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US08952503B2	Organic module EMI shielding structures and methods Apparatus and methods for an electronic package incorporating shielding against emissions of electromagnetic interference (EMI). According to an integrated circuit structure, a substrate is on a printed circuit board. An integrated circuit chip is on the substrate. The integrated circuit chip is electrically connected to the substrate. An electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding unit is on the integrated circuit chip and the substrate. The EMI shielding unit comprises a lid covering the integrated circuit chip and portions of the substrate outside the integrated circuit chip. A fill material can be deposited within a cavity formed between the lid and the substrate. The fill material comprises an EMI absorbing material. A periphery of the lid comprises a side skirt, the side skirt circumscribing the integrated circuit chip and the substrate. EMI absorbing material is on the printed circuit board, and a portion of the side skirt is embedded in the EMI absorbing material.
US08952498B2	Semiconductor device having plural stacked chips Disclosed herein is a device including a substrate and first and second chips stacked on the substrate. The first and second chips have penetration electrodes that are penetrating therethrough. Power terminals of the first and second chips are connected to each other and arranged in a first arrangement pitch. Signal terminals of the first and second chips are connected to each other and arranged in a second arrangement pitch that is smaller than the first arrangement pitch.
US08952496B2	Semiconductor wafer and method of producing same A wafer surface of a semiconductor wafer to be used as a device active region is mirror-polished, and an outer peripheral portion of the mirror-polished wafer surface is further polished, thereby forming an edge roll-off region between the device active region of the wafer surface and a beveled portion formed at the wafer edge. The edge roll-off region has a specific roll-off shape corresponding to an edge roll-off of the oxide film to be formed in a device fabrication process. Thus, a semiconductor wafer can be provided in which reduction in the thickness of an oxide film on the outer peripheral portion of the wafer in a CMP process can be prevented while maintaining high flatness of the wafer surface.
US08952490B2	Redox capacitor and manufacturing method thereof To provide a redox capacitor that can be used at room temperature and a manufacturing method thereof. Amorphous semiconductor including hydrogen is used as an electrolyte of a redox capacitor. As a typical example of the amorphous semiconductor including hydrogen, an amorphous semiconductor including a semiconductor element such as amorphous silicon, amorphous silicon germanium, or amorphous germanium can be used. As another example of the amorphous semiconductor including hydrogen, oxide semiconductor including hydrogen can be used. As typical examples of the oxide semiconductor including hydrogen, an amorphous semiconductor including a single-component oxide semiconductor such as zinc oxide, titanium oxide, nickel oxide, vanadium oxide, and indium oxide can be given. As another example of oxide semiconductor including hydrogen, a multi-component oxide semiconductor such as InMO3(ZnO)m (m>0 and M is one or more metal elements selected from Ga, Fe, Ni, Mn, and Co) can be used.
US08952489B2	Semiconductor package and method for fabricating the same A semiconductor package includes a semiconductor chip, an inductor applied to the semiconductor chip. The inductor includes at least one winding. A space within the at least one winding is filled with a magnetic material.
US08952487B2	Electronic circuit arrangement An electronic circuit arrangement in accordance with some embodiments has a substrate, the substrate including: a plurality of metallization layers located one above the other; a single fuse-link via coupled between a first metallization layer and a second metallization layer of the plurality of metallization layers, wherein the single fuse-link via is in the form of an electrical fuse link preferentially programmable by applying a sufficiently large current to melt or degenerate the fuse link; a plurality of through-contact vias coupled in parallel between a third metallization layer and a fourth metallization layer of the plurality of metallization layers, wherein the through-contact vias form a through-contact between the third and fourth metallization layers; and electrical circuit components, arranged in a circuit layer, which are electrically coupled to one another by means of the single fuse-link via and by means of the plurality of through-contact vias.
US08952486B2	Electrical fuse and method of making the same An improved electrical-fuse (e-fuse) device including a dielectric layer having a first top surface, two conductive features embedded in the dielectric layer and a fuse element. Each conductive feature has a second top surface and a metal cap directly on the second top surface. Each metal cap has a third top surface that is above the first top surface of the dielectric layer. The fuse element is on the third top surface of each metal cap and on the first top surface of the dielectric layer. A method of forming the e-fuse device is also provided.
US08952485B2	Isolation trench fill using oxide liner and nitride etch back technique with dual trench depth capability An oxide layer is formed over a substrate having a smaller isolation trench and a large isolation trench. A nitride layer is formed over the oxide layer such that it completely fills the smaller isolation trench and lines the larger isolation trench. The nitride layer is etched back to form a recess in the nitride layer in the smaller isolation trench while at least a portion of the nitride layer lining the larger isolation trench is completely removed. A layer of HDP oxide is deposited over the substrate, completely filling the smaller and larger isolation trenches. The HDP oxide layer is planarized to the upper surface of the substrate. The deeper larger isolation trench may be formed by performing an etching step after the nitride layer has been etched back, prior to depositing HDP oxide.
US08952473B2	Integrated circuit combination of a target integrated circuit and a plurality of cells connected thereto using the top conductive layer A target integrated circuit (TIC) having a top conductive layer (TCL) that may be connected to a plurality of cells that are further integrated over the TIC. Each of the plurality of cells comprises two conductive layers, a lower conductive layer (LCL) below the cell and an upper conductive layer (UCL) above the cell. Both conductive layers may connect to the TCL of the TIC to form a super IC structure combined of the TIC and the plurality of cells connected thereto. Accordingly, conductivity between the TIC as well as auxiliary circuitry to the TIC maybe achieved.
US08952468B2	Acoustic sensor, acoustic transducer, microphone using the acoustic transducer, and method for manufacturing the acoustic transducer In an acoustic sensor, a conductive vibrating membrane and a fixed electrode plate are disposed above a silicon substrate with an air gap provided therebetween, and the substrate has an impurity added to a surface thereof. A microphone includes an acoustic transducer; and an acquiring section that acquires a change in pressure as detected by the acoustic transducer. A method for manufacturing an acoustic transducer including a semiconductor substrate, a vibrating membrane, which is conductive, and a fixed electrode plate and detecting a pressure according to a change in capacitance between the vibrating membrane and the fixed electrode plate, the method includes an impurity adding step of adding an impurity to a surface of the semiconductor substrate; and a forming step of forming the vibrating membrane and the fixed electrode plate above the semiconductor substrate to which the impurity has been added.
US08952459B2	Gate structure having lightly doped region A gate structure includes a gate dielectric over a substrate, and a gate electrode over the gate dielectric, wherein the gate dielectric contacts sidewalls of the gate electrode. The gate structure further includes a nitrogen-containing dielectric layer surrounding the gate electrode, and a contact etch stop layer (CESL) surrounding the nitrogen-containing dielectric layer. The gate structure further includes an interlayer dielectric layer surrounding the CESL and a lightly doped region in the substrate, the lightly doped region extends beyond an interface of the sidewalls of the gate electrode and the gate dielectric.
US08952454B2	SOI wafer and method of manufacturing the same An SOI wafer according to the present invention includes a support substrate and an insulating layer formed on the support substrate, a predetermined cavity pattern being formed on one of main surfaces of the support substrate on which the insulating layer is provided, further includes an active semiconductor layer formed on the insulating layer with the cavity pattern being closed, the active semiconductor layer not being formed in an outer peripheral portion of the support substrate, and further includes a plurality of superposition mark patterns formed in the outer peripheral portion on the one of the main surfaces of the support substrate for specifying a position of the cavity pattern.
US08952450B2	Semiconductor device and the method of manufacturing the same A semiconductor device includes a p-type well region 3 and an n+ source region 4, both formed selectively in the surface portion of n− drift region 2. A trench 6 is in contact with n+ source region 4 and extends through p-type well region 3 into n− drift region 2. A field plate 8 is formed in trench 6, with a first insulator film 7 being interposed between the trench 6 surface and field plate 8. A gate electrode 10 is formed in trench 6 above field plate 10, with a second insulator film 9 being interposed between the trench 6 surface and gate electrode 10. An n−− lightly doped region 21 in n− drift region 2 crosses under the bottom of trench 6.
US08952447B2	Oxide-based semiconductor non-linear element having gate electrode electrically connected to source or drain electrode A non-linear element (e.g., a diode) with small reverse saturation current is provided. A non-linear element includes a first electrode provided over a substrate, an oxide semiconductor film provided on and in contact with the first electrode, a second electrode provided on and in contact with the oxide semiconductor film, a gate insulating film covering the first electrode, the oxide semiconductor film, and the second electrode, and a third electrode provided in contact with the gate insulating film and adjacent to a side surface of the oxide semiconductor film with the gate insulating film interposed therebetween or a third electrode provided in contact with the gate insulating film and surrounding the second electrode. The third electrode is connected to the first electrode or the second electrode.
US08952428B2	Element isolation structure of a solid-state pickup device An N-type semiconductor region and a floating diffusion region are disposed in an active region. A transfer gate electrode for transferring charges from a PD to an FD is disposed on a semiconductor substrate through an insulator. A part of the N-type semiconductor region constituting the PD and a part of the transfer gate electrode are overlapped with each other. A P-type semiconductor region is disposed in the active region. The P-type semiconductor region and the portion overlapped with the transfer gate electrode of the N-type semiconductor region are disposed adjacent to each other in the direction parallel to the interface of the semiconductor substrate and the insulator. The position of the impurity concentration peak of the N-type semiconductor region and the position of the impurity concentration peak of the P-type semiconductor region are different from each other in depth.
US08952427B2	Range sensor and range image sensor A range image sensor capable of improving its aperture ratio and yielding a range image with a favorable S/N ratio is provided. A range image sensor RS has an imaging region constituted by a plurality of one-dimensionally arranged units on a semiconductor substrate 1 and yields a range image according to a charge amount issued from the units. One unit comprises a photoresponsive region; two pairs of third semiconductor regions 9a, 9b opposing each other while interposing a photogate electrode PG in the opposing direction of first and second longer sides L1, L2; first and second transfer electrodes TX1, TX2 disposed between the third semiconductor regions 9a, 9b and the photogate electrode PG; fourth semiconductor regions 11a, 11b arranged between the third semiconductor regions 9a, 9b such as to oppose each other while interposing the photogate electrode PG in the opposing direction of the first and second longer sides L1, L2; and third transfer electrodes TX3 disposed between the fourth semiconductor regions 11a, 11b and the photogate electrode PG.
US08952418B2	Gated bipolar junction transistors Some embodiments include gated bipolar junction transistors. The transistors may include a base region between a collector region and an emitter region; with a B-C junction being at an interface of the base region and the collector region, and with a B-E junction being at an interface of the base region and the emitter region. The transistors may include material having a bandgap of at least 1.2 eV within one or more of the base, emitter and collector regions. The gated transistors may include a gate along the base region and spaced from the base region by dielectric material, with the gate not overlapping either the B-C junction or the B-E junction. Some embodiments include memory arrays containing gated bipolar junction transistors. Some embodiments include methods of forming gated bipolar junction transistors.
US08952415B2	Semiconductor light emitting element, method of manufacturing the same, and vehicle lighting unit utilizing the same There is provided a highly reliable semiconductor light emitting element and vehicle lighting unit as well as associated methods. The semiconductor light emitting element can include a support substrate, a semiconductor stacked body including a first semiconductor layer of a first conductivity type, an active layer formed on the first semiconductor layer, and a second semiconductor layer of a second conductivity type formed on the active layer. The element can further include a bonding layer configured to bond the support substrate and the semiconductor stacked body, the bonding layer having a side surface that forms an angle exceeding 90° with a surface of the bonding layer on the side of the semiconductor stacked body, and an interconnection layer configured to extend from the upper surface of the semiconductor stacked body to cover the side surface of the bonding layer.
US08952412B2	Method for fabricating a solid-state imaging package A method for manufacturing a solid-state imaging device. A solid-state image sensor is mounted on the semiconductor package support and electrically connected to first terminals and second terminals by bonding wires. The second terminals to which the bonding wires are connected are sealed with a sealing member. The optically-transparent member is thereafter disposed on the support member and the sealing member. The sealing member is cured to fix the optically transparent member.
US08952410B2	LED lens and LED package using the same A light emitting diode (LED) lens comprises a light incident surface on a bottom surface of the LED lens facing a light source. A light exit surface, having a size greater than the bottom surface, is defined by a top surface of the LED lens. A planar portion, emitting light incident through the light incident surface, is in a central region of the light exit surface. At least one protrusion portion, protruding to be stepped with respect to the planar portion, is in a region of the light exit surface except for the central region. A reflective surface, defined by lateral surfaces of the LED lens between the top surface of the LED lens and the bottom surface thereof, guides the light incident through the light incident surface, and contacts a lower portion of the light exit surface corresponding to a boundary between the protrusion and the planar portions.
US08952408B2	Light-emitting element mounting package, light-emitting element package, and method of manufacturing these A light-emitting element mounting package includes a light-emitting element mounting portion that includes a plurality of wiring portions arranged interposing a predetermined gap between the wiring portions facing each other, and an insulating layer on which the light-emitting element mounting portion is mounted, wherein an upper surface of the light-emitting element mounting portion is exposed on the insulating layer, wherein cutout portions are formed on lower sides of side edges of the wiring portions and contact the insulating layer.
US08952405B2	Light emitting diode package and method of manufacture A light emitting diode (LED) device and packaging for same is disclosed. In some aspects, the LED is manufactured using a vertical configuration including a plurality of layers. Certain layers act to promote mechanical, electrical, thermal, or optical characteristics of the device. The device avoids design problems, including manufacturing complexities, costs and heat dissipation problems found in conventional LED devices. Some embodiments include a plurality of optically permissive layers, including an optically permissive cover substrate or wafer stacked over a semiconductor LED and positioned using one or more alignment markers.
US08952397B2	AC light emitting diode and method for fabricating the same The present invention relates to a light emitting device, including a plurality of light guide portions, a reflection prevention substance disposed on an inclined surface of each light guide portion of the plurality of light guide portions, and a plurality light emitting regions. Each light emitting region includes a first-type semiconductor layer, a second-type semiconductor layer, and an active layer disposed between the first-type semiconductor layer and the second-type semiconductor layer. Each light guide portion of the plurality of light guide portions is surrounded by light emitting regions of the plurality of light emitting regions.
US08952393B2	Silicon carbide semiconductor device A first drift layer has a first surface facing a first electrode and electrically connected to a first electrode, and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The first drift layer has an impurity concentration NA. A relaxation region is provided in a portion of the second surface of the first drift layer. The first drift layer and the second drift layer form a drift region in which the relaxation region is buried. The second drift layer has an impurity concentration NB, NB>NA being satisfied. A body region, a source region, and a second electrode are provided on the second drift layer.
US08952366B2	Organic electroluminescent display An organic electroluminescent display includes a first substrate, a pixel, a gate line, a data line, a switching transistor, a power signal line, a driving transistor, and a storage capacitor. The storage capacitor includes first, second, and third electrodes. The first electrode is on the first substrate, and the second electrode includes the same material as the gate line. The second electrode is on the first electrode and insulated from the first electrode. The third electrode is insulated from and on the second electrode, and the third electrode is insulated from the first electrode.
US08952362B2	High efficiency and brightness fluorescent organic light emitting diode by triplet-triplet fusion A first device is provided. The first device further comprises an organic light emitting device. The organic light emitting device further comprises an anode, a cathode, and an emissive layer disposed between the anode and the cathode. The emissive layer may include an organic host compound and at least one organic emitting compound capable of fluorescent emission at room temperature. Various configurations are described for providing a range of current densities in which T-T fusion dominates over S-T annihilation, leading to very high efficiency fluorescent OLEDs.
US08952361B2	Semiconductor devices including an electrically percolating source layer and methods of fabricating the same Various embodiments are provided for semiconductor devices including an electrically percolating source layer and methods of fabricating the same. In one embodiment, a semiconductor device includes a gate layer, a dielectric layer, a memory layer, a source layer, a semiconducting channel layer, and a drain layer. The source layer is electrically percolating and perforated. The semiconducting channel layer is in contact with the source layer and the memory layer. The source layer and the semiconducting channel layer form a gate voltage tunable charge injection barrier.
US08952358B2	Organic light-emitting display apparatus and method of manufacturing the same An organic light-emitting display apparatus including a substrate; a black matrix layer formed over the substrate; an insulating layer formed over the black matrix layer; a thin film transistor (TFT) formed over the insulating layer; a pixel electrode connected to the TFT; and an organic layer formed over the pixel electrode. At least one hole is formed in at least one of the black matrix layer and the insulating layer, in a region where the black matrix layer and the insulating layer overlap each other.
US08952355B2	Electropositive metal containing layers for semiconductor applications Embodiments of the present invention provide methods for forming layers that comprise electropositive metals through ALD (atomic layer deposition) and or CVD (chemical vapor deposition) processes, layers comprising one or more electropositive metals, and semiconductor devices comprising layers comprising one or more electropositive metals. In embodiments of the invention, the layers are thin or ultrathin (films that are less than 100 {acute over (Å)} thick) and or conformal films. Additionally provided are transistor devices, metal interconnects, and computing devices comprising metal layers comprising one or more electropositive metals.
US08952353B2	Semiconductor light emitting device According to one embodiment, a semiconductor light emitting device includes a first semiconductor layer, a second semiconductor layer, a light emitting part, and a multilayered structural body. The light emitting part is provided between the first and second semiconductor layers and includes barrier layers and well layers alternately stacked. The multilayered structural body is provided between the first semiconductor layer and the light emitting part and includes high energy layers and low energy layers alternately stacked. An average In composition ratio on a side of the second semiconductor is higher than that on a side of the first semiconductor in the multilayered structural body. An average In composition ratio on a side of the second semiconductor is higher than that on a side of the first semiconductor in the light emitting part.
US08952351B1	Programmable impedance memory elements with laterally extending cell structure A memory device can include a plurality of memory elements formed over a substrate, including a plurality of first electrodes, each having a top surface and opposing side surfaces, a plurality of second electrodes formed on different vertical levels, each aligned with a corresponding first electrode in a lateral direction, and a memory material formed between each first electrode and an adjacent second electrode, the memory material being in contact with the opposing side surfaces of each first electrode and not in contact with the top surface of the first electrodes; wherein the memory material is electrically programmable between at least two different resistance states, and the lateral direction is parallel to a top surface of the substrate.
US08952338B2	Crystalline quality evaluation apparatus for thin-film semiconductors, using μ-PCD technique The present invention provides a crystalline quality evaluation apparatus (1) and a crystalline quality evaluation method for thin-film semiconductors, which are designed to evaluate crystalline quality of a sample (2) of a thin-film semiconductor (2a) by emitting excitation light and an electromagnetic wave to irradiate a measurement site of the sample (2), and detecting an intensity of a reflected electromagnetic wave from the sample (2). In the present invention, the thin-film semiconductor (2a) of the sample (2) is formed on an electrically conductive film (2b), and a dielectric (3) transparent to the excitation light is additionally disposed between the sample (2) and a waveguide (13) for emitting the electromagnetic wave therefrom. Thus, the thin-film semiconductor crystalline quality evaluation apparatus (1) and method configured in this manner make it possible to evaluate the crystalline quality even in the above situation where the electrically conductive film (2b) is formed under the semiconductor thin-film (2a).
US08952328B2	Charged particle detector system comprising a conversion electrode The invention relates to a charged particle detector system comprising a conversion plate (110) to convert incoming radiation to secondary electrons. These secondary electrons are then detected by a secondary electron detector (120), thereby providing information of the incoming radiation. Often this information is limited to, in first approximation, the flux of incoming radiation. In the case of, for example, backscattered electrons this is the current of the incoming backscattered electrons. The invention proposes to form the conversion plate as, for example, an energy dependent detector, for example a photodiode to detect electrons, so that the detector system simultaneously provides information of, for example, current (S1) and mean energy (S2) of the incoming radiation. The detector system is especially suited for use in a SEM or a DualBeam apparatus.
US08952327B2	Detection system assembly, dryer cartridge and regenerator and methods for making and using the same A detection system assembly is provided. The detection system assembly includes a detector system including a housing having a sample port configured to receive a sample of an unknown substance, a detector assembly in flow communication with the sample port, and a pump in flow communication with the detector assembly. The detection system assembly further includes a dryer cartridge removably coupled to an outer surface of the housing of the detector system. The dryer cartridge is in flow communication with the pump and the detector assembly.
US08952326B1	Atmospheric pressure interface with improved ion transfer for spectrometry, and related systems and methods An atmospheric pressure (AP) interface for a spectrometer includes wall for separating an ionization chamber from a reduced-pressure region of the spectrometer, an ion inlet defining an ion path from the ionization chamber to the reduced-pressure region, and a passage defining a gas path from the ionization chamber to a gas outlet external to the reduced-pressure region. The passage may have a greater gas conductance than the ion inlet such that most gas into the passage and not the ion inlet. The interface device is configured for applying a static electric field effective for focusing ions in the ionization chamber preferentially into the ion inlet.
US08952315B2	Solid-state imaging device having a vertical transistor with a dual polysilicon gate A solid-state imaging device includes: a pixel part having a photoelectric conversion part photoelectrically converting incident light to obtain signal charge; and a peripheral circuit part formed on a periphery of the pixel part on a semiconductor substrate. The pixel part having a vertical transistor that reads out the signal charge from the photoelectric conversion part and a planar transistor that processes the signal charge read out by the vertical transistor. The vertical transistor has a groove part formed on the semiconductor substrate; a gate insulator film formed on an inner surface of the groove part; a conducting layer formed on a surface of the gate insulator film on the semiconductor substrate within and around the groove part; a filling layer filling an interior of the groove part via the gate insulator film and the conducting layer; and an electrode layer connected to the conducting layer on the filling layer.
US08952314B2	Two-step analog-digital converting circuit and method A two-step analog-digital converting circuit includes a comparator, an upper bit counter and a pulse residue conversion unit. The comparator is configured to compare a ramp signal and an input signal, and to output a resulting comparative signal. The upper bit counter is configured to receive the comparative signal and a clock signal, and to output upper bit values corresponding to a first time interval between a generation time point of the ramp signal and a first edge of the clock signal, the first edge of the clock signal immediately preceding a state transition time point of the comparative signal. The pulse residue conversion unit is configured to receive the comparative signal and the clock signal, and to output lower bit values corresponding to a second time interval between the first edge of the clock signal and the state transition time point of the comparative signal.
US08952313B2	Semiconductor device having direct connecting structure including first detector, second detector, first transistor, and second transistor elements The semiconductor device includes a plurality of pixels arranged in rows and columns, and first transistors fewer than the number of the plurality of pixels. The plurality of pixels each includes a photodiode and an amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit holds the accumulated charge and includes at least a second transistor electrically connected to a cathode of the photodiode. The cathode of the photodiode in the pixel in an n-th row and the cathode of the photodiode in the pixel in an (n+1)-th row are electrically connected to the first transistor. The number n is a natural number. The pixel in the n-th row and the pixel in the (n+1)-th row are in an identical column.
US08952308B2	Light source sensing device and light source sensing method thereof A light source sensing device and a light source sensing method thereof are provided. The light source sensing device includes an optical sensor, a rod, a motor and a controller. The optical sensor is used for sensing lighting brightness emitted by the light source. The rod is disposed on a circular track which surrounds the optical sensor. When the light source irradiates the rod, a shadow is formed on a sensing surface of the optical sensor. The motor drives the rod to move along the circular track in a moving speed. The controller is coupled to the motor and the optical sensor, and controls the optical sensor to sample in a sampling frequency during a sampling period for obtaining a plurality of brightness values. The controller calculates and processes the brightness values for obtaining an irradiating angle of the light source.
US08952307B2	Spatial structure assemblies A sun tracking system for tracking the sun in at least two axes, including a base, a rotating system mounted on the base, a spatial structure assembly having a lower portion at a first peripheral end thereof, and an upper portion at a second peripheral end thereof, the lower portion being more proximal to the base than the upper portion, and an anchoring location at the lower portion, and a torque box assembly at the anchoring location for resisting a torque applied to the spatial structure assembly.
US08952304B2	Rocket nozzle assembly In one example, a rocket nozzle assembly is disclosed that has stowed and deployed positions, and includes a casing including an outer wall and an inner surface, at least a portion of the inner surface defining a diverging region, wherein the casing defines a plurality of fin slots, and wherein each of the plurality of fin slots extend through the outer wall of the casing and the inner surface of the casing, and wherein the diverging region defines a bell-shaped contour. The assembly further includes a plurality of fins pivotally engaged to the casing, wherein in the stowed position, each of the plurality of fins extends into the diverging region through a respective one of the fin slots, and wherein in the deployed position, each of the plurality of fins extend outwardly from the casing.
US08952294B2	Welding torch handle utilizing slot for trigger attachment The present technique relates to a welding torch handle that has an unenclosed slot extending from one end thereof. This unenclosed slot provides a mechanism through which insulated signal leads of a conductor can extend from the interior of the handle to connect with a trigger disposed outside the handle. As one advantage, the unenclosed nature of the slot facilitates this coupling without the need for threading of the leads, which can damage the leads.
US08952292B2	Adjustable welding head for multiple electrode cladding A welding head is provided. The welding head includes a bracket and a plurality of blocks coupled to the bracket. Each of the plurality of blocks has a contact tip. The contact tips are adapted to receive an electrode. Further, at least one of the plurality of blocks is capable of variable positioning relative to the bracket.
US08952286B2	Resistance welding high frequency transformer and spot welding machine A resistance welding high frequency transformer and a high frequency resistance welding machine using the same are disclosed. The transformer comprises a magnetic core (6), primary coils (1, 2, 3) and secondary coils (4, 5). The primary coils and the secondary coils are alternatively positioned layer by layer. Each secondary coil is arranged between two primary coils. The primary coils are provided at the internal side and the external side of the secondary coil. The secondary coil is composed of red copper pipes through which water flows. Each secondary coil is wound with one to two turns. The red copper pipes of the secondary coils and rectifier diodes constitute a full-wave rectifier circuit. The resistance welding high frequency transformer can be wound conveniently. Its structure can reduce size, weight, leakage inductance and copper circuit loss, and the heat from the primary coils and secondary coils is dissipated conveniently, thus enabling the high-frequency transformer to output high current and high power with a high duty cycle. The resistance welding machine using the transformer has high power factor, high output power, small volume, light weight, and saves energy and material, which is especially suitable to produce a suspension spot welding machine with the integration of the transformer and welding tongs.
US08952278B2	Interlocking mechanism for switching devices An interlocking mechanism for interlocking a first and a second low voltage switching devices, wherein each of the switching devices includes a movable contact part, a stationary contact part and, an actuating unit for operating the movable contact part in a direction and making connection or disconnection with the stationary contact part. The interlocking mechanism includes a first and a second housing connected to each other, a first and a second sliding bar. The first sliding bar is arranged on the first housing and connects to the actuating unit of the first switching device. The second sliding bar is arranged on the second housing and connects to the actuating unit of the second switching device. A sliding plane is defined and has a X- and Y-axis, the Y-axis being defined in the direction of motion of the actuating unit of the switching devices.
US08952269B2	Wiring substrate, multi-piece wiring substrate array, and manufacturing method therefor Provided are a wiring substrate; a multi-piece wiring substrate array; and a method for reliably producing the multi-piece wiring substrate array. The wiring substrate includes a substrate main body, which has first and second main surfaces, side surfaces, a groove surface, and a fracture surface; and a notch which has a concave shape in plan view, and which is provided on a side surface on a side toward the first main surface, wherein, in the side surface having the notch, the boundary between the groove surface and the fracture surface has first curved portions on opposite sides of the notch, the first curved portions being convex toward the first main surface in side view; and also has a second curved portion on a second-main-surface side of the notch, the second curved portion being convex toward the second main surface of the substrate main body in side view.
US08952268B2	Interposed substrate and manufacturing method thereof A manufacturing method of an interposed substrate is provided. A photoresist layer is formed on a metal carrier. The photoresist layer has plural of openings exposing a portion of the metal carrier. Plural of metal passivation pads and plural of conductive pillars are formed in the openings. The metal passivation pads cover a portion of the metal carrier exposed by openings. The conductive pillars are respectively stacked on the metal passivation pads. The photoresist layer is removed to expose another portion of the metal carrier. An insulating material layer is formed on the metal carrier. The insulating material layer covers the another portion of the metal carrier and encapsulates the conductive pillars and the metal passivation pads. An upper surface of the insulating material layer and a top surface of each conductive pillar are coplanar. The metal carrier is removed to expose a lower surface of the insulating material layer.
US08952262B2	Component-incorporated wiring substrate and method of manufacturing the same A component-incorporated wiring substrate is provided. Some embodiments include a plate-like component incorporated in a core substrate and a build-up layer having an insulation layer and a conductor layer disposed in alternating layers. The component has terminal electrodes formed at its opposite ends having a side surface and a main surface. An insulation layer disposed on the main surface of the component has via conductors formed therein which are connected to the side surfaces and the main surfaces of the respective terminal electrodes. The via conductors are tapered, such that their via diameter decreases in a direction toward the terminal electrode, and their via diameter at a position where they connect to the main surface is greater than a length of the main surface. Accordingly, the area of connection between the via conductors and the corresponding terminal electrodes is increased, improving connection reliability through enhancement of tolerance for positional deviation.
US08952255B2	Subsea pipeline direct electric heating cable with a protection system A piggyback cable (10) has a copper conductor (2) with a triple extruded insulation system including a conductor screen (13), an insulation layer (14), and an insulation screen (15), an inner sheath (16) surrounding this insulation system, and an outer sheath (18), the space between the inner (16) and outer (18) sheaths being filled with protective elements. The protective elements have thermoplastic (21) elements arranged together to form at least one layer helically wound around the said cable (10).
US08952251B2	High-capacity/efficiency transmission line design A transmission tower structure for suspending from an arched crossarm a three phased circuit arranged in a compact delta configuration that improves the surge impedance loading (SIL) of a transmission line, reduces its series impedance, lowers both resistive and corona losses, and moderates electromagnetic fields and audible noise effects at the ground level—all achieved in a cost effective manner. The structure further has a low overall height and aesthetic appearance enhancing the public acceptance of the embodiments.
US08952249B2	1,4-fullerene addends in photovoltaic cells 1,4 fullerene deriatives useful for solar cells are provided, where their structures allow for straightforward functionalizations to tune their properties in terms of solubility and LUMO energy levels.
US08952248B2	Dye-sensitized solar cell module and method of fabricating the same A dye-sensitized solar cell module is disclosed. The dye-sensitized solar cell module includes a solution capable of being selectively printed on only a desired region and used in the formation of a metal oxide film. The solution for the metal oxide film formation can be selectively printed on only the surface of metal oxide nano-particle without affecting the electrical conductivity of the electrode and a sealant interposed between transparent electrodes. Therefore, the dye-sensitized solar cell module can greatly improve the output efficiency. Moreover, the dye-sensitized solar cell module can prevent the output efficiency deterioration at an enlarged size.
US08952247B2	Photoelectric converter and solar cell using the same The present invention provides a photoelectric conversion device having at least a fullerene derivative as an electron acceptor and a compound as an electron donor between a pair of electrodes, wherein the fullerene derivative has 2 to 4 organic groups which each independently have 1 to 50 carbon atoms, and wherein when the fullerene derivative has two organic groups, these organic groups do not bind to each other to form a ring.
US08952246B2	Single-piece photovoltaic structure A material is manufactured from a single piece of semiconductor material. The semiconductor material can be an n-type semiconductor. Such a manufactured material may have a top layer with a crystalline structure, transitioning into a transition layer, further transitioning into an intermediate layer, and further transitioning to the bulk substrate layer. The orientation of the crystalline pores of the crystalline structure align in layers of the material. The transition layer or intermediate layer includes a material that is substantially equivalent to intrinsic semiconductor. Also described is a method for manufacturing a material from a single piece of semiconductor material by exposing a top surface to an energy source until the transformation of the top surface occurs, while the bulk of the material remains unaltered. The material may exhibit photovoltaic properties.
US08952245B2	Conductive thick film paste for solar cell contacts The invention relates to an inorganic reaction system used in the manufacture of electroconductive pastes. The inorganic reaction system comprises a lead containing composition and elemental tellurium, where in the lead containing composition is between 5-95 wt. % of the inorganic reaction system, and the elemental tellurium is between 5-95 wt. % of the inorganic reaction system. More preferably, the lead containing composition is between 40-90 wt. % of the inorganic reaction system, and the elemental tellurium is between 10-40 wt. % of the inorganic reaction system. The lead containing composition can be a glass frit and can further comprise lead oxide. Another aspect of the invention relates to an electroconductive paste composition that comprises metallic particles, an inorganic reaction system as disclosed, and an organic vehicle. Another aspect of the invention relates to an organic vehicle that comprises a binder, a surfactant, a solvent, and a thixatropic agent. Another aspect of the invention relates to a solar cell printed with an electroconductive paste composition as disclosed, as well as an assembled solar cell module. Another aspect of the invention relates to a method of producing a solar cell.
US08952240B2	Solar cell module A drawing-out opening part and a first insertion slit formed in a back-surface-side sealing body in a direction almost orthogonal to the principal surface of the solar cell module are designed not to overlap each other on a projection plane in parallel to the principal surface of the solar cell module.
US08952234B2	Thermoelectric device, especially intended to generate an electrical current in an automotive vehicle The invention relates to a thermoelectric device, comprising a first circuit (1), called hot circuit, through which a first fluid can flow, and, a second circuit (2), called cold circuit, through which a second fluid can flow at a temperature lower than that of the first fluid, and elements (3, 3p, 3n), called thermoelectric elements, that can be used to generate an electric current in the presence of a temperature gradient. According to the invention, it comprises fins (6f, 6c) in a heat exchange relationship with said hot circuit (1) and/or said cold circuit (2), the thermoelectric elements (3, 3p, 3n) being in contact at least with said fins (6f, 6c), at least some of said fins (6f, 6c) being associated in pairs, a compressible material (11) being provided between the fins (6f, 6c) of one and the same pair.
US08952228B2	Tomato line PSQ 24-2147 The invention provides seed and plants of tomato line PSQ 24-2147. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato line PSQ 24-2147, and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another tomato plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.
US08952219B2	Methods for Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of sugar cane The present invention provides methods for producing a transformed sugar cane tissue or cell thereof, said methods comprising: a) inoculating a sugar cane tissue or a cell thereof with an Agrobacterium inoculation suspension, said Agrobacterium comprising a nucleic acid of interest, to obtain an Agrobacterium-inoculated sugar cane tissue or cell thereof; b) co-cultivating said Agrobacterium-inoculated sugar cane tissue or cell thereof on a surface in the absence of co-culture media for a time period sufficient to reduce original weight of said Agrobacterium-inoculated sugar cane tissue or cell thereof; and c) selecting a transformed sugar cane tissue or a cell thereof comprising said nucleic acid of interest. The transformation methods of the invention provide for increased transformation frequency and recovery of transgenic sugar cane plants.
US08952218B2	Polynucleotides, polypeptides encoded thereby, and methods of using same for increasing abiotic stress tolerance, biomass and/or yield in plants expressing same Provided are isolated polynucleotides comprising a nucleic acid sequence at least 80% identical to SEQ ID NO:619, 617, 606, 615, 629, 1-36, 40, 41, 43-45, 49, 52-56, 58, 113-343, 351, 354-358, 605, 607-614, 616, 618, 620-628, 630-638, 642, 645, 650, 651, 670, or 671. Also provided are nucleic acid constructs comprising same, isolated polypeptides encoded thereby, transgenic cells and transgenic plants comprising same and methods of using same for increasing abiotic stress tolerance, yield, biomass, growth rate, vigor, oil content, fiber yield, fiber quality, and/or nitrogen use efficiency of a plant.
US08952216B2	Plant promoter operable in basal endosperm transfer layer of endosperm and uses thereof The present invention provides an isolated promoter or an active fragment or derivative thereof capable of conferring selective expression on a gene to which it is operably connected in the endosperm of a developing plant seed and preferably in the basal endosperm transfer layer (BETL) of endosperm. The present invention also provides expression vectors and constructs and transgenic plant cells, plant parts and whole plants comprising the promoter, active fragments and derivatives, and well as methods of modulating one or more plant phenotypes employing the promoter, active fragments and derivatives.
US08952212B2	Absorbent article including an absorbent core layer having a material free zone and a transfer layer arranged below the absorbent core layer An absorbent article including a liquid permeable cover layer, a liquid impermeable barrier layer, an absorbent core arranged adjacent to the cover layer, the absorbent core including a material-free zone extending, a transfer layer arranged between the core and the barrier layer, the transfer layer including a planar portion having an upper surface and a lower surface and a protrusion extending upwardly from the upper surface.
US08952211B2	Absorber demethanizer for FCC process A process for recovering ethylene is disclosed, the process including: recovering a ethylene-containing stream comprising methane, ethylene, and nitrogen oxides from at least one of an ethylene production process and an ethylene recovery process; separating the ethylene-containing stream via extractive distillation using at least one C2+ hydrocarbon absorbent to produce an overheads fraction comprising methane and nitrogen oxides and a bottoms fraction comprising the at least one C2+ hydrocarbon absorbent and ethylene; wherein the separating comprises operating the extractive distillation at temperatures and pressures sufficient to prevent any substantial conversion of nitrogen oxides to N2O3.
US08952200B2	Liquid crystal oligomer, synthesis composition, preparation method thereof, and liquid crystal material The disclosed technology provides a liquid crystal oligomer, a synthesis composition, a preparation method thereof, and a liquid crystal material. The liquid crystal oligomer is represented by the following chemical formula, wherein substituent R is hydrogen or methyl. In addition to a higher glass transition temperature, good heat resistance, low viscosity and a self-crosslinkable group, the liquid crystal oligomer has thermal self-crosslinking and high thermal stability of thermosetting materials.
US08952195B2	Process for oxidizing alkyl aromatic compounds A process for oxidizing an alkyl-aromatic compound is described. The process includes contacting the alkyl-aromatic compound, a solvent comprising an ionic liquid, a bromine source, a catalyst, and an oxidizing agent in a first reaction zone to produce a first product comprising a first mother liquor and at least one of an aromatic alcohol, an aromatic aldehyde, an aromatic ketone, and an aromatic carboxylic acid.
US08952191B2	Ester resin compositions A composition including one or more ester resins useful for various applications is disclosed. For example, the composition including one or more ester resins may function as a component that is incorporated into an ink composition.
US08952190B2	Synergists Compounds of formula (I): wherein Ar represents an, optionally substituted, aryl or heteroaryl group, R represents an, optionally substituted, aryl or heteroaryl group, an optionally substituted straight or branched chain C1.10-alkyl, R1 is H or methyl, X is an extender group, n is 0 or an integer between 1 and 12 inclusive, A is a polyol residue wherein the unsubstituted polyol from which the residue is derived has at least y OH groups, and y is an integer>1, can easily be prepared, and are useful as synergists in radiation curing.
US08952169B2	N-substituted benzamides and methods of use thereof The invention provides novel compounds having the general formula: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein the variables RA, subscript n, ring A, X2, L, subscript m, X1, B, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and RN have the meaning as described herein, and compositions containing such compounds and methods for using such compounds and compositions.
US08952166B2	Inhibitors of the renal outer medullary potassium channel The present invention provides compounds of Formula I and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are inhibitors of the ROMK (Kir1.1) channel. The compounds may be used as diuretic and/or natriuretic agents and for the therapy and prophylaxis of medical conditions including cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, heart failure and conditions associated with excessive salt and water retention.
US08952164B2	R-7-(3-aminomethy-4-methoxyimino-3-methyl-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-4-oxo-1,4-dihydo-[1,8]naphthyridine-3-carboxylic acid and l-aspartic acid salt, process for the preparation thereof and pharmaceutical composition comprising the same for antimicrobial Disclosed herein are R-7-(3-aminomethyl-4-methoxyimino-3-methyl-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-4-oxo-1,4-dihydro-[1,8]naphthyridine-3-carboxylic acid and L-aspartic acid salt, process for the preparation thereof and pharmaceutical composition comprising the same for antimicrobial. Because the R-7-(3-aminomethyl-4-methoxyimino-3-methyl-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-4-oxo-1,4-dihydro-[1,8]naphthyridine-3-carboxylic acid and L-aspartic acid salt is more soluble and less toxic and has less side effects as an antimicrobial agent than hydrochloride and the other salts (D-aspartate and phosphate) conventionally used, the salt may be useful for oral and injectable administration.
US08952163B2	Substituted hydroxamic acids and uses thereof This invention provides compounds of formula (I): wherein R1a, R1b, R1c, R1d, R2a, R2b, X1, X2, and G have values as described in the specification, useful as inhibitors of HDAC6. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of proliferative, inflammatory, infectious, neurological or cardiovascular diseases or disorders.
US08952162B2	Triazolopyridines as phosphodiesterase inhibitors for treatment of dermal diseases The present invention relates to a compound according to formula I, wherein R1, R2 and A are as defined herein, which exhibit PDE4 inhibitory activity and may be used in the treatment of inflammatory diseases or autoimmune diseases, in particular inflammatory or proliferative dermal diseases.
US08952156B2	Process for working up reaction outputs from the hydrogenation of EDDN or EDMN A process is disclosed for separating the output from the reaction of EDDN or EDMN with hydrogen in the presence of THF, a catalyst, TETA or DETA, water, and optionally organic compounds having higher and lower boiling points than TETA or DETA. Hydrogen is removed, and the output is supplied to a distillation column DK1 in which an azeotrope, optionally comprising organic compounds with a boiling point lower than TETA or DETA, is removed from the top. A product comprising TETA or DETA is removed from the bottom and passed into a distillation column DK2, removing THF. A stream comprising TETA or DETA passes from the bottom of DK2. The DK1 azeotrope is condensed. Phase separation is induced by the addition of an organic solvent essentially immiscible with water, and the mixture is separated. The organic phase is recycled into DK1 and the water phase is discharged.
US08952151B2	Histone demethylase inhibitors The present invention relates generally to compositions and methods for treating cancer and neoplastic disease. Provided herein are substituted amidopyridine or amidopyridazine derivative compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds. The subject compounds and compositions are useful for inhibition histone demethylase. Furthermore, the subject compounds and compositions are useful for the treatment of cancer, such as prostate cancer, breast cancer, bladder cancer, lung cancer and/or melanoma and the like.
US08952146B2	Process for manufacturing low-fibrillating cellulosic fiber The present invention provides a process for producing low fibrillating cellulose fibers by a dry-jet-wet spinning process wherein cellulose is treated with a solvent containing imidazolium ionic salt in a spinneret maintained at a temperature of 100-120° C. and the spun fibers drawn to the coagulation bath containing ionic salt with the draw ratio less than 5, to produce fibers with fibrillating index less than or equal to 3.
US08952142B2	Elite event A5547-127 and methods and kits for identifying such event in biological samples Tools are provided which allow rapid and unequivocal identification of elite event A5547-127 in biological samples.
US08952136B2	Antibodies to human programmed death receptor PD-1 Antibodies which block binding of hPD-1 to hPD-L1 or hPD-L2 and their variable region sequences are disclosed. A method of increasing the activity (or reducing downmodulation) of an immune cell through the PD-1 pathway is also disclosed.
US08952134B2	Hybrid constant regions The invention provides hybrid constant regions and antibodies or fusion proteins incorporating the same. The hybrid constant regions include at least CH2 and CH3 regions of an IgG or IgA constant region and Cμ3 and Cμ4 regions of a Cμ constant region. The hybrids retain properties of both component constant regions. The hybrids retain the ability of a Cμ constant region to form multivalent complexes, e.g., pentameric or hexameric structures. IgG hybrids also retain IgG properties including pH-dependent FcRn binding, which is associated with a relatively long in vivo half-life, and specific binding to protein G, which facilitates purification. Depending on the isotype and subtype, the nature of the antigen and presence of additional IgG CH1 and hinge domains, IgG hybrids may also retain properties of specific binding to protein A, and effector functions ADCC, CDC and opsonization. IgA hybrids retain the property of IgA of binding to an Fc-alpha receptor CD89.
US08952130B2	Designer ligands of TGF-β superfamily The present disclosure relates to chimeric polypeptide having TGF-beta activity, nucleic acids encoding the polypeptides, and host cells for producing the polypeptides.
US08952129B2	Method of treating degenerative diseases Agonists of a non-proteolytically activated receptor can be used in methods for treating a disease or disorder in a subject. The methods comprise administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of an agonist, wherein the disease or disorder is scleroderma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease, closed head trauma, glaucoma, optic neuritis or allograft vasculopathy.
US08952125B2	Polyoxyethylene derivative having plural hydroxyl groups at terminal end thereof A polyoxyethylene derivative represented by the formula (1): wherein a whole molecular weight of the polyoxyethylene derivative is 500 to 160,000; n is 5 to 3650; L1, L2, and L3 each independently represent an alkylene group, a phenylene group, an ester bond, an amide bond, an ether bond, a urethane bond, a carbonate bond, a secondary amino group, or a combination thereof; X represents a functional group capable of reacting with a bio-related substance; Y represents a hydrophilic group having plural hydroxyl groups made from a residual group of xylitol or volemitol or a residual group of polyglycerin of trimer to 31-mer; Z represents a residual group of a compound having 2 to 5 active hydrogen atoms; b and c are as follows: 1≦b≦4, 1≦c≦4, and 2≦b+c≦5; and d and e each independently are 0 or 1.
US08952122B2	Modified polyamide, preparation method thereof and article obtained from said polyamide A polyamide modified by a compound including a sulfonate group, as well as a method for preparing the polyamide and to articles obtained from said modified polyamide are described. A modified polyamide obtained from a mono-functional aromatic sulfonate compound is also described.
US08952112B2	Supported nonmetallocene catalyst, preparation and use thereof This invention relates to a supported nonmetallocene catalyst and preparation thereof. The supported nonmetallocene catalyst can be produced with a simple and feasible process and is characterized by an easily controllable polymerization activity. This invention further relates to use of the supported nonmetallocene catalyst in olefin homopolymerization/copolymerization, which is characterized by a lowered assumption of the co-catalyst as compared with the prior art.
US08952103B2	Copolymers having amide units and ether units with improved optical properties The present invention is a copolymer based on amide units and ether units, wherein the amide units being comprise a major portion of an equimolar combination of at least one diamine and at least one dicarboxylic acid, the diamine(s) is/are mainly cycloaliphatic and the dicarboxylic acid(s) is/are mainly linear and aliphatic, the amide units optionally comprise, but in a minor proportion, at least one other polyamide comonomer, the respective proportions of ether and amide unit monomers are selected in such a way that said copolymer is highly transparent to such an extent that the transmittance at 560 nm on a plate 2 mm thick is greater than 75%; the crystallinity of said copolymer is such that the enthalpy of fusion during the first heating of a ISO DSC (delta Hm(2)) is at least 30 J/g, where the mass is related to the number of amide units contained or of polyamide contained, which fusion corresponds to that of the amide units; and said copolymer has a glass transition temperature of at least 75° C.
US08952083B2	Fluorocopolymer composition and its production process To provide a composition comprising a fluorocopolymer such as an ethylene/tetrafluoroethylene copolymer which can be produced at a relatively low temperature, and its production process.A fluorocopolymer composition which comprises a fluorocopolymer such as an ethylene/tetrafluoroethylene copolymer and a fluorinated aromatic compound having a melting point of at most 230° C. and having a fluorine content in the compound of from 5 to 75 mass %, and is in a solution state at a temperature of at most the melting point of the fluorocopolymer, and a process for producing the fluorocopolymer composition, which comprises a step of dissolving the fluorocopolymer in a solvent containing the fluorinated aromatic compound at a temperature of at most the melting point of the fluorocopolymer.
US08952071B2	(Het)aryl-p-quinone derivatives for treatment of mitochondrial diseases Methods of treating or suppressing mitochondrial diseases, such as Friedreich's ataxia (FRDA), Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), mitochondrial myopathy, encephalopathy, lactacidosis, stroke (MELAS), Kearns-Sayre Syndrome (KSS), are disclosed, as well as compounds useful in the methods of the invention, such as 2-(3-hydroxy-3-methyl-butyl)-6-(het)aryl-p-quinone or as 2-(3-hydroxy-3-methylbutyl)-3-(het)aryl-p-quinone derivatives. Energy biomarkers useful in assessing the metabolic state of a subject and the efficacy of treatment are also disclosed. Methods of modulating, normalizing, or enhancing energy biomarkers, as well as compounds useful for such methods, are also disclosed.
US08952067B2	Subcutaneous fat reduction Topical dermatological preparations including one or more lipodissolving, lipolytic, or adipocyte-disrupting substances for treatment of localized adiposity can include carbamide peroxide and a terpene such as d-limonene. In some embodiments, the preparations can include carbamide peroxide as a first component and, as a second component, at least one peppermint oil terpene, peppermint oil, or a compound isolated or derived from peppermint oil.
US08952066B2	Pharmaceutical/cosmetic, E.G., anti-acne compositions comprising at least one naphthoic acid compound, benzoyl peroxide and at least one film-forming agent Stable pharmaceutical/cosmetic compositions for topical application, notably for the treatment of acne vulgaris include, formulated into a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one naphthoic acid compound, benzoyl peroxide and at least one film-forming agent, the at least one naphthoic acid compound and the benzoyl peroxide advantageously being in a dispersed form therein.
US08952065B2	Acetylcysteine composition and uses thereof This invention relates to novel acetylcysteine compositions in solution, comprising acetylcysteine and which are substantially free of metal chelating agents, such as EDTA. Further, this invention relates to methods of making and using the acetylcysteine compositions. The present compositions and methods are designed to improve patient tolerance and compliance, while at the same time maintaining the stability of the pharmaceutical formulation. The compositions and methods of this invention are useful in the treatment of acetaminophen overdose, acute liver failure, various cancers, methacrylonitrile poisoning, reperfusion injury during cardio bypass surgery, and radiocontrast-induced nephropathy, and can also be used as a mucolytic agent.
US08952063B2	Satiety-inducing composition The present invention relates to the field of weight management. The invention particularly relates to a method for inducing satiety. In one of its embodiments, the present invention provides a method for inducing satiety in a human or an animal comprising administering to said human or animal an effective amount of a composition comprising a lipid of which at least part is in a crystal form in the small intestine.
US08952060B2	Composition for preventing hair loss or for stimulating hair growth Provided is a composition for preventing hair loss or promoting hair growth including valproic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient. The composition may be applied to various industrial fields, including pharmaceutical, cosmetic and beauty aid industries.
US08952058B2	Heterocyclic compounds and methods of use thereof Provided herein are heterocyclic compounds for treatment of CSF1R, FLT3, KIT, and/or PDGFRβ kinase mediated diseases. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and methods of using the compounds and compositions.
US08952057B2	Compositions for anorectal use and methods for treating anorectal disorders Compositions containing polymetal complexes are useful in treating anorectal disorders.
US08952055B2	Membrane fusion inhibitor The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition that has excellent safety and targets a different step in the virus propagation cycle than conventional pharmaceutical compositions, applicable as an antiviral agent. A pharmaceutical composition containing an epigallocatechin gallate derivative represented by the following chemical formula (1), an isomer thereof, or a salt thereof is prepared. This can be used as a membrane fusion inhibitor that inhibits viral membrane fusion. In the following formula, R1 to R6 are each a hydrogen atom, halogen, sodium, potassium, or a straight-chain or branched, saturated or unsaturated acyl group and may be identical to or different from one another. The acyl group may be substituted further with one or more substituents. At least one of R1 to R6 is the acyl group. R7 to R16 are each a hydrogen atom, halogen, sodium, or potassium and may be identical to or different from one another.
US08952053B2	Prodrugs of substituted 1,3-dioxanes and their uses The present invention relates to prodrugs of compounds containing 1,3-dioxane moiety, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and the use of the compounds and compositions for the modulation of thromboxane A2 or a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor. The prodrugs of the compounds, analogs, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions can be used in the treatment and prevention of cancer.
US08952038B2	Inhibition of undesired sensory effects by the compound camphor A smokeless tobacco product or medicinal nicotine product includes nicotine and camphor dissolved in a non-flavored oily carrier. Preferably, the camphor is present in a concentration ranging from about 600 ppm to about 1300 ppm. Also disclosed are methods of making such products.
US08952034B2	Fused heterocyclic compounds as ion channel modulators The present invention relates to compounds that are sodium channel inhibitors and to their use in the treatment of various disease states, including cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. In particular embodiments, the structure of the compounds is given by Formula I: wherein W1, W2, W3, R1, Q, X1, X2 and X3 are as described herein, to methods for the preparation and use of the compounds and to pharmaceutical compositions containing the same.
US08952033B2	4-anilinofuro[2,3-b]quinoline derivatives, their preparation processes, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same Disclosed herein are novel 4-anilinofuro[2,3-b]quinoline derivatives of formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of the substituents is given the definition as set forth in the Specification and Claims. Also disclosed are the preparation processes of these derivatives and their uses in the manufacture of pharmaceutical compositions and in the treatment of cancers.
US08952029B2	Method of administration of gamma hydroxybutyrate with monocarboxylate transporters One embodiment of the present invention is to improve the safety and efficacy of the administration of GHB or a salt thereof to a patient. It has been discovered that the concomitant administration of an MCT inhibitor, such as diclofenac, valproate, or ibuprofen, will affect GHB administration. For example, it has been discovered that diclofenac lowers the effect of GHB in the body, thereby potentially causing an unsafe condition. Furthermore, it has been discovered that valproate increases the effect of GHB on the body, thereby potentially causing an unsafe condition.
US08952028B2	Methods of treating chemoresistance and relapse in cancer cells Methods of treating or preventing chemoresistance or relapse growth of cancer cells are provided. Methods of treating or preventing resistance to tyrosine kinase based chemotherapeutic treatment in hematologic and solid tumors are provided. BCR-ABL drug resistance in chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) and models for conducting further study on the same are presented. The methods comprise administering a therapeutically effective amount of one or more SIRT1 modulators to the cells or subject in need thereof. The methods may be administered in combination with, prior to or subsequent to chemotherapy or may be administered to counteract the effect of a spontaneous genetic mutation. Methods of using SIRT1 inhibitors to treat or prevent insulin and transferrin-induced resistance are also presented. A novel cell model to study mechanisms of acquired chemoresistance is also provided.
US08952016B2	Substituted xanthine derivatives This invention relates to novel compounds that are substituted xanthine derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. For example, this invention relates to novel substituted xanthine derivatives that are derivatives of pentoxifylline. The compound of the invention are represented by one of the following structural formulas: The variables for these structural formulas are described herein. This invention also provides compositions comprising one or more compounds of this invention and a carrier and the use of the disclosed compounds and compositions in methods of treating diseases and conditions for which pentoxifylline and related compounds are beneficial.
US08952011B2	Compositions and methods for the treatment of nasal conditions The invention provides compositions and methods for treating nasal congestion. The provided compositions and methods utilize low concentrations of selective α-2 adrenergic receptor agonists. The compositions preferably include brimonidine.
US08952006B2	Morpholinoalkyl fumarate compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of use Morpholinoalkyl fumarates, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the morpholinoalkyl fumarates, and methods of using morpholinoalkyl fumarates and pharmaceutical compositions for treating neurodegenerative, inflammatory, and autoimmune disorders including multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, irritable bowel disorder, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis are disclosed.
US08952004B2	CXCR3 receptor antagonists The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1 to R3, A, B, X, and n are as defined herein. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, methods of using these compounds in the treatment of various diseases and disorders, processes for preparing these compounds and intermediates useful in these processes.
US08952001B2	Amino-heteroaryl derivatives as HCN blockers The invention relates to amino-heteroaryl derivatives having the general Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, as well as to the use of these derivatives for the treatment of pain, such as neuropathic pain or inflammatory pain.
US08951998B2	Quinoxaline-containing compounds as hepatitis C virus inhibitors The present invention discloses compounds of formula I and II or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, or prodrugs thereof: which inhibit serine protease activity, particularly the activity of hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS3-NS4A protease. Consequently, the compounds of the present invention interfere with the life cycle of the hepatitis C virus and are also useful as antiviral agents. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the aforementioned compounds for administration to a subject suffering from HCV infection. The invention also relates to methods of treating an HCV infection in a subject by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compounds of the present invention.
US08951993B2	Phosphorus containing compounds as protein kinase inhibitors The present invention relates to compounds represented by formula (I), which can modulate the activity of protein kinases. The invention also relates to a composition containing a compound of formula (I), and a method for synthesizing and using such compound for preventing or treating ALK or cMet mediated disorders or conditions.
US08951991B2	Polymer mixtures of anionic and cationic polysaccharides and use thereof Described in the present application are compositions comprising mixtures of polyanionic polysaccharides and polycationic polysaccharides consisting of oligosaccharide derivatives of chitosan. In the compositions of the invention said mixtures have proven to be soluble in aqueous environments, despite ionic complexes forming between the acid polysaccharides and chitosan derivatives. Said compositions have also demonstrated significant rheological behavior with an unexpected increase in viscosity and viscoelasticity, although the polysaccharides used have relatively low average molecular weights. The said solubility and rheological behavior renders the compositions of the invention particularly advantageous from the biomedical application viewpoint, in particular for viscosupplementation and particularly in the field of articular pathologies and of ophthalmic surgery.
US08951979B2	Pain treatment using ERK2 inhibitors This application describes methods and compositions for reducing, inhibiting and/or treating pain that involve use of ERK2 inhibitors.
US08951966B2	Compositions comprising variants and fusions of FGF19 polypeptides, and uses and methods thereof for treatment of metabolic disorders and diseases The invention relates to variants and fusions of fibroblast growth factor 19 (FGF19), variants and fusions of fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21), fusions of fibroblast growth factor 19 (FGF19) and/or fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21), and variants or fusions of fibroblast growth factor 19 (FGF19) and/or fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) proteins and peptide sequences (and peptidomimetics), having one or more activities, such as glucose lowering activity, and methods for and uses in treatment of hyperglycemia and other disorders.
US08951957B2	Delivery agent A composition and method comprising a polycationic agent and a polyanionic agent for delivering a peptide or protein into a cell.
US08951946B2	Dicarboxylic acid diesters, notably those prepared from fusel oils Novel dicarboxylic acid diesters and admixture thereof have the formula (I): R1—OOC-A-COOR2 (I) and are advantageously prepared from fusel oils; these are particularly suited for formulation into useful solvent, cosolvent, stripping, crystallization inhibiting, cleaning and degreasing compositions.
US08951945B2	Rolling bearing There is provided a rolling bearing which inhibits spalling of a rolling element and has a long service life even under rigorous environments. The rolling bearing comprises grease for lubricating rolling contact parts and/or sliding contact parts between a first raceway surface and a rolling elements and/or between a second raceway surface and a rolling elements, wherein the grease comprises a base oil, a thickener and an extreme pressure additive, the thickener is a diurea compound obtained by allowing an amine mixture comprising alkylphenylamine, alkyl group of which has 8 to 16 carbon atoms, and cyclohexylamine, to react with a diisocyanate compound, an amount of cyclohexylamine in the total amount of the alkylphenylamine and cyclohexylamine is from 91 to 99% by mole, and a reaction temperature of the extreme pressure additive with iron is 260° C. or lower.
US08951941B2	Low temperature hydrocarbon gel II A composition useful for crosslinking phosphate esters in hydrocarbon gels used in formation fracturing performs especially well in cold temperatures, such as temperatures lower than (−)20° C. Methods of making the crosslinking composition and the gel are described; also methods of fracturing subterranean formations. Specific forms of ferric sulfate and ferric ammonium citrate are useful as ingredients of the crosslinking composition.
US08951939B2	Digital assays with multiplexed detection of two or more targets in the same optical channel System, including methods and apparatus, for performing a digital assay with multiplexed detection of two or more distinct targets in the same optical channel.
US08951937B2	Identification and use of bacterial [2Fe-2S] dihydroxy-acid dehydratases A group of bacterial dihydroxy-acid dehydratases having a [2Fe-2S] cluster was discovered. Bacterial [2Fe-2S] DHADs were expressed as heterologous proteins in bacteria and yeast cells, providing DHAD activity for conversion of 2,3-dihydroxyisovalerate to α-ketoisovalerate or 2,3-dihydroxymethylvalerate to α-ketomethylvalerate. Isobutanol and other compounds may be synthesized in pathways that include bacterial [2Fe-2S] DHAD activity.
US08951933B2	Polysiloxane-modified polyhydroxy polyurethane resin, method for producing same, heat-sensitive recording material using the resin, imitation leather, thermoplastic polyolefin resin skin material, material for weather strip, and weather strip Disclosed are a polysiloxane-modified polyhydroxy polyurethane resin characterized by being derived from a reaction between a 5-membered cyclic carbonate polysiloxane compound represented by the below-described formula (1) and an amine compound, and its production process; and a resin composition, thermal recording medium, imitation leather, thermoplastic polyolefin resin skin material, weather strip material, and weather strip, all of which make use of the resin. wherein A means
US08951925B2	Broadening the rare earth ion emission bandwidth, increasing emission cross section, and/or shifting peak emission wavelength in Nd-doped aluminate or silicate glasses The invention relates to a Nd-doped, aluminate-based or silicate-based, laser glass having a peak emission wavelength that is longer than 1059.7 nm, an emission cross section (σem) of ≧1.5×10−20 cm2, and/or an emission bandwidth (Δλeff) of ≧28 nm, while maintaining properties that render the glass suitable for commercial use, such as low glass transition temperature Tg and low nonlinear index, n2.
US08951918B2	Method for fabricating patterned structure of semiconductor device A method of fabricating a patterned structure of a semiconductor device is provided. First, a substrate having a first region and a second region is provided. A target layer, a hard mask layer and a first patterned mask layer are then sequentially formed on the substrate. A first etching process is performed by using the first patterned mask layer as an etch mask so that a patterned hard mask layer is therefore formed. Spacers are respectively formed on each sidewall of the patterned hard mask layer. Then, a second patterned mask layer is formed on the substrate. A second etching process is performed to etch the patterned hard mask layer in the second region. After the exposure of the spacers, the patterned hard mask layer is used as an etch mask and an exposed target layer is removed until the exposure of the corresponding substrate.
US08951914B2	Manufacturing method of device A device manufacturing method includes: sequentially forming a first sacrificial film, a first support film, a second sacrificial film, and a second support film on a semiconductor substrate; forming a hole to pass through these films; forming a crown-shaped electrode covering an inner surface of the hole and connected to the second support film and the first support film; forming a first opening in the second support film into a first pattern designed such that the connection between the crown-shaped electrode and the second support film is at least partially maintained; removing at least a part of the second sacrificial film through the first opening; forming a second opening in the first support film with use of the first opening; and removing the first sacrificial film through the second opening. This method is able to prevent misalignment of openings between the support films.
US08951900B2	Contact elements of a semiconductor device formed by electroless plating and excess material removal with reduced sheer forces The present disclosure is directed to, among other things, an illustrative method that includes forming an opening in a dielectric material of a contact level of a semiconductor device, and selectively depositing a conductive material in the opening to form a contact element therein, the contact element extending to a contact area of a circuit element and having a laterally restricted excess portion formed outside of the opening and above the dielectric material. The disclosed method further includes forming a sacrificial material layer above the dielectric material and the contact element, the sacrificial material layer surrounding the laterally restricted excess portion. Additionally, the method includes planarizing a surface topography of the contact level in the presence of the sacrificial material so as to remove the laterally restricted excess portion from above the dielectric material.
US08951894B2	Plasma treatment apparatus, method for forming film, and method for manufacturing thin film transistor A structure of the plasma treatment apparatus is employed in which an upper electrode has projected portions provided with first introduction holes and recessed portions provided with second introduction holes, the first introduction hole of the upper electrode is connected to a first cylinder filled with a gas which is not likely to be dissociated, the second introduction hole is connected to a second cylinder filled with a gas which is likely to be dissociated, the gas which is not likely to be dissociated is introduced into a reaction chamber from an introduction port of the first introduction hole provided on a surface of the projected portion of the upper electrode, and the gas which is likely to be dissociated is introduced into the reaction chamber from an introduction port of the second introduction hole provided on a surface of the recessed portion.
US08951875B2	Semiconductor structure A semiconductor structure includes a substrate, a gate structure, and two silicon-containing structures. The substrate includes two recesses defined therein and two doping regions of a first dopant type. Each of the two doping regions extends along a bottom surface and at least portion of a sidewall of a corresponding one of the two recesses. The gate structure is over the substrate and between the two recesses. The two silicon-containing structures are of a second dopant type different from the first dopant type. Each of the two silicon-containing structures fills a corresponding one of the two recesses, and an upper portion of each of the two silicon-containing structures has a dopant concentration higher than that of a lower portion of each of the two silicon-containing structures.
US08951862B2	Damascene word line The technology relates to a damascene word line for a three dimensional array of nonvolatile memory cells. Conductive lines such as silicon are formed over stacked nonvolatile memory structures. Word line trenches separate neighboring ones of the silicon lines. The silicon lines separated by the word line trenches are oxidized, making insulating surfaces in the word line trenches. Word lines are made in the word line trenches.
US08951861B2	Methods of making a high-density nonvolatile memory Methods are provided for forming a monolithic three dimensional memory array. An example method includes: (a) forming a first plurality of substantially parallel, substantially coplanar conductors above a substrate; (b) forming a first plurality of semiconductor elements above the first plurality of substantially parallel, substantially coplanar conductors; and (c) forming a second plurality of substantially parallel, substantially coplanar conductors above the first plurality of semiconductor elements. Each of the first plurality of semiconductor elements includes a first heavily doped layer having a first conductivity type, a second lightly doped layer on and in contact with the first heavily doped layer, and a third heavily doped layer on and in contact with the second lightly doped layer. The third heavily doped layer has a second conductivity type opposite the first conductivity type. Numerous other aspects are provided.
US08951857B2	Method for implanting ions in semiconductor device The present invention provides various methods for implanting ions in a semiconductor device that substantially compensate for a difference in threshold voltages between a central portion and edge portions of a substrate generated while performing uniform ion implantation to entire surfaces of a substrate. Other methods for fabricating a semiconductor device improve distribution of transistor parameters across a substrate by forming a nonuniform channel doping layer or by forming a nonuniform junction profile, across the substrate.
US08951836B2	Chip package and method for forming the same A method for forming a chip package, in which a substrate has a plurality of conducting pads located below its lower surface, and a dielectric layer located between the conducting pads. A hole is formed extending from the upper surface of the substrate towards the conducting pads. After the hole is formed, a trench is formed extending from the upper surface towards the lower surface of the substrate, with the trench connecting with the hole. An insulating layer is formed on a sidewall of the trench and a sidewall and a bottom of the hole, and a portion of the insulating layer and a portion of the dielectric layer are removed to expose a portion of the conducting pads. A conducting layer is formed on the sidewall of the trench and the sidewall and the bottom of the hole, electrically contacting with the conducting pads.
US08951835B2	Method of fabricating a package substrate A method of fabricating a package substrate, includes forming a cavity in at least one region of an upper surface of a wafer, the cavity including a chip mounting region, forming a through-hole penetrating through the wafer and a via filling the through-hole, forming a first wiring layer and a second wiring layer spaced apart from the first wiring layer, which are extended into the cavity, and mounting a chip in the cavity to be connected to the first wiring layer and the second wiring layer.
US08951821B2	Method for producing oscillator A method for producing an oscillator includes: (a) forming a first layer on a substrate; (b) ion implanting a first impurity into a first region of the first layer; (c) forming a first electrode having a tapered plane on a side surface thereof by patterning the first layer; (d) forming a sacrificial layer on the first electrode and on the tapered plane of the first electrode; (e) forming a second electrode on the substrate and the sacrificial layer; and (f) removing the sacrificial layer. The step (b) is performed so that the concentration of the first impurity monotonically decreases from the upper surface side to the lower surface side in a region located at a depth of more than 10 nm from the upper surface of the first electrode.
US08951815B2	Method for producing liquid-discharge-head substrate A method for producing a liquid-discharge-head substrate includes a step of preparing a silicon substrate including, at a front-surface side of the silicon substrate, an energy generating element; a step of forming a first etchant introduction hole on the front-surface side of the silicon substrate; a step of supplying a first etchant into the first etchant introduction hole formed on the front-surface side of the silicon substrate, and supplying a second etchant to a back-surface side of the silicon substrate; a step of stopping the supply of the second etchant; and a step of, after the supply of the second etchant has been stopped, forming a liquid supply port extending through front and back surfaces of the silicon substrate by the supply of the first etchant.
US08951812B2	Vertically oriented semiconductor device and shielding structure thereof The present disclosure involves a semiconductor device. The semiconductor device includes a substrate. The semiconductor device includes an electronic device positioned over the substrate. The electronic device includes an opening. The semiconductor device includes a shielding device positioned over the substrate and surrounding the electronic device. The shielding device includes a plurality of elongate members. A subset of the plurality of elongate members extend through the opening of the electronic device. At least one of the electronic device and the shielding device is formed in an interconnect structure positioned over the substrate.
US08951808B2	Systems and methods for fabrication of superconducting integrated circuits Various techniques and apparatus permit fabrication of superconductive circuits and structures, for instance Josephson junctions, which may, for example be useful in quantum computers. For instance, a low magnetic flux noise trilayer structure may be fabricated having a dielectric structure or layer interposed between two elements or layers capable of superconducting. A superconducting via may directly overlie a Josephson junction. A structure, for instance a Josephson junction, may be carried on a planarized dielectric layer. A fin may be employed to remove heat from the structure. A via capable of superconducting may have a width that is less than about 1 micrometer. The structure may be coupled to a resistor, for example by vias and/or a strap contact connector.
US08951807B2	Surface neutralization of apatite The present invention discloses methods of neutralizing apatite surfaces, for example during chromatography and before protein elution.
US08951806B2	Immunological test element with improved control zone The invention concerns a test element for carrying out an immunological sandwich test for determining an analyte from a liquid sample containing a reagent zone or conjugate zone which contains a conjugate of an analyte binding partner and a label which can be detected directly or indirectly by visual, optical or electrochemical means (e.g., an enzyme, fluorescent or direct label, etc.) wherein the conjugate can be dissolved by the liquid sample, a detection zone which contains a permanently immobilized (i.e., which cannot be detached by the liquid sample) binding partner for the analyte or for complexes containing the analyte; and a control zone which contains a permanently immobilized binding partner for the conjugate of analyte binding partner and label characterized in that the control zone additionally contains one or more permanently immobilized binding partner(s) for the analyte or for complexes containing the analyte.
US08951797B2	Compositions for identifying reprogramming factors The invention provides methods for reprogramming somatic cells to generate multipotent or pluripotent cells. Such methods are useful for a variety of purposes, including treating or preventing a medical condition in an individual. The invention further provides methods for identifying an agent that reprograms somatic cells to a less differentiated state.
US08951794B2	Methods and compositions for treating neurodegenerative disorders and Alzheimer's disease and improving normal memory The disclosure relates generally to neurodegenerative disorders and more specifically to a group of presenilin/G-protein/c-src binding polypeptides and methods of use for modulating signaling and progression of Alzheimer's disease.
US08951790B2	Mammalian expression vector pUHAB The present invention relates to the construction and utilization of a new mammalian expression vector that contains a unique multiple cloning site (MCS), designated pUHAB. The pUHAB vector comprises a high copy replication origin (ColE1), a drug resistance gene (TK-Hygromycin), and a human cytomegalovirus promoter operably associated with a unique intron (hCMV/intron). Further, pUHAB comprises a selectable marker conferring resistance to kanamycin in bacterial cells, and a phage f1(+) region. pUHAB can be used to transiently or stably express cloned genes when transfected into mammalian cells. The invention also encompasses kits and host cells and cell lines comprising pUHAB, and methods of producing a recombinant protein using pUHAB.
US08951786B1	Compositions, tools and methods for the manufacture of construction materials using enzymes Methods for producing construction material utilizing loose pieces of aggregate (30), enzyme producing cells, an amount of urea and an amount of calcium ions. A first solution is prepared which includes urease which is formed by enzyme producing cells. A second solution is prepared which includes urea and calcium ions. The first and second solutions are added to the loose aggregate (30). The calcium ions contribute to the formation of calcium carbonate wherein the calcium carbonate fills and bonds between at least some of the gaps between the loose pieces of aggregate forming a solid construction material (92).
US08951772B2	Adenoviruses, nucleic acids coding therefor, and use thereof The present invention is related to an adenovirus expressing a first protein which is selected from the group comprising an E1B protein and an E4 protein, prior to a second protein which is selected from the group comprising an E1A protein.
US08951771B2	Modified 13-hydroperoxide lyases and uses thereof Fatty acid 13-hydroperoxide lyase proteins which have been modified with respect to a previously described guava 13-hydroperoxide lyase and the nucleic acid sequences encoding these proteins. Also, recombinant nucleic acid molecules for expressing the modified 13-hydroperoxide lyases and methods of using such lyases in the field of organic synthesis.
US08951770B2	GH8 xylanase variants The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having xylanase activity and isolated polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides.
US08951765B2	Targeted separation of cultured cells Embodiments described herein relate to separating and/or concentrating target cells from a carrier fluid that may include other non-target cells. Embodiments include a cell separator with a flow surface having indentations formed thereon. The indentations are configured to capture target cells by physical and/or chemical interactions. The indentations may also include a layer of support molecules that assist in releasing captured cells for collection.
US08951764B2	Production of isoprenoids under neutral pH conditions Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a process for producing isoprenoid precursor molecules and/or isoprenoids from a starch substrate by saccharification and/or fermentation. The saccharification is effectively catalyzed by a glucoamylase at a pH in the range of 5.0 to 8.0. At a pH of 6.0 or above, the glucoamylase possesses at least 50% activity relative to its maximum activity. The saccharification and fermentation may be performed as a simultaneous saccharification and fermentation (SSF) process.
US08951751B2	Polypeptides with xylanase activity Polypeptides with xylanase activity modified to increase bran solubilization and/or xylanase activity. The modification comprises at least an amino acid modification i position 110 and may have further modifications of one or more amino acids in position 11, 12, 13, 34, 54, 77, 81, 99, 104, 113, 114, 118, 122, 141, 154, 159, 162, 164, 166 or 175 wherein the positions are determined as the position corresponding the position of Bacillus subtilis xylanase (SEQ ID NO 1) The polypeptides have at least 88% identity with SEQ ID NO 1 or 75% identity to a sequence selected from SEQ ID NO 2-22.
US08951743B2	Detection of shed CD31, diagnosis of atherothrombosis and autoimmune disorders, and methods for analyzing signaling pathways The present invention stems from the finding that the extracellular domain of CD31 proteins present on blood leukocytes is shed and released in the circulation as a soluble form of CD31. A method for detecting shed CD31 is further disclosed. The invention therefore relates to a method for detecting a shed ectodomain of a transmembrane protein such as CD31 and to the use of such a method as a diagnostic tool. The invention further provides methods for determining whether a candidate protein is part of a molecular complex.
US08951726B2	Multiplex detection of nucleic acids Methods of detecting nucleic acids, including methods of detecting two or more nucleic acids in multiplex branched-chain DNA assays, are provided. Nucleic acids captured on a solid support are detected, for example, through cooperative hybridization events that result in specific association of a label with the nucleic acids. Compositions, kits, and systems related to the methods are also described.
US08951722B1	Methods for improving analyte detection using photochemical reactions An improved assay for detecting an analyte in a fluid sample includes a step of conducting a photochemical reaction, in which a substrate conversion catalyzed by a photosensitizer into a product of the photochemical reaction is temporary inhibited when the reaction mixture is irradiated with a light at a wavelength within a light absorption spectrum of the photosensitizer. The photosensitizer (or an enzyme to catalyze producing thereof) is attached to an entity having an affinity to the analyte, such entity is bound to the analyte prior to irradiation. To achieve temporary inhibition, certain additives are used such as ascorbic acid or its derivatives. The assay may increase the sensitivity of ELISA 20- to 100-fold.
US08951721B2	Droplet-based surface modification and washing The present invention relates to droplet-based surface modification and washing. According to one embodiment, a method of splitting a droplet is provided, the method including providing a droplet microactuator including a droplet including one or more beads and immobilizing at least one of the one or more beads. The method further includes conducting one or more droplet operations to divide the droplet to yield a set of droplets including a droplet including the one or more immobilized beads and a droplet substantially lacking the one or more immobilized beads.
US08951713B2	Alkali-soluble resin and negative-type photosensitive resin composition comprising the same An alkali-soluble resin is provided. The alkali-soluble resin is prepared using a polyfunctional thiol compound as a chain transfer agent. The alkali-soluble resin has a lower viscosity than a resin having the same molecular weight. Further provided is a negative-type photosensitive resin composition comprising the alkali-soluble resin as a binder resin. The use of the alkali-soluble resin lowers the overall viscosity of the photosensitive resin composition to effectively reduce the height of a stepped portion of a photoresist pattern using a small amount of the photosensitive resin composition.
US08951711B2	Patterning process and composition for forming silicon-containing film usable therefor The invention provides a patterning process for forming a negative pattern by lithography, comprising at least the steps of: using a composition for forming silicon-containing film, containing specific silicon-containing compound (A) and an organic solvent (B), to form a silicon-containing film; using a silicon-free resist composition to form a photoresist film on the silicon-containing film; heat-treating the photoresist film, and subsequently exposing the photoresist film to a high energy beam; and using a developer comprising an organic solvent to dissolve an unexposed area of the photoresist film, thereby obtaining a negative pattern. There can be a patterning process, which is optimum as a patterning process of a negative resist to be formed by adopting organic solvent-based development, and a composition for forming silicon-containing film to be used in the process.
US08951707B2	Toner, developer and image forming apparatus A toner, including: a crystalline resin containing a urethane bond, a urea bond, or both thereof; and a compound represented by the following General Formula (1), wherein an amount of the compound represented by the General Formula (1) is 0.01% by mass to 0.25% by mass: CnH2n+1R General Formula (1) where n is 8 to 22 and R is COOH, NH2 or OH.
US08951699B2	Adjustable photo-mask An adjustable photo-mask for providing variable properties includes a casing and a plate. The casing has a receiving room inside and a plurality of openings, with the openings extending from the receiving room to a front face of the casing. The plate has a plurality of through holes, with an axial direction of the through holes defined as a ray-transmission direction, with the plate slideably received in the receiving room, and with the through holes and the openings totally or partially overlapping in the ray-transmission direction.
US08951696B2	Fuel electrode catalyst for fuel cell, electrode/membrane assembly, and fuel cell and fuel cell system provided with the electrode/membrane assembly A fuel electrode catalyst for fuel cell excellent in CO poisoning resistance, an electrode/membrane assembly using the fuel electrode catalyst for fuel cell, and a fuel cell and a fuel cell system including the electrode/membrane assembly are provided. The fuel electrode catalyst for fuel cell comprises a platinum-ruthenium first alloy catalyst and a second alloy catalyst obtained by partially substituting ruthenium of the platinum-ruthenium first alloy catalyst by a metal lower dissolving potential than ruthenium. The electrode/membrane assembly 7 comprises three layers of a second alloy catalyst layer 3, a first alloy catalyst layer 4, and a ruthenium catalyst layer 5 arranged in this order from a polymer electrolytic membrane 1 side toward a gas diffusion layer 13 side.
US08951693B2	Membrane electrode assembly and fuel cell There is provided a membrane electrode assembly including an anode gas diffusion layer included in an anode and a cathode gas diffusion layer included in a cathode, wherein the anode gas diffusion layer includes an anode gas diffusion substrate and an anode microporous layer disposed on a first surface of the anode gas diffusion substrate, wherein the cathode gas diffusion layer includes a cathode gas diffusion substrate and a cathode microporous layer disposed on a first surface of the cathode gas diffusion substrate, and wherein at least one of a strike-through ratio on a second surface of the anode gas diffusion substrate and a strike-through ratio on a second surface of the cathode gas diffusion substrate is larger than 0.2%.
US08951691B2	Solid oxide fuel cell stack A solid oxide fuel cell stack is disclosed. In one aspect, the solid oxide fuel cell stack includes unit cells, an external collector, a first stack collecting member, a cap, and a suspension member. The external collector contacts an outer periphery of each of the unit cells and electrically connects the unit cells to each other. The first stack collecting member is positioned to collect current from a distal unit cell. A cap is provided in one end of the distal unit cell. The suspension member has one side thereof suspended from the cap and the other side fixed to the first stack collecting member to distribute weight of the first stack collecting member. Structural stability of a stack collector may be maintained even at oxidizing atmosphere of high temperature when driving the fuel cell stack.
US08951687B2	Fuel cell system, and method of stopping fuel cell system For implementing a stop control which extracts a current from a fuel cell and consumes a cathode side oxygen at a system stop, the current extraction from the fuel cell is ended in a state that a certain quantity of oxygen smaller than when the current extraction is started remains on a cathode side of the fuel cell. With this, the hydrogen movement to the cathode side after the system stop can be effectively suppressed and thereby a cathode internal hydrogen concentration at the system start can be kept low, thus making it possible to properly process the cathode side hydrogen at the system start.
US08951676B2	Non-aqueous electrolyte for high voltage rechargeable magnesium batteries An electrolyte for use in electrochemical cells is provided. The properties of the electrolyte include high conductivity, high Coulombic efficiency, and an electrochemical window that can exceed 3.5 V vs. Mg/Mg+2. The use of the electrolyte promotes the electrochemical deposition and dissolution of Mg without the use of any Grignard reagents, other organometallic materials, tetraphenyl borate, or tetrachloroaluminate derived anions. Other Mg-containing electrolyte systems that are expected to be suitable for use in secondary batteries are also described.
US08951664B2	Ionic liquid and power storage device including the same An ionic liquid having high electrochemical stability and a low melting point. An ionic liquid represented by the following general formula (G0) is provided. In the general formula (G0), R0 to R5 are individually any of an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, a methoxy group, a methoxymethyl group, a methoxyethyl group, and a hydrogen atom, and A− is a univalent imide-based anion, a univalent methide-based anion, a perfluoroalkyl sulfonic acid anion, tetrafluoroborate, or hexafluorophosphate.
US08951663B2	Secondary battery According to an embodiment, a battery includes a cap plate, the cap plate having an opening penetrating therethrough and having at least a first protrusion extending from a first side, an electrode terminal extending through the opening in the cap plate, a collector extending from the electrode terminal, and a gasket interposed between a portion of the electrode terminal and the first side of the cap plate, the first protrusion extending through the gasket and the collector.
US08951659B2	Barrier and battery module having the same A battery module to accurately position a barrier between unit batteries and improve constructability of a battery module, including at least two unit batteries, and at least one barrier interposed between the unit batteries. The barrier includes a pair of panels facing each other and having protrusions on a surface of each panel that faces the other panel, at least one jointing hole formed in each panel, and a locking pin inserted into the jointing hole to combine the pair of panels with each other.
US08951655B2	Middle or large-sized battery pack case providing improved distribution uniformity in coolant flux Disclosed herein is a middle or large-sized battery pack case in which a battery module having a plurality of stacked battery cells or unit modules (‘unit cells’), which can be charged and discharged, is mounted, wherein the battery pack case is provided at an upper part and a lower part thereof with a coolant inlet port and a coolant outlet port, respectively, which are directed in opposite directions such that a coolant to cool the unit cells can flow from one side to the other side of the battery module in the direction perpendicular to the stacking direction of the unit cells, the battery pack case is further provided with a flow space (‘coolant introduction part’) extending from the coolant inlet port to the battery module and another flow space (‘coolant discharge part’) extending from the battery module to the coolant outlet port, an upper end inside of the coolant introduction part facing the top of the battery module is configured so that the distance between the upper end inside of the coolant introduction part and the top of the battery module decreases toward an end of the battery pack case opposite to the coolant inlet port, and a downwardly projected portion to guide the coolant to the battery module is formed at the upper end inside of the coolant introduction part so that the rugged portion extends a predetermined distance from the end of the battery pack case opposite to the coolant inlet port.
US08951654B2	Materials and methods for retarding or preventing thermal runaway in batteries One embodiment includes a rechargeable charge storage device including a microcapsule disposed within said rechargeable charge storage device; and a thermal retardant chemical species contained within said microcapsule, wherein said microcapsule is adapted to release said chemical species upon being exposed to a triggering event either prior to or during an unstable rise in temperature of said charge storage device.
US08951649B2	Heterocyclic compound and organic light-emitting device including the same Derivatives of benzo[h]naphtho[1,2-f]quinoline and organic light emitting devices (OLEDs) including them are disclosed. The subject compounds impart high efficiency, low driving voltage, high luminance and long lifespan to the OLEDs. The subject compounds may be used as light emitting materials, as electron transporting materials, or as electron injecting materials. Because the subject compounds have high glass transition temperatures or high melting points, OLEDs including them exhibit high durability in storage or operation. Suitable substituents may be selected from deuterium, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxy, aryloxy, arylthio, aryl, aryl- or heteroaryl-substituted amino, heteroaryl, condensed polycyclic, halogen, cyano, nitro, hydroxyl and carboxyl groups.
US08951641B2	Actuator element including fat and oil or water repellent A conductive thin film is composed of a polymer gel including carbon nanotubes, an ionic liquid, and a polymer. At least one selected from the group consisting of fat and oil and a water repellent is included in the polymer gel or in a surface of the polymer gel.
US08951628B2	Polymer coatings comprising a complex of an ionic fluoropolyether and a counter ionic agent The present invention relates to an article comprising a polymeric substrate and a coating thereon comprising a complex of an ionic fluoropolyether and a counter-ionic agent, to a process for the production of a coating on a polymeric substrate comprising the steps of a) preparing a mixture of an ionic fluoropolyether or a precursor thereof and a counter-ionic agent of a precursor thereof and b) applying the mixture prepared in step a) onto the substrate, to the use of such articles for the manufacture of a garment, a filter element, a venting element or a protective enclosure, to the use of a coating composition comprising a complex of an ionic fluoropolyether and a counter-ionic agent for coating of a polymeric substrate, and to the use of a coating composition comprising a complex of an ionic fluoropolyether and a counter-ionic agent as an antimicrobial or antifungal coating of a substrate.
US08951627B2	Fluorescent fine particle films and display devices A patterned fluorescent fine particle film that retains the intrinsic functions of fluorescent fine particles and that can be formed on any substrate at a desired thickness, a method for manufacturing the patterned fluorescent fine particle film, and a display apparatus including the patterned fluorescent fine particle film are provided.
US08951616B2	Ester group containing liquid crystals for optical or electro optical devices The invention relates to polymerizable liquid crystals compound (I) having a liquid crystalline phase and to liquid crystalline compositions comprising compounds (I), their use as birefringence layer.
US08951615B2	Doping control by ALD surface functionalization Systems and methods for producing a material of desired thickness. Deposition techniques such as atomic layer deposition are alter to control the thickness of deposited material. A funtionalization species inhibits the deposition reaction.
US08951606B2	Method for producing a component by calculating a load line of the component A method for producing a component is disclosed. The method includes calculating a load line of the component as a result of a load to be absorbed by the component and applying a layer on a core by gas dynamic cold spraying, where the layer has a layer section and where the layer section runs along the calculated load line.
US08951598B2	Nanoscale collagen particles and membranes Nano scale collagen particles can be obtained from an embrittling and attrition process that reduces the size of collagen particles to the nano scale. These nano scale collagen particles have many favorable properties such as providing beneficial and enhanced properties for cell seeding and wound healing. The nano scale collagen particles can be included in biocompatible (e.g., biostable or biodegradable) compositions and are useful for wound treatment and management, as well as in cell cultures and tissue engineering implants.
US08951596B2	Implants and methods for manufacturing same Implantable prosthesis, components of prosthesis, and methods of making same are provided. The methods generally include the steps of providing an implant shell, applying a curable fluid composition to the shell to form a coating thereon and applying a particulate component to the composition. The composition is a mixture, for example, an emulsion, containing a silicone-based elastomer dispersion and droplets of a suspended leachable agent. After the elastomer is stabilized and cured, the particulate component and leachable agent are removed, resulting in an implantable member having a porous, open-cell surface texture designed to be effective in reducing incidence of capsular formation or contraction.
US08951594B2	Cold-water soluble extruded starch product Disclosed is a cold-water soluble starch and a process for preparing same. Generally, the process comprises providing a hydroxyalkyl starch and applying a shearing force to the starch in an extruder in the presence of moisture, the force and the moisture each being sufficient to gelatinize at least substantially all of the granules of the starch to thereby form a sheared starch. The starch is heated to its gelatinization temperature after the starch has passed partially through the barrel of the extruder, with the moisture being maintained at a level sufficiently high to allow gelatinization but sufficiency low to protect the starch from becoming too sticky to extrude. The extruded starch product thus formed may be used in connection with a number of film-forming, coating, and other applications.
US08951593B2	Oilseed crushing heat recovery process An oilseed crushing process wherein the oilseeds are preheated to generate warm, soft oilseeds, then flakes are generated by flaking the warm, soft oilseeds. The flakes are then cooked by generating a hot vapor stream and hot flakes. The hot flakes are then prepressed to generate oil and a partially de-oiled cake. The partially de-oiled cake is solvent extracted to generate solvent laden oil and solvent laden meal. The hot, wet meal is then dried to generate oilseed meal and an additional hot vapor stream. The at least part of the preheating step to generate warm, soft oilseeds is accomplished using a hot liquid medium. The hot liquid medium is heated by a heat transfer mechanism that condenses at least one of the hot vapor streams generated during the flake-cooking step or the meal-drying step.
US08951589B2	Heat exchange apparatus and method A heat exchange apparatus includes an outer shell defining a cavity and a volume-occupying member received within the cavity. The outer shell and the volume-occupying member cooperate to define a fluid-receiving volume therebetween. An opening in the outer shell defines a passageway for receiving a liquid to be heated therethrough. The opening includes a fastener for removably attaching to an open top of a container containing a liquid to be heated, wherein the liquid to be heated will flow from the container into the fluid-receiving volume when the apparatus is inverted and the liquid will flow back into the container when the bottle is returned to the upright position.
US08951588B2	Device and method for rotation of confectionery A hand-held candy device for rotational engagement of a confectionary such as sucker or lollipop at the distal end of a handle adapted for gripping by the fingers of a user. The candy sucker is removably rotationally engageable on an axle positioned at or adjacent to the distal end of the handle. The candy is provided in multiple colors and flavors in candy components each of which is engageable to the axle on the handle by a user thereby providing users with the ability to customize and reuse the sucker handles and to spin the engaged candy once engaged to the axle for amusement or to allow tasting different sections of the unitary formed candy which have different flavors.
US08951578B2	Rebound hoof pack A compound of all natural ingredients allows for treatment of infected, inflamed, and sore hooves without the need for wrapping the hoof with a diaper or vet wrap as is conventional. The compound is packable into the bottom of a hoof. A sugar base allows the compound to stick to the underside of a hoof and remain applied without the wrap. Epsom salts and iodine provide antiseptic and antimicrobial properties, and pine tar provides moisture balance within the hoof in addition to supplementing the stickiness of the compound. Applied compound may be covered with a piece of paper or cloth.
US08951550B2	Dietary formulations and methods for treatment of inflammation and other disorders Dietary formulations in the form of an oil emulsion providing total enteral or parenteral nutrition, or in the form of food oil suitable for oral administration is provided. The formulations include about 2-60% by calories of a C20 or longer omega-3 fatty acid and about 0.05% to 1% by calories of arachidonic acid, where the formulation provides less than 1% of total calories from linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid, and where the fatty acids provide 5-60% of the total calories of said dietary formulation. Methods for treatment of diseases and disorders using the dietary formulations are also provided.
US08951538B2	Exopolysaccharide of Shigella sonnei bacteria, method for producing same, vaccine and phamaceutical composition containing same For the first time, an O-specific polysaccharide antigen that is a Shigella sonnei, phase I, exopolysaccharide has been produced and characterized, said exopolysaccharide being an authentic natural compound in the form of a bacterial capsular polysaccharide. The exopolysaccharide contains a non-toxic lipid component, namely non-hydroxylated fatty acids, and exhibits low pyrogenicity and high immunogenicity. Effective, highly specific and safe vaccines for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of Shigella sonnei shigellosis are developed on the basis of the above-mentioned exopolysaccharide, as well as pharmaceutical compositions with a broad spectrum of action, in particular, in modulating immune response.
US08951537B2	Functional influenza virus-like particles (VLPs) The present invention discloses and claims virus like particles (VLPs) that express and/or contains seasonal influenza virus proteins, avian influenza virus proteins and/or influenza virus proteins from viruses with pandemic potential. The invention includes vector constructs comprising said proteins, cells comprising said constructs, formulations and vaccines comprising VLPs of the inventions. The invention also includes methods of making and administrating VLPs to vertebrates, including methods of inducing substantial immunity to either seasonal and avian influenza, or at least one symptom thereof.
US08951536B2	N-hydroxyamidinoheterocycles as modulators of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase The present invention is directed to N-hydroxyamidino compounds which are modulators of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO), as well as pharmaceutical compositions thereof and methods of use thereof relating to the treatment of cancer and other diseases.
US08951529B2	Methods of using small compounds to enhance myeloid derived suppressor cell function for treating autoimmune diseases Methods for enhancing the suppressive function of myeloid derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) for the treatment of autoimmune diseases using small compounds are disclosed. In certain aspects, the small compounds are glatiramer acetate and mitogen activated protein (MAP) kinase inhibitors. In other aspects, these methods include the administration of exogenous MDSCs or the use of endogenous MDSCs mobilized using stem cell mobilizers. In yet other aspects, compositions containing MDSCs and small compounds of the invention are provided.
US08951516B2	Variant immunoglobulins with improved manufacturability This invention relates to the modification of the amino acid sequence of an immunoglobulin molecule at certain key positions within regions of the VH and VL FR and CDR3 domains and/or the CH1 domain which are prone to aggregation. Immunoglobulins modified as described may display improved manufacturability, for example, reduced aggregation propensity and/or increased production levels.
US08951513B2	Methods and apparatus for enhanced recovery of cells and of cell-enriched matrix from tissue samples This document describes methods and an apparatus for recovery of a cell-enriched matrix and cells (e.g., regenerative cells) from a tissue sample. In some embodiments, at least two rounds of acceleration and deceleration are performed.
US08951511B2	Compositions for improving migration potential of stem cells The present invention relates to a composition for improving the migration potential of a stem cell, a method for evaluating the migration potential of a stem cell and a method for screening an adjuvant of cell therapy improving the migration potential of a stem cell. The present invention may be effectively used for enhancing the efficacy of neurological disease-treatment by inducing therapeutic stem cells to migrate efficiently to the lesion site.
US08951504B2	(trimethoxyphenylamino) pyrimidinyl formulations There are provided pharmaceutical compositions comprising greater than 15% w/w of a compound of Formula (I) as defined herein and/or hydrate thereof and an amount of one or more effervescent agents that is sufficient to provide satisfactory in vitro dissolution; and further comprising one or more pharmaceutically acceptable ingredients; and to processes for obtaining them.
US08951491B2	Process for the adsorption of toxic sulphur bearing gases The preparation of nano-oxide coated adsorbent, which is useful for treatment of toxic gases, by coating of composite materials containing hydrotalcite over ceramic monolithic substrates. Oxides and salts of metals are reacted in a known manner to prepare hydrotalcites or mixed metal layered hydroxides such as Mg—Al, Ca—Al, Zn—Al, Zn—Cr type possessing positive layer charge, from which a stable gel is prepared by adding swellable clay, e.g., montmorillonite etc. in different hydrotalcite:clay ratio in an aqueous medium and homogenizing the same with high speed homogenizer and ultrasonicator in a high intensity ultrasonic processor. The gel is dip-coated over cordierite/mulite honey-comb monolithic supports. The dip-coated monoliths are dried and calcined to develop the alumino-silicate supported nano-oxide coats over honey-comb ceramic substrates for carrying out adsorption of H2S and SO2 gas in a He flow in various flow rates at 400 to 1000° C. temperature in a cylindrical quartz tube.
US08951490B2	CO2 recovery method and apparatus A CO2 recovery method and apparatus for desorbing and recovering carbon dioxide with low energy consumption from a gas discharged from a power generation plant having a boiler and a steam turbine. The adsorption and the desorption of carbon dioxide are performed alternately in two CO2 absorbers and located in a CO2 recovery apparatus, which each hold a carbon dioxide adsorbent. When carbon dioxide is desorbed, steam discharged from an outlet of a steam turbine of a power generation plant is partially branched before introduced into a condenser, and sent to a steam compressor. The partially branched steam is compressed in this compressor, and then sent to a cooling device. By cooling, the steam for desorption is prepared. The steam prepared in the cooling device is supplied into a CO2 absorber to desorb carbon dioxide. Accordingly, waste steam, before it is introduced into the condenser, is usable for desorption.
US08951487B2	Hot-side method and system The present disclosure is directed to the use of elemental or speciated iodine and bromine to control total mercury emissions.
US08951479B2	Direct inducement sulfurous acid generator This invention describes a sulfurous acid generator that employs a burn chamber that acts as a sulfur hopper. Generally, the burn chamber is not in sulfur communication with a sulfur hopper that is separate and distinct from the burn chamber. Instead, the burn chamber may be adapted to hold enough sulfur to allow the generator to produce sulfurous acid for a desired period of time without needing more sulfur to be added to the sulfur being combusted in the burn chamber.
US08951477B2	Ozone-based disinfecting device comprising a flow sensor An ozone-based disinfecting device is provided comprising a mixer having a generally hollow body with a water inlet for water under pressure, a spray nozzle for generating a generally conical spray of water introduced by way of the water inlet, a contact chamber communicating with a gas inlet for ozone rich gases, and an outlet aperture from the contact chamber that is coaxial with the spray nozzle and spaced apart therefrom. An electronic flow sensing device senses the extent of the flow of water through the spray nozzle according to vibration caused by water flowing through the mixer. The electronic flow sensing device is preferably located in a pocket formed in the mixer and preferably comprises a piezoelectric sensor embedded at least around its periphery in a settable material. A preferred construction of the mixer is also described.
US08951475B2	Chemical heat accumulator A chemical heat accumulator includes a receptacle, a first reaction vessel, and a second reaction vessel. The first reaction vessel is hermetically connected to the receptacle and supplied with water from the receptacle. The first reaction vessel contains a chemical compound that causes a hydration reaction with the water from the receptacle to generate water vapor by a heat of reaction, and causes a dehydration reaction by receiving heat. The second reaction vessel is hermetically connected to the first reaction vessel and supplied with the water vapor from the first reaction vessel. The second reaction vessel contains a chemical heat storage material that generates heat by causing a hydration reaction with the water vapor from the first reaction vessel and stores heat through a dehydration reaction caused by receiving heat. The chemical heat storage material is thermally in contact with an object to be heated.
US08951474B2	Disposable chip-type flow cell and flow cytometer using same The present invention provides an apparatus for analyzing particles in a solution including a unit configured to place a flow cell having a flow path for flowing a sample solution containing the particles; a unit configured to illuminate the sample solution flowing through the flow path of the flow cell; a photodetector that detects a scattered light and/or fluorescence generated from the particles in the sample solution; and a unit configured to analyze the particles based on their signal intensities detected by the photodetector, wherein the flow cell has the flow path formed in a substrate, a reflection plane is formed on the side surface of the flow path, the reflection plane leads the lights generated in the flow path of the flow cell and advancing in the substrate in-plane direction to a specified region of the surface of the flow cell, and the photodetector detects the light exiting from the specified region to the outside.
US08951468B1	Auto-sterilization of electronic and hand held devices An method is disclosed for sterilizing electronic devices. A source of Ultraviolet (UV) light, as well as one or more fiber-optic filaments for transmitting the UV light for output at one or more locations on the electronic device. Software is provided to enable a user to pre-program a desired sanitization schedule for one or more portions of the device. In one embodiment, a UV protective cover is provided to protect UV-sensitive portions of the electronic device.
US08951464B2	Method for manufacturing a medical implant and medical implant One aspect relates to a medical implant, for example, implantable stimulation electrode, having a tight substrate and a porous contact region. One aspect also relates to a lead of a cardiac pacemaker having an implantable stimulation electrode and to a method for manufacturing a medical implant, for example, an implantable stimulation electrode.A medical implant according to one aspect is characterized in that the implant includes a sintered body with graduated porosity.
US08951463B2	Method for making cemented carbide products A method for the production of tungsten carbide based cemented carbide or cermet tools or components using the powder injection molding method includes mixing of hard constituent powder and a metallic binder powder with an organic binder system, consisting of 30-60 wt-% olefinic polymers and 40-70 wt-% nonpolar waxes, acting as a carrier for the powder. A metallic binder powder that is granulated with a nonpolar wax is used.
US08951454B2	Method for forming cover layer for golf ball core The present invention is directed to a method for forming golf balls, wherein an extruder forms a continuous tubing of cover material and a continuous stream of golf ball cores are fed into the tubing and translated to an encasement station wherein the tubing/cover material is wrapped around each core and the encased core sealed off by a twisting or crimping procedure. The resulting product is placed into a compression mold and a two piece golf ball can be created without the need for the costly process of injection molding.
US08951443B2	Organic semiconducting material and electronic component Organic semiconducting material comprising at least one matrix material and at least one doping material, wherein the doping material is selected from a [3]radialene compound, and wherein the matrix material is selected from a terphenyldiamine compound, as well as an organic component and a mixture for producing a doped semiconductor layer.
US08951442B2	Anticorrosive composition The present invention relates to the discovery that melanoidins, and higher molecular weight fractions of products containing melanoidins, provide significant corrosive inhibition, which render these melanoidins suitable for use as anticorrosive agents in corrosive environments. In addition to being highly anticorrosive, the melanoidins of the present invention are environmentally friendly and non-toxic, and can be found in animal food and in human foodstuffs.
US08951441B2	Nitride phosphors with interstitial cations for charge balance Phosphors comprising a nitride-based composition represented by the chemical formula: M(x/v)(M′aM″b)Si(c-x)AlxNd:RE, wherein: M is a divalent or trivalent metal with valence v; M′ is at least one divalent metal; M″ is at least one trivalent metal; 2a+3b+4c=3d; and RE is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Eu, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb. Furthermore, the nitride-based composition may have the general crystalline structure of M′aM″bSicNd, where Al substitutes for Si within the crystalline structure and M is located within the crystalline structure substantially at the interstitial sites.
US08951435B2	Cathode materials for lithium battery having higher performance Provided is a cathode material for a lithium secondary battery, comprising a heat-treated mixture of an oxide powder (a) represented by Formula I and an oxide powder (b) represented by Formula II, wherein a mixing ratio of the oxide powder (a):oxide powder (b) is in a range of 30:70 to 90:10, the oxide powder (a) is monolithic particles having a D50 of more than 10 μm, and the oxide powder (b) is agglomerated particles having a D50 of less than 10 μm, and heat treatment is carried out at a temperature of 400° C. or higher. LiCoO2 (I) LizMO2 (II) wherein 0.95
US08951432B2	Binary compositions of 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene and ammonia A binary composition of 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene and ammonia, as well as to the use thereof, in particular as a heat-transfer fluid. The composition may include from 40% to 99% of ammonia and from 1% to 60% of 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene; preferably from 60% to 98% of ammonia and from 2% to 40% of 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene; preferably from 70% to 95% of ammonia and from 5% to 30% of 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene; preferably from 75% to 90% of ammonia and from 10% to 25% of 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene; preferably from 78% to 85% of ammonia and from 15% to 22% of 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene. The 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene may be in the cis form or in the trans form or is a mixture of cis form and trans form and in which, preferably, at least 80% or at least 90% or at least 95% or at least 98% or at least 99% of the 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene is in the trans form.
US08951430B2	Metal assisted chemical etching to produce III-V semiconductor nanostructures Methods of metal assisted chemical etching III-V semiconductors are provided. The methods can include providing an electrically conductive film pattern disposed on a semiconductor substrate comprising a III-V semiconductor. At least a portion of the III-V semiconductor immediately below the conductive film pattern may be selectively removed by immersing the electrically conductive film pattern and the semiconductor substrate into an etchant solution comprising an acid and an oxidizing agent having an oxidation potential less than an oxidation potential of hydrogen peroxide. Such methods can form high aspect ratio semiconductor nanostructures.
US08951428B2	Method for the fabrication of periodic structures on polymers using plasma processes This invention presents a method for the fabrication of periodic nanostructures on polymeric surfaces by means of plasma processing, which method comprises the following steps: (i) provision of a homogeneous organic polymer (such as PMMA, or PET, or PEEK, or PS, or PE, or COC) or inorganic polymer (such as PDMS or ORMOCER); (ii) exposure of the polymer to an etching plasma such as oxygen (O2) or sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) or a mixture of oxygen (O2) and sulphur hexafluoride (SF6), or mixtures of etching gases with inert gases such as any Noble gas (Ar, He, Ne, Xe).
US08951426B2	Method of fabricating an implantable medical device that includes one or more thin film polymer support layers An implantable medical device formed from one or more layers of thin film polymer is assembled by providing by adhesively securely one or more polymer coupons on individual rigid backings. After each coupon is shaped or components mounted to the coupon, the coupons are bonded together. The adhesive is dissolved to remove the device from the backing or backings to which it is attached.
US08951414B2	Apparatus for removing impurities from aqueous fluids using magnetic extractants A water treatment composition capable of effectively adsorbing pollutants from water is described. The composition includes magnetic extractants, which comprise magnetite nanoparticles containing functional groups. The composition is used to remove from water and aqueous streams oils and other contaminants. A process for removing contaminants from water and apparatus used in the process are also described.
US08951410B2	Process for demetallization of whole crude oil A crude oil feedstream is treated to remove or reduce the content of undesired metal components including nickel and/or vanadium by contacting the feedstream with one or more solid adsorbent materials selected from attapulgus clay, alumina, silica gel and activated carbon in a mixing vessel for a time that is sufficient to optimize the adsorption of the undesired metal components from the crude oil, subjecting the mixture to atmospheric flash distillation and then to vacuum flash distillation to recover presorted boiling ranges of products having a lowered content of the undesired metal components, and preferably regenerating at least a portion of the solid adsorbent material for reuse in the process.
US08951401B2	Method for electrochemically depositing carbon film on a substrate Dense carbon films are deposited on a conductive substrate by placing the substrate acting as anode in a molten salt electrolyte bath containing a source of carbide ion and applying DC current across the substrate and a counter electrode acting as cathode also placed in the molten salt electrolyte bath. The carbide ions are electrochemically oxidized to deposit a carbon film on the surface of the substrate.
US08951399B2	Method for purifying lithium-containing waste waters during the continuous manufacture of lithium transition metal phosphates A method for continuously manufacturing lithium transition metal phosphates of the formula LiMPO4, comprising the steps of providing an aqueous reaction mixture containing LION, H3PO4, and a transition metal sulphate, converting the reaction mixture into a lithium transition metal phosphate, separating the solid lithium transition metal phosphate from the soluble part of the reaction mixture, subjecting the soluble part (diluate) to an electrodialysis, and isolating the part of the electrodialysate that contains an aqueous LiOH solution.
US08951396B2	Cathodic materials for use in electrochemical sensors and associated devices and methods of manufacturing the same A cathodic material for use in an electrochemical sensor comprising: a carbonaceous material and an oxygen reduction catalyst associated with the carbonaceous material; and wherein the cathodic material does not materially exhibit catalytic activity for the oxidation of carbon monoxide. Associated electrochemical sensors may include an anode and cathode that are disposed upon the same or opposite sides of an ion exchange membrane and/or exposed to the same or different gaseous environments.
US08951394B2	Cylindrical magnetron having a shunt A magnetron sputtering electrode for use in a rotatable cylindrical magnetron sputtering device, the electrode including a cathode body defining a magnet receiving chamber and a cylindrical target surrounding the cathode body. The target is rotatable about the cathode body A magnet arrangement is received within the magnet receiving chamber, the magnet arrangement including a plurality of magnets. A shunt is secured to the cathode body and proximate to a side of the magnet arrangement, the shunt extending in a plane substantially parallel to the side of the magnet arrangement. A method of fine-tuning a magnetron sputtering electrode in a rotatable cylindrical magnetron sputtering device is also disclosed.
US08951389B2	Method and machine for manufacturing paper products using fourdrinier forming An improved method for producing paper from pulp includes a plurality of subassemblies arranged in the forming or wet section of a Fourdrinier. The Fourdrinier includes a dewatering table having a plurality of blades that are static and on-the run adjustable in height and/or angle to control orientation of paper fibers in the stack to create a superior quality of paper and improved paper strength characteristics. Gravity and vacuum assisted drainage elements are equipped with on-the-run adjustable angle and height dewatering foil blades starting from a paper dryness of 0.1% and extending all the way to 5% dryness. The result of this process and machine is to improve the paper quality, save fibers and chemicals and fulfill the required paper properties.
US08951386B2	Treatment of synthetic quartz glass substrate A synthetic quartz glass substrate having a resist film coated thereon is treated by immersing it in a terpene-containing solvent until the resist film is released, and rinsing the substrate with water.
US08951383B2	Apparatus for treating wafers using supercritical fluid Provided are an apparatus and method for treating wafers using a supercritical fluid. The wafer treatment apparatus includes a plurality of chambers; a first supply supplying a first fluid in a supercritical state; a second supply supplying a mixture of the first fluid and a second fluid; a plurality of first and second valves; and a controller selecting a first chamber of the plurality of chambers for wafer treatment to control the open/closed state of each of the plurality of first valves so that the first fluid can be supplied only to the first chamber of the plurality of chambers and selecting a second chamber of the plurality of chambers to control the open/closed state of each of the plurality of second valves so that the mixture of the first fluid and a second fluid can be supplied only to the second chamber of the plurality of chambers. The wafer treatment method involves performing a predetermined treatment such as etching, cleaning or drying on wafers within only one of the plurality of chambers, followed by wafer treatment on the succeeding chamber, and thus allowing for sequential wafer treatment within each of the plurality of chambers.
US08951380B2	Fabric welding machine Methods and other embodiments associated with a fabric welding machine are presented. The fabric welding machine includes a base, a welding machine body, and a support beam with a first end and a second end. A first roller is positioned adjacent to the first end of the support beam opposite the welding machine body. A swing arm with a body end and a roller end is attached to the welding machine body. The roller end is opposite the welding machine body and is configured to move to a first position and a second position. A heat element attached to the first end of the support beam.
US08951378B1	Method for creating personalized tile and tile created by same A method for creating personalized tile that includes creating a tile base, attaching borders to the tile base through the process of scoring and slipping the tile base and the borders to create a tile, and placing mosaics onto the tile.
US08951376B2	Method of manufacturing corrugated laminate made of films A laminate of thermoplastic polymeric films comprises at least one fluted ply A and at least one substantially flat ply B, adhered to one another in bonded zones along the flute crests. The wavelength of the flutes is preferably no more than 3 mm. Ply A has a generally uniform thickness or can have attenuated zones of lessor thickness extending parallel to the flute direction, each bonded zone being located mainly within an attenuated zone. The flutes can be sinuous with crests on both sides of ply A and can be adhered on each side to a ply B, in which case, attenuated zones can be on both sides and can have different widths. The flutes can be filled with filler material, including reinforcement strands, and one or both sides can be perforated. The method and apparatus employ aligned grooved fluting rollers and a grooved laminating roller.
US08951374B2	Tube joint and a method of bonding tubes The invention is a method of bonding a first fluid conduit (14) to one or more other fluid conduits (12) or elements such as an electrode (92) or heating element. The method comprises positioning a first fluid conduit (14) substantially in contact with the other fluid conduits or elements (12) wherein a bond region (16) is created. The bond region is wetted with a liquefied thermoplastic polymer (34) which is then subsequently cooled forming a substantially fluid tight bond between the first fluid conduit (14) and the other fluid conduits or elements (14).
US08951365B2	High strength steel and high strength bolt excellent in delayed fracture resistance and methods of production of same A steel which is excellent in delayed fracture resistance containing, by mass %, C: 0.10 to 0.55%, Si: 0.01 to 3%, and Mn: 0.1 to 2%, further containing one or more of Cr: 0.05 to 1.5%, V: 0.05 to 0.2%, Mo: 0.05 to 0.4%, Nb: 0.001 to 0.05%, Cu: 0.01 to 4%, Ni: 0.01 to 4%, and B: 0.0001 to 0.005%, and having a balance of Fe and unavoidable impurities, the structure being a mainly tempered martensite structure, the surface of the steel being formed with (a) a nitrided layer having a certain thickness range and a nitrogen concentration higher than the nitrogen concentration of the steel by 0.02 mass % or more and (b) a low carbon region having a certain depth range from the surface of the steel and having a carbon concentration of 0.9 time or less the carbon concentration of the steel.
US08951363B2	Anti-corrosive treatment for surfaces made of zinc and zinc alloys The invention refers to a process for producing an anticorrosive coating in which a surface to be treated is brought into contact with an aqueous treatment solution containing chromium(III) ions and at least one phosphate compound and an organosol. The corrosive protection of metal surfaces, in particular those containing zinc and zinciferous surfaces with conversion layers is improved. The decorative and functional properties of the surfaces are retained or improved. In addition, the well-known problems associated with the use of compounds containing chromium(VI) or with multi-stage processes are avoided in which a passivation layer containing chromium ions and a sealing are applied one after the other.
US08951362B2	Replenishing compositions and methods of replenishing pretreatment compositions Disclosed are replenisher compositions and methods of replenishing pretreatment compositions. The methods include adding a replenisher composition to a pretreatment composition wherein the replenisher composition includes: (a) a dissolved complex metal fluoride ion wherein the metal ion comprises a Group IIIA metal, Group IVA metal, Group IVB metal, or combinations thereof; (b) a component comprising an oxide, hydroxide, or carbonate of Group IIIA, Group IVA, Group IVB metals, or combinations thereof; and optionally (c) a dissolved metal ion comprising a Group IB metal, Group IIB metal, Group VIIB metal, Group VIII metal, Lanthanide Series metal, or combinations thereof.
US08951350B2	Coating methods and apparatus An apparatus deposits a coating on a part. The apparatus comprises a chamber and a sting assembly for carrying the part. The sting assembly is shiftable between: an inserted condition where the sting assembly holds the part within the chamber for coating; and a retracted condition where the sting assembly holds the part outside of the chamber. The apparatus comprises a source of the coating material positioned to communicate the coating material to the part in the inserted condition. The apparatus comprises a thermal hood comprising a first member and a second member. The second member is between the first member and the part when the part is in the inserted condition. The second member is carried by the sting assembly so as to retract with the sting assembly as the sting assembly is retracted from the inserted condition to the retracted condition.
US08951348B1	Single-chamber sequential curing of semiconductor wafers The present invention relates to curing of semiconductor wafers. More particularly, the invention relates to cure chambers containing multiple cure stations, each featuring one or more UV light sources. The wafers are cured by sequential exposure to the light sources in each station. In some embodiments, the wafers remain stationary with respect to the light source during exposure. In other embodiments, there is relative movement between the light source and the wafer during exposure. The invention also provides chambers that may be used to independently modulate the cross-linking, density and increase in stress of a cured material by providing independent control of the wafer temperature and UV intensity.
US08951344B2	Methods and apparatuses for manufacturing geometric multicrystalline cast silicon and geometric multicrystalline cast silicon bodies for photovoltaics Methods and apparatuses are provided for casting silicon for photovoltaic cells and other applications. With such methods and apparatuses, a cast body of geometrically ordered multi-crystalline silicon may be formed that is free or substantially free of radially-distributed impurities and defects and having at least two dimensions that are each at least about 10 cm is provided.
US08951340B2	Water-insoluble coloring matter compound, ink using the water-insoluble coloring matter compound, thermal transfer recording sheet and resist composition for color filter An object of the present invention is to provide a water-insoluble coloring matter compound having high solubility for a solvent and high lightness and chroma and providing a chromaticity closer to the magenta chromaticity represented by the Adobe RGB color space. A water-insoluble coloring matter compound represented by the formula (1) is provided: wherein R1 and R2 represent an alkyl group, and R3 represents an alkyl group, an aryl group, or an alkoxy group. And the alkyl group, the aryl group and the alkoxy group regarding to R1 to R3 are capable of having a substituent.
US08951335B2	Selective caustic scrubbing using a driver gas Systems and methods are described for selectively removing an acid gas from a feed stream to reduce co-absorption of CO2. The system can include an absorber configured to contact at least a portion of the feed stream with a caustic solution or other basic solvents to produce a clean stream substantially depleted of the acid gas. To reduce co-absorption of CO2 by the caustic solution to less than 10% of the CO2 present in the feed stream, the absorber can be further configured to receive a driver gas that is substantially non-reactive with the caustic solution.
US08951334B2	Electric dust collector apparatus in electrostatic precipitator system and method for electrostatic precipitation thereby Disclosed are an electric dust collector apparatus in an electrostatic precipitator system and a method for electrostatic precipitation thereby. The electric dust collector apparatus includes a flow liquid dust collector part collecting charged dust in a liquid flowing to its one side surface, and a counter unit located opposite to the flow liquid dust collector part and including a metal plate charged with the same polarity with the charged dust to guide the induced charged dust to flow toward the flow liquid dust collector part, wherein the counter unit further includes a coating including an insulating material coating the metal plate.
US08951330B2	Method for preparing silver nanoparticles by employing ethanolamine and poly(styrene-co-maleic anhydride) copolymers The present invention provides a method for producing silver nanoparticles by employing ethanolamine. The method of this invention can be easily operated and no organic solvent is required. Ethanolamine first reacts with copolymers of poly(styrene-co-maleic anhydride) (abbreviated as SMA) to generate polymeric polymers. The polymeric polymers then reduce silver ions to silver atoms which are dispersed in the form of silver nanoparticles. Functional groups of the polymeric polymers can chelate with silver ions and be stably compatible with water or organic solvents, whereby the silver nanoparticles can be stably dispersed without aggregation and the produced silver nanoparticles.
US08951327B2	Fertilizer composition The present invention relates to compositions comprising an effective amount of sulphur, an effective amount of zinc sulphate or zinc oxide and at least one agrochemically acceptable excipient.
US08951326B2	Reducible fertilizer Provided is a high-value added fertilizer using a microorganism or a component of a microorganism and especially a fertilizer capable of promoting the bearing of fruit trees and fruit vegetables. A reducing fertilizer obtained by subjecting a mixture of a microorganism or a component of a microorganism with phosphoric acid component and/or potassium component to a hydrothermal reaction treatment is capable of promoting the growth the roots, especially, the root hairs of fruit trees and also promoting the enlargement of their fruits. In particular, because of the reducing characteristic, the reducing fertilizer of the present invention has an excellent affinity for cells constituting the roots, and enables phosphoric acid component and potassium component, which are useful fertilizer components, to be absorbed effectively.
US08951321B2	Pulse jet air cleaner components; features; assemblies; and, methods According to the present disclosure a pulse jet air cleaner components, features and assemblies are described, as well as methods of use. Preferred v-pack configurations, scavenge arrangements, pulse jet arrangements and filter cartridge retention arrangements, are shown and described, for example.
US08951317B1	Superabrasive elements including ceramic coatings and methods of leaching catalysts from superabrasive elements A method of processing a polycrystalline diamond element is disclosed. The method may include depositing a vaporized material over a selected portion of a polycrystalline diamond element to form a protective coating over the selected portion. The polycrystalline diamond element may include a polycrystalline diamond table. The method may also include exposing at least a portion of the polycrystalline diamond element to a leaching solution such that the leaching solution contacts an exposed surface region of the polycrystalline diamond table and at least a portion of the protective coating. The method may also include removing the polycrystalline diamond element from the leaching solution. The protective coating may be substantially impermeable to the leaching solution.
US08951314B2	Fuel feed system for a gasifier A fuel feed system for use in a gasification system includes a feed preparation section, a pressurization and conveyance section, and a slag additive section. The feed preparation section is configured to grind the fuel to a predetermined size and to adjust the moisture content within the particulate fuel. The pressurization and conveyance section is coupled in flow communication with the feed preparation section, and includes at least one solids pump configured to receive a flow of the particulate fuel at a first pressure and discharge the particulate fuel at a second pressure. The slag additive section is configured to feed a slag additive mixture into the gasifier and to substantially control the total water content within the gasification system.
US08951311B2	Method and system for controlling a gasification or partial oxidation process A method and system for controlling a fuel gasification system includes optimizing a conversion of solid components in the fuel to gaseous fuel components, controlling the flux of solids entrained in the product gas through equipment downstream of the gasifier, and maximizing the overall efficiencies of processes utilizing gasification. A combination of models, when utilized together, can be integrated with existing plant control systems and operating procedures and employed to develop new control systems and operating procedures. Such an approach is further applicable to gasification systems that utilize both dry feed and slurry feed.
US08951310B2	Hydrogen gas generators Disclosed herein are multiple embodiments of a hydrogen generator (10) that measures, transports or stores a single dose of a viscous fuel component from first fuel chamber (12) in storage area (38) when the internal hydrogen pressure (44, 44′) of the hydrogen generator is high, and transports this single dose to a metal hydride fuel component in second fuel chamber (14) when the internal pressure is low, so that the viscous liquid and metal hydride fuel components react together to generate more hydrogen and to restart the cycle. The viscous fuel component can be water or alcohol, such as methanol, in liquid or gel form, and the metal hydride fuel component can be sodium borohydride or other metal hydride that chemically reacts with the viscous fuel to produce hydrogen. The metal hydride fuel component can be in solid or viscous form, e.g., aqueous form.
US08951309B2	Hay-based logs and method of making the same A hay-based log formed of a combination of pieces of hay and a binding agent. The hay pieces and the binding agent are compressed together into a solid shape. The hay-based log is fabricated so that the majority of the hay-binder combination is made of the hay. The binder is selected to be sufficient to keep the hay pieces joined together in its selected shape. The binder may be wax paraffin, plastic, corn starch or potato starch or any combination thereof. The hay-based log is fabricated by compressing the hay-binder mixture together with sufficient pressure and temperature to enable the hay pieces to stay together and then cooling the mixture without heat or pressure.
US08951293B2	Orthopedic screw insert An insert for receiving a bone screw includes an elongate sleeve having opposed proximal and distal ends and a wall defined by an outer peripheral surface configured for engaging bone and an inner peripheral surface configured for receiving a bone screw extended therethrough. At least one elongate slot is formed in the wall of the sleeve for promoting flexure of the insert. A tool for affixing an orthopedic screw insert within bone tissue includes a socket portion configured and adapted to engage a proximal section of an outer peripheral surface of an orthopedic screw insert. A driver extends distally from the socket portion. The driver is configured and adapted to engage a section of an inner peripheral surface of the orthopedic screw insert distal from the socket portion.
US08951287B1	System and method for attaching soft tissue to bone Methods and devices for securing soft tissue to a rigid material such as bone are disclosed herein. A bone anchor is described that comprises a base and a top such that suture material may be compressed between surfaces on the base and top to secure the suture to the anchor. Also described is an inserter that can be used to insert the bone anchor into bone and move the anchor top relative to the anchor base to clamp suture material there between. Also described is a soft-tissue and bone piercing anchor and associated inserter. Methods are described that allow use of the bone anchors to provide multiple lengths of suture material to compress a large area of soft tissue against bone.
US08951282B2	Extraluminal sealant applicator and method An apparatus for applying sealant to a target tissue of a surgical site is provided. The apparatus includes a handle, conduit and an end effector. The handle has means configured and adapted for operating the end effector and dispensing biological sealant to the surgical site via the end effector. The conduit stores and/or carries sealant towards the end effector. The end effector is configured to clamp around a body organ or tissue and apply and confine biological sealant in a substantially uniform manner thereto.
US08951279B2	Balloon catheter and method for manufacturing it A balloon catheter includes a catheter tube and an inflatable balloon. The ends of the balloon are attached to the catheter tube. The outside surface of the balloon in an uninflated state is provided with a relief structure which in an inflated state of the balloon is substantially disappeared. A method for producing such a relief structure is by winding a wire helically around the outer surface of the balloon.
US08951278B2	Post carrier for body piercing instrument Apparatuses and systems for ornamental piercing of body parts are disclosed. Various embodiments of the invention employ a post carrier which includes a cylindrical recess at a first end for holding an ornament of a post for piercing. A wall of the cylindrical recess of the post carrier further includes at least one wall recess for engaging a point on the ornament of the post. The at least one wall recess may include a spring finger extending from a side of the at least one wall recess applying a cantilever force to the point on the ornament engaged in the at least one wall recess for holding the post. The post carrier provides more consistent holding force of the post across typical manufacturing tolerance ranges to provide both secure engagement of the post for handling and piercing and later disengagement without discomfort to the user.
US08951267B2	Systems and methods for harvesting, storing, and implanting hair grafts A system and method for harvesting, storing, and implanting biological units, in particular hair follicular units (FUs). The system is particularly useful to facilitate hair transplant procedures. FUs are harvested from a body surface, either attached to a patient or in a strip of removed tissue, and shuttled into a cartridge having a plurality of receptacles. The receptacles are open in a distal direction toward a removal tool, but a cover over the proximal ends of the receptacles prevents the FUs from continuing out of the cartridge. One way to shuttle the FUs is to provide a pressure differential, such as by applying suction to the proximal end of a receptacle. The shuttle subsystem may be incorporated within an overall automated or robotic system, or the shuttle subsystem may form part of a semi-automated or even manual apparatus.
US08951259B2	Patient selectable joint arthroplasty devices and surgical tools Disclosed herein are methods, compositions and tools for repairing articular surfaces repair materials and for repairing an articular surface. The articular surface repairs are customizable or highly selectable by patient and geared toward providing optimal fit and function. The surgical tools are designed to be customizable or highly selectable by patient to increase the speed, accuracy and simplicity of performing total or partial arthroplasty.
US08951258B2	Spinal correction system and method A surgical instrument comprises a first arm extending between a first end and a second end including a first pivot engageable with a first spinal construct disposed with a first vertebral surface. A second arm is connected with the first arm via a second pivot. The second arm extends between a first end and a second end including a third pivot engageable with a second spinal construct disposed with a second vertebral surface. The arms are relatively movable to rotate the first spinal construct relative to the first pivot and the second spinal construct relative to the third pivot such that the first vertebral surface is moved relative to the second vertebral surface. Systems and methods of use are disclosed.
US08951256B2	System and method for orienting orthopedic implants A surgical guidance system for properly orienting a surgical instrument, such as an acetabular cup inserter, within a patient relative to a plurality of anatomical reference points includes a support device for retaining the patient, a reference sensor fixedly coupled to the support device and a tool sensor removably coupled to the instrument. The support device includes a plurality of abutment pads that directly contact the plurality of anatomical reference points. A processor is electrically connected to the reference and tool sensors and is programmed to collect spatial orientation data compiled from each sensor. Using the spatial orientation data, the processor determines in real-time the actual orientation of the surgical instrument relative to the anatomical reference points. An indicator is electrically connected to the processor and provides a feedback signal that assists the surgeon in properly orienting the instrument relative to a user-defined acceptable range.
US08951254B2	Method for fusing a human or animal joint as well as fusion device and tool set for carrying out the method The fusion device for fusing a synovial joint of a human or animal patient, in particular a human facet joint, finger joint or toe joint, includes two pin-shaped anchorage portions (1) and arranged therebetween a stabilization portion (2). The anchorage portions (1) include a thermoplastic material which is liquefiable by mechanical vibration. The stabilization portion (2) preferably has a surface which is equipped for enhancing osseointegration. The anchorage portions (1) have a greater thickness (T1) and a greater depth (D) than the stabilization portion (2). Then the fusion device is pushed between the articular surfaces and mechanical vibration, in particular ultrasonic vibration, is applied to the proximal face (4) of the fusion device. Thereby the liquefiable material is liquefied where in contact with the bone tissue and penetrates into the bone tissue, where after re-solidification it constitutes a positive fit connection between the fusion device and the bone tissue.
US08951243B2	Medical device handle A medical device handle may include an elongated handle housing, a rotatable collar disposed about the handle housing, a rotatable control knob disposed about the collar, and a slidable door disposed about the collar. The door may be rotatably locked to the collar to prevent relative rotation between the door and the collar.
US08951240B2	Flexible tube for endoscope and endoscope A flexible tubular portion for an endoscope having a central axis includes a spiral tube, an outer layer covering the outside of the spiral tube, and an inhibiting portion. The spiral tube includes, along the longitudinal direction of the central axis, a closely wound portion to which an initial tension is applied, and sparsely wound portions provided on the distal side and the proximal side of the closely wound portion. The inhibiting portion inhibits the movement of at least a part of the sparsely wound portions relative to the outer layer in the longitudinal direction of the spiral tube.
US08951233B2	Needleless access connector and method of use A positive-displacement needleless access connector is disclosed that has a housing with a first luer fitting at a proximal end thereof, a base with a second luer fitting at a distal end thereof, and a valve element with a proximal end that creates a seal at the first luer fitting and fastens to the base so that a surface of the valve element is substantially flush with a surface of the base.
US08951231B2	Aseptic adjustable aspiration catheter device An aseptic re-aspiration catheter apparatus for removing body fluids from a human body includes a front connector connected to a guide tube, into which a catheter having a predetermined length is inserted, and an adjustment tube having a predetermined length. The leading end of the adjustment tube is assembled to the front connector. A front locking member has an inner hole into which the catheter is inserted, is detachably assembled to the front connector, and is disposed inside the adjustment tube. A rear connector is assembled to the rear end of the adjustment tube. A rear locking member is connected to the catheter and detachably assembled to the rear connector, and extends through the connectors. A cap member is detachably assembled to the rear locking member. Blood clots, abscesses, and blood fluids are simply and safely removed from the human body in a short time using the catheter.
US08951213B2	Chest compression monitor with rotational sensing of compressions for discrimination of CPR movement from non-CPR movement A chest compression monitor for measuring the depth of chest compressions achieved during CPR. A sensor of the chest compression monitor is disposed within its housing such that compression of the housing due to CPR compressions, and its resultant deformation, is detected by the sensor and used by the control system as the starting point for calculating chest compression depth based on an acceleration signal indicative of the downward displacement of the chest.
US08951209B2	Biopsy device and insertable biopsy needle module A biopsy device includes a disposable unit including a needle carrier and a biopsy needle. The biopsy needle has a distal portion including a sample chamber and a hub portion located proximal to the sample chamber. The needle carrier has a holding portion. The holding portion and the hub portion are collectively configured to form a detent mechanism configured to permit the biopsy needle to rotate within needle carrier to rotationally position the sample chamber while restraining rotation of the biopsy needle at a series of rotational detent positions.
US08951200B2	Apparatuses and methods for computer aided measurement and diagnosis during ultrasound imaging An ultrasound imaging apparatus configured with a touch screen display and computer aided measurement and/or diagnosis capability. In response to a touch input, image parameters for the computer aided measurement and/or diagnosis are determined from an analysis of the ultrasound image. A touch screen user interface allows the user to further adjust the parameters and/or other system parameters for the computer aided measurement and/or diagnosis in an interactive way. The computer aided measurement can be used directly for the computer aided diagnosis for improved accuracy and user experience.
US08951199B2	Ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus that performs gain control based on offset patterns of pixel brightness An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus including a transmitter section for driving a probe so that a subject is scanned with an ultrasonic beam over a predetermined period of time; a receiver section for receiving, using the probe, an echo resulting from the ultrasonic beam being reflected by the subject, and producing a receive signal for each passage of the predetermined period of time; an image constructing section for producing a tomographic image frame composed of brightness information based on an intensity of the receive signal for each passage of the predetermined period of time, and adjusting brightness of the produced tomographic image frame with a set gain; a gain control section for producing the set gain; and a display section for displaying the tomographic image frame whose brightness has been adjusted.
US08951194B2	Ultrasound image processing based on motion degree of ultrasound probe Embodiments for processing ultrasound images based on a motion degree of an ultrasound probe in an ultrasound system are disclosed. In one embodiment, the ultrasound system includes: an ultrasound acquisition unit including an ultrasound probe for transmitting ultrasound signals to a target object and receiving echo signals, the ultrasound acquisition unit being configured to form a plurality of ultrasound data based on the echo signals; and a processing unit coupled to the ultrasound acquisition unit and configured to form first to Nth ultrasound images by using the plurality of ultrasound data, wherein N is a positive integer greater than 1, the processing unit being further configured to estimate a motion degree of an ultrasound probe and process the Nth ultrasound image based on the motion degree.
US08951189B2	Systems approach to comorbidity assessment Methods, systems, and apparatus for assessing a state of a comorbidity associated with a primary disease are provided. The methods comprise receiving at least one autonomic index, neurologic index, stress marker index, psychiatric index, endocrine index, adverse effect of therapy index, physical fitness index, or quality of life index of a patient; comparing the at least one index to at least one reference value; and assessing a state of a body system of the patient that is a site of the comorbidity, based on the comparison. A computer readable program storage device encoded with instructions that, when executed by a computer, perform the method described above is also provided. A medical device system capable of implementing the method described above is also provided.
US08951179B2	Unit and method for feeding reels of a sheet-like material, in particular but not exclusively a printed plastic film with print-position marks for automatic packaging machines A feeding unit from reels of sheet-like material , in particular but not exclusively printed plastic film with print-position marks for automatic packaging machines, comprising two unrolling shafts of respective reels of material for feeding in turn said material towards a unit that cuts and welds the tail of material of a running out reel and the head of a fresh, loaded reel. Such a unit comprising suction, cutting and welding devices (7, 8) movable so as to approach and move away from each other to press the material (F1, F2) over a welding plane. Each device is formed by a group of mutually stacked suction and cutting modules, at least two of such modules having respective guides for slidable in a transversal direction with the respect to the feeding direction of the material, whereby it is possible to select and adjust the number of modules according to a desired welding height.
US08951176B2	Tool changing device for a cutting head of a machine for cutting flat glass sheets A tool changing device for a cutting head of a machine for cutting flat glass sheets, the tool changing device comprising: a bridge; a carriage for supporting the cutting head, the carriage being slidingly attached to the bridge for translation along the bridge; an electric motor that provides for translational motion of the carriage with respect to the bridge; and a tool supporting slider, which is configured to support a plurality of tools such that the tools can be automatically exchanged between the tool supporting slider and the cutting head, the tool supporting slider coupled, by way of reversible fixing elements to the cutting head supporting carriage during work by the cutting head, and wherein the tool supporting slider is uncoupled from the cutting head supporting carriage during tool changing operations.
US08951172B2	Reconfigurable weighted club training device with internal cavity An adjustable-weight club exercise device is provided having improved safety, adjustability, and manufacturability. The club body includes multiple recesses designed to receive removable weights. The recesses are all accessible individually to insert or remove weights in a motion perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. The recesses are formed by ridges designed to secure the weights to prevent any movement in the longitudinal direction. The device may be operated with any or none of the recesses filled. A door and latch design are provided to allow access to the recesses and securely close the club body.
US08951166B2	Artificial climbing wall panel, bracket for artificial climbing wall panel and artificial climbing wall structure using the same Disclosed is a triangular artificial climbing wall panel according to the embodiment. The longest side of one triangular artificial climbing wall panel is in contact with the longest side of another triangular artificial climbing wall panel adjacent to the one triangular artificial climbing wall panel, and the two artificial climbing wall panels are disposed in the XYZ space. Four sides except the two longest sides out of six sides of the two triangular artificial climbing wall panels form a rectangle as viewed perpendicular to an XY plane.
US08951162B1	Drive train transmission A transmission system including a housing: a rotor supported by the housing and rotably mounted in the housing. The rotor carrying a hub, the rotor being supported in the housing by an outer tapered roller veering toward the rotor hub and an inner tapered roller bearing away from the rotor hub. The rotor having a larger diameter at the outer bearing that at the inner tapered bearing; and a single first stage compound differential planetary including an input sun gear driven by the rotor and a plurality of free planets. The single first stage compound differential planetary including an inner annular gear fixed to the rotor shaft, the compound differential planetary gear meshing the plurality of free planets with the fixed annular gears on one end and with output ring gears on the opposite end with two attached stiff rings.
US08951143B2	Golf club weight attachment mechanisms and related methods Embodiments of golf club weight attachment mechanisms are described herein. In some embodiments, a golf club head comprises a head body with an interior cavity, a shell portion, and a bracket with a weight member coupled to the bracket. In one embodiment, the bracket and the weight member can be configured to be fully contained within the interior cavity. Other examples and related methods are also described herein.
US08951136B1	Hip rotation training system A hip rotation training system for assisting in training a wearer in proper hip rotation during a swinging movement of the wearer comprises a compression shorts configured to cover a lower portion of the wearer and at least one elastic resistance component having a plurality of elastic tubing. The compression shorts are adapted to furnish compressive support to the lower body portion of the wearer. The at least one elastic resistance component being adapted to deform during a first portion of a swinging movement of the wearer such that the at least one of the plurality of elastic tubing exerts a force partially upon a trailing hip of the wearer to assist in pulling the trailing hip forward during initiation of a second portion of the swinging movement of the wearer.
US08951135B1	Tabletop miniature golf game In one aspect, an apparatus includes first and second end rails, a flexible rectangular playing surface, and first and second side rails. A first end edge of the surface is connected to the first end rail, and a second end edge of the surface is connected to the second end rail. The first and second side rails are configured for removable attachment to the first and second end rails. A method includes unrolling a flexible rectangular playing surface and attaching first and second side rails. Further, an apparatus comprises a rectangular playing surface, a rectangular raised perimeter border, and a plurality of golf course construction elements, wherein at least some of the elements comprise complementary curves so that the elements fit with each other.
US08951132B2	Children's rocker Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a children's rocker adapted for providing simultaneous rocking and swinging motion for a child positioned therein. According to various embodiments, the children's rocker generally comprises a frame configured for rocking movement on a support surface and a child support suspended from the frame by one or more attachment members. In various embodiments, the attachment members are generally configured to permit the child support to swing along an arcuate path relative to the frame. In addition, in particular embodiments, the child support may be adapted for gliding motion relative to the rocker's frame.
US08951126B2	Game system A game system is provided in which, when data is transmitted to a game apparatus of a receiver side, the influence which the transmitted data has on a game progressing in the game apparatus of the receiver side is diversified and the interest of the game is increased. The game apparatus includes a display in which a field map represents all or part of a game field in a plan view as seen from the above. A placement request icon is displayed on the display. When touching the placement request icon, a sub-character can be placed at a position where a main character is located. When a sub-character icon is selected and content of an event is determined, the sub-character is placed. When a communication connection with a different game apparatus is established, information related to the placed sub-character is transmitted.
US08951123B2	Apparatus and method of modifying an online environment An entertainment device comprises a display generator arranged to generate for display a representation of an on-line virtual environment, that on-line virtual environment being able to host interactions between a user of the entertainment device and other users of one or more remote entertainment devices, a network communications arrangement operable to receive data representative of the actions of the other users within the on-line virtual environment and to receive data indicative of any supplementary data files interoperable with the on-line virtual environment that are associated with one or more remote entertainment devices of one or more of the other users, a data file searcher operable to search the entertainment device for any supplementary data files indicated by the received data, a data file acquisition arrangement operable to acquire, from a networked device, a copy of a supplementary data file indicated by the received data that was not found on the entertainment device, and a data file integrator operable to incorporate relevant elements of the or each supplementary data file into the representation of the on-line virtual environment.
US08951119B2	Input device and method for providing an output signal associated with a sensor field occupancy An input device implemented as two-dimensional sensor mat, wherein the two-dimensional sensor mat is divided into a plurality of sensor fields that can be activated by touch, wherein, in a multiple-occupancy operating mode, at least part of the sensor fields each have several different sensor field occupancies, and wherein the different sensor field occupancies of a sensor field are associated with a different number of times this sensor field is touched.
US08951117B2	Display device for gaming machine and gaming machine including the same A display device for a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a display panel configured to display images for a game; a shutter assembly configured to cover and uncover the display panel at least in part, the shutter assembly including a first sliding door configured to move along a first guide and a second sliding door configured to move along a second guide; and a driving unit configured to drive the first sliding door, wherein at least one of the first sliding door and the second sliding door includes a catching member configured to catch another of the first sliding door and the second sliding door such that the second sliding door follows movement of the first sliding door.
US08951115B2	Progressive jackpot communication techniques A gaming system (10) includes gaming machine groups (GR 1-GR 16) arranged to receive input data and to generate output progressive jackpot data relating to two or more progressive jackpots. A central database (26) stores the input data relating to the progressive jackpots. A monitoring computer (40) includes a local database (46). The computer (40) obtains and temporarily stores the progressive jackpot output data.
US08951094B2	Confetti projector In one arrangement, a confetti projector may be operated using SCUBA quality gas. In another arrangement, a confetti projector may include a support frame having a storage surface that is used to support, and thus transport, one or more gas canisters.
US08951093B2	Distributed system of autonomously controlled mobile agents A system includes a drivable surface that includes location encoding markings. A mobile agent is provided that includes a drive motor, an imaging system for taking images of the markings, a vehicle wireless transceiver, and a microcontroller operatively coupled to the motor, the imaging system, and the vehicle wireless transceiver. A basestation is provided that includes a controller operatively coupled to a basestation wireless transceiver. Via wireless communication between the wireless transceivers of the mobile agent and the basestation, an action to be implemented by the mobile agent can be determined by the basestation and communicated to the mobile agent, whereupon the microcontroller of the mobile agent controls detailed movement of the mobile agent on the drivable surface based on images taken of the markings of the drivable surface by the imaging system to cause the mobile agent to implement the action on the drivable surface.
US08951090B1	Doll operable to store and display baby teeth A toy doll that is operable to receive and display human infant teeth once they have been discharged from a human child. The toy doll further includes a body that is manufactured to resemble the anatomy of a human. The body further includes a head having an aperture that is formed to be shaped as an open human mouth. Disposed within the head accessible through the aperture are jaw members. The jaw members include an upper jaw member and a lower jaw member. The jaw members are independently removable and include a plurality of sockets that are operable to have human teeth releasably secured therein.
US08951083B2	Method for manufacturing an organic light emitting diode display The present invention relates to an organic light emitting device and a manufacturing method thereof. The present invention discloses an organic light emitting device including: a plurality of scanning signal lines; a first and second contact assistant; a plurality of data lines crossing the scanning signal lines; a driving voltage line; and a first pixel, a second pixel, and a third pixel alternately arranged, wherein each pixel includes: a switching transistor, a driving transistor including an output terminal, a pixel electrode connected to the output terminal, the pixel electrode including at least two layers including a transflective electrode, an organic light emitting member arranged on the pixel electrode, and a common electrode arranged on the organic light emitting member, wherein the first pixel further includes a supplementary member arranged on the pixel electrode, and wherein the first and second contact assistants include the same material as the supplementary member.
US08951067B2	Docking station for an electronic device having improved connector interface Disclosed is a connector module for attaching a plurality of external connectors to an electronic device, comprising a first plug insert injection molded with the connector module, a second plug insert injection molded with the connector module, a first port insert injection molded with the connector module, a second port insert injection molded with the connector module, a first electrical connection between the first plug and the first port, the first electrical connection being insert injection molded with the connector module, a second electrical connection between the second plug and the second port, the second electrical connection being insert injection molded with the connector module, and a first indexing member.
US08951062B2	Motor connection in particular for a radiator fan motor for a motor vehicle and a radiator fan motor An electrical assembly connection, in particular a motor connection for an electrical radiator fan motor, for a motor vehicle, has a connected cable harness. The cable ends of the cable harness are connected to an assembly-end connection terminal. Two housing parts of a connection housing are combined so as to form a hollow space in the assembled state and accommodate the connection-end cable ends of the cable harness. Wherein one of the housing parts contains at least one cable bushing which has a conical guide inner contour which opens in the direction of the connection terminal. A clamping part rests against the guide inner contour, and wherein, as a result of tensile loading on the cable harness, the clamping part slides along the corresponding guide inner contour and increases the clamping action on the corresponding cable as the tensile loading increases.
US08951059B2	Safety receptacle for power cord A safety receptacle for power cord includes a main body, a positioning plate, and a sheath. The positioning plate is fixed to the main body, having an elastically swayable active section. The sheath is movably sheathes the main body. The main body, the sheath, and the active section are formed with corresponding insertion holes and aperture. When the plug is inserted in the receptacle, the conductive pin of the plug is clutched by the active section so as to prohibiting slack of the plug. Additionally, the active section contacts the conductive pin by point contact, so that little dust would be produced by abrasion of the active section and the conductive pin. Without the piled dust, ignition is prevented. Safety of the receptacle is then improved.
US08951047B2	Interactive education system for teaching patient care Simulator systems including a maternal simulator and a fetal simulator are provided. In some instances, the maternal simulator includes a chamber sized and shaped to receive a fetal simulator and a birthing mechanism disposed within the chamber for providing rotational and translational movement to the fetal simulator in a birthing simulation. In some instances, the fetal simulator is configured to be selectively, fixedly engaged with a locking mechanism of the maternal simulator such that the fetal simulator is not removable from the maternal simulator during the birthing simulation when fixedly engaged with the locking mechanism and the fetal simulator is removable from the maternal simulator during birthing simulation when not fixedly engaged with the locking mechanism.
US08951042B2	Dental prosthesis The invention relates to a dental prosthesis, comprising an implant body (1) and an abutment (2) that can be inserted into a receptacle of the implant body (1), said abutment (2) forming a passage opening (4) for accommodating a cap screw (3) that engages in an internal thread (5) of the implant body (1), which screw is supported by means of a conical cap part (7) of the cap screw (3) on a conical shoulder (8) of the abutment (2). In order to provide advantageous constructional conditions it is proposed that the conical cap part (7) has at least two consecutive conical sections (9, 10) in the axial direction, which conical sections have an opening angle that differs from the opening angle of the conical shoulder (8), and when the one conical section (9) contacts the conical shoulder (8) without pressure the other conical section (10) engages in the shoulder cone (11) with play.
US08951040B2	Vertical flame burner A gas burner (10) comprising a bowl-shaped base body (12), a burner crown (14) arranged on the base body (12) and an upper cap (16) arranged on the burner crown (14), wherein a plurality of flame ports (34) is provided to let out a gas-air mixture towards to a recipient (36) to be heated, wherein the flame ports (34) are formed in such a manner that the gas-air mixture leaves the flame ports (34) in an essentially vertical direction.
US08951039B2	Combustor equipped with air flow rate distribution control mechanism using fluidic element The object of the invention is to provide a lightweight mechanism that changes the distribution of a flow rate of air for combustion supplied into each burner, without providing a mechanical movable part in a passage for high-temperature and high-pressure air for combustion in a combustor having a plurality of burners such as a pilot burner and a main burner. The combustor equipped with an air flow rate distribution control mechanism based on a fluidic element in accordance with the present invention has a plurality of burners such as a main burner and a pilot burner, wherein with the fluidic element being disposed upstream of a passage of air for combustion that is supplied to each burner, and means for sucking out or blowing out air into a control air passage of the fluidic element being provided, the distribution of a flow rate of the air flowing into the burners is controlled by changing a flow direction of the air for combustion.
US08951032B2	Device for processing a material web using ultrasound and having a support for the sonotrode A device for acting on a material web using ultrasonic includes an ultrasonic unit which has a converter a booster and a sonotrode, and a counter tool. The material web is guided through a gap between the sonotrode and the counter tool and acted upon by the sonotrode. The ultrasonic unit is adjustable relative to the counter tool by way of a movable carriage, and the booster is firmly connected to the carriage. A support supports at least one side surface of the sonotrode and guides the sonotrode in the longitudinal direction thereof.
US08951025B2	Dual drive pump system A dual drive pump system for rear wheel or front wheel drive automatic transmission in a motor vehicle includes a dual drive pump disposed off-axis of the transmission input shaft axis and driven by a gear train driven by a hub. The dual drive pump is also driven by a gear train driven by an auxiliary motor. Torque multiplication through the gear train allows the dual drive pump to have a smaller displacement while still providing the hydraulic pressure needs of the transmission. The dual drive pump may be driven by either an engine or the auxiliary motor depending on the operating conditions of the motor vehicle.
US08951023B2	Pump system Pumping systems and methods for delivering a plurality of different pumpable materials serially at a location at substantially the same flow rate includes a plurality of diaphragm pumps, wherein each diaphragm pump has a first chamber for receiving a hydraulic fluid from a first and/or second hydraulic fluid source and a second chamber for receiving a material to be pumped from one of a plurality of pumpable material sources. A sensor is provided for detecting the pressure of the hydraulic fluid in each of the first chambers of the plurality of diaphragm pumps and is operable to activate the source of hydraulic fluid to ensure that the hydraulic fluid in each of the first chambers of the plurality of diaphragm pumps has an equivalent pressure.
US08951021B2	Dual pump/dual bypass fuel pumping system An example dual pump/dual bypass fuel pumping assembly may include a dual bypass valve including a first inlet port, a second inlet port, and a movable spool arranged to modulate fuel flow from the first inlet port to a first bypass port and a first discharge port and arranged to modulate fuel flow from the second inlet port to a second bypass port and a second discharge port based on a position of the movable spool; a first pump arranged to supply fuel to the first inlet port; a second pump arranged to supply fuel to the second inlet port; a supply header arranged to supply fuel to the first pump and the second pump; a bypass header fluidicly coupled to the first bypass port, the second bypass port, and the supply header; and/or a discharge header fluidicly coupled to the first discharge port and the second discharge port.
US08951018B1	Variable pitch propeller and associated propeller blade A variable pitch propeller comprises a plurality of blades pivotally connected to a hub. Each of the plurality of blades has a base having a leading end and a trailing end. The trailing edge has a notch therein forming a discontinuity in a profile of the trailing edge. The notch is sized and shaped so as to accommodate passage therethrough of a portion of the leading edge of an adjacent blade when the blade and the adjacent blade are pivoted. A blade for a variable pitch propeller is also presented.
US08951017B2	Turbomachine blade, a rotor, a low pressure turbine, and a turbomachine fitted with such a blade The invention relates to a turbomachine blade made of composite material and presenting a root with a bulb-shaped end suitable for engaging in a slot of a rotor disk. In characteristic manner, the end of the root of the blade is provided, beside one of its front faces, with a projecting portion having two symmetrical fins about the axial midplane of the root, each fin having a bearing face suitable for limiting tilting of the blade relative to the rotor disk about the axial direction.
US08951009B2	Sculpted impeller A system, in certain embodiments, includes an impeller having a plurality of impeller blades coupled to an impeller hub body, wherein each impeller blade is sculpted having a nonlinear profile extending from a hub intersect surface of the impeller blade to a shroud intersect surface of the impeller blade.
US08951004B2	Cooling arrangement for a gas turbine component A cooling arrangement (82) for a gas turbine engine component, the cooling arrangement (82) having a plurality of rows (92, 94, 96) of airfoils (98), wherein adjacent airfoils (98) within a row (92, 94, 96) define segments (110, 130, 140) of cooling channels (90), and wherein outlets (114, 134) of the segments (110, 130) in one row (92, 94) align aerodynamically with inlets (132, 142) of segments (130, 140) in an adjacent row (94, 96) to define continuous cooling channels (90) with non continuous walls (116, 120), each cooling channel (90) comprising a serpentine shape.
US08950997B2	Method and apparatus for supporting a load A lifting block and a method of using it for supporting a load from a first lifting device or sharing the load between the first lifting device and a second lifting device, particularly for use on a vessel and deep water applications, are disclosed. The lifting block, with at least one sheave, has first and second connection elements associated with it. In one arrangement (single fall) a lifting wire or rope is fed around the sheave and terminated in an end stop which also provides the first connection element. When the first lifting device is operated alone, the end stop rests on the block. When the second connection element, secured to the lifting wire or rope of a second lifting device, is joined to the first connection element the load is snared between the two lifting devices which can then be operated in unison to position the load at a required, deeper position.
US08950992B1	Toggle nail An anchor for attaching a screw to a wall includes a flat body with a pointed front end, a track aperture formed through a center portion, and a flat back end with a screw guide arm. A flat pivot plate has a front end, a back end with an angled portion, a central drive aperture, and a pair of lateral notches formed at two opposing sides thereof. The pivot plate traverses the track aperture of the body at the notches. In use, the pointed front end of the body is driven through the wall and the screw is inserted adjacent the guide arm to contact the angled portion of the pivot plate to cause same to pivot about the notches until the screw traverses the drive aperture, pulling the pivot plate along the track aperture towards the wall to compress the wall between the screw and the pivot plate.
US08950981B2	Earth retaining system such as a sheet pile wall with integral soil anchors A soil raining system combining flat sheet pile walls in an open cell configuration includes integral soil anchors providing an improved earth retaining system. Another aspect of the invention is a method of designing and installing a soil retaining system with an open sheet pile cell structure having integral soil anchors. The method includes, inter alia, calculating soil forces by taking into account material strength of sheet pile, soil friction against the sheet pile in combination with the strength of the integral soil anchor, selecting sheet pile size and length based on soil forces calculation; and installation of sheet pile to form a soil retaining system. The integral soil anchors serve to provide higher load resistance to the improved earth retaining system.
US08950980B2	Support platform for an oil field pumping unit using helical piles A support platform for an oil field pumping unit includes a frame supporting the oil field pumping unit, vertical helical piles, and diagonal helical piles. The vertical helical piles are driven into the ground beneath the frame to support the frame and oil field pumping unit. Each diagonal helical pile has an upper end secured to the frame and a lower portion extending diagonally downward from the frame with a helical blade threaded into the ground to restrain horizontal forces exerted by the oil field pumping unit.
US08950966B2	Apparatus for discharging a pourable substance Proposed is a device for applying a flowable substance comprising an outer shell (14) forming a receptacle for the flowable substance, as well as at least one portionally cylindrical insert (12) assigned to an application tip (22) and open at one end and closed at the other end and its shell featuring at least one orifice (34) connected to the open end. The outer shell (14) is shiftable in relation to the insert (12) between a blocked position in which a fluid flow between the outer shell (14) and the insert (12) is blocked by means of a sealing device and an activated position in which the fluid flow between the outer shell (14) and the insert (12) is released. The insert (12) has a male screw thread (20) mating the outer shell (14), the flowable substance flowing after twisting of the insert (12) in relation to the outer shell (14) and release of the orifice (34) into the insert (12). The outer shell is made, at least portionally, of an elastomeric plastics material. The insert (12) comprises a collar ring acting as a stop for the insert (12) at the outer shell (14) and as an actuator for shifting the outer shell (14) in relation to the insert (12).
US08950961B2	Methods and apparatus for applying filler material onto an object Methods and apparatus for applying filler material onto an object are provided. An apparatus may include a body and an applicator head attached to the body. The apparatus may also include a magnetic member coupled to the applicator head and arranged to attract filler material to a heating surface of the applicator head. The applicator head may be configured to apply the filler material attracted to the heating surface against an object. The heating surface may be configured to apply heat to the filler material attracted to the heating surface to melt the filler material onto the object.
US08950959B2	Cutting device and recording apparatus A cutting device includes a cutting blade configured to cut a recording medium; a support unit that supports the cutting blade to be movable in an inclined direction with respect to a surface of the recording medium such that the cutting blade is moved toward the recording medium while moving in a width direction of the recording medium; and a movable unit that causes the cutting blade supported by the support unit to be moved in the inclined direction to cut the recording medium.
US08950948B2	Light pipe with electromagnetic interference shielding A light pipe assembly may include a first light pipe having a light pipe column element at an end of the first light pipe. The light pipe column element may have a plurality of light pipe columns. The light pipe assembly may include a second light pipe having a plurality of light pipe column receptacles at an end of the second light pipe. Also, an electrically conductive panel having a light pipe aperture. The light pipe aperture may have a plurality of light pipe channels. The plurality of light pipe columns is adapted to pass through the plurality of light pipe channels and be received by the plurality of light pipe column receptacles.
US08950940B2	Sliding apparatus The sliding apparatus includes a substrate fixed to a main body, a slide plate being fixed to a sub-body and being slidable between a closed position and an open position in an opening/closing direction, a hole formed in the slide plate, a sloped surface part being formed in the main body, and being engaged with the hole in the closed position, and including a sloped surface being sloped toward a rear direction in the opening/closing direction, a slide guiding part guiding the slide plate in a sliding direction, a restricting part restricting movement of a closing direction end of the slide plate in the front/rear direction during an initial stage of sliding the slide plate from the closed position to the open position, and a sloped part being formed in a closing direction end of the slide guiding part and being sloped in a rear direction.
US08950932B2	Systems and methods for recovering hydrocarbons A method for recovering hydrocarbons from an aqueous hydrocarbonaceous slurry comprises pumping a mixture of the slurry and an oxidizing agent through a conduit, wherein the conduit comprises a plurality of stationary interior projections defining a non-linear path through the conduit, and thereby agitating the mixture to release the hydrocarbons from the slurry; and separating the hydrocarbons from the slurry.
US08950928B2	Quick-setting admixture and spraying method using it A slurry quick-setting admixture comprising an alkaline earth metal carbonate, a water-soluble acidic substance, calcium aluminate, an alkali metal sulfate, and water; and a quick-setting cement concrete comprising such a slurry quick-setting admixture and cement concrete. The slurry quick-setting admixture may further contain calcium sulfate, calcium hydroxide and/or aluminum hydroxide, a retarder, etc. The spraying method comprises mixing water and a powder quick-setting admixture comprising an alkaline earth metal carbonate, a water-soluble acidic substance, calcium aluminate and an alkali metal sulfate, to form a slurry quick-setting admixture, mixing this slurry quick-setting admixture with cement concrete to form a quick-setting cement concrete, and spraying this quick-setting cement concrete.
US08950919B2	Optical element and backlight module incorporating the same An optical element includes a light guide plate, a reflector received in a mounting hole of the light guide plate, and a supporting rod secured to and extending upwardly from the reflector. The light guide plate defines the mounting hole extending through the light guide plate from a top face to a bottom face thereof. The reflector includes a mounting surface coplanar with the top face of the light guide plate and a tapered reflecting face extending slantwise downwardly and inwardly from the mounting surface thereof. A backlight module incorporating the optical element is also provided. The backlight module has an LED located in the mounting hole and faces the reflecting face, and a diffuser plate secured to a top end of the supporting rod.
US08950906B2	Zoom lens with multi-layers for illumination A multi-focal lens for a lighting device includes a central portion and multiple peripheral portions around the central portion. The central portion has a central convex refracting surface, and each peripheral portion has an oblique refracting surface and a convex refracting surface opposite to the oblique refracting surface, wherein the oblique refracting surface extends at an angle with respect to the optical axis of the multi-focal lens. The central portion and the peripheral portions share a common flat surface opposite to the refracting surfaces of the central portion and the peripheral portions. The convex refracting surface and the oblique refracting surface of each peripheral portion can change the paths of corresponding light rays refracted from the flat surface to increase the distance and area of illumination. Furthermore, the volume and thickness of the lens required for a lighting device can be reduced, so that the production cost can be reduced.
US08950902B2	Light emitting device with light mixing within a film In one embodiment, a light emitting device comprises an array of legs extending from a body of film with the bounding edges of the legs stacked, a first light source emitting light of a first color and a second light source emitting light of a second color into the stacked bounding edges where the light emitting region defined within the body is configured to extract light of a third color. In another embodiment, a light emitting device comprises three light sources positioned to direct light into a stacked array of bounding edges. In one embodiment, a method of generating light of adjustable color exiting a surface of a film is disclosed.
US08950897B2	Light-emitting device and lighting apparatus A light-emitting device includes: a board; light-emitting elements interconnected in parallel and provided above a top face of the board; light-emitting elements, one of which is connected in series with the light-emitting element and the other of which is connected in series with the light-emitting element, the light-emitting elements being interconnected in parallel; a metal pattern provided continuously under the light-emitting elements, on an undersurface of the board; and a metal pattern provided continuously under the light-emitting elements, and isolated from the first metal pattern.
US08950887B2	LED light strip with detachable LED flashlights assembly A modular lighting system for mounting in the garage, under a cabinet, or on a wall area includes a LED light mounted in the housing and two battery operated detachable, removable flashlight assemblies mounted in the housing. The flashlight assembly includes a rechargeable battery; an electrical device, such as a male plug for interconnecting the battery and power source; and an electrical device for sensing power loss. The lighting system also includes a flashlight electrical connection in the housing, such as a plug receptacle, for connection to the male plug for supplying power from the power source to the detachable flashlight assembly.
US08950885B2	Frameless downlight A downlight comprises a light source for generating a light to be emitted downwards by the downlight, a mounting ring for retaining the downlight on a ceiling element, and a reflector for reflecting the light generated by the light source. A holding device which retains the reflector on the mounting ring is designed in such a way that the reflector is retained on the mounting ring merely by lying thereon.
US08950884B2	Backlight and display A backlight is provided for a direct-view display. The backlight comprises a plurality of discrete light sources (11), such as light emitting diodes, spaced from a diffuser (5). The light sources are arranged as sets cooperating with a mirror structure (101), which surrounds the set to form a region. The regions substantially tessellate the area of the backlight. Each mirror structure (101) comprises a plurality of mirror segments which are curved and concave in cross-section perpendicular to the diffuser (5). The mirror segments extend from around the light sources (11) towards the diffuser (5). The edges of adjacent mirror segments of adjacent regions meet at a meeting line such that all of the meeting lines are at the diffuser (5) or between the diffuser (5) and the light sources (11).
US08950876B2	Large vehicle side view mirror shield A shield for a vehicle side view mirror comprises a main deflector body forming a hood with a lip extending from the deflector body configured to abut a surface of the minor. In a preferred embodiment a secondary deflector body extends rearwardly from the main deflector body opposite the lip. When the lip is attached to the mirror the shield is interposed in a space between the windshield and a reflective surface of the mirror, to deflect water and debris being cleared from the windshield thereby shielding the reflective surfaces of the mirror.
US08950869B2	Three dimensional image projector with two color imaging A method for projecting a three-dimensional image, that includes providing a first light source and a second light source. A polarizing beam splitter (PBS) is disposed adjacent the first light source and the second light source. An imaging device is adjacent the PBS. A polarization flipping element is disposed adjacent the PBS opposite the imaging device, and a mirror is disposed adjacent the polarization flipping element. A first light is emitted from the first light source. The first light is polarized such that it reflects through the PBS to a polarization flipping element. The first light passes through the polarization flipping element twice such that it will reach the surface of the imaging device. The second light is emitted from the second light source after the first light is emitted. The second light is polarized such that the light passes through the PBS to the imaging device.
US08950860B2	Method and system for retarding the progression of myopia A method for retarding the progression of myopia in a human eye, the method comprising: providing (41) a concentric annular multi-zone refractive lens including: at least one correcting zone of optical power for correcting (42) refractive error, and at least one defocusing zone for projecting (43) at least one non-homogenous defocused image in front of at least a part of retina to inhibit myopic eye growth, the at least one defocusing zone having at least one less negative power; wherein the correcting and defocusing zones are alternated (45) in the lens and the zones are connected (46) to each other through integrated progressive transition curves.
US08950856B2	Transfer device A transfer device is provided to realize a higher speed in terms of print time by reducing a conveyance time of an ink ribbon to a beginning position of each ink panel. The transfer device includes an image formation unit conveying the ink ribbon and a recording medium held between a thermal head and a platen, and transferring a transfer image onto the recording medium; a ink ribbon conveyance device for conveying the ink ribbon; a recording medium conveyance device for conveying the recording medium; and a control device for controlling the ink ribbon conveyance device and the recording medium conveyance device to control, in the image formation unit, beginning positions of a transfer start position of the ink panel and a transfer start position of the recording medium.
US08950855B1	System and method for highlighting printed material on a document An inkjet printer and a method of operating an inkjet printer provide a luminescent background for facilitating viewing of indicia printed on porous media in no-light or low-light conditions. The printer and method apply a first enhancement material to a surface of porous media to which ink has been applied to form indicia and a second enhancement material to a back side of porous media. The two enhancement materials combine through the porous media to provide a luminescent background for the indicia printed on the media. The two surfaces of the porous media can be covered with laminating material to protect the enhancement materials.
US08950854B2	Method for producing a multicolored surface on glass The invention relates to a method for producing a multicolored surface on a ceramic element or glass by means of the drop-like application of variously colored primary ceramic process color inks containing a carrier fluid onto at least one portion of a surface of the ceramic element or glass, wherein mixed colors are produced by printing on top of one another at least two primary process color inks, and the subsequent firing of the applied ink drops. At least one (photo)oligomerizable or (photo)polymerizable additive is added to the primary ceramic process color inks. Prior to printing over an ink drop with another ink drop the ink drop is hardened at least partly or its viscosity is increased.
US08950853B2	Method for manufacturing cartridge, filling kit, filling device, and cartridge A method for manufacturing a cartridge includes a step (a) of preparing a cartridge, a step (b) of exposing at least a portion of a second film member, a step (c) of filling a printing material from a sub containing chamber by creating a hole in the second film member so as to cause the printing material to be contained in a printing material containing chamber after the step (b), and a step (d) closing the hole after the step (c).
US08950851B2	Holder having detachable liquid housing container, and liquid housing container A liquid housing container in which a liquid to be supplied to a head can be stored may be attached to or detached from a holder, which is provided to a liquid ejecting device having the head for ejecting a liquid. The holder has a rotation point where the mounted liquid housing container may be rotated in a predetermined so as to be detached from the holder.
US08950837B2	Sealing sheet, and liquid ejection head and inkjet apparatus using same A sealing sheet is configured to restrain at least one of leakage of liquid in and out. The sealing sheet includes: a film member which is impermeable to the liquid and configured to cover a region that needs to be sealed; and electrical wires which are arranged on the film member. An electrical signal corresponding to change in electrical resistance due to contact with the liquid is obtainable from the electrical wires.
US08950833B2	Furniture part comprising a torque-transmitting shaft A movably mounted furniture part includes a torque-transmitting shaft, especially a synchronizing rod. The shaft has at least two sub-shafts, one sub-shaft being a rod-type component and the other sub-shaft being a connecting part. A connecting device connects the rod-type component to the connecting part, and can include at least one spring that resiliently holds the rod-type component and the connecting part together. A locking part is formed on the rod-type component and/or on the connecting part and/or can be mounted thereon, with the locking part securing the rod-type component and the connecting part against detachment.
US08950830B2	Enclosure with detachable top panel An enclosure includes a chassis, a locking member, a top panel and a detaching member. The chassis includes a rear wall. The locking member is attached to the rear wall. The top panel is attached to the chassis. The top panel includes a hook. A through opening is defined in the top panel. The detaching member is rotatable relative to the top panel. The detaching member includes a tab and an operating portion. The detaching member extends through the through opening. The tab and the operating portion are located at opposite sides of the top panel.
US08950816B2	Arm rest arrangement for a seat, in particular for a vehicle seat The invention relates to an arm rest arrangement for a seat, in particular for a vehicle seat, with an arm rest which is pivotably connected by means of a bearing axis to an arm rest support, wherein a latching and adjusting device is provided for setting an angle of inclination between the arm rest and the arm rest support in a usage position and for folding down the arm rest from the usage position into a non-usage position, wherein the latching and adjusting device is mounted so as to be rotatable in a rotary element within a housing of the armrest and the latching and adjusting device is mounted so as to be rotatable about its longitudinal axis (L) in the housing for setting of the angle of inclination.
US08950812B2	Foldable vehicle seat The invention relates to a foldable vehicle seat, in particular for utility vehicles, with a backrest and a seat part, wherein the backrest is made foldable and is connected at least to a first cam element and the seat part is made foldable and is connected at least to a second cam element, wherein the two cam elements are arranged at a distance from each other in the width-wise direction of the seat and are arranged so as to be rotatable about a common axle extending in the width-wise direction of the seat, so that the backrest and the seat part are rotatable by at least 90°.
US08950804B2	Multifunctional seating furniture A bench includes a main frame (10), a sitting surface (11) and a backrest (12) which are each supported by the main frame. A sitting surface section (13) and a backrest section (14) are formed separately from the subregions (15, 16) of the sitting surface (11) and backrest (12). The sitting surface section (13) is pivotably connected to the backrest section (14) and can be lifted off from the main frame (10) and, by pivoting the backrest section (14) can be lifted out together with the backrest section (14) in a horizontal section (14) in a horizontal position at a distance from the sitting surface (11) of the seating furniture, forming an elongate arrangement of the backrest section (14) and sitting surface section (13).
US08950798B2	Spoiler for vehicle A vehicle spoiler that is provided to the rear part of the vehicle body and extends in the width direction of the vehicle. The spoiler is provided with a resin external surface member; and a metallic reinforcement member for reinforcing the external surface member. The reinforcement member is provided with a reinforcement body extending rearward with respect to the vehicle body from the rear part thereof. The external surface member has an upper member that extends in the width direction of the vehicle above the reinforcement body, and also has a lower member that extends in the width direction of the vehicle below the reinforcement body. The reinforcement body is inserted through the inside of the hollow closed cross-section formed by the upper member and the lower member. The upper member and the lower member are joined within the hollow closed cross-section to the reinforcement body.
US08950797B2	Vehicle seal structure having two sealing lines A first seal is installed on one of a first body structure and a second body structure. The first seal has a first sealing surface and a first sealing projection. A second seal is installed on the other of the first body structure and the second body structure, the second seal having a second sealing surface and a second sealing projection. The first and second sealing surfaces and the first and second sealing projections are positioned such that with the second body structure in a closed position and adjacent the first body structure, the second sealing surface contacts the first sealing surface to form a first sealing line between the first and second body structures, and the second sealing projection contacts the first sealing projection to form a second sealing line between the first and second body structures, with the second sealing line spaced apart from the first sealing line.
US08950790B2	Computer housing structure A housing structure includes a main cabinet and an engaging mechanism. The main cabinet has an opening formed on one side, and the main cabinet has a side panel and a latch. The opening can be covered up by the side panel, and the latch can be movably arranged on the side panel. The engaging mechanism includes a sliding member and an elastic member, and the sliding member can be slidably arranged on the main cabinet and is adjacent to the latch. A plurality of grooves is formed on the sliding member, and a plurality of hooks is formed correspondingly on the side panel. The sliding member can traverse between a default and a release position to assemble or dissemble the main cabinet.
US08950783B2	Auto-peel label with projecting edge A multiple-ply label roll includes end-to-end labels. Each label is operable to be adhesively applied to a substrate and includes top and bottom label plies. The bottom label ply includes an outer removable border portion defined between interior and outer ply edges and removable from the top label ply in a removal direction. The interior ply edge includes spaced apart side edges that extend along the removal direction to define a pair of spaced apart side sections of the removable portion. The interior ply edge includes a generally transverse end edge interconnecting the side edges to define an end section of the removable portion, with the end section extending between the side sections and being removed generally after the side sections when the removable portion is removed in the removal direction.
US08950782B2	Mounting device for securing a seat belt buckle Mounting device for securing a seat belt buckle to a seat frame of a vehicle seat has a fitting which is connectable to the seat belt buckle via a connecting element, and a mounting element which is connected to the seat frame. The fitting is supported on the mounting element in a rotatably articulated manner. A spring element having a locking element is provided which is fastened to the mounting device in a rotation-free manner. By rotating the fitting on the mounting element from a mounting position into a use position, a cutout in the fitting overlaps with a cutout in the mounting element, and the locking element locks with both cutouts at the same time, thus fixing the fitting, prevented from rotating, on the mounting element.
US08950761B2	Collapsible child carrier apparatus A collapsible infant carrier apparatus comprises a support frame including front and rear leg frames and a handle, and a linkage frame pivotally connected with the front leg frame and the handle. A first latch mechanism is connected between the handle and the linkage frame, wherein the first latch mechanism is operable to lock the handle in position relative to the linkage frame. A second latch mechanism is connected between the linkage frame and the front leg frame and having a locked state and an unlocked state, wherein the second latch mechanism when in the locked state locks the linkage frame with the front leg frame, and the second latch mechanism when in the unlocked state enables rotation of the linkage frame relative to the front leg frame. The infant carrier apparatus can be collapsed by rotating the linkage frame.
US08950750B2	Sheet thickness detector and image forming apparatus including same A sheet thickness detector incorporated in an image forming apparatus includes a sheet conveying member to rotate and convey a sheet in a sheet conveyance direction, a driven sheet conveying member to contact the sheet conveying member and form at least one first transfer nip therebetween in a lateral direction and to displace by an amount equivalent to a thickness of the sheet passing through the first transfer nip and rotated with the sheet conveying member in the sheet conveyance direction, a displacement member to contact the sheet conveying member and form a second transfer nip smaller than the first transfer nip in the lateral direction and to displace by an amount equivalent to the thickness of the sheet passing through the second transfer nip and supported at a support member, and a displacement amount detector to detect an amount of displacement of the displacement member.
US08950749B2	Image reading apparatus that reads original sheet while conveying the same In an image reading apparatus, it is judged whether an original sheet is either one of a first sheet type, whose sheet length is longer than or equal to a first conveyance distance and shorter than a second conveyance distance, and a second sheet type, whose sheet length is longer than or equal to the second conveyance path, the first conveyance distance being distance between a first conveyance roller and a second conveyance roller, the second conveyance distance being distance between a supply roller and the second conveyance roller. The original sheet is conveyed at a separation timing, when the original sheet separates away from the supply roller, at a speed that is smaller for a case where the original sheet is of the first sheet type than for a case where the original sheet is of the second sheet type. An image is read from the conveyed original sheet.
US08950737B2	Antivibration device An antivibration device (1) has a vehicle body-side fixing member (3) adapted to be fixed to a vehicle body. A shaft (6) extends to couple between a pair of sidewalls (11) of the vehicle body-side fixing member (3). An engine-side fixing member (2) is adapted to be fixed to an engine and is provided between the sidewalls (11) to surround around the shaft (6). An elastomer stopper (5) is provided integrally on an inner surface of the engine-side fixing member (2) to define an annular stopper surface (20) that surrounds the shaft (6) while leaving a given gap therebetween. An elastomer mount body (4) couples a base (10) of the vehicle body-side fixing member (3) and the engine-side fixing member (2) together. The antivibration device (1) adequately absorbs a vibrational load applied from the engine in various directions, while ensuring compactness.
US08950736B2	Frequency tuned damper The present disclosure relates to a frequency tuned damper having a vibration body in the form of a casing. The casing has first and second parts which partly enclose a connector part which extends through a connector opening in the casing, such that it can be attached to a surface, the vibrations of which is to be dampened. The casing and the connector part are interconnected by means of a resilient member in the casing interior. The first casing part is a can portion 31 and the second casing part is a lid portion 33. The can portion defines an internal space having a mounting opening at one end to receive the resilient member, and the lid portion is arranged to be attached to the can portion over the mounting opening in order to compress the resilient member into a compressed state in the internal space. The internal space substantially fully contains the resilient member in the compressed state. The lid portion may be produced as e.g. a punched sheet metal component which provides for an overall low cost damper.
US08950733B2	Hydraulic system for lifting a crane on a vehicle A hydraulic manifold system for lifting, installing, or repairing large industrial field equipment. The system includes a hydraulic motor, which is fluidly connected to a hydraulic line of a vehicle, which is drivingly connected to a high-pressure hydraulic pump and fluidly connected to above-ground jack, ram, or lifting device. An above-ground jack, ram, or lifting device is hydraulically actuated by the fluid supplied by the hydraulic pump wherein a remote electronic controller can be utilized to provide a signal in order to depressurize the auxiliary device using an electronically actuated valve.
US08950731B2	Exhaust valve structure An exhaust valve structure includes: an inner cylindrical portion that forms an introducing passage of exhaust gas and that has a stay member; a valve element that closes or opens the introducing passage; and a wire mesh that is fixed to the stay member and that contacts the valve element when the introducing passage is closed. The wire mesh is formed in a shape such that a diameter of the wire mesh gradually increases toward a downstream side of the introducing passage and a load exerted on the stay member when the valve element contacts the wire mesh is distributed in a diameter-increasing direction in which the diameter of the wire mesh increases.
US08950729B2	Gate valve with linearly displaceable closing members Valve (1), in particular vacuum valve, having a passage opening (2) and a closure member (3), it being possible for the closure member (3) to be moved by a valve drive (4) of the valve (1) in a closing direction (5) from an open position, in which it releases the passage opening (2), into a closed position, in which it closes the passage opening (2), and in the reverse direction. The closure member (3) is arranged in the closed position between two valve seats (6, 7) which lie opposite one another and surround the passage opening (2), and a first closure member part (8) of the closure member (3) bears against a first of the valve seats (6) in the closed position and a second closure member part (9) bears against the second valve seat (7) in the closed position. The closure member parts (8, 9) are mounted such that they can be displaced relative to one another in the closing direction (5).
US08950724B2	Turbine engine mounting system and method A mounting system is provided to couple an engine unit including a turbine engine portion coupled to a gearbox portion about an axial axis to a support structure. An aft mounting device can couple the turbine engine portion to the support structure. A force determinator can be configured to determine a force load of the engine unit at the location of the aft mounting device. The length of the aft mounting device is adjustable between the turbine engine portion and the support structure in a radial direction to substantially align the gearbox portion and the engine portion relative to the axial axis. The aft mounting device may be sized to a desired length to correspond to a force load of the engine unit during the running condition.
US08950722B2	Christmas tree stand and kit therefor A Christmas tree stand comprises a container having a base and a sidewall extending therefrom, the sidewall having a plurality of outer longitudinal slots; a plurality of removable legs, each removable leg configured to be accommodated within a respective longitudinal slot; and a plurality of grippers threadably connected to the sidewall. Each gripper has a flexible padding layer disposed thereon for securely gripping a trunk of a Christmas tree.
US08950716B2	Hoist pickup bar A hoist pick up bar, which has its entire clamp system inside the footprint of the truss. A benefit of placing the hoist inside the truss allows designers to raise the truss structure itself higher since the hoist is no longer above it. In embodiments, the device has clamps that move out of the way so that the device can be lowered on to the truss.
US08950712B2	Cable holder A cable holder including a frame having a plurality of resiliently flexible trays arranged in a column. A top surface of one of the plurality of trays and the bottom surface of another of the plurality of trays immediately positioned above it forms a pocket that is sized and shaped to receive at least one cable. Each of the trays includes at least one low rail extending from the top surface thereof, and the remainder of the trays includes at least one high rail extending from the bottom surface thereof. A clip is secured to the frame for attachment to a bracket. The trays are depressed to open the pocket, enabling insertion of one or more cables therein or removal therefrom. The resiliency of the trays along with the low rails and high rails deform the cables to form slight bends therein to prevent side-to-side movement or slippage of the cables.
US08950710B1	Apparatus for extracting power from fluid flow An apparatus for extracting power includes a track and an airfoil coupled to the track. The track includes first and second elongate sections, where the first elongate section is positioned above the second elongate section. The airfoil includes a pressure surface lying between a suction surface and the track, and is moveable in opposite directions when alternately coupled to the first elongate section and second elongate section.
US08950709B2	Handle for dual mode airborne vehicle landing An apparatus for reorientation of an airborne vehicle during decent employs a handle rotatably attached to the airborne vehicle and connected to a parachute. Once the parachute is deployed, rotation of the handle reorients a deck angle of the airborne vehicle with respect to the parachute.
US08950704B2	Cold-launch device and method using the same A cold-launch device, including a high-energy gas resource, a gas cylinder, a control valve, a gas-liquid mixing cylinder having a cylinder body, the high-energy gas resource is connected to the gas cylinder whereby supplying energy thereto, and the gas cylinder is connected to an terminal of the gas-liquid mixing cylinder via the control valve and a connecting pipe.
US08950669B1	Conversion of non-negotiable credits to entity independent funds In one embodiment, an account is established for non-negotiable credits provided by an entity to one or more users. Interactions that earn a quantity of non-negotiable credits are detected. The quantity of non-negotiable credits from the interactions is added to the account. The non-negotiable credits have redemption restrictions imposed by the entity. In absence of a conversion operation that converts the non-negotiable credits to entity independent funds, a commerce partner does not accept the non-negotiable credits for goods/services that it provides. A quantity of the non-negotiable credits is subtracted from the account. The subtracted quantity of non-negotiable credits corresponds to a quantity of entity independent funds resulting from the conversion operation that converts the non-negotiable credits to a quantity of the entity independent funds in accordance with agreement terms mutually established by the commerce partner and the entity. The commerce partner is compensated by the entity.
US08950668B2	Unitary membership card A unitary membership card capable of managing multiple membership accounts.
US08950656B2	Gift boxing and packaging apparatus and method A gift box for gift cards provides a presentation appearing like a gift box for other products, such as jewelry, having strength, three full dimensions, color, quality, and design options. It can receive decorations such as ribbons and bows, greeting cards such as a to/from card, and the like. The box requires no assembly of components, as it comes in a single, integrated whole, including all the parts of the box and its lid, as well as an interior panel presenting the gift, such as a gift card that operates as a debit card with a pre-loaded amount of purchasing value.
US08950652B2	Metal paste with oxidizing agents A sintering method is provided which allows components to be joined to each other in a stable way, wherein the processing temperature is less than 200° C. and stable contact points are produced, which have low porosity and also high electrical and thermal conductivity. The method for joining components includes (a) providing a sandwich arrangement having at least (a1) one component 1, (a2) one component 2, and (a3) a metal paste located between component 1 and component 2, and (b) sintering the sandwich arrangement. The metal paste contains (A) 75-90 weight percent of at least one metal present in the form of particles having a coating containing at least one organic compound, (B) 0-12 weight percent of at least one metal precursor, (C) 6-20 weight percent of at least one solvent, and (D) 0.1-15 weight percent of at least one sintering agent selected from the group comprising (i) organic peroxides, (ii) inorganic peroxides, and (iii) inorganic acids.
US08950649B2	Apparatus for brazing radial bearings and related methods Apparatuses and methods are provided for manufacturing bearing assemblies. In accordance with one embodiment, a fixture is provided for use in brazing bearing elements to a bearing ring. The fixture comprises a substantially annular body and at least one or more force-applying mechanism associated with the annular body. The force applying mechanisms include a push rod disposed within a channel that is formed in the annular body, the push rod being displaceable within the channel. A biasing member is configured to bias the push rod in a radial direction relative to the annular body. In one embodiment, a plurality of force-applying mechanisms are circumferentially spaced about the substantially annular body. In one embodiment, the push rods extend radially inwardly from a peripheral surface of the body, while in another embodiment the push rods extend radially outwardly from peripheral surface of the body.
US08950645B2	Tape holder Disclosed herein is a tape holder for supporting a tape roll and cutting tape from the tape roll. The tape holder includes a first holder body and a second holder body. The first holder body has an overall ‘E’ shape and includes a cutting part which is provided on a first end of the first holder body and on which a cutter is formed to cut the tape; a support part which is provided on a second end of the first holder body to support the tape holder on a support surface; and a coupling part provided on a medial portion of the first holder body to support the tape roll. The second holder body has the same shape as that of the first holder body. The coupling parts of the first and second holder bodies are coupled to each other in a center hole of the tape roll.
US08950642B2	Multi-position beverage container carrier for bicycles A multi-position beverage container carrier including a mount (302) adaptable for mounting on a down tube (106) of a bicycle (102), the mount having a hub (310) disposed substantially near the lower end the mount; and a carriage (300) extending from the hub, wherein the carriage is movable from a first position substantially adjacent to the down tube to a second position located substantially vertical in a plane formed by the seat post and the down tube.
US08950641B2	Hand tool holder for mounting on skid-loader or other power machine A hand tool holder, for a skid-loader and the like, includes a clip formed of a sheet of resilient material, such as heat-treated steel, bent into a V-shape and having, a rounded section near an open end for holding a handle of a hand tool. In one embodiment the hand tool holder is attached to an arm of a skid-loader by means of a strap and a ratchet mechanism. The strap is inserted through strap holes in the base and around the arm of the skid-loader and tightened with the ratchet mechanism such that the hand tool holder is held firmly against the skid-loader. Normally a second hand tool holder is mounted on the arm of the skid-loader in parallel with the first hand tool holder, with the respective clips being oriented such that a handle of a hand tool can be inserted into and securely held in both clips.
US08950640B2	Torso to waist load transfer apparatus An adjustable load transfer apparatus adapted to transfer a portion of a load between a torso-covering garment and a belt at the user's waist. The apparatus includes a post adapted for insertion into the interior passageway of a female body. The insertable post includes cutouts disposed in spaced-apart, stacked relation along a lateral edge. The thickness dimension of the insertable post is such that the insertable post can pass beneath a locking tooth in the female body when the locking tooth is in a raised position. The cutouts are sized and positioned to receive the locking tooth when the locking tooth is lowered. The apparatus is adapted to releasably engage webbing loops disposed at the surface of the torso-covering garment and/or the belt structure.
US08950629B2	Device for delivering adhesive This document relates to delivery devices for dispensing fluid materials, including high viscosity fluids such as high viscosity surgical adhesives. For example, methods and materials for an integrated system of containing and permitting point of use delivery of a high viscosity adhesive fluid onto a planar surface of tissue during a surgical procedure are provided.
US08950624B2	Externally operated alpha port system for use with a rapid transfer port The present invention relates to an externally operated alpha port for a rapid transfer port (RTP) system such as those found in isolation barrier systems. Means are provided for the actuation by the operator of the alpha port door locking system externally of the isolation barrier to facilitate the locking and unlocking of the alpha port door without requiring gloved entry into the isolation barrier. Means are also provided for opening and closing of the alpha port door with the actuation by the operator of a lever external to the isolation barrier.
US08950623B2	Beverage container lid that provides natural drinking experience A drink-through lid for a beverage container. The lid provides a drink outlet that allows liquid to fill a drink well base, from which a consumer may sip a beverage similar to using a cup or mug. The base is sized and shaped to sealingly engage the opening of the beverage container. A hollow raised lip portion is provided, and it has an exterior portion extending upwardly from the base. An outer lip portion is provided, with interior portion sloping downwardly and inwardly. A drink well base may have a sloped floor extending upwardly from a peripheral side along the lower end portions. At least one drink outlet is provided.
US08950619B2	Metallic end closure with tear panel having improved rigidity An end closure for a container is provided. The end closure includes a stay-on-tab and a tear panel defined by a frangible score and a non-frangible hinge segment. The tear panel includes a raised portion which extends in an upward orientation toward a public side of the end closure.
US08950602B2	Variable planform shelving system Variable planform shelving systems include a variable support platform and a support surface assembly that is supported by the variable support platform. The variable support platform includes frames that can be repositioned relative to each other to vary the planform of the variable support platform. The support surface assembly provides a support surface for supported items. The support surface assembly is flexible and/or comprised of a plurality of linked panels so that the support surface provided varies in response to variation in the planform of the variable support platform.
US08950590B2	Cyclonic flow separator The invention relates to a separator of fluid medium components, said separator including, along one axis, a movable assembly that is rotatable around the axis. Said separator moreover includes an output device. The movable assembly includes a cylindrical separation chamber having an inner wall. The output device includes a second outlet and a first outlet that is farther than the second outlet from the axis. The output device includes a third outlet that is farther than the first outlet from the axis and is intended for extracting a third fluid component comprising solid particles. Said third outlet includes an edge that is near an inner wall of the separation chamber.
US08950586B2	Methods and apparatus for isolating platelets from blood A platelet collection device comprising a centrifugal spin-separator container with a cavity having a longitudinal inner surface. A float in the cavity has a base, a platelet collection surface above the base, an outer surface. The float density is below the density of erythrocytes and above the density of plasma. The platelet collection surface has a position on the float which places it below the level of platelets when the float is suspended in separated blood. During centrifugation, a layer of platelets or buffy coat collects closely adjacent the platelet collection surface. Movement of a float having a density greater than whole blood through the sedimenting erythrocytes releases entrapped platelets, increasing the platelet yield.
US08950580B2	Intravenous fluid hanger housing A housing secures an intravenous fluid bag along a portion of a support pole. The intravenous bag is suspended inside the housing, which is formed from three molded parts. A molded back part and a molded end part are joined in a permanent manner along a seam line, and these molded parts define a majority of the housing. A molded door part completes the housing, the molded door part being hingedly attached to the molded back part, providing the housing with an open and a closed position. Aligned slots in the molded end part allow the support pole portion to pass through the housing interior when the housing is in the closed position, and at least one cradle, attached to the molded end part, secures the support pole portion. The molded door part can be latched when in the closed position.
US08950579B2	Sterilized or depyrogened packaging The invention relates mainly to a packaging which may be sterilized and/or depyroged. The invention relates in particular to a packaging for the sterilization or pyrogen free packaging for one or more packaged devices, said packaging comprising a valve or outlet tube.
US08950575B2	Conveying arrangement having a device for generating electric current A conveying arrangement includes a conveyor belt having a carrying-side cover plate and a running-side cover plate. The conveying arrangement further includes a drive drum, a reversing drum, carrying rollers and a carrying structure. The conveying arrangement forms a material-conveying upper strand (A) with a charging location for the conveyed goods and a lower strand (B). A device for generating current is provided at the charging location for the conveyed goods underneath the conveyor belt of the upper strand (A). The device includes an impact bearing having sliding properties for the running-side cover plate of the conveyor belt of the upper strand (A). A generator is operatively connected to the impact bearing and a supporting device is provided for the generator. The generator converts at least part of the impact energy of the conveyed goods into electric current.
US08950573B2	Electric motor driven pushers for automated clipping packaging apparatus Methods, devices and computer program products automatically package an object, such as, for example, whole muscle meat pieces, in a covering material, such as, for example, netting. The devices include a pusher assembly, an electric motor, preferably a servo motor with a gear box, that drives a linear drive assembly. The devices can include a programmably adjustable index and/or speed profile for the pusher assembly.
US08950572B2	Scrap metal advancing arrangement In a scrap metal advancing arrangement with a scrap metal pusher supported in a linear guide structure and a first hydraulic drive system comprising at least one first cylinder piston unit wherein the scrap metal pusher has a front surface extending normal to the linear guide direction, the scrap metal pusher includes an inner pusher block which is movable relative to the first hydraulic cylinder piston unit. The push block also has a front surface which extends normal to the linear guide direction, with the gradient of the effective piston surface of ail second cylinder-piston units and the effective front surface area being greater than the quotient of the effective piston surfaces of all first cylinder piston units and the effective pusher front surface area.
US08950562B2	Continuously variable transmission with brake A transmission is disclosed for a wheeled vehicle. The transmission has a rotary input (14) to be driven by a rotary power source, e.g. an internal combustion engine. It has a rotary output (16) for driving a vehicle wheel. A transmission unit is coupled between the rotary input and the rotary output to transfer drive between them at a speed ratio which is continuously variable through a range which includes both negative ratios (providing a reversal of rotational direction between the rotary input and the rotary output), positive ratios (in which the rotary input and the rotary output rotate in the same direction), and a geared neutral ratio, in which the rotary output is stationary. In accordance with the invention, the transmission further comprises a brake (20) for braking the rotary output. The brake is provided with a control arrangement adapted to apply it when the speed ratio is set to the geared neutral ratio and to release the brake as the speed ratio is adjusted away from the geared neutral ratio.
US08950561B2	Clutch assembly A clutch assembly is provided. The clutch assembly includes a basket member, an input member and an actuator that is disposed within the basket member. A hub member, having a hub spline and an inclined portion is disposed adjacent to the actuator. A cam member, having a cam spline and cam lobes is rotatably disposed on the input member. A shaft member, having a shaft spline and plurality of slots is rotatably disposed on the input member. The hub spline is engaged with the cam spline in a disengaged position of the actuator. The clutch assembly further includes a plurality of balls received within the corresponding slots of the shaft member. While moving towards an engaged position of the actuator, the cam spline aligns with the shaft spline thereby the hub spline engages with the shaft spline in the engaged position of the actuator.
US08950555B2	Method for scheduling cars in elevator systems to minimize round-trip times A set of cars in an elevator system are scheduled by assigning passengers to the cars such that a current schedule for each car does not exceed a predetermined maximum number of stops per round trip, and the car is filled as near as possible to a maximum capacity at a predetermined bottleneck.
US08950549B2	Composite sound absorber A sound absorbing material comprising a nonwoven fibrous acoustic insulation material and a flow resistive non-woven facing, wherein the flow resistive nonwoven facing is bonded to the insulation material and has an air flow resistance of from about 600 to about 1800 Rayls and a surface mass of from about 20 to about 150 g/m2.
US08950545B2	Compound membrane and acoustic device using same The present disclosure provides a compound membrane and an acoustic device including such a compound membrane. The compound membrane includes a polyarylate film, and a thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer attached to one surface of the polyarylate film.
US08950539B2	Lightweight integrated rear suspension and drive enclosure for a ridden motorized vehicle A ridden motorized vehicle such as a motorized scooter, motorcycle, ATV, tricycle, snowmobile, or lawn tractor, having a driven rear wheel may be equipped with an enclosed chain or belt drive enclosure having a first end and a second end and an inner enclosure and an outer enclosure, such that the inner enclosure has the rear suspension member and the rear wheel mounted at the second end, and concentrically pivots at the first end on the motor assembly output shaft of a motor assembly fastened to or comprising part of the main vehicle frame, and the outer enclosure pivoted on another bearing co-linear with the motor assembly output shaft, but mounted on a removable section of, or attachment to, said frame.
US08950529B2	Multiple induction electric motor and vehicle A novel multiple induction electric motor system that separately produces synchronized variable frequency alternating current control signals and using multiple induction electric motors, produces synchronized rotating magnetic fields responsive to the control signals, induces magnetic fields around a conductor in inductive rotors responsive to the rotating magnetic fields and applies rotational forces between the rotating magnetic fields and the induced magnetic fields to a common shaft of the multiple motors. The common shaft sums the rotational forces and transmits the rotational forces to a drive wheel. Such a system can be implemented using two, three or more synchronized induction electric motors, and respective elements thereof, wherein the stator and rotor laminations can be arranged, stacked and/or otherwise configured such that the multiple induction electric motors operate at lower temperatures and at higher efficiencies.
US08950527B2	Manually operated electrical control and installation scheme for electric hybrid vehicles A hybrid vehicle system facilitates operator control over electric power generation and use. The system features a motor/generator that can be mounted to an output of a transmission of the vehicle.
US08950524B2	Electric moving device for moving patient beds An electric moving device for moving patient beds includes a power unit, a holding unit and a control unit. The power unit is connected to the underside of the moving device and the holding unit is connected to two columns of the moving device so as to connect the moving device with the bed. By operating the control unit to control the power unit, the bed is moved from one place to another by the moving device. Medical equipment is able to go with the moving device to provide sufficient caring surface to the patient.
US08950520B2	Front steering module for a zero turn radius vehicle A front steering module adapted for integration with the subframe of a zero-turn radius vehicle incorporating an electronic steering apparatus. The module provides both front wheel steering and corresponding control inputs for the electronic steering apparatus. The module has a frame member having a pair of steered wheel assemblies mounted thereto and a mounting member for attachment to the vehicle. The module further comprises a steering mechanism and a steering position sensor for providing input to the electronic steering apparatus.
US08950514B2	Drill bits with anti-tracking features Drill bits with at least two roller cones of different diameters and/or utilizing different cutter pitches in order to reduce bit tracking during drilling operations are described. In particular, earth boring drill bits are provided, the bits having two or more roller cones, and optionally one or more cutter blades, the bits being arranged for reducing tracking by the roller cone teeth during operation by adjusting the teeth spacing, cone pitch angle, and/or the diameter of one or more of the cones. These configurations enable anti-tracking behavior and enhanced drilling efficiency during bit operation.
US08950506B2	Vibratory ripper having pressure sensor for selectively controlling activation of vibration mechanism A ripping mechanism for a vehicle has a support frame. A ripping member has an engagement head that is configured for plowing a groove in the ground. The ripping member is preferably positionable in a selected working position and working orientation by adjustment of the support frame. The ripping member is preferably movable relative to the support frame to cause reciprocating movement of the engagement head at least partially longitudinally. A tilt adjustment cylinder is preferably operable to orient the ripping member in the selected orientation. A vibrator mechanism is preferably operatively connected to the ripping member and activatable to cause reciprocating movement of the engagement head at least partially longitudinally.
US08950501B2	Riser clamp A riser clamp (20) comprising a first jaw portion (211) and a second jaw portion (212) that can be opened and closed relative to each other. The jaw portions (211/212) each comprise a thermoplastic body (301/302) that can be, for example, injection molded pieces of polyethylene (e.g., HDPE). The jaw portions (211/212) can be connected by a hinge (39) that is integrally formed therewith. The clamp (20) can also include cradles (701/702) and caps (711/712) for holding auxiliary lines.
US08950500B2	Suction pile wellhead and cap closure system Various embodiments of underwater wellhead closure systems are described that include a template having first and second anchoring ports and that is configured to be secured to a floor of a body of water. A suction pile having a cylindrical body with a head portion and an open bottom can be coupled to the first anchoring port, such that the suction pile can provide additional hold down force to the template. The system can also include a suction cap coupled to the second anchoring port, and having a cylindrical body with an open bottom and a head portion having at least one suction pump.
US08950495B2	Well cleaning method A method for cleaning a casing of an oil well is disclosed. Operational parameters for a cleaning tool may be defined based, at least in part, on results of a survey of the well. The cleaning tool may include a discharge head to generate electrical discharges between a pair of electrodes, the electrical discharges causing shock waves to remove deposits from the casing. The cleaning tool may be lowered into the casing. The cleaning tool may generate shock waves in accordance with the defined operational parameters to clean a predetermined target portion of the casing. The cleaning tool may be withdrawn from the casing.
US08950488B2	Polymerizing and anchoring a water-soluble polymer to an in-place mineral surface of a well Methods using an anchoring agent for a water-soluble polymer that is in-place polymerized in a subterranean formation. The anchoring agent comprises a hydrolyzable silyl group that reacts with one or more dangling hydroxyl groups of a mineral surface in the subterranean formation to form “hard” bonds, “anchoring” to the mineral surface. The anchoring agent is selected to have another functional group for covalent attachment to the water-soluble polymer. This can help a water-soluble polymer be anchored to a mineral surface in a subterranean formation. Accordingly, it is believed that monomolecular layers of water-soluble polymer will be formed and anchored to the mineral surface, which will provide excellent elastic properties to the matrix. The monomolecular layers are not expected to interfere with the permeability of the matrix.
US08950483B2	System and method for umbilical-less positional feedback of a subsea wellhead member disposed in a subsea wellhead assembly A positional feedback system includes a seal assembly coupled to a running tool, the seal assembly having a seal ring and an energizing ring positioned between a hanger and a subsea wellhead. The energizing ring moves relative to the seal ring from an unset position to a set position to seal to the wellhead and the hanger. The system includes a magnet disposed on the energizing ring and having a magnetic field. One or more sensing devices are disposed on running tool and positioned in the magnetic field of the magnet in the set position and the unset position. The sensing devices are configured to communicate with a surface platform when the rare earth magnet passes a magnetic field through the sensing devices.
US08950474B2	Subsea cap A cap having a stinger adapted to be inserted into a bore of a subsea well element. The stinger includes locking means for locking to a profile in said bore, which locking means include a plurality of locking dogs. The locking dogs exhibit a large inclination face and a small inclination face, and are adapted to be actuated in a radial direction by an actuation sleeve. The small inclination face is divided by a slot, in which slot the large inclination face is arranged. A cam is arranged on the actuation sleeve and is adapted to extend into said slot. Alternatively, the small inclination face is divided by a cam arranged on the locking dog, on which the large inclination face is arranged, which cam is adapted to extend into a slot in the actuation sleeve.
US08950467B2	Seat-air conditioning system for automotive vehicles A seat air-conditioning system for automotive vehicles includes an air-conditioning unit for generating cold air or hot air, a driver seat including a seat portion provided with a plurality of air discharge holes through which to discharge the cold air or the hot air to the outside, a front passenger seat including a seat portion provided with a plurality of air discharge holes through which to discharge the cold air or the hot air to the outside, an outlet duct mounted to the air-conditioning unit for drawing the cold air or the hot air from the air-conditioning unit therethrough, a seat duct connected to the outlet duct for supplying the cold air or the hot air to the driver seat and the front passenger seat therethrough, and a seat blower attached to the outlet duct for blowing the cold air or the hot air at an increased flow rate.
US08950464B2	Panel curtain system with improved operating runner A panel curtain system including a number of panels guided by a rail, a control cord endlessly secured to the panels and at least one operating runner secured to at least one panel and securing the control cord. The panel curtain system includes a motorized drive for the at least one control cord and a means tensioning element for tensioning the control cord.
US08950463B2	Cordless coverings for architectural opening having cord enclosures with a swivel feature and methods of assembling such cord enclosures An architectural cover operating assembly comprising a roller mechanism adapted to drive a roller to operate an architectural cover, a cord mechanism adapted to drive the roller mechanism; and an enclosure adapted to conceal at least a portion of the cord mechanism. The enclosure comprises a clutch assembly configured to receive the roller mechanism. The clutch assembly comprises a hinge portion configured to receive a swivel, such that the clutch assembly is hingedly attached to the enclosure and the enclosure is allowed to pivot about the swivel in a lateral direction. A method comprises providing an enclosure configured to receive a cord mechanism; disposing a clutch assembly having a hinge portion and a swivel at an end of the enclosure, and attaching a roller mechanism to the clutch assembly, wherein the clutch assembly is hingedly attached to the enclosure to allow the enclosure to pivot in a lateral direction.
US08950462B2	Blind of united blind by weaving The present invention provides a textile blind united by weaving, which is formed as a single body by weaving slat textiles along a width between a front textile and a back textile in parallel with each other, wherein the slat textiles are arranged along the height of the front and back textiles to make the textile blind easily block lights.
US08950457B1	Slip-on corner protectors for picture frames and machine and method for making same A slip-on corner protector for rectangular picture frames includes a flat cardboard pre-form which is bent into the shape of a hollow triangular cross-section prism having right triangularly-shaped front and rear frame face cover panels joined at vertical and horizontal sides thereof by a vertical and horizontal rectangularly-shaped frame edge cover panel, respectively. Triangularly-shaped spring flaps bent inwardly from hypotenuse edges of the front and rear triangular panels are pressed against and thus grip a frame inserted between the front and rear triangular panels because of the elasticity of the cardboard pre-form. A machine and method for manufacturing corner protectors from a stack of pred-forms bends panels perpendicularly upwards from a pre-form by linear actuators, spays a hot melt adhesive blob onto an upright panel, and presses it against another upright panel to form an adhesive bond.
US08950456B2	Radial tire with specified bead for light heavy-weight vehicle An assembly including a tire having beads, said bead axially including outside the turn-up a layer of a material defining a bead outer profile, such that the distance A, between the carcass frame and the bead outer profile, is as defined in formula (Z), B being the distance between the end of the turn-up, said bead including first and second profiles between the carcass frame and the turn-up, the first profile extends from the bead wire and is made of a material having an extension secant modulus at a 10% elongation higher than 20 MPa, a second profile arranged in the bead such as to be in contact with a surface of the first profile and the turn-up, made of a material having an extension secant modulus at a 10% elongation of at least 7 MPa and an extension secant modulus at a 100*% extension of at least 4.5 MPa.
US08950454B2	Tire tread for civil engineering machine Tire tread for civil engineering works vehicle, this tread having a tread surface (10) intended to come into contact with the ground, this tread comprising a central part (21) delimited by grooves (3) of circumferential overall orientation, these grooves delimiting lateral parts (22) axially towards the outside of the central part (21), each lateral part (22) being provided with a plurality of transverse grooves (6) delimiting a plurality of blocks (7), the transverse grooves (6) having a cross section of minimum area (ST) and being distributed substantially uniformly in the circumferential direction, this tread being characterized in that the central part (21) is provided with a plurality of channels (51) extending transversely under the tread surface (10) and passing right through the said central part (21), each channel (51) comprising a first and a second end (52, 51), these first and second ends opening into the grooves (3) of circumferential overall orientation, at least one end of each channel opening into a transverse groove (6) of the shoulder parts (22), and in that each channel (51) has a cross-sectional area (SC) at least equal to 5% of the area of the minimum cross section (ST) of the transverse groove (6) into which it opens.Tire provided with such a tread.
US08950452B2	Motorcycle tire for running on rough terrain A motorcycle tire for running on rough terrain comprises a tread portion having a unidirectional tread pattern and provided with T-sided blocks having a top surface, a heel-side sidewall surface extending from a heel-side edge of the top surface, and a toe-side sidewall surface extending from a toe-side edge of the top surface. The heel-side sidewall surface has an inclination angle α of from 0 to 15 degrees. The toe-side sidewall surface has a radially outer region having a height of from 20 to 55% of the block height and inclined at an angle β of from 20 to 45 degrees. A radially inner region of the toe-side sidewall surface has: a central part inclined at the same angle β as the radially outer region; a pair of lateral parts located one on each side of the central part and having an inclination angle γ of from 0 to 15 degrees; and a pair of stepped parts extending between the lateral parts and the central part in a direction crosswise to the toe-side edge.
US08950449B2	Flitch surfacing apparatus A cutter head for surfacing a flitch, the cutter head including a shaft, a blade non-rotatably mounted on the shaft, wherein the flitch is surfaced by rotating the blade, a bushing including a bore, wherein the shaft runs through the bore, wherein a flange is eccentrically formed about the bore, a guide mounted on the flange of the bushing, wherein the flange axially offsets the guide with respect to the shaft, wherein the guide is arranged to support the cutter head against the flitch while the cutter head is surfacing the flitch, and wherein a radial distance between a tip of the blade and the guide determines a cutting depth of the cutter head, and wherein due to the guide being mounted on the eccentrically formed flange, the radial offset is determined based on a rotational orientation of the bushing about the shaft.
US08950448B2	Multi-function transfer device Various embodiments provide a multifunction transfer device, which can have: an open-ended conical portion having a larger diameter at a top open-end than at a bottom open-end; a release coupled to the bottom open-end of the conical portion and configured to move from a closed position to an open position; a rest integrated to a bottom of the release and configured to hold the device above a liquid container; and an open-ended chute coupled to the release below the rest and configured for fluid communication with the conical portion. In one embodiment, the multifunction transfer device can include at least one graduation configured to indicate a measurement of the material contained in a volume within the conical portion.
US08950441B2	Reciprocating compressor with high pressure storage vessel let down for CNG station and refueling motor vehicles Embodiments of the present invention are directed toward a reciprocating compressor having a high pressure storage vessel let down for a CNG station for refueling motor vehicles, wherein the CNG station design utilizes inlet gas from a local gas utility. By supplementing the inlet gas with a pressure let down in order to de-pressurize the gas from a high-pressure storage vessel, the CNG station has the ability to increase and adjust its flow capacity.
US08950439B2	Insulated ductwork products An intermediate insulating product (20) is disclosed comprising a planar insulating layer (11) having a top side in to which is formed a plurality of parallel channels (14) having cross-sections with tapered sides. A vapor proof layer (18) is applied to the top surface after the channels (14) have been formed such that the vapor proof layer (18) bridges the plurality of parallel channels (14). The intermediate insulating product (20) is then bent with mechanical manipulation in regions adjacent the bottom of the channels (14) thereby causing the channels (14) to close to form a non-planar, derivative insulated ductwork product (30) and the vapor proof layer (18) forms a vapor proof inner lining to the derivative insulated ductwork product (30).
US08950437B2	Leak sealing apparatus An apparatus includes one or more sealing elements to be transported along a duct by the flow of fluid therein at an internal pressure and to be drawn to a leak by the pressure differential resulting from a reduced pressure associated with the locality of that leak. Each sealing element has a body formed from an elastic material to have one or more impermeable bubbles filled with gas so that the sealing element has a volume which varies resiliently according to the change in volume of the bubble(s) in response to externally applied pressure. The product of the volume of the bubble(s) and the pressure of the gas therein is selected to provide a sealing element having a transport volume at the internal pressure which is appropriate to enter a leak and which, in response to the reduced pressure associated with the locality of that leak, is capable of increasing in volume from the transport volume sufficiently to seal that leak.
US08950436B2	Modularly structured flow conditioning unit A modularly structured unit is comprised of a flow resistance element and an orifice plate adjacent thereto, preferably for use in the main flow duct of a thermal mass flow rate measuring or control device. The flow resistance element can be combined with various orifice plates having different opening diameters.
US08950431B2	Fluid flow control device Disclosed therein is a fluid flow control device having a cylinder assembly, which includes cylinders overlapped with each other and fluid pathways for controlling flow rate and velocity of fluid, comprising: a first cylinder having a plurality of first fluid pathways of an elongated form horizontally permeating the cylinder from a central axis; a second cylinder disposed on the outer circumference of the first cylinder; and a third cylinder disposed on an outer circumference of the second cylinder.
US08950420B2	Containment housing for a fuel control housing A containment housing includes a hexagonal portion configured to receive a linear variable differential transformer. The containment housing also includes a housing contact flange adjacent to the hexagonal portion. The housing contact flange has a flange face. The containment housing further includes an external threaded portion formed between the flange face and a containment housing end. The external threaded portion is configured to engage a fuel control housing portion of a fuel control. A length is defined between the flange face and the containment housing end, and a ratio of the length to a width of the housing contact flange is between 8.22 and 8.94.
US08950419B2	Hydrogen supply method and system A method and system for supplying additional hydrogen from a reservoir of stored hydrogen in a salt cavern to a hydrogen pipeline to assist in meeting customer demand for hydrogen is provided. Contaminants introduced while the stored hydrogen stream is in the salt cavern may cause the crude hydrogen stream to not have the required product purity specification. The stored hydrogen is removed from the salt cavern as a crude hydrogen stream and thereafter diluted with higher purity hydrogen formed from the pipeline to form a hydrogen product stream at or below the product purity specification. The hydrogen product can be formed without removal of any of the contaminants in the crude stream, thereby creating a more cost effective and simplified supply process compared to conventional processes employing a salt cavern for hydrogen supply.
US08950404B2	Headgear for masks A headgear for use with a mask includes a first strap (660) being configured to engage a back of a patient's head and extend on either side of the patient's parietal bone behind the patient's ears and assume, in use, a substantially circular or oval shape. At least a portion of the first strap is substantially inextensible. The headgear also includes at least one second strap (620, 630) configured to removably connect the first strap to the mask. The second strap may be more extensible than the first strap. At least a portion of the first strap is self-supporting such that the headgear maintains a three dimensional shape when not in use. The substantially inextensible portion of the first strap is constructed to resiliently return to a predetermined shape when not in use. The arcuate region includes a first portion that may be arranged to align substantially parallel with a top of the patient's head and a second portion being arranged to align substantially to a rear surface of the patient's head.
US08950387B2	Paintball marker with split body A paintball gun generally comprising a body split into an upper portion and a lower portion is provided. The split body allows exposure of internal components for access, service and/or maintenance. In an embodiment, the paintball gun preferably includes a valve assembly fixedly secured within the body. In an embodiment, the paintball gun preferably includes a barrel adapter for engaging a barrel, with the barrel adapter secured within the body by a gripping piece. A method of servicing a paintball gun is also provided.
US08950383B2	Gaseous fuel mixer for internal combustion engine A gaseous fuel mixer for an internal combustion engine includes a frustoconical cone and an outlet element extending from the frustoconical cone at an interior portion of the frustoconical cone. The outlet element and the frustoconical cone are located within a mixer passage of an intake system. The mixer passage has an internal diameter. The outlet element includes a plurality of transverse openings that connect a fuel passage formed within the outlet element to the interior portion of the frustoconical cone. The height and diameter of the frustoconical cone and the internal diameter of the passage form specific ratios that provide for uniform mixing of intake air and gaseous fuel prior to the mixture flowing into an intake manifold of the engine.
US08950381B2	Fuel supply unit A fuel supply unit (1) is provided e.g. a carburetor or a low pressure injection system of an internal combustion engine. The fuel supply unit (1) includes a main air passage (3), which has a throttle valve (8, 9) mounted therein and the throttle valve (8, 9) includes a throttle shaft (8) extending between two to one another opposite located shaft sides (6, 7). A control module (2) for the fuel supply (2) is mounted to one (7) of the shaft sides (6, 7), which control module (2) includes throttle position detecting means (30; 300) for monitoring the position of the throttle valve (8, 9), and fuel valve means (60) for controlling the fuel supply to the main air passage (3). Also, an ignition system is provided which is able to control the ignition timing with respect to status of the at least one of the means (30; 300, 40, 60, 100) in the control module (2) in order to at least control the idle speed of the engine. The ignition system further being arranged to power at least one of the means (30; 300, 40, 60, 100) of the control module (2).
US08950378B2	Retarding system A machine includes a power source, an engine retarder associated with the power source, and a traction device receiving power from the power source and configured to propel the machine. The machine also includes a brake mechanism associated with the traction device, and a controller in communication with the engine retarder and the brake mechanism. The controller is configured to activate the engine retarder, substantially simultaneously with the brake mechanism, based on a brake pressure associated with the brake mechanism.
US08950374B2	Cylinder head for internal combustion engine Rib configurations for increasing the structural efficiency of a cylinder head, which relates to a peak combustion pressure capability of the cylinder head. In addition to increasing peak combustion pressure, the rib configurations may also improve sealing of the cylinder head and may improve the durability of an associated cylinder head gasket.
US08950372B2	Starter motor A starter motor for engine has a flywheel fixed to a shaft of the engine. A support is fixed relative to the engine. A space is formed between the flywheel and the support and a driving device is installed in the space. The driving device includes a stator fixed to the support and a rotor fixed to the flywheel.
US08950365B2	Feed water pipe for steam generator There are provided a generator internal pipe section that extends in the horizontal direction inside a steam generator; and a communication pipe section that is connected to the generator internal pipe section and is provided with a communication path, wherein one end of the communication path is connected to the pipe path at an upper end of a cross-section perpendicular to the flow direction of the cooling water in the pipe path and the other end of the communication path is positioned at the downside in the vertical direction in relation to one end of the communication path, and wherein one end side and the other end side of the communication path are connected at a position existing at the upside in the vertical direction in relation to one end.
US08950356B2	Barrier-film forming apparatus, barrier-film forming method, and barrier-film coated container A barrier-film forming apparatus that forms a barrier film on an inner face of a container having a concave or convex portion as a processing target, including: a dielectric member having a cavity sized to enclose the container, an external electrode covering an outer circumference of the dielectric member, an exhaust unit installed on an end face of the external electrode on a side where a mouth of the container is located, with an insulating member interposed therebetween, and depressurizing inside of the container through an exhaust pipe, an internal electrode inserted from a side of the exhaust pipe and also serving as a gas blowout unit that blows out medium gas for generating a barrier film into the container, and an electric-field applying unit that applies an electric field for generating exhaust between the external electrode and a ground electrode.
US08950349B2	Replaceable roller bearing A turret/vessel bearing arrangement and method for replacing bearings in situ without removing other bearings. The bearings are capable of being separated. A removable axial spacer secures the vessel and the turret into engagement with the upper and lower thrust bearings. Removal of the spacer allows increased separation between vessel and turret flanges that sandwich the thrust bearings. The mid radial bearing assembly includes one or more radially arranged bearing pads that allow for limited axial displacement of the turret with respect to the vessel during thrust bearing replacement while still bearing radial loads and allowing rotation. The addition of a temporary thrust bearing allows the vessel to weathervane about the turret while thrust bearing are replaced in situ.
US08950348B2	Vessel mooring arrangement A split ring vessel mooring arrangement having floats thereon which may be installed on a post or piling over the top thereof or, in the case of the top being covered by a deck or other structure making access thereto impossible may be pivotally opened and wrapped around the post or piling and then re-secured together.
US08950325B2	Press inking system with key sharing provision Disclosed herein is an ink rail assembly having a key sharing provision. The ink rail assembly includes a page pack having an ink inlet for receiving ink from an ink source and an ink outlet; and an ink rail fluidly coupled to the page pack ink outlet. The ink rail includes at least two ink keys for delivering ink to a drum of a printing press, and a diverter assembly in fluid communication with the at least two ink keys and to the page pack to control the flow of ink from the page pack and selective divert the flow of ink between the at least two ink keys.
US08950323B2	Method and apparatus for driving processor In a sheet-fed printing press including; an impression cylinder gear driven by an upstream drive motor of an upstream printing unit group; an impression cylinder rotationally driven by the impression cylinder gear; a transfer cylinder gear of a convertible press mechanism rotationally driven by the upstream drive motor through the impression cylinder; and a transfer cylinder which is provided with a notch and is rotationally driven by the transfer cylinder gear, a load motor is provided to the transfer cylinder or the transfer cylinder gear, and braking force of the load motor is controlled according to load on the upstream drive motor.
US08950322B2	Evaporative systems and methods for dampening fluid control in a digital lithographic system A system and corresponding methods are disclosed for controlling the thickness of a layer of dampening fluid applied to a reimageable surface of an imaging member in a variable data lithography system. Following deposition of the dampening fluid layer, a gas is passed over a region of the fluid layer prior to pattern forming. The gas causes a controlled amount of the dampening fluid layer to evaporate such that the remaining layer is of a desired and controlled thickness. Among other advantages, improved print quality is obtained.
US08950319B2	Cooking appliance A cooking appliance is provided. An operation of a convection motor for operating a convection fan is controlled into various modes according to a cooking temperature and kind of food to be cooked within a cooking chamber. Thus, the food may be more effectively cooked according to the cooking temperature and the kind of food to be cooked.
US08950311B2	Handgun This invention relates to a handgun comprising a weapon frame with a grip and a break-barrel unit (11) that can be tilted forward and that is comprised of at least two barrels. A firearm as per the invention provides for a bifunctional or multifunctional hammer unit, comprising at least two hammers (19) that can be moved independently of one another when the firearm is triggered; each hammer impacts only one firing pin (28) in each case of a firing-pin unit (27) comprising at least two firing pins (28, 29) in separated positions, wherein each firing pin is assigned to one barrel of the firearm in each case. A double-barrel or multi-barrel firearm is provided in a compact design in which the hammer unit is cocked with a relatively high amount of spring force with a relatively small amount of existing space. In addition, this invention provides a firearm that has less trigger weight.
US08950309B1	Explosive tank barrel blocker A self-propelled explosive system is configured to fit within a barrel mounted on a tank. The system includes: a carrier body defining an interior volume; an explosive within the interior volume; a wheel extending from the carrier body to propel the system to a position within the barrel; a foot extensible from the carrier body, preferably so as to hydraulically lock the system in place within the barrel; a proximity fuse at the front end and the rear end of the carrier body to set off the explosive if tampering is detected; a motor operably connected to the wheel to rotate the wheel and propel the carrier body to a desired position within the barrel and to extend the foot from the carrier body to press against the inner wall of the barrel and lock the carrier body in place.
US08950300B2	Tool holder with variable tool rotation radius, machine tool with tool holder, and machining method using machine tool Since a tool holder is formed of a structure which is elastically deformed by a centrifugal force produced as the tool holder rotates around a rotation center axis, the rotation radius of a tool with a cutting edge directed to the rotation center axis varies from zero to an arbitrary value. The structure of the tool holder includes two beams elastically deformable to the same degree in opposite directions by the centrifugal force, and centrifugal force components acting on the two beams cancel each other so that a rotation balance is maintained even when the rotational speed of the tool holder is changed.
US08950296B2	Ratcheting wrench A ratcheting wrench includes a driving head having a receiving hole defined through the driving head. The driving head includes an inner flange and multiple teeth. The inner flange inwardly extends from an inner surface of the receiving hole. The multiple teeth extend from the inner surface of the receiving hole. Each tooth has a bottom connected to the inner flange and includes an upper edge, a first side, a second side and a beveled ridge. The beveled ridge extends from a juncture between the first side and the upper edge to the inner flange, gradually and inwardly protrudes from an inner surface of the tooth, and includes an engaging bevel and a guiding bevel. The wrench body continuously rotates a fastener without detaching from the fastener.
US08950285B2	Robot joint driving method, computer-readable medium, device assembly and robot having the same Disclosed herein are a robot joint driving method, computer-readable medium, and device assembly which conducts motions similar to those of humans, and a robot having the same. These motions are achieved by arranging joint driving devices suited to characteristics of respective joints. The robot joint driving device assembly includes a tendon-type joint driving device using a wire, and a harmonic drive-type joint driving device using a gear reduction method. The tendon-type joint driving device is used to drive a rotary joint requiring high back-drivability, and the harmonic drive-type joint driving device is used to drive a rotary joint requiring high rigidity and high precision.
US08950284B2	Bevel gear for gearbox A gear set is provided for use in a gearbox. The gear set includes a first bevel gear having a first rotational axis and a second bevel gear having a second rotational axis. The second gear is driven by the first gear. The first gear has an outside diameter of about 3.1956 inches, an outer cone distance of about 2.1044 inches, a face width of about 0.62 inches, and a ratio of the outside diameter to a length parallel to the axis of rotation between the crown and the pitch apex of about 1.83. The second gear has an outside diameter of about 2.8337 inches, an outer cone distance of about 2.1044 inches, a face width of about 0.62 inches, and a ratio of the outside diameter to a length parallel to the axis of rotation between the crown and the pitch apex of about 2.33.
US08950281B2	Worm-gear assembly having a pin raceway A worm-gear assembly including a worm screw having at least one groove and a wheel having a plurality of rotatable pins along its periphery for engaging the worm screw. The pins are able to rotate in a direction other than a direction of wheel rotation. At least one raceway is provided for contacting pins that are not engaged with the worm screw during operation of the assembly.
US08950276B2	Torque sensing apparatus A torque sensing apparatus has a torque adjusting assembly and a non-contact sensing assembly. The torque adjusting assembly has a fitting unit, a regulating rod and a regulating seat. The non-contact sensing assembly has a first device and a second device. The regulating rod is rotatably mounted through the fitting unit. The regulating seat is movably mounted on the regulating rod and located outside the fixed plate of the fitting unit. The first device is mounted on the fixed plate. The second device is mounted on the regulating seat and kept from contacting the first device. The non-contact sensing assembly detects a change of the distance between the first device and the second device and generates a signal to a controller, and the controller gauges a torsional value of the torque adjusting assembly. Therefore, the non-contact sensing assembly is not abraded and increases the precision of the torque sensing apparatus.
US08950272B2	Air mass flowmeter An air mass flowmeter having a sensor module fitted in a tube for measuring a gas quantity flowing in the tube at a flow speed. The sensor module extends in the tube. A start of the sensor module defines a first plane and an end of the sensor module defines a second plane both normal to the direction of flow. Extended flow directing elements are arranged in the tube parallel to the direction of flow so that the gas flows onto end faces and wall regions of the flow elements. The wall regions extend between the first and second planes and increase the flow speed of the gas given a low flow speed, relative to the flow speed in the tube, and increase the flow speed of the gas to a lesser extent, given a high flow speed of the gas relative to the flow speed.
US08950270B2	Short beam shear test fixture The test fixture includes a housing, a first grip, and a second grip. The first grip and the second grip are each configured to clamp onto an upper surface and lower surface of a material coupon. The test fixture also includes an upper input jaw and a lower input jaw each configured to clamp onto the material coupon near a center of the upper surface and the lower surface of the material coupon. The test fixture is configured to load the material coupon in a first direction and a second direction. The first grip and the second grip are each configured to clamp onto the material coupon at a location which accordingly results in a desired testing ratio regardless of a variation in thickness of the material coupon.
US08950269B2	Detecting anomalous stiff pillar bumps formed above a metallization system Generally, the subject matter disclosed herein relates to testing pillar bumps formed on a semiconductor chip so as to detect the presence of anomalous stiff pillar bumps. One illustrative method disclosed herein includes positioning a test probe adjacent to a side of a pillar bump formed above a metallization system of a semiconductor chip, and performing a lateral force test on the pillar bump by contacting the side of the pillar bump with the test probe while moving the test probe at a substantially constant speed that is less than approximately 1 μm/sec.
US08950267B2	Methods and apparatus for detecting cross-linking in a polymer Methods and apparatus for detecting cross-linking in a polymer, wherein, in some exemplary implementations, the polymer may constitute an encapsulation layer for a photovoltaic module. In one example, a polymer sample is physically deformed, and sample information relating to a relaxation or a recovery of the polymer sample in response to the deformation is obtained. The sample information is then compared to reference information relating to cross-linking of the polymeric material so as to determine a degree of cross-linking in the tested polymer sample. In one aspect, such a determination of polymer cross-linking is achieved without adversely affecting a relevant functionality of the polymer/encapsulation layer (e.g., without destruction to the polymer/encapsulation layer).
US08950263B2	Low frequency folded pendulum with high mechanical quality factor, and seismic sensor utilizing such a folded pendulum The invention concerns a folded pendulum, comprising: a support (F); a test mass (PM); a simple pendulum (SP); an inverted pendulum (IP); the simple pendulum and the inverted pendulum being connected at one of their ends to the test mass (PM) and at the other end to the support (F) by means of 4 corresponding joint systems (G), the test mass being not connected to the support (F) and being therefore free to oscillate, each joint system (G) relevant to the simple pendulum (PS) comprising one or more joints in tension, the folded pendulum being characterized in that: each of the joint systems (G) relevant to the inverted pendulum (IP) comprises one or more joints in compression. The invention further concern a seismic sensor utilizing the folded pendulum according to the invention.
US08950261B2	Fault detection method and system A method of detecting faults in a member having a first and second face opposite each other and communicating fluidically in the presence of at least one fault; the method including the steps of: generating a first sound signal by means of a transmitter, so that the first sound signal interacts with at least one portion of the first face of the member; arranging a receiver, configured to receive a second sound signal, close to a respective portion of the second face of the member corresponding to the portion of the first face, the second sound signal being the outcome of the first sound signal interacting with the member; moving the receiver, close to the second face of the member; generating a detection signal, by means of the receiver, as a function of the received second sound signal; calculating, at a number of instants (t1-tN) in which the receiver is moved, respective detection values (Aτ, Bτ, Nτ) of a quantity associated with the energy of the detection signal; and, in the event of at least one fault in the member, locating the fault on the basis of the detection values and of the positions assumed by the receiver at respective instants.
US08950258B2	Micromechanical angular acceleration sensor and method for measuring an angular acceleration A micromechanical angular acceleration sensor for measuring an angular acceleration is disclosed. The sensor includes a substrate, a seismic mass, at least one suspension, which fixes the seismic mass to the substrate in a deflectable manner, and at least one piezoresistive and/or piezoelectric element for measuring the angular acceleration. The piezoresistive and/or piezoelectric element is arranged in a cutout of the seismic mass. A corresponding method and uses of the sensor are also disclosed.
US08950257B2	Integrated microelectromechanical gyroscope with improved driving structure An integrated MEMS gyroscope, is provided with: at least a first driving mass driven with a first driving movement along a first axis upon biasing of an assembly of driving electrodes, the first driving movement generating at least one sensing movement, in the presence of rotations of the integrated MEMS gyroscope; and at least a second driving mass driven with a second driving movement along a second axis, transverse to the first axis, the second driving movement generating at least a respective sensing movement, in the presence of rotations of the integrated MEMS gyroscope. The integrated MEMS gyroscope is moreover provided with a first elastic coupling element, which elastically couples the first driving mass and the second driving mass in such a way as to couple the first driving movement to the second driving movement with a given ratio of movement.
US08950250B2	Loading device for tire testing machine Provided is a loading device that is provided in a tire testing machine including a testing station (30) provided with a spindle (31) attached with a tire (50) to be tested and feeds the tire (50) from a predetermined standby position to a testing position where the center of the spindle matches the center of the tire (50) in the testing station (30). The loading device includes: conveyors (1, 2) that convey the tire (50) from the standby position toward the testing position in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the tire; and positioning devices (6B, 20) that position the tire to be tested to a position, in which a front end of the tire in the feeding direction matches a point separated from the spindle by a predetermined distance, as the standby position. Setting of the standby position based on the position of the front end of the tire (50) in the feeding direction shortens the feeding distance and the feeding time and hence shortens the testing cycle time.
US08950243B2	Method of testing for leaks in a contained system A method of testing for leaks in a contained system with an interior containing system gas and system liquid at an operating pressure, the method comprising: pressurizing the interior of the contained system, by introduction of gas comprising tracer gas into the interior, to at least 0.5 pounds per square inch above the operating pressure to disperse the tracer gas throughout the system liquid; and sensing for the presence of the tracer gas using one or more sensors located outside the contained system.
US08950242B1	Testing hoses at increased pressure vessels A method and apparatus comprising a pressure vessel, a pressurization system connected to the pressure vessel, and a sensor system. The pressurization system may be configured to change a pressure in an interior of the pressure vessel. The sensor system may be configured to monitor a number of characteristics with respect to a fluid line in the pressure vessel while the pressurization system changes the pressure in the interior of the pressure vessel.
US08950239B2	Conductive dust detection An apparatus is provided, which includes a dust detector, a voltage source, and a controller. The dust detector includes two opposing surfaces and a conductive dust sensor. The two opposing surfaces are disposed in spaced, opposing relation to allow for the passage of airflow between the surfaces, and the conductive dust sensor is disposed at a surface of the two opposing surfaces. The voltage source is configured and controlled to establish an electrostatic field at least partially between the two opposing surfaces to facilitate directing conductive particles in the airflow passing between the two opposing surfaces towards the dust sensor. The controller monitors for a leakage current within the conductive dust sensor and determines whether the leakage current exceeds a predetermined trigger level indicative of the presence of conductive dust, and if so, automatically indicates a conductive dust warning.
US08950237B2	Gas analyzer system configured to determine the concentration of a refrigerant gas and/or the concentration of contaminant gases in an automotive air conditioning system A gas analyzer system to determine the concentration of gases in an automotive air conditioning system comprising: an infrared multi-detector device equipped with a gas analysis chamber; an emitter source emitting infrared radiation in the analysis chamber; infrared multi-detectors generating an electrical measurement quantity based on the absorption of radiation by the gas; a suction pump creating a depression inside the analysis chamber; and an electronic control unit determining a main automotive refrigerant gas concentration and the contaminant gases concentration, based on electrical measurement quantities provided by the multi-detectors and a reference electrical quantity. The control unit controls the pump to suck the gases in the analysis chamber until a condition of absence of gases is achieved, wherein the internal pressure of the chamber reaches a minimum pressure, and then determines the reference electrical quantity, based on the electrical quantity generated in the condition of absence of gases.
US08950235B2	Self-flushing small volume prover apparatus, method and system A self-flushing small volume prover apparatus, method and system for removing foreign materials. A piston can be configured with a valve arrangement located within a cylindrical object in order to permit fluid to pass through an annular passage when the piston travels from a downstream position to an upstream position. An inlet port and an outlet port can be located at the bottom of the cylindrical object. The outlet port can be welded at the bottom of the bore cylinder so that foreign material can flow directly out of the prover bore cylinder via the outlet port. The velocity of the piston can remove the collected foreign material from the bore cylinder via the outlet port, thus creating a self-flushing prover.
US08950229B2	Duct blank seam and apparatus for making a duct blank seam A flanged duct blank has a male part defined by lead notches formed at each side of a leading end and has a female part defined by trail notches formed at each side of a trailing end. The male part includes a lock tab. The female part includes a leg part and a Z-bend. The Z-bend includes a leg part and a gap. The duct blank is repeatedly clamped and bent by a pivoting wiper to form a duct portion. The pivoting wiper includes a clench tool that has a retractable rib and a retractable roller. With the lock tab inserted into the Z-bend and the retractable rib engaged with the Z-bend, the retractable roller clenches the leg part over the lock tab to lock the male and female parts together in a duct seam.
US08950220B2	System for dispensing substances into a washing machine A system for dispensing substances into a washing machine is disclosed. A plurality of preferably different sized or shaped cartridges are located within removable drawers. Each cartridge contains a particular substance, such as laundry detergent, bleach, or fabric softener, that is released into the washing machine. The system also includes a means to identify the substance contained within the cartridge as well as when and how much of the substance should be released into the washing machine. At the appropriate time, the system dispenses an appropriate amount of substance into the washing machine. A pump pulls the substance out of the container and into the washing basin of a washing machine. Alternatively, a valve is opened and the substance pours into the washing basin due to gravitational forces.
US08950215B2	Non-contact polishing techniques for reducing roughness on glass surfaces Apparatus, systems and methods for reducing surface roughness on surface of a glass member using a non-contact polishing process are disclosed. According to one aspect, a method for processing a glass member suitable for use in a handheld electronic device includes obtaining the glass member and chemically strengthening the glass member. The glass member has at least one surface, and chemically strengthening the glass member increases roughness associated with the at least one surface. The method also includes applying a first non-contact polishing process to the glass member after chemically strengthening the glass member. Applying the first non-contact polishing process reduces the roughness associated with the at least one surface.
US08950212B2	Absorption heat pump for overfeed generator operating conditions An absorption heat pump with a system for improving its efficiency under generator overfeed conditions. The absorber is bypassed to direct the rich solution directly into the generator, mixing this rich solution with liquid refrigerant.
US08950207B2	Device for stimulating adaptive thermogenesis in brown adipose tissue A garment is provided which comprises (a) a first portion constructed from stretchable material that is form fitting to a user's physique and that extends across any of the following body segments of the user; the collar bone, the neck, the upper spine, the armpit area; and (b) a cooling composition disposed in said first portion, said cooling composition comprising a material that may or may not undergo a phase change to apply a cooling effect to the collar bone area of the user.
US08950205B2	Cooling method and apparatus An apparatus and method to cool compressors, condensing coils, and similar devices. The compressor or condensing coil is cooled by the delivery of water, which may be ambient temperature or chilled. In one embodiment, the water is delivered to a mesh filter or screen via one or more mist spray nozzles. Water conduits may be integrated with the filter frame. The method to control the delivery of the water is designed to conserve water. The control circuit comprises a microcontroller device which contains programming that receives inputs, including but not limited to, outside ambient air temperature, condenser liquid line temperature, relative humidity and electric current, and uses said inputs to provide a stepwise level of control (“solenoid open time”) of water delivery commensurate with outside air temperature and relative humidity.
US08950200B2	Evaporative condenser cooling unit and method An evaporative cooled condenser unit employs a quiet motor/fan system that pulls air across an evaporative media pad, through a drift eliminator and delivers cool air to a condensing unit of an air conditioner thereby increasing the operating efficiency of the air conditioner. A condenser enclosure into which the cool air is delivered is adjustable for various sizes of condenser units and contains a plurality of barometric dampers to provide failsafe operation and provide for external air flow to the condenser during heat pump operation or when the auxiliary cooling module is disabled.
US08950199B2	System and method for energy allocation A system for energy allocation includes: a filtration system configured to filter waste vegetable oil generated by a facility; an engine fueled with the filtered vegetable oil; and a generator driven by the engine to provide an alternating current (AC) power supply. The exhaust heat generated by the engine is processed and allocated to the facility as an energy source.
US08950192B2	Gas turbine A gas turbine includes a turbine section; an annular combustor disposed upstream of the turbine section and configured to discharge a hot gas flow on an outlet side to the turbine section; an outer shell delimiting the combustor and splittable at a parting plane; a plenum enclosing the outer shell; a rotor; a turbine vane carrier encompassing the rotor; a plurality of stator vanes disposed on the vane carrier, and at least two sealing segments forming a ring, each of the at least two sealing segments having an inner edge and a head and a foot section and being movably mounted on the inner edge by the foot section to the outer shell and by the head section to the turbine vane carrier so as to mechanically connect the combustor to the turbine vane carrier.
US08950173B2	Integrated exhaust gas after-treatment system for diesel fuel engines An integrated exhaust gas after-treatment system for eliminating pollutants present in exhaust gases is disclosed. The integrated exhaust gas after-treatment system includes a Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC)-Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) assembly, a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR), a dosing module and a reducing agent supply system. The Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC)-Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) assembly is connected to an exhaust gas manifold of an engine and includes a canister for holding a Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) and a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF). The Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) is disposed downstream of the Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) and is spaced there-from. The Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) is disposed downstream of the Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC)-Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) assembly and facilitates elimination of NOx present in the exhaust gases by reduction of the NOx.
US08950170B2	Aircraft fuel system cooling flow device A cooling system includes a housing having an aperture intersecting a passage that includes first and second passage portions. A plug is arranged in the aperture in an interference fit in a first position at a first temperature condition to block the passage and fluidly separate the first and second passage portions. A biasing element is arranged in the housing and is configured to move the plug from the first position to a second position at a second temperature condition to fluidly connect the first and second passage portions.
US08950169B2	Rotary expansible chamber devices having adjustable working-fluid ports, and systems incorporating the same Rotary expansible chamber (REC) devices having one or more working-fluid ports that are adjustable, for example, in size or location. In some embodiments, the variable port mechanisms can be used to control any one or more of a plurality of operating parameters of a REC device independently of one or more others of the operating parameters. In some embodiments, the REC devices can have a plurality of fluid volumes that change in size during rotation of the REC device, and that transition to a zero volume condition during the rotation of the REC device. Systems are also provided that can include one or more REC devices. Methods for controlling various aspects of REC devices, including methods of controlling one or more operating parameters, are also provided.
US08950163B2	Packaging machine for goods in blister shell moldings to be sealed with a blister film A packaging machine seals goods in blister shell moldings with a blister film. The packaging machine contains a first transport system for a blister film web, a second transport system for blister shell moldings, and a sealing apparatus, the effect of which is to connect a blister shell molding to a portion of the blister film web. A printing apparatus is provided for applying optical information to the blister film web. A dancing roller system is provided for motional decoupling and disposed between a position at which the printing apparatus prints on the blister film web and the sealing apparatus along the blister film. The printing apparatus and/or the first transport system for the blister film web contains an apparatus for insulating against occurring vibrations of the rest of the packaging machine at the position at which the printing apparatus prints on the blister film web.
US08950162B2	Multi-pane glass unit having seal with adhesive and hermetic coating layer A vacuum insulated glass unit (VIGU) comprises a first pane of a transparent material and a second pane of a transparent material. The second pane is spaced apart from the first pane to define a cavity therebetween. At least one of a spacer and an array of stand-off members is disposed between the first and second panes to maintain separation therebetween. A first adhesive layer forms at least a portion of a gas-tight connection between the first pane and the second pane. A highly hermetic coating is disposed over the adhesive layer, where the coating is an inorganic layer.
US08950159B2	Method of anchoring a connector, and connector A connector and a method of anchoring the connector to a first object that includes providing the connector having a sleeve element and a piston element with a shaft portion, providing a through hole in the first object, and inserting the connector through the through hole and until a distal portion of one of the sleeve and/or the piston element rests against the second object. Mechanical oscillations are coupled into the piston element while the piston element is pressed towards the distal side, and thereby liquefying portions a thermoplastic material at an interface portion between the sleeve element and the piston element while a periphery of the interface portion is adjacent the circumferential wall, and causing the liquefied thermoplastic material to flow radially outward from the periphery and into structures of the first object and/or along an inner surface.
US08950157B1	Solar panel tile roof mounting device installation method Disclosed is a device for mounting solar panels and other equipment to tile roofs, or similar roof structures, that does not require removal of roofing tile for installation. A stanchion is inserted into a hole drilled into a roofing tile. Two or more wood securing fasteners are inserted into diagonal and crossing through-holes in the sides of the stanchion above the tile and exit on opposing sides of the stanchion, with respect to their insertion point, below the tile. The ends of the wood securing fasteners engage the surface of the roof sheeting beneath the tile at a distance outwardly away from the stanchion. With this arrangement, the tile roof equipment-mounting device engages the roof surface over a wider area than the diameter of the hole drilled into the roof tile without the need for removing the roof tile.
US08950156B2	Method for modifying walls In some embodiments, a form assembly is provided with a form member facing an existing wall, to which sheathing panels are attached. The cavity created between the sheathing panels and the existing wall can be filled with a foamable, adhesive material which adheres to the sheathing panels and the existing wall and creates an adhesive connection between them. In some embodiments, the form assembly is vertically adjustable to facilitate the installation of multiple rows of sheathing panels. In some embodiments, the foamable, adhesive material is introduced in successive layers.
US08950153B2	Snap-on wireguide for drop ceiling A wireguide configured to couple to a T-bar structure of a drop ceiling and method for installing the wireguide is provided. The wireguide includes a first portion contacting a base of the T-bar structure; a second portion extending from the first portion over a top member of the T-bar structure; and a third portion extending from the second portion to the base of the T-bar structure.
US08950147B2	Floor panel and floating floor system incorporating the same A floor panel and a floating floor system include a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface has a visible decorative pattern and the bottom surface has a recess which extends about the periphery of the bottom surface. The recess has a recess surface. The floor panel includes a joining member with a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface of the joining member is adhered to the recess surface of the recess. The bottom surface of the joining member and the bottom surface of the floor panel are essentially flush which each other. The use of the joining member does not create any imprints on the top surface of the floor panel.
US08950146B2	Canopy system and group suspension system therefore A canopy system for use in the interior building environment. The canopy system of the invention meets seismic code requirements and includes a group suspension system for mechanically aligning and registering canopy modules relative one another.
US08950141B2	Veneer underlayment An underlayment for use between a veneer material and a foundation surface comprises a base layer and a series of supports extending upwardly from the base layer. The supports are configured to create voids in a layer of bonding material used to adhere the veneer material to the underlayment. Each of the supports includes at least one outer wall extending upwardly from the base layer and terminating at an upper lip, a bowl area defined adjacent a center of the support; and an internal wall extending downwardly from the upper lip toward the center of the support to at least partially define the bowl area within each of the supports.
US08950140B1	Dimensional tile backing A system for mounting tile relative to a flat surface may include a plurality of tiles and support structure to be mounted to the flat surface. The support structure may have a plurality of support surfaces on which the tiles are mounted such that the tiles are at different angles and/or heights relative to the flat surface. The support surfaces may be arranged in a wide variety of patterns, and may have shapes that correspond to those of the tiles. The tiles and support surfaces may have a wide variety of shapes. The support structure may be a single piece on which all of the support surfaces are formed, or may be created through the assembly of multiple support blocks, each of which has one or more of the support surfaces thereon.
US08950132B2	Premanufactured structures for constructing buildings The present premanufactured structures for constructing buildings comprises a construction system for an energy efficient multi-story building with a plurality of standard single or mixed units. The multi-story building is constructed using premanufactured structures comprising: a plurality of non-weight bearing walls, the plurality of non-weight bearing walls with finished exterior including all electrical, insulating, plumbing and communications components that are premanufactured at a site distant from a building site, and the plurality of non-weight bearings walls are attached to a plurality of floor and ceiling slabs and interfacing with each other to enclose the plurality of units of the building; a plurality of interior components that are premanufactured at the site distant from the building site to connect to inside portions of the non-weight bearing walls; and a plurality of exterior components that are premanufactured at the site distant from the building site to attach to exterior surfaces of the building. The plurality of non-weight bearing walls, the plurality of interior components, and the plurality of exterior components are installed and connected together to provide the energy efficient multi-story building with the plurality of units with different floor plans, and optionally, a retail level with underground parking.
US08950128B2	Photovoltaic roofing elements and photovoltaic roofing systems The present invention relates generally to the photovoltaic generation of electrical energy. The present invention relates more particularly to photovoltaic arrays for use in photovoltaically generating electrical energy. Aspects of the present invention provide a variety of photovoltaic roofing elements and systems that include, for example, interlocking geometries to provide for water handling and integration with conventional roofing materials; and wire management features that can protect wiring and associated electrical components from physical and/or environmental damage.
US08950125B2	Extendable/retractable support column An extendable and retractable column which is formed from at least three linked sections or chains. The linked sections include a plurality of individual segments linked end to end. As the linked segments are extended, each of the individual segments of the linked chains engage individual segments of adjacent linked sections to form a column. As the linked sections are retracted, each of the individual segments of the linked sections disengage from the individual segment of the adjacent linked sections and the individual linked sections may be rolled up into a multi-sided form for compact storage.
US08950122B2	Covered gutter with bi-directional vertical plate A covered gutter assembly utilizing bi-directional vertical plates and a bi-directional vertical plate. A gutter trough and hood are secured to either or both sides of the bi-directional vertical plate, so that only a single design for the vertical plate is required for right end or left end terminations. Provisions for securing the hood and the trough to the vertical plate are provided as mirror images on opposed sides of the vertical plate. The bi-directional vertical plate is provided with channels that extend substantially around the entire perimeter of the vertical plate, and which further include guide slopes and reduced locking channels to assure precise securing of the trough and hood to the vertical plate.
US08950116B2	Sliding door arrangement The present disclosure relates to a sliding door arrangement with an attenuation and retraction device facilitating soft-closing of a sliding door. The arrangement includes an attenuation and retraction device, which may be placed in the extension of a rail guiding and retaining the door, and a pin that extends from the door and interacts with the attenuation and retraction device. The pin may optionally be locked in a retracted position during mounting of the door in order to protect the pin from damage resulting from excessive side forces.
US08950111B2	Device for fixing biomass-based solar heat and carbon dioxide gas, and house equipped with same fixing device There are provided a device for fixing biomass-based solar heat and carbon dioxide gas with a similarity to containerized culture having high crop productivity, which is capable of fixing carbon dioxide gas highly efficiently, while being compact and easily managed, and a house equipped with the fixing device having an energy circulation system. The fixing device for biomass-based solar heat and carbon dioxide gas is configured to include an air intake unit which takes air into a box, a mesh-like air and water flow-through unit laid in the bottom of the box that is configured to be open to the atmosphere, a water reservoir tray on which the box is mounted, and cultivation soil which is held inside the box. Further, in the house relating to the present invention, the fixing device for biomass-based solar heat and carbon dioxide gas is arranged in an area that gets a lot of sunshine.
US08950107B1	Fishing line accessory systems, methods, and apparatuses Fishing line accessory systems, methods, and apparatuses for securing strike indicators, bobbers, floats, weights, and other accessories to a fishing line include a primary coupling component and a secondary threaded coupling component. At least one of the coupling components has a gap defined therein. At least one of the coupling components has at least one fishing accessory connected or connectable thereto. The secondary coupling component is matable with the primary coupling component such that the gap is obstructed when the coupling components are in a mating relationship. A fishing line that is captured by the coupling components in an adjustably secure relationship can be adjusted without completely disengaging the threaded coupling components.
US08950100B2	Slide takedown system and method for firearm A firearm with slide takedown mechanism and method for use is disclosed. In one embodiment, the firearm includes a frame, barrel, trigger and a reciprocating slide. A takedown lever is pivotably mounted to the firearm and engageable with the slide. In a first blocking position, the takedown lever engages and blocks the rearward path of the slide which is not movable beyond a first position. In a second unblocking position, the takedown lever is pivoted laterally outwards from the frame and disengages the slide. The rearward path of the slide is no longer blocked which may be moved to a second rearward removal position enabling a user to remove the slide and field strip the firearm. In one embodiment, the takedown lever is disposed underneath the frame. The firearm may be a semi-automatic pistol in some embodiments.
US08950086B2	Foot platform The therapeutic system of the preferred embodiments includes a foot platform having a lateral segment and a medial segment. The foot platform is coupled to the foot of the patient and supports the body force of the patient. The foot platform functions to move the foot from an equilibrium position to an activated position. The transition of the foot between equilibrium position and activated position, preferably occurs substantially instantaneously once the foot platform supports greater than substantially half of the body force.
US08950080B2	Contact lens case drying and storage rack assembly A drying rack and contact lens storage case assembly consists of a contact lens storage case assembly that includes a base formed with externally threaded receptacles having inner diameters, and internally threaded caps having inner diameters and which relate to the respective receptacles. A drying frame is formed fingers that support pattern of lugs at openings through the frame. The lugs relate to inner diameters of the receptacles formed in the base and the caps, respectively. The receptacles are concurrently positionable on and over a pair of the patterns of lugs, the caps are concurrently positionable on and over another pair of the patterns of lugs, and the openings provide drying ventilation for the receptacles and the caps.
US08950065B2	Weld gun part clamp device and method A combination component handling and connecting device connectable to a multi-axis robot for use in moving and connecting components and subassemblies includes a housing and an actuator fixedly connected to the housing. The actuator includes an actuating link movable from a first position to a second position. Connected to the actuating link is an end effector for concurrent movement with the actuating link. The component handling and connecting device includes a clamp having a first jaw and a second jaw. The second jaw is connected to the actuating link for selectively moving the second jaw toward the first jaw operative to engage a component.
US08950062B1	Screw locking tool A screw locking tool is used for performing a screw locking operation of an electronic device. The electronic device has a screw hole. The screw locking tool includes a baseboard, a hollow frame, a guide rod, and a sleeve member. The baseboard has a containing space for containing the electronic device. The hollow frame is movably disposed on the baseboard. The guide rod is disposed in the hollow frame and has a guide slot formed thereon. The sleeve member is movably disposed through the guide slot and has a guide hole. The sleeve member is used for moving along a first direction to a position where the guide hole is aligned with the screw hole when the electronic device is contained in the containing space and the hollow frame covers the baseboard, so as to guide a screw to be screwed in the screw hole through the guide hole.
US08950061B2	Electronic component mounting device In the substrate-bottom receiving mechanism 20 of the lane A transporting conveyor 2A and lane B transporting conveyor 2B of the electronic component mounting device, on the rectangular-plate-shaped bottom receiving plate 23 that holds the bottom receiving pins 25 such that the bottom receiving position can be adjusted there is a rotating holding part 32 that rotates around pivotal shaft 31; the holding parts 30, which normally do not protrude over the upper surface and which protrude over the upper surface to be grasped only in the fetching operation by the operator, are arranged on the end surfaces on the upstream side and downstream side with respect to the substrate transporting direction of the bottom receiving plate 23, respectively; and the operator can hold the rotating holding part 32 to remove the bottom receiving plate 23.
US08950059B2	Method of manufacturing a complex fusible link The present invention provides a complex type fusible link which includes an insulative block base including a plurality of cavities; a conductive connecting plate which is integrally embedded in the insulative block base, a part of the conductive connecting plate being exposed to at least one of the cavities; a plurality of fusible elements each of which is accommodated in corresponding one of the cavities and includes a first end which is connected to the part of the conductive connecting plate and a second end; and a plurality of terminals each of which is integrally embedded in the insulative block base and includes a first end which is connected to the second end of corresponding one of the fusible elements and a second end which is exposed from the insulative block base.
US08950057B2	Parallel-plate structure fabrication method A fabrication method for parallel-plate structures and a parallel-plate structure arrangement, wherein the structures have a middle layer, grown on a substrate and disposed between top and bottom electrode layers, wherein the middle layer and the top and bottom electrode layers are deposited on a bottom substrate, and wherein the middle layer is grown first and the top and bottom electrodes are essentially deposited afterwards.
US08950056B2	Method for manufacturing element for belt of continuously variable transmission Disclosed is a method for manufacturing an element for a CVT belt, comprising a body portion (22L, 22R) having right and left sides and a tapered portion with a downwardly reducing width, a neck portion extending upward from the body portion, and a head portion extending upward from the neck portion. The manufacturing method comprises a first punching step in which a metal strip blank (31) which has a uniform thickness and a width which makes it possible obtain elements arrayed on an even number of lines in an arrangement in which the head portions are opposed to each other or an arrangement in which the body portions are opposed to each other, is punched along an outline ((33L, 33R) of an excess material (21b) added to profiles of the left and right sides (21L, 21R) of the body portions, and along an outline (58L, 58R) of an excess material (32b) added to a profile of a lower side (32L, 32R) of the body portion; a plastic deformation step in which the blank is compressed in the thickness direction to form a predetermined projection and depression, and form the tapered portion while displacing the material in the outline directions; and a second punching step in which the element is obtained as a product by punching the blank.
US08950053B2	Grommet slot In a method for inserting a grommet into a structural member, a grommet slot is provided that opens into a grommet hole. The grommet slot is accessible in a plane of the grommet hole at an access location spaced from the grommet hole and has a closed-off end remote from the grommet hole. The grommet is compressed to a size allowing insertion into the grommet slot at the access location. The grommet is inserted into the grommet slot at the access location and pushed into the grommet hole. The method can be done manually or by automation.
US08950052B2	Method of installing a filter unit A method of installing a filter unit includes aligning a filter unit into a filter head assembly. The filter unit includes a laterally extending key member and an engagement protrusion. The engagement protrusion includes a first portion that has a first radius of curvature and a second portion opposing the first portion that has a second radius of curvature larger than the first radius of curvature. The laterally extending key member is aligned into a key slot in the filter head assembly. An engagement surface is aligned on the filter unit into a complementary engagement surface on the filter head assembly. The filter unit is rotatingly inserted into the filter head assembly. The laterally extending key member shifts an interference member on the filter head assembly from an interference position, wherein the filter unit cannot sealingly engage the filter head assembly, to a non-interference position, wherein the filter unit can sealingly engage the filter head assembly.
US08950045B2	High burst leak-resistant slider zipper system The disclosure pertains to a slider zipper which includes first and second zipper profiles, typically a hinged profile and an non-hinged profile, with first and second ears extending above the respective first and second zipper profiles. A slider rides above the zipper profiles and opens the zipper by separating the ears. Typically, the slider is configured to push the non-hinged zipper profile away from the hinged zipper profiles. Similarly, typically, the ear on the non-hinged zipper profile is stiffer than the ear on the hinged zipper profile.
US08950042B2	Continuously adaptive fastener clip A fastener clip includes a base plate and a first and second pair of laterally offset legs extending from the base plate. At least one first wing extends from the first pair of laterally offset legs. The at least one first wing has an engagement region. At least one second wing extending from the second pair of laterally offset legs. The at least one second wing has an engagement region, such that a distance between the engagement regions and the base plate is operative to vary continuously according to a slot thickness. The fastener clip is operative for insertion into the slot defined in a first engagement structure, such as a vehicle chassis.
US08950035B2	Wiper blade of flat beam construction The invention is based on a wiper blade (10) of flat beam construction having a support element in the form of at least one pre-bent spring rail (16) to which is fastened, in the central region, a connecting element (20) for articulatedly connecting to a wiper arm, wherein the connecting element (20) has two side walls (22) with open guide profiles (28), facing toward one another, for the spring rail (16), the side walls (22) are connected to one another by means of transversely running parts (24), and the connecting element (20) is fixed relative to the spring rail (16) in the longitudinal direction by means of a fixing element (40), wherein the fixing element (40) engages into cutouts (34) on the outer longitudinal sides of the spring rail (16). It is proposed that the fixing element (40) has a U-shaped cross-sectional profile with two side walls (42) which are connected to one another by means of a base (44) and which are sunk into recesses (30) on the inner sides of the side walls (22) of the connecting element (20), wherein the base (44) of the fixing element (40) runs parallel to the base (24) of the connecting element (20), and lugs (52) are connected to the side walls (42) of the fixing element (40) as an elongation of the side walls (42) toward the spring rail (16), which lugs (52) engage into the cutouts (34) of the spring rail (16) through openings (38) in the base (24) of the connecting element (20).
US08950034B2	Connecting device for the articulate connection of a wiper arm to a wiper blade according to a side-lock principle The invention relates to a connecting device (10) for the articulate connection of a wiper arm to a wiper blade (12) according to a side-lock principle, comprising a connecting element (36) that is fastened to the wiper arm and that runs laterally in relation to a connection element (24) fastened on the wiper blade (12) and that carries a bearing element (34, 38) forming a pivot bearing with a bearing element (34, 38) on the connection element (24), said pivot bearing running transversely to the longitudinal direction of the wiper blade (12), wherein a locking device (40) secures the bearing elements (34, 38) during pivoting into an operational position in the direction of the pivot axis relative to each other. According to the invention, a coding device (46, 52) is provided between the connecting element (36) and the connection element (24) that allows pivoting of the wiper blade (12) into the operational position only if the wiper blade (12) is intended for operation with the associated wiper arm.
US08950027B2	Respiratory tract widening tool and respiratory tract widening unit provided therewith A respiratory tract widening tool capable of reliably managing a respiratory tract in a supine posture and freely changing the posture, and a respiratory tract widening unit provided therewith are provided.
US08950026B2	Intelligent hospital bed and method for operating same The invention relates to an intelligent hospital bed comprising a lower main frame (1) and an upper frame (2) articulated to said lower main frame provided with movable parts, in which there is arranged a mattress (22) provided with several foldable sections, including a plurality of sensors arranged along the mattress (22) capable of measuring the initial force on the point at which the corresponding sensor is arranged, which sensors are interconnected to one another and associated with a control unit which controls servo-motors used for moving the movable parts of the upper frame (2) such that when a sensor detects a movement of the user in real time, a servo-motor which is associated with a corresponding sensor or a combination of sensors (S) moving at least one of the movable parts of the upper frame (2) is actuated.
US08950022B2	Mattress-bearing hospital bed A mattress-bearing hospital bed comprises a hospital bed body on which a plurality of hook-and-loop fasteners are installed and a mattress structure which comprises a silicone layer with straight grooves thereon, a polyurethane film covering the silicone layer, and a velvet fabric layer whose one surface is melt to the plane bottom of the polyurethane film covering the silicone layer and other surface contacts the hospital bed body by means of the hook-and-loop fasteners in order to attach the mattress structure to the hospital bed body.
US08950020B2	Bassinet rocking device An automatic bassinet rocking device imparts a rocking motion to a bassinet or rocking crib. A housing is supported above the rocker base of the bassinet on adjustable legs so that the device straddles the curved rocking base. A reciprocating rod descends from the housing and attaches to a strap or clamp at an anchor point on the rocker base. An oscillatory drive inside the housing imparts a reciprocating motion via the reciprocating rod onto the rocker base.
US08950016B2	Accessory-retaining neck scarf An accessory-retaining neck scarf that includes: a scarf, one or more reinforced apertures and an accessory strand. The scarf is formed as an elongate web for wrapping around a wearer and has a length between first and second ends and a width between first and second sides. The reinforced apertures form openings from one exterior surface of the scarf to the opposing exterior surface. The accessory strand extends along at least a portion of the lengthwise extent of the scarf and weaves continuously through one or more of the apertures.
US08950013B2	Grip garment Disclosed herein is a grip garment for assisting a user in carrying an item. The garment comprises an article of clothing selected from a long sleeve shirt, a short sleeve shirt and a vest. The article has at least one lateral grip area having a frictional material, such as an elastomer, applied to the lateral grip area to create a frictional surface extending above the outside surface of the article. The frictional surface is in contact with an item carried under the arm of a user to resist the relative motion of the item with respect to the grip area. Additional grip areas are also disclosed.
US08955161B2	Peakforce photothermal-based detection of IR nanoabsorption An apparatus and method of performing photothermal chemical nanoidentification of a sample includes positioning a tip of a probe at a region of interest of the sample, with the tip-sample separation being less than about 10 nm. Then, IR electromagnetic energy having a selected frequency, ω, is directed towards the tip. Using PFT mode AFM operation, absorption of the energy at the region of interest is identified. Calorimetry may also be performed with the photothermal PFT system.
US08955153B2	Privacy control in a social network An approach is provided to provide privacy control in a social network. In the approach, a first post is posted from a first user to a second user in the social network with the first post including private data belonging to the first user. Subsequent postings are monitored for the first user's private data. When the monitoring detects a second post of the first user's private data with the second post being from the second user to a third user in the social network, privacy controls are performed. The privacy controls mask the first user's private data from the third user so that the first user's private data inaccessible (not visible) to the third user.
US08955146B1	System and method for regulated collaboration marketplace A collaboration system includes a banker collaboration platform offering a first degree of access, and a vendor collaboration platform that offers a second degree of access to the banker collaboration platform. Vendors are not allowed to directly contact bankers and bankers' identities are maintained secret from the vendors. The two platforms can be part of a network site hosted on one or more server machines in a network environment.
US08955145B2	Dynamic enforcement of privacy settings by a social networking system on information shared with an external system An external system (such as a website) that interacts with users communicates with a social networking system to access information about the users, who may also be users of the social networking system. If a privacy setting is changed in the social networking system, and the change applies to information that has been shared with an external system, the change is enforced at the external system. For example, the external system may be notified that the information is invalid and must be deleted, or the external system may periodically request the information so that changes to the privacy settings are eventually experienced at the external systems. When an external system again needs the information, whether expired naturally or actively invalidated by the social network, the external system sends a new request for the information, which is subject to the (possibly revised) privacy settings.
US08955144B2	Protecting information processing system secrets from debug attacks Embodiments of an invention for protecting information processing system secrets from debug attacks are disclosed. In one embodiment, a processor includes storage, a debug unit, and a test access port. The debug unit is to receive a policy from a debug aggregator. The policy is based on a value of a first fuse and has a production mode corresponding to a production value of the first fuse and a debug mode corresponding to a debug value of the fuse. The test access port is to provide access to the storage using a debug command in the debug mode and to prevent access to the storage using the debug command in the production mode.
US08955135B2	Malicious code infection cause-and-effect analysis A malware analysis system for automating cause and effect analysis of malware infections is provided. The malware analysis system monitors and records computer system activities. Upon being informed of a suspected malware infection, the malware analysis system creates a time-bounded snapshot of the monitored activities that were conducted within a time frame prior to the notification of the suspected malware infection. The malware analysis system may also create a time-bounded snapshot of the monitored activities that are conducted within a time frame subsequent to the notification of the suspected malware infection. The malware analysis system provides the created snapshot or snapshots for further analysis.
US08955129B2	Method and system for detecting fake accounts in online social networks A system and method for detecting fake accounts in OSNs is proposed to aid the OSN provider 20 against fake users, wherein a social graph G of the OSN, with n nodes, a non-Sybil region GH and a Sybil region GS, is obtained and the following steps are performed: a trust value T(i)(v) is computed through i power iterations on each node v of the social graph G, i=0, 1, . . . O(log n) the power iterations distribute the trust value T(i)(v) from each node v to its neighbor nodes, after O(log n) power iterations, ranking nodes by a degree-normalized trust T ^ v = T ( w ) ⁡ ( v ) deg ⁡ ( v ) in order to obtain a ranked list of nodes, detecting fake accounts based on the obtained ranked list assigning intervals in the ranked list to a fake portion, determined by manual inspection means of the OSN provider, based on the degree-normalized trust of the nodes belonging to the intervals.
US08955127B1	Systems and methods for detecting illegitimate messages on social networking platforms A computer-implemented method for detecting illegitimate messages on social networking platforms may include 1) identifying a message sent via a social networking platform, 2) harvesting metadata from the social networking platform that describes a sender of the message, 3) determining, based at least in part on the metadata that describes the sender of the message, that the message is illegitimate, and 4) performing a remediation action on the message in response to determining that the message is illegitimate. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.
US08955122B2	Method and apparatus for detecting malware infection In one embodiment, the present invention is a method and apparatus for detecting malware infection. One embodiment of a method for detecting a malware infection at a local host in a network, includes monitoring communications between the local host and one or more entities external to the network, generating a dialog warning if the communications include a transaction indicative of a malware infection, declaring a malware infection if, within a predefined period of time, the dialog warnings includes at least one dialog warning indicating a transaction initiated at the local host and at least one dialog warning indicating an additional transaction indicative of a malware infection, and outputting an infection profile for the local host.
US08955118B2	Detecting malicious software A computer implemented method, apparatus, and program code for detecting malicious software components. A series of calls made by a software component is monitored to identify an identified respective series of call types to components named in said calls. A determination is made as to whether the identified respective series of call types to components named in said calls is indicative of malicious behavior.
US08955115B2	Automatic generation of security checks The embodiments encompass an apparatus for generating security checks including a model editor configured to annotate at least one element in an architectural source model with security requirement information and countermeasure information. The security requirement information identifies the at least one element and provides a textual description of a corresponding security requirement, and the countermeasure information identifies the at least one element and indicates a countermeasure type to the corresponding security requirement. The apparatus also includes a code generation engine configured to generate a security check for the countermeasure information based on the countermeasure type.
US08955104B2	Method and system for monitoring system memory integrity A host system integrity monitor for monitoring memory, operating systems, applications, domain manager, and other host system's structures of interest is isolated and independent of the CPU and operating system of commodity systems. The system requires no modifications to the protected (monitored) host's software, and operates correctly even when the host system is compromised. Either arranged as a stand-alone computer on the add-in card which communicates with the monitored host system through the PCI bus, or as the co-processor based monitor located on the motherboard of the host system, or residing on one of the virtual CPU while the monitored system resides on another virtual CPU, or residing within the domain manager of the host system, the monitor monitors the integrity of the examined structure by calculating hash values of the structure, comparing them with expected hash values, and sending error reports once the discrepancy between these values is detected.
US08955098B2	Establishing network security using internet protocol security policies Techniques for configuring network security include obtaining non-packet flow information, evaluating a policy rule based on the obtained information, and proposing a security arrangement based on the evaluation. The non-packet flow information can include, for example, authentication information obtained during an Internet Key Exchange protocol session or information obtained from a layered service provider. Therefore, policies such as Internet Protocol security (IPsec) policies can be defined and implemented so that they more accurately reflect the network's security requirements.
US08955091B2	Systems and methods for integrating cloud services with information management systems A system includes an enterprise network including an internal management system communicatively coupled thereon, the enterprise network includes security and the internal management system is disposed behind the security; a cloud system external to the enterprise network and communicatively coupled to the enterprise network, at least one user associated with the enterprise network is configured to communicate through the cloud system for cloud-based services, and the cloud system is configured to log data associated with the at least one user for the cloud-based services; and an external service bridge located in the enterprise network behind the security, the external service bridge is configured to securely communicate with the cloud system to receive the log data and to communicate with the internal management system to provide the log data thereto.
US08955085B2	Device registration system, device registration server, device registration method, device registration program, storage medium, and terminal device In a device registration system, user authentication and device authentication of a CE device are executed in a single session, and the user and the CE device are associated with each other if these authentications succeed. The CE device obtains information for user authentication from an IC card and portable memory, and sends the information and device authentication information to a device registration unit. The device registration unit sends the information for the user authentication to a user authentication unit, and the device authentication information to a device authentication unit. The user authentication unit executes a user authentication process and sends information of the user to the device registration unit if authentication succeeds. The device authentication unit executes a device authentication process and sends information of the device to the device registration unit if authentication succeeds. The device registration unit associates user information and device information with each other.
US08955084B2	Timestamp-based token revocation A token used when a first device authenticates itself to a third device may be associated with a token issue timestamp. Upon receipt of an indication that all previously issued tokens are to be revoked, a second device may store a revocation timestamp. Upon receiving, from the second device, a request for establishing conditions for a file transfer, from the first device, and an indication of a token issue timestamp associated with the request, the second device may compare the token issue timestamp to the revocation timestamp. Responsive to determining, based on the comparing, that the token issue timestamp precedes the revocation timestamp, the second device may deny the request.
US08955078B2	Zero sign-on authentication A method of facilitating zero sign-on access to media services depending on trust credentials. The trust credentials may be cookies, certificates, and other data sets operable to be stored on a device used to access the media services such that information included therein may be used to control the zero sign-on capabilities of the user device.

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