and fabrication of multilayer semiconductor package using the same A composition comprising (A) an epoxy resin, (B) a curing agent, (C) an inorganic filler having an average particle size of 0.1-10 μm and a maximum particle size of up to 75 μm, and (D) a surface-silylated silica having an average particle size of 0.005 μm to less than 0.1 μm is suited as a dam composition for use with a underfill material in the fabrication of multilayer semiconductor packages.
US08828799B2	Method of forming an integrated circuit package including a direct connect pad, a blind via, and a bond pad electrically coupled to the direct connect pad A method for forming an integrated circuit package is disclosed. A flex circuit is form by forming a direct connect pad on a first side of a dielectric layer. After forming the direct connect pad, an opening from a second side of the dielectric layer is formed to expose the direct connect pad. A blind via is formed within the opening in the dielectric layer. A first conductor is formed within the opening. A bond pad of a semiconductor die is electrically coupled with the direct connect pad using a second conductor, wherein the bond pad and the second conductor directly overlie the direct connect pad.
US08828796B1	Semiconductor package and method of manufacturing the same A semiconductor package and a method of manufacturing the same are provided, the semiconductor package including a first package unit having a first encapsulant and a first semiconductor element, a second package unit having a second encapsulant and a second semiconductor element, a supporting member interposed between the first and second encapsulant, a plurality of conductors penetrating the first encapsulant, the supporting member and the second encapsulant, and redistribution structures disposed on the first and second encapsulants, wherein the first and second encapsulants are coupled with each other by the supporting member to provide sufficient support and protection to enhance the structure strength of the first and second package units.
US08828783B2	Polycrystalline CDTE thin film semiconductor photovoltaic cell structures for use in solar electricity generation A reverse p-n junction solar cell device and methods for forming the reverse p-n junction solar cell device are described. A variety of n-p junction and reverse p-n junction solar cell devices and related methods of manufacturing are provided. N-intrinsic-p junction and reverse p-intrinsic-n junction solar cell devices are also described.
US08828781B1	Method for producing photovoltaic device isolated by porous silicon Photovoltaic devices are produced using a minimally modified standard process flow by forming lateral P-I-N light-sensitive diodes on silicon islands that are isolated laterally by trenches performed by RIE, and from an underlying support substrate by porous silicon regions. P+ and N+ doped regions are formed in a P− epitaxial layer, trenches are etched through the epitaxial layer into a P+ substrate, a protective layer (e.g., SiN) is formed on the trench walls, and then porous silicon is formed (e.g., using HF solution) in the trenches that grows laterally through the P+ substrate and merges under the island. The method is either utilized to form low-cost embedded photovoltaic arrays on CMOS IC devices, or the devices are separated from the P+ substrate by etching through the porous silicon to produce low-cost, high voltage solar arrays for solar energy sources, e.g., solar concentrators.
US08828776B2	Diffusion furnaces employing ultra low mass transport systems and methods of wafer rapid diffusion processing Multi-zone, solar cell diffusion furnaces having a plurality of radiant element (SiC) or/and high intensity IR lamp heated process zones, including baffle, ramp-up, firing, soaking and cooling zone(s). The transport of solar cell wafers, e.g., silicon, selenium, germanium or gallium-based solar cell wafers, through the furnace is implemented by use of an ultra low-mass, wafer transport system comprising laterally spaced shielded, synchronously driven, metal bands or chains carrying non-rotating alumina tubes suspended on wires between them. The wafers rest on raised circumferential standoffs spaced laterally along the alumina tubes, which reduces contamination. The high intensity IR flux rapidly photo-radiation conditions the wafers so that diffusion occurs >3× faster than conventional high-mass thermal furnaces. Longitudinal side wall heaters comprising coil heaters in Inconel sheaths inserted in carrier tubes are employed to insure even heating of wafer edges adjacent the side walls.
US08828772B2	High aspect ratio MEMS devices and methods for forming the same An HF vapor etch etches high aspect ratio openings to form MEMS devices and other tightly-packed semiconductor devices with 0.2 um air gaps between structures. The HF vapor etch etches oxide plugs and gaps with void portions and oxide liner portions and further etches oxide layers that are buried beneath silicon and other structures and is ideally suited to release cantilevers and other MEMS devices. The HF vapor etches at room temperature and atmospheric pressure in one embodiment. A process sequence is provided that forms MEMS devices including cantilevers and lateral, in-plane electrodes that are stationary and vibration resistant.
US08828770B2	Apparatus and method for correcting position of laser beam for use in manufacturing biosensor with fine pattern An embodiment includes a loading unit with an alignment mark configured to support a substrate, a laser beam generating unit configured to generate a laser beam toward the upper surface of the loading unit, a vision unit that causes the laser beam generating unit to irradiate the laser beam onto the substrate on the loading unit to form an alignment mark on the substrate and that generates corrected coordinate values based on the formed alignment mark on the substrate, a position detector located at the center of the loading unit to detect information about the laser beam generated by the laser beam generating unit, and a controller that controls an X-Y scanning mirror according to the corrected coordinate values, and controls power of the laser beam generated by the laser beam generating unit or the position of the loading unit according to the information detected by the position detector.
US08828764B2	Coupled asymmetric quantum confinement structures Implementations and techniques for coupled asymmetric quantum confinement structures are generally disclosed.
US08828763B1	Manufacturing device of organic light emitting diode display and method for manufacturing organic light emitting diode display using the same A manufacturing device of an organic light emitting diode display, includes a stage including a temperature controller which heats or cools a region of a substrate on the stage; a discharging unit including a nozzle which provides light-emitting material to the region of the substrate; a beam irradiation unit which irradiates beams to the substrate; and a driving unit which is configured to move the stage or the discharging unit.
US08828761B2	Manufacturing a semiconductor light emitting device using a trench and support substrate A method for manufacturing a semiconductor light emitting device, includes: forming a light emitting structure having a first conductivity-type semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second conductivity-type semiconductor layer on a growth substrate. A trench is formed in a portion to divide the light emitting structure into individual light emitting structures. The trench has a depth such that the growth substrate is not exposed. A support substrate is provided on the light emitting structure. The growth substrate is separated from the light emitting structure. The light emitting structure is cut into individual semiconductor light emitting devices.
US08828759B2	Formation of uniform phosphor regions for broad-area lighting systems In accordance with certain embodiments, phosphor arrangements are formed via adhering phosphors to activated regions on a substrate and transferring them to a different substrate.
US08828758B2	Method of fabricating lightweight and thin liquid crystal display device A method of fabricating a liquid crystal display device includes forming a first adhesive pattern on a first auxiliary substrate; forming a first process panel by attaching a first substrate to the first auxiliary substrate using the first adhesive pattern; forming an array element on the first substrate; forming a second adhesive pattern on a second auxiliary substrate; forming a second process panel by attaching a second substrate to the second auxiliary substrate using the second adhesive pattern; forming a color filter element on the second substrate; attaching the first and second process panels with a liquid crystal panel between the first and second process panels; weakening an adhesive strength of the first and second adhesive patterns; and detaching the first and second auxiliary substrates from the first and second substrates, respectively.
US08828747B2	Pattern forming methods and semiconductor device manufacturing method According to one embodiment, a pattern forming method includes forming a self-assembled material on a plurality of first patterns, forming a plurality of second patterns by heating the self-assembled material and causing microphase separation of the self-assembled material, the second patterns corresponding to the first patterns, and calculating positional deviations of respective positions of the second patterns from positions of the corresponding first patterns. When at least one of the positional deviations is larger than a predetermined value, the self-assembled material is adjusted.
US08828738B2	Amelioration of heterophile antibody immunosensor interference The invention is directed to methods and devices for reducing interference from heterophile antibodies in an analyte immunoassay. In one embodiment, the invention is to a method comprising the steps of (a) amending a biological sample such as a whole blood sample with non-human IgM or fragments thereof by dissolving into said sample a dry reagent to yield a non-human IgM concentration of at least about 20 μg/mL or equivalent fragment concentration; and (b) performing an electrochemical immunoassay on the amended sample to determine the concentration of said analyte in said sample. Preferably, the sample is amended with IgG or fragments thereof in addition to the IgM of fragments thereof.
US08828733B2	Microsensor material and methods for analyte detection The compositions and methods relate to an organic polymer-inorganic particle sensor material for detecting analytes. Interactions between the polymer and the particles are affected by the presence of analyte, which displaces the polymer and increases its free volume. This change in free volume can be detected, e.g., using an embedded piezoresistive microcantilever (EPM) sensor. Analytes that can be detected include noxious substances, such as hydrogen cyanide gas and carbon monoxide.
US08828731B2	Method and system for analyzing concentrations of diverse mercury species present in a fluid medium A method for facilitating removal of mercury from a primary fluid stream of interest which is contaminated with organically-bound, elemental, and ionic mercury species. The stream is analyzed to establish the relative content of the organically-bound, elemental, and ionic mercury species present therein by forming a diverted side stream from the primary stream, and passing the side stream successively through three in series filter stages, the first captures organically bound mercury, the second captures elemental mercury, and the third captures ionic mercury. The side stream flow through the filter stages is continued for a predetermined period, and upon conclusion of the period the quantity of mercury collected at each of the filtration stages is determined. This data is then utilized to determine the capacity of the three different filtration stages required to reduce the mercury content in the mam stream to a desired level.
US08828729B1	Methods and apparatus for the detection of taggants by surface enhanced raman scattering One embodiment is a SERS enhancing substrate which includes a porous substrate and a Raman enhancing material associated with a surface of the porous substrate. The Raman enhancing material may be a Raman enhancing metal or other Raman enhancing material. The Raman enhancing material may also be configured to improve binding of a taggant to the substrate. The substrate described above may be included in a sample vessel useful for the flow-through analysis of large sample volumes, or for the rapid analysis of very dilute samples. Other embodiments include methods and systems for detecting taggants with SERS and similar techniques.
US08828728B2	Dosage protection system and method for an aquatic environment An aquatic environment monitoring system and method that includes correction for adverse conditions in the monitoring system involving the development of confidence levels for certain conditions in the monitoring system using stored information related to the aquatic environment and/or the monitoring system. Corrections to adverse conditions may be made by the environment monitoring system automatically by the monitoring system and manually via communications to a user of the system.
US08828719B2	Method for producing protein The present invention relates to a recombinant host cell, wherein the cell is modified to increase the expression levels of Ero1 and XBP1 relative to the expression levels of Ero1 and XBP1 in an unmodified cell. The present invention also relates to a method of producing a recombinant protein of interest comprising expressing the recombinant protein of interest in the recombinant host cell.
US08828711B2	Flow chamber and analyte detection method A flow chamber and method for detecting the presence of one more cell produced analytes under flow conditions. The flow chamber includes two compartments separated by a permeable membrane on which a plurality of cells may be positioned. The permeable membrane shields one or more analyte sensors positioned one compartment from the convective transport forces of a fluid flow within the other compartment to allow reliable and accurate detection of cell-produced analytes and determination of the concentration of cell-produced analytes.
US08828709B2	Quantitative determination of proteins from formalin-fixed tissue The invention relates to a method with which proteins from formalin-fixed biological samples can be dissolved and subsequently quantified. The method makes it possible to extract intact full-length proteins from the samples and to conduct a subsequent analysis thereof.
US08828705B1	Magnetic mesoporous material for the sequestration of algae The present invention provides a magnetic mesoporous nanoparticle that includes a mesoporous silicate nanoparticle and iron oxide. The present invention also provides a method of using magnetic mesoporous nanoparticles to sequester microorganisms from a media.
US08828698B2	Immobilized angiogenin mixtures and uses thereof Stabilized angiogenin compositions and methods of preparing a stabilized angiogenin compositions by covalent immobilization on a naturally occurring substrate, such as a polysaccharide substrate, are disclosed. In particular, the polysaccharide substrate includes galactose-rich polysaccharide.
US08828693B2	Method for producing isopropanol and recombinant yeast capable of producing isopropanol Isopropanol is produced with good productivity via fermentation processes. Specifically, isopropanol is produced at a high level in a medium by culturing recombinant yeast into which an acetoacetyl CoA synthase gene and a group of genes (isopropanol synthesis-related gene group) encoding a group of enzymes for synthesis of isopropanol from acetoacetyl CoA have been introduced.
US08828684B2	Genetically modified host cells and use of same for producing isoprenoid compounds The present invention provides genetically modified eukaryotic host cells that produce isoprenoid precursors or isoprenoid compounds. A subject genetically modified host cell comprises increased activity levels of one or more of mevalonate pathway enzymes, increased levels of prenyltransferase activity, and decreased levels of squalene synthase activity. Methods are provided for the production of an isoprenoid compound or an isoprenoid precursor in a subject genetically modified eukaryotic host cell. The methods generally involve culturing a subject genetically modified host cell under conditions that promote production of high levels of an isoprenoid or isoprenoid precursor compound.
US08828673B2	Mixed cell diagnostic systems for detection of respiratory, herpes and enteric viruses The present invention generally relates to the field of diagnostic microbiology, and, more particularly; to compositions and methods for detecting and differentiating one or more viruses or other intracellular parasites present in a specimen. The present invention also provides compositions and methods to evaluate the susceptibility of organisms to antimicrobial agents.
US08828667B2	Methods and compositions relating to isocyanate conjugates Compositions are provided according to embodiments of the present invention which include an isolated antibody or antigen binding antibody fragment characterized by binding specificity for a conjugate which is a reaction product of a protein moiety and an isocyanate moiety. Methods of detecting diisocyanate-protein conjugates in a sample are provided according to embodiments of the present invention which include contacting a sample with one or more isolated antibodies or antigen binding antibody fragments characterized by binding specificity for corresponding diisocyanate-protein conjugate antigens.
US08828665B2	Compounds and methods for use in detecting gabapentin Compounds and methods for use in detecting gabapentin in a sample suspected of containing gabapentin are disclosed. Gabapentin derivatives are used to produce gabapentin conjugates. A gabapentin-immunogenic carrier conjugate may be used as an immunogen for the preparation of an anti-gabapentin antibody. A gabapentin-detectable label may be used in a signal producing system in gabapentin assays.
US08828659B2	Method for producing nucleic acid probes The present disclosure provides nucleic acid probes, as well as kits that include such probes. Methods for producing and using (for example in chromosomal in situ hybridization) the probes are also provided. Such probes in some examples are used to detect chromosomal abnormalities or the presence of a pathogen.
US08828658B2	Spatio-temporal control of protein interactions using phytochromes The invention provides methods, materials and systems of regulating association between proteins of interest using light. In an aspect, the invention takes advantage of the ability of phytochromes to change conformation upon exposure to appropriate light conditions, and to bind in a conformation-dependent manner to cognate proteins called phytochrome-interacting factors. The invention comprises a method of regulating interaction between a first protein of interest and second protein within a cell by light. Such a method optionally comprises providing in the cell (1) a first protein construct which comprises the first protein, a phytochrome domain (PHD), and (2) providing in the cell a second protein construct which comprises the second protein and a phytochrome domain-interacting peptide (PIP) that can bind selectively to the Pfr state, but not to the Pr state, of the phytochrome domain.
US08828656B2	Microrna-based methods and compositions for the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of tumor involving chromosomal rearrangements Provided are novel methods and compositions for the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of tumor involving a chromosomal rearrangement, in particular a tumor or neoplasia of the thyroid gland. In addition, methods of identifying anti-tumor agents are described.
US08828649B2	Method of patterning a thin film A method of patterning a thin film, comprising: depositing an intermediate, radiation sensitive, layer on a substrate; depositing the thin film on the intermediate layer, before or after deposition of the thin film: exposing the intermediate layer to patterned radiation in order to initiate a chemical reaction therein; and removing patterned radiation-defined parts of the intermediate layer and corresponding thin film, to leave patterned thin film and patterned intermediate layer on the substrate.
US08828647B2	Patterning process and resist composition A negative pattern is formed by applying a resist composition onto a substrate, prebaking, exposing to high-energy radiation, baking (PEB), and developing the exposed resist film in an organic solvent developer to dissolve the unexposed region of resist film. The resist composition comprising a polymer comprising recurring units having an acid labile group-substituted carboxyl group and/or hydroxy group and recurring units having an oxirane or oxetane ring, an acid generator, and an organic solvent displays a high dissolution contrast in organic solvent development and controlled acid diffusion. A fine hole pattern featuring good size control can be formed.
US08828635B2	Toner, developer, process cartridge, and image forming apparatus A toner including a resin particle (C) is provided. The resin particle (C) includes a resin particle (B) and a resin particle (A). The resin particle (B) includes a resin (b). The resin particle (A) or covering layer (P) includes a resin (a). The resin particle (A) or covering layer (P) is adhered to a surface of the resin particle (B). The resin (a) is a polyester resin. The resin (a) has a total acid value of 15 to 36 mgKOH/g. The resin particle (A) or covering layer (P) has a surface acid value of 10 to 27 mgKOH/g.
US08828633B2	Toner To obtain a toner which has excellent charge rise and stability, tends to have a sharp charge distribution, has excellent pigment dispersion properties, exhibits no disarray in an image even during a high-speed copying operation, and can stably output high-resolution images. A toner comprising toner particle containing a binder resin, a colorant, resin PA, and resin PB, wherein the resin PA has unit A represented by Formula (1), the resin PB has unit B represented by Formula (2), a content “a” of the unit A in the toner particle is 2.00 μmol/g or more, and a molar ratio b/a of the content “a” and a content “b” of the unit B in the toner particle is 0.10 or more and 10.00 or less.
US08828630B2	Photosensitive resin composition and color filter using the same Disclosed are photosensitive resin composition that includes a dye including a methine-based compound represented by the following Chemical Formula 1, wherein each substituent of Chemical Formula 1 is the same as defined in the detailed description, and a metal complex, and a color filter using the same.
US08828627B2	Reflective mask blank for EUV lithography and reflective mask for EUV lithography A reflective mask for an extreme ultra violet (EUV) lithography obtained by forming a mask pattern in an absorber layer of an reflective mask blank is useful in semiconductor production. The EUV reflective mask has two regions of a mask pattern region and a region outside the mask pattern region. The mask pattern region has the absorber layer and a non-absorber layer on the reflective layer of an substrate, wherein the region outside the mask pattern region has an EUV reflective layer, an EUV absorber layer, and a light shielding layer for suppressing reflection of EUV light and DUV-Vis light having a wavelength of from 190 to 500 nm. The EUV reflective mask reduces unnecessary exposure of resist formed on a substrate to reflected light from the region outside the mask pattern region and reduces a pattern size to produce an accurate transfer pattern.
US08828623B2	Contact element for an electrically conductive connection between an anode and an interconnector of a high-temperature fuel cell The invention relates to a contact element for an electrically conductive connection between an anode and an interconnector of a high-temperature fuel cell. It is the object of the invention to achieve a more reliable electrically conductive connection with long-term stability between an anode and the associated interconnector of a high-temperature fuel cell. The contact element in accordance with the invention is arranged between an anode and an interconnector of a high-temperature fuel cell. It is formed with two areal electrically conductive part elements. In this respect, one respective part element is in touching contact with the anode and the other part element is in touching contact with the respective interconnector. Openings are formed in the part elements and the part elements are formed from materials having mutually different coefficients of thermal expansion.
US08828620B2	Roll-good fuel cell fabrication processes, equipment, and articles produced from same Fabricating roll-good fuel cell material involves laminating first and second bonding material webs having spaced apart windows to first and second surfaces of a fuel cell membrane web. First and second active regions of the membrane web are positioned within the respective bonding material windows. Third and fourth gasket material webs having spaced apart windows are respectively laminated to the bonding material on the first and second membrane web surfaces. The bonding material windows align with the respective gasket material windows so that at least some of the bonding material extends within the respective gasket material windows. Fluid transport layer (FTL) material portions cut from fifth and sixth FTL material webs are laminated to the respective first and second active regions. The FTL material portions are positioned within respective gasket material windows and contact the bonding material extending within the respective gasket material windows.
US08828613B2	Membrane electrode assemblies and fuel-cell systems with surface-modified electrocatalysts and methods for electrocatalyst surface modification Fuel-cell assemblies containing a membrane electrode assembly, methods for preparing the membrane electrode assembly, and methods for functionalizing catalytic surfaces of catalyst particles in the membrane electrode assembly of the fuel cell assembly have been described. The fuel-cell assemblies and their membrane electrode assemblies contain cathode catalyst materials having catalytic surfaces that are functionalized with cyano groups to improve catalyst activity. The cathode catalyst materials may include a catalytic metal such as platinum or a platinum alloy. The cyano groups may be derived from a cyanide source that is electro-oxidized onto the catalytic surfaces. Nonlimiting examples of cyanide sources include amino acids such as glycine, alanine, and serine. The cyano groups may improve catalyst activity toward the oxygen-reduction reaction in a hydrogen fuel cell by blocking catalyst surface adsorption of contaminant species such as sulfates or sulfonates while allowing access of oxygen molecules to the catalyst surface.
US08828611B2	Non-aqueous electrolyte and electrochemical device comprising the same Disclosed is a non-aqueous electrolyte comprising: a first acrylate compound having one or two acryl groups; a second acrylate compound having three or more acryl groups; an electrolyte salt; and an organic solvent. Also, disclosed is an electrode comprising a coating layer formed partially or totally on a surface thereof, the coating layer comprising: (i) a reduced form of a first acrylate compound having one or two acryl groups; and (ii) a reduced form of a second acrylate compound having three or more acryl groups. Further, disclosed in an electrochemical device comprising a cathode, an anode, a separator and a non-aqueous electrolyte, wherein (i) the non-aqueous electrolyte is the above non-aqueous electrolyte; and/or (ii) the cathode and/or the anode is the above electrode.
US08828610B2	Electrolytes for lithium sulfur cells Disclosed is an additive for an electrochemical cell wherein the additive includes an N—O bond. The additive is most preferably included in a nonaqueous electrolyte of the cell. Also disclosed are cells and batteries including the additive, and methods of charging the batteries and cells. An electrochemical cell including the additive preferably has an anode that includes lithium and a cathode including an electroactive sulfur-containing material.
US08828601B2	Battery pack Provided are a pack main body of a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape in which a battery cell is embedded, and a terminal portion provided on a front face of the pack main body. The pack main body includes bevelled portions at corner portions formed by a top face and a bottom face and opposite side faces. The terminal portion is provided, in a protruding manner, on the front face at a position biased with respect to center lines in a width direction and a height direction. The corner portions on one side have a chamfered shape and the corner portions on the other side have a rounded shape.
US08828599B2	Battery pack and battery-pack exterior casing A battery pack is provided. The battery pack includes a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery that includes a substantially thin-plate-shaped battery element covered with a laminated sheet such that a positive electrode terminal and a negative electrode terminal are exposed, and has a first end face from which the positive electrode terminal and the negative electrode terminal are led out. An exterior casing covers five faces of the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery, the five faces excluding a second end face next to the first end face. A support covers the second end face of the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery. At least one of the positive electrode terminal and the negative electrode terminal is extended along a first connection portion provided for the first end face and a second connection portion provided for the second end face and is connected to an external power supply provided for the support.
US08828598B2	Sealed-type cell A cell has: a pole terminal placed on outside of a cell case; a deformed terminal fixing the pole terminal to the case by a base surface portion and a protruding portion; an inversion plate attached to the base surface portion and interrupting conduction between the internal terminal and the deformed terminal by inversion deforming away from the internal terminal at least at a portion when the internal pressure of the case increases beyond working pressure; and a shaft member having at least a part of the top portion placed in the protruding portion, and reestablishing conduction between the internal terminal and the deformed terminal after the inversion plate inverted by the top portion being pressed from the outside and thereby being moved inside the protruding section to press the inversion plate inward. A sealed space is provided between the deformed terminal and the inversion plate.
US08828592B2	Battery pack A battery pack includes a bare cell having a coupling groove and a protection circuit electrically coupled to the bare cell. A coupler has a first end attached to the protection circuit and a second end defining a coupling hole, the second end contacting the bare cell. A fastener is combined to the coupling groove through the coupling hole; wherein the coupler includes an elastic region for elastically supporting the fastener and the bare cell.
US08828587B2	Deactivation or severing of an energy store An energy store device, especially for a motor vehicle, includes at least two energy sources, which are connected via an electrical connection, and at least one safety element, the safety element being deformable and/or expandable in order to sever the electrical connection between the energy sources. In a method for severing electrical connections of an energy store device having at least two energy sources, a short-circuit risk is determined with the aid of at least one determination device, a propellant is activated following a determination result of the determination device, and at least one safety element is deformed and/or expanded by the activation of the propellant, in order to sever at least one electrical connection of the energy store device.
US08828585B2	Equal distribution-typed connecting member, and battery pack employed with the same Disclosed herein are an equal distribution type connecting member for connecting two or more devices to an external circuit, the connection member including a first connection circuit connected to a connection point of the external circuit, and second connection circuits sequentially connected to the first connection circuit, the second connection circuits being constructed in a structure in which the sectional areas of the second connection circuits are increased and/or the lengths of the second connection circuits are decreased with the increase of the connection distance between the connection point of the external circuit and connection points of the devices, thereby equalizing internal resistances between the connection point of the external circuit and the connection points of the devices, and a middle- or large-sized battery pack including the same. The equal distribution type connecting member according to the present invention is capable of reducing the difference in internal resistances of the circuits, thereby increasing the overall life span of the battery pack. Also, the uniform charging and discharging efficiency of battery modules or battery cells is acquired, and therefore, it is possible to manufacture battery modules having optimized performance and a middle- or large-sized battery pack including the same.
US08828582B2	Battery and assembly method An example includes a method including forming a battery electrode by disposing an active material coating onto a silicon substrate, assembling the battery electrode into a stack of battery electrodes, the battery electrode separated from other battery electrodes by a separator, disposing the stack in a housing, filling the interior space with electrolyte, and sealing the housing to resist the flow of electrolyte from the interior space.
US08828579B2	Battery The invention provides a battery, which can improve battery characteristics such as high temperature storage characteristics. The battery comprises a battery device, wherein a cathode and an anode are wound with a separator in between. The anode contains an anode material capable of inserting and extracting Li as an anode active material. An electrolytic solution is impregnated in the separator. The electrolytic solution contains a solvent, and an electrolyte salt such as Li[B(CF3)4] dissolved in the solvent, which is expressed by a chemical formula of Li[B(RF1)(RF2)(RF3)RF4]RF 1, RF 2, RF 3, and RF 4 represent a perfluoro alkyl group whose number of fluorine or carbon is from 1 to 12, respectively. Consequently, high temperature storage characteristics are improved.
US08828578B2	Middle or large-sized battery module of improved safety Disclosed herein is a middle- or large-sized battery module including a plurality of battery cells or unit modules, the middle- or large-sized battery module being configured to have a connection structure in which measured voltage and/or temperature signals of the battery cells or the unit modules are transmitted and received by a wire type connection member, wherein at least one end of the connection member is connected to a connection counterpart in a male and female engagement type mechanical coupling manner, the connection member has a downwardly bent region (a downwardly bent portion) formed at a region adjacent to a connection part such that the downwardly bent portion is bent downward to a height lower than the connection part for preventing moisture condensed on the connection member from being introduced to the connection part due to gravity.
US08828573B2	Electrode structures for aqueous electrolyte lithium sulfur batteries Provided are lithium sulfur battery cells that use water as an electrolyte solvent. In various embodiments the water solvent enhances one or more of the following cell attributes: energy density, power density and cycle life. Significant cost reduction can also be realized by using an aqueous electrolyte in combination with a sulfur cathode. For instance, in applications where cost per Watt-Hour (Wh) is paramount, such as grid storage and traction applications, the use of an aqueous electrolyte in combination with inexpensive sulfur as the cathode active material can be a key enabler for the utility and automotive industries, providing a cost effective and compact solution for load leveling, electric vehicles and renewable energy storage.
US08828572B2	Portable terminal device A portable terminal device has a battery cover that can be opened/closed without a tool, and is small and thin, with a waterproof structure. The device has a housing with a battery pocket which houses a battery; and a battery cover which slides and opens/closes the battery pocket. The housing has a battery cover engaging section wherein a locking claw disposed on one end of the battery cover slides and is inserted such that the end of the battery cover is supported; and a packing deformation preventing/suppressing wall, which surrounds the battery pocket, except on the battery cover engaging section, and prevents a packing, integrally molded with the battery cover from deforming. The packing is integrally molded with the battery cover and a deformation preventing rib prevents the packing from deforming in the region having no packing deformation preventing/suppressing wall.
US08828570B2	Battery temperature sensor A battery temperature sensor may include a substrate and a thin film resistive temperature device (RTD). The substrate can be layered on a battery cell element. The battery cell element can be an anode, a cathode, and a separator between the anode and cathode used in a battery cell. The thin film resistive temperature device (RTD) on the flexible substrate can change resistance with a change in temperature. A battery cell housing can enclose the thin film RTD.
US08828566B2	Perpendicular magnetic recording disc [Problem] An object is to make a film thinner while keeping the function as an auxiliary recording layer and increase an SNR.[Solution] A structure of the perpendicular magnetic disk 100 according to the present invention includes, on a base 110, a granular magnetic layer 160 and an auxiliary recording layer 180 disposed above the granular magnetic layer, the granular magnetic layer having a granular structure in which a non-magnetic substance having an oxide as a main component is segregated around magnetic particles having a CoCrPt alloy as a main ingredient growing in a columnar shape to form a grain boundary part, and the auxiliary recording layer having a CoCrPtRu alloy as a main component and further containing, as a accessory component, a metal forming passivity and not being an antiferromagnet.
US08828560B2	Biphenyl-metal complexes—monomeric and oligomeric triplet emitters for OLED applications The present invention relates to light-emitting devices and novel emitter materials as well as emitter systems and, in particular, organic light-emitting devices (OLEDs). In particular, the invention relates to the use of luminescent complexes as emitters in such devices.
US08828552B2	Method for producing an anti-infective coating on implants The invention relates to a method for producing an anti-infective coating on implants that contain titanium or are composed of titanium. The aim of the invention is to provide a coating method with which it is possible, for implants made of titanium or that contain titanium, to combine the optimization of the mechanical properties achieved with the anodic oxidation type II with the optimization of the anti-infective properties. According to the invention, the implants are anodically oxidized in an alkaline solution, then metal having anti-infective properties is electrodeposited on said surface, and afterwards the oxide layer containing metal is solidified.
US08828545B2	Glass suitable for chemical tempering and chemically tempered glass thereof The invention provides a silica-alumina-sodium oxide glass easy to melt and suitable for a low temperature ion exchange process. The glass is suitable for chemical tempering and consists of 55-60 wt % of SiO2, 0.1-2.5 wt % of B2O3, 11-16 wt % of Al2O3, 14-17 wt % of Na2O, 1-8 wt % of K2O, 0-8 wt % of ZrO2, 0-5 wt % of CaO, 0-5 wt % of MgO and 0-1 wt % of Sb2O3. By reasonably setting the composition, the difficulty in glass production decreases and the glass melting temperature is reduced obviously, which is favorable to reduce energy consumption and improve yield of products. Under the condition that tempering temperature is 380□-500□ and tempering time is 4-12 h, the surface compressive stress can be 610-1100 Mpa, the depth of a stress layer can be 31-80 μm, and the glass is reinforced and has high shock resistance. The glass of the invention has high wear resistance and can be used as a protective glass material of high-grade electronic display products such as mobile phones and PDAs.
US08828541B2	Titanium dioxide doped with fluorine and process for the production thereof A crystalline titanium dioxide containing fluorine atoms within the crystal lattice comprising atoms of titanium and oxygen is described; this titanium dioxide is particularly suitable for the production of solid-state electrolytes, hybrid membranes for fuel cells or electrolysers. A process for producing the aforesaid titanium dioxide is also described.
US08828526B2	Enhanced, protected silver coatings on aluminum for optical mirror and method of making same The disclosure is directed to enhanced silver coated aluminum substrates for use as optical mirrors in which galvanic corrosion between the silver and aluminum is prevented and a method of making such silver coating and mirrors. The optical mirror according to the disclosure has an in-situ formed “barrier” layer inserted between the aluminum substrate and the silver layer. In addition, selected layers are densified by carrying out their deposition using a high power RF ion source during their deposition.
US08828509B2	Party gift wreath apparatus and methods A gift wreath apparatus hangs similar or different reusable gift boxes to be filled. In one example, a plurality of hangers is configured for removeably and slidably hanging the reusable gift boxes from the wreath member. A plurality of fasteners are configured for attaching one of the reusable gift boxes in a substantially closed configuration to one of the hangers and for detaching the gift box from the second hanger end while keeping the box closed. The fastener can comprise a hook on the free end of the hanger and a ribbon secured to the lid of the box. The box ribbon is bow tied and the bow tie hung from the hook. The apparatus can be assembled from a kit of parts. A method for assembly can be provided in an instruction manual provided with the kit of parts.
US08828508B2	Nematic liquid crystal composition and liquid crystal display element using same A liquid crystal composition in which deterioration of viscosity that is associated with an increase in Δn and an increase in Δ∈ is suppressed, and a liquid crystal display element having a markedly improved response speed by using the relevant liquid crystal composition. The liquid crystal composition has a large value of Δn and negative Δ∈, and have large absolute values thereof. Also, the liquid crystal composition has low η, has excellent liquid crystal properties, and exhibits a liquid crystal phase that is stable in a wide temperature range. Furthermore, since the liquid crystal composition is chemically stable to heat, light, water and the like, the liquid crystal composition is capable of low voltage driving, and is practically useful and highly reliable.
US08828504B2	Deposition of hydrogenated thin film A hydrogenated thin film is formed in a controlled vacuum on a substrate by evaporating one or more solid materials and passing the resulting vapor and a hydrogen-containing gas into a space between two electrodes. One of the electrodes includes openings for allowing the vapor to enter the space. Plasma is generated within the space to cause dissociation of the hydrogen-containing gas and promote a reaction between the material(s) and hydrogen-containing gas.
US08828500B2	Photocurable resin composition for sealing organic EL device A photocurable resin composition for sealing an organic EL device is provided, which can seal the organic EL device without exerting any bad influence on the device, thereby suppress the formation and growth of dark spots positively, and which can ensure a high transmittance of light, thereby maintain a stable light emitting characteristic over a long period of time. The composition comprises (A) an epoxy resin containing at least two glycidyl groups in each molecule thereof and having a molecular weight of 200 to 7000, (B) an epoxy resin containing at least one glycidyl group in each molecule thereof and having a molecular weight of 20000 to 100000, (C) a latent acid photo catalyst adapted to be activated and produce an acid upon being irradiated with energy beam, and (D) a silane coupling agent containing a glycidyl group in each molecule thereof, the composition exhibiting non-fluidity at 25° C., but exhibiting fluidity in a temperature range of 50° to 100° C.
US08828496B2	Coating method A coating method of coating a surface of an object with a paint containing a glitter pigment, including: spraying the paint onto the surface of the object; and controlling a color shade of the paint on the object by adjusting a particle size of paint particles to be sprayed according to a spray width indicating a width of a spread of the paint particles.
US08828489B2	Homogeneous modification of porous films Porous films are homogeneously and partially (but not completely) filled. A composition (that includes a polymer) is brought into contact with a planar film that has interconnected pores throughout the film. The polymer then partially fills the pores within the film, e.g., in response to being heated. An additional treatment such as heating the polymer and/or applying radiation to the polymer increases the Young's modulus of the film.
US08828488B2	Methods for producing a thin film consisting of nanosheet monolayer film(s) by spin coat methods, and hyperhydrophilized materials, substrates for an oxide thin film and dielectric materials obtained therefrom To provide a method for producing a thin film consisting of nanosheet monolayer film(s) and use of the thin film obtained thereby.The method for producing a thin film consisting of nanosheet monolayer film(s) by a spin coat method according to the invention comprises a step for preparing an organic solvent sol formed by allowing nanosheets obtained by the exfoliation of an inorganic layered compound to be dispersed in an organic solvent; and a step for dropping the organic solvent sol onto a substrate and rotating the substrate using a spin coater. Preferably, the nanosheet size, the organic solvent sol concentration and the spin coater rotation speed are controlled.
US08828480B2	Microcontact printed thin film capacitors The invention relates to thin film single layers, electronic components such as multilayer capacitors which utilize thin film layers, and to their methods of manufacture. Chemical solution deposition and microcontact printing of dielectric and electrode layers are disclosed. High permittivity BaTiO3 multilayer thin film capacitors are prepared on Ni foil substrates by microcontact printing and by chemical solution deposition. Multilayer capacitors with BaTiO3 dielectric layers and LaNiO3 internal electrodes are prepared, enabling dielectric layer thicknesses of 1 μμm or less. Microcontact printing of precursor solutions of the dielectric and electrode layers is used.
US08828476B2	Polyimide nanocomposite and method for preparing same Disclosed is a polyimide nanocomposite, which is prepared by mixing modified graphene oxide, polyamic acid, and a solvent to obtain a mixture solution, and heat-curing the mixture solution.
US08828475B2	Image forming method An image forming method which applies a zinc-containing metal soap to a surface of an intermediate transfer belt including nitrogen on its surface. At least one of the following formulae is satisfied: (1−C/D)×100(%)−(B/A)×100(%)≦10(%) (F/E)×100(%)≦30(%) wherein A and B represent a percentage content of nitrogen at the surface of the intermediate transfer belt before and after image formation on 1,000 sheets, respectively, C represents a percentage content of zinc at the surface of the intermediate transfer belt after the image formation on 1,000 sheets, D represents a percentage content of zinc based on all elements other than hydrogen in the zinc-containing metal soap, and E and F represent a percentage content of nitrogen at the surface of the intermediate transfer belt before and after application of the metal soap thereto for 5 minutes without image formation, respectively.
US08828468B2	Oscillating hot dog grill A hot dog grill for cooking hot dogs or similar food products is disclosed. The grill can include a plate having a heating surface. A grill assembly can be positioned proximate to the plate and can be moveable relative to the plate. A cam can be operably coupled to a motor and a first end portion of a connecting rod can be movably received within a groove in the cam. A second end portion of the connecting rod can be operably coupled to the grill assembly. Operation of the motor can rotate the cam and drive the connecting rod to move the grill assembly back and forth along the heating surface.
US08828464B2	Whitened exine shells A whitened exine shell having a degree of whiteness (L*) of greater than 65 measured under D 65 illumination. The shell can be used as a delivery vehicle for an active substance, or as an antioxidant. It can be used in a method of surgery, therapy or diagnosis. The invention provides a formulation containing the whitened exine shell together with an active substance; and a method for preparing the shell by isolating an exine shell from a naturally occurring spore under treatment conditions which do not include aceto lysis, and treating the isolated shell or a precursor thereof with a bleaching composition.
US08828460B2	Method for preparing maltogenic alpha-amylase variants The inventors have modified the amino acid sequence of a maltogenic alpha-amylase to obtain variants with improved properties, based on the three-dimensional structure of the maltogenic alpha-amylase Novamyl. The variants have altered physicochemical properties., e.g. an altered pH optimum, improved thermostability, increased specific activity, an altered cleavage pattern or an increased ability to reduce retrogradation of starch or staling of bread.
US08828457B1	Emulsions providing stable vitamin compositions and methods of forming compositions thereof Stable vitamin oil-in-water emulsions and methods of making those emulsions are described herein. The emulsions may be used to make beverage products that include fat-soluble vitamins. The emulsions may also be used in beverage products that are colored and which maintain color stability for an extended period of time.
US08828445B2	Method for preparing nano-particles utilizing a saccharide anti-coagulant The present invention relates to a method for preparing nano-particles, and more particularly, to a method for preparing nano-particles containing active materials in a simple and highly efficient manner through a grinding process.
US08828444B2	Triterpene-containing oleogel-forming agent, triterpene-containing oleogel and method for producing a triterpene-containing oleogel The invention relates to an oleogel-forming agent which comprises at least one highly dispersed triterpene. The invention also relates to an oleogel which comprises a nonpolar liquid in an amount ranging from 80% by weight to 99% by weight based on the total weight of the oleogel and an oleogel-forming agent comprising a highly dispersed triterpene in an amount ranging from 1% by weight to 20% by weight based on the total weight of the oleogel. The invention also relates to a method for producing an oleogel.
US08828441B2	Active ingredient delivery system A spray-chilled particulate delivery system that has a crystalline matrix structure and includes a volatile hydrophobic active ingredient and a carrier material of erythritol, mannitol and mixtures thereof 75% or more of the carrier material, relative to the total weight of the carrier material, is in crystalline form. The system is prepared by a process that includes the steps of forming a melt of the carrier material, incorporating a volatile hydrophobic active ingredient into the melt, forming a melt-mixture comprising an emulsion, dispersion or suspension of the volatile hydrophobic active ingredient in the melt, forming discrete particles of the melt mixture, and cooling the discrete particles.
US08828437B2	Thermogelling anaesthetic compositions The present invention relates to a thermogelling pharmaceutical composition comprising local anaesthetics in base form and which is suitable for topical administration. The compositions further comprise a polyoxyethylene castor oil and one or more surfactants to obtain thermogelling characteristics.
US08828427B2	Formulations of 4-amino-2-(2,6-dioxopiperidine-3-yl)isoindoline-1,3-dione Pharmaceutical compositions and single unit dosage forms of 4-amino-2-(2,6-dioxopiperidine-3-yl)isoindoline-1,3-dione, or a pharmaceutically acceptable stereoisomer, prodrug, salt, solvate, hydrate, or clathrate, are provided herein. Also provided are methods of treating, managing, or preventing various disorders, such as cancer or an inflammatory disease.
US08828423B2	Delivery system for active components as part of an edible composition having preselected tensile strength A delivery system for inclusion in an edible composition is formulated to have at least one active component encapsulated within an encapsulating material, whereby the delivery system has a tensile strength suitable for delivering the active component at a desired release rate.
US08828422B2	Stabilized liquid egg material for extended shelf life The present invention is directed to shelf-stable liquid egg material, methods for making the same, and method of using the same. The present invention is also directed to an animal feed supplement containing a stabilized IgY antibody titer in liquid eggs stored at room temperature for extended periods of time with the use of glycerol and preservatives. The stabilized liquid whole egg or stabilized liquid yolks of the egg containing non-specific or elevated specific IgY titer may be used as animal feed supplements animals to provide passive immunity to these animals. The stabilized nature of the IgY and liquid egg allows for extended shelf life of these liquid products at room temperature.
US08828421B2	Method for encapsulation of orally ingested materials to alter the site of digestion, site of action, or stability Comestible materials encapsulated by a film-forming composition including a plant protein source and methods of forming the same are provided. The film-forming composition affects the site of digestion of the comestible material within the digestive tract of an animal or a human thereby allowing the material to be most effectively utilized by the body. Also, the film-forming compositions may be used to enhance the stability of the encapsulated material and prevent undesired interaction with other components of a mixture.
US08828419B2	Bioabsorbable device having encapsulated additives for accelerating degradation A medical device has a structure made of one biodegradable and/or bioabsorbable material. A degradation additive is encapsulated by another biodegradable and/or bioabsorbable material forming a nanoparticle or microparticle. The nanoparticle or microparticle is together with the one biodegradable and/or bioabsorbable material of the structure. The other biodegradable and/or bioabsorbable material of the nanoparticle or microparticle has a degradation rate that is faster than a degradation rate of the one biodegradable and/or bioabsorbable material. The structure experiences a period of accelerated degradation upon release of the degradation additive from the nanoparticle or microparticle.
US08828418B2	Methods of forming coating layers for medical devices utilizing flash vaporization Methods are disclosed for controlling the morphology and the release-rate of active agent from coating layers for medical devices comprising a polymer matrix and one or more active agents. The methods comprise fixing the morphology or phase distribution of the active agent prior to removing solvent from the coating composition. The coating layers can be used for controlled the delivery of an active agent or a combination of active agents.
US08828415B2	Microcapsules with acetylene carbamide-polyurea polymers and formulations thereof for controlled release The present Invention deals with an alternative Interfacial polymerization process of microencapsulation, microcapsule's produced thereof, microencapsulated agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, catalysts and phase transfer materials, and formulations thereof, by means of microcapsules and starting materials with the participation of acetylene carbamide derivatives in the final structure of the microcapsules' wall.
US08828414B2	Biocidal composition of 2,6-dimethyl-m-dioxane-4-ol acetate and methods of use Provided are biocidal compositions comprising 2,6-dimethyl-m-dioxane-4-ol acetate and a non-formaldehyde releasing biocidal compound selected from the group consisting of: a brominated nitroalkanol, a 2-halo-2-(halomethyl)glutaronitrile, and 2-phenoxyethanol. The compositions are useful for controlling microorganisms in aqueous or water containing systems.
US08828413B2	Peptoid oligomers, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using the same Novel peptoid oligomers are disclosed that have a formula represented by the following formula I: The peptoids demonstrate antimicrobial activity and may be prepared as pharmaceutical compositions and used for the prevention or treatment of a variety of conditions in mammals including humans where microbial invasion is involved. The present cyclic and linear peptoids are particularly valuable as their effect is rapid, broad in spectrum and mostly indifferent to resistance provoked by standard antibiotics.
US08828412B2	Stable polyphenol containing ophthalmic emulsion for treating dry eyes Disclosed herein are stable oil-in-water emulsion ophthalmic topical liquid compositions having an average particle size less than 1 μm including at least one plant-derived oil other than castor oil wherein the oil comprises only aliphatic side chains free of polar pendent groups. The oil-in-water emulsion ophthalmic topical liquid compositions also include a hydrophilic surfactant having an HLB value between approximately 10 and 14, a vegetable oil-derived hydrophobic non-co-block surfactant having unsaturated side chains that contain less than four oxygen atoms having an HLB value between approximately 4 and 6 and is a liquid at room temperature. The oil-in-water emulsion ophthalmic topical liquid compositions disclosed herein can further include an amount of cyclosporine A or polyphenol in an amount effective to relieve dry eye symptoms.
US08828404B2	Vaccine and method for treatment of neurodegenerative diseases Methods and compositions are provided for treatment of neurodegenerative diseases in which there is accumulation of misfolded and/or aggregated proteins, excluding prion diseases. In particular, the invention relates to treatment of the neurodegenerative diseases Huntington's disease (HD), Alzheimer's disease (AD) or Parkinson's disease (PD), by administration of an agent selected from the group consisting of (i) Copolymer 1, (ii) a Copolymer 1-related peptide, (iii) a Copolymer 1-related polypeptide, and (iv) T cells activated with (i), (ii) or (iii).
US08828402B2	Augmentation of titer for vaccination in animals The disclosure relates to a composition added to animal feed used in combination with a vaccine to enhance the effectiveness of the vaccine. Amongst other effects, the composition raises the titer of antibodies to the vaccine.
US08828401B2	Cytotoxic peptides and antibody drug conjugates thereof The present invention is directed to cytotoxic pentapeptides, to antibody drug conjugates thereof, and to methods for using the same to treat cancer.
US08828393B2	Methods for the therapy of inflammatory bowel disease using a type-1 interferon antagonist Compositions and methods for the therapy of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), including Celiac Disease, Crohn's Disease, and Ulcerative Colitis, are disclosed. Illustrative compositions comprise one or more anti-type 1 interferon antagonists, such as anti-type 1 interferon receptor antibody antagonists and fragments thereof, as well as polypeptides and small molecules that inhibit the interaction of type 1 interferon with its receptor (IFNAR).
US08828388B2	Antibodies immunoreactive with heregulin-coupled HER3 Antibodies which specifically bind heregulin-coupled HER3, at a site distinct from the heregulin binding site, are described. These antibodies are particularly useful in treating cancer.
US08828386B2	Method for extending pregnancy by reducing intraventricular hemorrhaging in patients exhibiting at least one symptom of preeclampsia and eclampsia A method lessening intraventricular hemorrhage in the fetus of a gravid human patient is provided where the patient is administered a therapeutically effective amount of digoxin antibody.
US08828385B2	Antibodies that block receptor protein tyrosine kinase activation, methods of screening for and uses thereof Molecules comprising the antigen-binding portion of antibodies that block constitutive and/or ligand-dependent activation of a receptor protein tyrosine kinase, such as fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3), are found through screening methods, where a soluble dimeric form of a receptor protein tyrosine kinase is used as target for screening a library of antibody fragments displayed on the surface of bacteriophage. The molecules of the present invention which block constitutive activation can be administered to treat or inhibit skeletal dysplasia, craniosynostosis disorders, cell proliferative diseases or disorders, or tumor progression associated with the constitutive activation of a receptor protein tyrosine kinase.
US08828374B2	Sustained pheromone releaser Provided is a sustained releaser of a sex pheromone having a high release rate, especially preferably of a sex pheromone of an aliphatic acetate compound having 10 to 16 carbon atoms, wherein the release of the sex pheromone is controlled so that it can be released at a constant rate over a control period of a pest insect. More specifically, provided is a sustained pheromone releaser comprising a polymer container and having, enclosed therein, a mixture having a melting point of 15 to 35° C. and being obtained by mixing a sex pheromone substance and a compound having a melting point of 10 to 40° C.
US08828363B2	Pharmaceutical composition for improving oral hygiene and methods thereof An aqueous based pharmaceutical composition for use as a oral hygienic treatment is described. The composition contains a pharmaceutically effective amount of a tetracycline-based antibiotic; a water-soluble calcium salt that aids in solubilizing the tetracycline-based antibiotic; a thickener; a pH adjustment agent; an antifoaming agent; an excipient; a surfactant; a preservative; and a flavoring agent. A method of making the aqueous based pharmaceutical composition includes the steps of adjusting, defoaming, dispensing, dispersing, dissolving, flavoring, heating, minimizing, pouring, solubilizing, suspending, and sweetening. A method of using the aqueous based pharmaceutical composition is also disclosed which includes the steps of expectorating, gargling, obtaining, pouring, receiving, and swishing.
US08828362B2	Kits, their production and method for brightening coating of teeth A method for brightening of teeth is described, using a kit with the componentsA an alkaline, aqueous sodium fluoride solution, containing a gel former,B a dried gel, present in film strips, containing B1 at least one gel former, B2 phosphate or hydrogen phosphate ions, B3 optionally at least one amino acid, B4 optionally fluoride, B5 optionally glycerol, B6 optionally a carboxylic acid or a buffer system for one of the pH values from 4 to 7. C a dried gel, present in film strips, containing C1 at least one gel former, C2 calcium ions, C3 optionally glycerol, as well as preparation of the kit.
US08828358B2	In situ formation of an artificial blockage to control bleeding by polymer expansion with hydrogen peroxide A composition for in situ formation of an artificial blockage to control bleeding includes a suitable amount of a polymer-forming component, a suitable amount of a crosslinking agent, hydrogen peroxide, and a decomposing agent for hydrogen peroxide. The decomposing agent includes exogenous or endogenous catalase, or both.
US08828357B2	Iron oxide nanoparticles as MRI contrast agents and their preparing method Iron oxide nano contrast agents for Magnetic Resonance Imaging which have superior T2 contrast effect, and also can be used as a storage or a carrier for drugs and so on, are disclosed. The iron oxide nano contrast agents can be prepared by the steps of: coating surfaces of hydrophobic FeO nanoparticles with a coating material selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol-phospholipid conjugate, dextran, chitosan, dimercaptosuccinic acid and mixtures thereof in an organic solvent to form hydrophilic FeO nanoparticles having hydrophilic surfaces and dispersibility in water; dispersing the hydrophilic FeO nanoparticles in water to oxidize FeO; and exposing the oxidized hydrophilic FeO nanoparticles to an acidic buffer to dissolve and remove interior unoxidized FeO portions, and thereby to form Fe3O4 nanoparticles having an interior space.
US08828349B2	Substrate for growing carbon nanotubes, manufacturing method thereof, and manufacturing method of oriented carbon nanotubes A substrate for growing carbon nanotubes capable of elongating single-walled carbon nanotubes of an average diameter of less than 2 nm is provided. The substrate for growing carbon nanotubes 1 is equipped with a reaction prevention layer 3 formed on a base material 2, a catalyst material layer 4 formed on the reaction prevention layer 3, a dispersion layer 5 formed on the catalyst material layer 4, and a dispersion promotion layer 6 formed on the dispersion layer 5.
US08828345B2	Method for manufacturing trichlorosilane This method for manufacturing trichlorosilane, includes: reacting metallurgical grade silicon with silicon tetrachloride and hydrogen so as to obtain a reaction gas; condensing the reaction gas so as to obtain a condensate; and distilling the condensate using a distillation system including a first distillation column and a secondary distillation column so as to refine trichlorosilane. While maintaining the condensate in a high temperature state so that a concentration of aluminum chloride in the condensate becomes in a range of a saturation solubility or less, the condensate flows to the first distillation column. A liquid distilled in the first distillation column is distilled by the secondary distillation column so as to refine trichlorosilane. A liquid in which aluminum chloride is concentrated is extracted from a bottom portion of the first distillation column. The extracted liquid is concentrated and dried, and then aluminum chloride is exhausted.
US08828343B2	Carbon monoxide conversion catalyst Catalyst articles comprising palladium and related methods of preparation and use are disclosed. Disclosed is a catalyst article comprising a first catalytic layer formed on a substrate, wherein the first catalytic layer comprises palladium impregnated on a ceria-free oxygen storage component and platinum impregnated on a refractory metal oxide, and a second catalytic layer formed on the first catalytic layer comprising platinum and rhodium impregnated on a ceria-containing oxygen storage component. The palladium component of the catalyst article is present in a higher proportion relative to the other platinum group metal components. The catalyst articles provide improved conversion of carbon monoxide in exhaust gases, particularly under rich engine operating conditions.
US08828341B1	Sulfite control to reduce mercury re-emission A method for reducing mercury emission and/or re-emission in cleaned flue gas through control of sulfite concentration within a wet flue gas desulfurization (WFGD) system is disclosed. One method for reducing mercury emission and/or re-emission through control of sulfite concentration is to measure the sulfite concentration of an aqueous alkaline slurry used in a WFGD system and comparing the same to a predetermined sulfite concentration value. If the comparison reveals the measured sulfite concentration is above the predetermined values, the amount of oxidation air supplied to the system is increased. If the comparison reveals the measured sulfite concentration is below the predetermined values, the amount of oxidation air supplied to the system is decreased.
US08828337B2	Microreactor A microreactor with at least one cavity, which comprises a bottom, a side wall and an opening disposed opposite the bottom, has a cross-section intersecting the side wall parallel to the bottom, the cross-section having a shape diverging from a round, square or rectangular shape.
US08828334B2	Module for detecting analytes in fluids and chip having the same Disclosed is a module for rapidly detecting analytes in fluids with high effectiveness and a chip having the module. The module includes a microchannel, which has a filtering zone for removing noise materials and a reaction zone wherein labeling reaction and immobilization reaction for detection of analytes are performed, sample fluid moving through the microchannel due to capillary floating. In a case where the chip having the module is used in detecting analytes in fluids, it is possible to minimize dead volume of sample fluid so that high effective volume ratio can be implemented. Therefore, the chip can be used in detecting analytes from the minimum amount of sample fluid.
US08828325B2	Exhaust system having catalytically active particulate filter A catalyst is disclosed. The catalyst contains a ternary nitride and at least one of gold, osmium, iridium, palladium, rhodium, rhenium, ruthenium, or cesium. The catalyst may be used for a particulate filter in an engine exhaust treatment system.
US08828315B2	Table with ethylene scrubber A display for supporting produce generating ethylene gas as the produce ripens includes a surface for supporting the produce, a blower positioned in communication with the produce to move a gas containing at least a portion of the ethylene gas from the produce and an ethylene scrubber positioned in communication with the produce and in a flow path of the gas. The ethylene scrubber removes the at least a portion of the ethylene from the gas. The display does not include a refrigeration system such that a life of the produce is lengthened without use of refrigeration.
US08828311B2	Reticulated mesh arrays and dissimilar array monoliths by additive layered manufacturing using electron and laser beam melting Compositions and methods for making a three dimensional structure comprising: designing a three-dimensional structure; melting the three-dimensional structure from two or more layers of a metal powder with a high energy electron or laser beam is described herein. The position where the metal is melted into the structure is formed along a layer of metal powder, wherein the location and intensity of the beam that strikes the metal layer is based on the three-dimensional structure and is controlled and directed by a processor. The instant invention comprises a novel dry state sonication step for removing metal powder that is not melted from the three dimensional structure.
US08828304B2	Method of forming resist pattern by nanoimprint lithography A method of forming a resist pattern of high aspect ratio excelling in etching resistance by the use of nanoimprint lithography. The method of forming a resist pattern by nanoimprint lithography comprises the steps of disposing organic layer (4) on support (1); providing resist layer (2) on the organic layer (4) with the use of chemical amplification type negative resist composition containing silsesquioxane resin (A); pressing light transmission allowing mold (3) with partial light shielding portion (5) against the resist layer (2) and thereafter carrying out exposure from the upside of the mold (3); and detaching the mold (3).
US08828300B2	Die for molding CVJ boot and process for molding the same A die for manufacturing CVJ boot by injection molding includes a central core, and a plurality of divisional molds for molding an inner peripheral surface of the CVJ boot, respectively. The divisional molds move diametrically toward the central core. Moreover, the divisional molds not only approach one another diametrically, but also get away from each other axially.
US08828296B2	Method of making eyeglass frame by injection molding Disclosed herein are methods of making an eyeglass frame comprising a frame front and/or a pair of temples, wherein each of the frame front and temples independently comprises a top layer and a patterned layer having the shape of a frame front and/or a pair of temples, and wherein the patterned layer comprises a laminate and a design pattern on a surface of the laminate, the method comprising the steps of: a) providing a mold having a cavity, wherein the shape of the cavity corresponds to the shape of the frame front and/or the temples; b) setting the patterned layer for the frame front and/or the temples in the mold; and c) injecting a melt of a first polymer composition into the cavity to form the top layer. In some embodiments, at least one of the frame front and temples further comprises a bottom layer.
US08828292B2	Method of creating a dimple An apparatus and method of creating a dimple on a golf ball comprises the positioning of a runner and gate in a mold in a location where it is desired to form a dimple. A polymer is injected into a mold cavity in the mold. A cutter is placed adjacent the mold. When the cutter is actuated to cut the polymer, a pocket is formed between the cutter and the polymer in the mold, thereby creating a dimple on the molded golf ball.
US08828275B2	Metal nanoparticle composition with water soluble polymer A metal nanoparticle composition includes water and a water-soluble polymer having both carboxylic acid and sulfonic acid groups. Silver nanoparticles are dispersed in the water and the weight ratio of the polymer to silver is from 0.008 to 0.1.
US08828270B2	Composition comprising an alpha-cyclodextrin-chlorine dioxide complex and an inert substance, and also method for production thereof The invention relates to a safely handleable and transportable composition including an alpha-cyclodextrin-chlorine dioxide complex and an inert substance, and also a method for production thereof.
US08828269B1	Method for increasing miscibility of natural oil polyol with petroleum-based polyol A method of forming a stable mixture of a natural plant oil polyol and a petroleum-based polyol, including mixing a natural plant oil polyol with a monoglyceride, followed by adding a petroleum based polyol. Stabilized mixtures of plant oil and petroleum-based polyols can be used for synthesis of polyurethanes.
US08828262B2	Method and system for polishing materials using a nonaqueous magnetorheological fluid A nonaqueous magnetorheological fluid includes a primarily organic carrier liquid and magnetizable particles. The magnetorheological fluid also includes a buffer, a stabilizer, and water. A pH of the magnetorheological fluid is between 6.5 and 9.0.
US08828259B2	Methods for automatically determining capacitor values and systems thereof A method for automatically performing power matching using a mechanical RF match during substrate processing is provided. The method includes providing a plurality of parameters for the substrate processing wherein the plurality of parameters including at least a predefined number of learning cycles. The method also includes setting the mechanical RF match to operate in a mechanical tuning mode. The method further includes providing a first set of instructions to the substrate processing to ignore a predefined number of cycles of Rapid Alternating Process RAP steps. The method yet also includes operating the mechanical RF match in the mechanical tuning mode for the predefined number of learning cycles. The method yet further includes determining a set of optimal capacitor values. The method moreover includes providing a second set of instructions to a power generator to operate in a frequency tuning mode.
US08828250B2	Optical element module and method of manufacturing the same A method of manufacturing an optical element module in which an optical element and a semiconductor circuit element are mounted on one surface of a silicon substrate, a mirror surface inclined at approximately 45 degrees is formed on the other surface, and an optical fiber facing the mirror surface is disposed in a V groove formed along the other surface, the method of manufacturing includes the steps of forming the mirror surface and V-shaped side surfaces of the V groove simultaneously by first crystal anisotropic etching on the other surface, and forming an attaching surface substantially perpendicular to the one surface and the other surface, which is formed at an end side of the V groove, and for attaching an end of the optical fiber, by second crystal anisotropic etching in a crystal plane orientation different from that of the first crystal anisotropic etching.
US08828249B2	Optical deflector and method of manufacturing the same An optical deflector has: a movable plate having a reflecting surface and a side surface; and a support portion that supports the movable plate in such a manner that the movable plate is able to rotate around a predetermined axis, in which the side surface of the movable plate is recessed toward the axis.
US08828239B2	Flexible free-standing ultrathin or thin protein membrane, its fabrication method and application A fabrication method for a flexible porous free-standing protein membrane formed by cross-linked protein includes (1) mixing nanostructured materials and protein to obtain a composite made of protein and nanostructured materials (for example metal hydroxide nanostrands); (2) forming a membranous body formed by the composite made of protein and nanostructured materials, and mutually cross-linking the protein by a cross-linker; and (3) dissolving and removing the nanostructured materials to produce a flexible porous free-standing protein membrane.
US08828233B2	Vessel desalination system and method A multi-ported vessel system includes an outer pressure vessel containing a plurality of flow distribution tubes, each of which comprises a plurality of reverse osmosis membrane elements aligned serially within each tube. The outer pressure vessel includes bypass flow paths whereby feed water flows around each of the tubes within the vessel. Slots are disposed in the flow distribution tubes at the upstream end of each RO membrane element such that feed water reaches all RO membrane elements of the tubes in parallel. The serial alignment of the membranes also allows for serial water processing also. A product water tube collects the purified water from the reverse osmosis elements and provides it to a product water port. Brine water is provided to an output port to be discarded of for further processing. The parallel processing of feed water by all membrane elements results in increased productivity and reduced costs.
US08828231B2	Method for recovering carboxylic acids from dilute aqueous streams Improvement in separating lower, C2 saturated and/or C3, and/or C4, saturated and/or unsaturated mono carboxylic acids from aqueous streams via extraction by using as the extractant an organic acid or ester or mixtures thereof with a melting point below 10° C., a normal boiling point between 190 and 280° C. and a Hildebrand solubility parameter between 8 and 11 cal1/2 cm−3/2.
US08828230B2	Wastewater treatment method for increasing denitrification rates A method of conditioning, separating, drying, and comminuting sulfurous acid treated wastewater suspended solids for addition to aerobic and anaerobic digesters to provide electron donor carbon and sulfur compounds to increase the removal rate of ammonia, nitrates/nitrites, and BOD compounds.
US08828229B2	Distributed facultative bacteria water treatment system with membrane biological reactor package plant augmentation The invention is directed to wastewater treatment and wastewater reuse. A distributed biological treatment system for modification of the sewer biofilm through the mechanism of competitive exclusion by strategic dosing with facultative bacteria is illustrated, in conjunction with a novel membrane biological reactor (MBR)/biological breeding reactor (BBR) package plant, a plurality of which are likewise designed for strategic placement throughout the sewer/collection system infrastructure. The inclusion of the MBR/BBR plants at specific locations within the distribution system provide upstream water reclamation, thereby facilitating more efficient operation of the downstream wastewater treatment plant and providing for water reuse at intermediate points within the distribution network, as well as a means for concentrating the facultative bacteria which has been dosed to various points in the system, which can then be re-inoculated to the system.
US08828216B2	Efficient production of fuels Liquid phase processes for producing fuel in a reactor comprising the step of combining at least one oxidizable reactant with liquid water and at least one electrolyte to form a mixture and conducting a fuel-producing reaction in the presence of an electron transfer material, wherein the mixture permits the movement or transport of ions and electrons to facilitate the efficient production of the fuel. An alternative embodiment produces fuel in an electrochemical cell, the reaction characterized by an overall thermodynamic energy balance according to the half-cell reactions occurring at the anode and cathode. Energy generated and/or required by the system components is directed according to the thermodynamic requirements of the half-cell reactions, thereby realizing improved fuel production efficiency.
US08828210B2	Microfluidic systems This invention relates to microfluidic systems and more particularly to methods and apparatus for accessing the contents of micro droplets (114) in an emulsion stream. A method of accessing the contents of a droplet (114) of an emulsion in a microfluidic system, the method comprising: flowing the emulsion alongside a continuous, non-emulsive stream of second fluid (118) to provide an interface (120) between said emulsion and said stream of second fluid (118); and in embodiments applying one or both of an electric (112a, 112b) and magnetic field across said interface (120) to alter a trajectory of a said droplet (114) of said emulsion to cause said droplet to coalesce with said stream of second fluid (118); and accessing said contents of said droplet (114) in said second stream (118).
US08828193B2	Production of graphene using electromagnetic radiation Methods for converting graphite oxide into graphene by exposure to electromagnetic radiation are described. As an example, graphene oxide may be rapidly converted into graphene upon exposure to converged sunlight.
US08828189B2	Washer press with multiple nips and multiple displacement wash zones A washer press apparatus for washing and dewatering a wide range of solids concentrations of pulp in liquid suspensions includes multiple distinct displacement wash zones about a drum with multiple nips.
US08828188B2	Filler for paper making process The present invention relates to a filler comprising clay and cellulose derivative having a degree of substitution of net ionic groups up to about 0.65.
US08828181B2	Temperature switchable adhesives comprising a crystallizable oil Temperature switchable adhesives formed by combining a pressure sensitive adhesive, which does not exhibit temperature switchable properties, with a crystallizable oil are described. These temperature switchable adhesives exhibit a sharp reduction in peel strength when the temperature is raised above the switching temperature. The adhesive properties of these adhesives may be readily tuned by adjusting the ratio of the elastomer, tackifier, and the crystallizable oil, and by choosing different crystallizable oils. The temperature switchable adhesives have use in medical, consumer, and industrial applications.
US08828177B2	Reflected light glare minimization for athletic contest participants while providing a non verbal communication A method and product for reducing reflected light glare into a human's eyes from the human's cheeks while simultaneously providing a non-verbal communication to others is provided, especially for use by participants in athletic contests. Underneath the human's eyes on the cheeks at a reflective location on the cheeks at which incident direct or indirect light is likely to be reflected into a human's eyes a non-toxic, non-reflective colored and finished material in the form of a predefined clearly demarcated geometric shape is applied. Within a week after the application (typically within less than a few hours after the athletic contest is over) the non-reflective material is removed. The non-reflective material may comprise eye black, applied using a stencil, or it may comprise a temporary tattoo or decal, applied in the conventional manner. The shape preferably is a sports apparel or equipment manufacturer's or distributor's logo and/or letters, or a team name, mascot or logo. The material is preferably black or dark colored, and any non-black or non-dark colored portions providing demarcation between elements of the shape comprises a dull or matte color having a wavelength of greater than about 650 nm and less than about 470 nm.
US08828175B2	Method of fabricating a composite engineered wood material piece A composite engineered wood material piece and its method of fabrication is described. The wood material piece comprises a top wood layer secured to a substrate layer by a binder. The substrate layer has a plurality of grooves formed therein from a bottom surface thereof to enhance the flexibility of the wood material piece. The grooves are spaced from one another by one or more predetermined spaced intervals and have one or more predetermined depth and width calculated to substantially eliminate the effects of telegraphy of the grooves on a top finished surface of the top wood layer.
US08828157B2	Method for producing shaped article of aluminum alloy, shaped aluminum alloy article and production system A method for producing an aluminum-alloy shaped product, includes a step of forging a continuously cast rod of aluminum alloy serving as a forging material, in which the aluminum alloy contains Si in an amount of 10.5 to 13.5 mass %, Fe in an amount of 0.15 to 0.65 mass %, Cu in an amount of 2.5 to 5.5 mass % and Mg in an amount of 0.3 to 1.5 mass %, and heat treatment and heating steps including a step of subjecting the forging material to pre-heat treatment, a step of heating the forging material during a course of forging of the forging material and a step of subjecting a shaped product to post-heat treatment, the pre-heat treatment including treatment of maintaining the forging material at a temperature of −10 to 480° C. for two to six hours.
US08828156B2	Aluminum sheet material for lithographic printing plates An aluminum sheet material for lithographic printing plates wherein the number of aluminum carbide particles having a circle equivalent diameter, measured by the PoDFA method, of 3 μm or more is four or less, the number of aluminum carbide particles having a circle equivalent diameter, measured by the PoDFA method, of 3 μm or more.
US08828154B2	Hot-rolled steel sheet, method for making the same, and worked body of hot-rolled steel sheet A steel sheet contains, in terms of percent by mass, C: 0.01 to 0.2%, Si: 2.0% or less, and Mn: 3.0% or less and has a martensite phase as dominant phase and ferrite with a grain size of 20 μm or less as a second phase. The ferrite is contained in area ratio of 1% to 30% and the amount of solute carbon being 0.01 percent by mass of more. The steel sheet can provide a hot-rolled steel sheet suitable for automobile steel sheet, i.e., has excellent press workability and excellent strain aging property whereby the tensile strength significantly increases by heat treatment at about the same temperature as typical baking process after the press-working. Moreover, hardening of the ferrite phase improves the fatigue strength after the strain aging.
US08828150B2	Method for carburizing workpieces and its application A method for carburizing workpieces made of steel, particularly workpieces having outer and inner surfaces, the workpiece being held at a temperature in the range of 850 to 1050° C. in an atmosphere containing a gaseous hydrocarbon. At least two different gaseous hydrocarbons are used and/or the workpiece is alternatingly held in the atmosphere containing the gaseous hydrocarbon during a carburizing pulse and in an atmosphere free of hydrocarbon during a diffusion phase. Also described is a use of the method.
US08828146B2	Method and equipment for the washing against current, for the transportation and the physical/chemical treatment of vegetables and fruits, in a restricted environment, with high water and energy efficiency The technology of washing and treatment MWU (modular washing unit) is conceived to wash and treat fruits and vegetables in a confined environment, with progressively more and more clean water (counter-current) and with an optimal ratio between the quantities of water used and processed products. The system allows important savings of water, chemicals and energy. The technology of washing and treatment MWU (modular washing unit) is conceived to allow the transport and the treatment of the product in confined environment, with clean water (counter-current) In the MWU the product is submitted to sequence of filling and emptying with appropriated solutions, progressively cleaner, prior to subsequent discretionary treatments. A treatment plant can be equipped with a variable number of MWUs, with additional remote MWUs to meet the desired production capacity. Each MWU consists of a vertical watertight cylinder containing a concetric basket; on the top it is connected to the main product manifold and to the vacuum collector, and at the bottom it is connected to the product drain collector, to the load/unload manifold and to the fluids recycling manifolds. Each MWU is connected to the other MWU of the plant, and to the external tank, through independent manifolds, by appropriate valves, to prevent the mixing of fluids and the cross-contamination.
US08828143B2	Apparatus and method for the rapid thermal control of a work piece in liquid or supercritical fluid A surface cleaning apparatus comprising a chamber, and a thermal transfer device. The chamber is capable of holding a semiconductor structure therein. The thermal transfer device is connected to the chamber. The thermal transfer device has a surface disposed inside the chamber for contacting the semiconducting structure and controlling a temperature of the semiconductor structure in contact with the surface. The thermal transfer device has a thermal control module connected to the surface for heating and cooling the surface to thermally cycle the surface. The thermal control module effects a substantially immediate thermal response of the surface when thermally recycling the surface.
US08828142B2	Processes for extraction of sugar from sugar-bearing plant material The invention provides processes for the extraction of sugar from sugar-bearing plant material such as sugar cane. Accordingly, in one aspect of the invention, a process for extracting sugar from sugar-bearing plant material comprises contacting the sugar-bearing plant material with an extractant solution comprising water and a surfactant; and separating the extractant solution from the sugar-bearing plant material. One example of a suitable surfactant is a poly(alkylene oxide) polymer such as a poly(propylene oxide) polymer, a poly(ethylene oxide) polymer, or a poly(propylene oxide)/(ethylene oxide) copolymer.
US08828141B2	Substrate processing apparatus and method for manufacturing semiconductor device A substrate processing apparatus of the present invention comprises: a processing chamber for storing and processing substrates stacked in multiple stages in horizontal posture; a processing gas supply unit for supplying two or more types of the processing gases to the inside of the processing chamber; an inactive gas supply unit for supplying an inactive gas to the inside of the processing chamber; and an exhaust unit for exhausting an atmosphere of the inside of the processing chamber, wherein the processing gas supply unit has at least two processing gas supply nozzles which extend running along an inner wall of the processing chamber in the stacking direction of the substrates and supply the processing gas to the inside of the processing chamber, and the inactive gas supply unit has a pair of inactive gas supply nozzles which are provided so as to extend running along the inner wall of the processing chamber in the stacking direction of the substrates and so as to sandwich at least one processing gas supply nozzle of the at least two processing gas supply nozzles from both sides thereof, along the circumferential direction of the substrates, and which supply the inactive gas to the inside of the processing chamber.
US08828138B2	FET nanopore sensor A method of using a sensor comprising a field effect transistor (FET) embedded in a nanopore includes placing the sensor in an electrolyte comprising at least one of biomolecules and deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA); placing an electrode in the electrolyte; applying a gate voltage in the sub-threshold regime to the electrode; applying a drain voltage to a drain of the FET; applying a source voltage to a source of the FET; detecting a change in a drain current in the sensor in response to the at least one of biomolecules and DNA passing through the nanopore.
US08828131B2	Catalyst application solution, electroless plating method using same, and direct plating method Disclosed is a catalyst application solution for plating an insulating portion of an object to be plated that comprises the insulating portion. The catalyst application solution is characterized by containing a water-soluble palladium compound, a reducer, a dispersant, catechol, a copper antioxidant and a buffering agent, and by having a pH of not less than 4. When the catalyst application solution is compared with a Pd—Sn colloidal solution, the catalyst application solution has the following advantages: since the catalyst application solution is a colloidal solution of Pd only that does not contain Sn, a pre-dip process and an Sn removal process are unnecessary and thus the catalyst application process can be simplified; since the catalyst application solution has a pH of not less than 4, haloing does not occur; and since the catalyst application solution is in a reducing atmosphere due to the reducer contained therein, a copper surface is not oxidized and no copper dissolution occurs, thereby causing no palladium displacement reaction.
US08828124B1	Biogas purification apparatus and method for operation thereof A biogas purification method includes injecting biogas into a pressure vessel, cooling the pressure vessel to a first predetermined temperature and pressurizing the pressure vessel to a predetermined pressure. The method further includes visually monitoring separation of a biogas impurity from a product gas during an induction period, isolating the product gas from the biogas impurity at a clathrate formation equilibrium by removing the product gas from the pressure vessel and passing the product gas through water to yield a purified gas.
US08828120B2	Device and method for separating a gas mixture A device for separating a gas mixture into product gas and offgas by way of gas permeation includes four membrane units and a compressor connected upstream of the first membrane unit. The membrane units have a gas inlet, a retentate outlet and a permeate outlet. Lines connect the membrane units to each other and to the compressor. Product gas is obtained via the permeate outlet of the second membrane unit and offgas via the retentate outlet of the first membrane unit. Additional product gas is obtained via the retentate outlet of an upstream membrane unit and additional offgas is obtained via the permeate outlet of a further upstream membrane unit. A method includes use of the device to separate a gas mixture into product gas and offgas.
US08828114B2	Filter element with features to improve pre-cleaning performance, sealing, and structural support Disclosed are filter assembly systems that utilize replaceable filter elements. The filter elements may include a ramp or sleeve for redirecting air intake when the filter elements are installed in the filter assembly systems and air is drawn into the systems. The filter elements and assembly systems may utilize co-acting components that mate with each other to at least one of: a) orient and permit mounting of the filter element in the systems; and b) permit mounting of only an authorized filter element in the systems.
US08828108B2	Apparatus, system, and method for producing energy using a stream of liquid alkali metal An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for capturing electrical energy from a process designed for producing hydrogen. An electrode is placed within a stream of liquid alkali metal that flows through a titration module and interacts with water to produce, among other byproducts, hydrogen. Another electrode is placed within a reaction chamber that houses the water. The electrodes can then be coupled to a terminal, and during the hydrogen generation process (when the liquid alkali metal and water interact) the stream of liquid alkali metal acts as an anode and the electrode in the water as a cathode. Current flows, and energy is captured and made available as electrical energy at the terminal, which can be connected to electrical loads. The terminal may be connected with the terminal of a fuel cell that is consuming the hydrogen that is being produced, thus providing additional voltage and/or current.
US08828100B1	Formulation and processes for hair coloring Disclosed and claimed herein are a composition and a kit for coloring keratin fibers, and processes of their use. The composition includes a catechol-based color precursor.
US08828099B2	Dyeing or lightening process using a composition rich in fatty substances comprising a solid alcohol and a solid ester, compositions and device The present invention relates to a process for dyeing or lightening human keratin fibers, which consists in extemporaneously mixing at the time of use two compositions (A) and (B) and in applying the mixture to the fibers; the said mixture comprising at least 25% by weight of fatty substances relative to the total weight of the mixture of compositions (A)+(B); with: composition (A) being in the form of a direct emulsion comprising: at least 30% by weight of oil(s) (i); at least one fatty alcohol that is solid at room temperature and at atmospheric pressure (ii); at least one fatty ester, which is solid at room temperature and at atmospheric pressure (iii); at least one surfactant (iv); at least one basifying agent (v) and/or at least one dye (vi) chosen from oxidation dyes and direct dyes, and mixtures thereof; composition (B) comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one oxidizing agent. The invention also relates to a non-oxidizing composition (A) in the form of a direct emulsion. Lastly, the invention relates to a multi-compartment device.
US08828098B2	Extenders for fluorochemical treatment of fibrous substrates Non-fluorinated blocked polyurethanes are described as extenders and, particularly as textile auxiliaries, for use with fluorochemical polymers in treating substrates, for example fibrous substrates, such as textile fabrics or yarns. The polyurethane is prepared by reacting a polyisocyanate, a blocking agent, and a non-fluorinated isocyanate reactive compound having an average alkyl chain length of 24 to 50 carbon atoms.
US08828088B2	Joint assembly incorporating undercut surface design to entrap accumulating wear debris from plastic joint assembly A layer applied to a joint defined surface including a general mat shape body exhibiting a plurality of recesses, such that abrading contact with an opposing joint surface creates debris which are entrapped within the recesses during a normal range of motion. The body can further exhibit a first harder plastic substratum and a second softer plastic surface. The recesses further incorporate undercut defined patterns selected from any of circular, linear and arcuate designs.
US08828087B2	Patient-specific high tibia osteotomy A surgical method for tibia osteotomy includes attaching a patient-specific alignment guide to a corresponding surface of a tibia of a patient for whom the alignment guide is customized during a pre-operative planning stage and making a partial bone cut in the tibia through a planar slot of the alignment guide. The planar slot is oriented at a patient-specific angle relative to an anatomic axis of the patient and the angle is customized during the pre-operative planning stage. The method includes opening the bone cut to form an opening wedge, and inserting a patient-specific implantable wedge into the opening wedge.
US08828085B1	Hinged spinal insert device A spinal insert device adjusts inter-vertebral spacing and alignment of the spine relative to pelvic incidence, pelvic tilt and overall sagittal alignment. The device includes an upper arm having a substantially planar upper surface and a lower arm having a substantially planar lower surface. Each of the upper arm and the lower arm extends outwardly from a base section. A hinge couples the upper arm to the base section such that the upper arm is pivotable relative to the base section. An adjustment member is positioned between the upper arm and the lower arm. The adjustment member has a plurality of distinct lengths measured straight through a center of the adjustment member. The adjustment member is rotatable wherein an angle between the upper arm and the lower arm is selectively adjustable by rotation of the adjustment member.
US08828082B2	Inter-body implant A system for implanting an inter-body device between adjacent vertebrae comprises an inter-body device having a plurality of cans secured to a flexible bridge and having a relief portion therebetween. An inserter tube and complementary bullnoses are advantageously secured to the vertebrae by an extension arm for securing the assembly precisely in place. A plurality of articulating trial implants are provided to test fit a disc space for the proper sized inter-body device.
US08828081B2	Artificial joint components including synovial fluid deflecting structures Artificial joint prosthetic components including synovial fluid deflection structures are described. Embodiments of artificial joint prosthesis include those with: a bone-facing surface of a artificial joint prosthesis, the bone-facing surface configured to face a bone-prosthesis interface in vivo; a non-contact surface of the artificial joint prosthesis; and at least one fluid deflection structure positioned on the non-contact surface, the fluid deflection structure positioned to deflect synovial fluid away from the bone-prosthesis interface in vivo.
US08828072B2	Extendable flushing system An extendable flushing system, a delivery system including an extendable flushing system and a method of flushing a delivery system are provided. The extendable flushing system includes flexible tubing having an extended configuration and a compressed configuration, a first tubing end and a second tubing end. The extendable flushing system also includes a flush port and a shuttle assembly. The flush port includes a first lumen operably connected to the first tubing end and an opening configured to receive fluid therethrough. The shuttle assembly is operably connected to the second tubing end forming a fluid flow path with the flush port and the shuttle assembly. The shuttle assembly is configured to be fluidly connected to a lumen of an elongate device. The shuttle assembly is movably positionable relative to the flush port and configured to move the flexible tubing between the compressed configuration and the extended configuration.
US08828071B2	Methods and systems for ostial stenting of a bifurcation A system for treating a bifurcation includes first and second delivery catheters, each having an expandable member. A stent having a side hole is disposed on the second delivery catheter. A portion of the first delivery catheter is disposed under a portion of the stent. The first delivery catheter is slidable relative to the second delivery catheter, and the first delivery catheter passes through the side hole. Expansion of the first expandable member expands a proximal portion of the stent in a main branch vessel, and expansion of the second expandable member expands a distal portion of the stent in a side branch vessel.
US08828067B2	Bone screw system and method An improved bone screw is disclosed which includes a shaft with distal portion having a threaded surface thereon, a sleeve having an opening which receives the shaft such that the shaft is able to move within the sleeve without moving the sleeve. A compressive device may be incorporated between the sleeve and the proximal portion of the shaft such that the compressive device forces the shaft and sleeve towards at least a portion each other, thereby maintaining the compressive load at the union of the fracture. As additional compression is exerted on the load from weight bearing, the force may be reduced, but the head of the sleeve is still substantially maintained against the lateral cortex.
US08828066B2	Securing mechanism with dual expandable ends The present invention relates generally to medical/dental devices for fixing bone fractures, anchoring of bones, or anchoring of prosthetics to bones. The device generally relates to molly bolts, expandable screws, or devices/screws with expansion or locking mechanisms. More particularly, the present invention concerns an implant assembly which includes a tubular body portion that can be positively secured within a bore in a bone or prosthetic by expander mechanism at both ends of the tubular body portion.
US08828058B2	Growth directed vertebral fixation system with distractible connector(s) and apical control Growth directed correction of a spine via apical vertebral control includes securing a correction system to a first vertebra and a second vertebra of the spine, the correction system defining a correction axis extending between the first and second vertebra and securing the correction system to a third vertebra intermediate the first and second vertebra, the correction system securing the third vertebra at a fixed distance from the correction axis. The correction system is secured to the first and second vertebra such that the first and second vertebra are able to grow away from one another in a direction substantially parallel to the correction axis.
US08828055B2	Transverse connectors Devices and methods are disclosed for treating the vertebral column. One embodiment provides a transverse connector for vertebral fixation systems comprising a first connector body comprising a first engaging member for engaging a first elongate member and a first locking member, a second connector body comprising a second engaging member for engaging a second elongate member, and a transverse rod coupled to the first connector body and the second connector body, thereby forming an articulation between a first end of the transverse rod and the first connector body, wherein the first locking member is configured to secure both the articulation and the first elongate member to the first connector body.
US08828053B2	Methods and devices for repairing and anchoring damaged tissue Methods and devices are provided for anchoring suture to tissue, incorporating anchoring devices constructed substantially from suture. The anchoring devices are constructed as longitudinally extended, preformed knot configurations that upon deployment are reconfigured to form anchoring knots having an increased cross-section relative to the preformed knot configuration, for secure lodging in tissue. The anchoring devices are suitable for single and multi-anchor surgical procedures in soft tissue or bone, and multiple anchors can be delivered using a single delivery device.
US08828040B2	Device and methods for delivery and transfer of temporary radiopaque element A device for the transfer of radiopaque material within the body comprises a valvuloplasty or other balloon coated with the radiopaque material. The balloon is inflated in the aortic valve for marking the site of an aortic annulus to enable accurate placement of prosthetic valves under fluoroscopic imaging.
US08828031B2	Apparatus for forming an anastomosis A surgical instrument, for forming an anastomosis between first and second lumens in a patient, includes a first catheter, a second catheter, a hollow needle, a guide wire, an inflatable member, and a hollow sleeve. The first catheter includes at least one first opening, which may be configured to slidably receive the hollow needle and the guide wire, which may be disposed within the hollow portion of the needle, and at least one second opening. The hollow needle includes a rotary needle. The inflatable member is mounted near the distal end of the first catheter and is in fluid communication with the second opening. The magnet is polarized such that magnetic attraction occurs perpendicular to an axis of the cylindrical body. The hollow sleeve is configured to retain at least a portion of the inflatable member, the guide wire, the hollow needle, and the magnet.
US08828028B2	Suture device and method for closing a planar opening A micro-camera guided suturing device is disclosed comprising an elongate suture body having at least one lumen disposed therein and an imaging structure disposed within the at least one lumen of the suture. The imaging structure comprises a SSID optically coupled to a lens system. In one aspect, the suturing device further comprises a conductive element detachably coupled to the suture. In yet another aspect, the suture body comprises a shape memory material.
US08828026B2	Tissue fastening apparatus A tissue fastening apparatus includes a tissue fastening tool, with fastens a first biological tissue and a second biological tissue so as to bring the tissues into close contact and an applicator for indwelling the tissue fastening tool. The tissue fastening tool is made of an elastic wire rod and is wound in a coil shape. The applicator includes a needle tube accommodated in an inner cavity with the tissue fastening tool stretched, a stylet inserted into the inner cavity of the needle tube nearer to the proximal side than the tissue fastening tool, and a rotating mechanism that rotates the stylet around an axis when the stylet is moved toward a distal end of the needle tube. The tissue fastening tool and the stylet are disengageably engaged with each other and integrally and rotatably connected with each other. The rotating mechanism rotates the stylet in a direction opposite to the winding direction of the tissue fastening tool as seen from the proximal side.
US08828023B2	Medical workstation A medical work station for treating a living being using a medical instrument includes at least one robot arm, which has a plurality of members connected by joints, drives to move the members, and an attaching device, at least one control device coupled with the drives, which is set up to generate signals for actuating the drives, so that the attaching devices carry out movements assigned to the signals, and a display device coupled with the control device.
US08828022B2	Hybrid stone retrieval device Baskets with multiple portions and multiple deployed configurations allow the capture and release of material within the body.
US08828019B1	Inserter for expanding an expandable interbody fusion device An elongate inserter has a distal end releasably connected to an expandable interbody fusion device and a proximal end including a trigger actuator. The interbody fusion device comprises a superior endplate and an inferior endplate that are movable in an expansion direction relative to each other in the intradiscal space. The inserter includes a lifting platform and an elevator that define cooperatively engaging ramps and ramps surfaces that upon operation of the trigger actuator cause the superior and inferior endplates to move relatively away from each other. A driver is supported by the inserter for pushing an insert into the expanded device between the superior and inferior endplates.
US08828015B2	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.
US08828010B2	Method and apparatus for performing multidirectional tibial tubercle transfers Apparatus for performing a multidirectional tibial tubercle transfer, comprising a jig for positioning against the anterior portion of the tibia, the jig comprising first and second guide surfaces which simultaneously converge towards one another as they extend distally down, and posteriorly towards, the tibia; a medial extender for attaching to the jig, wherein the medial extender comprises a third guide surface which is directed towards a point distal to the point of convergence of the first and second guide surfaces as the third guide surface extends distally down, and posteriorly towards, the tibia; and a lateral extender for attaching to the jig, wherein the lateral extender comprises a fourth guide surface which is directed towards a point distal to the point of convergence of the first and second guide surfaces as the fourth guide surface extends distally down, and posteriorly towards, the tibia.
US08828008B2	Apparatus for arthroscopic assisted arthroplasty of the hip joint Devices, systems and methods for performing arthroscopic evaluations and procedures in and near the hip joint are provided. An arthroscopic assisted arthroplasty system is useful in the treatment of arthritic hip conditions, conserving healthy tissue, and limiting iatrogenic injury associated with traditional surgical exposures. A guide wire system employing retrograde and antegrade reamers along the femoral neck is useful in anatomic placement of instrumentation without formal hip dislocation. Fluoroscopy and computer assisted navigation enhance the system, methods, and apparatus. Acetabular and femoral collapsible prosthetic forms are useful in arthroscopic assisted placement. The devices, systems, and methods are effective to assist an operating surgeon in the addressing mild to moderate arthritic conditions of the femoral head and acetabulum where tissue conservation and surgical exposure morbidities should be limited.
US08828007B2	Minimally invasive bone anchor extensions Methods and devices are provided for facilitating delivery and implanting of a bone anchor into bone. In one exemplary embodiment, a bone anchor extension is provided for coupling to a bone anchor to facilitate delivery and implanting of the bone anchor in bone. The bone anchor extension can have a generally elongate configuration that allows it to extend from a skin incision in a patient to a site proximate a patient's spine, and it can include a lumen extending therethrough between proximal and distal ends thereof. A distal end of the bone anchor extension can be adapted to engage a bone anchor, such as a bone screw. Various techniques are provided for locking the distal end of the bone anchor extension into engagement with a bone anchor.
US08828005B2	Spinal fixation element and methods A spinal fixation element is provided having a feature formed thereon that facilitates placement of the spinal fixation element through an access device, thus allowing the spinal fixation element to be positioned in relation to a spinal anchor that is coupled to the access device and that is implanted in a vertebra in a patient's spine. The feature also optionally facilitates placement of the spinal fixation element in relation to spinal anchors implanted in adjacent vertebrae. In particular, the spinal fixation element is adapted for use with an access device that has at least one slot or opening formed therein and having a width that is less than a width of the feature, thus preventing the feature from passing therethrough. The spinal fixation element can therefore be inserted through the access device, and a portion of the fixation element can be passed through the slot or opening in the access device while the feature is retained in the access device. As a result, the feature is seated within a spinal anchor that is coupled to the access device, and the remaining portion of the spinal fixation element can extend through the slot, preferably to be positioned within a spinal anchor disposed within an adjacent vertebra.
US08828000B2	Apparatus to trace and cut a tendon or other laterally extended anatomical structure A harvesting apparatus is disclosed for harvesting anatomical structures such as tendons, fine muscles, nerves and blood vessels, where the apparatus includes an elongate member having two longitudinally extending tubes or tubular apertures extending from the member's proximal end to its distal end. The distal end includes opposing heads and an arcuate base. The anatomical structure is placed on the arcuate base and a flexible cutting member is threaded through one tube over the anatomical structure and into and through the other tube. The elongate member is then directed into an animal or human body along the structure to a position where the anatomical structure is to be cut. Then the cutting member is pulled back and forth at the distal end causing into to cut the anatomical structure at the distal head.
US08827991B2	Medical laser treatment device and method utilizing total reflection induced by radiation A device for improved surgical procedures to remove unwanted or hyperplasic tissue from a patient during laser ablation, urological treatments, benign prostatic hyperplasia treatments and other applications. Specially prepared optical waveguide tips allow for enhanced irradiation of desired tissues with light sources including laser diodes, bright LEDs or lamps. A significant fraction of the optical radiation, being transported in the waveguide, is coupled out of the waveguide into the surrounding medium through a peripheral surface at or near the distal end. The optical radiation is chosen to have an appropriate wavelength and sufficient power density, so that the surrounding medium will be changed in the vicinity of at least a part of the peripheral surface area. The changes of the surrounding medium result in a change of its refractive index such that the optical radiation is redirected.
US08827987B2	Percutaneous drug delivery apparatus An implantable percutaneous fluid delivery device is described that includes a subcutaneous base portion having one or more ports for supplying fluid to one or more implanted catheter devices and a percutaneous portion including an extracorporeal surface. The one or more ports of the subcutaneous base portion are accessible from the extracorporeal surface of the percutaneous portion. The subcutaneous base portion is at least partially insertable into a complementary recess formed in a bone, the subcutaneous base portion including one or more features for gripping the internal surface of such a complementary recess thereby directly anchoring the subcutaneous base portion to the bone. The device may be used to route fluid to neurosurgical catheters optionally via a router unit.
US08827974B2	Absorbent tampon for feminine hygiene The present invention provides an absorbent tampon having a mass of an absorbent composite compressed into a generally cylindrical shape. The absorbent composite used in the tampon of the present invention has at least a first layer and a second layer wherein the second layer is adjacent the first layer. The first layer is prepared from a first absorbent material having a first physical property and the second layer is prepared from a second absorbent material having a second physical property, wherein the first physical property is the same physical property as the second physical property, but the value of the second physical property is different from the first physical property. By providing layers in the absorbent composite different physical properties, the tampons of the present invention can have different properties at various locations of the tampon to provide a tampon having desirable features, such as improve leakage protection.
US08827971B2	Delivering and/or receiving fluids The present invention generally relates to receiving bodily fluid through a device opening. In one aspect, the device includes a flow activator arranged to cause fluid to be released from a subject. A deployment actuator may actuate the flow activator in a deployment direction, which may in turn cause fluid release from a subject. The flow activator may also be moved in a retraction direction by a retraction actuator. In one aspect, the device may include a vacuum source that may help facilitate fluid flow into the opening of the device and/or may help facilitate fluid flow from the opening to a storage chamber. In one aspect, a device actuator may enable fluid communication between the opening and the vacuum source and the flow activator may be actuated after the enablement of fluid communication.
US08827957B2	Nighttime basal dosing device A basal hub for attaching to an infusion base is disclosed. The hub includes a fluid reservoir and pressure actuating device. A septum portion of the reservoir is configured to be opened by a flow cannula that is in fluid communication with an infusion cannula of the infusion base, when the basal hub is attached to the infusion base. The pressure actuating device applies pressure to the fluid reservoir, such that when the septum portion of the fluid reservoir is pierced by the by the flow cannula, liquid stored in the fluid reservoir is released from the fluid reservoir into the infusion cannula of the infusion base via the flow cannula. The basal hub is configured to deliver a basal dose of insulin during periods of inactivity, such as during sleep time.
US08827956B2	Syringe housing to facilitate medication injection A syringe (211) includes a syringe body (217) for receiving and administering a medicament. A needle (215) is received by the syringe body (217). A needle adjusting member (221) is movably disposed on the syringe body (217) between first and second positions. When the needle adjusting member (221) is in the first position, the needle (215) has a first length adapted to draw medicament into the syringe body (217). When the needle adjusting member (221) is in the second position, the needle (215) has a second length for injecting the medicament.
US08827950B2	Catheter A catheter is configured to prevent kinking of a catheter during handling or mounting of a pressure device. The catheter has a proximal end of its catheter shaft that is provided with a bending section having a flexibility greater than that of the section of the catheter shaft joining the proximal end.
US08827947B2	Breast pump In a breast pump, milk expressed from a user's nipple may be drawn into the pumping mechanism used to create a vacuum. This can lead to unhygienic situations because pumping mechanisms are difficult or impossible to clean by a user. The present invention relates to a breast pump comprising first and second pressure chambers (22, 23) and an actuator (20) disposed to fluidly divide the two chambers (22, 23). The actuator (20) is movable to generate an inverse pressure differential in the second chamber (23) when a pressure differential is generated in the first pressure chamber (22), or a pressure differential is released from the first pressure chamber (22). Furthermore, the actuator (20) comprises a first piston element (30) and a second piston element (32), and wherein the first pressure chamber (22) is disposed between the first piston element (30) and the second piston element (32).
US08827930B2	System and method for patient monitoring Systems and methods of monitoring a patient. Exemplary methods include receiving sensor data associated with the patient from a plurality of sensors of a patient monitoring device and determining whether the sensor data satisfies one or more trigger conditions. For each of the trigger conditions satisfied, one or more messages are sent to at least one of the patient monitoring device and an external computing device for display thereby to at least one of the patient, a caregiver, and a support person. Satisfaction of one or more of the trigger conditions may indicate the patient has edema and/or is trending toward decompensation. The sensor data may have been collected from a heart rate sensor, an oximeter, an accelerometer, and/or a sensor configured to detect a distance around a limb of a patient. In some embodiments, the trigger conditions are provided by the patient, caregiver, and/or support person.
US08827925B2	Pricking device and method for taking a blood sample The invention relates to a pricking device (1) for taking a blood sample, comprising a movable holding device (10) for pricking means (5), a linear guide element (11) for guiding the movable holding device, means (12) for driving the movable holding device and a release device (31) for releasing the pricking movement (6) of the pricking means. When the release device has been manually actuated, the movable holding device can be moved in a translatory manner by the drive means. Said drive means comprise a curved path (20) in which the movable holding means is directly engaged, enabling the pricking device to have a particularly simple structure.
US08827916B2	Electronic device and pulse rate calculating method In an electronic device, a pulse rate measuring unit measures user's pulse rate. For example, the pulse rate measuring unit obtains a change in blood flow from a light passing through a user's fingertip, and measures user's current pulse rate based on it. A pulse rate memory unit has previously stored user's previous pulse rate. A pulse rate calculator calculates the user's pulse rate while changing a ratio of the user's current pulse rate measured by the pulse rate measuring unit to the user's previous pulse rate previously stored in the pulse rate memory unit after starting to measure the user's pulse rate. The user's pulse rate calculated by the pulse rate calculator is displayed as the user's pulse rate on a display unit.
US08827913B2	Verification of pressure metrics An example system may include at least one pressure sensor configured to measure a cardiovascular pressure signal and another medical device configured to measure an electrical depolarization signal of the heart. The system determines a plurality of cardiovascular pressure metrics based on the measured cardiovascular pressure signal, including at least one cardiovascular pressure metric indicative of a timing of at least one cardiac pulse. The system also determines a metric indicative of a timing of at least one heart depolarization within the measured electrical depolarization signal. The system compares the timing of the at least one cardiac pulse to the timing of the at least one depolarization, and determines whether to discard the plurality of cardiovascular pressure metrics based on whether the timings substantially agree.
US08827912B2	Methods and systems for detecting epileptic events using NNXX, optionally with nonlinear analysis parameters Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and apparatus for detecting an epilepsy event in a patient using a medical device. The medical device is capable of determining an occurring epilepsy event, for example a seizure or an increased risk of a seizure. The determination is performed by determining at least one NNXX value from the beat sequence of the patient's heart. The medical device may then take a responsive action, such as warning, logging the time of the seizure, computing and storing one or more seizure severity indices, and treating the epilepsy event.
US08827909B2	Ultrasound probe An ultrasound probe comprises a body terminating at a nose, an ultrasound transducer adjacent the nose and facing a first direction, and a touchpad zone to detect a sliding gesture of a first digit. The first touchpad zone extends along a first surface facing a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.
US08827906B2	Methods, systems and devices for measuring fingertip heart rate A system and method of tracking activity includes a motion sensor, a light source and a light detector. The light detector is configured to capture an amount of the light that is reflected back to the light detector, at least a first portion of the light reflected back to the light detector is reflected from a blood vessel disposed under a skin of a user when the user places the skin over the heart rate monitor location on the housing. A processor is in communication with the motion sensor and the light detector and can process the reflected light to identify heart beats of the user and produce an indication of a heart rate. The indication of the heart rate can be displayed on the display screen as an option, in addition to the metrics that quantify the motion data.
US08827904B2	Automatic parameter status on an implantable medical device system A method and apparatus for providing status of a parameter that includes detecting an alert level of a parameter monitored by an implanted medical device, transmitting data corresponding to the detected alert level from the implanted medical device to an external monitor, scheduling a follow-up interrogation session after receiving transmitted data corresponding to the detected alert level, and retrieving updated data from the implanted medical device corresponding to the monitored parameter during the follow-up interrogation session.
US08827897B2	Endoscope An endoscope includes a curving operation portion which performs a curving operation of a curving portion by rotating around a pivot shaft in a first rotation direction and in a second rotation direction opposite to the first rotation direction from a neutral position where the curving portion is in a non-curved neutral state, a first operation wire which is pulled by the curving operation in the curving operation portion to curve the curving portion in the second curving direction, and a second operation wire which is pulled by the curving operation in the curving operation portion to curve the curving portion in the first curving direction. The endoscope includes a wire crossing portion in which the second operation wire crosses the first operation wire, and a movement regulating portion which regulates the movement of the wire crossing portion from within the operation portion into the insertion portion.
US08827895B2	Rhythm discrimination enhancement—AV drive An apparatus comprises an implantable cardiac signal sensing circuit and a controller circuit. The implantable cardiac signal sensing circuit provides a sensed depolarization signal from a ventricle and a sensed depolarization signal from an atrium. The controller circuit includes a one-to-one detector circuit and a tachyarrhythmia discrimination circuit. The one-to-one detector circuit measures cardiac depolarization intervals of the atrium and the ventricle and determines whether a relationship of atrial depolarizations to ventricular depolarizations is substantially one-to-one. The tachyarrhythmia discrimination circuit classifies the episode as VT when detecting a shortening or prolonging of a V-V interval that immediately precedes the same shortening or prolonging of an A-A interval.
US08827892B2	Therapeutic methods and devices following myocardial infarction Described herein are methods of treating a patient to prevent or correct cardiac remodeling following myocardial infarction. In general these methods may include inserting or implanting a device in a heart chamber to support the affected region within 72 hours after myocardial infarction. The device may be a support device (e.g., a resilient frame) and/or a partitioning device.
US08827891B2	Suspension/retraction device for surgical manipulation A device that can be delivered into a body cavity to manipulate tissue intracorporeally while being controlled extracorporeally and a method of using the device to perform a single-port laparoscopic or natural orifice surgery. The device is being capable of being passed through an interior diameter of a single port into the body cavity. The device comprises an anchor or suspension element that is attachable or mountable to the tissue intracorporeally, a guide element attached to the anchor or suspension element that allows for manipulation of at least one structure in at least one direction, and at least one structure attached to a suture or thread that is passable through the interior diameter of the port and positionable by the guide element. The structure is controllable extracorporeally by manipulating the suture or thread so that the structure moves in at least one direction intracorporeally.
US08827885B2	Method for implementing low-frequency rotating constant high magnetic field A method for implementing a low-frequency rotating constant high magnetic field is disclosed. The method includes disposing an even number of more than two high field magnets, and disposing a magnetically permeable rotating arm. The high field magnets are symmetrically and fixedly mounted on the same surface of the magnetically permeable rotating arm. Magnetic poles of free surfaces of two symmetrical high field magnets are opposite. The area of the free surface of the high field magnet is larger than that of a connecting surface. A cross section of the high field magnet is in a geometric shape without edges or corners. A rotating apparatus drives the magnetically permeable rotating arm and the high field magnets to rotate.
US08827880B2	Core muscle strengthening The method and system of this invention provides for core muscle strengthening. The method comprises the step of: providing an apparatus (10) that provides resistance and assistance during core muscle training using dynamic therapeutic movement for chest, back, abdominal and leg musculature to strengthen and condition muscles of the axial skeleton and lower extremities of a performing user. In one embodiment, the method also is for non-invasive physical therapy.
US08827879B2	Omnidirectional exercise platform An omnidirectional exercise platform is disclosed which includes a base member, a pad member and a plurality of ball transfer units. The pad member is coupled to a top surface of the base member. The plurality of ball transfer units is coupled to a bottom surface of the base member. An angular offset is provided between the plurality of ball transfer units to stabilize the omnidirectional exercise platform during use. The ball transfer units each comprise a hemispherical housing, a primary ball member and a plurality of secondary ball members disposed between an inner surface of the hemispherical housing and the primary ball member. The housing further includes an aperture located and sized to facilitate cleaning and maintenance procedures of the ball transfer unit. A handle is releasably coupled to the top surface of the base member to thereby provide a user with a variety of hand placement positions.
US08827877B2	Exercise apparatus An apparatus for performing an exercise against a resistance mechanism comprised of one or more incremental resistance members, the apparatus comprising: a frame; a handle mounted to the frame and interconnected to the resistance mechanism via a cable; a traveler having a selected resistance force; a stop mechanism adjustably positionable on the rail at one or more selectable stop positions; wherein the cable is selectively interconnectable to one or more of the resistance members.
US08827867B1	Transmission control system for an electric vehicle A method of controlling a transmission of a vehicle powered by an electric motor may include initiating a gear engagement in the transmission. The method may also include activating a torque jog in the electric motor to assist with the gear engagement. The torque jog may include a fluctuation in the torque output of the electric motor.
US08827861B2	Dynamic damper device A dynamic damper device includes a variable inertial mass device that variably controls inertial mass of a damper mass, an elastic body that connects a rotary shaft rotated by power transmitted thereto and an input member of the variable inertial mass device, and a variable damping force device that variably controls a damping force to the elastic body. Accordingly, the dynamic damper devices have the advantageous effect that vibrations can be appropriately reduced.
US08827860B2	Torque transmitting device control strategy for a nine speed transmission A transmission includes an input member, an output member, four planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. The transmission input member is connected to a dry launch clutch. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices are for example clutches and brakes. A hill hold control strategy is provided for locking the transmission without using the dry launch clutch by selectively engaging combinations of the clutches and brakes.
US08827857B2	Planetary transmission having a segmented ring A planetary gear-set for continuously varying the output ratio between torque and rotational velocity, in which a central static sun-gear is considered as a reference to all other components. The structural aspects include a set of segments of a ring gear each such segment includes a linked couple of cogwheels. Another set of couples of linked cogwheels, is a sun-gear follower and the coupled member is output transfer cogwheel. A mechanism for changing the orientation of the output transfer cogwheel with respect to the sun-gear follower. A transient link connects between the above two separate systems of sets.
US08827852B2	Controller for vehicle drive unit While driving is performed by transmitting the power of an engine 6 through a gear of a second gear group, pre-shifting is performed to a gear of a first gear group, the gear being on a higher speed side than the gear of the second gear group, so that the rotation speed of a motor 7 does not exceed a predetermined rotation speed.
US08827846B2	System for selecting components of a modular bat A modular bat selecting simulator system according to various embodiments can include a handle weighted modular baseball bat configured to receive interchangeable weights in a handle portion of the handle weighted modular baseball bat. At least one tracking system configured to track movement of the handle weighted modular baseball bat and movement of a user while swinging the baseball bat. A computer configured for receiving data from the tracking system to determine an optimum bat weight based upon swing dynamics monitored while the user swings the baseball bat and outputting the data to a display. The display displays a virtual background including a virtual image of the baseball bat and a pitched ball, virtual movement of the baseball bat and the user swinging to hit the virtual image of the pitched ball.
US08827836B2	Golf club head or other ball striking device having custom machinable portions A ball striking device, such as a golf club, includes a head with a face having a ball-striking surface configured for striking a ball, a body connected to the face, and at least one weight element connected to the body. The head has a total weight that is higher than a target weight of the head, and the at least one weight element is configured to be at least partially removed by a material removal technique to lower the total weight of the head to approximately equal the target weight. The at least one weight element may be integrally connected to the body, such as being integrally formed with at least a portion of the body. The material removal technique may constitute milling, machining, or other material removal techniques or combination of such techniques.
US08827835B1	Golf club head with slots A golf club head having a plurality of slots that are strategically placed on its sole to enhance sound and reduce weight is disposed herein. In particular, the slots are disposed in a triangular pattern or around a triangular panel proximate the face.
US08827828B2	Shaft fitting system A method of selecting a preferred golf shaft for a player who uses an existing golf shaft, according to one or more aspects of the present invention, may comprise gathering a plurality of empirical data sets, each data set corresponding to an individual golf shaft selected from a plurality of golf shafts; providing a plurality of specification codes, each associated with an individual empirical data set of the plurality of empirical data sets; from the plurality of specification codes, identifying a first specification code associated with the existing golf shaft; gathering feedback associated with the existing golf shaft from the player; and using the feedback to select, from the plurality of specification codes, a second specification code corresponding to the preferred golf shaft.
US08827827B2	Golf club A golf club 2 is provided with a head 4, a shaft 6, a tip member 8, and a screw member 10. The shaft 6 is inserted into a shaft hole of the tip member 8, and a tip part of the shaft 6 is fixed to the shaft hole. An axis line s1 of the shaft 6 is inclined with respect to an axis line z1 of the tip member 8. The head 4 has a head hole into which the tip member is inserted, a head side engaging part capable of being engaged with the tip member 8 inserted into the head hole, and a through hole into which the screw member 10 can be inserted. The tip member 8 has a shaft side engaging part 38 capable of being engaged with the head side engaging part.
US08827823B1	Leveling device for billiard table A billiard table having a leveling system to level the slate bed by precise increments at predetermined locations. The leveling system includes a plurality of leveling devices each having a leveling wedge and a corresponding wedge incline of the table crossmember. A drive mechanism may be used to translate the leveling wedge relative to the crossmember wedge incline.
US08827822B2	Robot for virtual reality experience that generates various 3D-waveforms of the non-fixed curved trajectory A robot for virtual reality experience, in which a settling body for a user is moved in multidirectional according to operation states of first and second moving units and first and second crank motors. The settling body creates various moving directions according to the operation states of the first and second moving units and the first and second crank motors, and each magnitude of forces applied to each moving direction is changed, thereby forming the various waveforms.
US08827820B1	Flexible shaft with interference fit capability A flexible shaft for transmitting torque, for example between a motor and an automobile seat to be adjusted. The shaft has a core including one or more wire layers helically wound in opposite winding directions. The outer layer has a number of wires with a circular cross-section and at least one flat wire. The wires of the outer layer are helically wound in a winding direction opposite to that of the adjacent layer. The flat wire has a thickness substantially less than the maximum diameter of the outer layer wires of circular cross-section. A strand of flocked yarn is wound on the flat wire and protrudes above the adjacent wires of the outer layer, to engage the inner wall of a surrounding casing and reduce noise when the shaft is rotated within the casing.
US08827817B2	Apparatus and method for collecting game data Disclosed herein is an apparatus for collecting game data in order to test performance of a game server. The apparatus includes a capture and filtering module, a control module, and a data management module. The capture and filtering module captures packets, transmitted and received between the game server and each of a plurality of game clients, using the plurality of game clients, and extracts a plurality of necessary data by performing filtering on the results of the capturing. The control module determines the movement route of a game character in such a way as to correspond to the plurality of necessary data, and controls the plurality of game clients based on the movement route. The data management module stores and manages the plurality of necessary data.
US08827810B2	Methods for providing interactive entertainment Methods are described for selling, loaning, renting, or otherwise providing a retail product, such as an interactive product, that allows a consumer to participate in one or more venues. The retail product is capable of interfacing with interactive devices in the venues that are capable of producing sensory effects based on communication from and/or to the retail product. Furthermore, the retail product preferably has an independent or intrinsic value apart from the use of the product in the venues, and may include, for example, a toy wand or like toy device, apparel, and/or jewelry. In certain examples, the retail methods include tracking the consumer's use of the retail product in the venue(s). Such tracking information may be used to customize the experience of the user during a subsequent visit to the same venue or another venue.
US08827803B2	Game system with community play The claimed embodiments contemplate methods, systems and apparatuses directed to gaming machines that provide a common reel display for multiple players. Various combinations of reel lines, utilized to determine possible wins from symbols across multiple reels, of the reel display, may be available to the players. For example, a first player may be permitted to bet on one set of reel lines and a second player may bet on another set of reel lines. Also, for example, both players may bet on some reel lines and other reel lines may only be available to certain players. A community reel line may also be made available to both players or perhaps just one player upon satisfaction of certain conditions. The ability to have multiple players bet on a common reel display advantageously adds to the excitement and enjoyment of a gaming session.
US08827788B2	Server device, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing game program A server device according to the present invention is connected with a player terminal that displays a game screen through a network, and to execute a battle game played by a player using a plurality of characters. The server device includes: a storage unit configured to store the plurality of characters to be arranged in the character arrangement area; a special area selection unit configured to select a special area to be highlighted on a game screen; a character arrangement unit configured to arrange a character selected from the plurality of characters to be arranged in the character arrangement area in the highlighted special area; and a battle processing unit configured to control attack processing in which the character arranged in the special area performs an attack and attack processing in which a character arranged in an area other than the special area performs an attack to be different.
US08827783B2	Game device, game control method and recording medium Provided is a game device which sets a batter parameter of a batter character in relation to the batting of that batter character, and sets a first range where a ball-meeting cursor is positioned at the center, and moreover displaces and vibrates the ball-meeting cursor within the first range based on the batter parameter.
US08827780B1	Fan coil block and grid configuration system A fan coil block of the present invention preferably includes a fan for drawing air and a cooling device for cooling air drawn by the fan. A flexible air handling system of the present invention preferably includes a fan coil block that is supportable overhead by an overhead support system. The present invention is also directed to an air handling method that includes the steps of providing an overhead support system for supporting overhead devices, defining a return air chase within the interior space of a building, and supporting a fan coil block above or within the return air chase using the overhead support system. The fan coil block draws and cools air from the return air chase and returns the cooled air to a plenum above the overhead support system.
US08827775B2	Device for removing material from feet of poultry A device is disclosed for removing lesion material from poultry feet including a frame defining an input zone, a cleaning zone, and an output zone. A conveyor moves poultry feet sequentially through the input zone, the cleaning zone, and the output zone, the conveyor configured for holding the poultry feet in a cleaning position. At least one spray head is located in the cleaning zone for spraying the poultry feet while held by the conveyor in the cleaning position to remove the lesion material.
US08827771B2	Polishing composition and polishing method using the same There is provided a polishing composition, containing abrasive grains and an acid represented either by R2—R1—SO3H (wherein R1 is a linear alkylene or hydroxyalkylene group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and R2 is a hydroxy group, a carboxy group, or a sulfonic acid group when R1 is the linear alkylene group, or R2 is a carboxy group or a hydroxymethyl group when R1 is the linear hydroxyalkylene group), or by C6H5—R3 (wherein R3 is a sulfonic acid group or a phosphonic acid group). The acid contained in the polishing composition is preferably isethionic acid or benzenesulfonic acid. The polishing composition is mainly used in the application of polishing silicon oxide materials including glass substrates for hard disks, synthetic quartz substrates for photomasks, and low-dielectric-constant films such as silicon dioxide films, BPSG films, PSG films, FSG films, and organosiloxane films of semiconductor devices.
US08827770B2	Shot blast cabinet and track system A blast cabinet, translation system, and process for use in blasting a surface of a part with abrasive particulate. The blast cabinet includes a basin for gathering abrasive particulate, a covering movable to enclose an opening over the basin, a frame supporting the basin, and a plurality of wheels for rolling movement of the cabinet. The system also includes a plurality of supports for holding the part to be blasted and a track system to guide movement of the cabinet. At least one of the wheels may be configured to mate with the track system, and the track system can be clamped to at least one part support.
US08827759B2	Method of manufacturing light emitting device To make a light emitting device, a light emitting element is placed in a recess of a package, powders having a fluorescent material and coated with inorganic particles are provided, the fluorescent powders, fillers and a resin are mixed, the light emitting element placed in the recess of the package is sealed with the resin, and a centrifugal force is applied to the sealed package so that the fluorescent powders and the fillers sediment are pushed toward a bottom of the recess.
US08827743B1	RF coaxial connectors A male coaxial connector structure for mating with a corresponding female connector structure to provide electrical connections at microwave frequencies. The male coaxial connector structure includes a coaxial outer conductor structure having a central longitudinal axis and a central open region, with a face region at a leading end of the outer conductor structure, defining a continuous uninterrupted coaxial outer conductor surface. An outer compression finger structure is disposed outside of and adjacent the coaxial outer conductor surface and having a plurality of longitudinally oriented slots forming individual finger regions. The face region is configured to contact a corresponding face surface of the female connector structure with the male and female connectors mated together. The finger regions of the outer compression finger structure are configured to compress to fit into the outer conductor receptacle of the female connector.
US08827739B2	Electric connection terminal An electrical terminal may include a terminal boot, a spring-force element disposed in the terminal boot, and an operating push-piece movably disposed in the terminal boot to operate the spring-force element. The operating push-piece may include, on a front surface, a labeling surface for marking the operating push-piece.
US08827732B2	Flexible circuit board connector A flexible circuit board connector includes a dielectric housing having receiving slots for receiving terminals. Each of the terminals includes first and second contact arms, a biasing arm, a fixing arm, and a linking arm. A pressing element pivots on the fixing arm against the biasing arm so as to tilt the first contact arm towards the second contact arm to clamp a flexible circuit board, wherein each of the receiving slots is formed with a retention wall, each of the terminals includes a first engaging portion formed on the junction of the first contact arm and the biasing arm or on the junction of the second contact arm and the fixing arm, the first engaging portion is located in alignment with an axis of the linking arm, whereby the terminal is secured in the receiving slot by the first engaging portion and the retention wall.
US08827707B2	Two beam small arms transmitter A Small Arms Transmitter (SAT) having two optical sources for use in a military training environment is described. The SAT includes an infrared laser as a first optical source. A visible optical source, such as a visible wavelength laser, is configured as a second optical source. The visible wavelength laser can be configured to be selectively energized during a beam alignment operation. A combiner can be configured to combine the beam from the infrared laser with the beam from the visible wavelength laser to produce a combined beam. The optical axis of the combined infrared and visible wavelength lasers can be adjusted using an optical steering module. A first optical steering module can be configured to steer the combined beam substantially along a first axis, while a second optical steering module can be configured to steer the combined beam along a second axis substantially orthogonal to the first axis.
US08827702B2	Driver and method A driver assembly for driving a dental implant into an implantation site comprises a driver assembly and an abutment assembly. The lower portion of the driver assembly accommodates the upper portion of the abutment assembly in a rotation-preventing manner so as to prevent relative rotation between the driver assembly and the abutment assembly. In addition, the driver assembly includes a weakened section which permits the upper portion thereof to be separated from the lower portion and discarded while the lower portion remains mounted upon the abutment assembly.
US08827699B2	Surgical drill guide and index system A surgical drill guide for installing dental implants with predetermined angular alignment and rotational orientation for a dental prosthesis, formed of a base part formed to correspond generally to the shape and contour of a patient's upper or lower mouth, the base part having opposite tissue and mouth sides and at least one drill guide hole extending through the base part from the tissue side to the mouth side, each of the drill guide holes having a central axis at a predetermined angular orientation relative to the mouth side, and a set of rotational position indicators on the tissue and mouth sides respectively of the base part for each of the drill guide holes.
US08827698B2	Orthodontic appliance with low profile clip Provided is an improved self-ligating orthodontic appliance and methods of assembling the same. The improved orthodontic appliance uses at least one resilient clip to releasably couple an archwire to the body, where a portion of the clip is rigidly coupled to the appliance body in a position and orientation that minimizes the overall profile of the appliance. The appliance is assembled by combining a press fit coupling between the clip and appliance body with an interference fit coupling between the clip and retaining structure located on the body. Advantages include a greater freedom to select a bonding pad location, lower bracket profile, decreased engagement force, enhanced clip fatigue life, and ease of assembly.
US08827693B2	Totally aerated combustion burner A totally aerated combustion burner having a combustion plate with a multiplicity of flame holes includes a distribution chamber, a mixing chamber, and an air supply chamber. The mixing chamber has a front surface with a plurality of nozzle holes disposed in parallel with, and at a lateral distance from, one another so that a fuel gas to be ejected from the nozzle holes and the primary air from the air supply chamber get mixed in the mixing chamber. A wall plate is disposed upright on a bottom surface of the mixing chamber in a manner to lie opposite to the front surface of the mixing chamber while leaving a ventilation clearance to the front surface. An air inlet is formed in such a portion at the bottom surface of the mixing chamber as to face the ventilation clearance.
US08827691B2	Distributed combustion process and burner During a heating phase, injection of a jet of fuel and oxidant (fuel annularly enshrouding oxidant or oxidant annularly enshrouding fuel) from a fuel-oxidant nozzle is combusted in a combustion space. During a transition from the heating phase to a distributed combustion phase, an amount of a secondary portion of either the fuel or oxidant is injected as a jet into the combustion space while the primary portion of that same reactant from the fuel-oxidant nozzle is decreased. At some point during the transition phase, a jet of actuating fluid is injected at an angle towards the jet of reactants from the fuel-oxidant nozzle and/or towards the jet of the secondary portion of reactant. The jet of primary portions of reactants and/or secondary portion of reactant is caused to be bent/deviated towards the other of the two jets. The staging of the secondary portion of reactant is increased until a desired degrees of staging and commencement of a distributed combustion phase are achieved.
US08827685B2	Nano-imprint mold A nano-imprint mold includes a mold base; mold body having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface; and an elastic body disposed between a surface of the mold base and the first surface of the mold body, the elastic body being composed of resin. The second surface of the mold body is provided with a nano-imprint pattern. In addition, the elastic body has a bulk modulus lower than a bulk modulus of the mold body.
US08827684B1	3D printer and printhead unit with multiple filaments A fused filament fabrication printer has a fixed extrusion module having multiple printheads having print tips. The fixed arrangement of the printing heads allows the close spacing of multiple print tips in a printhead unit, and the simple routing of multiple plastic or metal filaments to the individual printing heads. The closely spaced print tips in the printhead unit share common components. An exemplary printhead unit has four printing heads which share a common heating block and heating block temperature sensor. The heating block incorporates a group of four print tips evenly spaced along a line. Each printing head has a separate filament which is controlled and driven by its own stepper motor through the heating block to one of the print tips. Printing of a part is by control of individual stepper motors which drive filaments through the heating block and through one of the printing tips.
US08827678B2	Moulding and fitting system The invention relates to a molding and fitting system (100) for a first part and a second part, including: two guide rails (102); a carriage (108) translatably movable on the guide rail (102); a series of first recesses (120); a maneuvering gear mounted on the carriage (108) and rotatably movable about an axis perpendicular to the movement direction of the carriages (108); a series of second recesses (116) mounted so as to be capable of moving between a lower position and an upper position; a rack adapted so as to move in parallel with the guide rail (102) and for meshing with the moving gears of the carriage (108); a locking device (106) adapted for alternately locking said carriage (108) with the rack and the guide rail; and an actuation device (04) for moving the rack.
US08827676B1	Apparatus and method for extruding stripes onto an extruded product An apparatus for extruding a jacket and/or insulative material onto an extruded product with one or more longitudinal stripes incorporated onto the surface of said extruded product comprising a body, a primary feed conduit for conveying a primary extrusion material, a striping die, a secondary feed conduit for conveying a secondary extrusion material, a striping die adapter, a striping feed conduit extending through the striping die adapter for conveying striping extrusion material. The striping die adapter may also include a thermocouple for maintaining the viscosity of the striping extrusion material and a thermocouple for monitoring the temperature of said striping die adapter. The striping die includes one or more striping extrusion outlets for conveying striping extrusion material onto the extruded product. The striping die may also include a wishbone-shaped trough for delivering equal amounts of striping extrusion material to said extrusion outlets for extrusion onto the product.
US08827674B1	Injection molding factory system and manufacturing method The present invention includes an injection molding factory system and an associated facility that comprises a building having a series of injection molding machines array on a first floor with the resin supply placed on a mezzanine level. The injection molding machines are arranged with automatic product conveyors to move injection molded product from the injection molding machines without the need for human operators or separate vehicles.
US08827671B2	Extrusion and conditioning apparatus An extrusion and conditioning apparatus, with an extruder in a conveying position, leads into a conveyor housing connected in a sealed manner to a pneumatic supply line and to a pneumatic conveyor line in which extruded material can be removed pneumatically, by means of superheated steam, via the conveyor line. The extruder can be moved from the conveying position into a bypass position, in which the extruder leads to the exterior of the conveyor housing, having a means for sealing the supply and conveyor lines and the conveyor housing from the surroundings when the extruder is in the conveying and bypass positions.
US08827670B2	Dual platen molding machine A dual platen molding machine for constructing a plurality of pre-insulated structural panels is disclosed that includes multiple safety features. The molding machine produces one or more panels that may include one or more c-channels or profiles embedded in expandable polystyrene (EPS) foam to provide structural integrity to the panels, and resulting wall. A chase may be formed horizontally in the panels to provide a wiring conduit through the panel. The molding machine is electrically operated to control the movement of a movable molding portion when closed upon a stationary molding portion. Steam may be controlled to fuse insulating material such as expandable polystyrene (EPS) in cavities formed between the movable mold and the stationary mold. No hydraulics is required to operate the dual platen molding machine, thus improving operating and maintenance costs. Moreover, steam hoses may be avoided, thereby improving overall safety.
US08827665B2	Immersion motor An immersion motor includes a housing (3) having a wall (4) with a watertight cable penetration (5, 6; 5, 6′). The cable penetration includes an inlet (5) in the wall (4) for a cable (25) and a sealing collar (6; 6′) that can be released from the inlet (5) having a penetration (20) for the cable (25). The sealing collar (6; 6′) includes a first seal (45; 45′) disposed on the penetration (20) and means for applying force (75, 85, 90) to the first seal (45; 45′), which is designed for permanently applying force to the first seal (45; 45′) radially in the penetration (20). The cable penetration (5, 6; 5, 6′) further includes means for releasably attaching (35, 40) the sealing collar (6; 6′) to the inlet (5). At least one second seal (120, 125) is provided between the sealing collar (6; 6′) and the inlet (5).
US08827657B1	Concrete pump system and method A concrete pump system/method configured to provide substantially constant flow of concrete or cement material is disclosed. The system integrates a trapezoidal cutting ring and spectacle plate in conjunction with lofted transitional interfaces to the hydraulic pump cylinder rams and output ejection port to ensure that pressurized discharge concrete material is not allowed to be relaxed nor backflow into the material sourcing hopper. The trapezoidal cutting ring is configured to completely seal off the trapezoidal spectacle ports as it smoothly transitions between the hydraulic pump input ports during cycle changes thus generating a more uniform output flow of concrete while eliminating hopper backflow and hydraulic fluid shock. A control system is configured to coordinate operation of the hydraulic pump cylinder rams and cutting ring to ensure that output ejection port pressure and material flow is maintained at a relatively constant level throughout all portions of the pumping cycle.
US08827656B2	Motor control apparatus/method for electric oil pump Motor control apparatus for an electric oil pump includes the control command generating section configured to drive the motor control section by the first current command signal obtained from the fixed second target torque signal of the second signal generating section in a first stage, when the control command generating section receives the start command of the motor from the host control device when engine stops, to output the sum signal of the first current command signal and the second current command signal to the current control section, and to drive the motor control section by the third current command signal in a second stage, and to switch the output of the target torque switching section from the fixed second target torque signal to the first target torque signal of the first signal generating section in a third stage.
US08827652B2	Fan blade and attaching means therefor In order to disclose attaching means (3) for attaching a blade section (2) of a fan blade (1), in particular of a smoke extractor fan, to a fan hub, as well as a fan blade (1), which guarantee a high tensile strength even at high temperatures, wherein the attaching means (3) and fan blades (1) are to be produced so as to save as much weight as possible, it is proposed that the attaching means (3) have a connecting section (5) embodied to produce a high-tensile connection to a blade section (2) of a fan blade (1), which connecting section can be arranged essentially in the interior of the blade section (2).
US08827650B2	Seal for a platform in the rotor of a turbine engine A seal for an intermediate platform provided between two adjacent blades in the rotor of a turbine engine, the seal having an elongate shape with an upstream end and a downstream end, and including transversally, in the direction of the width thereof, a contact portion, an attachment portion, and a flexible portion between the attachment portion and the contact portion. The cross section of the seal has an open-ended shape between the two ends thereof.
US08827645B2	Composite structures A core for a composite structure is described. The core has first and second core layers, and an interlayer region between the first and second core layers. At least one of the first and second core layers has hinge portions that facilitate draping of the core without interrupting the interlayer region. The interlayer region may include functionality such as a radar reflecting layer and/or optical fibres. Alternatively, the core may be a bonded core in which the interlayer region includes an adhesive layer for bonding the first and second core layers together.
US08827638B2	Connection assembly for joining a turbine housing and a bearing housing and exhaust gas turbocharger In a connection assembly of a turbine housing to a bearing housing of an exhaust gas turbocharger and to an exhaust gas turbocharger, wherein the turbine housing and the bearing housing are centered relative to each other and connected to each other in the region of a connection joint including a sealing assembly with a heat shield disposed between the turbine housing and the bearing housing, at least one cutout is provided in the heat shield for accommodating a centering means by way of which the turbine housing and the bearing housing are directly centered relative to one another.
US08827636B2	Conduit for turbomachine and method A turbomachine includes a compressor having a cartridge that is configured to slide in and out of an external casing. The turbomachine further includes an electrical motor having a motor shaft configured to be connected to the compressor shaft. A conduit is configured to extend through the statoric part of the compressor or the motor, from a first magnetic bearing to the second magnetic bearing. The conduit includes conduit electrical cables provided inside the conduit and extending from a first end of the conduit to a second end of the conduit; and electrical cables connecting one of the first and second magnetic bearings to an external connector via the conduit electrical cables of the conduit.
US08827635B2	Turbine housing for an exhaust gas turbocharger of an internal combustion engine In a turbine housing for an exhaust gas turbocharger of an internal combustion engine with at least one spiral channel, which can be coupled into an exhaust gas flow of an exhaust tract of the internal combustion engine, and a receiving space for a turbine wheel which is disposed downstream of the at least one spiral channel and can be acted upon by the exhaust gas of the internal combustion engine passing through the at least one spiral channel of the turbine housing, there is at least one partial housing including the at least one spiral channel, and a housing module which is fastened to the partial housing and has a vane structure disposed upstream of the receiving space which also includes an attachment surface for a bearing section of the exhaust gas turbocharger. The invention also resides in an exhaust gas turbocharger with such a turbine housing as well as to a method for producing such a turbine housing.
US08827633B2	Gas turbine engine fan drive gear system damper A gas turbine engine includes a fan section. A turbine section is coupled to the fan section via a geared architecture. The geared architecture includes a torque frame and a flex support spaced apart from one another at a location. A gear train is supported by the torque frame. A viscous damper is provided between the torque frame and the flex support at the location.
US08827630B2	Method and system for determining gas turbine tip clearance A system for sensing at least one physical characteristic associated with an engine including a turbine having a plurality of blades turning inside a casing, the system including: a pressure sensor coupled substantially adjacent to the casing and including at least one output; a port in the turbine casing for communicating a pressure indicative of a clearance between the blades and casing to the pressure sensor; a cooling cavity substantially surrounding the pressure sensor; and, an inlet for receiving fluid from the engine and feeding the fluid to the cooling cavity to cool the pressure sensor; wherein, the pressure sensor output is indicative of the clearance between the blades and casing.
US08827624B2	Particulate material loading and unloading system An elongated container of a truck has a closed front end wall and a hinged rear outlet closure, and a side infeed opening for receiving garbage. This empty container is configured to receive an elongated base upon which is mounted a reciprocating conveyor floor for moving garbage in the container outward through the opened rear closure for deposit at a garbage disposal site. The power drive mechanism for driving the reciprocating floor is located at the front end of the container and is shielded from input garbage by a deflector secured to the reciprocating floor. The deflector also serves as a pusher for compacting and moving garbage in the container out through the opened rear closure. The self-contained reciprocating floor is easily carried manually and fed through the opened rear closure and secured firmly in the truck container.
US08827606B2	Multi-piece drill head and drill including the same One non-limiting aspect of the present disclosure is directed to a multi-piece spade drill head for a spade drill, wherein the spade drill includes an elongate body portion and a cutting portion removably secured to an end of the body portion. The multi-piece spade drill head includes at least two insert pieces, each piece including a cutting edge. The at least two insert pieces are configured to be removably secured to the body portion of the spade drill adjacent one another and with the cutting edges of the insert pieces aligned to together form a cutting edge on an end of the spade drill.
US08827602B2	Cutting insert having a chip deflector A tool holder having a cutting insert comprising an upper face having a pair of protruding surfaces, i.e. an abutment surface for clamping of the insert by means of a screw in a tool holder, and a deflection surface for deflecting chips away from the screw.
US08827600B2	Carbide end mill and cutting method using the end mill Provided is a long life carbide end mill which can perform stable cutting in high-efficiency machining such as die machining and parts machining. A cutting method using such an end mill is also provided. When a certain wavy or nicked peripheral cutting edge is considered a reference peripheral cutting edge with reference phases in a pitch of the reference peripheral cutting edge, wherein the distance of each reference phase is an amount corresponding to a value obtained by dividing the pitch of the nicks or waveform of each peripheral cutting edge by the number of the cutting edges; and the phase of at least one of the remaining peripheral cutting edges is deviated in the direction of the tool axis from the corresponding reference phase by an amount corresponding to 5% or less (excluding 0%) of the pitch.
US08827594B2	Leveling device for poured concrete floors A concrete floor leveling device includes a transmission device and a power source is located in a body and connected to wheels which are connected to the body. A connection unit is connected to the body and a blade is connected to the body by the connection unit. The power source outputs a stable power to drive the blade to level the concrete floor and to ensure that the blade levels the concrete floor with even force.
US08827592B2	Adjustable push-roller A machine with a chassis and a push-roller assembly connected to the chassis. The push-roller assembly engages a vehicle, has a support frame with rollers, and support arms with a chassis end connected to the support frame and a linkage end connected to the chassis. The support frame moves relative to the chassis when the support arm pivots with respect to the chassis and the support frame. The machine includes an actuator controller associated with an actuator in the push-roller assembly. The actuator is connected to the support arm, causing the support arm to pivot with respect to the chassis and support frame, displacing the support frame relative to the chassis.
US08827557B2	Gusseted bag with easy-open lap seal An end-sealed packaging bag comprising a multilayer non-heat shrinkable film and an easy open lap seal is provided. The film comprises at least four layers, including an inner heat sealing layer, a contaminated layer, a barrier layer, and an outer heat sealing layer. The film, when formed into a bag, is defined by a front panel, and opposing back panel connected to one another by a pair of side gusset panels. The bag further comprises a peelable lap seal connecting the inner heat sealing layer to the outer heat sealing layer of the film. The bag further comprises a first end seal connecting the inner heat sealing layer on the front panel with the inner heat sealing layer on the back panel between the side gusset panels and proximate to the first end of the bag.
US08827549B2	Isothermal titration microcalorimeter apparatus and method of use An automatic pipette assembly for an isothermal titration micro calorimetry system, comprising a pipette housing, a syringe with a titration needle arranged to be inserted into a sample cell for supplying titrant, and a linear activator for driving a plunger in the syringe, the titration needle is rotatable with respect to the housing and is provided with a stirring paddle arranged to stir fluid in the sample cell, wherein the automatic pipette assembly comprises a stirring motor for driving the rotation of the titration needle. There is also provided an isothermal titration micro calorimetry system.
US08827548B2	Polymer NEMs for cell physiology and microfabricated cell positioning system for micro-biocalorimeter A microfluidic embedded nanoelectromechanical system (NEMs) force sensor provides an electrical readout. The force sensor contains a deformable member that is integrated with a strain sensor. The strain sensor converts a deformation of the deformable member into an electrical signal. A microfluidic channel encapsulates the force sensor, controls a fluidic environment around the force sensor, and improves the read out. In addition, a microfluidic embedded vacuum insulated biocalorimeter is provided. A calorimeter chamber contains a parylene membrane. Both sides of the chamber are under vacuum during measurement of a sample. A microfluidic cannel (built from parylene) is used to deliver a sample to the chamber. A thermopile, used as a thermometer is located between two layers of parylene.
US08827547B2	Fluid distribution method facilitating cooling of electronics rack(s) and simulating heated airflow exhaust of electronics rack(s) Apparatus and method are provided for facilitating simulation of heated airflow exhaust of an electronics subsystem, electronics rack or row of electronics racks. The apparatus includes a thermal simulator, which includes an air-moving device and a fluid-to-air heat exchanger. The air-moving device establishes airflow from an air inlet to air outlet side of the thermal simulator tailored to correlate to heated airflow exhaust of the electronics subsystem, rack or row of racks being simulated. The fluid-to-air heat exchanger heats airflow through the thermal simulator, with temperature of airflow exhausting from the simulator being tailored to correlate to temperature of the heated airflow exhaust of the electronics subsystem, rack or row of racks being simulated. The apparatus further includes a fluid distribution apparatus, which includes a fluid distribution unit disposed separate from the fluid simulator and providing hot fluid to the fluid-to-air heat exchanger of the thermal simulator.
US08827537B2	Systems and methods for distributing power and data in a lighting system The described embodiments provide systems and methods for delivering power and data to lighting system. Specifically, the embodiments provide systems and methods for delivering power and data to the type of lighting system which is often used in entertainment programs and specifically live shows. Embodiments disclose various systems incorporating truss technology in conjunction with lighting, dimming, power and data distribution systems encompassing a complete and integrated mobile and rapid deployment lighting and lighting support system. Further embodiments describe truss systems used for managing cable.
US08827530B2	Light guide plate and backlight assembly having the same A light guide plate includes a main body portion and inclined light guide portions having at least one recess. The main body portion has a first light incident surface, a bottom surface that is adjacent to the first light incident surface, and a light emitting surface that is opposite to the bottom surface. The inclined light guide portions disposed on the main body portion have a second light incident surface and at least one inclined surface. The second light incident surface is connected to the first light incident surface of the main body portion. The inclined surface is connected to the light emitting surface of the main body portion. At least one recess is formed between the inclined light guide portions. In addition, a wedge-shaped body can further be formed between the main body portion and the inclined light guide portions.
US08827529B2	Back illuminated input device with selectively visible luminous patterns The input device with luminous patterns includes an input interface and a backlight module. The backlight module includes a light source and a light guide plate. The input interface has a predetermined light shading rate and at least one pattern formed on the light guide plate. When the light source is turned off, the light passing through the light guide plate is too weak to show the pattern. When the light source is turned on, the luminous pattern is shown. One base plate of the input interface is made from a mixture of transparent plastic particles and light shading particles, and the at least one pattern is formed of the micro light guide structures.
US08827528B2	Key sheet, lightproof light guiding sheet, pushbutton switch, and method of manufacturing key sheet The present invention provides technology that can efficiently guide light to the interior of a key sheet and prevents light from leaking from the circumferences of key tops. A key sheet has a light-shielding dark print layer, on the rear surface of a base sheet, that is a cured body of a coating liquid that is not dissolve to the surface of the base sheet, and also has a smooth surface between the base sheet and the dark print layer. The invention can make light transmitting in the base sheet hard to enter the dark print layer so that the light can be efficiently guided in the base sheet, and also can prevent light from transmitting through the base sheet by blocking the light.
US08827525B2	LED lighting device which has stable structure and is easily assembled and disassembled Disclosed is an LED lighting device which is easily assembled and disassembled and has a stable assemblability without structural shaking. The LED lighting device is able to improve a heat radiating characteristic and optical efficiency. The LED lighting device according to the embodiment includes a lower case; a light source unit disposed on one side of the lower case; a light guide plate disposed in parallel with the light source unit; and an upper case disposed on the light guide plate and coupled to the lower case in an attachable and removable way.
US08827522B2	Moisture generation preventing structure of vehicle head lamp A moisture generation preventing apparatus of a vehicle head lamp, may include a phase change material (PCM) unit mounted in a housing of the vehicle head lamp having a lens mounted at a front end portion of the housing to prevent moisture from being generated in the lens when an internal temperature of the head lamp drops below a predetermined degree, wherein the PCM unit sprays gaseous phase change material (PCM) to an inner portion of the head lamp.
US08827520B2	Vehicle headlight There is provided a vehicle headlight. The vehicle headlight includes: a light source configured to emit light; a reflector reflecting the light; a projection lens projecting the light; a stationary shade blocking a part of the light emitted from the light source; a movable shade supported by the stationary shade as to move between a shielding position and a non-shielding position and configured to block a part of the light emitted from the light source; a drive mechanism including: a yoke; a coil disposed in the yoke; and an output shaft configured to move in an axial direction thereof in response to current supplied to the coil, and a transmission mechanism transmitting a driving force of the drive mechanism to the movable shade. At least a part of the yoke of the drive mechanism is formed in a single piece with the stationary shade.
US08827515B2	Bicycle direction light control system and method thereof The present invention discloses a bicycle direction light control system which may be installed on a bicycle and a head fitting. The system includes a sensing module and a direction light module. The sensing module can be installed on the head fitting for sensing the movement speed, turning angle and turning direction of the user's head. The direction light module is installed on the bicycle and faces towards the rear side of the bicycle. During the moving of the bicycle, when the sensing module senses that the turning angle of the user's head changes to a preset angular range within a sensing period, the direction light module turns on a corresponding indicator light according to the turning direction of the user's head.
US08827510B2	Electromagnetic suction element comprising a light source The invention relates to an electromagnetic suction element (3) comprising a light source (10) consisting of a prismatic electromagnet (6) housing in a profiled element having a U-shaped section with ends that are closed by end caps (8) each having a shoulder (8a). Said suction element is characterized in that the end cap at the end of the suction element at least comprising the light source consists of a translucent material.
US08827505B1	Lighting fixture with clip-connect diffuser base and self-retaining flexible diffuser A lighting fixture includes a fixture base for mounting to a junction box, wall or other support, a trim base for attachment to the fixture base using a clip connection not requiring tools for installation, and a flexible diffuser retained under its own resilience by engagement with the trim base.
US08827502B2	Metamaterial for deflecting electromagnetic wave The present embodiment relates to a metamaterial for deflecting electromagnetic wave, includes a functional layer made up by at least one metamaterial sheet layer, each of the metamaterial sheet layers including a substrate and a number of artificial microstructures attached onto the substrate. The functional layer is divided into several strip-like regions. The refractive indices in all the strip-like regions continually increase along the same direction and there are at least two adjacent first and second regions, wherein, the refractive indices in the first region continually increase from n1 to n2, the refractive indices in the second region continually increase from n3 to n4, and n2>n3. The metamaterial of the present invention that deflects electromagnetic wave has a number of regions disposed thereon. In each region, the refractive indices can continuously increase or decrease so that the electromagnetic waves within the regions will be slowly deflected.
US08827496B2	Illumination apparatus An illumination apparatus that includes a housing assembly made up of a housing, seat and top with optional attachment. A light source, power source, switch and controller are further included with the assembly. A light-altering device is also included in or proximate to the housing. The light source emits light through a light-altering surface. An optional motor is included to move the light alternating surface or light source, such as about a central axis. The switch and controller connected are programmable to control and vary the light source and motor among preselected and selectable patterns.
US08827491B2	Lighting device A lighting device preventing an illumination variation on a surface to be irradiated. The lighting device has a first light emitting surface section (102a) which is a surface formed by rotating a bus with a central axis as a rotation axis in a first angle area (−θ1≦θ≦θ1) of an angle (θ) relative to a cross section of the bus which is an intersection line with the cross section perpendicular to a surface (801a) to be irradiated and including the central axis of a lighting lens (100), a second light emitting surface section (102b) formed in a second angle area (θ1≦θ≦180° and −180°≦θ≦−θ1) of the angle (θ) so that a light flux emitted toward the surface (801a) increases as compared with the case where the first light emitting surface section (102a) is formed in a whole-angle area (0°≦θ<360°) on the light emitting surface section (102), a third light emitting surface section (102c) formed by the step between the first light emitting surface section (102a) and the second light emitting surface section (102b).
US08827490B2	Lighting apparatus This invention relates to lighting apparatuses, and more particularly to a lighting apparatus in which an LED module is detachably mounted to make replacement and repair easy, and which enables to mount the same to fit to different sizes of spaces by a combination of assembly of a plurality of LED modules.
US08827482B2	Lighting device, display device and television receiver A backlight unit 12 according to the present invention includes LEDs 17 as light sources, an LED board 18 mounting the LEDs 17 thereon, a chassis 14 that stores the LED board 18 therein and includes an attachment hole 14e, a body portion 24 that sandwiches the LED board 18 between the body portion 24 and the chassis 14 and holds the LED board 18, and a board holding member 20 including an attachment portion 25 that is protruded from the body portion 24 toward the chassis 14 to be inserted into the attachment hole 14e, and the board holding member 20 is configured to be rotatable along a plate surface of the chassis 14 between a holding position at which the attachment portion 25 overlaps with an edge of the attachment hole 14e in a plan view and sandwiches the edge of the attachment hole 14e between the attachment portion 25 and the body portion 24 and a non-holding position at which the attachment portion 25 does not overlap with the edge of the attachment hole 14e in a plan view and attaching and detaching of the attachment portion 25 from the attachment hole 14e is allowed.
US08827480B2	Lighting device, display device, and television receiver Uneven brightness is less likely to occur in a backlight unit. In a backlight unit 12, suppose that a maximum value and a minimum value of light reflectance of at least a first surface 30a of a diffuser plate 30 facing a hot cathode tube 17 are defined as Rmax Rmin, respectively, a rising proximal position BP of each rising portion 20b of a reflection sheet 20 is provided to overlap with an area of the diffuser plate 30 having light reflectance R that satisfies the Expression given below, and a rising distal position EP of each rising portion 20b is provided not to overlap with an area of the diffuser plate 30 having the light reflectance R that satisfies the Expression given below. (Rmax−Rmin)/2+Rmin
US08827475B2	Light bulb with adjustable light source A light bulb includes a base for mechanically mounting the light bulb and for receiving electrical power, a light guide, and a light source that directs output light into the light guide. The light source includes a light emitting device that emits light, and a variable spectrum adjuster that is variably positionable relative the light path of light emitted by the light emitting device. The spectrum adjuster includes a region of continuously-variable spectrum-adjusting material, usable for adjusting the spectrum of light passing through the spectrum adjuster. In some embodiments, the spectrum adjusting material is a color-attenuating material, such as a filtering material. In other embodiments, the spectrum-adjusting material is a wavelength-shifting material, such as a phosphor, or another suitable type of material that shifts the wavelength of light incident.
US08827464B2	Projection display device, portable electronic apparatus and digital camera A projection display device includes: a light source unit including light sources emitting light in a plurality of colors, condenser lenses and a color combining optical element; a total reflection prism that totally reflects a combined light flux from the color combining optical element so as to be guided to an image forming unit; and a projection lens. At least one of; an entry surface of the color combining optical element through which substantially parallel light fluxes from the condenser lenses enter, an exit surface of the color combining optical element through which the combined light flux exists, and an entry surface of the total reflection prism through which the combined light flux enters, is formed as a free curved surface where a shape of a section of the combined light flux is altered so as to be matched with a shape of an outline of the display area.
US08827463B2	Projector and anamorphic prism optical unit A projector includes an anamorphic prism optical system for converting an aspect ratio of an irradiation region on which the video light is irradiated. The anamorphic prism optical system includes a first prism set and a second prism set. The first prism set is obtained by combining a first prism and a second prism, and the second prism set is obtained by combining a third prism and a fourth prism. The first prism, the second prism, the third prism, and the fourth prism are respectively rotatable around rotation axes thereof, and a space between the first and second prism sets is adjustable in association with the rotation of the first prism, the second prism, the third prism, and the fourth prism.
US08827460B2	Projector system and device, recording medium storing position detection program, and image providing method A projector device includes an acquisition unit configured to acquire an image from an image pickup unit that picks up the image on a projection side of a transmissive type screen to which a display image is projected by a projector; a detection unit configured to detect a position where a luminance is changed on the acquired image; and an output unit configured to output the position on the acquired image where the change in luminance is detected.
US08827455B2	Automatic refracto-keratometer An auto refracto-keratometer not only produces a black-and-white image for observing the alignment of eyes to be examined using an infrared illumination light but also has a color observation optical system for observing a condition of eyes to be examined using color-illumination light. The auto refracto-keratometer comprises an infrared optical system for examining an alignment and corneal curvature of eyes to be examined; a fogging optical system for relaxing accommodation of the eyes; a measuring optical system for measuring refractive power of the eyes; and a color observation optical system having a visible light source for emitting at least one visible light to the eyes and a 2-dimensional imaging device for detecting image of visible light reflected by the eyes.
US08827446B2	Electronic lens comprised of hybrid materials Embodiments described herein may provide an electro-active lens. The electro-active lens may comprise a first substrate, a second substrate, and an electro-active element disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate. The electro-active element may be configured to alter the optical power of at least a portion of the electro-active lens. The first substrate may comprise a different material than the second substrate.
US08827437B2	Printing method and printer A printing method includes preprocessing a substrate by irradiating the substrate in a heated state with an activation light beam, and printing, after the preprocessing, a predetermined pattern on the substrate by ejecting a droplet to the substrate.
US08827434B2	Ink for ink jet recording, ink jet recording device, image forming method, and image recorded medium Ink for ink jet recording containing a coloring agent, water, an aqueous organic solvent, and a polyacrylic acid ester-based polymer represented by the following chemical structure 1: where R represents a hydrogen atom and a methyl group, X— represents F—, Cl—, and Br—, M+ represents Na+, K+, NH4+, and Li+, and symbols l, m, n, and p independently represent integers of from 10 to 3,000.
US08827431B2	Fluid discharge device and method of controlling a fluid discharge device A fluid discharge device, a printing device, and a control method for a fluid discharge device enable accurately detecting an empty fluid state and suppressing fluid waste. An inkjet printer 1 has an ink cartridge in which ink is stored, a subtank that draws ink from the ink cartridge, an inkjet head to which ink is supplied from the subtank, a movable carriage on which the inkjet head and subtank are mounted, an ink pump unit that draws the ink supplied to the inkjet head from the ink cartridge by movement of the carriage, and a control unit that determines if ink is in the ink cartridge based on the load required to move the carriage.
US08827421B2	Maintenance method for fluid ejecting apparatus and fluid ejecting apparatus A maintenance method for a fluid ejecting apparatus having a fluid ejecting head which ejects fluid and a fluid reception member which receives the fluid in a predetermined posture, includes changing a posture of the fluid reception member to an inclined posture which is a posture inclined with respect to the predetermined posture; and sucking fluid in the fluid reception member in the inclined posture after changing the posture to the inclined posture.
US08827415B2	Testing of nozzles used in printing systems A method for testing a nozzle in a nozzle plate includes jetting gas through the nozzle and forming one or more light-intensity representations of a gas stream jetted from the nozzle using at least one stationary schlieren optical system. One or more images can be captured of the one or more light-intensity representations of the gas stream jetted from the nozzle. Alternatively, respective light-intensity representations of the gas stream jetted from the nozzle can be projected onto a screen.
US08827409B2	Recording apparatus It is provided with an apparatus main body that has a medium feed mechanism feeding a recording medium along a feed route, a printing section that has an inkjet head, which performs printing on the recording medium, and has a movable and adjustable configuration in a separate direction with respect to the feed route in response to a thickness of recording mediums, and a medium detection section that detects a lifting on the recording medium from the feed route by detection light emitted along the surface of the recording medium, which is feeding. The medium detection section is attached in the printing section side.
US08827405B2	Image recording device, and image recording method An image recording device including: a transport unit that transports a recording medium from a first drive roller to a second drive roller by rotating a first drive roller and a second drive roller across which a recording medium is stretched, a support member that supports the recording medium between the first drive roller and the second drive roller, a recording unit that ejects liquid on the recording medium supported on the support member and records an image, a detection unit that detects tension of the recording medium, and a control unit that gives tension to the recording medium by controlling the torque of the first drive roller based on the recording medium tension detected by the detection unit.
US08827400B2	Liquid application apparatus, liquid application method and imprinting system A liquid application apparatus includes: a head including a plurality of nozzles which eject droplets of liquid having functional properties toward a substrate; a relative movement device which causes the head and the substrate to move relatively to each other in a relative movement direction; a droplet ejection control device which operates the head at a prescribed droplet ejection period so as to deposit the droplets discretely onto the substrate; an x-direction droplet deposition pitch changing device which changes a deposition pitch of the droplets on the substrate in an x direction perpendicular to the relative movement direction; and a y-direction droplet deposition pitch changing device which changes a deposition pitch of the droplets on the substrate in a y direction parallel to the relative movement direction.
US08827397B2	Variable format web press A web press, in particular a variable format book web press, variable format newspaper web press, or variable format periodical web press, has printing units having printing devices or groups of printing devices for applying ink to a paper web. The printing devices or groups of printing devices are constructed without rotating impression cylinders and are designed to apply ink to the paper web in a noncontacting manner.
US08827368B2	Recliner pawl member A recliner mechanism comprising a base plate having a plurality of contoured extension members and a central aperture; a pivot member coupled to the central aperture of the base plate; a cam member pivotably coupled to the pivot member; a first and second disc member positioned within the base plate and supported by the contoured extension members; a tooth plate having central aperture for coupling to the pivot member and an annular ring including a plurality of teeth; a first and second pawl member positioned within the base plate and supported by the contoured extension members, the first and second pawl members having a plurality of teeth for engagement with the teeth of the tooth plate and contoured sides for engagement with the base plate, cam member, first and second disc member, and the contoured extension members.
US08827366B2	Infant care apparatus An infant care apparatus includes a base; a drive mechanism disposed on the base; a controller electronically coupled to the drive mechanism; and a support device coupled to the drive mechanism. The support device is configured to be moved in both a horizontal and vertical direction relative to the base by the drive mechanism. The drive mechanism is controlled by the controller to move the support device in a plurality of motion profiles relative to the base.
US08827365B2	Passenger seat Describes are passenger seats including a seat pan assembly with a reclining mechanism, a seat back pivotally coupled to the aft end of the seat pan assembly, and a lumbar mechanism coupled to the seat back and/or the seat pan assembly. As examples, the seat pan assembly includes at least one track having a reclining path and a sleeper path, and a sleeper selection control configured to pull a diverter into a position substantially blocking the opening to the reclining path and to push the diverter into a position substantially blocking the opening to the sleeper path. In certain cases, the seat pan assembly also includes a tilting mechanism with a fixed component and a variable component adjustably engaged with each other.
US08827360B2	Vehicle seat A seat back of a vehicle seat includes a side frame member, an upper frame member, and a lower frame member. A headrest has a headrest main body and a frame. The frame has a stay portion and an inner portion. A line of intersection between a first plane and a second plane is positioned farther forward than the upper frame member, and a first angle is less than a second angle. The first plane is an extended plane of a front surface of an upper portion of the inner portion, and the second plane is a plane that contacts front surfaces of the upper frame member and the lower frame member. The first angle is an angle between the first and the second planes, and the second angle is an angle between a center line of a neck and a torso line of a dummy seated in the seat.
US08827359B2	Control rod for an adjustable closing element of a vehicle roof The invention relates to a control rod for an adjustable closing element or a vehicle roof. The adjustable closing element is designed to selectively close a roof opening in a closing position or at least partly release same in further positions. The control rod is formed from a drawn steel spring wire.
US08827357B2	Utility vehicle In a utility vehicle according to the present invention, a ROPS (rollover protective structure) surrounding a riding space includes right and left side frame units, and a plurality of cross members. Each of the side frame units includes a front pipe portion extending upward from near a dashboard, an upper pipe portion extending rearward from the upper end of the front pipe portion, a rear pipe portion extending downward from the rear end of the upper pipe portion, and an intermediate pipe portion extending downward from the middle portion in the front-rear direction of the upper pipe portion. The front pipe portion, the upper pipe portion, and the rear pipe portion are integrally formed by bending.
US08827353B2	Front body structure of vehicle A front body structure of a vehicle in which rigidity of a back beam may be significantly improved through being coupled with an energy absorber, an airbag cushion is extended to protrude forward while tearing only a front bumper, and the energy absorber is made of steel in order to improve rigidity.
US08827349B2	Flip-over window assembly for vehicle A vehicle window assembly includes a cap that includes a rooftop section, which extends in a transverse direction of the vehicle, and a side wall that extends from the rooftop section generally in a normal direction. The side wall includes an opening. The window assembly also includes a rigid window that includes an interior surface and an exterior surface. Moreover, the window assembly includes a pivot coupling that pivotally connects the window to the cap for rotational movement between a closed position and an open position. The window covers the opening and the interior surface is operable to face the vehicle passenger compartment when the window is in the closed position. The window overlaps the rooftop section and the exterior surface faces the rooftop section when in the open position.
US08827347B2	Vehicle window with shade A window assembly for a vehicle includes outer and inner window panels and a spacer element disposed therebetween to establish an interpane cavity between the inner and outer window panels. At least one of (a) the outer window panel has a larger cross dimension relative to the inner window panel to provide overhang regions, and (b) the inner window panel has a different contour or curvature than that of the outer window panel so that the interpane cavity varies in gap distance across the window assembly. A roller shade is disposed in the cavity and is electrically deployable to coil and uncoil between a coiled light transmitting condition, where the roller shade functions to substantially allow light transmission through the window assembly, and an at least partially uncoiled light attenuating condition, where the roller shade functions to at least partially attenuate light transmission through the window assembly.
US08827345B2	Electro-mechanical seat swivel system An electro-mechanical seat swivel system may include a bottom plate mounted on a frame of a machine or vehicle, and top plate pivotally mounted on the bottom plate, and an operator seat mounted on the top plate. A pawl may be movably mounted on the bottom plate and engage latch catch brackets mounted to the top plate to lock the seat in predetermined operator seat positions. An electro-mechanical actuator may be mounted to the seat and operatively coupled to the pawl. Latch control switches disposed at operator controls may be operated to cause the electro-mechanical actuator to disengage from one of the latch catch bracket to allow the seat to be rotated to another of the predetermined operator seat positions where the pawl will engage the corresponding latch catch bracket to again lock the operator seat in place.
US08827334B2	Animal waste collection device A device for collecting waste that allows a user to stand upright and place the waste in a disposable bag such that the non-disposable parts of the device do not come into contact with the waste is provided. The device includes a containment mechanism for containing collected waste and a scooping mechanism placing the waste in containment mechanism. The containment mechanism includes a receptacle for receiving a bag for the waste; an elongated member attached to the receptacle at one end and a handle member at a second end. The scooping mechanism includes an elongated handle having a first handle end and a second handle end; a grip portion integrally connected to the first handle end; and a lower plate portion integrally connected to the second handle end, the lower plate portion including a plurality of tines.
US08827327B2	Near and remote controlled vehicle door lock The invention relates to a vehicle door lock for locking and closing doors of motor vehicles, particularly of doors of agricultural machines, such as tractors, having a rotary catch arrangement and a release mechanism, by means of which the rotary catch arrangement can be unlocked, wherein the rotary catch arrangement has a recess for a lock case having a locking stud, in which at least one, preferably two rotary catches are pivotally supported, wherein the rotary catch is drivably connected to a rotary catch spring, particularly in the rotary catch opening direction (D), and wherein in the lock case at least one pivotable pawl is disposed, by means of which the rotating movement of the rotary catch can be locked, and thus the rotary catch can be closed, wherein the release mechanism has a near controllable releasing unit and a remote controllable releasing unit having a transverse tube with remote control means disposed therein, a remote control button, and a cable pull mechanism operatively connected to remote releasing means, and wherein the pawl can be actuated both using the near controlled releasing unit and the remote controlled releasing unit such that the locking of the rotary catch can be released, wherein the release mechanism has an actuating lever, by means of which the pawl can be actuated, and which can also be actuated by means of the near controlled releasing unit and by means of the remote controlled releasing unit.
US08827322B2	Threaded connection for drilling and operating hydrocarbon wells A set for manufacturing a threaded connection, including first and second tubular components with an axis of revolution, one of their ends including a threaded zone formed on the external or internal peripheral surface of the component depending on whether the threaded end is of male or female type, the ends finishing in a terminal surface. The threaded zones include, over at least a portion, threads including, viewed in longitudinal section passing through the axis of revolution of the tubular components, a thread crest, a thread root, a load flank, and a stabbing flank, the width of the thread crests of each tubular component reducing in the direction of the terminal surface of the tubular component under consideration, while the width of the thread roots increases, profiles of the load flanks and/or the stabbing flanks of the male and female threaded zones, viewed in longitudinal section passing through the axis of revolution of the tubular components, each having at least one identical portion such that the male and female threads can be fitted one into the other over the identical portions when the first and second tubular components are made up one into the other. The identical portions of the male and female ends are radially offset with respect to each other.
US08827319B2	Gas tube structure A gas tube structure includes a flexible tube. The end of the flexible tube is connected with a fixed connector. A sleeve is fitted on the fixed connector. The fixed connector and the sleeve are connected to a movable connector. The fixed connector has a connection section extending from an outer end thereof. The connection section has an annular seal groove and an annular buckle groove thereon. The sleeve has a sleeve hole therein, a stop flange at one end thereof and an engaging groove formed on in inner wall thereof. One end of the movable connector has a receiving hole and a C-shaped groove formed on an outer wall of the receiving hole. The C-shaped groove is adapted to receive a C-shaped buckle. The present invention has a stable connection, is safe for use, can lower the cost and enhances assembly efficiency.
US08827310B2	Adjustable steering column for a motor vehicle An adjustable steering column for a motor vehicle includes a casing unit that rotatably supports a steering shaft, first and second lateral flanges, which can be fastened to the body and between which the casing unit is arranged, a locking device that comprises a clamping bolt, which penetrates the lateral flanges through openings and which is moved in the axial direction when the locking device is opened and closed, and first and second locking elements, between which the casing unit is arranged. The first locking element interacts with a first mating locking element in the closed state of the locking device, and the second locking element interacts with a second mating locking element in the closed state of the locking device. A stop element is arranged on or against the clamping bolt in the area between the two lateral flanges, said stop element being at a distance from a counter-stop in the closed state of the locking device.
US08827300B2	Coupling device A coupling device for coupling a first vehicle to a second towed vehicle, the coupling device including a pillar (3) for mounting to a towbar attached to the first vehicle; a connector (30) for connection to the second towed vehicle; a sleeve (13) linked to the connector (30) and adapted for engagement with the pillar (3) by fitting over the pillar (3); and a collar (15) adapted to fit over and engage with a portion of the sleeve (13) for movement with respect to the sleeve (13); wherein the collar (15) is movable with respect to the sleeve (13) between a first unlocked position in which the sleeve (13) is removable from the pillar (3) and a second locked position in which the sleeve (13) is not removable from the pillar (3).
US08827297B2	Fifth wheel support assembly with slide limiter A sliding fifth wheel hitch assembly includes a longitudinal rail having a substantially vertical side member, a first end portion, and a second end portion. At least one carriage bracket is slidably engaged with the longitudinal rail. The carriage bracket is adapted to support a hitch plate. An engagement assembly is coupled with the carriage bracket for releasably engaging the longitudinal rail along a length of the longitudinal rail between the first and second end portions. At least one slide stop laterally extends from the substantially vertical side member of the longitudinal rail proximate at least a select one of the first end portion and the second end portion. The slide stop is positioned to abut the carriage bracket, thereby limiting a sliding motion of the hitch plate with respect to the longitudinal rail.
US08827291B2	Roll enhancing snowmobile ski suspension for deeper snow riding Disclosed is an improved snowmobile ski suspension including a pair of airspring biasing mechanisms whose air volumes are interconnected by a cross linking conduit that incorporates an open and closed switch. In an alternative embodiment a simpler configuration is provided for which does not include the use of an open or closed switch manifold.
US08827288B2	Stabilizer and method for manufacturing the stabilizer A torsion portion extending in a vehicle width direction and having a first cross-sectional area, shoulder portions located at both ends of the torsion portion and having a second cross-sectional area larger than the first cross-sectional area and arm portions extending from the shoulder portions in a front and back direction of a vehicle, respectively and having the first cross-sectional area, so that even when a hollow member is used for weight saving, can be realized by design and manufacturing method facilitating making uniform principal stress as in a solid member.
US08827282B2	Storage bag system for wagons A storage bag system for a wagon includes a collapsible storage bag that is movable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. The storage bag system also includes a connector for attaching the collapsible storage bag to a sidewall of the wagon. As a result, the invention provides additional hauling and storage capacity for a wagon via a collapsible storage bag that may be moved to a collapsed configuration.
US08827281B2	Tight nest shopping cart A shopping cart features a main tube member including a pair of frame side rail portions, a pair of handle riser portions attached to trailing sections of the pair of frame side rail portions and a handle cross portion connected between the pair of handle riser portions. A basket is attached to the pair of handle riser portions. A rear caster support includes a pair of rear caster legs joined by a crossbar. The pair of rear caster legs are connected one each to the pair of handle riser portions. A pair of rear casters are attached one each to the pair of rear caster legs. A pair of front casters are joined to the pair of frame side rail portions.
US08827273B2	Clearing trap A clearing trap for decelerating bullets including a housing and bullet deceleration material disposed within the housing. The bullet deceleration material may include a plurality of layers of rubber material and metal for safely decelerating a bullet. Further, the layers of rubber material may have different densities and different types of metal may be used to decelerate a bullet. The clearing trap may also include vent holes for dissipation of the force generated from discharging a firearm in the housing and diverters which channel vented gasses away from a shooter.
US08827264B2	Device for inserting bank notes into a bank note processing device A device for inserting bank notes into a bank note processing device. The bank note processing device has a main body, a support surface for supporting a bank note to be inserted on a flat side, and at least one lateral positioning edge for laterally positioning the slot on the bank note processing device and/or for connecting the slot to the bank processing device in an accurately fitting manner. The device for inserting bank notes into a bank note processing device is characterized by a setting mechanism for variably setting the position of the positioning edge transversely to the insertion direction of the bank note through the slot.
US08827260B2	Apparatus for detecting a foreign substance on an interleaving paper to be inserted between glass substrates An apparatus for detecting a foreign substance on an interleaving paper to be inserted between glass substrates, in which the process of detecting the foreign substance on the paper is automated to improve the detection efficiency. The apparatus includes a paper-loading unit and a paper-inspecting unit configured to be connected to the paper-loading unit. The paper-inspecting unit detects a foreign substance on a surface of the paper loaded by the paper-loading unit. The apparatus also includes a paper-unloading unit, which is configured to be connected to the paper-inspecting unit, and unloads the paper from the paper-inspecting unit and then stacks the paper. The apparatus also includes a controller, which controls the paper-loading unit, the paper-inspecting unit and the paper-unloading unit to transfer the paper, and controls the paper-inspecting unit to detect the foreign substance.
US08827237B2	Metered fill valve A fluid flow valve is disclosed which includes a fluid flow assembly, a piston diaphragm assembly, and a reset plunger pin assembly. These three assemblies are configured to engage one another such that, when used in conjunction with a pressurized water source, they will split the pressurized water source into two portions, the one portion defining a main fluid flow pathway through the valve and, a much smaller proportion, defining a metered fluid flow pathway through the valve. The piston diaphragm assembly has a diaphragm or other equivalent structure for defining a metered fluid flow chamber, which metered fluid flow chamber is fluidly engaged to a pressurized water source through a metering channel in a piston. A reset plunger meter pin assembly engages the metered fluid flow or piston chamber of the piston diaphragm assembly and can initiate a timed flow of water or other fluid into the metered fluid flow chamber, which timed flow controls the flow of fluid or water flowing through the fill valve.
US08827229B2	Seat slide locking apparatus A seat slide locking apparatus comprises a lower rail provided with a plurality of locking holes, and a plurality of locking pieces provided on the lower rail. The locking pieces include a first locking piece 4a having a broad width inserting section 46 and a second locking piece 4b having a narrow width inserting section 47, and are held by a holding member which has a holding hole 66. The holding hole 66 includes a broad width section 66a into which the broad width inserting section 46 is inserted and a narrow width section 66b into which the narrow width inserting section 47 is inserted.
US08827226B2	Single mount with dual method installation A dual method of installing a mounting device to a load-bearing surface includes a mounting device having a back member installed closer to the load-bearing surface than a front member on which an object is mounted. A mounting member is either attached to the back member in a first configuration or the mounting member is attached to the back member in a second configuration. The mounting member is attached to the load-bearing surface such that the load-bearing surface is between the back member and the front member in the first configuration. The back member is between the load-bearing surface and the front member in the second configuration.
US08827218B2	Paint stand system and method of use thereof A paint stand system is provided. The system has a base and a podium. The base has a support and a shaft extending from the support and the podium has a hollow shaft, a stage coupled to the hollow shaft at the midway point of the stage, and a compliant clamp mechanism coupled proximate to each distal end of the stage. The hollow shaft of the podium is configured to slip over the shaft of the base, such that the podium is supported by the base and rotates about the shaft, which allows the podium to rotate around the base. In other words, while the base is stationary, the podium can be rotated through an entire 360° rotation. The compliant clamp mechanism operates to grip an object and to suspend the object so that an operator can work with or apply paint and other decorative features to the object.
US08827213B2	Aircraft slat assembly comprising a plurality of slats An aircraft slat assembly comprises a first slat and a second slat positioned adjacent thereto. The first and second slats are moveable between extended and retracted positions. The slats are connected by a joint, the joint being arranged to transfer a shear load from one slat to the other slat when the slats are urged into a configurations in which there would be differential extension/retraction of the slats, such as a skewed position.
US08827210B2	Engine nacelle of an aircraft comprising a vortex generator arrangement An engine nacelle of an aircraft, which engine nacelle on one side comprises several fin-shaped vortex generators so that with an increase in the angle of attack, to improve maximum lift, the field of vorticity generated by said vortex generators overall extends over an increasing region of the wing in the direction of the wingspan, with the first vortex generator being located within a positioning corridor situated between two boundary lines, wherein: the starting point of the first boundary line is the circumferential point of the engine nacelle with the engine-nacelle circumferential angle phi=35 degrees and the engine-nacelle longitudinal coordinate X=L/4; the end point of the first boundary line is the circumferential point of the engine nacelle with the engine-nacelle circumferential angle phi=25 degrees and the engine-nacelle longitudinal coordinate X=L·⅔; the starting point of the second boundary line is the circumferential point of the engine nacelle with the engine-nacelle circumferential angle phi=90 degrees and the engine-nacelle longitudinal coordinate X=L/4; the end point of the second boundary line is the circumferential point of the engine nacelle with the engine-nacelle circumferential angle phi=55 degrees and the engine-nacelle longitudinal coordinate X=L·⅔.
US08827202B2	Method of managing the steering of aircraft wheels, in particular in the event of a tire bursting or deflating A method of managing the steering of aircraft undercarriage wheels carried by a steerable bottom portion of the undercarriage, the bottom portion being associated with steering control including a steering member suitable for steering the bottom portion of the undercarriage in response to a steering order. The method comprises the steps of (1) monitoring the pressures of the tires carried by the wheels, and in response to detecting at least one of the following events: (1A) the pressure of one of the tires is less than a first predetermined threshold, and ( 1B) the difference between the pressures of two of the tires is greater than a second determined threshold; (2) activating the steering control, if the steering control is not activated; and (3) implementing a steering control relationship that is modified compared with a nominal control relationship used when the tires are properly inflated.
US08827196B2	Seatbelt retractor When a gas generating member of a pretensioner mechanism is activated in case of vehicle collision, a piston inside a pipe cylinder is moved from normal state and a pinion gear body is rotated. Thus, the teeth of the pinion gear portion come in contact with a push block and pushes it in outward direction in conjunction with a force of a block urging spring, whereby a rotating lever is rotated by the push block and the lower end portion of the rotating lever gets disengaged from the tip end portion of a gear-side arm. As a result, the gear-side arm is rotated by an urging spring in outer direction and rotates a mechanical arm through a coupling shaft to make the pawl engage a ratchet gear of a take-up drum unit.
US08827187B2	Fuel injection valve and internal combustion engine A fuel injection valve includes: a nozzle body provided with an injection hole at a tip portion; a needle that is located slidably in the nozzle body and includes a seat portion seated on a seat position in the nozzle body; and an air bubble generation means generating air bubbles in a fuel flowing through the nozzle body, and when a curvature radius is R, a length of a curve is L and a constant is a, an inner peripheral shape of the injection hole includes a curving part passing through a region surrounded by a clothoid curve which is expressed by R×L=a2 and of which the constant a is 0.95 and an clothoid curve of which the constant a is 1.05 or a region surrounded by approximate curves of the clothoid curves at a cross-section surface along a direction of axis of the injection hole.
US08827164B2	Contactless interface within a terminal to support a contactless service A mobile terminal, including contactless interface defined between a secure element and a contactless function (CLF) module, which allows a contactless service to be performed with an external device. The secure element may be a type of smart card and the external device may be an access gateway for transportation, a point-of-sale (PoS) terminal, or some other application for the user.
US08827158B2	Multi-chip card A multi-chip card comprises a plurality of sub-cards, each sub-card including an integrated circuit chip. Each chip comprises electrical contacts, and each of the sub-cards may be moved to occupy an active position of the card.
US08827152B2	Self-service terminal A self-service terminal for reading wireless tags incorporated into media items is described. The terminal comprises a media acceptor for receiving media items, such as banknotes incorporating an RFID tag, and a wireless tag reader for reading received media items incorporating wireless tags. The terminal may also include a wireless tag reader for reading wireless tags in media items that are being transported to determine if multiple superimposed media items are present. The terminal may include a wireless tag reader for reading wireless tags in media items presented as a bunch, and subsequently retracted, to determine if any of the presented media items had been removed.
US08827149B1	Automated information handling system component compatibility An application running on portable information handling system automatically inventories the portable information handling system to identify one or more components that perform one or more functions based upon information embedded in a barcode. For example, a barcode affixed to an information handling system identifies the information handling system as having a near field communication (NFC) device. The application searches the portable information handling system to determine if the portable information handling system has a NFC device and, if so, presents an activator at a display to use the NFC device to communicate with the information handling system NFC device.
US08827144B2	Reinforced cartons A carton has a multi-ply configuration which can be formed by overlying a primary blank with one or more reinforcing blanks.
US08827141B2	Process and device for connecting oxide-dispersed precious metal sheet using hammer welding The present invention relates to a process and a device for joining precious metal sheets (1,4) to form structural parts, and to the products (1,4) made by the process.
US08827140B2	Coiled tubing with retainer for conduit Coiled tubing with a secured conduit and a method for manufacturing same. A slickline held by a retainer is introduced to the coiled tubing manufacturing process by attaching the retainer and slickline to a metal plate, prior to the metal plate being welded into a tubular. The slickline is unaffected by the welding and heat treatment process or processes. To install the conduit into the coiled tubing, the coiled tubing is unrolled from the reel, the conduit is attached to an end of the slickline and the other end of the slickline pulled to fish the conduit through the coiled tubing, resulting in conduit held within the retainer inside the coiled tubing. In embodiments where a slickline is not used, the conduit can be pumped into the retainer or dropped therein by gravity when the coiled tubing is hung in a wellbore. Alternatively, a heat resistant conduit may be secured within the coiled tubing by attachment directly to the coiled tubing or held therein by a retainer.
US08827130B2	Method and apparatus for ripping plate material, and plate material A method of ripping a plate material having a resilient part, a frame, and an easily breaking part formed between the resilient part and the frame includes holding the frame between an upper pad and a die on a first side of the easily breaking part, moving a punch toward a lower pad that is retractable against pushing force, to clamp the resilient part between the punch and the lower pad on a second side of the easily breaking part, and driving the punch so that the punch guides the plate material and applies tension to the easily breaking part in a surface direction of the plate material, thereby ripping the plate material along the easily breaking part. The method is capable of ripping the plate material without causing burrs.
US08827125B2	Clothing holders A holder for holding a clothing or apparel article, the holder comprises a main body for supporting a clothing article and a plug-in module carrying a scent treatment substance. The scent treatment substance is adapted for scent emission and/or odor absorption. The plug-in module is adapted to disseminate scent to the ambient and/or to absorb odor from the ambient so that scent can be disseminated by the holder to the clothing item supported on the holder or odor can be absorbed from the ambient.
US08827124B2	Liquid dispensing device A liquid dispenser device including a container for storing the liquid to be dispensed, a dispenser endpiece mounted on the container, being provided with a support and a liquid dispenser valve, the valve including an elastomer material and being capable of taking up a blocking configuration and a liquid-passing configuration by co-operating with the support, and a flowrate-reducer member including a liquid-deflector shape defining a flowrate-reducer channel, the flowrate-reducer member being a part that is separate from the support and separate from the valve.
US08827123B2	Dispenser for food dressing A dispenser having a container for receiving a volume of food dressing, the dispenser comprising a tube extending between a first end portion having a first opening facing the internal space of the container and a second end portion having a distal end with a second opening facing the atmosphere such that the tube defines a passage between the first and second openings for allowing fluid communication between the internal space of the container and the atmosphere, wherein the tube has a first section extending from the first end portion and a second section ending at the distal end, wherein the passage has a first internal taper along the first section and the second section extends along a curve such that the distal end is generally parallel to the longitudinal axis, and wherein, after pouring, when the dispenser is moved back into an upright position by the user, the food dressing remaining in the passage flows back into the internal space of the container without dripping from the second end portion.
US08827116B1	Disposable fluid dispenser A disposable self-contained fluid dispenser that can be easily mounted to a wall or toilet. The dispenser has a hinged integral fluid container (formed as a lever) and has a pump laterally extended from the fluid container. The fluid container is hinged to a back plate and a hood covers the top of the extended pump. The top edge of the back plate is hinged to the rear edge of the hood and the front of the hood is hinged to contact the compressible end of the pump. The three hinge points form a triangle. When the user presses the fluid container (lever) or applies downward pressure to the extended front end of the hood, the geometry of the triangle is altered thereby compressing the piston of the pump and causing fluid to be dispensed.
US08827110B2	Two-part handle system for horticultural tray The handle end portions are attached to the tray by separate connectors. The tray has spaced openings to receive the connectors. Each connector has an anchor-shaped section which is received in a tray opening and a section which engages a handle end portion. The anchor-shaped section has arms which flex to permit the connector to be received in the tray opening and thereafter return to their extended position to cooperate with the tray to securely attach the connector to the tray and prevent free rotation of the connector. The handle engaging section includes a hook-shaped member which is received an opening in the handle end portion.
US08827102B2	Device for holding bath toys A device for holding bath toys is provided that includes a flexible receptacle having a back panel and a front panel adjoined by opposing sides and a bottom of the receptacle. At least a portion of the bottom of the receptacle is formed of a mesh material. The top portion of the back panel and an upper edge of the front panel define an open end of the receptacle. The device can be attached to a bathroom wall, for example by using at least two posts which extend through a respective opening in the receptacle and at least two caps, each cap defining a bore for receiving the post and for secure attachment to the post.
US08827098B2	Collapsible lid handle for cookware In one embodiment, a lid for a vessel has a generally planar body with top side and bottom side, a handle receptacle extending below the bottom side of the generally planar body, and a grasping portion of a handle adapted to fit within the handle receptacle which is rotatably movable between two configurations. In a fully extended configuration, the grasping portion of the handle rises above the top side of the generally planar body of the lid. In a fully retracted configuration, the grasping portion of the handle is fully beneath the generally planar body of the top side of the lid. A combined height of the lid and the vessel, when the lid is engaged with the vessel, may be at least 23.8% less when in the fully retracted configuration compared to the fully extended configuration.
US08827092B2	Mobile lift crane with variable position counterweight A mobile lift crane includes a carbody; a rotating bed; a boom; and a moveable counterweight unit. The crane is configured such that the counterweight unit is never supported by the ground other than indirectly by moveable ground engaging members on the carbody throughout a pick, move and set operation. In a first aspect, the crane is operable to move the counterweight unit to at least a first position in front of a fixed rearmost portion of the rotating bed and a second position behind the fixed rearmost portion of the rotating bed. In a second aspect, the crane also includes a first linear actuation device operable to move the counterweight unit toward and away from the front portion of the rotating bed by extending and retracting the linear actuation device. The counterweight unit may be moved a greater distance than a stroke of the first linear actuation device.
US08827082B2	Apparatus for inspecting and sorting articles traveling on a conveyor There is provided an apparatus for grouping randomly oriented articles traveling on a conveyor, said conveyor having an in-feed end, an out-feed end and a predetermined width. The apparatus comprises an inspection head located in a fixed position above the conveyor, the inspection head for capturing images of the articles traveling on the conveyor, a grouping unit located in a fixed position relative to the conveyor and downstream of the inspection head and a control unit for receiving and processing the captured images from the inspection head. The grouping unit comprises a plurality of individually controllable pins, the individually controllable pins each moveable between a buffering position wherein the pin arrests movement of an article in alignment with the pin and a grouping position wherein the pin allows the article to move to a grouping location. The processing of the captured images for identifying the location of the articles traveling on the conveyor and for controlling the individual activation of the pins between buffering position and the grouping position.
US08827073B2	Golf bags having a flip pocket and/or a symmetric club separator Golf bags may include a main compartment for holding golf clubs and a flip pocket attached with the golf bag body but movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The bag may further include: (a) a releasable connector system for releasably holding the flip pocket at the engaged position; (b) an anti-slip element for preventing movement of the golf bag body with respect to a securing strap; and/or (c) a divider to help keep the golf clubs separated from one another when stored in the main compartment. Optionally, an outer perimeter of the divider may be symmetric about a first axis extending in a front-to-rear direction, symmetric about a second axis extending in a side-to-side direction, and/or symmetric about a third axis extending in a top-to-bottom direction (when the golf bag is oriented in an upright manner). Methods of making and using such golf bags also are described.
US08827072B2	Golf bags having a flip pocket and/or a symmetric club separator Golf bags may include a main compartment for holding golf clubs and a flip pocket attached with the golf bag body but movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The bag may further include: (a) a releasable connector system for releasably holding the flip pocket at the engaged position; (b) an anti-slip element for preventing movement of the golf bag body with respect to a securing strap; and/or (c) a divider to help keep the golf clubs separated from one another when stored in the main compartment. Optionally, an outer perimeter of the divider may be symmetric about a first axis extending in a front-to-rear direction, symmetric about a second axis extending in a side-to-side direction, and/or symmetric about a third axis extending in a top-to-bottom direction (when the golf bag is oriented in an upright manner). Methods of making and using such golf bags also are described.
US08827071B2	Transporting apparatus with articulated conveying element The invention relates to a transporting apparatus for conveying a product, comprising a movable conveying element (2) for conveying the product, also comprising a fixed-location running rail (3), which is arranged all the way round and defines a running track for the conveying element (2), and further comprising a linear-motor-drive means (4) for driving the conveying element (2), wherein the conveying element (2) has a permanent magnet (5) which is in operative connection with coils (6) of the linear-motor-drive means (4), and wherein the conveying element (2) has at least a first sub-element (22) and a second sub-element (23), which are connected to one another in an articulated manner by means of an articulation (7).
US08827069B2	Extendable conveyor assembly with the seal A conveyor assembly (26) includes a first frame (50) supporting a first conveyor (28) for feeding material in a first conveying direction. The conveyor assembly (26) also includes a second frame (60) supporting a second conveyor (30) for feeding material in a second conveying direction parallel to the first conveying direction. The second frame (60) is movable with respect to the first frame (50) along the second conveying direction between a retracted position and an extended position. A side shield (70) is connected to a side of the second frame (60) and shields the second conveyor (30) laterally. An elongate, flexible seal (94) is mounted to the side shield (70), the flexible seal (94) bridging a gap between the side shield (70) and the second frame (60).
US08827065B2	Method and apparatus for transporting articles in a plurality of parallel buffer sections An apparatus and a method transport articles by way of a plurality of parallel buffer sections. A feeding device transports the articles to a buffer device at a predetermined feeding speed. Each article is then directed into in each case one buffer section, which is either in a feeding mode or in a transporting-away mode. Each buffer section transports the articles which have been directed into this buffer section to a transporting-away device. In the feeding mode, the buffer section transports to the transporting-away device at a feeding buffer speed which depends on the feeding speed. In the transporting-away mode, the buffer section transports to the transporting-away device at a transporting-away buffer speed which depends on the transporting-away speed. The transporting-away device transports the articles away at a predetermined transporting-away speed.
US08827062B2	Torque transmission unit A torque transmission unit having a friction clutch and a hydraulic actuation system. The hydraulic actuation system includes a stepped piston unit having a stepped piston which has a first piston section movable in a first pressure space and a second piston section movable in a second pressure space. The first pressure space and a portion of the second pressure space can be brought into fluid communication by means of an overflow line based on a position of the first piston section. The hydraulic actuation system also includes an actuation piston unit having an actuation piston that cooperates with the friction clutch. A third pressure space is associated with the actuation piston and is in fluid communication with the second pressure space via a pressure line.
US08827056B2	Damper device A cylinder body is partitioned by a partition into a first chamber that is divided from an outside by a cap body and a second chamber accommodating a piston body. A flow channel communicating the first chamber and the second chamber with each other is formed in the partition, and a shaft is projected from the partition onto the first chamber side. The cap body includes a through-hole, the shaft is inserted movably in the through-hole from a reference position along an axis line direction of the cylinder body. There is provided a throttle structure that changes a gap between the through-hole and the shaft when the cap body moves from the reference position by a pressure change generated by a movement or a relative movement of the piston body.
US08827052B2	Decelerator and motor brake with the same Disclosed herein are a decelerator in which a first deceleration unit of a planet gear type is provided inside a second deceleration unit of a cycloid type so as to apply eccentric rotation force to the second deceleration unit, and a motor brake with the same. The decelerator restricts an increase in the axial thickness of a motor and achieves an effectively increased deceleration ratio, and the motor brake equipped with the decelerator restricts an increase of the overall length thereof due to the decelerator, achieving enhanced space utility.
US08827035B2	Conformal transverse muffler Embodiments in accordance with the present disclosure may provide a conformal transverse muffler including an enclosure shaped to fit around a bottom and a side of a feature of a vehicle. The enclosure may include a mid section fittable below the feature, and two side sections fittable in opposite locations only radially outside of a circumference of the spare tire well. The side sections may be thicker than the mid section and may have a vertical center above a vertical center of the mid section.
US08827019B2	Side-by-side vehicle A vehicle may include a CVT unit or a power source which requires ambient air. An air net for an air intake system coupled to the CVT unit or the power source which requires ambient air may be provided in a side of a cargo carrying portion of the vehicle. The vehicle may include a rear radius arm suspension.
US08827016B2	Hybrid vehicle with multiple energy sub-systems A hybrid vehicle includes a frame, at least two wheels carried by the frame, an internal combustion subsystem driving at least one of the two wheels, an electrical subsystem driving at least one of the two wheels and recapturing kinetic energy during deceleration events, a pneumatic subsystem driving at least one of the two wheels and recapturing kinetic energy during deceleration events, and a control subsystem selectively operating the internal combustion, electrical and pneumatic subsystems.
US08827015B2	Spindle and brake attachment member for a vehicle A wheel assembly includes an attachment member with a spindle attachment interface and a brake attachment interface. A spindle is attached to the spindle attachment interface and a brake component is attached to the brake attachment interface. The spindle attachment interface is configured to be a detachable connection that allows the spindle to be selectively attached and detached from the wheel assembly.
US08827014B2	Compact pulling apparatus The apparatus includes a watertight elongated housing extending along a longitudinal axis and defining an inner chamber, a track disposed around the housing on its longitudinal axis and enabling the apparatus to move when the track is rotatably driven around the housing, and a track-driving motor. The motor is located within the inner chamber of the housing and includes an output shaft mechanically connected to the track. The apparatus can also include a ventilation circuit for ventilating the inner chamber of the housing and a generator for producing electricity. A method of operating a motorized pulling apparatus is also disclosed.
US08827013B2	Apparatus for converting a wheeled vehicle to a tracked vehicle The invention relates to track systems 14, 14′ that may be used to convert steerable, all-wheel drive construction equipment to steerable, multi-track construction vehicles 10. A preferred embodiment of the track system 14, 14′ includes a frame 60, 182 having a reinforcing enclosure 150, 230, a plurality of track engaging rollers 82-86, 202-206, a sprocket 102, 214, and an endless track 76, 198 operatively connected to the frame 60, 182. Tension on the endless track 76, 198 is maintained with two tensioning members 170, 244 operatively connected to the forwardmost roller 82, 202. The track system 14, 14′ preferably includes a limiting apparatus 300 that is configured to restrict the rotational movement “r” of the frame 60, 182 relative to a vehicle axle 16 to which it is attached. The limiting apparatus 300 has a first component 40, which is associated with the vehicle axle 16, is configured and arranged to interact with a second component 262, which is associated with the frame of the track system 14, 14′. Preferably, the limiting apparatus 300 is adjustable such that the range of rotational movement “r” can be varied.
US08827009B1	Drilling pressure intensifying device A drilling pressure intensifying device includes a device housing, a device shaft mounted for rotation in the device housing, at least one fluid conduit in the device shaft and a fluid pressure intensifying assembly in the fluid conduit.
US08827008B2	Inflatable restraint system A racking board for retaining tubulars is disclosed having a first finger, a second forger positioned generally parallel to the first finger and with a gap between the fingers serving as a storage area for tubulars. A first inflatable member is supported adjacent to the first finger and a second inflatable member is supported adjacent to the second finger, the inflatable members adapted to expand radially into the gap upon inflation so as to capture and retain the tubular. In some embodiments, a single inflatable member in employed to expand into the gap and retain the tubular. A method of racking tubulars is disclosed using elongate, inflatable restraints.
US08827007B2	Steering head A steering head for use with a casing, the steering head having a generally cylindrical body with a first body end with a lead edge, a second body end with a rear edge, and a body surface extending from the lead edge to the rear edge, an outer tube with an internal side generally facing the body surface, the outer tube extending from the first body end to the second body end, and a steering flap disposed on an external side of the outer tube having a first flap face facing radially inwardly and a second flap face facing radially outwardly. A biased hinge is secured to both the outer tube and the steering flap, the biased hinge being operative to retract the steering flap into a retracted position from an extending position.
US08827006B2	Apparatus and method for measuring while drilling An apparatus, system, and method for transmitting measurements while drilling are adapted for use with a drill string equipped with a mud motor. The drill string may comprise a plurality of interconnected drill pipe joints or a plurality of interconnected casing joints. The apparatus comprises a measurement-while-drilling tool adapted for placement in the drill string beneath the mud motor. The measurement-while-drilling tool has a system for transmitting telemetry signals, such as mud-pulse telemetry signals, upwardly through the mud motor and the drill string. In particular embodiments, the measurement-while-drilling tool has a system for transmitting mud-pulse telemetry signals upwardly through the mud motor and the drill string at frequencies below approximately 1 Hz, although other frequencies may be employed to advantage. The apparatus may further comprise a rotary steerable system for placement in the drill string beneath the mud motor. The rotary steerable system may be a point-the-bit system or a push-the-bit system. In particular embodiments, the rotary steerable system and the measurement-while-drilling tool are integrated.
US08827003B2	Impact tool To ensure that a hammer can retract by a sufficient amount without interfering with a washer receiving a rear end of a coil spring, there is disclosed an impact driver having a washer receiving a rear end of a coil spring biasing a hammer of an impact mechanism to an advanced position. The washer is annular with an inner diameter larger than an inner diameter of an annular groove disposed on a rear surface of the hammer, and includes a frontward extended portion disposed at an inner circumference of the washer. Between a carrier portion of the spindle and the washer, there is disposed a positioner that positions the washer coaxially with the spindle.
US08826994B2	Full bore system without stop shoulder A production assembly for controlling production from a well, the assembly including a wellhead that includes a body and a bore through the body. The bore does not include a hanger support shoulder but does include an engagement profile extending into the body. The assembly also includes a tubing hanger assembly installable in the wellhead. The assembly includes a load shoulder including a load segment expandable into supporting engagement with the bore engagement profile. The assembly also includes a tubing hanger and attached production tubing capable of being run in with the load shoulder and supportable on the load shoulder when the shoulder is engaged with the wellhead.
US08826985B2	Open hole frac system A fracturing operation is done in open hole without annular space isolation. The annular space is spanned by telescoping members that are located behind isolation valves. A given bank of telescoping members can be uncovered and the telescoping members extended to span the annular space and engage the formation in a sealing manner. Pressurized fracturing fluid can be pumped through the telescoped passages and the portion of the desired formation fractured. In a proper formation, cementing is not needed to maintain wellbore integrity. The telescoping members can optionally have screens. Normally, the nature of the formation is such that gravel packing is also not required. A production string can be inserted into the string with the telescoping devices and the formation portions of interest can be produced through the selectively exposed telescoping members.
US08826984B2	Method and apparatus of heat dissipaters for electronic components in downhole tools Devices and related methods for reducing a thermal loading of one or more components may include a housing having an interior for receiving the component(s), and a thermally conductive flowable material in thermal communication to the component(s).
US08826978B2	Method of testing the operation of a producing oil well operated using the formation hydrofracturing process This invention relates to oil production, more specifically, oil production using the formation hydrofracturing process, and can be used for monitoring the operation of a producing oil well.
US08826971B2	Micro-channel heat exchanger There is disclosed a micro-channel heat exchanger, comprising a first header formed with an inlet; a second header spaced apart from the first header, one of the first and second headers being formed with an outlet; flat tubes, two ends of each flat tube being connected with the first and second headers respectively such that a plurality of micro-channels of each flat tube communicate with the first and second headers; fins, each fin being disposed between two adjacent flat tubes; and a return pipe, a first end of which being connected to the outlet formed in one of the first and second headers and a second end thereof being extended towards the other of the first and second headers. The location of the outlet of the micro-channel heat exchanger is easy to change, and the micro-channel heat exchanger is low in cost, compact in structure and easy to install.
US08826966B1	Melt containment member A tubular melt containment member for transient containment of molten metals and alloys, especially reactive metals and alloys, includes a melt-contacting layer or region that comprises an oxygen-deficient rare earth oxide material that is less reactive as compared to the counterpart stoichiometric rare earth oxide. The oxygen-deficient (sub-stoichiometric) rare earth oxide can comprise oxygen-deficient yttria represented by Y2O3-x wherein x is from 0.01 to 0.1. Use of the oxygen-deficient rare earth oxide as the melt-contacting layer or region material reduces reaction with the melt for a given melt temperature and melt contact time.
US08826962B2	Upgraded bead breaking unit for tyre changing machines or the like A bead breaking unit for tire changing machines includes an arm having a bead breaking tool and associated rotatable with a supporting structure between an away position, wherein the tool is spaced out from the supporting structure, and a work position, wherein the tool is near the supporting structure, an actuator apparatus having a mobile element associated sliding with the arm, a dragging device for dragging the arm, associated with the mobile element and suitable for operating during movement of the mobile element from an extracted position to a retracted position to bring the arm to the work position, a coupling device between the mobile element and the arm, suitable for operating during movement of the mobile element from the retracted to the extracted position to bring the arm from the work position to the away position, and a selection device associated with, and suitable for operating/disconnecting the coupling device.
US08826960B1	System and apparatus for applying labels to cable or conduit A system for applying labels to cable or conduit including at least one label and a label applicator. The label applicator including at least one guide roller, at least one tamping device comprising at least one tamping pad for applying at least one label onto the moving cable or conduit, and a guide shoe assembly. The guide shoe assembly comprises a guide shoe, the guide shoe comprises a rounding member, a plurality of springs for providing flexibility to the rounding member when the moving cable or conduit passes the at least one guide shoe, a support mount for supporting the at least one guide shoe, a plurality of pivots disposed between the rounding member and the rounding member support for adjusting the set of springs, and a fitted member for providing an anchor for the at least one guide shoe to connect with the support mount.
US08826945B1	Apparatus and method for forming wire An apparatus and method for forming a single strand wire with improved flexibility and a stranded cable from a single strand wire. In one embodiment, the flexible single strand wire has a solid, single strand wire body and at least one helical groove formed on an outer circumferential surface of the wire body. The stranded cable includes a plurality of strands. In one embodiment, one of the strands has a planar surface that extends along a longitudinal axis of the cable body.
US08826932B2	Diverter valve A diverter valve which is operable to divert a water supply to a spray includes an undiverted through passage for another water supply, such as filtered water.
US08826931B2	Water actuated pressurized gas release device Disclosed is a gas release device that is adapted to be secured to an inflatable article. The device includes an container, which can be a commercially available gas bottle, a salinity sensor, and an end cap. The salinity sensor operates an electrically fireable primer that serves to release an inflation gas from the container and inflate the article. The end cap includes a cylindrical through hole that accepts a rotatable D-ring. The D-ring is dimensioned to fit over the valve of the inflatable article. The D-ring includes a series of peripheral apertures that can be selectively aligned with a slot to create a fluid passage between the container and valve. The D-ring allows the device to be rotated between different angular positions while maintaining a pneumatic coupling between to the inflatable article and the container.
US08826930B2	Fuel tank comprising a ventilation system equipped with a liquid/vapor separator Ventilation system for a fuel tank comprising a pump, an active liquid/vapor separator (LVS) that can be drained using the pump, in which a roll-over valve (ROV) that is normally open brings, by default, the internal volume of the LVS into communication with the pump and only blocks this communication when the level of fuel in the valve reaches a certain height or when the tank is tilted beyond a certain angle, or even overturned.
US08826927B1	Brush-in apparatus for blinds A ground blind assembly includes a blind and a resilient attachment member. The blind includes a resilient cover mounted on a collapsible support structure. The blind has at least one sidewall and a top. The resilient attachment member is releasably mounted to the blind and covers at least a portion of the ground blind. The resilient attachment member is configured to releasably secure at least one object to the blind to camouflage the blind.
US08826916B2	Filter for smoking A filter for smoking includes a filter medium, and a means for heating the filter medium or a periphery of the filter medium.
US08826911B2	Barrier protection using linear tear technology A surgical drape comprising a base sheet defining a base sheet aperture, an absorbent pad attached to the base sheet and defining a pad aperture positioned in substantial alignment with the base sheet aperture, and a linear tear polymer pane attached to the base sheet and absorbent pad and defining a fenestration in substantial alignment with the base sheet and pad apertures. The base sheet, absorbent pad and linear tear polymer pane are operatively arranged to tear in communication with one another when the drape is torn away from a patient. The linear tear polymer pane further and has an adhesive strip to adhere the drape to the patient's body when the drape is in position during surgery.
US08826909B2	Respiratory face mask and headstrap assembly A respiratory face mask is provided suitably sized and configured to engage the nose portion, mouth portion and chin portion of a patient's face. The face mask is characterized by a cup-like shell or receptacle member defining a peripheral flange and a flexible inflatable hollow sealing cushion on the shell member flange. Headstrap fastener projections extending upright on the flange are adapted to accommodate an elastic headstrap that adjustably may be removably slidingly coupled to the projections to hold the mask in place on a patient's face and head.
US08826903B2	Heat generator group with jet pump flow circuit control In the heat utilization installation (1) according to the invention several heat sources (2) are included which are provided each with a jet pump (16), (17), (18), (19). The heat sources (2) are connected to a heat carrier circuit system (7) which includes a single, central circulating pump or circulating pump unit (20). The individual jet pumps (16) to (19) are so controlled for the respective heat sources (2), the required operating temperatures with respect to temperature difference between the outlet and inlet and the flow volume are maintained or achieved. With the possibility of independent control of the flow volumes at the various heat sources (2), uniform fluid temperatures as required for a buffer store (22) or heat consumers can be maintained.
US08826895B2	Ball tossing apparatus and method A ball tossing apparatus includes a support frame and a plurality of launch devices fixed to the support frame and arranged in a two-dimensional array. The launch devices include cylinders having a spring fixed therein, with a ball carrier fixed to the spring. The balls are retained in a loaded position (springs compressed) and then upon activation of the launch devices are launched vertically into the air to the sports player. In another embodiment, the launch devices include a rotating lever which is acted on by a biasing member to launch the ball vertically from the cylinder. A method for launching the balls includes the steps of loading the balls into a two dimensional array, and then launching the balls according to a launch sequence. An electronic control system for use with the ball tossing apparatus includes a launch module for launching the loaded balls in the plurality of launch devices according to a launch sequence. The launch sequences can be randomly generated, programmed by the sports player, or retrieved from memory. The launch of the balls can also be controlled remotely.
US08826889B2	Pressure regulating valve for regulating the pressure in a high-pressure reservoir The invention relates to a machine tool having working field illumination disposed in a housing, having an illumination mechanism and a transparent element which allows the light from the illumination mechanism to be led out toward the working field. A light beam can be deflected between the illumination mechanism and the transparent element. According to the invention, the transparent element forms a region of the housing.
US08826883B2	Gas engine Provided is a gas engine having a spark plug provided with a pre-combustion chamber and a check valve, the gas engine, in which the check valve is arranged in the neighborhood of the pre-combustion chamber, being capable of preventing adhesion of a solenoid controlled valve provided at an upstream side of the check valve due to soot accumulation, and dead volume in a fuel inlet passage. In a gas engine in which fuel gas is supplied to the pre-combustion chamber through the fuel gas inlet passage and the fuel gas supplied in the pre-combustion chamber is ignited by spark discharge at the spark plug that is fitted to a mounting hardware piece via a seat surface, a solenoid valve for performing open-close control of the fuel gas is provided, and a first check valve is also provided posterior to a discharge side of the solenoid valve so as to prevent back flow of the combustion gas from the pre-combustion chamber to the solenoid controlled valve.
US08826878B2	Multiple gear ratio starter motor A starter for an internal combustion engine includes a stationary member and an output member adapted for starting the engine. The starter also includes a first planetary gear set and a second planetary gear set. Each of the respective first and second planetary gear sets includes a first, a second, and a third gear member and each of the respective first and second planetary gear sets is operatively connected to the output member. The starter additionally includes a motor operatively connected to the first gear set and to the second gear set for driving the output member. A motor vehicle employing the disclosed starter is also provided.
US08826877B2	Flexible mounting system for powertrain mounted components A mounting system for powertrain components requiring axial installation and radial removal thereof is provided. A mounting flange is integrally cast with a powertrain component and extends outwardly therefrom. An opening extends through the mounting flange defining a mounting flange axis and axially receives a portion of a powertrain component for support therein, and by the mounting flange. A separation line extends diametrically across the mounting flange to define a separated portion and a remaining portion of the mounting flange. Fasteners are configured to removeably attach the separated portion to the remaining portion to thereby facilitate removal of the powertrain component from the powertrain assembly in a radial direction.
US08826872B2	Valve closing/opening timing control device A valve opening/closing timing control device, including: a drive-side rotating body rotating synchronously with crankshaft; a driven-side rotating body arranged coaxially with the drive-side rotating body and rotating synchronously with a camshaft in an internal combustion engine; a partition section provided to at least one of the drive-side rotating body and the driven-side rotating body so as to partition a fluid pressure chamber into a retard chamber and an advance chamber; a seal member preventing leakage of a working fluid between the retard chamber and the advance chamber; and a biasing member engaging with the seal member by a biasing force caused by elastic deformation and biasing the seal member from the partition section side towards the drive-side rotating body side or the driven-side rotating body side.
US08826867B2	Internal combustion engine enhancement device and method A device that injects hydrogen gas into an engine's air intake or intake manifold that is demand controlled by the vehicle's throttle linkage in an approximately linear manner. When the throttle is depressed, hydrogen generation can start or increase, and when the throttle is released, hydrogen generation can stop of decrease. The device of the present invention uses the vehicle's own vacuum to control the production of hydrogen by forcing a liquid to rise in a chamber and into contact with metal in response to increasing vacuum thus producing an increasing amount of hydrogen gas with increasing throttle depression.
US08826864B2	Emergency self-locking pet retractor The present invention relates to a pet retractor, more particularly to an emergency self-locking pet retractor, comprising a collar, a leash, a leash spool, a shell body and a grip handle, in which it also comprises an emergency self-locking device. The emergency self-locking device includes a switch sliding block disposed on an external surface of the shell body and inserted into the shell body, a self-locking sliding block and a return spring thereof disposed in the shell body and attached to the switch sliding block, a self-locking baffle and a return torsion spring thereof disposed on an external surface of the leash spool and whose one end is hinged on the leash spool, and a self-locking baffle block disposed at the corresponding part on the external surface of the leash spool. When the pet suddenly breaks out or rises up, the emergency self-locking device can automatically lock the spool to prevent the leash from being pulled out, so that the pet cannot run around, attack people or damage properties. The pet is well protected from being hit by vehicles and it cannot hurt others. Consequently, the pet's safety is ensured, other people and properties will not be hurt or damaged and the owner's economic loss is avoided.
US08826860B2	Method for the treating of products, such as eggs to be hatched, with a conditioned gas stream, and climate chamber for carrying out the method A climate chamber and method for treating products, such as eggs to be hatched, with a conditioned gas stream. The climate chamber includes a substantially closed compartment having two opposing lateral walls provided with one or more passages, and a substantially closed channel which extends around the outside of the compartment and connects one of said lateral walls to the other of said lateral walls in order to form together with the compartment a substantially closed circuit. The product is placed in the climate chamber, and then the conditioned gas is circulating through the circuit. The direction in which the conditioned gas stream is circulated through the circuit is reversed repeatedly.
US08826853B2	Apparatus for PECVD deposition of an internal barrier layer on a receptacle, the apparatus including an optical plasma analysis device An apparatus (1) for PECVD deposition of a thin layer of a barrier-effect material in a receptacle (3), the apparatus comprising: a structure (5) receiving the receptacle (3), said structure (5) defining a plasma-presence zone (18), said structure (5) being provided with an orifice (14) defining an axis (A1) and presenting an inside opening (15) opening out into the plasma-presence zone (18), and an outside opening (16) opening out outside said zone (18); an electromagnetic wave generator; and an optical plasma monitor device (19) including a pick-up (21) placed outside the plasma-presence zone (18) on the axis (A1) of said orifice.
US08826851B2	Cover for a roller A cover for a roller having at least one roller (2) for transporting a substrate (1) in a deposition system and at least one cover means (6), wherein the roller is retractable away from the substrate and the cover means is adapted for at least partly covering the retracted roller against contamination by a substance present in the deposition system. The cover for a roller has the advantage that the uptime of the deposition system is increased.
US08826845B2	Marine vessel A marine vessel includes an outboard motor mounting portion provided at a stern of a hull body, an outboard motor locating hole provided rearward of the outboard motor mounting portion and near the outboard motor mounting portion and penetrating vertically through the stern, a platform provided rearward of the outboard motor locating hole, and an outboard motor located in the outboard motor locating hole and mounted to the outboard motor mounting portion. This structure enables an occupant of the marine vessel to freely move in a space around the outboard motor on the platform and use the space.
US08826835B1	Controlling carbon content in conveyed heated material A system for reducing carbon content of hot ash includes a conveyor including a trough to receive a quantity of hot ash, the trough having a trough wall with a plurality of apertures through which air may pass, and a vibratory generator operatively coupled to the trough to move the quantity of hot ash along the trough. The system also includes a controlled air supply including an adjustable air supply, a temperature sensor operatively associated with the trough, and a controller operatively coupled to the adjustable air supply and the temperature sensor. The controller is programmed to adjust the air supply to maintain a constant temperature associated with controlled oxidation of unburned carbon in the hot ash within the trough in response to the signal received from the temperature sensor.
US08826832B2	Offshore cargo rack for use in transferring palletized loads between a marine vessel and an offshore platform A cargo rack for transferring loads between a marine vessel and an offshore marine platform provides a frame having a front, a rear, and upper and lower end portions. The lower end of the frame has a perimeter beam base, a raised floor and a pair of open-ended parallel fork tine tubes or sockets that communicate with the perimeter beam at the front and rear of the frame, preferably being structurally connected thereto. The frame includes a plurality of fixed side walls extending upwardly from the perimeter beam that include at least left and right side walls. A plurality of gates are movably mounted on the frame at least at the front and rear of the frame, the gates enabling a forklift to place loads on the floor. The frame has vertically extending positioning beams or lugs that segment the raised floor into a plurality of load-holding positions.
US08826829B2	Foldable work bench station A work bench station comprises a pair of spaced-apart mounting brackets for attachment to a building wall. A workbench tabletop is hingedly attached to the wall brackets so that the tabletop can swing between a horizontal working position upwardly or downwardly to a generally vertical storage position. K-shaped end supports are hingedly attached to the wall brackets and can swing from a working position supporting the tabletop in its working position, inwardly to a storage position generally against or adjacent to the building wall.
US08826822B1	Rocket without tail flame A rocket without tail flame includes an outer socket which receives an ignition unit, a first bullet, a second powder filling unit, a hollow aluminum tube and a second bullet therein. A rocket head is fixed to the outer socket. The firing pin of the rocket launcher hits the primer of the second bullet to shoot the head of the second bullet, the rocket is launched from the rocket launcher. No tail flame is generated because only the powder in the second bullet is ignited. The head of the second bullet hits the firing pin of the ignition unit to ignite the primer of the first bullet so that the first powder of the first bullet is ignited. The second powder in the second powder filling unit is ignited after the rocket flies 3-5 seconds. There are two stages of ignition, and the rocket can carry heavier load.
US08826813B2	Apparatus for dispersion of a second phase into a non-Newtonian fluid base product A method and apparatus for producing a non-Newtonian fluid product including a non-Newtonian fluid base product including at least one second phase is shown. A second phase dispersion apparatus is shown which receives the at least one second phase and the non-Newtonian fluid base product and disperses the at least one second phase within the non-Newtonian fluid base product to produce the non-Newtonian fluid product.
US08826812B2	Juice extraction module for juicer A juice extraction module for a juicer is provided, which includes a container formed with a juice discharge port; a sieve positioned inside of the container; a screw positioned inside of the sieve to extract juice from a material; a lid coupled to a top end of the container and formed with an input portion through which the material is input; and a safety cover rotatably installed to a main input opening of a top end of the input portion to be movable between a first position and a second position. The safety cover includes a first cover portion erected to open the main input opening in the first position and closing the main input opening in the second position; and a second cover portion formed integrally with the first cover portion, the second cover portion moving the safety cover to the second position when the second cover portion is pushed by a downward applied force from the first position, whereby the first cover portion blocks the main input opening.
US08826811B2	Juicer module and vertical screw juicer A juicer module is disclosed herein. The juicer module includes an open top juicer container, a lid which is provided with a material input through a side of the lid and coupled to an upper portion of the juicer container, a net drum fixedly arranged within the juicer container and a screw arranged within the net drum. The screw is provided with a spiral portion formed on a side surface of the screw and a rotary shaft to pass through the shaft hole of the juicer container. The juicer module may further include a guide rotary portion formed on an upper end of the screw, and the lid may be provided with a rotary guide for guiding the rotation of the screw, the rotary guide being in contact with an edge of the guide rotary portion when the juicer module is assembled.
US08826806B2	Cooking container with strainer-basket Apparatus for cooking foods such as pasta rice including a container which receives a liquid to be heated and a cooking strainer-basket partially submerged in the liquid for cooking within the container, the container and the basket configured to have cooperating selectively engaging support members for alternatively positioning of the basket in the liquid for cooking of the food and repositioning of the basket above the liquid to provide for straining of the food.
US08826802B2	Replaceable end-piece for a vapour nozzle of a coffee machine A replaceable end-piece which can be connected to the dispensing end, which is provided with connection means of the vapor nozzle of a coffee machine for heating and frothing a given quantity of milk contained in a jug, into which the nozzle is introduced. A tubular sleeve is provided with two ends, the first end of which is open and is provided with reversible connection means corresponding to those of the dispensing end of the nozzle. The sleeve defines at the inner side thereof a recess which extends in accordance with a longitudinal axis. The second end of the sleeve is also open and includes a body inserted therein, the body being provided with a plurality of channels connecting the recess to the external environment of the end-piece facing the second end of the sleeve.
US08826792B1	Projectile propulsion method and apparatus One embodiment of a projectile propulsion method and apparatus comprising a combustion chamber means and valve means enabling cartridge-free projectile propulsion. The embodiment may be implemented with selective-fire and/or variable velocity projectiles. The embodiment employs liquid and/or gaseous propellants which can be injected into the device and combusted to provide the necessary pressures for propelling a projectile. Some variations and alternatives are described.
US08826790B2	Saw blade A saw blade including a base and a plurality of teeth extending generally outwardly from the base. At least one of the plurality of teeth comprises a first and a second portion. The first portion includes a cutting tip having an initial rake angle and the second portion includes a cutting tip having a second rake angle greater than the initial rake angle. The second portion is disposed closer to the base than the first portion.
US08826782B2	Rotatable tool handle A rotatable tool handle comprises a first part and a second part which can be switched between an in-line position and an angle position. Further, the locking structure for fixing the first and second parts is disposed between the connecting structures of the first and second parts, so that the engaging points of the first and second parts lie on the rotation axis of the two parts. Moreover, the portion of the first part for forming the recess is harder than the rest of the first part, and the portion of the second part for forming the pivot portion is harder than the rest of the second part, so as to enhance the structural strength of the engaging structure of the first and second parts of the handle.
US08826773B2	Middle web crankshaft having forged stress relief A forged crankshaft includes a plurality of main journals, a plurality of crank pin journals rotatable in a circular path about axes defined by the main journals, and a plurality of crank webs. At least one crank web of the plurality of crank webs defines a middle crank web which is located between and connects two neighboring crank pin journals of the plurality of crank pin journals. The middle crank web has a stress relief forged therein, which is defined by first and second spaced sidewalls, an inner wall and a base wall. The forged-in stress relief has a predetermined depth, wrap angle, radius, and undercut which together define a shape of the forged-in stress relief. The shape of the forged-in stress relief is controlled to reduce stress in the crankshaft.
US08826769B2	Steering device A steering device includes an outer column including fastening pieces formed to face each other at both sides, in the width direction, of a slot portion formed at either of a lower side or an upper side of an embracing body portion along an axial direction thereof, a fixed bracket clamping the outer column, a fastener that fastens the outer column and the fixed bracket, an inner column, and a pushing member having an expanding shaft portion. The two fastening pieces of the embracing body portion are connected by the fastener so that the two fastening pieces can be expanded and contracted, and the expanding shaft portion is elastically biased in an axial center direction of the outer column so as to abut on end zones of the slot portion and expand the two fastening pieces.
US08826762B2	Transmission device for two-wheeled motor vehicle A transmission for a motorcycle has an input shaft, an output shaft, a plurality of speed change input gears, and a plurality of speed change output gears, and performs shifting by a shift mechanism. The speed change input gears are fixed to one of the input shaft and the output shaft, e.g., the input shaft, in the axial direction and about the axis, the speed change output gears are fixed to the output shaft in the axial direction and are fitted to be rotatable about the axis, and a plurality of slider rings for dog-coupling are fixed to the other shaft about the axis and are provided to be slidable in the axial direction. An engaging hole is formed in the slider rings, and the speed change gears on the other shaft are formed with an engaging projection which can engage with the engaging hole by the movement of the slider rings in the axial direction.
US08826757B2	Step actuator A step actuator includes a housing, a stator in the housing, a rotor including a magnet provided radially inward of the stator and a nut member inserted into the magnet and protruding through one side of the housing, a bearing rotatably supporting the nut member, a screw member coupled with the nut member to linearly move as the rotor rotates, and a mounting member supported on one side of the housing to support the screw member in such a manner that the screw member is linearly movable. The nut member includes an end portion passing through the bearing and a coupling portion extending from the end portion to couple with the bearing.
US08826751B2	Circumferential sampling tool A circumferential sampling tool for obtaining a sample from an interior wall of a tube has a cylindrical body with an aperture therein. First and second cutters are operatively connected to a shaft for rotation therewith. The first and second cutter are each movable radially between a retracted position and an extended position. First and second actuators are operatively connected to the first and second cutters respectively for moving the first and second cutters between their respective retracted and extended positions as the shaft rotates. Rotating the shaft causes the first cutter to move to the extended position thereby cutting a portion of the interior wall and then causes the second cutter to move to the extended position thereby cutting the sample from the interior wall from a location in the tube revealed by cutting the portion of the interior wall.
US08826746B2	Flowmeter comprising a damping device A flowmeter having an inlet through which the medium can flow into a measurement zone and having an outlet through which the medium can flow out, wherein a damping device is provided in front of the inlet, and has a first mass which can be flowed through having a first inlet and a first outlet for the medium, a second mass which can be flowed through having a second inlet and a second outlet for the medium as well as a flow connection which is capable of vibration and which connects the first outlet to the second inlet, wherein a minimal flow cross-section (d) of the flow connection is smaller than the inlet cross-section (E) at the first inlet or smaller than the outlet cross-section (A) at the second outlet.
US08826745B2	Vibratory flow meter and method for determining viscosity in a flow material A vibratory flow meter (5) for determining a viscosity of a flow material is provided according to the invention. The vibratory flow meter (5) includes a meter assembly (200) configured to generate a density (p) of a flow material, generate a first mass flow rate (m1) for a first flowtube (210a), and a second mass flow rate (m2) for a second flowtube (210b). The vibratory flow meter (5) further includes a restrictive orifice (252) located in the first flowtube (210a). The restrictive orifice (252) ensures that a first flow rate of the flow material in the first flowtube (210a) is less than a second flow rate of the flow material in the second flowtube (210b).
US08826744B2	Measuring transducer of vibration-type as well as method for its manufacture A measuring transducer comprises a housing, and a tube arrangement formed by means of at least two tubes extending within the housing. At least one tube is embodied as a measuring tube serving for conveying flowing medium and another tube is mechanically connected with the tube by means of a coupling element to form an inlet-side coupling zone and by means of a coupling element. The coupling element is arranged equally far removed from the housing end. One coupling element has, about an imaginary longitudinal axis of the tube arrangement imaginarily connecting a center of mass of the coupling element and a center of mass of the other coupling element, with an angle of intersection equal to that with the other coupling element, a bending stiffness, which deviates from a bending stiffness of the other coupling element about said imaginary longitudinal axis of the tube arrangement.
US08826741B2	Monitoring system for an assembly that is subject to vibrations A monitoring system for an assembly that is subject to vibrations. The system has a first unit for monitoring vibrations. The monitoring system permits the connection of a sensor unit that detects one or more measured values. A measured value converter with inputs for one or more measured values is provided to convert the values into a temporally variable analogue signal, in which at least one frequency portion represents one measured value. Other detected measured values and status parameters can thus be processed in one vibration monitoring unit.
US08826729B2	Method and device for detecting a replacement of pencil glow plugs in an internal combustion engine In a method for detecting a replacement of sheathed-element glow plugs in an internal combustion engine, an electrical parameter of the sheathed-element glow plug is determined during a driving cycle and is compared with a stored value of the same electrical parameter of the sheathed-element glow plug that was determined in a preceding driving cycle. In the driving cycle, the same electrical parameter is determined for all sheathed-element glow plugs installed in the internal combustion engine, and the determined pattern of the electrical parameter is compared with a pattern that was ascertained in a preceding driving cycle, a replacement of a sheathed-element glow plug being detected if the pattern of the driving cycle deviates from a pattern of the preceding driving cycle.
US08826719B2	Machine calibration artifact A calibration artifact includes an elongated body made substantially entirely of ceramic material and having a direction of elongation. A plurality of measurement elements comprising the ceramic material are integrally formed with the elongated body, each measurement element comprising a first planar measurement surface facing in a first direction. The first planar measurement surface of each measurement element is parallel to the first planar measurement surface of each of the other measurement elements of the plurality of measurement elements. The calibration artifact may be a unitary step gauge formed with a single piece of ceramic material.
US08826717B2	Small volume prover apparatus and method for providing variable volume calibration A small volume prover (SVP) apparatus and method for providing variable volume calibration. The apparatus includes a precision bore cylinder and a piston configured with a valve arrangement in order to permit fluid to pass through an annular passage when the piston is traveling from one position to an opposite position. A position sensor and a pair of optical slot detectors can be integrated in association with the piston for continuously sensing an accurate position and stroke of the piston. The position sensor verifies the optical slot detectors at every run and provides calibration of flexible volumes as the fluid travels via the annular passage. The position sensor also checks the correct return of the piston after the flow stroke and detects the stuck mechanics. Such small volume prover apparatus associated with the position sensor can be employed for precise and fast position sensing of the piston and variable volume calibration of a fluid flow sensor.
US08826716B2	Electromagnetic flow rate measurement system and calibrator therefor One embodiment of an electromagnetic flow rate measurement system includes electromagnetic flowmeters arranged at intervals from one another in the peripheral direction of an annular flow passage 1 in which an electric conductive fluid flows. Each of the electromagnetic flowmeters comprises: an excitation member that has magnets arranged at intervals from one another in the outer peripheral surface of the annular flow passage so as to form a magnetic field in the direction perpendicular to the outer peripheral surface of the annular flow passage; and electrodes that are provided between the magnets of the excitation member and between the magnets of the excitation member so as to measure voltage generated when the electric conductive fluid crosses the magnetic field. The polarities of the magnets at the end portions of the closest excitation members of the adjacent electromagnetic flowmeters are opposed to each other.
US08826715B2	Forming device A forming device for cup-shaped hollow bodies (56) with a machine frame (2), a drive mechanism (6), a workpiece turntable (3) to support hollow bodies (56) and a tool carrier (4) to support machining tools (58), wherein the workpiece turntable (3) and tool carrier (4) oppose one another and can be rotated in relation to one another around an axis of rotation (5) and can be linearly displaced in relation to one another along the axis of rotation (5) and wherein the drive mechanism (6) is designed to provide a rotational stepping motion and a cyclical linear motion between the workpiece turntable (3) and the tool carrier (4), in order to allow the forming of the hollowing bodies (56) by means of the machining tools (58) in a plurality of sequential machining steps, as well as a stationary supporting tube (33) assigned to the machine frame (2), the central axis of which extends along the axis of rotation (5) and supports the tool carrier (4) and/or the workpiece turntable (3). On an external surface (36) of the supporting tube (33) a guiding device (40) is arranged, which is designed for the mounting with a linear motion of the tool carrier (4) and/or the workpiece turntable (3) on the supporting tube (33).
US08826699B2	Method and device for manufacturing a primary preform for optical fibres A method for manufacturing a primary preform for optical fibers using an internal vapor deposition process including the steps of providing a substrate tube having supply and discharge sides, surrounding at least part of the tube by a furnace, supplying glass-forming gases to the interior of the tube via the supply side, creating a reaction zone with conditions such that deposition of glass will take place on the inner surface of the tube, and moving the reaction zone back and forth along the length of the tube between reversal points near the supply and discharge sides to form one or more preform layers on the inner surface of the tube, wherein both reversal points are surrounded by the furnace.
US08826698B2	Method for manufacturing a primary preform for optical fibres, primary preform, final preform and optical fibre A method for manufacturing a primary preform for an optical fiber wherein conditions are created in the reaction zone such that one or more glass layer packages made up of at least two separate glass layers are deposited on the interior of the substrate tube. A method for manufacturing a final preform as well as primary preforms, final preforms and optical fibers obtained therewith.
US08826697B2	Method of manufacturing plate member and plate member There is provided a method of manufacturing a plate member including preparing a base plate member having main faces, and performing etching by immersing at least part of the base plate member in an etching liquid while controlling a lowering speed of a liquid surface of the etching liquid on the main faces of the base plate member to a desired lowering speed.
US08826696B2	Preventing gas from occupying a spray nozzle used in a process of scoring a hot glass sheet A spray nozzle is used in a process of quenching a hot glass sheet during a laser scoring process or other high energy glass heating process. The nozzle is located in proximity to the glass sheet, creating gas in the liquid used to quench the glass while in the nozzle. The gas is removed from the quenching liquid. Then, the spray nozzle is used to spray the quenching liquid onto the sheet at a location trailing laser scoring of the sheet. The spray nozzle has a purge opening and tubing leading to a discharge location, and can have a sloped passageway that pre-stages gas bubbles near the purge opening. The spray nozzle can include a cooling coil passing around the nozzle passageway to cool the quenching liquid passing through the nozzle, and increase the solubility of bubbles in the quenching liquid.
US08826688B2	Beverage dispenser To provide a beverage dispenser capable of appropriately and smoothly supplying a supercooled beverage. According to the present invention, there is disclosed a beverage dispenser including a beverage supply circuit 7 which supplies a carbonated beverage to the outside a primary cooling device 13, a secondary cooling device 30, and a heat exchanger 16 for supercooling which allows these components to cool the carbonated beverage flowing through the beverage supply circuit 7 into a supercooled state at a temperature of a solidifying point or less. The heat exchanger 16 supplies the carbonated beverage in the supercooled state to release the supercooled state in the outside, and the carbonated beverage on standby for serving in a portion of the beverage supply circuit 7 cooled by at least the heat exchanger 16 for supercooling is maintained in an unsaturated state.
US08826682B2	Compressor assembly having electronics cooling system and method A system, compressor, and method that cools an electronics module with a low-pressure refrigerant. The system, compressor, and method utilize a temperature sensor that detects a temperature of the low pressure refrigerant and communicates with the electronics module. Based on the temperature detected by the temperature sensor, the electronics module controls a liquid dry out point of the refrigerant that is used to cool the electronics module.
US08826677B2	Refrigeration process and system for recovering cold from methane by refrigerants A refrigeration system includes a plurality of heat exchangers (E1, E2, E3) in cascade, each of said heat exchangers including: a flow (150) of cold-producing liquefied methane; a high-pressure flow (122) of a two-phase mixture of refrigerant fluids giving up in heat and including refrigerant fluids having a low normal boiling temperature; and a low-pressure flow (100) of a cold-producing two-phase mixture of said refrigerant fluids.
US08826675B2	Thermal system having electrical device A thermal system is disclosed in thermal communication with an electrical device. In one form the thermal system is a refrigeration system. The electrical device can be disposed within the refrigeration system such that a working fluid of the refrigeration system exchanges heat with the electrical device. In one embodiment the refrigeration system includes a container in which the electrical device is disposed. The electrical device can be an electrical motor, but other forms are contemplated. The container can be located anywhere in the thermal system. In one non-limiting embodiment the working fluid of the refrigeration system wets a stator of the motor. A partition can be used to separate the stator from the motor to keep the motor free from working fluid.
US08826674B2	Cryostat for an electrical power conditioner A cryostat for electric power conditioner comprising external walls (1, 3, 11) in contact with an ambient medium, internal walls (2, 12, 13) in contact with a cooled medium and a thermal insulating gap (4, 14) formed between the external walls (1, 3, 11) and the internal walls (2, 12, 13). At least one part of the at least one external wall (1, 3, 11) and/or at least one part of the at least one internal wall (2, 12, 13) of the cryostat comprises a layered structure (15, 16, 17).
US08826671B2	Control system for a gas turbine power plant A controller for use in a gas turbine power plant includes a compressor that compresses combustion air; a water-atomization cooling apparatus that sprays water drops of atomized water supplied via a water-atomization flow-rate regulating valve over a flow of air drawn in the compressor; a combustor that mixes the compressed combustion air with fuel to thereby burn a fuel-air mixture and generate combustion gas at high temperature and performs combustion switching during operation; a turbine that uses the combustion gas to drive the compressor and a generator; the water-atomization flow-rate regulating valve that controls a flow rate of the atomized water; and a compressor inlet inner blade that controls a flow rate of air drawn in the compressor. The controller includes control means that calculates a fuel-air ratio correction command signal for compensating for reduction in a fuel-air ratio in the combustor occurring during the combustion switching.
US08826668B2	Two stage serial impingement cooling for isogrid structures A system for cooling a wall (24) of a component having an outer surface with raised ribs (12) defining a structural pocket (10), including: an inner wall (26) within the structural pocket and separating the wall outer surface within the pocket into a first region (28) outside of the inner wall and a second region (40) enclosed by the inner wall; a plate (14) disposed atop the raised ribs and enclosing the structural pocket, the plate having a plate impingement hole (16) to direct cooling air onto an impingement cooled area (38) of the first region; a cap having a skirt (50) in contact with the inner wall, the cap having a cap impingement hole (20) configured to direct the cooling air onto an impingement cooled area (44) of the second region, and; a film cooling hole (22) formed through the wall in the second region.
US08826656B2	Slewing type working machine A slewing-type working machine includes: a hydraulic motor having first and second ports and driving an upper slewing body to slew it; a hydraulic pump; a slewing operating device including an operating member; a control valve controlling the hydraulic motor based on an operation signal of the slewing operating device; first and second pipe-lines connecting the first and second ports of the hydraulic motor to the control valve; communication switching devices switchable between communication and cutoff between both pipe-lines and a tank; a slewing electric motor; an electric storage device; and a controller. During a slewing operation, the controller brings the communication switching devices into a communicated state and performs regenerative control by issuing a command on a regeneration amount corresponding to a reduction in back pressure by the communication switching devices in the communicated state to the slewing electric motor.
US08826651B2	Exhaust system for an internal combustion engine An exhaust system for an internal combustion engine having a first exhaust tract assigned to a first group of cylinders of the internal combustion engine, and a second exhaust tract assigned to a second group of cylinders of the internal combustion engine, the first exhaust tract and the second exhaust tract being coupled to one another by a connecting line. A common bypass line branches off from the connecting line coupling the exhaust tracts.
US08826643B2	Exhaust gas purifying device for internal combustion engine The exhaust gas purifying device of an internal combustion engine includes: an electrically heated catalyst which is provided on an exhaust passage of the internal combustion engine, which purifies the exhaust gas drawn to the exhaust passage, and is warmed by electrification; and an electrification characteristic setting unit which set an electrification characteristic indicating a characteristic of an electrification resistance value in the electrically heated catalyst, in accordance with an electrification condition at a time of starting the electrification of the electrically heated catalyst. Thus, various determinations and controls relating to the electrically heated catalyst and using the electrification characteristic can be accurately performed.
US08826640B2	Flight vehicles including electrically-interconnective support structures and methods for the manufacture thereof Embodiments of a flight vehicle are provided, as are embodiments of a method for manufacturing a flight vehicle. In one embodiment, the flight vehicle includes a solid-propellant rocket motor, control circuitry, and an electrically-interconnective support structure. The electrically-interconnective support structure includes a load-bearing frame and a plurality of electrical conductors embedded within the load-bearing frame. The solid-propellant rocket motor is mounted to the load-bearing frame, and the plurality of electrical conductors embedded within the frame electrically couples the solid-propellant rocket motor to the control circuitry.
US08826639B2	High efficiency power generation system and system upgrades A thermal/electrical power converter includes a gas turbine with an input couplable to an output of an inert gas thermal power source, a compressor including an output couplable to an input of the inert gas thermal power source, and a generator coupled to the gas turbine. The thermal/electrical power converter also includes a heat exchanger with an input coupled to an output of the gas turbine and an output coupled to an input of the compressor. The heat exchanger includes a series-coupled super-heater heat exchanger, a boiler heat exchanger and a water preheater heat exchanger. The thermal/electrical power converter also includes a reservoir tank and reservoir tank control valves configured to regulate a power output of the thermal/electrical power converter.
US08826634B2	Method and apparatus for cutting aquatic vegetation An aquatic vegetation cutter adaptable to a bow of a vessel having rotatable, cultivator-type cutter disks on converging angles along each side of the bow, and extending partially below the water line. Smaller ancillary cutter disks are mounted to the leading face of the larger cultivator-type cutter disks. The larger cutter disks and smaller ancillary cutter disks are driven using at least one drive motor, a series of drive sprockets and a connecting drive chain.
US08826627B2	Joint method for reinforcing bar In a joint method for a reinforcing bar using a reinforcement joint having a grout inlet at one end and a grout outlet at the other end, the grout inlet is fitted with a sealing body provided with a check valve, and the grout outlet is fitted with a sealing plug provided with a piston body which is moved outward when the reinforcement joint is filled with grout, whereby the filling of the reinforcement joint can be visually confirmed.
US08826626B2	Light-weight load-bearing structures The invention relates to a light-weight load-bearing structure (1) with optimized compression zone (2), where along one or more compression zones (2) in the structure (1) to be cast a core (3) of strong concrete is provided, which core (3) is surrounded by concrete of less strength (4) compared to the core (3) of strong concrete. The invention also relates to a method of casting of light-weight load-bearing structures (1) with optimized compression zone (2) where one or more channels, grooves, ducts, pipes and/or hoses (5) formed in the load-bearing structure (1) serves as molds for molding one or more cores (3) of strong concrete in the light-weight load-bearing structure (1).

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