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US09280000B2	Adjustable chiral ophthalmic lens The present invention relates to an adjustable ophthalmic lens comprising at least one optical element comprising a combination of at least two optical surfaces wherein both optical surfaces are chiral optical surfaces adapted to provide chiral modulation of the light beam, the combination of the chiral optical surfaces is adapted to provide at least one adjustable focus and the combination of the chiral optical surfaces is adapted such that the focal distance of the adjustable foci depends on the mutual position of the chiral optical surfaces. These chiral optical surfaces result in a chiral modulation of the light beam. Combinations of chiral optical surfaces are applied to obtain adjustable optical powers in single-focus ophthalmic lenses and multiple-focus ophthalmic lenses.
US09279990B2	Display module A display module includes a display device, a pivot member, and a reflection-mirror device. The display device includes a light splitting device and a monitor for displaying first and second images arranged alternately. The light splitting device is disposed at a position corresponding to a light exit side of the monitor for splitting the first and second images along first and second splitting directions respectively. The pivot member is disposed at a side of the display device. The reflection-mirror device is connected to the pivot member to be foldably pivoted to the side of the display device. The reflection-mirror device is for reflecting the first images split along the first splitting direction in a reflection direction when being unfolded relative to the display device. The reflection direction is relatively biased toward the monitor so as to form an included angle cooperatively with a normal of the monitor.
US09279984B2	Image displaying apparatus and optical apparatus The image displaying apparatus includes an image production apparatus, a first light conduction section and a second light conduction section. The first light conduction section includes a first light conduction plate which propagates part of incident light thereto by total reflection in the inside thereof and emits the propagated light, and a reflection type volume hologram diffraction grating disposed on the first light conduction plate. The second light conduction section includes a second light conduction plate, a first deflection section and a second deflection section.
US09279973B2	Image processing apparatus, fluorescence microscope apparatus, and image processing program A three-dimensional image without luminance irregularity is generated while achieving good contrast. An image processing apparatus is provided, including an image combining portion that generates combined images by combining, for each depth position in a specimen, a plurality of fluorescence images captured with differing exposure levels at each of different depth positions of the specimen; a smoothed-luminance calculating portion that calculates a representative luminance from the individual combined images and that calculates a smoothed luminance for the individual combined images by smoothing the calculated representative luminance in the depth direction; a luminance correcting portion that generates corrected images by correcting the luminance of the individual combined images on the basis of differences between the smoothed luminance and the representative luminance calculated; and a three-dimensional image generating portion that generates a three-dimensional image of the specimen from the plurality of corrected images.
US09279970B2	Optical imaging system An optical imaging system generates an image of an object plane and includes a lens system which, in turn, includes a main objective and a reduction optical unit ahead of the main objective. The lens system is aligned along an optical axis and the reduction optical unit includes a first lens with a positive refractive power and a second lens with a negative refractive power. An object-side first main plane and an image-side second main plane are defined by the lens system. The optical imaging system defines an observation beam path which is guided through the lens system so that, in the first main plane and in the second main plane, the observation beam path is at a distance (B) from the optical axis. The first lens is of a first material having a first Abbe number and the second lens is of a second material having a second Abbe number, wherein the first Abbe number is greater than the second Abbe number.
US09279967B2	Zoom lens An embodiment of this invention provides a zoom lens, which primarily comprises, in order from an object side to an image-forming side, a first lens group having negative refractive power; a second lens group having positive refractive power; and a third lens group having positive refractive power. The second lens group includes a plurality lenses in which the refractive index of the lens nearest to the object side is NDo, the refractive index of the lens nearest to the image-forming side is NDi, and NDo and NDi satisfy: NDi−NDo>0.1.
US09279966B2	Zoom lens and imaging apparatus A zoom-lens consists of a positive-first-lens-group, fixed during magnification-change, a negative-second-lens-group, which moves from object-side toward image-side during magnification change from wide-angle-end to telephoto-end, a negative-third-lens-group, which corrects movement of an image-plane during magnification-change, and a positive-fourth-lens-group, which is fixed during magnification-change and includes a stop, in this order from object-side. The first-lens-group consists of a negative-1a-th-lens-group, fixed during focusing, a positive-1b-th-lens-group, which moves during focusing, and a positive-1c-th-lens-group, fixed during focusing, in this order from object-side. The second-lens-group consists of a negative-2a-th-lens-group and a positive-2b-th-lens-group, and a distance therebetween is changed during magnification-change. The third-lens-group moves in such a manner that a distance from the fourth-lens-group at telephoto-end is narrower than a distance from the fourth-lens-group at wide-angle-end. Predetermined conditional-formulas about a length from a most-object-side surface in the first-lens-group to the stop, a focal-length at wide-angle-end and a focal-length of the 1b-th-lens-group are satisfied.
US09279964B2	Wafer level optical lens structure A wafer level optical lens structure is provided. A stress buffer layer is disposed between a light-transmissive substrate and a lens layer, so as to improve production yield of the wafer level optical lens.
US09279960B2	Photographing optical lens assembly, image capturing unit and mobile terminal A photographing optical lens system includes, in order from object side to image side, a first lens element, a second lens element, a third lens element, a fourth lens element, a fifth lens element and a sixth lens element. The first lens element with positive refractive power has an object-side surface being convex in a paraxial region thereof. The second lens element has refractive power. The third lens element has negative refractive power. The fourth lens element has negative refractive power. The fifth lens element has refractive power. The sixth lens element with positive refractive power has an object-side surface being convex in a paraxial region thereof and an image-side surface being concave in paraxial region thereof, wherein the image-side surface of the sixth lens element has at least one convex shape in an off-axis region thereof.
US09279953B2	Optical device and method for producing the same An optical device includes a supporting frame and a light-transmissive element. The supporting frame has a frame body defining a through hole, and an extending portion extending from a side of the frame body and having a first cutting edge. The light-transmissible element is disposed on the supporting frame and has a main body aligned with the through hole, and an extending portion extending from a side of the main body and aligned with the extending portion of the supporting frame. The extending portion of the light-transmissible element has a second cutting edge that is flush with the first cutting edge of the supporting frame.
US09279950B2	Exterior distribution pedestal cabinet An exterior distribution pedestal cabinet includes an enclosure having a top, a bottom and first and second sides extending between the top and the bottom, a door disposed on a front side of the enclosure, a cable management bracket within the enclosure, a plurality of splitter modules mounted within the enclosure at the cable management bracket, a connector holder bracket, a plurality of connector holders mounted at the connector holder bracket; and a pass-through connector adaptor plate.
US09279941B1	Optical waveguide lens An optical waveguide lens includes a base, a Y type waveguide, a polarized grating. The Y type waveguide has a first gate, a second gate and a third gate. The first gate is located on one edge of the base, the second gate and the third gate are located on an opposite edge of the base. The polarized grating is formed on the Y type waveguide and adjacent to the first gate of the Y type waveguide.
US09279938B2	Dual band color filter A dual band color filter includes a periodic arrangement of metallic dots in a middle transparent medium, having an index of refraction, interposed between a first and a second transparent medium, each having an index of refraction greater than the middle transparent medium index of refraction. The filter accepts visible spectrum light. In response to the periodic arrangement of metallic dots, a surface plasmon mode is generated. In response to a diameter common to all the metallic dots, a local mode is generated, and in response to the combination of the middle, first, and second transparent medium indices of refraction, a waveguide mode is generated. As a result, two distinct wavelength bands of visible spectrum light are transmitted through the bottom surface of the dual band color filter, while attenuating one wavelength band of visible spectrum light.
US09279936B2	Optical device having light sensor with doped regions The optical device includes a waveguide on a base. The waveguide is configured to guide a light signal through a light-transmitting medium to a light sensor. The light sensor includes a sensor waveguide on the base. The sensor waveguide receives the light signal from the input waveguide. Additionally, the sensor waveguide includes a light-absorbing medium having an input side. The input side is interfaced with the light-transmitting medium such that at least a portion of the light signal received by the sensor waveguide travels through the input side of the light-absorbing medium upon being received by the sensor waveguide. The light-absorbing medium includes doped regions. One or more of the doped regions each extends from within the light-absorbing medium to the input side of the light-absorbing medium.
US09279935B2	Low macrobending loss single-mode optical fibre A single-mode transmission optical fiber includes a central core region radially outwardly from a centerline to a radius r1 and having a positive relative refractive index Δ1; a first inner cladding region extending radially outwardly from the central core to a radius r2 and having a negative relative refractive index Δ2; a second inner cladding region extending radially outwardly from the first inner cladding region to a radius r3 and having a non-negative relative refractive index Δ3; an intermediate cladding region extending radially outwardly from the second inner cladding region to a radius r4 having a negative relative refractive index Δ4 larger in absolute value than the relative refractive index Δ2; and an outer cladding region extending radially outwardly from the intermediate cladding region and having a non-negative relative refractive index Δ5; wherein the relative refractive index Δ2 of the first inner cladding region is −0.1·10−3 to −1.0·10−3 and the relative refractive index Δ4 of the intermediate cladding is −3.0·10−3 to −5.0·10−3.
US09279933B2	Dual-sided display device and its backlight module The display device contains a light guide plate, a light source unit adjacent to a light entry face of the light guide plate, a heat dissipation base carrying the light source unit, first and second frame members fixedly joined to the heat dissipation base, and first and second display panels. The first and second frame member are positioned above and below a first light emission face and a second light emission face of the light guide plate, respectively. The first and second display panels are fixedly positioned on the first frame member and beneath the second frame member, oppositely to the first and second light emission face, respectively. The display device achieves superior heat dissipation, narrow bezel, and enhanced structural strength.
US09279932B2	LGF roll-to-roll manufacturing method and structure thereof A LGF roll-to-roll manufacturing includes the steps of: preparing a first optical layer with a first surface and a second surface; mechanically extruding a first integrated microstructure on the first surface of the first optical layer; subsequently coating a second optical layer on the first or second surface of the first optical layer; and curing the second optical layer to directly form a second microstructure on the first or second surface of the first optical layer. The first integrated microstructure and the second microstructure are separately formed at a time to provide a light guide film structure. In an embodiment, an additional optical layer is provided on the first optical layer.
US09279931B2	Illuminating device and liquid crystal display apparatus An illuminating device includes light emitting elements extending in a lengthwise direction and a light guide plate having a first principal surface for emitting light from the light emitting elements and a second principal surface facing the first principal surface. The light guide plate has light guide regions corresponding to the light emitting elements. The light emitting elements overlap the light guide plate on a side of the second principal surface of the light guide plate in plan view. The side of the second principal surface of the light guide plate has first sectional surfaces, on which light originated from each of the light emitting elements is incident. The side of the second principal surface of the light guide plate has second sectional surfaces, each having a reflection surface for reflecting the light originated from each light emitting element toward the first sectional surface, corresponding to the light emitting elements.
US09279921B2	Multilayer stack with overlapping harmonics for wide visible-infrared coverage A broadband mirror, polarizer, or other reflector includes at least one stack of microlayers. Microlayers in the stack are arranged into optical repeat units. At a design angle of incidence such as normal incidence, the stack provides a 1st order reflection band, a 2nd order reflection band, and optionally a 3rd order reflection band. The 2nd order reflection band overlaps, or substantially overlaps, the 1st and/or 3rd order reflection bands to form a single wide reflection band. The wide reflection band may include the 2nd and 1st but not a 3rd order reflection band, or the 2nd and 3rd but not the 1st order reflection band, or it may include the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd order reflection bands, as well as still higher order reflection bands. The wide reflection band may cover at least a portion of visible and infrared wavelengths.
US09279917B2	Optical film, method of manufacturing the same, and electronic device including the same An optical film includes a transparent member including a surface to which light is incident, the surface including a plurality of bumps which is configured to diffusely reflect an incident light, and an adhesion member on a local region of the surface of the transparent member, where the adhesion member fills spaces between the bumps in the local region.
US09279915B1	Self patterning plasmonic array structures A selective area atomic layer deposition process and apparatus that can deposit conductive materials onto one homopolymer region in a diblock copolymer. The diblock copolymer generates a large area self assembled substrate with nanoscale homopolymer regions arrayed into predictable patterns. Combining these two technologies allows formation of plasmonic surfaces without expensive lithographic processing.
US09279914B2	Condensing lens, compound-eye lens condenser, and compound-eye concentrating solar cell assembly A condensing lens, compound-eye lens condenser, and compound-eye concentrating-type solar cell assembly. The condensing lens is a convex lens that can reflect mutually parallel incident lights (3) onto a receiving surface (4) on the outer side of the lens and thus form spots. If the vertical distance from the contact point of any incident lights (3) contacting the lens to a light axis (103) of the lens is x, the vertical distance between a projection point formed from the incident light (3) reflecting onto the receiving surface (4) and the center of the spot is m, the radius of the lens is a, and the radius of the spot is b, then the lens meets the following condition: x/m=a/b. The condensing lens has a high transmission rate, and the energy distribution of the spots is more even after condensing, the transmission rate is 90% to 93%, and the energy distribution curve of the spots transmitted through the condensing lens is similar to saddle-shaped.
US09279906B2	Microstructure film The present invention is directed to a microstructure film comprising an area of microstructures and two edge areas, wherein the height of the highest part in the edge areas exceeds the height of the highest point in the microstructures, preferably by about 1 μm to about 1 mm. The application also describes how such a film may be manufactured.
US09279902B2	Optical module and optical unit for a light curtain, and fabrication method An optical module for an optical unit associated with forming a light curtain for monitoring a protective or surveillance field. The optical module includes at least one radiation emitting and/or radiation receiving element for transmitting and/or receiving a radiation beam associated with forming a light curtain. The optical module includes a module body for mounting a radiation transmitter/receiver carrier that carries the at least one transmitting and/or receiving element associated with the radiation beam. The module body has at least one alignment element for aligning the optical module within a support element that forms an outer housing of the optical unit.
US09279900B2	Systems and methods for generating electronic records of locate and marking operations Systems and methods for generating electronic records of locate operations and marking operations are described. Exemplary systems and methods include marking devices that generate, store and/or transmit electronic records of marking information, locate devices that generate, store and/or transmit electronic records of locate information, and locate devices and marking devices that communicate with each other (and optionally with other devices or systems) to share/exchange locate information and/or marking information. An exemplary method for analyzing and processing locate information and marking information includes a computer-implemented method for visually rendering (e.g., in a display field of a display device) various aspects of locate and marking operations.
US09279891B2	Transparent glass scintillators, methods of making same and devices using same Compositions and methods are described for transparent glass composite having nanoparticles therein that scintillate in the presence of nuclear radiation, particularly gamma rays, but also x-rays, alpha particles, beta particles, and neutrons. The transparent glass composites can be prepared by a melt/cool process to produce the transparent glass composite. The wavelength of light emitted by the transparent glass composite can be tailored based on the materials used to make the glass composite. A detector that utilizes the transparent glass composite can measure nuclear radiation from numerous sources.
US09279886B2	Receiving positioning signals at different frequencies A method and a receiver for receiving positioning signals are disclosed. The positioning signals are received from a plurality of first sources in a first frequency range and from a plurality of second sources in a second frequency range different from the first frequency range. The receiver is switched between the first and second frequency ranges to receive the positioning signals, and the receiver obtains time offset information about a time taken to switch the receiver between the first and second frequency ranges, by obtaining a solution to a set of simultaneous equations based on combined navigation data for the first and second sources.
US09279878B2	Locating a mobile device Identifying a location of a mobile device is disclosed (e.g., presuming user consent to the same). One or more received signal strengths (RSSs), comprising a first RSS, may be received by a first access point (AP) from the mobile device. The RSSs may be used to identify a grid area, comprising a first grid space. A signal distance between the first grid space and the first AP may be identified using the first RSS, and combined with a first grid space distance, comprising a known distance between the first grid space and the first AP, to determine a first grid space likelihood score for the first grid space. A second grid space likelihood score may be determined for a second grid space (e.g., and a third, etc.), and the grid space comprising a desired grid space likelihood score (e.g., highest) may be selected as the mobile device location.
US09279873B2	Self consistent parallel imaging with temporal sensitivity estimation in real-time magnetic resonance imaging Parallel imaging magnetic resonance reconstruction is performed with temporal sensitivity. Rather than estimate the coil sensitivity once for each coil of an array, the coil sensitivity at different times is estimated. The movement of the patient may result in different sensitivities at different times. By using the time varying sensitivity in iterative, self-consistent, non-linear parallel imaging, real-time imaging may be provided with stable artifacts in view of increasing SNR even with higher reduction factors (e.g., 4-6).
US09279870B2	Magnetic resonance antenna arrangement and magnetic resonance system A magnetic resonance antenna arrangement includes at least one first antenna group including individually-controllable first antenna conductor loops and a second antenna group adjacent to the first antenna group. The second antenna group includes individually-controllable, longitudinal second antenna elements. The first antenna conductor loops essentially extend in a first extending surface and are disposed in the first extending surface in a first direction in a row behind one another. The longitudinal second antenna elements extend with the longitudinal axes transverse to the first direction disposed in parallel next to one another in a second extending surface that runs essentially in parallel to the first extending surface. Each of the second antenna elements are coupled at first and second end areas to a conductive element to form a second conductor loop with the conductive element. The second antenna elements are disposed to overlap an adjacent first antenna loop in each case.
US09279869B2	NMR probe An NMR probe has a sample tube insertion port for introducing and withdrawing the sample tube into and from the probe, a sample tube support providing support of the sample tube during NMR measurements, a tubular sample tube passage connecting together the sample tube insertion port and the sample tube support and capable of transporting the sample tube between them, and a gas stream generator for producing a gas stream in the sample tube passage to move the sample tube between the sample tube insertion port and the tube support. The gas stream generator is mounted at an intermediate (non-end) position in the sample tube passage.
US09279859B2	Control circuit for determining a charge current of a battery This application relates a method and a control circuit for determining a charge current of a battery connected to a modulated load, wherein a current limited power source is connected in parallel to the modulated load and the battery for supplying a load dependent current up to a predetermined current limit to the modulated load and the battery. The control circuit comprises means for measuring a current flowing through the battery; means for indicating an overload condition of the current limited power source; and means for determining the charge current of the battery. The means for indicating an overload condition are configured to indicate an overload condition when a sum of a current drawn by the modulated load and a current flowing into the battery exceeds the predetermined current limit of the current limited power source.
US09279853B2	Test probe card structure A test probe card structure includes a probe card and a connection circuit common plate. The probe card includes a probe substrate, A test circuit board is disposed between the probe substrate and the connection circuit common plate, The test circuit board has a lest circuit connection section attached to and electrically connected with a common circuit adaptation section of the connection circuit common plate. A circuit extension section is formed around the connection circuit common plate, which is all-channel electrically connectable between a tester and the teat circuit connection section. The connection circuit common plate serves to provide an all-channel test circuit convergence connection ability for the test circuit board so as to greatly minify the size of the test circuit board and lower the manufacturing cost of the probe card.
US09279840B2	Method and system that determines the value of a resistor in linear and non-linear resistor sets The present subject matter refers to apparatus and methods for identifying a resistance level of a resistor. In an example, circuit configured to identify a resistor can include a plurality of current sources, each current source selectively coupled to the resistor to generate a resistor voltage, a comparator configured to compare the resistor voltage and a reference voltage, and to provide an output indicative of the comparison, and a controller configured to selectively couple a first one or more current sources of the plurality of current sources to the resistor, and to selectively couple a second one or more current sources of the plurality of current sources to the resistor in response to the output indicative of the comparison.
US09279834B2	High-voltage sensor with axially overlapping electrodes and local field sensors A voltage sensor includes an insulator with mutually insulated electrodes embedded therein. The electrodes are coaxial and cylindrical and overlap axially along part of their lengths. They are mutually staggered and control the surfaces of electric equipotential such that there is a substantially homogeneous electric field outside the insulator and a substantially homogeneous but higher field within a sensing cavity within the insulator. A field sensor is arranged within the sensing cavity to locally measure the field. This design allows for the production of compact voltage sensors for high voltage applications.
US09279832B2	Method and apparatus for measuring AC voltages A method and apparatus for measuring an AC voltage. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes an AC voltage monitoring circuit, coupled to at least one AC line, for producing a digital representation of a voltage on the at least one AC line, processing the digital representation to create a data stream containing information regarding the digital representation, and coupling the data stream through an isolation device to form an output signal.
US09279826B2	Inertial force sensor with a correction unit An inertial force sensor of the present invention includes a detection element, a detection circuit for detecting the amount of inertia corresponding to the inertial force applied to the detection element; a first low-pass filter connected to the output side of the detection circuit; and a correction circuit for correcting the output of the first low-pass filter. The correction circuit includes a correction amount generation unit connected to the output side of the first low-pass filter; a correction amount storage unit connected to the output side of the correction amount generation unit; and a correction unit connected to the output side of the first low-pass filter and to the output side of the correction amount storage unit. The correction unit corrects an output value of the first low-pass filter based on a correction amount stored in the correction amount storage unit.
US09279822B2	Micromechanical structure and method for manufacturing a micromechanical structure A micromechanical structure includes: a substrate which has a main plane of extension; and a mass which is movable relative to the substrate, the movable mass being elastically suspended via at least one coupling spring. A first subregion of the movable mass is situated, at least partially, between the substrate and the coupling spring along a vertical direction which is essentially perpendicular to the main plane of extension.
US09279813B2	Ex vivo flow cytometry method and device The invention relates to a method for diagnosing a disease state mediated by pathogenic cells. The method comprises the steps of combining with an ex vivo patient sample a composition comprising a conjugate or complex of the general formula Ab-X wherein the group Ab comprises a ligand that binds to the pathogenic cells and the group X comprises an imaging agent, and detecting the pathogenic cells that express a receptor for the ligand using flow cytometry.
US09279809B2	Cell differentiation assay method, cell isolation method, method for producing induced pluripotent stem cells, and method for producing differentiated cells Provided are a method for accurately evaluating the differentiation status of stem cells by selectively staining only stem cells in an undifferentiated state, and a method for positively isolating only stem cells in an undifferentiated state. Specifically provided is a method for determining differentiation of a cell comprising a step of contacting a test cell with a probe comprising protein (A) or (B) below and a step of detecting the presence of binding of the probe to the test cell. The method for determining differentiation of a cell is capable of detecting the presence or absence of an undifferentiated stem cell in test cells by using a probe that specifically reacts with undifferentiated stem cells and detecting the presence of bonding to the test cell. (A) A protein comprising an amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 1 and recognizing a sugar chain structure of “Fucα1-2Galβ1-3GlcNAc” and/or “Fucα1-2Galβ1-3GalNAc;” and (B) a protein comprising an amino acid sequence showing 80% or more similarity to the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 1 and recognizing a sugar chain structure of “Fucα1-2Galβ1-3GlcNAc” and/or “Fucα1-2Galβ1-3GalNAc.”
US09279804B2	Quantum dot—polymer nanocomposite for optical sensing A quantum dot-polymer nanocomposite for optical chemical and biological sensing is formed by stably incorporating functionalized quantum dots into a pH sensitive hydrogel polymer network. At least one monomer of the pH sensitive hydrogel has functional groups selectively chosen to correspond to functionalized groups on the quantum dots to enable conjugation between the hydrogel polymer network and the functionalized quantum dots. The resulting quantum dot-polymer nanocomposite is placed in a solution having a known pH and addition of a chemical composition or biological agent of interest generates a change in pH of that solution. The nanocomposite expands or contracts responsive to the pH change. The pH change is optically detected by measuring the intensity level of fluorescence from the quantum dots when the nanocomposite is subjected to an excitation light source.
US09279796B1	Laser eye-safety method and apparatus A method and apparatus are described for detecting the presence of explosives. The invention utilizes Laser Induced Acoustics (LIA), wherein an area of a substrate surface is irradiated, via deep UV pulsed laser, with laser pulses to generate a detectable audible signal. The invention also provides substantial improvements in the eye-safety of otherwise potentially harmful laser beams. Thus, the invention is particularly well-suited to use in public venues where detection of explosives or improved laser safety may be required.
US09279792B2	Method of using an absorptive sensor element A method of using an absorptive sensor element includes: providing the absorptive sensor element, heating the absorptive sensor element to a temperature in a range of from 30° C. to 100° C., exposing the absorptive sensor element to an analyte vapor, and measuring a capacitance-related property of the absorptive sensor element and/or a spectral feature upon reflection of incident light. The absorptive sensor element comprises: a substrate, a first member disposed on the substrate, a second member, and a detection layer comprising a polymer of intrinsic microporosity disposed between and contacting the first member and the second member.
US09279788B2	Apparatus and methods for preparative liquid chromatography Embodiments of the present invention feature methods and apparatus for performing chromatographic separations. The invention feature methods and control means in the form of computer programs and software that control the formation of a concentration gradient at two or more total flow rates, with an elution period occurring in a slow flow rate and at least other portions of the gradient occurring during a fast total flow rate.
US09279784B2	Durability enhanced and redundant embedded sensors A substantially planar eddy-current sensor having durability enhancing pillars in an active region is provided. The pillars are distributed and sized so as to have limited effect on the sensor's performance. When the sensor is mounted on a component such that the sensor experiences forces on a top and bottom surface, the pillars bear the load reducing the load bore by the active elements (e.g., drive winding, sense elements). A sensor with redundant drive windings and/or redundant sense elements is disclosed. The redundant elements may be connected to separate electronics. Another aspect relates to providing a reference transformer for calibration of a sensor. The secondary windings of the reference transformer are connected in series with the sense elements of the sensor to be calibrated. Transimpedance measurements are made when the drive winding of the reference transformer is excited. The measurements are used to correct transimpedance measurements made when the drive winding of the sensor is excited. A system having an impedance analyzer and a plurality of multiplexing units is disclosed for monitoring a plurality of sensor. Each multiplexing units directs an excitation signal to the drive winding of a respective sensor and returns, serially, the sense element responses back to the impedance analyzer. The system coordinates the excitation of each sensor and return of the sensor response to share a serial network. The multiplexing units may have a reference transformer for calibration of their respective sensors. Optical communication may be used.
US09279775B2	X-ray imaging apparatus, method of controlling the same, and computer program An X-ray imaging apparatus includes an X-ray source including a plurality of X-ray focuses, an X-ray detector which detects X-rays emitted from the X-ray focuses and transmitted through an object, and a control unit which controls the X-ray source and the X-ray detector. The X-ray imaging apparatus selects a pair of X-ray focuses, of X-ray focuses of the plurality of X-ray focuses which project images on the X-ray detector through a region of interest which is an imaging region of the object, from which emitted X-rays define an intersecting angle coinciding with a predetermined angle in the region of interest, and decides an X-ray focus to be used for imaging from X-ray focuses between the selected pair of X-ray focuses. An X-ray image is captured by emitting X-rays from the decided X-ray focus and causing the X-ray detector to detect the X-rays.
US09279768B2	Fluorescence reader A fluorescence reader for an optical assay arrangement that includes a polymeric sample substrate having a reaction site-surface and a substrate surface. The fluorescence reader includes a light source arranged to illuminate the reaction site-surface through the substrate surface, and a detector device arranged to detect fluorescent light emitted from the reaction site-surface and transmitted through the substrate surface, the substrate surface being configured to increase transmission of emitted fluorescent light by suppression of total internal reflection.
US09279763B2	Apparatus and method for measuring an analyte such as bilirubin, using light An analyte measuring device (5) for monitoring, for example, levels of a tissue analyte (e.g., bilirubin), includes a number of narrow band light sources (10), each narrow band light source being structured to emit a spectrum of light covering a number of wavelengths, and a number of detector assemblies (15) configured to receive light reflected from the transcutaneous tissues of a subject. Each of the detector assemblies includes a filter (20) and a photodetector (25), each filter being structured to transmit a main transmission band and one or more transmission sidebands, wherein for each narrow band light source the spectrum thereof includes one or more wavelengths that fall within the transmission band of at least one of the filters, and wherein for each narrow band light source the spectrum thereof does not include any wavelengths that fall within the one or more transmission sidebands of any of the optical filters.
US09279761B1	Cuvette system A cuvette system may comprise a disposable cuvette element for holding a sample for analysis, with the cuvette element comprising an elongated strip having opposite faces and a well for receiving the sample to be analyzed. The well may be formed on the strip to hold a sample on the strip, and a hole may form at least a portion of the well and may extend through the strip. The well may be configured to hold a defined volume of the sample to be held therein. The system may comprise a reusable holder for removably receiving the cuvette element, with the holder having a substantially hollow interior for receiving at least a portion of the cuvette element. The holder may have a perimeter wall including a front wall and a rear wall of the holder, and a window may be formed in each of the front and rear walls and may be generally positioned in alignment with each other. The windows may be alignable with the well in the cuvette element when the cuvette element is inserted into the holder such that a straight line passes through the windows and the well simultaneously.
US09279755B2	Testing methods and pass/fail criteria for electric joints In one embodiment, a method of evaluating a battery module includes: applying a tension load to a test coupon, the test coupon including a segment of a battery terminal connected to a segment of an interconnector busbar; and measuring electrical resistance across the segments of the test coupon. In certain instances, the method further includes applying a different, second tension load to the segments of the test coupon and repeating the measuring of electrical resistance. In certain other instances, the method further includes forming a plot between various values of electrical resistance as a function of various tension loads.
US09279752B2	Method for preparing thin samples for TEM imaging A method and apparatus for preparing thin TEM samples in a manner that reduces or prevents bending and curtaining is realized. Embodiments of the present invention deposit material onto the face of a TEM sample during the process of preparing the sample. In some embodiments, the material can be deposited on a sample face that has already been thinned before the opposite face is thinned, which can serve to reinforce the structural integrity of the sample and refill areas that have been over-thinned due to a curtaining phenomena. In other embodiments, material can also be deposited onto the face being milled, which can serve to reduce or eliminate curtaining on the sample face.
US09279750B2	Method and composition for staining and sample processing The present disclosure relates to a staining methodology employing a particle contrast agent composition capable of rapidly staining cells in a single step. The particle contrast agent composition can be comprised of a combination of one or more particle contrast agents, one or more permeabilizing agents, and one or more fixing agents. The particle contrast agent composition can include Crystal Violet, New Methylene Blue, Saponin, and Gluteraldehyde.
US09279745B2	Microtome A microtome has a blade holder on which a blade is mounted, an anti-roll device for supporting a section preparation that has been produced by means of the blade, and a suction device by means of which the section preparation can be picked up by suction and carried off. The suction device has a nozzle, with an adjustably mounted nozzle body, and a suction channel. Provision is made that the anti-roll device is mounted on the nozzle body and is adjustable, in particular pivotable, together therewith.
US09279732B2	Internal temperature indicator A temperature indicator having a tubular structure; a float or floating particles releasably held in place in the tubular structure by a temperature dependent material that is activated at or about a critical temperature, the float or floating particles having a first density; and a fluid within the tubular structure, the fluid having a second density that is less than the first density. When the temperature indicator is heated to the critical temperature, the temperature dependent material activates and releases the float or the floating particles, which rise in the fluid so as to be visible as in indicator that the critical temperature has been reached.
US09279728B2	Executable code in digital image files The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for processing information in images pictured by infrared cameras comprising the steps of receiving radiation from at least one object in an area; extracting radiometric information from the radiation; transforming the radiometric information into at least one digital image file; storing the at least one digital image file and at least one digital function file comprising an executable code characterised by the steps of merging the executable code of the at least one digital function file into or with the at least one digital image file, thereby generating an executable digital image file, wherein the executable code comprises at least one instruction and is written in a programming language independent of system architecture. The invention further relates to a computer program product.
US09279722B2	Optical emission system including dichroic beam combiner An optical emission spectrometer system includes a light source and a dichroic beam combiner. The light source emits first light in a first direction and second light in a second direction different from the first direction. The dichroic beam combiner receives the first light via a first light path and the second light via a second light path, reflects a portion the first light into an entrance aperture of a light detection and measurement apparatus, and transmits a portion of the second light into the entrance aperture, enabling analysis and measurement of both first and second light characteristics simultaneously. The portion of the first light reflected into the entrance aperture predominately has wavelengths in a first range of wavelengths and the portion of the second light transmitted into the entrance aperture predominately has wavelengths in a second range of wavelengths, different from the first range of wavelengths.
US09279721B2	Gas cell for the optical analysis of gases A measuring cell for a gas analysis spectrometer has an inner chamber for a sample gas to be analyzed and an inlet and an outlet which are connected thereto. A traversing optical path for a measuring beam is formed in the inner chamber. The measuring cell is tubular, the inlet and the outlet are arranged at opposite ends, and the inner chamber of the measuring cell has a cross-sectional shape that is monotonic over the length of the tube and which has an oval-shape at the start, which disappears toward the end. That special shape results in fast gas exchange and thus high dynamics, even with larger measuring cells, which have high sensitivity due to the long optical paths thereof. Two characteristics which until now appeared to be conflicting are thereby combined.
US09279720B2	Analysis device An analysis device for analyzing components contained in an object includes a light emitting unit that irradiates the object with light, a transmissive spectral filter, a light detector including a plurality of light receiving elements, an analysis unit. The spectral filter includes a substrate having light transmissivity and being disposed on a light path of the light after being reflected by the object or the light after passing through the object, a plurality of raised portions formed with a metal material on one surface of the substrate, and a metal oxide film including a metal oxide material having a higher refractive index than the metal material, so as to cover the plurality of raised portions and the one surface of the substrate.
US09279701B2	Method and system for reading utility meters The present invention relates to a remote meter reading method and system of the type that may be poled by wireless communication. Other remote reading systems require a periodic change of batteries used to supply the power to the communication and other systems used in the remote meters. The present invention mitigates this need by using the water and gas flow into homes or other buildings to generate power used to recharge those batteries.
US09279694B1	System and method for returning to a selected location and for finding forms in a facility A portable electronic device connected over a network to a server is used to guide a person using the device to return to a location he chooses and to find one or more selected items within a facility, with the location of the device being tracked using radio frequency signals generated within the facility or GPS signals from satellites. The process of connecting to the server may be started when a bar code is photographed using a camera within the device, or when an RFID tag is read by a reader within the device. Location processes are provided for finding a vehicle left in a parking area, and for locating items that are additionally described in messages displayed on the electronic device.
US09279688B2	Data mining in a digital map database to identify blind intersections along roads and enabling precautionary actions in a vehicle Disclosed is a feature for a vehicle that enables taking precautionary actions in response to conditions on the road network around or ahead of the vehicle, in particular, a blind intersection along a section of road. A database that represents the road network is used to determine locations where a blind intersection is located along a section of road. Then, precautionary action data is added to the database to indicate a location at which a precautionary action is to be taken about the blind intersection located along the section of road. A precautionary action system installed in a vehicle uses this database, or a database derived therefrom, in combination with a positioning system to determine when the vehicle is at a location that corresponds to the location of a precautionary action. When the vehicle is at such a location, a precautionary action is taken by a vehicle system as the vehicle is approaching a blind intersection.
US09279685B1	Indicators for off-screen content Provided are system and methods for identifying first and second geographic locations, and providing for display of a geographic map including: a first geographic map of a first geographic area including the first geographic location, and a first indicator including a second geographic map of a second geographic area including the second geographic location, wherein the second geographic map is displayed as an overlay on the first geographic map in a position that indicates a direction to the second geographic location.
US09279680B2	Methods and devices for determining orientation Methods and electronic devices for determining orientation are described. In one aspect, a processor-implemented method of determining a corrected orientation of a gyroscope on an electronic device includes: generating a gyroscope reading using the gyroscope; determining, by the processor, a first orientation estimate based on the gyroscope reading and a past corrected orientation; determining, by the processor, whether the gyroscope was saturated when the gyroscope reading was generated; adjusting, by the processor, a saturation correction learning rate for the gyroscope based on the result of the determination of whether the gyroscope was saturated; and calculating, by the processor, the corrected orientation based on the first orientation estimate, a second orientation estimate and the saturation correction learning rate.
US09279671B2	Image pickup apparatus with inclination guide display An image pickup apparatus is disclosed which provides an appropriate inclination guide display in accordance with an aspect ratio of a picked-up image and the like. The image pickup apparatus includes an inclination detector which detects an inclination of the image pickup apparatus, a display device capable of superimposedly showing an inclination guide display corresponding to a detection output from the inclination detector, on a picked-up image, and an aspect ratio setter which sets the aspect ratio of a picked-up image. The apparatus includes a display controller which controls whether or not to show the inclination guide display on the display device on the basis of the aspect ratio set by the aspect ratio setter.
US09279670B2	Method and device for calibrating and adjusting a vehicle surroundings sensor A method for adjusting and/or calibrating a surroundings sensor in a vehicle using a measuring unit and a calibration panel.
US09279656B2	Interferometer and method for controlling the coalescence of a pair of photons An interferometer for controlling the coalescence of a pair of photons, including: an optical source, which generates a first and a second pump pulse coherent with each other and shifted in time by a delay; and a first interferometric stage, which receives the first pump pulse and generates an antisymmetric state with two coalescent photons (1/√{square root over (2)}(\|21,02−\|01,22)). The interferometer also includes a second interferometric stage, which receives the second pump pulse and generates a symmetric state with two coalescent photons (1/√{square root over (2)}·(\|21,02+\|01,22)), the first and the second interferometric stages being connected in a manner such that the interferometer outputs a final state equal to a weighted sum of the antisymmetric state and of the symmetric state (1/√{square root over (2)}·(\|21,02+\|01,22)+eiτ·1/√{square root over (2)}·(\|21,02−\|01,22)), the weights of the sum being a function of the delay.
US09279652B2	Safe and arm explosive train A Safe-and-Arm system for the prevention of unintentional operation of an explosive device by interrupting a detonation train, the system employing an interruptive transfer assembly made of silicon and suitable for implementing in a MEMS device, the assembly including a silicon based transfer charge carrier on a porous explosive passageway made by etching, the passageway extending between at least two ports on the circumference of the transfer assembly, and a drive means that can mechanically bring about at least one armed state of a detonation train.
US09279636B1	Projectile launcher A projectile launcher includes a barrel mount, a tubular barrel, and a biasing member disposed in the barrel. The barrel mount can assume a barrel-securing configuration and a barrel-releasing configuration in which the barrel is longitudinally movable relative to the barrel mount from a forward position to a rearward position. The biasing member is compressible from an initial relaxed position to a first compressed position with the barrel in the rearward position, and to a second (further) compressed position the barrel in the forward position. The projectile can thus be launched at different speeds according to the barrel position. The launcher may also include a trigger release, a handgrip, and indicia markings on the barrel to denote approximate launch distance or other information. Optionally, the projectile is attached to a lead line that loops over a tree branch upon launching, such as for suspending a food container at a campsite.
US09279632B2	Automatic or semi-automatic rifle A rifle having a receiver with an integral hand guard and a barrel. The barrel is connected to the receiver. The hand guard extends over and surrounds the barrel. A removable hand guard is attached to the receiver by an attachment that stably holds the removable hand guard to the receiver. The attachment is arranged for allowing detachment and removal of the removable hand guard from the receiver without removal of fasteners.
US09279631B2	High capacity magazine efficient loader device and related method A device and related method are disclosed for efficient loading of a spring powered magazine. The magazine body is configured with equal and opposite lateral channels extending from the magazine floor to near the magazine top. The channels are located approximately at a longitudinal midpoint of the magazine body. The follower of the magazine is configured with a follower sleeve having a longitudinal dimension approximately equal to the longitudinal dimension of the opposite lateral channels and aligned with the opposite lateral channels as the follower slidably travels along a vertical axis of the magazine body. As the follower sleeve aligns with the opposite lateral channels, it is configured to be engaged by a compression tool to relieve, as the compression tool acts upon the follower, spring tension between the latest round loaded and the retainer lips of the magazine opening.
US09279625B2	Heat sink device for power modules of power converter assembly A heat sink for power modules can be incorporated into a power module of a machine. In embodiments, an alloy is extruded to form a body with a plurality of divider webs integral thereto and defining a plurality of longitudinal passage segments inside the body. The body is machined to remove alternating end portions of the divider webs to define a fitting end turn area and a return end turn area disposed in opposing relationship with each other, thereby forming a serpentine fluid passage. A fitting end cap is welded to the body. A fluid inlet and a fluid outlet of the fitting end cap are respectively in fluid communication with a passage inlet and a passage outlet of the serpentine fluid passage.
US09279622B2	Heat dissipation device An exemplary heat dissipation device includes a heat pipe and a fin unit. The heat pipe includes an evaporation section and a condensing section formed at opposite ends thereof, respectively. The fin unit includes plural stacked parallel fins. Each of the fins defines a through hole therein for receiving the condensing section of the heat pipe. A flange extends from a periphery of the through hole. The flange defines two slits to divide the flange into two separate portions. The slits communicate with the through hole. A compressible structure is formed in each fin at opposite sides of the through hole. The compressible structure is aligned with the slits such that when the fin is compressed along a direction transverse to the alignment, the compressible structure is compressed and the separate portions of the flange move toward each other and closely contact the condensing section of the heat pipe.
US09279610B2	Storage systems for milk bags Embodiments of the present invention are directed to storage systems for milk bags. A storage system for milk bags receives milk bags and management of the stored milk bags. The milk bags are stored in compartments for easy storage and retrieval.
US09279604B2	Compact ampoule thermal management system Methods and apparatus for thermal management of a precursor for use in substrate processing are provided herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus for thermal management of a precursor for use in substrate processing may include a body having an opening sized to receive a storage container having a liquid or solid precursor disposed therein, the body fabricated from thermally conductive material; one or more thermoelectric devices coupled to the body proximate the opening; a heat sink coupled to the one or more thermoelectric devices; and a fan disposed proximate to a back side of the heat sink to provide a flow of air to the heat sink.
US09279601B2	Solar energy system A solar energy system includes a solar energy receiver and a matrix of pipes containing a working fluid attached to the bottom side of the receiver. The matrix is a plurality of vertically-tilted pipes and at least three horizontal pipes arranged in a specific order and have a defined function. The working fluid absorbs heat and changes from a liquid to a gas. The system further includes a thermal storage tank, which includes a heat storage medium and a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger receives evaporated working fluid from one of the horizontal pipes, condenses the working fluid vapor by transferring heat to the heat storage medium. When water is the working fluid, a distilled water storage tank may be connected to the heat exchanger to receive distilled water. When recirculation of the working fluid is desired, condensed liquid from the heat exchanger is flowed to a horizontal pipe.
US09279596B2	Systems and methods for damper performance diagnostics A computerized method for diagnosing a damper condition in a flow control unit includes providing a control signal to a damper. The control signal instructs the damper to move into a target position or to achieve a target flow rate through the flow control unit. The method further includes receiving pressure information including one or more pressure measurements from a differential pressure sensor of the flow control unit and using the pressure information and the control signal to conduct a damper performance diagnostic. The damper performance diagnostic includes at least one of: a stuck damper diagnostic, a predictive damper failure diagnostic, an improperly-sized damper diagnostic, and a damper leakage diagnostic.
US09279583B2	Catalytic burner A catalytic burner is provided. The method of using the catalytic burner utilizes flameless combustion. The absence of a flame results in a more even temperature distribution throughout the length of the burner. The invention lowers the autoignition temperature by placing a catalytic surface within the burner and offers relatively even distribution of heat from the burner. Thus, the amount and location of the combustion reaction can be controlled by varying the amount and distribution of catalyst within the burner.
US09279580B2	Percussion-triggered lighting system The percussion-triggered lighting system is adapted to provide steady and/or percussively triggered illumination within one or more drums. The drums have translucent heads to allow the internal lighting to be viewed. An electromechanical switch is installed within the drum(s), for economy and to allow the system to be installed in existing drums. The system may also operate small peripheral lights around the edge of one or more drums, the peripheral lighting being programmable to produce various moving patterns. The system may also include a video projector within one or more drums to project a visual image on the interior of the translucent drum head that is visible to the audience. A separate control panel may be provided to allow the drummer to actuate any of the percussive lights without striking the drum to avoid creating a sound when a drum beat is inappropriate during the performance.
US09279579B2	Vacuum cleaner inlet door lighting device A vacuum cleaner inlet door lighting device for illuminating the area directly in front of a vacuum cleaner wall mounted inlet. The lighting device includes LED's operated upon the opening of a rotatable door have a directional pattern for optimum illumination. The LED's are mounted behind the rotatable door to cause illumination when the rotatable door is open. In an alternative embodiment the LED's are remotely mounted using fiber optic cabling for direction of the light when the rotatable door is opened. When the rotatable door opens the area in front of the wall mounted inlet is illuminated so that the dirt and debris can be seen while being pushed into the collection container. When the rotatable door is closed, the illumination is turned off.
US09279577B2	LED lighting device and method for making the same An LED lighting device and a method for making the LED lighting device, the LED lighting device having a PCB positioned over a cooling substrate on the top of a metallic heat-dissipation lamp cup. LED light sources are provided on the PCB and are connected to a power supply. Screws are used to attach the PCB to the cooling substrate. At least one screw includes a screw head electrically connected to one of the positive electrode and the negative electrode, and a screw body electrically connected to the metallic heat-dissipation lamp cup, such that the at least one screw provides a bypass discharge path between the LED light sources and the metallic heat-dissipation lamp cup to release leakage current and to protect the LED light sources.
US09279571B2	Light emitting device A light emitting device includes a substrate member and at least one light emitting element. The substrate member has a groove portion defined between two wiring portions spaced apart from each other. The groove portion includes a first groove portion, a second groove portion, and a third groove portion. The first groove portion extends in a direction that forms a slanted angle with respect to a first direction, the second groove portion is spaced apart from the first groove and extends in a direction that forms a slanted angle with respect to the first direction, and the third groove portion is interconnected with the first groove portion and the second groove portion. The light emitting element is disposed over the third groove portion.
US09279565B1	Lamp A lamp is provided, the lamp comprising a one piece envelope (102) mounted on a base (104), an internal structure (106) arranged within the envelope (102), the internal structure (106) comprising a stem (108) extending from the base (104), a solid state light source (110) arranged on the stem (108), and a screen (112, 212) obscuring at least a portion of light emitted from the solid state light source (110) such that light emitted from the solid state light source (110) is diffused by the screen (112, 212), wherein the stem (108) is arranged to support the screen (112, 212), wherein the screen (112, 212) is arranged to adopt a collapsed state such that the screen (112, 212) is passable through a base opening (115) of the envelope (102) and an un-collapsed state (116) such that the screen (112, 212) is impassable through the base opening (115) of the envelope (102).
US09279562B2	Systems and methods for anti-collision lights Systems and methods are disclosed herein for anti-collision lights. An anti-collision light (“ACL”) may include a light source, a primary reflector, and a secondary reflector. The primary reflector may have a concave side facing the light source and the secondary reflector. The secondary reflector may include a reflective cone and a reflective base. The ACL may be configured to efficiently distribute light from the light source according to Federal Aviation Administration ACL requirements.
US09279557B2	LED lighting ball structure An LED lighting ball structure includes a spherical shell, a control unit and a plurality of LED lighting units. The spherical shell includes a first segment and a second segment coupled with the first segment to jointly define a housing space. The first segment includes a first housing portion and a first decorative cover plate coupled with the first housing portion. The first housing portion includes a plurality of first assembly holes communicating with the housing space. The second segment includes a second housing portion and a second decorative cover plate coupled with the second housing portion. The second housing portion includes a plurality of second assembly holes communicating with the housing space. The control unit is located in the housing space. The LED lighting units are located in the first and second assembly holes respectively and form electrical connection with the control unit.
US09279556B2	Guide lamp apparatus for vehicle A guide lamp apparatus for a vehicle may include a light source, a light division lens that may be arranged on a front of the light source and divides a light emitted from the light source into a plurality of lights, and a front light collection lens that may be arranged on a front of the light division lens and forms predetermined patterned images on a road surface.
US09279554B1	Solar lamp stand assembly A solar lamp stand assembly is provided for retrofitting a solar lamp to facilitate alternative placements of the solar lamp. The assembly includes a solar lamp having a housing. An annular wall extends downwardly from the housing defining a socket. A plate and a connection member are provided. The connection member has a first end coupled to and extending from the plate. The connection member also has a free second end insertable into the socket whereby the solar lamp is coupled to and supported by the connection member and the plate.
US09279549B2	Light-emitting module with wavelength converters and light-absorbing substance A light-emitting module includes a light-emitting element, a first wavelength converter and a second wavelength converter. The first wavelength converter is located in an optical pathway of emitted light, and converts a portion of the emitted light to light in a first visible wavelength band. The second wavelength converter is located in the optical pathway on an opposite side of the first wavelength converter relative to the light-emitting element, and converts at least a portion of light passing unconverted through the first wavelength converter to light in a second visible wavelength band, differing from the first visible wavelength band. The light-emitting module also includes a light-absorbing substance, absorbing light in at least a wavelength band from 570 nm to 590 nm, which is present in the optical pathway between the light-emitting element and the second wavelength converter, the second wavelength converter not containing the light-absorbing substance.
US09279548B1	Light collimating assembly with dual horns A light collimating horn assembly having two horns, one contained within the other. The horns have reflective surfaces facing each other. A light source, such as a ring of light emitting diodes, is located between the reflective surfaces of the horns. The horns at least partially collimate light from the light source transmitted between the reflective surfaces and exiting from the horns. The horns can be configured to provide controlled collimation in order to substantially collimate light for a spot light or partially but not substantially collimate light for a flood light.
US09279524B2	Pipe for drawing up cold water for a marine thermal energy plant A pipe for drawing up cold water for a marine thermal energy plant is produced from a composite material including glass fiber reinforcements and a thermosetting resin.
US09279521B2	Wire management clip for structures such as solar racking systems A wire management clip formed of an elastic material to clip onto a structural element. The clip is formed to include an area for supporting a wire or wire bundle. Preferably, the clip includes holes formed on opposing sides to allow a strap attachment, such as a zip-tie, to hold a conduit or wire outside the clip.
US09279516B2	Fluid regulator with balancing system A fluid regulator includes an actuator, a body assembly, and a balancing system disposed between the actuator assembly and the body assembly. The actuator assembly includes an upper casing, a lower casing secured to the upper casing, and a diaphragm assembly disposed between the upper and lower casings. The body assembly includes a stem assembly operatively connected to the diaphragm assembly to move with the diaphragm assembly. The balancing system includes a diaphragm operatively connected to the stem assembly to move with the stem assembly. The lower casing of the actuator assembly includes a wall defining a portion of a balancing cavity that receives the balancing system and an inner surface that ends at a shoulder and has an annular groove formed therein that receives a portion of the diaphragm as the fluid regulator moves from a fully open position to a lockup position.
US09279513B2	Gas valve Provided is a valve including a housing fitted with a valve coupling port being in flow communication with a gas inlet valve component and an independent gas discharge valve component. The gas inlet valve component includes a normally closed valve inlet port and an outlet barrier configured for spontaneous opening to thereby facilitate only ingress of ambient gas into the housing upon pressure drop at the valve coupling port The gas discharge valve component including a valve discharge port and a displaceable float member to thereby facilitate spontaneous egress of substantially only gas from the housing and remain closed upon presence of liquid within the housing.
US09279512B2	Check valve A valve member having a valve part and a piston part is accommodated in a piston accommodation cylinder part of a case reciprocatably, and a damper chamber that is substantially a sealed space is formed in an anti-valve seat side in the valve member so that fluid flows without flowing via the damper chamber. Accordingly, since the fluid does not pass through the damper chamber, a fluid force that occurs in the piston part due to a fluid flow does not change easily, thus it becomes difficult to increase hunting at the valve members. Moreover, in a vibrational component in the valve member reciprocating direction of the valve members, amplitude of the vibration can be decreased by a damping force generated in the damper chamber.
US09279510B2	Valve with electromechanical device for actuating the valve The invention relates to an assembly comprising an electromechanical device and a self-sealing valve, and in particular, to any inflatable device that includes the assembly. In one embodiment, the assembly comprises a valve housing defining an opening through which fluid can be provided to the inflatable device, a flexible diaphragm assembly that is configured to self-seal the opening with sufficient fluid pressure in the inflatable device and to open under sufficient fluid pressure from a fluid moving device, to provide fluid through the opening to and seal the inflatable device. The assembly further comprises an electromechanical device including an actuating arm, having a first position in which the actuating arm urges open the self-sealing valve and a second position in which the actuating arm does not act upon the self-sealing valve, so as to regulate an amount of fluid within the inflatable device. With this arrangement, a small, low power, low duty cycle electromechanical device can be used.
US09279492B2	Orientation-free planetary pin for lubrication of planetary bearings A planet pin for use in a planetary gear system and a gear system including a planet pin are disclosed. The inventive planet pin provides a plurality of radial passages in fluid communication with an axial passage which can advantageously eliminate, or substantially reduce, the need to orient a planet pin in a planetary gear system.
US09279486B2	Swing drive mechanism A swing drive mechanism, including: a vibrating mechanism, a motor driving the vibrating mechanism, and a transmission mechanism. The transmission mechanism is connected between the vibrating mechanism and the motor. The vibrating mechanism is provided with a grating and a photocoupler that detects the position of the vibrating mechanism. The photocoupler is electrically or electronically connected to a micro-control processor. The micro-control processor controls the photocoupler to detect the grating and adjusts the rotation speed of the motor. The micro-control processor is electrically or electronically connected to an accelerometer.
US09279473B2	Fluid-filled cylindrical vibration-damping device A fluid-filled cylindrical vibration-damping device including at least one orifice member attached to an inside of an outer cylindrical member so as to straddle openings of pocket portions and extend in a circumferential direction. An orifice passage is defined by covering an orifice forming groove of the orifice member with the outer cylindrical member. A stopper mechanism is constituted by contact between an inner shaft member and the outer cylindrical member via the orifice member. A reinforcing rib is formed in the orifice member so as to project from a bottom face of the orifice forming groove and extend in the circumferential direction while a projecting distal end face thereof is in contact with the outer cylindrical member. The reinforcing rib partitions at least a portion of a circumference of the orifice passage into a plurality of passages that have same fluid flow characteristics.
US09279466B2	Vehicle disc brake A pad retainer of a vehicle disc brake includes: a pair of retainer portions mounted in pad guide grooves; a connecting piece connecting the pair of retainer portions together; and pad returning portions configured to bias the friction pads to a side opposite to the disc rotor. Each of the pad returning portions includes an elastic loop portion formed into an arc shape by bending a narrow elongated piece, which extends in a direction opposite to the disc rotor from an inner side in a disc radial direction of a deep side piece of the retainer portion, and then back towards the disc rotor; and a holding portion extending from a bent-back end of the elastic loop portion towards the disc rotor and configured to hold a lug piece of the friction pad.
US09279463B2	Pivot control mechanism A pivot control mechanism selectively controls rotation of a pivot control shaft by an electric impulse from a solenoid, which locks the pawl into the ratchet, thereby permitting the shaft to rotate in a selected direction. When a passage direction is chosen, the cam followers move out of the home position of a lofted ratchet over the peak position to the next home position. Guiding pins controlling the axial motion of the lofted ratchet in conjunction with the compression springs secure the cam followers in the home position. A shock absorber acting on the cam is used to prevent the turnstile from over rotating with any great amount of force, softening the return of the cam followers to the home position. A micro switch, when activated, sends a signal to the control board, which through the action of the solenoid, locks the pawls into the ratchet.
US09279459B2	Friction plate with compressed overlapping sections A friction material part is provided. The friction material part includes a first segment and a second segment, an end of the first segment overlapping an end of the second segment to form a joint that is compressed more than intermediate portions of the first and second segments. A method for manufacturing a friction material part is also provided. The method includes overlapping an end of a first friction material segment and an end of a second friction material segment; and compressing the overlapped ends to form a compressed joint.
US09279455B2	Sliding component A positive pressure generating mechanism comprising a positive pressure generating groove is provided to a high-pressure side of one of two sliding surfaces that slide relative to each other in a pair of sliding components, and a negative pressure generating mechanism comprising a negative pressure generating groove is provided to a low-pressure side. The positive pressure generating groove and negative pressure generating groove are communicated with a high-pressure fluid side and separated from a low-pressure fluid side by a seal surface.
US09279454B2	Slide bearing A slide bearing has a layered structure which is substantially uniform over the circumference thereof and comprises a base (10), a lead-free slide layer (12) having a thickness which is reduced in edge zones (16) as compared to a central zone between the edge zones (16), and a polymer coating (14) which is thicker in the edge zones (16) as compared to the central zone, so that the surface level of the coating (14) is substantially flat as seen in axial cross-section.
US09279450B2	Structure of bush bearing A structure of a bush bearing includes: a bush on which a groove is formed; and an endless annular-shaped elastic member which is installed in the groove of the bush, and that supports a rack shaft, in which an inner circumferential surface of the bush includes a first inner circumferential surface that is in slide contact with an outer circumferential surface of the rack shaft, which is positioned opposite to a formation position of rack teeth, a second inner circumferential surface that faces the outer circumferential surface of the rack shaft with a gap interposed between the outer circumferential surface and the second inner circumferential surface, and the groove formed in a formation range of the first inner circumferential surface has a depth shallower than that of the groove formed in a formation range of the second inner circumferential surface.
US09279446B2	Bearing with axial variation A bearing with axial variations may include two or more different zones along its axial length either on the surface of a bore formed in the main body of the bearing with axial variations or on the outside diameter thereof. Each zone may include one or more radial holes in fluid communication with one or more grooves, respectively, wherein each groove may be positioned adjacent an interface between a rotating member and a non-rotating member.
US09279444B2	Crankshaft A crankshaft comprising a plurality of main journal bearing surfaces (102), a plurality of connector rod bearing surfaces (104), and at least one oil feed passageway (110) internal to the crankshaft, each of the at least one oil feed passageways (110) communicating with an inlet (122) and a plurality of outlets (124) located within bearing surfaces (102, 104), and wherein the inlet (122) is located within a first main journal bearing surface, and at least one of the outlets (124) is located within a further main journal bearing surface, and an engine and a vehicle comprising such a crankshaft.
US09279440B2	Fixing device A fixing device for securing into a hole in plasterboard 23, comprising: a body 1 having an anchor receiving aperture 3, and a passage 37a that extends within the body, spaced from the anchor receiving aperture 3; a shaft 5a provided within the passage 37a, the shaft 5a being rotatably movable within the passage 37a, independent of axial movement within the passage 37a; and a retaining member 19a coupled to the shaft 5a and configured to be movable between an extended position, in which the device is retainable in said hole, and a retracted position, in which the fixing device is removably insertable into said hole.
US09279437B2	Adjustable holding device for sensors An adjustable holding device for sensors includes a main body, on and opposite of which, a bearing body supporting a sensor is adjustably held by a spherical joint. The spherical joint includes a threaded stud, fastened to the main body, that protrudes through an opening in the bearing body, and to which an opening in a body having a spherical outer surface is screwed. The outer surface is held pivotably in and co-rotatably with, about an axis coaxial with the threaded stud, complementarily spherical inner surfaces of two combined half-shells. Through rotation under external force of the combined half-shells, the body having the spherical outer surface can be screwed relative to the threaded stud by displacing the half-shells and the bearing body in the threaded stud direction.
US09279432B2	Media separating device, in particular hydraulic accumulator, including associated measuring apparatus and measuring method A media separating device (1), in particular a hydraulic accumulator (3), has a movable separator (5) separating two media (7, 9) received in media chambers (11, 13) and differing from each other. A measuring apparatus (15, 115) can detect an overflow of at least one medium (7, 9) from a medium chamber (11, 13) via the separator (5) into the other medium chamber (11, 13) having the other medium (9, 7).
US09279428B2	Quick installation ceiling fan blades Devices, apparatus, systems, and methods for the quick installation of ceiling fan blades for ceiling fans. The invention uses a blade with three slots running in a linear direction from the mounting end of the blade, and three pre-attached fasteners upwardly projecting from the outer end of a blade arm. One of the fasteners is springably bendable with inwardly extending clip edge, another fastener that forms an upright post, and a third fastener having a top end with an outwardly extending lip edge. Another embodiment can include four slots per blade and four pre-attached upwardly protruding fasteners per blade arm. A novel method of installing each blade can include angling the blade to the mounting ends of the blade arm so that the outwardly extending lip edge catches on the third slot in from the mounting end of the blade. Next, the blade is laid down so that the other two slot openings pass over the other pre-attached fasteners while moving the mounting end of the blade toward the motor mounting end of the blade arm. This causes the springably bendable fastener to bend back and snapably spring back catching onto the first slot locking the blade to the blade arm.
US09279421B2	Systems and methods for electrochemical detection in a disc pump A disc pump system includes a pump body having a substantially cylindrical shape defining a cavity for containing a fluid, the cavity being formed by a side wall closed at both ends by substantially circular end walls, at least one of the end walls being a driven end wall having a central portion and a peripheral portion extending radially outwardly from the central portion of the driven end wall. The system includes an electrochemical detection system including a working electrode, a reference electrode, and an auxiliary electrode. The electrochemical detection system functions to detect the presence of a target gas in the fluid that flows through the pump body.
US09279416B2	Solar power system A solar power system includes a preheating device for heating first heat transfer fluid and second heat transfer fluid in separate tubes. The preheated second heat transfer fluid is routed to a boiler. The preheated first heat transfer fluid is routed through a plurality of heat sinks each associated with a solar radiation collector and concentrator. Vacuum chambers receive the solar radiation from dishes and direct energy to the heat sinks transferring the heat energy to first heat transfer fluid routed through the heat sink. The lower half of each chamber extends below each dish and has an interior reflective coating on the interior of the chamber side wall. The heated first heat transfer fluid is routed through a coil within the boiler to heat the second heat transfer fluid within the boiler. The boiler outlet steam is routed through a turbine, in turn, connected to a gearing system and an alternator.
US09279409B2	Environmental electrical generator An electricity generator having variable capacitors that each includes a repeatedly stretched and relaxed sheet (20, FIG. 3) of SM (stretchable material) and electrodes (22, 24) lying against opposite faces of the sheet, which includes a power extraction unit (110, FIG. 9) coupled to the electrodes of at least a pair of capacitors that are activated out of phase with each other. The unit directs an electrical charge (current) from a first pair of electrodes that have a higher voltage, to one or more second pairs of electrodes that have a lower voltage, to recharge the second pairs of electrodes. During the current flow electrical power is extracted by the drop in voltage of current passing through the unit. The power extraction unit can be provided with a control unit that has voltage detectors (54) and that selectively connect capacitors, based on their voltages, for maximum efficiency in generating power output.
US09279408B2	Wave energy recovery system This invention relates to a wave energy recovery system comprising at least a wing hinged on its one edge to make a reciprocating motion in response to kinetic energy of waves or tidal currents, a wave energy converter (WEC) unit, a power-take-off (PTO) means and wave behavior monitoring means. The wave energy recovery system comprises at least a control means to instruct the PTO means to resist the reciprocating movement of the wing by a counter moment.
US09279398B2	Injector-igniter with fuel characterization A vehicular fuel system with onboard fuel characterization including an onboard combustion modifier source capable of supplying a combustion modifier agent, such as hydrogen, and a fuel tank capable of storing a fuel. An injector-igniter is operative to direct inject the fuel and a proportionate amount of the modifier agent into a cylinder of an internal combustion engine. An engine control unit is operatively connectable to the combustion modifier source and the injector. The system may further comprise a mixing valve operative to proportionately mix the fuel and modifier agent. The combustion modifier source may be a tank containing hydrogen or a thermo-chemical reactor, for example.
US09279396B2	Boost air management for improved engine performance Methods and systems are provided for reducing turbo lag in a boosted engine. A boost reservoir coupled to the engine may be charged with compressed intake air and/or combusted exhaust gas. The pressurized charge may then be discharged during a tip-in to either the intake or the exhaust manifold.
US09279395B2	Exhaust gas heat exchanger and sealing device for the same An exhaust gas heat exchanger comprises connection points for the exhaust gas flow, for connecting the exhaust gas heat exchanger to an exhaust gas supply line for supplying a hot exhaust gas and an exhaust gas withdrawal line for withdrawing the exhaust gas flow cooled in the exhaust gas heat exchanger. The exhaust gas flow flows through the exhaust gas heat exchanger in a bundle of exhaust gas guiding pipes in a flow direction. The exhaust gas heat exchanger is provided with at least one coolant supply connection and at least one coolant withdrawal connection. Coolant is guided in a coolant channel in the exhaust gas heat exchanger, inside which it flows around the bundle of exhaust gas guiding pipes. The coolant channel comprises at least two regions which differ in terms of the flow direction of the exhaust gas flow by divergent flow directions of the coolant.
US09279391B2	Dual fuel system and engine system operating method A dual fuel system for an internal combustion engine includes a gaseous fuel subsystem and a liquid fuel subsystem. A plurality of fuel injectors each define a gaseous fuel passage fluidly connected to a gaseous fuel manifold of the gaseous fuel subsystem, a liquid fuel passage fluidly connected to a liquid fuel manifold of the liquid fuel subsystem, and a liquid fuel leak path from the liquid fuel passage to the gaseous fuel passage. A liquid fuel purging mechanism includes a drain conduit and at least one valve positioned fluidly between the drain conduit and the gaseous fuel manifold, and being adjustable to fluidly connect the drain conduit to the gaseous fuel manifold, to drain leaked liquid fuel to a low pressure outlet.
US09279387B2	Nozzle with guiding devices A nozzle has a nozzle surface area and a nozzle rim, on which first and second guiding devices are alternatingly provided in the circumferential direction, where the first guiding devices are of the nozzle-type design and the second guiding devices are of the diffuser-type design. The first guiding devices each have a first azimuthal guide wall and two wall elements. The second guiding devices each have a second azimuthal guide wall and two wall elements. A wall element connects a first guiding device and a second guiding device. At least some of the first azimuthal guide walls of the first guiding device and at least some of the second azimuthal guide walls of the second guiding device have differing axial lengths, so that first and second trailing edges thereof have differing axial positions.
US09279370B2	Turbomachine and method of operating a turbomachine to perform a fuel change over at a high load A turbomachine is provided and includes a compressor to compress inlet gas to produce compressed gas, a combustor coupled to the compressor in which the compressed gas is combusted along with a first fuel and/or a second fuel to produce a fluid flow, a turbine coupled to the combustor through which the fluid flow is directed for power and/or electricity generation and first and second supply circuits to supply the first fuel and the second fuel to the combustor, respectively. The first and second supply circuits are operable to enable transfers between operations associated with the first fuel and the second fuel being respectively supplied to the combustor at a high load.
US09279369B2	Turbomachine with transition piece having dilution holes and fuel injection system coupled to transition piece A turbomachine is provided and includes a combustor in which fuel and air are combusted, a turbine disposed for reception of products of combustion from the combustor, a transition piece fluidly interposed between the combustor and the turbine and including a body formed to define dilution holes configured to allow air to enter the combustor and for enabling steam injection toward a main flow of the products of the combustion proceeding from the combustor to the turbine and a fuel injection system supportively coupled to the transition piece and configured to inject fuel toward the main flow of the products of the combustion to thereby restore a flame temperature of the main flow of the products of the combustion reduced by steam injection enabled by the dilution holes.
US09279365B2	Power augmentation systems and methods for grid frequency control The present application provides a combined cycle system. The combined cycle system may include a compressor water wash system in communication with a compressor and a water wash flow, a combustor water injection system in communication with a combustor and an injection flow, and a transient power augmentation system in communication with the compressor, the combustor, and a flow of supplemental water.
US09279360B2	Cooling apparatus for internal combustion engine and motorcycle including the same A cooling apparatus includes a cooling passage provided in an internal combustion engine, a water pump, a radiator, a first passage through which the water pump and the cooling passage are connected to each other, a second passage through which the cooling passage and the radiator are connected to each other, a third passage through which the radiator and the water pump are connected to each other, and an oil cooler passage provided with an oil cooler. An in-line type thermostat is provided at any position in a portion of a cooling water circuit which leads from a first end portion to a second end portion via the second passage, the radiator, and the third passage.
US09279335B2	Vane assembly for a gas turbine engine A vane assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a first platform, a second platform, and an airfoil that extends radially across an annulus between the first platform and the second platform. The airfoil is centered relative to a centerline axis of the second platform and is offset relative to a centerline axis of the first platform.
US09279319B2	Apparatus and method for placement of downhole tools using a visual imaging device A method of orienting depth and direction (azimuth) of a guide device used to direct tools for the creation of a lateral borehole extending from a wellbore in an earthen formation, utilizing a visual imaging tool. The method including running a tool string into a wellbore, the tool string comprising a guide device and a visual imaging device, visually imaging the wellbore at a range of depths and orientations in the wellbore, and aligning the guide device within the wellbore in preparation of drilling tools to be used for the creation of a lateral borehole in an earthen formation.
US09279318B2	Systems and methods for automatic weight on bit sensor calibration and regulating buckling of a drillstring Disclosed are systems and methods for automatic weight on bit sensor calibration and regulating buckling of a drillstring. One method includes taking a first survey recording at a first depth within a borehole, the first survey recording providing inclination and azimuth of a drillstring at the first depth, measuring a weight on a drill bit at the first depth with a sensor sub arranged on a bottom hole assembly, the bottom hole assembly forming part of the drillstring and the drill bit being disposed at an end of the drillstring, calculating a predicted borehole curvature at a second depth within the borehole, the predicted curvature including a predicted inclination and a predicted azimuth of the drillstring at the second depth, calculating a weight correction value based on the predicted hole curvature, and calibrating the sensor sub with the weight correction value.
US09279317B2	Passive acoustic resonator for fiber optic cable tubing A passive acoustic system and a method of utilizing the passive acoustic system in a subsurface borehole are discussed. The method includes disposing the passive acoustic system in the borehole, the passive acoustic system including at least one passive acoustic resonator, and monitoring a frequency of an acoustic signal at the at least one passive acoustic resonator. The passive acoustic system includes a protective tubing, a fiber optic cable disposed within the protective tubing, a fluid layer between the fiber optic cable and the protective tubing, and at least one passive acoustic resonator, the at least one passive acoustic resonator representing an area within the protective tubing having a known geometry, wherein the fluid layer affects a frequency of an acoustic signal obtained from the at least one passive acoustic resonator.
US09279313B2	Device and method for sequestering a substance There are provided a carbon dioxide storage apparatus and a carbon dioxide storage method which, through direct injection of carbon dioxide into an underground brine aquifer, can store carbon dioxide efficiently in the brine aquifer. A filter formed of, for example, grindstone is provided at a tip portion of an injection well. A pumping apparatus pumps carbon dioxide stored in a carbon dioxide tank. The pumping apparatus feeds carbon dioxide from the carbon dioxide tank into the injection well by means of a pump. In the pumping apparatus, carbon dioxide is held within a predetermined pressure range and a predetermined temperature range. Carbon dioxide is fed through the injection well, and is injected into a brine aquifer. Carbon dioxide injected into the brine aquifer assumes the form of microbubbles.
US09279307B2	Retrievable bridge plug A bridge plug can be deployed downhole and retrieved using a retrieval tool disposed on jointed or coiled tubing or on another bridge plug. Internally, the bridge plug has a sleeve that is movable on a stem of the plug's tailpiece. When in a first position, the sleeve prevents fluid communication through ports in the stem so that circulated fluid from the retrieval tool can be used to clear debris from the plug during retrieval. When the retrieval tool engages the sleeve in the plug, pulling up on the tool moves the sleeve to an intermediate position in which fluid pressure is equalized across the plug. Further pulling up on the tool locks the sleeve in a further position on the stem so that circulated fluid from the retrieval tool will pass directly to the stem's ports. Movement of the sleeve by the retrieval tool also releases the engaged slips and packing element on the bridge plug's mandrel.
US09279306B2	Performing multi-stage well operations Plugs are deployed along a wellbore to form fluid barriers for associated stages. The plugs include a first plug that includes a first material that reacts with a first agent and does not react with a second agent and a second plug that includes a second material that reacts with the second agent and does not react with the first agent. A first stimulation operation is performed in the stage that is associated with the first plug; and a first agent is communicated into the well to react with the first material to remove the first plug. A second stimulation operation is performed in the stage that is associated with the second plug. The second agent is communicated into the well to react with the second material to remove the second plug.
US09279300B2	Split ring shift control for hydraulic pulse valve A hydraulic pulse valve for use in downhole tools includes a split ring seal to limit the fluid flow available to shift a poppet in the valve from an open position to a closed position. The split ring seal provides relatively long and repeatable pressure pulses, which improve the effectiveness of the hydraulic pulse valve for borehole applications.
US09279291B2	Diamond enhanced drilling insert with high impact resistance An insert for a drill bit may include a substrate; a working layer of polycrystalline diamond material on the uppermost end of the insert, wherein the polycrystalline diamond material includes a plurality of interconnected diamond grains; and a binder material; and an inner transition layer between the working layer and the substrate, wherein the inner transition layer is adjacent to the substrate; wherein the inner transition layer has a hardness that is at least 500 HV greater than the hardness of the substrate.
US09279289B2	Combination mud motor flow diverter and tiled bearing, and bearing assemblies including same A mud motor radial bearing, a combination flow diverter and integral radial mud motor bearing, and a mud motor bearing assembly including the combination. The flow diverter includes a body defining threaded box ends, a concentric longitudinal bore, a generally cylindrical outer surface, and a longitudinal axis. The longitudinal bore fluidly connects the first and second threaded box ends. The first threaded box end connects to a pin of a transmission of a mud motor rotor, and the second threaded box end connects to a pin of a mandrel. A portion of the generally cylindrical outer surface of the body in a region of the second threaded box end has bonded thereto a bearing material. The bearing material includes a plurality of tungsten carbide portions surrounded by a hard metal alloy matrix binder.
US09279278B2	Door clamp Apparatuses and methods for securing a door. The apparatuses include a door clamp having a base with a first groove and a second groove. A first stop and a second stop are movably attached to the base. The first stop has a first position in relation to the base wherein the first groove is exposed and has a second position in relation to the base wherein the first groove is covered by the first stop. The second stop has a first position in relation to the base wherein the second groove is exposed and has a second position in relation to the base wherein the second groove is covered by the second stop.
US09279273B2	Lock The invention relates to a lock comprising a housing (14, 55), a key operated lock cylinder (13, 51), which is arranged rotatable in the lock housing and a lock catch (11, 60), which is connected to the lock cylinder and rotatable between a locking position and a releasing position. The lock is arranged to be selectively set in a key operated mode, wherein the lock catch is rotatable with the lock cylinder, or in a push button operated mode, wherein the lock catch is movable by axial displacement of the lock cylinder.
US09279272B2	External handle device for vehicle door An external handle device for a vehicle door is provided in which an operating handle comprising a handle main body that has formed therein a housing recess having a substantially U-shaped cross section and a handle cover that is secured to the handle main body so as to cover the housing recess is disposed so as to be operable on an outer face side of the vehicle door, and an electronic component unit formed by covering at least an electronic component with a jacket member is housed within the housing recess, wherein an extending portion is provided integrally with the jacket member, which is formed from a resilient material, the extending portion being sandwiched between abutting parts of the handle main body and the handle cover. Such configuration prevents rubbing occurring between abutting parts of the handle main body and the handle cover while eliminating necessity for an adhesive.
US09279270B1	System for affixing a blanket to ground A system for affixing a blanket to ground includes at least one corner flap mechanically coupled to the blanket and configured with a removable edge with the blanket. At least one stake is mechanically coupled to the blanket. The at least one stake is configured to be removed from underneath the at least one corner flap and into the ground.
US09279266B2	Reinforced hollow for a wind turbine tower Reinforced hollow for a wind turbine tower comprising a lower ring (2) that determines an opening (3) for the installation of an access door (not represented) inside the tower (1). The hollow incorporates at least one structural element (4) that is fastened on both sides of the opening (3) of the tower's lower ring (2), providing the rigidness necessary to attach a door and permit the reduction of the thickness of the ring by 10-20%.
US09279258B2	Recoiling energy absorbing system with lateral stabilizer A recoiling energy absorbing system has an upper impact surface that is exposed to percussive impact. An energy absorbing layer is positioned below or inside the upper impact surface. The energy absorbing layer includes one or more thermoformed energy absorbing modules. At least some of the modules are provided with one or more energy absorbing units that extend from an upper platform. Several of the energy absorbing units are provided with a flexible wall that extends from the upper platform. A lateral reinforcement member secures the energy absorbing units to prevent them from splaying. The energy absorbing units at least partially absorb energy generated by an impacting object due to the flexible wall bending inwardly or outwardly and recoiling nondestructively after single or multiple impacts to its un-deflected configuration.
US09279255B2	Light weight shingle The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to articles, systems, and methods for roofing a structure including, for example, layered shingles comprising a plurality of layers. A layered shingle may comprise, in some embodiments, an upper layer and a backing layer comprising a low density aggregate, wherein the backing layer is fixed to the substrate-facing surface of the upper layer.
US09279253B1	Ceiling system A ceiling system in one embodiment includes a grid support member defining a bottom surface and a ceiling panel supported by the grid support member. A first facing sheet includes a peripheral edge portion coupled to the grid support member. The first grid support member is at least partially concealed by overlapping the peripheral edge portion of the first facing sheet onto the bottom surface of the grid support member. The first facing sheet is supported from the grid support member independently of the ceiling panel. A second facing sheet has a peripheral edge portion coupled to the grid support member. The first and second facing sheets have mating edges disposed adjacent to each other which conceal a majority or substantially the entire bottom surface of the grid support member. In one embodiment, the ceiling panel has a honeycomb core.
US09279252B2	Canopy system and group suspension system therefore A ceiling system for use in the interior building environment. In one aspect, the invention may be a ceiling system comprising: a plurality of first struts and a plurality of second struts, the second struts intersecting the first struts; a plurality of panels; for each of the plurality of panels, a plurality of hook members attached to the panel; and wherein for each of the plurality of panels, the plurality of hook members comprise a first hook member coupled to one of the first struts and a second hook member coupled to one of the second struts.
US09279250B2	Low density acoustical panels Described herein are building products comprising crimped bicomponent fibers and a non-woven fabric, which demonstrate, inter alia, improved acoustical performance. Methods of making and using the building products are also described.
US09279245B2	Anchoring assembly, anchoring nut for use in an anchoring assembly and the use of an anchoring assembly for anchoring a liner of a cured lining material An anchoring assembly for anchoring a liner of a cured lining material arranged to be applied in liquid form to a metal object provided with the anchoring assembly, the anchoring assembly comprising an elongated mounting pin, which elongated mounting pin is arranged to be mounted, at a first end, to the metal object, and a plurality of spaced anchor fins, wherein the plurality of spaced anchors fins are connected to the elongated mounting pin at a second end and extend radially outwardly with respect to the elongated mounting pin.
US09279235B1	Implement position control system having automatic calibration A method, system, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium for calibrating an implement actuation sensor of a machine are disclosed. The method may include calculating a first elevation value of an implement of the machine in a gravity reference frame of the machine. The method may further include calculating a second elevation value of a ground-engaging device of the machine in the gravity reference frame of the machine. The method may further include determining a difference between the first elevation value and the second elevation value. The method may further include calibrating the implement actuation sensor based on the determined difference.
US09279227B2	Foundation pier system A foundation-piering system for lifting and supporting a foundation or structure. The system provides a bracket that includes a seat plate and a pier guide. The seat plate extends horizontally below the foundation to engage the bottom surface thereof. A pad is disposed between the seat plate and the foundation to resist lateral movement of the bracket when under load. The pier guide is provided at a non-vertical angle to enable driving a pier from an initial position laterally adjacent to the foundation to a position that is vertically below the foundation. To install the bracket a face is formed along a bottom edge of the foundation and at an angle corresponding to the angle of the pier guide. The pier guide is abutted against the face when installed to minimize rotational forces encountered by the bracket. The bracket requires no fasteners or other coupling with the foundation.
US09279226B1	Method of removing pollutants from a body of water using containers filled with milkweed floss An apparatus for the collection of pollutants may comprise at least one porous container including an outer boundary material defining an inner space of the container, and a volume of collection material formed from the floss of certain plants, with the collection material being buoyant. A method of collecting pollutants from a body of water may comprise providing a plurality of porous containers with inner spaces, positioning milkweed floss in the inner spaces of the containers, and placing the floss-filled containers in the body of water adjacent to a pollutant.
US09279225B1	Surface water outlet device A surface water outlet device for allowing water removal from a sediment pond while controlling sediment removal that includes a float formed of interconnected lengths of pipe sealed against water intrusion and a drain pipe attached to the float and having a plurality of openings to allow water to drain into the drain pipe. A swivel is positioned intermediate the float and the drain pipe and adapted to allow the float to rise and fall with the water level in the sediment pond and to allow the drain pipe to pivot relative to the float as the floats rises and falls with the water level. An annular slide pipe is positioned over the drain pipe and is moveable along the length of the drain pipe to cover a varying length of the slots to correspondingly vary the rate at which water flows into the drain pipe through the slots.
US09279219B2	Multi-ply absorbent sheet of cellulosic fibers An absorbent cellulosic sheet having a variable local basis weight. The sheet includes a papermaking-fiber reticulum having a plurality of fiber-enriched pileated regions of a relatively high local basis weight each extending a distance in a cross-machine direction (CD) of the sheet, and a plurality of elongated densified regions that interconnect the plurality of fiber-enriched pileated regions. The elongated densified regions (i) have a relatively low local basis weight, and each extending a distance in a machine direction (MD) of the sheet, and (ii) are arranged in a repeating pattern having leading and trailing edges, such that the elongated densified regions are longitudinally staggered with respect to each other.
US09279218B2	Apparatus for applying indicia on web substrates A contact printing system comprising a gravure cylinder having first, second, and third pluralities of discrete cells disposed in a respective first, second, and third distribution upon the outer surface of the gravure cylinder is disclosed. The first, second, and third pluralities of discrete cells each receives a respective first, second, and third portion of a respective first, second, and third fluid from a respective first, second, and third at least one channel disposed internal to the gravure cylinder. The first, second, and third at least one channels each have a single entry point at the respective first, second, and third positions external to the gravure cylinder and a discrete exit point at the respective first, second, and third plurality of discrete cells. The first, second, and third plurality of discrete cells are disposed adjacent each other and are randomly distributed upon the outer surface of the gravure cylinder.
US09279214B2	PBO fibers with improved mechanical properties when exposed to high temperatures and high relative humidity A method of treating fibers to improve resistance to high temperatures and relative humidity includes providing poly(p-phenylene-2,6-benzobisoxazole) (PBO) fibers, exposing the PBO fibers to an atmosphere of supercritical CO2 saturated with an epoxy silane, i.e. 3-glycidoxypropyl methyldimethoxysilane. The PBO fibers are subjected to a first pressurizing and heating stage at a first temperature (50° C.) for a first period of time. The PBO fibers are then subjected to a second pressurizing and heating stage including increasing the temperature to a second temperature (110° C.) and holding at the second temperature for an additional period of time. The PBO fibers include 2-5 wt % of 3-glycidoxypropyl methyldimethoxysilane after diffusing the CO2 out of the PBO fibers. The fibers are particularly useful in making lightweight body armor system components.
US09279212B2	Washer/dryer A washer/dryer (1) including a body, a drum arranged inside this body wherein laundry to be washed is emplaced, and a fan that aspirates the humid air generated in the drum during the drying process and a chamber whereto the air aspirated by the fan is delivered, configured as a volute wherein the air can circulate and a thermoelectric module situated in the chamber and having flaps that control the flow rate of the air that flows over the thermoelectric module so that the washer/dryer has high efficiency and decreases the noise generated during the drying cycle.
US09279211B2	Laundry treatment apparatus A laundry treatment apparatus may include a cabinet defining an external appearance of the apparatus, the cabinet having a laundry opening, a laundry accommodation module provided within the cabinet to receive laundry introduced through the laundry opening, a suction duct into which interior air from the laundry accommodation module may be introduced, a discharge duct from which the air is discharged into the laundry accommodation module, a connection duct connecting the suction duct and the discharge duct to each other, a heat exchanger provided in the connection duct, and a blower provided between the heat exchanger and the discharge duct to circulate the interior air of the laundry accommodation module.
US09279208B2	Washing machine having tub fixing part Provided is a washing machine that can maintain sufficient rigidity while reducing a thickness of a frame by improving the shape of beads disposed at the frame, the washing machine including: a cabinet; a tub that is disposed to accommodate washing water in the cabinet and has a fastening hole formed in a rear side of the tub; a tub fixing part that is provided in plural numbers at a rear side of the cabinet in a position corresponding to the fastening hole; a fixing member that is inserted into the tub fixing part and is fastened to the fastening hole so that the tub is fixed to the rear side of the cabinet; and beads that are provided in plural numbers at both sides of the cabinet so as to have a shape of grooves formed in a direction of an inner side of the cabinet.
US09279199B2	Method and apparatus for manufacturing cleaning member In a method for manufacturing a cleaning member comprising opened fiber bundle, in order to correct twisting of fiber bundle in the path for feeding the fiber bundle from a storage container to a driving roller to thereby stabilize manufacturing process, and in order to pre-open the fiber bundle in the path from a driving roller to the opening step to thereby speed-up the opening step, fiber bundle drawn out continuously from a storage container in a first direction is wound onto a non-rotational bar, and after being fed in a second direction, is fed to a first driving roller, and the fiber bundle fed from the first driving roller in a third direction is wound onto a second non-rotational bar, and after being fed in a fourth direction, is fed to a second driving roller and to the following opening step.
US09279192B2	Method for manufacturing SiC wafer fit for integration with power device manufacturing technology A method for producing silicon carbide substrates fit for epitaxial growth in a standard epitaxial chamber normally used for silicon wafers processing. Strict limitations are placed on any substrate that is to be processed in a chamber normally used for silicon substrates, so as to avoid contamination of the silicon wafers. To take full advantage of standard silicon processing equipment, the SiC substrates are of diameter of at least 150 mm. For proper growth of the SiC boule, the growth crucible is made to have interior volume that is six to twelve times the final growth volume of the boule. Also, the interior volume of the crucible is made to have height to width ratio of 0.8 to 4.0. Strict limits are placed on contamination, particles, and defects in each substrate.
US09279185B2	Feed-through apparatus for a chemical vapour deposition device A feed-through apparatus for a chemical vapor deposition device including: a feed-through main body; a plurality of runner units; and a feed-through device rotatable with respect to the plurality of runner units within the feed-through main body. Each runner unit has a fluid inlet and an elongated runner for receiving the fluid from the fluid inlet wherein the elongated runner extends spirally on a surface of the runner unit. The feed-through device has a plurality of feed-through device orifices for receiving fluids from corresponding elongated runners during rotation of the feed-through device and has outlet-orifices for releasing the fluids into a reactor chamber.
US09279179B2	Multi coil target design In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a plasma processing system configured to form a symmetric plasma distribution around a workpiece. In some embodiments, the plasma processing system comprises a plurality of coils symmetrically positioned around a processing chamber. When a current is provided to the coils, separate magnetic fields, which operate to ionize the target atoms, emanate from the separate coils. The separate magnetic fields operate upon ions within the coils to form a plasma on the interior of the coils. Furthermore, the separate magnetic fields are superimposed upon one another between coils to form a plasma on the exterior of the coils. Therefore, the disclosed plasma processing system can form a plasma that continuously extends along a perimeter of the workpiece with a high degree of uniformity (i.e., without dead spaces).
US09279171B2	Thermo-mechanical processing of nickel-titanium alloys Processes for the production of nickel-titanium mill products are disclosed. A nickel-titanium alloy workpiece is cold worked at a temperature less than 500° C. The cold worked nickel-titanium alloy workpiece is hot isostatic pressed (HIP'ed).
US09279169B2	Method for recycling noble metals from Fischer-Tropsch products A method for recycling a noble metal from Fischer-Tropsch synthesis products. The method includes: 1) filtering a reaction product in a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis reactor by an inner filter; discharging a filtered reaction product to a first filtration buffer tank; separating a gas phase product or a part of a liquid phase product from the reaction product; introducing the liquid-solid two-phase product to a refining filter for product refining; 2) introducing a liquid phase product containing a catalyst slurry to a dynamic filter, collecting the filtered liquid phase product including a waste catalyst and noble metal ions; introducing the liquid phase product to a second filtration buffer tank; and introducing the filtered liquid phase product to the refining filter; and 3) forming a clay filter cake on a filter disk; and refining the products introduced into the refining filter in 1) and 2).
US09279162B2	Bacteria and the uses thereof The present invention relates to novel bacteria and the uses thereof. The invention particularly relates to Deinococcus bacteria and their use in the pharmaceutical or agro-chemical industries, e.g., for degrading biomass and/or producing metabolites or drugs of industrial interest.
US09279159B2	Quantification of adaptive immune cell genomes in a complex mixture of cells Compositions and methods are described for highly sensitive quantification of the relative representation of DNA from adaptive immune cells (e.g., T and/or B lymphocytes) in DNA extracted from complex mixtures of cells that include cells which are not adaptive immune cells. Included are methods for determining the relative presence in a tumor of tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL), the relative presence of lymphocytes infiltrating a somatic tissue that is the target of an autoimmune disease, and the relative presence of lymphocytes infiltrating a transplanted organ.
US09279158B2	Compositions and methods useful for the treatment and diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease Compositions and methods useful for the diagnosis and treatment of IBD including Crohn's disease are disclosed.
US09279157B2	EMX2 in cancer diagnosis and prognosis The present invention provides methods for determining a prognosis of disease free or overall survival in a patient suffering from cancer. The methods generally involve determining a normalized expression level of an EMX2 gene product, which correlates with prognosis and likelihood of survival.
US09279156B2	Methods and materials for assessing allelic imbalance Methods and systems for detecting allelic imbalance using nucleic acid sequencing are provided.
US09279153B2	Ultrafast sequencing of biological polymers using a labeled nanopore Methods and systems for sequencing a biological molecule or polymer, e.g., a nucleic acid, are provided. One or more donor labels, which are attached to a pore or nanopore, may be illuminated or otherwise excited. A polymer having a monomer labeled with one or more acceptor labels, may be translocated through the pore. Either before, after or while the labeled monomer of the polymer passes through, exits or enters the pore, energy may be transferred from the excited donor label to the acceptor label of the monomer. As a result of the energy transfer, the acceptor label emits energy, and the emitted energy is detected in order to identify the labeled monomer of the translocated polymer and to thereby sequence the polymer.
US09279133B2	Methods and systems for manipulating particles using a fluidized bed The present invention comprises methods and systems for manipulation of media and particles, whether inert materials or biomaterials, such as cells in suspension cell culture. The methods and systems comprise use of an apparatus comprising a rotating chamber wherein the actions of the combined forces of gravity, fluid flow force and centrifugal force form a fluidized bed within the rotating chamber.
US09279131B2	Tomato hybrid EX15567101 and parent lines thereof The invention provides seed and plants of tomato hybrid EX15567101 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid EX15567101 and the parent lines thereof, 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.
US09279120B2	Implantable devices having ceramic coating applied via an atomic layer deposition method Substrates coated with films of a ceramic material such as aluminum oxides and titanium oxides are biocompatible, and can be used in a variety of applications in which they are implanted in a living body. The substrate is preferably a porous polymer, and may be biodegradable. An important application for the ceramic-coated substrates is as a tissue engineering scaffold for forming artificial tissue.
US09279115B2	Proteases Proteases derived from Nocardiopsis dassonvillei subsp. dassonvillei DSM 43235, Nocardiopsis prasina DSM 15649, Nocardiopsis prasina (previously alba) DSM 14010 Nocardiopsis sp. DSM 16424, Nocardiopsis alkaliphila DSM 44657 and Nocardiopsis lucentensis DSM 44048, as well as homologous proteases; their recombinant production in various hosts, including transgenic plants and non-human animals, and their use in animal feed and detergents. The proteases are acid-stable, alkali-stable, and/or thermostable.
US09279109B2	Method for production of recombinant human iduronate 2-sulfatase Disclosed is a method for production of recombinant human iduronate 2-sulfatase (rhI2S) (the 26th to 550th amino acids of SEQ ID NO: 10) in a large scale, with a high purity, and mannose 6-phosphate residues. The method comprises the steps of (a) culturing rhI2S (the 26th to 550th amino acids of SEQ ID NO: 10)-producing mammalian cells in a serum-free medium, (b) collecting culture supernatant, (c) subjecting the culture supernatant to cation-exchange column chromatography, (d) to dye affinity column chromatography, (e) to anion-exchange column chromatography, and (f) to a column chromatography employing as solid phase a material having affinity for phosphate group, and (g) to gel filtration column chromatography, in the order.
US09279107B2	Simplified basic media for human pluripotent cell culture Fully defined media that support pluripotent cell viability, proliferation, cloning, and derivation, as well as methods and compositions including these media are described. Methods for deriving iPS cells from adult individuals under defined, xeno-free conditions are also described.
US09279103B2	Simplified basic media for human pluripotent cell culture Fully defined media that support pluripotent cell viability, proliferation, cloning, and derivation, as well as methods and compositions including these media are described. Methods for deriving iPS cells from adult individuals under defined, xeno-free conditions are also described.
US09279102B2	Temperature-responsive substrate for cell culture and production method thereof To form a temperature-responsive surface for cell culture by simple processes, said temperature-responsive surface for cell culture being capable of efficiently culturing cells. Cultured cells or a cell sheet can be efficiently removed from the temperature-responsive surface for cell culture by merely changing the temperature of the substrate surface. To coat the substrate surface with a block copolymer, in which a water insoluble polymer segment is coupled with a temperature-responsive polymer segment, in an amount of 0.8 to 3.0 μg/cm2 of the temperature-responsive polymer.
US09279100B2	Device for the transfer of a medium The device for the transfer of a medium comprises a magazine having two main faces (17) of which one is adapted to cooperate with a container and a lateral face (18) extending between said main faces (17) as well as at least one sliding valve (3) housed in a cavity of said magazine (2) and in which there is formed a transfer duct (59) for said medium which issues on said face (17) adapted to cooperate with said container, said valve (3) having a closed position in which it sealingly isolates said duct (59) from said container and an open position in which said duct (59) is placed in communication with said container; said valve (3) comprising a valve member (40), an isolation sleeve (41) surrounding at least partially said valve member (40) as well as spring means (58) adapted to be compressed by said valve member (40) when said valve (3) is in its open position.
US09279095B2	Poly(nitrogen/amine) derivatives of a natural wax and ophthalmic compositions A poly(nitrogen/amine) derivative of a natural wax of formula I, and ophthalmic compositions and contact lens care solutions that contain the poly(nitrogen/amine) derivative of a natural wax of formula I. The invention is also directed to a method of treating a patient with dry eyes, the method comprising instructing a patient to administer one or more eye drops of the ophthalmic composition that includes a poly(nitrogen/amine) derivative of a natural wax of formula I.
US09279082B2	Polymerisable compounds and the use thereof in liquid-crystal displays Polymerizable compounds, to processes and intermediates for the preparation thereof, and to the use thereof for optical, electro-optical and electronic purposes, in particular in liquid-crystal (LC) media and LC displays, especially in LC displays of the PS (“polymer sustained”) or PSA (“polymer sustained alignment”) type.
US09279079B2	Method of manufacturing phosphor, light-emitting device, and image display apparatus A method of manufacturing a first phosphor of which emission spectrum shape well matches with a color filter of three primary colors of light, a light-emitting device including the first phosphor, and an image display apparatus including the light-emitting device are provided. The light-emitting device includes a semiconductor light-emitting element emitting excitation light and the first phosphor absorbing the excitation light and emitting green light. The first phosphor contains a solid solution of aluminum element and a metal element M selected from the group consisting of Mn, Ce and Eu in crystals of an oxynitride having a β-type Si3N4 crystal structure, an amount of oxygen in the crystals being not higher than 0.8 mass %.
US09279065B2	Release sheet A release sheet comprising a base material and a release agent layer formed on at least one surface of the base material by using a release agent composition; the release agent composition contains a first polydimethylsiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups in one molecule and a second polydimethylsiloxane having at least two hydrosilyl groups in one molecule; the release agent composition contains 0.40 to 5.25 mmol of the alkenyl groups and 7.00 to 120.00 mmol of the hydrosilyl groups in a total of 30 g of the first polydimethylsiloxane and the second polydimethylsiloxane; and a molar ratio (b/a) of the hydrosilyl groups (b) to the alkenyl groups (a) is 3.0 to 70.0. Consequently, it is possible to suppress the peeling force from increasing even when the release agent layer of the release sheet is exposed to the air for a long time.
US09279062B2	Ink set and image forming method An ink set includes a white ink jet pigment ink and a non-white ink jet pigment ink containing a diene copolymer.
US09279056B2	Road surface mix A road surface mix includes a solid inert material and a transparent binder able to bind the solid inert material and make it visible so that, in view of the transparency of the binder, the resulting compact mass takes the color of the solid inert material and is therefore integrated easily in special valuable settings. The transparent binder includes an ethylene copolypmer and an ethylene polymer and/or oils mixed in such manner that the transparent binder has a viscosity of 800-16000 cps at a temperature of 130-180° C.
US09279054B2	Sound-absorbent foam system The present invention relates to a novel sound-absorbent foam system in the form of an open-cell mineral-organic material, which can even attain building material class B1 according to DIN 1402 and is used for reducing sound levels, in particular in interior spaces. The material is distinguished by containing lignosulphonate.
US09279052B2	Thermoplastic polyester elastomer resin composition and molding articles comprising the same Disclosed are a thermoplastic polyester elastomer resin composition and a molded article comprising the same. More specifically, disclosed is a thermoplastic polyester elastomer resin composition which comprises a glycidyl-modified ethylene-octene copolymer resin, as a chain extension/hydrolysis resistance agent for blown and extrusion molding to improve melt viscosity, and increases a molecular weight through reaction extrusion and thus exhibits superior heat resistance, weather resistance, heat aging resistance, hydrolysis resistance, fatigue resistance, melt viscosity and parison stability, and in particular, exhibits superior blow molding, causes no gelation, and reduces production of odor-causing substances such as volatile organic compounds (TVOC) during blow molding, thereby making a balance between physical properties, molding property and operation environments.
US09279046B2	Nanocomposites and nanocomposite foams and methods and products related to same A foam comprising a nanocomposite comprising a bulk linear semi-crystalline polyolefin containing no cross-links or branched polymers; an organoclay; and a polymeric compatibilizer for enhancing physical interactions between the bulk linear semi-crystalline polyolefin and the organoclay, wherein the linear semi-crystalline polyolefin combines with the organoclay to form the nanocomposite is provided. Novel nanocomposites and methods of producing the nanocomposites and foams, such as flexible foams, are also provided. The resulting products are useful in a variety of applications, including thermoplastic flexible foam seals, thermoplastic foamed panels in vehicles, and thin-walled blow molded bottles.
US09279045B2	Tire prepared by using rubber composition containing modified polymer A tire prepared by using a rubber composition compounded with a modified conjugated diene base polymer obtained by reacting an active site of a conjugated diene base polymer with a hydrocarbyloxysilane compound which may have a functional group to introduce a functional group having high affinity with precipitated silica and precipitated silica in which a cetyltrimethylammonium bromide-adsorbing specific surface area (CTAB) (m2/g) and the mode Aac in diameters (nm) of primary aggregates determined by acoustic measurement of particle size distribution satisfy equation (A) shown below: Aac≧−0.76×(CTAB)+274 (A).
US09279041B2	Expandable vinyl aromatic polymers The present invention discloses an expandable vinyl aromatic polymer comprising: a) a matrix of a vinyl aromatic polymer, b) 1-10% by weight, calculated with respect to the polymer (a), of a blowing agent embedded in the polymeric matrix, c) 0.1 to 5% by weight, calculated with respect to the polymer (a), of talcum having a D50 particle size, measured by sedigraph (ISO 13317-3), of between 2.3 and 5 μm and a BET specific surface area, measured according to DIN 66131/2, of between 4.2 and 9.5 m2/g, d) 0.1 to 6% by weight, calculated with respect to the polymer of carbon black with a BET specific surface area, measured according to ASTM D-6556, of between 9 and 65 m2/g, e) 0.1 to 1% by weight, calculated with respect to the polymer (a), of polyethylene wax homogeneously distributed in the polymeric matrix.
US09279037B2	Alkaline soluble resin, process for preparing same, and photoresist composition containing same An alkaline soluble resin, a process for preparing the same, and a photoresist composition containing the same. The alkaline soluble resin is a polyether chain-containing acrylate alkaline soluble resin. A photoresist composition comprising said alkaline soluble resin can reduce the slope angle of the film layer and prevent gaps which cause light leakage from forming in the junction between the colored film layer and the black matrix. Moreover, the coating and the rubbing effect of the orientation layer can be improved.
US09279022B1	Solution polymers including one or more 1,1-disubstituted alkene compounds, solution polymerization methods, and polymer compositions The present teachings show that it is possible to polymerize 1,1-disubstituted alkene compounds in a solution (for example using one or more solvents). Polymerization of 1,1-disubstituted alkene compounds in an solution provides opportunities to better control the polymerization compared with bulk polymerization. The solution polymerization techniques can be employed for preparing homopolymers, copolymers (e.g., random copolymers), and block copolymers.
US09279014B2	Methods for preparing an active TNFR-Fc fusion protein The present invention relates to a method for separating and preparing a TNFR-Fc fusion protein using hydrophobic interaction chromatography (HIC). More particularly, the present invention relates to a method for separating and preparing a highly pure active protein from clipped proteins due to displacement effect by adjusting the conductivity of a protein sample using a high concentration of salt solution and by adjusting a loading amount thereof, and a TNFR-Fc fusion protein prepared by the method.
US09278991B2	Anhydrous polymorphs of [(2R,3S,4R,5R)-5-(6-(cyclopentylamino)-9H-purin-9-yl)-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydrofuran-2-yl)} methyl nitrate and processes of preparation thereof The present invention provides novel anhydrous polymorph forms of 2R,3S,4R,5R)-5-(6-(cyclopentylamino)-9H-purin-9-yl)-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydrofuran-2-yl) methyl nitrate (Compound A), a selective adenosine A1 receptor agonist with a number of therapeutic uses including the treatment of elevated intra-ocular pressure. Also provided are methods for the preparation of the anhydrous polymorphic forms of compound A, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment.
US09278989B2	Sugar-derived gelator There is provided a novel gelator containing a sugar derivative. A gelator including a compound of Formula (1) or Formula (2): wherein each of R1 and R3 is independently a linear or branched alkyl group having a carbon atom number of 1 to 20, a cyclic C3-20 alkyl group, or a linear or branched alkenyl group having a carbon atom number of 2 to 20, n is 0 or an integer of 1 to 4, R2 is a hydrogen atom, a linear or branched alkyl group having a carbon atom number of 1 to 10, or an aryl group optionally having a substituent, and R4 and R5 are each a hydroxy group.
US09278988B2	Preparation of poly alpha-1,3-glucan esters and films made therefrom Poly alpha-1,3-glucan ester compounds are disclosed herein with a degree of substitution of about 0.05 to about 3.0. Also disclosed are methods of producing poly alpha-1,3-glucan ester compounds and films made therefrom.
US09278986B2	Carbazole-based phosphine oxide compound, and organic electroluminescent device including the same The present invention relates to a carbazole-based phosphine oxide compound, and an organic electroluminescent device including the same. According to the present invention, provided are a compound for an organic electroluminescent device which can improve the thermal stability and efficiency characteristics which are unstable and low, respectively, corresponding to problems of known compounds for organic electroluminescent devices, and particularly, can implement excellent efficiency characteristics in a pure blue phosphorescent device, by using the carbazole-based phosphine oxide compound of the compound for the organic electroluminescent device, and the organic electroluminescent device. According to one aspect of the present invention, the carbazole-based phosphine oxide compound of the compound for the organic electroluminescent device is provided, and the organic electroluminescent device containing the same which can implement thermal stability and high efficiency characteristics is also provided.
US09278984B2	Method for preparation of a lead-free primary explosive Described are methods for preparing copper(I) 5-nitrotetrazolate, which include reacting copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate, sodium nitrite, 5-aminotetrazole, and at least one of nitric acid and urea in water.
US09278982B2	Targeting human thymidylate kinase induces DNA repair toxicity in malignant tumor cells The present invention relates to novel TMPK inhibitor compositions and their methods of use. In particular, it relates to novel TMPK inhibitor compositions and therapeutics that lead to dUTP-mediated DNA repair in tumor cells and acts as a novel chemosensitizer, which are useful in methods for treating or preventing cancers.
US09278980B2	Process of making difluorothienothiophene based conjugated polymers A method of producing a monomer wherein the method begins by dissolving 3-fluoro-4,6 dihydrothieno[3,4-b]thiophene in a solvent to create a solution. An initiator is then added to the solution to produce an initiated solution. This is followed by adding a fluorinated chemical to the initiated solution to produce 2,3-difluoro-4,6-dihydrothieno[3,4-b]thiophene. 2,3-difluoro-4,6-dihydrothieno[3,4-b]thiophene is then oxidized with an oxidant to produce 2,3-difluorothieno[3,4-b]thiophene. 2,3-difluorothieno[3,4-b]thiophene is then bromoated to produce 4,6-dibromo-2,3-difluorothieno[2,3-c]thiophene. The final step involves debrominating 4,6-dibromo-2,3-difluorothieno[2,3-c]thiophene and adding an aryl group to produce the monomer
US09278974B2	Substituted pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidine compounds, their preparation and use as sigma receptors ligands The present invention relates to new substituted pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidine compounds, having a great affinity for sigma receptors, especially sigma-1 receptor, as well as to the process for the preparation thereof, to compositions comprising them, and to their use as medicaments.
US09278972B2	Synthesis of triazolopyrimidine compounds The present invention relates to the field of organic synthesis and describes the synthesis of specific intermediates suitable for the preparation of triazolopyrimidine compounds such as ticagrelor.
US09278966B2	Method for manufacturing oxetane compound, method for manufacturing azolylmethylcyclopentanol compound, and intermediate compound In order to produce an intermediate from which a cyclic alcohol compound can be stereoselectively obtained, a method for producing an oxetane compound according to the present invention includes the step of reacting, with a cyanide salt, a compound represented by Formula (I): wherein R1 is selected from a hydrogen atom and an alkyl group optionally having a substituent; X1 is selected from a halogen atom and —OSO2R3 where R3 is selected from an alkyl group optionally having a substituent, a phenyl group, and a naphthyl group; and a ring Z1 represents a cyclic hydrocarbon optionally having a substituent, to obtain a compound represented by Formula (II):
US09278955B2	Ascorbic acid salt of sunitinib The present invention relates to an ascorbic acid salt of sunitinib and a process for its preparation. The present invention further provides a crystalline Form I of an L-ascorbic acid salt of sunitinib.
US09278954B2	Pyrrolidine derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions and uses thereof Pyrrolidine derivatives which are inhibitors of acetyl-CoA carboxylase(s) and their use in the treatment of obesity and type-2 diabetes. An exemplary compound is 2-(4-(1-[5-Chloro-6-(2-hydroxy-2-methyl-propoxy)-pyrimidin-4-yl]-(R)-pyrrolidin-3-yloxy)-phenyl)-N-cyclopropyl-propionamide.
US09278945B2	Relating to propylene oxide purification A method of separating impurities from impure PO, the method comprising distilling impure PO in a distillation zone to provide distillate PO of enhanced purity, wherein heat is provided to the distillation zone by a bottoms reboiler and by an intermediate reboiler, the intermediate reboiler providing heat at a lower temperature than the bottoms reboiler. A suitable distillation system is also disclosed.
US09278943B2	Methods of using as analgesics 1-benzyl-1-hydroxy-2, 3-diamino-propyl amines, 3-benzyl-3-hydroxy-2-amino-propionic acid amides and related compounds The compounds shown by the structural formulas below have analgesic effect and are used in compositions and methods for treating mammal in need of such treatment.
US09278939B2	Methods for preparation of (4,6-dihalo-pyrimidin-5-yl)-acetaldehydes This invention relates to the synthesis of chemical compounds and particularly to methods for the preparation of (4,6-dihalo-pyrimidin-5-yl)-acetaldehydes. The methods involve preparing a compound of the following general formula V from a compound of the following general formula IV through hydrolysis under the action of mercury dichloride and calcium carbonate, according to the following equation: wherein X is Cl or Br. The methods offer the benefits of use of highly available materials, high step yields, moderate reaction conditions, simply post-processing and purification, and suitability to industrialized production.
US09278936B2	Crystalline forms of 1-(3-tert-butyl-1-p-tolyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)-3-(5-fluoro-2-(1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-indazol-5-yloxy)benzyl)urea hydrochloride Provided herein is a hydrogen chloride salt of 1-(3-/t?r/-butyl-1-p-tolyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)-3-(5-fluoro-2-(1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-indazol-5-yloxy)benzyl)urea, crystalline forms of 1-(3-½^butyl-1^-tolyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)-3-(5-fluoro-2-(1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-indazol-5-yloxy)benzyl)urea hydrochloride, processes for the preparation of said crystalline forms, pharmaceutical compositions containing a crystalline form of 1-(3-r
US09278923B2	Pro-neurogenic compounds This invention relates generally to stimulating neurogenesis (e.g., post-natal neurogenesis, e.g., post-natal hippocampal neurogenesis) and protection from neuron cell death.
US09278919B1	Synthesis of N-(3-(5-fluoro-2-(4-(2-methoxyethoxy)phenylamino)pyrimidin-4-ylamino)phenyl)acrylamide A method for preparing BTK inhibitor CC-292 of formula 1, comprising: (1) contacting a compound of formula 2 with a compound of formula 3 to obtain a compound of formula 4; (2) contacting the compound of formula 4 with a compound of formula 5 to obtain a compound of formula 6; (3) contacting the compound of formula 6 with trifluoromethanesulfonic anhydride to obtain a compound of formula 7; and (4) contacting the compound of formula 7 with a compound of formula 8 to obtain the compound of formula 1,
US09278899B2	Method for producing 3,5-dimethyldodecanoic acid; and 4-carboxy-3,5-Dimethyl-3,5-dodecadienoic acid Provided is a process for producing 3,5-dimethyldodecanoic acid, which is an active ingredient of the pheromone of California prionus, and 4-carboxy-3,5-dimethyl-3,5-dodecadienoic acid which is an intermediate useful for producing 3,5-dimethyldodecanoic acid. More specifically, provided is a method for producing 3,5-dimethyldodecanoic acid, comprising the steps of subjecting 3-methyl-2-pentene-1,5-diacid diester (1) and 2-nonanone (2) to a condensation reaction and subsequent hydrolysis into 4-carboxy-3,5-dimethyl-3,5-dodecadienoic acid (3); decarboxylating or decarboxylating and hydrolyzing the 4-carboxy-3,5-dimethyl-3,5-dodecadienoic acid (3) into 3,5-dimethyl-2,4-dodecadienoic acid (4); and hydrogenating the 3,5-dimethyl-2,4-dodecadienoic acid (4) into 3,5-dimethyldodecanoic acid (5), as shown in the following scheme:
US09278896B1	Processing biomass Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) is processed to produce useful products, such as fuels. For example, systems can use feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials and/or starchy or sugary materials, to produce ethanol and/or butanol, e.g., by fermentation.
US09278894B2	Process for alkane oligomerization Provided is a process for preparing oligomers from an alkane. The process comprises (a) contacting an alkane under dehydrogenation conditions in the presence of a dehydrogenation catalyst such as an iridium catalyst complex comprising iridium complexed with a benzimidiazolyl-containing ligand to form olefins, and (b) contacting the olefins prepared in step (a) under oligomerization conditions with an oligomerization catalyst such as a nickel, platinum or palladium metal catalyst complex comprising the metal complexed with a nitrogen containing bi- or tridentate ligand to prepare oligomers of the olefins, and hydrogenating the olefin oligomers. In one embodiment, the ligands of the catalyst complexes in step (a) and step (b) can be the same.
US09278891B2	Apparatus and method for conducting a fischer-tropsch synthesis reaction A system for a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis using a three-phase reactor in which a primary filter removes coarse catalyst particles from the product and in which catalyst fines are removed in a secondary filter. Some or all portion of the product wax from the secondary filter can be recycled back to the reactor, either as a back flush medium for the primary filter or directly to the slurry in the reactor, whereby removal of catalyst fines is rendered independent of the rate of wax production.
US09278890B2	Continuous process for manufacturing freely flowing solid acidic P/K fertilizer The invention provides a continuous process for manufacturing a phosphorus/potassium fertilizer from basic chemical commodities. The fertilizer is a free-flowing solid, stable on storage, consisting mainly of a phosphate of formula KH5(P04)2.
US09278889B2	Method of reinforcing irregular structures The present disclosure provides a method for reinforcing irregular rock or irregular concrete surfaces such as rock structures in mines as well as other rock and concrete structures. The method includes applying a curable foam composition to at least a portion of a surface, at least partially curing the curable foam composition to form a foam layer adhered to the surface, applying a curable reinforcing composition onto at least a portion of the foam layer, and at least partially curing the curable reinforcing composition to form a reinforcing layer, wherein at least a portion of the reinforcing layer is adhered to the foam layer.
US09278884B2	Method of printing decorations on substrates A method of printing a decoration on a substrate includes applying an ink coating in a predetermined design on the substrate by inkjet printing. The ink coating is cured to form a cured ink coating, and a portion of the cured ink coating is trimmed. Residual ink particles generated by the trimming are cleaned off the substrate. A printed substrate includes a substrate and a decoration printed on the substrate. The decoration comprises at least one layer of an inkjet-printed ink coating free of a saw edge and having a thickness in a range from 1.5 μm to 5 μm.
US09278879B2	Method of processing glass optical fiber and method of drawing optical fiber A method of drawing an optical fiber in which a glass optical fiber is drawn while fusing by heating and pulling by a pulling mechanism one end of an optical fiber preform made of glass, includes drawing the glass optical fiber from the one end of the optical fiber preform while controlling a drawing speed to make an external diameter of the glass optical fiber larger than an external diameter of a product-to-be glass-optical fiber to be used to manufacture a product. The method includes adjusting an external diameter of the glass optical fiber to an external diameter passable through a die for forming a coating. The method also includes arranging the die around the glass optical fiber having the external diameter passable through the die.
US09278870B2	Ultraviolet irradiation apparatus and ultraviolet irradiation method An ultraviolet irradiation apparatus includes a fluid holder including a bottom portion having an upper surface and a lower surface, the bottom portion holding a fluid on the upper surface with a substantially uniform thickness; and a light-emitting device that substantially uniformly irradiates the fluid held on the upper surface with ultraviolet light.
US09278867B2	Transition metal compound particles and methods of production A method of preparing insoluble transition metal compound particles is described, comprising: providing a transition metal salt solution having the formula (TM)(S) wherein TM is one or more of Mn, Ni, Co, Mg, Zn, Ca, Sr, Cu, Zr, P, Fe, Al, Ga, In, Cr Ge or Sn; providing a source of a carbonate-, hydroxide-, phosphate-, oxyhydroxide- or oxide-based anionic compound wherein the anionic component, represented by S′, is reactive with TM to form the particles; adding the transition metal salt solution and anionic compound to a reaction chamber; and subjecting the chamber to sonication at an intensity of about 0.1 to about 50 W/mL. In an exemplary embodiment, MnCO3 particles are formed from: MnSO4; and Na2CO3 and/or NH4HCO3, wherein the ratio of MnSO4 to Na2CO3 and/or NH4HCO3 is from about 1:1.5 to 1.5:1. The particles may have narrow size distribution and a tap density of about 1.7-2.3 g/mL.
US09278862B2	Method for manufacturing graphene and graphene manufactured by the same Disclosed is graphene. More particularly, disclosed are a method for manufacturing graphene to grow graphene with high quality and graphene manufactured by the same. The method includes preparing a thermal-expansion compensation substrate, forming a metal layer on the thermal-expansion compensation substrate, and forming graphene on the metal layer.
US09278861B2	Method of surfacing metallic nanoparticles with carbon The invention relates to a method for the carbon coating of metallic nanoparticles. The metallic nanoparticles, which are produced using the metal-salt hydrogen-reduction method, can be coated with carbon by adding a hydrocarbon (for example, ethylene, ethane, or acetylene) to the hydrogen using in the synthesis. The carbon layer protects the metallic particles from oxidation, which greatly facilitates the handling and further processing of the particles. By altering the concentration of the hydrocarbon, it is possible, in addition, to influence the size of the metallic particles created, because the coating takes place simultaneously with the creation of the particles, thus stopping the growth process. A carbon coating at most two graphene layers thick behaves like a semiconductor. As a thicker layer, the coating is a conductor. If the hydrocarbon concentration is further increased, a metal-CNT composite material is formed in the process. The composite materials developed are in themselves suitable as the raw materials of, for example, metallic inks and sensor materials.
US09278853B2	Manufacturing process of MEMS device A manufacturing process of a MEMS device divides a substrate for fabricating a MEMS component into two electrically isolated regions, so that the MEMS component and the circuit disposed on its surface could connect electrically with another substrate below respectively through the corresponding conducing regions, whereby the configuration of the electrical conducting paths and the manufacturing process are simplified. A MEMS device manufactured by using the aforementioned process is also disclosed herein.
US09278852B2	Nanotipped device and method A dispensing device has a cantilever comprising a plurality of thin films arranged relative to one another to define a microchannel in the cantilever and to define at least portions of a dispensing microtip proximate an end of the cantilever and communicated to the microchannel to receive material therefrom. The microchannel is communicated to a reservoir that supplies material to the microchannel. One or more reservoir-fed cantilevers may be formed on a semiconductor chip substrate. A sealing layer preferably is disposed on one of the first and second thin films and overlies outermost edges of the first and second thin films to seal the outermost edges against material leakage. Each cantilever includes an actuator, such as for example a piezoelectric actuator, to impart bending motion thereto. The microtip includes a pointed pyramidal or conical shaped microtip body and an annular shell spaced about the pointed microtip body to define a material-dispensing annulus thereabout. The working microtip may be used to dispense material onto a substrate, to probe a surface in scanning probe microscopy, to apply an electrical stimulus or record an electrical response on a surface in the presence of a local environment created around the tip by the material dispensed from the tip or to achieve other functions.
US09278851B2	Vertical mount package and wafer level packaging therefor Vertical mount packages and methods for making the same are disclosed. A method for manufacturing a vertical mount package includes providing a device substrate with a plurality of device regions on a front surface, and a plurality of through-wafer vias. MEMS devices or integrated circuits are formed or mounted onto the device regions. A capping substrate having recesses is mounted over the device substrate, enclosing the device regions within cavities defined by the recesses. A plurality of aligned through-wafer contacts extend through the capping substrate and the device substrate. The device substrate and capping substrate can be singulated by cutting through the aligned through-wafer contacts, with the severed through-wafer contacts forming vertical mount leads. A vertical mount package includes a device sealed between a device substrate and a capping substrate. At least of the side edges of the package includes exposed conductive elements for vertical mount leads.
US09278848B2	Vertical electromechanical switch device The disclosed technology relates generally to electromechanical devices, and relates more specifically to a nanoelectromechanical switch device and a method for manufacturing the same. In one aspect, an electromechanical device includes a first electrode stack and a second electrode stack, both electrode stacks extending in a vertical direction relative to a substrate surface and being spaced apart by a gap. The electromechanical device additionally includes a third electrode stack comprising a beam extending in a vertical direction in the electrode gap and being spaced apart from the first electrode stack by a first gap, from the second electrode stack by a second gap, and from the substrate by a third gap; and a connector portion overlapping the first and second electrode stacks, wherein, in operation, the beam is movable in a first direction so as to electrically connect with the first electrode stack or in a second direction so as to electrically connect with the second electrode stack, and, in a rest position, the beam is isolated from the first and the second electrode stacks. Additionally, at least one of the first or second electrode stacks comprises two electrodes including a top electrode stacked over a bottom electrode, wherein the top and bottom electrodes are separated by an electrical insulator.
US09278840B2	Palletizing mobile drive units An inventory system includes a pallet and a base for palletizing or unpalletizing a mobile drive unit. The pallet has a set of openings corresponding with features of the mobile drive unit. The mobile drive unit features may extend into the pallet openings. The base includes protrusions corresponding to the pallet openings. Engaging the pallet and base can position the base protrusions in the pallet openings. Positioning the base protrusions in the pallet openings can displace the mobile drive unit features from the pallet openings and/or provide a surface upon which the mobile drive unit can navigate.
US09278837B2	Hydraulic jack with locking Hydraulic jack (1, 1′) comprising a main body (2), an articulated lifting arm (3) and a hydraulic cylinder (4) connected to the main body (2) by a first articulated connection (5) and to the lifting arm (3) by a second articulated connection (6), where the hydraulic jack (1, 1′) comprises a lever member (7, 7′) disposing of at least one locking zone (14) for receiving an element that is solidary to the lifting arm (3) and that serves as a stop, where the lever member (7, 7′) is articulately connected to the first articulated connection (5). The element solidary to the lifting arm (3) that serves as a stop and is capable of lodging in at least one locking zone (14) is comprised in the second articulated connection (6). This way, a mechanical locking system is provided which presents optimal performance while minimizing the number of necessary components.
US09278836B2	Hand powered hydraulic rescue strut A manual rescue tool is disclosed. In one embodiment, the rescue tool has a hydraulic pump assembly having a hydraulic manifold block and an extension tube assembly extendable by the hydraulic pump assembly. The extension tube assembly may be mounted to and supported by the manifold block. The rescue tool may further include a first end tool operably connected to a first end of the extension tube assembly and an end plate assembly rotatably mounted to the manifold block.
US09278833B2	Lifting device efficient load delivery, load monitoring, collision avoidance, and load hazard avoidance A lifting device sensor unit comprising a housing, a load monitor, and a wireless transceiver. The housing is configured to removably couple about a load line of a lifting device. The load monitor is coupled with the housing and configured for monitoring a load coupled with the load line, including monitoring a load position and a load orientation of the load. The wireless is transceiver coupled with the housing and configured for wirelessly providing information including the load position and the load orientation to a display unit located apart from the sensor unit.
US09278830B1	Heavy load sling protective pad A heavy load protective pad for use on industrial slings includes fasteners on a sleeve forming member which are secured together to encircle and secure the protective pad on an industrial sling at a desired location. Pockets formed in the protective pad house a pair of magnets which help the pad stay in place while attached to metal surfaces and a pair of block spacers which, in one configuration, serve to space the protective pad and underlying sling away from the load which is being lifted or pulled.
US09278827B2	Reel with built in pallet A cable reel for holding a cable wound thereon that includes a cylindrical drum having a longitudinal axis, a first end, and a second end spaced from the first end. The cable reel also includes a first flange that is coupled to the first end of the cylindrical drum and a second flange that is coupled to the second end of the cylindrical drum. The cable reel further includes a spacer that extends axially outward from the first flange. The spacer is configured to support the reel with the first flange spaced above a support surface when the longitudinal axis of the reel is in a substantially vertical orientation and with the reel being supported on the support surface by the spacer.
US09278825B2	Post-processing device Provided is a post-processing device including a stacking member on which recording materials sequentially transported are stacked, a pair of discharge sections that nips and transports the recording material stacked on the stacking member, an accommodation section in which the recording materials are stacked and accommodated, and a moving member that moves between a contact position where the moving member comes into contact with the recording material stacked on the stacking member and a non-contact position where the moving member does not come into contact with the recording material, wherein when the recording material is transported to the stacking member, the recording material is supported from a rear surface at the contact position.
US09278822B2	Sheet separator and image reader having the same A sheet separator including a separation roller and a separation pad having a separation surface facing an outer circumferential surface of the separation roller in a nip position between the separation surface and the outer circumferential surface, the separation surface including a first surface disposed upstream relative to the nip position in a first direction perpendicular to the axis, the first surface including a curved surface that is curved to become closer to the axis in a direction toward the nip position from an upstream end portion of the separation surface in the first direction, and a second surface disposed downstream relative to the nip position in the first direction, the second surface flatly extending along a second direction parallel to the axis.
US09278815B2	Belt scraper assembly An improved belt scraper assembly for belt conveyors includes a blade assembly and a hinge assembly mounted on either side of a supporting flexible member for facilitating twin blade cleaning. The blade assembly is operatively connected to the hinge assembly which is adapted to ensure limited rotational motion of the blade assembly.
US09278809B2	Chute system with adjustable angle of inclination The invention provides a chute system (C1,C2,C3) for a sorting system arranged for transporting objects, e.g. for use for discharging luggage from a conveyor system. The chute system has one or more chute sections with an inlet (IL) in one end and an outlet (OL) in the opposite end. Displacement means, e.g. a pneumatic actuator, is arranged to adjust an angle of inclination of the one or more chute sections (C1,C2,C3) by displacing the chute section (C1,C2,C3) in a motion comprising pivoting around a pivot point positioned downstream of the inlet (IL). E.G. the pivot point can be positioned at the outlet, e.g. by means of a hinge. The adjustment of the angle of inclination may be controlled by a processor in response to various position and/or speed sensors and/or information about incoming objects from a vision based system or from the associated sorting system, e.g. identification of poly wrapped objects. The angle of inclination can be increased in case an object stops on the chute section, or the angle of inclination can be decreased in case an object moves too fast, even if a simple gravity chute is used. A cascade of two or more chute sections (C1,C2,C3) with adjustable angles of inclination can be used to control batches of objects and to control back pressure of objects on the chute.
US09278808B1	System and method of using differential elevation induced energy for the purpose of storing water underground An underground water storage system filled without pumps is provided. The underground water storage system comprises a water source at a first elevation and an underground water storage facility at a second elevation, less than the first elevation. The underground water storage facility is in fluid communication with the water source by a piping and valve system. The pressure difference between the water source at the first elevation and the underground water storage facility provides the motive force to fill the underground water storage system.
US09278797B2	Cup Cup having a base and an adjoining shell, it being possible for the shell to be provided with a mouth roll at its opposite end to the base and to be configured with a single layer or multiple layers, at least one layer of the shell being produced from paper or cardboard or other comparable materials, at least one layer of the shell being provided with elevations and/or depressions substantially over its entire height and at least approximately the entire circumference, the difference in depth between the maximum elevation or depression and the material layer or the depression or elevation varying over the height of the shell and/or over the circumference, and it being possible for the mouth roll to be formed integrally on the inner layer or the only layer.
US09278791B2	Protective cover for reinforcing bar A protective cover for covering an end of a reinforcing bar is provided. In some aspects, the protective cover includes a collar having a first end, a second end, and an impact absorbing portion disposed therebetween. The first end of the collar is configured to receive the end of the reinforcing bar. The impact absorbing portion of the collar is configured to withstand an impact without penetration of the reinforcement bar through the protective cover and is further configured to absorb at least a portion of the impact. The impact absorbing portion resides solely within the collar. The protective cover further includes a cap disposed at the second end of the collar. The cap has a surface area of about sixteen square inches.
US09278771B2	Methods of forming embossed netting chutes for manual and/or automated clipping packaging apparatus Netting chutes suitable for use with manual, automatic and semi-automatic packaging operations to enclose product in netting packaging include chutes with embossed floors.
US09278770B2	Method and device for producing containers which are filled with a liquid filling substance Method for producing containers which are filled with a liquid filling substance from parisons made from a thermoplastic material, wherein the respective parison is conditioned thermally and is subsequently shaped into the container during a shaping and filling phase in a mold by way of the filling substance as pressure medium, wherein, during the shaping into the container, the parison is preferably guided at least temporarily through a stretching rod and is stretched in the axial direction.
US09278765B2	Apparatus for spacecraft The invention relates to the protection of spacecraft from debris and to de-orbiting devices of the atmospheric drag type, and to debris sweeping apparatus for the removal of debris from the space environment. The debris shielding apparatus for a spacecraft has a shield unit including a shielding surface for impeding incident debris. The shield unit is attached to the spacecraft body and has a drive mechanism for positioning the shield unit in relation to the spacecraft body. The drive mechanism is capable of moving the shield unit between a stowed first position and a deployed second position. In the deployed second position the plane of the shielding surface is at an angle to the spacecraft body.
US09278759B2	Cabin air compressor cross-support bracket A cross-support bracket for a cabin air compressor assembly includes a mating portion having a first group of apertures at a first end and a second group of apertures at a second end. A reference line is defined between a lowermost primary aperture of the first group of apertures and a lowermost primary aperture of the second group of apertures. A stiffener portion is formed along a lower edge of the mating portion. A curved region is formed in the mating portion between a first and second upper edge of the mating portion. The curved region includes a first curved portion, a substantially straight portion, and a second curved portion. A ratio of a radius of the first and second curved portions of the curved region to a length from the substantially straight portion to the reference line is between 9.06 and 10.19.
US09278757B2	Aircraft cabin enabling passengers to be received on several levels and corresponding aircraft An aircraft according to the invention enables passengers to be received and comprises a first deck for receiving passengers, a second deck for receiving passengers, which is placed over the first deck, as well as at least one access door. The first deck has at least one first zone having a substantially planar floor and situated on the same level as the access door and at least one second zone having a floor offset in height relative to the first zone. The cabin further comprises at least one rectilinear ramp linking the first zone of the first deck to the second zone of the first deck, and at least one rectilinear ramp linking the first zone of the first deck to the second deck.
US09278754B2	Low speed autogyro yaw control apparatus and method Apparatus and methods for controlling yaw of a rotorcraft in the event of one or both of low airspeed and engine failure are disclosed. A yaw propulsion device, such as an air jet or a fan may be used. A pneumatic fan may be driven by compressed air released into a channel surrounding an outer portion of the fan. Power for the yaw propulsion device and other system may be provided by a hydraulic pump and/or generator engaging the rotor. Low speed yaw control may be provided by auxiliary rudders positioned within the stream tube of a prop. The auxiliary rudders may one or both of fold down and disengage from rudder controls when not in use. Apparatus for generating horizontal lift imbalance induced a tail boom positioned within the downwash of a rotor may also be used, including compressed air vents or lateral or trailing edge flaps.
US09278752B2	Apparatus and system for preventing wear to a component In an embodiment, a system may include an aircraft clevis comprising two opposite sides and a longitudinal axis located between the two opposite sides. The longitudinal axis may be parallel to the two opposite sides. The system may include a slider positioned within the aircraft clevis and along the longitudinal axis. The system may include a clip configured to prevent the slider from rotating about the longitudinal axis by having at least a first portion of the clip coupled to one of the two opposite sides of the aircraft clevis and at least a second portion of the clip in contact with the slider.
US09278740B1	System and method for controlling attitude of a marine vessel having trim tabs A system for controlling an attitude of a marine vessel having first and second trim tabs includes a controller having vessel roll and pitch control sections. The pitch control section compares an actual vessel pitch angle to a predetermined desired vessel pitch angle and outputs a deployment setpoint that is calculated to achieve the desired pitch angle. The roll control section compares an actual vessel roll angle to a predetermined desired vessel roll angle, and outputs a desired differential between the first and second deployments that is calculated to maintain the vessel at the desired vessel roll angle. When the controller determines that the magnitude of a requested vessel turn is greater than a first predetermined threshold, the controller decreases the desired differential between the first and second deployments, and accounts for the decreased desired differential deployment in its calculation of the first and second deployments.
US09278737B2	Remote control fishing robot A low-clearance remote control fishing robot is disclosed. A domed device casing is mounted between a pair of floats. The top of the device is fitted with a lightweight probe mounted on a spring. Each float has installed within its rear end a pivotal air jet. The air jets are powered by an onboard compressor. Beneath the device casing is a reel of fishing line. An electric motor drives the reel. Sensors are provided to gauge line length and depth and line tension. Onboard depth-finding and fish-finding sonar are provided, as well as other sensing systems, and an above-surface or below surface camera. Two way data communication occurs wirelessly with a remote control unit. A water-impervious carry case is provided to store the device and remote control. A positioning apparatus may be installed for fishing from a fixed position against a boat, pier, or ice hole.
US09278736B2	Vessel, a motion platform, a control system, a method for compensating motions of a vessel and a computer program product The invention relates to a vessel including a motion compensation platform. The platform comprises at least one carrier for bearing, moving and/or transferring a load, and a gangway provided with a first end pivotably connected to the carrier and a second end for contacting a target area. Further, the platform comprises a multiple number of first actuators for moving the carrier relative to the vessel, and at least a second actuator for moving the gangway relative to the carrier. The platform also comprises a control system arranged for driving the multiple number of first actuators, and motion sensors for measuring motions relative to at least one element in a target area, which measurements are used as input for the control system. The control system is also arranged for driving the at least one second actuator.
US09278721B2	System for holding in-line two wheeled vehicles The system for holding a number of in-line two wheeled vehicles has a vertical support column. A lifting bracket has an end that engages a vertical channel of the vertical support. A counter balance system in the vertical support column is connected to the lifting bracket. A horizontal track runs perpendicular to a face of the vertical support column with the vertical channel. A horizontal bracket engages the horizontal track. A bike or other two wheel vehicle is held by the lifting bracket. Because the lifting bracket has a counter balance system a person can easily lift the bike up in the air. The horizontal bracket can also hold a bike. A bike on the horizontal bracket can be slid so that it is under the lifting bracket, which may be holding a second bike.
US09278710B2	Symmetric steer linkage An assembly is provided comprising a twin I-beam front suspension system and a parallelogram steering linkage operatively coupled to the suspension system. A vehicle incorporating the assembly is also disclosed.
US09278703B1	Apparatus having a hand truck configuration and a tripod configuration The apparatus transforms between a hand truck configuration and a tripod configuration. The apparatus includes a base frame, wheel axles, a base plate, a plurality of handle rods, and a center rod. The base frame is formed by lateral side supports, a top support member, upper and lower axle support bars, and a middle support member. The middle support member has a receptacle engaging a tool attachment. The base plate is made integral with the base frame, and the base frame extends orthogonally from a top planar surface of the base plate. The handle rods and center rod also extend orthogonally from the top planar surface in the hand truck configuration with the handle rods fixed to the top support member. Handle rods and center rod pivot at angles from the top planar surface in the tripod configuration. The apparatus transforms and inverts between configurations.
US09278698B2	Methods and apparatus for limiting engine speed Some embodiments are directed to an apparatus for limiting engine speed using any one of multiple engine components. The apparatus includes a user interface manually actuable to select at least one of the multiple engine components for limiting engine speed. The user interface includes an identification signal generator and transmitter that is configured to, upon selection of the multiple engine component(s), generate and transmit an identification signal that identifies the engine component(s) that was selected. The apparatus also includes a controller that is configured to, upon receipt of the identification signal, provide an instruction to the identified engine component(s), such that the identified engine component(s) operates to limit engine speed upon occurrence of conditions warranting that engine speed be limited.
US09278696B2	Vehicle onboard safety system Vehicle onboard safety systems against deception during driving-under-influence (DUI) test, using cheiloscopy sensor or bite mark sensor as biometrics have been invented. The systems have an engine interlock system, which controls the engine ignition based on the onboard DUI testing result. The systems also have a smart phone locker designed to take the smart phone away from the driver in order to avoid any driving distraction, while allowing connection to external network and resource through tethering.
US09278693B2	System and method for improving vehicle performance on grade A system and method for improving vehicle performance on a grade comprises an engine, an acceleration sensor, a global positioning system, a controller and a torque transfer device. The controller determines the grade from information obtained from the global positioning system and the acceleration sensor. The controller calculates a dynamic weight shift of the vehicle from a first wheel to a second wheel due to acceleration and a static weight shift of the vehicle from the first wheel to the second wheel due to gravity and the grade. The controller then determines the maximum amount of torque that can be transmitted to the first wheel before the first wheel slips and avoids slipping by preemptively diverting torque from the first wheel to the second wheel before the first wheel slips.
US09278691B1	Vehicle lane departure system based on magnetic field flux detection Described herein is a system and method that recognizes vehicle lane departure in road conditions affected by environmental conditions. The system uses magnetic field flux detection to determine if a vehicle is departing from a projected vehicle trajectory or a determined vehicle position between lanes. A magnetic material is applied to the stripes painted on road surfaces or on other applicable lane boundary indicators. The system uses magnetic field flux sensors or Hall Effect sensors mounted in the vehicle to recognize changes in magnetic field flux from the magnetized road stripe. These changes in magnetic field flux are interpreted by the system to determine whether alarms should be initiated for vehicle lane departure.
US09278681B2	Hybrid electric vehicle driveline active damping and transient smoothness control A method and system for controlling a hybrid electric vehicle include controlling torque in a traction motor in response to a provisional motor torque that has been adjusted based on a difference between a measured traction motor speed and a calculated vehicle speed and filtered to attenuate a resonant driveline frequency.
US09278678B2	Modular electronic brake valve for air brakes vehicles A vehicle brake system includes a source of fluid pressure adapted to supply a braking force to at least one brake actuator and a modular valve unit fluidly coupling the brake actuator to the source of fluid pressure. The modular valve unit includes a plurality of valve modules. Each of the plurality of valve modules includes a housing in which working elements of the valve module are contained and at least one port in the housing adapted to be an input port or an output port, the at least one port being adapted to cooperate with and be directly fluidly connected to at least one port of another of the plurality of valve modules, thereby obviating the need for tubing or piping. Each of the plurality of valve modules is self-contained and defines a stand-alone unit capable of operating independently of any other of the plurality of valve modules.
US09278673B2	Vehicle body assembly A vehicle body assembly includes a steering column assembly, a steering wheel, an actuator mechanism and a controller. The steering wheel is rotatably supported to the steering column assembly for rotation about a first axis. The actuator mechanism is connected to the steering column assembly and includes a lever movable relative to the steering column assembly between a first position and a second position about a second axis that extends in a direction perpendicular to the first axis. The controller is operably connected to the actuator mechanism and to a trailer connector such that in response to the lever moving from the first position toward the second position, the controller transmits a braking signal to the trailer connector corresponding to activation of a trailer braking system of a trailer.
US09278672B2	Driving support apparatus A driving support apparatus is provided with a support control device configured to calculate, based on a remaining distance from a stop position at which a vehicle stops by stop indication of a first traffic signal located in a travel direction of the vehicle to a point of the first traffic signal, an estimated variation distance for a second traffic signal located in the travel direction of the vehicle after the first traffic signal, and create a target vehicle travel state obtained by changing timing to start stopping support at the second traffic signal based on the estimated variation distance; and a support device capable of outputting driving support information to support driving of the vehicle based on a target travel state quantity of the vehicle.
US09278667B2	Pretensioner, seat belt retractor, and seat belt device A plurality of driving force transmitting members, a piston, a spring and a gas generator are inserted into the pipe from the end of the pipe where the gas generator is mounted. The gas generator is press-fitted in the pipe while the flat faces thereof are deformed by a pair of protrusions of the pipe. Accordingly, the gas generator is temporarily held by the protrusions of the pipe. Then, one end of the pipe is firmly pressed and the gas generator is mounted in the pipe.
US09278654B2	Interior rearview mirror system for vehicle An interior rearview mirror system suitable for use in a vehicle includes an interior rearview mirror assembly having a mirror head and a reflective element. The mirror head includes a first microphone operable to generate a first analog signal and a second microphone operable to generate a second analog signal. The first analog signal is converted to a first digital signal by at least one analog to digital converter and the second analog signal is converted to a second digital signal by the at least one analog to digital converter. A digital sound processor is operable to process the first and second digital signals. Responsive to the processing of the first and second digital signals, the digital sound processor generates a digital output, and the digital output, at least in part, distinguishes a human voice present in the vehicle from noise present in the vehicle.
US09278643B2	Vehicle headlight light distribution pattern A vehicle headlight includes: a first illuminator including a projector unit that has a projection optical system and illuminates a predetermined region ahead of a vehicle with a first light distribution pattern having a cutoff line at an upper end; and a second illuminator that has a reflector unit including a reflective optical system for illumination with a second light distribution pattern that includes a region on an oncoming lane side of an elbow point of the cutoff line of the first light distribution pattern and that substantially does not include a region on a non-oncoming lane side of the elbow point.
US09278642B2	Elastically deformable flange locator arrangement and method of reducing positional variation An elastically deformable flange locator arrangement includes a first component having a first engagement surface. Also included is a second component configured to be mated with the first component. Further included is a first portion of the second component. Yet further included is a second portion of the second component extending relatively perpendicularly from the first portion proximate a perimeter of the first portion, the second portion having a second engagement surface, wherein the second portion is configured to elastically deform at a first interface upon contact between the first engagement surface and the second engagement surface.
US09278639B2	Mobile scuba diving centre The mobile scuba diving center is an equipment designed to streamline the logistics associated to various ways of the scuba diving operation, by enhancing both safety and comfort, and preventing damages to the scuba equipment, while enabling to easily make available complete support bases for diving in remote locations, as well as eliminating or considerably reducing all manual assignments that are typically connected with the activity hereof. The mobile scuba diving center includes a base structure that comprises such diverse elements like a shell (1), stowage drawers (3), clipping devices (4) or support boxes for the scuba tanks (15), the compressor hose lines to fill the scuba tanks, a rotary hanging rod to hang wetsuits and dry-suits and also an assembly line of hoses and sprays to wash the scuba gear inside the drawers (9) and another assembly line of hoses and sprays to wash wetsuits, scuba tanks and BCs (10). The dive center can further include a ramp or access steps (13) and a protection awning (14).
US09278636B2	Fixed thigh extender trim closeout A vehicle seat includes a seat back, a seat bottom, and a thigh extender assembly. The thigh extender assembly includes an extension bracket assembly attached to the seat bottom, a thigh support attached to an end of the extension bracket such that the thigh support is moveable between a retracted position and an extended position, and a trim cover assembly disposed over the extension bracket assembly. The extension bracket assembly includes a seat bracket and an extension bracket with the extension bracket being moveable relative to the seat bracket such that when the thigh support moves between the retracted position and the extended position the extension bracket is concealed. The trim cover assembly is held fixed with respect to the seat bracket with the thigh support moving relative to the trim cover assembly.
US09278634B2	Vehicle seat A motor vehicle seat comprises a seat component and a backrest. The backrest has a shell structure which is provided on an occupant side with an upholstered element. The shell structure has at least one depression for accommodating the upholstered element. The upholstered element is thickened at the location of the at least one depression. The shell structure may have a central part and side wings arranged in an elastically resilient manner on the central part.
US09278631B2	Infant restraint system for juvenile seat An infant restraint is coupled to a juvenile seat to restrain an infant seated in the seat. The seat includes a seat bottom and a seat back.
US09278626B2	Charging control system, charging control method, and program A charging control system includes a flattened charging speed calculation unit that calculates a flattened charge speed for fully charging EVs at a constant speed according to permitted charging time for the EVs and the amount of charging required by the EVs; a charging speed calculation unit that calculates a charging speed for the EVs by multiplying the flattened charging speed by a request demand ratio function based on change over time in electric power demand requested from the electric power supply side; and a control unit that controls the charging of the EVs on the basis of the charging speed calculated by the charging speed calculation unit.
US09278625B2	Power supply apparatus for vehicles that selects between conductive and non-conductive power transfer A power supply apparatus for vehicles is provided. This apparatus includes a battery mounted on a vehicle as well as first and second power transferring means and a power conversion unit. The first power transferring means transfers power between the battery and a first power supply section placed outside the vehicle, in a state where the battery is electrically connected to the power supply section. The second power transferring means transfers power between the battery and the power supply section placed outside the vehicle, in a state where the battery is electromagnetically connected to a second power supply section. The power conversion unit is used commonly in both the first and second power transferring means and used for transferring the power between the battery and the first power supply section and for transferring the power between the battery and the second power supply section.
US09278616B2	Operating fluid container The invention relates to an operating fluid container for a motor vehicle, said container including a container body which is assembled from at least two injection-molded shells of thermoplastic plastics material which are complementary to each other. The shells are provided in each case with integrally molded structures which extend into the free container volume in such a manner that they bring about a restriction of a fluid surge created, for instance, in the container. At least some of the structures on each of the two shells are welded together at least in part or in a punctiform manner approximately in the joining plane of the container.
US09278602B2	Stabilizer link and production method for same The inner peripheral side radial direction surface of the fixing portion of the dust cover is abutted to the outer peripheral side radial direction surface of the flange portion of the ball seat, and the end portion of the fixing portion is abutted to the side surface of the outer peripheral side of the ball seat. The outer peripheral side radial direction surface of the fixing portion is pressed toward the flange portion by the radial direction surface pressing portion of the die member, and the fixing portion of the dust cover is held by the radial direction surface pressing portion of the die member and the flange portion. The pressing by the radial direction surface pressing portion is appropriately performed to withstand an injection molding pressure of the resin injection.
US09278600B2	Active road noise control system An active road noise control system for a vehicle (10) comprising one or more inertial actuators (30) for suppressing vibrations in the chassis of the vehicle (10) and/or vehicle body (8).
US09278590B2	System and method for performing auto-location of a tire pressure monitoring sensor arranged with a vehicle wheel using confidence interval analysis and change of wheel direction A method for determining change of direction of a vehicle includes steps of maintaining a rolling window of ABS data indicative of ABS tooth count and capturing a relevant rolling window of ABS data at the predetermined one-measurement point; storing the rolling window of the ABS data indicative of ABS tooth in a buffer; monitoring the ABS data and detecting a valid stop event which causes the rate of change of ABS tooth count to substantially decrement to zero; and monitoring the ABS data and detecting a valid move event which causes the rate of change of ABS tooth count to substantially increment from zero. The method also includes steps of determining a pre-stop phase relationship between at least two wheels based on the ABS tooth count stored in the buffer immediately prior to the valid stop event; determining a post-start phase relationship between at least two wheels based on the ABS tooth count stored in the buffer immediately subsequent to the valid move event; and correlating the pre-stop phase relationship and the post-start phase relationship to determine change of direction and confidence level.
US09278586B2	In tire sound absorber An in-tire sound absorber for a pneumatic wheel assembly including a wheel rim and a tire fitted to the wheel rim. The sound absorber comprises a first fibrous layer and a second fibrous layer with a higher air flow resistance than the first layer. The sound absorber is configured to fit around the wheel rim with the first layer in contact with a surface of the wheel rim and extending substantially between the second layer and the wheel rim.
US09278584B2	All-weather tire An all-weather tire includes features that enhance safety and usability in a variety of driving conditions as well as some manufacturing processes that may be used during the production and provides an all-weather tire having selectively deployable and retractable studs for greater traction when needed. The tire includes a toroidal shell enclosing an air-filled chamber and a plurality of stud actuation chambers contained within the shell for selectively deploying studs to extend past the tire's outer radial surface for engaging a roadway or surface. The studs may be retracted when no longer needed. A mechanical pump assembly or plurality of such assemblies powered by compression of the tire engaging the roadway may be used as a power source for generating pneumatic pressure and an internal valve assembly or assemblies may be used to route the pneumatic pressure appropriately. The pump and valve assemblies may be controlled either mechanically or electrically.
US09278563B2	Liquid ejecting apparatus A liquid ejecting apparatus capable of supplying liquid stably and continuously through a liquid supplying tube which performs a following deformation in accordance with a movement of a carriage embedded with a liquid ejecting head, while achieving compactness of a main body of the apparatus. The liquid ejecting apparatus includes a liquid ejecting head capable of ejecting ink onto a sheet; a carriage capable of reciprocating inside a main body case in a state of being embedded with the liquid ejecting head and an adaptor capable of supplying ink to the liquid ejecting head; and an ink supplying tube which performs a following deformation in the main body case in accordance with the reciprocation of the carriage in a state of being led out to be able to supply ink from an ink tank at an upstream side, disposed outside a movement range of the carriage, to the adaptor at a downstream side.
US09278562B2	Image recording device A first head unit configured to discharge a liquid, a unit holder detachably holding the first unit, and a member configured to move relative to the unit holder are provided. When a trajectory through which the first head unit passes when the first head unit is attached and detached with the unit holder is used as the first trajectory, the member is configured to move between a first position at which the member is positioned relative to the unit holder so as to overlap the first trajectory, and a second position at which the member is positioned relative to the unit holder separated from the first trajectory.
US09278556B2	Printer with cutting function, and method for cutting and printing A printer with a cutting function includes a cutting mechanism configured to cut a medium, a sensor configured to detect a cut portion of the medium, a printing mechanism configured to perform printing on the medium, and a control device configured and programmed to control the cutting mechanism and the printing mechanism.
US09278554B2	Printer for forming an inkjet image The present invention relates to a printer for forming a phase change inkjet image. The printer comprises a platen comprising a print surface, an advancing mechanism adapted for moving a print substrate in a transport direction over the print surface and a print station adapted for providing the phase change inkjet image on a first surface of the print substrate in a print area of the print surface. The advancing mechanism comprises a plurality of feed nips, said plurality of feed nips being arranged upstream of the print surface. Each of said plurality of feed nips comprising a feed roller which comprises a main rotational axis, wherein each main rotational axis of said plurality of feed nips is aligned with respect to each other in a second direction, which second direction is substantially perpendicular to the transport direction. The advancing mechanism further comprises a star wheel. Said star wheel is arranged in between two adjacent feed nips in the second direction and faces a support surface. Said star wheel in printing operation is arranged in rolling contact with the first surface of the print substrate upstream of the print area in the transport direction of the print substrate and is adapted for urging the print substrate towards the support surface.
US09278553B2	Recording apparatus with medium receiving tray having recess for storing feeding unit A printer includes a configuration, in which a paper is delivered between a recording head which is positioned upwards from a tray and a support member, and the recording is performed, and then the paper is discharged towards a discharged-paper receiving tray. The discharged-paper receiving tray is configured such that a relief section is formed to avoid an arrangement region of an oscillation member configuring a feeding unit upstream thereof, and the oscillation member is able to oscillate inside the relief section.
US09278551B2	Liquid discharge apparatus A liquid discharge apparatus includes a liquid discharging unit configured to discharge liquid onto a recording medium, a dryer unit configured to heat and dry the liquid, a medium supporting unit configured to support the recording medium while the liquid is dried by the dryer unit, the medium supporting unit having an opening section allowing vapor generated while the liquid is dried by the dryer unit to pass therethrough, a condensation causing member in contact with the medium supporting unit and configured to condense the vapor passed through the opening section, and a low thermal expansion member connected to the condensation causing member and having a smaller thermal expansion coefficient than the condensation causing member.
US09278548B2	Printing system, printing apparatus, and printed-matter production method According to an aspect of the present invention, a printing apparatus includes a plasma treatment unit configured to acidify at least a surface of a print medium by applying plasma treatment to the surface of the print medium, a first primer applying unit configured to apply primer treatment by applying treatment liquid to the surface of the print medium having undergone the plasma treatment, and a first recording unit configured to perform recording by inkjet recording on the print medium having undergone the primer treatment.
US09278544B2	Liquid discharging apparatus and liquid discharging method A liquid discharging technique is provided that conveniently carries out recording (printing) with a desired coloring relative to media (fabric or the like) with various characteristics such as an ink color development property. A textile printing apparatus 100 is a liquid discharging apparatus which discharges a liquid (an ink) onto a recording medium (a fabric 1) and records an image and includes a liquid discharging section (a head 41) which discharges the ink onto the fabric 1 based on correction image information which is corrected according to coloring information for the fabric 1 which is obtained from the fabric 1 which is supplied to the textile printing apparatus 100.
US09278542B1	Replaceable, high-temperature, multi-channel, externally attached fluidic filter A printhead including a printhead body and a filter assembly that is removably attached to the printhead body with one or more mechanical fasteners. The filter assembly can include at least a first plate, a second plate, and a filter interposed between the first plate and the second plate. The removable filter assembly can be used to filter a single fluid, such as a liquid ink or a gas, or two or more fluids, using one or more filters. The filter assembly can be removed from the printhead body and replaced with a new or different filter assembly.
US09278539B2	Recording apparatus There is provided a printer including: a recording head which performs recording by ejecting ink; a recording unit which stores the recording head; a liquid storage unit which is provided outside the recording unit, and stores a liquid storage body that stores the ink to be ejected from the recording head; ink supply tubes which supply the ink that is stored in the liquid storage body stored in the liquid storage unit to the recording head; and a supporting portion which is provided in the liquid storage unit, and supports the ink supply tubes. As a mark which is a reference of a part supported by the supporting portion, a line is provided in the ink supply tubes.
US09278537B2	Liquid ejecting apparatus A liquid ejecting apparatus includes a support stage; a liquid ejecting unit that ejects an ink; an ultraviolet irradiation unit that has an intake port, an exhaust port and a filter; a guide axis that supports the liquid ejecting unit and the ultraviolet irradiation unit; an X-axis driving mechanism that moves the liquid ejecting unit and the ultraviolet irradiation unit; a liquid ejecting portion that has the guide axis and the X-axis driving mechanism; and a ventilation fan that causes a gas to flow between the liquid ejecting portion and the support surface. The ultraviolet irradiation unit is supported by the X-axis driving mechanism on a rear side. The exhaust port is arranged on a front side, and the intake port is arranged thereabove.
US09278531B1	Print head protection device for inkjet printers A print head protection device is used with an inkjet printer having a print head adapted for elevating. A roller is mounted upstream of the print heads and above the process path a predetermined distance. A cover on the roller outer surface contacts the sheet lead edge if sheet curl exceeds a set curl range. The cover will cause rotation of the roller by engaging the sheet. A rotary encoder is mounted for synchronous rotation with the roller. The rotary encoder generates a signal in response to rotation of the roller, raising the print head to preclude damage. Alternately, the sheet can be discarded.
US09278521B2	Inkjet printer and inkjet printing method An inkjet printer includes an ink jet head having a plurality of nozzles, a head scanning mechanism moving the ink jet head in multiple passes in a scanning direction during an ink jet printing operation, and a feeding mechanism moving a print medium in a feeding direction during the ink jet printing operation. A controller determines a first time function f1(x) identifying ink ejection timing values for positions x across a width of the print medium in the scanning direction, determines a second time function f2(x) identifying ink ejection timing values for positions x across the width of the print medium in the scanning direction, and uses the first and second time functions to adjust ink ejection timing while printing on one print medium sheet.
US09278517B2	Ink jet printer To provide an ink jet printer capable of reliably detecting a poor connection of connection terminal of a print head in a short time without wasting ink. For that end, a print head is mounted on a carriage, and power is supplied from a capacitor to a heater before charging ink to the print head, so as to determine the presence of voltage drop.
US09278506B2	Non-metallic, tabbed multi-purpose covering for hygienically covering a container top A covering substrate adhered to a container providing a hygienic environment at a top portion of the container. The covering substrate includes a non-metallic covering with a tab defined within the perimeter of the substrate.
US09278499B2	Vehicle interior member A deck board includes a main body member provided with recesses and protrusions, a top base material joined to a top side of the main body member, and a bottom base material joined to a back side of the main body member. A peripheral end of the bottom base material includes a folded portion, and a peripheral end of the top base material includes a folded portion. The folded portion of the bottom base material and the folded portion of the top base material are crushed and integrated into a tip joint, and the tip joint is joined to a side wall of the bottom base material.
US09278493B2	System and method for producing conveyor belts having a wire rope core The invention relates to a system for producing conveyor belts having a rope core, for example a wire rope core, comprising at least one rope unwinding unit having a plurality of rope reels, from which the ropes to be embedded in the conveyor belt are unwound, a combining unit in which the ropes, which are under tensile stress and run in the longitudinal belt direction parallel to one another in one plane, are combined with one or more raw rubber webs to form a raw belt, and a vulcanization press in which the raw belt is vulcanized by means of pressure and/or heat forming the conveyor belt. Said system is characterized in that the rope unwinding unit is designed as a rope unwinding and tensioning unit, in which each rope is individually tensioned to the required production tension.
US09278491B2	Light emitting unit, backlight assembly including the same, and method of manufacturing the same A light emitting unit may include a housing having a bottom portion parallel to an xz plane and an opened top opposite to the bottom portion, a light emitting chip on the bottom portion and generating light, and a lens which overlaps the opened top of the housing. The lens may have a convex structure with respect to the xz plane when viewed from a cross section parallel to an xy plane and a concave structure with respect to the xz plane when viewed from a cross section parallel to a yz plane.
US09278487B2	Mono-and multi-layer blown films An extruded air cooled blown film having a) a total thickness of 5 to 500 μm, b) a mono-layer structure or 2 to 9 coextruded layers, c) at least one layer L containing a polymer selected from the group consisting of polypropylene homopolymers, polypropylene random copolymers, hetero-phasic polypropylene block copolymers, or any mixtures thereof, said polymer having a melt flow rate, according to ASTM D-1238, of 0.1 to 10 dg/min at 230° C. and 2.16 kg, said layer L further containing 0.001 to 2%, relative to the weight of the polymer, of a particular nucleating agent, and optionally d) a Modulus according to EN ISO 527 enhanced by at least 10% versus a reference film without the nucleating agent.
US09278484B2	Method and apparatus for producing contoured composite structures and structures produced thereby A contoured composite structure includes an axis of curvature and at least one curved leg. The structure is fabricated by laying up a flat stack of prepreg fiber plies each having non-zero degree fiber orientations relative to an axis of curvature, and laying up at least one prepreg fiber ply on the stack having a zero degree fiber orientation. Laying up the zero degree ply includes placing prepreg tows in segments arranged end-to-end on at least a portion of the stack. The stack is formed into a web and a curved leg.
US09278482B2	Method and apparatus for fabricating three-dimensional object A three-dimensional object fabrication method and apparatus to fabricate a three-dimensional object from a foamed material are provided. The method includes applying a solvent to dissolve the foamed material; dissolving and contracting the foamed material; and molding a three-dimensional object. The solvent is applied to a surface of the foamed material, thereby dissolving and contracting of the foamed material in a depth direction, or otherwise, the solvent is applied to an interior portion of the foamed material, thereby releasing air contained inside the foamed material and starting contraction of the foamed material itself. The method further includes adjusting an amount of the solvent depending on a thickness of the three-dimensional object, filling in a recess or a concavity formed in the foamed material with a molding material; solidifying the molding material as a mold; and transferring a shape of the recess or the concavity to the molding material.
US09278443B2	Breaking machine shock absorbing apparatus A breaking apparatus (1) with a housing (3), striker pin (4), moveable mass (2) and shock absorber. The striker pin (4) has a driven end and an impact end and a longitudinal axis extending between the two ends. The striker pin (4) is locatable in the housing (3) such that the impact end protrudes from the housing (3). The moveable mass (2) impacts on the driven end of the striker pin (4) and the shock-absorber is coupled to the striker pin (4) by a retainer (8) interposed between a first (7b) and second (7a) shock-absorbing assemblies located internally within the housing (3) along, or parallel to, the striker pin longitudinal axis. The first shock-absorbing assembly (7b) is positioned between the retainer (4) and movable mass (2) and is formed from a plurality of un-bonded layers including at least two elastic layers (12) interleaved by an inelastic layer (13).
US09278439B1	Valve core gripper device A valve core gripper device is capable of providing a gripping and a grasping collet, that extends out of the remover end and clips onto the small ball end of a valve core, to insert or remove a valve core. This device has many uses due to available modifications including, but not limited, a tire valve, a refrigerator, and a high pressure tire valve. The device may permit the valve to receive or expel gas.
US09278433B2	Receiving device for receiving semiconductor substrates A workholding fixture for holding flat semiconductor substrates with a carrier, a holding body which is fixed or which can be fixed on the carrier with a holding side which faces away from the carrier and at least one negative pressure channel which penetrates the holding body with one suction end on the holding side, the holding side having a defined suction structure of soft material.
US09278432B1	Support system for a plurality of receiver blocks A support system is configured to prevent a plurality of receiver blocks from moving during gunsmithing activities. The support system includes a plurality of anti-torque plates proximate one another. Each anti-torque plate further includes a parallelepiped, machined with rounded corners to avoid causing an injury. An opening is centered on the parallelepiped. A right receiver accommodation portion is configured to accommodate a right receiver block such that the right receiver block does not move during the gunsmithing activities. A left receiver accommodation portion is configured to accommodate a left receiver block such that the left receiver block does not move during the gunsmithing activities.
US09278415B1	Controllers and methods of automated loading of work pieces into adverse environments associated with milling machines Embodiments relate generally to milling machines and milling techniques, and more particularly, to devices, integrated circuits, computer readable media, apparatuses, milling machines and methods to control automatic loading and/or unloading of work pieces in relation to the adverse milling machine environments. In one embodiment, a method of operating a loader includes applying a cleaning force to portions of contacting surfaces of guide members at different times. The cleaning force originates within pairs of the guide members. The method can also activating a loader member to displace a work piece in a plane that includes the contacting surfaces of the guide members.
US09278409B2	Core ball, solder paste, formed-solder, flux-coated core ball and solder joint A core ball wherein a junction melting temperature and a low alpha dose are set for suppressing a soft error generation and solving a mounting problem. A metallic powder as a core is a sphere. A pure degree of a Cu ball of the metallic powder is equal to or higher than 99.9% but equal to or less than 99.995%. A contained amount of one of Pb and Bi or a total contained amount of Pb and Bi is equal to or higher than 1 ppm. A sphericity of the Cu ball is at least 0.95. A solder plating film for coating the Cu ball comprises Sn—Bi based alloy. U contained in the solder plating film is equal to or less than 5 ppb and Th is equal to or less than 5 ppb. An alpha dose of the core ball is equal to or less than 0.0200 cph/cm2.
US09278400B2	Electric-discharge machining device An electric-discharge machining device including an electric-discharge-state determination unit that determines whether an electric discharging state between a machining electrode and a workpiece is either a state of normal electric discharge or of abnormal electric discharge, and a machining-condition switching unit that changes at least one machining condition, further includes a storage unit that stores therein an electric-discharge-state determination indicator, a standard-deviation calculation unit, and a boundary calculation unit that calculates a boundary to be applied to a determination in the electric-discharge-state determination unit based on the electric-discharge-state determination indicator, wherein the machining-condition switching unit changes the machining condition according to a comparison result between the standard deviation calculated by the standard-deviation calculation unit and a standard deviation reference set as a reference of the standard deviation.
US09278399B2	Power supply device for electric discharge machining apparatus and electric discharge machining method The present invention is equipped with a series circuit that includes a DC power supply, switching elements and a diode for supplying DC or AC current pulses to a machining gap between a machining electrode and a workpiece, diodes that regulate a direction of the current flow to one direction, and a control unit that controls the switching elements. When the control unit generates a current pulse having a triangular waveform by an inductance that is present in the series circuit, the control unit controls the switching elements in order that a current-pulse time ratio that is a ratio between the non-current time and the current continuation time in the current pulse is equal to or lower than 1/5.
US09278397B2	Reciprocating saw with reinforced offset saw blade holder An improved offset saw blade mounting assembly for use on a reciprocating power saw tool includes a shim member that is used to fill a central slot of the tool drive shaft. The shim member fills the slot and serves to reinforce the drive shaft and thereby reduce the likelihood of the drive shaft failing. The shim member may be a separate piece, or formed as part of a separate tubular insert, or integrally formed with the mounting block of the offset mounting assembly. A finger guard is also provided that substantially closes off any opening which may occur between the mounting assembly and the power tool.
US09278396B2	Double-sided cutting insert for milling A double-sided cutting insert for milling, in particular for face milling, includes first and second cutting edges each having alternately disposed main lips and secondary lips which each extend between active and passive cutting corners. Each main lip, starting from a first distance from a reference plane at an active cutting corner, extends in a manner dropping monotonously to a smaller, second distance from the reference plane at a passive cutting corner. That end of a secondary lip that adjoins the active cutting corner is in each case at a greater distance from the reference plane than the other end of the secondary lip that is remote from the active cutting corner. A circumferential side surface has, immediately adjacent the secondary lips, in each case planar secondary flanks and each secondary lip is formed at least regionally in a convex manner in plan view of the associated secondary flank.
US09278388B2	Process for the manufacturing of a thin-walled article in metal A process for the production of a thin walled metal detail (4) with an undercut (2), whereas a mold (1) is equipped with a first mold half (10) and a second mold half (20), characterized in that the first mold half (10) is equipped with a core (10a) and moveable core (11) the latter giving shape to said undercut (2) wherein, a) the mold (1) in the closed position is filled with metal melt allowed to set after which, b) the mold is (1) opened by withdrawing the second mold half (20) at which, c) the moveable core (11) is pushed out in unison with at least one ejector pin hereby ejecting the metal detail (4) from the mold (1) whereupon, d) the metal detail (4) is removed from the moveable (11) core.
US09278387B2	Method for manufacturing leaf springs A method for producing a leaf spring having a leaf portion and an eye portion formed at the leaf portion including: forming a gap between a leading end of the eye and a facing surface facing the leading end, and shot peening an inner surface of the eye via a reflection member, wherein, at a cross section perpendicular to an axial direction of the eye portion, the leading end of the eye faces the facing surface so a straight line does not cross the leading end of the eye, the straight line connecting an intersection point and a center point of a reflection member surface, the intersection point being the intersection of a line perpendicular to the facing surface extending through an endpoint of the leaf side of the leading end of the eye to the surface.
US09278382B2	Method of producing cold-worked centrifugal cast tubular products A method of making a seamless, tubular article comprises subjecting a cast tubular workpiece of a corrosion resistant alloy to at least about a 25% wall reduction at a temperature below a recrystallization temperature of the workpiece using a metal forming process comprising at least one of radial forging, rolling, pilgering, and flowforming. The cast tubular workpiece is a centrifugally cast tubular workpiece comprising an inner diameter and an outer diameter.
US09278379B2	Methods and systems for reducing the level of one or more impurities that are present in a pretreated cellulosic material and/or distillate The present invention relates to methods and systems for remediating one or more impurities (e.g., diacetyl) that are present in manufacturing an alcohol (e.g., ethanol) from cellulosic biomass. The methods and systems include reacting the one or more impurities with at least one treatment compound (e.g., an oxidizing agent, an alkali compound, or a mixture thereof) to form a reaction product that can be separated from the alcohol.
US09278370B2	Adhesive dispensing device A layered object manufacturing system is described. The system in one arrangement provides for the use of water based adhesives to bind successive layers of paper in generation of a three dimensional model. The paper can be provided in conventional paper sizes and is moveable within the system from a storage stack to a build object location, individual pages at a time. The system typically effects the application of adhesive onto the paper using an adhesive applicator wheel having a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart recesses for receiving adhesive. The wheel is rotatable to convey adhesive filled in one or more recesses to a target substrate and to deposit controlled amounts of adhesive at discrete points thereon.
US09278358B2	Method for refining coal ash by separating carbonous product and regenerating siliceous ash products and use of a carbonous product produced by the method Method for industrial processing of charcoal ash (1) created in the power plants by separating a carbonaceous product from the mentioned charcoal ash to be reused and by gathering essentially carbon free, siliceous ash products gained during the processing. Li the method charcoal ash (1) is directed to the foaming process (11, 6a) in which process ash contents containing silicate and coal are separated by using water as an intermediate agent in which case the separation is based on the surface-active properties of the coal regarding an easy foaming; further the coal concentrate created during the foaming and the harsh ash fraction nearly freed from the coal and fine components are filtered in filters (7a), (7b) and at least a harsh ash fraction containing silicate and being nearly carbon free is transferred in order to evaporate the water left over during the filtering by using hot, low pressure work gas through a pneumatic classification device as dried to product silos (12) and (13) and the concentrated coal is returned to produce energy.
US09278350B1	Method and devices for producing micro-fluids The present application provides methods and devices for producing micro-fluids. Each device comprises a plurality of parallel inlet channels, an intersection and a plurality of parallel outlet channels. The plurality of parallel inlet channels comprises a first set of inlet channels for introducing a first fluid at a first flow rate, a second set of inlet channels for introducing a second fluid at a second flow rate and a third set of inlet channels for introducing a third fluid at a third flow rate. Once introduced, the first fluid, the second fluid and the third fluid flow through the corresponding channels to intersect at the intersection and form micro-fluids, which can be collected from the plurality of parallel outlet channels.
US09278342B2	Method of modifying a phosphorus-containing zeolite catalyst A method of modifying a phosphorus-treated zeolite catalyst is carried out by contacting an unbound and calcined phosphorus-treated pentasil zeolite with water in a water treatment wherein at least a portion of the water is in a liquid phase. The water treatment is sufficient to remove at least 80% by weight or more of phosphorus from the phosphorus-treated zeolite and provide an increase in the pore volume of the zeolite by at least 50% prior to the water treatment to form a modified phosphorus-treated zeolite catalyst. A zeolite catalyst is also provided in the form of a phosphorus-containing pentasil zeolite having a phosphorus content of 7.5% or less by weight of zeolite and a 27Al MAS NMR peak at 50 ppm that is greater than any other 27Al MAS NMR and a pore volume of 0.2 ml/g or more.
US09278340B2	Solid, heterogeneous catalysts and methods of use Solid mixed catalysts and methods for use in conversion of triglycerides and free fatty acids to biodiesel are described. A batch or continuous process may be used with the catalysts for transesterification of triglycerides with an alkyl alcohol to produce corresponding mono carboxylic acid esters and glycerol in high yields and purity. Similarly, alkyl and aryl carboxylic acids and free fatty acids are also converted to corresponding alkyl esters. The described catalysts are thermostable, long lasting, and highly active.
US09278329B2	Hydrogen generator and fuel cell system including same A hydrogen generator includes: a desulfurizer including a desulfurization catalyst that removes a sulfur compound in a raw material by a desulfurization reaction, the desulfurization catalyst being arranged so as to be heated by a first heat source; a reformer configured to generate a hydrogen-containing gas using the raw material having flowed through the desulfurizer; a first temperature detector configured to detect a temperature of a predetermined portion of the desulfurization catalyst; a second temperature detector configured to detect the temperature of a portion of the desulfurization catalyst, the portion being located such that a distance between the portion and the first heat source is longer than a distance between the predetermined portion and the first heat source; and a controller configured to control an operation of heating the desulfurization catalyst by the first heat source, based on detection results of the first temperature detector and the second temperature detector.
US09278328B2	Reformer tube with internal heat exchange A reformer tube for producing synthesis gas by steam reforming of hydrocarbon-containing feed gases, preferably natural gas, includes one or more helically coiled heat exchanger tubes which are arranged within a catalyst bed of a reforming catalyst and are helically coiled over part of their length located within the catalyst bed and are otherwise straight are present, where the straight proportion of the heat exchanger tubes and/or the helix pitch of the helically coiled part alters within the catalyst bed and matching to requirements of the pressure drop, the heat exchange properties, and the corrosion resistance.
US09278326B2	Multi-stream feed injector In certain embodiments, a feed injector system includes an inner channel configured to convey at least one of a solid fuel feed or a liquid reactant or moderator to a reaction zone. A first oxidizer channel extends around the inner channel, wherein the first oxidizer channel is configured to convey a first oxidizer stream to the reaction zone. A second oxidizer channel extends around the first oxidizer channel, wherein the second oxidizer channel is configured to convey a second oxidizer stream to the reaction zone. Additionally, a third channel extends around the inner channel and the first and second oxidizer channels, wherein the third channel is configured to convey at least one of the solid fuel feed or the liquid reactant or moderator to the reaction zone.
US09278323B2	Process for making crystals A process for preparing an emulsion or a dispersion comprising crystalline particles of at least one active principal that comprises contacting a solution of at least one solute in a solvent or mixture of solvents in a first flowing stream with a non-solvent in a second flowing stream wherein the non-solvent and solvent are not miscible with each other, so as to form an emulsion or a dispersion. Super saturation is brought about by suitable means, and the emulsion or dispersion is subjected to ultrasonic irradiation to mediate crystal nucleation.
US09278315B2	Photovoltaic-thermal (PV-T) system for desalination A photovoltaic-thermal (PV-T) system and a method of cooling photovoltaic (PV) cells in the system is described herein. Energy from an excitation source such as the sun hits the PV cells in the PV-T system causing heating that reduces PV efficiency. The PV cells are cooled by fluid in an intact heat-transfer system making a heated water byproduct while the PV cells release a form of energy. In addition, the PV-T system can be implemented in a desalination plant to harvest energy and heat for desalination processes. The present invention also includes methods for transferring heat from PV cells to the earth to improve PV performance and reduce thermal shock to the PV cells.
US09278313B2	Exhaust gas purification system and exhaust gas purification method An exhaust gas purification system which feeds hydrocarbon by a post-injection under preset conditions to an upstream side of an exhaust gas purification device positioned on the exhaust path of an internal combustion engine, restoring the purifying capacity of the device or purifying the exhaust gas of the device. Under hydrocarbon feed conditions, if a combination of the exhaust gas temperature and exhaust gas flowrate or intake flowrate during control is deemed to be in a misfire region in which hydrocarbon which is fed to the exhaust path no longer combusts in the exhaust gas purification unit, the feed of hydrocarbon is stopped. As a result, it is possible to prevent deposit of hydrocarbon on catalysts or other exhaust gas purification units of the device, making it possible to constantly maintain the temperature of the unit in a controllable state.
US09278300B2	Appliance for filtering liquids, in particular waste water, and method for filtering liquids In an appliance for filtering liquids, in particular waste water, with filter discs lying on top of one another and forming a flow path for a liquid to be filtered, wherein the appliance has at least one device for generating a movement of the filter discs, provision is made that the filter discs have means by which mutually adjacent filter discs are connected to one another with a form fit, these means being assigned to at least one circumferential portion of the filter disc. In particular, the means for form-fit connection are assigned to two mutually opposite circumferential portions of the filter disc.
US09278289B2	Validation of user entitlement to game play Various embodiments relating to validating a user's entitlement to play a game are provided. In one embodiment, a request for a user to play a game is received at a validation service. The request may include an obfuscate-encoded bundle including a signed user ID identifying the user, a signed hardware ID of a computing machine on which the game is requested to be played, and a signed receipt. The obfuscate-encoded bundle may be decoded and the request may be validated according to a plurality of security checks including determining that one or both of the signed hardware ID or the signed user ID respectively match a hardware ID and/or a user ID included in the signed receipt. If the request to play the game is valid, an authentication token may be sent to the computing machine that allows the user to play the game on the computing machine.
US09278284B2	UDP broadcast for a user interface in a download and configuration gaming method A method for sending a notification message using a modified form of User Datagram Protocol (UDP) multicast notification system in a client-server architecture. The method includes: determining that the server wants to send a notification message, wherein the server is a Download and Configuration Management (DCM) engine; querying, via a UDP broadcast processor, a database for a list of clients that have registered for one or more types of notification; receiving a reply with the list of clients that have registered for the one or more types of notification; and sending a notification to the clients on the list.
US09278275B1	Athletic mouthguard holder A mouthguard holder for temporarily securing an athletic mouthguard to an exterior side of a helmet is provided. The mouthguard holder generally comprising: a support post base adapted to contact the exterior surface of the helmet, a support post with a first end and second end, a retaining member coupled to the support post at the support post second end the retaining member radially extending out away from the support post forming a mouthguard receiving pocket between the support post base and the retaining member where the receiving pocket is adapted to removably secure a mouthguard to the exterior side of the helmet.
US09278269B2	Toy bat and projectile launcher A toy assembly that includes a bat structure and balls. The bat structure can be used to bat a ball like a traditional baseball bat. The bat structure can also be loaded with a ball, wherein the bat structure can launch the ball pneumatically. The bat structure has a cylindrical section. A piston head is disposed within the cylindrical section. A ball retention ring is coupled to the end of the cylindrical section. A tapered section of the bat structure is coupled to the opposite end of the cylindrical section. A handle is attached to the tapered section using a mechanical connector. A piston rod is coupled to both the handle and the piston head. A ball is set into the ball retaining ring. The piston head can then be advanced within the bat structure. This creates high pressure that eventually launches the ball.
US09278263B2	Multi-zone golf club heads A golf club head with low and high density zones designed to provide specific densities for use in various parts of the club head to achieve maximum volume and properties within specific weight goals. The low and high density zones may be formed from laminates having different equivalent densities than the layers used to form the laminates.
US09278259B2	Golf ball The invention provides a golf ball having a core encased by a cover of one or more layer, which cover is formed of a material composed primarily of a thermoplastic polyurethane material and containing also a lubricant composed primarily of a montanic acid ester. Paint film adhesion is not adversely affected even when the mold temperature during injection-molding of the golf ball is raised to 60° C. or above.
US09278258B2	Dual resistance ambidextrous aquatic hand covering There is provided a hand covering for a person for use in water based exercise having a body having a first side and a second side that are attached along an outer edge to define a hand-receiving cavity and an opening in communication with the hand-receiving cavity. The hand-receiving cavity is sized and shaped to permit the body to be worn on a left hand in a first orientation and on a right hand in a second orientation that is opposite the first orientation, and the first side has a first permeability and the second side has a second permeability that is different from the first permeability.
US09278257B2	Swim aid flotation device A swim aid flotation device for supplementing the buoyancy of a swimmer's lower body torso and legs while allowing the swimmer the ability to kick their legs includes a unitary or two part foam member generally in the form of an inverted T-shape with the horizontal part of the T-shape connected to the vertical part of the T-shape. The vertical portion has an expanded top portion and keeps the device positioned between the legs while the horizontal portion straddles the legs. A flexible woven strap connects the device with a loop around the swimmer's body at the waist keeping the device positioned in the crotch area of the swimmer. This provides sufficient buoyancy without need for squeezing the legs together, maintains the swimmer's body in a more horizontal swim position and allows scissor leg kicks or other types of leg kicking motion.
US09278256B2	Interactive athletic equipment system Systems and techniques for the collection and display of athletic information. Athletic data relating to a single person or group of people is collected at a central location, and subsequently displayed at a desired remote location so that the person or people can review and critique their performance. In addition, athletic data for multiple persons can be collected at a central location, and subsequently displayed to a user at a desired remote location, so that the user can compare his or her athletic activities to others.
US09278243B1	Mat connecting system A fastening system for connecting mats is provided. The fastening system may include one or more features such as a hook and loop fastening system, a projection and trench fastening system, retainer and a tension strip securing system, and/or magnets to secure mats in place.
US09278239B2	Fire sprinkler system and method of installation The fire sprinkler system of the preferred embodiments is preferably installed in a space defined by two beams, such as rafters, extending along the width of a space and separated by a distance equal to a length of the space. The fire sprinkler system includes a supply line generally extending along the width of the space and generally located between the rafters, and a series of sprinklers connected to the supply line. Each sprinkler is adapted to disperse in a coverage area having a length and a width, which is substantially less than the length. Each sprinkler is oriented such that the length of each coverage area extends in opposite directions toward the rafters. The fire sprinkler system may also be installed in a space having a series of purlins extending the length of the space. In this variation, each sprinkler is located between two purlins.
US09278234B2	Encapsulated flavor and/or fragrance preparations This invention relates to encapsulated flavor and/or fragrance preparations and a method for producing same from a spray solution consisting of an aqueous solution of polymeric carriers and emulsified flavors and/or fragrances. The granules have an adjustable particle size of between 0.2 and 2 mm, present even size distribution and a globular shape and are further characterized by a high concentration and high retention of volatile flavors.
US09278232B2	Device for irradiating actinic radiation of different wavelengths Described is a device for irradiating a body with actinic radiation. The device comprises one or more elements allowing the person to stand, sit or lie in a position allowing said actinic radiation to impinge on at least a part of the body; one or more elements allowing control of the intensity, irradiance, dose, and/or time of irradiation of said actinic radiation; and one or more elements comprising at least one source of radiation that emits radiation of at least two different wavelengths, at least one of the wavelengths being in the visible range.
US09278230B2	Electrical skin rejuvenation A method is provided for reducing a wrinkle on a skin surface (42). The method includes identifying a person having a skin surface (42) with a wrinkle and in response to identifying the person, positioning at respective sites on the skin surface (42) an array (44) of electrodes (60) coupled to an energy source (46). While the electrodes (60) are at the respective sites: during a first time period, applying energy from the energy source (46) to drive the electrodes (60) to apply radio frequency (RF) current at a first voltage, capable of ablating an epidermal layer of the skin; and during a second time period, applying energy from the energy source (46) to drive the electrodes (60) to apply current at a second voltage, lower than the first voltage. Other embodiments are also described.
US09278228B2	Testing of defibrillator electrodes Systems and methods for testing defibrillator electrode conductivity. Connection for electrically connecting electrodes and defibrillation signal generator connected to the electrodes. Patient impedance measurement system comprising patient signal generator and patient signal receiver. A defibrillator controller connected to defibrillation signal generator and patient impedance measurement system. An electrode test system with control signal device connected to the patient signal receiver which generates at least one control signal causing the patient signal receiver to change from a patient signal receive state to an electrode test signal receive state, a test commence signal device connected to the patient signal generator which generates at least one test commence signal causing the patient signal generator to send a test signal to the electrodes and an electrode test signal device connected to the patient signal receiver which receives an electrode test signal and processes the signal to determine a test result.
US09278222B2	System and method for converting tissue stimulation programs in a format usable by an electrical current steering navigator A method, computer medium, and system for programming a controller is provided. The controller controls electrical stimulation energy output to electrodes, and stores a set of programmed stimulation parameters associated with the electrodes. The programmed stimulation parameter set is compared with sets of reference stimulation parameters, each of the reference sets of stimulation parameters being associated with the electrodes. If an identical match is determined between the programmed stimulation parameter set and any one of the reference stimulation parameter sets exists based on the comparison, the identically matched stimulation parameter set is selected as an initial stimulation parameter set. If an identical match does not exist, a best between the programmed stimulation parameter set and the reference stimulation parameter sets is determined and selected as the initial stimulation parameter set. The controller is then programmed with a new set of programmable stimulation parameters based on the initial stimulation parameter set.
US09278218B2	Leadless intra-cardiac medical device with dual chamber sensing through electrical and/or mechanical sensing A leadless intra-cardiac medical device senses cardiac activity from multiple chambers and applies cardiac stimulation to at least one cardiac chamber and/or generates a cardiac diagnostic indication. The leadless device may be implanted in a local cardiac chamber (e.g., the right ventricle) and detect near-field signals from that chamber as well as far-field signals from an adjacent chamber (e.g., the right atrium).
US09278214B2	Deformity correction using neural integrity monitoring A method is provided for detecting neural interference between a bone anchor and a neural element during or subsequent to the application of force on the bone anchor to adjust the orientation of one or more vertebral bodies relative to the spinal column. The method includes engaging at least one bone anchor to the vertebral body and applying force to the bone anchor to adjust the positioning or orientation of the vertebral body. A nerve monitoring system provides an electrical signal and is operable to detect a neural element and its proximity to the bone anchor as a function of a characteristic of the electrical signal.
US09278212B2	Lead for implantable cardiac prosthesis with integrated protection against the effects of MRI fields A lead for an implantable cardiac prosthesis is disclosed. The lead has integrated protection against the effects of magnetic resonance imaging (“MRI”) fields. A protection circuit (26) may be placed at the distal end of the lead comprises a resistive component (28) interposed between the electrode (E1, E2) and the distal end of the conductor (22, 24) associated with this electrode. A normally-open controlled active switch (34, 36) may allow in its closed state to short-circuit the resistive component. A control stage (32) may be coupled to the conductors and detect the voltage of a stimulation pulse applied on the conductor(s), and selectively control by this voltage the closing of the active switch for a duration at least equal to the duration of detected stimulation pulse.
US09278207B2	Cosmetology device A device for applying electrical stimulation to a surface of the human body utilizes a calibrated, pre-arranged pattern of conducting, current emitting elements to distribute current throughout an entire surface at once, such as human face, without needing to alter the device to accommodate various are sizes, including varying face sizes.
US09278194B2	Protective device for protecting a port needle or huber needle Protective device for protecting a port needle or Huber needle against shifting and for protecting at least one port needle puncture site and/or incision site. A frame-like spacer element is provided with an inner opening, recess or cutout for surrounding or receiving the port needle or Huber needle, which frame-like spacer element has a height corresponding to at least half the height of the port needle or Huber needle and has at least one means for fixing or securing the spacer element in the area of a port.
US09278167B2	Actuator control in a breast pump system The present application relates to a breast pump system comprising a pump unit, an actuator for driving the pump unit, and a power supply for supplying electrical power to the actuator, and also to a method for use in such as system. An actuator speed regulating module is provided to drive the actuator at a first speed when the pump unit is turned on, and to continue to drive the actuator at a second speed higher than the first speed after a load on the actuator reaches a predetermined level.
US09278158B2	Multi-material incontinence treatment construction device An implantable constriction device for treating an incontinent patient comprises an elongate composite structure adapted to constrict the urethra, urine bladder, anus, colon or rectum of the patient. The elongate composite structure is composed of a base material, such as hard silicone, making the composite structure self-supporting. Property improving material is provided for improving at least one physical property of the composite structure other than self-supporting properties, such as fatigue resistance, liquid impermeability, aggressive body cells resistance, anti-friction properties and lifetime.
US09278147B2	Post electron beam stabilization of polymeric medical devices Methods are disclosed for chemically stabilizing a polymer stent after sterilization. The stent is exposed to a temperature above ambient for a period of time after radiation sterilization. The exposure reduces the concentration of free radicals generated by the radiation.
US09278135B2	Methods of treating retroviral infections and related dosage regimes The present invention relates to compounds and methods for treating retroviral infections and/or Hepatitis B viral infections. Some compounds of the invention are described by Formula I: or a stereoisomer, a diastereomer, an enantiomer or racemate thereof.
US09278132B2	Ophthalmic pharmaceutical compositions and methods of making and using same A stable ophthalmic pharmaceutical composition for relief, treatment, control, alleviation, or prevention of a pathological ocular condition of the eye comprises: (a) a first polymer, a viscosity of which changes with a change in a concentration of an electrolyte, such as a salt, when added to said first polymer; (b) a second polymer that is different from the first polymer and can modify the viscosity of the first polymer; and (c) an oil. In some embodiments, the composition further comprises a non-ionic surfactant. The composition can form a stable oil-in-water emulsion on storage, but separate into an oil phase and a water phase when applied in the eye. The emulsion can comprises an ophthalmic active pharmaceutical ingredient dissolved in the oil or water phase. The emulsion can provide enhanced stability to said active pharmaceutical ingredient.
US09278121B2	Methods of use for an antimicrobial peptide The present invention encompasses methods for treating an infection and/or treating or reducing inflammation through the administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a peptide to a subject in need thereof. In some aspects, the peptide is a Helicobacter pylori-derived peptide, such as an HPA3NT3 peptide and the infection is a bacterial infection.
US09278115B2	Bacterial composition A bacterial composition that inhibits E. coli O157:H7 growth by as much as 93% and Salmonella growth by as much as 97%, together with commensurate inhibition rates against the Big-Six Escherichia coli strains referred to as the non-O157 STECs that include E. coli O121:H19; E. coli O45:H2; E. coli O103:H11; E. coli O145, E. coli O26:H11; and E. coli O111. The composition is constituted of various combinations of the following four unique pathogen-inhibiting bacteria: (1) Lactobacillus animalis strain MB101; (2) Lactobacillus animalis strain MB102; (3) Enterococcus faecium strain MB505; and (4) Pediococcus acidilactici strain MB902. Each of the discovered bacteria is deposited with the American Type Culture Collection (ATCC) and respectively has an individual ATCC Accession Number.
US09278114B2	Brain tissue regeneration method A material for treatment of cerebral infarction ameliorates angiopathy at a cerebral infarction region and improves brain function. The material for treatment of cerebral infarction according to the present invention comprises a dental pulp stem cell including at least one of a CD105-positive cell, an SP cell, a CD24-positive cell, a CD271-positive cell, and a CD150-positive cell. The material for treatment of cerebral infarction according to the present invention may contain a secretory protein of the dental pulp stem cell. Transplanted dental pulp stem cells do not directly differentiate into neural progenitor cells or neural cells and indirectly participate in the promotion of differentiation to restore and cure a cerebral infarction region such that the region becomes normal.
US09278112B2	Citrate containing beverage Provided are beverage compositions comprising a urine citrate increasing component and a urine oxalate reducing component. The beverage compositions may be provided in a ready-to-drink form or may be provided in a concentrate form. Also provided are kits comprising the beverage compositions and methods for treating various conditions using the beverage compositions.
US09278106B2	Compositions for oral administration of zoledronic acid or related compounds for treating ankylosing spondylitis Oral dosage forms of bisphosphonate compounds, such as zoledronic acid, can be used to treat or alleviate pain or related conditions. The oral bioavailabilty of zoledronic acid can be enhanced by administering the zoledronic acid in the disodium salt form.
US09278100B2	Inhibitors of bruton's tyrosine kinase for the treatment of solid tumors Described herein are irreversible Btk inhibitor compounds, and methods for using such irreversible inhibitors in the treatment of diseases and disorders characterized by the presence or development of solid tumors.
US09278094B2	Treatments for depression and other diseases with a low dose agent The present invention relates to improved compositions and methods for the treatment or prevention of various diseases, including forms of depression, including, for example, breakthrough depression and treatment-refractory depression, and other mood disorders, as well as Parkinson's disease, bipolar disorder, bipolar disorder, attention deficit disorder (ADHD), Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), and obesity. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods comprise low dose naltrexone or related opioid antagonists.
US09278059B2	Emulsified cosmetic composition An emulsified cosmetic composition comprising the following ingredients (A), (B), (C), and (D): (A) 0.1% by weight or more and 15% by weight or less of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a sphingosine or a salt thereof, a pseudo-sphingosine or a salt thereof, and an ionic surfactant, (B) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a monoglyceryl di-fatty acid ester and a sorbitan di-fatty acid ester, (C) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a ceramide, an alcohol having 12 to 22 carbon atoms, a monoglyceryl mono-C12 to C22 fatty acid ester, a mono-C12 to C22 alkyl glyceryl ether, and a sorbitan mono-C12 to C22 fatty acid ester, and (D) water, wherein in the ingredients (A), (B), and (C), (1) a weight ratio of (A)/((B)+(C)) is 0.04 or more and 1 or less, (2) a mole fraction of (B)/((B)+(C)) is 0.02 or more and 0.45 or less, and (3) a maximum mole fraction of one compound as a single component in the ingredient (B) and the ingredient (C) is 0.2 or more and 0.8 or less.
US09278056B2	Method and compositions for improving appearance of skin A method for improving the appearance of skin depth, dimensionality or undertones by topically applying a composition containing composite particulates made by (a) solvating a clear or translucent thermoplastic material with solvent in an amount sufficient to swell the material; (b) combining the solvated mixture of (a) with one or more colorants; (c) removing the solvent to form a composite particulate, (d) formulating the composite particulate into a topical cosmetic composition for application to skin.
US09278041B2	Examination table An examination table designed to provide a technician or practitioner easy access to various regions of a patient's body. Specifically, the examination table includes a lower support structure, an upper support structure, and an examination passageway. The upper support structure has a sliding access panel disposed on a side of the upper support structure such that the examination passageway is provided when the sliding access panel is repositioned at various measurements.
US09278032B2	Small-sized disposable pull-on diaper A small-sized disposable pull-on diapers having optimized waist circumferential length and leg opening length. The small-sized disposable pull-on diapers have a better performance in ease of application and waist and leg fit.
US09278020B2	Methods of treatment using a bariatric sleeve Method and apparatus for limiting absorption of food products in specific parts of the digestive system is presented. A gastrointestinal implant device is anchored in the stomach and extends beyond the ligament of Treitz. All food exiting the stomach is funneled through the device. The gastrointestinal device includes an anchor for anchoring the device to the stomach and a flexible sleeve to limit absorption of nutrients in the duodenum. The anchor is collapsible for endoscopic delivery and removal.
US09278018B2	Circumferential trigger wire for deploying an endoluminal prosthesis A deployment device for deploying an expandable endoluminal prosthesis within a body vessel may include an elongate member extending longitudinally along at least a portion of a length of the deployment device. The deployment device may include at least one engagement member coupled to the elongate member and extending outwardly from the elongate member. The deployment device may include a circumferential trigger wire extending at least partially circumferentially around the elongate member and removably received between the engagement member and the elongate member. The circumferential trigger wire may be manipulatable from a distal end of the deployment device, whereby the circumferential trigger wire is removable from between the engagement member and the elongate member.
US09278008B2	Expandable interbody spacer Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to devices and methods for treating one or more damaged, diseased, or traumatized portions of the spine, including intervertebral discs, to reduce or eliminate associated back pain. In one or more embodiments, the present disclosure relates to an expandable interbody spacer. The expandable interbody spacer may comprise a first jointed arm comprising a plurality of links pivotally coupled end to end. The expandable interbody spacer further may comprise a second jointed arm comprising a plurality of links pivotally coupled end to end. The first jointed arm and the second jointed arm may be interconnected at a proximal end of the expandable interbody spacer. The first jointed arm and the second jointed arm may be interconnected at a distal end of the expandable interbody spacer.
US09278007B2	Prosthetic intervertebral discs having cast end plates and methods for making and using them This description deals with a medical device, specifically a prosthetic intervertebral disc having a compressible core and at least one cast, polymeric end plate.
US09278001B2	Hip joint device and method A medical device for treating hip joint osteoarthritis by providing a joint surface is provided. The medical device has at least two artificial hip joint surface parts adapted to be connected to each other to form an artificial hip joint surface during an operation. A method of treating a hip joint of a human patient by providing the medical device is also provided. The method includes cutting the skin of the human patient, dissecting an area of the pelvic bone on the opposite side from the acetabulum, creating a hole in the dissected area passing through the pelvic bone and into the hip joint and providing the medical device to the hip joint, through the hole in the pelvic bone.
US09277997B2	Apparatus and methods of fixating bone Apparatus and methods of fixating bone include repairing or remodeling a hard tissue defect with a composite bone structure. The composite bone structure includes at least two hard tissues or bones and a scaffold material fixed together by an adhesive component. The apparatus and methods include positioning the hard tissues/bones, conforming the scaffold material to at least a portion of a surface of the hard tissues/bones, contacting the adhesive component with the hard tissues/bones and the scaffold material, and changing the material state of the adhesive component to another material state at which the adhesive component fixes together the hard tissues/bones and the scaffold material, thereby forming a composite bone structure having a desired rigidity.
US09277995B2	Devices and methods for reducing venous pressure Devices and method are disclosed for reducing pressure in a patient's vena cava and in the right atrium of a patient's heart. A valve is implanted in the inferior vena cava (IFC) between the patient's renal veins and hepatic veins. When pressure in a patient's IFC reaches high levels, i.e., the pressure differential across the valve reaches high levels, the valve automatically closes or begins to close. The closing is caused by the pressure of the patient's blood moving one or more flaps in the valve to a closed or near-closed position. This prevents excessive pressure in the upper or superior vena cava and the right atrium of the patient's heart. The device also includes a pressure relief feature that opens and allows retrograde flow of blood if the pressure differential exceeds a yet higher pressure.
US09277994B2	Implantation of repair chords in the heart Apparatus is provided, including first and second longitudinal members coupled at respective first portions thereof to tissue surrounding the ventricle. The first portion of at least the first longitudinal member is coupled to a tissue anchor, and respective second portions of the first and second longitudinal members are coupled to respective first and second leaflets of a cardiac valve. The longitudinal members are arranged with respect to the tissue anchor and the portion of tissue surrounding the ventricle in a manner which facilitates adjustment of a degree of tension of the first and second longitudinal members to draw the first and second leaflets together. A longitudinal-member-coupling device is coupled to the first and second longitudinal members, and is advanceable toward a ventricular surface of the first and second leaflets, and responsively to draw together the first and second longitudinal members. Other applications are also described.
US09277991B2	Low profile heart valve and delivery system Apparatus for endovascularly replacing a patient's heart valve, including: a delivery catheter having a diameter of 21 french or less; an expandable anchor disposed within the delivery catheter; and a replacement valve disposed within the delivery catheter. The invention also includes a method for endovascularly replacing a heart valve of a patient. In some embodiments the method includes the steps of: inserting a catheter having a diameter no more than 21 french into the patient; endovascularly delivering a replacement valve and an expandable anchor to a vicinity of the heart valve through the catheter; and deploying the anchor and the replacement valve.
US09277983B2	Drug delivery device for peripheral artery disease A medical device implantable within a peripheral vessel of the body composed of a bioresorbable polymer is disclosed. The device has a high resistance to fracture, is very flexible, and has a high crush recovery when subjected to crushing, axial, or torsional forces.
US09277982B2	Disposable urine incontinence device A disposable urinary incontinence device comprises a liquid-stable resilient member, and a cover sheet that envelops the liquid-stable resilient member to form an elongated member having a tubular profile. The elongated member has a first end, a second end, a first fold region disposed between the first end and the second end, a second fold region disposed between the first end and the first fold region, a third fold region disposed between the second end and the first fold region, a first portion located between the first end and the second fold region, a second portion located between the second end and the third fold region, a third portion located between the first fold region and a second fold region, and a fourth portion located between the first fold region and the third fold region to form a W-shaped incontinence device.
US09277975B1	Interproximal dental tool with straight and curved blade including improved gripping upper and side surfaces and safety retaining members An interproximal dental tool for use by dental practitioners which contains several significant improvements over prior art interproximal dental tools which has an upper surface extending to a sidewall and a body section which in turn grasps a razor or blade member having a blade extending outwardly from the interproximal dental tool and which is placed between the patient's teeth to grind portions of teeth between two adjacent teeth. The tool is used for professional practice only and not by consumers. The significant improvements over the prior art interproximal dental tools are as follows: The exterior top surface and the exterior side surfaces of the present invention interproximal dental tool are made of grippable material which is primarily made of rubber.
US09277972B2	Dental wire attachment Methods and devices utilizing a dental appliance for dental retainer wire attachment are disclosed. One such wire attachment appliance includes a shell having one or more cavities formed therein and shaped to receive one or more teeth, at least two wire attachment members provided on the shell, and at least one attachment material reservoir provided on the shell, wherein the attachment material is provided to attach a wire to a tooth adjacent to a particular reservoir of the at least one attachment material reservoir.
US09277968B2	Medical robot system and method for controlling the same A medical robot system and a method for controlling the same. The medical robot system includes a trocar, inserted into an incision of a patient, to guide a surgical apparatus and transmit at least one of position information of the surgical apparatus and pressure information of the surgical apparatus, and a console to display a screen including at least one of the position information and the pressure information.
US09277960B2	Intra-cardiac mapping and ablating Systems, methods, and devices allow percutaneous mapping, orientation and/or ablation in bodily cavities or lumens. Such may include a structure that is percutaneously positionable in a cavity, such as an intra-cardiac cavity of a heart. Transducers carried by the structure are responsive to blood flow. For example, the transducers may sense temperature, temperature being related to convective cooling caused by blood flow. A controller discerns positional information or location, based on signals from the transducers. For example, blood flow may be greater and/or faster proximate a port in cardiac tissue than proximate tissue spaced from the port. Position information may allow precise ablation of selected tissue, for example tissue surround a port in the intra-cardiac cavity.
US09277959B2	Medical treatment instrument A medical treatment instrument operation unit includes a sliding portion capable of advancing and retracting to a body portion and rotating around a longitudinal axis of the body portion and connected to a proximal end portion of the operating member, and a regulating portion switchable to a movable state where regulating portion is capable of advancing, retracting, and rotating to the body portion and a limited state where the advance, retraction, and rotation of sliding portion to the body portion is limited. The regulating portion includes a rotatable dial portion, and a shaft-shaped member screwed to the dial portion to be relatively advanceable and retractable thereto in a direction in which the shaft-shaped member is brought close to and separated from the body portion. Movable and limited states are switched as the shaft-shaped member comes close to and separates from the body portion with the turning of the dial portion.
US09277956B2	System for automatic medical ablation control A system provides heart ablation unit control. The system includes an input processor for acquiring electrophysiological signal data from multiple tissue locations of a heart and data indicating tissue thickness at the multiple tissue locations. A signal processor processes the acquired electrophysiological signal data to identify location of particular tissue sites of the multiple tissue locations exhibiting electrical abnormality in the acquired electrophysiological signal data and determines an area of abnormal tissue associated with individual sites of the particular sites. An ablation controller automatically determines ablation pulse characteristics for use in ablating cardiac tissue at an individual site of the particular tissue sites in response to the acquired data indicating the thickness of tissue and determined area of abnormality of the individual site.
US09277952B2	Cryogenic treatment systems Methods and apparatus for the treatment of a body cavity or lumen are described where a heated fluid and/or gas may be introduced through a catheter and into treatment area within the body contained between one or more inflatable/expandable members. The catheter may also have optional pressure and temperature sensing elements which may allow for control of the pressure and temperature within the treatment zone and also prevent the pressure from exceeding a pressure of the inflatable/expandable members to thereby contain the treatment area between these inflatable/expandable members. Optionally, a chilled, room temperature, or warmed fluid such as water may then be used to rapidly terminate the treatment session.
US09277949B2	Antioxidant stabilized crosslinked ultra high molecular weight polyethylene for medical device applications An antioxidant combined with UHMWPE prior to subjecting the UHMWPE to crosslinking irradiation. In one exemplary embodiment, the antioxidant is tocopherol. After the antioxidant is combined with the UHMWPE, the resulting blend may be formed into slabs, bar stock, and/or incorporated into a substrate, such as a metal, for example. The resulting product may then be subjected to crosslinking irradiation. In one exemplary embodiment, the UHMWPE blend is preheated prior to subjecting the same to crosslinking irradiation. Once irradiated, the UHMWPE blended product may be machined, packaged, and sterilized in accordance with conventional techniques.
US09277943B2	Surgical implant system and method A spinal implant comprises a wall extending between a first end and a second end and defining a longitudinal axis. The wall has a first surface and a second surface configured to engage tissue. The wall defines at least one opening configured for disposal of a bone fastener. The first end includes an inner surface comprising a first linear side and a second linear side. The linear sides are disposed in substantial alignment with the axis. The inner surface further comprises an arcuate side connected to the linear sides to define a cavity configured for disposal of a fastener. Systems and methods are disclosed.
US09277942B2	Polyaxial bone anchoring device with enlarged pivot angle A polyaxial bone anchoring device includes a receiving part to receive a rod for coupling the rod to a bone anchoring element, the receiving part having a top end and a bottom end, a first passage at the bottom end with a first longitudinal axis, and a second passage at the top end with a second longitudinal axis that intersects the first longitudinal axis, and a compression element, wherein at least one of the receiving part or the compression element has a seat with an opening facing the bottom end, and wherein the compression element is movable relative to the receiving part along the first longitudinal axis between a first position wherein the seat is expandable and configured for insertion of a head of a bone anchoring element and pivoting of the head, and a second position wherein the seat is compressed to lock an inserted head therein.
US09277941B2	Bone anchoring device A bone anchoring device includes a bone anchoring element including a shaft and a head, a receiving part for coupling a rod to the bone anchoring element, the receiving part including a rod receiving portion having a channel with a bottom for receiving a rod, and a head receiving portion to allow introduction and clamping of the head, and a locking ring including at least one projection, wherein the rod receiving portion has at least one cutout, wherein when the head is not locked, the projection is configured to extend through the cutout and into the channel, and wherein a first engagement portion is provided on the locking ring for engaging a second engagement portion at an inner wall of the cutout to hold the locking ring in a first position where the head is pivotable in the head receiving portion but is prevented from removal therefrom.
US09277939B2	Spinal correction system and method A spinal correction system includes at least one longitudinal element extending between a first portion and a second portion. At least one fixation element includes a first end and a second end that is configured for penetrating tissue. A coupling member is configured for disposal about the at least one longitudinal element. The coupling member includes a first part and a second part being movable relative to the first part between a first orientation and a second orientation such that an inner surface of the parts are fixed with the at least one longitudinal element. The parts include an outer surface such that in the second orientation, the coupling member is configured for a snap fit engagement with the at least one fixation element such that the parts are fixed with the first end. Methods of use are disclosed.
US09277928B2	Method and apparatus for minimally invasive insertion of intervertebral implants A dilation introducer for orthopedic surgery is provided for minimally invasive access for insertion of an intervertebral implant. The dilation introducer may be used to provide an access position through Kambin's triangle from a posterolateral approach. A first dilator tube with a first longitudinal axis is provided. An access cannula may be introduced over the first dilator tube. A drill may be inserted through the access cannula and used to perform a foraminoplasty. Surgical instruments may pass through the access cannula to operate on an intervertebral disc and/or insert an intervertebral implant.
US09277925B2	Precessional drilling and reaming This document provides novel drills and/or reamers that are well-suited for making holes in a variety of materials including, but not limited to, metals, ceramics, glass, wood, plasterboard, plastics, stone, composites, synthetics, silicon or multi-layered or hybridized substrates. In some embodiments, these drilling devices have some centers of mass that are offset from the axis of rotation. Accordingly, such drills and/or reamers may rotate and cut using a precessional pattern of motion. Precessional cutting devices may display a mechanical wave pattern in relationship to the longitudinal axis of the device. If the cutting device is fabricated from a flexible material, for example Nickel-Titanium, bodily deflection of the device may result during rotation.
US09277915B2	Method and apparatus for transapical access and closure Methods and apparatus for providing transapical access to a heart chamber for performing an intra cardiac procedure are described. The apparatus include a helical needle driver, a dilator, a straight access needle, and optionally a guidewire. After entering the heart chamber with the straight access needle, the helical needle driver is used to place a helical suture within the myocardium. After removing the needle driver, the dilator is advanced through the pre-placed helical suture, dilating both a passage and the circumscribing suture. After performing procedure, the pre-placed suture may be closed by proximally retracting an external end of the suture.
US09277912B2	Systems and methods for ankle syndesmosis fixation In one embodiment, a fixation system includes an anchor adapted to be implanted within a first bone, a washer adapted to be associated with a second bone that is to be secured to the first bone, and a suture that is fixedly attached at one end to the anchor and that extends between the anchor and the washer in multiple passes, the suture being adapted to extend through a passage formed in the first and second bones.
US09277910B2	Anchors and methods for securing suture to bone A method for securing suture to bone comprises drilling a hole in a desired portion of bone at a desired procedural site, passing a strand of suture through a portion of soft tissue to be approximated to the portion of bone, and extending the free suture ends proximally from the soft tissue. The suture is loaded into an anchor implant. Using an inserter, on a distal end of which is attached the anchor implant, the anchor implant is manipulated into the bone hole. The suture is then tensioned to a desired level by pulling on the free suture ends, after the anchor implant is positioned in the bone hole. The free suture ends are wrapped about a suture cleat on an inserter handle once the desired tension level is achieved. A proximal anchor component is moved distally to engage with a distal anchor component to lock the anchor in place within the bone hole, and to lock the suture in place within the anchor. Then, the inserter is removed from the procedural site.
US09277909B2	Suture anchor An anchor device and system for coupling soft tissue to osseous tissue includes a stopper member that supports a loop of suture material. A fixing member includes features that allow it to be rigidly coupled to surrounding bone and thus hold the stopper member in a cavity within the bone. The loop of suture material, in turn, supports a second suture device, which is coupled to, and thus retains, the soft tissue. In certain embodiments, the stopper member includes a mechanical linkage for coupling it to the fixing member, and surface features that resist withdrawal of the fixing member from the bone.
US09277905B2	Space-filling device A medical device includes a balloon member, a port that couples a compartment interior of the balloon member to a region exterior of the balloon member, and a tubular member that defines a lumen. A distal end of the tubular member is attached to an internal surface of the balloon member within the compartment so that a portion of the internal surface of the balloon member provides a seal at a distal end of the lumen. The tubular member passes through the port, and the proximal end of the tubular member is configured to remain exterior of the compartment. A delivery of a sufficient amount of a filling material into the lumen of the tubular member causes a length of the tubular member to pass through the port and into the balloon compartment.
US09277904B2	Devices and methods useful for sealing bodily openings Among other things, there are disclosed apparatuses and methods for medically sealing an opening in a vessel or wall. For example, in medical applications, a delivery tube is provided for insertion through a sheath into a vessel (e.g. a blood vessel). A dome-shaped seal fixed to a filament, an absorbent and/or compressible buffer, and a locking member are provided in the delivery tube. The delivery tube is configured so that it can be inserted into the vessel through a sheath. Tension is maintained on the filament to hold the seal against the tube or sheath. The sheath is pulled out, which pulls out the tube at the same time, leaving the seal over the opening in the vessel wall. The locking member compresses the buffer against the outside of the vessel and with the filament holds the seal in place against the inside of a vessel.
US09277900B2	X-ray imaging apparatus An X-ray imaging apparatus having an improved structure to reduce noise generated when a position of an X-ray generator is fixed in position includes an X-ray generator, an X-ray detector, a moving carriage coupled with one end of the X-ray generator, a guide rail, and a holding unit disposed at an inner side of the moving carriage to hold the position of the X-ray generator, wherein the holding unit includes a contact pad to contact the guide rail to hold the moving carriage, a magnetic body to move the contact pad using magnetic force, and a holding plate coupled to the contact pad to move according to operation of the magnetic body and including a buffer material capable of absorbing noise or vibration.
US09277895B2	X-ray CT apparatus An X-ray CT apparatus for obtaining an internal image of a test subject by using X-rays. The X-ray CT apparatus has: an X-ray generator; an X-ray detector; a first casing for enclosing the X-ray generator and the X-ray detector; a test-subject table; a first table transporting mechanism for transporting the test-subject table between a first table position and a second table position, the first table position being a position where the main portion of the test-subject table receives X-rays from the X-ray generator, and the second table position being a position where the main portion of the test-subject table is on the outside of the first casing; and a second table transporting mechanism capable of vertically transporting the test-subject table. The first table transporting mechanism and the second table transporting mechanism operate in association with each other.
US09277891B2	Image diagnosis assistance apparatus, processing method thereof, and storage medium An image diagnosis assistance apparatus calculates a first characteristic value based on an image feature of an image that is a diagnosis target, acquires a second characteristic value based on the findings information of the image input by a user via an operation unit, and performs diagnostic inference for a predetermined region of the image based on the first characteristic value, the second characteristic value, and the reliability of inference of the first characteristic value and the second characteristic value.
US09277890B2	System for generating noninvasive respiratory monitor signals A system for simulating various clinical conditions which are detectable by a noninvasive respiratory monitor is provided. The simulated clinical conditions may be displayed on a noninvasive respiratory monitor to replicate a variety of disease states to provide training for a clinician. The system may include a pulse oximetry simulation device and/or a CO2 delivery system.
US09277888B2	Photon density wave pulse oximetry and pulse hemometry Present embodiments are directed to a system and method capable of modulating light to at least one modulation frequency selected based on at least one blood parameter of a medium being monitored to generate photon density waves in a medium, detecting relative amplitude changes and phase shifts in the photon density waves, and determining at least one blood parameter related to scattering particles in the medium based on the phase shifts.
US09277879B2	Systems and devices for an integrated imaging system with real-time feedback loops and methods therefor An integrated imaging system is invented for creating an optimal imaging session by importing information in real time from several sources and using that information to automatically and continuously adjust the parameters of the imaging session so as to create the optimal session for the prescribed testing session.
US09277878B2	Image processing sensor systems An image processing sensor system functions as a standalone unit to capture images and process the resulting signals to detect objects or events of interest. The processing significantly improves selectivity and specificity of detection objects and events in a series of motions that may precede a patient who is at elevated risk of falling.
US09277874B2	Fault-tolerant multielectrode array for brain implantable device A multielectrode array with fault-tolerance for use in conjunction with a brain implantable device includes a sensor grid composed of a plurality of sensors, the plurality of sensors including primary sensors and spare sensors. The multielectrode array also includes signal processing circuitry associated with the plurality of sensors and a control system associated with the sensor grid for replacing faulty primary sensors with spare sensors.
US09277872B2	Electroanatomical mapping This invention relates to the determination and/or representation of physiological information relating to a heart surface.
US09277868B2	Optical power modulation vital sign detection method and measurement device A vital sign measurement device includes a sensor fixation device, a sensor frame, an optical sensing system, and an output unit. The sensor fixation device is adapted to be placed against an anatomical location of a subject. The optical sensing system includes an optical waveguide, an optical source device to supply optical energy to the optical waveguide, and an optical detector to detect an amount of optical energy exiting the optical waveguide. The optical sensing system is adapted to sense an arterial pulse from the compression or flexing of at least a portion of the optical waveguide resulting in reduction of the amount of light exiting the optical waveguide. The output unit is configured to receive a signal indicative of the amount of light exiting the optical waveguide and to generate a measure of the vital sign based at least in part on the received signal.
US09277865B2	Estimating apparatus and estimating method A photodynamic therapy apparatus as an estimating apparatus is an apparatus for irradiating a tissue having absorbed photo-sensitive pharmaceutical, the photo-sensitive pharmaceutical absorbing an excitation light and emitting fluorescence, with the excitation light emitted from a tip portion of a laser catheter, including a connector, a light source, and a light detection unit. The laser catheter is capable of being attached to and detached from the connector. The light source outputs the excitation light to the laser catheter via the connector. The light detection unit detects intensity or a spectrum of the fluorescence, the fluorescence being entered from the laser catheter via the connector, to estimate whether the tissue has changed because of reaction between the excitation light emitted from the tip portion of the laser catheter and the photo-sensitive pharmaceutical absorbed in the tissue.
US09277863B2	Methods and systems for automated measurement of the eyes and delivering of sunglasses and eyeglasses The present invention provides methods, devices, and systems for automated measured correction of the eyes and provision of sunglasses and eyeglasses for individuals, including individuals with a visual acuity of 20/20 or better.
US09277859B2	Optical tomographic imaging apparatus and method for controlling the same An optical tomographic imaging apparatus includes an instruction unit configured to issue an instruction on a size of an imaging range of a tomographic image, and a control unit configured to control a measurement light optical path length changing unit to perform alignment in a depth direction with respect an object after the instruction by the instruction unit, and change an optical path length of measurement light by a distance corresponding to a change of the size on which the instruction is issued.
US09277856B2	Illumination device and endoscope apparatus An illumination device (1a) includes a light source section (21) outputting excitation light; a fluorescent member (22) excited by the excitation light to emit illumination light; a first light transmitting section (24) disposed between the light source section (21) and the fluorescent member (22) to guide the excitation light output from the light source section (21) to the fluorescent member (22); and a second light transmitting section (25), which is arranged closer to the distal side than the fluorescent member (22) to guide the illumination light emitted from the fluorescent member (22). According to the invention, it is possible to provide an illumination device and an endoscope apparatus capable of exciting the fluorescent member to radiate illumination light, without directly radiating laser light from the light source section to the outside, even if a bending portion or more distal side than the bending portion is damaged in an insertion part.
US09277847B2	Handheld tool for removing matter from crevices Some embodiments of the present disclosure include a handheld tool for removing debris from a crevice. The tool may include a handle shank having a proximal end and a distal end, and a generally anchor-shaped dislodging body extending from the distal end of the handle shank. The dislodging body may have a fulcrum aperture configured to permit the passage of a fulcrum apparatus therethrough along with a distal end and two blade portions extending outwardly from the distal end of the dislodging body and a punch extending from the distal end of the anchor-shaped dislodging body, the punch configured to push debris through the crevice. The punch may include a pair of picks, such as a sharp pick and a flat pick, extending therefrom and a beveled outer edge configured to function as a scraper.
US09277842B2	Potato chip lifter A potato chip lifting apparatus has a elongated handle with a front side and a back side, the back side having a plurality of catching mechanisms extending from the back side of the elongated handle and away from the elongated handle, the catching mechanisms configured to engage a can in which potato chips are stored. The foot portion is rotatably attached to a bottom portion of the elongated handle, the foot portion movable between a first position and a second position, in the second position the foot portion extends in a direction away from the front side of the handle and generally orthogonal to the elongated handle and the front side thereof.
US09277838B2	Coffee beverage system using a coffee bean cartridge A coffee beverage system is described including a coffee bean packaging cartridge and a coffee brewing apparatus. The packaging cartridge includes a container holding coffee beans and transportation component for transporting coffee beans towards an exit opening of the cartridge. The coffee apparatus comprises a grinder for grinding the coffee beans from the cartridge and a brewing device for brewing coffee from ground coffee obtained by the grinder. A metering chamber holds a predetermined amount of coffee beans and comprises a bottom portion which forms a part of the grinder, said bottom portion rotates around an axis extending in a vertical direction. A second coffee bean packaging cartridge includes a second dosing device separate from the first dosing device for preparing and/or supplying a dose of coffee beans to the entrance opening of the coffee brewing apparatus independent of the coffee brewing apparatus.
US09277832B2	Tester display fixture A display fixture includes a shelf having a tester product receptacle, at least one first tester product assembly and an elongated channel. The at least one first tester product assembly has a base and a cover. The cover includes a hinge component. The base is located in the tester product receptacle of the shelf. The elongated channel is coupled to the shelf and is configured to receive and retain the hinge component of the cover such that the cover is rotatable about a back edge of the base of the at least one first tester product assembly.
US09277830B2	Carrying device for receiving a baby or an infant A carrying device (10) for carrying a baby or an infant by a person, comprises a receiving body (20) having a cloth-like or cushion-like backrest (40) at least in sections with a front side (21) facing toward the carrying person and a back side (22) facing away from the carrying person. The device includes a harness system (30) for fastening the receiving body (20) to the person and can have two cloth-like seating sections (50) attached to the front side (21) of the backrest (40), each having a first end (51) fastened to the front side (21) of the backrest (40) and a loose second end (52). The first ends (51) of the two seating sections (50) are arranged next to one another and the second ends (52) can be detachably fastened to the backrest (40). The seating sections (50) form a sling device T within the receiving body (20).
US09277829B2	Systems and methods for monitoring and providing therapeutic support for a user A method for monitoring pressure at one or more points on an individual and automatically adjusting one or more sections of a support structure. The method includes periodically receiving pressure data from one or more radio frequency addressable sensors placed on an individual; determining, based on the received pressure data, whether an adjustment in the support structure is required; systematically adjusting cells located within the plurality of zones, one zone at a time, until an improvement in pressure data is indicated. If an improvement in pressure data is indicated for a zone, systematically adjusting cells within the plurality of subzones for that zone, one subzone at a time, until an improvement in pressure data is indicated. If an improvement in pressure data is indicated for a subzone, systematically adjusting cells in that subzone, one cell at a time, until an improvement in pressure data is indicated.
US09277826B2	Mounting platform for modular furniture assembly A modular furniture assembly includes: a base member having a frame assembly, a transverse member having a frame assembly, a foot configured to contact a support surface, and a mounting platform having a plurality of apertures therethrough. The mounting platform is configured to be mounted on the base member frame assembly and the transverse member frame assembly, thereby connecting the frame assemblies. The foot is selectively mounted on the mounting platform, such that the foot is configured to contact the support surface when the modular furniture assembly is in an upright configuration. The mounting platform connects the base and transverse member frame assemblies together and also acts as a platform for receiving a variety of different types of feet.
US09277822B1	Furniture member with powered mechanism providing lift and zero gravity positions A furniture member powered mechanism providing both lift and zero gravity operating positions includes a first torque tube having first and second connecting links fixed thereto. The connecting links are each rotatably connected to a first or second connecting arm. The first and second connecting arms are rotatably connected to a gear housing. A positioning motor connected to the gear housing displaces a slide member coupled to the gear housing. Slide member motion displaces the first and second connecting arms, displacing and rotating the first torque tube. First and second connecting plates are rotatably connected to the slide member. A second torque tube is fixed at opposite ends to each of first and second arm rest portions of a furniture member base portion. The first and second connecting plates are also connected to the second torque tube such that slide member displacement rotates the base member.
US09277820B2	Stabilizing mechanism for a shelf assembly A stabilizing mechanism for a shelf assembly, the stabilizing mechanism comprising at least one movable rail placed between at least two support rails and a frame comprising of at least one shelf of the shelf assembly. At least one guide wheel pivotably mounted to a shaft having at least one shaft arms, wherein the at least one guide wheel and the shaft arms are configured to slide along the entire length of the at least one movable rail while adjusting the height of the at least one shelf in a vertical direction. A first slider member connected to the shaft at one end and configured to slide in lateral slots provided on the frame of the shelf for stabilizing the shelf.
US09277814B2	Adjustable continuous shelf mounting systems and apparatuses related thereto In some embodiments an adjustable continuous shelf mounting system may comprise a wall standard comprising a plurality of upper slots and a plurality of lower slots. A support bracket comprising: a first support wing coupled to a first upper tongue configured to engage an upper slot of a wall standard and a first lower tongue configured to engage a lower slot of a wall standard; a second support wing coupled to a second upper tongue configured to engage an upper slot of a wall standard and a second lower tongue configured to engage a lower slot of a wall standard; and a shelf lip receiving valley formed between the first support wing and the second support wing. A shelf comprising a load bearing surface and a perimeter lip. The perimeter lip of the shelf is configured to be received in the shelf lip receiving valley of the support bracket.
US09277808B2	Locking mechanism for a folding table A foldable table may include a table top and legs that are movable between an extended position and a collapsed position. The table top may include a first section and a second section that are connected by a hinge assembly. A locking member may be sized and configured to lock the hinge assembly in a fixed position. Advantageously, moving the legs between the extended and collapsed positions may cause the locking mechanism to move between the locked and unlocked positions. Thus, when the legs are in the extended position and the locking mechanism is in the locked position, the table top may be secured in the unfolded position.
US09277802B2	Wall and ceiling mount for a fastening rope A wall and ceiling mount for receiving a fastening rope, the mount comprising screw receptacles for the wall and ceiling fastening, a receiving opening for the introduction of the fastening rope, and a fastening region for the releasable fastening of the rope. The receiving opening is arranged on the lower side between two screw receptacles and is spanned by a curved connecting region. The outlet opening in the rope guide running in the wall and ceiling mount being arranged frontally and approximately centrally on the wall and ceiling mount, and, above said outlet opening. A further screw receptacle forming a fastening region on which the loop end rests, a mount at said fastening region securing the loop end which is layable releasably thereon.
US09277799B2	Henna applicator device and a method of operating the same The present invention relates to a system for applying a coloring substance preferably henna on at least one surface of the human body. The device comprises a scanning device configured to scan the body surface and detect movements of the body surface, a color applicator unit to apply the coloring substance onto at least one surface of human body and the controller to coordinate the scanning device and the color applicator unit to work cooperatively to ensure that an accurate replica of the desired design is formed on the surface of the human body. The system has an added advantage of being able to halt the color application process on detecting the displacement of the body surface during the color application process.
US09277797B2	Cosmetic container A cosmetic container has a first sleeve, a driving assembly, a bottle and a second sleeve. The driving assembly is mounted in the first sleeve and has a first rotating tube, a seat and a second rotating tube. The seat is moveably mounted in the first rotating tube. The second rotating tube is rotatably mounted around the first rotating tube. The bottle is mounted in the seat of the driving assembly and has a vacuum valve and an outlet. The second sleeve is coactively mounted on the second rotating tube. The first sleeve is rotated by the driving assembly to drive the bottle to move up and down. Therefore, the cosmetic container can be operated conveniently. The piston can push out the cosmetic product in the body effectively. Therefore, quantity of cosmetic product remaining on an inner surface of the body is decreased.
US09277796B1	Portable desk The portable desk is constructed of a bag that may store an electronic device. A stand operationally coupled to the bag so the stand is selectively extendable from the bag. A table movably coupled to the stand so the table may selectively support the electronic device. A stabilizer operationally coupled to the bag so the stabilizer to stabilize the bag.
US09277791B2	Adjustable band mechanism A band clasp comprises a ratchet assembly at a first end of a band, the ratchet assembly including a plate having a rim that defines an aperture that extends along a length of the first end, the ratchet assembly further including a track that extends along the length of the first end beneath the plate, the track having a first side and a second side, the first side including a first plurality of teeth opposing a second plurality of teeth of the second side. The band clasp further comprises a pawl assembly disposed at a second end of the band opposite the first end, the pawl assembly including opposing pawls having an outward bias, the opposing pawls configured to engage the rim and opposing teeth of the track through the aperture to fasten the first end of the band to the second end of the band.
US09277788B2	Dual release buckle assemblies and associated systems and methods Buckle assemblies with dual release features and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a buckle assembly is configured to detachably engage latch plates. The buckle assembly can include a top cover and a bottom housing collectively defining an operation space; a load plate having a plurality of apertures, an actuator configured to connect with the top cover, a plurality of pawls configured to operably enter the corresponding apertures so as to secure a plurality of latch plates, a release ring positioned adjacent to the pawls and connected with a release cord. The latch plates can be released by rotating the top cover or pulling the release cord.
US09277778B1	Ergonomic headwear systems and apparatuses for reducing light exposure Headwear reduces radiation exposure with a brim on a top crown that generally surrounds the head. The brim is above a bottom of the crown to avoid interfering with the ears, face, and/or adjustment strap of the cap, which may be of critical importance for those needing protection from sunlight. Brims are positionable a half-inch or more above the bottom of the crown and may completely or partially extend about the crown. Brims may extend at an angle of 20-degrees or more to provide clearance for the ears, face, and any adjustment structure. Brims may be integral with or nondestructively removable from the crown and may include bands or cut-outs for existing brims, bills, or adjustment structures for fitting of hats to which removable brims are added. Headwear may be rigid or a flexible canvas.
US09277776B2	Ratchet belt system and related accessories A ratchet belt system includes a belt having a notch strip extending along a portion of the length thereof. The notch strip is formed of a plurality of adjacent notches, each being configured to engage a ratcheting tab of an associated buckle. In an embodiment, the tab is coupled to a release lever that is oriented toward a receptacle portion of the buckle for ergonomically improving the release mechanics and preventing accidental release of the engaged tab a user is leaned forward in a seated position. In another embodiment the belt includes a first notch strip about a first surface of the belt and a second notch strip about a second surface of the belt opposite of the first surface, thereby providing a reversible ratcheting belt. Other improvements include accessories configured to engage with the ratchet belt system for display and storage thereof.
US09277772B2	Garment for supporting a wearer's breasts A garment for supporting a wearer's breasts has a band for encircling a wearer's torso and a pair of cups for receiving at least a major part of a wearer's breast, and a pair of shoulder straps, each shoulder strap extending from a corresponding cup to a back portion of the garment. The garment has a pair of panel portions, each panel portion extending between the band and a corresponding cup of the pair of cups. Each panel portion has a folding portion that is foldable relative to the pair of cups so that the folding portions lie between a wearer's breasts and a wearer's torso, in use. The band, the shoulder straps and the panel portions are arranged such that the weight of a wearer's breasts are supported by both the shoulder straps and the band.
US09277770B2	Atomizer for an aerosol delivery device formed from a continuously extending wire and related input, cartridge, and method The present disclosure relates to atomizers for an aerosol delivery device such as a smoking article. The atomizer may include a liquid transport element and a wire continuously extending along a longitudinal length thereof. The wire may define end portions, contact portions, and a heating portion. The wire may be continuously wound about the liquid transport element such that each of the portions of the wire defines coils. A related input, cartridge, and method of forming atomizers also provided.
US09277759B2	Method for manufacturing capsule series, and related capsule series A method includes separately conveying a first liquid solution (36) containing the first material and a second liquid solution (46) containing a liquid polyelectrolyte. The method includes forming of a series of drops (78) at the outlet (50), each drop (78) including a central core (80) formed from a first solution (36) and a peripheral film (82) formed from a second solution. The method includes immersing each drop (78) in a gelling solution (70) containing a reagent capable of reacting with the polyelectrolyte of the film (82) so as to form the gelled casing. The second solution (40) contains at least one surfactant before the former contacts the first solution (36).
US09277734B1	Shock collar assembly with proximity sensors A shock collar assembly with proximity sensors detects the proximity of a collar relative to a remote and administers a shock at a predetermined proximity. The assembly includes a collar and a pair of probes extending from the collar. A collar processor and a collar transceiver are coupled to the collar. The collar processor activates the probes upon receiving a first level signal when the animal is within a first predetermined distance from a remote. A remote processor, a remote transceiver, and a control are coupled to the remote. The remote processor activates the probes upon sending the first level signal when the animal is within the first predetermined distance. The control is operationally coupled to the collar. The collar processor activates a collar alarm and the remote processor activates a remote alarm upon receiving a second level signal when the animal is within a second predetermined distance.
US09277733B2	Device for increasing the training effect in a horse Device for increasing the training effect in a horse, consisting of essentially a sheet of mat-like material (1) adapting to and attachable to the horse's back. The mat-like sheet (1) is, over a substantial area, equipped with slits (9) going through the mat, in order to improve flexibility, and also of cuts (3, 4) that take up a position in essentially the area of the highest point of the horse's rear scapulae, which permits the overlapping of the parts of the mat remaining on different sides of the cut (3, 4).
US09277725B2	Lettuce variety 41-106 RZ The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 41-106 RZ, which exhibits resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races Bl:1-28, Ca-I to Ca-VIII, and strain FR10.021, currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri), lettuce mosaic virus (LMV), and to corky root rot (Sphingomonas suberifaciens), as well as broad base leaves. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 41-106 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 41-106 RZ.
US09277721B2	Soybean variety 01046750 The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046750. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046750. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046750 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046750 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.
US09277719B2	Soybean variety 01046394 The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046394. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046394. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046394 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046394 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.
US09277715B2	Soybean variety 01045961 The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01045961. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01045961. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01045961 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01045961 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.
US09277712B2	Soybean variety 01045709 The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01045709. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01045709. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01045709 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01045709 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.
US09277710B2	Sweet corn hybrid SV1580SC and parents thereof The invention provides seed and plants of sweet corn hybrid SV1580SC and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of sweet corn hybrid SV1580SC and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a sweet corn plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another sweet corn 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 parts of such plants.
US09277708B1	Maize hybrid X75D858 A novel maize variety designated X75D858 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X75D858 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X75D858 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X75D858, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X75D858. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X75D858.
US09277703B1	Maize hybrid X13C758 A novel maize variety designated X13C758 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X13C758 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13C758 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13C758, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13C758. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13C758.
US09277701B2	Tomato line FIS 18-2109 The invention provides seed and plants of tomato line FIS 18-2109 The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato line FIS 18-2109, and to methods for producing a tomato plant 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.
US09277700B2	Pepper hybrid SV5633HT The invention provides seed and plants of pepper hybrid SV5633HT and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SV5633HT and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another pepper 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.
US09277696B2	Methods for growing living organisms Methods for growing living organisms in a series of growing units, including delivering a fluid by continuous horizontal flow from a source of fluid to each growing unit.
US09282685B2	Power conversion device Flux concentration cores that encircle bus bars are arranged at different heights. When viewed from an extending direction (a Z-direction) of the bus bars, the first flux concentration core and the second flux concentration core that are adjacent to one another partially overlap each other, and the second flux concentration core and the third flux concentration core that are adjacent to each other partially overlap each other. Therefore, the flux concentration cores are able to be arranged around the bus bars even when the spaces between the bus bars are narrow.
US09282682B2	Heat conducting mounting structure, method and radio base station housing arrangement for mounting electronic modules Heat conducting mounting structure for mounting of electronic modules, comprising first surface area that is adapted to face a second surface area of the electronic module; cavity means embedded at a distance from the first surface area; said cavity means is adapted to receive a cooling means; attachment means at the first surface area adapted for attaching the electronic module; and wherein the attachment means is adapted for a transfer of the heat energy from the electronic module to the mounting structure. Further a method for mounting the electronic module on the heat conducting mounting comprising the step of adjoining an attachment means with a fixing means and the fixing means with the electronic module to obtain at least one immediate connection pressure area between the first surface area of a wall and the second surface area of the electronic module. Also a radio base station housing arrangement is provided.
US09282673B2	Casing and server having the casing A casing for fixing a plate member includes a casing body having opposite first and second side plates, and a clamping member having a resilient plate disposed on an inner side of the second side plate, at least one abutment arm protruding inwardly from the resilient plate and adapted to abut against a first surface of the plate member, and an engaging piece proximate to the abutment arm and adapted to releasably engage a second surface of the plate member. The first side plate and the resilient plate are respectively adapted to abut against first and second ends of the plate member for clamping therebetween the plate member. The resilient plate is pullable to move the engaging piece away from the second surface of the plate member.
US09282668B2	Electronic apparatus and method for assembling the same An electronic apparatus including a housing, a first circuit board, a battery module, a display module and a second circuit board is provided. The housing has at least an opening and an accommodating space. The first circuit board is disposed in the accommodating space. The battery module is disposed in the accommodating space and stacked over the first circuit board. The display module is disposed in the accommodating space and stacked over the battery module, wherein the display module is visible through the opening. The second circuit board is disposed in the accommodating space and disposed under the display module, beside the battery module.
US09282664B2	Switching installation with pressure controlled short-circuit device A switching installation includes a gas tight housing with at least one wall part. An input conductor disposed in the housing is configured to carry an input voltage. An insulation is arranged around the input conductor so as to insulate the input conductor from the housing. A short-circuit device is changeable from a first condition, in which the insulation is insulating the input conductor from the housing, to a second condition, in which an electrical short circuit connection is created through the insulation between the input conductor and an auxiliary connection. An actuator is coupled to the at least one wall part of the gas tight housing and is configured to actuate the short-circuit device as a result of movement of the wall part caused by a pressure increase in the housing. A threshold device is configured to provide a preset threshold in the actuator.
US09282663B2	Electronic device having a watertight housing An electronic device is disclosed. In accordance with one embodiment the electronic device includes a housing that encloses an interior space tightly separating the interior space from an exterior; a gastight flexible membrane arranged such that it divides the interior space into a first and a second volume, the first and the second volume being tightly sealed to each other; and a watertight and gas-permeable membrane coupling the second volume with the exterior of the housing.
US09282661B2	Circuit board having a standard PCMCIA pin area and an additional pin area connected to different devices A circuit board includes an extension Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) connector including a standard PCMCIA pin area including a plurality of pins; and an additional pin area comprising a plurality of pins; and an interface including: a standard PCMCIA interface including a plurality of signals lines connected to the pins of the standard PCMCIA pin area and corresponding to signal lines of a standard PCMCIA card; and an additional PCMCIA interface including a plurality of additional signal lines connected to the pins of the additional pin area.
US09282638B2	Electrode, electrode material, and electrode formation method A method of forming a low-resistance, high-reliability through/embedded electrode is provided, where the electrode can be arranged in a higher density according to the miniaturization of the semiconductor manufacturing technology. This method includes the step of filling an opening 51 of a substrate 50 with a paste 56 of a first conductive material and drying the paste 56; the step of solid-phase sintering the paste 56 filled in the opening 51, generating a first porous conductor 57; the step of applying a paste of a second conductive material so as to cover the first conductor 57; and the step of melting the paste of the second conductive material by heat treatment, impregnating the second conductive material into the first conductor 57.
US09282631B2	Circuit with flat electromagnetic band gap resonance structure Circuit with flat electromagnetic band gap resonance structure, includes a plurality of flat units formed at a conductor layer; each flat unit spirally revolves inward from a first end to an internal point following a rotation direction, and spirally revolves outward from the internal point to a second end following an opposite rotation direction. Each flat unit is connected to a ground plane by a conductive stand (e.g., a via) at a connection point, for suppressing noise resonances at certain frequencies, and the frequencies are related to a stub length of each flat unit, and the stub length is related to a route length from the connection point to an end.
US09282620B2	Apparatus and method for generating constant current pulse wave, medical operation method using same, and light generating apparatus Disclosed are an apparatus and a method for generating a constant current pulse wave, a medical operation method using the same, and a light generating apparatus. The apparatus for generating a constant current pulse wave comprises: a charge unit receiving a current and charging electric charges; a converter unit applying a constant voltage to a flash lamp during a first reference time and applying a constant current to the flash lamp during a second reference time by using the electric charges charged in the charge unit; and a controller operating in a constant voltage control mode to transmit a constant voltage control signal for controlling the converter unit to output the constant voltage, to the converter unit during the first reference time and operating in a constant current control mode to transmit a constant current control signal for controlling the converter unit to output the constant current, to the converter unit during the second reference time. Accordingly, a stable pulse wave of the constant current can be applied to the flash lamp.
US09282613B2	Pixel unit driving circuit and driving method, pixel unit and display apparatus There are provided a pixel unit driving circuit and driving method, pixel unit and display apparatus. The pixel unit driving circuit is used for driving a light-emitting device to emit light, and comprises a first thin film transistor (T1), a second thin film transistor (T2), a third thin film transistor (T3) and a storage capacitor (Cs). A gate of the first thin film transistor (T1) is connected with a control line (Gate), a first electrode thereof is connected with a data line (Data), and a second electrode thereof is connected with a first node (A). One gate of the second thin film transistor (T2) is connected with the control line (Gate) and the other gate is connected with a second scan line (Scan2), a first electrode thereof is connected with the storage capacitor (Cs), and a second electrode thereof is connected with a second node (B). One gate of the third thin film transistor (T3) is connected with the first node (A) and the other gate is connected with the second scan line (Scan2), a first electrode thereof is connected with a power supply (Vdd), and a second electrode thereof is connected with the second node (B). One terminal of the storage capacitor is connected with the first node (A), and the other terminal is connected with the first electrode of the second thin film transistor (T2). One terminal of the light-emitting device is connected with the second node (B), and the other terminal thereof is grounded. The pixel unit driving circuit can reduce an influence on a driving voltage caused by variations in threshold voltage.
US09282602B2	Light driver control system A system for controlling a light source includes a control circuit to be coupled to an ac source to receive an ac signal. The control circuit includes an input controller coupled to receive an input control signal and dimming command circuitry coupled to the input controller and coupled to receive the ac signal. The dimming command circuitry is coupled to remove one or more portions of a predetermined duration from the ac signal followed by a substantially full ac signal in response to the input control signal. A lighting driver circuit is to be coupled to a light source and coupled to receive the ac signal from the control circuit. The lighting driver circuit is coupled to drive the light source to have a light output adjusted in response to the removed one or more portions of the predetermined duration from the ac signal by the dimming command circuitry.
US09282598B2	System and method for learning dimmer characteristics Systems and methods for learning dimmer characteristics provide improved efficiency in operating lighting devices. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a lamp controller that is configured to monitor voltage information associated with one or more lamps or a dimmer of a system, adjust one or more parameters of an attach current profile in conformity with the voltage information to arrive at a selected attach current profile, and apply within the system the selected attach current profile.
US09282595B1	Lighting module and lighting device including the same A lighting module includes spaced-apart first and second plates, an electroluminescence element disposed in an enclosed space formed between the first and second plates, multiple electrodes and multiple conducting elements. Each electrode has an inner portion electrically connected to the electroluminescence element, and an outer portion disposed in a surrounding space surrounding the enclosed space. Each conducting element is disposed in the surrounding space, and electrically contacts the outer portion of a respective electrode. The conducting elements are exposed outwardly from at least one of the first and second plates. The second plate has a normal projection that falls on and substantially corresponds in size to the first plate.
US09282580B2	Method and apparatus for apparatus coupling A method comprising receiving, by an apparatus, an indication of availability of proximity-based communication with a separate apparatus, receiving historical operation condition information, determining, based, at least in part, on the historical operation condition information, an operational nexus indicative of copresence of the apparatus and the separate apparatus across a plurality of different operation conditions, and performing an action associated with coupling the apparatus with the separate apparatus based, at least in part, on the operational nexus is disclosed.
US09282570B2	Method and apparatus for transmitting uplink control signaling on physical uplink shared channel The present invention discloses a method for transmitting uplink control signaling in a Physical Uplink Shared Channel (PUSCH). The method includes: when two transport blocks/codewords are transmitted in the PUSCH, mapping uplink control signaling to the layer corresponding to one of the two transport blocks/codewords to transmit. The present invention also discloses an apparatus for transmitting uplink control signaling in the PUSCH. The apparatus includes: a mapping unit, used for mapping uplink control signaling to the layer corresponding to one of two transport blocks/codewords when the two transport blocks/codewords are transmitted in the PUSCH; and a transmission unit, used for transmitting the uplink control signaling. The present invention effectively solves the problem of transmitting uplink control signaling in the PUSCH when the PUSCH uses spatial multiplexing in an LTE-A system.
US09282567B2	TTI bundling The present invention relates to transmitting and receiving data in a multicarrier communication system in which the transmission and reception is performed on a transmission time interval basis. In particular, dynamic bundling of transmission time intervals is dynamically configurable for each scheduling assignment. The dynamic bundling may be applied in uplink and/or in downlink transmission between a terminal and a network node.
US09282558B2	Method for transmitting and receiving signal using time division duplex mode in wireless access system, and apparatus therefor Disclosed are a method for transmitting and receiving a signal according to a time division duplex mode by using the setting of multiple subframes for one cell in a wireless access system, and an apparatus for supporting the same. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method for transmitting and receiving a signal of a base station using a time division duplex (TDD) mode in a wireless access system may comprise the steps of: determining the setting of a first subframe allocated to a first terminal and the setting of a second subframe allocated to a second terminal, among the setting of multiple subframes operating at one carrier frequency; transmitting information indicating the first terminal and the second terminal, respectively; and receiving a signal from the first terminal according to the first subframe setting while transmitting a signal to the second terminal according to the second subframe setting.
US09282556B2	Base station and communication method thereof Provided is a base station for communicating with a mobile station by assigning at least a part of a communication frame including a plurality of wireless communication channels in a frequency direction. The communication frame includes at least one special subframe having a data transmission region available for transmission to the mobile station and a data reception region available for reception from the mobile station, separated from the data transmission region in a time direction. The base station includes an assignment unit 50 for assigning, in the special subframe, the data transmission region for transmission of downlink control information to nearby mobile stations and the data reception region for reception of uplink control information from the nearby mobile stations, and a transmission and reception unit 10 for transmitting the downlink control information in the data transmission region and for receiving the uplink control information in the data reception region.
US09282553B2	Method for terminal to control uplink timing in a wireless communication system, and device for same The present application discloses a method in which a terminal controls uplink timing in a wireless communication system. Specifically, the method is characterized by comprising: a step in which, if an uplink timing command for a specific uplink timing group is received from a network, a timer for the specific uplink timing group is started, said timer being the time available for the uplink timing command; a step in which a message for the discarding, from the network, of a serving cell included in the specific uplink timing group is received; and a step in which the timer is stopped if there is no serving cell included in the specific uplink timing group.
US09282547B2	Method and apparatus for allocating resources of a control channel in a mobile communication system using orthogonal frequency division multiplexing Methods and apparatuses are provided for wireless communication. Control symbols are mapped to a plurality of resource element groups (REGs) which is not assigned to a physical channel format indication channel (PCFICH) or a physical hybrid automatic repeat request indicator channel (PHICH). The REGs are allocated based on a time first manner. The mapped control symbols are transmitted on a packet dedicated control channel (PDCCH). A number of a plurality of resource elements (REs) in each of the REGs depends on an index of an orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) symbol and a number of configured reference signals.
US09282535B2	Efficient location updates, paging and short bursts A mobile terminal in a wireless communication network may be one of several modes of operation. When in an idle mode, the mobile terminal may avoid a lengthy random access procedure normally associated with responding to a page from a base station, if the base station includes in the page an indication of a resource that the mobile terminal may utilize when responding to the page. Additionally, the mobile terminal may transmit an efficient location update MAC header to a base station, whether prompted to by a page from the base station or not. Furthermore, without leaving the idle mode or a sleep mode, the mobile terminal may exchange short data burst messages with a base station.
US09282534B2	Mobile communication method, session control node, gateway device, and mobility management node A mobile communication method according to the present invention includes a step of establishing, by a session control node S/P-CSCF, a prioritized-call bearer between a gateway device P-GW and a mobile station UE when an Invite signal including prioritized-call information is received; a step of transmitting, by the session control node S/P-CSCF, the Invite signal including the prioritized-call information to the gateway device P-GW after the prioritized-call bearer is established; and a step of transmitting, by the gateway device P-GW, the Invite signal including the prioritized-call information to the mobile station UE.
US09282532B2	Initiating bearer independent protocol sessions using access technology and location information A user identity module (UIM) is incorporated in user equipment such as a mobile phone or mobile device. The UIM is configured to provision itself while roaming away from a home network as follows. The UIM may: send to the UE a request for information identifying a current radio access technology (RAT) that the UE is camped on; receive the current RAT information from the UE; send to the UE a request for network location information, where the network location information identifies a network in which the UE is currently camped; receive the network location information from the UE; generate an access point name (APN) using the current RAT information and the network location information; and open a channel through the network to a remote agent (e.g., a provisioning server) using the access point name.
US09282527B2	Support of mobile-terminated service delivery over a multi-rat and/or multi-domain mobile network Embodiments of the present invention include a method for support of mobile-terminated service delivery over a multi-Radio Access Technology RAT and/or multi-domain mobile network wherein an User Equipment UE can be registered with multiple serving Core Network CN nodes, said method using information, referred to as termination selection information, including indication of a preferred serving CN node and/or preferred domain for mobile-terminated service delivery attempt towards said UE, said preferred serving CN node and/or said preferred domain determined as the serving CN node and/or domain most probably currently able to reach the UE, based on information referred to as termination selection support information retrieved from said multiple serving CN nodes, said method using, for said determination of the serving CN node and/or domain most probably currently able to reach the UE, termination selection support information including information on UE probability of camping per RAT.
US09282525B2	Frequency-domain symbol and frame synchronization in multi-carrier systems Methods and systems are disclosed for frequency-domain symbol and frame synchronization for multi-carrier communication systems. Received signals are sampled and converted into frequency components associated with subcarriers within the multi-carrier communication signals. Symbol synchronization is performed in the frequency domain by performing correlation(s) between frequency components of the received signal and frequency-domain synchronization symbol(s). After symbol synchronization, frame synchronization correlation is also performed in the frequency domain between frequency components of the received signal and frequency-domain synchronization symbol(s). The disclosed embodiments are particularly useful for symbol and frame synchronization in multi-carrier received signals for power line communication (PLC) systems and/or other harsh noisy communication environments.
US09282511B2	Method for managing power save mode in wireless LAN system, and device for supporting same Provided is a method for operating a power save mode performed by an access point in a WLAN system. The method includes: transmitting, by an access point (AP), a first traffic indication map (TIM) broadcast indication frame to a first station (STA); transmitting, by the AP, a second TIM broadcast indication frame to a second STA; transmitting, by the AP, a first TIM frame indicating that buffered traffic to the first STA is present; and transmitting, by the AP, a second TIM frame indicating that buffered traffic to the second STA is present. The first TIM broadcast indication frame includes a first TIM offset field indicating a transmission time of the first TIM frame, and the second TIM broadcast indication frame includes a second TIM offset field indicating a transmission time of the second TIM frame.
US09282508B2	Rate optimized power consumption in micro wave radio links The embodiments herein relate to a method in a near end radio link node for controlling power consumption in a radio link system. The near end radio link node is connected to a far end radio link node via a radio link. The near end radio link node obtains a granted rate of traffic on the radio link between the near end radio link node and the far end radio link node. The near end radio link node obtains a demanded rate of the traffic between the near end radio link node and the far end radio link node. The near end radio link node controls power consumption for the radio link system based on the granted rate and the demanded rate.
US09282503B2	Apparatus and method for handling broadcast system information in telecommunications system user equipment A wireless communications device, and a method of operating a wireless communications device, the device operative to receive broadcast system information from a network, the device being arranged to: receive first broadcast system information, said first broadcast system information defining scheduling information for a plurality of items of further broadcast system information; define a subset containing a plurality of items of further broadcast system information; receive an item of further broadcast system information relating to whether transmit diversity is in use; when it is determined that the device has received further broadcast system information relating to whether transmit diversity is in use, wait until one of the following conditions has been met before implementing on the device any changes in transmit diversity as defined by the further broadcast system information relating to whether transmit diversity is in use: i) the device having received all members of the subset of further broadcast system information; or ii) the quality of a signal received by the device being determined to be below a threshold.
US09282493B2	Resource allocation in target cell after handover A system is proposed to provide handover in a mobile telecommunications environment, particularly applicable to 3GPP networks, in which a user device, such as a mobile telephone provides a buffer status report to the target base station during a handover procedure. The target base station uses this status report to allocate appropriate resources for uplink data to be transmitted from the user device to the target base station.
US09282490B2	Method and system for managing security in mobile communication system A method, an apparatus, and a system for solving and managing security problems, which may occur during a handover of a User Equipment (UE) between PLMNs in a mobile communication network, by using a Non-Access Stratum (NAS) protocol are provided. By the method, a UE can perform a security mode command and an authentication with a network. Further, the method can prevent interruption of communication due to authentication or security during a handover of a UE between Public Land Mobile Networks (PLMNs).
US09282489B2	Media escalation with use of endpoint adapter An endpoint adaptor and methods of operating the same are provided. The endpoint adaptor provides a single persistent view of a mobile communication device to a network and network-based applications. Moreover, the ability to leverage the endpoint adapter to transition a communication session to include additional media types while the communication session is in-progress is also disclosed.
US09282488B1	Wireless device network selection A first wireless communication network stores a buffer of data that is concurrently being sent to a wireless device via a first active connection with a second wireless communication network. A first indicator is received by the wireless device. The first indicator is associated with an availability of an access node of the first wireless communication network to serve the wireless device. Based on the first indicator and based on a second indicator of a signal strength associated with the access node, the wireless device ends the first active connection. The first wireless communication network provisions a second active connection to the wireless device. The first wireless communication network provisions the second active connection in response to a request by the wireless device. Data not already received by the wireless device is provided, via the second active connection, to the wireless device.
US09282483B2	Network resource modification Traffic flow template filters with policy control and charging rule precedence are provided in a network. A request from a wireless device to add or modify at least one traffic flow template, TFT, filter, with a requested TFT filter precedence value for a particular bearer associated with the wireless device is received. A policy and charging control, PCC, rule precedence range, corresponding to the TFT filter is then determined. The determined PCC rule precedence range is transmitted to a policy and charging rules function, PCRF, block.
US09282482B2	Method and system for analyzing radio performance during over-the-air operation An apparatus for identifying failed or suspect RF transmitting devices while the devices are in normal operation transmitting over-the-air RF signals. The apparatus comprises an RF signal sensor receiving the RF signals from at least one of the devices that are mobile or portable. The sensor is responsive to the received RF signals. An analyzer determines RF frequency characteristics of the received RF signals from the at least one transmitting device, determines the respective identifier of the at least one transmitting device from the received RF signals, and uses the identifier from the received RF signals to correlate the RF frequency characteristics of the particular one of the transmitting devices. A graphical user interface displays at least one RF frequency characteristic in a form that can be used to identify transmitting devices that have failed and transmitting devices that are suspect.
US09282463B2	Spectrum sharing in white space bands using joint power control and channel assignment An optimization framework for spectrum sharing in white space bands formulates an objective function as a linear function of channels and power levels, and constructs a linear set of equations based on a general graph model according to constraints, including spectrum usage regulations and/or resource re-use constraints. The optimization framework provides joint power control and channel assignment where the solution is implemented by an algorithm that allocates time/power/channel to each network to avoid interference while re-using time and/or frequency resources. The solution allocates a fair and orthogonal portion of time on each channel for a certain power level to the networks. The solution can be implemented by a central entity having at least location information of the networks and, upon solving the optimization problem, signals scheduling information of each channel assigned.
US09282461B2	Apparatus, methods, and computer program products providing improved flexible resource usage In one exemplary embodiment of the invention, an apparatus includes: a transmitter configured to send an advertisement message having communication information for an access point; and a receiver configured to receive a flexible use message indicative of how the access point may utilize at least a portion of a shared communication resource. In another exemplary embodiment of the invention, an apparatus includes: a receiver configured to receive an advertisement message having communication information for an access point; and a transmitter configured to transmit to the access point a flexible use message indicative of how the access point may utilize at least a portion of a shared communication resource.
US09282458B2	Method and system for reporting, securing and controlling mobile phones which are lost (misplaced\stolen) An electronic system comprising: means for authenticating a report that a first device has been lost, by using a password entered into a second device that is connected to the system, by displaying, in an irregular manner, a plurality of symbols used to enter the password, where the symbols appear on an electronic screen of the second device.
US09282456B2	Techniques for roaming between heterogeneous wireless networks Examples are disclosed for roaming between heterogeneous wireless networks. In some examples, an authorization request for user equipment (UE) to access a visited wireless local area network (WLAN) may be received via a first protocol. The authorization request may be interworked by an authentication, authorization and accounting (AAA) interworking function (AIF) to enable the UE to be authenticated and authorized for access to the visited WLAN via information exchanged between a visited AAA server and a home AAA server. The visited home AAA server may be associated with different types of wireless networks to include wireless wide area networks (WWANs) or with a different WLAN. Interworking by the AIF may include translating the authentication request received via the first protocol to a second protocol to allow for the exchange of information between the visited AAA server and the home AAA server. Other examples are described and claimed.
US09282455B2	System and method for user certificate initiation, distribution, and provisioning in converged WLAN-WWAN interworking networks A system and method for user certificate initiation, distribution, and provisioning in converged WLAN-WWAN interworking networks. A computing device operable in a wireless local area network sends a public key to a mobile device operable in a wireless cellular wide area network. The mobile device performs a bootstrapping procedure with a cellular operator in the wireless cellular wide area network to obtain a user certificate based on the public key. The mobile device sends the user certificate to the computing device for installation on the computing device. The user certificate may be used for digital signature, verification, and encryption purposes. The user certificate is also used in both the wireless local area network and the wireless wide area network for authenticating a subscriber when accessing services from both networks.
US09282447B2	Vehicle incident response method and system An improvement is provided to a method that detects a vehicle incident, and responds to the vehicle incident with (i) a communication to a remote advisor center that establishes a wireless connection between the remote advisor center and a vehicle associated with the vehicle incident and a conversation between an advisor at the remote advisor center and an occupant of the vehicle, and with (ii) a message to an emergency contact. With the improvement, call-in information associated with the vehicle incident is included in the message to the emergency contact. A call at the remote advisor center is received from the emergency contact using the call-in information. Information is provided by or through the call that is used to determine that the call is associated with the vehicle incident. The emergency contact is connected into the conversation between the advisor and the occupant of the vehicle.
US09282442B1	Communication system to route telephony signals based on originating line information A communication system to route telephony signals based on OLI. The communication system includes a telephony signaling system and a call processing system. The telephony signaling system receives a first signaling message over an originating line indicating a telephony number and in response, generates and transfers a second signaling message indicating the telephony number and the OLI for delivery to a call processing system. The call processing system receives the second signaling message, and in response, processes the telephony number to identify a RespOrg. The call processing system processes the OLI based on the identified RespOrg to select a CIC. Call processing system generates and transfers a third signaling message indicating the selected CIC for delivery to the telephony signaling system. The telephony signaling system receives the third signaling message, and in response, generates and transfers a fourth signaling message for delivery to a telephony network based on the selected CIC.
US09282441B2	Mobile communication terminal for PTT and method for processing missed call information thereof The present invention relates to a mobile communication terminal for Push To Talk (PTT) and a method for processing missed call information thereof, which allows a receiver to check why an originator requested the PTT telephone call during the absence of the receiver through missed call information. The missed call information includes the voice of the originator requesting the PTT call, and the voice of the originator is output when confirmation of the missed call information is requested.
US09282437B2	Method and system for providing notification message in a mobile broadcast system A method for providing a notification message in a transmitter of a mobile broadcast system supporting an interaction channel is disclosed. Upon an occurrence of a notification event, a first means generates a notification message, and generates at least one delivery request message including a target address based on subscription information of the corresponding terminal, using the generated notification message. A second means determines a channel over which it will deliver a notification message to the corresponding terminal based on the target address, and delivers the notification message over the determined channel.
US09282434B2	Query based volume determination An approach, carried out by one or more processors, for providing volume information to communication devices. The approach may further comprise receiving a query for a set of volume information for a first communication device. The volume information includes at least a volume range for audible communicating. The approach may further comprise determining if a second communication device is in a vicinity of the first communication device. Responsive to determining the second communication device is in the vicinity of the first communication device, the approach may further comprise determining a first location and a second location for the respective first communication device and second communication device. The approach may further comprise determining the set of volume information for the first communication device based on at least the second location of the second communication device.
US09282429B2	Scalable real-time location detection based on overlapping neural networks A system and method for real-time location detection consists of three groups of components. Mobile subjects to be tracked are equipped with wireless transceivers capable of sending and optionally for receiving data over pre-determined radio frequency (RF) band(s). Router/base station access point devices are equipped with wireless transceivers capable of sending and receiving data over pre-determined radio frequency (RF) band(s) in order to communicate with mobile units. Routers are combined into specific overlapping router groups, with each group forming a spatial sub-network. System central processing and command station(s) perform data processing and implementation of computational models that determine the mobile unit location. System deployment consists of three phases: collection of training and testing data, network training and testing, and network adaptive maintenance.
US09282423B2	Proximity and interface controls of media devices for media presentations Embodiments relate generally to electrical/electronic hardware, computer software, wired and wireless network communications, portable, wearable, and stationary media devices. RF transceivers and/or audio system in each media device may be used to wirelessly communicate between media devices and allow configuration and other data to be wirelessly transmitted from one media device to another media device. The proximity detection system may be configured to detect a presence of a user or multiple users and upon detecting presence, access content on a user device, and record the content while also playing back the content on the media device. One or more user devices in proximity of the media device post detection may wirelessly communicate with the media device and the media device may orchestrate handling of content from those devices or from a wirelessly accessible location such as the Cloud or Internet.
US09282407B2	Electronic device sound reproduction system A deformable electronic device comprises a housing deformable by a user, at least one deformable speaker and a processing unit for selecting a sound reproduction method using the at least one speaker in response to deformation of the electronic device.
US09282397B2	Acoustic signal corrector and acoustic signal correcting method According to one embodiment, an acoustic signal corrector includes: an output module; a selection receiver; and a holder. The output module is configured to output a plurality of acoustic signals. Amplitude values of frequencies within a frequency band of each of the acoustic signals are emphasized as emphasized amplitude values. A plurality of amplitude values among the emphasized amplitude values are corrected as corrected amplitude values at some of frequencies within the frequency band. Resonance is possibly induced in the frequency band by sealing an ear canal. The selection receiver is configured to receive a selection of one of the acoustic signals output by the output module. The holder is configured to hold, as a configuration for sound quality correction, a configuration corresponding to the correction of the one of the acoustic signals at the some of the frequencies.
US09282391B2	Method and apparatus for recognizing earphone in portable terminal A method and an apparatus for preventing an erroneous operation according to generation of an interrupt signal during separation and mounting procedures of an earphone are provided. The method includes detecting generation of an interrupt associated with a change in a connection state between the earphone and an interface unit, determining the connection state when the generation of the interrupt is detected, determining whether a preset stabilizing time for stabilizing the change in the connection state has elapsed, determining whether the determined connection state is identical with a connection state before the generation of the interrupt when the preset stabilizing time elapses, and maintaining the connection state before the generation of the interrupt when the determined connection state is identical with the connection state before the generation of the interrupt.
US09282385B2	Digital loudspeaker with enhanced performance Digital loudspeaker comprising a support, a plurality of first membranes suspended on the support, said first membranes being bistable, and said loudspeaker comprising actuator for each of the first membranes that can change each of the first membranes from a first stable state to a second stable state and vice versa, and a controller for controlling said first actuator.
US09282374B2	Methods and computer program products for subcontent tagging and playback A method for tagging subcontent includes creating a first begin tag for a program to be delivered over a network, wherein the first begin tag corresponds to a first video segment of the program. A first video frame is identified for the first video segment, the first video frame representing content of the first video segment, the first video frame is displayable as a first thumbnail. A second begin tag is created for the program, the second begin tag corresponds to a second video segment of the program. A second video frame is identified for the second video segment, the second video frame representing content of the second video segment, the second video frame is displayable as a second thumbnail. The first begin tag is distinct from the second begin tag, the first video frame is distinct from the second video frame, and the first video segment is distinct from the second video segment.
US09282370B2	Open API digital video recorder and method of making and using same A digital video recorder is disclosed. The digital video recorder includes at least one memory device, a plurality of communication access points for receiving at least one program play, an open application programming interface associated with the at least one memory device, and at least one correlation engine in communication with the open application programming interface. The plurality of applications correspondent to the open application programming interface allow a user to manipulate metadata associated with ones of the programs plays and the metadata relates to interframe interactivity with detailed aspects of the ones of the program plays. The at least one correlation engine provides for correlation among at least for the interframes of the program play to ones of the interframes of other ones of the program plays, and among the interframe interactivity to the interframes of the program play to interframe interactivity with the other ones of the interframes of the other ones of the program plays.
US09282365B2	Premises gateway apparatus and methods for use in a content distribution network Apparatus and methods for premises gateway functions that integrate or unify functions typically distributed across multiple devices within a content-based network. In one embodiment, the out-of-band (OOB) signaling functionality normally provided in each of a set-top-box (STB) and digital video recorder (DVR) are unified into a common OOB (e.g., DOCSIS) capable premises gateway device, thereby obviating OOB tuners and related components from each device. In another variant, the premises gateway is adapted for all-IP operation, such as for use with IP-based computers and IP set-top boxes, etc. Fully unified variants are also disclosed, wherein the DVR and/or STB functions are physically integrated within the premises gateway.
US09282355B2	Delayed video-on-demand streaming for enhanced user experience and network capacity optimization A user device receives a video-on-demand (VOD) selection from a user and determines that current network streaming conditions are not adequate to provide high-quality VOD content. The user device presents an option, to the user, to delay presentation of the VOD content and receives a selection to delay presentation. Based on the selection to delay, the user device obtains the VOD content from a content delivery system and obtains encryption keys for the VOD content from a license server. In a manner transparent to the content delivery system, the user device stores the VOD content and encryption keys to create stored VOD content and stored encryption keys. The user device notifies the user that the VOD content is available to view and presents the stored VOD content using the stored encryption keys. The user device deletes the stored content and stored encryption keys per a VOD viewing policy.
US09282350B2	Systems and methods for automated extraction of closed captions in real time or near real-time and tagging of streaming data for advertisements System and methods for finding and accessing desired audio content from audio content sources, including means and methods for extracting captions from a broadcast; aggregating the captions in a database; indexing the database content; searching the captions for a mention of at least one target; analyzing the results for desired content; indexing into the database to extract the desired content; thereby providing a method for quickly finding and accessing desired audio and video content from a large number of sources.
US09282346B2	Method and system for automatic content recognition (ACR) integration for smartTVs and mobile communication devices A second screen communication device that is paired with an automatic content recognition (ACR) enabled display communication device launches an interactive application in response to an invitation cue generated and presented by the ACR-enabled display communication device while the ACR-enabled display communication device is displaying linear broadcast content. The linear broadcast content is a non-IP based broadcast content. The interactive application launched on the second screen communication device enables interaction with interactive content displayed by a user interface on the second screen communication device based on the invitation cue. The second screen communication device may generate one or more control elements that are utilized to control the interaction with the interactive content. The displaying of IP-based digital stream content corresponding to the linear broadcast content on the automatic content recognition enabled display may be resumed on the ACR enabled communication device utilizing the generated one or more control elements.
US09282344B2	Secondary boundary filtering for video coding In one example, a video coding device is configured to intra-predict a block of video data, using values of pixels along a primary boundary of the block, to form a predicted block, determine whether to filter the predicted block using data of a secondary boundary of the block, and filter the predicted block using data of the secondary boundary in response to determining to filter the predicted block. The video coding device may determine whether to filter the predicted block based on a comparison of a Laplacian value or a gradient difference value to a threshold. The determination of whether to filter the predicted block may be based at least in part on a boundary relationship, e.g., the relationship of one boundary to another, or of a boundary to pixel values of the predicted block.
US09282341B2	Image coding method and apparatus using spatial predictive coding of chrominance and image decoding method and apparatus A coding method including dividing pixels of a chrominance component of an input image into blocks having a predetermined size; selecting one among a direct current prediction method, a vertical prediction method, a horizontal prediction method, and a hybrid prediction method according to a user's input; generating a prediction value of each pixel in a current block to be predictively coded, using at least one pixel value among pixel values in an upper reference block adjacent to the current block and in a side reference block adjacent to the current block, according to the selected prediction method; generating a differential value between the prediction value and a corresponding real pixel value in the current block; and coding the differential value and information on the selected prediction method using a predetermined coding method.
US09282329B2	Methods and devices for data compression using offset-based adaptive reconstruction levels Encoding and decoding methods are presented that used offset-based adaptive reconstruction levels. The offset data is inserted in the bitstream with the encoded video data. The offset data may be differential data and may be an index to an array of offset values from which the differential offset is calculated by the decoder. The offset to an adaptive reconstruction level may be adjusted for each slice. The offsets may be specific to a particular level/index and data type. In some cases, offsets may only be sent for a subset of the levels. Higher levels may apply no offset, may apply an average offset, or may apply the offset used for the highest level having a level-specific offset.
US09282326B2	Interactive camera calibration tool An interactive camera calibration tool is presented that provides live feedback on the state of the calibration and produces tightly-distributed calibration parameters even when used by novices. Target positions are suggested by the calibration tool. Once the target has been aligned with the target positions, image data of the target is captured and used to compute calibration parameters. This process is repeated until the computed parameters meet the accuracy requirements specified by the user. A novel calibration quality metric is also leveraged to automatically determine whether a calibration is sufficiently accurate.
US09282324B2	Medical image diagnosis apparatus and image processing apparatus A medical image diagnosis apparatus according to an embodiment includes a rendering processing unit, a display unit, and a control unit. The rendering processing unit is configured to perform rendering processing from a plurality of viewpoints on volume data that is three-dimensional medical image data to create a parallax image group composed of a predefined number of parallax images. The display unit is configured to display the parallax image group to display a stereoscopic image recognized stereoscopically by an observer. The control unit configured to perform control so that a composite image group of the parallax image group and an information image is displayed on the display unit in such a manner that a first region displaying the parallax image group on the display unit is distinguishable from a second region displaying the information image indicating information other than the parallax image group on the display unit.
US09282316B2	Stereoscopic imaging device and stereoscopic imaging method A stereoscopic imaging device, wherein the aperture controller performs a second aperture control in which the larger the amount of shake detected by the shake detector becomes, the further the amount of opening of the aperture unit decreases than the amount of opening required for the first aperture control. The present invention allows to deepen a depth of focus and decrease the amount of parallax by further closing an aperture as the amount of shake becomes larger, so that a stereoscopic effect is weakened when the amount of shake is large, thereby reducing an influence on viewers.
US09282309B1	Methods, systems and apparatuses for multi-directional still pictures and/or multi-directional motion pictures The disclosure is generally directed to methods, systems and apparatuses for multi-directional still pictures and/or multi-directional motion pictures and their applications on mobile, embedded, and other computing devices and applications.

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