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US09309898B2	Multi-fluid precision calibration pressure source A pressure calibration device can include certain features that allow it to be used with a variety of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. A pressure calibration device can be configured to provide pressure or vacuum, and can have a mode selector for selecting to provide pressure or vacuum. A pressure calibration device can have a volume adjuster configured to modify pressures for hydraulic or pneumatic systems. A pressure calibration device can have a pressure release valve and a bleed valve for adjusting pressure values.
US09309889B2	Device for damping sloshing of oil for a screw-type compressor A screw-type compressor, in particular for use in a vehicle, wherein the screw-type compressor has an oil sump with a device for damping sloshing of oil. A screw-type compressor is made available in which the device for damping sloshing of oil is improved compared to the prior art. The device for damping sloshing of oil is a barrier device which prevents the oil from rising up a housing wall of the screw-type compressor.
US09309876B2	Compressor intake muffler and filter A compressor assembly having a high velocity muffler system which produces a particle-free compressor pump feed while reducing noise output from the compressor assembly during compressing operations. The high velocity muffler system is maintenance-free and comprises an inertia filter. The compressor assembly uses a method for producing a compressor pump feed and reducing noise during compressing operations by processing a gas through the high velocity muffler system which has an inertia filter and a muffler chamber to produce a compressor pump feed which can be compressed by a pump assembly.
US09309874B2	Swash plate type variable displacement compressor In a compressor according to the present invention, an actuator is arranged in a swash plate chamber in a manner rotatable integrally with a drive shaft. The actuator includes a rotation body, a movable body, and a control pressure chamber. A control mechanism includes a bleed passage, a supply passage, and a control valve. The control mechanism is capable of changing the pressure in the control pressure chamber to move the movable body. The movable body opposes the lug arm with a swash plate arranged between the movable body and the lug arm.
US09309873B2	Gasketless high pressure connection A sealing system for a high pressure pump, in which the pump includes a vessel defining a vessel bore and having an end portion, the vessel bore having a first engagement face and defining a central longitudinal axis, and in which the pump further includes a plunger cooperative with the vessel to increase the pressure of a fluid within the bore, includes a seal member at least partially received within the bore and defining a second engagement face. The sealing system further includes a retaining member in operative contact with the seal member to mate the first engagement face with the second engagement face to inhibit fluid leakage from the bore. The first engagement face includes a first contacting surface having a non-linear cross-section. The second engagement face includes a second contacting surface having a non-linear cross-section in contact with the first contacting surface.
US09309870B2	Thermal actuator The present disclosure provides a thermal actuator which comprises at least two containers containing a first fluid. The at least two containers define interior portions that are interconnected such that the interior portions of the containers are in fluidal communication with each other. The first fluid comprises a first liquid component and a second gaseous component. The thermal actuator is arranged such that a change in a temperature difference between one container and the or another container and within a predetermined range of temperature difference causes a quantity of a fluid contained in the thermal actuator to be transferred from the one container to the or another container such that a mass distribution of the thermal actuator is altered in response to the change in temperature difference so as to cause actuation.
US09309867B2	Method and apparatus for fluid turbine having a linear actuator A fluid turbine apparatus contains a set of radially arranged magnets and a set of radially arranged coils axially aligned with the set of radially arranged magnets. A turbine base supports a first of the sets. A plurality of vanes having a rotatable connection to the turbine base is coupled to a second of the sets. A linear actuator supported on the turbine base influences the axial proximity of the set of radially arranged magnets to the set of radially arranged coils.
US09309861B1	Ocean wave kinetic energy conversion method and system A system and method for producing electrical energy utilizing horizontal axis water turbine assemblies, completely submerged and secured to a foundation on the seafloor beneath ocean surface waves in water depths corresponding to a nominal range of 1/30th to 1/10th of the wave lengths of prevailing waves. The water turbine assembly captures kinetic energy of vertically compressed elliptical orbital water particle motion having accentuated horizontal velocity for production of electrical power delivered to an onshore terminal. A group of multiple water turbine assemblies may be disposed at selected distances apart relative to one another and at selected distances from the coastline to form an array spanning a range of surface wave lengths in the shallow water depth to reduce temporal variability and collectively amplify and optimize the electrical power produced by the facility ashore.
US09309854B2	Batteryless engine starting system A system for starting an internal combustion engine without assistance of a battery uses a pull-start assembly to generate electricity and store the generated power in one or more capacitors electrically connected to an electronic control unit via a permanent magnet alternator. The system includes a hand pump for manually forcing a portion of liquid fuel into an air/fuel mixture chamber while an air relief valve connected to an air injector is open. By closing the relief valve and activating the pull-start assembly, the user causes the fuel into the combustion chamber, where the ignition process is initiated upon receipt of a control signal from the electronic control unit.
US09309853B2	Fuel injection valve and fuel injection system A fuel injection valve which has: swirl chambers each having an inner wall whose curvature is gradually increased from upstream to downstream along fuel flow; passages for swirling motion, the passages permitting introduction of fuel into the swirl chambers; fuel injection holes opening into the swirl chambers and including at least two narrow-angle injection holes and a wide-angle injection hole from which at least two narrow-angle sprays and a wide-angle spray are respectively ejected; and an orifice plate provided with the injection holes. The narrow-angle injection holes are spaced a given distance from the center of the orifice plate. The wide-angle injection hole is formed on a line perpendicularly intersecting a line segment that interconnects the centers of the narrow-angle injection holes.
US09309849B2	Method and apparatus for reducing the number of separately distinguishable noise peaks in a direct injection engine A method to reduce engine noise in a multi-cylinder direct injection internal combustion engine. The internal combustion engine includes a high pressure fuel pump having both an inlet valve fluidly connected to a fuel source and an outlet valve typically connected to a pressurized fuel rail. In order to reduce engine noise, especially at low engine speeds, the timing of the opening of either the fuel pump inlet valve or fuel pump outlet valve is varied so that it coincides with the opening of the fuel injectors.
US09309835B2	Engine and thrust reverser actuation system A thrust reverser actuation system for a jet engine having a turbine engine surrounded by a nacelle to define an annular air flow path between the turbine engine and the nacelle, with a thrust reverser having a movable element to reverse the direction of at least a portion of the air flow along the air flow path, where the thrust reverser actuation system includes a hydraulic actuator configured to be operably coupled to the movable element, and a remote actuator that controls the inhibit function of the hydraulic system.
US09309833B2	Leaf spring hanger for exhaust duct liner A hanger assembly for use between a first duct and a second duct has a flexible leaf spring having a body and a leg, a locking member for attaching the leg to the first duct, and a mounting member for attaching the body to the second duct.
US09309832B2	Rocket motor with means for user adjustable thrust A rocket having a motor with a user adjustable thrust is provided. The rocket includes a main cylinder containing a rocket propellant, the propellant configured to generate gas during operation and one or more nozzles arranged to direct the gas in a first direction. A thrust adjustment device is arranged to receive a portion of the gas, the thrust adjustment device configured to change the direction of flow of at least a portion of the gas.
US09309827B2	Fuel injection control device for saddle-ride type vehicle A fuel injection control device includes a throttle opening read timing setter that sets the timing at which a throttle opening is read. The setter is triggered to detect the throttle opening used for calculation of a basic injection amount by the start of calculation timing of the basic injection amount (FICAL) if the FICAL is at the position corresponding to a toothless part of a crank pulsar rotor. The setter detects the throttle opening based on crank pulse interrupt according to a crank pulse if the FICAL is at a position other than the position corresponding to the toothless part.
US09309825B2	Method and device for adapting adaptation values for the control of injectors in an engine system having multiple injection types A method for adapting the adaptation values for the adaptation of fuel injection quantities of an internal combustion engine, to which fuel is supplyable via a mixed operation of two injection types, a first adaptation value for adapting a first injection quantity specification according to which the internal combustion engine is operated by a first injection type, and a second adaptation value for adapting a second injection quantity specification according to which the internal combustion engine is operated by a second injection type, the adaptation values being each adapted in defined, not overlapping adaptation ranges as a function of the operating state, at least one of the adaptation ranges including operating states in which fuel is supplied to the internal combustion engine via both injection types.
US09309823B2	Exhaust gas recirculation cooler protection system and method A system and method of operating an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system of a vehicle includes controlling an EGR valve actuable between an EGR enabled position and an EGR disabled position, such that with the EGR valve in the EGR enabled position a portion of exhaust gas emitted from an engine is directed through an EGR cooler for recirculation into the engine, and with the EGR valve in the EGR disabled position the exhaust gas is not recirculated through the engine. An EGR coolant temperature is predicted based on measured engine speed, vehicle speed, outside ambient temperature, and commanded fuel level of the vehicle. The EGR valve is actuated to the EGR disabled position when the predicted EGR coolant temperature is equal or greater than an EGR coolant temperature threshold. The EGR coolant temperature is predicted without direct measurement of engine coolant temperature.
US09309821B2	Engine valve lift control systems and methods for reduced fuel consumption A fuel control system of an engine includes a fuel economy module. The fuel economy module determines a first valve lift state and a second valve lift state of a valve of the engine. The fuel economy module generates a first fuel consumption signal based on the first valve lift state and an engine torque request signal, and generates a second fuel consumption signal based on the second valve lift state and the engine torque request signal. The fuel control system also includes a valve lift state module. The valve lift state module selects one of the first valve lift state and the second valve lift state based the first fuel consumption signal and the second fuel consumption signal. The valve lift state module generates a valve lift select signal. The valve lift select signal indicates the selected one of the first valve lift state and the second valve lift state.
US09309816B2	Variable compression ratio V-type internal combustion engine The present variable compression ratio V-type internal combustion engine is a variable compression ratio V-type internal combustion engine which joins cylinder blocks of two cylinder groups and makes the joined cylinder block move relatively to a crankcase, wherein at each relative movement position of the joined cylinder block, the intake valve closing timings of the cylinders are controlled so that the actual compression ratios of the two cylinder groups become equal and thus the temperature difference and pressure difference in the cylinders at top dead center between the two cylinder groups are reduced.
US09309812B2	Internal combustion engine In an internal combustion engine 20 that promotes combustion of fuel injected from an injector 50 to a combustion chamber 21 by way of electromagnetic wave plasma, a plurality of pieces of the electromagnetic wave plasma are generated respectively for a plurality of jet flows injected from the injector 50. A plurality of antennae 36 are provided respectively for a plurality of injection holes of the injector 50. Each antenna 36 is disposed on an exposed surface 46a of a piston 46 exposed to the combustion chamber 21 at a location corresponding to each injection hole 55. While the injector 50 injects fuel, each antenna 36 emits the electromagnetic wave to the combustion chamber 21, thereby generating the electromagnetic wave plasma.
US09309810B2	System for converting gaseous fuel into liquid fuel A system for converting gaseous fuel into liquid fuel is provided. The system may have a combustor configured to receive a supply of gaseous fuel. The system may also have a gas compressor configured to direct gaseous fuel from the supply into the combustor. The system may also have an air compressor configured to direct compressed air into the combustor, and a turbine in fluid communication with an outlet of the combustor. The turbine may be connected to drive the gas compressor and the air compressor. The system may also have at least one heat exchanger in fluid communication with an outlet of the gas compressor and an outlet of the air compressor. The system may also have at least one expander in fluid communication with an outlet of the at least one heat exchanger. The system may also have a condenser in fluid communication with an outlet of the at least one expander.
US09309808B2	Turboprop provided with a blade-positioning device A turboprop provided with a blade-positioning device including a stationary nacelle, a rotary nacelle including a plurality of blade roots, a turbine, the stationary and rotary nacelles and the turbine being coaxial along a longitudinal axis, a blade positioning device including for each blade a device configured to transform movement suitable for transforming a translation movement into a rotation movement, each one of the device for transforming movement being secured to the rotary nacelle and being suitable for pivoting a blade. The positioning device is placed between the inner surface of the stationary nacelle and the outer surface of the turbine, the positioning device including a member including a body secured to the stationary nacelle and a rod for sliding along an axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis.
US09309804B2	Dual path (low pressure loop and high pressure loop) EGR for improved air boosting efficiency A method of providing exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) to an air-boosted internal combustion engine. The engine has both a high pressure EGR loop and a low pressure EGR loop. Each EGR loop has a valve that controls the amount of EGR that is delivered to the engine intake from that loop. During low-speed engine conditions, more EGR is delivered to the engine intake from the low pressure EGR loop than from the high pressure EGR loop. During high-speed engine conditions, more EGR is delivered to the engine intake from the high pressure EGR loop than from the low pressure EGR loop.
US09309801B2	Systems and methods for a cooling fluid circuit Various methods and systems are provided for cooling an engine system. In one example, a system includes an exhaust gas recirculation cooler and an engine. The system further includes a cooling fluid circuit in which the exhaust gas recirculation cooler and the engine are positionable in series with the exhaust gas recirculation cooler disposed upstream of the engine.
US09309800B2	Exhaust system for an off-road vehicle An exhaust system for an off-road vehicle including an outlet port configured to release exhaust gas and an outlet stack disposed about the outlet port, in which at least a portion of the outlet stack is radially spaced from the outlet port to form a gap between the outlet stack and the outlet port. The outlet stack is configured to direct a flow of exhaust gas from the outlet port toward a distal end of the outlet stack. The exhaust system further includes an exhaust shield in close proximity or coupled to the outlet stack comprising at least one opening and an electronic control unit (ECU) disposed within the exhaust shield. The gap is configured to establish an airflow path from the at least one opening to a region of the outlet stack downstream from the outlet port, and the ECU is positioned within the airflow path between the at least one opening and the gap to facilitate cooling of the ECU.
US09309795B2	Oil management system for an internal combustion engine, and a method for oil management of such an engine Disclosed is an oil management system for an internal combustion engine that includes a crankcase. The oil management system includes a first container for storage of a first quantity of oil and a second container for temporary storage of a predetermined second quantity of oil. The oil management system further includes a pump arranged for operating in a first and a second mode, in which modes oil is transferrable respectively to and from the second container, and a flow measuring unit arranged for measuring an oil flow to or from the second container when the pump is operating. The oil management system is arranged for delivery of the predetermined second quantity of oil to the crankcase in dependence of the measured oil flow. Also described is a method for oil management of an internal combustion engine that includes a crankcase.
US09309788B2	Valve bridge assembly having replaceable sleeve inserts A valve bridge assembly is disclosed for use with an internal combustion engine. The valve bridge assembly may have a valve bridge with a center portion, opposing lateral extensions, a central cavity formed within the center portion, and a bore formed within each of the opposing lateral extensions. The valve bridge assembly may also have a lash adjuster disposed within the central cavity, and a sleeve insert disposed within each bore of the opposing lateral extensions. Each sleeve insert may be configured to receive a corresponding valve stem.
US09309786B2	Valve operating device of engine A valve operating device for an engine is provided. The device includes at least two cam elements per one shaft. End face cams are formed in opposing end faces of two adjacent cam elements, and the end face cams respectively have protruding portions being formed offset in phase so that the protruding portions overlap in the axial directions when the two cam elements are close to each other. A control member is provided, the control member is projected to an actuated position at which the control member is projected to engage with the end face cams so as to separate the adjacent cam elements from each other when the cam elements are close to each other, and the control member is retreated to a non-actuated position at which the control member is retreated from the actuated position.
US09309785B2	Air start steam engine A method and system using at least two different working fluids to be supplied to an expander to cause it to do mechanical work. The expander is started by providing a compressed gaseous working fluid at a sufficient pressure to the expander. At the same time the compressed gaseous working fluid is provided to the expander, a second working fluid that is liquid at ambient temperatures is provided to a heater to be heated. The second working fluid is heated to its boiling point and converted to pressurized gas Once the pressure is increased to a sufficient level, the second working fluid is injected into the expander to generate power, and the supply of the first working fluid may be stopped. After expansion in the expander, the working fluids are is exhausted from the expander, and the second working fluid may be condensed for separation from the first working fluid. Control circuitry controls the admission of the first and second working fluids responsive to monitoring the load on the expander.
US09309784B2	Positioning arrangement having adjustable alignment constraint for low pressure stream turbine inner casing A positioning arrangement (142), including: an outer casing having a frame member (78); a low pressure steam turbine inner casing (140) having an appendage (60) and a threaded hole through the appendage; and an alignment constraint (10) configured to be positioned in the threaded hole and define a positional relationship between the inner casing and the frame member. The alignment constraint includes a main body (14) and a discrete piggyback body (16), both configured to rotate in the threaded hole as a unitary body when in a joined, end-to-end configuration.
US09309782B2	Flat bottom damper pin for turbine blades A damper system for the buckets of a gas turbine engine. The damper system may include damper pins having a generally rounded top portion and a generally flat bottom portion along substantially the entire length thereof. The generally flat bottom portion may allow addition or removal of material to or from the pin in order to achieve an optimal dynamic weight ratio.
US09309776B2	Replaceable seals for turbine engine components and methods for installing the same An assembly and method are provided for sealing a compressor in a gas turbine engine. The method comprises forming an annular groove in a compressor casing such that the groove extends circumferentially about a rotor that is housed within the casing. The compressor casing is then coupled to the rotor such that the compressor casing extends circumferentially about the rotor. A plurality of arcuate seal segments are then inserted into the annular groove without removing the rotor from the compressor casing such that the plurality of seal segments extend circumferentially about the rotor to facilitate sealing a gap that is defined between the rotor and the compressor casing.
US09309775B2	Rotational debris discourager for gas turbine engine bearing A debris discourager for a gas turbine engine is rotatable about an engine axis and extends between a fore end and an aft end. A portion of the debris discourager includes a non-uniform surface that generates a wind flow to prevent debris from entering a sealed interface.
US09309771B2	Film cooling channel array with multiple metering portions A cooling channel array for a gas turbine engine is provided. The cooling channel array is carried by a component wall having an inner surface and an outer surface and comprises at least two metering portions that communicate with a diffusion cavity.
US09309767B2	Reinforced stators and fabrication methods A stator for a progressive cavity pump or motor comprises a tubular housing having a central axis. In addition, the stator comprises a stator insert coaxially disposed within the housing. The stator insert has a radially outer surface that engages the housing and a radially inner surface defining a helical-shaped through bore extending axially through the stator insert. The stator insert includes an insert body and an insert liner attached to the insert body. The insert body is radially positioned between the housing and the insert liner. The insert body comprises a reinforcement structure and a plurality of voids dispersed within the reinforcement structure.
US09309763B2	Drive mechanism for a longwall mining machine A drive assembly for a mining machine. The drive assembly includes one-and-only-one sprocket and a housing coupled to the mining machine. The housing includes a shoe and at least partially receives the sprocket. The drive assembly also includes a motor and a drive shaft that couples the sprocket and the motor. The drive shaft rotates the sprocket and defines a longitudinal axis. The housing rotates relative to the mining machine about the longitudinal axis and in a face-to-gob direction.
US09309759B2	Non-hydraulic fracturing systems, methods, and processes Methods and systems of fracturing subterranean formations to are provided comprising pumping metacritical phase natural gas into a subterranean formation to create or extend one or more fissures in the formation. Methods and systems may further comprise maintaining or increasing pressure of the metacritical phase natural gas in the formation by pumping more metacritical phase natural gas into the fissures to hold the fissures open. Methods and systems may further comprise delivering a proppant into the subterranean formation. Disclosed methods and systems may be used to extract hydrocarbons from subterranean formations without the use of liquids.
US09309758B2	System and method for determining mechanical properties of a formation A method and/or a system determines mechanical properties of a fluid-bearing formation. One or more packers may be used to measure and/or collect data regarding mechanical properties of a formation. The formation characteristics may be, for example, the stability of the formation, design parameters for frac-pack/gravel-pack operations, and sand production. The packer may expand within a wellbore of a formation until enough pressure is applied to fracture a wall of the wellbore. Before, during and/or after the fracturing of the wall, multiple measurements may be taken by the packer. After fractures are initiated, fluid may be pumped into and/or drawn from the formation using drains disposed on the packer. Additional packers may be used above and/or below the packer for isolating intervals of the wellbore.
US09309755B2	Thermal expansion accommodation for circulated fluid systems used to heat subsurface formations A method for accommodating thermal expansion of a heater in a formation includes flowing a heat transfer fluid through a conduit to provide heat to the formation and providing substantially constant tension to an end portion of the conduit that extends outside the formation. At least a portion of the end portion of the conduit is wound around a movable wheel used to apply tension to the conduit.
US09309746B1	Fluid communication with an earth formation through cement A well system can include a well tool with a retarder chemical. The retarder chemical is released from the well tool into an annulus and retards setting of cement therein. A method of retarding setting of cement at a location in an annulus can include releasing a retarder chemical from a well tool connected in a casing string, after the cement is placed in the annulus. A well tool can include a valve that controls fluid communication via a port between an exterior of the tool and a flow passage extending through the tool, an annular recess, and a dispersible annular exterior component received in the recess. Another well tool can include a valve that controls fluid communication between an exterior of the tool and a flow passage extending through the well tool, an internal chamber, and a retarder chemical in the chamber.
US09309744B2	Bottom set downhole plug A plug for isolating a wellbore. The plug can include a body having a first end and a second end, wherein the body is formed from one or more composite materials and adapted to receive a setting tool through the first end thereof, at least one malleable element disposed about the body, at least one slip disposed about the body, at least one conical member disposed about the body, and one or more shearable threads disposed on an inner surface of the body, adjacent the second end thereof, wherein the one or more shearable threads are adapted to receive at least a portion of a setting tool that enters the body through the first end thereof, and wherein the one or more shearable threads are adapted to engage the setting tool when disposed through the body and adapted to release the setting tool when exposed to a predetermined axial force.
US09309740B2	Subsea completion with crossover passage A system, in some embodiments, for producing well production fluids through a tubing hanger connected with a production tubing string. The system includes a subsea tree with a production flow passage and a tree annulus flow passage. The system also includes a spool assembly separate from the subsea tree that includes a body with a longitudinal passage configured to receive and support the tubing hanger, there being an annulus between the production tubing string and the body. The spool assembly also includes a lateral flow passage extending from the spool longitudinal passage and configured to transfer the production fluids. Further, the system includes an annulus flow passage extending externally from the spool assembly and in fluid communication with the annulus.
US09309737B2	Rotational shear valve A rotating gate valve can be used to shear cables or tubing as it closes to obstruct flow. In embodiments, a valve body can have a flow passage and a lateral bore that is transverse to the flow passage. The gate can have a generally cylindrical shape and can rotate about the axis of the gate as it moves laterally to close a flow passage. The lateral and rotational movement can shear articles such as, for example, cables and tubing that extend through the flow passage.
US09309731B2	Formation testing planning and monitoring An example method comprises collecting formation temperature data along a wellbore extending into a subterranean formation, determining test operating parameter values, performing a wellbore hydraulic simulation of the response of wellbore fluid conditions to the test operating parameter values and the formation temperature data, determining whether the response of wellbore fluid conditions is indicative of one of a well control and a well stability problem, and initiating a test based on the determination whether the response of wellbore fluid conditions is indicative of one of a well control and a well stability problem.
US09309727B2	Mousehole apparatus A mousehole apparatus having a main body configured for holding a drill pipe or similar elongate element, includes a carrier connected to a deck structure and having a support region adapted for releasable supportive interaction with an abutment element on the main body. The carrier comprises guiding devices for the main body and movement means operable to move the main body with respect to the carrier.
US09309724B2	Cutting elements having laterally elongated shapes for use with earth-boring tools, earth-boring tools including such cutting elements, and related methods A cutting element for an earth-boring tool includes a volume of superabrasive material on a substrate. The cutting element has an elongated shape in a lateral dimension parallel to a front cutting face of the cutting element, and has a maximum lateral width in a first direction parallel to the front cutting face of the cutting element and a maximum lateral length in a second perpendicular direction parallel to the front cutting face of the cutting element. The maximum lateral length is significantly greater than the maximum lateral width. An earth-boring tool includes one or more such cutting elements mounted to a body of the earth-boring tool. A method of forming such an earth-boring tool includes selecting at least one such cutting element and mounting the cutting element to a body of an earth-boring tool.
US09309709B2	Window counterbalance system A window balance assembly for a tilt-in window comprising a bracket, a spring and a carrier. The first spring has a first portion engaging the bracket. The carrier has a vertical portion including a first slot, a first projection extending outwardly from a first side of the vertical portion, and a second attachment projection extending outwardly from a second side of the vertical portion. The first slot receives a pivot bar of the tilt-in window via a vertical drop-in installation. One of the first and second attachment protrusions engages the first portion of the spring. The horizontal portion includes an aperture rotatably engaging a cam between a first position and a second position. The cam has a second slot aligned with the first slot when the cam is in the first position allowing for the pivot bar to move between the first slot and the second slot.
US09309701B2	Slam latch for toolbox A slam type locking mechanism is described. The locking mechanism allows a storage container with the locking mechanism to be slammed shut in a single motion. The operator may slam the lid or door to the container using a single hand that is only pressing or pushing the lid or door closed. The slam type locking mechanism includes a lock having a lock housing, a paddle handle, and a spring loading mechanism. The paddle handle is rotatably engaged to the spring loading mechanism. The rods are in a rotational engagement with the lock, wherein the rods have an offset that interacts with a striker on the container or lid in a locking relationship.
US09309700B2	Glove compartment device A glove compartment device having a lock body being mounted directly on a lid and a latch urging spring provided between a pivoting latch and the lock body with a spring force urging the pivoting latch to the side where engagement with a striker is released. A plate spring that is mounted on the lock body so as to urge the striker to the side to disengage from the pivoting latch when the plate spring has one end thereof engaged with the lock body before mounting of the plate spring onto the lock body is completed. A latch urging spring is a torsion spring and has one end engaged with the lock body opposing the plate spring from the side that prevents disengagement of the one end of the plate spring from the lock body.
US09309699B2	Latch device A latch device includes: a base plate; an open lever rotatably attached to the base plate; a biasing unit that biases the open lever; and an electric release unit to be installed in an electric release type latch device in which the open lever is operated by power and a manual release unit to be installed in a manual release type latch device in which the open lever is manually operated are capable of being selectively installed in the base plate. The open lever includes an action end portion to press a ratchet engaged with a latch and disengaging the ratchet from the latch. The biasing unit biases the open lever. The manual release unit is provided with a manual release stopping unit to abut against a driven portion.
US09309695B2	Rotational range modifier for locking systems A locking apparatus includes a fixed housing with a longitudinal elongated bore between two open ends. One end defines an arcuate track with a new rotational displacement range. A pivoting riser extends from a driver to an elongated retainer moving across a locking core configured with a predefined rotational range. A follower on the driver travels within the track. The core and the driver may be connected and inserted via the same open end for rotation within the bore. When the locking core is unlocked and rotated with an operating key, the riser displaces the retainer to retain the core within the housing, while the follower continues to rotate within the track so that the rotational range of the core is changed to the new rotational displacement range. The apparatus may include the core. The apparatus may exclude the core to allow separate installation for combined rotation with the driver.
US09309690B1	Readily installable fence system, and method therefor A fence includes a plurality of posts, and fence panels having rails which extend across the plurality of posts, and are secured thereto. Jambs may be formed onto the fence system, and one or more gates may be hung to the jambs.
US09309678B1	Backed panel and system for connecting backed panels A backed panel comprising a facing panel and a backing panel. The backing panel has a groove, recessed portion, or any other suitable type of relief channel adapted to receive a side edge portion of a facing panel of an adjacent backed panel. By providing a space to receive a side edge portion of an adjacent facing panel, the relief channel may enable an improved lap joint to be established between adjacent backed panels.
US09309671B2	Structural panel and method for making same A structural panel includes a rigid foam core, a spray foam on an exterior surface of the rigid foam core, and a first outer skin on the spray foam. The rigid foam core includes a tongue portion along a first longitudinal side face and a groove portion along a second longitudinal side face. A second outer skin is also on the spray foam.
US09309670B2	Mounting system and method for mounting a dividing wall on a holding device, and device for dividing regions An apparatus for dividing regions is described. The apparatus includes at least one glass dividing wall and at least one holding device. At least one first mounting device is arranged on the holding device, and at least one second mounting device is arranged on the holding device. The first mounting device has a first end provided with a first radius, and the second mounting device has a second end provided with a second radius. At least one clamping holder is arranged at one of the ends of one of the mounting devices. The clamping holder has a first clamping part and a second clamping part between which is clamped the dividing wall.
US09309668B2	Flexible furniture system An article of flexible furniture having a core formed from a plurality of laminar panels of material and each panel having a pair of oppositely directed major faces, said panels being inter-connected to provide a cellular structure upon movement of abutting faces away from each other, a pair of supports at opposite ends of said core and connected to respective ones of said faces, said supports being self-supporting to provide rigidity to said core whereby said supports may be moved apart to expand said cellular and extend the length of said partition.
US09309662B2	Elevated living space assembly and method The Elevated Habitable Module is primarily an enclosed living space that folds to a very small size and deploys to a tall and large elevated living quarters. It is designed to be readily transported and erected by utilizing a light weight design that unfolds easily and is uncomplicated to assemble. The floor is secure from ground animals and people by elevating it off of ground level. The design also ensures important basic living features, such as electricity which is often not initially available on site in remote locations, and a method of collecting rain water along with filtration so it can be used for drinking or sanitation purposes. The supporting structure is suitable for a variety of places, including flat surfaces or rugged terrain.
US09309658B1	Urinal screens Urinal screens include a urinal screen panel sized and configured for placement in a restroom urinal; a first screen panel eyelet carried by the urinal screen panel; and a second screen panel eyelet carried by the urinal screen panel in spaced-apart relationship to the first screen panel eyelet In some embodiments, the urinal screens may include a urinal screen panel sized and configured for placement in a restroom urinal; a self-standing screen lift handle upward-standing from the urinal screen panel; a plurality of centralizing peg openings in the urinal screen panel; and a screen centralizing insert having at least two centralizing pegs extending through at least two, respectively, of the plurality of centralizing peg openings.
US09309657B2	Floor mat A moppable floor mat is disclosed comprising a plurality of layers sharing a common peripheral boundary, the layers including an adhesive layer, a liquid impermeable layer, a high-traction layer, and a liquid absorbent layer. The adhesive layer is configured to be releasably adhered to a floor and capable of being mopped over without causing a movement of the moppable floor mat relative to a surface of the floor. The moppable floor mat further comprises a seal formed adjacent the peripheral boundary of the plurality of layers, wherein the seal is configured to form a fluid-tight barrier preventing liquids from exiting through the seal from the moppable floor mat.
US09309643B2	Work vehicle A wheel loader is provided with a top plate, a plate-like member, a diesel particulate filtering device, and a first duct. The top plate has a first outdoor air intake port. The plate-like member is disposed below the first outdoor air intake port. The diesel particulate filtering device is disposed below the plate-like member. A first end part of the first duct is positioned to the rear of the diesel particulate filtering device. A second end part of the first duct is positioned inside the cooling compartment. A connector is disposed in an air flow generated between a gap and the first end part.
US09309641B2	Adjustable mount for positioning a coffer dam Apparatus including fluid motors and a pair of collars for adjustably mounting a coffer dam upon a piling by assembling equipment while operating above the water line thereby avoiding the need for underwater divers to perform dangerous underwater operations. Also included are a plurality of scrapers that are biased against the piling for removing accumulated detritus during upward and downward movement of the scrapers upon the piling.
US09309636B2	Rockfall barrier A rock fall barrier including a plurality of support posts and a deformable net spanning the plurality of support posts. Each support post includes: a base fixed to a sloped surface; a first arm pivotally coupled to the base at a first hinge; a first hinge brake for providing friction at the first hinge to provide controlled resistance against pivotal rotation of the first arm relative to the base; a second arm pivotally coupled to the first arm at a second hinge; and a second hinge brake for providing friction at the second hinge to provide controlled resistance against relative pivotal rotation between the first arm and the second arm. A guy wire system is attached to the distal end of each support post on one end and anchored to the sloped surface on the other end. The guy wire system includes upper guy wires having cable brakes.
US09309630B2	Artificial sports surface A synthetic turf sports flooring product with a performance surface upon which sports can be played. The flooring product is formed from polymer fibers entangled to provide a sports surface layer which provides the performance surface, and substantially all of the polymer fibers of the sports surface layer are locked in position relative to the synthetic turf sports flooring product as a whole by the arrangement of fibers and contact between fibers in the mat. The fibers may be locked in position by entanglement, surface friction between fibers and/or inherent bonding of fibers in the synthetic turf sports flooring product. The product can provide a predictable playing surface which changes little with varying moisture and temperature changes during play, at least in part by avoiding the use of bonding chemicals in its structure. An underlay material of similar construction can be used in conjunction with the playing surface.
US09309628B2	Wallpaper and method for manufacturing same The present invention relates to wallpaper and a method for manufacturing the same. The wallpaper may be manufactured at low energy and low costs regardless of an increase in oil price and does not produce greenhouse gases and hazardous substances in the course of manufacture, use or disposal, or during fire. In addition, the wallpaper can decompose readily in the natural environment, even when buried.
US09309620B2	Compacted hybrid elevator rope A rope (20) comprising a core element (22) surrounded by a plurality of helically twisted and compacted steel strands (24) comprising steel wires (25, 26, 27) having a nominal tensile strength of at least 1960 N/mm2. The core element (22) comprises natural fibers having a linear density of at least 50 g/m.
US09309618B2	Laundry treating apparatus A laundry treating apparatus is provided. The laundry treating apparatus may include a cabinet having a receiving space in which laundry is received, a supply device supplying at least one of air or moisture into the receiving space, and a presser provided in the receiving space, the presser including a support device to support the laundry and a compression device to compress the laundry supported by the support device to form a crease in the laundry.
US09309613B1	System and method to fabricate helical fabric A substantially continuous sewn helical fabric circular loom bed plate turntable system is described herein. The circular loom bed plate turntable may comprise a positive lay down delivery station, a rotating table comprising a plurality of pass-through grooves, a robotic sewing head comprising a needle configured to pass through a first subset of the plurality of pass-through grooves, and a fabric packaging station. The circular loom bed may comprise a positive lay down delivery station, a first semi-circular conveying system, a sewing zone comprising a robotic sewing head, a second semi-circular conveying system, and a fabric packaging station.
US09309611B2	Reinforced textile support with cellulosic fiber multi-filaments, particularly for bituminous membranes A reinforced textile support, particularly for bituminous membranes, made of at least one layer of polyester non woven web and continuous high modulus reinforcement yarns longitudinally set with respect to said layer. The reinforcement yarns consist of cellulosic fiber multi-filaments of the Lyocell type. The assembly is bound by mechanical needling or water entangling, stabilized by means of thermal treatment at a temperature of 200-250° C. and consolidated by means of a chemical binder.
US09309605B2	Monitoring leveler concentrations in electroplating solutions Provided herein are methods and apparatus for determining leveler concentration in an electroplating solution. The approach allows the concentration of leveler to be detected and measured, even at very low leveler concentrations. According to the various embodiments, the methods involve providing an electrode with a metal surface, exposing the electrode to a pre-acceleration solution with at least one accelerator, allowing the surface of the electrode to become saturated with accelerator, measuring an electrochemical response while plating the electrode in a solution, and determining the concentration of leveler in the solution by comparing the measured electrochemical response to a model relating leveler concentration to known electrochemical responses. According to other embodiments, the apparatus includes an electrode, a measuring apparatus or an electrochemical cell configured to measure an electrochemical response, and a controller designed to carry out the method outlined above.
US09309604B2	Method and apparatus for electroplating An apparatus for electroplating a layer of metal onto the surface of a wafer includes an ionically resistive ionically permeable element located in close proximity of the wafer and an auxiliary cathode located between the anode and the ionically resistive ionically permeable element. The ionically resistive ionically permeable element serves to modulate ionic current at the wafer surface. The auxiliary cathode is configured to shape the current distribution from the anode. The provided configuration effectively redistributes ionic current in the plating system allowing plating of uniform metal layers and mitigating the terminal effect.
US09309596B2	Flame-assisted flash sintering The present disclosure is directed to an apparatus and method of sintering inorganic powder coatings on substrates, and includes a flame and an electric plasma. The method is capable of being used in an open atmospheric environment. The substrate is electrically conductive and is used as one electrode while the flame is used as the other electrode that is moved over the areas of the powder coating to be sintered. An electrical current is used to cause a plasma produced through the flame, resulting in a combined energy and temperature profile sufficient for inorganic powder-powder and powder-substrate bonding. This method is referred to as flame-assisted flash sintering” (FAFS).
US09309590B2	Nanofluidic sensor comprising spatially separated functional sensing components A method for making multiple single molecule receptors in a nanopore structure includes depositing a first material and a second material by a physical vapor deposition (PVD) technique onto different selected interior surfaces of a nanochannel and functionalizing a surface of the first material, the second material, or both the first and second materials with a chemical compound having at least two functional groups. The first and second materials can be the same or different and form patches having diameters of about 1 to about 100 nanometers (nm). Also disclosed are embodiments of a nanopore structure including multiple single molecule receptors.
US09309588B2	Thin film deposition source, deposition apparatus and deposition method using the same A thin film deposition source, a deposition apparatus and a deposition method using the same are disclosed. The deposition apparatus includes a deposition source including a plurality of jet nozzles that spray a deposition substance on a surface of a substrate and are arranged in a first direction, and at least one shutter controlling a jet region of the deposition substance by opening or shielding at least a portion of a jetting passageway of the deposition substance.
US09309576B2	Sugar crystallization control system and method The embodiments described herein include one embodiment that provides a method for controlling sugar crystallization. The method includes, during a crystallization process, determining supersaturation of a sugar slurry of syrup and regulating influx of syrup into the sugar slurry to promote sugar crystallization in a closed-loop manner based upon the determined supersaturation.
US09309572B2	Acid ceramidase polymorphisms and methods of predicting traits using the acid ceramidase polymorphisms Provided are methods of predicting a trait in a subject including obtaining information about at least a portion of a polynucleotide sequence of the subject, the polynucleotide sequence encoding the acid ceramidase polypeptide, and using the information to predict the expression of the trait in the subject. Further provided are methods of developing a treatment plan for a subject with a disease or condition responsive to exercise. The methods may include obtaining information about at least a portion of a polynucleotide sequence of the subject, the polynucleotide sequence encoding the acid ceramidase polypeptide, using the information to predict a trait selected from maintaining an exercise program and physiological responsiveness to an exercise program, and developing a treatment plan for the subject to treat the disease or condition.
US09309567B2	Method for polymerase chain reactions with use of a DNA polymerase with proofreading properties The present invention concerns a method for a polymerase chain reaction, in which a template nucleic acid, at least one primer, deoxyribonucleoside triphosphates as well as a DNA polymerase with proofreading activity are used. In addition, according to this invention, at least one target substrate is added to the polymerase chain reaction, whereby the efficiency of the DNA polymerase with proofreading activity is significantly increased. Any molecule that reduces or, in the optimal case, blocks the 3′,5′-exonuclease activity of the DNA polymerase used is suitable as target substrate. Technical solutions for the added substrate (target substrate) are in particular single stranded, linear oligonucleotides, hairpin oligonucleotides and RNA and DNA molecules. Furthermore, a kit is disclosed which comprise the required reagents for the implementation of the method according to the invention.
US09309565B2	Karyotyping assay This disclosure relates to methods and kits for karyotyping in which chromosomes are interrogated by amplifying loci that are not within copy number variable regions thereof.
US09309558B2	Nucleic acid amplification In some embodiments, the present teachings provide methods for nucleic acid amplification, comprising forming a reaction mixture, and subjecting the reaction mixture to conditions suitable for nucleic acid amplification. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification include subjecting the nucleic acid to be amplified to partially denaturing conditions. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification include amplifying without fully denaturing the nucleic acid that is amplified. In some embodiments, the methods for nucleic acid amplification employ an enzyme that catalyzes homologous recombination and a polymerase. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification can be conducted in a single reaction vessel. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification can be conducted in a single continuous liquid phase of a reaction mixture, without need for compartmentalization of the reaction mixture or immobilization of reaction components. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification comprise a amplifying at least one polynucleotide onto a surface under isothermal amplification conditions, optionally in the presence of a polymer. The polymer can include a sieving agent and/or a diffusion-reducing agent.
US09309557B2	Nucleic acid amplification In some embodiments, the present teachings provide methods for nucleic acid amplification, comprising forming a reaction mixture, and subjecting the reaction mixture to conditions suitable for nucleic acid amplification. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification include subjecting the nucleic acid to be amplified to partially denaturing conditions. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification include amplifying without fully denaturing the nucleic acid that is amplified. In some embodiments, the methods for nucleic acid amplification employ an enzyme that catalyzes homologous recombination and a polymerase. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification can be conducted in a single reaction vessel. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification can be conducted in a single continuous liquid phase of a reaction mixture, without need for compartmentalization of the reaction mixture or immobilization of reaction components. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification comprise a amplifying at least one polynucleotide onto a surface under isothermal amplification conditions, optionally in the presence of a polymer. The polymer can include a sieving agent and/or a diffusion-reducing agent.
US09309556B2	Direct capture, amplification and sequencing of target DNA using immobilized primers Certain embodiments provide a method for capturing a genomic fragment. The method may comprise: obtaining a substrate comprising a first population of surface-bound oligonucleotides and a second population of surface-bound oligonucleotides; hybridizing a first member of the first population of surface-bound oligonucleotides to a selection oligonucleotide comprising a region that hybridizes with the first member and a region that contains a genomic sequence; extending the first member of the first population of surface-bound oligonucleotides to produce a support-bound selection primer that comprises a sequence that is complementary to the genomic sequence; hybridizing the support-bound selection primer to a nucleic acid fragment comprising the genomic sequence; extending the support-bound selection primer to produce an extension product that contains a sequence that flanks the genomic sequence, e.g., in a genome; and amplifying the extension product on the substrate.
US09309551B2	Electrical devices with enhanced electrochemical activity and manufacturing methods thereof In some aspects, a device is provided having a member with a region of enhanced electrochemical activity. In one aspect, a sensor of enhanced electrochemical activity is provided for detecting an analyte concentration level in a bio-fluid sample. The sensor may include a sensor member of a semiconductor material wherein the sensor member has a surface region of enhanced electrochemical activity. In other aspects, the member may be made of semiconducting foam having a surface region of enhanced electrochemical activity. In some embodiments, the region may be thermally-induced. Manufacturing methods and apparatus are also provided, as are numerous other aspects.
US09309549B2	Method for extracting components from a yeast cell culture The present invention relates to a method for extracting components from yeast cells with a purified phospholipase.
US09309540B2	Increased ethanol production by genetic engineering of microorganisms to express hemoglobin The present disclosure describes novel bacterial strains which express a pyruvate decarboxylase gene and at least one alcohol dehydrogenase gene from a bacteria of the genus Zymomonas and also express a hemoglobin gene from a bacteria of the genus Vitreoscilla. The present disclosure further describes methods for producing fermentation products with a microorganism which expresses a pyruvate decarboxylase gene and at least one alcohol dehydrogenase gene from a bacteria of the genus Zymomonas and also express a hemoglobin gene from a bacteria of the genus Vitreoscilla. Further the present disclosure describes methods for increasing production of a fermentation product comprising genetically engineering a microorganism which expresses a xylose isomerase gene to also express a hemoglobin gene from a bacteria of the genus Vitreoscilla.
US09309537B2	Chimeric rat produced using rat embryonic stem cells in the presence of an ES cell differentiation suppressant The present invention provides a preparation method of a chimeric embryo and a chimeric rat, which is characterized by contacting a rat pluripotent stem cell and a host embryo in the presence of an ES cell differentiation inhibitor. The method includes (a) a step for contacting a fertilized host embryo collected from a female rat and a rat pluripotent stem cell in the presence of an ES cell differentiation suppressant, and (b) a step for culturing the host embryo in contact with the rat pluripotent stem cell to form a chimeric embryo.
US09309536B2	Recombinant virus-like particles encoded by multi-gene vector The invention describes novel virus-like particles for use as vaccines, diagnostic tools and R&D tools based on recombinant DNA and cell cultivation techniques for production. The recombinant virus-like particles of the invention are assembled by polypeptide chains that incorporate several, in particular two or more, different epitopes which are selected either (a) from different viral strains of the same virus and/or (b) from different serotypes of the same virus and/or (c) from different viral strains specific for different hosts. These epitopes are then displayed on the particle surface.
US09309530B2	Gene capable of improving material productivity in seed and method for use thereof An object of the present invention is to search for a gene having a novel function that can cause an increase or decrease in material productivity, and particularly, fat and oil content. In the present invention, a chimeric protein obtained by fusing a transcription factor consisting of a protein comprising an amino acid sequence shown in any of the even-numbered SEQ ID NOS: 1 to 158 and a functional peptide capable of converting an arbitrary transcription factor into a transcriptional repressor is expressed in a plant.
US09309527B2	Protein IPA1 related to plant architecture, its coding genes and uses The present invention discloses a protein IPA1 related to plant architecture, its coding genes and uses, wherein the protein is 1) or 2) as follows: 1) the protein consisting of the amino acid sequence showed by sequence 1 in the sequence list; 2) the protein derived from the protein of 1) by substitution and/or deletion and/or addition of one or several amino acid residues in the amino acid sequence defined in 1) and relating to plant architecture. IPA1 gene can be used for molecular marker-assisted breeding, cultivating new rice varieties and improving rice yield.
US09309524B2	Method for preparing an industrial yeast, industrial yeast, and application to the production of ethanol from at least one pentose The present invention relates to methods for obtaining ethanol-producing yeast strains, yeast strains thus produced, and the industrial production of ethanol from said strains. More particularly, the present invention describes in its most general aspect, a method for preparing yeasts from Saccharomyces cerevisiae strains by means of the integration, into the genome of the yeast, of at least one gene encoding xylose isomerase and of at least one gene encoding xylitol dehydrogenase. The strains of the invention are useful for producing ethanol from a medium comprising at least one pentose, preferably xylose or a mixture of xylose and arabinose.
US09309501B2	Isolated DNA polymerases, kits and applications thereof Isolated DNA polymerase and the mutant DNA polymerases thereof are provided. The DNA polymerases have good thermostability.
US09309496B2	Method for expansion of stem cells and the use of such cells The present invention demonstrates that SALL4A and SALL4B are strong positive regulators of hematopoetic stem cell expansion. HSCs receiving expression of SALL4A or SALL4B are able to achieve a high-level of expansion. Cultures of SALL4-transduced cells results in extensive HSC expansion with over 1000-fold higher levels than controls within 2 to 3 weeks and expanded HSCs show no or very little maturation. Moreover, the expansion occurs quite rapidly with significant HSC growth in just a few days. In addition, SALL4-induced HSC expansion exhibits no impairment of hematopoietic cell differentiation. SALL4 appears to function in the maintenance of an undifferentiated proliferation state and block cell differentiation for HSCs.
US09309485B2	Use of nonionics as rheology modifiers in liquid cleaning solutions The invention involves liquid cleaning compositions that are cocamide DEA free. According to the invention, nonionic surfactants can be used as rheology modifiers in combination with various coupling agents to provide an environmentally friendly alternative for traditional liquid cleaning compositions that rely on cocamide DEA thickening agents.
US09309481B2	Lubricant composition A lubricant oil composition which is excellent in deposition resistance, corrosion resistance and wear resistance, despite its low phosphorus content and low sulfuric acid ash content, is provided by using a succinimide compound in combination with at least one selected from specific sulfur-containing compounds, specific heterocyclic compounds and reaction products thereof.
US09309479B2	Lubricating grease based on perfluoropolyether A lubricating grease is provided that comprises 90 to 99.45 percent by mass of perfluoropolyethers (PFPE) and 0.5 to 5 percent by mass of fumed silica.
US09309476B2	Process for obtaining highly pure methane from biogas, and plant for carrying out the process A process and a plant for obtaining highly pure methane from biogas where biogas coming from a fermenter is compressed and fed to at least one membrane unit having a selectively permeable membrane, which provides a product gas stream containing an elevated proportion of methane and a gas stream containing a reduced proportion of methane. A quality sensor may be arranged in the outlet line for the highly pure product gas. A vacuum pump, the capacity of which can be regulated, may be connected to the low-pressure side of one of the membrane units. It is controlled by a control unit which receives its input signal from the quality sensor in the outlet line, and if the proportion of methane measured by the quality sensor falls below a certain value, the capacity of the vacuum pump is regulated so that the pressure difference at the membrane increases.
US09309472B2	Hydrocracking of gas oils with increased distillate yield Methods are provided for improving the yield of distillate products from hydroprocessing of gas oil feedstocks, such as vacuum gas oils. It has been unexpectedly found that stripping of gases or fractionation to separate out a distillate fraction during initial hydrotreatment of a feed can provide a substantial increase in distillate yield at a desired amount of feedstock conversion. The improvement in yield of distillate products can allow a desired level of conversion to be performed on a feedstock for generating lubricating base oil products while reducing or minimizing the amount of naphtha (or lower) boiling range products. Alternatively, the improvement in yield of distillate products can correspond to an improved yield during a single pass through a reaction system, so that distillate yield is increased even though a lubricant boiling range product is not generated.
US09309470B2	Process and apparatus for producing olefin The present invention provides a process for producing olefin having 3 or more carbon atoms from ethane stably in a simpler process. The present invention provides a method for producing olefin having a step of obtaining a cold fraction by cooling an ethane-cracked gas, which is obtained by thermal cracking of ethane in the presence of steam, to 600° C. or less; and a step of obtaining a catalytic cracking gas containing olefin having 3 or more carbon atoms by bringing the cold fraction into contact with a catalyst containing a medium pore diameter zeolite.
US09309465B2	Coal reforming method and coal reforming apparatus A coal reforming method includes: drying; performing carbonizing; and cooling. (1) In the drying, coal is classified into coarse coal and fine coal while being dried, and heat obtained by burning at least a portion of the fine coal and at least a portion of the carbonizing gas is used as a heat source during the drying or the carbonizing. (2) In the cooling, the char is classified while being cooled to separate fine char from the char, and heat obtained by burning at least a portion of the fine char and at least a portion of the carbonizing gas is used as a heat source during the drying or the carbonizing. At least any one of (1) and (2) is performed.
US09309461B2	Phosphor dispersion liquid and method for manufacturing LED device The present invention provides a phosphor dispersion liquid in which phosphor particles, laminar clay mineral microparticles, and oxide microparticles are dispersed in a solvent, wherein when a glass bottle of a 15-mm inner diameter is filled with 5 ml of the phosphor dispersion liquid and left standing, the time taken for a supernatant layer to be generated due to settling of the phosphor particles is four hours or longer.
US09309460B2	Phosphor, method for producing same, and use of same Provided are: a phosphor that has a crystal structure identical to a CaAlSiN3 crystal phase, which absorbs light of a light emitting element such as an LED and emits red light, as a host crystal and exhibits luminous efficiency more excellent than those of conventional phosphors; and a light emitting device which has high luminance and long service life by the use of this phosphor. A powder phosphor, which is represented by general formula Cax(Si,Al)2(N,O)3+y (wherein 0.75≦x≦0.92 and −0.2≦y≦0.2), and wherein some of Ca element is substituted by Eu element. This powder phosphor has an Si/Al ratio (molar ratio) of from 0.9 to 1.55 (inclusive), an Eu content of from 0.01 at % to 0.3 at % (inclusive), and an amount of intragranular solid-solved oxygen of from 0.4% by mass to 0.7% by mass (inclusive).
US09309459B2	Phosphor for light-emitting device A high-brightness phosphor having high-temperature characteristics and long-term reliability, and a white light-emitting device using this phosphor are provided. The phosphor contains a silicate phosphor (A) having a peak wavelength of at least 525 nm but not higher than 535 nm and fluorescence intensity of at least 250% but not higher than 270%; an oxynitride phosphor (B) having a peak wavelength of at least 540 nm but not higher than 545 nm and fluorescence intensity of at least 260% but not higher than 280%; and an oxynitride phosphor (C) having a peak wavelength of at least 645 nm but not higher than 655 nm, wherein the amount of the silicate phosphor (A) is at least 20% but not higher than 35% by mass, the amount of the oxynitride phosphor (B) is at least 50% but not higher than 70% by mass, and the amount of the oxynitride phosphor (C) is at least 10% but not higher than 20% by mass.
US09309456B2	Plastic scintillator with effective pulse shape discrimination for neutron and gamma detection In one embodiment, a scintillator material includes a polymer matrix; and a primary dye in the polymer matrix, the primary dye being a fluorescent dye, the primary dye being present in an amount of 5 wt % or more; wherein the scintillator material exhibits an optical response signature for neutrons that is different than an optical response signature for gamma rays. In another embodiment, a scintillator material includes a polymer matrix; and a primary dye in the polymer matrix, the primary dye being a fluorescent dye, the primary dye being present in an amount greater than 10 wt %.
US09309449B2	Environmentally-friendly improved deicer compositions The present disclosure relates generally to deicer compositions comprising a liquid deicing agent which is as an aqueous solution of a deicing salt and additives that provide reduced corrosiveness with reduced biochemical oxygen demand. Aspects of the disclosure are particularly directed to use of the deicer composition as a liquid deicer or an anti-icer. The deicer composition can further include a solid deicing agent such as sodium chloride, where the liquid deicing agent and additive form a pre-wetting agent when mixed with the solid deicing agent to form a pre-wetted deicer.
US09309445B2	Polymeric composition with intermixed color balloons According to one or more embodiments, a polymeric article includes a polymeric composition which in turn includes a volume of polymer intermixed with a number of color balloons, at least a portion of the number of color balloons each including a shell enclosing a colored agent.
US09309437B2	Coating composition for sealing surfaces Weather resistant and water repellent surfacing compositions especially useful in roofing applications contain an alkoxysilane-terminated polymer and a reactive silane plasticizer containing a C6-40 hydrocarbon group. The surfacing compositions are of low viscosity and may be used without non-reactive plasticizers or organic solvents.
US09309436B2	Composite maillard-resole binders Composite Maillard-resole binders to produce or promote cohesion in non-assembled or loosely assembled matter.
US09309432B1	Polyethylene glycol based oligomers for coating nanoparticles, nanoparticles coated therewith, and related methods In a composition aspect of the invention, a nanoparticle coating comprises repeating polyacrylic acid monomers covalently bound together in an aliphatic chain having a plurality of carboxylic acid functional groups and modified carboxylic acid functional groups extending therefrom. A first portion of the modified carboxylic acid functional groups are modified by a PEG oligomer having a terminal methoxy functional group and a second portion of the modified carboxylic acid functional groups are modified by a PEG oligomer having at least one terminal catechol group.
US09309431B2	Vinyl alcohol polymer, aqueous solution, coating agent, ink jet recording material, thermal recording material and base paper for release paper containing same Provided is a vinyl alcohol polymer that provides a coating film having superior water resistance and binder performances, and has sufficient solubility in water and viscosity stability even in a neutral pH region. Further provided are an aqueous solution, a coating agent, an ink jet recording material, a thermal recording material and a base paper for a release paper that comprise the vinyl alcohol polymer, and a method for producing same, and the like. The vinyl alcohol polymer includes a monomer unit represented by the following formula (1), with the following inequality (I) being satisfied. Preferably, the following inequalities (II) and (III) are further satisfied according to the PVA: wherein, P represents the viscosity average degree of polymerization; and S represents the content (mol %) of the monomer unit.
US09309430B2	Pigment dispersion liquid and solvent-based ink composition containing the same A pigment dispersion liquid is a pigment dispersion liquid for a solvent-based ink including a base metal pigment and an organic solvent, in which the base metal pigment is subjected to a surface treatment by a fluorine-based compound, and in which the concentration of a fluorine element is from 8 atm % to 35 atm % when an X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis of the surface of the base metal pigment is performed.
US09309424B2	Media sheet coatings A coating for a substrate is formed by milling cationic pigment particles in the presence of a water-soluble polymer, where the water-soluble polymer acts as a binder and a dispersant for the cationic pigment particles.
US09309418B2	Paint, in particular for temporary road markings, containing biodegradable polymers The invention relates to removable temporary paint having a release agent including a non-ionic surfactant and having a pH of 3 to 6. The paint includes: 10 wt % to 50 wt % of a natural alkyd resin in an aqueous emulsion, the alkyd resin having a molar mass Mp of 3,000 g/mol to 100,000 g/mol, a polydispersity index lp of 1 to 20, an oil length of 20% to 40%, and an acid index of 10 to 35; at least one inorganic filler and/or pigment; and a sufficient amount of water. The paint can be used as eco-friendly road paint for temporary markings.
US09309412B2	Siloxane graft co-polymers for mold release A graft co-polymer is provided comprising a vinyl polymeric backbone with grafts of siloxane monomers and monomers containing an anchoring group. Such co-polymers are well suited for coating metal molds. The siloxane groups provide release to the metal mold, while the anchoring groups provide durability to the coating. The durability and release characteristics may be varied by the number of grafts of each monomer and the molecular weight of the siloxane moiety. The co-polymers may be coated from water or organic solvents.
US09309411B2	Nacreous pigment with high chroma and multiple colors and method of preparing the same The present invention relates to a nacreous pigment and a method of preparing the same. The nacreous pigment includes a flake substrate, a first metal oxide layer coated on the substrate, and an oxide layer coated on the first metal oxide layer and containing MgO.SiO2, and a second metal oxide layer coated on the oxide layer. The pigment exhibits high brightness, high chroma, high gloss, and multi-color effects.
US09309408B2	Additive concentrate and use thereof The invention is directed to an additive composition comprising at least one clarifying and/or nucleating agent for polyolefins, which agent is a powder having a melting point of at least 190° C., in an amount of at least 70 wt. %, based on the weight of the composition, and at least one wax having a viscosity, as defined herein of at least 500 m Pa·s, in an amount between 0.5 and 30 wt. %, based on the weight of the composition.
US09309401B2	Lignin based materials and methods of making those The present invention relates to plastic materials comprising lignin and poly(butylene succinate) (PBS) to methods of manufacturing those plastic materials and to articles obtained by molding the plastic materials of the invention. Since PBS can be obtained from renewable sources, the present invention also provides for bioplastic materials comprising lignin and PBS. The present invention also provides for plastic materials comprising lignin and PBS and at least one fiber and to articles obtained from those plastic materials that are degradable, compostable and recyclable.
US09309400B2	Composition for flexible membranes A composition including a styrene block copolymer, a polar-modified styrene block copolymer, plant fibers and a polyolefin solid at 25° C., and to molded bodies, especially membranes, produced from such compositions.
US09309398B2	Expanded composite resin beads and molded article thereof Provided is an expanded composite resin bead comprising a styrene resin and a propylene resin. The content of the propylene resin component in the expanded composite resin bead is from 20 to 40% by mass relative to a total of 100% by mass of the styrene resin component and the propylene resin component. In a transmission electron micrograph of a cross-section of a cell wall 1 forming the expanded composite resin bead, disperse phases 3 made of the styrene resin are dispersed in a continuous phase 2 made of the propylene resin. An average value of the maximum diameters of the disperse phases 3 is from 0.01 to 1 μm and a value of ratio of the average value of the maximum diameters to an average value of the minimum diameters of the disperse phases 3 is from 1 to 10.
US09309394B2	Polyolefin masterbatch and composition suitable for injection molding A masterbatch composition comprising:70-90% wt of a component (A) being a propylene homopolymer or copolymer of propylene with ethylene or C4-C10 alpha olefins, having a MFRA according to ISO 1133 (230° C./2.16 Kg) ranging from 15 to 70 g/10 min; and10-30% wt of a component B) being a propylene-ethylene copolymer comprising 25-45% wt of ethylene derived units and having a value of the intrinsic viscosity [η] of the fraction soluble in xylene at room temperature ranging from 5 to 9 dl/g, said masterbatch composition having a total MFR higher than 4 g/10 min, and a value of the flexural modulus measured according to ISO method 178 ranging from 950 to 2000 MPa.
US09309389B2	Rubber composition for use in tire treads A rubber composition in which from 80 to 150 parts by weight of carbon black having a nitrogen adsorption specific surface area of from 200 to 400 m2/g is compounded per 100 parts by weight of styrene-butadiene rubber including from 60% to 100% by weight of solution-polymerized styrene-butadiene rubber S-SBR1 and from 40% to 0% by weight of solution-polymerized styrene-butadiene rubber S-SBR2 to result in a total of 100% by weight, the styrene quantity of the S-SBR1 being from 30% to 38% by weight, the vinyl quantity of the S-SBR1 being from 60% to 80% by weight, the glass transition temperature of the S-SBR1 being from −20° C. to −5° C., the weight-average molecular weight of the S-SBR1 being from 1,000,000 to 1,800,000, the glass transition temperature of the S-SBR2 being not less than −30° C. and less than −20° C., and the weight-average molecular weight of the S-SBR2 being from 1,000,000 to 1,800,000.
US09309378B2	Emulsion compositions comprising polyacrylamide copolymer and ethylene oxide—propylene oxide copolymer A polyacrylamide-based composition as a microemulsion is provided in the form of a water-in-oil microemulsion with polyacrylamide dissolved in the water phase, and further comprising ethylene oxide-propylene oxide block copolymer. Specifically, the present invention includes, dissolved in the water phase, a polyacrylamide copolymer and an EO/PO block copolymer, with the water phase mixed with an oil phase. Preferably, the present invention may further comprise the presence of at least one fatty acid and/or at least one nonionic surfactant to stabilize the microemulsion. In addition, the present invention may further comprise effective amount of other components, such as pesticides and/or fertilizers, that may be delivered to trees, plants or other vegetation.
US09309375B2	Water-absorbing agent having water-absorbent resin as a main component and production method of the water-absorbing agent To provide (i) a water-absorbing agent, having a water-absorbent resin as a main component, whose absorbency is high and liquid permeability is enhanced and (ii) a production method thereof. The water-absorbing agent of the present invention includes a water-absorbent resin obtained by polymerizing an unsaturated monomer having a carboxyl group and included in an aqueous monomer solution in the presence of at least a non high molecular compound having four or more functional groups each capable of forming a covalent bond with a carboxyl group.
US09309373B2	Adhesive composition and thermally adhesive member using same Provided is an adhesive composition leading to sufficient adhesive strength when used for bonding to a polyolefin resin molded article that bonds poorly with other members. Also provided is an adhesive composition having excellent heat resistance (heat resistant adhesion) in the bonded part of a composite body obtained by joining a polyolefin resin-formed body and other member. This adhesive composition contains an organic solvent, a carboxyl group-containing polyolefin resin which is dissolved in this organic solvent and which has a melt flow rate of 5 to 40 g/10 min when measured at 130° C., and a polyfunctional isocyanate compound. This adhesive composition may further contain a carboxyl group-containing polyolefin resin having a melting point of 120° C. to 170° C.
US09309372B2	Rubber compositions including a functionalized wax Disclosed herein are rubber compositions suitable for use in tire treads comprising (a) at least one conjugated diene polymer or copolymer; (b) at least one filler; (c) a curative package; and (d) at least one of: (i) from 0.2 to 10 phr of at least one halogenated hydrocarbon wax, or (ii) from 0.2 to 10 phr of at least one silicone-containing wax comprising a functionalized polyalkylsiloxane, a functionalized polyalkylsilsesquioxane resin, or combinations thereof. In certain embodiments, the at least one halogenated hydrocarbon wax is a chlorinated hydrocarbon or a fluorinated hydrocarbon wax.
US09309371B2	Polymerization initiator, modified-conjugated diene polymer and tire produced therefrom The present disclosure relates to a polymerization initiator and a modified conjugated diene polymer prepared using the same, and more particularly to a polymerization initiator which is a compound represented by the following formula 1, and a modified conjugated diene polymer prepared using the same: wherein R1 to R5 are each independently hydrogen or a C1-10 alkylgroup or its carbanion; n− represents the number of negative charges of the carbanion and is 1− to 5−; M is a metal; and n is equal to the number of carbanions in R1 to R5.
US09309366B2	Reactive flame retardants blends for flexible polyurethane foams A flexible polyurethane foam containing a flame retardant blend of at least one diester diol a ring-brominated aromatic compound and at least one epoxy resin.
US09309363B2	Product and method for making uniform spherical, acrylic polymeric beads The present invention provides a method for making uniform, spherical, acrylic polymeric beads by jetting, the beads produced, and ion exchange resins produced from functionalizing the uniform, spherical polymeric beads.
US09309356B2	Method for activating double metal cyanide catalysts for the production of polyether carbonate polyols The present invention relates to a process for the activation of double metal cyanide (DMC) catalysts with heterocumulenes for the preparation of polyether carbonate polyols by catalytic copolymerization of carbon dioxide (CO2) with alkylene oxides in the presence of one or more H-functional starter substances, and to a process for the preparation of polyether carbonate polyols from one or more H-functional starter substances, one or more alkylene oxides and carbon dioxide in the presence of a double metal cyanide catalyst, characterized in that (α) under an inert gas atmosphere, under an atmosphere of an inert gas/carbon dioxide mixture or under a pure carbon dioxide atmosphere, at temperatures of from 90 to 150° C., the DMC catalyst is mixed with a heterocumulene and H-functional starter substance, (β) alkylene oxide is added at temperatures of from 100 to 150° C. to the mixture from step (α) under an inert gas atmosphere, under an atmosphere of an inert gas/carbon dioxide mixture or under a pure carbon dioxide atmosphere, and (γ) one or more alkylene oxides and carbon dioxide are metered continuously into the mixture resulting from step (β).
US09309350B2	Golf ball polyurethane composition and golf ball An object of the present invention is to provide a golf ball polyurethane composition excellent in resilience. Another object of the present invention is to provide a golf ball excellent in a shot feeling and resilience. The present invention provides a golf ball polyurethane composition comprising, as a resin component, a polyurethane elastomer including a polyisocyanate with at least two alicyclic hydrocarbon structures having 3 or more carbon atoms as a constituting component, and having a storage modulus E′ (Pa) and a loss modulus E″ (Pa) satisfying a following expression; log(E′/E″2)≧−6.08 when measured in a tensile mode using a dynamic viscoelasticity measuring apparatus.
US09309346B2	Polyurethane foams made with blowing catalyst compositions containing primary hydroxyl groups and high ethylenediamine backbones A method is provided for preparing polyurethane foams, which comprises contacting at least one organic isocyanate compound, at least one polyol, at least one blowing agent, and a tertiary amine catalyst composition. The catalyst composition has the general formula wherein R1, R2, and Y are, independently, an alkyl group having from one to three carbon atoms or —CH2CH2OH; Z is —CH2CH2OH; and n is an integer from 3 to 7, inclusive. Also provided is a method for catalyzing the reaction between at least one isocyanate compound and at least one active hydrogen-containing compound, such as a polyol and/or a blowing agent.
US09309339B2	Mid-range vinylidene content, high viscosity polyisobutylene polymers A mid-range vinylidene content, high viscosity PIB polymer composition including PIB molecules, wherein a first portion of the PIB molecules have alpha position double bonds and a second portion of the PIB molecules have beta position double bonds, and the first and second portions together include at least 80 mole % of the PIB molecules of the composition. The first portion includes less than 75 mole % of the PIB molecules of the composition. Additionally, no more than 10 mole % of the PIB molecules of the composition have tetra-substituted double bonds, while the composition is further characterized by having a polydispersity of no more than 2.7 and in that the composition has a kinematic viscosity in the range of 3000 cSt to 5000 cSt, a number average molecular weight, Mn, in the range of 2800 Daltons to 4000 Daltons and a ratio of Mn:PDI of greater than 1100.
US09309336B2	Synthesis and antiscalant behavior of a novel polyzwitterionic acid A zwitterionic monomer and corresponding cyclopolymerized polyzwitterion (±) (PZ) containing, on each repeating unit, both phosphonate and sulfonate functionalities. Phosphonate ester hydrolysis in PZ gave a pH-responsive polyzwitterionic acid (±) (PZA). The PZA under pH-induced transformation was converted into polyzwitterion/anion (±−) (PZAN) and polyzwitterion/dianion (±=) (PZDAN).
US09309335B2	Process for producing polytetrafluoroethylene fine powder A process for producing a polytetrafluoroethylene fine powder including: (1) a step of preparing an aqueous dispersion containing polytetrafluoroethylene, water and a surfactant (A); (2) a step of initiating coagulation of the polytetrafluoroethylene in said aqueous dispersion by agitating said aqueous dispersion; (3) a step of adding a surfactant (B) after the step (2); (4) a step of terminating coagulation after the step (3); (5) a step of collecting a wet powder of the polytetrafluoroethylene; and (6) a step of drying the wet powder of the polytetrafluoroethylene.
US09309331B2	Alkyl hydroxylamine compounds and their use for shortstopping free radical polymerizations This invention provides a method for shortstopping free radical polymerization reactions using a shortstopping agent comprising at least two alkyl hydroxylamines (AHAs) selected from the group consisting of primary AHAs, a mixture of at least one of each of primary and secondary AHAs, and salts thereof. A method for producing elastomers using the aforesaid shortstopping agents is also provided.
US09309328B2	Preparation method of cationic dextrin Disclosed herein is a method of preparing a cationic dextrin, including: performing cationization reaction by adding a cationization agent to dextrin.
US09309326B2	Readily isolated bispecific antibodies with native immunoglobulin format A bispecific antibody format providing ease of isolation is provided, comprising immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domains that are differentially modified in the CH3 domain, wherein the differential modifications are non-immunogenic or substantially non-immunogenic with respect to the CH3 modifications, and at least one of the modifications results in a differential affinity for the bispecific antibody for an affinity reagent such as Protein A, and the bispecific antibody is isolable from a disrupted cell, from medium, or from a mixture of antibodies based on its affinity for Protein A.
US09309325B2	Antibodies and methods of use thereof The disclosure relates to protease-binding agent specific for a protease. The agent may be an antibody capable of specifically binding and inhibiting a protease, such as a P1-Arg-specific protease. The disclosure also provides methods of producing, and compositions comprising the subject agent. Methods and kits related to the protease-binding agent find use in protection against, detection, diagnosing, treating cancer and infections due to pathogens containing active proteases.
US09309320B2	Neutralization of CD95 activity blocks invasion of glioblastoma cells in vivo The present invention relates to methods for treating an individual with high grade glioblastoma multiforme by preventing or disrupting the binding of CD95 to its ligand, CD95L, in vivo, whereupon that neutralization of CD95 activity reduces undesirable glial cell migration and invasion into body tissue.
US09309315B2	Therapy with CD4 binding peptides and radiation The present invention relates to a peptide, such as an antibody, capable of binding to CD4 and use thereof for the mediation of radiation treatment of a clinical condition. The radiation treatment may for instance by treatment with PUVA.
US09309310B2	Nucleic acids encoding anti-C5a antibodies The present disclosure relates to, inter alia, antibodies, or antigen-binding fragments thereof, that bind to C5a and to use of the antibodies in methods for treating or preventing complement-associated disorders such as, but not limited to, atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome, age-related macular degeneration, rheumatoid arthritis, sepsis, severe burn, antiphospholipid syndrome, asthma, lupus nephritis, Goodpasture's syndrome, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
US09309306B2	Anti-MCSP antibodies The invention provides anti-MCSP antibodies and methods of using the same.
US09309299B2	Spider silk fusion protein structures for binding to an organic target A protein structure capable of selective interaction with an organic target is provided. The protein structure is a polymer comprising as a repeating structural unit a recombinant fusion protein that is capable of selective interaction with the organic target. The fusion protein is comprising the moieties B, REP and CT, and optionally NT. B is a non-spidroin moiety of more than 30 amino acid residues, which provides the capacity of selective interaction with the organic target. REP is a moiety of from 70 to 300 amino acid residues and is derived from the repetitive fragment of a spider silk protein. CT is a moiety of from 70 to 120 amino acid residues and is derived from the C-terminal fragment of a spider silk protein. NT is an optional moiety of from 100 to 160 amino acid residues and is derived from the N-terminal fragment of a spider silk protein. The fusion protein and protein structure thereof is useful as an affinity medium and a cell scaffold material.
US09309290B2	Computationally optimized broadly reactive antigens for H1N1 influenza The generation of optimized H1N1 influenza HA polypeptides for eliciting a broadly reactive immune response to H1N1 influenza virus isolates is described. The optimized HA polypeptides were developed through a series of HA protein alignments, and subsequent generation of consensus sequences, based on selected H1N1 viruses isolated from 1918-2012. Optimized H1N1 HA polypeptides, and compositions, fusion proteins and VLPs comprising the HA polypeptides are described. Condon-optimized nucleic acid sequences encoding the HA polypeptides are also described. Methods of eliciting an immune response against influenza virus in a subject are also described.
US09309285B2	Macrocyclic broad spectrum antibiotics Provided herein are antibacterial compounds, wherein the compounds in some embodiments have broad spectrum bioactivity. In various embodiments, the compounds act by inhibition of bacterial type 1 signal peptidase (SpsB), an essential protein in bacteria. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treatment using the compounds described herein are also provided.
US09309269B2	Transition-metal-free silylation of aromatic compounds The present invention describes chemical systems and methods for silylating aromatic organic substrates, said system comprising a mixture of (a) at least one organosilane and (b) at least one strong base, said system being substantially free of a transition-metal compound, and said methods comprising contacting a quantity of the organic substrate with a mixture of (a) at least one organosilane and (b) at least one strong base, under conditions sufficient to silylate the aromatic substrate; wherein said system is substantially free of a transition-metal compound.
US09309267B2	Compounds suitable as precursors to compounds that are useful for imaging amyloid deposits The present invention relates to novel derivatives that are suitable as precursors to compounds that are useful for imaging amyloid deposits in living patients, their compositions, methods of use and processes to make such compounds. The compounds deriving from these precursors are useful in methods of imaging amyloid deposits in brain in vivo to allow antemortem diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease by positron emission tomography (PET) as well as measuring clinical efficacy of Alzheimer's disease therapeutic agents. Furthermore, the present invention also discloses the precursor compounds in crystalline form.
US09309266B2	High-performing stable green replacements for ammonium perchlorate A highly energetic, high-oxygen carrier suitable as high-performing green replacement for ammonium perchlorate includes halogen-free ionic salts consisting of fuel cations and over-oxidized anions containing multiple nitro- or nitromethyl-substituted azolyl ligands. The over-oxidized anions include a central atom selected from the group consisting of boron, aluminum, or gallium. Characteristically, the carrier has sufficient amounts of oxygen for complete or near complete combustion of the over-oxidized anions, the fuel cations, metal additives and binders.
US09309264B2	Method for adsorbing carbon dioxide onto porous metal-organic framework materials, method for cooling porous metal-organic framework materials, method for obtaining aldehyde using porous metal-organic framework materials, and method for warming porous metal-organic framework materials The present invention provides a method for adsorbing carbon dioxide onto porous metal-organic framework materials, a method for cooling porous metal-organic framework materials, a method for obtaining aldehyde using porous metal-organic framework materials and a method for warming porous metal-organic framework materials. In each method, porous metal-organic framework materials are used while an electric field or an electromagnetic field is applied to the porous metal-organic framework materials, or while a magnetic field or an electromagnetic field is applied to the porous metal-organic framework materials. If an electric field is applied, at least one organic compound included in the porous metal-organic framework materials is a polar compound. Instead, if a magnetic field is applied, at least one metal included in the porous metal-organic framework materials has an unpaired electron.
US09309262B2	Thienylindole azepines as serotonin 5-HT2C receptor ligands and uses thereof The present invention generally relates to a series of compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, and to use of the compounds and compositions as therapeutic agents. More specifically, compounds of the present invention are thienylindole azepines. These compounds are serotonin receptor (5-HT2c) ligands and are useful for treating diseases, disorders, and conditions wherein modulation of the activity of serotonin receptors (5-HT2c) is desired (e.g. addiction, anxiety, depression, obesity, and others).
US09309258B2	Process for N-dealkylation of tertiary amines The present disclosure provides improved methods for N-dealkylation of tertiary amines, including methods for N-demethylation of alkaloids and opioids, in which the dealkylation reaction is carried out in a solvent comprising a tertiary alcohol. The present disclosure also provides improved processes for preparing semi-synthetic opioids that incorporate the disclosed methods for N-dealkylation of tertiary amines.
US09309244B2	Compound useful for the treatment of degenerative and inflammatory diseases A novel compound able to inhibit JAK is disclosed, that comprises a compound according to Formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compound may be prepared as a pharmaceutical composition, and may be used for the prevention and treatment of a variety of conditions in mammals including humans, including by way of non-limiting example, inflammatory conditions, autoimmune diseases, proliferative diseases, transplantation rejection, diseases involving impairment of cartilage turnover, congenital cartilage malformations, and/or diseases associated with hypersecretion of IL6.
US09309243B2	Imidazopyridine derivatives as modulators of TNF activity A series of imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine derivatives of formula (I), being potent modulators of human TNFa activity, are accordingly of benefit in the treatment and/or prevention of various human ailments, including autoimmune and inflammatory disorders; neurological and neurodegenerative disorders; pain and nociceptive disorders; cardiovascular disorders; metabolic disorders; ocular disorders; and oncological disorders.
US09309237B2	HIV inhibitors Chemical compounds that inhibit retroviruses are presented herein. More particularly, this disclosure provides small molecule compounds that inhibit infection with, or treat infection caused by, human immunodeficiency viruses.
US09309236B2	PI-kinase inhibitors with broad spectrum anti-infective activity Compounds and methods are provided for the treatment of pathogen infections. In some embodiments, the anti-infective compounds have broad spectrum activity against a variety of infective diseases, where the diseases are caused by pathogens containing a basic amino acid PIP-2 pincer (BAAPP) domain that interacts with phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate (PIP-2) to mediate pathogen replication. Also provided are methods of inhibiting a PI4-kinase and methods of inhibiting viral infection. In some embodiments, the compound is a PI4-kinase inhibiting compound that is a 5-aryl-thiazole. The subject compounds may be formulated or provided to a subject in combination with a second anti-infective agent, e.g. interferon, ribivarin, and the like.
US09309235B2	SGC stimulators Compounds of Formula I are described. They are useful as stimulators of sGC, particularly NO-independent, heme-dependent stimulators. These compounds may be useful for treating, preventing or managing various disorders that are herein disclosed.
US09309223B2	Heterocyclic compound, light-emitting element, light-emitting device, electronic device, and lighting device Provided is a novel heterocyclic compound which can be used as a host material for dispersing a light-emitting material in a light-emitting layer of a light-emitting element. Further provided is a light-emitting element which is driven at a low voltage and has high current efficiency. By including the light-emitting element, a light-emitting device, an electronic device, and a lighting device each with reduced power consumption are provided. The light-emitting element contains a compound in which a dibenzo[f,h]quinoline ring and a hole-transport skeleton are bonded through an arylene group. The light-emitting device, the electronic device, and the lighting device each including the light-emitting element are provided. The light-emitting element contains a heterocyclic compound having a structure represented by the following general formula (G1).
US09309222B2	Phenyl linked quinolinyl modulators of RORγt The present invention comprises compounds of Formula I. wherein: R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, and R9 are defined in the specification. The invention also comprises a method of treating or ameliorating a syndrome, disorder or disease, wherein said syndrome, disorder or disease is rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis. The invention also comprises a method of modulating RORγt activity in a mammal by administration of a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound of claim 1.
US09309220B2	Processes for the preparation of (S)-3-(4- (4-(morpholinomethyl)benzyl)oxy)-1-oxoisoindolin-2-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione and pharmaceutically acceptable forms thereof Provided are processes for the preparation of enantiomerically enriched or enantiomerically pure 3-(4-((4-(morpholinomethyl)benzyl)oxy)-1-oxoisoindolin-2-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione, or a pharmaceutically acceptable form thereof.
US09309215B2	Chiral intermediate, process for producing the same and its use in the manufacture of tolterodine, fesoterodine, or the active metabolite thereof The compound of formula (I): is provided. It may be produced by subjecting a compound of formula (IV) to a reduction reaction wherein R represents hydrogen, straight or branched C1-C6 alkyl. This compound is a valuable intermediate which may be used in the synthesis of fesoterodine, tolterodine, its active metabolite, and related compounds.
US09309208B2	Methods of making and using thioxothiazolidine and rhodanine derivatives as HIV-1 and JSP-1 inhibitors The present invention provides methods of making and using 5-(2-(indol-3-yl)-2-oxoethylidene)-3-phenyl-2-thioxothiazolidin-4-one derivatives having HIV-1 or JSP-1 inhibitory activity.
US09309201B2	Process for preparating ivabradine hydrochloride form IV and methods of treatment of disease using ivabradine hydrochloride form IV Ivabradine hydrochloride Form IV, its pharmaceutical composition, process for its preparation, and its use as therapeutically active ingredient and pharmaceutical compositions containing Ivabradine hydrochloride Form IV.
US09309195B2	Salt forms of [R-(R,R)]-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-β, δ-dihydroxy-5-(1-methylethyl)-3-phenyl-4-[(phenylamino)carbonyl]-1H-pyrrole-1-hepatanoic acid Novel salt forms of [R—(R,R)]-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-β,δ-dihydroxy-5-(1-methylethyl)-3-phenyl-4-[(phenylamino)carbonyl]-1H-pyrrole-1-heptanoic acid characterized by their X-ray powder diffraction pattern and solid-state NMR spectra are described, as well as methods for the preparation and pharmaceutical composition of the same, which are useful as agents for treating hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, osteoporosis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and Alzheimer's Disease.
US09309187B2	EP2 receptor agonists The compounds of formula (1) in which R1, R4, A and X have the meanings as given in the description, are novel effective EP2 agonists.
US09309182B2	4-hydroxybutyric acid analogs This invention relates to novel derivatives of 4-hydroxybutyric acid and prodrugs thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the foregoing. This invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of this invention and the use of such compositions in methods of treating narcolepsy, fibromyalgia, other disorders or conditions that are beneficially treated by improving nocturnal sleep or by administering sodium oxybate.
US09309180B2	Method for producing acrylic acid Method for producing acrylic acid by dehydration of a C3 hydroxycarboxylic acid, characterized in that dehydration is achieved by contacting, at a temperature of more than 150° C., the hydroxycarboxylic acid with a mixture which is liquid at this temperature and comprises at least one metal salt of a C3 hydroxycarboxylic acid, and water.
US09309179B2	Hydroxyphenyl derivatives and biological applications thereof The invention relates to hydroxyphenyl derivatives of formula (I); and uses thereof as anti-bacterial and/or anti-parasitic agents.
US09309173B2	Process stream decontamination systems and methods A decontamination system for decontaminating at least one contaminant in a process stream. Decontaminant liquid is dispersed into the process stream using atomization. A controller detects contaminant levels in the process stream and adjusts the flow of decontaminant fluid into the process stream in response.
US09309170B2	Aromatics isomerization using a dual-catalyst system This invention is drawn to a process for isomerizing a non-equilibrium mixture of xylenes and ethylbenzene which contain a substantial concentration of nonaromatics using a catalyst system which features the ability to both convert nonaromatics and to obtain an improved yield of para-xylene from the mixture relative to processes of the known art.
US09309168B2	Staged propylene production process Processes for forming propylene are described herein. The processes generally include reacting a metathesis feed stream including butene with ethylene in the presence of a first metathesis catalyst via a first metathesis reaction to form a first metathesis product stream including propylene, ethylene, butene, and C5+ olefins; separating at least a portion of the propylene and ethylene from the first metathesis product stream to form a first overhead stream and to form a first de-propenized bottoms stream including butene and C5+ olefins; reacting at least a portion of the first de-propenized bottoms stream with ethylene in the presence of a second metathesis catalyst via a second metathesis reaction to form a second metathesis product stream including propylene, ethylene, butene, and C5+ olefins; and separating at least a portion of the propylene and ethylene from the second metathesis product stream to form a second overhead stream; and recovering propylene from the first overhead stream, the second overhead stream or combinations thereof.
US09309165B2	6-chloro-3-(phenyl-d5)-inden-1-one and use thereof The present invention discloses the compound 6-chloro-3-(phenyl-d5)-inden-1-one (I) and routes of synthesis to obtain (I). In a further aspect the present invention discloses the use of (I) for the synthesis of (S)-6-chloro-3-(phenyl-d5)-indan-1-one.
US09309158B2	Process for producing a pure-phase multisubstance system, a ceramic material based on the pure-phase multisubstance system, a shaped body, and a composite formed therefrom A process for producing a homogenous multi compound system which is hydroxide- and/or oxide-based includes a first alternative process comprising providing a first and a second refractory metal in respective hydrofluoric solutions, and mixing the first and second hydrofluoric solutions to provide a mixed hydrofluoric solution comprising a dissolved first and second refractory metal. A second alternative process comprises dissolving the first and the second refractory metal in an alternative mixed hydrofluoric solution. The mixed hydrofluoric solution or the alternative mixed hydrofluoric solution is precipitated with a precipitant to provide a solids mixture in a suspension. The first and second refractory metal is from the group consisting of Mo, W, Nb, Re, Zr, Hf, V, Sb, Si, Al, and Ta. The first and second refractory metal are different. At least one of the first and second refractory metal is provided as a fluoro and/or as an oxyfluoro complex.
US09309155B2	Powder comprising ceramic granules and low Tg binder The invention relates to a granulated powder intended, in particular, for the production of ceramic sintered parts, said powder having the following chemical weight composition, based on dry matter, namely: at least 1% of a first binder having a glass transition temperature less than or equal to 25° C.; 0-4% of an additional binder having a glass transition temperature greater than 25° C.; 0-4% of a temporary additive different from the first binder and the additional binder, the total content of the first binder, the additional binder and the temporary additive being less than 9%; 0-15% of an additive for sintering the ceramic material; at least 2% impurities; and the remainder comprising a ceramic material, and optionally an agent for stabilizing said ceramic material, to make up 100%. According to the invention, the median diameter D50 of the powder is between 80 and 130 μm, the percentile D99.5 is less than 500 μm and the relative density of the granules is between 30% and 60%.
US09309143B2	Methods of making optical fiber with reduced hydrogen sensitivity A method of making optical fibers that includes controlled cooling to produce fibers having a low concentration of non-bridging oxygen defects and low sensitivity to hydrogen. The method may include heating a fiber preform above its softening point, drawing a fiber from the heated preform and passing the fiber through two treatment stages. The fiber may enter the first treatment stage at a temperature between 1500° C. and 1700° C., may exit the first treatment stage at a temperature between 1200° C. and 1400° C., and may experience a cooling rate less than 5000° C./s in the first treatment stage. The fiber may enter the second treatment stage downstream from the first treatment stage at a temperature between 1200° C. and 1400° C., may exit the second treatment stage at a temperature between 1000° C. and 1150° C., and may experience a cooling rate between 5000° C./s and 12,000° C./s in the second treatment stage. The method may also include redirecting the fiber with a fluid bearing device or an air-turn device.
US09309136B2	Bioremediation of soil and groundwater A composition for the bioremediation of soil or groundwater includes 35 to 60% by weight of an emulsifiable C4-C22 vegetable oil such as soybean or corn oil, about 60-35% by weight of a non-ionic surfactant/co-surfactant blend such as Tween 80®/Labrafil® mixed with Kolliphor EL®/Waglinol®, and about 0-12% by weight water.
US09309131B2	Aluminized silicious powder and water purification device incorporating same A reaction product of silicious material, aluminum metal, and an aqueous solution is disclosed. The reaction product may be used to form a sorbent that is used to purify water of contaminants such as biological matter, dyes, soluble metals, arsenic, or radioactive elements. Additives may be added to the reaction product to further improve the sorption qualities of the sorbent. Water purification devices having the sorbent are also disclosed.
US09309122B2	Preparation of graphene by mechanically thinning graphite materials The preparation of graphene, mono-, bi- and multi-layers from graphite-based precursor materials, for example, pencil lead or graphite, by a method of mechanical thinning on the surface of a planar substrate with controlled roughness, followed by sonication in order to collect the graphene deposited on the substrate in a liquid medium. The bearing force during thinning by mechanical friction enables the number of graphene sheets deposited on the surface of the substrate to be controlled.
US09309119B2	Producing method of metal fine particles or metal oxide fine particles, metal fine particles or metal oxide fine particles, and metal-containing paste, and metal film or metal oxide film There is provided a producing method of metal fine particles or metal oxide fine particles for producing metal fine particles or metal oxide fine particles by atomizing raw materials by performing processes including an oxidizing process and a reducing process to the raw materials composed of metal or a metal compound.
US09309108B2	MEMS microphone packaging method A MEMS microphone packaging method includes the steps of: providing a substrate having a conducting part and a through hole; mounting a processor chip on the substrate and electrically connecting the processor chip to the conducting part; mounting a sensor chip on the substrate over the through hole and adjacent to the processor chip and electrically connecting the sensor chip to the processor chip; and mounting a cover on the substrate over the processor chip and the sensor chip. The cover has a conducting circuit, and the conducting circuit electrically coupled with the conducting part. Thus, the method of the invention can make a flip architecture MEMS microphone, reducing the steps of the packaging process and lowering the degree of difficulty of the manufacturing process and the manufacturing costs.
US09309107B2	Micromechanical system and corresponding manufacturing method A micromechanical system is described having a substrate; a first micromechanical functional area, which is situated above the substrate; a second micromechanical functional area, which is situated above the first micromechanical functional area and is connected via a first weblike anchoring structure to the first micromechanical functional area; a third micromechanical functional area, which is situated above the second micromechanical functional area, and which has a first subarea and a second subarea; the first subarea being connected via a second weblike anchoring structure to the second micromechanical functional area; and the second subarea being mounted floating over the substrate by the first subarea. The invention also provides a method for manufacturing such a micromechanical system.
US09309104B2	Water vending apparatus A water vending apparatus is disclosed. The water vending system includes a water vapor distillation apparatus and a dispensing device. The dispensing device is in fluid communication with the fluid vapor distillation apparatus and the product water from the fluid vapor distillation apparatus is dispensed by the dispensing device.
US09309090B2	Safety apparatus for an elevator apparatus and a drive apparatus thereof A safety apparatus for elevator apparatuses which can move a cab via a drive including a monitoring unit for monitoring at least one of the drive and/or the motor regulation system of the drive, a safety device having at least two sensors, which can be switched between at least two switching states depending on a state, in particular a closing state. In order to be able to reduce operating costs, at least one of the safety device and the monitoring unit includes a controller, which is designed to identify the respective switching states of the sensors, and to transmit at least one of data and monitoring signals to the monitoring unit.
US09309078B2	Rolled sheets of floor covering and manufacture A roll of a sheet material such as a sheet vinyl floor covering and a process of manufacturing the roll to prevent the leading edge of the floor covering from causing damage to succeeding layers. The process comprises winding the sheet material about the surface of a roll core and inserting a thin sheet of a relatively stiff material, such as paperboard, between the leading edge of the sheet material and the next succeeding layer of sheet material. The relatively stiff material is inserted under tension so that the leading edge of sheet material is pulled down against the surface of the roll core.
US09309077B2	Apparatus for receiving and positioning veneers fed in a position with camera An apparatus is provided for receiving and positioning veneers fed by a conveyor belt. The apparatus includes grippers controlled to be independently movable, for gripping the veneers, and detection means for detecting the location and/or position of the veneers on a conveyor belt. At least one gripper is disposed on both sides of the feeding direction center line of the veneer. The grippers are arranged to reciprocate at least in the feeding direction of the veneers, to grip each successive veneer on its leading edge side, and to align the leading edge side of the veneer to correspond to the position of the veneer in the veneer assembly, in response to information provided by the detection means.
US09309072B2	Idler roll with retard spin function A method and apparatus for preventing excess spin of idler rollers after a sheet of paper or other media has passed a media guide with the idler rollers including a retard function within plastic idler rollers. The retard function is provided by adding a retard flexure molded into the idler roller. This adds a brake which stops excess over spin of the idler rollers.
US09309066B2	Sheet feeding device, and image reading device and image forming apparatus including this In a sheet feeding device, a feeding roller is driven and rotated to feed a sheet in a conveying direction of a sheet conveying path and a drive transmission mechanism transmits rotation drive force generated in a driving portion to the feeding roller. In this mechanism, a drive input gear having an inner space is arranged on a rotation axis supporting the feeding roller rotatably so as to rotate by the rotation drive force. A drive transmission gear arranged between the feeding roller and drive input gear on the rotation axis rotates and becomes slide-movable along the rotation axis between a first position transmitting the rotation drive force to the feeding roller and a second position cutting off the transmission of the rotation drive force to the feeding roller by the rotation drive force from the drive input gear to transmit the rotation drive force to the feeding roller.
US09309065B2	Programmable paper tray and elevator settings Devices include a platform having a media side that supports sheets of media. The platform moves in a direction perpendicular to the surface upon which the devices rests between a home position and a plurality of paper supply positions located in an upward direction from the home position. A user interface displays a first reload option that, when selected, lowers the platform to the home position for reloading the sheets of media onto the platform. The user interface also displays an accessibility option for reloading the sheets of media onto the platform that, when selected, lowers the platform to an accessibility position that is in the upward direction relative to the home position.
US09309056B2	Automated case order sequencing method and system A system and method for automatically preparing client orders in a distribution facility, where the inputs to the system are complete pallets of cases of individual products and the outputs of the system are client order pallets of mixed products. Specifically, the methods and systems are for conveying, storing, and dispensing cases using automated case order sequencing typically using non-product-dedicated and non-accumulating buffer conveyors.
US09309052B2	Flow-retarding chutes and spouts and method for delivering dry bulk free-flowing material to a location A system and method for causing a differential flow rate to exist in a downspout so as to reduce abrasion of a bottom side of said downspout and to sort dry bulk material flowing therethrough. The present invention reduces the velocity of the mass of the dry bulk material, such as corn, thus preserving grain quality and reducing the exit velocity at the lower end of the spout.
US09309038B2	Cooler with wrap-around side cover A cooler includes a cooler body including one or more cooler walls. The cooler further includes a cover configured to be disposed around an exterior of the cooler body, the cover being sized and dimensioned to generally cover an exterior of the one or more cooler walls of the cooler body. The cover preferably includes a moisture-absorbent material. The cover also preferably includes an image, logo, symbol, or text; or a panel preferably includes the image, logo, symbol, or text, which panel is removably attachable to the cover.
US09309036B2	Package with enclosed utensil A package having a toothpick or other utensil that is defined or protectable within an interior sterile and/or sanitary area of the package that will not be confused with consumable contents. Multiple utensils can be provided of the same or different types.
US09309033B2	Mounting feature for a cable tie A mounting feature for a cable tie is provided in which the mounting feature has at least one divided retention component. The center-most edges of the at least one divided retention component contact a mating article on the edge of the mating article, such as the threaded portion, decreasing the amount of fastening force required to affix the mounting feature of the cable tie to a mating article while not compromising the optimal amount of required extraction force. A method for affixing the mounting feature to a mating article is also provided.
US09309025B2	Securing loads to pallets A pallet, a method of securing a load to a pallet, and a method of manufacturing therefor, in which the pallet includes a top plate defining a first surface area, a base structure defining a second surface area that is less than the first surface area, and support legs, at least a portion of which join the top plate and the base structure. The support legs are disposed between the top plate and the base structure in an arrangement that accommodates engagement of the pallet with a standard jacking device along any edge of the pallet. Securing slots extend through the top plate, wherein a first subset of the securing slots is oriented lengthwise parallel to a first edge of the top plate and a second subset of the securing slots is oriented lengthwise perpendicular to the first edge of the top plate. A pair of edges of the top plate extend beyond a pair of edges of the base structure that are parallel to the pair of edges of the top plate to further facilitate engagement of the pallet with a lifting mechanism.
US09309020B2	Device for providing fluid to a receptacle A device for providing sterilized or cleaned fluid to a receptacle and thereby facilitating conveyance of a substance out of the receptacle, comprising a connector and a container which form an integrated unit. The connector is provided with a first means for connection to a receptacle. Sterilized or cleaned fluid is transferred from the container to the receptacle.
US09309012B1	Method of packaging camera facilitating ease of installation This application discloses a method of preparing an assembly. A base assembly is provided and includes a base, and a second fastener structure coupled to the base at a joint. The base assembly is then attached to a receiving element that is configured to physically receive a module and includes a first fastener structure. The first fastener structure is fastened with the second fastener structure and provides a first degree of freedom of motion of the receiving element with respect to the base, and the movement of the receiving element is unlimited in a first direction of travel associated with the first degree of freedom of motion. The receiving element is rotated along the first direction of travel until the receiving element reaches a nominal position at which the receiving element and the module received thereby are configured to face substantially up when they are flipped down via the joint.
US09309010B2	Methods and apparatus for controlling a plurality of satellites using node-synchronous eccentricity control A first inclination vector associated with a first satellite of the plurality of satellites is established. A second inclination vector associated with a second satellite of the plurality of satellites is established. The first satellite and the second satellite are controlled, such that the first satellite and the second satellite are synchronized with a node.
US09308995B2	Overhead space utilization device One particular overhead space utilization device, adapted for installation in a hull structure, incorporates at least one berth module with first and second berth portions, first and second intermediate support members, and first and second coupling members. Each berth module has two opposing berth members with a walkway therebetween. The first and second intermediate support members each has a first end pivotably coupled to the corresponding one of the first and second berth portions, and a second end configured to be pivotably coupled to the hull structure. The first and second coupling members are configured to pivotably couple the second berth portions to the hull structure. The first and second coupling members and the second berth portions are configured to be positioned outboard of the first berth portion.
US09308993B2	Aircraft payload apparatus and method A method of providing apparatus comprising: providing a first store and a first payload on or in the first store, the first store being for mounting to the outside of an aircraft; acquiring aerodynamic properties, moments of inertia, and the mass distribution of the first store and first payload; providing a second store and a second payload, the second payload being on or in the second store, the second store being for mounting to the outside of the aircraft, the second payload being different to the first, the second payload comprising a sensor and/or a projecting means; and configuring the second store and the second payload such that the aerodynamic properties, moments of inertia, and mass distribution of the second store and the second payload are substantially the same as those of the first store and first payload.
US09308989B2	Aircraft front landing gear and method of operating the same A front landing gear system for an aircraft including a swing arm rotatively coupled to a wheel, a forward link arm rotatively coupled to the swing arm, a oleopneumatic cylinder rotatively coupled to the swing arm, second extension arm and a bulkhead, a plate rotatively coupled to the bulkhead, an actuation device rotatively coupled to the bulkhead and to the plate, where refraction of the linear actuation device causes the plate and extension arms to move upward towards the bulkhead.
US09308978B2	Marine propeller having demountable blades A vessel propeller comprising a cylindrical hub rotatable about a rotation axis and a plurality of blades provided radially around the hub with a certain pitch angle. The propeller is characterized in that the hub comprises a blade connection housing helically formed on the cylindrical surface of the hub for the demountable connection of each blade to the hub; each blade comprises a hub connector to be placed in the respective connection housing; and plurality of external connecting members extending axially along the hub thickness for rigidly connecting the hub and plurality of blades.
US09308977B2	Surface-cleaning device and vehicle A remotely operated underwater vehicle for cleaning surfaces submerged in water, the underwater vehicle having a first side, a second side, a propulsion means, a plurality of trimming means, a first buoyancy means attached to the first side and a second buoyancy means attached to the second side. Elements of the plurality of trimming means are arranged on opposite sides of the centre of gravity of the vehicle and at least one of the plurality of trimming means has a movable mass and a displacement region into which the movable mass can move. The center of gravity of the vehicle is automatically shifted when the vehicle is accelerating or changes orientation, in which the first buoyancy means provides more buoyancy than the second buoyancy means such that the center of buoyancy is located above the center of gravity of the vehicle irrespective of the orientation of the vehicle.
US09308974B1	Drying rack and associated methods A drying rack includes a coupling mechanism configured to couple to a boat, a supporting member pivotably coupled to the coupling mechanism, and at least one hanger coupled to the supporting member and configured to hang a wet material to dry. The supporting member pivots, relative to the coupling mechanism, to a plurality of positions, at least one position allowing a longest length of the at least one hanger to be positioned substantially parallel to a deck of the boat. In implementations a cross member is coupled to the supporting member such that a longest length of the cross member is substantially perpendicular to a longest length of the supporting member. In implementations the cross member pivots, relative to the supporting member, to a plurality of positions, at least one position allowing a longest length of the cross member to be positioned substantially parallel to the deck of the boat.
US09308965B2	Electric wheel hub drive for a vehicle, in particular a bicycle, including a stator with an ironless hollow cylindrical stator winding The invention relates to an electric wheel hub drive for a vehicle, in particular a bicycle. The wheel hub drive comprises a hub housing that is pivot-mounted about an axis and a brushless electric motor coaxially arranged with regard to the axis and including a rotor and a stator for driving the hub housing. The rotor of the electric motor includes at least one permanent magnet. According to the invention, the stator includes an ironless stator winding.
US09308963B2	Pedal for a bicycle A bicycle pedal unit comprises a central body (2) associable with a tube of a bicycle frame; two pedal cranks (3, 4) connected to opposite ends (2a) of the central body (2); two pedals (5, 6), each connected to a respective pedal crank (3, 4); the angular position of at least a movable pedal crank (3) is adjustable relative to the other pedal crank (4), which is fixed.
US09308962B1	Rear motorcycle suspension A rear motorcycle suspension enhances the performance of the bike without compromising the appearance. Two pairs of nested springs are connected between a spring plate secured to the motorcycle chassis and a pair of triangularly-shaped rockers which support the axle of the rear wheel providing shock absorption for that wheel.
US09308953B2	Method for the production of a hot formed and press hardened motor vehicle body structure, and motor vehicle body structure In a method of making a motor vehicle body structure, at least one region of a sheet metal plate of hardenable steel sheet is pierced using a blanking and/or cutting process. The at least one region of the sheet metal plate is preformed into a preform which is then hot formed in a hot forming tool and press hardened.
US09308948B1	Semi tractor cab living quarters The present invention relates to a semi-tractor living quarters. The living quarters includes a roof, floor, rear wall, and first and second side walls. The walls of the livings quarters are connected to actuation members that allow any combination of the first side wall, second side wall, and the rear wall to extend outward from the cab to increase the available space within the cab. Positioned within the cab are a plurality of appliances and a bed.
US09308934B2	Steering control system for vehicle and steering control method for vehicle A steering control system for a vehicle includes an electric motor, a torque sensor, an angular velocity sensor, and a control unit. The electric motor applies assist force to a turning operation of a steering wheel. The torque sensor detects a torque generated in a steering system including the steering wheel and varying with the turning operation. The angular velocity sensor detects an angular velocity generated in the steering system and varying with the turning operation. The control unit computes an assist control amount for the turning operation by using the torque and the angular velocity, and, when an abnormality occurs in a torque detection operation, increases a control amount computed by using the angular velocity among control amounts that constitute the assist control amount as compared to that when torque sensor operation is normal and executes drive control over the electric motor based on the assist control amount.
US09308931B2	Assembly comprising a first cam carrier An assembly includes a first cam carrier and at least one other cam carrier for a securing device for an adjustable steering column of a motor vehicle. Each of the cam carriers has at least one cam, and the carriers are located opposite one another so that they can rotate against one another about a rotational axis. When the first cam carrier rotates against the other cam carrier through a rotational angle about the rotational axis, the cam of the first cam carrier rests on and glides along the cam of the other cam carrier on a contact path. The contact path runs at a radial distance from the rotational axis, and the distance altering depends on the rotational angle.
US09308930B2	Steering wheel with switch assembly A steering wheel is provided that may include a central member, a rim, a structural member, a switch-frame and a switch assembly. The rim may be spaced apart from the central member. The structural member may extend between the central member and the rim. The switch-frame may be secured relative to the structural member and may include first, second, and third members cooperating to define an opening. The first member may be disposed between the central member and the rim and may extend laterally across the structural member. The second and third members may be spaced apart from each other and may extend from the first member toward the rim. The switch assembly may be mounted to the switch-frame and may at least partially extend through the opening.
US09308918B2	Object collision warning system and method for a motor vehicle An object collision warning system for a motor vehicle comprises a sensing means (11) adapted to sense a surrounding of the motor vehicle and a processing means (14) adapted to detect objects in a surrounding of the motor vehicle by processing a signal provided by the sensing means (11), to perform an estimation of a collision probability between the vehicle and the detected object, and to output a corresponding signal in case the collision probability is non-negligible. The processing means (14) is adapted to determine, after having passed a curve, information describing the passed curve, to store the curve describing information, and to use the curve describing information of at least one previously passed curve for determining the vehicle path in a current curve in the estimation of the collision probability.
US09308917B2	Driver assistance apparatus capable of performing distance detection and vehicle including the same A driver assistance apparatus and a vehicle including the same are disclosed. The driver assistance apparatus includes a stereo camera and a processor to perform a calibration based on first regions that include objects for vehicle structures or external to the vehicle in stereo images acquired by the stereo camera in a calibration mode and to detect a distance to an object ahead of the vehicle based on second regions not including the objects for the vehicle structures in the stereo images acquired by the stereo camera in a normal mode. Consequently, it is possible to accurately perform distance detection based on images photographed by the stereo camera.
US09308910B2	System and method for operating a diesel engine A power generating set includes an engine operable in response to a flow of fuel to produce a flow of exhaust gas. A generator is coupled to the engine and is operable in response to operation of the engine to produce a total electrical power, a primary load is electrically connected to the generator to receive a portion of the total electrical power, and a secondary load is selectively connected to the generator to receive a portion of the total electrical power. An insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) is positioned to selectively transition between a connected state and a disconnected state. The secondary load is connected to the generator when the IGBT is in the connected state and is disconnected from the generator when the IGBT is in the disconnected state.
US09308909B2	Method and system for engine control Methods and systems are provided for improving engine restarts in a hybrid vehicle. In response to a wide-open pedal tip-in, maximum torque is rapidly provided by cranking an engine while advancing intake cams and while discharging compressed air from an accumulator into the engine intake. Motor torque can be transitioned out faster since maximum engine torque output is enabled earlier.
US09308905B2	Brake system for motor vehicles and method for operating the brake system A motor vehicle brake system actuated in brake-by-wire and fallback operating modes, having a brake master cylinder, brake circuits, a pressure medium storage vessel, a brake pedal, a separating valve for separating the brake circuit into a first section connected to the separating valve the master cylinder, and a second section connected to the separating valve and the wheel brakes. A first pressure provision device has a piston actuated by an actuator, a simulation device connected by a simulator release valve to the master cylinder for a pleasant brake pedal feel in the brake-by-wire operating mode. A first electronic control and regulating unit actuates the first pressure provision device, the separating valves and the simulator release valve. A second pressure provision device has a suction connector and a pressure connector per brake circuit being connected to the inlet of the separating valve.
US09308900B2	Electric parking brake control system An electric parking brake control system for automatically controlling one or more parking brakes in a vehicle. The parking brake control system includes an electric brake switch in communication with a low-pressure switch for automatically applying the parking brakes. The electric brake switch is preferably a latching type mechanism, which is capable of controlling a solenoid air valve external to the vehicle cab. The low-pressure switch automatically monitors an air reservoir for a low-pressure condition. The electric brake switch incorporates a time delay upon release of the switch, in order to prevent inadvertent application of the parking brakes due to a momentary loss of vehicle electrical power.
US09308895B2	Axle hub assembly An axle assembly includes an elongated axle body, axle spindles coupled to ends of the axle body, and axle hub assemblies each comprising a hub housing having an interior space that receives one of the spindles therein, the hub housing including a radially extending drum brake mounting flange adapted to have a brake drum assembly mounted thereto, and a disc brake mounting portion separate from the drum mounting flange and adapted to have a disc brake assembly mounted thereto, and a first bearing assembly rotationally supporting the first hub housing from the first axle spindle, whereby the brake drum assembly and the disc brake assembly may alternatively be mounted to the drum brake mounting flange and the disc brake mounting portion of the hub housing, respectively.
US09308891B2	Limitations on the use of an autonomous vehicle A method for controlling an autonomous vehicle includes determining whether a primary user is present in an autonomous vehicle, allowing use of a plurality of functions of the autonomous vehicle in response to determining that the primary user is present in the autonomous vehicle, and receiving and storing preferences input by the primary user, wherein the preferences identify a limitation on one or more of the plurality of functions of the autonomous vehicle that should be enforced during use of the autonomous vehicle if the primary user is not present in the autonomous vehicle. The method further includes limiting use of the one or more of the plurality of functions of the autonomous vehicle as specified by the preferences in response to determining that the primary user is not present in the autonomous vehicle.
US09308882B2	Vehicle A vehicle has a front seat in which an airbag is deployed so as to inflate in an interior of a seat back in response to a collision, and a rear seat disposed behind the front seat. The vehicle includes: a rear occupancy detector that detects the presence of a seat occupant in the rear seat; and a controller that controls deployment/inflation of the airbag. The airbag in the seat back elastically supports an upper body of a seat occupant of the front seat, and elastically receives an impact force exerted on a back surface of the seat back. The controller cancels deployment/inflation of the airbag when a seat occupant is not present in the rear seat.
US09308880B1	Bumper protection device for an automobile A bumper protection device for an automobile including a parallel track mounted to an underside of an automobile, a bumper shield continuously disposed atop the parallel track, a pair of spring loaded hinges, a linear actuator, a central processing unit, and a power connector. The bumper shield has an extended position and an alternate retracted position. The central processing unit is configured to activate the linear actuator to transport the bumper shield along the parallel track to the extended position when a user selectively engages an automobile in a parking gear. The central processing unit is configured to activate the linear actuator to transport the bumper shield along the parallel track to the retracted position when the user selectively engages the automobile from the parking gear to an alternate gear.
US09308872B2	Roof rack for a vehicle The invention relates to a roof rack (2) for a vehicle (K) comprising a front crossmember (3) and a rear crossmember (4), the crossmembers (3, 4) comprising fastening feet (5) at the end, by which they are supported on the lateral roof rails (DR), and in which at least the fastening feet (5) of the front crossmember (3) comprise fastening means (8), by means of which the fastening feet (5) are able to be secured to the respectively associated roof rail (DR) of the vehicle (K). For improved securing of the roof rack (2) to the vehicle (K) it is proposed that at least one crossmember (3, 4) is connected to the rear roof rail (HR) via at least one connection element (12).
US09308861B2	Vehicle dash switch module with haptic and visual indication A dash switch module includes an operator interface device, a haptic feedback device associated with the operator interface device, and a visual feedback device associated with the operator interface device. The haptic feedback device provides a first haptic feedback if an operator's intended action is achieved via the operator interface device. The visual feedback device provides a first visual feedback if the operator's intended action is achieved via the operator interface device.
US09308860B2	Passenger protection apparatus using graphic light projection and method thereof An apparatus mounted on a vehicle to protect a passenger using a graphic light projection includes a first detection unit configured to detect an opening of a vehicle door, a second detection unit configured to detect a boarding of a boarding person or an alighting of an alighting person, a side step driving unit configured to drive an intelligent side step, a light projection unit configured to project a boarding protection light or an alighting protection light, and a control unit configured to control the side step driving unit to pull out the intelligent side step set within the vehicle when the first detection unit detects the opening of the vehicle door and configured to control the light projection unit to project the alighting protection light when the second detection unit detects the alighting of the alighting person.
US09308859B2	Motor vehicle door having highly reflective luminant component on lower interior edge A motor vehicle door having a lower door flange defined on the door adjacent to a door lower edge, between a lower portion of the side edges of the door, and a luminant component applied to overlie at least a portion of the lower door flange of the door, so that the luminant component reflects light to the inside of the door.
US09308858B2	Lamp unit and lighting system for vehicle A lamp unit may be provided that includes: a first substrate; a second substrate disposed on the first substrate; and a plurality of light sources disposed on the second substrate, wherein at least two light source arrays are provided, in each of which a plurality of the light sources are disposed in a row, and wherein at least a first light source array and a second light source array among the light source arrays are individually driven.
US09308854B2	Cargo floor anchors A floor anchor assembly for cargo vans that mounts totally below surface of cargo floor, but will provide for tie-down attach points above the cargo floor. Such anchor assemblies combine a rigid frame with a high strength web-cable that forms a loop. The web-cable loop from the anchor will rout through the center of the anchor and extend upward to pass through a narrow slot cut into the cargo floor panel. When the loop end is fully extended, the top of the loop will be just above floor surface for use as a tie-down point. When particular anchor loops are not needed, the extended loop-ends are merely pushed down into the slot to allow for easy roll and slide of cargo pallets and boxes. The loop-ends are immediately retrievable using a tool like a small screwdriver.
US09308853B2	Convertible trailer and attachments In some embodiments, a convertible platform system may include a platform, a first platform attachment, and a second platform attachment. The platform may include a first side at least two wheels, a loading system, and a coupling system. The first platform attachment may include a first surface which couples, during use, to the first side of the platform. The first platform attachment may include a first function. The second platform attachment may include a second surface which couples, during use, to the first side of the platform. The second platform attachment may include a second function. The loading system may couple to a first end of at least one of the platform attachments and convey the platform attachment from a first unloaded position to a second loaded position. The coupling system may couple during use either the first platform attachment or the second platform attachment to the first side of the platform.
US09308848B2	Backrest part for a seat, in particular a vehicle seat A backrest part for a seat, in particular a vehicle seat, includes at least one back metal sheet and individual profiled elements. The back metal sheet has beadings which protrude in the direction of the profiled elements in some sections. The profiled elements are connected to the back metal sheet in a force-fitting and/or bonded manner in a region of the beadings. A section with beadings is formed in each corner of the back metal sheet. The beadings of each section are arranged in parallel at a specifiable distance to one another. The beadings of each section extend diagonally between the adjoining edges of the back metal sheet. The beadings of mutually adjacent sections run at an angle relative to one another. The length of the beadings running parallel to one another in each section decreases in the direction of the corners.
US09308847B2	Lumbar support operation member and vehicle seat A lumbar support operation member comprising a shaft attachment portion that is configured so as to be fixed to a rotation shaft that transmits rotation force to a moving mechanism of a lumbar support provided to a seatback and that is positioned at a side portion of the seatback; and operation portions that are provided at an radial direction outside of the shaft attachment portion, that are separated from each other in a circumferential direction of the shaft attachment portion, and that make the shaft attachment portion rotate.
US09308829B2	Straddle electric vehicle A straddle electric vehicle which rotates a drive wheel by driving power generated in an electric motor, comprises a battery unit which is an electric power supply; and a battery case for storing the battery unit; wherein the battery case includes a pair of first case member and second case member which are joined together such that the first case member and the second case member are horizontally separable from each other, and a parting line of the first case member and the second case member extends above a bottom wall of the battery case; and wherein the first case member and the second case member include a first flange section and a second flange section, respectively, which define the parting line, and are separably joined to each other in a state in which the first flange section and the second flange section are engaged with each other.
US09308828B2	Power system of electric vehicle, electric vehicle comprising the same and method for heating battery group of electric vehicle A power system of an electric vehicle, an electric vehicle including the power system and a method for heating a battery group of the electric vehicle are provided. The power system of the electric vehicle includes: a battery group; a battery heater connected with the battery group; a battery management device connected with the battery group and the battery heater respectively, and configured to control the battery heater (102) to heat the battery group intermittently when a temperature of the battery group is lower than a first temperature threshold and a residual electric quantity of the battery group is larger than an electric quantity threshold; an electric distribution box; a motor; a motor controller connected with the motor and the electric distribution box respectively; and an isolation inductor.
US09308818B2	Power transmission device A power transmission device includes an input rotary member having a pressing portion, and an output rotary member having a receiving portion to be pressed by the pressing portion. The input rotary member forces the output rotary member to rotate when resilient members disposed between the input rotary member and the output rotary member are deformed by predetermined amounts.
US09308816B1	Fuel tank coupling assembly A fuel tank assembly includes a fuel tank and a coupling assembly for coupling the fuel tank to the underbody of a vehicle. The fuel tank includes a tank body and a plurality of tabs extending from the tank body. Each tab has a tab opening. The coupling assembly includes at least one strap partially surrounding the fuel tank. The strap defines a strap opening. The coupling assembly further includes at least one fastener extending through the strap opening and the tab opening. Further, the coupling assembly includes a compression sleeve partially positioned in the tab opening. The compression sleeve defines a sleeve opening for receiving the fastener. The compression sleeve has a height that is greater than the height of each of the tabs in order to attenuate the transfer of tensile loads from the at least one strap to the tabs.
US09308809B2	Hybrid powertrain A hybrid powertrain may include a planetary gear PG that includes three rotational elements with a carrier C coupled to an engine, a motor generator MG directly coupled to one of the remaining two rotational elements of the planetary gear PG, a first driving gear D1 installed to be rotated by receiving driving force from the rotational element coupled to the motor generator MG, a second driving gear D2 installed to be rotated by receiving driving force from the other one of the remaining two rotational elements of the planetary gear PG, an output shaft OUT having a first driven gear P1 and a second driven gear P2 meshed with the first driving gear D1 and the second driving gear D2, respectively, and a first brake BK1 installed to switch a state limiting a rotation of the rotational element coupled to the second driving gear D2.
US09308807B2	Vehicle drive control apparatus, and vehicle drive control method A total driving force according to an acceleration request of a driver is secured, and deterioration of acceleration performance, such as slowness at the time of starting, is suppressed. When an engine torque is converted into motor torque through a generator, a power distribution ratio α from the engine torque to the motor torque is set. Additionally, as a road surface gradient θ is smaller on an upward slope side, the power distribution ratio α is limited. Specifically, when the road surface gradient θ is more than or equal to a predetermined θ1 on the upward slope side, the power distribution ratio α is set to a predetermined maximum value αMAX. When the road surface gradient θ is less than or equal to θ2, which is smaller than θ1, on the upward slope side, the power distribution ratio α is set to a minimum value αMIN.
US09308790B1	Towing assembly A towing assembly includes a hitch that may be removably coupled to a first cart. A first rod is removably coupled between the hitch and a second cart to facilitate towing of the second cart with the first cart. The first rod is structured to be quickly coupled and de-coupled from the first cart and the second cart. A pivot is coupled to the first rod. A second rod is coupled to the pivot such that the second rod is pivotally coupled to the first rod. The second rod is positionable in a deployed position with respect to the first rod. The second rod is removably coupled to the second cart. The second rod is structured to be quickly coupled and de-coupled from the second cart.
US09308789B2	Hitch ball mount and method of forming the hitch ball mount A hitch ball mount is shown and described. The hitch ball mount may include a generally tubular body having first and second end portions, the first end portion engageable with a hitch receiver of a towing vehicle, and a drop portion monolithic with the tubular body and formed between the first and second end portions of the tubular member. The hitch ball mount may further include a hitch ball mounting portion monolithic with the drop portion and tubular body, the hitch ball mounting portion formed at the second end portion of the tubular member and extending from the drop portion, where a hitch ball is selectively attachable to the hitch ball mounting portion.
US09308785B2	Mounting member having a continuous curvature A member (12) forming a mount for a device (26) includes: a substantially flat bottom surface (16) for connection with a tire, delimited by a contour (20), a top surface (24) for mounting the device (26), delimited by a contour (30), a peripheral surface (34) forming a skirt for connecting of the contour (20) of the bottom surface (16) to the contour (30) of the top surface (24), in which the contour (30) of the top surface (24) has a variable curvature and has a continuous variation along the contour.
US09308779B2	Tire An object of the present invention is to provide a tire possessing improved partial wear resistance by optimizing shapes and dimensions of a block land portion and its position and arrangement. The tire has plural block land portion arrays 5 formed by a large number of block land portions 4 defined on a tread portion 1. Between two block land portion arrays 5 located adjacent to each other across the circumferential groove 2, the block land portions 4 constituting the block land portion arrays 5 are arranged on the tread portion 1 so as to be positionally displaced from each other in the circumferential direction of the tire; a groove 6 between the block land portions adjacent to each other in the width direction of the tire extends obliquely with respect to the width and circumferential directions of the tire. At this time, the distance d2 between the block land portions adjacent to each other in the width direction of the tire is shorter than the distance d1 between the block land portions adjacent to each other in the circumferential direction of the tire. Further, a length d3 of the block land portion 4 in the circumferential direction of the tire falls within a range of 1.0 to 2.5% of a circumferential length of the tire.
US09308775B2	Bearing device for wheel and manufacturing method therefor A bearing device for a wheel includes an outer member having double-row outer raceway surfaces formed on an inner circumference thereof, an inner member including a hub wheel having a wheel mounting flange formed thereon and at least one inner race fitted to a small-diameter step portion formed on an outer circumference of the hub wheel, the inner member having double-row inner raceway surfaces formed thereon so as to be opposed to the double-row outer raceway surfaces, and a plurality of rolling elements in spaces between the double-row inner and outer raceway surfaces. The at least one inner race being fixed in an axial direction thereof by a staked portion, the staked portion having a face spline formed on an end surface thereof by plastic working.
US09308773B2	Graphic article The present application is directed to articles useful as graphic films. Specifically, the present application is directed to an article comprising a film layer, the film layer comprising a polymer blend comprising a thermoplastic polyurethane and a cellulose ester, and an ink layer adjacent to at least one surface of the film. In some embodiments, the cellulose ester is a cellulose acetate butyrate. In some embodiments, the cellulose ester is a cellulose acetate propionate.
US09308766B2	Hot-melt adhesive temperature control method, applicator therefor, and bookbinding apparatus Bookbinding apparatus adhesive applicator accurately, briefly controls adhesive temperature to a set value by selecting, in accordance with adhesive initial temperature, one of a plurality of temperature-controller heating modes defining different supply powers and supply durations for supplying power to an adhesive-container heater to control its heating temperature. A sensor detects the temperature of the adhesive in the container at applicator start-up, or on restarting a post-standby applicator. In accordance with the detected temperature, one of the heating modes is selected to heat the adhesive. The applicator warm-up time is thus set in response to the state of the adhesive: If solidified, the adhesive is heated and melted in a maximum supply-power, supply-duration mode; if low-temperature liquefied at, it is heated and melted in a second-magnitude supply-power, supply-duration mode; and if the adhesive temperature is high, it is heated and melted in a minimal supply-power, supply-duration mode.
US09308765B2	Distributor rollers Use of a rigid roller obtainable by a method comprising the steps: providing a roller core; applying a liquid coating composition based on a polyimide or polyamide-imide prepolymer with a layer thickness of 1 to 1000 μm; solidifying the liquid coating composition on the roller core; as an distributor or Rilsan roller.
US09308763B2	Recording material A printable recording material containing an opaque supporting substrate; a hydrophobic layer; an ink vehicle-receiving layer having a two-layer structure or having bimodal pore size distribution; and an ink colorant-receiving layer comprising inorganic particles. Also disclosed are the method for making such material and the method for producing printed images using said printable recording material.
US09308760B2	Printer, printing method, and printing system A printer 1 includes a conveyance unit that conveys roll paper stored in a paper feed device; a computing unit 100a that calculates the distance between detection marks of the roll paper conveyed by the conveyance unit; a memory unit 105 that stores a first step count corresponding to the distance between detection marks; a communication interface 106 that receives print data containing start coordinates for rendering image data of images to print in an image buffer; a print control unit 100b that corrects the start coordinates contained in the print data based on the distance between detection marks calculated by the computing unit 100a and a distance between detection marks stored in the memory unit 105; and a print unit that prints based on the print data at start coordinates corrected by the print control unit 100b.
US09308759B2	Recording device including conveyor belt and wiper blade To suppress cleaning fluid from remaining on a conveyor belt and dirtying of a medium to be recorded by the cleaning fluid when applying the cleaning fluid to clean the conveyor belt. This is equipped with a conveyor belt 2 configured to support a medium to be recorded P on a support surface S and conveying it, and wiper blades 13 and 16 abuttable with the conveyor belt 2. The wiper blades 13 and 16 are more hydrophilic than the support surface S. With this configuration, it is possible to suppress the cleaning fluid from remaining on the conveyor belt and dirtying the medium to be recorded with the cleaning fluid when applying the cleaning fluid to clean the conveyor belt.
US09308737B1	Agitating member for ink cartridge A printhead assembly for an inkjet printer has a ink filter tower portion that contains filtered ink and includes multiple, substantially parallel extending elements. Settling of ink in an ink filter tower could clog the printhead nozzles and lessen the print quality. Therefore, in order to prevent the settling of the ink in the ink filter tower of the present design, a free-floating weighted slider is installed within the ink filter tower. The weighted slider has a top bridging member and downward-pointing shafts that are movable within trenches formed between the extending elements. During a reciprocating motion of the printhead assembly, the slider moves in a direction opposite to the direction of the printhead assembly and thereby agitates the ink within the tower. In addition to sliding from side to side of the printhead assembly, the slider may also be designed to pivot about an upper axis as it moves to further agitate the ink.
US09308728B2	Method of making inkjet print heads having inkjet chambers and orifices formed in a wafer and related devices A method of making inkjet print heads may include forming recesses in a first surface of a first wafer to define inkjet chambers. The method may also include forming openings extending from a second surface of the first wafer through to respective ones of the inkjet chambers to define inkjet orifices. The method may further include forming a second wafer including ink heaters, and joining the first and second wafers together so that the ink heaters are aligned within respective inkjet chambers to thereby define the inkjet print heads.
US09308726B2	Printhead fluid paths formed with sacrificial material patterned using additive manufacturing processes A method for forming an ink jet printhead subassembly can include the use of a sacrificial form coated with a coating material to fabricate a printhead subassembly having a plurality of ink channels configured for flowing ink therethrough. The sacrificial form can be manufactured using one or more described techniques. Subsequently, the sacrificial form may be removed from the coating material to provide a printhead subassembly including the coating material and an ink channel through the coating material. The completed printhead subassembly can include a single solid structure manufactured from a single material, or can include more than one solid structures assembled together.
US09308724B2	Liquid ejecting head and liquid ejecting apparatus A liquid ejecting head includes a plurality of pressure generators each including a first electrode individually provided therefor, the first electrode being located on a face of the flow path plate so as to correspond to one of the pressure chambers, a piezoelectric layer provided on the first electrode, and a second electrode provided on the piezoelectric layer; a lead electrode electrically connected to the first electrode; and a conductive layer provided in a section where the first electrode is partially exposed, the section being located in a region where the second electrode is not provided and the piezoelectric layer is exposed, at least a part of the conductive layer being in contact with the first electrode. The lead electrode is connected to the first electrode via the conductive layer.
US09308723B2	Ink jet head and ink jet recording apparatus According to one embodiment, there is provided an ink jet head which includes a pressure chamber which is formed in a thickness direction of a substrate, and fills ink; a vibrating plate which is provided on a first face of the pressure chamber, and includes a nozzle which communicates with the pressure chamber; a driving unit which is provided on the vibrating plate, and includes a piezoelectric substance; and a warpage reducing layer which is provided on a second face which is opposite to the first face of the pressure chamber, and reduces warpage of the substrate.
US09308722B2	Liquid ejection head and liquid ejection apparatus In a liquid ejection head for ejecting liquid by using thermal energy, reduction of film thickness caused by elution of a protective layer when kogation on the protective layer is removed is made uniform and decrease in liquid ejection performance is suppressed. More specifically, a counter electrode is provided around a portion on which an ejection port of a flow path forming member is formed.
US09308717B2	Printing assembly A printing assembly incorporating a clamping annulus having axial and oppositely axial ends, the clamping annulus's axial and oppositely axial ends having outside diameters, the axial end's outside diameter having an excess dimension defining a guide sleeve receiving space; a tiered clamping sleeve received within the clamping annulus, the tiered clamping sleeve having chamfered axial and oppositely axial ends; axial and oppositely axial jaw faces fitted for sloped engagements with the tiered clamping sleeve's ends; axial and oppositely axial jaws operatively connected to the axial and oppositely axial jaw faces, the axial jaw including an oppositely axially extending guide sleeve; an axle extending through the tiered clamping sleeve; and a screw mounted to the axle, the screw being adapted for pressing the axial and oppositely axial jaw faces against the tiered clamping sleeve's ends, and for radially outwardly wedging the ends toward the clamping annulus's tiered circumferential end.
US09308711B2	Method for disassembly of two elements welded by ultrasound and element able to be welded by ultrasound to another element to the implementation of said method A method for disassembling two ultrasonically welded elements, one of the elements comprising, at a surface opposite the other element, an energy director that concentrates the heating during ultrasonic welding and forms a material junction between the two assembled elements after the ultrasonic welding. The method includes the steps of positioning a wire between the two assembled elements, so as to be secant to the energy director, said wire having suitable mechanical characteristics allowing it to cut the junction formed by the energy director and moving the wire between the two assembled elements so as to cut said junction.
US09308708B2	Process for producing ceramic composite components A process for producing components containing ceramic materials. The process entails forming a first region of a component with plies containing a reinforcement material in a precursor of a ceramic material. The plies include at least a first set of plies between at least second and third sets of plies. Distal portions of the second and third sets of plies are then folded away from the first set of plies so that they are oriented transverse to the first set of plies. A fourth set of plies is then interleaved among the folded distal portions of the second and third sets of plies.
US09308707B2	Joined product A joined product has a cemented carbide sintered compact serving as a first material to be joined and a cBN sintered compact serving as a second material to be joined, wherein: the first material to be joined and the second material to be joined are joined together via a joining material disposed therebetween and containing titanium (Ti); and a titanium nitride (TiN) compound layer having a thickness of 10-300 nm is produced at an interface between the second material to be joined and the joining material.
US09308706B2	Graphite oxide-containing resin formulation, composition, and composite thereof The present disclosure relates to a graphite oxide-containing resin formulation, including: 15-80 parts by weight of a polyamideimide precursor, 0.01-10 parts by weight of a graphite oxide as a dispersant, 10-400 parts by weight of an inorganic powder, and 20-350 parts by weight of a solvent.
US09308704B2	Elastomeric bladder system A method for and apparatus for forming a bladder system. A bladder with an open end is formed. The open end of the bladder is placed into an interior of a fitting. The open end of the bladder is connected to the interior of the fitting.
US09308703B2	Device for making corrugated metallic foil tape A corrugator system for corrugating metallic foil tape. The corrugated metallic foil tape made by the system is suitable to be applied to contoured or three-dimensional surfaces, and is particularly suitable for use in sealing or joining components of heat, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) units.
US09308701B2	Process and apparatus for manufacturing tyres for vehicle wheel A process and apparatus for manufacturing tires for vehicle wheels includes the step of building, on a forming support, a belt structure including at least one reinforcing structure of the so-called zero-degree type. The reinforcing structure is formed by depositing a continuous elongated reinforcing element on a deposition surface arranged in a radially outer position with respect to the forming support. The aforementioned deposition includes the step of exerting, through at least one element made from magnetic material, a magnetic attraction on a portion of the continuous elongated reinforcing element arranged at at least one pressing member and moving said at least one pressing member toward the forming support until the continuous elongated reinforcing element is brought into contact with the deposition surface.
US09308697B2	Method for fabricating flexible display module A method for fabricating flexible display module mainly includes following steps: providing a transparent carrier with a carrying-surface and a back-surface opposite to the carrying-surface; forming a photosensitive-release-film on the carrying-surface; providing a flexible substrate on the photosensitive-release-film; forming a pixel array on the flexible substrate; during or after forming the pixel array, conducting irradiation on the photosensitive-release-film from the back-surface of the transparent carrier to weaken bonding force between the photosensitive-release-film and the transparent carrier or simultaneously weaken both the bonding force between the photosensitive-release-film and the transparent carrier and the structure strength of the photosensitive-release-film; and then, removing the flexible substrate from the transparent carrier, in which at least one portion of the photosensitive-release-film is peeled off from the carrying-surface and remains on the flexible substrate.
US09308694B2	Plastic film stretching apparatus A plastic film is drawn by a method different from a conventional one. The plastic film is intermittently fed in the longitudinal direction. A drawing member and a support base are installed in a plastic film feeding path, oppositely to each other, on both sides of the plastic film in the thickness direction. When the plastic film is temporarily stopped, the drawing member advances toward the support base between the lateral both side edges of the plastic film and is pressed against the plastic film and the support base to draw the plastic film in the longitudinal direction. Then, the drawing member retreats from the support base, and is separated from the plastic film.
US09308691B2	Device and method for producing a three dimensional object A device for producing a three dimensional object from a powdery material by solidifying the powdery material through the application of energy includes a working surface, an application device for applying the powdery material onto the working surface, and a solidifying device for solidifying the powdery material applied onto the working surface. The application device can apply predefined, locally different amounts of powdery material and includes a transfer device, which can be magnetized and/or electrostatically charged and discharged, as well as a magnetizing and/or charging device.
US09308689B2	Method for applying and fastening a décor layer The invention relates to a method for applying and fastening a decorative layer on a preform for the formation of a support part, with the steps: inserting a first section (22) of the preform (20) together with the decorative layer (30) into a first tool (W1), moving the first tool (W1) together, wherein an end section (32) of the decorative layer (30) covers at least a portion of the first region (42) of a connecting section (40), having a groove, placing a second section (24) of the preform (20) onto a second tool (W2), moving the first (W1) and the second tool (W2) relative to one another in the groove depth direction (NT), whereby the second region (44) of the connecting section (40) is deformed such that the latter forms a groove (46) with an increasing groove depth and wherein the relative movement of the tools (W1, W2) with respect to one another takes place such that the end section (32) of the decorative layer (30) is introduced in the groove depth direction (NT) into the groove (46), and pressing together the groove side walls (48) for fixing the end section (32) of the decorative layer (32) in the groove (46).
US09308688B1	Installation assembly and associated method for forming a bonded joint An installation assembly and an associated method for forming a bonded join are provided to permit the adhesive attachment of a first workpiece, such as a patch, to a portion of a second workpiece. The installation assembly and the associated method provide for at least partial debulking of the adhesive prior to curing of the adhesive such that the resulting bondline may have improved mechanical properties as a result of having fewer voids and/or porosity. The installation assembly may include an installation stand and a carrier plate supported by the installation stand and including an attachment surface configured to carry the first workpiece. The installation stand also includes an adjustment mechanism for positioning a carrier plate to a first predefined position to define a gap between the first and second workpieces and also to a second predefined position such that a predetermined bondline thickness is defined between the first and second workpieces.
US09308686B2	Apparatus and process for joining homogeneous and heterogeneous materials with customized interface properties An apparatus and method for improving friction spot welding process is described herein. According to the method of the present invention, two different metal sheets of similar or dissimilar material can be joined together with the help of a filler material that is filled in a cavity formed at the top of the upper metal sheet. Additionally, either a reinforcement material or an alloy element or combination of both is added in the cavity. The material is plasticized as the filler material is rotated and pushed in the cavity under the application of force. The weld is completed by filling the entire filler material at the weld interface. The addition of reinforcement material or an alloy element enables in customization of interface material properties enhancing the joint strength.
US09308684B2	Apparatus for manufacturing plastic preforms An apparatus for manufacturing plastic preforms, comprising a rotating carousel forming device for plastic preforms and movement elements adapted to pick up the preforms from the rotating carousel forming device; the movement elements are associated with a supporting structure for a plurality of shaping receptacles, which are mutually spaced and movable along a transfer path, the shaping receptacles being adapted to receive a respective preform directly from the rotating carousel forming device and at an angular pick-up portion which is defined along the circular movement trajectory of the preforms on the rotating carousel forming device.
US09308679B2	Apparatus for manufacturing hybrid stabilizer link Provided is an apparatus for manufacturing a hybrid stabilizer link. The apparatus includes a die that injects a resin to mold a socket into which a ball stud is inserted, a shaft whose first end is inserted into the die and which has the socket formed at the inserted first end thereof, and a control unit that fixes a pre-molded socket to the second end of the shaft, adjusts a rotational angle of the shaft based on a lengthwise axis of the shaft, and adjusts a distance from the die. After the socket is injection-molded on the first end of the metal shaft having a predetermined length, when another socket is injection-molded on the second end of the shaft, an angle of the previously molded and a distance from the die are easily adjusted.
US09308666B2	Blocking arrangement of elevating device for carpentry work A blocking arrangement for preventing the elevating table from moving includes a platform with four threaded stems extending downwardly from the underside of the platform. Each threaded stem has a threaded member and a chain wheel screwed thereon. A chain is trained about the four chain wheels so as to drive the chain wheels and the threaded members to elevate the elevating table. A brake wheel is securely mounted to the chain wheel of one of the threaded stems. The blocking arrangement includes a stop block which is movably connected beneath the elevating table so as to be in contact with the brake wheel to set the predetermined height of the elevating table to prevent any movement due to vibration.
US09308655B2	Two wheeled, hand driven, lamina material, shape cutter A hand driven cutting device having a substantially pistol shaped body assembly, a knife blade clamped between a first substantially pistol shaped body part and a second substantially pistol shaped body part of the substantially pistol shaped body assembly, a pair of wheels with each wheel attached to the lower periphery of each front end portion via an axle and lifting and supporting element extending from the rear of the front end portion. The cutting action of a material work piece is facilitated by a stress induced on the material work piece at the point of contact between the material work piece and the cutting edge of the knife blade due to stretching of work piece against clamping pressure exerted by the pair of wheels on the material work piece when the cutting device is pushed forward by a user.
US09308654B2	Control device for link mechanism Provided is a control device for a link mechanism capable of preventing a damage of joint mechanisms even in the case of a collision of a movable part against an external object. The control device 30 includes: a characteristic determination unit 34 which determines desired stiffness k_cmd_i of an elastic element 5 of each joint mechanism Ji so as to be within a range of first stiffness k1_i wherein the joint maximum elastic energy is equal to or more than joint collision kinetic energy to second stiffness k2_i wherein a first time is equal to or longer than a second time; and a characteristic control unit 35 which controls stiffness k_i of the elastic element 5 of each joint mechanism Ji to be the desired stiffness k_cmd_i.
US09308648B2	Systems and methods for robotic self-right Example systems and methods for self-righting a robotic device are provided. An example method may include determining an orientation of a bottom surface of a legged robotic device with respect to a ground surface. The method may also include determining that the robotic device is in an unstable position, based on the determined orientation. The method may also include performing a first action configured to return the robotic device to a stable position. The method may also include performing a first action configured to return the legged robotic device to the stable position. The method may also include performing a second action configured to return the legged robotic device to the stable position, if the legged robotic device is in the unstable position after the first action.
US09308646B2	Apparatus and method for controlling force to be used for motion of surgical robot An apparatus and method for controlling a robot may scale a motion of a surgical robot based on a type of object gripped by the surgical robot. In the robot controlling method, by scaling the motion of the surgical robot based on the type of object gripped by the surgical robot, the surgical robot may automatically perform the motion on objects using an optimized force although a user does not control a force minutely based on the type of object gripped by the surgical robot.
US09308643B2	Transferable intelligent control device An integrated intelligent system includes a first intelligent electronic device, a second intelligent electronic device, a transferable intelligent control device (TICD) and a cross product bus. The first intelligent electronic device performs a first function and the second intelligent electronic device performs a second function. The cross product bus couples the first intelligent electronic device to the transferable intelligent control device. The TICD partially controls behaviors of the intelligent electronic device by sending commands over the cross product bus to the first intelligent electronic device and the TICD partially controls behaviors of the second intelligent electronic device to perform the second function. The TICD is first attached to the first intelligent electronic device to partially control the behaviors of the first electronic device, then detached from the first electronic device, and then attached to the second intelligent electronic device to perform the second function.
US09308635B2	Variable volume accumulator A hammer assembly including a hammer housing and a work tool movably supported in the hammer housing is provided. A gas chamber is defined in the hammer housing and contains a compressible gas. An accumulator assembly includes an interior space. A barrier divides the interior space into a first interior portion containing a compressible gas and a second interior portion configured to receive a pressurized fluid. The barrier is configured to be movable in response to changing the amount of pressurized fluid in the second interior portion and such that movement of the barrier varies the volume of the first interior portion. The first interior portion is in communication with the gas chamber. A control valve assembly is configured for selectively placing the second interior portion of the accumulator assembly in communication with a pressurized fluid source.
US09308632B2	Apparatus for tightening or loosening fasteners Apparatus for tightening or loosening fasteners pneumatically, electrically, hydraulically and manually driven are disclosed, and in one example includes: a receiving member, rotatably supported in the apparatus for tightening or loosening, for receiving the fastener; a device for effecting rotation of the receiving member to tighten or loosen the fastener; and an apparatus which transfers a reaction force during tightening or loosening of the fasteners. The apparatus which transfers a reaction force includes: a first force-transmitting element rotatably attachable about a turning force axis of the device for effecting rotation; and a second force-transmitting element either rotatably attachable about, extensibly and retractably attachable along, or rotatably attachable about and extensibly and retractably attachable along at least a portion of the first element.
US09308629B2	Adjustable socket-engaging tool set The present invention provides a socket-engaging tool set having a plurality of elongated socket-engaging tools assembled together in a concentric arrangement. Each socket-engaging tool may generally have a constant outer cross-sectional size and shape along most or all of its length, and the outer cross-sectional shape may be hexagonal such that the socket-engaging tools are a plurality of concentric hex keys. Biasing springs may be provided to bias the positioning of one or more concentric socket-engaging tool(s) in the absence of an external force that might overcome such biasing. An external force may be used to cause selective retraction/extension of one or more socket-engaging tool(s) to create a common distal end of desired size. A device may include an adjustment mechanism(s) to manually affect the positioning of the one or more socket-engaging tool(s). Methods are also provided for the assembly and operation of a device of the present invention.
US09308627B2	Wrench device with a plurality of driving holes A wrench device with a plurality of driving holes includes a wrench body having two first through holes, each first through hole having an opening end and a positioning end which having two positioning grooves defined thereon, the two positioning grooves corresponding to each other, two actuating member having two driving holes and a positioning block, each driving hole having a first ratchet ring and a second ratchet ring, each positioning block passing through each corresponding first through hole, each positioning block having a positioning slice, a flexible assembly received into the positioning block. Under this arrangement, a user rotates the actuating member relative to the wrench body so as to change the driving hole, so that the user unlocks the screws with different size rapidly and easily.
US09308622B2	Lapping head with a sensor device on the rotating lapping head The application discloses embodiments of a lapping head including a sensor device in the base structure of the rotating lapping head. For operation, rotation is imparted to the lapping head through a drive motor coupled to the lapping head through a rotating shaft. As disclosed, the sensor device is electrically connected to one or more electronic components or circuitry through the rotating shaft and a rotating electrical connector coupled to the rotating shaft. In embodiments disclosed, the sensor device is an eddy current sensor configured to measure a gap dimension between a sensor element on the lapping head and a conductive platen to provide an in-situs measurement of workpiece thickness.
US09308614B2	Blade sharpening system for agricultural implements A blade sharpening system is provided that includes a base, and a rod extending from the base. The blade sharpening system also includes a sharpener slidably coupled to the rod and configured to engage a generally circular blade of an agricultural implement while the generally circular blade is mounted on the agricultural implement. The sharpener is also configured to move along the rod to accommodate lateral variations in a profile of the generally circular blade.
US09308611B2	Tool of machine tool A tool of a machine tool includes a tool body 8 in which there are formed: first suction holes 8d opened near cutting edges 9 and extending toward an axis P of a shaft portion 8a; and a second suction hole 8e to which the first suction holes 8d join and which extends in an axial direction of a spindle 7 and communicates with a chip discharge hole 7a of the spindle 7.
US09308610B2	Modular structure for supporting blanks A modular structure, particularly for supporting blanks, which comprises at least one flat plate which has a plurality of seats which can be integrally and removably associated with at least one portion of a blank to be worked on by way of fixing elements, which comprise a fixing element that has at least one lower portion which can be faced towards the plate and which is provided with at least one pin which can be engaged, respectively, with a seat of the plate, and can be inserted along its axis in a cavity defined by a lower portion through a hole with a substantially elongated shape along a predefined direction and is substantially perpendicular with respect to the axis of the pin.
US09308608B2	Magnetic installation and retrieval tool for fluid lift plungers A plunger installation and retrieval tool that incorporates a magnet which magnetically supports a fluid lift plunger during insertion into or retrieval from a lubricator on a natural gas wellhead. The magnet is housed in a magnet holder suspended from an elongate hanger member the upper end of which is connect to a hanger support. An actuation rod slidably extends through the hanger support and through bores in the magnet and magnet holder, such that a downward force applied to the actuating rod will cause the lower end of the actuation rod to project below the magnet and break its magnetic bond with the plunger, thus releasing the plunger from the tool. The tool may be provided with a cylindrical skirt fitting closely around the upper end of the plunger to prevent laterally leading that could break the magnetic bond during plunger insertion and retrieval.
US09308607B2	Method for producing a piston for an internal combustion engine The invention relates to a method for producing a piston (10, 110) for an internal combustion engine, having a main piston body (11, 111) and a piston ring element (12, 112), wherein the main piston member (11, 111) comprises at least one piston skirt (15, 115) and at least one bottom region (27, 127) of a combustion recess (21, 121). The piston ring element (12, 112) comprises a piston crown (19, 119), at least one wall region (28, 28) of the combustion recess (21, 121), a circumferential fire land (22, 122) and at least one part of a circumferential ring part (23, 123) provided with annular grooves. The main piston body (11, 111) and the piston ring element (12, 112) form a circumferential closed cooling duct (24, 124). The method is characterized by the following method steps: (a) providing a blank (11′, 111′, 211′) of the main piston body (11, 111), in which an outer circumferential joining surface (29, 129, 229) and an inner circumferential joining surface (31, 131, 231), which is widened in the direction of the bottom region (27, 127) of the combustion recess (24, 124), as well as a circumferential lower cooling duct part (24a, 124a, 224a) between the two joining surfaces (29, 31; 129, 131; 229, 231) are rough-machined, (b) providing a blank (12′, 112′, 212′) of the piston ring element (12, 112) in which an outer annular joining surface (32, 132, 232) and an inner annular joining surface (33, 133, 233) as well as a circumferential upper cooling duct part (24b, 124b, 224b) between the two joining surfaces (32, 33; 132, 133; 232, 233) are rough-machined, (c) joining the blank (11′, 111′, 211′) to the blank (12′, 112′, 212′) via the joining surfaces (29, 129, 229; 31, 131, 231; 32, 132, 232; 33, 133, 232) thereof in order to form a piston blank (10′, 110′) in such a manner that at least in the bottom region (27, 127) of the combustion recess (24, 124) a sub-region (34, 134, 234) of the widened joining surface (31, 131, 231) of the blank (11′, 111′, 211′) remains blank, (d) post-machining and/or finishing the piston blank (10′, 110′) to form a piston (10, 110) whilst removing the sub-region (34, 134, 234) of the widened joining surface (31, 131, 231).
US09308601B2	Laser processing system having a laser shield and a transmission window A processing system for micro processing. The processing system comprises a laser configured to generate a laser beam for performing laser processing within a preparation chamber. The processing system further comprises a transmission window, configured such that the laser beam enters into the preparation chamber through the transmission window. The processing system further comprises a fastening flange for fixing the transmission window relative to the preparation chamber, and a laser shield configured to provide, in a first arrangement of the laser shield, glare protection from a passage of the laser beam from a laser beam housing to the preparation chamber. The laser shield is movably mounted for movement between the first arrangement and a second arrangement of the laser shield, wherein in the second arrangement, at least one of the transmission window and the fastening flange is separable from the processing system.
US09308600B2	Arc guiding, gripping and sealing device for a magnetically impelled butt welding rig A magnetically impelled arc butt (MIAB) welding device positioned on the rig floor heats facing ends of a pair of wellbore tubulars. After the facing ends are heated and/or melted, a force application device compressively engages the facing ends to form a welded joint.
US09308598B2	Systems and methods for efficient provision of arc welding power source Methods and systems for creating and controlling an AC output for welding, plasma cutting or heating are provided. One embodiment of the present disclosure achieves a desired square wave AC output and reduces the number of circuit components needed by combining components of a buck converter and a full bridge inverter. Current flow paths through a power control circuit that are generated via switching of transistors in the circuit on and off are provided. In one embodiment, a pulse width modulation leg, which controls the level of current flow through an inductor, is provided. Certain embodiments include a bidirectional buck converter that converts an unregulated DC flow to a regulated DC flow through an inductor. In one embodiment, a steering leg is provided, which controls a direction of current flow through the inductor. Additionally, an output clamp circuit, which suppresses the parasitic load inductance during polarity reversal is provided.
US09308591B2	Optimization of cutting edge geometry in rounded nose end mills A rounded nose end-mill modified by optimization of geometrical parameters of both the rake angle and relief angle along the cutting edge of the rounded portion, wherein the rake angle and the relief angle gradually increase along the cutting edge from the full diameter of the rounded portion to the tip.
US09308588B2	Clamping device, clamping method, and hole drilling method A clamping device can clamp a processing object and a hole drilling apparatus with high accuracy, and maintain a stable thrust force with a small size. The clamping device clamps the hole drilling device that drills a hole through the processing object. The clamping device includes: a clamp plate drive unit disposed at the front end portion, on the processing object side, of the hole drilling apparatus; a clamp plate that advances and retreats along the machining shaft of the hole drilling apparatus in association with the clamp plate drive unit; a bush that advances and retreats integrally with the clamp plate, and a collet whose diameter is expanded by the advancing and retreating of the bush to be engaged with a jig plate for position definition of a drill (hole drilling tool) for drilling a hole through the processing object.
US09308583B2	System and method for high power diode based additive manufacturing A system is disclosed for performing an Additive Manufacturing (AM) fabrication process on a powdered material forming a substrate. The system may make use of a diode array for generating an optical signal sufficient to melt a powdered material of the substrate. A mask may be used for preventing a first predetermined portion of the optical signal from reaching the substrate, while allowing a second predetermined portion to reach the substrate. At least one processor may be used for controlling an output of the diode array.
US09308573B2	Roller forming device for forming a linear metal material A roller forming device and method for forming a material provided with geometric elements, in particular holes, is disclosed. The device has at least one forming roller and at least one counter roller, wherein a roll gap is configured between the forming roller and the counter roller for carrying through the material. The forming roller has a molding structure on its cylindrical surface, which molds the material when the material runs through the roll gap. The forming roller has carrier elements for an engagement with the geometric elements of the material running through the roll gap.
US09308563B2	Manufacturing method of hot-rolled steel sheet The present invention provide a manufacturing method of a hot-rolled steel sheet capable of providing a target temperature for temperature of a rolled material in a final stand in a row of hot finishing mills, even when disposing a cooling device capable of cooling from inside the row of hot finishing mills. The method comprises: rapidly cooling the rolled material by spraying cooling water at inside of the final stand on a lower process side of the final stand in the row of hot finishing mills; obtaining an entry-side surface temperature of the rolled material on an entry side of the final stand; and calculating a target surface temperature on the entry side of the final stand, from a target surface temperature on the exit side of the final stand, based on generated heat and temperature reductions by contact of work rolls with the rolled material and by air cooling.
US09308559B2	Substrate processing apparatus, substrate processing method and storage medium Provided is a substrate processing apparatus including a substrate holding unit configured to hold a wafer W horizontally, a rotation driving unit configured to rotate the substrate holding unit, a first chemical liquid nozzle configured to discharge a first chemical liquid to a first chemical liquid supplying position on the peripheral portion of the wafer W, and a second chemical liquid nozzle configured to discharge a second chemical liquid to a second chemical liquid supplying position on the peripheral portion of the wafer W. The rotation driving unit rotates the substrate holding unit in a first rotation direction when the first chemical liquid nozzle discharges the first chemical liquid, and rotates the substrate holding unit in a second rotation direction when the second chemical liquid nozzle discharges the second chemical liquid.
US09308558B2	Device for cleaning respirators A cleaning device for cleaning respirators, in particular breathing regulators and/or breathing masks, is proposed. The cleaning device comprises at least one cleaning chamber for receiving at least one respirator. The cleaning device also has at least one fluid device for applying at least one cleaning fluid to the respirator. The cleaning device also has at least one pressure application device with at least one pressure connection. The pressure connection can be connected to at least one gas carrying element of the respirator. The pressure application device is set up for applying pressurized gas to the gas carrying element.
US09308554B2	Ultrasonic/acoustic transducer A transducer 1b comprising a vibrator body 2b for generating and/or receiving acoustic or ultrasonic waves, acoustically coupled to a second part 4 for generating and/or receiving acoustic or ultrasonic waves and, a matching layer 5 coupled to said vibrator body 2 so as, in use, to acoustically match the vibrator body 2b to a medium 6 contacting said matching layer 5.
US09308553B2	Method for producing orientational ceramic, orientational ceramic, and ceramic electronic component An additive that contains an emulsion binder resin substantially free of non-emulsion binder resin, such as an emulsion acrylic resin, is mixed into a ceramic raw material powder containing, as its main constituent, a perovskite-type compound to form a ceramic slurry. Then, an orientational ceramic is prepared by subjecting the slurry to a forming process while simultaneously or sequentially applying a magnetic field and drying the slurry. An orientational ceramic, even formed from a substance which has small magnetic anisotropy, such as PZT, is obtained.
US09308543B1	Attachment for a spraying device for use in small places with evacuation of particulates An attachment for a spraying device which permits spraying to be performed in small spaces and has both bendable and retractable features is provided. An inverted L-shaped portion has a top side and a bottom side. The bottom side is connected to a vacuum hose. The top side is attached to a bendable top hose which includes an internal bendable coaxial tubing which terminates at a nozzle. A removable support engages the nozzle at the end of the top hose. The rear of the coaxial tubing includes an attachment to the spraying device. The top hose and support permit the spraying attachment to spray hard to reach areas. The nozzle support is removable, permitting the top hose to be retracted about the coaxial tubing, freeing the nozzle to access even harder to reach areas. The attachment can evacuate any spray particulates which do not affix to the workpiece.
US09308542B2	Treatment solution supply apparatus, treatment solution supply method, and computer storage medium A treatment solution supply apparatus that supplies a treatment solution from a treatment solution supply source via a treatment solution supply pipe to a supply nozzle, includes: electrodes that are provided at the treatment solution supply pipe and apply a DC voltage to the treatment solution in the treatment solution supply pipe; a power unit that applies the DC voltage to the electrodes while freely reversing a polarity of the DC voltage; a cleaning solution supply pipe connected to the treatment solution supply pipe and configured to supply a cleaning solution from a cleaning solution supply source to the treatment solution supply pipe; and a waste solution pipe that drains the cleaning solution passed through a position of the treatment solution supply pipe where the electrodes are provided.
US09308535B2	Composting device A device for transforming refuse into compost according to a cycle of operation has a cabinet, a hopper, a first reducing mechanism in the hopper, a first heating element coupled to the hopper, a transfer mechanism disposed in a conduit from the hopper to an outlet, a motor beneath the hopper and the transfer mechanism, a container removably mounted in the cabinet and beneath the outlet, a second reducing mechanism in the container, and a second heating element coupled to the container.
US09308533B2	Shredder with side discharge A machine for reducing material that includes a cylindrical cutting drum and a side discharge assembly. In one aspect there is disclosed a machine for reducing material that includes a cutting drum and a housing surrounding the cutting drum establishing a volume between itself and the cutting drum for reduced material to be carried where the volume increases along the length of the cutting drum until the volume opens into a side discharge assembly disposed at the end region of the cutting drum.
US09308530B2	Reaction container plate and reaction treatment apparatus Disclosed herein is a reaction container plate which prevents the entry of foreign matter from the outside and the pollution of an outside environment. A reaction container plate (1) includes a sealed reaction container (5), a reaction container channel (15) connected to the reaction container (5), a sealed container (17) provided separately from the reaction container (5), a sealed container channel (17a) connected to the sealed container (17), a syringe (33) for sending a liquid, a switching valve (47) for connecting the syringe (33) to the introduction channel (15) or the sealed container channel (17a), and a sealed container air vent channel (17b) of which one end is connected to the sealed container (17). When the syringe (33) is connected to the sealed container (17) via the switching valve (47) to inject a liquid contained in the syringe (33) into the sealed container (17) and to suck a liquid contained in the sealed container (17) into the syringe (33), a gas contained in the sealed container (17) is moved between the sealed container (17) and the sealed container air vent channel (17b).
US09308528B2	Nickel-based complexes and their use in a process for the transformation of olefins The invention describes a novel type of nickel-based complex and its preparation method. The invention also concerns the use of said complex in a process for the transformation of olefins.
US09308518B2	Enhanced sorbent formulation for removal of mercury from flue gas A mercury sorbent and method for enhancing mercury removal performance of activated carbon from flue gas by the addition of non-halogen nitrogen-containing to the flue gas stream are provided herein. Such compositions and methods provide improved mercury adsorption at reduced sorbent injection rates.
US09308512B2	Method and high-pressure mixing apparatus with self-regenerating seal A method for forming a self-regenerating seal in a mixing chamber of a high-pressure mixing apparatus for polymeric components suitable for providing a reactive mixture for a polymerizable resin. An annular sealing element is provided in a circular housing seat inside the mixing chamber, in a sealing zone downstream the injection holes for the polymeric components; worn and/or torn parts of the annular sealing element are automatically regenerated by the same reactive mixture delivered during operation of the mixing apparatus. A high-pressure mixing apparatus with self-regenerating sealing element is also claimed.
US09308508B2	Sequential delivery device and method A reagent delivery device includes a reagent delivery column with a housing receiving reagent storage elements that can move, and a breaching element coupled to the housing. The device includes an actuation member that during operation forces the reagent storage elements toward the breaching element. Breaching the storage elements releases the reagent. The breaching element and/or the housing are configured to communicate reagent between the reagent storage element and a target chamber coupled to the housing. The breaching element can be a needle, a blade, or a combination thereof. Multiple reagent delivery columns can be coupled to microplate wells for larger scale reagent delivery and processing. Biasing elements such as a spring and a counterweight can be directly or indirectly coupled to the housing and/or the reagent storage elements, resisting and/or moderating movement of the reagent elements.
US09308499B1	Polyimide blend membranes for gas separations The polyimide blend membrane in the present invention was prepared by blending a first aromatic polyimide with high permeability and a second aromatic polyimide with high selectivity for gas separation. The polyimide blend membrane in the present invention showed improved permeability compared to membranes made from the second aromatic polyimide and improved selectivity compared to membranes made from the first aromatic polyimide.
US09308494B2	Flue-gas purification and reclamation system and method thereof A flue-gas purification system includes a flue-gas cycling system, a reacting means, and an absorbent adding system having at least a catalytic absorbent, wherein the catalytic absorbent is being gasified for reacting with the flue-gas in the reacting means in a homogenous gas-gas phase reacting manner. Therefore, the purification system has fast reaction rate between the pollutants of the flue-gas and the catalytic absorbent, which is preferably ammonia, to efficiently remove pollutants, so as to effectively purify the flue-gas.
US09308488B1	High permeability polyimide membranes: gas selectivity enhancement through UV treatment Polyimide membranes are provided that provide extremely high permeability. The polyimides do not contain carbonyl or sulfonyl functional groups. These membranes are useful in separating gases including the separation of gas pairs including carbon dioxide/methane, hydrogen/methane and propylene/propane as well as other gas mixtures. The membrane selectivity can be adjusted by exposure to ultraviolet light.
US09308487B1	Polyimide blend membranes for gas separations The polyimide blend membrane in the present invention was prepared by blending a first aromatic polyimide with high permeability and a second aromatic polyimide with high selectivity for gas separation. The polyimide blend membrane in the present invention showed improved permeability compared to membranes made from the second aromatic polyimide and improved selectivity compared to membranes made from the first aromatic polyimide.
US09308486B2	Method of using a structured adsorbent bed for capture of CO2 from low pressure and low pressure concentration sources A structured adsorbent sheet, is provided including a nano-adsorbent powder, and a binder material, wherein the nano-adsorbent powder is combined with the binder material to form an adsorbent material, and a porous electrical heating substrate, wherein the adsorbent material is applied to the porous electrical heating substrate thereby forming a structured adsorbent sheet. A structured adsorbent module is provided, including a plurality of stacked structured adsorbent sheets, configured to produce a plurality of fluid passages, wherein the plurality of fluid passages have a cross-sectional shape in the direction of a fluid stream. The structured adsorbent module may have a cross-sectional shape that is trapezoidal, rectangle, square, triangular or sinusoidal. A structured adsorbent bed is provided, including a plurality of modules, stacking the modules, thereby providing a plurality of process fluid passages, and a process fluid inlet and a process fluid outlet, in fluid communication with the plurality of process fluid.
US09308485B2	System and method for filtering inlet air in an air conditioner air handler A system for filtering inlet air of an air conditioner air handler, and method of filtering inlet air without a conventional filter, said system is a structure comprising: an air inlet, an air directing structure, a water chamber, positioned within an internal cavity, a structure for directing condensate from an air handler into said water chamber, a drain positioned to impart a maximum water level of water accumulated in said first water chamber; a second air directing structure configured to direct air from said first internal cavity towards an outlet that is affixed to the inlet of an air conditioner air handler.
US09308479B2	Cross-linked carbon nanotube networks The present invention relates to a method for the production of cross-linked carbon nanotube networks which are selected from aerogels and xerogels with improved performance and characteristics thereof. The invention is also concerned with carbon nanotube networks which are selected from aerogels and xerogels produced by such processes and uses thereof.
US09308476B2	Filter with localized flow attachment and filter head A fluid filter device is described, where a flow attachment member provides a unique interface between the filtering element and a filter head. The fluid filter described herein generally provides a flow structure that is localized and sealed. The flow attachment member is configured to communicate fluid into and out of the fluid filter, and is configured to localize fluid flow both into and out of the fluid filter within a separating structure of the flow attachment member. The flow attachment member further includes a seal structure configured to substantially prevent or at least confine leakage to a localized area away from proximity of the edges of the housing. A composite filter head is described that has integrally molded inlet and outlet fittings.
US09308475B2	Filter apparatus with torque limiting mechanism A filter apparatus is described that has a torque limiting device, which may be a clutch mechanism, and which provides a protective function for a filter, so as to protect a filter from being over tightened and to thereby prevent damage to filter components. The clutch mechanism can also eliminate or reduce the need for torque measurement of certain filter components. The clutch mechanism can be located on one of the fluid filter, a filter head which engages the fluid filter, or a combination of both the fluid filter and the filter head.
US09308470B2	Liquid-liquid extractor An apparatus is provided for extracting compounds from mixtures based on their relative solubilities in different solvents. The mixture can be introduced into a cylindrical container in which the mixture is agitated as it flows past a plurality of plates mounted along a shaft. At least one plate is arranged at a nonzero angle with respect to a plane normal to the shaft and features a plurality of perforations. Agitation by the plates breaks the mixture into small, evenly dispersed droplets and a solvent is introduced into the container to extract the desirable compound and thus separate it from the undesirable compounds.
US09308463B2	Suction cup teether toy The present invention relates to a new type of suction cup toy for children and associated methods of use thereof, and, more particularly, to a teether, a play toy, a construction toy, and/or a combination teether and toy.
US09308452B2	System and method for accelerated machine switching A system and method are described for managing the state of an online video game. A method includes initiating a new online video game in response to user input from a client device, the online video game being in a first state on a first server when initiated; executing the online video game on the server, thereby causing the online video game to enter a second state; pausing or terminating the online video game; determining differences between the first state and the second state and generating difference data containing the differences; transmitting the difference data over a network to a second server; and recreating the second state from the difference data and the first state in response to user input indicating that the user wishes to resume the online video game and in response to the second server being selected as the server on which to execute the video game.
US09308445B1	Neuroplasticity games A game delivery system delivers a plurality of games in a training program. The training program is configured to systematically drive neurological changes to overcome cognitive deficits associated with a neurological disorder. In one embodiment, the training program includes an initial batch of games that predominantly exercise elemental, lower-level cognitive processes and sensory deficits. After a game participant progresses through the initial batch of games, the training program provides games that impose comparatively greater higher-order cognitive processing requirements on the participant. A clinician portal provides remote access to a clinician to data about the game participant's compliance and performance with the training program. The clinician portal also enables the administrator to configure the training program.
US09308441B2	Game system, game process method, game device, and storage medium having game program stored thereon An example game system accepts, as a first input, a predetermined game operation performed before the game control process. The attitude of the controller device when the first input was made is set as the tentative reference attitude. After the first input, the game system further accepts, as an additional input, a predetermined game operation performed in a state where the attitude of the controller device is within a predetermined range defined by the tentative reference attitude. In response to a predetermined number of additional inputs, the reference attitude is determined using at least one of the tentative reference attitude and attitudes of the controller device when the predetermined number of additional inputs were made. The game control process is executed based on the attitude of the controller device and the reference attitude.
US09308440B2	Input device for game machine A push button panel 16, which has a transparent panel main body 16a for allowing a screen image on a display surface 10a to be visually seen, is disposed for each void part 15b between opaque frames 15a of a lattice panel 15 disposed on the display surface 10a of a monitor 10. Extended parts 16c are disposed at the four corners of an outer circumference of the push button panel 16, such that they are extending outwardly in the diagonal directions, and these extended parts 16c are fitted to recessed parts 15c provided at the four corners of an void part 15b of the lattice panel 15 . A rubber contact 17, in which electrodes functioning as detecting means are embedded in an elastic body functioning as supporting means, is disposed at a lower surface side of each extended part 16c.
US09308433B2	Front unit for a binding device and retractable pins device The present invention provides a front unit of a binding for a touring ski. The invention relates to a front unit assembly of a binding on the front end of a sports shoe (30) on a gliding or rolling device (20), comprising: a set of retractable pins capable of being housed within a sports shoe, comprising two pins (3) that are each able to slide at least 1.5 mm into a bushing, intended each to be inserted into a recess (6) of a front unit (40), and a spring (2) which acts to separate the two pins (3). a front unit comprising a rigid U-shaped frame (5), a recess (6) on each of the vertical parts of the frame (5) capable of engaging with the pin (3) of the shoe (30), and a release system embedded in each recess (6), comprising a screw (7), a button (8) and a gasket (9), said release system being able to move at least 1.5 mm along the axis of the recess (6).
US09308426B2	Ball sensing A pitch monitoring system for use with a portable electronic device. The system includes a processor, a ball having a core and a cover assembly, at least one sensor for sensing movement of the ball, a data output device in communication with the sensor, and a non-transient computer-readable medium containing code. The cover assembly includes comprising panels joined by stitching and surrounding the core. The output device transmits the signals to the portable electronic device. The code directs the processor to receive signals indicating movement of the ball relative to a strike zone during a pitch of the ball by a first user, retrieve a batting characteristic of a simulated batter corresponding to the indicated movement of the ball relative to the strike zone during the pitch, and output a simulated pitch result for the pitch based on the retrieved batting characteristic of the simulated batter for the indicated movement.
US09308423B1	Golf club head with center of gravity adjustability The present invention is directed to a golf club head comprising one or more center of gravity and bias adjustment features. In some embodiments, the golf club head comprises an elongated cartridge having one or more sockets or weight ports to receive weight plugs, the arrangement of which can be changed to adjust the mass properties of the golf club head. The orientation of the cartridge itself can also be reversed to adjust the mass properties. In other embodiments, the golf club head comprises at least one semicircular weight ring that extends around the rear portion of the golf club head, and is removable and replaceable to adjust the mass properties of the golf club head. In still other embodiments, these features are combined on one head.
US09308421B2	Golf club head A golf club head of this invention includes a sole portion and a face portion. The golf club head includes a metal member that forms the face portion. The surface of the metal member includes a plurality of score lines, and undulations continuously formed in the up-down direction of the face portion. The pitch between adjacent apexes of the undulations exceeds 3 mm. The score lines are formed at the apexes of the undulations.
US09308418B2	Swimming paddle The present invention relates to swimming paddles used for strength training in fitness swimming and performance swimming. A swimming paddle comprises an oversized paddle body having top and bottom surfaces, proximal and distal sides, and lateral and medial sides, the paddle body having a hand placement portion for placing a hand thereon. The swimming paddle further comprises a hand securing portion configured to secure a hand to the paddle body. A portion of a side of the paddle body is scalloped.
US09308416B1	Glide exerciser An exercise device is provided having a pair of handles supporting a pair of glide discs that allows the user to support themselves while moving the handles in one or more planes. The portable exercise device and method for using the same that is adaptable for working numerous muscle groups. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.
US09308411B2	Exercise device and buckle An exercise device comprising a handle having two ends, a buckle comprising a receptacle secured to the handle and a clamp secured to the other end of the handle, and an elongate flexible tube. The receptacle and clamp selectively releasably engageable together to join the two ends of the handle and disengageable to separate the two ends of the handle. The receptacle and clamp defining a hole when the receptacle and clamp are releasably engaged. The hole having an outer dimension. The elongate flexible tube sized to be received by the hole and having an enlarged portion. The enlarged portion having a clearance dimension greater than the outer dimension of the hole to prevent the elongate flexible tube from disengaging from the buckle.
US09308409B2	Functional training rig kit A functional training rig kit includes a box and a plurality of components adapted to fit within the box. The components include at least two posts adapted to extend in an upright direction from the box, the posts, each having a length greater than the longest dimension of the box, include at least two elongate members dimensioned to fit within the box and adapted to be removably fastened together to form one of the posts. A bar is adapted to extend transversely between adjacent posts, the bar being dimensioned to fit within the box. At least one angled support member is provided for each of the posts. Each support member is adapted to fit within the box and is configured so that, at least when the functional training kit is assembled, the support member is secured to one of the posts and supports the post relative to a ground surface.
US09308407B2	Fixing bracket of reducer for sprinkler A fixing bracket of a reducer for a sprinkler, the fixing bracket including: a body portion including a bottom wall having a predetermined width and a pair of bather walls which are disposed at both sides of the bottom wall and between which the bottom wall is interposed, wherein an insertion portion through which a reducer is mounted on the body portion, is perforated in a center of the pair of barrier walls; and a coupling portion that is rotatably coupled to one side of the body portion using a hinge shaft, wherein a fastening concave groove is formed in a top end of one side of the bather walls of the body portion, and the coupling portion includes a cover member, a pivoting member that is pivotably coupled to the cover member, and a fastening member that is separably coupled to the pivoting member.
US09308403B2	Roof safety device A roof safety device includes a fixed arm having a generally arched portion and a first cross-beam, a hook-slide slidably cooperating with the arched portion of the fixed arm. The hook-slide also includes a second cross-beam. The roof safety device includes a means for removably locking the hook-slide into fixed engagement with the fixed arm. A harness is connected to the fixed arm and worn by a user of the roof safety device.
US09308402B2	Harness for preventing a fall and for improved suspension support The invention relates to a roping harness including a belt, a pair of leg loops, front and rear shoulder straps including at least one fall-arresting safety hooking point on the back, the rear shoulder straps being capable of sliding freely in the belt, while being attached by their lower ends to the leg loops. The back part of the belt is connected to the front shoulder straps by connecting means while being disconnected from the back hooking point. This results in holding the belt in place while preventing it from slipping when it must bear a certain weight of equipment, and a transfer of the load to the straps of the leg loops to the back hooking point during a fall.
US09308398B2	Multiple product system for hair comprising a conditioner with a specific yield point A multiple product system regimen for providing improved conditioning benefits to hair.
US09308394B2	Particle beam irradiation system and operating method A particle beam irradiation system having a multi-energy extraction control operation that controls the extraction beam energy in a synchrotron within a short time, such that when the ion beam irradiation is halted, an operating cycle is updated within a short time and a dose rate is improved. To this end, operating control data for each of the devices constituting the synchrotron is constructed by multi-energy extraction control pattern data for controlling extraction of beams of a plurality of energy levels at one operating cycle, and a plurality of sets of deceleration control data that correspond to the extraction control of the beam of the plurality of energy levels. The devices are controlled by using the operating control data.
US09308387B2	Systems and methods for neuro-EEG synchronization therapy Described are methods, devices, and systems for a novel, inexpensive, easy to use therapy for a number of disorders. Described are methods and devices to treat disorders that involves no medication. Methods and devices described herein use alternating magnetic fields to gently “tune” the brain and affect mood, focus, and cognition of subjects.
US09308380B2	Toroidal compressible element including a switchback pattern An example includes an apparatus for use within a header of an implantable medical device, the apparatus including a substantially annular spring, sized and shaped to be disposed in the header, the spring defining a loop extending about a central axis, the spring including a plurality of elastically deformable switchback portions that both zigzag and curve transversely about the loop to define a surface that at least partially encompasses the loop.
US09308377B1	System and method for transmission of electrical signals in imperfectly-conducting media A system for transmitting a signal through an imperfectly-conducting medium includes a transmitter station and a receiver station. The transmitter station has a transmitter and at least one conductor (electrode). The receiving station has at least one conductor (electrode) and a receiver. The transmitter causes a current to flow from the transmitter conductor to the receiver conductor through the imperfectly-conducting medium. Associated with the current flow is an electric field. Because the current flow varies with the signal, the electric field varies with the signal. The receiving conductor senses the electric field and provides a signal to the receiver which detects the signal to be transmitted. The receiving station then passes the signal to an output device to be output.
US09308375B2	Cardiac response classification using multisite sensing and pacing Methods and devices for classifying a cardiac pacing response involve using a first electrode combination for pacing and a second electrode combination for sensing a cardiac signal following pacing. The cardiac response to pacing may be classified using the sensed cardiac signal. One process involves using the sensed cardiac signal to detect the cardiac response as a fusion/pseudofusion beat. Another process involves using the sensed cardiac signal to classify the cardiac response to pacing as one of at least three cardiac response types.
US09308373B2	Architectures for sharing of current sources in an implantable medical device A group select matrix is added to an implantable stimulator device to allow current sources to be dedicated to particular groups of electrodes at a given time. The group select matrix can time multiplex the current sources to the different groups of electrodes to allow therapy pulses to be delivered at the various groups of electrodes in an interleaved fashion. Each of the groups of electrodes may be confined to a particular electrode array implantable at a particular non-overlapping location in a patient's body. A switch matrix can be used in conjunction with the group select matrix to provide further flexibility to couple the current sources to any of the electrodes.
US09308372B2	Clinician programmer system and method for generating interface models and displays of volumes of activation A system and method for displaying a volume of activation (VOA) may include a processor that displays via a display device a model of a portion of a patient anatomy that includes anatomical structures, displays via the display device and overlying the display of the model a VOA associated by the processor with a set of anatomical stimulation parameter settings, the display of the VOA, and graphically identifies interactions between the displayed VOA and a first subset of the anatomical structures associated with one or more stimulation benefits and a second subset of the anatomical structures associated with one or more stimulation side effects, where the graphical identifications differ depending on whether the interaction is with the first subset or the second subset.
US09308369B2	Spinal cord stimulator system Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) system having a recharging system with self-alignment, a system for mapping current fields using a completely wireless system, multiple independent electrode stimulation outsource, and IPG control through software on Smartphone/mobile device and tablet hardware during trial and permanent implants. SCS system can include multiple electrodes, multiple, independently programmable, stimulation channels within an implantable pulse generator (IPG) providing concurrent, but unique stimulation fields. SCS system can include a replenishable power source, rechargeable using transcutaneous power transmissions between antenna coil pairs. An external charger unit, having its own rechargeable battery, can charge the IPG replenishable power source. A real-time clock can provide an auto-run schedule for daily stimulation. A bi-directional telemetry link informs the patient or clinician the status of the system, including the state of charge of the IPG battery. Other processing circuitry in current IPG allows electrode impedance measurements to be made.
US09308366B2	Reduction and removal of particles during or following surgical procedures Disclosed is apparatus 100 for the reduction or removal of smoke particles suspended in a local atmosphere A and resulting from a surgical procedure, the apparatus including or comprising two electrodes 140 and 150 each in electrical communication with or being electrically connectable to opposite poles of a source of high voltage dc electricity. A first of the electrodes 140 may be electrically connectable to a patient P. and a second 150 may be positionable within or adjacent a patient such that the two electrodes, when in communication with opposite poles of said high voltage, ionize said particles in use, for attracting said particles toward the patient or toward the second of the electrodes.
US09308365B2	Detachable electrode and anchor A detachable electrode and anchor utilized with electrode leads and leadless medical implants that enable explantation of the electrode while leaving the anchor in place. The detachable electrode and anchor utilizes a detachable mechanism that detachably couples the electrode to the anchor. Embodiments do not require removal of existing scar tissue before explantation, which minimize chances of internal bleeding at the extraction site. Embodiments also minimize impact on the vein in which the electrode lead travels by eliminating use of a necessarily larger diameter sheath that is utilized around the electrode lead to remove the electrode lead and attached anchor.
US09308362B2	Male luer with fluid path and vent path seals A male needleless connector includes a body having a male fitting with a distal port, a valve disposed within the body and having a first position wherein the valve seals the port and a second position wherein the valve does not seal the port, and a sliding seal disposed over a portion of the male fitting and having a first configuration wherein a first portion of the sliding seal is in sealing contact with the male fitting and a second configuration wherein the first portion is not in sealing contact with the male fitting. Moving the sliding seal to the second configuration opens the seal between the sliding seal and the male fitting and displaces the valve to the second position, thereby opening the seal between the valve and the port.
US09308360B2	Translumenally implantable heart valve with formed in place support A cardiovascular prosthetic valve, the valve comprising an inflatable cuff comprising at least one inflatable channel that forms, at least in part, an inflatable structure, and a valve coupled to the inflatable cuff, the valve configured to permit flow in a first axial direction and to inhibit flow in a second axial direction opposite to the first axial direction, the valve comprising a plurality of tissue supports that extend generally in the axial direction and that are flexible and/or movable throughout a range in a radial direction.
US09308352B2	Retention member and application thereof An IV catheter introducer assembly including a catheter hub defining a chamber; a tubular member extending distally from the catheter hub having a length and defining a lumen, the lumen being in fluid communication with the chamber and configured to removably receive an introducer needle. The device also including a retention member disposed within the chamber having a body having a central lumen having a longitudinal length extending along a lengthwise direction to the length of the tubular member and sized to seal against an introducer needle. The retention member including a venting channel having at least a portion formed as a conic helix traversing a surface of the retention member along a radial path to the lengthwise direction.
US09308341B2	Oxygen delivery apparatus, system, and method A system, method, and apparatus for air delivery. A cannula having a low velocity airflow and efficient air delivery system. The cannula includes at least one compartment to reduce airflow velocity and nostril inserts. The cannula may further include moldable components and materials to increase comfort and minimize chafing of a wearer. The cannula further may include a head strap to hold the mask in position on a user's head, where said harness minimizes chafing of the user.
US09308332B2	Device for detecting moisture, for use with an arrangement for monitoring an access to a patient The present invention relates to a moisture detection system which takes the form of a covering to be applied to the patient's skin, and to a monitoring system for monitoring a vascular access for a blood-treating apparatus. The covering of the moisture detection system has a flexible substrate material to which an electrically conductive structure having printed conductors is applied as a moisture sensor. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, because a terminating resistor is not part of a moisture detection system, the device can be inexpensively produced in large quantities. This is of advantage in that the moisture detection system is generally intended for once-only use. With the separate terminating resistor, there is no risk of the terminating resistor being damaged or its resistance changing due to movements on the part of the patient.
US09308329B2	Medication delivery device and method for operating a medication delivery device A medication delivery device comprises a housing having a proximal end (P) and a distal end (D), a cartridge for holding a medication (M), the cartridge having an outlet, a moveable piston being retained within the cartridge, a drive member moveable in a proximal direction with respect to the housing for setting a dose of medication (M) to be delivered and in the distal direction with respect to the housing for delivering the dose and a piston rod adapted to drive the piston in a distal direction with respect to the cartridge for delivering the dose. The drive member is releasably coupled to the piston rod. The medication delivery device further comprises a resilient member which is arranged to move the drive member in the proximal direction with respect to the housing after dose delivery, thereby reducing pressure of the piston rod on the piston.
US09308320B2	Infusion pumps Ambulatory infusion pumps, pump assemblies, cartridges, baseplates, cannulas, insertion tools, and related components as well as combinations thereof and related methods.
US09308319B2	Wearable insulin dispensing device, and a combination of such a device and a programming controller A disposable, wearable, self-contained insulin dispensing device includes a housing and an insulin source in the housing that is connected to a catheter for injecting insulin into a user.
US09308314B2	Disposable device for centrifugal blood separation A continuous centrifugal blood separation device has a simple and reliable structure. The continuous blood centrifugal device includes an RBC (red blood cell) collector that is coaxial with a supernatant collector. The continuous blood centrifugal device includes an axial symmetric barrier disposed between the RBC collector and the supernatant collector in order to avoid turbulence that can otherwise be caused by the supernatant collector.
US09308312B2	Device and method for monitoring an access to a patient The present invention relates to a device and a method for monitoring a patient access, particularly for monitoring the venous vascular access in extracorporeal blood treatment where blood is withdrawn from the patient via a flexible arterial line which has an arterial needle or cannula, and provided to the patient via a flexible venous line which has a venous needle or cannula. The needle or cannula of the present invention is so designed that, due to the liquid flowing through the needle or cannula, air is drawn in if the needle or cannula is out of the vascular access, whereby sound is generated. A vascular access which is not in proper order is detected with great certainty and reliability by monitoring the surrounding environment for the occurrence of sound, particularly for the occurrence of the solid-borne sound which propagates along the flexible venous line of the extracorporeal blood circuit.
US09308294B2	Synthetic serous membranes and methods for making the same The present disclosure relates to casting-mold imprints and synthetic reproductions of serous membranes for tissue engineering and organogenesis. The imprints and synthetic membranes disclosed herein may be composed of distinct biocompatible polymers, which provide a mechanism for separation. Further disclosed herein are methods for making imprints and synthetic membranes that mimic natural scrous membranes.
US09308293B2	Multi-modal shape memory polymers The present disclosure relates to a multi-modal shape memory polymer material comprising a blend or at least one polymer component having a first molecular weight and at least a second polymer component having a second molecular weight that is less than the first component.
US09308290B2	Water-absorbing agent, manufacture method thereof, and absorbent and absorbent article made therefrom To improve the heat retention by diapers and other absorbents, a heat retention indicator 1 of a water-absorbing resin which is defined in the present invention needs be 3.0° C./min or less and also that particular requirements need be met to satisfy this condition. If the requirements are met, a water-absorbing resin, absorbent, and absorbent article can be provided which has a heat retention indicator 1 of 0 to 3.0° C./min or less and which exhibits excellent heat retention and absorption.
US09308285B2	Gas plasma disinfection and sterilisation apparatus A sterilization or disinfecting system in which non-thermal plasma is generated in pulses, in which pulses of microwave frequency energy are used to sustain each plasma pulse, and a detectable characteristic of each pulse of microwave energy is used to trigger a radiofrequency strike pulse which strikes the plasma. The system includes a strike signal generation circuit arranged to condition and/or process the signal from the microwave signal coupler to form a control signal based on the detectable characteristic, which may be the rising edge or amplitude of the pulse.
US09308284B2	Formulations of fluorinated stilbene suitable for PET imaging The invention is directed to formulations of lipophilic Amyloid beta ligand stilbene and more particularly to formulations which are capable to be administered parenterally e.g. intravenously, wherein the lipophilic Amyloid beta ligand stilbene is a fluorinated stilbene. Further, the invention is directed to a method for sterile filtration of formulations suitable for PET imaging of mammals pursuant to the invention.
US09308280B2	Targeting of antigen presenting cells with immunonanotherapeutics The present invention provides compositions and systems for delivery of nanocarriers to cells of the immune system. The invention provides nanocarriers capable of stimulating an immune response in T cells and/or in B cells. The invention provides nanocarriers that comprise an immunofeature surface. The nanocarriers are capable of targeting antigen presenting cells when administered to a subject. The invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising inventive nanocarriers. The present invention provides methods of designing, manufacturing, and using inventive nanocarriers and pharmaceutical compositions thereof.
US09308279B2	SPARC binding ScFvs The invention provides compositions comprising SPARC binding ScFc and its use.
US09308277B2	Protease-resistant mutants of stromal cell derived factor-1 in the repair of tissue damage The present invention features mutant stromal cell derived factor-1 (SDF-1) peptides that have been mutated to make them resistant to digestion by, for example, the proteases dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPPIV), matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2), matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), leukocyte elastase, cathepsin G, carboxypeptidase M, and carboxypeptidase N, but which retain chemoattractant activity.
US09308275B2	Method of increasing the effect of an activated-potentiated form of an antibody The preset invention provides a method of increasing the effect of an activated-potentiated form of an antibody to an endogenous biological molecule by combining said endogenous biological molecule with an activated-potentiated form of an antibody to endothelial NO-synthase.The present invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a) an activated-potentiated form of an antibody to an endogenous biological molecule, and b) an activated-potentiated form of an antibody to NO synthase.
US09308274B2	Stabilized polymeric thiol reagents Disclosed are water soluble polymeric thiol reagents. Also disclosed are uses for the polymeric thiol reagents and methods for preparing the polymeric thiol reagents.
US09308269B2	Stable liquid formulations of volatile gas anesthetics A stable liquid nanoemulsion of a volatile gas anesthetic, such as, isoflurane or sevoflurane, is disclosed which is effective in inducing and maintaining a state of anesthesia and/or general anesthesia in a patent. A method of preparation of stable liquid formulations of volatile gas anesthetics is presented, as well as a method for directly testing the concentration of a volatile gas anesthetic in a stable liquid formulation. A kit comprising an amount of a stable liquid formulation of a volatile gas anesthetic, and the non-specialized equipment for administration of the same to a patient, either in an operating room environment or in the field, is also described herein.
US09308268B2	Solubilized benzoyl peroxyde acne The invention relates to a novel solubilized benzoyl peroxide topical formulation for the treatment of acne comprising: benzoyl peroxide, one or more micelle forming compounds, one or more skin penetration enhancers, a surfactant, and one or more solvents, wherein the benzoyl peroxide is solubilized in the solvent. The invention further relates to the use of the topical formulation as well as the process for making the topical formulation.
US09308266B2	Liquid pharmaceutical formulations of palonosetron The present invention relates to shelf-stable liquid formulations of palonosetron for reducing chemotherapy and radiotherapy induced emesis with palonosetron. The formulations are particularly useful in the preparation of intravenous and oral liquid medicaments.
US09308264B2	Ophthalmic contact lens solutions containing forms of vitamin B The present invention relates to improved ophthalmic solutions that employ select B vitamins; pyridoxine and its salts; and thiamine and its salts in order to more effectively preserve solutions and to reduce the degree to which cationic preservatives will deposit on contact lenses. Ophthalmic solutions are here understood to include contact lens treatment solutions, such as cleaners, soaking solutions, conditioning solutions and lens storage solutions, as well as wetting solutions and in-eye solutions for treatment of eye conditions.
US09308261B2	Compositions and methods for treating varicose veins The present invention provides compositions and methods for preventing or treating diseases and disorders, the composition comprising vitamin C, vitamin E, and at least one of an omega-3 fatty acid and an omega-6 fatty acid.
US09308260B2	Anticonvulsive pharmaceutical compositions The use of substance selected from taurine, a taurine precursor, a taurine metabolite, a taurine derivative, a taurine analog and a substance required for the taurine biosynthesis, for preventing or inhibiting the undesirable side-effects caused to a human or an animal organism by an active ingredient that induces a high level of extracellular GABA or increases GABA receptor activation, and a pharmaceutical composition including the substance and the active ingredient.
US09308256B2	Method of treating rheumatoid arthritis with an anti-IL-6R antibody The present invention provides methods of preventing or treating rheumatoid arthritis using a fully human antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof that specifically binds human interleukin-6 receptor (hIL-6R). The methods of the present invention may include administration of a second therapeutic agent, such as one or more of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), a glucocorticoid, a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD), or a TNF-alpha antagonist, T-cell blocker, anti-CD20 antibody, an IL-1, JAK or IL-17 antagonist, or any combination thereof.
US09308252B2	Extracellular matrix materials as vaccine adjuvants for diseases associated with infectious pathogens or toxins Disclosed are vaccines and vaccine adjuvants useful in the treatment and/or prevention of infection and diseases associated with infectious pathogens, such as tetanus, as well as diseases associated with biological toxins. Also provided are methods of preparing an adjuvant and the vaccine containing the adjuvant. Methods are also provided for vaccinating/immunizing an animal against infection and diseases associated with infectious pathogens, such as tetanus, and other diseases associated with biological toxins. Adjuvant materials are presented that are prepared from an extracellular matrix material. The adjuvants are demonstrated to enhance the immunogencity of an infectious pathogen antigen or biological toxin antigen of interest, as well as to enhance the survival of an immunized animal.
US09308246B2	Capsule composition for use as immunogen against Campylobacter jejuni Immunogenic compositions, and method of using the compositions to elicit an immune response against Campylobacter jejuni. The compositions are isolated polysaccharide polymers derived from Campylobacter jejuni capsule.
US09308245B2	Spray dried compositions and methods of use Provided herein are insoluble particles that include polypeptides. The polypeptides may have immunogenicity that is greater than the immunogenicity of the same polypeptides when they are not present in the particle. The polypeptides may be soluble before incorporation into the particles and insoluble after incorporation into the particles. The particles may include lipopolysaccharide, wherein the lipopolysaccharide is insoluble. The particles may include a carrier. In one embodiment, a carrier is present at no greater than 0.001 mg carrier/mg particles. In one embodiment, a carrier is present at a ratio of carrier to polypeptide (weight:weight) of no greater than 0.05:1. In one embodiment, a carrier is not detectable in the particles.
US09308234B2	Methods and compositions for treating mucosal tissue disorders The present invention provides compositions and formulations comprising glutathione with or without thiocyanate and methods of use thereof to treat diseases and disorders in mucosal/epithelial tissue.
US09308230B2	Combination of proanthocyanidins and centella asiatica for the treatment of atherosclerosis The invention relates to a preparation for medical purposes and more specifically to a preparation consisting of the combination of proanthocyanidins such as Pycnogenol or grape seeds and Centella asiatica and/or extracts thereof, for use in the prevention or treatment of atherosclerosis.
US09308229B2	Method of inhibiting angiogenesis A method of inhibiting angiogenesis by applying a kind of protein polysaccharide of a (1→6)-β-D-glucan obtained from a residue of extraction of crushed dried fruiting body of Agaricus blazei Murill (himematsutake) with 80% ethanol aqueous solution and hot water at 100 degrees C.
US09308226B2	Compositions for fecal floral transplantation and methods for making and using them and devices for delivering them In alternative embodiments, the invention provides compositions, e.g., formulations, used for gastric, gastrointestinal and/or colonic treatments or lavage, e.g., orthostatic lavage, e.g., for inducing the purgation (e.g., cleansing) of a gastrointestinal (GI) tract, including a colon; and methods for making and using them. In alternative embodiments, compositions and methods of the invention are used for the stabilization, amelioration, treatment and/or prevention of constipation, for the treatment of abdominal pain, particularly non-specific abdominal pain, and diarrhea, including diarrhea caused by a drug side effect, a psychological condition, a disease or a condition such as Crohn's Disease, a poison, a toxin or an infection, e.g., a toxin-mediated traveler's diarrhea, or C. difficile or the pseudo-membranous colitis associated with this infection. In alternative embodiments, the invention provides pharmaceuticals and products (articles) of manufacture for delivering these compositions and formulations to an individual, e.g., a human or an animal. The invention also provides devices for delivering a fecal material to a patient.
US09308225B2	Compositions and methods for preventing cardiac arrhythmia Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for treating or preventing cardiac arrhythmia in a subject.
US09308224B2	Methods and compositions for delivering interleukin-1 receptor antagonist Methods and compositions generating and using an interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1ra)-rich solution. Methods for generating and isolating interleukin-1 receptor antagonist include incubating adipose tissue and/or adipocytes with polyacrylamide beads to produce interleukin-1 receptor antagonist. The interleukin-1 receptor antagonist is isolated from the polyacrylamide beads to obtain the solution rich in interleukin-1 receptor antagonist. Methods for treating a site of inflammation in a patient include administering to the site of inflammation the solution rich in interleukin-1 receptor antagonist.
US09308212B2	Compositions comprising alprazolam for treating primary insomnia and insomnia associated with anxiety states and process for preparing them Disclosed is a composition comprising alprazolam for treating primary insomnia and insomnia associated with anxiety states and the corresponding use and method comprising the administration of alprazolam sublingual tablets having a disintegration time lower than 30 seconds and having the alprazolam preferably in non-crystalline or partially crystalline form according to the X-ray diffraction crystallography expanded for the position delta 9-12.5 (2 theta), to a patient suffering from said disorder. There is also disclosed a method for preparing a composition according to the invention, where the alprazolam is solved in a pharmaceutical acceptable solvent and a binder, preferably polyvinylpyrrolidone, is incorporated to the solution. A pre-made mixture of part of the cross-linked carboxymethyl-cellulose and the rest of the ingredients of the composition is impregnated with the solution and is dried and grinded, and is added to the rest of the cross-linked carboxymethyl-cellulose and the flavoring additives, being then mixed and compressed.
US09308210B2	Method for modulating canonical Wnt pathway using folate and inositol The canonical Wnt signaling pathway is implicated in wound healing. Administration of a composition having myo-inositol and folic acid upregulates fibronectin and provides the greatest protection in an additive/synergistic manner against adverse Wnt/β-catenin-mediated effects on cell processes relating to cell differentiation, proliferation, and migration that relate to wound healing.
US09308209B2	Identification of stabilizers of multimeric proteins Disclosed herein are compounds and compositions thereof which find use in increasing stability of TTR tetramers reducing its tendency to misfold and form aggregates. Also provided herein are methods for using these compounds and compositions for increasing stability of TTR and thereby decreasing aggregate formation by TTR. Also disclosed herein are methods to screen for candidate compounds that increase stability of TTR. Also disclosed herein are heterobifunctional compounds that include a TTR binding compound connected to a targeting moiety via a linker, for use in disrupting PPIs of a target protein.
US09308207B2	JAK kinase modulating compounds and methods of use thereof Provided herein are quinazoline compounds of formula (I): The compounds are useful for treatment of JAK kinase mediated diseases, including JAK2 kinase-, JAK3 kinase- or TYK2 kinase-mediated diseases. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and methods of using the compounds and compositions.
US09308200B2	Dry powder formulation comprising a phosphodiesterase inhibitor Pharmaceutical formulations in the form of inhalable dry powder comprising particles of a phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor as active ingredient are useful for the prevention and/or treatment of respiratory diseases, such as asthma and COPD.
US09308193B2	Kinase inhibitors for the treatment of cancer The present invention relates to kinase inhibitors for the treatment of cancer. Specifically, the present invention relates to the use of aminoactonitrile derivatives (AADs) in the treatment of cancer.
US09308191B2	Dental anesthetic comprising tetracaine and a vasoconstrictor for intranasal administration The present invention relates to tetracaine based anesthetic formulations and methods of use thereof. The invention further relates to topical formulations of tetracaine and methods of topically anesthetizing body tissues. The present invention also relates to tetracaine based dental anesthetic formulations and methods for anesthetizing the maxillary dental arch using these formulations.
US09308190B2	Methods and compositions to enhance bone growth comprising a statin Implantable medical devices and methods are provided that have one or more statins disposed therein. The medical devices may be implanted at near or in a bone defect to enhance bone growth. In some embodiments, the medical device provided allows for sustain release of the statin and facilitates bone formation and repair of the fracture site.
US09308189B2	Nitro fatty acids—neuroprotection and/or inhibition of cognitive decline A composition for treating, ameliorating and/or preventing conditions associated with cognitive decline and/or motor neuron death comprise a fatty acid component enriched for one or more activated fatty acids and a nutraceutically acceptable excipient. A method for treating, ameliorating and/or preventing conditions associated with cognitive decline and/or motor neuron death includes administering a fatty acid component enriched for one or more activated fatty acids.
US09308188B2	Compositions and methods for treating intestinal hyperpermeability The present invention provides methods, compositions, and kits for treating intestinal hyperpermeability in a subject in need thereof, including conditions such as hyperglycemia and underlying diseases such as diabetes, autism, fibromyalgia, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), graft versus host disease (GVHD), HIV/AIDS, multiple organ dysfunction syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), celiac disease, eczema, psoriasis, acute pancreatitis, Parkinson's disease, depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, asthma, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, alcoholic cirrhosis, environmental enteropathy, or kwashiorkor.
US09308186B2	Treatment of cancer with specific RXR agonists A method of treating cancer is disclosed comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatment a RXR agonist at a level below the RAR activating threshold and at or above the RXR effective dose.
US09308180B2	Compositions and methods for preparation of poorly water soluble drugs with increased stability The present invention provides stable pharmaceutical compositions of poorly water soluble pharmaceutical agents and stabilizing agents which function to increase stability of the compositions. The use of stabilizing agents provide extended stability of nanoparticle suspensions and other formulations of poorly water soluble pharmaceutical agents such as docetaxel under certain conditions, for example upon dilution for administration.
US09308177B2	Controlled release compositions comprising a combination of isosorbide dinitrate and hydralazine hydrochloride The invention relates to a controlled release composition comprising a combination of isosorbide dinitrate and hydralazine, such as hydralazine hydrochloride, that in operation delivers the drug in a pulsed or multi-modal manner for the treatment of angina, ischaemic heart disease, arterial hypertension and related disease conditions. Preferably, the isosorbide dinitrate and hydralazine hydrochloride can be released from the dosage form in an erodable, diffusion and/or osmotic-controlled release profile.
US09308174B2	Lyophilized formulations of bendamustine hydrochloride New formulations of bendamustine hydrochloride having HPLC purity higher than 99% obtained through the lyophilization of aqueous solutions without organic solvents, are described.
US09308161B2	Substance for restoring normal co-expression and interaction between the LOX and NRAGE proteins The disclosed substance restores normal co-expression and interaction between the LOX and NRAGE proteins. Particularly, an effective amount of the substance that modulates the expression and/or activity of LOX of SEQ ID NO: 1 and/or that modulates the expression and/or activity of NRAGE of SEQ ID NO: 2, may be used for the manufacture of a composition for modulating the interaction between the LOX and NRAGE proteins to regulate the balance between the cellular phenomena of proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis, particularly in cases where the balance between these phenomena is disturbed, and especially in cases where the interaction between LOX and NRAGE is absent or altered. The invention makes it possible especially to treat and/or prevent skin ageing, lichen planus, graft-versus-host reaction (GVH), eczema, psoriasis and a cancer, particularly an epithelial cancer and more particularly a cutaneous epithelial cancer of basocellular or spinocellular type.
US09308158B2	Toothpaste comprising calcium based abrasives It has been found that toothpastes containing balance amounts of calcium based abrasive, copolymer of vinylmethylether and maleic acid and clay have significantly better stability even at elevated temperature. It has also been determined that the selected combination allows for complete removal of or at least a significant reduction in thickening silica, with almost no adverse effect on rheology. Disclosed is a toothpaste composition comprising: (i) a calcium based abrasive; (ii) a copolymer of vinylmethyl ether and maleic acid; and (iii) a clay, wherein ratio of the calcium based abrasive to said copolymer of vinylmethyl ether and maleic acid is at least 1:0075 and ratio of said calcium based abrasive to said clay is at least 1:0.02.
US09308153B2	Method for the preparation of surfaces of dental or orthopedic implants A method for the surface preparation of devices made of titanium or titanium alloys, zirconium, zirconia, alumina or zirconia/alumina compounds, stainless steels and cobalt-base superalloys for medical use; the devices being implantable in the human body or in animals and attached extracorporeal parts made with the same materials, particularly for dental and orthopedic implantology. The implantable device is treated by exposing at least one portion of the surface of the device to a solution including hydrofluoric acid, phosphoric acid, at least one surfactant substance and water; for a time period and in conditions sufficient to provide the surface of the implant with the desired surface roughness and the formation of self-induced surface titanium dioxide, maintaining the structural integrity of the device and without altering the centesimal measurement size. The surface thus is rinsed with demineralized water and ultrasounds in order to prevent metalosis phenomena.
US09308147B2	Prone positioning device A prone positioning device is described for supporting the chest and head of a patient in a prone position during a medical procedure. The device allows medical personnel to view the face of the patient while the patient is in the prone position by means of a reflective surface disposed in a cavity in the device beneath the patient's face.
US09308145B2	Patient positioning support structure A patient support system includes independently adjustable end columns supporting a centrally hinged, jointed or breaking patient support structure. At least one column includes a powered rotation assembly. The patient support includes at least two sections. A coordinated drive system provides for both upwardly and downwardly breaking or jointed orientations of the two sections in various inclined and tilted positions. Cable, cantilevered and pull-rod systems are included. Primary and secondary elevators and a failsafe locking system are provided.
US09308133B2	Method and apparatus for making an apertured web A method for making apertures in a web comprising providing a precursor web material; providing a pair of counter-rotating, intermeshing rollers, wherein a first roller comprises circumferentially-extending ridges and grooves, and a second roller comprises teeth being tapered from a base and a tip, the teeth being joined to the second roller at the base, the base of the tooth having a cross-sectional length dimension greater than a cross-sectional width dimension; and moving the web material through a nip of the counter-rotating, intermeshing rollers; wherein apertures are formed in the precursor web material as the teeth on one of the rollers intermesh with grooves on the other of the rollers.
US09308129B2	Ophthalmic laser treatment apparatus An ophthalmic laser treatment apparatus for treating an eye including: an irradiation unit including a laser source, and a scanner for scanning an irradiation spot from the laser source onto a tissue of the eye in two dimensions; a memory for storing a plurality of predetermined irradiation patterns in each of which a plurality of the irradiation spots are arranged in a predetermined arrangement; an irradiation pattern selecting unit including a switch for inputting a signal to select a pattern from the patterns stored in the memory; an pattern changing unit including a switch for inputting a signal to change part of the arrangement of the irradiation pattern in which irradiation spots are arranged on the basis of the selected irradiation pattern; and a control unit for controlling driving of the irradiation unit to sequentially irradiate the beam based on the irradiation pattern changed by the pattern changing unit.
US09308126B2	Non-invasive devices and methods for lowering intra-ocular pressure Improvements in devices, systems and methods for non-invasively lowering intra-ocular pressure (IOP). In examples, the device applies non-invasive, focal, mechanical oscillation to the limbal region at a low amplitude and frequency, targeting the trabecular meshwork to restore outflow function and lower IOP.
US09308117B2	Ring for enhancing male functions The present invention relates to a ring for enhancing male functions, and comprises: a first sectioned ring member; a second sectioned ring member having one end portion which is rotatably coupled to one end portion of the first sectioned ring member; and a coupling member, which is rotatably provided on the other end portion of the second sectioned ring member, and which couples to the other end portion of the first sectioned ring member so as to be separable, wherein the coupling member comprises a coupling plate, which is hinged-coupled to the other end of the second sectioned ring member, and a stopper protrusion portion that is protrudingly formed on the inner surface of the coupling plate, and wherein the first sectioned ring member comprises, on the other end portion thereof, a groove portion, and a hooking rod, which is provided on the groove, for coupling to the stopper protrusion by means of hooking.
US09308116B2	Adapted compression/splint orthosis for reinforcement of the calf musculoaponeurotic pump An orthosis has an elastic compressive distal portion, extending upwards from the ankle, associated with an adjacent rigid splint proximal portion, and enveloping the region of the calf between the level of the point where the Achilles tendon joins the calf muscles and the level located below the tibial tuberosity, the rigid splint proximal portion being an essentially non-elastic, deformable tubular portion made by placing the orthosis onto a template representative of the morphology of the patient's calf, applying in situ on the orthosis, in the region of the splint proximal portion, a hardenable biocompatible resin, hardening the resin with the orthosis maintained on the template, and removing the orthosis in its finished state.
US09308115B2	Body-adhesive kinesiology tape The body-adhesive kinesiology tape includes a strip of kinesiology tape. The strip of kinesiology tape includes a first end and a second end where the second end is opposite the first end. The body-adhesive kinesiology tape also includes a longitudinal cut in the strip of kinesiology tape extending from the first end to a pre-determined distance from the second end and adhesive on a first surface of the strip of kinesiology tape. The adhesive is configured to adhere the strip of kinesiology tape to a human body. The body-adhesive kinesiology tape further includes a backing material on the first surface of the strip of kinesiology tape. The backing material is configured to cover the adhesive and protect the adhesive from drying until a user is ready to apply the strip of kinesiology tape to the human body.
US09308108B2	Controlled release and recapture stent-deployment device A delivery device for deploying and resheathing an expandable prosthesis such as a stent. The delivery device includes a movable outer sheath and a fixed pusher/holder member that are configured for the sheath to retract in a proximal direction to release and/or to extend distally to resheath the stent. The device includes a spring-tensioned anti-backlash mechanism to accommodate any backlash elongation and/or compression of the pusher/holder member and sheath.
US09308106B2	Stent crimping methods A process for crimping stents includes a multi-stage process producing a desired stent retention and crimped profile in a reduced amount of time. The process achieves results by utilizing particular combinations of heat and pressure during the crimping process, which was found to produce the desired results.
US09308088B2	Artificial urinary sphincter system deflation assembly An artificial urinary sphincter system includes a cuff implantable around a portion of a urethra, an implantable pressure-regulating reservoir, and a deflation assembly attachable between the cuff and the implantable pressure-regulating reservoir. The deflation assembly includes a valve that selectively restricts movement of the fluid from the cuff to the pressure-regulating reservoir, a base and an activation surface opposite the base. The activation surface includes an outer peripheral rim surrounding a pad that is movable to displace the valve to allow the fluid to flow from the cuff to the pressure-regulating reservoir. An entirety of the pad is recessed relative to the outer peripheral rim such that the outer peripheral rim defines a maxima of the activation surface.
US09308086B2	Method and system for balloon counterpulsation during aortic valve replacement Methods and systems for regulating aortic regurgitation during aortic valve replacement or repair procedures utilize a temporary aortic valve (TAV) catheter and a controller. The temporary aortic valve catheter has an expandable occlusion device which can partially occlude the aortic lumen during ventricular diastole with a lesser occlusion during ventricular systole. Exemplary balloon structures include multiple, independently inflatable balloons which are inflated in synchrony with the cardiac cycle by the controller. By controlling aortic regurgitation, the repair or replacement protocols can be conducted with less interference from blood flow.
US09308076B2	Bi-phasic compressed porous reinforcement materials suitable for implant A high strength porous biphasic polymeric reinforcement material manufactured by a compression and/or sintering process is disclosed. The material results in a network of interconnected collapsed pores, which forces thin overlapping walls and passages to be created. The network provides permeable access for fluid migration throughout the material. The strength and/or permeability are advantageous for medical devices and implants.
US09308073B2	Vena cava filter with dual retrieval An intravascular filter assembly has an expanded state for capturing thrombi in a patient's blood vessel and a collapsed state for removal from the patient's blood vessel. The filter assembly includes a fixed hub defining a tubular portion, a plurality of struts extending from a first axial side of the tubular portion of the fixed hub, and an axially movable hub. The struts have an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. The axially movable hub has a first position radially surrounding at least an axial portion of the tubular portion and a second position axially spaced apart from the fixed hub along the struts. The struts are in the collapsed configuration when the movable hub is in the second position. A first coupling member extends from the first axial side from the movable hub; and a second coupling member extends from a second axial side opposite the first axial side.
US09308069B2	Hernia mesh apparatus and method A dual-layer hernia mesh can be configured according to a three-dimensional map of a hernia defect(s) and a hernia volume(s) of a patient. The front portion of the mesh can be configured utilizing, for example, a three dimensional map of hernia sac volumes obtained from a CT scan. The front portion of the mesh exactly fits into the hernia sac. The back portion of the hernia mesh is a sheet of mesh material that overlaps over onto the normal muscles and fascia. A “foam” collapsible mesh and/or a flat mesh with expandable hydrogel deposited in variable thickness according to the hernia defect can be utilized as a dual-layer hernia mesh for repair. The hydrogel mesh when combined with water or saline expands and fits into the hernia defect or defects. Both “foam” and hydrogel meshes adhere to the tissues of the hernia sac and then contracts over time. The hernia sac volume slowly disappears, restoring a more normal contour to the abdominal wall.
US09308061B2	Dental implant Disclosed herein is a dental implant (1) having a post part (2) which can be placed in a jaw bone and having a structural part (4) associated with said post part, to which structural part a denture piece can be attached, the structural part comprising an integrally molded contact pin (8) which can be placed in an associated shaped recess (10) in the post part (2) with a positive fit, it is to be possible on the one hand to suitably index the implant in a simple and reliable manner, on the other hand a particularly high level of mechanical stability against rotation being ensured, even with an overall height which is kept low.
US09308051B2	Illuminated tubing set An illuminated medical tubing set that provides visual indications of characteristics relating to the type and operating status of the tubing. An illuminated tubing set system generally comprises an optical element, a fluid conduit, and a power source. In general, the fluid conduit is used to transmit fluid in a critical care environment. The power source interfaces with the optical element. The optical element is configured to illuminate the tubing set after being powered by the power source. Optionally, the illuminated tubing set can further comprise a pressure sensor and a microcontroller. Additional sensors, such as to monitor other characteristics of the tubing, fluid, or surrounding environment, can also be included. For example, an occlusion sensor, temperature sensor, or flow sensor, or any combination thereof, can be included.
US09308050B2	Robotic system and method for spinal and other surgeries The present invention relates to a method, such as a surgical method for assisting a surgeon for placing screws in the spine using a robot attached to a passive structure. The present invention also related to a method, such as a surgical method for assisting a surgeon for removing volumes in the body of a patient using a robot attached to a passive structure and to a device to carry out said methods.The present invention further concerns a device suitable to carry out the methods according to the present invention.
US09308049B2	Medical treatment endoscope A medical treatment endoscope includes: a flexible sheath capable of a bending operation; a viewing unit for observing the vicinity of the tip relative to the sheath; an arm section protruding from the tip of the sheath and capable of bending operation; an operation section for operating the arm section; and at least a transmission member, connected to the arm section and the operation section, for transmitting the operation of the operation section to the arm section. The transmission member is detachably connected to the operation section.
US09308044B2	Methods for therapeutic renal neuromodulation Methods and apparatus are provided for treating hypertension, e.g., via a pulsed electric field, via a stimulation electric field, via localized drug delivery, via high frequency ultrasound, via thermal techniques, etc. Such neuromodulation may effectuate irreversible electroporation or electrofusion, necrosis and/or inducement of apoptosis, alteration of gene expression, action potential attenuation or blockade, changes in cytokine up-regulation and other conditions in target neural fibers. In some embodiments, neuromodulation is applied to neural fibers that contribute to renal function. In some embodiments, such neuromodulation is performed in a bilateral fashion. Bilateral renal neuromodulation may provide enhanced therapeutic effect in some patients as compared to renal neuromodulation performed unilaterally, i.e., as compared to renal neuromodulation performed on neural tissue innervating a single kidney.
US09308036B2	Portable assembly and method for treating desiccated and injured spinal discs A portable assembly for treating desiccated and injured spinal discs includes a collapsible stretcher including a rectangular frame and a plurality of legs connected with the frame; a spinal stretching assembly connected with one end of the stretcher and an adjustable harness connected with the stretcher another end of the stretcher. The portable assembly operates to stretch and apply tension and decompression through the thoracic and lumbar regions of a patient lying on the stretcher. A method for treating desiccated and injured spinal discs includes the steps of administering at least one dietary supplement to the patient; administering at least one medication to the patient; hydrating the patient; positioning the patient on a stretcher in a prone position; stretching and applying tension and decompression through thoracic and lumbar regions of the patient via a spinal stretching assembly; and executing Chi breathing.
US09308032B2	Device for fixation of bone fragments at bone fractures The present invention relates to a device for fixation of bone fragments at bone fractures. The device comprises at least two fixation means (1), a securing plate (17), and a securing means for the respective fixation means with a view to achieving a stable rigid connection between fixation means (1) and the securing plate (17) and configuring the device in such a way that the fixation means are not allowed to change their angular position relative to the securing plate and relative to one another, each fixation means (1) has a first fixing portion (9) for fixing the fixation means in an inner bone fragment (3), a second fixing portion for locking the fixation means, which involves using the securing means, to the securing plate (17) which is disposed on the outside of an outer bone fragment (2) and allows movement of the outer bone fragment relative to it, so that the fixation means are prevented from changing their angular position relative to the securing plate and relative to one another, and a middle portion (32) which is situated between the fixing portions and runs through the outer bone fragment, along which middle portion the outer bone fragment can slide inwards towards the inner bone fragment in which the fixation means is fixed.
US09308028B2	Polyaxial bone screw with lateral connector A polyaxial screw body includes a side wall defining a lumen having a first end and a second end. An opening disposed at the first end of the lumen, includes an interior surface disposed in the side wall thereabout. The interior surface is adapted to accommodate a head portion of a pedicle screw. A transverse channel extends from a first aperture through the side wall to a second aperture and is adapted to accommodate a portion of a fixation rod therebetween. A lateral connector extending integrally from the side wall.
US09308022B2	Lead insertion devices and associated systems and methods Insertion devices and associated systems and methods for the percutaneous placement of patient leads are disclosed herein. A system in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a cannula having a lumen and a first dilator. The first dilator can be positioned within the lumen and the first dilator and the cannula can be used to create a percutaneous entry point. An additional dilator can be positioned over the first dilator and advanced into the percutaneous entry point to expand the percutaneous entry point. A final dilator can be inserted into the patient and two leads can be advanced into the patient through the final dilator.
US09307997B2	Double baffle vascular occluder A vascular occluder includes first and second baffle members which are formed of an expansion device such as a stent across which extends an impermeable membrane. The baffle members are held at a given separation by spacer elements. The separation creates a chamber between the baffle members in which the blood is able to stagnate, thereby creating a second occlusion barrier. One of the baffle members may have an aperture within its membrane for receiving a delivery catheter for delivery of thrombogenic agent into the chamber. The occluder has a given length, thereby making it suitable for implantation in difficult vessel sections and is also able to avoid problems of recanalization of the vessel which can occur with prior art occluders.
US09307996B2	Detachment actuator for use with medical device deployment systems A detachment actuator for use with an implantable medical device deployment system that guide and deploys the medical device at a target location within a body vessel. The detachment actuator includes a first portion that is connected the implantable medical device and a second portion that is attached to a control member the controls the release of the medical device, The second portion of the detachment actuator detaches and moves away from the first portion of the detachment actuator to move the control member and release the medical device.
US09307990B2	Wound clamp A wound closure device includes first and second opposing members which open and close in a clam-shell configuration, skin penetrating needles and a pressure bar for applying pressure to close the wound when the device is closed, and releasable locking means for biasing or maintaining the device in a closed position.
US09307988B2	Staple cartridges for forming staples having differing formed staple heights A staple cartridge is disclosed. The staple cartridge comprises a staple cartridge body comprising a first side, a second side, and an elongated slot comprising a first lateral side and a second lateral side. The staple cartridge body further comprises, one, a deck having elevationally offset first and second portions, and, two, a plurality of staple cavities. The staple cartridge further comprises a plurality of staples comprising, one, a first row of staples supported a first forming distance from an anvil and formed against the anvil to a first deformed height and, two, a second row of staples supported a second forming distance from the anvil and formed against the anvil to a second deformed height, wherein the second deformed height is different than the first deformed height, and wherein the second forming distance is different than the first forming distance.
US09307987B2	Surgical cutting instrument that analyzes tissue thickness A surgical instrument with a tissue-clamping end effector, where actuation of the instrument is locked out when the thickness of the tissue clamped in the end effector is not within a specified thickness range. The end effector may comprise a tissue thickness module that senses the thickness of the tissue clamped in the end effector. The surgical instrument also comprises a control circuit in communication with the tissue thickness module. The control circuit prevents actuation of a working portion of the end effector when the thickness of the tissue clamped in the end effector is not within the specified thickness range.
US09307986B2	Surgical instrument soft stop A surgical instrument includes a drive member movable by a drive motor between a home position and an end of stroke. A mechanical stop is disposed at or near the end of stroke and is structured to increase resistance to movement of the drive member from a first position to a second position. A control system detects a current spike associated with the increased resistance and interrupts power to the drive motor.
US09307985B2	Fasteners, deployment systems, and methods for ophthalmic tissue closure and fixation of ophthalmic prostheses and other uses Improved tissue fasteners are disclosed that can be inserted into (and optionally through) tissue structures underlying a tissue surface for affixing overlapping tissues and tissue planes together, and the like. In some embodiments, an elongate anvil body may protrude distally and/or laterally from a fastener support disposed along the base. The anvil body may have a sharpened end and be configured to penetrate into the tissue, with the elongate anvil body optionally having a bend from a more distal orientation adjacent the clip support to a more lateral orientation adjacent the sharpened end during at least a portion of the deployment. The first leg can be driven through a desired location on the surface of the first tissue and against a receptacle of the anvil body so as to deform the fastener and affix it to the first tissue.
US09307978B2	Method and apparatus for securing an object to bone, including the provision and use of a novel suture assembly for securing an object to bone Apparatus for attaching an object to bone, the apparatus comprising: a suture assembly comprising: a first suture having a generally U-shaped configuration comprising a first arm, a second arm and a bridge connecting the first arm to the second arm; a second suture comprising a first arm, a second arm and a bridge connecting the first arm to the second arm; the first arm of the second suture being wrapped around the first arm of the first suture in a first direction, and the second arm of the second suture being wrapped around the second arm of the first suture in a second, opposite direction; the suture assembly being capable of assuming (i) a longitudinally-extended, radially-contracted first configuration, and (ii) a longitudinally-contracted, radially-expanded second configuration; wherein at least one of the first arm and the second arm comprises a hollow tubular structure.
US09307974B2	Access assembly having undercut structure An assembly for accessing a body cavity is provided. The access assembly includes a flexible outer sleeve configured to be received through an opening in tissue. The outer sleeve defines a passageway therethrough and a notch formed about an inner surface thereof. The access assembly further includes a support plate configured for selective reception through the passageway of the outer sleeve and within the notch formed in the inner surface. The support plate defines at least a first opening configured to receive a surgical instrument therethrough.
US09307969B2	Tissue retractor apparatus and methods A delicate tissue retraction system having a hollow tubular retractor, a hollow tubular introducer that is removably installed within the retractor, and a navigation module that is removably installed within the introducer. The navigation module has a shaft with a proximal shaft end and a distal shaft end, and a navigation unit mounted to the proximal shaft end. When assembled, the distal shaft end is contained generally within the introducer and the navigation module outside the introducer. The navigation module indicates the location of one or more points on at least one of the retractor and the introducer to a navigation system.
US09307967B2	Linkage driven compaction device Methods and apparatus are disclosed for sealing a puncture or incision formed percutaneously in tissue separating two internal portions of the body of a living being with an anchor, a sealing plug and a filament connecting the anchor and sealing plug. The methods and apparatus provide for a compaction mechanism that is expandable and tamps the sealing plug into place.
US09307954B2	Ultrasound probe An sound probe includes an array of transducer elements with a plurality of transducer elements arranged in a first direction and which makes an interconversion between an electric pulse and an ultrasonic wave; an acoustic lens with a convex surface in a transmission direction of the ultrasonic wave on a cross section that is parallel to the first direction and the transmission direction and which converges the ultrasonic waves transmitted from the plurality of transducer elements; and at least two acoustic adjustment layers made of a material that has a different sound velocity from the acoustic lens and arranged between at least two of the transducer elements. At least one of the material and a thickness of each of the at least two acoustic adjustment layers in the transmission direction are different from each other.
US09307952B2	Method for focusing miniature ultrasound transducers The present disclosure provides methods and apparatus of fabricating a transducer for use in ultrasound imaging. A substrate is provided. The substrate may be a silicon substrate having a first side and a second side opposite the first side. A transducer membrane is formed over the first side of the substrate. The transducer membrane includes a piezoelectric component. A well is formed in the substrate from the second side. A backing material is dispensed onto a first sidewall of the well in a manner so as to create a capillary effect that causes the backing material to wick down the sidewall, across the back side of the substrate exposed by the well, and up a second sidewall of the well. The transducer membrane is deflected so that the transducer membrane has a concave shape.
US09307946B2	Ceiling mounted medical imaging system A medical imaging device mountable on a support structure having a horizontal surface and at least one substantially vertical surface. The imaging device includes a frame and a gantry having a radiation source and a radiation detector. The gantry is rotatable with respect to the frame. The imaging device includes a first vertical adjustment element and a second vertical adjustment element. The first vertical adjustment element has a first end couplable to the horizontal surface and a second end coupled to the frame, the first end is located a first distance from the second end, and adjustable over a first range. The second vertical adjustment element has a third end coupled to the frame and a fourth end coupled to the gantry. The third end is located a second distance from the fourth end, and is adjustable over a second range, and the fourth end is rotatable with respect to the third end.
US09307938B2	Controlling transfer of objects affecting optical characteristics An implantable product such as an article, device, or system can include analyte and non-analyte containers in parts that can be operated as optical cavities. The product can also include fluidic components such as filter assemblies that control transfer of objects that affect or shift spectrum features or characteristics such as by shifting transmission mode peaks or reflection mode valleys, shifting phase, reducing maxima or contrast, or increasing intermediate intensity width such as full width half maximum (FWHM). Analyte, e.g. glucose molecules, can be predominantly included in a set of objects that transfer more rapidly into the analyte container than other objects, and can have a negligible or zero rate of transfer into the non-analyte container; objects that transfer more rapidly into the non-analyte container can include objects smaller than the analyte or molecules of a set of selected types, including, e.g., sodium chloride. Output light from the containers accordingly includes information about analyte.
US09307935B2	Non-invasive monitoring of blood metabolite levels Solutions for non-invasively monitoring blood metabolite levels of a patient are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes: repeatedly measuring a plurality of electromagnetic impedance readings with a sensor array from: an epidermis layer of a patient and one of a dermis layer or a subcutaneous layer of the patient, until a difference between the readings exceeds a threshold; calculating an impedance value representing the difference using an equivalent circuit model and individual adjustment factor data representative of a physiological characteristic of the patient; and determining a blood metabolite level of the patient from the impedance value and a blood metabolite level algorithm, the blood metabolite level algorithm including blood metabolite level data versus electromagnetic impedance data value correspondence of the patient.
US09307931B2	Multiple shell construction to emulate chamber contraction with a mapping system A system for constructing multiple shells (electronic models) indicative of the geometry and/or volume of a bodily lumen, such as a heart chamber, is configured to collect a plurality of location data points as the electrode is swept within the chamber. Each of the collected data points has an associated measured cardiac phase at which such point was acquired. The system is configured to segregate the collected electrode locations into sets based on the phase. Each set is characterized by a particular, associated phase of its constituent electrode locations. The system is configured to generate, for each set, a respective shell that will represent the chamber at the associated phase. The shells, once constructed, may be used for or in connection with a variety of diagnostic, mapping, and/or therapeutic procedures. The system is also configured to verify that the electrode is in contact with the heart tissue before using the collected data point in the shell construction (e.g., using a phase angle parameter to verify contact).
US09307926B2	Automatic stent detection This invention relates generally to the detection of objects, such as stents, within intraluminal images using principal component analysis and/or regional covariance descriptors. In certain aspects, a training set of pre-defined intraluminal images known to contain an object is generated. The principal components of the training set can be calculated in order to form an object space. An unknown input intraluminal image can be obtained and projected onto the object space. From the projection, the object can be detected within the input intraluminal image. In another embodiment, a covariance matrix is formed for each pre-defined intraluminal image known to contain an object. An unknown input intraluminal image is obtained and a covariance matrix is computed for the input intraluminal image. The covariances of the input image and each image of the training set are compared in order to detect the presence of the object within the input intraluminal image.
US09307925B2	Methods and systems for generating electrical property maps of biological structures A method performed at a computer system having one or more processors and memory storing one or more programs for execution by the one or more processors is disclosed. The method includes accessing multiple images of a biological structure, generating an electrical property map of at least a portion of the biological structure in accordance with two or more of the multiple images, and providing at least a subset of the electrical property map.
US09307924B2	Method and relative device for sensing amplitude and phase of an electrical signal A method of sensing an amplitude and a phase of a varying electrical signal representing an impedance of an electrically conductive tissue through which an AC stimulation current is forced may include measuring a first amplitude value of the varying electrical signal corresponding to an arbitrary initial phase offset value and assuming the first amplitude value corresponds to the amplitude and assuming the arbitrary initial phase offset value corresponds to the phase. The method may include measuring a second amplitude value of the varying electrical signal at a phase offset different from the phase. The method may further include comparing the second amplitude value with the amplitude, and updating the amplitude and the phase to correspond to one of a maximum and a minimum amplitude value and to a corresponding phase offset.
US09307909B2	Method and system for associating at least two different medical findings with each other One embodiment of the invention is disclosed, related to a method for associating at least two different medical findings with each other, each of the findings being based on a characteristic area in a different set of images. The location of at least one anatomical landmark in relation to the respective characteristic area is determined in each in each of the different sets of images. Then a reference to the least one anatomical landmark is stored together with the respective finding for each of the at least two findings. Finally, pairs of associated findings based on a comparison of the respective references to the at least one anatomical landmark are identified among the at least two findings.
US09307908B2	Measuring psychological stress from cardiovascular and activity signals A method and system for measuring psychological stress disclosed. In a first aspect, the method comprises determining R-R intervals from an electrocardiogram (ECG) to calculate a standard deviation of the R-R intervals (SDNN) and determining a stress feature (SF) using the SDNN. In response to reaching a threshold, the method includes performing adaptation to update a probability mass function (PMF). The method includes determining a stress level (SL) using the SF and the updated PMF to continuously measure the psychological stress. In a second aspect, the system comprises a wireless sensor device coupled to a user via at least one electrode, wherein the wireless sensor device includes a processor and a memory device coupled to the processor, wherein the memory device stores an application which, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to carry out the steps of the method.
US09307905B2	Intraocular pressure sensing devices and associated systems and methods The present technology relates generally to intraocular pressure (“IOP”) monitoring systems and associated devices and methods. In some embodiments, an intraocular pressure monitoring system configured in accordance with the technology comprises an implantable intraocular assembly and an external unit configured to transmit power to and receive data from the intraocular assembly. The intraocular assembly can include an IOP sensing device embedded within a flexible, expandable annular member. The IOP sensing device can include an antenna, a pressure sensor, and a microelectronic device encapsulated by an elastomer.
US09307900B2	Ophthalmic device, and method and program for controlling the same A light source generates light to fixate a gaze of an eye to be examined, while a scanning unit performs main-scanning and sub-scanning on a fundus of the eye to be examined with the light from the light source.
US09307899B2	Process for determining a pair of progressive ophthalmic lenses A process for determining a pair of personalized progressive ophthalmic lenses. and a computer program product associated to these processes. Right-handed persons and left-handed persons behave very differently when executing certain near vision tasks, such as writing on a sheet of paper. However, current lens designs do not take into account these behavior differences. The comfort of wearing a pair of ophthalmic lenses can be improved for the wearer for whom the lenses are intended by adapting his near vision according to his handedness.
US09307898B2	Multi-function health professional tool A multifunction health professional tool, having a pair of scissors with a pair of blades and a pair of handles connected by a pair of shanks. The tool also includes a Babinski reflex hammer detachably connected to one of the handles, a Taylor reflex hammer having a first portion connected to one of the handles and a second portion connected to the opposing handle, a slide ruler attached to one of the shanks, and a pupil dilator light attached to one of the shanks.
US09307892B2	Endoscope with an adjustable viewing direction An endoscope with an adjustable viewing direction includes a shaft, an image transmission device for transmitting an image from a distal end of the endoscope to a proximal end of the endoscope, a hermetically tight sheath around the image transmission device, with a light admission window at the distal end of the endoscope, a manipulating device at the proximal end of the endoscope, a swivel actuation device on the manipulating device for manual adjustment of an angle between the viewing direction and a longitudinal axis of the shaft, a magnetic coupling device for magnetically transmitting a force, parallel to the longitudinal axis of the shaft, between the swivel actuation device and a force transmission device inside the hermetically tight sheath, and a rotation actuation device on the manipulating device for manually rotating the viewing direction about the longitudinal axis of the shaft relative to the manipulating device.
US09307889B1	Heated doormat with at least one or more removable battery packs The present invention relates to a doormat adapted for outdoor use for melting snow and ice accumulations comprising of a base including a mat element and a bottom portion for engaging with a supporting surface, wherein the mat element is configured for housing heating pipes in electrical engagement with each other that are disposed between the mat element and an upper surface element; at least one removable battery pack, removably attached to the doormat by an electronic port, wherein the heating pipes are powered by removable battery packs connected to the doormat via Universal Serial Bus (“USB”) ports and as such providing for individualized charging of each removable battery pack; and the upper surface element comprising of a brush member with at least one or more apertures for providing access to the removable battery pack for charging the heating pipes disposed within.
US09307882B2	Self-wrung flat mop A self-wrung flat mop comprises a plate, a handle, a cleaning element connected the plate, a swivel member, an external ratchet and a sleeve. The plate includes a middle plate and two side plates that are hinged on two sides of the middle plate. The swivel member includes a lower end connected to the cleaning element and an upper end run through the middle plate to connect to the handle in a non-turnable manner. The external ratchet is fixedly coupled on the handle. The sleeve is coupled on the handle and includes an internal ratchet to mate the external ratchet. The sleeve is connected to the middle plate in a non-turnable manner. After the cleaning element is washed and cleaned, it can be wrung to squeeze water without being removed or touched, thus is more convenient in use and more hygienic.
US09307871B2	Horizontal pumps, refill units and foam dispensers Disposable refill units, and pumps for disposable refill units for foam dispensers are disclosed herein. Exemplary embodiments include a container for holding a foamable liquid and a pump secured to the container. The pump includes a liquid chamber formed between a liquid inlet valve and a liquid outlet valve. In addition, the pump includes a sleeve that is located at least partially within the liquid chamber. One or more liquid passages are defined at least in part by an area located between an exterior wall of the sleeve and a wall of the liquid chamber. The pump also includes a piston body having a head and a sealing member located at a first end of the piston. The sealing member forms a seal against the interior wall of the sleeve and the piston head moves within the sleeve to reduce and enlarge the volume of the liquid chamber.
US09307869B2	Integrated bonding flange support disk for prefabricated shower tray A combination for plumbing fixtures, particularly tiled floors with drains, is disclosed along with a method for building a tile floor using the combination. An exemplary combination includes a substantially planar shower tray bonding disk on a flooring substrate and surrounded by a prefabricated polymer foam shower tray on the flooring substrate and at the circumference of the bonding disk. The disk includes an interior rim that defines a drain opening and a plurality of slotted openings for permitting mortar to penetrate the disk. The drain opening in the disk can thus be positioned at a drain cut out in the flooring substrate.
US09307866B2	Chafing dish for warming dishes with controlled humidity Tray (10, 10′) for a chafing dish (100) of the type comprising a base (11, 11′) for coupling to a heat source (101, 102, 103), side containment walls (12, 12′) and an upper opening (13, 13′) for directly receiving dishes or a further dish tray (104), characterized in that said tray (10, 10′) comprises at least two independent areas (16, 16′, 17) for containing water (15) which can be selectively filled so as to selectively allow a high humidity warming, should both said at least two areas (16, 16′, 17) be filled with water (15), a controlled humidity warming, should at least one of said at least two areas (16, 16′, 17) be not provided with water (15), and a dry warming, should both said at least two areas (16, 16′, 17) be not provided with water (15).
US09307865B1	Grill assembly A grill assembly is provided for selectively partially enclosing or exposing a grilling surface while providing a unique appearance. The assembly includes a base and a base pan coupled to the base. A cover is coupled to the base. The cover has a dome-shape extending over the base pan. The cover has a first section and a second section, each being pivotally coupled to the base. An opening extends laterally into the cover.
US09307864B2	Grill A grill has an upper and a lower grill unit and a lift lever. The lower of the lift lever is pivot jointed to the lower grill unit. The upper grill unit is pivot jointed to the lift lever. An elastic limit mechanism which has a torsional spring, a fixation piece and a limit rib, is disposed between the lift lever and the upper grill unit. The fixation piece is fixed to the upper grill unit, the limit rib is fixed to the lift lever, the fixation piece is coupled to the limit rib; the two ends of the torsional spring are separately connected to the upper grill unit and the lift lever, the torque of the torsional spring works on the fixation piece and the limit rib to make the two contact and limit.
US09307855B2	Cane clamp for walking aides The cane clamp is a device for securely clamping a walking cane to a table, chair or any conventional, sturdy surface that is up to five inches thick. The cane clamp consists of a body configured to securely hold a tubular device such as a walking cane, a bracket which provides two planar contacts to a projecting surface, and a constant force spring which provides a third planar contact to a projecting surface. The end of the constant force spring is attached between the body and the bracket, and may be opened easily by a user, preferably with a single finger.
US09307854B2	Reconfigurable article holder A reconfigurable article holder comprises a sleeve defining a cavity and having an inner surface and an outer surface. The cavity receives and supports a container in a first container supporting configuration, wherein the inner surface of the sleeve contacts the container. The sleeve includes first and second fastener portions which are mateable to form a container-surrounding opening operable to receive and support a beverage container in a second container supporting position, wherein the outer surface of the sleeve contacts the beverage container. A strap having sufficient strength to support the weight of a beverage container attaches to the sleeve at least one opening. The first fastening portion may be disposed on the inner surface of the sleeve, while the second fastening portion may be disposed on the outer surface of the sleeve. The first and second fastening portions may be further mateable to form a storage configuration.
US09307849B2	Modular mirror chassis apparatuses and methods An apparatus includes a first channel element; the first channel element has a first end and a second end and a length; and a first light element. The first light element has a length. A length of the first channel element is established using the length of the first light element. The first channel element further includes a coupleable area. The coupleable area permits the first channel element to be coupled to a second channel element, wherein the mirror chassis is formed thereby. A method to establish a set of channel element lengths for a mirror chassis includes selecting a set of light element lengths and then determining a channel element length from each light element length. The channel element length is selected to permit mounting a light element associated therewith.
US09307846B1	Collapsible carriers Provided herein are articles useful for carrying and toting various articles, in addition to persons. One of the members of a frame assembly having two members hingedly connected to one another is secured to a shoulder harness, enabling the articles to be worn on the back of a user. A frame member having a seat or cargo grill or other framework is pivotable to an extended position, the pivotal travel of which is limited by the configuration of a loop and its orientation with respect to its contact with the other frame member, which contact simultaneously serves to provide force for supporting mass present on the seat or cargo grill or other framework. The frame assembly members are contoured to conserve space when stored, when the frame members are in a retracted position with respect to one another.
US09307836B2	Adjustable 4-post rack A rack is provided. The rack includes a vertical post and an equipment rail removably connected to the vertical post.
US09307829B2	Grooming systems, devices, and methods including detection of hair-covered skin lesions during grooming and including topographical analysis Systems, devices, and methods are described for acquiring, among other things, lesion information from a hair or fur-covered region of a biological subject.
US09307826B2	Tissue cleaner and oral care implement An oral care implement is provided, in one embodiment, with a plurality of spaced-apart tissue cleaning pads (400) radially arranged around a central axis (450) to form a grouping on one side of the head. A bridge (465) is positioned between each pad (400). Each pad (400) further preferably includes one or more protrusions (980) along an upper surface thereof. There also is provided a plurality of cleaning elements (150) extending from an opposite side of the head of the oral care implement and connected to the cleaning pads through the head.
US09307824B1	Multi-functional bag with cushion The multi-functional bag with cushion includes a pack portion, similar to a conventional backpack, having a front panel and a rear panel defining an open interior region, along with a pair of shoulder straps secured to the back panel. A cushion is provided having a fixed end and a free end, with the fixed end being secured to a top end of the rear panel of the pack portion. At least one belt extends from the cushion for releasable attachment of the cushion to a chair or the like. A rigid plate is contained within the cushion, adjacent the fixed end thereof, preventing slippage of the cushion when the multi-functional bag with cushion is supported on a chair back or the like. The cushion is pleated, including a plurality of laterally extending fellable pockets and a plurality of pleats separating the pockets from each other.
US09307820B2	Treating lice with gaseous compounds in an airtight space A system and a method to treat lice and nits on a head of a patient. The system includes a cap for defining an airtight space around the head and a container for storing a mixture of gases for treating lice, a gas release mechanism for delivering the mixture of gases into the airtight space as an aerosol, and a gas distribution device having plurality of gas delivery pins. The mixture of gases causes irreversible damage to essential mechanisms of the lice. According to another embodiment of the present invention the system includes a cap for defining an airtight space around the head and an active agent container. The active agent of the type of acetic acid, stored in a liquid state, and vaporized during use, then circulated toward the cap.
US09307817B1	Conformable computer holder A computer holder has a protective case and a conformable backing which is attached to the case. The case holds the computer, and the backing can be formed as a soft membrane or as an accordion-like bellows. The case may also include a feature for redirecting sound toward the user. The space within the backing can be selectively filled with small filling materials, a low viscosity fluid or a gas such as air, or may include a storage space. A two way valve, cap or handle can be attached to the backing to allow for a variation of the backing's fill level and shape. The computer holder can also serve as a bag, having a strap attached to the case and a pocket formed in the backing. The holder may also include a sound bar which can also function as a handle.
US09307811B1	Stick and pick systems A walking stick with a trigger mechanism system includes a walking stick with a trigger mechanism assembly including a walking stick having a handle including a trigger mechanism; a shaft having a length and including a grabber able to be manipulated between open and closed positions; a grabber manipulator; and a magnet. The walking stick with a trigger mechanism system includes the walking stick with a trigger mechanism assembly. The walking stick with a trigger mechanism system is structured and arranged to permit a user to retrieve at least one item items from a surface without unduly bending and stretching.
US09307809B2	Slide fastener In a slide fastener (1) according to the invention, each fastener element (10, 10′, 30, 40) includes an upper half element portion (11, 31, 41) disposed at a first surface side of a fastener tape (2) and a lower half element portion (21) disposed at a second surface side of the fastener tape (2). The upper half element portion (11, 31, 41) includes a first tape-sandwiching portion (12, 32, 42) and a first head portion (13, 13′, 33, 43) of a tapered form that extends from the first tape-sandwiching portion (12, 32, 42). The upper half element portion (11, 31, 41) has a tapered portion (14, 34, 44) that gradually decreases in a dimension between front and rear side surfaces, in the tape length direction, of at least the first tape-sandwiching portion (12, 32, 42) as it goes upward. According to the slide fastener (1) of the invention, each fastener element (10, 10′, 30, 40) can be formed lightweight, and the fastener element (10, 10′, 30, 40) can be given an appearance looking like a metal fastener element.
US09307804B2	Automatic lacing system An article of footwear with an automatic lacing system is disclosed. The automatic lacing system provides a set of straps that can be automatically opened and closed to switch between a loosened and tightened position of the upper. The article further includes an automatic ankle cinching system that is configured to automatically adjust an ankle portion of the upper.
US09307796B2	Reinforcement system A novel reinforcement system for maximizing tensile strength and modulus of elasticity per ply for composite systems has one or more pockets with a first pocket edge, a second pocket edge, a pocket front surface, and a pocket rear surface. The pocket front surface and the pocket rear surface each have a pocket cross-stitch that perpendicularly traverses the pocket. The pocket traverses the fabric parallel and adjacent to the first fabric edge and the second fabric edge in a warp, or 0 degree, or x-axis direction. The pockets contain one or more fiber tows with a plurality of filaments in a stack.
US09307790B2	Porous catalytic matrices for elimination of toxicants found in tobacco combustion products Described herein are compositions and methods for capturing carbonylic or phenolic toxicants, or converting these toxicants into less volatile compounds. The toxicants, which may be a component of cigarette smoke, may be captured by physical or chemical adsorption, absorption, or entrapment.
US09307788B2	Filtered cigarette possessing tipping material A filtered cigarette possesses a smokable rod and a filter element. The smokable rod is secured to the filter element using tipping material. The cigarette possesses more than one layer of tipping material. An outer layer of tipping material can overlie at least a portion of an underlying inner layer of tipping material, and during use by the smoker, the outer layer can be removed from the cigarette. Thus, it is possible for a cigarette manufacturer to provide a cigarette that can be used as such by the smoker, or that can be adapted by the smoker to provide a different sensory experience (e.g., the visual, organoleptic, trigeminal, aromatic, and tactile characteristics of the cigarette can be altered by removal of the outer tipping material). Alternatively, the use of the outer layer of tipping material can be used to improve the physical integrity of the cigarette.
US09307787B2	Tobacco granules and method of producing tobacco granules A smokeless tobacco product includes a plurality of orally disintegrable granules. Each granule has a core and at least one layer surrounding the core. The at least one layer includes tobacco particles and a binder. Also disclosed are methods of making tobacco granules that comprise a core and at least one layer having tobacco particles and a binder.
US09307781B2	Thermally processed seed product and method A food product and method are provided. The food product includes a pulse having a total water content below that of a fully hydrated pulse and a chewier texture. It is formed from a dry pulse and is hydrated, but only partially, resulting in a total water content in the range of between about 0.25 grams water/gram dry matter and about 0.75 grams water per gram dry matter. The pulse is in an intact form and has not been fully hydrated after harvest.
US09307780B2	Process for producing slowly digestible starch A sterilized food product containing starch, the starch having: (a) an amylose content of at least 60 wt. %; (b) a median particle size of between 1 and 15 μm, at least 90 wt. % of the starch particles having a particle diameter of less than 50 μm; and (c) a non-digestible starch content of less than 50 wt. %. The product is obtained by heating and rapidly cooling the starch product and has a high slowly digestible starch content. It is suitable for use in the treatment of diabetes, obesity, insulin resistance, or for postprandial glucose response.
US09307779B2	High TDF starch made by high temperature steeping of grain The application relates to a starch comprising greater than 70% by weight of total dietary fiber as determined by the AOAC 991.43 test method and wherein the starch has not been chemically modified.
US09307778B2	Fat-reduced soybean protein material and soybean emulsion composition, and processes for production thereof Disclosed are: a fat-reduced soymilk having a reduced fat content, which is produced by separating a fat from a fat-containing soybean efficiently without relying on an organic solvent; and a novel fat-rich soybean material. Specifically disclosed are: a fat-reduced soybean protein material characterized by containing a protein and a carbohydrate at a total content of 80 wt % or more in terms of dried form content, containing a fat (as an extract from a chloroform/methanol mixed solvent) at a content of less than 10 wt % relative to the content of the protein, and containing campesterol and stigmasterol (as plant-derived sterols) at a total content of 200 mg or more relative to 100 g of a fat; and a soybean emulsion composition characterized by containing a protein at a content of 25 wt % or more in terms of dried form content, containing a fat at a content of 100 wt % or more in terms of dried form content relative to the content of the protein in terms of dried form content, and having an LCI value of 60% or more.
US09307772B2	Method and an apparatus for forming a food product into a circular shape A method for forming a food product into a circular shape, wherein both ends of an elongated food product are connected each other and closed, or into a C-shape, wherein both ends of the elongated food product face each other and opened. The method includes (a) fixing one end of the elongated food product to a rotatable core member, (b) pressing the food product toward the core member by moving the core member close to and away from a pressing roller, when the food product is formed into a circular shape by being wound around the core member by rotating the core member, and (c) separating the formed food product and the core member by releasing the food product from the core member, after forming the food product 3 into a required shape by being wound around the core member.
US09307771B2	Methods and systems for inhibiting leakage between a surface and a shaping object In some embodiments of the invention, systems and methods relate to a container formed by a compressible mat and flexible strip. The strip can be formed into a closed shape, positioned on top of the compressible mat and pressed into the mat. A crevice can thereby be formed along a bottom edge of the strip. The crevice can prevent material poured into the formed closed area from leaking underneath the strip.
US09307765B2	Selective weed control using D-napropamide The present invention provides a novel use of D-Napropamide and a method comprising the use of D-Napropamide and combinations comprising the same.
US09307760B2	Pesticidal composition The present invention relates to an aqueous pesticidal composition having excellent pesticidal activity, particularly a pesticidal composition comprising a pesticidal active ingredient, a carboxy-modified methyl methacrylate-butadiene copolymer, a surfactant and water, wherein the amount of the carboxy-modified methyl methacrylate-butadiene copolymer is 20-100 parts by weight relative to 100 parts by weight of the pesticidal active ingredient and the amount of the surfactant is 0.1-50 parts by weight relative to 100 parts by weight of the pesticidal active ingredient.
US09307759B2	Treated inorganic particle The disclosure provides a treated inorganic particle, in particular a titanium dioxide particle, having reduced photoactivity, lower acid solubility and improved anti-microbial properties comprising: an inorganic core particle, in particular a titanium dioxide particle; a first treatment of silica, wherein the silica is added in a single step; and a second treatment comprising co-precipitated zinc oxide and alumina. These particles have reduced photoactivity, lower acid solubility and improved anti-microbial properties.
US09307755B1	Tephritid control system A system for controlling tephritid fruit flies, comprising a first lure module for attracting tephritid fruit flies to eat a toxicant and a second cooling module for lowing environmental temperature to a temperature lethal to fruit flies but above the ice crystallization of fruit. The lure comprises: wax; oil; ethyl methyl eugenol or other suitable attractant; and Spinosad or other suitable toxicant.
US09307753B2	Fishing reel One object is to provide a fishing reel including a drag device achieving stable drag performance. A fishing reel of the present invention includes: a spool around which a fishing line is to be wound by rotational operation of a handle; and a drag device configured to apply a braking force to the spool, wherein the drag device includes one or more drag washers, one or more lining washers in surface contact with the drag washers, and an operation member for adjusting a pressing force of the drag washers on the lining washers, and wherein the lining washers are provided with a grease having a viscosity of 800 mm2/s or higher.
US09307752B2	Fishing spinning reel According to one aspect of the disclosure, it is possible to provide a fishing spinning reel that can securely prevent penetration of seawater and foreign substances into a bearing, have a sufficient durability for use in harsh environments, a fine rotational performance, and easy handling and maintenance. In the fishing spinning reel of the disclosure, a magnetic fluid sealed bearing in which a magnetic fluid seal is provided integrally with a bearing, and a line roller is rotatably supported on a supporting shaft through the magnetic fluid sealed bearing. A magnetic fluid seal is provided on both sides of a bearing body of the bearing. Moreover, a magnetic fluid of the magnetic fluid seal includes an outer ring magnet fluid retained between an outer ring and a magnet, and an inner ring magnetic fluid retained between the inner ring and a retaining plate.
US09307745B2	Systems and methods of desensitizing an animal to anxiety-inducing events Systems and methods of desensitizing an animal to an anxiety inducing event, including an output unit to communicate with a media player to output a conditioning media signal and an anxiety inducing media signal, a conditioning element dispenser to dispense a conditioning element, a detector to determine when an animal has taken the conditioning element, and a control module to selectively control operation of the output unit and the conditioning element dispenser to cause the conditioning element dispenser to dispense a first conditioning element in association with the media player outputting the conditioning media signal. The output unit can cause the media player to output the anxiety inducing media signal in association with the conditioning media signal, and the control unit can cause the conditioning element dispenser to dispense a second conditioning element from the conditioning element dispenser in association with the anxiety inducing media signal.
US09307741B1	Retractable pet barrier A pet barrier includes a housing containing a barrier having a first end attached to a holding structure. The holding structure rotates with respect to the housing and the barrier is furled around the holding structure. The second end of the barrier is exposed from the housing and includes an elongated bar hook. The pet barrier also includes a tensioning mechanism including a spring assembly operably associated with the holding structure. An adjustment structure is provided for adjusting the tension of the spring assembly by rotational action and thereby adjusting tension in the barrier. To set the tension of the spring assembly, a brake is provided that locks the adjustment structure to with a portion of the housing and/or a portion fixed with respect to the housing. Constant retraction forces act upon the barrier as it is unfurled from around the holding structure.
US09307730B2	Soybean cultivar S120082 A soybean cultivar designated S120082 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S120082, to the plants of soybean cultivar S120082, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar S120082, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar S120082. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S120082. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S120082, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar S120082 with another soybean cultivar.
US09307720B1	Maize inbred PH24D4 A novel maize variety designated PH24D4 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH24D4 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH24D4 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH24D4 or a locus conversion of PH24D4 with another maize variety.
US09307718B1	Maize hybrid X05D973 A novel maize variety designated X05D973 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 X05D973 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X05D973 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X05D973, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X05D973. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X05D973.
US09307713B2	Tomato hybrid PX 02481245 and parents thereof The invention provides seed and plants of tomato hybrid PX 02481245 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid PX 02481245 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.
US09307711B2	Pepper hybrid SV4844PB The invention provides seed and plants of pepper hybrid SV4844PB and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SV4844PB 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.
US09307702B1	Planting pots with wire mesh and biodegradable material A container for a plant includes a wire mesh that is formed in the shape of a plant pot, and a layer of biodegradable material that is attached to the wire mesh in the shape of the pot. The container provides protection to plant roots from gophers and protection from root damage during transplanting, and can reduce air gaps between a pot and a hole in the ground, saving plants from drying out. The wire mesh provides a supportive frame so that the biodegradable material layer can be thinner, with the biodegradable material quickly softening and/or decomposing to let the plant roots grow through the pot into the soil. The wire mesh can extend beyond the biodegradable material layer at a top of the pot to provide protection against surface foraging rodents.
US09307696B2	Lawn mower with a dual-tubular frame A lawn mower has a dual-tubular frame for shock absorption. The dual-tubular frame has two parallel, longitudinally-extending tubular structures with curved portions allowing for flexion. A seat bracket interconnects the tubular structures. An engine is mounted to the tubular structures rearward of the seat bracket.
US09307694B2	Fault-tolerant sensing and monitoring communications bus system for agricultural applications An agricultural communication system is provided that enables sensor-to-sensor link communications of peripheral farming devices (planters, fertilizer or pesticide applicators, etc.) so as to enhance diagnostics for locating system faults and blockages. The system also provides a means to operate with single-faults present with real-time diagnostics to the operator. The point-to-point communications also facilitates simplified installation by automatically determining the sensor addressing based on the physical connection of the sensors. Since the sensor-to-sensor daisy chain bus system is self-configuring there is no dependency on the sensor manufacturing data or sequential installation procedure to define the sensor address as required in other prior art systems. A dual power supply from each end of the looped bus with independent switching provides operation in the presence of single-faults, and a diagnostic mode combined with sensor power supply voltage measurements provides fault location.
US09307691B2	Cartridge spreader system The cartridge spreader system includes a mobile cartridge spreader with a cartridge station configured to engage a cartridge and includes a locking controller for locking the cartridge securely into the cartridge station. The cartridge station includes an activator mechanism for activating and deactivating an engaged cartridge. The cartridge spreader includes an activation controller for activating and deactivating the cartridge. Activation of the cartridge allows the granular product contained in the cartridge to flow out of the container, through a granular chute on the cartridge station, and onto a granular product launcher which launches or impels the granular product over terrain or other surface. When the cartridge is deactivated, the flow path is sealed stopping the flow of granular product. The cartridge itself includes a fitment that engages with the cartridge station. The cartridge fitment includes an appropriately sized metering gate.
US09313935B2	Universal/portable cable support and EMI reduction bar A Universal/Portable Cable Support and EMI Reduction Bar which to attenuate electromagnetic interference on the input/output cables of the electronics rack passing therethrough before the cables exit the rack. The bar works for cables exiting any part of the rack. The design involves an introduction of a grounding bar that can serve as EMI suppression (detuning frame resonance and reducing cable emissions) as well as cable support/retention functions. The bar provides a stable Ethernet cable support and EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) suppression structure which reduces EMI emission on the cable as well as eliminates the extra connection needed when using a separate RF (Radio Frequency) choke. A device, system and method are provided.
US09313933B2	Power converter performing evaporative cooling of a switching element A power converter, which performs cooling of a switching element by using a boiling cooling apparatus that makes use of a boiling phenomenon of a coolant incorporated therein, includes a control unit to control an operation of the power converter based on a deviation between an element attachment surface temperature, which is a temperature of an attachment surface of the switching element, and a cooling apparatus intake air temperature. When the deviation between the element attachment surface temperature and the cooling apparatus intake air temperature exceeds a predetermined threshold, the control unit performs control of stopping the power converter.
US09313931B2	Multi-level redundant cooling method for continuous cooling of an electronic system(s) A cooling method is provided to remove heat generated by one or more electronic systems. The method includes providing a coolant-based cooling apparatus, redundant pumping units, redundant backup blowers, and multiple separate controllers. The cooling apparatus includes one or more heat exchange assemblies discharging heat from coolant of the cooling apparatus, and the redundant pumping units, which are coupled in parallel fluid communication, separately facilitate pumping of the coolant. The redundant backup blowers are disposed to provide, when activated, backup airflow across the electronic system(s). The multiple controllers control operation of the redundant pumping units and redundant backup blowers based, at least in part, on one or more sensed parameters. The redundant backup blowers are activated responsive to the sensed parameter(s) exceeding a set threshold to provide backup cooling to the electronic system(s) in the event of degraded performance of the cooling apparatus or the redundant pumping units.
US09313923B2	Multi-component heatsink with self-adjusting pin fins A heatsink includes a rigid plate and a plurality of pin fins. The plate has a two dimensional array of holes through the rigid plate from a first face to a second face. Each pin fin is received in one of the holes and has a proximal end extending beyond the first face of the plate for conductively receiving heat, a distal end extending beyond the second face of the plate for convective heat exchange with air, a biasing member biasing the pin fin in a proximal direction, and a shoulder limiting the proximal extension of the pin fin through the hole. An apparatus may include the pin fin heatsink secured to a printed circuit board having at least two components that have different heights. Accordingly, each component is contacted by the proximal end of one or more self-adjusting pin fins that are aligned with the component.
US09313918B2	Cooling device for electronic machine A cooling device for an electronic machine includes an airflow channel through which external air passes, an air inlet duct through which external air is introduced and which is disposed at an upper front surface of the airflow channel and extends perpendicularly to the airflow channel, a blower fan disposed in the air inlet duct to draw in external air through the air inlet duct, an air outlet duct disposed at a lower portion of the airflow channel to discharge air from the airflow channel, and a heat-radiating unit disposed to the rear of a circuit board mounted with electronic components on a front surface thereof to absorb heat from the circuit board. The heat-radiating unit is located, apart from the blower fan, in the airflow channel. Through the improved cooling airflow structure, cooling efficiency is increased, noise is reduced and continuous cooling operation is achieved.
US09313917B2	Thermal plate with optional cooling loop in electronic display Disclosed is a thermal plate assembly and method for cooling an electronic display. The thermal plate may contain a first portion which is in thermal communication with the electronic display. A second portion of the thermal plate may be in thermal communication with the housing. Apertures may be placed within the plate and a fan may be positioned to draw air through the apertures. A gap may be located between the electronic display and a transparent plate assembly, where the fan may be further positioned to force air through the gap as well.
US09313915B2	Electronic device An electronic device includes an upper cover, a lower cover combined with the upper cover, and a heat conducting pillar. An accommodating space is formed by the upper cover and the lower cover. The heat conducting pillar is disposed in the accommodating space and physically connected with the upper cover and the lower cover to balance the temperature of the upper cover and the lower cover.
US09313913B2	Connector alignment system A stacked connector alignment system includes a board with processor and a board connector coupled to the processor. An alignment element is mounted to the board adjacent the board connector. The alignment element includes first alignment members and second alignment members that are spaced apart from the first alignment members. A first component includes a primary first component connector and a secondary first component connector that is located on an opposite surface of the first component from the primary first component connector, and the first alignment members are configured to engage the first component to align the primary first component connector with the board connector. A second component includes a second component connector, and the second alignment members are configured to engage the second component to align the second component connector with the secondary first component connector when the primary first component connector is connected to the board connector.
US09313910B2	Multiple configuration electronic thermometer A plurality of custom thermometer models are manufactured from a universal clinical thermometer core. The thermometer core includes a housing, a controller storing a software program, a power source, a probe, a probe cord, and a display. A plurality of model selection devices are produced, each corresponding to a different thermometer model. One of the model selection devices is selected and connected to the controller. The controller operates the thermometer as a function of the connected model selection device such that the thermometer is configured with the features and default settings of the thermometer model corresponding to the connected model selection device.
US09313909B1	Alignment device of a hard disk drive bay An alignment device of a hard disk drive (HDD) bay has a casing, at least one door, and at least one alignment mechanism. The at least one door is mounted on a front sidewall of the casing. The at least one alignment mechanism is mounted on a rear sidewall of the casing. Each of the at least one alignment mechanism has a stationary seat, and an aligning panel and a torsion spring pivotally mounted on the stationary seat. The torsion spring pushes the aligning panel to pivot toward a lateral sidewall of the casing. When inserting an HDD into the casing and the HDD abuts against the aligning panel, the aligning panel pushes the HDD to slide laterally and align with the connector on the rear sidewall of the casing. Thus, pins on a rear end of the HDD can accurately plug into corresponding holes of the connector.

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