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US09513285B2	Global proteomic screening of random bead arrays using mass spectrometry imaging Methods for proteomic screening on random protein-bead arrays by mass spec is described. Photocleavable mass tags are utilized to code a protein library (bait molecules) displayed on beads randomly arrayed in an array substrate. A library of probes (prey) can be mixed with the protein-bead array to query the array. Because mass spec can detect multiple mass tags, it is possible to rapidly identify all of the interactions resulting from this mixing.
US09513283B2	Method for designing RNA binding protein utilizing PPR motif, and use thereof A method for designing a protein capable of binding in an RNA base selective manner or RNA base sequence specific manner is provided. The protein of the present invention is a protein containing one or more of PPR motifs (preferably 2 to 14 PPR motifs) each consisting of a polypeptide of 30- to 38-amino acid length represented by the formula 1 (wherein Helix A is a moiety of 12-amino acid length capable of forming an α-helix structure, and is represented by the formula 2, wherein, in the formula 2, A1 to A12 independently represent an amino acid; X does not exist, or is a moiety of 1- to 9-amino acid length; Helix B is a moiety of 11- to 13-amino acid length capable of forming an α-helix structure; and L is a moiety of 2- to 7-amino acid length represented by the formula 3, wherein, in the formula 3, the amino acids are numbered “i” (-1), “ii” (-2), and so on from the C-terminus side, provided that Liii to Lvii may not exist), and combination of three amino acids A1, A4 and Lii, or combination of two amino acids A4, and Lii is a combination corresponding to a target RNA base or base sequence.
US09513272B2	Method and apparatus for measuring drilling fluid properties As system for measuring drilling fluid properties includes a capillary rheometer that is adapted to measure viscosity parameters of drilling fluid. The capillary rheometer includes a feed chamber, the feed chamber having a cavity, at least a first drain port for draining fluid out of the cavity, a double wall defining an annulus that opens to the cavity, and a feed port in an outer portion of the double wall that is in fluid communication with the annulus. The capillary rheometer also includes at least a first capillary tube coupled to at least the first drain port. Additionally, the disclosed system further includes a pump that is adapted to pump fluid to the feed port.
US09513268B2	Analysis system and management device This invention is to make it possible for the analysis system to conduct the minimum operation of the management device or monitoring a movement of the analysis device continuously while preventing an unexpected operation by an unauthorized user. In order to attain this object, the access level is automatically changed to the smaller operable range in case that the operation conducted based on a certain access level is interrupted for a certain period of time.
US09513266B2	Gas chromatograph-ion mobility spectrometer system A GC-IMS system is disclosed. The system includes a sample transfer device. The sample transfer device connects the gas chromatograph to the reaction region and, the sample from the gas chromatograph is transferred to the reaction region by the sample transfer device. With the GC-IMS system, generation of sample molecular ion fragments can be avoided so that the spectrum is easily identified; moreover, the application field of the GC-IMS system is extended to a range of analysis of organic macromolecule samples which have a high polarity, are difficult to volatilize, and are thermally instable. On the other hand, the GC-IMS system overcomes the defect of ion destruction due to neutralization reaction among positive and negative ions so as to evade the detection.
US09513265B2	Pressurizable injection seat An injection device comprising: a housing defining a space; a seat located in said space, the seat being configured for receiving a flow path element capable of injecting a pressurized fluid into the injection device through the seat; a pressure source for pressurizing a medium in said space, thereby reducing the pressure difference between the pressurized fluid in said flow path element and said medium.
US09513263B2	Ultrasonic measurement apparatus, ultrasonic head unit, ultrasonic probe, and ultrasonic imaging apparatus An ultrasonic measuring apparatus includes an ultrasonic transducer device having a substrate and an ultrasonic transducer element array that is arranged on the substrate, a first channel terminal group arranged at one edge portion of the ultrasonic transducer element array in a first direction, a second channel terminal group arranged at the other edge portion of the ultrasonic transducer element array in the first direction, a first flexible substrate provided on the one edge portion side and having arranged thereon a first wiring group that is connected to the first channel terminal group, a first integrated circuit apparatus that is mounted on the first flexible substrate and performs at least one of signal transmission to the first channel terminal group and signal reception from the first channel terminal group, a second flexible substrate provided on the other edge portion side and having arranged thereon a second wiring group that is connected to the second channel terminal group, and a second integrated circuit apparatus that is mounted on the first flexible substrate and performs at least one of signal transmission to the second channel terminal group and signal reception from the second channel terminal group. In the ultrasonic transducer element array, channels that are connected to the first channel terminal group and channels that are connected to the second channel terminal group are arranged alternately every channel in a second direction that intersects the first direction.
US09513255B2	Device for measuring the free chloride content of water An amperometric sensor circuit for measuring chlorine concentration in water. The circuit includes first and second working electrodes coated with a hydrophilic membrane. A power supply and biasing circuit is configured to deliver a generally constant voltage between the first working electrode and a reference electrode and to generally deliver a constant current between the second working electrode and a counter electrode. A measurement circuit measures the current between the counter electrode and the first working electrode. A processing circuit is provided for determining the chlorine concentration based on the current measured by the measurement circuit.
US09513245B2	Capacitive humidity sensor A humidity sensor includes a detection device with a capacitance changing with humidity at a first ratio and a reference device with a capacitance changing with humidity at a second ratio smaller than the first ratio. The detection device has detection electrodes facing each other with a first gap and a detection humidity-sensitive film covering the detection electrodes. The reference device has reference electrodes facing each other with a second gap and a reference humidity-sensitive film covering the reference electrodes. The detection humidity-sensitive film and the reference humidity-sensitive film are made from the same material and have the same thickness. The detection electrodes and the reference electrodes are made from the same material and have the same width and thickness. The second ratio peaks when the second gap is equal to a predetermined value. The second gap is smaller than the first gap and the predetermined value.
US09513243B2	Crack detection in ceramics using electrical conductors Various embodiments provide methods and systems for detecting cracks in ceramic electrolytes using electrical conductors. A method for testing an electrolyte material, such as a ceramic electrolyte material for use in a solid oxide fuel cell device, includes providing a conductive path on the electrolyte material, electrically connecting a probe across the conductive path, and measuring a value associated with the conductive path to determine the presence or absence of a crack in the material.
US09513225B2	Method and system for improving resolution of a spectrometer The present disclosure provides systems and methods for improving the resolution of a spectrometer configured to provide a frequency spectrum of a radiation incoming from a sample. The system comprises an optical medium configured so that the radiation incoming from the sample be transferred through the optical medium, the optical medium having a predetermined tunable spectral transmission curve; an operating unit connectable to the optical medium and configured to operate the optical medium so as to shift the spectral transmission curve of the optical medium over a predetermined spectral range; and a processing unit connectable to the spectrometer and configured to process a set of shifted frequency spectra provided by the spectrometer and obtainable by transferring the radiation incoming from the sample through the optical medium while shifting the spectral transmission curve of the optical medium so as to obtain a super resolved frequency spectrum of improved spectral resolution.
US09513224B2	Image analysis and measurement of biological samples Methods, devices, systems, and apparatuses are provided for the image analysis of measurement of biological samples.
US09513219B2	Fluoroscopy apparatus and image display method therefor Provided is a fluoroscopy apparatus including illuminating portions that radiate excitation light and illumination light onto an imaging subject; a fluorescence imaging portion that acquires a fluorescence image from fluorescence emitted at the imaging subject due to the irradiation with the excitation light; a return-light imaging portion that acquires a return-light image from return light returning from the imaging subject due to the irradiation with the illumination light; a display portion that displays the acquired fluorescence image and/or the return-light image; an identifying portion that identifies a region-of-interest in the fluorescence image; an image switching portion that switches the display on the display portion so that only the return-light image is displayed thereon when the region-of-interest R is not identified, and so that the return-light image and the fluorescence image are juxtaposed and displayed on the display portion when the region-of-interest has been identified.
US09513214B2	Skewed sectional measurement of striated glass Thickness and group index variations in test strip samples of ultra-low expansion glass are made by extracting the strip samples with front and back faces oriented at an acute skew angle to the axis of the boule. The strip samples are positioned the within an interferometric measurement cavity so that a set of subcavities formed by pairings of each of two reference surfaces together with each of the front and back faces of the strip sample which each subcavity having a different optical path length spacing. The skew angle is sized to avoid diffusion effects of striae present in the boule.
US09513211B1	Method for estimating carboxylic acid gas concentration and soldering apparatus To provide a method for estimating a concentration of carboxylic acid gas, which is capable of measuring safely the concentration of carboxylic acid gas such as formic acid gas or the like in a chamber of a soldering apparatus in real time, and a soldering apparatus capable of estimating the concentration of the carboxylic acid gas in the chamber. The method includes the steps of measuring a surface temperature of a same object placed in the chamber at a same point in time by using a thermometer (first thermometer) for measuring a temperature without any influence of infrared absorption by carboxylic acid, and a radiation thermometer (second thermometer) for measuring a temperature by infrared in a wavelength region that the carboxylic acid absorbs, and estimating the concentration of the carboxylic acid gas in the chamber on the basis of a temperature difference (ΔTx) between temperatures indicated by the first and second thermometers. The soldering apparatus includes a heating stage (30), a gas introducing part (25) for introducing a mixed gas of an inert gas and a carboxylic acid gas, a gas discharging part (26), first thermometer (37) and second thermometer (38).
US09513209B2	Apparatus for taking an accurate photometric measurement of a liquid An apparatus for taking an accurate photometric measurement of a liquid by way of forming a specimen volume of a controlled optical path length for use with photometric measurement equipment is disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the apparatus comprises a transparent body configured for displacing a volume of a fluid and at least one support element wherein the support element is configured to maintain the transparent body at a location such that specimen fluid may enter a void volume to form a specimen volume of a controlled optical path length. In some embodiments, the apparatus comprises a plurality of transparent bodies interconnected by a web such that the transparent bodies are maintained at a spacing arrangement which allows for them to be inserted into the wells of a microplate in order to create a plurality of specimen volumes of a controlled optical path length.
US09513202B2	Viscometer Viscosity or rheology measuring instrument utilizing Hall Effect or like magnetic coupling with parts mounted on driving and driven rotational assemblies.
US09513198B2	Residue concentration measurement technology A method and apparatus for measuring dissolved residue concentrations and particulate residue particle concentrations and size distribution in liquids, particularly colloidal suspensions. The method involves separating dissolved and particulate residues in liquids for subsequent analysis of the residue species. The method includes the steps of forming an aerosol from the liquid sample to be analyzed, evaporating the droplets in the aerosol to dryness, detecting and sizing the particles, and determining the liquid volumetric inspection rate. An apparatus for separating dissolved and particulate residues in liquids for determination of the concentrations of the two residue species as well as the size distribution of the particulate species is also disclosed. The apparatus includes a droplet former, a dryer communicatively connected to the droplet former, and a detector communicatively connected to the evaporator for detecting and sizing particles.
US09513194B2	Aquatic macroinvertebrate subsampling equipment The present invention refers to the subsampler and to a subsampling method that allows for the execution of environmental monitoring without the use of large sample volumes, thus ensuring specimen wealth and expedited analyses.
US09513186B2	Method for diagnosing a single-flow or dual-flow ventilation unit and associated ventilation unit A method for diagnosing a single flow or dual flow ventilation unit, the method making it possible to diagnose the permeability and installation of each conduit of the ventilation unit by means of measuring devices and a control unit.
US09513183B2	Process isolation diaphragm assembly for metal process seal A process fluid pressure transmitter includes a sensor body having a pressure sensor and electronics coupled to the pressure sensor to obtain an indication of pressure from the pressure sensor. At least one process fluid isolation assembly is fluidically coupled to the pressure sensor and is configured to receive a process fluid. The process fluid isolation assembly includes an isolation diaphragm welded to a weld ring. The weld ring has a sealing surface on a first side adapted for contact with a metal sealing ring and a weld portion welded to the sensor body on a second side. The sealing surface and the weld are substantially aligned with one another.
US09513182B2	Pressure sensor having multiple piezoresistive elements A pressure sensor includes: a sensor section having one fixed end and first to four gauge resistors arranged on a diaphragm; and a support member fixing the sensor section. A first pair to fourth pair of piezoresistive elements are arranged on the diaphragm. Two piezoresistive elements of each pair have opposite resistance value change directions, and distances to the support member are equal to each other. A distances between each piezoresistive element of the third pair and the fourth pair and the support member is longer than a distance between each piezoresistive element of the first pair and the second pair and the support member. Each gauge resistor includes a combined resistance, which is provided by serially connecting two corresponding piezoresistive elements. The two corresponding piezoresistive elements have a same resistance value change direction.
US09513178B2	Sensor device The invention is a sensor device comprising a carrier element (24), at least one light emitting element (20) arranged on the carrier element (24), at least one light detecting element (22) arranged on the carrier element (24), a cover layer (12) reflecting at least one part of the light emitted by the light emitting element (20) to the at least one light detecting element (22), and at least one transparent filler element (16, 18) filling at least partly the space between the carrier element (24) and the cover layer (12) and being made of a flexible material.
US09513176B1	Compliant force sensor for robot actuation Example embodiments may relate to a compliant force sensor used in actuated and non-actuated systems. For instance, a structure (e.g., a transmission) may be configured to receive a force based on application of a load to the structure. A rigid member may be coupled to the structure and configured to provide a first deformation based on application of the load to the structure and transfer of the force to the rigid member. An elastic element may provide compliance and may be connected to the rigid member such that the rigid member is configured to further transfer the force to the elastic element. The elastic member may be configured to provide a second deformation under application of the load that is larger than the first deformation. A sensor may be positioned on the rigid member and configured to measure the first deformation independent of hysteresis and non-linearity in the elastic element.
US09513174B2	Loads management and outages detection for smart grid A system for managing loads and detecting outages over electric power lines that comprises wireless temperature sensors which are attached to bare conductors of the electric power line(s), at line junctions or lines' splitting points, for sensing temperatures generated by the currents flow in the conductors. The system also includes a Current Measurement Units (CMU) for wirelessly reading the temperature sensed by the sensors, to allow cheap, rapid and easy RMS currents measurements on power lines at any voltage levels, by using temperature into current conversion formulas and tables.
US09513166B2	Split field spectral imager An apparatus for spectroscopic Doppler imaging comprises collection and focusing optics, a field splitter configured to form a composite image from multiple fields of view, and a Fabry-Perot etalon configured to spatially modulate the incoming light in order to analyze the spectral content of the light from spatially resolved regions of a scene. Methods for Doppler imaging of a scene comprise split-field imagery and scene scanning techniques to create a spatially resolved spectral profile spectra of a scene, useful for measuring and profiling wind vectors and temperatures within the scene.
US09513158B2	Solar data collection device The present invention is solar collection data device having a main housing with means to measure and record the sun's radiance over a period of time encased in the housing. The main housing is mounted to a platform. The platform has means to attach to a variety of surfaces, including a roof. A photovoltaic cell and a photo sensor are integrally formed in the cover of the main housing. The output of the photovoltaic cell and the photo sensor will be logged and used in determining the amount of sunlight reaching the unit.
US09513156B2	System and method for determining a property of an object, and a valve A system (100) for determining a property of an object (106) comprises an inducing arrangement (102), a detector (104) and a processor. The inducing arrangement (102) is configured to generate an impulse of fluid and for directing the impulse of fluid towards the object to induce a physical vibration of the object (106). The inducing arrangement (102) does not contact the object 106 when inducing the physical vibration of the object (106). The detector (104) is configured to detect the physical vibration of the object (106). The detector (104) does not contact the object 106 when detecting the physical vibration of the object (106). The processor is coupled to the detector (104) for determining the property of the object (106) based on at least the detected physical vibration.
US09513154B2	Connector mounting structure, mounting-result inspection tool, and mounting-result inspection method A connector is used to bring a harness from a level sensor that is arranged in the oil pan and detects a level of oil in the oil pan, out of the oil pan. The connector includes a contact that is electrically connected to the level sensor, and a housing that retains the contact. The housing includes a housing portion that is housed in the connector mounting hole, and a clip attaching groove and a flange portion that are arranged sandwiching the housing portion. A clip and the flange portion sandwich the oil pan, such that the connector is attached to the oil pan, by the housing portion being housed in the connector mounting hole, and the clip being attached to the clip attaching groove.
US09513153B2	Radar level gauging using frequency modulated pulsed wave A method for measurement of a distance to a surface of a product kept in a tank method comprises transmitting a pulse train of distinct carrier wave pulses having a duration greater than 1 microsecond and shorter than 100 milliseconds, the pulse train has an average duty cycle of less than 50 percent, each pulse has a defined center frequency, selected according to a frequency scheme within a predetermined frequency range, greater than 5% of an average center frequency. The method further comprises correlating actual phase properties of received pulses with expected phase properties to provide an updated estimation of the distance.The present invention is based on transmitting a set of carrier wave pulses, each having a distinct frequency selected within a frequency range. The method is therefore referred to as a Frequency Modulated Pulsed Wave (FMPW).
US09513150B2	Method for operating a coriolis mass flowmeter A method for operating a Coriolis mass flowmeter that has at least one measuring tube, at least one oscillation generator, at least two oscillation sensors and at least one evaluation unit, wherein the oscillation sensors and/or oscillation generator has at least one coil, wherein the oscillation generator excites the measuring tube to oscillation, wherein the oscillation sensors detect the oscillations of the measuring tube, wherein the temperature of the measuring tube is determined and wherein the evaluation unit processes the detected oscillation signals and determines state variables of the Coriolis mass flowmeter. The electric impedance of the coil of the oscillation generator and/or the electric impedance of at least one coil of the oscillation sensors is determined and the evaluation unit calculates at least one temperature-dependent state variable which is based on the temperature of the measuring tube and which is corrected based upon the determined impedance of the coil.
US09513148B2	Nuclear magnetic flow meter and method for operation of nuclear magnetic flow meters with an additional measuring device operating on a different principle A nuclear magnetic flow meter for measuring the flow rate of a multiphase medium which is flowing through a measuring tube with a nuclear magnetic measurement device, the nuclear magnetic measurement device being located around the measuring tube. The accuracy of the measurement of the flow rate for the gaseous phase is achieved in that, in addition to the nuclear magnetic measurement device, there is a further measurement device which implements another measurement principle, e.g. a differential pressure flow rate measurement device for measuring the differential pressure of the medium in the measuring tube. At least one pressure gauge at each of two measurement sites which are different in the longitudinal direction of the measuring tube.
US09513145B2	Apparatus to reduce pressure and thermal sensitivity of high precision optical displacement sensors Methods, systems and devices for estimating a parameter of interest in a borehole. The method may include generating information from an optical displacement device relating to relative motion between two or more reflective surfaces thereof that is indicative of the parameter of interest; and preventing changes in the information resulting from changes at the optical displacement device in at least one of i) temperature, or ii) pressure, by compensating for the changes. Compensating may include adjusting at least one light source generating an electromagnetic beam at least partly received by the optical displacement device responsive to information relating to a control optical displacement device at the optical displacement device. Compensating may include using an optical displacement device and configuring the optical displacement device such that a difference between a first variable gap and a second variable gap is substantially zero while the apparatus is subject to nominal conditions.
US09513135B2	Stochastic range A system may identify an expected time-of-arrival distribution to a waypoint along a vehicle route, determine energy usage along the route according to a plurality of arrival timing states of a traffic control located at the waypoint given the expected time-of-arrival distribution, and display a map including the vehicle route and range contours indicative of alternative results of arriving at the waypoint at the plurality of arrival states. The system may also determine energy usage along the vehicle route and update an expected available range of the vehicle along the route.
US09513132B2	Measuring quality in optimal navigation routes by navigation systems Systems, methods, and apparatuses are provided for measuring quality in optimal navigation routes. A plurality of nodes having latitude and longitude coordinates is received for analysis. The nodes may be map matched with a road network and a traveled route of the navigation device may be determined. Alternative routes may be calculated between the origin and destination of the traveled route at a time after the traveled route is completed. Comparisons may be made between the traveled route and the alternative routes. The comparison data may be used to develop an improved traffic database or the data may be reported to a navigation device or navigation service provider.
US09513126B2	Auxiliary guiding device and system for the blind An auxiliary guiding device includes a processor, a storage unit, a data obtaining unit, and an indication unit. The auxiliary guiding device communicates with a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag having an identification number. The storage unit stores navigating information corresponding to the identification number. The data obtaining unit receives the identification number of the RFID tag. The indication unit is directed by the processor to output the navigating information.
US09513112B1	Three dimensional characterization of silicon wafer Vias from combined on-top microscopic and bottom-through laser fringes measurement A collimated laser beam is directed towards the wafer bottom such that the impinging light is partially forward deflected along the vias' bottom edges. Concentric laser interference fringes occur on the wafer top from constructive and destructive interference between the forward deflected and directly through propagating laser. A top down optical image from a number of vias' top openings and a top down fringe image from the same vias' concentric fringe sets are processed to three dimensionally characterize the vias.
US09513106B2	Wavelength tunable light source To provide a wavelength tunable light source which can both ensure operation speed and reduce a drive voltage. A wavelength tunable light source according to the present invention includes a pair of reflectors at least one of which is a movable reflector, an active layer provided between the pair of reflectors, and a beam on part of which the movable reflector is formed and which is supported by a support member. The beam includes a blade part projecting between the support member and the movable reflector in a direction intersecting a stretching direction of the beam, and a center of gravity of the beam in the stretching direction is located at a distance less than half a length of the beam in the stretching direction.
US09513099B2	Device and method for checking the wear of roller chains A device and method of checking wear on roller chains enables a quantitative statement to be made about the state of wear of a fitted roller chain. A device for tensioning a portion of the roller chain with a defined measuring load and a device for measuring the spacing between a given number of chain links are provided, the device for measuring the spacing having two contact pins, each of which is configured for positioning between two rivet heads or on a rivet head of a link plate, and a device for measuring and displaying the distance between the two contact pins. An accurate, quantitative measurement of the wear on a roller chain in the fitted state is obtained quickly and easily.
US09513098B2	Explosive matrix assembly The present disclosure is an explosive matrix assembly that has a single detonating cord formed into a grid. The grid has a first plurality of detonating cord portions lying in a first plane and a second plurality of detonating cord portions lying in a second plane, and the first plurality of detonating cord portions perpendicularly overlay the second plurality of detonating portions. Additionally, the explosive matrix comprises a sheet of adhesive material coupled to the grid to retain a grid shape of the detonating cord.
US09513092B2	Cartridge and bullet with controlled expansion A bullet or a cartridge containing a bullet having an elongated body with a forward end and an opposed rear end. The body has an intermediate cylindrical portion between the rear and forward ends, and the front end of the body defines a cavity. A resilient nose element is received in the cavity. The nose element may be an elastomer, and may be a cylindrical body. The cavity may be a cylindrical bore, and the nose element may be closely encompassed within the bore. The forward end of the nose element may be flat, and may be flush with the forward end of the body.
US09513089B2	Unobtrusive high-end ready to wear concealable body armor A bullet resistant garment is provided for in the current invention having a pliable protective insert contained within a concealed carrier shell that is integrated into an outer-garment. In certain embodiments, interconnecting seams and or darts may be incorporated into the pliable protective insert and/or carrier shell to provide a comfortable and protective three-dimensional shape to bullet resistant garment, especially for women.
US09513084B1	Undergarment with firearm holster The undergarment includes a holster for holding a firearm therein. The holster includes a pouch defined by a space between an inner layer and an outer layer of fabric. The inner and outer layers are joined, such as by stitching at forward and rearward edges, but kept open at an open top and an open bottom. The open bottom is smaller than the open top to allow a barrel of a pistol to pass therethrough but to hold the remainder of the pistol within the pouch. A semi-rigid trigger guard plate can also be provided adjacent the outer layer. A magazine carrier is optionally also provided as a pouch between an outer panel and an inner panel coupled to the undergarment at a waistband thereof. Both the holster and the optional magazine carrier include padding on inner sides thereof, which padding extends up above the waistband of the underwear.
US09513083B1	Handguard attachment system with registration/retention tab A handguard attachment systems having a handguard with at least one registration/compression slot formed in the handguard; at least one compression adjustment aperture formed through the handguard, spanning at least a portion of the compression/registration slot; a barrel nut having a registration groove around at least a portion of the barrel nut, wherein at least a portion of the barrel nut can be slidably inserted within the handguard; and a registration tab, wherein a portion of the registration tab is sized so as to be at least partially received within at least a portion of the registration/compression slot, wherein the registration tab includes at least one tab alignment aperture formed therethrough, and wherein at least a portion of the registration tab is sized so as to be at least partially received within at least a portion of the registration groove of the barrel nut.
US09513077B2	Magazine lock and portable firearm A magazine attachment/detachment mechanism (10) is equipped with; protrusions (11a, 11b) extending downward from a receiver (2); and an attachment/detachment unit (12) that is movably attached to the protrusions (11a, 11b) and that attaches a magazine (3) to the receiver (2) in a detachable manner. The attachment/detachment unit (12) attaches/detaches the magazine (3) to/from the receiver (2) by moving between a securing position that secures the magazine (3) and a release position that releases the magazine (3). Thus, the magazine (3) is attached directly to the receiver (2), so deviation from the design value for the attachment height of the magazine (3) with respect to the receiver (2) can be reduced. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent defects in the chambering of cartridges without reducing the strength of the receiver (2).
US09513076B2	Firearm with reciprocating bolt assembly A semiautomatic firearm with a reciprocating bolt assembly has delayed blowback and a firing pin block. The firearm is particularly suitable for firing necked rimfire cartridges with a high level of reliability. Features prevent out-of-battery firing, when the bolt assembly is not fully engaged to the firing chamber or barrel face, a movable member within a bolt body functions as a blocking member that blocks the firing pin and prevents the firing pin from striking a cartridge. In embodiments, the firing pin has two stop portions that the movable member can engage depending on the cycle status of the firearm. A reverse cam mechanism associated with the firing pin blocking provides a resistance to and delays blowback. The bolt may interface with the necked rimfire cartridge using a undercut engagement on the forward end of the bolt. The semiautomatic firearm also may incorporate one or both of a dual trigger arrangement as part of a trigger and firing mechanism.
US09513069B2	Total heat exchanging element paper The object of the present invention is to provide an excellent total heat exchanging element paper and a total heat exchanging element which are excellent in heat transferability, water vapor permeability and gas barrier properties and cause no mixing of supplied air and discharged air. The present invention provides a total heat exchanging element paper using a paper made using mainly a natural pulp beaten to a Canadian modification freeness of not more than 150 ml, a substantially non-porous total heat exchanging element paper comprising a substantially non-porous cellulosic base which contains a moisture absorbing agent, a non-porous total heat exchanging element paper having a high gas barrier property which has a thickness of not more than 100 μm and a carbon dioxide permeation constant specified in JIS K7126 of not more than 5.0×10−13 mol·m/m2·s·Pa, and a non-porous total heat exchanging element paper having a high enthalpy exchangeability which has a water vapor permeability specified in JIS Z0208 of not less than 1000 g/m2·24Hr at 20° C. and 65% RH.
US09513063B2	Dual-loop circulation cooling system for oven of liquid crystal manufacture process Disclosed is a dual-loop circulation cooling system for an oven of a liquid crystal manufacture process, including a water pump, a water tank, a water drawing pipe, a water returning pipe, and a first cooling pipe and a second cooling pipe. The water pump, the water tank, the water drawing pipe, and the water returning pipe are arranged outside the oven. The first cooling pipe and the second cooling pipe are two juxtaposed cooling pipes that are arranged substantially parallel inside the oven. The water pump drives coolant contained in the water tank through the water drawing pipe into the first cooling pipe and the second cooling pipe inside the oven, whereby the coolant removes heat from the oven and then returns through the water returning pipe back into the water tank. The coolant flows in the first cooling pipe and the second cooling pipe in opposite directions.
US09513061B2	Dual pipe for heat exchange A dual pipe and a heat exchanger comprises: an outer pipe formed separately from the inner pipe to house the inner pipe therein; and a connector coupled to the inner pipe and the outer pipe. The connector includes: an outer pipe connection portion for housing an end portion of the outer pipe therein; a fastening groove; a stopper; and a through hole. The inner pipe is housed at the inside of the outer pipe, and a coil portion is formed in a portion positioned at the inside of the outer pipe. A portion extended from the coil portion is extended from the inside to the outside of the connector through a through hole of the connector. An outermost portion of the coil portion line contacts with an inner circumferential surface of the outer pipe.
US09513057B2	Radiant convection oven A radiant convection oven for baking a coating on an article which includes an oven enclosure receiving coating articles, a fan receiving fresh air and directing the fresh air to a burner or burners, a plurality of heat radiators each having an internal chamber receiving heated fresh air from the burner. The radiators are located within the oven opposite a coating article, radiating heat energy to the coated article, and a plurality of nozzles connected to the internal chamber of the radiators directing fresh heated onto the article, transferring convection heat energy to the coated article. In the disclosed embodiment, the radiators include radiating side and bottom walls having a relatively shallow depth, increasing the flow rate through the radiators, reducing the size and cost of the radiators and the fan.
US09513055B1	Systems and methods for changing the chemistry in heaps, piles, dumps and components A system for changing the properties of materials in a pile including a power section, an air movement, and a downwell section installed into a well of the pile that includes a drill casing having one or more perforated casing sections, a pipe/hose having a perforated section aligned with the one or more perforated casing sections, and an isolation mechanism configured to seal the drill casing above and below the perforated section so as to isolate the flow of air through the perforated section. The system dries an impacted zone when air is pumped into the downwell section through the perforated section of the pipe/hose into the pile. The system removes moistures from the pile when air is pulled from the pile into the downwell section through the perforated section of the pipe/hose.
US09513053B2	Methods and apparatuses for drying electronic devices Methods and apparatuses for drying electronic devices are disclosed. Embodiments include methods and apparatuses that heat and decrease pressure within the electronic device. Some embodiments increase and decrease pressure while adding heat energy, such as by using a heated platen in contact with the electronic device or by supplying a gas (e.g., air), which may be heated, into the interior of the electronic device. Embodiments include heating the gas supplied into the interior of the electronic device with pump used to decrease pressure within the electronic device and/or a separate heater. Still other embodiments include controlling the temperature of the gas supplied into the electronic device. Still further embodiments automatically control, such as by using an electronic processor, some or all aspects of the drying of the electronic device.
US09513049B2	Refrigerator with bottom mount freezer with multiple sliding drawers A refrigerator having an insulated interior which is formed, at least in part, by a drawer with a bottom boundary wall, a front boundary wall, two lateral boundary walls and a rear boundary wall. Included at an upper portion of the drawer is an inner drawer, of which the height is smaller than the height of the drawer. According to the invention, the height of the rear boundary wall of the drawer is reduced at least to the extent where the inner drawer can have its base wall displaced, at least in part, beyond the rear boundary wall of the drawer.
US09513037B2	Motor cycle air conditioning system A Motor Cycle personal cooling system is disclosed that utilizes waste heat employing solid adsorption. The system includes an air distribution module and one or more desiccant chambers encircling the exhaust pipes of the Motor Cycle. Air blowers blow ambient air across the heat exchanger, cooling the air, transferring heat to the heat exchanger, transferring heat to the water, causing it to boil, and turning the water into vapor which is then adsorbed by the desiccant. A heat source is then applied to the desiccant which releases the vapor that travels to one of the heat exchangers and condenses the vapor back into water. A cooling garment worn by the rider of the Motor Cycle has a cool air input and an exhaust output. The cool air input of the cooling garment receives cooled air from the air blowers, and body heat exits out the exhaust output.
US09513035B2	Cooling apparatus Cooling apparatus including a thermoelectric device (1618) either forming at least part of at least one body (1614, 1616) to be cooled, or being positioned adjacent, in use, at least one body to be cooled, wherein the at least one body contains coolant.
US09513032B2	Method for producing a direct flow aluminium absorber for a solar thermal collector The application relates to a method (100) for producing a direct flow aluminium absorber of a solar thermal collector, the absorber including an absorber plate having at least one tube for a heat transport fluid, and at least one end tube for a heat transport fluid, the at least one end tube being connected to the absorber plate. The method comprises laser welding (130) the at least one end tube to the absorber plate for producing the complete absorber to be coated by at least one layer configured to absorb light.
US09513025B2	Decorative air conduit Described is a decorative air conduit for use with a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. The air conduit is an elongated tube having a hollow interior volume through which air can flow. The air conduit preferably has a right triangular cross section such that it can be positioned at or near the intersection of a wall and a ceiling within a room. The air conduit includes apertures spaced at a fixed interval thereon that allow for air to escape the conduit. The apertures can be on an upper surface of the conduit or can be on an outer surface thereof. A decorative molding can be positioned on the outer surface of the conduit and may include apertures thereon. The decorative molding can include various ornamental embellishments, and the decorative molding conceals the air conduit while providing an aesthetically pleasing outward appearance.
US09513023B2	Management apparatus for air-conditioning system A management apparatus for an air-conditioning system is obtained which can divide a layout drawing into regions for each monitored space and establish correspondence between each equipment device arranged in individual regions and its block identification information. On the basis of positional information and block information, block information for a region corresponding to an installation position is assigned to each equipment device and a plurality of equipment devices are divided for each piece of the block information to perform at least one of monitoring of status and control of an operation.
US09513019B2	Methods and apparatus for remotely monitoring and/or controlling a plumbing system Methods and compositions for controlling and monitoring residential and commercial pumping systems. Preferably, the controlling and monitoring functions include a remotely located controller component capable of displaying alerts and/or from which a user may input commands regulating the functioning of the plumbing system. In particularly preferred examples, the plumbing system is an “on command” hot water system in which hot water availability, use and energy efficiencies and conservation are monitored and maximized.
US09513017B2	Insulation configuration for thermal appliances An insulation system for a thermal oven. The insulation system comprises a cabinet and a liner positioned within the cabinet. The liner defines an oven cavity. The liner includes opposing sides, a top, a bottom, a front and a back. A layer of insulation is positioned between the cabinet and the outside of the opposing sides, top, bottom and back of the liner. The layer of insulation is positioned to create an air gap between the insulation and the opposing sides, top, bottom and back of the liner. The insulation has a thermal energy reflective facing attached to an interior surface facing the liner.
US09513012B2	Additional primary air access for surface gas burners A gas burner unit for a cooktop having a spreader positioned above the top surface of the cooktop. The spreader has a plurality of gas outlets. A venturi is in fluid communication with the gas outlets. An orifice holder secures a gas orifice in position in a main body of the orifice holder and has a plurality of protrusions extending upwardly and defining a plurality of upwardly directed primary air inlets. The plurality of primary air inlets are in fluid communication with the main body of the orifice holder, and the main body is in fluid communication with the venturi. A general primary air inlet allows ambient air from outside the cooktop to enter the area below the cooktop, and the main body of the orifice holder includes openings allowing fluid communication between the area below the cooktop and the main body of the orifice holder.
US09513006B2	Electrodynamic burner with a flame ionizer An ionizer provides charged particles to charge a combustion reaction. A conductive flame holder cooperates with the charged combustion reaction to hold the combustion reaction away from a fuel nozzle. Dilution and/or premixing of the fuel in the region between the fuel nozzle and the conductive flame holder results in a reduced flame temperature. The reduced flame temperature results in a reduced output of oxides of nitrogen (NOx).
US09512991B2	Portable lighting devices A portable lighting device with a main power circuit for electrically connecting a light source to a portable source of power, the main power circuit including an electric power switch disposed electrically in series with the light source, there also being an inertial sensor and a controller electrically coupled to the portable source of power, the controller including an output for providing a control signal for controlling the flow of power through the electronic power switch and the light source in the main power circuit, the controller also being electrically connected to the inertial sensor, wherein the controller is configured to control the flow of power through the electronic power switch based on one or more signals received from the at least one output of the inertial sensor.
US09512982B2	Backlight assembly A backlight assembly includes a light source unit configured to supply light, a light guide plate configured to guide light incident from the light source unit to an upper surface thereof, a reverse prism sheet disposed on the light guide plate and having a prism-shaped lower surface and an auxiliary film disposed between the light guide plate and the reverse prism sheet, in which the light guide plate includes a light-incident portion on which light is incident from the light source unit and a light-facing portion facing the light-incident portion.
US09512977B2	Reduced contrast LED lighting system A reduced contrast LED lighting system is disclosed. A plurality optical elements in a fixture is arranged to produce a light pattern with reduced visible contrast between the various areas where light can be perceived leaving the fixture. In some embodiments of the invention the LED light source is disposed at the reflector, and in some such embodiments a partially reflective lens plate is disposed opposite the LED light source. In some embodiments the LED light source is placed opposite the reflector. The lighting system can include a lens arrangement with a partially reflective lens plate connected to a heatsink, or two lens plates adjacent to the LED light source and the heatsink. The fixture can include a plurality of light pipes or slots to direct light into spaces between the lens plates and the heatsink.
US09512974B2	Vehicular lamp A vehicular lamp (1) including a lamp easing (4) formed by a lamp housing (2) having an opening (2a) on at least one side and a cover (3) attached to the lamp housing and closing the opening, and a tight source unit (6) disposed in the lamp casing and having a light source (8) that emits light, wherein the light source unit has a wiring board (7) that has a first surface (9a) and a second surface (10a) which face different directions and an electronic part that is mounted at least on the first surface and includes the light source, and a holding protrusion (11) that holds the electronic part is provided on the first surface of the wiring board.
US09512968B2	LED module Provided is an LED module that can be easily manufactured while maintaining good reflective characteristics even when a plurality of LED elements and other electronic components are packaged on a circuit substrate. This LED module is characterized by having: a sub-mounting substrate for packaging a plurality of LED elements; a module substrate for packaging an electronic component other than the plurality of LED elements, the sub-mounting substrate being mounted on the module substrate; a dam material disposed on the module substrate and surrounding a mounting part of the sub-mounting substrate; and a cover member for covering top faces of the plurality of LED elements, the cover member being filled into an inside region of the dam material; the reflectance of a surface of the sub-mounting substrate being set higher than the reflectance of a surface of the module substrate.
US09512964B2	High pressure gas container and manufacturing method for high pressure gas container This invention is a high pressure gas container into which a high pressure gas is charged, includes: a liner into which the high pressure gas is charged; and a reinforcing sleeve that envelops an outer surface of the liner, wherein the liner includes: a cylindrical liner trunk portion; and a pair of liner shoulder portions formed by reducing a diameter of respective end portions of the liner trunk portion, and the reinforcing sleeve includes: a sleeve trunk portion fitted to the liner trunk portion; and a pair of sleeve shoulder portions that extend from the sleeve trunk portion so as to contact the respective liner shoulder portions.
US09512962B2	Grease gun with sensing capability Systems, methods, and apparatus for dispensing a lubricant are provided, in which, for example, the apparatus includes a chamber having an inlet through which the lubricant is received and an outlet through which the lubricant is ejected. The apparatus also includes a piston movably positioned in the chamber to take lubricant into the chamber and eject it therefrom. The apparatus further includes a sensor configured to take a measurement of a condition related to a force applied to the piston to move the piston in the chamber. The apparatus additionally includes a controller coupled with the sensor so as to receive data related to the measurement from the sensor. The controller is configured to determine, using the measurement, an amount of lubricant ejected by the piston.
US09512961B2	Filter bracket mount for existing antenna pole mount A mounting system may be provided. The mounting system may comprise a first device mounting bracket. In addition, the mounting system may comprise a plurality of first device mounting bracket fasteners attached to the first device mounting bracket. A second device mounting bracket may also be included that may attach to ones of the plurality of first device mounting bracket fasteners.
US09512957B2	Analyzer assembly platform A combination of an analytical apparatus with a platform for mounting such an apparatus comprising at least two units, and a platform on which said apparatus is mounted is disclosed, said platform comprising at least one platform element, and multiple feet for placing the platform elements on a surface. The feet are individually adjustable in height.
US09512954B2	Device base Embodiments for a base and an assembly of a device and the base are provided. The assembly includes a device having at least one device alignment magnet along a surface of the device, and a base having, along an upper surface of the base, at least one base alignment magnet configured to act on the at least one device alignment magnet to align the device on top of the base, and at least one insert orthogonally plungable through the upper surface of the base. In a first position, the insert is below the upper surface of the base. In a second position, the insert protrudes the upper surface of the base and is contact with the device.
US09512951B2	Pipe slitting apparatus An apparatus for replacing an existing pipe. The apparatus comprises a slitter and expander which surround a wire rope. The wire rope is attached to the expander, and the expander abuts either the slitter or a separation tube disposed between the expander and slitter, such that the slitter and expander are pivotable relative to each other. The apparatus is placed in a pipe to be replaced and pulled. While being pulled, blades on the slitter slit the pipe, while a sloped surface of the expander moves the slit sections apart into surrounding soil. A replacement pipe may be pulled by a pipe putter attached to the expander. A beacon may also be disposed within the apparatus to emit a signal for locating the apparatus white underground.
US09512947B2	Safety connector A connector for use with a coupled first hose and second hose, the second hose including a hose fastener is provided including a connector body configured to mount to a first hose end. An arm extends generally perpendicularly from the connector body. A front side of the arm has a first end arranged at an angle to the arm. The first end of the arm is configured to engage a portion of the hose fastener. A back side of the arm has a biasing mechanism extending therefrom. The arm is pivotally mounted to the connector.
US09512943B2	Connecting arrangement for connecting a fluid line to an assembly to be supplied with fluid A connecting arrangement connects an end of a fluid conduit to an assembly. The connecting arrangement includes a stub (1) having a flow opening (11) for receiving the fluid conduit at one end of the flow opening (11) as well as a flange (2) having a first opening (9) for receiving the stub (1) and a second opening (10) for fastening to the assembly. The stub (1) is inserted into the first opening (9) and connected to the flange (2) in a material-to-material manner. The flange (2) has in the region of the connection a groove (4) that extends in a circumferential direction.
US09512941B2	Conduit guide apparatus, system, and method A conduit guide apparatus, system and method for using the conduit guide to fixedly couple a conduit to a support member is described. The conduit guide apparatus includes a partial cylindrical surface, a first neck segment, a second neck segment, a first arcuate shoulder and a second arcuate shoulder. The partial cylindrical surface surrounds a conduit void and a conduit void axis. The first neck segment is adjacent to the first end and surrounds a first channel along a channel axis that is orthogonal to the conduit void axis. The second neck segment is adjacent to the second end and surrounds a second channel along the channel axis that is orthogonal to the conduit void axis. The first arcuate shoulder is adjacent to the first neck segment and includes a first grooved outer wall on both sides of a first recess. The second arcuate shoulder is adjacent to the second neck segment and includes a second grooved outer wall on both sides of a second recess.
US09512930B2	Pilot-operated pressure control valve A pilot-controlled pressure control valve is disclosed. The pilot-controlled pressure control valve has a pilot control stage, a spool valve, and an overload spring. The pilot control stage includes a pilot control piston which has a pilot control spring. The pilot control spring acts in a closing direction of the pilot control stage. The pilot control spring is supported on the spool valve which can be positioned by a control pressure against the force of the overload spring. The control pressure is configured to set a preload of the pilot control spring. At the same time, in a loaded position, in which the pilot control valve has minimum preload, the spool valve rests against a stop. A preload of the overload spring and a position of the stop can be set independently of one another.
US09512928B2	Valve and construction machine with the same Provided is a valve restrained from unintentional close. The valve includes a valve element formed with a flow-path hole, a holding member having inlet and outlet ports and holding the valve element while permitting its rotational movement in first and second directions, and a rotational restriction section. The valve element has an open position for making communication between the ports through the flow-path hole and a close position for blocking between the ports. The rotational restriction section restricts the rotational movement so as to stop the rotational movement thereof in the first direction at the open position where a specific part of the outer peripheral surface of the valve element overlaps the inlet port and receives pressure of the liquid to allow the pressure to impart a rotational bias in the first direction to the valve element in the open position.
US09512921B2	Gasket for an electrical connection An annular gasket for an electrical connection of the kind comprising a socket-outlet casing (6) and a plug casing (7), said gasket extending in an axial direction (X) and comprising a cylindrical base (2) surmounted by a skirt (3) extending axially from the base (2), the skirt (3) presenting an inner wall (3b), an outer wall (3a), and a rounded free edge (4), each of the inner wall (3b) and of the outer wall (3a) presenting, a continuously curved shape in radial section view, the thickness of the skirt (3) decreasing in continuous and non-linear manner from the base (2) towards the free edge (4), the skirt (3) presenting a concavity oriented towards the inside of the gasket, whereby the skirt (3) folds over onto itself when axial stress is exerted on the free edge (4).
US09512915B2	Oil reservoir structure of transmission An inclined surface inclined such that a portion thereof farther away from an oil injection port becomes lower is formed in an inner wall of an oil reservoir which faces a tip end of an oil injection gun to be inserted into the injection port, such that oil to be discharged by the injection gun is guided by the inclined surface toward a bottom portion of the reservoir. Accordingly, the oil to be discharged by the injection gun is prevented from splashing back from the inner wall of the reservoir, which faces the tip end of the injection gun, and blowing back out from the injection port in a simple structure, and smooth oil injection work is thereby enabled. Additionally, it is possible to prevent a situation where a worker erroneously recognizes that the injection work of the oil is completed, and an amount of the injected oil is insufficient.
US09512910B2	Actuator including handling-proof position feedback mechanism An actuator includes a housing assembly, an actuator shaft, an actuation member, and an anti-rotation rod. The actuator shaft is rotationally mounted in the housing assembly, is adapted to receive a drive torque, and is configured, upon receipt of the drive torque, to rotate. The actuation member is mounted on the actuator shaft, and is configured to translate in response to rotation of the actuator shaft. The anti-rotation rod is coupled to the actuator housing and extends therefrom. The anti-rotation is rod configured to at least selectively engage, and thereby prevent rotation of, the actuation member.
US09512902B2	Multi-stage transmission for vehicle A multi-stage transmission for a vehicle may include an input shaft and an output shaft, a first planetary gear device, a second planetary gear device, a third planetary gear device, and a fourth planetary gear device provided between the input shaft and the output shaft so as to transfer a torque and each including three rotating elements, and at least six shifting elements connected to the rotating elements of the first to fourth planetary gear devices.
US09512898B2	Worm gear mechanism A worm gear mechanism (44) comprises a worm (70) and a worm wheel (80) meshed with the worm. In the teeth of a hob (90) used for the gear cutting of the worm wheel, at least the addendum surfaces (91c) are formed into arcuate shapes. The radial centers (93) of the arcs of the addendum surfaces are positioned nearer to a center line (WL′) of the hob than a pitch line (94) of the hob. The worm wheel is cut into a gear by the hob. The worm is formed into the same shape as the hob. The recess meshing length (L) of the worm gear mechanism is designed to be greater than the recess meshing length (Llim) of a conventional worm gear mechanism.
US09512891B2	Brake shoe for drum brake having offset cam followers A brake shoe for a drum brake is provided that improves the direction of the brake actuating forces to reduce stress, improve efficiency and permit thicker brake linings. The brake shoe has a web having first and second ends with the first end configured for pivotally coupling to an associated brake spider. A brake table is supported on the web. The second end of the web is configured to engage an associated cam follower that causes the brake shoe to move between positions of engagement and disengagement with an associated braking surface at either of first and second radially offset positions on the second end of the web such that the cam followers can engage two brake shoes in the brake at offset positions and improve the direction of the force vectors.
US09512879B2	Tilting pad bearing device An object is to provide a tilting-pad bearing device whereby it is possible to levitate a rotation shaft with a low supply-oil pressure. A tilting-pad bearing device includes a plurality of bearing pads disposed around a rotation shaft so as to support the rotation shaft rotatably, a support member interposed between the plurality of bearing pads and a bearing housing supporting the plurality of bearing pads, the support member supporting each of the plurality of bearing pads pivotably, and an oil-supply mechanism configured to supply a lubricant oil to at least one oil groove formed on a bearing surface of at least one of the plurality of bearing pads. The at least one oil groove is disposed inside and outside a contact area of the bearing surface which is in contact with an outer circumferential surface of the rotation shaft when the rotation shaft is stopped.
US09512878B2	Method of injection molding a sealing member for a fluid dynamic bearing A weld line formed by injection molding of a sealing member is formed at a circumferential position out of deepest portions of axial grooves, which form thinned portions of the sealing member (optimally, in a region of a cylindrical surface between the axial grooves in a circumferential direction). Thus, the sealing member is prevented from being provided with parts having locally markedly low strength, and hence damage to be caused by press-fitting is prevented.
US09512874B2	Bearing device and turbomachine having a bearing device A bearing device with an arrangement of at least two bearings is provided. A filling made of an amorphous/solid active medium as a mechanism of compensating for axial loads is arranged between a bearing race of at least one of the bearings and a surrounding component of the bearing arrangement.
US09512868B2	Anchor fastening element Anchor fastening element for fastening an object to a wall having a drilled hole, which comprises a threaded bolt having a threaded portion at one end and an anchor portion at the other end and also having a shank portion in between. The threaded portion and the anchor portion have a low ductility and the shank portion has a higher ductility.
US09512865B2	Telescopic tube, walking stick with the telescopic tube, and clothes pole with the telescopic tube A telescopic tube has a tube assembly and a connecting assembly. The tube assembly has a first rod, a second rod, a third rod, and a fourth rod. The second rod, the third rod, and the fourth rod are mounted respectively around outer surfaces of the first rod, of the second rod, and of the third rod respectively. The connecting assembly has a first connecting unit, a second connecting unit, and a third connecting unit. The first connecting unit links together the first rod and the second rod. The second connecting unit links together the second rod and the third rod. The third connecting unit links together the third rod and the fourth rod. The telescopic tube is applied on a walking stick or a clothes pole which ensures that the walking stick or the clothes pole has a small size when retracted and ease of use when extended.
US09512853B2	Turbine cap for turbo-molecular pump A turbine assembly mounted to a pump rotor via mounting bolts. The turbine includes fins extending therefrom for pumping gasses and suspended particles from a semiconductor processing chamber. The tops of the bolts are recessed from the top surface of the turbine in a bolt cavity having an open end. A cap member is mounted over and seals the open end of the bolt cavity via a center bolt. The cap member has a shaped upper surface (conical, parabolic, squared, rounded) for deflecting particles away from the center of the turbine and toward the turbine's fins. The cap member's upper surface can include particle deflecting features such as fins, channels or asymmetric shapes to enhance particle deflection as the cap member rotates. The cap member can include a compressible o-ring for a friction fit mounting to the turbine.
US09512845B2	Positive and negative rotation control circuit and fan system The present disclosure provides a positive and negative rotation control circuit and fan system, which can positively or negatively rotate a fan motor according to an end connecting to different external components or being floating. When the end generates an oscillatory fan signal, the positive and negative rotation control circuit negatively rotates the fan motor for a period of time after the positive and negative rotation control circuit is started for a delay time, to execute the operation of exhausting the accumulated dust, so that a fan connecting to the fan motor may exhaust the accumulated dust from an electronic device. Then the control circuit positively rotates the fan motor to execute the operation of dissipating heat, so that the fan may dissipate heat in the situation of having less dust within the electronic device. Accordingly, the heat dissipation effect of the fan may be enhanced.
US09512842B2	Rotary compressor A high pressure dome type rotary compressor including a casing and a compression mechanism disposed in the casing to compress gas in a cylinder chamber. The compression mechanism has a discharge port and a discharge valve. The discharge valve is opened in a discharge process and is closed during a period from when the discharge process is finished to when a next compression process is started. The compressor is arranged such that high pressure gas discharged from the discharge port in the discharge process is discharged outside the casing through space in the casing. An oil feed path is arranged to feed lubricant oil contained in a bottom of the casing to an inside of the discharge port in a period from a point in time in the discharge process to when the compression process is started.
US09512840B2	Scroll-type compressor and CO2 vehicle air conditioning system having a scroll-type compressor A scroll-type compressor for a CO2 vehicle air conditioning system, having a movable displacement spiral which is rotatably connected to an eccentric bearing and which engages into a counterpart spiral such that, between the windings of the displacement spiral and of the counterpart spiral, there are formed chambers which travel radially inward in order to compress the refrigerant and discharge the refrigerant into a pressure chamber, wherein the displacement spiral is arranged on the suction side and the counterpart spiral is arranged on the high-pressure side. The scroll-type compressor is wherein the eccentric bearing is arranged in the displacement chamber between the displacement spiral and the counterpart spiral and has a bearing bushing which is formed integrally with the displacement spiral and the base of which is in alignment with the face side of the windings of the displacement spiral.
US09512837B2	Oil pump, engine cover and engine comprising the same An oil pump is provided. The oil pump comprises a shell, a rotor mounting part disposed at an end of the shell, and a rotor mechanism disposed on the rotor mounting part. The shell has an inlet and an outlet and defines a low-pressure oil chamber and a high-pressure oil chamber therein. The high-pressure oil chamber and the low-pressure oil chamber are located at the same side of a periphery of the rotor mounting part. An engine cover comprising the oil pump and an engine comprising the engine cover are also provided.
US09512833B2	Control valve for variable displacement compressor A control valve according to one embodiment includes a shaft that transmits the solenoidal force to a valve element. The control valve also provides for stable operation of a variable displacement compressor even under high-temperature and high-pressure environments. A solenoid includes a bottomed sleeve into which the pressure of refrigerant is introduced, a core secured coaxially to the sleeve, a plunger, contained in the sleeve on its bottom side, which is displaceable integrally with the shaft in a direction of axis line, a first spring that applies the biasing force in a valve opening direction to the shaft, a second spring that applies the biasing force in a valve closing direction to the plunger, and a shaft support member, which is press-fitted such that the shaft support member is secured to an inner wall of the sleeve near its bottom portion. The second spring is set between the shaft support member and the plunger.
US09512824B2	Mounting system A mounting system for strand-shaped functional elements (5) such as cables or lines, particularly for wind power plants, has a main body (1) having strand passageways (3) formed by receiving spaces (7) with openings (13) for inserting functional elements (5). The openings are closable by a cover devices (49, 43). The spaces define receiving axes (15) extending from the outer opening (13) to the inner end (17) of the receiving spaces (7). The main body (1) is formed from at least two sector elements (11, 12) each having at least one strand passageway (3) and coupleable to one another at at least one connecting point (21). The receiving axes (15) of successive strand passageways (3) on the main body (1) diverge outwardly.
US09512822B2	Pitch regulation apparatus for a wind turbine blade Rotation device of a wind turbine blade, which comprises a hydraulic actuator to rotate said blade in relation to a longitudinal axis of rotation, and a hydraulic system to drive the actuator, wherein said actuator comprises a substantially toroidal hydraulic chamber concentric with the axis of rotation of the blade, said hydraulic chamber comprising at least one moving piston linked to the blade, and at least one respective fixed stopper.
US09512814B2	Control method of spark ignition engine and spark ignition engine A control method of a spark ignition engine and a spark ignition engine capable of warming up an engine more promptly while promptly activating a catalyst are provided. Implemented is the control of igniting a mixture at an ignition timing that is set on a more lag side than an MBT, which is an ignition timing in which an output torque of the engine becomes maximum until the catalyst is activated after the engine is started. After the catalyst is activated, until the engine is warmed up control of increasing a ratio of burned gas contained in the mixture within the combustion chamber to be more than the ratio of the burned gas in the mixture during a first period, and control of igniting the mixture containing more burned gas than the burned gas in the first period are implemented.
US09512798B2	Method and system for direct injection noise mitigation A method is provided which mitigates the noise of a direct injection system in a port fuel injection and direct fuel injection (PFI-DI) engine and reduces NVH hardware. During a cold-start, the engine idle speed may be increased to mitigate the direct injection noise and during a warm idle, the engine cooling fan may be turned on during a direct injector cleanout cycle to mitigate the direct injection noise. This allows the PFI-DI engine to be run more efficiently without concern of the noise produced by the direct injectors and high pressure pump of the direct injection system.
US09512795B2	Inter-cylinder air-fuel ratio variation abnormality detection apparatus An apparatus includes an air-fuel ratio sensor installed in an exhaust passage common to a plurality of cylinders in a multicylinder internal combustion engine, and a control apparatus configured to detect an inter-cylinder air-fuel ratio variation abnormality based on a parameter correlated with a degree of variation in output from the air-fuel ratio sensor. The control apparatus is configured to calculate a division crank angle that bisects an area of a region present in at least one of a rich and a lean sides with respect to a mean value of an output waveform from the air-fuel ratio sensor during one cycle of the internal combustion engine or such a predetermined constant value as corresponds to a center of fluctuation in the output waveform and to identify an abnormal cylinder with a deviation of the air-fuel ratio based on the division crank angle.
US09512794B2	Noise, vibration and harshness reduction in a skip fire engine control system A variety of methods and arrangements for reducing noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) in a skip fire engine control system are described. In one aspect, a firing sequence is used to operate the engine in a skip fire manner. A smoothing torque is determined that is applied to a powertrain by an energy storage/release device. The smoothing torque is arranged to at least partially cancel out variation in torque generated by the skip fire firing sequence. Various methods, powertrain controllers, arrangements and computer software related to the above operations are also described.
US09512787B2	Switchover valve unit and internal combustion engine having a switchover valve unit of said type A switchover valve unit (36) for an internal combustion engine that has an adjustable compression ratio for controlling an hydraulic oil stream in hydraulic chambers (22, 23) of an eccentric adjustment device. The hydraulic chambers (22, 23) can be filled with hydraulic oil via hydraulic oil feed lines (24, 25), and ventilation of the hydraulic chambers (23, 24) via hydraulic oil discharge lines (30, 31) is permitted or not permitted depending on a switching position of the switchover valve unit (36). The switchover valve unit (36) having an actuating module (53) with a linearly displaceable pick-off element (37), a valve module (56) with ventilation valves (41, 42) in the hydraulic oil discharge lines (30, 31), and actuating rods (39, 40) that can be displaced linearly by the pick-off element (37). The ventilation valves (41, 42) are opened or closed depending on the switching position of the pick-off element (37).
US09512782B2	Gas turbine engine end-wall component An end-wall component of the mainstream gas annulus of a gas turbine engine has a cooling arrangement including one or more circumferentially extending rows of ballistic cooling holes through which, in use, dilution cooling air is jetted into the mainstream gas to reduce the mainstream gas temperature adjacent the end-wall. A portion of the cooling holes are first cooling holes angled such that the direction of the dilution cooling air jetted therethrough has, on entry into the mainstream gas annulus, a component in one tangential direction. A portion of the cooling holes are second cooling holes angled such that the direction of the dilution cooling air jetted therethrough has, on entry into the mainstream gas annulus, a component in the opposite tangential direction. The first and second cooling holes are arranged such that the cooling air from jets having entry components in opposing tangential directions collide and coalesce.
US09512776B2	Device for cooling charge air, system for conditioning charge air, and intake module for an internal combustion engine The present invention relates to a device for cooling charge air for an internal combustion engine of a vehicle. The device comprises a plurality of first coolant pipes for conducting a first coolant and a plurality of second coolant pipes for conducting a second coolant, wherein the first coolant pipes and the second coolant pipes extend in a longitudinal extension direction of the device and the plurality of first coolant pipes is arranged adjacent to the plurality of second coolant pipes in a transverse extension direction of the device.
US09512767B2	Exhaust aftertreatment device An exhaust treatment device for treating exhaust includes a main body defining an interior, an inlet, and an outlet; an inlet arrangement disposed at the inlet; an aftertreatment substrate disposed between the inlet and the outlet; a restrictor arrangement disposed between a first closed end of the main body interior and the aftertreatment substrate; and a dosing arrangement configured to inject reactant into the exhaust. The restrictor arrangement defines a restricted passageway that extends towards the first closed end so that exhaust entering the main body interior from the inlet is swirled around the restricted passageway before entering the restricted passageway and passing to a second chamber prior to the aftertreatment substrate.
US09512752B2	Integrated lubrication module for compressors In accordance with certain embodiments, the present invention provides a modular approach to a lubrication package. Certain components such as the filter and cooler are directly connected to a block that has connections to accept them and internal porting to establish the proper flow paths for circulation, cooling and filtration of the circulating lubricant. The block can accept one or more coolers and one or more filters. The isolation valving for redundant equipment can also be integrated into the block. Many connections that had been used in past designs for the piping network are integrated into the block. The block can also be close mounted to the reservoir while a submersible pump further saves space and piping connections. Indeed, having the ability to maintain mechanical equipment (e.g., remove and replace filters and coolers) without shutting down, allows for continuous process flow, which eliminates down-town scheduling, loss of product and/or redundant backup, all of which comes at a considerable cost.
US09512751B2	Device and method for reducing fuel dilution of diesel engine A device for reducing fuel dilution of a diesel engine may include an engine oil level sensor mounted to an oil pan for storing engine oil, to sense a level of the engine oil, a heater switch switched on by a signal of a controller, when the level of the engine oil in the oil pan is increased to a reference level or more by fuel diluted in the engine oil, and a heater connected to the heater switch in the oil pan, to evaporate the fuel diluted in the engine oil while being operated by an on state of the heater switch.
US09512749B2	System and method for calibrating a valve lift sensor and evaluating a valve lift sensor and a hydraulic valve actuator A system according to the principles of the present disclosure includes a valve control module and a fault detection module. The valve control module controls a valve actuator to actuate a valve of an engine from a first lift position to a second lift position that is different from the first lift position. The valve includes at least one of an intake valve and an exhaust valve. The fault detection module detects a fault in at least one of a valve lift sensor and the valve actuator based on input received from the valve lift sensor when the valve is adjusted to the first lift position and when the valve is adjusted to the second lift position.
US09512726B2	Impeller and method for driving fluids using the same Disclosed are mechanisms for an impeller (10, 20, 40) and method of reducing noise levels while driving fluids with impellers. Exemplary implementations include a hub (21, 41) and multiple blades (22) separably attached to or inseparably formed on the hub. The hub may be used to effectively reduce noise levels during operations of the impeller by having a first cylindrical feature (261), a first number of first ribs (27, 47, 706), and a second number of second ribs (281, 48, 708), while maintaining substantially similar mechanical properties or operational characteristics. The hub may further optionally include a second substantially cylindrical feature (704) that is separably attached to or is inseparably formed on the hub to further enhance one or more properties or characteristics of the hub while serving to reduce the noise level of the impeller.
US09512725B2	Method and apparatus for turbine engine thru bolt stud and nut retention Broken remnants of turbine engine rotor thru-bolt/nut interfaces are enveloped in a housing that is coupled to the rotor, so that the remnant does not migrate to other portions of the engine. In exemplary embodiments the housing directly mates with and engages the thru-bolt stud male threaded portion that projects outwardly from the nut, such as by a female threaded sleeve that is engaged with the male threads. The sleeve is in turn coupled to and/or supported by the rest of the housing. Some housing embodiments surround one or more of the threaded stud/nut interfaces. Housing embodiments of the invention are installed in situ without removing the rotor structure from the engine.
US09512723B2	Method for removing and/or installing a turbine bearing and a device for carrying out the method A method and a device are provided for removing a turbine bearing or a bearing segment of a preferably stationary turbo engine, having a housing that may preferably be split in half while the housing is closed. The method includes: supporting the rotor to relieve the turbine bearing of the weight of the rotor, fastening a support plate to a turbine bearing housing, attaching two parallel, rail-like supports to the support plate and fastening a cross-beam to ends of supports, fastening a counter-bearing plate having at least two push/pull rods to the turbine bearing housing, and fastening the push/pull rods to the turbine bearing and detaching the fastening of the turbine bearing from the turbine bearing housing and pulling the turbine bearing located in the operating position thereof out of the turbine bearing housing with the aid of the push/pull rods.
US09512722B2	Aerofoil component handling tool A handheld tool facilitates the removal of an aerofoil from an array of aerofoils for an axial flow machine includes a body portion, and first and second jaw members depending from the body portion. The first jaw member is shaped to be insertable between a first aerofoil and an adjacent aerofoil in the array so as to contact a first surface of the first aerofoil. The position of the first and/or second jaw member is adjustable to selectively grip the aerofoil in use. The second jaw member is adapted to contact a further portion as a trailing edge of the first aerofoil. The tool may allow for manual levering and/or impact forces to be applied to the aerofoil. A method of removal of aerofoils is also provided, involving a sequence of manual operations using the tool. The aerofoil array may be a stator vane array for a gas turbine engine.
US09512714B2	Mounting bracket for strain sensor The subject matter of this specification can be embodied in, among other things, a system for mounting a strain sensor on a tubular pipe, which includes a mechanical clamp. The clamp has a bottom flexing section having an arcuate portion terminating at a first terminal and at a second end, and a first and second upper flexing sections having an arcuate portions terminating at first terminal ends and at second terminal ends in a pivot pin assembly having a bore parallel to a central longitudinal axis of the clamp, the bore there through for receiving a removable connector. Sensor mounting arms are disposed outwardly on the first and second upper flexing sections, said sensor mounting arms including at least one receptacle sized to receive and retain ends of a strain gauge.
US09512709B2	Multiphase flow metering system A multi-phase flow metering system for measuring a multi-phase fluid including oil, water, and gas, includes a Coriolis mass flow meter adapted to measure mass flow rate and density of the multi-phase fluid. The system has a water cut meter adapted to measure the water cut of the multi-phase fluid. A processor is configured to determine the oil mass flow rate of the oil, water mass flow rate of the water, and gas mass flow rate of the gas using the mass flow rate and density from the Coriolis meter and the water cut from the water cut meter. The processor is further configured to determine dynamic estimates of the uncertainty of each of the oil mass flow rate, water mass flow rate, and gas mass flow rate.
US09512702B2	Sand control system and methodology A technique facilitates a more desirable inflow distribution of fluid along a tubing string deployed in a wellbore. The technique comprises providing a tubing string with a plurality of flow control devices and conveying the tubing string downhole into the wellbore. An injection fluid is pumped down along an interior of the tubing string and out through the plurality of flow control devices for entry into the surrounding formation. Based on a function of this injection flow, the flow areas of the flow control devices are adjusted to improve the subsequent distribution of inflowing fluids. The injection and the subsequent adjustment of flow areas as a function of the injection flow through each flow control device may be repeated for continued improvement, e.g. continued optimization, of the inflow distribution.
US09512699B2	Systems and methods for regulating an in situ pyrolysis process Systems and methods for regulating an in situ pyrolysis process. The methods may include producing a product fluid stream from an active pyrolysis region of a subterranean formation. The methods further may include detecting a concentration of a first component in the product fluid stream and/or detecting a concentration of a second component in the product fluid stream. The concentration of the first component may be indicative of an intensive property of the pyrolyzed fluid production system. The concentration of the second component may be indicative of an extensive property of the pyrolyzed fluid production system. The methods further may include regulating at least one characteristic of the pyrolyzed fluid production system based upon the concentration of the first component and/or based upon the concentration of the second component. The systems may include systems that are configured to perform the methods.
US09512695B2	Multi-stage well system and technique A technique that is usable with a well includes communicating an untethered object in a passageway downhole in the well and using a cross-sectional dimension of the object and an axial dimension of the object to select a seat assembly of a plurality of seat assemblies to catch the object to form an obstruction in the well.
US09512693B2	Hydraulic set packer with piston to annulus communication A hydraulically set packer has a mandrel with an internal bore and a port communicating the internal bore outside the mandrel. A packing element disposed on the mandrel can be compressed by a piston to engage the borehole. The piston is disposed on the mandrel on a first side of the packing element and moves against the packing element when tubing pressure is communicated into a first piston chamber via the mandrel's port. To increase the setting forces, a sleeve disposed between the packing element and the mandrel defines a space communicating an opposite side of the packing element with a second pressure chamber of the piston. During high pressure operations, high pressure on the first side of the packing element acts with high pressure on the first side of the piston, increasing the pistons movement from a high pressure region to a low pressure region.
US09512691B2	Elongated sealing member for downhole tool A downhole apparatus is described comprising a body and a sealing arrangement located on the body. The body has a longitudinal axis and the sealing arrangement comprises at least one elongated sealing member with an axis of elongation extending around the longitudinal axis. The sealing member comprises a material selected to expand on exposure to at least one predetermined fluid, such as a hydrocarbon or aqueous fluid encountered in a wellbore. A method of forming the apparatus and methods of use are described. Embodiments of the invention relate to wellbore packers.
US09512690B2	Milling cutter having undulating chip breaker A cutting element includes a front face and leading face extending between a first and second sides. A leading cutting edge is located at an intersection of the front face and the leading face, and an undulating back-up cutting edge is formed in the front face and extends from the first side to the second side, and defines a leading surface and a trailing surface. A method includes cutting with a tool having a blade coupled to a tool body, and a cutting element coupled to a forward surface of the blade. The cutting element has a leading cutting edge formed at an intersection of front and leading faces, and an undulating back-up cutting edge formed in the front face and defining leading and trailing surfaces. The leading cutting edge of the cutting element contacts and cuts a work piece.
US09512686B2	Multi-service supply line system and method Present embodiments are directed toward a drilling system that includes a conduit configured to route a pressurized gas to a top drive of a drilling rig. The drilling system also includes one or more cables disposed in the conduit. The one or more cables are configured to provide communication, power, or both, to the top drive.
US09512683B2	Disconnect assembly for cylindrical members An assembly for disconnecting portions of a downhole tubular string, such as a drill stem or drill string, and removing an upper portion of the tubular string from the lower stuck portion in a well, includes a connection between joints of two portions of the tubular string. The assembly includes two tubular members and an inner sleeve having two splines each with different angular pitches or teeth counts. The assembly may include a rotary shouldered threaded connection, wherein the two tubular portions are disconnectable at the rotary shouldered threaded connection in the assembly. The assembly may include a sleeve lock, a selective no-go for landing in a profile, and a selectively deployable unlocking and unblocking tool for activating the assembly. The assembly may include connectable cylindrical members other than downhole tubulars.
US09512682B2	Wired pipe and method of manufacturing wired pipe A wired pipe includes a tubular pipe body having a wall. The wall including an inner surface, a flow channel formed by the inner surface, an outer surface, and at least one channel integrally formed within a thickness of the wall and between the inner and outer surfaces of the wall. Also included is a method of forming a wired pipe.
US09512661B2	Rain onset detection glazing auto-close A vehicle system may include a plurality of exterior capacitive sensors, such as door handles, and a controller in communication with the plurality of capacitive sensors. The controller may be configured to identify a rain condition based on sensor data received from at least one of the exterior capacitive sensors of the vehicle; ensure an absence of a key fob in proximity of the at least one locked handle and an absence of a subsequent door opening occurrence when unlocked to confirm the rain condition; and initiate a closure action to a power actuator associated with an open vehicle window for a confirmed rain condition.
US09512653B2	Adjustable cam for cam lock Disclosed are apparatus and methodology for fine tuning the fit and function of a cam lock used to secure an enclosure or similar. A cam lock is provided with a cam and a set of variously sized adjustment pads that may be individually secured at one end of the cam. The adjustment pads each differ in thickness, and are installable on the cam without the need of tools. The variously sized adjustment pads allow field installation and adjustment of the position of cam contact surfaces to easily and quickly adjust positioning for spacing variations due to manufacturing tolerances. Such customized installation provides improved security, reduced noise and rattle of the enclosure door, and a more professional aspect to the installation.
US09512651B2	Double ratchet, double pawl vehicular latch with soft stop on reset A low release effort eccentric double ratchet, double pawl vehicle latch includes a ratchet, a primary pawl, an auxiliary ratchet and a secondary pawl. A drive mechanism including a gear cam wheel sequences movement of the secondary pawl to open and reset the latch. Upon reset, the drive mechanism actuates the auxiliary ratchet back to a closed state in a soft manner without using a hard stop; instead the latch has a cushioning spring that is used to softly stop the gear train during the reset absorbing motor energy and thus eliminating impact noise.
US09512650B2	Hood latch release system A hood latch release system for a vehicle. The hood latch release system may have a cable and a linkage. Deflection of the cable may actuate the linkage to unlatch the hood latch.
US09512647B2	Multiple lock system for a luggage case An apparatus for selectively securing at least a first zipper closure mechanism (25) and a second zipper closure mechanism (135) of a luggage case (100), may include a lock device (145) coupled to the luggage case (100). The lock device (14) includes a lock mechanism (158) operable between a locked and unlocked configuration, at least two securing recesses (151, 152, 153, 154) for releasable receipt of at least a portion of each of the respective first and second zipper closure mechanisms (125, 135), and at least one release member (160) for actuating the lock mechanism (158).
US09512646B1	Enclosure locking system A cabinet enclosure and locking system for a cabinet enclosure having an opening with a door or access panel utilizes a side mounting bracket that has a forward portion that projects from the enclosure and has an elongated slot. A locking strap member has opposite outer and inner ends, with the outer end being passing through the elongated slot and being angled at the outer end so that the locking strap member must be rotated during passage of the outer end through the elongated slot during insertion into the elongated slot. A staple assembly is used for receiving a shackle or lock pin of a pad lock and also for coupling to the locking strap member and locking the locking system in a locked condition.
US09512641B2	Key having a retractable insert and corresponding deployment module The present invention relates to a key (1), in particular for a motor vehicle, comprising: —a housing (3), —an insert (5, 7) mounted pivotally about a pivoting axis (A) and comprising a key-bit support (5) and a key bit (7), —a mechanism for deploying the insert (5, 7) mounted in said housing (3) and comprising: • a push button (19) axially received in a housing (21), and • an elastic return element (23) for the insert (5, 7), wherein a first end (23a) is connected to the insert (5, 7) at the support (5), said support (5) or said button (19) comprising two retaining lugs (39) ascending parallel to the pivoting axis (A) and positioned facing each other and symmetric relative to said pivoting axis (A), said retaining lugs (39) defining, on each side of the pivoting axis (A), a space (50) for the angular displacement of the first end (23a) or of the second end (23b) according to an angle of between 10° and 90°.
US09512638B2	Leaf spring lock cylinder A lock cylinder generally including a shell, a plug positioned within the shell, a locking member, and a leaf spring. The plug includes an opening which is aligned with a recess formed in the shell. The locking member is configured to selectively prevent rotation of the plug with respect to the shell. The leaf spring is positioned in the opening and includes a first portion extending radially inward toward the keyway, and a second portion extending radially outward toward the recess. When a key is inserted, a tip of the second portion extends into the recess. When the plug is subsequently rotated, a tapered surface of the recess urges the tip radially inward and into contact with an inner surface of the shell.
US09512634B2	Fence system with variable rail reinforcement A fencing system that includes a plurality of fence rails extending between two fence posts. The fence rails may comprise a foamed material core that is enclosed by a weather resistant capping material. One or more hollow passageways may be formed in each of the fence rails to both reduce weight and to receive a metal reinforcing member. A plurality of fence pickets may be installed onto the fence rails using power driven fasteners, such as ring shank nails or staples.
US09512603B2	Flushing mechanism A flushing mechanism includes a housing with an outfall made at the housing bottom surrounding an axis; a guide rod with axial restraint relative to the housing along the axis; a first piston that hermetically slips on the cylindrical inner surface and guide rod at the same time along the axis direction; a spring loading the first piston installed in the upper cavity surrounding the guide rod; the second piston that hermetically slips on the guide rod along the axis direction and locates between the first piston and the housing bottom; a spring loading the second piston installed surrounding the guide rod; control valve; lower part of the first piston is provided with ring protuberance. The large seal ring of seal assembly of the second piston is sealed over the small seal ring of seal assembly of the second piston.
US09512602B2	Single push button multi-function water output switching structure A single push button multi-function water output switching structure, comprising: an outer shell, and a water output panel, a seat body, and an inner sleeve disposed in the outer shell. Wherein, the seat body is provided with three through hole channels, while inside the three through hole channels are each provided with a set of water output guiding sleeve and a core plug. The water output panel is provided with three sets of independent water output channels, and a water output end surface of the water output guiding sleeve is provided with water output hole corresponding to and in communication with the water output channels. An inner sleeve is sleeved in a cavity in rear portion of the seat body. The switching structure is simple in structure, optimal in design, and is capable of achieving various different water outputs through pressing a single push button.
US09512601B2	Remote Controlled Showering Apparatus and Related Methods The invention is directed to a remote controlled shower assembly having an electronically controlled shower head that is controlled by a computerized control unit as well as related methods of installation and use. The assembly can automatically bathe a user by following a program that dictates time of bathing, shower head position and motion, and the dispensing of bathing agents such as body wash or shampoo.
US09512597B2	Device to actuate a fluidconnector contamination cover A device to actuate a contamination cover on a machine bracket is disclosed. The device may include a first transition cylinder mounted on the machine bracket and connected to the contamination cover, a transition circuit connected to the first transition cylinder for transmission of hydraulic pressure to the first transition cylinder; and a transition sensor coupled to the transition circuit to control the transmission of hydraulic pressure to the first transition cylinder. The activation of the transition sensor may permit the transmission of hydraulic pressure to drive the first transition cylinder for transition of the contamination cover from a close to an open position.
US09512591B2	Cleaning device for cleaning a bottom of a borehole and method for creating a foundation element The invention relates to a cleaning device for cleaning a bottom of a borehole in the ground and also to a method for creating a bored pile in a borehole. The cleaning device has a pumping means, through which sedimented ground material in the region of the bottom of the borehole can be sucked away via a suction opening and can be discharged from the borehole via a suction line. At least one flushing nozzle is provided, through which a flushing jet can be produced, which exits the cleaning device and flushes sedimented ground material from the bottom of the borehole. A bored pile can then be produced in a thus cleaned borehole.
US09512588B2	Reversible displacement auger tool An auger assembly designed for creation of bores at sites where solid earth has a layer of loose overburden comprising an elongated auger shaft presenting a working end, with outwardly extending, helical fighting along at least a portion of the length of the shaft. Apparatus proximal to the working end is operable to compress the loose material as the auger assembly is rotated in a first direction, and preferably is in the form of arcuate rake structure above the working end; the auger serves to compress the loose material during rotation in the first direction until the solid earth is encountered, whereupon the auger assembly is rotated in the opposite direction to form the bore within the solid earth. The auger assembly preferably includes an upper auger section and a detachably secured lower auger bit assembly. The auger assembly is particularly useful in the formation of cast-in-place cementious piles.
US09512583B1	High capacity flood pump system A high capacity flood pump system includes a floodwater diversion pathway; a pump assembly above the floodwater diversion pathway, the pump assembly including a flood pump having a pump housing with a pump housing inlet and a pump housing outlet; an impeller housing disposed in fluid communication with the pump housing between the pump housing inlet and the pump housing outlet, the impeller housing disposed beneath the pump housing; at least one impeller disposed in the impeller housing; and a power unit drivingly engaging the at least one impeller.
US09512580B2	Systems and methods for deicing A deicing method includes the steps of determining a necessary quantity of heat to substantially vaporize an interfacial layer between a solid surface and a layer of ice and applying pulsed heating at the interfacial layer. The pulsed heating is applied with the determined necessary quantity of heat to substantially vaporize the interfacial layer.
US09512577B2	Bridge adapted for accessing an aircraft compartment via a manhole A bridge configured to allow access by an operative to an aircraft compartment via a manhole formed in a wall. The bridge comprises an overlapping section which includes at least one plate, a transverse runner beneath the plate or plates with at least one groove configured to receive a lower edge of the manhole, at least a first support configured to rest on one side of the wall and at least a second support configured to rest on the other side of the wall.
US09512576B2	Auxiliary drive A construction machine for the treatment of ground surfaces includes a machine frame, a drive motor, a work drum supported from the machine frame and including exchangeable tools fastened to the work drum, a belt drive and an auxiliary drive. The belt drive includes a motor-side pulley connected to the drive motor, a drum-side pulley connected to the work drum, and at least one drive belt connecting the motor-side pulley to the drum-side pulley. The auxiliary drive may be permanently coupled to the belt drive, or the auxiliary drive may include an adjustment mechanism for moving the auxiliary drive between a coupled and an uncoupled position.
US09512573B2	Bridge tie fastener system A tie fastener apparatus for attaching railroad ties to a superstructure. The apparatus comprises a threaded hook bolt, including a hook with a hook end to engage the underside of a flange of a superstructure beam. The apparatus further includes a metal member for engaging plural ties, the metal member including a tie fastener hole at plural locations, and a nut for fastening a threaded end of the threaded hook bolt for installation when the threaded hook bolt is passed through the bolt hole and optionally a washer. When the threaded hook bolt is installed, including passing a threaded end of the threaded hook bolt through the bolt hole and fastening with the nut, the hook engages the superstructure. The apparatus is installed from above the superstructure without drilling holes in ties or the superstructure, or requiring manned installation from below the superstructure.
US09512568B2	Methods for increasing retention and drainage in papermaking processes Disclosed herein are methods of increasing retention and drainage in papermaking processes using high molecular-weight, water-soluble polymers.
US09512539B2	Process for removing a coating from workpieces The invention relates to a process for electrochemically removing a coating from coated workpieces by means of a voltage applied in an electrolyte bath between the workpiece and a counter-electrode. According to the invention, a rising voltage profile is selected during the coating removal process. This has the effect that the voltage applied at the start is low, and therefore the workpieces are not damaged, but nevertheless the rise in the voltage prevents the coating removal process taking an uneconomically long time.
US09512537B2	Interference coloring of thick, porous, oxide films Porous metal oxide layers having a color due to visible light interference effects are disclosed. In particular embodiments the porous metal oxide layers are formed using an anodizing processes, which includes a porous metal oxide layer forming process and a barrier layer thickening process. The barrier layer thickening process increases a thickness of a barrier layer within the porous metal oxide layer to a thickness sufficient to and cause incident visible light waves to be reflected in the form of a new visible light waves, thereby imparting a color to the porous metal oxide layer. Methods for tuning the color of the porous metal oxide layer and for color matching surfaces of different types of metal substrates are described.
US09512532B2	Methods of and apparatus for electrochemically fabricating structures via interlaced layers or via selective etching and filling of voids Multi-layer structures are electrochemically fabricated by depositing a first material, selectively etching the first material (e.g. via a mask), depositing a second material to fill in the voids created by the etching, and then planarizing the depositions so as to bound the layer being created and thereafter adding additional layers to previously formed layers. The first and second depositions may be of the blanket or selective type. The repetition of the formation process for forming successive layers may be repeated with or without variations (e.g. variations in: patterns; numbers or existence of or parameters associated with depositions, etchings, and or planarization operations; the order of operations, or the materials deposited). Other embodiments form multi-layer structures using operations that interlace material deposited in association with some layers with material deposited in association with other layers.
US09512531B2	Integrated fluidjet system for stripping, prepping and coating a part A method of stripping, prepping and coating a surface includes first stripping the exiting coating from a surface, using continuous or pulsed fluid jet, followed by prepping the surface by the same fluid jet. The method also provides entraining particles into a fluid stream, if desired to generate a particle-entrained fluid stream that is directed at the surface to be stripped and prepped. The particles act as abrasive particles for prepping the surface to a prescribed surface roughness required for subsequent application of a coating to the surface. The method then entails coating the surface by electrically charging particles having the same chemical composition as the particles used to prep the surface. Finally, a charged-particle-entrained fluid stream is directed at high speed at the charged surface to coat the surface. The particles form both mechanical and electronic bonds with the surface.
US09512530B2	Molten salt bath, deposit, and method of producing metal deposit A molten salt bath includes at least two types selected from the group consisting of lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, cesium, beryllium, magnesium, calcium, strontium, and barium; at least one type selected from the group consisting of fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine; at least one element selected from the group consisting of scandium, yttrium, titanium, zirconium, hafnium, vanadium, niobium, tantalum, chromium, molybdenum, tungsten, manganese, technetium, rhenium, and lanthanoid; and an organic polymer having at least one type of a bond of carbon-oxygen-carbon and a bond of carbon-nitrogen-carbon. A deposit obtained using the molten salt bath, and a method of producing a metal deposit using the molten salt bath are provided.
US09512525B2	Solid oxide fuel cell or solid oxide electrolyzing cell and method for operating such a cell A solid oxide fuel cell or a solid oxide electrolyzing cell includes a) a plurality of cathode-anode-electrolyte units, each CAE-unit having a first electrode for an oxidizing agent, a second electrode for a combustible gas, and a solid electrolyte between the first electrode and the second electrode and b) a metal interconnect between the CAE-units. The interconnect having a first gas distribution element and a gas distribution structure for the combustible gas, wherein the first gas distribution element is in contact with the second electrode of the CAE-unit, and a second gas distribution element having channels for the oxidizing agent and including separate channels for a tempering fluid. The channels for the oxidizing agent are in contact with the first electrode of an adjacent CAE-unit, and the first gas distribution element and the second gas distribution element being electrically connected.
US09512524B2	Can pretreatment for improved coat adhesion The invention relates to use of an aqueous composition for pretreating can body stock, whereby an inorganic-organic conversion layer is formed, which effects outstanding sliding behavior of the shaped can body stock and in addition offers an outstanding holding primer for subsequent coating. The invention comprises a process in which can body stock which is deep-drawn to form a half-open can cylinder, before further shaping processes, is contacted with an acidic aqueous composition which contains water-soluble inorganic compounds of Zr, Ti, Si, Hf or Ce, water-soluble polymers having carboxyl groups or hydroxyl groups and also a dispersed wax. Both outer and inner surfaces of metallic can cylinders can be pretreated in the process. The invention also relates to an acidic aqueous composition for use in the pretreatment process, which contains water-soluble polymers selected from condensation products of glycoluril and aldehydes.
US09512521B2	Manufacturing method of and manufacturing apparatus for metal oxide film A method of manufacturing a metal oxide film is disclosed. The method includes the steps of soaking a substrate on which the metal oxide film is formed in a precursor solution for forming the metal oxide film; and irradiating and scanning a light, the light being collected at an interface between the substrate and the precursor solution, wherein the light is transmitted through the precursor solution, and the metal oxide film is formed on the substrate.
US09512518B2	Apparatus for treating a gas stream An apparatus for treating a gas stream. A plasma generator generates a plasma flare. A first inlet conveys the gas stream into the apparatus. A reaction chamber is located downstream of the plasma generator in which gas is treated. A second inlet receives a liquid into the apparatus for establishing a liquid weir over an interior surface of the reaction chamber for resisting accumulation of solid deposits on the interior surface. A weir guide has an outer annular surface for directing liquid over the interior surface and an inner annular surface in flow communication with the outer surface so that liquid flows form the outer surface to the inner surface to resist depositing on the inner surface.
US09512516B1	Cooling water jet pack for high power rotary cathodes A sputtering target assembly, including a cylindrical backing tube, a magnet assembly disposed within the backing tube, and a conduit disposed within the backing tube and adapted for transporting coolant. The conduit includes at least one first opening positioned for providing the coolant in a substantially circumferential direction from the conduit toward an inner surface of the backing tube into a gap volume between a front side of the magnet assembly and the inner surface of the backing tube.
US09512511B2	Method for hot-dip galvanizing a steel sheet Exemplary embodiments of the present invention can provide a galvanization method for hot-rolled steel sheet, cold-rolled steel sheet, or plating sheet of various compositions, which can avoid nonplating defects by using an Ni preplating procedure. For example, an exemplary galvanization method can be provided for pickled hot-rolled steel sheet or annealed cold-rolled steel sheet which is free from non-plating defects which includes cleaning the surface of the plating sheet, preplating it with Ni, rapidly heating the sheet in a nonoxidizing or reducing atmosphere to a sheet temperature of about 430 to 500° C. at a heating a rate of about 20° C./sec or more, and then hot dip plating the sheet in a galvanization bath. The exemplary amount of Ni preplating can be determined based on the plate type and amount of Si in the sheet steel to produce a hot dip galvanization that is free from non-plating defects.
US09512510B2	High-strength aluminum alloy and process for producing same A high-strength aluminum alloy material having a chemical composition which includes Zn: more than 7.2% (mass %, the same applies hereafter) and 8.7% or less, Mg: 1.3% or more and 2.1% or less, Cu: 0.01% or more and 0.10% or less, Zr: 0.01% or more and 0.10% or less, Cr: less than 0.02%, Fe: 0.30% or less, Si: 0.30% or less, Mn: less than 0.05%, Ti: 0.001% or more and 0.05% or less, the balance being Al and unavoidable impurities, is provided. It has a proof stress of 350 MPa or more, and a metallographic structure formed of a recrystallized structure, and L* and b* values, as defined in JIS Z8729 (ISO 7724-1), are 85 or more and 95 or less and 0 or more and 0.8 or less, respectively, as measured after anodization using a sulfuric acid bath.
US09512508B2	High-strength cold-rolled steel sheet having excellent stretch flangeability and precision punchability and manufacturing method thereof A high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet having excellent stretch flangeability and precision punchability containing predetermined components and a balance being composed of iron and inevitable impurities, in which in a range of ⅝ to ⅜ in sheet thickness from the surface of the steel sheet, an average value of pole densities of the {100}<011> to {223}<110> orientation group represented by respective crystal orientations of {100}<011>, {116}<110>, {114}<110>, {113}<110>, {112}<110>, {335}<110>, and {223}<110> is 6.5 or less, and a pole density of the {332}<113> crystal orientation is 5.0 or less, and a metal structure contains, in terms of an area ratio, greater than 5% of pearlite, the sum of bainite and martensite limited to less than 5%, and a balance composed of ferrite.
US09512491B2	Detection of digestive organ cancer, gastric cancer, colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, and biliary tract cancer by gene expression profiling The present invention provides a method and a reagent for detecting a digestive organ cancer, gastric cancer, colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, or biliary tract cancer patient by analyzing genes with expression levels (in peripheral blood) that vary in association with digestive organ cancer, gastric cancer, colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, or biliary tract cancer cases, compared with normal healthy subjects. Specifically, the method for detecting a digestive organ cancer, gastric cancer, colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, or biliary tract cancer patient based on expression profiles comprises obtaining the expression profile of at least one gene selected from the group consisting of probes corresponding to genes with expression levels (in peripheral blood) that vary in digestive organ cancer, gastric cancer, colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, and biliary tract cancer cases, compared with normal healthy subjects. The reagent for detecting digestive organ cancer, gastric cancer, colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, or biliary tract cancer contains nucleotides or partial sequences thereof consisting of the nucleotide sequence of at least one gene selected from the group consisting of probes with expression levels that vary in digestive organ cancer, gastric cancer, colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, or biliary tract cancer, or nucleotides containing sequences complementary thereto.
US09512486B2	Materials, methods, and systems for treating cancer Aspects of the invention relate to methods of treatment, and to kits and systems for the same including materials for determining that an individual is susceptible to cancer and if warranted treating the patient of cancer or initiating a monitoring strategy and/or taking a preventive action. Therapeutic and preventive interventions include, treating the patient with a PARR inhibitors and/or laprascopic oophorectomy. The invention also relates to systems and methods of genotyping an individual, and to methods of identifying a patent with a higher than normal likelihood of developing cancer and/or genetically related individuals or groups at heighten risk for developing cancer, particularly ovarian cancer.
US09512478B2	Methods for indexing samples and sequencing multiple polynucleotide templates The invention relates to methods for indexing samples during the sequencing of polynucleotide templates, resulting in the attachment of tags specific to the source of each nucleic acid sample such that after a sequencing run, both the source and sequence of each polynucleotide can be determined. Thus, the present invention pertains to analysis of complex genomes (e.g., human genomes), as well as multiplexing less complex genomes, such as those of bacteria, viruses, mitochondria, and the like.
US09512477B2	Biomarker anaylsis using scodaphoresis The invention discloses methods and apparatus for characterizing trace nucleic acids that are biomarkers for disease. The methods and apparatus provide increased sensitivity to such trace nucleic acids, and allow analysis of nucleic acids present in a sample at only 0.01% of the wild-type sequences. The methods and apparatus are also designed for straightforward multiplexing, thus allowing pooling of clinical samples.
US09512472B2	Method of amplifying nucleic acid sequences The invention is directed to methods of removing amplicons of non target and/or target nucleic acid sequences having one or more modified (e.g., methylated) nucleotides from a sample wherein the sample comprises the non target nucleic acid and a target nucleic acid sequence to be amplified.
US09512471B2	Methods and kits for detecting human papillomavirus The present invention provides methods and kits for determining the presence, absence, or level of an infectious agent in a sample. Specifically, the present invention provides methods and kits for detecting or quantifying certain target polynucleotides of the infectious agent. In certain embodiments, the present invention provides for such detection without the need for amplification (e.g., replication) of the target molecule and/or without the need for labor intensive purification procedures. In certain embodiments, the present invention provides positive control and housekeeping gene for normalization and quantatively detection of the copy numbers of infectious agent in a sample. In these or other embodiments, the invention allows for such detection with the desired sensitivity and/or specificity, even where the polynucleotide is present in the sample at low copy number.
US09512469B2	Methods of co-detecting MRNA and small non-coding RNA Disclosed herein are methods of co-detecting presence of target messenger RNA (mRNA) and small non-coding RNA (for example, miRNA) in a sample. The disclosed methods can be used to simultaneously detect mRNA and small non-coding RNA in a single assay (for example in the same reaction or the same well of a multi-well assay). The methods can include contacting a sample with a plurality of nuclease protection probes (NPPs) including at least one probe which specifically binds to a target mRNA and at least one probe which specifically binds to a target small non-coding RNA, contacting the sample with a nuclease specific for single-stranded nucleic acids, and detecting the NPP, for example on a microarray.
US09512468B2	Detection method uses magnetic and detectable nanoparticles with oligonucleotides attached thereto A method and kit for determining a nucleic acid is provided, including: providing magnetic nanoparticles and detectable nanoparticles to the sample, wherein the magnetic nanoparticles and detectable nanoparticles respectively contain oligonucleotides attached thereto, and the detectable nanoparticles contain at least one kind of nanoparticles with detectable signals distinct from the others, and the oligonucleotides attached on each kind of the detectable nanoparticles are complementary to a region of one of the nucleic acids in the sample; reacting the magnetic and detectable nanoparticles with the sample; and detecting signals from each kind of the detectable nanoparticles for determining the nucleic acid for each in the sample.
US09512466B2	Microdroplet formation by wells in a microfluidic device A method of forming microdroplets is provided that includes forming a well plate, using lithography, where the well plate includes a microchannel and a microwell in a surface of the fluid channel, flowing a first fluid into the microchannel, where the microchannel and the microwell are filled with the first fluid, and flowing a second fluid into the microchannel, where the first fluid is displaced from the microchannel, where the first fluid remains in the microwell, where a microdroplet of the first fluid is formed.
US09512451B2	Enzymatic process for fat and oil hydrolysis An efficient process for enzymatic hydrolysis of fats and oils in a homogenous mixture is provided herein. The present invention in particular provides a process for production of fatty acids, sn-regio mono-acylglycerol (MAG), sn-regio di-acyl-glycerols (DAG), and glycerol from fats, wherein more than 98% fats can be converted into the desired product. The present invention also provides a process for the production of fatty acids and glycerol, virtually free of sn-regio diacyl-glycerols (DAG) and comprising less than 5% sn-regio mono-acylglycerol (MAG) in the end product.
US09512427B2	Treatment of antiviral gene related diseases by inhibition of natural antisense transcript to an antiviral gene The present invention relates to antisense oligonucleotides that modulate the expression of and/or function of an Antiviral gene, in particular, by targeting natural antisense polynucleotides of an Antiviral gene. The invention also relates to the identification of these antisense oligonucleotides and their use in treating diseases and disorders associated with the expression of Antiviral genes.
US09512424B2	Antisense nucleic acids The present invention provides a pharmaceutical agent which causes skipping of the 55th, 45th, 50th or 44th exon in the human dystrophin gene with a high efficiency. The present invention provides an oligomer which efficiently enables to cause skipping of the 55th, 45th, 50th or 44th exon in the human dystrophin gene.
US09512421B1	Miniature acoustic wave lysis system and uses thereof The present invention relates to an acoustic lysis system including a disposable cartridge that can be reversibly coupled to a platform having a small, high-frequency piezoelectric transducer array. In particular, the system releases viable DNA, RNA, and proteins from human or bacterial cells, without chemicals or additional processing, to enable high-speed sample preparation for clinical point-of-care medical diagnostics and use with nano/microfluidic cartridges. Also described herein are methods of making and using the system of the invention.
US09512403B2	Conditioned medium and extracellular matrix compositions from cells cultured under hypoxic conditions for methods of treating tissue injury The present invention is directed to a method of producing compositions including embryonic proteins. The method includes culturing cells under hypoxic conditions on a biocompatible surface in vitro. The culturing method produces both soluble and non-soluble fractions, which may be used separately or in combination to obtain physiologically acceptable compositions useful in a variety of medical and therapeutic applications.
US09512392B2	Method to increase dissolved oxygen in a culture vessel Basing on study of a previous discovered effective bioreactor system, a method to increase culture medium dissolved oxygen is disclosed. This method together with addition of an optimal mixing forms a theoretical foundation for effective bioreactor design and prototype construction.
US09512389B2	Hop oxidation-reaction product, preparing method thereof and use thereof The present invention relates to a hop extract having a reduced bitter taste which shows a fat absorption suppressing effect. More specifically the present invention relates to a hop extract oxidation-reaction product obtained by an oxidation-reaction of a hop extract.
US09512387B2	Cleaning compositions for removing polymeric contaminants from papermaking surfaces Embodiments of cleaning compositions for removing polymeric soils comprise at least one surfactant, at least one amine, and a solvent blend comprising at least one aromatic alcohol, at least one dibasic ester, and at least one terpene solvent.
US09512385B2	Disinfectant solution for nonionic soft contact lenses A disinfecting solution for a nonionic soft contact lens, which solution contains polylysine as a disinfectant, and further contains: 0.1-1.0% by weight of a component (A) which is an acidic tonicity agent having at least one carboxyl group; 0.10-1.25% by weight of a component (B) which is a basic tonicity agent having an amino group; and 0.1-2.0% by weight of a component (C) which is at least one of a nonionic tonicity agent and an amphoteric tonicity agent, wherein each of the components (A) to (C) has a molecular weight of not larger than 200, and a ratio of a molar concentration of the component (A) to a molar concentration of the component (B) is not larger than 1.2. The disinfecting solution has a pH of 6.5-8.0, an osmotic pressure of 250-330 mOsm/kg and an electric conductivity of 130-750 mS/m.
US09512381B2	Lubricity enhancing additives, a method for producing the same and use thereof The invention relates to novel lubricity enhancing additives, to a method for producing the same, and to the use thereof.
US09512377B2	Process for production of nanoparticles of solid lubricant and lubricant dispersions stable in oil and in water The process basically comprises: dissolving a lamellar disulphide, as a source of the solid lubricant, in an aqueous solvent, forming a first aqueous solution; dissolving a reducing agent, as hydroxylamine, sodium hypophosphite or sodium borohydride, in an aqueous solvent, forming a second aqueous solution; mixing the first and second aqueous solutions, forming a third aqueous solution; neutralizing the pH of the third aqueous solution; dissolving a sulphur source, in an aqueous solvent, forming a fourth aqueous solution; mixing the third and fourth aqueous solutions, forming a fifth aqueous solution, which is contained and heated in an autoclave; cooling the fifth aqueous solution to the room temperature; and removing, from the autoclave, the nanoparticles in powder form.
US09512376B2	Material and/or fuel produced from biomass The invention relates to a material and/or fuel which is produced from biomass. The material and/or fuel can be produced according to a method, wherein the biomass is treated at a temperature of over 100 degrees centigrade and a pressure of over 5 bar for a treatment duration of at least 1 hour.
US09512369B1	Process for removing color bodies from used oil Methods and systems of removing color bodies from vacuum gas oil. The methods and systems include mixing the oil and N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) within one or more columns. After moving through the one or more columns, water and glycerin are added to the oil. A second portion of the NMP is removed from the oil as well as at least some of the water and at least some of the glycerin through at least one centrifuge.
US09512367B2	Process for extracting sulphur-containing compounds by liquid-liquid extraction by means of a soda solution with an optimized final washing step Process of extracting sulphur-containing compounds from a hydrocarbon cut of the gasoline or LPG type by liquid-liquid extraction with a soda solution employing a unit (2) for pretreatment of the feedstock to be treated placed upstream of the extraction unit (4), the soda being introduced into the extraction column (4) in the form of two circuits operating either in parallel, or in series.
US09512363B2	Method for extracting bitumen from an oil sand stream The present invention provides a method for extracting bitumen from an oil sand stream, the method including at least the steps of: (a) providing an oil sand stream; (b) contacting the oil sand stream with a liquid comprising a non-aqueous solvent thereby obtaining a solvent-diluted oil sand slurry; (c) screening the solvent-diluted oil sand slurry thereby obtaining a screened oil sand slurry and a rejects stream; (d) introducing the rejects stream into a liquid bath; (e) transporting the rejects stream through the liquid bath to a space above the surface of the liquid bath; and (f) extracting bitumen from the screened oil sand slurry obtained in step (c).
US09512362B2	Compound, liquid crystal composition, polymer material and film A liquid crystal composition comprising a compound represented by the following formula has sufficient solubility and a wide usable concentration range, and exhibits excellent haze-lowering performance. B1 represents an n-valent chain linking group, L1 and L2 represent a single bond, —O—, —S—, —CO—, —COO—, —OCO—, etc, A1 represents a divalent aromatic hydrocarbon group or a divalent heterocyclic group, A2 represents an aromatic hydrocarbon group, Sp1 represents a single bond, or an alkylene group, Hb1 represents a fluorine-substituted alkyl group, n represents 2 to 6, m represents 0 to 2, and l represents 2 or 3.
US09512334B2	Modified polysilazane film and method for producing gas barrier film Provided are a modified polysilazane film that is preferable as an intermediate material for forming a predetermined gas barrier film, and a method for producing a gas barrier film having excellent gas barrier properties using such modified polysilazane film as an intermediate material. A modified polysilazane film comprising a substrate and a modified polysilazane layer formed thereon, and a method for producing a gas barrier film obtained through such intermediate material, wherein the modified polysilazane layer has a thickness of a value in the range of 10 to 500 nm, and the modified polysilazane layer has a refractive index of a value in the range of 1.48 to 1.63.
US09512332B2	Soluble, processable polyhemiaminals and polyhexahydrotriazines Polyhexahydrotriazine (PHT) and polyhemiaminal (PHA) materials incorporating divalent or trivalent bridging groups tend to form highly cross-linked polymers. While highly cross-linked polymers have certain advantageous with respect to stability and various physical characteristics, they are difficult to process once formed. PHA and PHT materials incorporating a plurality of trivalent PHA/PHT groups, a plurality of divalent bridging groups, and a plurality of monovalent end groups are disclosed. According to an embodiment, the cross-link density and molecular weight can be controlled by the inclusion of the end groups. Lower cross-link density and molecular weight give PHA and PHT materials improved characteristics with respect to film and fiber formation methods. A method of coating a component or substrate with a polymer is also disclosed. Embodiments of the method can be used to form either a PHA or PHT film on a substrate, such as microelectronic component.
US09512329B2	Resin composition, prepreg, and laminate A resin composition contains a cyanate ester compound, a maleimide compound, an epoxy resin, a silicone rubber powder, and an inorganic filler. The cyanate ester compound contains a compound represented by the following formula. The silicone rubber powder is contained in an amount of 40 to 150 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass in total of the cyanate ester compound, the maleimide compound, and the epoxy resin. The inorganic filler is contained in an amount of 100 to 340 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass in total of the cyanate ester compound, the maleimide compound, and the epoxy resin. A total content of the silicone rubber powder and the inorganic filler is 140 to 380 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass in total of the cyanate ester compound, the maleimide compound, and the epoxy resin.
US09512323B2	Conductive undercoating agent composition A task of the present invention is to solve the problem in that the conductive undercoating agent composition for coating a current collector has so poor electrochemical durability that the conductive undercoating agent composition is peeled off the current collector after a long-term reliability test. A conductive undercoating agent composition for a current collector for a battery or electrical double layer capacitor, which comprises a polymer having a substituent capable of bonding to an active hydrogen group, inorganic particles having an active hydrogen group, and a conductive agent.
US09512316B2	Method for sizing of mineral matter in the presence of additives containing glycerol, products obtained and their uses The present invention concerns a method for sizing of mineral matter using a sizing aid additive including glycerol and/or at least one polyglycerol allowing the efficiency of air sizing to be increased, or involving a specific sizing energy which is reduced relative to an additive-free air sizing, whilst obtaining a sized mineral matter compatible with an application in an aqueous medium.
US09512312B2	Polyaryletherketone composition A polymer composition that contains a polyaryletherketone and a liquid crystalline polymer that includes repeating units derived from naphthenic hydroxycarboxylic acids, naphthenic dicarboxylic acids, or a combination thereof in an amount of more than about 15 mol. % of the polymer is provided.
US09512306B2	Mercaptosilane polymer mixture The invention relates to mercaptosilane-polymer blends comprising at least one mercaptosilane of the general formula I and at least one polymer selected from the group of polypropylene, polyethylene and ethylene-vinyl acetate. They are produced by mixing the mercaptosilane of the general formula I with the polymer. They can be used in rubber mixtures.
US09512302B2	Fluoropolymer coatings The present invention relates to a fluoropolymer coating having improved tribological properties, which coating comprises nanodiamond particles in a concentration between 0.01 wt. % and 5 wt. %, wherein said fluoropolymer coating is obtained by drying and curing a slurry composition comprising said fluoropolymer and said nanodiamond particles, wherein the zeta potential of the nanodiamond particles is over −30 mV at pH higher than 8. The invention also relates to a slurry composition which can be used for producing said fluoropolymer coating.
US09512296B2	Aromatic acylation with cyclic anhydride for plasticizer production Provided is a process for making non-phthalate plasticizers, by acylating an aromatic compound with a succinic anhydride to form a keto-acid, and then esterifying the keto-acid with C4-C13 OXO-alcohols to form a plasticizer compound. The aromatic rings of the aromatic compound may also be optionally hydrogenated.
US09512290B2	Reinforced polymeric articles Polymeric article reinforced with a reinforcing component. The reinforcing component includes a composition made from at least one polymer and graphene sheets.
US09512282B2	Dilution index This disclosure relates to ethylene interpolymer compositions. Specifically, ethylene interpolymer products having: a Dilution Index (Yd) greater than 0; total catalytic metal≧3.0 ppm; ≧0.03 terminal vinyl unsaturations per 100 carbon atoms, and; optionally a Dimensionless Modulus (Xd) greater than 0. The disclosed ethylene interpolymer products have a melt index from about 0.3 to about 500 dg/minute, a density from about 0.869 to about 0.975 g/cm3, a polydispersity (Mw/Mn) from about 2 to about 25 and a CDBI50 from about 20% to about 97%. Further, the ethylene interpolymer products are a blend of at least two ethylene interpolymers; where one ethylene interpolymer is produced with a single-site catalyst formulation and at least one ethylene interpolymer is produced with a heterogeneous catalyst formulation.
US09512276B2	Phenol-modified polyorganosiloxane with reduced platinum content, method for preparing the same, and modifier for organic resin containing the same A phenol-modified polyorganosiloxane suitable as a modifier for an organic resin, in which a platinum metal content is reduced, and the yellowing is reduced, a method for preparing the same, and a modifier for an organic resin containing the same are provided. The phenol-modified polyorganosiloxane is a compound of formula (I), having a platinum metal content of 0.9 ppm or less. The phenol-modified polyorganosiloxane can be prepared by subjecting a phenol compound substituted with an alkenyl group of formula (IV) and a polyorganohydrogen siloxane of formula (V) to a hydrosilation reaction in the presence of a platinum-based catalyst applicable to a homogenous system, and subsequently, reducing the platinum metal content of the resulting product to 0.9 ppm or less by conducting one or more filtration procedures selected from the group consisting of filtration conducted where activated carbon is added, filtration conducted by using a filter comprising activated carbon, and filtration conducted by using a filter capable of adsorbing cations, alone or in combination.
US09512267B2	Catalyst systems based on phenolate complexes for immortal ring-opening polymerization of cyclic esters and carbohydrates A method can include immortal ring-opening homopolymerisation of cyclic carbonates or cyclic esters in the presence of a catalytic system, or sequential two-step ring-opening block copolymerisation of one or more cyclic monomers selected from cyclic carbonates or cyclic esters in the presence of the catalytic system. The catalytic system can include a phenolate supported metallic complex. The catalytic system can also include an alcohol or a primary amine containing aliphatic and/or aromatic moieties. The alcohol or primary amine can be present in a molar ratio with respect to the metallic complex that is larger than 1.
US09512256B2	Dichloroamino-functionalized fluoropolymer and process for preparing This invention pertains to a novel fluoropolymer characterized by a dichloroamino-functionalized perfluoroether pendant group that terminates in —CF2NCl2. The polymer so formed is crosslinkable and useful for the preparation of shaped articles and photo-imaged coatings. The novel fluoropolymer can be thermally treated to form crosslinked fluoropolymers with highly stable perfluoroalkylene crosslinks. The novel fluoropolymer is conveniently prepared by treating a cyano-functionalized fluoropolymer with Cl—F.
US09512252B2	Bis-imine complex of lanthanides, catalytic system comprising said bis-imine complex and process for the (co)polymerization of conjugated dienes A bis-imine complex of lanthanides having general formula (I): Said bis-imine complex of lanthanides having general formula (I) can be advantageously used in a catalytic system for the (co)polymerization of conjugated dienes.
US09512232B2	Antibodies against Claudin 18.2 useful in cancer diagnosis The invention relates to antibodies directed against an epitope located within the C-terminal portion of CLDN18.2 which are useful, for example, in diagnosing cancer and/or in determining whether cancer cells express CLDN18.2.
US09512229B2	Synergistic combinations of OX40L antibodies for the treatment of GVHD The present invention relates to anti-human OX40L antibodies, new medical uses and methods.
US09512228B2	Selective elimination of erosive cells The current invention relates to the treatment of diseases characterized by cartilage destruction and/or bone erosion. In particular the present invention relates to the treatment of osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, psoriatic arthritis or rheumatic arthritis with an anti-NKG2A antibody.
US09512227B2	Reducing systemic regulatory T cell levels or activity for treatment of Alzheimer's disease A pharmaceutical composition comprising an active agent that causes reduction of the level of systemic immunosuppression in an individual for use in treating a disease, disorder, condition or injury of the CNS that does not include the autoimmune neuroinflammatory disease, relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), is provided. The pharmaceutical composition is for administration by a dosage regimen comprising at least two courses of therapy, each course of therapy comprising in sequence a treatment session followed by an interval session.
US09512225B2	Reducing systemic regulatory T cell levels or activity for treatment of Alzheimer's disease A pharmaceutical composition comprising an active agent that causes reduction of the level of systemic immunosuppression in an individual for use in treating a disease, disorder, condition or injury of the CNS that does not include the autoimmune neuroinflammatory disease, relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), is provided. The pharmaceutical composition is for administration by a dosage regimen comprising at least two courses of therapy, each course of therapy comprising in sequence a treatment session followed by an interval session.
US09512224B2	Use of semaphorin-4D binding molecules for treatment of atherosclerosis Provided herein are methods for reducing, inhibiting, suppressing and/or delaying atherosclerotic plaque growth or neovascularization in a subject having atherosclerosis, comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of an isolated binding molecule which specifically binds to Semaphorin-4D (SEMA4D) or to its high affinity Plexin-B1 receptor.
US09512223B2	Methods for treatment of gastric cancer The application provides methods of detection, diagnosis, prognosis, prophylaxis and treatment of folate receptor-alpha-expressing gastric cancer using antibodies that specifically bind to folate receptor alpha.
US09512219B2	IL-31 monoclonal antibodies The present invention relates to methods of treating pruritic diseases, including but not limited to Contact dermatitis, Atopic Dermatitis, Drug induced delayed type cutaneous allergic reactions, Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Cutaneous T cell Lymphoma, Bullous pemphigoid, Alopecia wereata, Vitiligo, Acne Rosacea, Prurigo nodularis, Scleroderma, Herpes simplex virus, or combination thereof by administering IL-31 monoclonal antibodies. The invention further provides the hybridomas that generate the monoclonal antibodies.
US09512218B2	Use of IL-20 antagonists for alleviating spinal cord injury Alleviating neural injury, such as spinal cord injury, in a subject (e.g., a human subject) in need of the treatment using an IL-20 antagonist, which can be an antibody that blocks a signaling pathway mediated by IL-20. Such antibodies include anti-IL-20 antibodies and anti-IL-20R antibodies that specifically block the IL-20 signaling pathway.
US09512212B2	Bispecific antibody fragments for neurological disease proteins and methods of use The present invention relates to therapeutic agents comprising bispecific recombinant antibody fragments to selectively clear a protein associated with a neurological disease and methods of use of these therapeutic agents to treat neurological diseases.
US09512209B2	Methods of modulating inflammasome activity to treat inflammatory conditions Compositions and methods for reducing inflammation in the central nervous system (CNS) of a mammal that has been subjected to a stroke, traumatic injury to the CNS such as traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury (SCI), or having an autoimmune or CNS disease have been developed. The compositions and methods described herein include antibodies that specifically bind to at least one component (e.g., ASC, NALP1) in a mammalian inflammasome (e.g., the NALP1 inflammasome) and have use as treatments for SCI, TBI, stroke, and autoimmune and CNS diseases in a mammal. In a rodent model of SCI, therapeutic neutralization of ASC using a polyclonal antibody that specifically binds to ASC inhibited the inflammasome, reduced caspase-1 activation, XIAP cleavage, and interleukin processing, resulting in significant tissue sparing and functional improvement. Additionally, in a rodent model of TBI, neutralization of ASC after TBI reduced caspase-1 activation and XIAP cleavage. Further, in a rodent thromboembolic stroke model, neutralization of NLRP1 resulted in reduced histopathological damage in mice and reduced cytokine activation, suggesting that the inflammasome complex forms in the brain after stroke and is a therapeutic target for reducing the detrimental consequences of post-stroke inflammation.
US09512207B2	Anti-NPC2 monoclonal antibodies and a method of detecting fatty liver tissue, cancer cells or cancer tissue by using them The present invention is related to anti-NPC2 monoclonal antibodies, which against NPC2 or glycosylated-NPC2; and is related to a method of detecting fatty liver tissues, cancer cells or cancer tissues by evaluating the expression level of NPC2 or glycosylated-NPC2 in the cells or tissues.
US09512205B2	Monoclonal antibodies to anthrax protective antigen The characterization and isolation of F20G75, F20G76 and F20G77, anti-PA monoclonal antibodies which also have neutralizing activities is described. The monoclonal antibodies may be used as a pharmaceutical composition for treating individuals suspected of or at risk of or having a Bacillus anthracis infection. The monoclonal antibodies bind to a specific region comprising amino acids 311-316 of PA, ASFFDI or a larger fragment comprising amino acids 301-330 of PA, SEVHGNAEVHASFFDIGSSVSAGFSNSNSS. Vaccines comprising these peptides may be used to immunize individuals against Bacillus anthracis infection.
US09512199B2	Fibronectin cradle molecules and libraries thereof The here described invention discloses a combination of a top and bottom loop binder library using the CD and the FG loops of a number of FnIII domains (FnIII) (e.g., FnIII7, FnIII10 and FnIII14) together with the surface exposed residues of the beta-sheet. The invention also pertains to a method of forming a library of FnIII domain polypeptides useful in screening for the presence of one or more polypeptides having a selected binding or enzymatic activity.
US09512198B2	FVIII peptides for immune tolerance induction and immunodiagnostics The present invention is related to peptides that can be used to reduce the immune response against FVIII or to induce tolerance to human FVIII in patients with, e.g., hemophilia A. Furthermore, the peptides can be used for immunodiagnostic purposes to detect FVIII-specific CD4+ T cells to monitor patients with hemophilia A during replacement therapy and during immune tolerance induction therapy.
US09512189B2	Optimized antigens of pneumocystis and use thereof Immunologically active agents are described, including isolated Pneumocystis A 12 protein or polypeptides; immunogenic conjugates containing Pneumocystis A 12 protein or polypeptide of the present invention; antibodies recognizing the Pneumocystis A 12 protein or polypeptide or the immunogenic conjugates of the present invention; and nucleic acid molecules that encode the Pneumocystis A 12 protein or polypeptide of the present invention, as well as DNA constructs, expression vectors, and host cells that contain the nucleic acid molecules. Disclosed uses of the antibodies, immunogenic conjugates, and DNA constructs include inducing passive or active immunity to treat or prevent pathogen infections, particularly by a Pneumocystis organism, in a subject.
US09512186B2	Recombinant strain of Mycobacterium bovis bacillus calmette-guerin (BCG), immunogenic composition and use The present invention relates to recombinant Mycobacterium strain that encodes the mutated Escherichia coli LT heat-labile toxin or the A subunit of the mutated Escherichia coli LT heat-labile toxin. The present invention also relates to strains of Mycobacterium that encode the LT heat-labile toxin or the A subunit of the LT heat-labile toxin of Escherichia coli mutated in position 63. Specifically, the present invention relates to strains of Mycobacterium that encode the LT heat-labile toxin or the A subunit of the LT heat-labile toxin of Escherichia coli mutated in position 63 from serine to lysine. The present invention also provides immunogenic compositions that comprise the strains of the present invention. The present invention further provides for the use of said strains and immunological compositions in the production of a vaccine for preventing tuberculosis and infections caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Lastly, the present invention relates to methods for preventing or treating tuberculosis in animals.
US09512182B2	Vaccine antigens that direct immunity to conserved epitopes A method of identification and elimination of immunodominant epitopes to elicit a response to secondary epitopes, especially conserved structures, is described, and applied to influenza haemagglutinin (HA). Identification of the primary epitopes in (HA), and replacement of amino acids having high LODrps with corresponding low LODrps amino acids produces an HA molecule which induces antibody responses to conserved HA residues. Modified HA molecules induce a broadly neutralizing vaccine.
US09512164B2	Oligonucleotide end caps Modified nucleic acids are described herein, including pharmaceutical compositions comprising the modified nucleic acids, and methods of using the modified nucleic acids.
US09512162B2	Synthesis of deuterated ribo nucleosides, N-protected phosphoramidites and oligonucleotides The present invention is directed towards the synthesis of high purity deuterated sugars, deuterated phosphoramidites, deuterated nucleobases, deuterated nucleosides, deuterated oligonucleotides, and deuterated RNA's of defined sequences which can exhibit biochemically useful and biologically valuable properties, thus having potential for therapeutic uses.
US09512160B2	Antibacterial S-heterosubstituted disulfides Synthetically-derived S,S-heterodisubstituted disulfides that exhibit potent in vitro antibacterial activity against a variety of bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Francisella tularensis. The present invention provides compounds, methods and compositions effective to treat microbial/bacterial infections, and, especially, infections arising from bacteria which have developed resistance to conventional antibiotics.
US09512156B2	Carbon monoxide releasing rhenium compounds for medical use The present invention relates to new rhenium compounds of formula (I) with medical utility, corresponding pharmaceutical compositions as well as medical uses thereof.
US09512153B2	Prodrugs of vitamine K The invention relates to prodrugs of vitamin K2, in particular prodrugs of MK-7 in which the diketone is converted to a monosubstituted or disubstituted ester type derivative. These compounds are shown to give MK-7 in plasma.
US09512151B2	Product containing monomer and polymers of titanyls and methods for making same A compound of Formula (II) and (III), or a mixture of any two or more thereof; wherein M is Ti or Zr; R3 at each occurrence is H, F, Cl, Br, I, CN, OR4, NR5R6, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkylalkyl, unsubstituted heterocyclyl, or substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclylalkyl; R4 is H, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkylalkyl, unsubstituted heterocyclyl, or substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclylalkyl; R5 and R6 are independently H, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclylalkyl, or R5 and R6 may join to form a heterocyclic ring containing the N to which they are attached; and n′=0-4. Such compounds form optically transparent and/or clear films or particles or may be used to prepare such materials.
US09512141B2	Pyrazine derivatives as CB2 receptor agonists The invention relates to a compound of formula (I) wherein R1 to R4 are defined as in the description and in the claims. The compound of formula (I) is a CB2 receptor agonist for use in the treatment of several disorders, such as pain, atherosclerosis and glaucoma.
US09512140B2	(Thieno[2,3-b][1,5]benzoxazepin-4-yl)piperazin-1-yl compounds as dual activity H1 inverse agonists/5-HT2A antagonists A dual H1 inverse agonist/5-HT2A receptor antagonist of the formula: its uses, and methods for its preparation are described.
US09512139B2	Conformationally constrained, fully synthetic macrocyclic compounds Conformationally restricted, spatially defined 12-30 membered macrocyclic ring systems of formulae Ia and Ib are constituted by three distinct molecular parts: Template A, conformation Modulator B and Bridge C. These macrocycles Ia and Ib are readily manufactured by parallel synthesis or combinatorial chemistry in solution or on solid phase. They are designed to interact with a variety of specific biological target classes, examples being the agonistic or antagonistic activity on G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs), ion channels and signal transduction pathways. In particular, these macrocycles act as antagonists of the motilin receptor, the FP receptor and the purinergic receptors P2Y1, as modulators of the serotonin receptor of subtype 5-HT2B, as blockers of the voltage-gated potassium channel Kv1.3 and as inhibitors of the β-catenin-dependent “canonical” Wnt pathway. Thus they are showing great potential as medicaments for a variety of diseases.
US09512138B2	Compositions and methods for treating cancer Provided herein, inter alia, are compositions and methods useful for treating hyperproliferative diseases, including cancer and non-malignant hyperproliferative diseases.
US09512137B2	Organic electroluminescence device An organic electroluminescence device sequentially includes an anode, an emitting layer, an electron-transporting region, and a cathode, the electron-transporting region including an electron-transporting material that includes a cyano group and an aromatic ring group.
US09512127B2	Process for the production of speherical tetranitroglycouril A spherical morphology of the high explosive tetranitroglycoluril (TNGU) has been discovered. This new morphology exhibits approximately a twofold improvement in the response of the material to impact, more than a one and a half fold improvement in friction and the same high resistance to electrostatic discharge over non-spherical TNGU produced by other methods.
US09512121B2	[1,2,4] triazol [4,3-A] pyridine derivative, preparation method therefor or medical application thereof Provided are [1,2,4]triazol[4,3-a]pyridine derivatives as shown in the general formula (I), a preparation method therefor, and a pharmaceutical composition containing the derivative, wherein the pharmaceutical composition is used as a therapeutic agent, and especially used as a c-Met inhibitor and an immunosuppressant. Each substituent in the general formula (I) is the same as that defined in the specification.
US09512120B2	Microbicidally active imidazopyridine derivatives The present invention provides compounds of formula (I) wherein Y1, Y2, Y3, G, V1, V2, V3 and V4 are as defined in the claims. The invention further relates to compositions which comprise these compounds and to their use in agriculture or horticulture for controlling or preventing infestation of plants by phytopathogenic microorganisms, preferably fungi.
US09512116B2	Compounds that modulate intracellular calcium Described herein are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, which modulate the activity of store-operated calcium (SOC) channels. Also described herein are methods of using such SOC channel modulators, alone and in combination with other compounds, for treating diseases or conditions that would benefit from inhibition of SOC channel activity.
US09512112B2	Substituted pyridines as P2X3 and P2X2/3 antagonists Compounds of the formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein, X, Y, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 are as defined herein. Also disclosed are methods of using the compounds for treating diseases associated with P2X3 and/or a P2X2/3 receptor antagonists and methods of making the compounds.
US09512111B2	N-sulfonylated tetrahydroquinolines and related bicyclic compounds for inhibition of RORγ activity and the treatment of disease The invention provides tetrahydroquinoline and related compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, methods of inhibiting RORγ activity, reducing the amount of IL-17 in a subject, and treating immune disorders and inflammatory disorders using such tetrahydroquinoline and related compounds are provided.
US09512107B2	Therapeutically active compositions and their methods of use Provided are compounds useful for treating cancer and methods of treating cancer comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a compound described herein.
US09512104B2	Quinolone inhibitors of lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 The present invention relates to new quinolone inhibitors of lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 activity, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof.
US09512100B2	Method for producing glycolide A method for producing glycolide (GL) by heating a glycolic acid oligomer (GAO) to depolymerize the GAO. The method for producing GL comprises: a step 1 of heating a mixture containing a GAO having a terminal COOH concentration of 400 eq/t or less and a polar organic solvent to a GAO depolymerization temperature under ambient pressure or reduced pressure; a step 2 of continuing the heating at the temperature for depolymerizing of the GAO and then codistilling out the produced GL and the solvent from the depolymerization reaction system to the outside the reaction system; and a step 3 of obtaining GL from the codistillation product. In the method for producing GL, the GAO is preferably prepared by a GAO production method which comprises a step of condensing glycolic acid (GA) and a dehydration step of continuing the heating together with a polar organic solvent or a depolymerization reaction solution to allow the GA condensation reaction to continue.
US09512098B1	Process of producing purified gamma- and delta-tocotrienols from tocol-rich oils or distillates The invention is generally directed to a process of producing purified gamma- and/or delta-tocotrienols from tocol-rich oils or distillates, such as rice bran oil deodorizer distillate or palm oil. The process produces a gamma- and/or delta-tocotrienol-rich fraction in a high proportion of γ-T3 and/or δ-T3 while minimizing the presence of alpha isomers from the tocol-rich oil or distillate. The γ-T3- and/or δ-T3-rich fraction comprises about 95% of total tocols, with the process yielding γ-T3 in approximately 10% and δ-T3 in about 3%, with each having purity in excess of approximately 95%. The process utilizes flash or other low pressure chromatography to provide rapid isolation of gamma- and/or delta-tocotrienol from the tocol-rich oil or distillate.
US09512090B2	Tetrazolinone compound and use thereof A tetrazolinone compound represented by formula (1): Wherein R1, R2, R3, and R11 each represents a halogen atom, a C1-C6 alkyl group, etc.; R4 and R5 each represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C1-C3 alkyl group, etc.; R6 represents a C1-C3 alkyl group optionally having one or more halogen atoms, etc.; R7, R8, and R9 each represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, etc.; R10 represents a C1-C3 alkyl group, etc.; and R12 represents a phenyl group optionally having one or more atoms or groups selected from Group P3, a phenoxy group optionally having one or more atoms or groups Group P3, etc., has excellent control activity against pests.
US09512080B2	Synthesis of acridinium compounds by N-alkylation of acridans A method is provided for N-alkylation of acridine compounds by reduction of acridines to corresponding acridans to improve the reactivity of the acridine nitrogen, and subsequent N-alkylation of the acridans in ionic liquid solvents to provide the corresponding acridinium compounds in high yield. This inventive process improves chemical conversion, and does not require the use of highly toxic alkylating agents, such as 1,3-propane sultone.
US09512067B2	Method for producing xylylene diisocyanate and system for producing xylylene diisocyanate A method for producing xylylene diisocyanate includes a thermal decomposition step of thermally decomposing xylylene dicarbamate; a first separation step of separating, from the thermal decomposition product obtained in the thermal decomposition step, an isocyanate-containing component containing xylylene diisocyanate as a main component and an alcohol-containing component containing alcohol as a main component and containing xylylene diisocyanate as a subcomponent; a second separation step of separating xylylene dicarbamate and alcohol from the alcohol-containing component obtained in the first separation step; and a returning step of returning xylylene dicarbamate obtained in the second separation step to the thermal decomposition step.
US09512060B2	Solid state forms of tapentadol salts Provided herein are novel solid state forms of tapentadol salts, process for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions, and method of treating thereof. The tapentadol salts include an L-(−)-camphorsulfonate salt, a dibenzoyl-(L)-tartrate salt, a dibenzoyl-(D)-tartrate salt, a malate salt, a maleate salt, or a salicylate salt.
US09512058B2	Multifunctional monomers, methods for making multifunctional monomers, polymerizable compostions and products formed thereform The present invention provides multifunctional monomers, including, but not limited to include multifunctional methylene malonate and methylene beta-ketoester monomers; methods for producing the same; and compositions and products formed therefrom. The multifunctional monomers of the invention may be produced by transesterification or by direct synthesis from monofunctional methylene malonate monomers or methylene beta-ketoester monomers. The present invention further compositions and products formed from methylene beta-ketoester monomers of the invention, including monomer-based products (e.g., inks, adhesives, coatings, sealants or reactive molding) and polymer-based products (e.g., fibers, films, sheets, medical polymers, composite polymers and surfactants).
US09512044B2	Ceramic matrix composites and methods for producing ceramic matrix composites A ceramic matrix composite includes a plurality of fibers embedded in a matrix. The composition of the matrix is selected to achieve a desired relationship between the mechanical and thermal properties of the matrix and the fibers.
US09512043B2	Ceramic powders coated with a nanoparticle layer and process for obtaining thereof Ceramic powders are coated with a layer of nanoparticles of multiple crystalline structures. These coatings can be obtained by means of the introduction of precursors in water in oil emulsions, which upon decomposition during its detonation, form the nanoparticles that adhere to the surface of the ceramic powder intended to coat. The later base ceramic powder can be synthesized during the emulsion detonation (W/O) or simply be directly placed in its composition. The properties of the obtained coating, such as thickness, adhesion, porosity and coated surface percentage, can be adjusted.
US09512042B2	Method of coating concrete and masonry surfaces The present invention is directed to a water-based paint composition for concrete and masonry surfaces, a method of coating a concrete or masonry surface, and a corresponding method of preparing a coated concrete or masonry surface. The paint composition includes about 10-50% by weight water, about 5-40% by weight colloidal silica particles, about 40-85% by weight of an inorganic pigment, and about 1-10% by weight of a polymer binder. The paint composition provides the coated surfaces with excellent resistance to a wide variety of weather conditions, and alleviates health and safety concerns associated with long-term exposure to conventional organic-based paints.
US09512030B2	High CTE potassium borosilicate core glasses and glass articles comprising the same High CTE glass compositions and laminated glass articles formed from the same are described. In one embodiment, a glass composition may include from about 70 mol. % to about 80 mol. % SiO2, from about 0 mol. % to about 8 mol. % Al2O3, and from about 3 mol. % to about 10 mol. % B2O3 as glass formers. The glass composition may further include alkali oxides such as from about 0 mol. % to about 2 mol. % Na2O and from about 10 mol. % to about 15 mol. % K2O. In addition, the glass composition may include from about 5 mol. % to about 6 mol. % of alkaline earth oxide. The alkaline earth oxide may include at least one of CaO, SrO, and BaO. However, the glass composition may be substantially free from MgO. The glass composition may be used in a laminated glass article, such as a laminated glass article formed by a fusion laminate process.
US09512027B2	Mold assembly with concentric tubes for leakproof supply of fluid and vacuum A mold assembly includes a mold having a mold cavity defined by a mold surface having a three-dimensional shape and at least one opening for communication of fluid or vacuum to the mold cavity. A plenum base is mounted to the mold such that a chamber is defined between the plenum base and the mold, where the chamber is in communication with the at least one opening in the mold. A cooling plate is arranged in the chamber. A fluid passage is defined between the concentrically arranged outer tube and inner tube coupled to the plenum base. One fluid conduit extends through the inner tube and a first opening in the plenum base to the chamber. Another fluid conduit extends from the fluid passage through a side port in the outer tube and a second opening in the plenum base to the cooling plate.
US09512020B2	Device for distributing gases in liquids A device for distributing gases in liquids, comprising: an aerating element made out of plastic, with an upper side and a lower side joined with the upper side, a support element, and a gas inlet, wherein the aerating element comprises at least one cavity that can be filled with gas through the gas inlet, wherein at least the area of the upper side of the aerating element comprises holes, perforations or the like as the gas outlet, and wherein the support element is situated in the cavity of the aerating element. In order to enable a uniform and reliable aeration of larger water surfaces in a cost-effective manner, it is proposed that the width of the support element be greater than its height.
US09512008B2	Flux composition useful in directional solidification for purifying silicon The present invention provides for a flux composition, and the use thereof in a directional solidification for the purification of silicon.
US09511996B2	Methods of forming semiconductor structures including MEMS devices and integrated circuits on common sides of substrates, and related structures and devices Methods are used to form semiconductor devices that include an integrated circuit and a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) device operatively coupled with the integrated circuit. At least a portion of an integrated circuit may be fabricated on a surface of a substrate, and a MEMS device may be formed over the at least a portion of the integrated circuit. The MEMS device may be operatively coupled with the integrated circuit. Semiconductor structures and electronic devices including such structures are formed using such methods.
US09511994B2	Aluminum nitride (AlN) devices with infrared absorption structural layer A micro-electro-mechanical system device is disclosed. The micro-mechanical system device comprises a first silicon substrate comprising: a handle layer comprising a first surface and a second surface, the second surface comprises a cavity; an insulating layer deposited over the second surface of the handle layer; a device layer having a third surface bonded to the insulating layer and a fourth surface; a piezoelectric layer deposited over the fourth surface of the device layer; a metal conductivity layer disposed over the piezoelectric layer; a bond layer disposed over a portion of the metal conductivity layer; and a stand-off formed on the first silicon substrate; wherein the first silicon substrate is bonded to a second silicon substrate, comprising: a metal electrode configured to form an electrical connection between the metal conductivity layer formed on the first silicon substrate and the second silicon substrate.
US09511989B2	Fluid transfer devices and methods of use Some embodiments disclosed herein related to a device for transferring precise amounts of fluid from at least one source container to a at least one target container. In some embodiments, the fluid is first transferred from the source container (e.g., a vial) through a connector to an intermediate measuring container (e.g., a syringe). In some embodiments air can pass through an air inlet and enter the vial to compensate for the volume of fluid withdrawn from the vial. An air check valve or a bag or a filter can prevent the fluid from escaping through the air inlet. The precisely measured amount of fluid can then be transferred from the intermediate measuring container to the target container (e.g., an IV bag). In some embodiments the connector can include a source check valve and a target check valve to direct fluid first from the source container to the intermediate measuring container and then from the intermediate measuring container to the target container. Some embodiments of the device can include a motor and a controller for automatically actuating a plunger of the syringe to transfer the desired amount of fluid.
US09511980B2	Means for fastening or for clamping goods, and information medium For the fastening, securing or clamping of goods, such as a load strap, support strap, tie member, rope, safety harness or the like, with an information medium (2) attached thereto, wherein it is ensured, even under hard operating conditions, that the prescribed marking is maintained for a long time, this is achieved in that the information medium (2) includes at least one identification medium (3a, 3b), an insert (4) having high tear strength, to which the identification medium (3a, 3b) is attached, and a protective casing (5), which surrounds the identification medium (3a, 3b) and the insert (4).
US09511977B2	Friction brake having at least one brake lever which is mounted on a solid body joint A friction brake (1) for braking a rail-guided transport device (26), in particular a lift (elevator), having at least one brake lever (15) with a brake lining (4), which can be pressed against a rail (2) in order to brake the transport device (26), and with an actuator (6) for actuating the at least one brake lever (15). According to the invention, a solid body joint (36) is proposed, which has at least one web (37) to which a brake lever (3) is fastened, wherein the web (37) twists about the longitudinal axis (38) thereof when the brake lever (3) performs a pivoting movement. Moreover, according to the invention, means (42, 42′, 50, 52) are provided, which limit or prevent deflection of the web (37) in the lateral direction (x).
US09511976B2	Position feedback for elevator system A feedback system for a motor of an elevator system is provided. The feedback system may include a first sensor and a processing circuit. The first sensor may be disposed in proximity to a drive component of the elevator system and configured to detect a change in position of the drive component. The processing circuit may be configured to receive a first data signal from the first sensor corresponding to the change in position of the drive component and generate a feedback signal for controlling the motor based on the first data signal.
US09511970B2	Original transport device and image forming apparatus An original transport device having paper discharge rollers constituted by a fixing roller in a fixed position and a separate/contact roller separating from/making contact with the fixing roller, for sandwiching and transporting an original in an original transport path, includes: a swinging support member supporting the separate/contact roller and swinging so that the separate/contact roller is separated from/press-contacted to the fixing roller; an operation unit coupled to the swinging support member to swing the swinging support member; and a locking member locking the swinging support member to stop the swing thereof. The locking member locks the swinging support member so that the paper discharge rollers are in a separate state or a press-contact state when the operation unit is driven, and after the operation unit is turned off, the locking member maintains the separate state or the press-contact state during driving of the operation unit.
US09511968B2	Reel-up and a method for winding into a roll a paper web and for starting a new roll The invention relates to a reel-up (1) for receiving and winding into a roll (2) a paper web (W) that arrives from a drying cylinder in a paper making machine and for starting a new roll (2) from a tail (19) formed by cutting the paper web (W). The reel-up (1) comprises a rotatably mounted reel spool (3) onto which a paper web (W) can be wound to create a paper roll (2) of increasing diameter; and an endless flexible belt (4) mounted for rotation along a predetermined path of travel such that the flexible belt (4) forms a loop. The flexible belt (4) is positioned adjacent to the reel spool (3) to engage the paper web (W) against the reel spool (3) during winding such that the flexible belt (4) is deflected from the predetermined path of travel by an amount relative to the amount of paper material wound on the reel spool (3). A pair of water nozzles (14, 15) is arranged such that each water nozzle (14, 15) can direct a web-cutting water jet stream against the paper web (W) to cut the paper web (W) at a point before the paper web (W) reaches the flexible belt (4). Each water nozzle (14, 15) is arranged to be movable in a direction which is transverse to the direction of movement of the paper web (W) and a glue nozzle (17) is arranged to direct a stream of glue against the reel spool (3) or against the tail (19). The invention also relates to a corresponding method for operating the reel-up.
US09511967B2	Apparatus for manufacturing current collector An apparatus for manufacturing a current collector includes a supply reel configured to have metal foil wound on the supply reel, a pair of transfer rollers disposed on one side of the supply reel, a hole formation unit disposed on one side of the transfer rollers and configured to include an upper roller including first protrusion cutter modules and first groove cutter modules configured to form through holes in the metal foil transferred by the transfer roller and a lower roller including second protrusion cutter modules and second groove cutter modules configured to form the through holes in the metal foil, and a pair of thickness control rollers disposed on one side of the hole formation unit, spaced apart from each other, and configured to control so that a thickness of the current collector is smaller than the specific interval.
US09511966B2	Sheet conveying device and image forming apparatus including the same A sheet conveying device is provided in a sheet discharge portion of an image forming apparatus. A curved path and a reverse conveyance path are formed within the sheet conveying device. An outer guide rib and an inner guide rib are provided to a conveyance guide forming a lower-side guide surface of the curved path. The inner guide rib is lower than a reference straight line connecting a pressure contact point of a discharge roller pair to a rotary roller, and the outer guide rib is higher than the reference straight line.
US09511963B2	Conveyor device A conveyor device is described in which a conveyor roller is used to convey a medium inside a printing device with the conveyor roller extending in a width direction of the printing device. The conveyor roller receives a force from a following roller configured to face the conveyor roller. The conveyor roller is supported by one or more bearings. The one or more bearings include a shaft supporting portion that extends in the width direction to support the conveyor roller against the force of the following roller.
US09511962B2	Sheet feeding device and image forming apparatus A sheet feeding device includes a rotary feeder to contact a first side of a sheet to feed the sheet downstream along a feed passage; a friction pad disposed opposing the rotary feeder with the feed passage interposed between the rotary feeder and the friction pad to form a separation nip, the friction pad having a first side facing the separation nip and a second side opposite the first side of the friction pad; a holder disposed on the second side of the friction pad and having a first side holding the friction pad and a second side opposite the first side of the holder; a guide support disposed on the second side of the holder; and a pair of guides disposed on the guide support to contact a second side of the sheet facing the friction pad to raise the sheet from a surface of the friction pad.
US09511961B2	Cassette, feeder, and image forming apparatus A cassette (1) includes first and second sheet accommodation sections (3) and (5), and a restricting section (7). The second sheet accommodation section (5) is slidably attached to the first sheet accommodation section (3). The restricting section (7) includes first and second engagement sections (38a) and (78a), and a manipulation section (70). The first engagement section (38a) is disposed in the first sheet accommodation section (3). The manipulation section (70) is disposed in the second sheet accommodation section (5). The second engagement section (78a) engages with the first engagement section (38a). A lever portion (71) of the manipulation section (70) is shiftable from a lying down posture to a tilted posture. The second engagement section (78a) is disposed in the lever portion (71). Shift of the lever portion (71) from the lying down posture to the tilted posture releases engagement between the first engagement section (38a) and the second engagement section (78a), and allows the lever portion (71) to be pulled in a first direction (A1) to slide the second sheet accommodation section (5) and extend a size of the cassette (1).
US09511957B1	Compact palletizer including a skeleton and a subassembly A compact palletizer including a skeleton and a subassembly. Components of the skeleton are constructed of aluminum, which provides advantages over the prior art in terms of strength, rigidity, weight, and cost. The aluminum may be pretensioned or prestressed to provide these advantages. The subassembly is preferably mounted to the side of the skeleton. The compact palletizer is readily portable, and robotic elements of the compact palletizer do not need to be reprogrammed after transport, so installation time is substantially reduced compared with prior art palletizers.
US09511956B2	Palletizer for a plurality of objects An apparatus for palletizing a plurality of objects, for example bottle packs or containers, is provided. A conveying and sorting system to form an ordered set of objects is provided. A handling system having a support column and movably arranged thereon a first handling member suitable to handle the ordered set of objects from a discharge position of the conveying and sorting system to a pallet arranged at a workstation is provided. A handling system having a support column and movably arranged thereon a second handling-suitable to handle a pallet from a pallet stack to the workstation and/or a cardboard flap from a respective stack to said workstation is provided.
US09511944B2	Vibrating tray for diverted card inserts An automated apparatus and method for collecting and dispensing rejected cards in a tray in a card attaching system. Sheets are transported on a moving belt. Cards are fed from a feeder above the moving belt. Cards are deposited onto the sheets. When a card rejection condition is detected, a rejected card is diverted and deposited in a tray having a sloped chute. The sloped chute extends down to a lower position beyond an outside edge of the moving belt. To facilitate movement down the chute, the tray is vibrated. This vibration is accomplished by supporting the tray on a roller assembly that rolls on a surface of the moving belt as it passes under the sloped chute. The roller is non-circular or of an eccentric configuration, such that the axis of the roller will experience a vertical displacement as the roller rotates, jogging the tray.
US09511934B2	Maneuvering a mobile drive unit A method of rotating an inventory holder includes moving an inventory holder towards a rotation area along a straight segment of a path with a first face of the inventory holder facing a first direction. The rotation area includes a portion of a workspace designated for rotation of inventory holders. The method further includes moving the inventory holder into the rotation area along a first arced segment with an orientation of the first face perpendicular to the first arced segment. The method additionally includes executing a rotation maneuver within the rotation area and moving the inventory holder out of the rotation area along a second arced segment with a second face facing the first direction.
US09511927B1	Time-delay actuator assembly for an aerosol container A time-delay actuator assembly is disclosed that can dispense chemicals from an aerosol container. The time-delay actuator assembly is mountable to the aerosol container and includes an inner cap, an outer cap adjacent the inner cap, a retainer coupled to the outer cap, a biasing member, and a time-delay member that resists essentially axial relative movement between the inner cap and the outer cap when the outer cap has been rotated to align a guide member with an essentially axial section of a guide track, thereby causing a time delay between when the guide member is aligned with the essentially axial section and when chemicals are dispensed from the aerosol container.
US09511919B2	Methods and apparatus for prepaid card packaging Techniques for providing cost effective and tamper evident prepaid card packaging are described. By containing a relatively wide glued area by gluing two relatively tin side panels together, the resulting package is highly resistant to being slit open on an edge without the effort to open the package being highly evident. A foldover magnetic stripe panel provides additional thickness to a portion of the package typically read by a magnetic strip reader while allowing very thin side panels.
US09511913B2	Pharmaceutical waste container and lid Embodiments disclosed herein describe systems and methods for a reusable pharmaceutical waste container with a restrictive lid. In embodiments, as the amount of pharmaceutical waste increases to a pharmaceutical waste threshold, the pharmaceutical waste may interact with a flywheel to vertically move the axis of rotation of the flywheel from a first position to a second position. Responsive to the axis of rotation of the flywheel being vertically changed to the second position, a first of a plurality of fans of the flywheel may lock the restrictive lid, such that the restrictive lid may not open internally within the restrictive lid so no additional waste may be placed on any of the plurality of fans.
US09511901B2	Dual compartment produce container having two receptacles separated by a barrier defined by oppositely oriented walls of each of the two receptacles The present invention relates to a dual compartment produce container with a mouth circumscribed by a rim. The container includes first and second receptacles and a lid. The first receptacle is partially defined by a first wall. The second receptacle is partially defined a second wall. The lid is associated with the container to close off the mouth. The first and second walls are located opposite each other and joined at one end forming a barrier between the first and second receptacles.
US09511890B2	Blow molded rectangular container An extrusion blow molded plastic container includes a main body portion, a finish portion, and a continuous ledge. The finish portion defines an opening, and includes an upper surface and an outer surface that defines a substantially rectangular shape with rounded corners when viewed in transverse cross-section. The shape of the finish portion when viewed in transverse cross-section is smaller than the shape of the main body portion. The continuous ledge is defined between the outer surface of the main body portion and the outer surface of the finish portion. The ledge has a first width, adjacent to one of the rounded corners of the finish portion, that is greater than a second width that is not adjacent to one of the rounded corners of the finish portion.
US09511880B2	Flight deck display systems and methods for generating vertical speed alerts during steep approaches of rotary wing aircraft Embodiments of a flight deck display system deployed onboard a rotary wing aircraft are provided, as are embodiments of a method carried-out by a flight deck display system. In one embodiment, the flight deck display system includes a controller operably coupled to a cockpit display device. The controller is configured to: (i) generate a Primary Flight Display (PFD) on the cockpit display device including a vertical speed indicator; (ii) establish a first vertical speed alert threshold; (iii) compare the first vertical speed alert threshold to a current vertical speed of the rotary wing aircraft; and (iv) if the current vertical speed of the rotary wing aircraft exceeds the first vertical speed alert threshold, produce a first vertical speed alert on the PFD by altering the appearance of the vertical speed indicator in a first predetermined manner.
US09511879B1	Wireless door monitoring system for use on aircraft exterior access panels An apparatus monitors doors on an aircraft. A system monitor has a circuit with an interrogation switch, a receiver, a plurality of red lights and at least one green light source. A plurality of door sensor units each has a housing with a protruding limit switch having a door-open position and a door-closed position. Each limit switch is in a sensor circuit with a battery and a transmitter. The sensor circuit transmits with a unique transmission if the limit switch is in the door-open position. If the system monitor receives a door-open position signal from one of the door sensor units when the interrogation switch is activated, a corresponding one of the red lights is illuminated, and if the system monitor receives all door-closed position signals, the green light is illuminated.
US09511875B2	Electromechanical actuator damping arrangement for ram air turbine A ram air turbine actuator includes a piston rod arranged in a cylinder. The cylinder and piston rod are configured to move longitudinally relative to one another between retracted and deployed positions. An annular space provided between the cylinder and piston rod, and a fluid flow regulating feature is provided in the piston rod. The fluid flow regulating feature is progressively blocked from the retracted position to the deployed position. The RAT actuator is deployed by initiating a deploy sequence and reducing a volume of an annular space. Fluid flow is forced from the annular space through a flow regulating feature to a cavity. The size of the flow regulating feature reduces to damp the actuator during the deploy sequence.
US09511871B2	Composite structure having an ice protection device, and production method An ice protection system for de-icing an aircraft and/or for keeping the aircraft free of ice includes a composite structure for an aircraft component and a structural element of an aircraft with an ice protection system that is integrated in the composite structure. The ice protection system includes a flat surface-like electric heating element that is embedded in the composite structure below an outer layer of an outer surface of the aircraft component.
US09511868B2	Mixing device for an aircraft air conditioning system A mixing device for an aircraft air conditioning system includes a plurality of cold-air supply lines, which are devised to supply cold air to the mixing device. A plurality of warm-air supply lines is further provided, which are devised to supply warm air to the mixing device. A first premixing chamber is connected to the cold-air supply lines and devised to mix the cold air that is fed through the cold-air supply lines into the first premixing chamber. A second premixing chamber is connected to the warm-air supply lines and devised to mix the warm air that is fed through the warm-air supply lines into the second premixing chamber. Finally, a main mixing chamber is connected to the first and the second premixing chambers and devised to mix the cold air premixed in the first premixing chamber with the warm air premixed in the second premixing chamber.
US09511861B2	Noise reduction barrier for air cushion supported aircraft cargo loading robot An air cushion cargo shuttle for loading and unloading cargo on an airplane is described. The air cushion cargo shuttle includes a first inner air curtain defining a first volume of pressurized air. The air cushion cargo shuttle also includes a noise barrier curtain enclosing the first inner air curtain. The noise barrier curtain is adapted to trap air leaking from the first inner air curtain.
US09511859B2	Invertible aircraft A rotorcraft including a fuselage, one or more motor-driven rotors for vertical flight, and a control system. The motors drive the one or more rotors in either of two directions of rotation to provide for flight in either an upright or an inverted orientation. An orientation sensor is used to control the primary direction of thrust, and operational instructions and gathered information are automatically adapted based on the orientation of the fuselage with respect to gravity. The rotors are configured with blades that invert to conform to the direction of rotation.
US09511857B2	Disc-shaped aircraft with dual spinning discs Disclosed is a disc-shaped aircraft with dual spinning discs, comprising an engine, an upper fuselage, a lower fuselage, an upper spinning disc and a lower spinning disc. An upper cover is arranged at the bottom of the upper fuselage, and a lower cover is arranged at the top of the lower fuselage. The upper and lower covers are connected as a whole through an axle tube. A central gear is installed on the axle tube. The lower spinning disc is installed on the central gear and the upper spinning disc is located above the lower spinning disc. The engine is fixed on the lower cover and drive the central gear so that the upper and lower spinning discs are driven to rotate. Helical blades of the upper and lower spinning discs are opposite in rotary direction, angle of attack and installation angle, so that the problem of rotary balance of the fuselage is solved. The disc-shaped type aircraft provided by the invention is simple in structure, light in weight and low in cost, and can save much lifting power.
US09511848B2	Profile plate portion for use as an outer wall of a flow body, method for manufacturing a profile plate portion and flow body component comprising a suction-extraction device for fluid A profile plate portion is disclosed for use as an outer wall of a flow body including a first profile plate panel that is fluid permeable, a second profile plate panel extending along the first profile plate panel, and a reinforcing device for supporting the first profile plate panel and the second profile plate panel on one another. Fluid can flow through the reinforcing device, and/or fluid of the flow present at the first profile plate panel, which flows through the first profile plate panel, can flow through the reinforcing device in the local profile plate thickness direction from the first profile plate panel to the second profile plate panel and in some regions can flow through to an inside that is situated opposite the flow side. A method is disclosed for manufacturing a profile plate portion and a flow body component with a suction-extraction device for fluid.
US09511840B2	Outboard drive device An outboard drive device (10) comprising a motor (11) having a crankshaft (16), wherein said outboard drive device (10) further comprises a propeller shaft (12) with a propeller which propeller is below the hull (13) of a boat when said outboard drive device (10) is operated, and a power coupling system for transferring power from the motor (11) to the propeller shaft (12). The motor (11) is an automotive motor or an industrial base engine, wherein the crankshaft (16) is substantially horizontal and substantially parallel to the propeller shaft (12) when said outboard drive device (10) is operated. The power coupling system comprises a power transfer device (17), a transmission (18) and a transmission drive shaft (19). The power transfer device (17) connects the crankshaft (16) with the transmission drive shaft (19) for transferring the output power from the crankshaft (16) to the transmission drive shaft (19). The transmission (18) comprises a forward gear (23) and a reverse gear (24), so that the output power is reversible.
US09511832B2	Concentric cutting assembly, concentric cutting systems, and net penetration method The problem of penetrating through nets and other objects is solved by cutting the object using concentric cutters in which a rotatable cutter having floating teeth rotates concentrically about a stationary cutter having fixed teeth. The object is cut by a severing action caused by the floating teeth of the rotatable cutter sliding against the fixed teeth of the stationary cutter. Embodiments of the invention include a UUV system for penetrating through fishing nets and other objects, concentric cutting assemblies for use in the UUV system and other systems, and a method for penetrating through fishing nets and other objects. A UUV system in accordance with an embodiment of the invention has a concentric cutting assembly at the forward end and a propulsor at the aft end. The concentric cutting assembly integrates seamlessly within the UUV housing and is deployed from the forward end of the UUV, enabling the UUV to quickly and efficiently penetrate through objects blocking its path.
US09511828B1	Personal safety survival device The personal safety survival device includes a plurality of elongated inflation members that collectively form a triangular enclosure. The triangular enclosure has an opening at distal ends, which enables an end user to climb into the triangular enclosure. The personal safety survival device includes an auto-inflation system that inflates the triangular enclosure when triggered, and is to be used as a life raft that keeps the end user out of water, and safe from drowning. The auto-inflation system includes a CO2 canister in fluid communication with all the elongated inflation members. Each of the elongated inflation members include a manual inflate nozzle. When deflated, the personal safety survival device is able to be rolled up into a relatively small size, and includes a carrying strap as well as a pull cord.
US09511821B2	Cycle with single wheel The present invention relates to a cycle with a single wheel, and a cycle with a single wheel according to the present invention includes: a wheel with a central hub; a roller contacting the inside surface of the hub with a plurality of roller shafts connected to both ends of the hub, the roller shafts being separated from each other with a given interval; a hub cover with the outside connected to the end part of a cycle body; a gear shaft provided with a first multi-stage gear and connected to the hub cover so as to be positioned between the plurality of roller shafts; and a pedal shaft inserted through a hole formed in a given position of the hub cover so as to penetrate the hub, wherein the pedal shaft is mounted with a gear engaging with one end of the first multi-stage gear, and a second multi-stage gear is inserted with one end thereof spaced from the gear to engage with the other end of the first multi-stage gear and the other end thereof engaging with a gear part formed in the inner peripheral surface of the hub, so that a drive force generated by the pedal is transferred through the gear mounted on the pedal shaft to the first multi-stage gear, and the drive force transferred to the first multi-stage gear is transferred through the second multi-stage gear to the gear part, thus rotating the wheel.
US09511814B2	Handgrip A handgrip device configured to be removably coupled to a bicycle handlebar. The handgrip device may include a first portion that includes an opening with a center axis. The opening may be configured to receive a portion of a handle that includes a center rotational axis such that the center rotational axis is substantially aligned with the center axis of the first portion. The handgrip device may also include a second portion that is coupled to and fixed with respect to the first portion. The second portion may include a proximal end that is coupled to the first portion and a distal end that may extend away from the proximal end. The second portion may also include a first concaved side coupled between the proximal and distal ends. The first concaved side may face a first direction that is substantially perpendicular to the center axis of the first portion.
US09511813B2	Vehicle body frame structure of motorcycle There are provided: a front frame extending rearward and downward from a head pipe while enlarging a width thereof; and a body frame joined to rear ends of the front frame and supporting a swing arm. The body frame is formed in a manner that right and left body parts joined to the rear ends of the front frame, and bridge parts for upper portions and lower ends of the right and left body parts are integrally molded. Solid structures are provided in the middle of the right and left body parts, a continuous hollow structure formed of the upper portions of the right and left body parts and the upper bridge part and a continuous hollow structure formed of lower portions of the right and left body parts and the lower bridge part are provided at an upper position and a lower position, respectively, with the solid structures sandwiched therebetween. Further, pivot parts being pivot support parts for the swing arm are provided to the solid structures of the body parts.
US09511805B2	Endless track for propelling a vehicle, with edge-cutting resistance An endless track for providing traction to a vehicle, such as a construction vehicle, an agricultural vehicle or other work vehicle. The endless track has: an inner side for facing a plurality of wheels of the vehicle; a ground-engaging outer side for engaging the ground; a first lateral edge; and a second lateral edge. The endless track comprises an elastomeric body and a plurality of cores at least partially embedded in the elastomeric body. Each core extends transversally to a longitudinal direction of the endless track to provide transverse rigidity to the endless track. The endless track comprises an impact absorber in a lateral edge part of the endless track, the lateral edge part being located between the cores and a given one of the first lateral edge and the second lateral edge. The impact absorber facilitates an elastic deformation of the lateral edge part when the lateral edge part impacts an obstacle on the ground. For example, in some embodiments, the impact absorber may comprise one or more holes which can deform when the lateral edge part impacts an obstacle on the ground.
US09511804B2	Automatic rolling fifth wheel hitch A fifth wheel hitch is shown and described. The fifth wheel hitch may include a base frame configured to be secured to a load bed of a towing vehicle, a trolley operatively engaged with the base frame, the trolley adapted to move along the base frame between first and second positions, and a cam member attached with the base frame, the cam member having a cam path. The fifth wheel hitch may also include a cam follower coupled with the trolley, the cam follower operatively engaged with the cam path, and a fifth wheel head pivotally coupled with the trolley, where the trolley is moved between the first and second positions in response to pivoting of the fifth wheel head.
US09511802B2	Elastically averaged alignment systems and methods In one aspect, an elastically averaged alignment system is provided. The alignment system includes a first component including at least one corner region having an alignment member, and a second component including at least one corner region having an inner wall defining an alignment aperture. The alignment aperture is configured to receive at least a portion of the alignment member to couple the first component and the second component. The alignment member is an elastically deformable material such that when the alignment member is inserted into the alignment aperture, the alignment member elastically deforms to an elastically averaged final configuration to facilitate aligning the corner regions of the first and second components in a desired orientation.
US09511800B2	Apparatus and method for controlling head-in perpendicular parking of vehicle, and system for head-in perpendicular parking of vehicle with the apparatus The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for controlling head-in perpendicular parking of a vehicle, which front the vehicle to be subjected to head-in perpendicular parking in a parking area positioned perpendicular to a fronting direction of the vehicle to be parked, and a system for perpendicular head-in parking of the vehicle with the apparatus. The present invention has been made in an effort to provide an apparatus and a method for head-in perpendicular parking of a vehicle, which support a head-in perpendicular parking method and a system for head-in perpendicular parking of a vehicle with the apparatus.
US09511799B2	Object avoidance for a trailer backup assist system A trailer backup assist system, according to one embodiment, includes a steering input device for inputting a desired backing path of a trailer. The trailer backup assist system also includes a first sensor that senses a hitch angle between a vehicle and the trailer. Further, the trailer backup assist system includes a second sensor that senses a proximity of an object in a perimeter field of at least one of the vehicle and the trailer. A controller of the trailer backup assist system generates an available set of backing paths for the trailer based on the proximity of the object and the hitch angle. The available set of backing paths does not include backing paths that cross a space occupied by the object or that cause a jackknife condition between the vehicle and the trailer.
US09511796B2	Power steering system A power steering system includes an EPS and a HPS. At normal times, an assist force required by a steering system is computed based on a steering torque and a vehicle speed, and the required assist force is generated by the EPS and the HPS. The torsional stiffness of a torsion bar of the HPS is equal to or substantially equal to the torsional stiffness of a torsion bar of the EPS. Therefore, even if the EPS malfunctions, it is possible to gain the steering feel similar to that when the EPS is operating properly.
US09511792B2	Steering device A resin pin which is passed through a first resin-pin passing hole of a first plate, and a second resin-pin passing hole of a second plate to couple the second plate to a predetermined position of the first plate is sheared in a secondary collision, and causes the second plate to release from the predetermined position in a column movement direction. A slide plate which extends along the upper surface of the first plate has a resin-pin visual check hole. A highly hard collar is received by the second plate, placed in the first resin-pin passing hole, and fitted to a shaft portion of the resin pin. In the resin pin, axial elastic projections which apply a pressing and urging force to the slide plate are disposed at positions avoiding a range where, in a secondary collision, the resin-pin visual check hole is passed in the column movement direction.
US09511786B1	Utility cart Disclosed herein is a utility cart specifically designed for the support and transport of large planar items. The cart essentially features a platform with a defined perimeter and top and bottom sides. The platform supports a centrally positioned, vertically adjustable post having a cap attached to the distal end of the post for positioning and supporting the planar items being transported. Cart mobility is provided by a plurality of wheels attached to the bottom side of the platform.
US09511785B2	Transport cart A transport cart includes a main body and a plurality of fixing mechanisms assembled to the main body. The main body includes a plurality of supports and a plurality of rollers. Each fixing mechanism includes a first fixing element, a rotating element coupled to the first fixing element, a slider, a connecting element, a pull rod connected to the rotating element, and an elastic element assembled to the main body. The rotating element includes a first spiral arm and a second spiral arm, the slider includes a second fixing element and a stay bar. The second spiral arm can be engaged with the connecting element, to slip the stay bar relative to the support. The elastic element resists against the pull rod, to maintain attachment between the rotating element and the corresponding support.
US09511772B2	Analysis of the behaviour of a vehicle braking system with a decoupled pedal A diagnostic method for an a posteriori analysis of behavior of a vehicle braking system, the braking system including a regenerative braking mechanism, an additional braking mechanism, and a distribution device, the method including storing, in a non-volatile memory, at least one current value of a braking parameter from the distribution device for subsequent analysis based on the at least one value stored in the non-volatile memory, wherein the storage is triggered by execution of at least one event.
US09511765B2	System and method for parking an automobile In a control and management system for automobiles, a central processor in the system connects traditionally unrelated vehicle subsystems together to realize synergistic functions such as smart driving, automatic parking, etc. A master interface having a display is employed in the system to help a user control and manage the vehicle functions.
US09511761B2	Hybrid vehicle A hybrid vehicle includes an engine, a motor, and a belt stepless speed changer device having a driving rotary body, a driven rotary body, a first shaft member supporting the driving rotary body with allowing rotation thereof in unison, a second shaft member supporting the driven rotary body with allowing rotation thereof in unison, and an endless belt wound around the driving rotary body and the driven rotary body. The vehicle further includes a transmission case configured to receive the powers from the engine and the motor via the belt stepless speed changer device and a centrifugal clutch incorporated in a power transmission line extending form the engine to the first shaft member. The motor is disposed on the side opposite the engine across the driving rotary body, and the driving power of the motor is inputted to the first shaft member.
US09511760B2	Method for monitoring drives A method is provided for monitoring torques, including the following steps in a first processing unit: Receiving a delta torque; in a first calculating process, calculating a first setpoint torque and a second setpoint torque from the delta torque; in a second calculating process, checking whether a difference of the first setpoint torque and of the second setpoint torque is less than, or equal to the delta torque, the second calculating process being carried out independently of the first calculating process; and output of the first setpoint torque and the second setpoint torque, only if the difference of the first and the second setpoint torque is less than, or equal to the delta torque.
US09511755B2	Brake monitoring device for a disc brake A brake monitoring device for sensing a value which reflects the actuation and/or release stroke of a thrust element of a brake actuating mechanism, which thrust element is guided in a housing of a brake caliper. The thrust element acts via a brake lining onto a brake disc by a lever. A sensor is configured to detect variations of a physical quantity at least one component of the brake actuating mechanism. The sensor and component are arranged such that relative movement between them generates constantly repeating variations of the physical quantity along a path. The path is formed between the component of the thrust element and the sensor in axial direction of the thrust element by means of a linear extension from the end of the thrust element facing the brake disc, axially away from the brake disc.
US09511749B2	Wiper washer apparatus A wiper washer apparatus sprays a washer liquid onto a windshield of a vehicle that has imaging areas of an imaging device and wipes the windshield. The apparatus includes a wiper arm that reciprocates a blade so as to wipe a predetermined wiping area, a spray unit that sprays the washer liquid onto the wiping area on the windshield from a nozzle provided on the wiper arm, a drive unit that drives the wiper arm in a mode selected from modes including at least a low speed mode and a high speed mode, and an input unit through which a user inputs a command for spraying the washer liquid.
US09511743B2	Method of determining if a vehicle has been stolen and a system therefor A system for determining if a vehicle has been stolen includes a communication module to receive data including a location of the vehicle and a manner in which the vehicle is being driven. A comparator module compares the received location data against a database of stored locations and compares the manner in which the vehicle is being driven with previously stored driving data indicating the manner in which the vehicle was historically driven and based on this to determine if the vehicle has been stolen. A notification module issues a notification in response to the comparator module determining that the vehicle has been stolen.
US09511732B2	Occupant presence and classification system An occupant classification system that includes a first sensing electrode located in a bottom of a vehicle seat and a second sensing electrode located in a back of the vehicle seat. The system includes a controller that is configured to control the supply of a first signal to the first electrode and a second signal to the second electrode. A measurement circuit is provided that is configured to measure a first property of the first signal and second property of the second signal. The controller is configured to classify an occupant using the first and second properties.
US09511727B2	Power line communication system, connector device, and power line communication device Provided are a power line communication system, a connector device, and a power line communication device that allow downsizing of a device for power line communication in a vehicle that performs power line communication with a feeding device via a charging cable. An electromagnetic induction type signal converter and a filter necessary for power line communication are provided in a connector device 3, and a power line communication section which performs power line communication with the electromagnetic induction type signal converter is provided in an ECU. A capacitor 16, a signal wire 17, and a capacitor 16 are connected in series between AC lines 11 and 12 extending from a tubular part 32 of the connector device 3. The electromagnetic induction type signal converter is formed by a primary coil obtained by winding the signal wire 17 around a toroidal core 15c fitted on the tubular part 32, and a secondary coil obtained by winding a signal wire 13 connected to the power line communication section around the toroidal core 15c. Cutouts 32a and 32b for housing the signal wires 17 and 13 wound around the toroidal core 15c are formed in the tubular part 32 of the connector device 3.
US09511715B2	Backlighting assembly for display for reducing cross-hatching A backlight assembly for a display having a polarized transmission axis is provided including a light source for emitting light; a first brightness enhancement film having a plurality of prismatic elements extending in a first direction, and positioned to receive light emitted from the light source; and a second brightness enhancement film having a plurality of prismatic elements extending in a second direction and positioned to receive light exiting the first brightness enhancement film, wherein the first direction extends at an angle of between about 5 degrees and about 15 degrees offset from the polarized transmission axis of the display and the second direction is substantially perpendicular to the first direction.
US09511713B2	Side view mirror having rotatable housing A side view mirror having a rotatable housing comprises a cover plate mounted on an exterior of a vehicle body, wherein an inside and outside of the cover plate are divided based on the vehicle body. A stay includes a lever disposed at an inner side of the cover plate. An up/down/left/right angle adjusting part is integrated with a connection bar, connected to the lever through the connection bar, and configured to be movable in up/down and left/right directions with respect to an outer surface of the cover plate. A folding supporting part is integrated with the up/down/left/right angle adjusting part at the outer surface of the up/down/left/right angle adjusting part and connected to the mirror-integrated housing. A mirror-integrated housing is foldably or unfoldably coupled with the folding supporting part, and an angle of the mirror-integrated housing is adjusted in up/down and left/right directions by the up/down/left/right angle adjusting part.
US09511696B2	Rotatable headrest assembly This disclosure relates to a headrest assembly including, among other things, a rod configured to couple the headrest assembly to a seat back. The rod includes two vertical portions and a horizontal portion extending along a rotation axis between the two vertical portions. The horizontal portion includes a first flat surface and a second flat surface. The headrest assembly further includes a head restraint configured to rotate relative to the rod between a use position and an adjustment position. The headrest assembly further includes a clip having a first flat surface and a second flat surface. The clip is configured such that (1) when the head restraint is in the use position, the first flat surface of the clip is in direct contact with the first flat surface of the horizontal portion and the first flat surfaces of the clip and the horizontal portion lie in a first common plane. Further, the clip is configured such that (2) when the head restraint is in the adjustment position, the second flat surface of the clip is in direct contact with the second flat surface of the horizontal portion and the second flat surfaces of the clip and the horizontal portion lie in a second common plane.
US09511686B2	Spacer piece and section piece for slide rail of automotive vehicle seat Reinforced section piece comprising a metal section piece and a reinforcing spacer piece, said section piece having a generally U-shaped cross-section with a base portion, said section piece comprising side wings extending perpendicularly on each side from the transverse ends of the base portion, with inner surfaces facing each other at an inside distance, the reinforcing spacer piece comprising a body having a width that is slightly less than the inner distance, and being configured to prevent the lessening of the distance between the two side wings, the reinforcing spacer piece additionally comprising protuberances projecting outwards from the body in the transverse direction, facing the curved surfaces of the male section piece.
US09511679B2	Vehicular control device and method An ECU executes a program including the steps of: performing shipping electric charging control when an electric charging plug is connected and a condition is also established for performing the shipping electric charging control; and if the condition for performing the shipping electric charging control is not established, performing full electric charging control.
US09511676B2	Portable EV energy transfer apparatus and method Systems, apparatus, and methods are presented to transfer energy between an energy storage device (ESD) at an electrified vehicle (EV) and an AC or DC external load such as an electric grid, appliance or power tool. A portable EVETA can engage an EV charge inlet couple an EV, and can provide an AC outlet, a grid interface and a DC connector for coupling external loads. An EVETA can be used at a remote construction site or campsite to power high current equipment, obviating the need to transport an electric generator. An EVETA can be configured for data and control communication with the EV to coordinate energy transfer. An EVETA can receive a predetermined ESD state of charge limit so that the transfer process can be terminated to preserve sufficient charge for EV return to a desired destination. A human machine interface enables user input reception and information display.
US09511669B2	Vehicular input device and vehicular cockpit module The present disclosure provides a vehicular input device, which is arranged in a vehicle having a meter hood protruding toward a driving seat from an instrument panel and surrounding a meter, for detecting an operation of a driver based on an input screen image displayed on a display device arranged on the instrument panel at a side of the meter hood. The vehicular input device includes: a detection unit that is arranged at a side surface of the meter hood and is arranged between the display device and the driving seat; and a display control unit that changes a display mode of the display device in response to an output of the detection unit.
US09511661B2	Driven wheel unit including an axially compact two-speed planetary gear drive assembly A driven wheel unit includes an electric motor coupled to a two-speed, three stage planetary drive assembly and has a width dimensioned for traveling between rows of crop. A wheel hub is supported on an outer surface of a fixed housing by large diameter wheel bearings surrounding both a motor-containing cavity and an adjacent cavity containing first and second planetary stages. Nested radially and surrounding the two planetary stages are two SAHR disc clutches including pistons engaging inner and outer surfaces of a compact piston guide member. The third stage planet carrier defines a cap and is fixed to an axially outer end of the wheel hub. A third stage ring gear has an outside diameter approximately equal to that of the wheel bearings and has an inside diameter fixed to the housing by a planar, annular wheel bearing retainer plate that is fixed to an end of the housing.
US09511658B2	Battery changing device for an electrically drivable vehicle A battery changing device (10) for an at least electrically drivable vehicle (100), having at least one receiving part (11) for receiving at least one battery module (20), wherein the receiving part (11) is moveable between an operating position, in which the battery module (20) is operable on the vehicle (100), and a changing position, in which the battery module (20) is interchangeable to the vehicle (100). A drive (40) is operationally connected to a closure element (12), as a result of which the closure element (12) is moveable into a closing position, in which the battery module (20) is operable on the vehicle (100), and into an open position, in which the battery module (20) is interchangeable to the vehicle (100).
US09511657B2	Replaceable battery module for an electric vehicle The present invention relates to a replaceable battery module for an electrically driven vehicle, with at least one bracket that can be detachably arranged on a bearing structure of the motor vehicle, and carries at least one battery unit.
US09511649B2	View adjustment device of vehicle There are provided view adjustment areas respectively at an upper edge part, a lower edge part, and right-and-left side edge parts of a windshield glass, wherein the view adjustment areas are configured to be respectively switchable between in a transparent state in which forward visibility is ensured and in a translucent or non-transparent state in which the forward visibility is limited (for example, adhesion of a liquid-crystal film). Thereby, the size or the shape of the window-frame structure of the windshield glass which is physically unchangeable can be visually changed.
US09511637B1	Trailer tongue guide A removable guiding apparatus, placed on a trailer hitch extension, that will force the tongue of a trailer over the trailer hitch ball. This system is designed such that the positioning components will force the trailer tongue into position over the hitch ball should the tongue and hitch ball be slightly out of alignment during the backing of the vehicle toward the trailer tongue. These positioning components can be easily placed upon and removed from a plate that is permanently attached to the underside of the trailer hitch extension and hitch ball. The ability to remove these positioning components allows for a wide swing of the trailer tongue during towing as well as unobstructed access to the hitch area.
US09511626B2	Cycle wheel rim and method of manufacture The invention includes a rim for a cycle wheel, having a U-shaped radial cross section, with two lateral sidewalls and a bridge connecting the sidewalls and located so as to be opposite an axis rotation of the wheel. The sidewalls each define a planar braking surface, adapted to cooperate with a brake pad. The height of at least one braking surface, measured radially, is not constant over the circumference of the rim and has at least one variation in height.
US09511616B1	Stair step portfolio file and method for manufacturing same A stair-step, expandable file folder is disclosed, in which each pocket in the folder has the same depth, rather than the back pockets being deeper than the front pockets. The folder is formed from a unitary insert divider web. The divider is suspended above the floor of the folder by tabs which are affixed to the folder walls and by attachment to the inside from and back panels of the folder.
US09511612B2	Recording medium A recording medium including, in the following order, a base, an ink-receiving layer containing inorganic particles, and a protective layer. The protective layer contains colloidal silica, gas phase process silica, and at least one kind of particles selected from resin particles and wet process silica particles. The average particle size of the at least one kind of particles is 1.5 μm or more.
US09511608B2	Inkjet recording apparatus An inkjet recording apparatus includes a control section, a conveyance section, a recording head, a gap forming section, and a negative pressure applying section. The gap forming section is disposed upstream of the recording head in a conveyance direction of a recording medium to form a narrow gap with a conveying surface of the conveyance section. The negative pressure applying section applies negative pressure to the narrow gap. The control section adjusts a distance across the narrow gap in the direction perpendicular to the conveying surface to a first distance in image formation. Upon receiving an instruction to clean the gap forming section, the control section adjusts the distance across the narrow gap in a direction perpendicular to the conveying surface to a second distance that is greater than the first distance and causes the negative pressure applying section to start applying negative pressure to the narrow gap.
US09511607B2	Printhead protection device for direct-to-paper continuous-feed inkjet printer An imaging device includes a printhead and a detector configured to generate an electronic signal indicative of an increase in height in a portion of a media before such portion of the media passes the printhead. The imaging device also includes a vacuum source operable to pull the portion of the media having the increase in height away from the printhead so the media does not impact the printhead. The vacuum source is positioned below an opening in a platen opposite the printhead.
US09511596B2	Replaceable printing component with factory identity code In one example implementation, a replaceable printing component includes a fluid supply chamber, and a printhead on the fluid supply chamber. The printhead includes a memory storing a factory identification code that comprises a combination of digitized analog performance parameters. The printhead also includes electronic test components from which the analog performance parameters have been measured.
US09511594B2	Liquid supply unit A technique of enhancing attachment of a liquid supply unit to a liquid ejection device is provided. A first cartridge 100a and a second cartridge 100b are attached to a carriage 27 of a printing device 27 via a holder structure 200. The holder structure 200 has a lever member 230 rotated and moved to engage with a main engagement part 120 of each of the first and the second cartridges 100a and 100b. Each of the first and the second cartridges 100a and 100b has a first side wall portion 125 and a second side wall portion 126 configured to press the lever member 230 and rotate and move the lever member 230 forward in the course of attachment of the first or the second cartridge 100a or 100b to the holder structure 200. A rotation axis RX of the lever member 230 is located at a position closer to an ink supply port 110 or 110a than the first side wall portion 125 and the second side wall portion 126 in the course of attachment of the first or the second cartridge 100a or 100b.
US09511587B2	Resistor A method and apparatus provide a resistor electrically connected to an electrically conductive trace.
US09511586B2	Ink jet head and printer An ink jet head includes a head body, a plurality of pipes, a plurality of flexible substrates, a reference plate, a plate base, a plurality of in-covers, and a plurality of side covers. Each of the in-covers includes an inner surface having a first mating surface in contact with the plate base, and an outer surface having a second mating surface in contact with the driving circuits. Each of the side covers includes an inner surface that is thermally coupled to a respective one of the plurality of in-covers and has a third mating surface in contact with the second mating surface section of the respective one of the plurality of in-covers, and an outer surface fastened to the print wiring substrate.
US09511584B2	Print head die with thermal control A print head die with thermal control is described. In an example, a print head die includes a substrate having liquid feed slots formed therein extending along a major dimension of the substrate and nozzles extending along opposite sides of each of the liquid feed slots; a temperature sensor formed on the substrate adjacent to a first one of the liquid feed slots; and electrical interconnect formed on the substrate along the major dimension adjacent to a last one of the liquid feed slots farthest from the first liquid feed slot.
US09511582B2	Ink formulations for flexographic printing of high-resolution conducting patterns Systems and methods disclosed herein are directed towards flexographic printing of microscopic high resolution conductive patterns (HRCP). These HRCP may be printed using one or more formulations for high polarity and stable viscosity inks for use in the flexographic printing process. The inks may be water permeable, UV curable, and configured to resist loss of integrity when exposed to water and atmospheric moisture.
US09511574B2	Method and apparatus for bonding workpieces together Two workpieces composed of a resin workpiece and a resin workpiece, or composed of a resin workpiece and a glass substrate are bonded to each other such that troubles, such as an alignment shift and breakage etc. are not generated, while ensuring bonding uniformity. A first workpiece is placed on an inverting stage of an inverting stage unit, a second workpiece is placed on a work stage of a pressurizing stage unit, and UV light is radiated from a light irradiation unit. Then, the inverting stage is inverted 180°, the workpieces are overlapped each other on the work stage, and the workpieces are pressurized and pre-bonded to each other. Then, the workpieces in the pre-bonded state are transferred to a heating stage by a transfer means, the temperature of the workpieces is increased to a predetermined temperature by heating the workpieces, and the temperature is maintained until bonding is completed.
US09511569B2	Multilayer film structures comprising bio-based materials A multilayer film structure is disclosed which comprises at least a first layer made of a bio-based polymer composition; a tie layer comprising one or more ethylene copolymers and one or more inorganic fillers; and optionally at least one additional layer.
US09511553B2	Optical element manufacturing method and surface processing device A method includes: a main body processing step of forming a lens main body having the concave lens surface; a molding step of coating a molding resin on the concave lens surface, pressing a microstructure forming mold, having a molding surface portion transferring the reflection preventing part formed on the surface of a deformable base body part thereof, against the concave lens surface, and curing the molding resin; and a mold release step of exerting a moment of a force relating to the surface top of the molding surface portion so as to deform the base body part to gradually separate the microstructure forming mold from an outer peripheral side thereof in a direction in which the concavo-convex shape of the reflection preventing part extends, thereby performing mold release.
US09511551B2	Device for embedding threads in a rubber profiled element comprising a blunt-tipped rotary needle Device for embedding an insert into a rubber profiled element in a given direction, is provided herein. The device includes: at least one means for feeding a thread continuously, a moving support capable of moving on a structure in a rectilinear reciprocating movement between a raised position and a lowered position, at least one hollow needle having a channel of longitudinal axis XX′ inside which the thread is able to run, which needle is fixed by one of its ends to the base of the moving support and has at its other end a tip capable of penetrating said rubber profiled element, and a cutting means arranged on the support, having a blade capable of cutting off the thread.
US09511549B2	Anisotropic thermal energy guiding shells and methods for fabricating thermal energy guiding shells Anisotropic thermal energy guiding shells and methods for fabricating thermal energy guiding shells are provided. An anisotropic thermal energy guiding shell includes an interior volume defined within the anisotropic thermal energy guiding shell, a plurality of thermally conductive fibers, and at least one component attachment region. The plurality of thermally conductive fibers are arranged to guide thermal energy received by the anisotropic thermal energy guiding shell non-uniformly relative to the at least one component attachment region according to a thermal energy management objective. A method for fabricating a thermal energy guiding shell includes forming a composite fabric of thermally conductive fibers, impregnating the composite fabric of thermally conductive fibers with a resin, curing the impregnated composite fabric of thermally conductive fibers, and forming the impregnated composite fabric of thermally conductive fibers into the thermal energy guiding shell.
US09511548B1	Systems and methods for assembling a skin of a composite structure Systems and methods for assembling a skin of a composite structure are disclosed herein. The methods include operatively attaching a charge of composite material to a flexible substrate to define an initial conformation for a composite-substrate assembly and locating the composite-substrate assembly and a layup mandrel proximal to one another. The methods further include pressing the composite-substrate assembly against an outer surface of the layup mandrel to deform the composite-substrate assembly to a final conformation. The methods also include affixing the charge of composite material to the outer surface of the layup mandrel and releasing the charge of composite material from the flexible substrate while retaining the charge of composite material on the outer surface of the layup mandrel. The systems include the flexible substrate, the layup mandrel, and an assembly deformation structure that is configured to press the composite-substrate assembly against the outer surface of the layup mandrel.
US09511538B2	Method for fabricating thermoplastic composite parts A fabrication method of forming thermoplastic composite laminate parts with tailored and varying thickness in a continuous process. Automated equipment or hand lay-up are used to collate parts or components into a multi-layer stack. Each stack contains all plies, including ply build-up areas, tacked in the proper location to maintain orientation and location. Ply consolidation tooling contains all necessary part features and is coordinated to the customized multiple ply stacks to form a single integrated thermoplastic composite laminate potentially having areas of differing thickness from the multiple ply stacks.
US09511535B2	Resin mold, production method thereof, and use thereof A resin mold includes a resin layer having a depressions and protrusions pattern formed in the surface thereof, and a release layer including a mold release agent and formed of uniform thickness on at least the depressions and protrusions pattern of the aforementioned resin layer. The aforementioned resin layer has a solvent soluble resin, and an additive that has bleeding ability with respect to the solvent soluble resin, has a substituent group capable of coupling with the aforementioned mold release agent, and has a substituent group having compatibility with the aforementioned solvent soluble resin. The aforementioned additive is localized in the vicinity of the aforementioned resin layer surface. The group of the additive capable of coupling with the mold release agent condenses with the aforementioned mold release agent so that the aforementioned resin layer and release layer are bonded together.
US09511531B2	Method of forming thermoplastic article A method of forming a thermoplastic article, comprises steps of: a) positioning at least one preheated first component being hollow and having at least one open end in two co-operating first mold halves; b) extruding a blow-moldable thermoplastic material into the first component and closing the mold halves; and c) blowing the blow-moldable thermoplastic material inside the mold halves to form an article on which the first component is fixedly engaged. The method is simple in implementation, low in cost and easy in modification, and by which a thermoplastic article of varied colors, patterns, materials, and/or functional components being fixedly mounted on its outer surface could be realized.
US09511528B2	Fabrication of nanofibers as dry adhesives and applications of the same A method of forming a dry adhesive by includes forming an electrospun non-woven of a spinnable polymer, wherein the polymer fiber forming the non-woven is aligned. A dry adhesive is provided that comprises aligned polymeric nanofibers. The polymeric nanofibers may be formed from a mixture of highly spinnable material is combined with an adhesive component to further enhance the adhesion onto substrates. The non-woven can further be processed by plastic deformation to create microprotrusions.
US09511525B2	Web with molded articles on both sides Injection molding parts onto a carrier web located between mold halves, each mold half having a cavity, resulting in molded articles having parts on both sides of the carrier web. Polymer flow into the cavities is assisted by application of ultrasonic energy to the mold. After the molding operation, mold halves are separated, and the carrier web is advanced, or indexed, to a next position for another molding sequence. Articles produced include lenses with part of the carrier web between lens halves, and a carrier web bearing an array of molded parts.
US09511523B2	Static-dissipative foam extrusion calibration with minimized expansion loss The disclosure relates to a calibrator including a first plate opposing a second plate, the first plate having a first foam-expansion surface adjacent to a first anti-static surface, the second plate having a second foam-expansion surface adjacent to a second anti-static surface, wherein the first foam-expansion surface and the second foam-expansion surface are aligned to form a foam-expansion region, and wherein the first anti-static surface and the second anti-static surface are aligned to form an anti-static region. The disclosure also relates to a method of producing a polyetherimide foam, the method including passing a liquid polymer mixture comprising a polyetherimide through the calibrator.
US09511516B2	Method and apparatus for manufacturing quartz slab An apparatus including a mold having a top opening which leads to an inner chamber. The mold may include a first, second, third, and fourth walls, and a bottom which enclose the inner chamber. The apparatus may further include a first and/or second devices which are configured with respect to the mold to supply first and/or second mixtures of quartz and resin to the inner chamber of the mold. The apparatus may include transportation sheet which lies in the inner chamber of the mold and on an inside surface of the third wall of the mold, and which is sandwiched between the first wall and the third wall of the mold and the second wall and the third wall of the mold. The first and second devices may include means for moving the mold to allow placement of the first and/or second mixtures in specific areas of the inner chamber.
US09511513B2	Method and apparatus for making fiber reinforced composite tubes A composite tube is made by applying a mixture of individual reinforcing fibers and a resin onto the interior cylindrical wall of the spinning mandrel.
US09511512B2	Mixing apparatus and sealant A mixing apparatus includes a main agent supply unit that supplies a main agent to a main agent pipe and a curing agent supply unit that supplies a curing agent to a curing agent pipe. A mixing pipe, with which the main agent pipe and the curing agent pipe merge and through which the main and curing agents pass, has a static mixer and a dynamic mixer that sequentially mix the main and curing agents. A discharge pipe discharges a sealant obtained through the static mixer and the dynamic mixer. An in-system decompressor sets at least the static mixer and the dynamic mixer in a decompressed atmosphere before the main and curing agents are mixed.
US09511500B2	Cutting tool A cutting tool includes an upper handle, a lower handle, a blade, at least one quick release device and a connection part. The cutting tool features on that both the blade and the connection part are pivoted quickly by the quick release device without any special tools. When the cutting tool is in an open state or a closed state, the quick release device disposed on the connection part is switched and moved in a circular part on one end of the blade so as to cut.
US09511495B2	Method and apparatus for remote monitoring A monitoring control method in an electronic device is provided. The method includes displaying an area map for monitoring, and determining a virtual boundary on the area map. The area map is a specific space of the indoor or outdoor and displays objects or articles that are within the specific space of the indoor or outdoor. The virtual boundary constitutes a movement area for a monitoring target therewithin.
US09511487B2	Installation device for a vehicle cylinder and installation assembly having the same An installation device for a vehicle cylinder and an installation assembly having the same are provided. The installation device includes a main body, at least one lateral member and a plurality of swingable abutting members. Each said swingable abutting member disposed between the main body and the lateral member protrudes outside the lateral member and is slidably disposed in one radial sliding slot disposed on the lateral member. Each said swingable abutting member is provided for being assembled to a valve to be installed into the vehicle cylinder. The installation assembly further includes a driving mechanism assembled to the installation device for pushing the valve into the vehicle cylinder.
US09511465B2	Precision machine tool In a precision machine tool wherein a spindle head 20 that is movable in the up and down direction is disposed on a column 14 disposed on a bed 10 and a water storage space for storing temperature-regulated cooling water is formed inside the column 14, the column 14 has, in a lower part thereof, intake ports 38a and 38b through which cooling water is led into the water storage space, the column 14 has, in an upper part thereof, a drain opening 40 through which a cooling water is led outside, and an air vent hole 49 through which air in the column is discharged is formed at a position higher than the drain opening 40.
US09511463B1	Portable lathe jig An article of manufacture, a portable lathe jig device for use with a lathe and hand tools, such as router is disclosed, with a top U-shaped unit with fences and stop plates slidably engaged to a bottom U-shaped unit and the units are movable or locked together with knobs with threaded tightening bolts.
US09511461B2	Independent axis ancillary device A manufacturing apparatus is presented. The manufacturing apparatus comprises a tool support movable along multiple axes; a tool mounted on the tool support for performing a manufacturing operation on a workpiece; and an ancillary device releasably mounted on the tool support and used in conjunction with the tool, the ancillary device moveable along at least a first axis independent of the movement of the tool.
US09511460B2	Lathe In order to improve a lathe includes a machine frame, a workpiece spindle unit arranged on the machine frame and having a workpiece spindle housing and a workpiece spindle rotatingly drivable about a workpiece spindle axis in the workpiece spindle housing. A supporting unit which is arranged on the machine frame and in which a workpiece receptacle rotatable about the workpiece spindle axis can be supported on the machine frame radially to the workpiece spindle axis, in such a manner that rotary machining operations other than longitudinal turning are possible in a simple manner. It is suggested that the supporting unit have a bearing member receptacle, in which a guide bushing for longitudinal turning can be supported in the area of its workpiece receptacle in a longitudinal turning version of the lathe and the workpiece spindle unit can be supported in the area of its workpiece receptacle radially to the workpiece spindle axis in a short turning version of the lathe.
US09511459B2	Automatic system for quick dropping of the battery, integrated to an electrical or hybrid vehicle, and consequences on its maximum loading weight The invention relates to a system for installing or uninstalling a removable battery of an electric or hybrid vehicle characterized in that the system is fully integrated in the vehicle and does not require any outside assistance. To summarize, the jack (3) can vertically handle and drop the battery (2) when the locks (4) securing the battery below the vehicle (1) floor are open. For reinstalling the battery, the parking assistance system of the vehicle guides the vehicle above the battery, whereas the lifting device can cope with the unavoidable positioning errors. This battery dropping system is useful for batteries exchange, batteries renting or maintenance, and for adapting the battery's configuration to the forecasted loads or usages of the vehicle. Important cost and fuel savings along CO2 emission cuts are expected from this device. In fact, the vehicle no longer carries a heavy battery when it is not necessary. Even more, adapting batteries to vehicle usages allows decreasing vehicle design loads with impacts on costs and vehicle performances. In addition, the device can also be used as an automatic and high-power electrical connector.
US09511457B2	Gas turbine engine rotor balancing A method of balancing a gas turbine engine rotor comprises the step of obtaining a rotor disc with a circumferential array of balance tabs projecting from a peripheral rim of the disc. Stress shielding scallops are defined in the rotor disc between the tabs. The balancing is achieved by removing material from at least one of the tabs.
US09511455B2	Substrate inspection device and component mounting device A substrate inspection device and a component mounting device are provided. The solder inspection device and the component mounting device respectively have substrate support devices that support a rear face of a printed circuit board. The substrate support device includes backup pins that support the rear surface of the printed circuit board, a location determiner that determines locations of the backup pins, and a backup pin locator that places the backup pins at the locations of the backup pins determined by the location determiner. The location determiner determines positions for supporting areas of the rear face of the printed circuit board where an electrode is covered by a resist film and where neither electronic component nor solder is present, as the locations of the backup pins.
US09511448B2	Laser machining system and method for machining three-dimensional objects from a plurality of directions A laser machining system for machining a work-piece includes a laser scanning head, external optical subsystems, and an image acquisition device. The external optical subsystems correspond to optical channels that include a first optical channel and a second optical channel. The laser scanning head controls an optical path so that a laser beam is directed and focused on the work-piece through the first optical channel and the second optical channel at different times. The first optical channel and the second optical channel correspond to respective specific portions of the work-piece to be machined by the laser beam. The image acquisition device is positioned to view the work-piece through the optical path. The image acquisition device acquires via the first optical channel one or more images of the work-piece to determine a displacement of the work-piece with reference to a best optical focus position of the second optical channel.
US09511447B2	Process for making a turbulator by additive manufacturing A turbulator fabrication process and a fabricated article are provided. The turbulator fabrication process includes providing a system configured for directing a first fusion energy and a second fusion energy, positioning a turbulator material on a substrate, and directing the first fusion energy and the second fusion energy toward the turbulator material and the substrate. The directing of the first fusion energy and the second fusion energy modifies the turbulator material forming one or more turbulators on the substrate. The fabricated article includes a substrate and one or more turbulators formed on the substrate. Each of the one or more turbulators includes at least one root portion providing a concave transition between the substrate and the turbulator.
US09511443B2	Helmet-integrated weld travel speed sensing system and method A welding system includes a first sensor associated with a welding helmet and configured to sense a parameter indicative of a position of a welding torch relative to the welding helmet. The travel speed sensing system also includes a processing system communicatively coupled to the first sensor and configured to determine a position of the welding torch relative to a workpiece based on the sensed first parameter.
US09511435B2	Method and a device for brazing A method for controlling a brazing process, including the steps of applying a welding current through an electrode (52) pressed to a metal surface (83) of a workpiece to form a welding arc. Further steps are continuously measuring the welding current and the welding time, continuously determining supplied energy on the basis of the welding current and the welding time, digitally switching current supplied from batteries of a DC source (10) and to maintain a substantially constant welding current, interrupting the supply of welding current when a predetermined amount of energy has been supplied and supplying heat to batteries when a temperature of the batteries is below a predetermined value. The apparatus comprises a control module (31) with a central unit (26)and a power control unit (28) wherein the central unit (26) and the control unit (28) are operatively connected for continuously measuring the welding current, a switched circuit module (12) producing a substantially constant welding current of a predetermined value and a first temperature transducer (36) provided in the vicinity of batteries included in the DC source (10). A heat transfer means (34; 70) is activated when the temperature of the batteries is below a predetermined value.
US09511434B2	Electrical discharge machining A method for electrical discharge machining a workpiece includes the steps of: presenting an elongate electrode to the workpiece with a spark gap therebetween; flowing a dielectric fluid in the gap; eroding the workpiece by electrical discharge between the tip of the electrode and the workpiece; displacing the electrode in a direction aligned with the long axis of the electrode to maintain the gap as the electrode wears and the workpiece is eroded; and simultaneously with the displacement, producing vibratory movement of the electrode, the vibratory movement being aligned with the long axis of the electrode.
US09511425B1	Jig device for making a dental prothesis or pattern therefor A jig device holding a work piece is used with a milling machine that cuts from the work piece a prosthesis having a surface essentially free of defects. The jig device is inserted repeatedly into the machine in the same predetermined location, even upon inverting the jig device. This maintains the spatial relationship between the jig device and milling so, at start up, they are always in the same exact spatial relationship. The milling machine partially cuts through a first side of the work piece to form in the work piece a cavity having a surface part corresponding to at least a portion of the prosthesis being made. The jig device is then removed from the machine, inverted and reinserted into the machine at the same predetermined location. A support material is placed in the cavity prior to reinserting the jig device. Upon reinserting the jig device, the machine precisely cuts through an opposed side of the work piece to form within the work piece a prosthesis having a surface essentially free of defects. The prosthesis is supported within the work piece by the support material. The prosthesis and support material are separated to complete our method.
US09511419B2	Impact pad for use in tundish of continuous casting steel An impact pad for use in tundish of continuous casting steel during pouring out of molten steel (6) from the casting ladle into the tundish. The impact pad (1) has side walls (2) provided with barriers (3) distributed spaced apart and staggered in height and in length in the whole extension of the walls (2) or part thereof, the impact pad (1) still comprises an impact bottom (5) provided with corrugations (4) uniformly distributed and staggered in its entirety or part thereof.
US09511396B2	Systems and methods for on-line pigging and spalling of coker furnace outlets Systems and methods for safe on-line pigging decoking of a coker furnace tubes and which also permits on-line spalling operations.
US09511392B2	Method for coating metal surfaces in a multi-step method A method for coating metal surfaces, in particular surfaces of wheels made of an aluminum alloy, in a multi-step method, wherein the metallic surfaces are first contacted with an aqueous composition predominantly containing silane/silanol/siloxane/polysiloxane and thereafter contacted with an aqueous composition predominantly containing at least one phosphonic compound.
US09511391B2	Fluid product tank A fluid reservoir comprising: a slide cylinder (11); a neck (12) that defines an outlet opening (13); an internal shoulder (14) that connects the slide cylinder (11) to the outlet opening (13), the internal shoulder (14) being provided with an annular groove (15) that extends in line with the slide cylinder (11), such that the internal shoulder (14) defines an annular collar (16) that connects the annular groove (15) to the outlet opening (13); and a follower piston (2) that is engaged to slide in leaktight manner in the slide cylinder (11), the piston (2) defining at least one sealing lip (21) that is received in the annular groove (15) when the reservoir is empty; the fluid reservoir being characterized in that the annular collar (16) is formed with at least one radial channel (17; 17′) that connects the annular groove (15) to the outlet opening (13) of the neck (11).
US09511384B2	Atomizer Provided is a liquid atomizer including a housing fitted with an inlet connectable to a liquid supply line. The housing can include a cavity with a longitudinal axis in flow communication with the inlet, at least one opening for emitting atomized liquid, and at least one vortex generating member formed with a vortex generating path in fluid communication with the cavity.
US09511376B2	Sluice plate with spiral pockets A sluice plate for capturing and concentrating heavy metal particles has a main plate and a plurality of spiral pockets. The main plate includes a main body and a drafting surface over which a processing mixture flows. The plurality of spiral pockets traverses into the main body through the drafting surface, wherein the plurality of spiral pockets collects heavy metal particles from the processing mixture. Each of the plurality of spiral pockets has a lateral wall that tapers from an upper opening to a lower face. An inner lip is perimetrically and helically positioned along the lateral wall. The inner lip and the tapered nature of each of the plurality of spiral pockets facilitates the movement of the processing mixture within the plurality of spiral pockets, along with the stratification of the heavy metal particles.
US09511371B2	Grinding type vertical grain polishing machine A bran removing wire-mesh tube includes: bran removing wire-mesh tube parts 28 divided in more than one in a circumferential direction in planar view; and a plurality of support pillars 33 erected at intervals in the circumferential direction to respectively fix both side edges of the divided bran removing wire-mesh tube parts 28. Each of the support pillars 33 is provided with an elongated resistor 34 that suppresses grains from moving in the circumferential direction along with rotation of grinding type grain cleaning rolls 26. The resistor 34 is urged by an elastic member 37 to a position at which the resistor 34 protrudes toward the inside of a grain cleaning chamber 30. Further, the resistor 34 is provided so as to be movable in a radial direction to a position farther from the grain cleaning chamber 30 due to resistance from the grains.
US09511368B2	Transporting, trapping and escaping manipulation device for magnetic bead biomaterial comprising micro-magnetophoretic circuit A device for transporting, trapping and escaping a single biomaterial using a magnetic structure, and a method of transporting, trapping and escaping of the single biomaterial using the same are provided, and a method is provided for controlling movement and direction of the single biomaterial including soft magnetic micro structure and magnetic structure in a linear, square storage, apartment type, radial soft magnetic micro structure. Accordingly, the device for transporting, trapping and escaping a single biomaterial and the method for transporting, trapping and escaping single biomaterial using the same can control movement on the lap-on-a-chip with increased precision and ease, by using magnetic force, and thus can be advantageously used in the field of magneto-resistive sensor, or categorization of single cells or biomolecules.
US09511366B2	Microfluidic device and its use for positioning of cells or organisms A micro fluidic device comprises one microstructure layer (5) and one cover layer (1), wherein the cover layer (1) is connected to the microstructure layer (5). The microstructure layer (5) comprises one bottom layer and a plurality of microstructures on it to position samples. The cover layer (1) comprises one top layer, one positioning well (6) and at least one inlet pool (4). The positioning well (6) is right above the microstructures and connected with each other. The inlet pools (4) and the positioning well (6) are connected by microchannels (3) which are formed between the microstructure layer (5) and the cover layer (1). The micro fluidic device can be applied in vitro fertilization, in determining how glial cells affect neurons, in constructing neural network and in detecting cell growth conditions.
US09511365B2	Sensor housing and reagent chemistry A sensor comprises a sensor housing, having a channel; a porous substrate, in the channel; an analysis chemistry reagent, on the porous substrate; and a nozzle, in fluid connection with the channel. The porous substrate fills a cross section of the channel, and the cross-sectional area of the channel at the porous substrate is greater than the cross-sectional area at the nozzle.
US09511355B2	System and methods for using synergized PGM as a three-way catalyst Synergies resulting from combinations of catalyst systems including Copper-Manganese material compositions and PGM catalysts are disclosed. Variations of catalyst system configurations are tested to determine most effective material composition, formulation, and configuration for an optimal synergized PGM (SPGM) catalyst system. The synergistic effect of the selected SPGM catalyst system is determined under steady state and oscillating test conditions, from which the optimal NO/CO cross over R-value indicates enhanced catalytic behavior of the selected SPGM catalyst system as compared with current PGM catalysts for TWC applications. According to principles in the present disclosure, application of Pd on alumina-based support as overcoat and Cu—Mn spinel structure supported on Nb2O5—ZrO2 as washcoat on suitable ceramic substrate, produce higher catalytic activity, efficiency, and better performance in TWC condition, especially under lean condition, than commercial PGM catalysts.
US09511342B2	Antibody preparation method, and antibody and antibody library thus prepared Provided is a method for preparing antibodies against a protein of interest, through which highly specific antibodies against all proteins can be effectively and rapidly prepared with low cost, and the epitope to which the antibody is directed can be determined, so that a library covering epitopes on the surface of the proteins of interest and a library of antibodies against all the epitopes can be established. The antibodies are proved to be useful in detection, protein function investigation and antibody pharmaceuticals.
US09511330B2	Fibrillated fibers for liquid filtration media Fiber webs which are used in filter media are described herein. In some embodiments, the fiber webs include fibrillated fibers and optionally non-fibrillated fibers, amongst other optional components (e.g., binder resin). In some embodiments, the fiber webs include limited amounts of, or no, glass fiber. The respective characteristics and amounts of the fibrillated fibers are selected to impart desirable properties including mechanical properties and filtration properties (e.g., dust holding capacity and efficiency), amongst other benefits.
US09511328B2	Method for sealing membrane modules A method for sealing a membrane module by introducing a seal or a sealing mass between a head plate holding a tube bundle and a mounting ring holding the head plate. Alternatively, a sealing mass containing quartz sand is proposed for sealing cracks in the head plate.
US09511326B2	Cycling ultra-thin channel filtration A cycling ultra-thin channel filtration (cUTF) method, system and module are disclosed for concentration and purification of biomolecules. In one embodiment, a cUTF system includes a cUTF module and a cycle controller to load a feed aliquot of a feed stream into the cUTF module inducing permeation of the feed stream to build a boundary layer by pressurizing the feed stream, to stop permeation and to recover a retentate aliquot in a repeating cycle.
US09511317B2	Air filter system and air filter element for an air filter system A filter system for intake air of an internal combustion engine has a housing with a cover. A filter element is arranged in the housing. An inlet feeds a medium to be filtered into the housing and an outlet discharges the medium from the housing. The filter element has a filter body with first end face and opposite second end face. The filter element has an open first end plate at the first end face and a second end plate at the second end face. A support tube is arranged concentrically about a longitudinal axis in the housing and attached with a first end to the housing. The support tube is arranged in the interior of the filter element and radially supports the filter body. The second end plate rests on the second end of the support tube and on an inner cover contour of the cover with anti-rotation action.
US09511304B2	Concentrating an ink composition Disclosed herein is a method for concentrating an ink composition, wherein the method comprises the steps of: (a) providing an ink composition, the ink composition comprising a liquid carrier and particles comprising a resin and a colorant, and wherein the ink composition contains less than 0.3 mg of charge director per g of solids in the ink composition; (b) passing the ink composition between a chargeable conveyor and a first electrode, wherein a potential is applied such that the ink composition becomes adhered to the chargeable conveyor, wherein the electric field between the chargeable conveyor and the first electrode is 2000 V/mm or more; (c) passing the ink composition on the conveyor past a moving surface, wherein the ink contacts the moving surface and a potential is applied between the conveyor and the moving surface, such that the chargeable particles are disposed to move toward the conveyor and some of the liquid carrier is removed to increase the concentration of the chargeable particles in the liquid carrier on the conveyor to form a concentrated ink on the conveyor, the conveyor and the moving surface then diverging from one another, and at least some of the concentrated ink remains on the conveyor, and (d) removing the concentrated ink from the conveyor and transferring it to a storage vessel. Also disclosed herein is an apparatus.
US09511300B1	Motion simulation system A motion simulation system includes a pedestal that may be positioned on a support surface. A car seat is coupled to the top wall and the car seat may support a child. A tilting unit is positioned within the pedestal and the tilting unit is mechanically coupled to the car seat. The tilting unit selectively urges the car seat to tilt in a plurality of angles with respect to a longitudinal axis extending through the pedestal. Thus, the tilting unit simulates motions associated with riding in a vehicle thereby facilitating the tilting unit to soothe the child. A control unit is coupled to the pedestal and the control unit is electrically coupled to the tilting unit.
US09511296B2	Swing with adjustable handle A swing assembly may include a base having a center portion and two side portions on opposite sides of the center portion, two supports attached to the base, each support being attached to a respective side portion so that the base may be hung by the supports. Each support may include two spaced elongated members. Two handles may be movably attached to the supports, each handle including a body and two pairs of openings extending through the body. Each pair of openings may receive one of the elongated members in a spiral configuration so that the respective handle body may be slid up or down the elongated members to a desired height relative to the base.
US09511293B2	System and method for interactive multiplayer broadcast game There is provided a system and method for interactive multi-player broadcast game, the system comprising a plurality of controllers; each controller capable of providing a set of game inputs to a game server in response to the broadcast; wherein the game server is operable to control game play and scoring; the game server further operable to either calculate or receive the latency data associated with each game controller depending on the type of controller and offset the latency during a time-sensitive game play. The above system allows different controllers to be used without biasing against relatively ‘dumb’ controllers such as the Plain Old Telephone (POT). Further, the above system allows massively multiplayer game to be played in the context of an interactive TV broadcast game with POT as controllers.
US09511288B2	Bandwidth management during simultaneous server-to-client transfer of game video and game code A determination is made, using a computer, of an amount of game code data to be included in a data packet containing streaming game video data. A data packet is generated to contain the streaming game video data and to include the amount of game code data. The generated data packet is transmitted from a server computer system to a client computer system.
US09511285B2	Networked computer game systems and methods with social network functions Systems and methods for providing online games, including various means of providing computer-implemented games using standard and non-standard tokens, and that operate in coordination with an online social network. Examples of standard tokens may include tokens associated with each card of a standard 52 card deck, units in a real-time strategy game, and the like. Non-standard tokens may represent digital tokens with specified attributes and associated digital rights management for use by specified users, such as users purchasing rights to a particular non-standard token. Non-standard tokens may also include tokens with different functionality across a number of different computer-implemented games.
US09511277B2	System for developing, managing, acquiring and playing electronic board games Technologies for executing electronic board games include a user compute device having a display screen that is orientable upwardly to support hardware game pieces associated with a particular electronic board game. Each hardware game piece may have a different or unique footprint, which may be detectable by the user compute device. The electronic board game is executed by the user compute device. For example, an electronic version of a board surface of the electronic board game may be displayed on the display screen. Additionally, virtual game pieces may be associated with a player of the electronic board game.
US09511271B2	Two stage progressive resistance trainer A two-stage resistance trainer is provided having a first magnet that is in proximity to a rotating wheel, and a moveable second magnet that is linked to the first magnet. The first magnet is moved when the rotating wheel rotates and the second magnet is moved closer to the rotating wheel to add a second order effect to the resistance. The trainer is capable of adjusting the first magnet position in relation to the rotating wheel to provide a different relationship of speed to resistance.
US09511266B2	Leather game ball with textured graphic or stripe The present disclosure relates to a game ball and methods for creating a textured graphic or stripe on the game ball, specifically on a panel of natural full-grain leather. Briefly, the full-grain leather panel is stamped with a textured plate to form a textured area. A graphic or stripe is then applied on the textured area. The resulting game ball has textured graphics or stripes with improved wear and good grip and handling characteristics.
US09511265B1	Golf ball having core composed of a highly neutralized polymer A golf ball comprising a core composed of a fully neutralized polymer material is disclosed herein. The golf ball also preferably has multiple mantle layers and a cover.
US09511263B1	Thermoplastic polyester elastomer golf ball cores A golf ball having a core layer comprising a thermoplastic polyester elastomer formed from a polytetramethylene glycol with a molecular weight greater than or equal to 1400 g/mol is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an inner core sphere is the core layer and has a diameter ranging from 0.875 inch to 1.4 inches. The core comprises the inner core, an intermediate core and an outer core. The mantle component comprises an inner mantle and an outer mantle. The cover layer is preferably composed of a thermoplastic polyurethane.
US09511259B2	Fitness overlay and incorporation for home automation system Systems and methods for displaying fitness information with an electronic device may include receiving multimedia content at an input of the electronic device. The electronic device may provide the audiovisual content to a display device. The electronic device may also receive fitness information, and may provide this fitness information to the display device.
US09511257B2	Exercise equipment for rehabilitation of hand grip and wrist An exercise equipment for rehabilitation of hand grip and wrist is disclosed herein. The exercise equipment includes a fixing module being fixed to a forearm of a user, a wrist exercising module having a hinge shaft on one side of the fixing module and being connected to the fixing module so as to be capable of performing rotating movements when rotating the arm, and a hand grip exercising module being provided on the wrist exercising module and measuring a hand grip of the user.
US09511243B2	Prevention of setup errors in radiotherapy A patient safety system (PSS) (100) uses optical tracking in a linear accelerator treatment room to prevent gross setup errors. A patient (150) undergoes a computed tomography (CT) treatment-simulation scan while a CT ball bearing (BB) is on patient's surface. The CT BB is replaced with an infrared reflective marker (IRRM) (160) before radiotherapy treatment starts. Coordinates of the CT BB relative to an isocenter of the treatment room are used as reference for tracking. The coordinate system of an optical tracking system is converted to a coordinate system of the treatment room. The PSS evaluates setup accuracy for a radiotherapy session by comparing real-time position of the single IRRM determined by the optical tracking technology with a predicted reference position, and displays results on a graphical user interface. The PSS stops radiation when a deviation between real-time coordinates and predicted coordinates of the IRRM (160) exceeds a predefined threshold.
US09511229B2	System and method for using impedance to determine proximity and orientation of segmented electrodes A method for implanting a neurostimulation lead within a patient includes measuring impedances of electrodes on the lead in order to correctly position the lead relative to a target tissue region. The electrodes are circumferentially segmented electrodes that are spaced from each other about the longitudinal axis of the lead. When the difference between the impedances of the electrodes exceeds a threshold value, the lead is in the correct position. In accordance with another embodiment, impedance measurements are used to select which one of the electrodes is closest to the target tissue region. By determining which electrode has the highest impedance and which electrode has the lowest impedance, the type of tissue adjacent to each electrode can be determined based on the conductivity properties of the tissue. The target tissue region may be a spinal cord, a posterior longitudinal ligament, white matter, or gray matter.
US09511226B2	Device and method for electrical stimulation of neural or muscular tissue A device for electrical stimulation of neural and/or muscular tissue. The device includes a cochlear implant being equipped with a power source, a speech processor, a microphone adapted to deliver sound signals to said speech processor, a current stimulator, at least an array of electrodes attached to the stimulator, and at least a signal sensor other than the microphone. The device further includes a signal transformation unit, said signal sensors being adapted to capture relevant input information and to deliver a corresponding input signal to the transformation unit, the latter allowing to transform said input signal received from the signal sensors into a modulated electrical output signal adapted to be treated by the speech processor of the cochlear implant.
US09511224B1	Bionic cochlea A bionic cochlea includes a fluid filled vessel having a flexible window disposed in one of its walls. The flexible window flexes when exposed to an acoustic pulse to produce an acoustic pressure pulse in the fluid inside the vessel. A plurality of piezoelectric nanowires is disposed within the fluid filled vessel. The piezoelectric nanowires vibrate in response to acoustic pressure pulses transmitting through the fluid and produce electrical signals. Electrical wires in communication with the piezoelectric nanowires receive the produced electrical signals and pass these signals to the mammalian auditory nerve.
US09511218B2	Implant tool and improved electrode design for minimally invasive procedure Devices and methods of use for introduction and implantation of an electrode as part of a minimally invasive technique. An implantable baroreflex activation system includes a control system having an implantable housing, an electrical lead, attachable to the control system, and an electrode structure. The electrode structure is near one end of the electrical lead, and includes a monopolar electrode, a backing material having an effective surface area larger than the electrode, and a releasable pivotable interface to mate with an implant tool. The electrode is configured for implantation on an outer surface of a blood vessel and the control system is programmed to deliver a baroreflex therapy via the monopolar electrode to a baroreceptor within a wall of the blood vessel.
US09511212B2	Implantable drug delivery device The invention pertains to implantable medical devices for controlled delivery of therapeutic agents. Some devices according to the invention have a titanium reservoir, and a porous titanium oxide based membrane to control the rate of release of the therapeutic agent. The reservoir contains a formulation of the active agent, and means to promote water uptake into the reservoir upon implantation. In some embodiments the means include a gas with a higher solubility in than air water.
US09511205B2	Catheter-type therapeutic or diagnostic instrument provided with shaped wire members and catheter tube to be used together with shaped wire members A therapeutic or diagnostic instrument includes first and second shaped wire members and that can be simultaneously inserted into a catheter tube and has predetermined bending elasticity, in which the first and second shaped wire members and are adapted to respectively have first and second curving parts that curve in a natural state, and when inserted into the catheter tube, curve the catheter tube at two desired positions correspondingly with the first and second curving parts.
US09511204B2	Catheter assembly A catheter assembly includes a catheter attached to a connector and a package. The catheter has a proximal end sized for insertion into a bladder though a urethra and a distal end opposite of the proximal end. The connector is attached to the distal end of the catheter. The package is sized to receive the catheter and the connector, with the package including an opening sized for removal of the catheter and the connector from the package. A tab is placed over the opening of the package to seal the catheter and the connector inside of the package. An extractor has a first portion connected to the tab and a second portion coupled to the catheter proximal of the connector.
US09511202B1	Breathing assistance device with nebulizer A breathing assistance device includes a patient breathing tube having a leading end in fluid communication with a face mask. A source of air under pressure is connected to a first port formed integrally with a valve in fluid communication with the breathing tube and a nebulizer is connected to a second port formed integrally with the valve. A compartment holding a medicinal compound in liquid fluid form is connected to the nebulizer. A valve actuator has an open position where gaseous fluid and aerosolized medicine from the nebulizer flow to the patient through the breathing tube and a closed position where only gaseous fluid without medication is delivered. Medication can therefore be administered to or withheld from the patient by manipulating the valve actuator. The valve construction enables the patient to exhale against pressure slightly above atmospheric pressure.
US09511190B2	Fail safe point protector for needle safety flap A method and device are disclosed for preventing a needle stick hazard in the event of a collapse of a protective needle flap of a portable drug pump. The device may include a needle guide, a secure space and/or a shield. A point of a needle is optionally deflected into a secure space upon collapse of the protective flap. The space may optionally be shielded. Optionally, the support linking the needle to the pump may pivot and/or translate. Optionally, there may be an exposing position wherein the needle protrudes through an opening in the flap. Optionally, the opening may be non-circular.
US09511186B1	Medical injection systems and pumps According to preferred embodiments and methods of the present disclosure, a medical injection system employs a single pump for the injection of multiple fluids, rather than employing a pump for each type of fluid, for example, like the prior art system described above. Embodiments of pumps disclosed herein preferably include a disposable pump cartridge configured to be contained within a hull of a medical injection system, wherein the hull may be formed when a pressure plate member is closed against a base plate; and, when the pressure plate member is opened with respect to the base plate, the disposable pump cartridge may be removed and replaced.
US09511178B2	Reducing centrifugal pump bearing wear through dynamic magnetic coupling A pump drive for an extracorporeal blood pumping system including an adjustable drive magnet. The pump drive may be coupled to a blood pump which includes a pump impeller. The pump drive may include a stepper motor for dynamically adjusting the position of the drive magnet. The position of the drive magnet may be varied to vary the distance between the drive magnet and an impeller magnet of the pump impeller. Adjusting the position of the drive magnet may include dynamically adjusting the drive magnet and may include axially moving the drive magnet to thereby vary a magnetic attraction force between the drive magnet and the impeller magnet which may thereby minimize forces acting on one or more bearings of a pump impeller.
US09511171B2	Biocompatible scaffolds with tissue fragments A biocompatible tissue repair implant or scaffold device is provided for use in repairing a variety of tissue injuries, particularly injuries to cartilage, ligaments, tendons, and nerves. The repair procedures may be conducted with implants that contain a biological component that assists in healing or tissue repair. The biocompatible tissue repair implants include a biocompatible scaffold and particles of living tissue, such that the tissue and the scaffold become associated. The particles of living tissue contain one or more viable cells that can migrate from the tissue and populate the scaffold.
US09511167B2	Modified cellulose from chemical kraft fiber and methods of making and using the same A modified kraft pulp fiber with unique properties is provided. The modified fiber can be a modified bleached kraft fiber that is almost indistinguishable from its conventional counterpart, except that it has a low degree of polymerization (DP). Methods for making the modified fiber and products made from it are also provided. The method can be a one step acidic, iron catalyzed peroxide treatment process that can be incorporated into a single stage of a multi-stage bleaching process. The products can be chemical cellulose feedstocks, microcrystalline cellulose feedstocks, fluff pulps and products made from them.
US09511165B2	Water-based air freshener compositions, systems, and methods of use thereof Air freshener compositions, devices, and methods are disclosed.
US09511164B2	Decontamination apparatus and method Provided is an apparatus for disinfecting an object by at least partially removing a biologically-active contaminant there from. A housing encloses a disinfection chamber in which a portion of the object is to be received to be disinfected, and includes an inlet aperture through which the object is introduced to the apparatus. An ultraviolet light source emits ultraviolet light to be imparted on the portion of the object introduced to the disinfection chamber for deactivating at least a portion of the biologically-active contaminant present on the object. A controller controls operation of at least one of a feeder and the ultraviolet light to achieve a level of disinfection of the object, rendering the object suitable for use in a substantially-sterile application.
US09511158B2	Apparatus and method for the sterilization of containers with a screening device against X-rays An apparatus for the sterilization of containers with a conveying device which conveys the containers along a pre-set conveying path, with at least one stressing device which acts upon the containers with radiation, for the purpose of the sterilization thereof, and with a screening device which screens off X-ray radiation which is formed in the context of the sterilization. The screening device has at least one outer wall which bounds the conveying path of the containers and which extends along the conveying path. The outer wall has at least one recess which forms a cavity which faces the conveying path of the containers in such a way that X-ray radiation formed during the sterilization can enter this cavity.
US09511157B2	Steam steriliser Provided is a steam sterilizer for medical instruments including a feeding system configured to feed a sterilization chamber and including at least one main tank for containing a sterilization fluid; an evacuation system configured to evacuate a discharge fluid from the sterilization chamber; and a purification system configured to draw one of the fluids out of one of the systems and to introduce it into the main tank, and including cleaning means configured to filter the fluid.
US09511154B2	Process for the preparation of hyperpolarized derivatives for use in MRI analysis The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of aqueous solutions of hyperpolarized carboxylic organic acids ready for use in in-vivo MR diagnostic imaging, and the use of the corresponding anhydrides or esters as glass-forming agents.
US09511151B2	Compositions and methods for the prevention and treatment of cancer Conventional cancer immunotherapy falls short at efficiently expanding T cells that specifically target cancerous cells in numbers sufficient to significantly reduce the tumor size or cancerous cell number in vivo. To overcome this limitation, provided herein are nanoparticles coated with MHC class I and/or class II molecules presenting tumor-specific antigens and co-stimulatory molecules and their use to expand antigen-specific anti-tumorigenic T cells to levels not achieved in current immunotherapeutic techniques. These antigen-specific anti-tumorigenic T cells include cytotoxic T cells, effector T cells, memory T cells, and helper T cells that are necessary to initiate and maintain a substantial immune response against metastatic or non-metastatic cancerous, pre-cancerous, or neoplastic cells in vivo. The present invention describes a systemic approach to targeting cancerous or pre-cancerous cells that are circulating cells, as in lymphomas, migratory metastatic cells, and solid tumors.
US09511142B2	Beta-lactamase inhibitors Described herein are compounds and compositions that modulate the activity of beta-lactamases. In some embodiments, the compounds described herein inhibit beta-lactamase. In certain embodiments, the compounds described herein are useful in the treatment of bacterial infections.
US09511139B2	Therapeutic combination and methods of treatment with a DLL4 antagonist and an anti-hypertensive agent Methods for treating cancer comprising administering a DLL4 antagonist and one or more anti-hypertensive agents are described. Also described are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a DLL4 antagonist and one or more anti-hypertensive agents, and kits comprising the same.
US09511138B2	Pharmaceutical compositions comprising an antibody which binds the human anti-mullerian hormone receptor type II The invention relates to novel pharmaceutical compositions including, as active ingredient, an antibody binding the human anti-Müllerian hormone type II receptor (AMHR-II) and an anticancer agent, as well as the therapeutic applications of these compositions.
US09511137B2	Adjuvant for vaccines, vaccines that comprise said adjuvant and uses thereof Adjuvant for vaccines that comprises a non-lipidated bacterial outer-membrane polypeptide (Omp), in which the bacteria may be of those of Brucella genus. The adjuvant may be a modified polypeptide or may be, for example, the Omp19S polypeptide or the Omp16S polypeptide, parts or mixtures of the two. In a preferred embodiment, the adjuvant is the non-lipidated polypeptide included in SEQ ID No: 1, or parts thereof. In a further preferred embodiment, the adjuvant is the non-lipidated polypeptide included in SEQ ID No: 2 or parts thereof.
US09511133B2	Vaccine against cholera and enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC) diarrhea A vaccine against cholera and/or ETEC is provided, comprising a Vibrio cholerae O1 cell, characterized in that said cell comprises O1 antigens of both Ogawa and lnaba serotypes. Genetically modified Vibrio cholerae O1 cells for use in such vaccines, DNA-constructs for the modification, uses for the vaccine and methods of making a vaccine are also provided.
US09511130B2	Escherichia coli vaccine combination The invention provides an immunogenic composition comprising a combination of (i) bacterial Ig-like domain protein fragment (orf405B) having the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:2 or a protein having at least 80% similarity thereto, and (ii) putative Lipoprotein (orf3526) having the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:8 or a protein having at least 80% similarity thereto.
US09511127B2	Method to formulate T-cells A method for formulating T-cells for use as a medicant comprises suspending T-cells with cross-linked surface moieties in a media suitable for infusion. The cross-linked T-cells are packaged in a container suitable for administration to a patient.
US09511119B2	Preparations containing hepatocyte growth factor and hyaluronic acid and methods of making and using same Preparations containing hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) and hyaluronic acid (HA) and methods of making and using same. The HGF and HA preparations can be prepared together in solution as an injectable fluid without gelatinization, or impregnated within a porous hydrophilic matrix material with, or without, cross-linking of the HA with the matrix material. The preparations can be used as a dermal filler or to generate and promote healing of cartilage, vertebral discs, connective tissues such as tendons and ligaments and bone in vivo.
US09511115B2	Pharmaceutical compositions for treating or preventing bone conditions Provided herein is a pharmaceutical composition for treating, preventing or ameliorating a bone or cartilage condition and methods of making and using the same.
US09511113B2	Compositions and methods for affecting movement of contaminants, bodily fluids or other entities, and/or affecting other physiological conditions Method are described for inhibiting movement of a bodily fluid and/or contaminants on or in an animal comprising administering to the animal self-assembling peptidomimetics, including α-peptides, β-peptides, γ-peptides, and/or δ-peptides.
US09511109B2	Combination therapy with peptide epoxyketones The invention provides combination therapy, wherein one or more other therapeutic agents are administered agents are administered with peptide epoxyketones or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Another aspect of the invention relates to treating cancer with a peptide epoxyketone administered in combination with another therapeutic agent.
US09511107B2	Phenolic compositions derived from apple skin and uses thereof Described herein are phenolic compositions derived from apple skins. In particular, described herein are flavonoid-rich fractions derived from apple skin extract. The compositions are useful in the prevention and treatment of conditions associated with oxidative stress and/or inflammation, including certain neurodegenerative diseases. Methods of producing the compositions are also described.
US09511104B2	Anti-cancer extract and compounds The present invention relates to a new approach for treating a cancer or fibrosis, such as hepatocellular carcinoma, or liver fibrosis using an extract from a plant of Graptopetalum sp., Rhodiola sp., or Echeveria sp., and prepared by extracting the plant with dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), its fraction or the compound isolated from the extract.
US09511102B2	Probiotic composition for oral health The present invention provides a composition comprising an effective amount of Lactobacillus plantarum CECT 7481 and Lactobacillus brevis CECT 7480. Said strains exhibit various functional properties that make them suitable for their use in the improvement of oral health. Such properties include not only good antagonistic properties against oral pathogens, but also the ability to colonize the oral cavity and a low acidification profile. The invention also provides for the use of said composition as a probiotic and/or a medicament for oral health applications as well as products containing said composition.
US09511097B2	Regeneration of coronary artery by coronary endothelial specific progenitor cells Methods and products are provided for producing an artery-specific endothelial cell. Also provided are methods for treating a tumor in a subject.
US09511087B2	Use of antithrombin in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation In one aspect, the disclosure provides methods of suppressing blood clotting and/or preventing hemorrhage in a subject having extracorporeal membrane oxygenation comprising administering antithrombin. In some embodiments, the antithrombin used in the methods disclosed herein is ATryn®.
US09511077B2	Medical devices and methods comprising an anabolic agent for wound healing Improved medical devices and methods are provided comprising an anabolic agent for wound healing. These improved medical devices and methods can enhance wound healing in wounds from cuts, abrasions, lesions, burns including sunburn, surgical incisions, pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, traumatic wounds, or other injuries or maladies, which can be chronic or non-chronic in origin. In some embodiments, the medical device comprises a drug depot that releases the anabolic agent over at least 3 days to enhance wound healing.
US09511066B2	Abuse-resistant controlled-release opioid dosage form Abuse-resistant, controlled release opioid tablets are a combination containing an opioid antagonist such as naloxone at a level above that needed to suppress the euphoric effect of the opioid, if the combination were crushed to break the controlled release properties causing the opioid and opioid antagonist to be released as a immediate release product as a single dose. The controlled release nature of the table prevents the accumulation of orally effective amounts of opioid antagonist when taken normally. The opioid antagonist is contained in a controlled-release matrix and released, over time, with the opioid.
US09511065B2	Pharmaceutical formulation containing irritant Disclosed in certain embodiments is an oral dosage form comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a drug susceptible to abuse; and an effective amount of an irritant to impart an irritating sensation to an abuser upon administration of said dosage form after tampering.
US09511062B2	Compacted rumen protected nutrient pellets and method of manufacture A process for producing a compacted rumen-protected nutrient pellet and the resultant pellet. The process includes the steps of (i) blending a C4-24 fatty acid and a biologically active ingredient to form solid central core particles, (ii) compacting the core particles to form pellets, and (iii) sequentially coating the pellets with an organic solvent and a fatty acid alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salt.
US09511048B2	Use of flavone compound for prevention or treatment of obesity The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition containing flavone compound as an active ingredient for treating obesity, and more specifically to a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating obesity and a dietary composition for preventing or reducing obesity containing 5,7-dimethoxyflavone or 5,7,4′-trimethoxyflavone. The compound according to the present invention inhibits adipogenesis, and reduces expression of the key transcription factors (SREBP1c and C/EBP) related to lipogenesis and of enzyme proteins (FAS and ACC) related to adipogenesis, and thus is effective in preventing or treating obesity.
US09511027B1	Calcium supplement having enhanced absorption Dietary calcium supplements comprising highly bioavailable forms of calcium carbonate and methods of using these calcium carbonate forms to improve calcium balance, strengthen bones, and prevent, treat, and/or ameliorate bone loss associated with osteoporosis are provided.
US09511020B2	Controlled release corticosteroid compositions and methods for the treatment of otic disorders Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for the treatment of otic disorders with steroid, NSAID, and/or adenosine triphosphatase (“ATPase”) modulator agents. In these methods, the steroidal, NSAID, and/or ATPase compositions and formulations are administered locally to an individual afflicted with an otic disorder, through direct application of these compositions and formulations onto or via perfusion into the targeted auris structure(s).
US09511019B2	Pharmaceutical compositions for treating IBD A stable and/or synergistic pharmaceutical composition including: a) predinisolone metasulfobenzoate (PMSB) or its acceptable salts, preferably prednisolone metasulfobenzoate sodium and b) 5-ASA, derivatives or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which is suitable for rectal administration.
US09511017B2	Method and composition for use in preparation of a patient for surgery Composition for application to skin comprising a biocide or combination of biocides (such as chlorhexidine, halogenated phenols, quaternary ammonium compounds; povidone-iodine; zinc pyridinethione; alcohols etc.) and at least one transcutaneous vehicle (for example alkyl methyl sulfoxides, alkyl pyrrolidones, glycols, glycol ethers and glycol esters) effective to convey the biocide to a sub epidermal “resident” micro-organism. Also a method for preparing a patient for surgery comprising the step of treating an area of the patient's skin at, and in the surrounding the vicinity of, the site of an intended surgical incision with a composition effective to kill more than 93% of both “transient” and “resident” micro-organisms.
US09511016B2	Topical composition for treating pain Topical compositions having as the active ingredient a lipid, fatty acid ester, natural wax, sterol, or combinations thereof referred to herein as “lipophilic vehicle” or “LV” and methods of use, have been developed for the amelioration or prevention of pain or the sequelae of pain. The composition may be in the form of an ointment, cream, gel, lotion, spray, foam, paste, patch, suspension or dispersion. The composition is variably effective to treat visceral, somatic and neuropathic pain both acute and chronic as well as muscle pain and stiffness and joint pain and stiffness.
US09511015B2	Methods and formulations for treating sialic acid deficiencies The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treating sialic acid deficiencies comprising extended release formulations.
US09511012B2	Stable silk protein fragment compositions A composition is disclosed that includes pure silk fibroin-based protein fragments that are substantially devoid of sericin, wherein the composition has an average weight average molecular weight ranging from about 17 kDa to about 38 kDa, wherein the composition has a polydispersity of between about 1.5 and about 3.0, wherein the composition is substantially homogeneous, wherein the composition between 0 ppm to about 500 ppm of inorganic residuals, and wherein the composition includes between 0 ppm to about 500 ppm of organic residuals.
US09511010B2	Compounds useful in the treatment and/or care of the skin, hair and/or mucous membranes and their cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions Compounds of general formula (I): R1-Wn-Xm-AA1-AA2-AA3-AA4-AA5-AA6-Yp-Zq-R2 (I) their stereoisomers, mixtures thereof and/or their cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical compositions which contain them and their use in medicine, and in processes of treatment and/or care of the skin, hair and/or mucous membranes, in particular in the aging and photoaging of the skin, are described.
US09511007B2	Tear free baby cleanser The present application directed to a unique combination of surfactants in concentrated form. In particular certain combinations of alkyl polyglucosides and polyglyceryl fatty acid esters when combined yield a cleansing concentrate which can be diluted to form tear free or mild cleanser.
US09511004B2	Dental material, dental material composition, dental restorative material, and cured product The present invention provides a dental material, a dental material composition and a dental restorative material that exhibit small polymerization shrinkage particularly during curing and are producible at low cost on the industrial scale. The dental material of the present invention includes a specific urethane (meth)acrylic compound represented by Formula (1) described below.
US09510985B2	System of adaptable modular utility devices A foot support is disposed in a horizontal plane and is positioned on a housing of the lower section of a motorized wheel chair rearwardly of upwardly facing receptors. A control post has a lower end removably received in the receptors and an upper end having an upper cross piece with spaced hand grips. A control assembly is coupled to the upper cross piece. A motor within the housing powers laterally spaced drive wheels. A steerer within the housing directs directional wheels. The control assembly includes a drive wheel controller for varying the speed of the system and a directional wheel controller for varying the direction of the system.
US09510974B1	Laser coagulation of an eye structure or a body surface from a remote location An integral laser imaging and coagulation apparatus, and associated systems and methods that allow a physician (e.g., a surgeon) to perform laser surgical procedures on an eye structure or a body surface with an integral laser imaging and coagulation apparatus disposed at a first (i.e. local) location from a control system disposed at a second (i.e. remote) location, e.g., a physician's office. In some embodiments, communication between the integral laser imaging and coagulation apparatus and control system is achieved via the Internet®.
US09510973B2	Ocular implants deployed in schlemm's canal of the eye An ocular implant is provided that is adapted to reside at least partially in a portion of Schlemm's canal of an eye. The implant includes an implant body having plurality of filars extending along a longitudinal axis of the implant. The implant is configured to move between a radially collapsed state and a radially expanded state. In some embodiments, the implant is configured to assume the radially expanded state when no external forces are acting thereon. Methods of delivering and using the ocular implant are also provided.
US09510969B2	Nasal element for a breathing system Provided is a goggle kit including a goggle clip attachable to the goggle frame, and a corresponding nose element, which adheres to the user's nose. The nose element and the goggle clip are configured to be detachably engageable therewith, such that when the nose element is placed on the user's nose and the goggle is placed over the user's eyes, the goggle clip and nose element may be engaged with each other, thereby urging the nasal opening of the user to dilate.
US09510965B2	Adjustable walking apparatus A walking apparatus is provided that includes a sole having an adjustable length, the sole comprising a heel portion, a forefoot portion operatively coupled to the heel portion, the forefoot portion configured for adjustment from a first position to at least one other position relative to the heel portion, wherein a length of the sole is configured to adjust from a first length to a second length when the forefoot portion is adjusted from the first position to the at least one other position.
US09510963B2	Endograft introducer and a capsule assembly for an endograft introducer A capsule assembly for an endograft introducer is disclosed. The assembly comprises: a capsule and a capsule plug. The capsule has a cavity for receiving an end of a stent graft and a capsule wall terminating in a distal end. The capsule plug comprises: a tip portion having a lead-in surface and an abutment surface; and a tail portion having an external surface engageable with an inside surface of the capsule wall. The capsule is slideably movable with respect to the capsule plug from a first position in which the distal end of the capsule wall surrounds an opening into the cavity to a second position in which the distal end of the capsule wall is positioned proximally with respect to the abutment surface, whereby movement of the tip portion into the capsule is resisted by abutment between the distal end of the capsule wall and the abutment surface.
US09510962B2	Stent delivery system This stent delivery system includes: a guide catheter inserted into the inside of a cylindrical stent, and inserted into the interior of the living body with the stent; a pusher catheter inserted into the interior of the living body with the guide catheter in a state where the guide catheter is inserted into the inside of the push catheter, and which is for pushing the stent along the guide catheter; a stent connecting member for connecting the stent with the pusher catheter; and a stent releasing member for releasing the stent from the pusher catheter by separating the connection between the stent and the pusher catheter depending on the stent connecting member, which is independently operable separately from the guide catheter, and which is inserted into the inside of the pusher catheter.
US09510955B2	Articulating interbody cage and methods thereof Provided are devices, systems and methods related to articulating interbody cages. The device includes a caudal plate configured to be positioned adjacent a first vertebral endplate within an intervertebral disc space, a cephalad plate configured to be positioned adjacent a second vertebral endplate within the intervertebral disc space; and a first and second sidewall each rotatably coupled to both the caudal and cephalad plates. At least one of the first and second sidewalls includes a hinge element restricted from achieving an on-center or over-center rotational position around the hinge element upon dimensional expansion of the device in at least a first dimension.
US09510954B2	Expandable fusion device and method of installation thereof Two or more expandable fusion devices are capable of being installed inside an intervertebral disc space. The devices may be implanted at varying heights to maintain disc spacing and restore spinal stability, thereby facilitating an intervertebral fusion. In one embodiment, two implants are implanted into the intervertebral disc space and then expanded or contracted to different heights.
US09510953B2	Modular segmented disc nucleus implant A segmented disc nucleus replacement prosthesis and system for its implantation wherein the segments are made of a compliant, homogeneous material throughout. The prosthesis comprises a plurality of modular segments that mate together in a rail-and-slot arrangement. The rails and slots are configured to interlock and hold together under load despite being formed of compliant materials. In one embodiment, insertion tools and stabilizers are utilized for manipulation of the modular segments, the insertion tools and stabilizers being designed to accommodate for handling the compliant modular segments.
US09510951B2	Stemless shoulder implant A humerus implant includes a cup shaped body and a locking adapter. The cup shaped body has a center portion and a plurality of flexible first sidewall segments and second sidewall segments, with gaps between neighbored sidewall segments. The first sidewall segments have a plurality of locking fins while the second sidewall segments having a plurality of recesses and holes. The locking adapter has means for fixing the locking adapter to the cup shaped body and a locking ring for locking the sidewall segments into their final positions.
US09510949B2	Prosthetic joint component with rotation-regulating structure An elongate, longitudinally oriented outer sleeve includes an outer sleeve surface and has a sleeve body. A stem-receiving cavity extends from a distal sleeve end into the sleeve body. The distal sleeve end includes a sleeve interference protrusion extending from the distal sleeve end away from the sleeve body. A joint articulating member includes an elongate, longitudinally oriented stem. The joint articulating member includes a joint articulating surface spaced apart from a distal stem end by an angularly extending connector neck. When the stem is inserted into the stem-receiving cavity, the stem and the outer sleeve are configured for selective relative rotation about a shared longitudinal axis, and the connector neck impinges upon the sleeve interference protrusion responsive to a predetermined amount of relative rotation between the stem and the outer sleeve to prevent relative rotation between the stem and the outer sleeve outside a predetermined range of allowable rotation.
US09510947B2	Catheter system for introducing an expandable heart valve stent into the body of a patient The invention relates to catheter system for introducing an expandable heart valve stent (150) into the body of a patient, the catheter system comprising: a catheter tip (10) having a seat portion for accommodating the stent (150) in its collapsed state and a stent holder (15) for releasably fixing the stent (150), wherein the seat portion is constituted by a first sleeve-shaped member (11) and a second sleeve-shaped member (21), said sleeve-shaped members (11, 21) being moveable relative to each other and relative to the stent holder (15), and a catheter shaft (30) for connecting the catheter tip (10) to a handle (70). The catheter shaft (30) comprising: first force transmitting means (31) connected to the first sleeve-shaped member (11), second force transmitting means (41) connected to the second sleeve-shaped member (21) and a distal end section connectable to second operating means (81) of the handle (70), and guiding means (51) having a passageway extending there between, wherein the first and second force trans mining means (31, 41) are at least partly received within the passageway such as to be moveable relative to the guiding means (51), and wherein the proximal end of the guiding means (51) terminates distal to the catheter tip (10).
US09510945B2	Medical device handle A medical device handle may include an elongated handle housing, a rotatable collar disposed about the handle housing, a rotatable control knob disposed about the collar, and a slidable door disposed about the collar. The door may be rotatably locked to the collar to prevent relative rotation between the door and the collar. The door may slidable from a closed position to a first open position, and slidable from the first open position to a second open position.
US09510938B2	Corneal implant and method for correction of impaired vision in the human eye Corneal implant to be introduced into the optical center (Z) of the cornea of the human eye for the purpose of correcting impaired vision, in particular presbyopia, or presbyopia in combination with hypermetropia or myopia. To propose a corneal implant which is suited for introduction into the optical center (Z) of the human eye, and which may be applied for correcting presbyopia on its own or in combination with hypermetropia or myopia, the effective thickness (d) of the corneal implant (2), measured in the direction of the optical axis (5) of the eye, must be larger than 50 μm and the maximum width (b), measured in a plane perpendicular to the direction of thickness, must be less than 1 mm, the corneal implant (2) having no imaging function in relation to the human eye.
US09510937B2	Device for tendon and ligament treatment Devices and methods for treating defects in connective tissue are provided along with methods for making such devices. The devices can include acellular arterial tissue matrices that facilitate regrowth of the damaged tissue.
US09510929B2	Vein filter A vessel filter comprising a first region and a second region wherein the filter is movable between a collapsed position for delivery to the vessel and an expanded position for placement within the vessel. A first region has a filter portion having a converging region to direct particles toward the center of the filter and having a plurality of spaced apart elongated struts and, a plurality of connecting struts extending at an angle from the elongated struts to form closed geometric shapes. The second region is flared in the expanded position to have a transverse dimension increasing toward a second end portion opposite the first end portion. The second region includes vessel engaging hooks at the second end portion. The first region has a plurality of closed looped spacer struts extending radially with respect to a longitudinal axis of the filter when the filter is in the expanded position.
US09510928B2	Composite mesh including a 3D mesh and a non porous film of oxidized cellulose from bacterial cellulose origin The present invention relates to a composite implant comprising: a prosthetic fabric having a first side and a second side, a non-porous film of bacterial cellulose secured to the first side of the fabric. The invention further relates to a method of making such an implant.
US09510923B2	Vaginal insert method of manufacture A method of manufacture for a vaginal insert. The vaginal insert may have a core, a cover, and a removal element. In various embodiments, the cover can be conformed to the vaginal insert.
US09510919B2	Tool for bonding orthodontic bracket The present invention relates to a tool for adhering an orthodontic bracket, comprising: a pair of bracket holding portions for holding a bracket to be bonded to teeth while approaching or separating from each other; and a pair of handle portions connected to the pair of bracket holding portions, for controlling the bracket holding portions to allow the same to approach or separate from each other, wherein a scale for measuring the height of a bracket for the end of teeth is formed in at least any one of the pair of bracket holding portions. Therefore, an operation is convenient, measurement is easy and measurement time can be reduced since the tool has a simple and uncomplicated structure. In addition, it is possible to improve the effectiveness of orthodontic treatment since a bracket can be bonded by precisely setting the height of the bracket.
US09510917B2	Medical or dental handpiece A medical or dental handpiece has a grip 3. The grip 3 includes first to third rotation shafts 101, 201, and 301. The first and second shafts are connected through a first gear mechanism 1000 and the second and third shafts are connected through a second gear mechanism 2000 so that a rotation is transmitted from the first shaft through the first gear mechanism to the second shaft and then from the second shaft through the second gear mechanism to the third shaft. The first or second gear mechanism has an internal gear secured on shaft and an external gear secured on the other shaft, the internal and the external gears being engaged with each other. The external gear is substantially enclosed within a cylindrical plane 1001, 2001 extending along a peripheral edge of the internal gear.
US09510916B2	Surgical system, in particular dental surgical system Surgical system, in particular a dental system including a surgical instrument, in particular a dental instrument and a device for controlling the electronic instrument. The device for controlling the electronic instrument includes a first electronic module. The instrument includes a rotary motor for driving the tool and a second electronic module. The rotary motor of the instrument is electrically powered by the first electronic module of the control device through the first electrical conductors dedicated to supply the rotary motor. The instrument is powered and/or electrically controlled by the first electronic module of the control device only through the second electrical conductors distinct from the first electrical conductors. The system also includes a management module of the second electrical conductors for sending on the second electrical conductors a number of signals larger to a number of second electrical conductors.
US09510914B2	System and methods for intraoperative guidance feedback Systems and methods for surgical guidance and image registration are provided, in which three-dimensional image data associated with an object or patient is registered to topological image data obtained using a surface topology imaging device. The surface topology imaging device may be rigidly attached to an optical position measurement system that also tracks fiducial markers on a movable instrument. The instrument may be registered to the topological image data, such that the topological image data and the movable instrument are registered to the three-dimensional image data. The three-dimensional image data may be CT or MRI data associated with a patient. The system may also co-register images pertaining to a surgical plan with the three-dimensional image data. In another aspect, the surface topology imaging device may be configured to directly track fiducial markers on a movable instrument. The fiducial markers may be tracked according to surface texture.
US09510913B2	Skin tensioning devices and methods of their use Devices and methods for applying tension to an area of skin during various cosmetic or dermatological procedures, in particular for follicular unit removal and/or implantation in a hair transplantation procedure, are provided. The systems and methods utilize a segmented structure configured to conform to the body surface of various sizes, shapes and/or textures, thus allowing for customization in order to fit a variety of persons. In some embodiments, the tensioning device may be temporary secured, for example, to a patient chair.
US09510910B2	Medical procedures trays and related methods Medical procedure trays and related methods are provided to accommodate joining a first non-sterile medical device with a second sterile medical device and maintaining required sterilization of the second sterile medical device to perform an associated medical procedure. One example of such medical procedures includes biopsy of a bone and/or associated bone marrow using a non-sterile powered drive and a sterile biopsy needle or biopsy needle set. Medical procedure trays and related methods may also be provided for use during aspiration of bone marrow and/or stem cell transplant procedures. Each medical procedure tray may include a containment bag or sterile sleeve. A coupler assembly, one or more sharps protectors, a biopsy sample ejector and/or associated ejector funnel may also be included. Some medical procedure trays may allow engaging a non-sterile powered driver with one end of a coupler assembly and sealing the non-sterile powered driver in a sterile sleeve or containment bag without compromising sterility of other components in the medical procedure tray.
US09510895B2	Surgical instrument with modular shaft and end effector A surgical instrument operable to sever tissue includes a body assembly and a selectively coupleable end effector assembly. The end effector assembly may include a transmission assembly, an end effector, and a rotational knob operable to rotate the transmission assembly and the end effector. The body assembly includes a trigger and a casing having a distal aperture configured to receive a portion of the end effector assembly. First and second coupling mechanism portions cooperatively couple the end effector assembly to the body assembly for use. The coupling may mechanically and/or electrically couple the end effector assembly to the body assembly via various coupling mechanisms. For instance, a threaded slip nut may couple to threads within the body assembly. In one configuration, the end effector assembly may have locking tabs that rotate into rotational recesses in the body assembly. The locking tabs may include electrical contacts and/or optically perceivable indicators.
US09510892B2	Systems and methods for reduction of atrial fibrillation Embodiments of the present invention are directed to ablation catheter systems configured, for example, to ablate tissue adjacent an ostium of the pulmonary vein in a left atria of a heart. In one embodiment, an ablation catheter system includes a handle and a catheter coupled to the handle defining a lumen extending through a length of the catheter, the catheter including a distal end thereof. The ablation catheter system may also include an electrode coupled to the handle with lines extending through the lumen of the catheter, the electrode being configured to be constrained adjacent the distal end of the catheter and configured to be deployed from the distal end of the catheter to an expanded configuration.
US09510887B2	Time-limited methods for cryogenic treatment systems Methods and apparatus for the treatment of a body cavity or lumen are described where a heated fluid and/or gas may be introduced through a catheter and into treatment area within the body contained between one or more inflatable/expandable members. The catheter may also have optional pressure and temperature sensing elements which may allow for control of the pressure and temperature within the treatment zone and also prevent the pressure from exceeding a pressure of the inflatable/expandable members to thereby contain the treatment area between these inflatable/expandable members. Optionally, a chilled, room temperature, or warmed fluid such as water may then be used to rapidly terminate the treatment session.
US09510882B2	Grooved crimp with a set screw A device for binding a cable about a fractured bone to stabilize a fracture includes a slot including a distal opening sized to receive an enlarged end of a cable and a proximal opening sized to permit the cable to slide therethrough while preventing the enlarged end from passing therethough and a bore sized to slidably receive the cable, the bore extending to a proximal opening in combination with a locking element channel extending to a distal end opening into the bore and a locking element movable into a locking position in which a distal end of the locking element extends into the bore to engage a portion of the cable received therein and lock the cable in a desired position within the bore.
US09510878B2	Pre-curved intramedullary clavicle nail and method of using same The present invention relates to an intramedullary nail surgically inserted into a long bone, especially the clavicle. Specifically, the present invention is directed to a curved rod that accommodates the majority of human anatomies and is insertable and capable of either being permanently retained therein or removed if desired.
US09510877B2	Hybrid bone fixation element and methods of using the same The present invention is directed to a hybrid bone fixation element including a threaded proximal cortical bone contacting portion for threadably engaging the cortical portion of a human bone and a non-threaded expandable distal collections portion for engaging the cancellous portion of the human bone. The hybrid bone fixation element can be used, for example, as a pedicle screw, a bone screw or in any other type of bone fixation application.
US09510875B2	Systems and methods for percutaneous spinal fusion A system for percutaneous spinal fusion may include two spaced apart blades connected together by a coupling such that the blades define a percutaneous pathway from a skin incision to an implanted pedicle fastener. The coupling may be c-shaped and may have at least one flexible tab for engaging one or more holes along the length of the blades. If one of the blades becomes disconnected from the pedicle fastener, a supplemental access device may be provided comprising a tubular body having a channel therein for receiving the other of the blades. If both of the blades become disconnected, a supplemental access device may be provided comprising a gripping member received within a locking member. The gripping member may have two legs engageable with the pedicle fastener, and the locking member may move along the gripping member to prevent the legs from disengaging the pedicle fastener.
US09510865B2	Growth directed vertebral fixation system with distractible connector(s) and apical control Growth directed correction of a spine via apical vertebral control includes securing a correction system to a first vertebra and a second vertebra of the spine, the correction system defining a correction axis extending between the first and second vertebra and securing the correction system to a third vertebra intermediate the first and second vertebra, the correction system securing the third vertebra at a fixed distance from the correction axis. The correction system is secured to the first and second vertebra such that the first and second vertebra are able to grow away from one another in a direction substantially parallel to the correction axis.
US09510863B2	Bone screw coupling assembly A coupling assembly is presented. The coupling assembly is used to selectively couple a bone screw having an elongate shaft and a head to an elongate rod. The coupling assembly has a coupling element configured to engage the head of a bone screw, as well as the elongate rod. When the elongate rod is engaged by the portion of the top of the coupling element, the coupling element does not extend above a top most portion of elongate rod.
US09510859B2	Clamping assembly with links An external fixation system includes a clamp system configured to capture a fixation element. The clamp system has a first and a second jaw and a first and a second link attached to the first and second jaws that are configured to control the motion of the jaws. The links are arranged such that, when the first and second jaws are moved to a closed position, the action of trying to open the jaws is resisted by the position of the links, and to open the jaws, the links must be actuated.
US09510857B2	System and method for making and using a lead introducer for an implantable electrical stimulation system A lead introducer includes a multi-piece insertion needle insertable into a splitable member. The multi-piece insertion needle includes an outer insertion needle that defines an open channel that extends along substantially entirely a length of the outer insertion needle and an inner insertion needle configured and arranged for insertion into the open channel of the outer insertion needle. The splitable member includes at least two pull-apart tabs and at least one weakened region extending along at least a portion of a length of the splitable member from between the at least two pull-apart tabs. The at least one weakened region is configured and arranged for separating when the at least two pull-apart tabs are pulled apart.
US09510852B2	Automated image-guided tissue resection and treatment A system to treat a patient comprises a user interface that allows a physician to view an image of tissue to be treated in order to develop a treatment plan to resect tissue with a predefined removal profile. The image may comprise a plurality of images, and the planned treatment is shown on the images. The treatment probe may comprise an anchor, and the image shown on the screen may have a reference image marker shown on the screen corresponding to the anchor. The planned tissue removal profile can be displayed and scaled to the image of the target tissue of an organ such as the prostate, and the physician can adjust the treatment profile based on the scaled images to provide a treatment profile in three dimensions. The images shown on the display may comprise segmented images of the patient with treatment plan overlaid on the images.
US09510848B2	Targeted illumination for surgical instrument An illuminated surgical instrument has a working area located near an end of the instrument. An array of optical fibers terminates near the end of the instrument. The array of optical fibers is located adjacent to the instrument such that the array of optical fibers provides targeted illumination to the working area only on one side of the instrument.
US09510845B2	Methods for maintaining a filtering device within a lumen In one embodiment of the present invention there is provided a method of filtering blood flow in a lumen by positioning an open loop filter support structure within a lumen; maintaining a position of the open loop filter support structure within the lumen using radial force generated by the open loop filter support structure; and filtering blood flow in the lumen using a filter supported by the open loop filter support structure. In one aspect, there is also applying radial force generated by the open loop filter support structure along the axial dimension of the lumen.
US09510833B2	Applicator and tissue fastening method through natural orifice The applicator related to the present invention is provided with a flexible sheath longer than the overall length of an instrument channel of a flexible endoscope; an operation part used outside the instrument channel; a deployed section that can be made to protrude from the front end of the sheath by operating the operation part and to pierce a tissue; a tissue fastening tool made of a superelastic wire formed in coil shape and housed inside the deployed section in a substantially extended condition; and a pusher that pushes out the tissue fastening tool from the deployed section when the operation part is operated.
US09510827B2	Micro surgical instrument and loading unit for use therewith A loading unit configured for engagement with a surgical instrument is disclosed. The loading unit comprises a proximal body portion and a tool assembly. The proximal body portion defines a longitudinal axis. The tool assembly is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the proximal body portion and includes a cartridge assembly and an anvil assembly. At least one of the cartridge assembly and the anvil assembly is movable with respect to the other between an open position and an approximated position to engage tissue therebetween. The cartridge assembly is configured to house a plurality of fasteners therein. The diameter of the tool assembly is less than or equal to about 8 mm.
US09510823B2	Devices, systems, and methods for wound closure A wound closure device includes outer and inner members. The inner member is configured for receipt of a suture passer and is pivotably coupled to the outer member. The inner member is pivotable relative to the outer member between a first position, wherein the inner member is coaxially disposed relative to the outer member, a second position, wherein the distal end of the inner member extends outwardly from the outer member in a first direction and the proximal end of the inner member extends outwardly from the outer member in a second, opposite direction, and a third position, wherein the distal end of the inner member extends outwardly from the outer member in the second direction and the proximal end of the inner member extends outwardly from the outer member in the first direction.
US09510822B2	Tissue anchor A tissue anchor has a body, protrusions from the body, and a tissue engaging fin. The body is oriented on a longitudinal axis and has a leading tip, a leading end portion extending from the leading tip, a trailing end portion connected to the leading end portion, with the trailing end portion terminating in a trailing tip that is located opposite of the leading tip. A first anchor width measured between the protrusions is greater than a second anchor width measured at the trailing end portion of the body. The tissue engaging fin is integrated with the leading end portion of the body and oriented in a direction perpendicular to the radial direction of the first and second protrusions. The tissue engaging fin has a fin width and is provided with an eyelet formed through the fin width. A gripping tab is removably attached to the tissue engaging fin.
US09510818B2	Twist-grip anchors and methods of use Devices, systems and methods are provided for anchoring implantable medical devices to maintain an implanted position. In particular, twist-grip anchors are provided. In some embodiments, the twist-grip anchor comprises a first support having a first lumen, a second support having a second lumen, and a sleeve having a first end fixedly attached to the first support and a second end fixedly attached to the second support, wherein the first and second supports and the sleeve are aligned to allow the passage of the elongate device through the first lumen, second lumen and sleeve, and wherein rotation of at least the first support twists the sleeve so that the sleeve engages the elongate device in a manner that resists movement of the elongate device in relation to the sleeve. The anchor is then attached to the tissue, such as by suturing.
US09510817B2	Apparatus for manipulating and securing tissue Apparatus for manipulating and securing tissue are described herein. In creating tissue folds within the body of a patient, a tissue manipulation assembly may generally have an elongate tubular member, an engagement member slidably dispose through the tubular member and a distal end adapted to engage tissue via a helical member, tissue stabilizing members positioned at the tubular member distal end which are adapted to stabilize tissue therebetween, and a delivery tube pivotable about the tissue stabilizer. The stabilizing members can be adapted to become angled relative to longitudinal axis of the elongate tubular member. Moreover, one or all the articulation controls and functions can be integrated into a singular handle assembly connectable to the tissue manipulation assembly via a rigid or flexible tubular body.
US09510799B2	Medical imaging system and medical image processing apparatus A medical imaging system creates three kinds of reconstructed images of a diagnosis target site in a subject through X-ray imaging of the diagnosis target site with a Talbot or Talbot-Lau imaging apparatus, the three kinds of reconstructed images being an absorption image, a differential phase image, and a small-angle scattering image. The medical imaging system includes: an input unit to receive an input of diagnosis target information for specifying the diagnosis target site, or the diagnosis target site and a disease to be diagnosed in the diagnosis target site; and a control unit to create a combined image of two kinds of reconstructed images among the three kinds of reconstructed images on the basis of the diagnosis target information input through the input unit, and to control a displaying unit to display the combined image.
US09510794B2	Radiation image capture device, control method for erasing light source, and computer-readable storage medium A radiation image capture device is provided that are capable of obtaining radiation images with better image quality than hitherto in both an imaging mode in which a radiation irradiation duration is comparatively short and radiation images are successively captured, and in an imaging mode in which the radiation irradiation duration is comparatively long. An erasing light source is deactivated throughout an imaging period in a first imaging mode in which a radiation detector generates image data of a radiation image based on radiation irradiated from a radiation source over a first irradiation duration. The erasing light source is activated over an imaging period in a second imaging mode in which the radiation detector generates image data of plural radiation images based on successively irradiated radiation from the radiation source over a second irradiation duration shorter than the first irradiation duration.
US09510791B2	Diagnostic efficiency Doctor and patient communication is improved by electronically transmitting a series of questions to a computing device of the patient, and electronically receiving answers to the questions provided by the patient. A computer server analyzes the answers to the questions to determine if a state of health of the patient is serious and requires the immediate attention of the doctor. If the software determines the state of health to be serious, the server transmits an alert to a computing device of the doctor. The alert can include a series of lights, for example in the form of a traffic light, to quickly convey to the doctor the state of health of the patient.
US09510788B2	Systems and methods for providing user insights based on real-time physiological parameters Described herein are systems and methods for monitoring physiological parameters in real time using a wrist-worn device, such as watch or bracelet. The physiological parameters may include heart rate variability, and the system may report conclusions to the user relating to stress and health, among other personalized messaging.
US09510785B2	Strain monitoring system and apparatus A system for monitoring strain as an indicator of biological conditions, such as spinal fusion, glucose levels, spinal loading, and heart rate. The system includes an inter-digitated capacitor sensor, and RF transmitter, and an associated antenna, all of which are microminiature or microscopic in size and can be implanted in a biological host such as a human or animal. An inductively coupled power supply is also employed to avoid the need for implantation of chemical batteries. Power is provided to the sensor and transmitter, and data is transmitted from the sensor, when an external receiving device, such as a handheld RF ID type receiver, is placed proximate the location of the implanted sensor, transmitter and inductively coupled power supply. The implanted sensor, transmitter and inductively coupled power supply can be left in place permanently or removed when desired.
US09510768B2	Device for measuring impedance of biologic tissues including an alternating current (AC) coupled voltage-to-current converter A device for measuring impedance of biological tissue may include electrodes and a voltage-to-current converter coupled to the electrodes to drive an alternating current (AC) through the tissue and sense an AC voltage. The converter may include an amplifier having first and second inputs and an output, a first voltage divider coupled to the first input, a second voltage divider coupled to the second input, a filter capacitor coupled between the output and the second voltage divider, a current limiting resistor coupled between the second input the second voltage divider, and a bypass capacitor coupled to the second input of the amplifier and in parallel with the resistor. A single-ended amplitude modulation (AM) demodulator may demodulate the AC voltage and generate a corresponding baseband voltage representing the impedance. The device may also include an output circuit to generate output signals representative of DC and AC components of the baseband voltage.
US09510765B2	Detection and feedback of information associated with executive function An example includes a neurosensing and feedback device to detect mental states and alert the wearer, such as in real-time. In an example, neural activity is detected by sensors that measure frequency, amplitude, synchrony, sequence and site of brain activity. These measurements can be compared to neural signatures and patterns shown to be correlated to neuropsychological conditions and disorders. When these measurements indicate an undesirable state the wearer is alerted via visual, audible or tactile means designed to be highly effective at alerting the wearer and allowing them to adjust their brain activity. Executive function, known to be crucial for school readiness, academic achievement and successful life outcomes, is the chief state to be detected, trained and supported. The device is designed to be used during primary activities, e.g. reading and listening, and to not require third party intervention during primary use.
US09510764B2	Methods for detecting atrial tachyarrhythmia in implantable devices without dedicated atrial sensing An apparatus comprises an implantable cardiac signal sensing circuit configured to provide a sensed depolarization signal from a ventricle and a processor. The processor includes a signal analyzer module and a tachyarrhythmia discrimination module. The signal analyzer module is configured to determine a measure of stability of ventricular (V-V) depolarization intervals using the depolarization signal, and determine a rate of change of the measure of stability. The tachyarrhythmia discrimination module is configured to detect an episode of tachyarrhythmia using the depolarization signal, determine whether the detected tachyarrhythmia is indicative of atrial tachyarrhythmia using the determined rate of change, and provide the determination to a user or process.
US09510754B2	Illumination arrangement and surgical microscope incorporating the same An illumination arrangement includes illumination optics defining an optical axis and a light source for generating at least one illumination beam path for illuminating an object field at a specific illumination angle with a viewing beam path. At least one mirror is provided in the illumination beam path for deflecting light from the light source and the mirror has a longitudinal extent along the optical axis. A light-emitting surface region of the light source is variable (x) perpendicular to the optical axis without movable components. The illumination optics are embodied in such a way for obtaining a desired illumination that an illumination pupil is imaged within the longitudinal extent of the mirror.
US09510753B2	Asymmetric aperture for eyetracking An asymmetric aperture device for a camera is provided that improves light gathering properties by increasing both the light gathering opening of the aperture and the number of light producing light sources placed on the aperture. An asymmetric aperture design is provided that utilizes a significantly larger portion of the camera lens. The tradeoff between the competing objectives of maximizing camera depth of field and maximizing the production of useful focus-condition information within the camera image is optimized. More illumination is provided without significantly increasing the lateral size of the illuminator pattern.
US09510750B2	Fundus imaging apparatus, method of controlling fundus imaging apparatus, and storage medium A fundus imaging apparatus comprising: position detection means for detecting a position of a pupil of an eye to be examined; wavefront detection means for detecting a wavefront of return light from the eye irradiated with light through an illumination optical system; correction means for correcting an aberration based on the detected wavefront; and determination means for determining a correction effective region of the correction means based on the detected position.
US09510749B2	Chin-rest and base folding arrangement for an ophthalmic instrument A base support arm is provided for an ophthalmic instrument with a moveable optics head. The base support arm is configured so that the support arm must be deployed to stabilize the instrument before the instrument head can be moved sideways in a manner that could otherwise destabilize the instrument. In addition, an angled chin-rest assembly pivot axis is provided that moves the chin-rest assembly from a compactly folded shape into a position that is suitable for supporting the patient's head. The support arm is linked to the chin-rest assembly pivot by a linkage or other mechanism so that movement of the support arm also unfolds the chin-rest assembly and ensures that the chin-rest assembly cannot be unfolded without deploying the support arm.
US09510748B2	Wavefront generation for ophthalmic applications Embodiments of this invention relate to the generation of wavefronts for measurements, diagnostics, and treatment planning for ophthalmic applications. In some embodiments, a wavefront generator generates light having a uniform wavefront, which is focusable on the retina of an emmetropic eye by the normal function of the emmetropic eye. In some embodiments, the wavefront generator can generate light having a custom wavefront which is not focusable on the retina of the emmetropic eye. In some embodiments, the wavefront generator can receive information relating to an optical aberration of the eye, generate a custom wavefront, and project light having this custom wavefront, which in combination with the optical aberration of the eye is focusable on the retina.
US09510743B2	Stabilized surgical device for performing a sphenopalatine ganglion block procedure Methods and devices to quickly and accurately locate the sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) while performing a sphenopalatine ganglion block procedure that introduces a medication to the SPG. The methods and devices also prevent the medication applied to the SPG from flowing down a patient's throat during the procedure.
US09510738B2	Instrument system An instrument system is provided. The instrument system has an endoscopic instrument with a work head that is mounted on one end of a flexible support arm and can be inserted into a patient. The instrument system has a trocar that can be placed in the body surface of the patient and has a main body which can be fixed in position relative to the patient and which has a through-opening for the instrument, a guide body which, when the instrument is inserted, encloses and guides a longitudinal portion of the support arm with a guide channel in such a way that a spatial guiding direction of the support arm is defined at least thereon, with an adjustment element acting on the guide body and allowing a specific change of a relative position of the guiding direction with respect to the main body.
US09510737B2	Illuminated suction apparatus An illuminated suction apparatus including a hand-held surgical device combining a high-performance non-fiber optic optical waveguide with suction. This device is useful in a wide array of surgical procedures including open and minimally invasive orthopedics.
US09510735B2	Method and system for displaying video-endoscopic image data of a video endoscope A method for displaying video-endoscopic image data of a video endoscope having at least one lateral viewing direction, wherein at least one objective which is movable relative to an image sensor about the longitudinal axis of a shaft of the video endoscope and has at least one lateral viewing direction is arranged on the distal end of the shaft of the video endoscope, wherein the viewing direction is changed over from a first viewing direction to a second viewing direction on account of a viewing direction changeover command. Also provided are a video endoscopy system wherein the viewing direction can be changed over from a first viewing direction to a second viewing direction on account of a viewing direction changeover command and a software program product comprising program code means for carrying out the above method.
US09510734B2	Side looking minimally invasive surgery instrument assembly Two surgical instruments are inserted through a guide tube. The surgical instruments exit at an intermediate position of the guide tube and are oriented to be substantially parallel to the guide tube's longitudinal axis as they exit. A stereoscopic image capture component is on the guide tube between the intermediate position and the guide tube's distal end. The image capture component's field of view is generally perpendicular to the guide tube's longitudinal axis. The surgical instruments and the guide tube are telemanipulatively controlled.

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