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US09612009B2	Desuperheater and spray nozzles therefor A steam assisted ring style desuperheater includes a ring body defining an axial flow path and one or more spray nozzles extending through a wall of the ring body. Each of the nozzles is connected to a separate cooling water manifold and atomizing steam manifold to conduct cooling water and atomizing steam separate from each other through the spray nozzle to an injection point. An atomizing head of each nozzle combines the cooling water and atomizing steam to form a spraywater cloud that is injected radially into the axial flow path. The spray nozzles include one or more flow passage inserts that define separate first and second fluid flow paths for conducting the cooling water and the atomizing steam separately through the spray nozzle.
US09612008B2	Austenitic stainless steel tube There is provided an austenitic stainless steel tube containing, by mass percent, 14 to 28% of Cr and 6 to 30% of Ni, wherein the steel tube has a metal micro-structure, in which an average dislocation density, which is determined by XRD measurement using a Co tube, is 3.0×1014/m2 or higher, on the inner surface side of the steel tube. The crystal grain size of the steel tube is preferably 50 μm or smaller. The steel tube of the present invention is suitable as a steel tube used in power-generating plants.
US09612003B2	Vandal resistant light fixture A tamper-resistant light fixture having exceptional illuminance qualities, low energy consumption, and high resistance to unauthorized enclosure penetration.
US09611982B2	LED replacement light assembly with improved cooling features Embodiments of the invention provide an LED replacement light assembly for retrofitting an incandescent light fixture that has a housing with a base. The LED replacement light assembly can include a shaft with a top portion and a lower threaded portion. The lower threaded portion can be screwed into the base. The LED replacement light assembly can also include an LED adapter, and a circuit board including a plurality of LEDs. One embodiment can include a thermally conductive disc that can engage the circuit board and the housing to conduct heat from the circuit board to the housing. A thermal interface can be positioned between the thermally conductive disc and the housing to provide enhanced conduction.
US09611972B2	Pipe having heat-resistant and corrosion-resistant plating layer that has excellent workability Provided is a pipe having a heat-resistant and corrosion-resistant multi-layered plated layer excellent in workability. The pipe includes a multi-layered plated layer including: a ZnNi alloy plated layer that has a Ni content of 5% to 9% and a layer thickness of 3 μm to 9 μm and is formed as a first layer on a surface of a base steel pipe; another ZnNi alloy plated layer that has a Ni content of 10% to 15% and a layer thickness of 1 μm to 3 μm and is deposited as a second layer on the ZnNi alloy plated layer formed as the first layer; and a chromate film that is formed on the ZnNi alloy plated layer formed as the second layer.
US09611969B2	Reinforced plug A plug for closing a hose connector termination includes a hollow cylindrical body closed by a rounded end portion and open at the opposite end. The plug comprises tensioned fibrous material that extends in a continuous manner across the width of the rounded end and to the sides of the body.
US09611965B2	Coupling with automatic seal A conduit coupling can have a male portion and a female portion, with each portion having an internal biasing member. When the male portion is disconnected from the female portion, the internal biasing member in the male portion can cause a seal on a moveable plug to be biased against a lip of a stationary wall member to seal liquid from leaking out of the male portion. Also, the internal biasing member in the female portion can cause a lip of a moveable wall member to be biased against a seal that is connected to a stationary plug. Both the stationary plug and moveable plug can be connected to retaining portions by strips that are disposed away from an axis of the conduit coupling.
US09611964B2	Connector A connector includes a male member mounted on a connector housing, and a lock member which can engage and disengage between the connector housing and the male member. The connector housing includes a lock-member guide wall guiding the lock member; an engagement projection engaging with one portion of the lock member, and restricting the lock member from descending; a sliding surface where a tip portion slides accompanied by a movement of the lock member; and a through-hole through which one portion of the lock member held by the lock-member guide wall passes, and which is formed to engage with an engagement portion formed on an outer periphery of the male member mounted on the connector housing. In the lock member, the movement is restricted by the engagement projection, and after an engagement with the engagement projection is released, the lock member descends to prevent an unprepared release and ensure safety.
US09611949B2	Bi-directional hose break-away assembly A bi-directional hose break-away assembly includes a first adapter section and a second adapter section that are operatively connected by a hose section. A first valve assembly is disposed within the first adapter section and a second valve assembly is disposed within the second adapter section. The first and second valve assemblies are operatively connected by a stem connector so that the first and second valve assemblies will close in the event a maximum tensile load is exceeded, thereby preventing spillage of liquefied chemicals.
US09611940B2	Gate valve A gate valve is provided with a main body, and a sealing member which comes into contact with the peripheral edge of a gate when the gate valve is closed. The sealing member includes a protruding first section and a protruding second section which are disposed to extend along the peripheral edge of the main body and protrude from the primary surface when the gate valve is open. A protrusion amount of the first section from the primary surface is greater than a protrusion amount of the second section from the primary surface. The first section is disposed inner to the inner periphery of the primary surface than the second section.
US09611934B2	Shift control apparatus for automatic transmission A shift control apparatus for an automatic transmission includes a controller. The controller is configured to control the automatic transmission. The automatic transmission includes a first input shaft, a second input shaft, an output shaft, a first clutch, a second clutch, and gear trains. In a case where a standby shift stage does not lie between a predetermined current shift stage and a target shift stage, the controller controls the first clutch to be disengaged and the second clutch to be engaged, and then controls a synchronizing device among synchronizing devices for the predetermined current shift stage to be disengaged and a synchronizing device among the synchronizing devices for the target shift stage to be engaged during a disengagement of the first clutch, and then controls the second clutch to be disengaged and the first clutch to be engaged.
US09611929B2	Gearbox lubrication A gearbox including a housing; an input member rotatably supported in the housing; a rotatable shaft supported in the housing; gearing providing a power transmitting connection between the input member and the rotatable shaft; and an oil feed member held against rotation relative to the housing; wherein the oil feed member has at least one helical formation for causing oil within the gearbox to be fed axially of the oil feed member, on rotation of the rotatable shaft.
US09611924B2	Turbine shell including recesses for recieving turbine blade tabs A turbine for a torque converter is provided. The turbine includes a turbine blade including a first turbine blade tab and a turbine shell including an inner surface for supporting the turbine blades and an outer surface opposite the inner surface. The turbine shell includes a first slot passing through the turbine shell from the inner surface to the outer surface and a first recess extending from the outer surface toward the inner surface adjacent to the first slot. The first turbine blade tab connects the turbine blade to the turbine shell by passing through the first slot and being bent into the first recess. A method of forming a turbine for a torque converter is also provided.
US09611923B2	Ballscrew assembly A ballscrew assembly may comprise a ballscrew having an axially distributed ballscrew groove about an interior circumference of the ballscrew, an extended top plate having an axially distributed extended top plate groove disposed on an outer circumference of the extended top plate, and an axially distributed thrust bearing. Further, a ballnut assembly may comprise a ballnut having an axially distributed ballnut groove about an interior circumference of the ballnut, an extended top plate having an axially distributed extended top plate groove disposed on an outer circumference of the extended top plate, and an axially distributed thrust bearing. Further still, a ballnut assembly may comprise a ballnut having an axially distributed ballnut groove about an outer circumference of the ballnut, an extended top plate having an axially distributed extended top plate groove disposed on an interior circumference of the extended top plate and an axially distributed thrust bearing.
US09611921B2	Infinitely variable transmissions, continuously variable transmissions, methods, assemblies, subassemblies, and components therefor Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for infinitely variable transmissions (IVT). In one embodiment, a control system is adapted to facilitate a change in operating mode of an IVT. In another embodiment, a control system includes a drive clutch coupled to a source of rotational power; the drive clutch is configured to selectively engage a traction ring and a carrier of the IVT. The control system includes a one-way clutch assembly configured to selectively engage the traction ring and the carrier. In some embodiments, the control system governs the actuation of the one-way clutch to selectively lock and unlock components of the IVT. In some embodiments, the control system implements an IVT mode wherein the carrier selectively couples to a source of rotational power. In other embodiments, the control system implements a CVT mode wherein the traction ring selectively couples to a source of rotational power.
US09611913B2	Dust cover assembly A dust cover assembly including: a dust cover made of resin and having a bellows tube portion; and an upper insulator made of rubber attached to a top end of the dust cover. An engaging tube portion is integrally formed with an upper part of the bellows tube portion of the dust cover. At least one engaging groove opens onto an outer peripheral face of the engaging tube portion and extends in a circumferential direction. At least one locking protrusion is formed on an inner peripheral face of the upper insulator having an annular shape and protrudes toward an inner peripheral side, while extending in the circumferential direction. The engaging tube portion of the dust cover is inserted into the upper insulator, while the locking protrusion is inserted into the engaging groove and is locked therein in an axial direction.
US09611912B2	Body valve assembly for shock absorber The present invention relates to a body valve assembly for a shock absorber, which is capable of improving ride comfort by improving the degree of freedom of the adjustment in damping force and preventing the damping force from being rapidly changed.
US09611907B2	Aftertreatment thermal management via clutch assembly A vehicle system comprising: an engine; an aftertreatment system that receives exhaust gas from the engine; a clutch assembly; and a controller configured to direct adjusting slippage of the clutch assembly based on a first temperature that is selected from the group consisting of a temperature of the aftertreatment system and an expected temperature of the aftertreatment system.
US09611901B2	Freewheel arrangement A freewheel arrangement having a freewheel, which comprises an inner ring, an outer ring rotatable in a first direction of rotation relative to the inner ring, and clamping elements between the inner ring and the outer ring, which prevent a rotation of the outer ring relative to the inner ring in a second direction of rotation. The outer ring and the inner ring and the clamping elements may be formed as a stamped sheet metal part.
US09611888B2	Bearing arrangements in a refrigeration reciprocating compressor The compressor comprises: a crankcase (10) carrying a cylinder (20) and a bearing hub (40) having a first and a second end portions (40a, 40b) and defining a radial bearing (41), in which is housed a crankshaft (50); and a connecting rod (60) coupled to a piston (30) housed in the cylinder (20) and having a larger eye (61) mounted in an eccentric end portion (55) of the crankshaft (50). Each of said end portions (40a, 40b) is defined by a bushing extension (45, 46) affixed in the interior of the bearing hub (40) and having an end portion (45a, 46a) projecting outwards from the bearing hub (40), in order to be elastically and radially deformed when pressed by a confronting portion of the crankshaft (50), which presents coaxiality deviation in relation to the axis (X1) of the radial bearing (41).
US09611884B1	Suction cup A suction cup may comprise a cup body, a locating unit, a pressing unit, a rotating plate, a shell and a connecting unit. The cup body has a suction face and a rear face, and a central portion of the rear face comprises a stepped column. The pressing unit has an upper part, two lower parts, and a second through hole penetrates through a central portion of the upper part, and the rotating plate has a first surface and a second surface, and a central axle protrudes from a central portion of the first surface. The central axle passes through the second through hole of the pressing unit and then engages with the stepped column such that the upper part and the second through hole are configured to secure and prevent the central axle from swing or shifting due to the heavy load.
US09611880B1	Connector usable with floating docks Disclosed is a connector that may include a first member and a second member. The first member may have a first fastening member and a first cavity, the second member may have a second fastening member and a second cavity, and the second fastening member may be engaged with the first fastening member. The insert may further include an insert in the first and second cavities.
US09611879B2	Rapid mount wall anchoring system with cable pass through A rapid mount wall anchoring system and cable pass through for securing devices to a wall and routing device cables through a wall. The wall anchoring system includes a rigid frame with mounting fasteners for securing the frame to a wall. The frame includes a load bearing plate having a bore in alignment with a second bore located rearward of the load bearing plate. The plate further includes an opening for the passage of low voltage cables to the mounted device. A second mounting fastener for securing a device to the plate engages both first and second rigid frame bores to provide increased load capacity.
US09611877B1	Honeycomb panel fastener One aspect of the invention involves a honeycomb panel insert for use with a honeycomb panel. The insert comprises a generally cylindrical body having a cylindrical outer peripheral surface, a first end, an opposite second end and a longitudinally extending passage having a first opening in the first end and a second opening in the second end. The first opening has a first perimeter and the second opening has a second perimeter that is relatively smaller than the first perimeter. The longitudinally extending passage has a first section having a first diameter, a second section having a second diameter that is relative smaller than the first diameter and a third section having a third diameter that is relatively smaller than the second diameter. The difference between the first and second diameters provides a first ledge and the difference between the second and third diameters provides a second ledge.
US09611870B2	Construction equipment pressure control valve A pressure control valve for a construction machine is disclosed, which prevents self-weight descent of a working device due to leakage of hydraulic fluid in a neutral position of the working device. The pressure control valve for a construction machine includes a holding valve block having a pilot signal pressure port and a drain flow path formed thereon; a holding poppet having a back pressure chamber formed therein to intercept leakage of hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic actuator to the control valve in a neutral state; a first elastic member pressing the holding poppet and elastically biasing an intercepted path between the hydraulic actuator and the control valve; a piston sliding in the holding valve block when pilot signal pressure is input through the pilot signal pressure port; a pilot poppet shifted to drain the hydraulic fluid in the back pressure chamber toward a drain flow path of the control valve in response to movement of the piston; a second elastic member pressing the pilot poppet and elastically biasing an intercepted path between the back pressure chamber of the holding poppet and the drain flow path of the control valve; and an auxiliary drain path draining the leaking hydraulic fluid through a drain path of the holding valve block if the leakage of the hydraulic fluid occurs on a check valve that opens or closes the path between the back pressure chamber of the holding poppet and the drain flow path of the control valve.
US09611863B2	Turbine engine casing A turbine engine casing, including a substantially cylindrical wall and a single-piece annular panel for acoustic insulation mounted radially inside the wall, is provided. The panel includes a radially outer annular surface fitted with upstream and downstream first projecting members respectively arranged in the upstream and downstream portions of the radially outer annular surface of the panel. The wall includes a radially inner annular surface fitted with upstream and downstream second projecting members that are releasably fastened respectively to the upstream and downstream first projecting members.
US09611860B2	Centrifugal fan and air conditioner using the same A centrifugal fan and an air conditioner using the same are provided. A gurney flap having a rectangular plate or a S-shaped, twisted gurney flap may be formed in a tip of a blade provided in or on a hub of the centrifugal fan, so that noise may be effectively reduced, and efficiency increased. Further, the blade with the gurney flap may be easily formed integrally with the hub, enhancing productivity.
US09611857B2	Dead time reducer for piston actuator An anti-surge system capable of anticipating a surge event in a compressor for readying the actuator to quickly actuate the anti-surge valve from the closed position to the open position. The control system includes a compressor surge controller configured to transmit a signal to the valve positioner when the operating point of the valve is approaching the surge control line. The compressor surge controller may monitor an operating margin equal to the difference between the operating point and the surge control line, and when the operating margin falls below a prescribed threshold, the compressor surge controller may send a signal to the positioner. In turn, the positioner may vent some pressure from the actuator. In this way, the dead time of the anti-surge valve on the valve seat is minimized and the valve will react more promptly to an opening signal.
US09611856B2	Mixed theoretical and discrete sensorless converter for pump differential pressure and flow monitoring The present invention provides apparatus featuring a signal processor or processing module that may be configured at least to: process signaling containing information about an equilibrium point of pump differential pressure and system pressure formulated in a hydronic domain by utilizing pump and system characteristic curve equations so as to yield system pressure and flow rate at any particular load and time in a pump hydronic system, including using a multi-dimensional sensorless conversion technique; and determine equivalent hydronic system characteristics associated with the pump differential pressure and flow rate to their corresponding motor power and speed reconstructed and remapped by using a discrete numerical approach, based at least partly on the signaling received. The signal processor or processing module may provide corresponding signaling containing information about the system pumping flow rate and pressure determined.
US09611855B2	Methods and systems for direct current power system subsea boosting A subsea boosting module for use with a direct current (DC) power system includes a housing defining at least one interior chamber. A fluid pump is disposed within the interior chamber. An electric motor is disposed within the interior chamber and drivingly coupled to the fluid pump. A plurality of power components is disposed within the interior chamber to deliver power to the electric motor.
US09611851B2	Control method of electric compressor, controller, and refrigerator A control device for an electric compressor for use in a refrigeration cycle includes an inverter circuit and controller for outputting a driving signal to a DC motor. The controller is configured to set a specified constant rotating speed as a target rotating speed (Rt) of the DC motor (103) (SI), obtain an actual measurement rotating speed (Rm) which is a measurement value of a rotating speed of the DC motor (103) (S2), adjust a duty ratio of driving electric power of the DC motor (103) so that the actual measurement rotating speed (Rm) matches the target rotating speed (Rt) (S3), and newly set the target rotating speed based on a change in the duty ratio (S4).
US09611846B2	Flow restrictor for a mud motor An assembly to restrict fluid flow through the bearing section of a positive displacement or progressive cavity pump or motor. The assembly fits within the bearing chamber and includes an upper ring member, a lower ring member, an outer ring member and a floating member. The floating ring member is axially disposed between the upper and lower ring members. The floating ring member is also disposed at least partially around a drive shaft and is radially movable and constrained inwardly of the outer ring member. The floating ring member has a radial clearance between the drive shaft and a floating ring member inner surface with the radial clearance varying depending on the relative position of the floating ring member to the outer ring member.
US09611839B2	Low residual inverted pumps, dispensers and refill units A foam pump including a housing and a piston that reciprocates within the housing is disclosed herein. The piston has a hollow portion and an orifice through the wall of the piston. A first seal located proximate the upper end of the piston provides a seal between the piston and the housing. A liquid inlet is located in the side wall of the housing at a point lower than the top of the piston. A one-way liquid inlet valve is located proximate the liquid inlet and a one-way liquid outlet valve is located prior to the liquid outlet. A charge chamber is defined at least in part by the liquid inlet valve, the liquid outlet valve, a wall of the piston and a wall of the housing.
US09611837B2	Apparatus for accessing the nacelle of a wind turbine and associated methods A wind turbine includes a tower having an interior, an exterior, a lower end and an upper end; a nacelle coupled to the tower adjacent the upper end and movable to define at least two yaw positions of the nacelle; a rotor coupled to the nacelle; and an access apparatus disposed about the tower adjacent the upper end thereof, the access apparatus defining a passageway into the nacelle that is exterior of the tower, and the access apparatus providing access to the nacelle in the at least two yaw positions of the nacelle. A method for transporting equipment and personnel to the nacelle using the access apparatus is disclosed. A method for assembling a wind turbine having such an access apparatus is also disclosed.
US09611835B1	Motor control topology for airborne power generation and systems using same A motor control topology relevant to airborne wind turbines and a control process for such a motor control topology is disclosed herein. A system may include an aerial vehicle that may include a plurality of propellers, a plurality of drive units coupled to the plurality of propellers, and a tether. Each drive unit may include a motor/generator and a motor controller. The plurality of drive units may include at least two pairs of drive units that include a first drive-unit pair and a second drive-unit pair. The drive units in each drive pair may be connected in parallel, and the at least two pairs of drive units may be connected in series. The drive units may be configured to operate in a first mode and operate in a second mode.
US09611832B2	Water flow power generation apparatus Water flow power generation apparatus, includes an upper bracket and a lower bracket. The transmission and the generator are located above the upper bracket, there are at least two reverse direction rotating water wheels fixed between the upper bracket and the lower bracket. Every vane of one wheel extends into the space between two adjacent wanes of the other wheel, and the same end of each water wheel is fixed with some synchromesh gears, respectively. A sharp-angled shape guide object is fixed at the water inlet end of the water wheels between the upper bracket and the lower bracket. The resulting structure can not only improve the utilization ratio of water power, but also improve the generating efficiency; moreover, the whole generating apparatus is of simple structure, low cost for design and manufacture and easy installation, and applicable to various water flows.
US09611831B2	Marine turbine comprising a stator, a rotor, a first magnetic bearing supporting the rotor and a second support bearing with rolling element(s) A marine turbine comprising a stator, a rotor, the rotor being able to be driven in rotation around an axis or rotation by a stream of a liquid, and at least one first bearing for supporting the rotor, the or each first bearing, comprising a magnetic stator element secured to the stator and magnetic rotor element secured to the rotor. The marine turbine further comprises at least one second bearing for supporting the rotor, the or each second bearing comprising at least one rolling element.
US09611827B2	Internal combustion engine mounted with combustion pressure sensor incorporated glow plug and sensor nonincorporated glow plug In an internal combustion engine which includes a combustion pressure sensor incorporated glow plug and sensor nonincorporated glow plugs, a first plug regression line Lp1 and the second plug regression line Lp2 are in such a relation that, at any temperature Tx within the temperature range Tr, a second voltage Vp2x is lower than a first voltage Vp1x; the resistance of a second electricity supply line is greater than the resistance of a first electricity supply line; and a first section regression line and a second section regression line are in such a relation that, at any temperature Tx within the temperature range Tr, an overall voltage deviation \|Vc1x−Vc2x\|, which is the absolute value of the difference between a third voltage Vc1x and a fourth voltage Vc2x, is smaller than a first-second plug voltage difference (Vp1x−Vp2x).
US09611823B2	Method for controlling the injection quantity of a piezoinjector of a fuel injection system A method for controlling the injection quantity of a piezoinjector of a fuel injection system, which comprises a nozzle needle displaceable by a piezoactuator. Based on the instantaneous injection quantity, a selection is made among various control methods. In a ballistic injector mode, a first control method is carried out, wherein both a needle closing point in time is equalized and a needle travel time is also equalized. In a full stroke injector mode, a second control method is carried out, wherein a needle closing point in time is equalized, but the needle travel time is not equalized.
US09611812B2	Valve reference position-learning device for internal combustion engine A valve reference position-learning device for an internal combustion engine, which is capable of accurately learning the reference position of a valve both before and after the warm-up of the engine, while properly reflecting thereon a deviation of the reference position caused by the thermal elongation of the valve and drive system after the warm-up of the engine. The valve reference position-learning device calculates and updates a learned value of the reference position of the wastegate valve both at and after the start of the engine, by first and second learnings, respectively. The learned value calculated by the first learning is stored as an existing learned value. Further, at the start of the engine, if the calculation of the learned value is not completed, the learned value is set to the existing stored learned value.
US09611804B2	Method for producing a piston The invention relates to a method for producing a piston (1) for an internal combustion engine, characterized by the following method steps: producing an upper piston part (2) and a lower piston part (3) having one or more recesses (4, 4′) for forming a closed cavity (5); introducing a heat transfer medium (6), in particular one or more alkali metals, that is solid or paste-like at ambient temperature and liquid at the intended operating temperature of the piston, into the recesses (4, 4′) of the lower piston part (3) and/or of the upper piston part (2), wherein the heat transfer medium (6) is provided in order, during the operative state of the piston (1), to effect heat transport within the piston (1) by convection; closing the recesses to form the closed cavity (5) which encloses the heat transfer medium (6); and connecting the upper piston part (2) to the lower piston part (3). This enables the piston (1) to be produced in a simplified manner.
US09611802B2	Engine assembly including a thermal barrier An engine assembly includes a cylinder block having at least one cylinder. The engine assembly includes at least one cylinder head coupled to the cylinder block, and at least one intake port coupled to the cylinder head, at least one exhaust port coupled to the cylinder head, and at least one fuel injector coupled to the cylinder head. The engine assembly includes a head cooling extension protruding from the cylinder head. The head cooling extension includes at least one extension wall and defines an extension cooling passageway at least partially enclosed by the at least one extension wall. The extension cooling passageway is at least partly disposed between the exhaust port and the fuel injector in order to create a thermal barrier between the fuel injector and the exhaust port when the coolant flows through the extension cooling passageway.
US09611800B2	Method for operating a fuel system of an internal combustion engine In a fuel system for an internal combustion engine, the fuel is pumped by a high-pressure fuel pump into a fuel pressure accumulator, from which it is supplied into at least one combustion chamber via at least one injector. A value is provided for the actual pressure in the fuel pressure accumulator. A pressure regulating device using which the fuel may be extracted from the fuel pressure accumulator is precontrolled using a precontrol signal, which is ascertained taking into account a setpoint pressure in the fuel pressure accumulator. A value for a fuel quantity flowing through the pressure regulating device is taken into account when ascertaining the precontrol signal.
US09611797B2	Direct injection flexible multiplexing scheme An engine system may include a specified number of injectors and an engine control unit (ECU) having pins to which the injectors may be coupled. The ECU may include a controller implemented in hardware, software, or combination of both, and capable of switching between different multiplexing configurations, where each multiplexing configuration includes a specified number of individual injectors coupled across corresponding pairs of pins. The controller may select one multiplexing configuration from the number of specified multiplexing configurations without requiring any hardware adjustments to be made to the injectors and/or pins. The controller may also operate the individual injectors through the corresponding pairs of pins in an active multiplexing configuration selected by the controller. In at least one multiplexing configuration, the controller may control low-side switches at certain pins of the corresponding pairs of pins, and independent high-side switches at the remaining pins of the corresponding pairs of pins.
US09611796B2	Control apparatus for direct injection engine A cylinder-injection-engine control apparatus includes a fuel injection controller that executes air purge control for performing fuel injection in an intake stroke if fuel pressure is below a predetermined pressure when an engine starts. When executing the air purge control, the fuel injection controller makes a fuel injection time of an injector longer than when the fuel pressure is higher than or equal to the predetermined pressure. When executing the air purge control, if the amount of fuel in a fuel tank is larger than or equal to a predetermined amount and an integrated value of a fuel injection amount (integrated injection amount) since start of the fuel injection is larger than or equal to a predetermined value, the fuel injection controller stops the air purge control.
US09611795B2	Control system of vehicle A PM-ECU configured to control a drive torque of a vehicle is configured to be stopped in response to a driver's operation of a start switch and then activated in response to a driver's re-operation of the start switch. The PM-ECU is configured to be activated and place a restriction on the drive torque of the vehicle, in response to a re-operation of the start switch after the PM-ECU is stopped in response to an operation of the start switch. The PM-ECU is configured to remove the restriction on the drive torque in response to a reduction of an operation amount by which an accelerator pedal is operated.
US09611794B2	Systems and methods for controlling exhaust gas recirculation Various systems and method for controlling exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) in an internal combustion engine are provided. In one embodiment, a method includes during a first operating condition, directing exhaust gas from a first cylinder group into an engine air intake stream and directing substantially no exhaust gas from a second cylinder group to the engine air intake stream. The method further includes during a second operating condition, directing exhaust gas from the second cylinder group through a turbocharger bypass into the engine air intake stream and reducing a fuel injection amount of the first cylinder group relative to a fuel injection amount of the second cylinder group.
US09611780B2	Systems and methods for removing fuel from engine oil A coolant control system of a vehicle includes a fraction module, and a coolant valve control module. The fraction module determines an oil fuel fraction based on an amount of fuel in an amount of engine oil. The coolant valve control module, based on the oil fuel fraction, selectively actuates a coolant valve to enable coolant flow from an integrated exhaust manifold (IEM) of an engine to an engine oil heat exchanger.
US09611775B2	Catalytic converter holding material A catalytic converter holding mat that is inexpensive, and exhibits an excellent heat insulation capability is provided by utilizing an inexpensive heat insulating material that exhibits an excellent heat insulation capability. The catalytic converter holding mat is provided in a gap between a tubular catalyst carrier and a casing that houses the catalyst carrier, and includes a retaining section that is formed of first inorganic fibers having a thermal shrinkage ratio at 1000° C. of 1% or less, and an insulation section that is disposed adjacent to the retaining section, and formed of second inorganic fibers having a thermal shrinkage ratio at 1000° C. of more than 1%.
US09611771B2	Thermoplastic composite muffler A muffler for internal combustion engines including a hollow body having an inlet opening and an outlet opening, an inlet pipe extending into the hollow body through the inlet opening an outlet pipe extending out of the hollow body through the outlet opening, wherein the hollow body is formed by a material comprising a fiber lining and a composite structure, and wherein the fiber lining partially penetrates the composite structure.
US09611762B2	Power plant with CO2 capture and method to operate such power plant A fossil fuel fired power plant for the generation of electrical energy comprises a water steam cycle and a plant (10) for the capture of CO2 from exhaust gases emitted by the power plant and a steam jet ejector (24) configured and arranged to receive an input steam flow from a low- or intermediate pressure extraction point in the power plant and to increase its pressure. It is further arranged to receive motive steam (25) from a further extraction point in the power plant. A steam line (27, 22) directs the steam of increased pressure from the steam jet ejector (24) to the CO2 capture plant (10). The power plant according to this invention allows the use of low-pressure steam for the operation of the CO2 capture plant, where the extraction of such steam affects the overall efficiency of the power plant to a lesser degree than in power plant of the state of the art.
US09611754B2	Shroud arrangement for a gas turbine engine A seal segment for bounding a hot gas flow path within a gas turbine engine, including: a plate having an inboard side which bounds the hot gas flow path in use, an outboard side and fore and aft cooling circuits, wherein the fore and aft cooling circuits are fluidically separated from one another within the plate and each has at least one tortuous path between an inlet on the outboard side of the plate and an exhaust.
US09611751B1	Geometry for increasing torque capacity of riveted vane lever A number of variations may include a product comprising: a vane lever comprising a first end; a second end; a top surface; and a bottom surface; and an opening defined by an inner surface which extends through the top surface and the bottom surface of the second end, and wherein at least a portion of the inner surface comprises a non-cylindrical, multi-lobed shape.
US09611749B2	Face seal with locally compliant hydrodynamic pads Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed toward a stator ring configured to be disposed about a rotor of a turbine, wherein the stator ring comprises a plurality of hydrodynamic pads extending from a sealing face of the stator ring, wherein each of the plurality of hydrodynamic pads is configured to hydrodynamically engage with a rotor ring.
US09611748B2	Stationary airfoils configured to form improved slip joints in bi-cast turbine engine components and the turbine engine components including the same Stationary airfoils configured to form an improved slip joint in bi-cast turbine engine components and the turbine engine components including the same are provided. The stationary airfoil for a bi-cast turbine engine component comprises a leading edge and a trailing edge interconnected by a pressure sidewall and a suction sidewall. An end portion is shaped with a pair of opposing flanges to form a slip joint with a shroud ring in the bi-cast turbine engine component and to define an interlocking feature. The slip joint permits radial movement of the stationary airfoil relative to the shroud ring due to thermal differential expansion and contraction.
US09611742B2	Impeller, rotor comprising same, and impeller manufacturing method An impeller is formed of two parts, i.e., an inner peripheral side part and an outer peripheral side part. The inner peripheral side part is molded in a cylindrical shape. The outer peripheral side part is formed by integrally molding an annular disc externally fitted to an outer peripheral surface of the inner peripheral side part, a plurality of blades provided at an interval in a circumferential direction on a surface that faces the other side in the axis line direction of the annular disc and forming a flow path extending in a radial direction, and a cover covering the plurality of blades from the other side in the axis line direction and having an insertion hole to which the inner peripheral side part is inserted in the axis line direction at an interval in a radial direction.
US09611739B2	Inflatable tunnel seal A tunnel seal including a body, inflatable from a folded position to an inflated position, multiple positioning straps coupled to the body, an inflow port fluidly connected to the body, a pressure relief valve fluidly connected to the body, and a hot stab receptacle fluidly connected to the inflow port.
US09611730B2	Manipulation of multi-component geophone data to identify downhole conditions Methods and apparatus for using multi-component geophones and/or multi-component geophone arrays to measure flow-induced acoustic energy produced in wellbores are provided. With the use of the multi-component geophones, the measured acoustic energy may be resolved into its directional components. The computed directional energy components may be mathematically compared to numerically highlight ambient flow conditions (e.g., leaks in casing or other conduit, points of fluid entry/exit/restrictions between the casing and the formation). The use of an array of multi-component geophones allows for the use of geophone move-out curves to further identify acoustic energy source locations.
US09611728B2	Cold weather package for oil field hydraulics A hydraulic fracturing system includes an electrically powered pump that pressurizes fluid, which is piped into a wellbore to fracture a subterranean formation. System components include a fluid source, an additive source, a hydration unit, a blending unit, a proppant source, and a fracturing pump. The system includes heaters for warming hydraulic fluid and/or lube oil. The hydraulic fluid is used for operating devices on the blending and hydration units. The lube oil lubricates and cools various moving parts on the fracturing pump.
US09611726B2	Shock mitigator An assembly with a shock inducing tool and shock sensitive components. The assembly includes a shock mitigator that is constructed in a manner that allows a communication line to stretch across an interface of the mitigator between a housing for the components and the shock inducing tool. So, for example, where the tool is a perforating gun, power and/or communication with the tool need not be sacrificed for in exchange for safeguarding electronic components of the housing with the mitigator.
US09611716B2	Compositions and methods for reducing fluid loss The current application discloses compositions and methods for reducing fluid loss during subterranean operations. CO2 activated swellable elastomers can be used in subterranean operations to reduce fluid loss. In particular, the current application discloses compositions and methods for reducing lost circulation during drilling and drilling related subterranean operations.
US09611713B2	Cement device release mechanism A holding device having release mechanisms for securing and releasing one or more ball, dart, and/or plug members from the holding device into a tubular string disposed in a wellbore. The release mechanisms may include a planetary gear arrangement for extending and retracting a plunger member disposed below the ball, dart, and/or plug members. The release mechanisms may include a bevel gear arrangement for extending and retracting a finger support member disposed below the ball, dart, and/or plug members. The release mechanisms may include a pivotable, spring type arrangement for extending and retracting a finger support member disposed below the ball, dart, and/or plug members.
US09611710B2	Method, handling unit and stand for acquiring a sample from a seabed top layer Handling unit equipped to acquire a sample from a seabed top layer by retracting and retrieving a piston corer holding the sample from a seabed, and to remove the sample from the piston corer, wherein the handling unit is a standalone unit arranged for mounting on a vessel and for retrieval of a sample from the piston corer while it remains vertical. The handling unit comprises a container with dimensions and/or lifting points and/or connections as provided on a standard sea freight container. It also comprises a lifting device which is foldable out of and back into a container of the handling unit.
US09611695B2	Dual pipe drilling head with improved bearing retention structure A downhole tool assembly for use in directional drilling operations. The assembly has a housing, a chuck, a cutting tool, a hub, and an elongate drive member. The housing has a spindle for supporting the hub and chuck for rotation thereon. The chuck is connected to the hub and has a non-circular interior surface and a box for supporting a cutting tool for rotation with the chuck. The elongate drive member is disposed within the housing, the hub, and the chuck. The drive member is operatively connected to the inner member of a dual-member drill string for rotation independently of the housing. The drive member has a non-circular external surface corresponding to the non-circular interior surface of the chuck. The pin end of the drive is slidably receivable in connector free torque-transmitting engagement with the interior surface of the chuck to drive rotation of the cutting tool, chuck, and hub independently of the housing.
US09611693B2	Mud motor assembly A longer-lasting, lower cost, more powerful, all metal, mud motor than the presently available progressing cavity type mud motors for drilling boreholes into the earth. A mud motor apparatus possessing one single drive shaft that turns a rotary drill bit, which apparatus is attached to a drill pipe which provides high pressure mud to the mud motor, wherein the drive shaft receives at least a first portion of its rotational torque from any high pressure mud flowing through a first hydraulic chamber within the apparatus, and receives at least a second portion of its rotational torque from any high pressure mud flowing through a second hydraulic chamber within the apparatus. The mud motor apparatus possesses two hydraulic chambers, each having its own power stroke, and return stroke, and acting together in a controlled fashion, provide continuous power to a rotary drill bit.
US09611689B2	Motorized sheer shading system A motorized sheer shading system may move a sheer shade material between an open position, a closed position, and a view position. The shading system may move the sheer shade material from the open position to the closed position at a first average rotational speed, and from the closed position to the view position at a second average rotational speed. The shading system may automatically determine a control limit that corresponds to the closed position of the sheer shade material after control limits have been set for the open position and the view position. The shading system may cause the sheer shade material to stop moving once it reaches the closed position if the raise button of a remote control is still depressed, and may cause the sheer shade material to stop moving once it reaches the closed position if the lower button of the remote control is still depressed.
US09611688B1	Secure corner assembly for high-strength windows Windows and secure corner assemblies are generally described. The windows may include a sash having stiles arranged on vertical sides thereof and rails arranged on horizontal sides thereof. Primary reinforcement members may be arranged within the stiles. Secure corner assemblies may be configured to be arranged within corners of the sash formed by intersections of the stiles and the rails. The secure corner assemblies may include at least one secondary reinforcement member arranged on an external surface of one of the rails, such as a top rail. A tilt mechanism may be configured to be coupled to a primary reinforcement member and the at least one secondary reinforcement member, thereby providing a continuous reinforcement connection around the window sash. Vinyl windows using corner assemblies according to some embodiments may have increased pressure ratings compared to vinyl windows that do not include such corner assemblies.
US09611686B2	Method and system for cashbox security and monitoring There are systems and methods for secure cashbox removal from a transit vehicle and emptying in a vault at a transit site. The cashbox is removably attached to a transit vehicle driven by a transit operator and can be taken to a vault to deposit the cash located in the cashbox. The cashbox has a cashbox tag configured to broadcast a cashbox tag present signal that is received within secure zones and alarm zones, and communicated to a monitoring system to ensure that no cashbox rules are violated in getting the cashbox to the vault for emptying.
US09611682B2	Device for a movable furniture part, and piece of furniture A device for a movable furniture part having a first stop part which can be attached to a body and is connected via a joint mechanism to a second stop part which can be attached to the movable furniture part for pivoting of the movable furniture part. A damping device is provided, and includes a damper housing and an inner part which is received on the damper housing, which damper housing and inner part can be moved with respect to one another, and the damper housing or the inner part serving as a contact part which, for the damping operation, comes at least temporarily into contact with a section of the device, which section can be moved during the pivoting of the furniture part. A setting mechanism is provided, by way of which setting of the damping action which is provided by way of the damping device can be performed.
US09611681B2	Closure element having a joint axis mechanism The invention relates to a closure element (1) in the form of a window or a door. The invention also relates to a joint axis mechanism (9) for such a closure element. The closure element (1) has a liquid crystal film (5) which is connected to cables (26) that are connected to other cables (22) via sliding contacts of an electrical connecting unit (16).
US09611667B2	Durable, fire resistant, energy absorbing and cost-effective strengthening systems for structural joints and members The disclosed technology is a system and a method for strengthening one or more joints of a structure having a plurality of structural members forming a vacuous area at each joint. The method includes computing limit load bearing capacity for the structure, at a joint, securing a filler module to the joint, at the vacuous area, the filler module having a plurality of surfaces so that when secured within the vacuous area, some of the surfaces are tangential to the members of the structure at its joint, and one or more of the surfaces are non-tangential to the members of the structure, and applying at least one layer of continuous fiber reinforced polymer wrap about the filler module and the members at the joint. The filler module of the disclosed technology is designed and configured to dissipate energy from a load applied to the structure, and at least doubling the load bearing capacity for the structure, at the joint.
US09611661B2	Assembly for coping and mounting trim molding An assembly for coping and mounting trim molding is provided. A trim holding device for mounting a finish trim molding and a coping device are provided. The coping device includes a platform, having a back, into which to place a finish trim molding for coping and cutting, and a blade assembly having a cutter blade and configured to be manually actuated by a lever. The blade assembly is adjustable and is configured to rotate. The cutter blade is configured specifically to a size and a shape of the finish trim molding to be cut and coped. The mounting device includes a bracket, having a pair of mounting flanges, configured for placement along a wall. The bracket and flanges form generally an “F” shape trim holding device. The flanges are configured to securely hold a finish trim molding without the use of nails, glues, and adhesives.
US09611658B2	Multi-configurable modular decking system with locking components A portable, modular, interlocking decking system or apparatus that can be assembled and disassembled for resizing, transport, relocation and expansion. The decking comprises a plurality of panels shaped and dimensioned to interlock with other panels via fastener, the fastener comprising an axially rotatable locking mechanism which have detents in some embodiments.
US09611648B1	Hinged chute and connector for a downspout The hinged chute and connector for a downspout is a device that is adapted to attach to a bottom end of a downspout. Moreover, the hinged chute is pivotably engaged with respect to the connector. The connector is affixed to the bottom end of the downspout. The hinged chute is able to rotate down when in use, and rotate up when not in use. A strap is used to encircle both the downspout and the hinged chute in an up position when the hinged chute is not in use. The hinged chute pivots with respect to the connector via a rod and a wing nut. The hinged chute is able to rotate down to an in-use position when rainwater is delivered via the downspout.
US09611647B2	Thermoplastic single ply membrane A thermoplastic single ply protective roof covering may have two pressure sensitive rubber-based adhesive backings. These dual-adhesive backings may be used to provide for a non-heat welded seam having a combination of good seam strength and fire performance.
US09611642B2	Exterior opaque hidden frame wall unit Exterior opaque hidden frame wall units and systems combining facing plates and composite insulated panels in a pressure-equalized Airloop system, permitting an opaque hidden frame wall unit without the need for intermediate stiffeners for resisting wind load, without exterior aesthetic problems associated with composite insulated panels, without a separate interior wall, and without interior condensation problems. Also provided are exterior opaque hidden frame Airloop wall units and systems with the air seal being isolated from the water seal on an offset vertical plane and away from the interior surface of the facing plate.
US09611639B2	Roofing membranes with expandable graphite as flame retardant A roofing membrane comprising at least one layer of a cured rubber and expandable graphite dispersed within the cured rubber.
US09611637B2	Prefabricated foldable building module A prefabricated foldable building module including a central core comprising first and second opposing fixed walls with roof and floor beams interposed therebetween; a plurality of vertically foldably connected walls mounted upon the first and second walls foldable out therefrom; a pair of roof panels, each foldably connected adjacent said roof beam; a pair of floor panels each foldably connected adjacent floor beam: characterized in that the wall panels, roof panels and floor panels may be folded out from their supporting structures in a defined sequence to form an enclosed/partly enclosed building structure, and may be re-folded in reverse sequence to original configuration. Standard modules can be stretched, or joined side by side, end to end or one on top of the other to form larger buildings.
US09611633B2	Plumbing fixture with flush valve actuator and methods for calibrating same Plumbing fixtures with a valve actuator for automatically controlling pivoting of a flush valve, and methods of calibrating movement of the flush valve, are disclosed. The motor of the valve actuator may be positioned between the bowl of the fixture and a leg of a trapway to provide compact assembly. A belt drive laterally extending along the trapway links the motor to the flush valve. The method of calibrating includes establishing stop points which are at positions of less resistance than hard stop positions.
US09611628B2	Type water output converter A new type water output converter includes: a valve body, and a valve sleeve. Wherein, in the valve body is provided with a first water route and a second water route. One of which is switched to open or close through using the valve sleeve. The water output of the second water route is controlled through an outside connected switch. The position of the valve sleeve is adjusted by the outside connected switch through feedback of water pressure in the second water route. When the outside connected switch is switched off, the valve sleeve is pushed to move upward by the water pressure in the second water route, to open the first water route. When the outside connected switch is switched on, the valve sleeve is pushed to move downward by the water pressure in the first water route, to close the first water route.
US09611626B2	Multi-compartment gabion stormwater treatment system A novel multi-compartment gabion assembly configured for treating stormwater is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the novel multi-compartment gabion assembly comprises a plurality of adjacently positioned and integrally connected gabion cells that includes at least one regular gabion cell and at least one corner gabion cell. In other embodiments, the novel multi-compartment gabion assembly comprises a wire mesh gabion that has a filter bag conformally positioned within the gabion, wherein the filter bag is made from at least two different water permeable sheet materials.
US09611621B2	Cutting dredger A method for operating a cutting dredger in open water, in particular to control a ground reaction force during dredging operations, the dredger including; a floating body, an elongate cutter ladder having a cutting head at its lowerable free end for dredging, which cutter ladder is hingeably coupled to the floating body and hingeable between an upwards position and a cutting position wherein the cutting head engages matter to be cut away at the floor of a body of water.
US09611605B1	Cantilevered debris plow and method of clearing debris A cantilevered debris plow comprising: a) A housing having a first end and a second end, wherein said first end is open for discharge of debris and said second end is closed for input of debris: b) A mounting plate configurable for attachment to a prime mover is attached to said housing, wherein said mounting plate is positioned between said first end and said second end of said housing and wherein the distance from said first end to said mounting plate is less than the distance from said second end to said mounting plate; and; c) A debris engager positioned in said housing to engage and convey debris from said first end to said second end of said housing for discharge.
US09611595B2	System for communications between plant and machines A paving system includes a plant, a plurality of supply machines, and a paving machine. A first controller determines the position of the plurality of supply machines. A second controller determines a rate at which the paving material is being applied to a work surface. A temperature sensor is associated with one of the plurality of supply machines and the paving machine to determine a temperature of paving material delivered to the paving machine by one of the supply machines. The plant is configured to produce a batch of paving material and a third controller determines a batch temperature, receives signals indicative of the position of each supply machine, receives signals indicative of the temperature of paving material delivered to the paving machine, and generates command signals to adjust the batch temperature based upon the position of each supply machine and the temperature of paving material.
US09611582B2	Clutch assembly and washing machine having the same A washing machine includes a cabinet, a tub disposed within the cabinet, to store wash water, a rotating tub rotatably disposed within the tub, a pulsator rotatably disposed within the rotating tub, a motor disposed beneath the tub, to provide power for rotation of the rotating tub and the pulsator, and a clutch assembly disposed between the motor and the rotating tub. The clutch assembly includes a clutch coupling movable vertically between upper and lower positions to transmit the power from the motor to at least one of the rotating tub and the pulsator, a coupling lever movable pivotally to vertically move the clutch coupling, and a clutch lever movable pivotally and operatively connected to the coupling lever to pivotally move the coupling lever.
US09611575B2	Coating apparatus Disclosed is a method for producing a coated substrate using a compact, easy to handle and automated coating apparatus that can prepare coated composite in a single batch process, with sufficient control over each portion of the coating apparatus. The coating apparatus may include a coating unit, a drying unit and a pressing unit sequentially arranged in a single line to produce the coated substrate.
US09611563B2	Plating method and plating apparatus A plating method includes holding a substrate with a substrate holder while bringing a sealing member into pressure contact with a peripheral portion of the substrate to form an enclosed internal space in the substrate holder; performing a first-stage leakage test of the substrate holder by producing a vacuum in the internal space and checking whether pressure in the internal space reaches a predetermined vacuum pressure within a certain period of time; and if the substrate holder has passed the first-stage leakage test, performing a second-stage leakage test of the substrate holder by closing off the internal space after producing the vacuum therein and checking whether a change in the pressure in the internal space reaches a predetermined value within a certain period of time.
US09611555B2	Chemical systems and methods for operating an electrochemical cell with an acidic anolyte An electrochemical cell having a cation-conductive ceramic membrane and an acidic anolyte. Generally, the cell includes an anolyte compartment and a catholyte compartment that are separated by a cation-conductive membrane. A diffusion barrier is disposed in the anolyte compartment between the membrane and an anode. In some cases, a catholyte is channeled into a space between the barrier and the membrane. In other cases, a chemical that maintains an acceptably high pH adjacent the membrane is channeled between the barrier and the membrane. In still other cases, some of the catholyte is channeled between the barrier and the membrane while another portion of the catholyte is channeled between the barrier and the anode. In each case, the barrier and the chemicals channeled between the barrier and the membrane help maintain the pH of the liquid contacting the anolyte side of the membrane at an acceptably high level.
US09611549B2	Stable catalysts for electroless metallization Catalysts include nanoparticles of catalytic metal and cellulose or cellulose derivatives. The catalysts are used in electroless metal plating. The catalysts are free of tin.
US09611522B2	Spray deposition of L12 aluminum alloys A method for producing high strength aluminum alloy product from powder containing L12 intermetallic dispersoids using high pressure gas atomization to deposit droplets on a substrate prior to complete solidification to form a billet. The sprayed deposit is hot worked using extrusion, forging and rolling to densify the structure by eliminating porosity, improving mechanical properties and to produce different shapes of components.
US09611517B2	Process for manufacturing steel, for hot forming or quenching in a tool, having improved ductility The invention relates to a steel part, the composition of the steel of which comprises, the contents being expressed by weight: 0.040%≦C≦0.100%; 0.80%≦Mn≦2.00%; Si≦0.30%; S≦0.005%; P≦0.030%; 0.010%≦Al≦0.070%; 0.015%≦Nb≦0.100%; 0.030%≦Ti≦0.080%; N≦0.009%; Cu≦0.100%; Ni≦0.100%; Cr≦0.100%; Mo≦0.100%; and Ca≦0.006%, the balance of the composition consisting of iron and inevitable impurities resulting from the smelting, the microstructure of the steel consisting of at least 75% equiaxed ferrite, martensite in an amount not less than 5% but not exceeding 20%, and bainite in an amount not exceeding 10%.
US09611513B2	Detection of human umbilical cord tissue derived cells The invention relates to methods for detecting allogeneic therapeutic cells (such as human umbilical cord tissue-derived cells (hUTC)) in blood. The methods includes the steps of identifying one or more one or more markers positive for allogeneic therapeutic cells (e.g. hUTC) and one or more markers positive for human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC); providing a blood sample from a patient that has been treated with allogeneic therapeutic cells (e.g. hUTC), analyzing the sample using an assay method to detect one or more markers positive for PBMC and one or more markers positive for allogeneic therapeutic cells (e.g. hUTC); and distinguishing between the PBMC and one or more markers positive for allogeneic therapeutic cells (e.g. hUTC). In one embodiment, the cells are hUTC and the markers positive of hUTC include CD10 and/or CD13 and the one or more markers positive for PBMC includes CD45.
US09611510B2	Composition and methods related to modification of 5-methylcytosine (5-mC) The present invention relates to methods and compositions for detecting, evaluating, and/or mapping 5-methyl-modified and/or 5-hydroxylmethyl-modified cytosine bases within a nucleic acid molecule.
US09611508B2	Processes for detecting or quantifying nucleic acids in a library This invention provides novel compositions and processes for analyte detection, quantification and amplification. Nucleic acid arrays and libraries of analytes are usefully incorporated into such compositions and processes. Universal detection elements, signaling entities and the like are employed to detect and if necessary or desirable, to quantify analytes. Amplification of target analytes are also provided by the compositions and processes of this invention.
US09611507B2	Arrays of microparticles and methods of preparation thereof This invention provides high unit density arrays of microparticles and methods of assembling such arrays. The microparticles in the arrays may be functionalized with chemical or biological entities specific to a given target analyte. The high unit density arrays of this invention are formed on chips which may be combined to form multichip arrays according to the methods described herein. The chips and/or multichip arrays of this invention are useful for chemical and biological assays.
US09611505B2	Application of oligo-DT molecules to avoid generation of high molecular PCR products induced by poly-A carrier During RNA isolation carrier nucleic acids such as polyA-RNA are used in order to increase the yield of the isolated RNA. The carrier nucleic acids may lead to high molecular weight products which may interfere in subsequent steps, such as reverse transcription, PCR and gel electrophoresis. The present invention therefore refers to a method and a kit for reverse transcription and the use of a blocking nucleic acid molecule for blocking the carrier polyA-RNA.
US09611501B2	Method and device for rapid detection of bacterial antibiotic resistance/susceptibility Described herein is a method and a device for expediting delivery of an agent to a damaged bacterial cell. In one embodiment, the methods and devices are useful for screening candidate antibiotics. In another embodiment, the methods and devices described herein are used to determine susceptibility of bacteria to an antibiotic. The methods also provide a method for determining an appropriate antibiotic to treat an individual having a bacterial infection.
US09611496B2	Processes for extracting carbohydrates from biomass and converting the carbohydrates into biofuels A process for extracting carbohydrates from biomass and creating bioalcohol from the extracted carbohydrates. Subjecting the biomass to acid or alkali hydrolysis in a first hydrodynamic cavitation process. Filtering the first cavitated biomass to separate a first filtrate containing extracted carbohydrates. Fermenting the first filtrate to create a bioalcohol and separating the bioalcohol by distillation or similar process. Subjecting the biomass to enzymatic hydrolysis in a second hydrodynamic cavitation process. Filtering the second cavitated biomass to separate a second filtrate containing extracted carbohydrates. Fermenting the second filtrate to create a bioalcohol and separating the bioalcohol by distillation or similar process. The first and second filtrates may be combined and fermented in a single step.
US09611491B2	Biosynthetic pathway for heterologous expression of a nonribosomal peptide synthetase drug and analogs The present invention is directed to the biosynthetic pathway for a nonribosomal peptide synthetase (NRPS) derived drug and analogs thereof. The invention also discloses polynucleotide sequences useful for heterologous expression in a convenient microbial host for the synthesis of the NRPS derived drug.
US09611486B2	Constructs and method for regulating gene expression or for detecting and controlling a DNA locus in eukaryotes The present invention concerns constructs based on sequences derived from the partitioning system of plasmid and chromosomal DNA of bacteria, such as eukaryotic expression vectors, fusion proteins and polynucleotides encoding the same and also eukaryotic cells transformed with or expressing such constructs. The present invention also concerns the use thereof in the regulation of gene expression and/or in the detection and control of the dynamics, localization or metabolism of genomic DNA loci of interest in eukaryotic cells.
US09611481B2	Chimeric polynucleotides and polypeptides enabling the secretion of a polypeptide of interest in combination with exosomes and uses thereof The present invention provides a chimeric polypeptide comprising a plurality of polypeptide domains that are capable of being secreted in combination with membrane vesicles and in particular exosomes.The invention also concerns the use of polypeptides of the invention and polynucleotides coding for these polypeptides, for the production of immunogenic compositions based on exosomes or DNA, to screen protein interactions. The present invention also concerns exploiting the properties of exosomes comprising a polypeptide of the invention and immunogenic compositions of the invention in immunology.The present invention concerns the use of exosomes comprising a polypeptide of the invention as a diagnostic tool.The present invention also concerns exploiting the properties of membrane vesicles and protein compositions of the invention for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of a disease due to a functional deficit, in particular to transport a protein or a nucleic acid, in particular to compensate for or make up for an enzymatic deficit, or in particular to induce a transcriptional or translational modification in the target cells or organs.
US09611479B2	Crosslinked nucleoside and nucleotide Disclosed are bridged nucleosides and nucleotides. The nucleosides of the present invention have a 2′,4′-bridged structure and are represented by formula I below: An oligonucleotide containing a 2′,4′-bridged artificial nucleotide of the present invention has a binding affinity for single-stranded RNA comparable to that of known 2′,4′-BNA/LNA and higher nuclease resistance than LNA. In particular, since the oligonucleotide has a much higher binding affinity for single-stranded RNA than S-oligo, it is expected that the oligonucleotide is applicable to nucleic acid drugs.
US09611477B2	Treatment of tristetraproline (TTP) related diseases by inhibition of natural antisense transcript to TTP The present invention relates to antisense oligonucleotides that modulate the expression of and/or function of Tristetraproline (TTP), in particular, by targeting natural antisense polynucleotides of Tristetraproline (TTP). The invention also relates to the identification of these antisense oligonucleotides and their use in treating diseases and disorders associated with the expression of TTP.
US09611476B2	Cancer treatment methods using remote conditioning Cancer treatment methods comprising a step of applying remote conditioning to the cancer subject, for example remote ischemic conditioning via several episodes of short-term limb occlusion. Upregulation and release of remote conditioning substances such as microRNA 144/451 cluster endogenously caused by remote conditioning may be beneficial in reducing the growth and proliferation of malignant cells. Remote conditioning may also be beneficial when combined with chemotherapy or radiation therapy as it may improve survival of healthy surrounding tissues and minimize side effects of these known cancer treatments. Remote conditioning may be non-invasively applied by a medical professional or self-applied by the cancer subject at home using an automatic device. The novel cancer treatment methods may be used for lung cancers, liver cancers, colorectal cancers, digestive cancers and other cancers.
US09611473B2	Double-stranded nucleic acid compounds The present invention provides double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) compounds comprising a sense and antisense strand, wherein at least one strand is conjugated to a moiety comprising a phenyl hydrocarbyl group, pharmaceutical compositions comprising same and uses thereof.
US09611469B2	Thermostable phytase variants The present invention relates to a method for producing phytase variants which has at least 74% identity to a phytase derived from Citrobacter braakii and comprises at least two additional disulfide bonds as compared to this phytase. These phytase variants have modified, preferably improved, properties, such as thermostability, temperature profile, pH profile, specific activity, performance in animal feed, reduced protease sensitiliby, and/or an modified glycosylation pattern. The invention also relates to the variants produced, DNA encoding these phytases, methods of their production, as well as the use thereof, e.g., in animal feed and animal feed additives.
US09611462B2	Endoglucanase 1B (EG1B) variants The present invention provides endoglucanase 1b (EG1b) variants suitable for use in saccharification reactions. The present application further provides genetically modified fungal organisms that produce EG1b variants, as well as enzyme mixtures exhibiting enhanced hydrolysis of cellulosic material to fermentable sugars, enzyme mixtures produced by the genetically modified fungal organisms, and methods for producing fermentable sugars from cellulose using such enzyme mixtures.
US09611453B2	Micromechanical devices for control of cell-cell interaction, and methods of use thereof The development and function of living tissues depends largely on interactions between cells that can vary in both time and space; however, temporal control of cell-cell interaction is experimentally challenging. By employing a micromachined silicon substrate with moving parts, herein is disclosed the dynamic regulation of cell-cell interactions via direct manipulation of adherent cells with micron-scale precision. The inventive devices and methods allow mechanical control of both tissue composition and spatial organization. The inventive device and methods enable the investigation of dynamic cell-cell interaction in a multitude of applications, such as intercellular communication, spanning embryogenesis, homeostasis, and pathogenic processes.
US09611451B2	Metal-safe solid form aqueous-based compositions and methods to remove polymeric materials in electronics manufacturing Compositions and methods useful for the removal of organic substances from substrates, for example, electronic device substrates, are provided. A method is presented which uses a minimum amount of solid form concentrate that is diluted into water, introduced into a manufacturing tool and heated, applied to said substrate for a sufficient time to allow penetration and removal of an organic substance, and immediately rinsed with water to achieve complete removal. These compositions and methods are particularly suitable for removing and completely dissolving photoresists of the positive variety most commonly used in the manufacture of a flat panel display (FPD) and other electronic substrates.
US09611439B1	Bio-oil fractionation and condensation The present invention relates to a method of fractionating bio-oil vapors which involves providing bio-oil vapors comprising bio-oil constituents. The bio-oil vapors are cooled in a first stage which comprises a condenser having passages for the bio-oil separated by a heat conducting wall from passages for a coolant. The coolant in the condenser of the first stage is maintained at a substantially constant temperature, set at a temperature in the range of 75 to 100° C., to condense a first liquid fraction of liquefied bio-oil constituents in the condenser of the first stage. The first liquid fraction of liquified bio-oil constituents from the condenser in the first stage is collected. Also disclosed are steps for subsequently recovering further liquid fractions of liquefied bio-oil constituents. Particular compositions of bio-oil condensation products are also described.
US09611434B2	Metal removal from liquid hydrocarbon streams Multi-valent metals, such as mercury, may be removed from a liquid hydrocarbon stream, such as crude oil, by optionally blending the liquid hydrocarbon stream with water or alternatively utilizing the water existing in the hydrocarbon as received, to give a homogeneous blend, and adding at least one demulsifier to the liquid hydrocarbon, water and/or homogeneous blend. Water is then extracted leaving a treated liquid hydrocarbon, and the treated liquid hydrocarbon is passed through at least one particle filter and optionally a series of filters of sequentially decreasing pore size. The resulting at least partially demetallized liquid hydrocarbon (e.g. crude oil) having reduced metal content will cause fewer problems for production, transportation, downstream refinery operations, and the environment.
US09611429B2	Liquid crystal medium, optical device and liquid crystal compound A liquid crystal medium has stability to heat, light and so forth, and significantly high dielectric anisotropy, and develops an optically isotropic liquid crystal phase. Moreover, various kinds of optical devices can be used in a wide temperature range and have a short response time, a large contrast ratio and low driving voltage.A liquid crystal composition contains achiral component T containing at least one compound 1 represented by formula (1) and a chiral agent, and develops the optically isotropic liquid crystal phase. In formula (1), for examples, R1 is alkyl, L1 and L2 are each independently fluorine or hydrogen, and X1 is halogen.
US09611428B2	Liquid-crystalline medium and electro-optical liquid-crystal display The invention relates to an electro-optical liquid-crystal display having a re-alignment layer for the re-alignment of the liquid crystals whose field has a component, crucial for the re-alignment, parallel to the liquid-crystal layer, containing a liquid-crystalline medium, characterized in that it contains at least one compound of the formula (I), at least one compound of the formula (II), and at least one compound of the formula (III), in which the parameters R11 to R31, X11 and X21 have the meanings indicated in Claim 1.
US09611413B2	Radiator additive and method of use thereof A radiator additive which can significantly improve automobile fuel efficiency by adding only slightly to a coolant of a radiator is newly provided. The radiator additive according to the present invention is a radiator additive including a colloidal solution that includes platinum nanoparticles and/or gold nanoparticles having an average particle diameter of 1 to 10 nm, and can improve fuel efficiency of an internal combustion engine by adding to the coolant so as to constitute at least 1% of the volume of the coolant added into the radiator for cooling the internal combustion engine.
US09611409B2	Color developing colorless primer The intense purple dye normally found in purple primers for use in the adhesive bonding of plastics is replaced with a leuco dye capable developing a visually intense color when activated through contact with the particular plastic being bonded or a complementary solvent cement.
US09611408B2	Transversely tearable fabric-adhesive tape with high abrasion resistance The present disclosure relates to a woven-fabric adhesive tape, more particularly a cable-wrapping tape, comprising a tape-shaped woven-fabric backing having at least one adhesive coating applied to at least one side of the backing. The woven-fabric backing is formed from warp threads and weft threads and the linear density of the weft threads in dtex is greater than the linear density of the warp threads in dtex. The width-based linear density of the warp threads in dtex/cm is less than the length-based linear density of the weft threads in dtex/cm. The width-based linear density of the warp threads is about 2000 to 4000 dtex/cm and the length-based linear density of the weft threads is about 8000 to 20 000 dtex/cm, preferably 8000 to 16 000 dtex/cm. The disclosure further provides a tape-shaped woven-fabric backing for use in a woven-fabric adhesive tape.
US09611382B2	Polyolefins composition with low CLTE and reduced occurrence of flow marks The invention relates to a novel polyolefin composition having a low coefficient of thermal expansion (CLTE) and having a reduced occurrence of flow marks. The novel polyolefin compositions comprise a heterophasic polypropylene composition, ethylene/1-butene elastomer and an inorganic filler.
US09611363B2	Dandelion processes, compositions and products Dandelion processes, compositions and products are provided. One process is a method of preparing dandelion that utilizes a species of a Taraxacum genus, the process including the steps of extracting and recovering a rubber and a carbohydrate from a dandelion root substantially simultaneously. The process employs a dandelion species that is selected from the group consisting of: Taraxacum officianale, Taraxacum kok-saghyz, a rubber-bearing species of the genus Taraxacum, and a combination of two or more thereof. This Abstract is provided for the sole purpose of complying with the Abstract requirement rules that allow a reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure contained herein. This Abstract is submitted with the explicit understanding that it will not be used to interpret or to limit the scope or the meaning of the claims.
US09611361B2	Polyarylene ether sulfone (PAES) compositions A poly(arylether sulfone) polymeric material comprising polymer molecules wherein more than 50% moles of the recurring units of said polymer molecules are recurring units (Rt), equal to or different from each other, complying with formula (St): -E-Ar1—S02-[Ar2-(T-Ar3)n—S02]m-Ar4— (formula St) wherein: n and m, equal to or different from each other, are independently zero or an integer of 1 to 5, each of Ar1, Ar2, Ar3 and Ar4 equal to or different from each other and at each occurrence, is an aromatic moiety, T is a bond or a divalent group optionally comprising one or more than one heteroatom—E is of formula (Et): wherein each of R′, equal to or different from each other, is selected from the group consisting of halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, ether, thioether, carboxylic acid, ester, amide, imide, alkali or alkaline earth metal sulfonate, alkyl sulfonate, alkali or alkaline earth metal phosphonate, alkyl phosphonate, amine and quaternary ammonium; j′ is zero or is an integer from 1 to 4; and wherein the fraction of polymer molecules having a molecular weight of below 5 000 [% fraction M<5000, hereinafter] with respect to all the polymer molecules in said polymeric material is of at most 10% weight, and wherein said % fraction M<5000 is of at least [3.02-PDI] % when the polymeric material possesses a polydispersity index (PDI) of below 3.02.
US09611359B2	Maleimide-terminated sulfur-containing polymers, compositions thereof, and uses thereof Sulfur-containing polymer adducts such as polythioethers, polysulfides, and sulfur-containing polyformals having terminal maleimide groups, and in particular, sulfur-containing polymers and sulfur containing adducts having terminal 1,1′-(methylenedi-4,1-phenylene)bismaleimide groups are disclosed. The adducts provide cured sealants having improved tensile strength and elongation and are useful as aerospace sealants.
US09611354B2	Biodegradable photoluminescent polymers Biodegradable photoluminescent polymer (BPLP) which comprises an oligomer synthesized from a multifunctional monomer, a diol, and an amino acid by reacting (i) a multifunctional monomer comprising citric acid or triethyl citrate with (ii) a diol to form a reaction product, and further reacting the reaction product with (iii) an amino acid, wherein the amino acid is linked as a side group to the oligomer backbone. The BPLP of the present invention poses tunable fluorescence emission characteristics and are cell-compatible and biodegradable. The BPLP can serve as both implant materials and bioimaging probes.
US09611352B2	Synthesis and molecular weight control of aliphatic polyester diols The synthesis of certain polyester diols (PEDs) is disclosed. This application also discloses the purification and polymerization kinetics of lipid based PEDs. Molecular weight and distribution controls were achieved by initial and induced stoichiometric imbalance and optimization of the purification protocol. Thermal degradation and thermal transition behavior of the PEDs were also investigated by TGA and DSC.
US09611348B2	Process of producing polyolefins using metallocene polymerization catalysts and copolymers therefrom An ethylene copolymer, a Group 4 transition metal catalyst compound, and methods for polymerization using such a compound, said compound represented by the formula: (L)p(R′)zT(Cp)(A)MX2, where M is a Group 4 metal; z is 0 to 8; p is 1 to 3; X is an anionic leaving group; T is a bridging group; R1 to R4 are hydrogen, a hydrocarbyl group, a substituted hydrocarbyl group, aryl group, substituted aryl group, or a heteroatom-containing group (where adjacent R groups can form rings); R′ is hydrogen, a C1 to C10 alkyl group, a C6 to C24 aryl group, or a C7 to C40 alkylaryl group; and L is a heteroatom or heteroatom-containing group bound to T, Cp is a cyclopentadienyl ring substituted with 0 to 4 substituent groups (where adjacent groups can form C4 to C20 rings); A is Cp or (JS′z-1-y), where J is a Group 15 or 16 element; S′ is a hydrocarbyl, substituted hydrocarbyl, or heteroatom; z is 2 or 3, and y is 0 or 1, is provided.
US09611334B2	Processes for the removal of rubber from non-Hevea plants Provided herein are organic solvent-based processes for the removal of rubber from non-Hevea plants such as guayule shrubs. By the use of the processes, solid purified rubber can be obtained that contains 0.05-0.5 weight % dirt, 0.2-1.5 weight % ash, and 0.1-4 weight % resin (when it has been dried so as to contain 0.8 weight % volatile matter).
US09611330B2	Compositions and methods for cancer and cancer stem cell detection and elimination In alternative embodiments, the invention provides compositions and methods for inhibiting or ablating cancer stem cells. In alternative embodiments, the invention provides compositions and methods for inhibiting the action of double-stranded RNA-specific adenosine deaminases, or ADAR, enzymes. In alternative embodiments, the invention provides compositions and methods for treating, ameliorating or preventing diseases and conditions responsive to the inhibition of cell differentiation and/or self-renewal of dysfunctional cells, cancer cells, leukemia cells, hematopoietic stem cells or cancer stem cells, e.g., leukemia or Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML). In alternative embodiments, the invention provides compositions and methods for inhibiting a Sonic Hedgehog (Shh) pathway, e.g., by using a Smoothened (SMO) protein inhibitor. In alternative embodiments, the invention provides compositions and methods for measuring or determining, or predicting, chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) progression, Leukemic Stem Cell (LSC) generation and/or tyrosine kinase inhibitor resistance. In alternative embodiments, the invention provides compositions and methods for determining or measuring the effectiveness of a treatment, a drug, a therapy or a diet for eliminating, killing or reducing the amounts of a leukemic stem cell (LSC) or cells.
US09611327B2	Anti-DR5 family antibodies, bispecific or multivalent anti-DR5 family antibodies and methods of use thereof Anti-DR5 family member antibodies and bispecific antibodies comprising one or more anti-DR5 family member antibodies are disclosed. These antibodies can be used to trigger cell death on DR5 positive cells.
US09611326B2	Interleukin-6 receptor binding polypeptides The invention relates to amino acid sequences that are directed against and/or that can specifically bind to IL-6 receptor, compounds or constructs that comprise said amino acid sequence, nucleic acids that encode said amino acid sequences, compounds or constructs, pharmaceutical compositions comprising said amino acid sequences, compounds or constructs as well as methods for the prevention and/or treatment of diseases and disorders associated with IL-6 receptor.
US09611323B2	Low affinity blood brain barrier receptor antibodies and uses therefor The present invention relates to antibodies that bind blood brain barrier receptors (BBB-R) and methods of using the same.
US09611322B2	Fusions of antibodies to CD38 and attenuated interferon alpha The present invention provides a polypeptide construct comprising a peptide or polypeptide signaling ligand linked to an antibody or antigen binding portion thereof which binds to a cell surface-associated antigen, wherein the ligand comprises at least one amino acid substitution or deletion which reduces its potency on cells lacking expression of said antigen.
US09611319B2	Hybridoma clones and monoclonal antibodies to fibroblast growth factor 4 The present invention is directed to a monoclonal antibody that recognizes human FGFR4 in its native form. The invention is also directed to a hybridoma cell line that produces the monoclonal antibody and methods of use thereof.
US09611316B2	Human cytomegalovirus neutralising antibodies and use thereof The invention relates to neutralizing antibodies and antibody fragments having high potency in neutralizing hCMV, wherein said antibodies and antibody fragments are specific for a combination of hCMV proteins UL130 and UL131A, or for a combination of hCMV proteins UL128, UL130 and UL131A. The invention relates also to immortalized B cells that produce, and to epitopes that bind to, such antibodies and antibody fragments. In addition, the invention relates to the use of the antibodies, antibody fragments, and epitopes in screening methods as well as in the diagnosis and therapy of disease.
US09611304B2	TNNT1 mini-promoters Isolated polynucleotides comprising a TNNT1 mini-promoters are provided. The mini-promoter may be operably linked to an expressible sequence, e.g. reporter genes, genes encoding a polypeptide of interest, regulatory RNA sequences such as miRNA, siRNA, anti-sense RNA, etc., and the like. In some embodiments a cell comprising a stable integrant of an expression vector is provided, which may be integrated in the genome of the cell. The promoter may also be provided in a vector, for example in combination with an expressible sequence. The polynucleotides find use in a method of expressing a sequence of interest, e.g. for identifying or labeling cells, monitoring or tracking the expression of cells, gene therapy, etc.
US09611303B2	Modified biotin-binding protein The present invention provides a modified biotin-binding protein comprising an amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO: 2 or its modified sequence and having a biotin-binding activity and replacement selected from the group consisting of: 1) replacement of the 36th serine residue of SEQ ID NO: 2 with an amino acid residue that does not form a hydrogen bond; 2) replacement of the 80th tryptophan residue of SEQ ID NO: 2 with a hydrophilic amino acid residue; 3) replacement of the 116th aspartic acid residue of SEQ ID NO: 2 with an amino acid residue that does not form a hydrogen bond; 4) replacement of the 46th proline residue of SEQ ID NO: 2 with a threonine, serine, or tyrosine residue and replacement of the 78th threonine residue of SEQ ID NO: 2 with an amino acid residue that does not form a hydrogen bond; 5) replacement of the 46th proline residue of SEQ ID NO: 2 with a threonine, serine, or tyrosine residue and replacement of the 116th aspartic acid residue of SEQ ID NO: 2 with an amino acid that does not form a hydrogen bond; and 6) replacement of the 46th proline residue of SEQ ID NO: 2 with a threonine, serine, or tyrosine residue, replacement of the 78th threonine residue of SEQ ID NO: 2 with an amino acid residue that does not form a hydrogen bond, and replacement of the 116th aspartic acid residue of SEQ ID NO: 2 with an amino acid that does not form a hydrogen bond.
US09611298B2	Charged nutritive proteins and methods Charged nutritive proteins are provided. In some embodiments the nutritive proteins an aqueous solubility of at least 12.5 g/L at pH 7. In some embodiments the nutritive proteins an aqueous solubility of at least 50 g/L at pH 7. In some embodiments the nutritive proteins an aqueous solubility of at least 100 g/L at pH 7. In some embodiments the nutritive proteins comprise at least one of a level of a) a ratio of branch chain amino acid residues to total amino acid residues present in the nutritive protein equal to or greater than the ratio of branch chain amino acid residues to total amino acid residues present in a benchmark protein; b) a ratio of leucine residues to total amino acid residues present in the nutritive protein equal to or greater than the ratio of leucine residues to total amino acid residues present in a benchmark protein; and c) a ratio of essential amino acid residues to total amino acid residues present in the nutritive protein equal to or greater than the ratio of essential amino acid residues to total amino acid residues present in a benchmark protein. Also provided are nucleic acids encoding the proteins, recombinant microorganisms that make the proteins, methods of making the proteins using recombinant microorganisms, compositions that comprise the proteins, and methods of using the proteins, among other things.
US09611293B2	Synthesis of beta-arrestin effectors Embodiments disclosed herein provide compounds and methods for preparing Beta-Arrestin Effectors.
US09611289B2	Farnesoid X receptor modulators The present invention provides a compound of formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or amino acid conjugate thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6 are as described herein. The present invention relates generally to selective FXR agonists and to methods of making and using them.
US09611282B2	4-amino-6-(heterocyclic)picolinates and 6-amino-2-(heterocyclic)pyrimidine-4-carboxylates and their use as herbicides 4-Amino-6-(heterocyclic)picolinic acids and their derivatives; 6-amino-2-(heterocyclic)pyrimidine-4-carboxylates and their derivatives; and methods of using the same as herbicides.
US09611280B2	Tetraaryl borate compound and method for producing same The present invention relates to a novel tetraaryl borate compound and a method for producing the same, and a method for producing a tetraaryl borate compound using the tetraaryl borate compound as an intermediate. According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a tetraaryl borate compound which has high thermal stability and can be safely handled industrially and a method for producing the same. It is also possible to provide a method for producing a tetraaryl borate compound used as a co-catalyst for a polymerization reaction using a metallocene catalyst by further reacting the tetraaryl borate compound with an amine compound.
US09611274B2	Macrocycles as factor XIa inhibitors The present invention provides compounds of Formula (Ia): or a stereoisomer, a tautomer, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein all the variables are as defined herein. These compounds are selective factor XIa inhibitors or dual inhibitors of FXIa and plasma kallikrein. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and methods of treating thromboembolic and/or inflammatory disorders using the same.
US09611272B2	Polymorphic forms of icotinib and uses thereof The present invention relates to the polymorphic forms of the compound of Formula I, preparation thereof and pharmaceutical compositions, and use of a polymorph above in the treatment of a disease, a disorder or a condition, or in the manufacturing of a medicament for the treatment of a disease, a disorder or a condition.
US09611268B2	Modulators of toll-like receptor 7 The present application includes a compound of Formula I or II: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, and/or ester thereof, compositions containing such compounds, therapeutic methods that include the administration of such compounds, and therapeutic methods that include the administration of such compounds with at least one additional active agent.
US09611257B2	PRMT5 inhibitors and uses thereof Described herein are compounds of Formula (A), pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Compounds of the present invention are useful for inhibiting PRMT5 activity. Methods of using the compounds for treating PRMT5-mediated disorders are also described.
US09611251B2	Substituted piperidine compounds and their use as orexin receptor modulators The present invention is directed to compounds of Formula I: wherein X is CR1 or N; Y is CR2 or N; Z is NH or O; R1 is alkoxy, triazolyl, oxazolyl, isoxazolyl, oxadiazolyl, or pyrimidinyl; R2 is H, alkyl, or halo; R3 is H, alkyl, alkoxy, halo, triazolyl, oxazolyl, or pyrimidinyl; R4 is alkyl; R5 is pyridyl; benzoxazolyl; pyrimidinyl; pyridazinyl; quinoxalinyl; pyrazinyl; or quinazolinyl; wherein the pyridyl; benzoxazolyl; pyrimidinyl; pyridazinyl; quinoxalinyl; pyrazinyl; or quinazolinyl is optionally substituted with one or two substituents independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, halo, or phenyl; and R6 is H or alkyl. Methods of making the compounds of Formula I are also described. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula I. Methods using the compounds of the invention are also within the scope of the invention.
US09611237B2	Phosphor materials and related devices A phosphor material is presented that includes a blend of a first phosphor, a second phosphor and a third phosphor. The first phosphor includes a composition having a general formula of RE2−yM1+yA2−yScySin−wGewO12+δ:Ce3+ wherein RE is selected from a lanthanide ion or Y3+, where M is selected from Mg, Ca, Sr or Ba, A is selected from Mg or Zn and where 0≦y≦2, 2.5≦n≦3.5, 0≦w≦1, and −1.5≦δ≦1.5. The second phosphor includes a complex fluoride doped with manganese (Mn4+), and the third phosphor include a phosphor composition having an emission peak in a range from about 520 nanometers to about 680 nanometers. A lighting apparatus including such a phosphor material is also presented. The light apparatus includes a light source in addition to the phosphor material.
US09611236B2	Method for producing ethylene oxide [Problem] To provide a method by which an amount of production of ethylene glycol as a by-product is reduced and a yield of ethylene oxide can be improved in a process for producing ethylene oxide.[Solution] An embodiment of the present invention relates to a method for producing ethylene oxide. The method for producing ethylene oxide includes: supplying an ethylene oxide-containing reaction product gas produced in an ethylene oxidation reaction step, in which ethylene is subjected to catalytic gas-phase oxidation using a molecular oxygen-containing gas in the presence of a silver catalyst, to an ethylene oxide absorption column; bringing the reaction product gas into contact with an absorption liquid supplied to the ethylene oxide absorption column; supplying an ethylene oxide-containing column bottom liquid of the ethylene oxide absorption column to an ethylene oxide purification system; and supplying an ethylene oxide-containing uncondensed gas discharged from the ethylene oxide purification system to an ethylene oxide reabsorption column. In the method, an operation pressure of the ethylene oxide reabsorption column is set to 3 to 50 kPa gauge.
US09611232B2	Oxazolidinone and imidazolidinone compounds The invention provides compounds having the general formula I wherein n, R1, R2a, R2b, R3a and R3b are as herein defined, composition comprising the compounds and methods of using the compounds.
US09611227B2	Antitumor effect potentiator and antitumor agent The present invention provides an antitumor effect potentiator for enhancing antitumor activity of an antitumor agent comprising tegafur in a therapeutically effective amount, gimeracil in an amount effective for enhancing an antitumor effect, and oteracil potassium in an amount effective for inhibiting a side effect. The antitumor effect potentiator comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of folinic acid and pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof. The present invention also provides a method for enhancing an antitumor effect of an antitumor agent comprising the step of administering to a patient the aforementioned antitumor effect potentiator; and a method for cancer treatment comprising the step of administering to a patient the aforementioned antitumor agent.
US09611222B2	Pyridine compounds and the uses thereof The invention relates to substituted pyridine compounds of Formula (I) and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates thereof, wherein R1a, A1, A2, E, G, Z1, and Z2 are defined as set forth in the specification. The invention is also directed to the use of compounds of Formula I to treat a disorder responsive to the blockade of sodium channels. Compounds of the present invention are especially useful for treating pain.
US09611213B2	Functionalized 1,3-benzene diols and their method of use for the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy Pharmaceutical compositions of the invention include novel functionalized 1,3-benzenediols having a disease-modifying action in the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy and related conditions. Pharmaceutical compositions of the invention further include novel neuroprotective agents.
US09611211B2	1-(2-acyloxyethyl)cyclopropyl sulfonate compound, 3-halomethyl-3-butenyl carboxylate compound, and method for producing 4-alkyl-3-methylenebutyl carboxylate Provided is a simple, selective and efficient method for producing 4-alkyl-3-methylenebutyl carboxylates such as 7-methyl-3-methylene-7-octenyl propionate. More specifically, provided is, for example, a method for producing a 4-alkyl-3-methylenebutyl carboxylate compound, comprising an acyloxylation step of subjecting a 1-(2-haloethyl)cyclopropyl sulfonate compound (1) to acyloxylation to obtain a 1-(2-acyloxyethyl)cyclopropyl sulfonate compound (2), a halogenation step of subjecting the compound (2) to halogenation involving cyclopropyl-allyl rearrangement to obtain a 3-halomethyl-3-butenyl carboxylate compound (3), and a coupling step of subjecting the compound (3) to a coupling reaction with an organometallic reagent (4) to obtain the 4-alkyl-3-methylenebutyl carboxylate compound (5).
US09611199B2	Method of calibrating and correcting color-bleed factors for color separation in DNA analysis A method includes calibrating color bleed factors of optical detector channels of a sample processing apparatus through processing a color bleed calibration substance which includes a plurality of different size fragments replicated from different groups of DNA loci, wherein fragments in a same group are labeled with a same fluorescent dye, and fragments in different groups are labeled with different fluorescent dyes having different emission spectra, wherein the different size fragments are processed during different acquisition times.
US09611195B2	Flexible butadiene extraction process A butadiene extraction processes designed for flexible operations, with or without a compressor, is disclosed. The ability to run at both high and low pressures provides added process flexibility.
US09611193B2	Olefin conversion process A process for the production of C4 olefins, which may include: contacting a hydrocarbon mixture comprising alpha-pentenes with an isomerization catalyst to form an isomerization product comprising beta-pentenes; contacting ethylene and the beta-pentenes with a first metathesis catalyst to form a first metathesis product comprising butenes and propylene, as well as any unreacted ethylene and C5 olefins; and fractionating the first metathesis product to for an ethylene fraction, a propylene fraction, a butene fraction, and a C5 fraction.
US09611187B2	Method of carrying out a chemical equilibrium reaction using a permselective membrane The invention relates to a method of carrying out a chemical equilibrium reaction using a permselective membrane, wherein quantitative proportions of at least one product obtained in the reaction are separated and removed from the reaction through the action of the permselective membrane. The chemical equilibrium reaction is carried out in the presence of a water-containing gas mixture, and a permselective membrane made from a material having a porous structure with mean pore sizes of less than 0.45 nm (4.5 Å), which material is hydrophobic at least on the free surfaces thereof is used.
US09611170B2	Crystallized glass and method for manufacturing same What is achieved is an optical wavelength multiplexer/demultiplexer not necessarily requiring the function of adjusting the optical path. A value (ΔLmax−ΔLmin)/L obtained by dividing a difference between a maximum value ΔLmax and a minimum value ΔLmin of ΔL in a range of −40° C. to 80° C. by L is 8×10−6 or less where L represents a length of a crystallized glass (1) at 30° C. and ΔL represents a difference between a length (Lt) of the crystallized glass (1) at each of the temperatures and the length (L) thereof at 30° C.
US09611166B2	Glass quench apparatus A glass quench apparatus according to the present disclosure includes lower and upper quench heads configured to supply upward and downward gas flows to a heated glass sheet, and each quench head has multiple quench fins for distributing gas. For each quench head, adjacent quench fins are spaced apart center to center by a distance in the range of 0.87 to 1.15 inches, and each quench fin has multiple outlet openings that each have a diameter in the range of 0.25 to 0.36 inches. Furthermore, for each quench fin, the outlet openings are configured to provide spaced apart impingement points on the glass sheet such that adjacent impingement points are spaced apart by a distance in the range of 0.82 to 1.15 inches.
US09611155B2	Stable salt-free polyaluminum chlorosulfates Highly sulfated, high basicity polyaluminum chlorosulfate compositions that can be made by mixing dry aluminum hydroxychloride with a solution of aluminum sulfate or by diluting a dry mixture of aluminum hydroxychloride and aluminum sulfate with water.
US09611151B2	Electrolyte supplement system in aluminium electrolysis process and method for preparing the same The disclosure provides an electrolyte supplement system in an aluminum electrolysis process, which includes low-molecular-ratio cryolite, wherein the low-molecular-ratio cryolite is selected from mKF.AlF3, nNaF.AlF3 or mixture thereof, where m=1˜1.5 and n=1˜1.5. When the electrolyte supplement system provided by the disclosure is applied to the aluminum electrolytic industry, electrolytic temperature can be reduced obviously in the aluminum electrolysis process without changing the existing electrolytic process; thus, power consumption is reduced, volatilization loss of fluoride is reduced and the comprehensive cost of production is reduced.
US09611150B2	SAPO-34 zeolite having diglycolamine as templating agent and synthesis method for the zeolite The present invention provides a SAPO-34 molecular sieve, whose chemical composition in the anhydrous state is expressed as: mDGA.(SixAlyPz)O2; wherein DGA is diglycolamine, distributing in the cages and pores of said molecular sieve; m is the molar number of the template agent diglycolamine per one mole of (SixAlyPz)O2, and m is from 0.03 to 0.25; x, y, z respectively represents the molar number of Si, Al, P, and x is from 0.01 to 0.30, and y is from 0.40 to 0.60, and z is from 0.25 to 0.49, and x+y+z=1. Said SAPO-34 molecular sieve can be used as an acid-catalyzed reaction catalyst, such as a methanol to olefins reaction catalyst. The present invention also concerns the application of said SAPO-34 molecular sieve in adsorption separation of CH4 and CO2.
US09611144B2	Method and system for producing a synthesis gas in an oxygen transport membrane based reforming system that is free of metal dusting corrosion A method and system for producing a synthesis gas in an oxygen transport membrane based reforming system that utilizes a combined feed stream having a steam to carbon ratio between about 1.6 and 3.0 and a temperature between about 500° C. and 750° C. The combined feed stream is comprised a pre-reformed hydrocarbon feed, superheated steam, and a reaction product stream created by the reaction of a hydrogen containing stream reacted with the permeated oxygen at the permeate side of the oxygen transport membrane elements and wherein the oxygen transport membrane based reforming system and associated synthesis production process equipment are substantially free of carbon formation and metal dusting corrosion.
US09611118B2	Medium ejection apparatus and image forming apparatus A medium ejection apparatus is provided which may be part of an image forming apparatus. The medium ejection apparatus may include an ejection roller configured to eject a recording medium and a pinch roller disposed opposite to the ejection roller. The pinch roller is configured to move toward and away from the ejection roller and to press a recording medium toward the ejection roller. Also, the medium ejection apparatus may include an elastic member configured to press the pinch roller toward the ejection roller and a lever disposed downstream of the pinch roller in a recording medium transport direction. The lever is configured to be moved between a first position and a second position. When the lever is in the second position, the lever contacts the pinch roller, which causes a force to be applied against the elastic member, and the pinch roller is spaced away from the ejection roller.
US09611115B2	Tape feeder A tape feeder includes: a feeder bottom support that rotatably holds a sprocket; and a tape presser mechanism that presses a carrier tape toward the feeder bottom support. The tape presser mechanism includes a tape presser that is at one end pivotally supported by the feeder bottom support and swingable to the feeder bottom support and that presses the carrier tape toward the sprocket while situated at a close position where the tape presser is closed to the feeder bottom support, and a tape presser operation member that is swingably attached to the feeder bottom support and that swings between a fixed position where the tape presser operation member presses the other end of the tape presser toward the feeder bottom support and an unfixed position where the other end of the tape feeder is released from pressure.
US09611109B2	Trailer stabilizer and leveler A method of leveling a parked freight trailer at a loading dock, the method comprising: (a) positioning a portable stabilizing device at least partially underneath a forward portion of the parked freight trailer; (b) positioning a lift associated with the portable stabilizing device to bear weight of the forward portion of the parked freight trailer; (c) reorienting the parked freight trailer so a floor of the parked freight trailer goes from a substantially non-parallel orientation to an approximately parallel orientation with respect to a floor of the loading dock by repositioning at least one of the jack and a landing gear of the parked freight trailer; and, (e) maintaining the lift in a weight bearing position while goods are at least one of unloaded from or loaded onto the parked freight trailer.
US09611107B2	Linear drive transport system and method Present embodiments include a linear drive transport system. The system includes a plurality of fixed tracks and a junction track disposed on a conveyor configured to align the junction track with each of the plurality of fixed tracks. The plurality of fixed tracks and the junction track include one of electromagnetic coils or permanent magnets arranged in series along the respective plurality of fixed tracks and the junction track. Further, present embodiments include a plurality of movers configured to move along the fixed tracks and configured to transition between each of the plurality of fixed tracks and the junction track when aligned, wherein the movers comprise the other of the electromagnetic coils or the permanent magnets.
US09611105B1	Pneumatic tube delivery system having transport characteristics responsive to payload item-acquired A method for transporting items via a delivery system includes identifying an item to be transported via the delivery system by acquiring identifying information from an identifying element applied to the item, determining an item-specific transport characteristic of the item based on the acquired identifying information and setting parameters for a transport of the item based on the transport characteristic of the item.
US09611098B1	Conveyor apparatus A conveyor apparatus includes a conveyor belt supported by a first and a second roller assembly, a boom assembly housing the conveyor apparatus, the boom assembly including opposing side rails hosting roller assemblies at opposite ends thereof the side rails held parallel by a plurality of cross frame members. A drive motor connected to a chain sprocket and gear assembly fixed in turn to an axle of at least one of the roller assemblies drives the conveyor hydraulically. The conveyor apparatus further includes components protecting against wear from frictional contact with material conveyed, sudden static shock to an operator, and wherein the relatively non-conductive attributes of the component materials protect the operator from shock due to implied incidental contact with an external power source.
US09611096B2	Roll-out cart with lid latch The present invention relates to a residential-sized waste disposal roll-out cart that includes a latch that automatically latches a lid in the fully opened position with the lid in dose proximity to the side of the bin. When the bin is tilted on to the wheels to be rolled, the lid remains in close proximity to the side of the bin, rather than hanging down towards the ground. In this way, the lid remains out of the space where a user might step. A lid reinforcement structure may be used to increase the strength and wear of the lid where it engages the latch.
US09611089B2	Capsule, system and method for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage suitable for consumption A capsule, system and method are usable for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage using an extractable product. The system includes a capsule comprising a cup having a circumferential wall, a bottom at a first end, and a flange-like rim at a second end. The capsule further includes a lid, in use, connected to the flange-like rim. The wall, bottom and lid, in use, enclose an inner space comprising the extractable product. The cup further includes a plurality of substantially concentric circumferential ridges extending outwardly of the cup, wherein the ridges are made of the same material as the cup. The system further includes a beverage brewing device comprising an enclosing member for enclosing the capsule. In use, at least one of the ridges abuts against at least a portion of the enclosing member, such that a sealing engagement between the capsule and the enclosing member is formed.
US09611086B2	Reusable surgical wrappers Surgical wrappers and related methods are provided. A reusable surgical wrapper can include a first layer that includes a fabric having at least one of synthetic fibers or synthetic yarns. In some embodiments, a surgical wrapper can include a first layer comprising a first fabric that repels fluids forming a first face of the surgical wrapper. A second layer can be provided that includes a second fabric forming a second face of the surgical wrapper. A seam binding can be disposed around at least a portion of an outer edge of the first fabric and an outer edge of the second fabric to join the first layer and the second layer to form a dual layered surgical wrapper.
US09611083B2	Cable tie with support member A unitary, plastic cable tie for use in securing an article to packaging includes an elongated, serrated strap and a support member that extend orthogonally out from opposing surfaces of an apertured head. The support member includes an enlarged, planar backing plate pivotally connected to the head through a flexible, tabular neck. In use, the cable tie is folded through the neck such that the backing plate overlies the rear wall of the head. The strap is then inserted through both a fitted slot in the backing plate and a first opening in the packaging, wrapped transversely across the article, disposed through both an enlarged opening in the backing plate and a second opening in the packaging, and into engagement with the head. In this manner, the retentive force applied by the cable tie onto the packaging is dispersed evenly across the relatively large surface area of the backing plate.
US09611073B2	Multi-compartment container A multi-unit storage device wherein two separate compartments are attached together at their bottom portions. The containers are vacuum or otherwise sealed at their top portions such that when the top portions are opened, the seal is broken and access to the products contained therein is provided.
US09611068B2	Frangible shipping carton and associated methods A selectively frangible shipping carton for storing and shipping goods comprises at least one side wall joining a top wall and a bottom wall. A path of weakness extends around a periphery of the carton through at least a portion of the side wall. The path of weakness enables a user to manually separate the carton into at least two portions: an upper portion including the top wall and a lower portion including the bottom wall. A pair of lines of weakness extends upwardly relative to the path of weakness and terminates at or adjacent the top wall. A grip flap defined in the side wall between the pair of lines of weakness, the grip flap being graspable by the user when separating the carton into the at least two portions.
US09611067B2	Insulative bottle shipping system The system for shipping bottles is provided; the system contains a plurality of corrugated members that interleave to form a plurality of bottle holding cavities. The system utilizes an insulative pad formed of a textile pad disposed within a polymer film sleeve. The insulative pad is disposed around the bottle holding cavities. A textile pad has chopped fibers selected from the group polyester, nylon, acrylic, cotton, polypropylene, denim and combinations thereof is coupled to an interior surface being attached to the pad.
US09611066B2	Shipping container convertible to a display tray A shipping container convertible to a display tray is provided and may comprise: a floor panel; first and second end panels; a first positioning panel defining a first notch with the first end panel; a side panel extending between the first and second end panels; and a first containment panel comprising a first main portion and a first end portion extending at an angle to the first main portion. The first end portion may be located in the first notch such that the first end panel and the first positioning panel frictionally engage the containment panel first end portion to frictionally hold the first containment panel in position. The first containment panel may be removable so as to convert the shipping container to a display tray.
US09611065B2	Packaging A container formed of a blank (2) consisting of first, second, third, fourth and fifth panels (4, 6, 8, 10, 12), respectively. The first, second, third, fourth and fifth panels (4, 6, 8, 10, 12) include respective top sealing sub-panels (14, 16, 18, 20, 22), of an outwardly bowed form bounded inwardly by respective score lines (15, 17, 19, 21, 23). The first, second, third, fourth and fifth panels (4, 6, 8, 10, 12) also include respective bottom sealing sub-panels (24, 26, 28, 32, 34) of a per se known form. The first and third panels (4, 8) also include respective intermediate panels (34,38) which are each uninterrupted by score lines, except that one intermediate sub-panel (38) is formed with a through hole (40) for receiving a pour spout fitment. The second and fourth panels (6, 10) include respective intermediate sub-panels (36, 40) which are divided by score lines into respective sub-sub-panels (42, 44), identically as between the sub-panels (36, 40).
US09611058B2	Filling device and controller for filling an administration container A filling device is described which is configured to control the process of filling a medical or therapeutic fluid from a supply container containing the medical or therapeutic fluid into an administration container that is in fluid connection with the supply container. The filling device includes a volume control system configured to control the volume of the administration container and a pressure detection system configured to detect a pressure value related to the pressure inside the supply container. The filling device is further configured to perform the process steps of filling the administration container by: directing the volume control system to decrease the volume of the administration container, directing the pressure detection system to detect a pressure value, and directing the volume control system to increase the volume of the administration container if an increase criterion depending on the pressure value is fulfilled.
US09611054B2	Launching an unmanned aerial vehicle using a hand-held weapon A technique is directed to launching an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The technique involves attaching a UAV launcher to a hand-held weapon, and installing a UAV onto the UAV launcher while the UAV launcher is attached to the hand-held weapon. The technique further involves activating the hand-held weapon to launch the UAV into flight from the UAV launcher. Since a user already may be carrying the hand-held weapon for firing ammunition, the user simply needs to further carry the UAV launcher and the UAV which, in some situations, can be packaged into an easy-to-carry container such as a backpack, a carrying case, and so on.
US09611043B2	Aircraft thermal control system and method of operating an aircraft thermal control system An aircraft thermal control system includes a thermal control unit including an internal circuit, an evaporator and a condenser, the evaporator and the condenser being disposed in the internal circuit. The aircraft thermal control system further includes a cooling circuit which is thermally coupled to the evaporator of the thermal control unit, and a heating circuit which is thermally coupled to the condenser of the thermal control unit.
US09611036B1	Rotor-mast-tilting apparatus and method for lower flapping loads A method and apparatus for reducing flapping loads imposed on a rotor are disclosed. The method may include flying a rotorcraft comprising an airframe, a rotor, a mast extending to connect the rotor to the airframe, a tilt mechanism, at least one sensor, and a computer system. The computer system may obtain in real time, from the at least one sensor, data characterizing at least one flapping load experienced by the rotor during the flying. Using the data, the computer system may issue at least one command to the tilt mechanism. In response to the command, the tilt mechanism may reorient the mast with respect to the airframe. This reorienting may lower the flapping load experienced by the rotor.
US09611033B1	System and method for maintaining system integrity in control systems having multi-lane computational differences A control system for an aircraft including first and second lanes having respective first and second processors dissimilar to one another and configured to output respective first and second computation data. At least one programmable logic device may be configured to receive the first computation data output and the second computation data output, determine a difference therebetween, and transmit a corrective computation data output to the first processor and the second processor via respective feedback loops if the difference between the first computation data output and the second computation data output exceeds a predetermined threshold value.
US09611032B2	Vertical take-off and landing aerial vehicle A VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) aerial flying vehicle comprising an inner frame, a gimbal system and an outer frame, the inner frame comprising a propulsion system and a control system. The propulsion system being able to generate a lift force. The control system being able to control the orientation of the inner frame. The gimbal system connecting the inner frame to the outer frame with at least two rotation axis allowing rotation freedom between the outer frame to rotate independently from the inner frame.
US09611023B2	Outboard motor for a watercraft and methods of use and manufacture thereof Some embodiments are directed to a transmission that includes an input shaft connected to a crankshaft, an output shaft contained within a transmission housing, an input gear contained within the transmission housing and connected to the input shaft, and an output gear contained within the transmission housing and connected to the output shaft and engaging the input gear. A directional gear assembly is contained within the transmission housing at a location between the output shaft and the drive shaft. The directional gear assembly includes a first configuration in which the output shaft drives the drive shaft in a first rotational direction, a second configuration in which the output shaft drives the drive shaft in a second rotational direction that is opposite to the first rotational direction, and a third configuration in which the drive shaft is disconnected from the output shaft.
US09611022B2	Air intake structure for outboard motor An air intake structure for an outboard engine wherein air which is taken in from an air intake opening provided in an engine cover for covering the upper part of the outboard engine is supplied to and sucked into a throttle body. The engine cover has an air intake opening which is open at the front of the outboard engine in the forward movement direction and a lid member which can open and close the air intake opening. A space which connects the air intake opening and the throttle body is provided separated from an engine room.
US09611021B2	Boat drive A boat drive has an underwater housing (10) which is arranged outside of a boat hull (7) and can swivel relative to the boat hull (7) about a vertical swivel axis (11). In the housing at least one propeller shaft (13) is mounted and can be driven. A swivel drive mechanism is arranged in the inside space (6) of the boat hull (7) for swiveling the underwater housing (10) in order to control the driving direction of the boat. A zero-position mark (25) is provided on an element of the swivel drive mechanism, which facilitates easy determination of a zero position of the underwater housing (10).
US09611017B2	Multiple torpedo storage and launch system Disclosed herein is an aquatic vehicle torpedo launch system comprising of an aquatic vehicle. A torpedo launch system is coupled to the aquatic vehicle. The torpedo launch system is operable in a neutral buoyance position. A plurality of torpedoes is included. Each torpedo is coupled to the torpedo launch system with a locking means. Power cables are coupled to each torpedo providing power to the plurality of torpedoes. Fiber optic cables are coupled to each torpedo enabling programming of the plurality of torpedoes. The locking means, the power cables and the fiber optic cables are disengaged from the plurality of torpedoes prior to launch. Each torpedo is launched by buoyancy.
US09611016B2	Method and system for preventing fouling of surfaces A method of anti-fouling of a surface while said surface is at least partially submersed in an liquid environment, comprising: providing an anti-fouling light (9); distributing at least part of the light (9) through an optical medium (5) comprising a silicone material and/or UV grade fused silica; emitting the anti-fouling light (9) from the optical medium (5) and from the surface.
US09611015B1	Floating board device A portable floating board device for various water activities such as swimming, diving, fishing, and emergency use. The floating board device includes a secure platform to sit or stand. The board includes an anchor system and storage system. The board may be carried by handles or by straps attached to the bottom side of the board for easy portable.
US09611006B1	Boat with reconfigurable running surface for wake adjustment A watersports boat includes a hull having an underside extending from a forward bow to an aft transom along a longitudinal centerline. The underside defines a running surface that contacts water when the hull moves therein. The underside includes one or more features that enhance the boat's performance.
US09610998B1	Scooter and steering system A scooter has a front support frame that is pivotally connected to a scooter deck. A pair of front wheels are each operably mounted the front support frame via wheel pivots. At least one spring is operably mounted between the front support frame and the scooter deck for biasing the scooter deck towards a horizontal configuration, but enabling the scooter deck to move to a leaning configuration when turning. A steering transmission arm transmits lateral movement via a pair of steering rods to the front wheels, so that when the scooter deck is leaned to one of the leaning configurations, the movement causes the steering transmission arm to turn the front wheels via the steering rods.
US09610972B2	Inverter device An inverter device includes a source current calculator and an inverter circuit, wherein: the source current calculator calculates an average value of the DC bus current Ical during a PWM cycle through arithmetic operation executed based upon instantaneous values of the DC bus current Idc of the inverter circuit; and the source current calculator provides an estimated value by designating the average current value Ical during the PWM cycle as an input source current Isrc during the PWM cycle.
US09610968B2	Spindle drive for the height adjustment of an electrically adjustable steering column A spindle drive for the height adjustment of an electrically adjustable steering column and the steering includes an adjustment spindle rotatably mounted in two bearings. The adjustment spindle includes two clamping elements, which have a centering cone on their sides facing one another, and the adjustment spindle is arranged in a tensioned manner on the two bearings by means of the clamping element, in that the clamping elements abut on the outer sides of the centering cones facing away from one other. The outer sides of the bearings are formed having a counter contour to the respectively abutting centering cone.
US09610966B2	Infant carrier and stroller apparatus including the same An infant carrier includes a surrounding frame, a seat portion pivotally connected with the surrounding frame, a headrest portion pivotally connected with the surrounding frame, a backrest portion respectively connected pivotally with the seat portion and the headrest portion, and a latching mechanism assembled with the backrest portion and operable to selectively engage with either of the seat portion and the headrest portion, the latching mechanism being configured to lock the infant carrier in either of a bassinet configuration and a seat configuration. The seat portion and the backrest portion are substantially coplanar and the headrest portion extends at an angle from the backrest portion to the surrounding frame when the infant carrier is in the bassinet configuration, and the headrest portion and the backrest portion are substantially coplanar and the backrest portion extends at an angle from the seat portion when the infant carrier is in the seat configuration.
US09610965B2	Multiple frequency band braking apparatus with clutch A shopping cart wheel includes a braking apparatus, clutch mechanism and electronics that control the braking apparatus in response to wireless signals. The wireless signals include low frequency electromagnetic signals within a low frequency band and high frequency signals within a high frequency band.
US09610959B2	Monitoring system, wayside LED signaling device, and method for monitoring a wayside LED signaling device A monitoring system for a wayside signaling device includes a light emitting diode (LED) circuit with an LED array, a LED driver unit for driving the LED array, and a mechanism for connecting and disconnecting the LED circuit, and an optical light sensing circuit with a light-controlled variable resistor operably coupled to a resistor driver unit including relay functionality. The LED circuit and the sensing circuit are arranged such that the light-controlled variable resistor monitors an output of the LED array, and that the relay functionality triggers the mechanism to connect or disconnect the LED circuit based on the output of the LED array.
US09610955B2	Vehicle fuel consumption monitor and feedback systems Excess fuel consumption monitor and feedback systems for vehicles include sensor arrays of two primary types including those sensors deployed as part of a vehicle manufacturer established sensor suite and sensors deployed as after-market sensors. Together, these sensor suites include sensors coupled to vehicle subsystems and operating environments associated with the vehicle. Data from these sensors may be used as parametric inputs to drive algorithmic calculations which have outputs that express excess fuel consumption. Expressions of excess fuel consumption may be made instantaneously as real-time feedback to a vehicle operator/driver and/or a fleet manager as part of a summary report.
US09610937B2	Apparatus and method for controlling torque reduction of hybrid electric vehicle A method for controlling torque reduction of a hybrid electric vehicle including a motor and an engine as a power source includes: determining whether a request for a driving torque limit by a traction control system (TCS) is generated; calculating a motor torque command when the request for the driving torque limit by the TCS is generated; calculating an engine torque command based on the calculated motor torque command; calculating an available amount of charging of the motor according to a state of charge (SOC) of a battery of the hybrid electric vehicle; and determining a final motor torque command and a final engine torque command based on the calculated available amount of charging of the motor.
US09610933B2	Apparatus and method for electronic stability control of vehicle A method for electronic stability control of a vehicle includes a compensated moment calculation operation of calculating a compensated moment according to an error between a desired turning speed calculated based on a steering angle and a vehicle speed of the vehicle and a turning speed of the vehicle; a compensated moment comparison operation of comparing the compensated moment calculated in the compensated moment calculation operation with a first reference value and a second reference value; steering rear wheels of the vehicle if it is determined that the compensated moment is equal to or larger than the first reference value and smaller than the second reference value; and a simultaneously performing steering of rear wheels of the vehicle and braking of the vehicle if it is determined that the compensated moment is equal to or larger than the second reference value.
US09610919B2	Re-configurable passenger bench seat A passenger bench seat comprises a backrest, a seat element, a fastening rail which extends substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the seat element in the region of an edge of the seat element that faces towards the backrest, and a seatbelt system. In a first configuration of the passenger bench seat, the seatbelt system includes a first number of seatbelts which are detachably fastened to the fastening rail in first positions which are adapted to the first configuration of the passenger bench seat. In a second configuration of the passenger bench seat, on the other hand, the seatbelt system includes a second number of seatbelts which are detachably fastened to the fastening rail in second positions which are adapted to the second configuration of the passenger bench seat.
US09610916B2	Head-protecting airbag device An airbag of a head-protecting airbag device includes a bag body and a connecting member. The bag body includes a general inflatable portion and a terminal inflatable portion adjoining the general inflatable portion and located at a terminal region in a front and rear direction of the bag body. The connecting member is disposed over an outboard side of the terminal inflatable portion and includes at the leading end a mounting portion to be secured to a periphery of a vehicle window. The root end of the connecting member is jointed to a closed portion of the bag body at least by two jointing points disposed away from each other in an up and down direction. The jointing points are generally equally distant from the mounting portion.
US09610915B2	Airbag arrangement for a closeable or openable roof opening of a motor vehicle An airbag arrangement for closeable or openable roof opening 2 of a motor vehicle has a gas cushion arrangement which is to be anchored to the vehicle roof 1 and which is suitable in the inflated state for covering the surface of the roof opening 2, wherein the gas cushion arrangement has two inflatable gas cushions 3, 4 which are suitable in the non-inflated state for being arranged along lateral inside edges 5, 6 of the roof opening 2, that extend in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.
US09610914B2	Rollover protection element A rollover protection element (4) having a rollover element (5, 10, 110, 210) of elongate configuration and a bumper element (6, 11, 111, 211) connected at a free end of the rollover element (5, 10, 110, 210). The bumper element (6, 11, 111, 211) extends in a width direction of the rollover element (5, 10, 110, 210). The bumper element (6, 11, 111, 211) has a circumferential-side wall and webs that are arranged within the wall, a lower-side region of the wall of the bumper element (6, 11, 111, 211) is connected to the rollover element (5, 10, 110, 210). The webs are arranged in a curved and/inclined manner such that none of the webs lies perpendicularly on the lower-side region of the wall.
US09610912B2	Arrangement having a trim component and a radar sensor, motor vehicle and method for manufacturing an arrangement An arrangement for a motor vehicle having a trim component, in particular a bumper, and a radar sensor is disclosed. In order to detect target objects, the radar sensor is designed to emit electromagnetic waves through the trim component and to receive radiation echoes from the target objects. The radar sensor has an azimuthal detection angle, by which a field of vision of the radar sensor in the azimuthal direction is defined, and is arranged at a distance from a rear side of the trim component, with the result that the azimuthal field of vision of the radar sensor intersects the trim component in an intersection region. In order to absorb interference waves outside the azimuthal detection angle an absorptive material is applied outside the intersection region in the azimuthal direction to the rear side of the trim component, where the intersection region is free of absorptive material.
US09610907B2	System and method for deciding when accessories are engine driven and when they are alternatively driven An apparatus includes an engine module, an energy module, and an interface module. The engine module is structured to interpret engine data indicative of operation of an engine. The energy module is structured to interpret energy data indicative of an amount of energy stored in an energy storage device. The energy storage device is coupled to an accessory motor and structured to selectively power the accessory motor. The interface unit module is structured to control power transmission from at least one of the engine and the accessory motor to at least one accessory via an interface unit responsive to the engine data and the energy data.
US09610904B2	Push pin with over-travel stop A one piece push-in fastener for insertion through a hole includes a head, and an elongate shank extending from the head and terminating in a tip. The fastener also includes a shoulder spaced from the head and extending radially outward from the shank, and a plurality of spaced ribs extending radially outward from the shank and disposed along a length of the shank between the shoulder and the tip. A diameter of the head is greater than a diameter of the shoulder.
US09610903B1	Cargo mat The cargo mat includes a generally flat bottom surface, a recessed top surface opposing the flat bottom surface, a first pair of parallel, opposing long sides, each long side including a plurality of long side curved portions, and a second pair of parallel, opposing short sides, each short side extending between the first pair of parallel, opposing long sides and including a short side curved portion. The cargo mat further includes a plurality of recessed portions within the recessed top surface of the cargo mat and a plurality of cavities extending from the top surface to the flat bottom surface.
US09610902B2	Assembly with slip joint for fastening vehicle component and method of assembly An assembly for supporting a first vehicle component manages loading of the first vehicle component under applied forces by enabling a slip joint connection between the first vehicle component and a supportive mounting bracket. More specifically, the assembly includes a mounting bracket that has a slot. A plate is fit within the slot. A stud extends from the plate. The stud is configured to extend through an opening in the first vehicle component when the first vehicle component is mounted to the mounting bracket to capture the mounting bracket between the plate and the first vehicle component at the stud. The mounting bracket and the plate are cooperatively configured as a slip joint. A method of assembly is also provided.
US09610892B1	Infrared bin lighting A lighting apparatus for a vehicle storage compartment is disclosed. The lighting apparatus comprises a sensor configured to generate a detection signal and a controller communicatively coupled to the sensor. The controller is configured to interpret a detection signal and activate a first lighting mode in response to the detection signal communicating a closure of the storage compartment being open. The controller is further configured to activate a second lighting mode in response to the detection signal communicating that an object is proximate in opening of the storage compartment.
US09610887B1	Cargo tie-down assembly A cargo tie-down assembly is provided. The cargo tie-down assembly includes a base, a tie-down loop carried by the base, and a clip carried on the base. The clip engages a portion of the tie-down loop held in the base to limit free play and vibration of the tie-down loop with respect to the base.
US09610882B1	Vehicle wheelchair restraint system The vehicle wheelchair restraint system provides a first belt and a second belt with which to anchor both a wheelchair and a wheelchair passenger against movement within a vehicle. In typical use, the first belt is removably hooked to a liner mount or a right angle mount. The first belt is passed through a part of a first side of the wheelchair and across the passenger's lap. The first belt is either wrapped around a part on a second side of the wheelchair and hooked back to itself, or hooked to the wheelchair. The first belt is properly tensioned by a strap ratchet. The second belt is hooked to a mount and to the second side of the wheelchair. The second belt is adjustably tensioned by a belt buckle, with which the second belt first end is hooked to the second end.
US09610880B2	Multi-vehicle retention grommet A retention grommet has a bottom grommet and a top grommet. A floor cover retention flange extends radially outwardly from an outer sidewall of the bottom grommet. The outer sidewall extends upwardly from the retention flange to a hinge plane of the bottom grommet. Plural fingers are disposed around the bottom grommet axis so as to be angularly spaced from each other and an inner surface of the outer sidewall. An upper end of each finger is joined to the outer sidewall at the hinge plane. Near a free, downwardly displaced end of each finger, a retention bead is formed to have an upwardly and radially outwardly inclined surface. This surface engages a retention post of any of several vehicle foot well affixation devices, one of which is adapted to be affixed to a carpeted surface and another of which is adapted to be affixed to a smooth surface.
US09610874B2	Head restraint which is movable in the X direction A head restraint having a housing which is at least partially movable relative to a supporting rod, by which the head restraint is arranged on the backrest of a vehicle seat, toward and away from the head of the occupant of the seat. A slide is provided on the housing, with a positive connecting and/or non-positive connecting device along the longitudinal extent thereof, which can be brought into engagement with a respective locking device, and as a result can secure the housing in the respective position thereof as desired.
US09610872B2	Thigh support providing full height auxiliary firmness for an unoccupied and unfolded, fold flat, air suspended seat A vehicle seating assembly comprises a seat having a plurality of air chambers disposed between a seat support and an elastomeric foam layer. The air chambers further comprise a primary chamber in fluid communication with a main chamber, and a secondary chamber in fluid communication with a supplemental chamber, wherein air is displaced from the main chamber to the primary chamber and air is displaced from the secondary chamber to the supplemental chamber when the lower seat is in a loaded condition. Air is displaced from the primary chamber to the main chamber and air is displaced from the supplemental chamber to the secondary chamber when the lower seat is in an unloaded condition.
US09610871B2	Vehicle seat A vehicle seat includes: a seatback frame of a resin-formed seatback, including a plate-shaped back face panel portion; a headrest; a seatback pad; a lattice-shaped spring member formed from wire arranged in a lattice shape, attached to the seatback frame at a front side of the back face panel portion, and that resiliently supports the seatback pad from a rear side, with a space formed between the back face panel portion and the lattice-shaped spring member; and a load transmission section provided at one of the lattice-shaped spring member or the back face panel portion and disposed inside the space so as to project out toward the side of the other one of the lattice-shaped spring member or the back face panel portion, such that a gap is formed between the load transmission section and the other one of the lattice-shaped spring member or the back face panel portion.
US09610860B2	Counterweight for tensioning the wire of a catenary in a railway line A counterweight is provided for tensioning the wire of a catenary in a railway line, comprising a metal shell (1) made up of a frame (1a) and a surrounding body (1b) which is filled with a filler material (2), which integrates at least high-density concrete in combination with a metal material as an additional filler for increasing the density of the counterweight. The frame (1a) is embedded into the filler material (2) and in turn, is linked to the surrounding body (1b) by a welded joint.
US09610854B2	Method and apparatus for integrated electric power generation, storage and supply distributed and networked at the same time An electric power retention distribution cell apparatus and method of operation of the cell includes a rechargeable battery assembly, a bi-directional inverter and a switch control operatively connectable to an electric utility grid, an outside power charging supply and at least one end user wherein the cell is selectively switched between the electric utility grid and the battery assembly to supply electric power to the one or more end users. The cell is connected to the power charging supply for charging the battery assembly, and for dividing the battery assembly into groups of batteries for storage at a lower terminal output voltages of each group than the battery assembly output voltage when in use as the primary power supply. Electric power supply networks are also described for a utility hub network formed using two or more cells, and for a regional utility hub network formed using multiple utility hubs.
US09610851B2	System for flexible electrical and mechanical installation of an electric vehicle charging station An electric vehicle charging apparatus is disclosed. The electric vehicle charging apparatus has a housing body that is configurable to provide a number of electrical connection options, such as bottom and rear corded options as well as direct wired options. In another aspect, a mounting installation of the electric vehicle charging apparatus is provided. In yet another aspect, a housing body having a first front cavity and a second front cavity is provided. An inner cover covers the second front cavity, and a maximum amperage set switch is operable to set a maximum charge amperage for the electric vehicle charging apparatus. Methods of configuring the electric vehicle charging apparatus are provided, as are other aspects.
US09610843B2	Electric vehicle An electric vehicle includes an electric motor, a transmission, a drive unit, a converter, and an electronic control unit. The transmission is provided in a power transmission path between a rotary shaft of the electric motor and drive wheels of the electric vehicle. The drive unit is configured to drive the electric motor. The converter is configured to regulate a voltage supplied to the drive unit. The electronic control unit is configured to control the converter, and determine the voltage regulated by the converter, based on a first quantity of state associated with torque of an output shaft of the transmission, and a second quantity of state associated with a rotational speed of the output shaft.
US09610842B2	Vehicle hydraulic pressure supply device A vehicle hydraulic pressure supply device that includes a mechanical oil pump driven by a drive force source for wheels; an oil passage constitution member in which an oil passage connected to the mechanical oil pump is formed; and a hydraulic control device that controls a hydraulic pressure supplied from the mechanical oil pump via the oil passage constitution member and that supplies the hydraulic pressure to a vehicle drive transmission device.
US09610838B2	Fluid receiver An apparatus and system are disclosed for a fuel receiver. The apparatus includes a base having an inlet and an outlet that defines an interior channel through which fluid is flowable. The apparatus also includes a first valve movable relative to the base between a closed position and an open position allowing fluid flow through the inlet. The apparatus also includes a second valve independently movable relative to the base and the first valve, the second valve movable between a closed position and an open position allowing fluid flow through the inlet. The system includes the apparatus, and a fluid reservoir or tank in fluid communication with the apparatus.
US09610830B2	Automatic door opener for delivery trucks An automatic door opener for delivery trucks may include a door opener motor, clutch, and transmission which are connected to a door opener rail. The automatic door opener is attached to the roof of a delivery truck cargo bay and the door opener motor is operable to open and close a cargo door. The clutch and motor are controlled by a motor control computer which may be programmed to automatically operate the clutch, close the cargo bay door, and disengage the clutch as desired. A rail carriage may be connected to the cargo bay door by a door connector arm which includes a quick release connection to the carriage and which may be operated from the outside of the cargo bay door. A sensor may be connected to the door opener rail and to the motor control computer such that the motor control computer tracks the position of the carriage along the door opener rail independent of the operation of the motor.
US09610820B1	Vehicle suspension with jounce bumper and striker In accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure, a vehicle suspension includes an upper member, a lower member, a spring, a jounce bumper, and a striker. The lower member is configured to pivot relative to the upper member. The spring is configured to bias the lower member away from the upper member. The jounce bumper is fixedly coupled to one of the upper and lower members. The striker is fixedly coupled to the other one of the upper and lower members. The striker has a striker surface configured to contact the jounce bumper when the lower member is pivoted to compress the spring greater than a predetermined amount. The striker surface is convex toward the jounce bumper.
US09610819B2	Shock absorbers A shock absorber system can includes a shock tube and a piston slidably mated to an end of the shock tube. The system can include a first mount on the piston for attaching to a first point on a motor vehicle. A second mount can be positioned on the shock tube near an end of the shock tube opposite the piston. The second mount can be positioned offset from an axial centerline of the shock tube. In some cases, the system can include a stabilizing device connected to the second mount. The system can include a heat sink reservoir. The heat sink reservoir can be connected to the shock tube via a valved fluid connection.
US09610817B1	Modular and morphable air vehicle An unmanned air module includes one or more rotors, engines, a transmission and avionics. Any of several different ground modules may be attached to the air module. The air module may fly with and without the ground module attached. The ground module may be manned. The air module may have two rotors, which may be ducted fans. The air module may include a parachute, an airbag and landing gear.
US09610814B1	Combination tow strap and jumper cables for vehicles A tow strap and set of jumper cables in one. With this device, a driver can jump start a vehicle or tow a vehicle with a single device. The device has a set of jumper cables that are embedded within a pair of tow straps that are sewn together in one form; or where the strap is folded over the cable and sewn, in a second model. In both cases, exits are provided for the clip portions of the jumper cables. Clips can be attached to the strap to hold the clip portions of the jumper cables as well. One design uses alligator clips for the jumper cables. Other designs use DC plugs and threaded nuts. These connectors can be used in pairs or can be mixed as desired.
US09610812B2	Tire bead extraction device for tire-changing machines A tire-lever device for tire-changing machines includes a substantially vertical support arm associated with a tire-changing machine and having upper and lower ends; a pair of substantially vertical and parallel plates integrally extending from the opposite lower end; a connecting rod system, hinged between the pair of plates and including first and second connecting rods; a tire-lever tool with an elongate body defining an upwardly-facing first end and a second end opposite thereto, formed as a hook portion and hinged to the first and second connecting rods and forming an articulated quadrilateral with the latter and said plates; an actuator rotatably actuating the connecting rod system and mounted onto the support arm; a connector element connecting the actuator to the connecting rod system and defining an end hinged to the actuator and an opposite end directly hinged to the first end of the elongate body of the tire-lever tool.
US09610810B1	Method of tire state estimation through wheel speed signal feature extraction A method for estimating a tire state, such as tire wear state, includes utilizing a vehicle-based sensor for measuring a wheel speed of the tire and generating a wheel speed signal, extracting through statistical analysis a first extracted feature such as slip-ratio rate from the wheel speed signal, extracting through statistical analysis a second extracted feature such as median slip-ratio from the wheel speed signal, classifying data from the first extracted feature and data from the second extracted feature using a support vector data classification algorithm and applying the algorithm to estimate the tire state.
US09610808B2	Tyre for motorcycles Tire for motorcycles, having a tread band includes a central annular portion symmetrically located astride an equatorial plane and two shoulder annular portions located on axially opposite sides with respect to the central annular portion. The tread band has a void-to-rubber ratio not greater than 25%. The central annular portion has an axial extension not greater than 65% of the axial development of the tread band and the central portion has at least one module circumferentially repeated. Each shoulder portion has an axial extension not greater than 40% of the axial development of the tread band and the module includes at least one pair of first grooves with substantially circumferential course, at least partially located on opposite sides with respect to the equatorial plane. The central annular portion has a void-to-rubber ratio not smaller than 10% and the module includes a plurality of second grooves located substantially transversally with respect to the equatorial plane. The substantially transverse second grooves define in each module together with said first grooves at least two tread band solid portions. The second grooves have at least one end spaced away from the adjacent first groove by a distance so as to form a substantially continuous tread portion adapted to connect at least two tread band solid portions.
US09610800B2	Bicycle wheels A wheel for use with a bicycle includes a hub for mounting the wheel to a bicycle. The wheel includes a rim about which a tire is mountable and a plurality of spokes that extend between the hub and the rim. The rim and/or one or more of the spokes have a leading and/or trailing edge, at least part of which has an undulating configuration.
US09610764B2	System and method for imaging in an aqueous inkjet printer A printer includes a surface preparatory material remover. The remover is configured with a pad mounted to a roller to engage selectively the surface preparatory material on a surface of a rotating member to remove a portion of the surface preparatory material outside of an area where an ink image is formed to reduce the adhesion of media to the rotating member surface as the media exits a nip in which the ink image is transferred to the media.
US09610762B2	Board printing apparatus and board printing method A board printing apparatus includes a board working table, a first printing table, a second printing table, and a control portion controlling printing operations. The control portion is configured to perform second printing on a board held by the board working table by a large component mask of the second printing table after a first printing performed on the board held by the board working table by a small component mask of the first printing table.
US09610754B2	Fabrication of highly flexible near-infrared metamaterials A method and apparatus of fabrication of a multilayer flexible metamaterial can be fabricated using flip chip transfer (FCT) technique. This technique is different from other similar techniques such as metal lift off process, which fabricates the nanostructures directly onto the flexible substrate or nanometer printing technique. It is a solution-free FCT technique using double-side optical adhesive as the intermediate transfer layer and a tri-layer metamaterial nanostructures on a rigid substrate can be transferred onto adhesive first. Another embodiment of the present invention is the fabrication method and apparatus that allows the transfer of the metamaterial from a rigid substrate such as glass, quartz and metals onto a flexible substrate such as plastic or polymer film. Thus, a flexible metamaterial can be fabricated independent of the original substrate used.
US09610748B2	Press platen or endless belt having a sandwich-type structure The present invention relates to a press platen (1) or endless belt for embossing materials, in particular wooden materials or plastics materials. In order to considerably reduce the production costs and the use of material, it is proposed according to the invention that use is made of a sandwich body which consists of a carrier body (10) and an embossing body (11), wherein said bodies are connected together in a firm and planar manner via a magnetically active and/or metallic adhesive agent (12). As a result of the selection of the adhesive agent, for example in the form of a magnetic film or magnetic materials, a hard or soft solder or a soldering paste, it is thus possible to break the connection in a reversible manner at any time and thus to exchange the embossing body (11).
US09610746B2	Methods for manufacturing cushioning elements for sports apparel Methods for manufacturing cushioning elements for sports apparel are described. A method is provided for manufacturing a cushioning element for sports apparel from randomly arranged particles of an expanded material. The method includes positioning a functional element within a mold and loading the mold with the particles of the expanded material, wherein the loading occurs through at least two openings within the mold and/or wherein the loading occurs between different movable parts of the mold.
US09610741B2	Methods for preparing customized polymeric articles The present invention provides a method for preparing a customized polymeric article including: providing two mold half-sections, each half-section having an outer surface and an inner surface; assembling the two mold half-sections to form a mold assembly such that the inner surfaces define a cavity there between; applying one or more magnetic fluids to the inner surface of a mold half-section; inserting a fluid polymeric material into the cavity; controllably applying a magnetic field to the magnetic fluids to form a customized reversible surface in accordance with a predetermined specific surface topography; subjecting the mold assembly to conditions sufficient to effect polymerization or hardening of the fluid polymeric material; and separating the two mold half-sections. Articles prepared by the method also are provided.
US09610728B2	Apparatus and methods for bonding laminate structures A composite laminate reinforcing tool may be used to form a reinforced joint at a bond line of a composite laminate structure. The tool may hold one or more clips having posts, and the tool may be positioned along the bond line between at least two composite laminate elements. Joint sections of the clip may be heated to increase a pliability of the joint section, and the tool may be actuated to drive the post through the at least two composite laminate elements. The posts, may deflect toward a base of the clip, thereby to seat the clip. The reinforced composite laminate structure may then be cured.
US09610726B1	Thermoforming with precision in-lay A thermoforming in-lay technique is discussed that uses retractable pins to hold an in-lay piece securely in place in a primary mold. The in-lay piece is fabricated prior to the primary molding process and creates multiple pin receivers in the in-lay that are retractably engaged by the retractable pins when placed into the primary mold. When the primary substrate is formed into the primary mold, the retractable pins prevent the in-lay piece from moving out of position. Once the primary substrate has cooled sufficiently, the pins are retracted allowing the finished primary carrier art to be removed from the primary mold.
US09610714B2	Process for the manufacture of thin-walled elastoporous parts in the form of bushings in metal-rubber (MR) A process for the manufacture of thin-walled elasto-porous elements in the form of bushings in metal-rubber material (MR), comprises the steps of: obtaining wire fragments in the form of spirals having a lead equal to the spiral diameter, forming a flat blank from said spiral segments; pressing the blank into a roll; placing the roll into a mold; placing some elastic medium inside said roll; and pressing the roll in several passes by axial compression together with the elastic medium elements transforming the axial compression into radial pressure on the roll to be compressed.
US09610704B2	Circular saw blade guard with scratch-resistant panel A circular saw includes a motor, a blade, a blade guard, and at least one panel. The blade is attached to the motor so as to be driven by the motor during a cutting operation. The blade guard is configured to at least partially cover the blade. The blade guard includes a leading portion and a guard lower edge. The at least one panel is substantially composed of substantially transparent scratch-resistant material and is coupled to the blade guard. The at least one panel is coupled to the blade guard such that a lower edge of the panel is adjacent to the guard lower edge.
US09610701B1	Pocket hand saw with limb extender This invention is a small portable saw for hunters in which the blade of the saw can be stored in a watertight compartment in the handle. The handle can be replaced with an attachment that enables the saw to be attached to a tree limb. This extends the distance the saw can reach. The top of the saw includes a saw blade and a cap with a threaded opening in its bottom. The cap is designed to allow for easy removal of the saw blade. The cap can be attached to a handle that has a watertight compartment for storage of the saw blades or an attachment that enables the cap to be attached to a tree limb to extend the reach of the saw. The attachment threads into the cap and a tree limb is threaded into the attachment's bottom.
US09610692B2	Gripping head for groups of products A gripping head for groups of products including a central support, connectable to a robotic arm, and at least two gripping elements associated with the central support from opposite sides. The at least two gripping elements are mobile along a predetermined direction A, at least from respective open positions to respective closed positions in which they are suitable for lifting the group of products. Each of said gripping elements is configured to move the group of products forward along the predetermined direction A, and includes a respective opening suitable for allowing the group of products to pass along said predetermined direction A.
US09610686B2	Torque-free robot arm The present invention provides a torque-free robot arm, comprising: a base unit; and a first link in which one end is rotatably connected to the base unit to form a first joint as a rotary shaft horizontal to the ground and the center of gravity is separated from the first joint, wherein the first link includes one end arranged at the first joint, the other end arranged along the longitudinal direction of the first link, and a first counter balancer for compensating the gravity of the first link when the first link is rotated around the first joint.
US09610684B1	Retrieving device The retrieving device is a device adapted to retrieve an object via a closeable claw that is affixed to a line. The line is dispensed via a reel that is mounted adjacent to a rod such that the retrieving device resembles a fishing rod. The closeable claw includes a motor and at least one gear is collectively affixed to a distal end of the line. A plurality of pairs of fingers is pivotably engaged with respect to a bottom opening of the claw housing. The plurality of pair of fingers is in mechanical connection with the gear of the motor such that the motor is able to open and close off the plurality of pair of fingers.
US09610680B2	Drill bit storage box with an integral gauge A drill bit storage box with an integral gauge is provided. The storage box has a hinged top surface, a bottom, slanted sides and an interior. The top surface has a plurality of various sized openings for receiving drill bits, with each opening corresponding to a specific size drill bit. The interior of the storage box has a plurality of holding bins located beneath the plurality of openings of the top surface. When a drill bit is placed through the opening which corresponds to the exact diameter of the drill bit on the top surface and the drill bit is released, the drill bit falls into the correct corresponding holding bin within the interior of the storage box. In this manner, a random number of drill bits may be sized and stored for future use.
US09610679B2	Tool handle and method for making same A tool apparatus comprises an operative member and a handle connected to the operative member. The handle comprises a core element having an elongated body, an outer surface and first and second ends opposite to each other. At least the second end is connected to the operative member. The tool handle also comprises at least one cavity extending inwardly from the outer surface of the core element and a plurality of insert blocks selectively receivable in the cavity. The tool handle further comprises an overlay disposed on the core element, wherein a height of the projection on exterior surface of the insert block is no less than a thickness of the overlay, thereby exposing the upper surface to an external environment so as to be visible to a viewer.
US09610676B2	Pipe wrench with hook shank spacer A shank spacer member and its attachment to a pipe wrench is described. The shank spacer member prevents contact between a pipe or other work piece and a shank portion of a movable jaw when the pipe is positioned in the wrench. Upon application of torque to the wrench, the member and its placement on the wrench provides increased gripping force by the wrench upon the pipe.
US09610672B2	Configurable pressure design for multizone chemical mechanical planarization polishing head A polishing head for chemical mechanical planarization is provided. The polishing head includes a housing and a flexible membrane secured to the housing. At least a first, second, and third pressurizable chamber are disposed in the housing and each chamber contacts the flexible membrane. A first pressure delivery channel couples to the first chamber. A second pressure delivery channel couples to the third chamber. A first pressure feed line couples the first pressure delivery channel to the second chamber. A second pressure feed line couples the second pressure delivery channel to the second chamber. A first manually movable plug interfaces with the first pressure feed line to allow or block pressure from the first pressure delivery channel to the second chamber. A second manually movable plug interfaces with the second pressure feed line to allow or block pressure from the first pressure delivery channel to the second chamber.
US09610670B2	Consumable abrasive tool for creating shiny chamfer The disclosed embodiments relate generally to methods for creating smooth cosmetic surfaces along small features of an electronic device. The disclosed embodiments are well suited for reaching surfaces disposed in constrained spaces. More specifically a method for finishing a workpiece is described. For example, the method may be employed to finish an inlet portion of a cable connector. The method may involve the use of an abrasive brush which may include a single filament and abrasive particles coupled thereto, which can be configured to provide any number of different surface geometries during a finishing operation.
US09610664B2	Feeding device and machine tool and method for machining using machine tool A feeding device includes a sliding member, a main shaft, a tool holding assembly, a locking assembly, and a locking assembly. The sliding member is slidably couplable to a moving member. The main shaft is rotatably coupled with the sliding member. The tool holding assembly includes a connecting member detachably connectable to the main shaft and configured for holding one of a plurality of tool heads, the connecting member defining two clamping grooves. The locking assembly is positioned on the sliding member having a driving member attached to the sliding member, and a pair of claws attached to the driving member. The disclosure also supplies a machine tool using the feeding device, and a method for machining using the machine tool.
US09610663B1	Alignment fixture for facilitating electrical or mechanical connection According to exemplary inventive practice, a frame has a geometric vertical axial plane and supports a receptacle, four thumbscrews, and four dial indicators. Each thumbscrew has a dial indicator associated therewith and can be turned to move along its geometric axis, perpendicular to the vertical axial plane. The thumbscrews are paired, with respective axes aligned, on opposite sides of the vertical axial plane. The frame is placed upon a base, the body is secured to the frame using the receptacle to grip a portion of the body, and the dial indicators are calibrated for matching thumbscrew displacement measurements in each opposite thumbscrew pair. The thumbscrews are moved into contact with the base and are adjusted to align the body with the base, as indicated by matching dial indicator readings in each opposite thumbscrew pair. The aligned body is affixed to the base, and the frame (with accompanying components) is removed.
US09610662B2	Apparatus for assembling overhead camshaft An apparatus for assembling an overhead camshaft that comprises a hollow outer shaft having at least one slot formed, an inner shaft having at least one pin hole formed, at least one first cam lobe, and at least one second cam lobe. The apparatus comprises a first fixture having two journals, on which the outer shaft is disposed, formed at opposite ends thereof. A second fixture has a plurality of journals on which at least two of the at least one first cam lobe and the at least one second cam lobe are disposed. A third fixture restricts upward and downward and rotational movements of at least one of the outer shaft, the at least one first cam lobe, and the at least one second cam lobe.
US09610659B2	Vehicle steering system and manufacturing method for vehicle steering system Provided is a vehicle steering system that is able to restrict a travel amount of a steered shaft in a housing, that is small and that has an excellent strength. The vehicle steering system is a steer-by-wire vehicle steering system that converts rotative power of electric motors into a movement of a steered shaft in an axial direction via a ball screw mechanism. One of contact portions at respective ends of a screw shaft at an intermediate part of the steered shaft passes through a rotor based on a moving direction of the steered shaft so as to contact a corresponding one of the corresponding stoppers thereby restricting a travel amount of the steered shaft. The stoppers are made of a material different from that of the housing and having a high strength.
US09610658B2	Reel feed clinching tack pins A clinch pin fastener comprises a lamination of layers bonded face-to-face. The individual layers can be formed by stamping or photo etching and can be bonded together by soldering, by using an adhesive or by ultrasonic bonding. The heads of the outermost layers may include a tab at the top which extends laterally at a 90-degree angle to the outermost layer. The fasteners are preferably constructed by bonding elongate strips to form a continuous string of fasteners joined side-to-side at integral, severable joints located between adjacent heads of the fasteners. The fasteners can be wound about a supply reel without a carrier and thereafter unwound from the reel as they are installed.
US09610628B2	Apparatus and method for customized shaping of orthodontic archwires and other medical devices An apparatus and method for bending or shaping orthodontic archwires or other medical devices into a complex, patient individual shape is described. The apparatus comprises of two moveable, compact, manipulators with, in total, at least three revolute joints defining three rotation axes and at least three prismatic joints defining at least three translation axes. Gripping tools are provided on the manipulators. The two manipulators are arranged to allow a relative movement in six degrees of freedom. A reduced complexity embodiment is also described having only one or two revolute joints.
US09610622B2	Device for cooling rolls The application is directed to a device (1, 1′) for cooling a roll (2), in particular a working roll (2) for rolling rolling stock (3), wherein the device comprises a cooling shell (50, 60) which lies opposite at least one part region of the circumference of the roll surface for forming a cooling gap (5) between the part region of the roll surface and the cooling shell (50, 60), through which cooling gap (5) cooling fluid can flow, and a lever (40, 44) which can be pivoted about a suspension point (8, 48), can be pivoted in the direction of the roll surface and is connected rotatably to a first half (51, 61) of the cooling shell (50, 60) as viewed in the circumferential direction (U) of the roll (2), wherein the cooling gap (5) can optionally be reduced in size or enlarged by pivoting of the lever (40, 44). Furthermore, the device according to the invention comprises a variable-length linear guide (0, 99) which can be pivoted about a further suspension point (88, 48) and is connected rotatably to the second half (59, 69) of the cooling shell (50, 60) as viewed in the circumferential direction (U) of the roll (2).
US09610614B2	Screening panel and method of fixing A screen panel 15 for mounting to a vibratory screening apparatus that includes a plurality of beams 11 to which screen panels 15 can be mounted. The screen panel 15 comprises a square or rectangular frame 21 including a pair of spaced apart and parallel side frame members 25 and a pair of spaced apart and parallel end frame members 38 connected to the side frame members 25. The frame 21 defines an upper edge and the side and end frame members define a square or rectangular outwardly facing surface. The frame 21 is connectable to a pair of adjacent beams 11 by connectors 20 that connect with the outwardly facing surface of the side frame members 25. The screen panel 15 also comprises a square or rectangular screen 22 connected to the frame 21 which extends over the upper edge of the frame 21 and forms a square or rectangular skirt 33, 36. The skirt 33, 36 overlies the outwardly facing surface of the frame 21 and connects to each of the side and end frame members along the outwardly facing surface to connect the screen 22 to the frame 21. The connection between skirt 36 and the outwardly facing surface of the side frame members 25 is made closer to the upper edge of the frame than where the connection between the connectors 20 and the outwardly facing surface of the side members 25 of the frame 21 is made.
US09610601B2	Paint spraying device The invention relates to a paint spraying device with a spray head which dispenses a quantity of paint via a needle valve and a paint-dispensing line leading to the spray head, wherein the paint-dispensing line is connected upstream of a pressure reducer/pressure regulator which regulates the paint-dispensing pressure and holds the pressure in the paint-dispensing line to the spray head substantially constant.
US09610593B2	Device for positioning nanoparticles The present invention is generally directed to a system for controlling placement of nanoparticles, and methods of using same. In one illustrative embodiment, the device includes a substrate and a plurality of funnels in the substrate, wherein each of the funnels comprises an inlet opening and an elongated, rectangular shaped outlet opening. In one illustrative embodiment, the method includes creating a dusty plasma comprising a plurality of carbon nanotubes, positioning a mask between the dusty plasma and a desired target for the carbon nanotubes, the mask having a plurality of openings extending therethrough, and extinguishing the dusty plasma to thereby allow at least some of the carbon nanotubes in the dusty plasma to pass through at least some of the plurality of openings in the mask and land on the target.
US09610592B2	Nozzle device for a spray arm of a dishwasher A nozzle device for a spray arm of a dishwasher for spraying cleaning fluid out into a dishwashing space is provided with a fluid outflow surface for the outflow of the cleaning fluid from the nozzle device into the dishwashing space. The fluid outflow surface is configured with two subsurfaces which form an angle smaller than 180°.
US09610584B2	Particle facilitated testing Magnetic particles are distributed across a fluid flow by applied magnetic field to interact with a test substance in fluid. Alternatively or additionally, particles, which may be magnetic, are combined with cells and energy, e.g. ultrasonic energy, is applied to cause the particles to create a lysate. Alternatively or additionally, the size of a quantity of magnetic particles is assessed by its impact on the tuning mechanism of a controlled oscillator that is affected by the particles.
US09610569B2	Process for the preparation of Ni—CeMgAl2O4 catalyst for dry reforming of methane with carbon dioxide The present invention provides a process and catalyst system for the production of synthesis gas (a mixture of CO and H2) from greenhouse gases like methane and carbon di oxide. The process provide a single step selective reforming of methane with carbon dioxide to produce synthesis gas over Ce—Ni—MgAl2O4 catalyst prepared by using combination of two methods evaporation induced self-assembly and organic matrix combustion method. These suitably combined methods generate a unique catalyst system with very fine Ni nano clusters evenly dispersed in high surface area support. The process provides both Methane and carbon di oxide conversion more than 90% without any noticeable deactivation till 100 hours between temperature range of 500-800° C. at atmospheric pressure.
US09610567B2	Process for regenerating a catalyst comprising ruthenium oxide for the oxidation of hydrogen chloride The invention relates to a process for regenerating a hydrogen chloride oxidation catalyst comprising ruthenium oxide on a support material, which comprises the steps a) reduction of the catalyst in a gas stream comprising hydrogen chloride and optionally an inert gas at a temperature of from 100 to 800° C., b) recalcination of the catalyst in an oxygen-comprising gas stream at a temperature of from 150 to 800° C.
US09610563B2	Method for activation and regeneration of a filter material and the filter material thus obtained The present invention relates to a filter material for water filters based on inorganic surfaces, whether they are natural or synthetic that it is regenerated after its first use and a method for activating and regenerating the filter material by the use of inert salt solutions and the energy provided by microwaves.
US09610562B2	Molecularly imprinted carbon Preparation of a molecularly imprinted carbon is described. The molecularly imprinted carbon has a surface that is imprinted on the molecular level for a specific template molecule of interest, making it highly selective for analytes corresponding to at least a portion of the template molecule. Devices including the molecularly imprinted carbon and their use in methods of detecting analytes are also described. As an example, dibutyl butylphosphonate (DBBP), a surrogate for chemical warfare agents, was used as a template molecule. Electrospun molecularly imprinted SU-8 and pyrolyzed polymer (PP) solid-phase microextraction (SPME) devices were prepared; their ability to preferentially extract DBBP from an aqueous matrix, with and without interferences present, was evaluated via comparison with non-imprinted SU-8 and PP SPME fibers. The electrospun devices demonstrated a higher selectivity for DBBP, as evidenced by their extraction time profiles. The MI-SPME fibers tested extracted at least 60% more DBBP than their non-imprinted counterparts.
US09610533B2	Organo-amine acid gas adsorption-desorption polymers, processes for preparing same, and uses thereof An adsorption-desorption material, in particular, crosslinked organo-amine polymeric materials having a weight average molecular weight of from about 500 to about 1×106, a total pore volume of from about 0.2 cubic centimeters per gram (cc/g) to about 2.0 cc/g, and an adsorption capacity of at least about 0.2 millimoles of CO2 adsorbed per gram of adsorption-desorption material, and linear organo-amine polymeric materials having a weight average molecular weight of from about 160 to about 1×106, a total pore volume of from about 0.2 cubic centimeters per gram (cc/g) to about 2.0 cc/g, and an adsorption capacity of at least about 0.2 millimoles of CO2 adsorbed per gram of adsorption-desorption material. This disclosure also relates in part to processes for preparing the crosslinked organo-amine materials and linear organo-amine materials. This disclosure further relates in part to the selective removal of CO2 and/or other acid gases from a gaseous stream containing one or more of these gases using the adsorption-desorption materials.
US09610521B2	Systems and methods for extracting particulate from raw slurry material A processing system for separating raw slurry material into particulate materials and liquid materials comprising a processing structure, a frame, and a drive motor. The processing structure defines a processing chamber, an inlet, an outlet, and at least one pre-processing opening arranged between the inlet and the outlet. The frame supports the processing structure. Operation of the drive motor rotates the processing structure such that at least some of the particulate materials in the raw slurry material are transported from the inlet to the outlet, at least some of the liquid materials in the raw slurry material are allowed to flow back towards the inlet, and at least some of the liquid materials and at least some of the particulate materials are allowed to flow through the at least one pre-processing opening.
US09610520B2	Apparatus and method for treating slurries There is provided a material treatment apparatus. The material treatment apparatus includes a first compartment. The first compartment includes an inlet for receiving supply of slurry material, and a first material conduction space for conducting flow of the supplied slurry material in a downwardly direction. A second compartment is also provided including a second material conduction space for receiving a first intermediate material of the supplied slurry material and conducting the first intermediate material in an upwardly direction. A baffle is provided for interfering with conducting of the supplied slurry material from the first material conduction space to the second material conduction space. A turbulent flow mitigation device is disposed within the first compartment and configured to, upon interaction with the supplied slurry material, to effect adjustment to the flow characteristics of the supplied slurry material to generate a downwardly flowing flow characteristic-adjusted slurry material, wherein the flow characteristics of the supplied slurry material are transformed from turbulent flow to laminar flow. The turbulent flow mitigation device is disposed, relative to the baffle, such that the baffle directs the downwardly flowing flow characteristic-adjusted slurry material to a space below the first baffle. The first material conducting space is fluidly coupled, below the baffle, to the second material conduction space, such that the first intermediate material fraction of the downwardly flowing flow characteristic-adjusted slurry material is conducted to the second material conduction space from below the baffle. A collection region is disposed below the first and second compartments for collecting a separated solids-comprising fraction that has separated, by gravity settling, from the supplied slurry material.
US09610509B2	Systems and methods for braking or launching a ride vehicle Systems and methods for braking or launching a ride vehicle are provided. In one embodiment, a system includes a linear induction motor (LIM) installed in a curved portion of a track, a ride vehicle disposed upon the track, one or more reaction plates coupled to a side of the ride vehicle facing the track via a plurality of actuators, one or more sensors configured to monitor an air gap between the one or more reaction plates and the LIM, and a processor configured to determine which of the plurality of actuators to actuate and a desired performance of each of the plurality of actuators based on data received from the one or more sensors to maintain the air gap at a desired level throughout traversal of the curve by the ride vehicle.
US09610507B2	Non-transitory computer readable medium storing game program for moving a player character on a game field A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing game program according to the present invention causes a computer to execute: an automatic move process of automatically moving a player character on a game field toward a first destination on the basis of destination information regarding a destination set in the game field, when an operation input to start an automatic move of the player character on the game field is received from a player; a destination change process of changing the first destination to a second destination on the basis of the destination information when an operation input to change the destination is received from the player while the player character is on the automatic move; and an automatic move changing process of automatically moving the player character, moving toward the first destination on the game field, toward the second destination.
US09610506B2	Systems and methods for fitness and video games In some aspects, a system is provided that includes a plurality of mobile devices and an application on at least a first mobile device. The application is adapted to track position information regarding the first mobile device, communicate the position information to a web server, receive position information from the web server regarding other mobile devices within a predetermined distance of the first mobile device, and use the position information regarding the other mobile devices to affect one or more characteristics of a video game executed on the first mobile device. Numerous other aspects are provided.
US09610505B2	Game device, game system, game control method, and information storage medium Provided is a game device for executing a game in which a user participates and another user is allowed to join the game in mid-game. The game device obtains stored data from a unit for storing data that indicates a situation of the game being executed and that is updated with progress of the game. A situation determining unit determines whether or not the situation of the game being executed satisfies a given condition. A mid-game joining restricting unit keeps a user who has not joined the game being executed from joining the game in mid-game, based on a result of the determination of the situation determining unit.
US09610504B2	Multiplayer dynamic battle session matchmaking Methods and systems for performing smart matchmaking in a massive multiplayer online game are described herein. A video game such as a vehicle-based combat game may include multiple types of vehicles, where each type of vehicle may progress through increasing tier levels. Different types of vehicles within the same tier may have different capabilities, strengths, and weaknesses. When performing matchmaking for a game session, a matchmaking server may use a battle level table defining permissible tiers of each type of vehicle allowed within a particular battle level, and may also limit the number of a specific type of vehicle allowed in any one game session. The battle table may provide an advantage to premium vehicles by limiting the tiers of other vehicles against which a similarly tiered premium vehicle may compete. Battle level difficulty may be adjusted by adjusting the ranges of permissible vehicles in each battle level.
US09610501B2	Delivery of projections for rendering A workflow for 3D content authoring, delivery, and rendering is facilitated based on pre-authored image projections to obtain improvements in authoring efficiency. Additionally, a content delivery platform centered on such pre-authored image projections provides a mechanism for significantly improving streaming efficiency for 3D worlds. Multiple images encode primary surface detail of 3D worlds in real-time applications. Examples of such projections include images that can be as rich as film frames, feature animation frames, high end digital renders, concept paintings, or any suitable combination thereof. An algorithm for improved image projection camera path trajectories, sampling selection, and blending may be implemented by various systems and methods to facilitate smooth transitions during movements of a player within a game set in the 3D space. In addition, a back-projection technique may be implemented by various systems and methods to propagate revisions of one or more projections.
US09610500B2	Managing virtual content based on information associated with toy objects The system described in this disclosure may be configured to read information stored on toy objects that indicates whether the toy objects have been used and/or are being used with other toy objects, gaming systems, and/or other devices. The system described in this disclosure may be configured to facilitate an association of the information stored on the toy objects with virtual entities in a virtual space, update virtual content associated with the virtual entities, determine relationships between users, and/or other perform other functions based on the information stored on the toy objects. The information stored on the toy objects may be updated responsive to the toy objects being used by users with other toy objects, gaming systems, and/or other devices. The use of the toy objects by users may include two or more users playing together with toy objects and/or playing with gaming systems associated with the toy objects.
US09610498B2	Application-centric user interface techniques Various application-centric user interface techniques are described. A user can easily launch, add, or update applications. An application-centric activity center can be presented as part of a user interface for an operating system shell. A file defining metadata for an application can be defined. The techniques can be applied to game-related software.
US09610496B2	Character model animation using stored recordings of player movement interface data Technologies are generally described for providing full-motion animation-as-a-service. In some examples, short motion-capture segments may be captured from user motion user interface devices and stored in a database. When a full-motion animation is desired, a start pose and a target pose may be provided, and a multiple-path, multiple-iteration search through the database may be used to assemble the full-motion animation. Motion retargeting may be used to further refine the assembled hill-motion animation.
US09610489B2	Golf aid including virtual caddy A golf aid for assisting a user in selecting a golf club from a plurality of golf clubs includes a user tracking system configured to determine the location of a user on a golf course, a heads up display, and a processor. The processor is in communication with the user tracking system and with the heads up display, and is configured to determine a plurality of target locations on the golf course, with each of the plurality of target locations representing an ideal target for a different one of the plurality of golf clubs. The processor then displays an indicator at one of the plurality of target locations via the heads up display, such that the user perceives a portion of the indicator to be coincident with the corresponding one of the plurality of target locations.
US09610485B2	Golf bag clamping apparatus A golf bag clamp apparatus comprises an elongated body having front and back side members configured to conform to specific features of a surface of a golf bag. The clamp apparatus is an accessory that is added to golf bags to allow any golf bag to be safely and securely transported on any golf cart configuration. The clamp apparatus is molded so that the elongated body forms a member bent at an upper portion, with one or more curvatures in the elongated body to adhere to contours of a golf bag so that no damage occurs when the golf bag is secured to a golf cart. Angled portions of the front side have recessed cavities within which a strap assembly is coupled to the clamp apparatus to enable coupling of a golf bag to one or more fixed members of a golf cart. The strap assembly may also be adhered to one of the side members to enable coupling of a golf bag to the one or more fixed members of the golf cart.
US09610478B2	Golf ball core with soft outer transition volume and negative hardness gradient A golf ball includes a unitary core having an outer surface, a geometric center, and a soft transition region adjacent to the outer surface. The core is formed from a substantially homogenous rubber composition. The golf ball also includes an inner cover layer and an outer cover layer. The soft transition region has a thickness of up to 4 mm and a negative hardness gradient of about 5 Shore C to about 15 Shore C. The unitary core has an overall negative hardness gradient of up to 20 Shore C.
US09610476B1	Smart sport device An Internet of Thing (IoT) sport device includes a light source; sensors including a camera and a microphone array; a processor coupled to the light source and the sensor; and a wireless transceiver coupled to the processor.
US09610469B2	Muscle development system A muscle development system comprising a clip (10) for attaching a resilient band to a fixed point; and a sleeve (16) for fitting round a body cylinder, for example arm or leg or torso. The sleeve (16) has at least one attachment device for allowing attachment of the resilient band (14) to the sleeve. The clip (10) has a body part (22) shaped to allow the resilient band (14) to be spirally or helically wound round it.
US09610468B2	Destruction of chemical agents by a wicking compound and high temperature incendiary Compositions, devices, and methods for destroying chemical warfare agents, independent of their chemical make-up, include (i) at least one reactive metal; (ii) at least one oxidizer; and (iii) a binder. In one embodiment, the self-sustaining reactive composition includes magnesium powder, iron oxide powder, potassium perchlorate powder, and silicone gel. In another embodiment, the self-sustaining reactive composition includes manganese powder, lithium perchlorate powder, lithium peroxide powder, and silicone gel. The reactive metal(s), oxidizer(s), binder, and their respective amounts, are selected such that, following ignition of the composition, the composition is capable of producing a solid mass of ash (wicking composition) that increases the surface area of the chemical agent material and provides a site for combustion and/or thermal degradation of the chemical agent to occur.
US09610463B2	Cosmetic or dermatological preparation comprising collagen, chitosan, glycosylaminoglycan and cell growth promoting peptide and/or cellular complex Disclosed is a cosmetic or dermatological preparation that is obtainable by combining collagen and/or a derivative thereof, chitosan and/or a derivative thereof, glycosylaminoglycan and/or a derivative thereof with a peptide that is capable of promoting skin cell growth and/or with a composition which comprises glycoproteins 1 and 2 and ginseng and horsetail extracts.
US09610461B2	Combination of a MC1R receptor agonist and UVB for the treatment and/or prevention of pigmentation disorders A system comprising a combination of at least one MCI R receptor agonist and a source of NB-UVB, wherein said system is adapted for simultaneous or sequential use of said MC1R receptor agonist and said NB-UVB in amounts effective for the treatment and/or prevention of dermatological conditions linked to a hypopigmentation.
US09610460B2	Light therapy treatment An exemplary method includes selecting at least one light source configured to generate light at a particular wavelength and applying the light to tissue following an ischemic event. Applying the light to the tissue inhibits cytochrome c oxidase activity. Another exemplary method includes selecting at least one light source configured to generate light at a particular wavelength and applying the light to tissue following an ischemic event and prior to either reoxygenation of the tissue or clinical intervention to reduce cell damage. An exemplary light therapy device includes at least one light source configured to generate light having a wavelength of at least one of approximately 730-770 nm, 850-890 nm, 880-920 nm, and 930-970 nm.
US09610457B2	Multi-element coupler for generation of electromagnetic energy Implantable devices and/or sensors can be wirelessly powered by controlling and propagating electromagnetic waves in a patient's tissue. Such implantable devices/sensors can be implanted at target locations in a patient, to stimulate areas such as the heart, brain, spinal cord, or muscle tissue, and/or to sense biological, physiological, chemical attributes of the blood, tissue, and other patient parameters. The propagating electromagnetic waves can be generated with sub-wavelength structures configured to manipulate evanescent fields outside of tissue to generate the propagating waves inside the tissue. Methods of use are also described.
US09610449B2	Method and apparatus for displaying a graphical impedance history for output channels of a lead Impedance information of an implantable medical device is displayed. One or more impedance values are received over a period of time for a plurality of channels. The channels may each include an electrode contact on an implantable lead. A graph is displayed that illustrates a variation of the impedance values over at least a portion of the period of time for one or more of the channels. A visual landscape that is representative of the impedance values for the plurality of channels is also displayed.
US09610445B2	Methods and apparatus for detecting heart failure event using impedance vector switching Devices and methods for detecting physiological target event such as events indicative of heart failure (HF) decompensation status are described. An ambulatory medical device (AMD) can detect device site maturation such as in a device encapsulation pocket, and classify the maturation status into one of two or more device site maturation states. The AMD can include an electrical impedance analyzer circuit that can measure a first maturation-insensitive impedance vector and a second maturation-sensitive impedance vector. At least one impedance vector can be selected or a composite impedance vector can be generated in accordance with the classified device site maturation state. The AMD can generate an impedance indicator using the selected or composite impedance vector, and detect a target physiologic event indicative of worsening of HF using the impedance indicator.
US09610443B1	Methods to trigger high amplitude oscillations or resonance in the cardiovascular system of a patient using electrical stimulation Various embodiments of and methods for providing external therapeutic electrical stimulation to a patient are disclosed and described. Therapeutic external electrical stimulation is provided to at least one location on a patient's skin, or through clothing or a layer disposed next to the patient's skin, and is configured to trigger or induce resonance or high amplitude oscillations in a cardiovascular system of the patient. Inducing such resonance can aid in training autonomic reflexes and improve their functioning.
US09610442B2	Systems and methods for treatment of urinary dysfunction Methods and systems for providing therapy related to urological disorders which relate to stimulation of the saphenous nerve (SAFN) either alone or in combination with the posterior tibial nerve (PTN), medial plantar nerve (MPN) or lateral planar nerve. In embodiments nerves are stimulated by percutaneous, transcutaneous, and/or implanted stimulators. In embodiments the SAFN is stimulated below the level of the knee or near the medial malleolus. Embodiments also disclose improving nerve stimulation, including SAFN stimulation, using systems and methods termed enhanced transcutaneous electrical stimulation (eTENS) since these enhance the excitation of neural tissue. In an embodiment, systems and methods are provided to increase the chance of providing the selective modulation of specific (targeted) neural substrate, while decreasing the risk of activation of adjacent (non-targeted) nervous tissue.
US09610430B2	Cell spraying device, method and sprayed cell suspension The invention provides a device and methods suitable for producing a cellular spray of cells. The sprayed cells are of interest for covering and growing on a surface, including a skin wound. In applying the method and/or using the device, cells for grafting onto a patient are dispersed in a solution and sprayed with the device for distribution over the recipient's graft site.
US09610428B2	Devices, systems and methods useable for treating frontal sinusitis Devices, systems and methods wherein a dilator, such as a balloon or other expandable member, is positionable within the frontal sinus ostium and adjacent frontal recess and useable to dilate the frontal sinus ostium and substantially all of the frontal sinus recess without requiring repositioning and repeated re-expansion of the dilator. One balloon catheter device of the invention comprises a catheter body that is less than about 50 cm in length (and in some embodiments less than 25 cm in length and a semi-compliant or non-compliant balloon on the catheter body. The balloon may have a working length of about 12 mm to about 30 mm and a width at its widest point when fully inflated of about 2 mm to about 7 mm. Such balloon may be constructed to withstand inflation pressures of about 12 atmospheres. In some embodiments, the dilator is advanced through or over a guide (e.g., guidewire or guide catheter) that has a preformed shape.
US09610421B2	Devices and method utilizing ultra-low frequency non-vibratory tactile stimuli for regulation of physiological processes The present devices and methods are configured to utilize ultra-low frequency non-vibratory tactile stimuli for the regulation of physiological processes. In one embodiment, an apparatus configured to generate and apply mechanical stimuli to skin of a user for regulating a physiological process includes a housing having a first surface for placement against the skin and an electro-mechanical actuator disposed within the housing and configured to generate and apply the mechanical stimuli to the skin. The mechanical stimuli comprise ultra-low frequency stimuli that have a frequency between about 2 Hz (two stimuli per second) to about 0.1 Hz (one stimulus every 10 seconds). The mechanical stimuli have sufficient energy so as to engage skin sensory receptors that are configured to convey signals to the nervous system where the stimuli are at least one of consciously perceived and subliminally perceived.
US09610419B2	Patient interface assembly with self-adjusting anchor points A patient interface assembly having an improved support for use in securing a patient interface device to the head of a patient overcomes the shortcomings of conventional headgear. The improved support provides a self-adjusting anchor point situated anterior to the ear of the patient that provides enhanced stability in mounting the patient interface device to the patient.
US09610417B2	Portable discontinuous positive airway pressure (DPAP) device and method of using the same A portable, rechargeable, discontinuous positive airway pressure (DPAP) device for use by an individual as a breathing assist device. The DPAP device comprises a sensor for tracking an exhalation phase of a respiration cycle of the individual relative to a stimulation period, E0. A stimulation source responsive to a sensor determination that the exhalation phase has entered the stimulation period, E0, to discontinuously deliver a stimulation, during the stimulation period, E0. A controller regulates the delivery of the stimulation by the stimulation source. A rechargeable power cell for power the controller. The rechargeable power cell includes a Seebeck element that is placed in contact with the individual's body for thermoelectrically converting the individual's body heat into an electrical current that recharges the power cell.
US09610410B2	Device and method for actuating a carpule A device and a method are proposed for actuating a carpule, in which a piston is displaced in the carpule by means of a ram that is telescopically extensible by rotation, and in this way a liquid medicament formulation is expelled. For carrying out different processes, different operating movements are provided, particularly the operation of an operating element in different directions and/or the operation of different operating elements. This promotes simple, intuitive and safe operation.
US09610407B2	Medicament delivery devices A medicament delivery device comprises a housing, a holder within the housing for receiving a medicament cartridge, a piston rod for driving a bung of the medicament cartridge, a drive mechanism including a motor for providing an output drive to the piston rod for delivering the medicament and control means for controlling operation of the device. The device is additionally provided with a bung sensor for sensing when the piston rod is in contact with the bung and the control means is operative for advancing the drive of the piston rod towards the bung.
US09610403B2	Needle guard A needle guard assembly having a resilient arm extending from a base situated to slide along the shaft of a needle. In one implementation the needle guard has an elongate containment member that rides with the resilient arm and is co-operable with the resilient arm to effectuate a covering of the entire distal tip of the needle upon the needle being retracted into the needle guard.
US09610401B2	Infusion set component with modular fluid channel element An infusion set component of a fluid infusion device and/or a fluid infusion port component for delivery of fluid to a patient is compatible with a cooperating fluid channel module. The fluid channel module includes a body section having coupling features to mate with a base of the component. The fluid channel module also includes an interior fluid flow channel formed within the body section to receive fluid from the fluid infusion device and/or from a syringe or pen delivery device. The fluid channel module also includes a conduit having a first end in fluid communication with the interior fluid flow channel, and having a second end to deliver the fluid to the patient.
US09610398B2	Implantable solid-liquid drug delivery apparatus, formulations, and methods of use Embodiments provide apparatus and methods for delivering liquid form medication within the body wherein the medication is stored in solid form and then mixed with a liquid in an apparatus implanted within the body. One embodiment provides an implantable apparatus for in vivo delivery of medication comprising a housing including a reservoir, a store of solid form medication (SSM) and a pump. An SSM element is added to the reservoir along with fluid to form a medication solution comprising at least one drug. The medication solution is then delivered to a delivery site using a pumping means to pump solution from the reservoir through a delivery member such as catheter to a delivery site. Embodiments of the invention are particularly useful for delivering medication to a patient to treat a medical condition over an extended period of time without requiring the patient to take external medication.
US09610396B2	Systems and methods for visualizing fluid enhanced ablation therapy Systems and methods for visualizing fluid enhanced ablation therapy are described herein. In one embodiment, a method for ablating tissue is provided that includes inserting an elongate body into a tissue volume, heating an imageable fluid within the elongate body to transform the imageable fluid into an imageable therapeutic fluid, delivering the imageable therapeutic fluid into the tissue volume to deliver a therapeutic dose of thermal energy to the tissue volume, and imaging the tissue volume to determine the extent of the tissue volume containing the imageable therapeutic fluid. The imageable therapeutic fluid can indicate the extent of the tissue volume that has received the therapeutic dose of thermal energy.
US09610386B2	Method for electrostatic coating of a medical device A method for electrostatic coating of medical devices such as stents and balloons is described. The method includes applying a composition to a polymeric component of a medical device which has little or no conductivity. The polymeric component could be a material from which the body or a strut of the stent is made or could be a polymeric coating pre-applied on the stent. The polymeric component could be the balloon wall. A charge can then be applied to the polymeric component or the polymeric component can be grounded. Charged particles of drugs, polymers, biobeneficial agents, or any combination of these can then be electrostatically deposited on the medical device or the coating on the medical device. One example of the composition is iodine, iodine, iodide, iodate, a complex or salt thereof which can also impart imaging capabilities to the medical device.
US09610385B2	Method of fabricating an implantable medical device comprising a rapamycin derivative This invention relates to an method of manufacture of an implantable medical device comprising an oxygen-sensitive rapamycin derivative that is protected by addition of an antioxidant during the manufacturing process where the amount of antioxidant added at the outset of the processing is such that when the device is fully fabricated, sterilized and packaged the amount of antioxidant has reduced to a minimal, preferably non-detect, amount.
US09610382B2	Immobilized bioactive hydrogel matrices as surface coatings The present invention is directed to a stabilized bioactive hydrogel matrix coating for substrates, such as medical devices. The invention provides a coated substrate comprising a substrate having a surface, and a bioactive hydrogel matrix layer overlying the surface of the medical device, the hydrogel matrix comprising a first high molecular weight component and a second high molecular weight component, the first and second high molecular weight components each being selected from the group consisting of polyglycans and polypeptides, wherein at least one of the first and second high molecular weight components is immobilized (e.g., by covalent cross-linking) to the surface of the substrate.
US09610379B2	Absorbent fibres produced from low-substituted carboxymethyl cellulose and the process thereof The invention relates to novel absorbent fibres/filaments from low-substituted carboxymethyl cellulose and the method of producing same. The filaments are produced by wet spinning, wherein the spinning dope is entirely comprised of low-substituted carboxymethyl cellulose dissolved in sodium hydroxide. The resulting CMC filaments have degree of substitution ranging from 0.10-0.35 and degree of polymerization ranging from 250-650 with the CMC uniformly distributed throughout the filament. The absorbency in deionized water and saline (0.9% NaCl) solution is 120 g/g and 30 g/g, respectively. The retention of deionized water and saline (0.9% NaCl) solution within the fibres is 48 g/g and 25 g/g, respectively.
US09610375B2	Volatile material dispenser and its housing and cartridge A volatile material dispenser (100) and its housing and cartridge (600; 700) are disclosed. The housing for the volatile material dispenser (100) comprises a bottom plate (200; 200′), a covering plate (300) and a chamber defined therebetween for receiving a cartridge (600; 700), and the housing further comprises a regulating plate (400) movably mounted to the covering plate (300). The covering plate (300) and the regulating plate (400) each have one bored portion and one non-bore portion. The bored portion (420) and the non-bore portion (410) of the regulating plate (400) each occupy a half of the regulating plate (400). The regulating plate (400) is movable between an open position and a closed position with respect to the covering plate (300). The bored portion (320) of the covering plate (300) is aligned with the bored portion (420) of the regulating plate (400) in the open position, and the bored portion (320) of the covering plate (300) is covered by the non-bore portion (410) of the regulating plate (400) in the closed position. The chamber is provided with a fixing element capable of fixing the cartridge (600; 700) in place. The advantages of the present invention lie in that the dispensing of the dispenser (100) can be controlled more precisely.
US09610367B2	Particle and contrast agent having the particle There is provided an ICG-loaded polymer nanoparticle that is dynamically stable, prevents the leakage of contained ICG and the resulting discoloration, and has a high molar absorbance coefficient. The particle contains a hydrophilic dye having a sulfonate group and a hydrophobic polymer, and the particle further contains at least one of a lipid having a positively charged region, a nicotinic acid derivative and a thiamine derivative.
US09610361B2	Cyclodextrin and antibody-drug conjugate formulations Disclosed are formulations, including both liquid and lyophilized formulations, comprising a benzodiazepine anti-body-drug conjugate (ADC) and a cyclodextrin. Also disclosed are methods of purifying mixtures comprising benzodiazepine anti-body-drug conjugates and process drug-related impurities.
US09610359B2	Methods and compositions related to annexin 1-binding compounds Disclosed are conjugates comprising the annexin 1-binding peptide IFLLWQR covalently linked to a therapeutic or detectable agent. Also disclosed are compositions comprising a moiety and a peptide comprising an amino acid sequence that can bind to a carbohydrate receptor on a cell. Also disclosed are isolated nucleic acids comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding a peptide comprising an amino acid sequence that can bind to a carbohydrate receptor on a cell. Also disclosed are methods comprising administering to a subject a composition comprising a moiety and a peptide comprising an amino acid sequence that can bind to a carbohydrate receptor on a cell. Also disclosed are methods of targeting a tumor cell in a subject comprising administering to the subject a peptide comprising an amino acid sequence that can bind to a carbohydrate receptor on a cell. Also disclosed are methods of targeting a tumor cell in a subject comprising administering to the subject a composition comprising a moiety and a peptide comprising an amino acid sequence that can bind to a carbohydrate receptor on a cell. The disclosed targeting is useful for treatment of, for example, cancer.
US09610347B2	Vaccination response for immunodeficiency or high cortisol A method of improving a human's response to vaccination with a vaccine enhancing food. This food contains at least transfer factor and lactic acid generating bacteria, and in some embodiments includes glucans. The vaccine enhancing food may be consumed before, during, or after the vaccination. The results are an improvement in the vaccine titer, a slower decay of titer, longer periods of immunity, and fewer needed boosters.
US09610343B2	Stable, spray dryed, immunogenic, viral compositions Viruses, and particularly genetically engineered, replication deficient viruses such as adenoviruses, poxviruses, MVA viruses, and baculoviruses which encode one or more antigens of interest, such as TB, malarial, and HIV antigens, are spray dried with a mannitol-cyclodextrin-trehalose-dextran (MCTD) to form a powder where the viability of the viruses are maintained at a suitable level for mass vaccinations after spray drying, and where the viability of the viruses are maintained at suitable level over a period of storage time, even in the presence of humidity.
US09610338B2	Serologic correlates of protection against bacillus anthracis infection Regions of Bacillus anthracis protective antigen are provided representing epitopes recognized by antibodies in subjects that have acquired immunity to Bacillus anthracis infection. The recognition of these epitopes correlates with autoimmunity in a subject. Also provided are vaccines that include at least one of these epitopes that when administered to a subject provide improved acquired immunity.
US09610333B2	Methods, compositions and kits for vegetative cell-based vaccines and spore-based vaccines Methods for immunizing a subject to an antigen of an infectious agent, a tumor, or an allergen are provided, using vegetative cytoplasmic expression of the antigen or spore surface display of the antigen, and contacting the subject with a composition including a spore or a vegetative cell or both with or without an adjuvant. Also included are thermally-stable vaccine compositions using the method described above and kits including the compositions.
US09610329B2	Stabilized glucagon solutions A formulation composed of a sugar such as glucose and a surfactant such as myristoyl lysophosphocholine (LMPC) has been designed to stabilize both hydrophilic and hydrophobic portions of the glucagon molecule, under prolonged physiological conditions, in a formulation that is sufficiently similar to the pH and osmolarity of plasma so as not to induce or to minimize site irritation. The combination of a simple sugar and an surfactant stabilizes the glucagon molecule in an aqueous solution for seven days at 37° C.
US09610318B2	Peptides for promoting angiogenesis and use thereof The present invention relates to a peptide promoting angiogenesis and novel use thereof. More particularly, the invention relates to peptides promoting angiogenesis, and the use of the peptide for promoting angiogenesis and preventing or treating angiogenesis-related disease. The peptide of the present invention have an excellent effect on promoting angiogenesis. Accordingly, it is useful for preventing or treating angiogenesis-related disease and for preparing regeneration of skin flap, wound and burn healing, implantation of artificial skin and preparation of blood vessels for transplantation.
US09610317B2	4-amino-4-oxobutanoyl peptides as inhibitors of viral replication The invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or hydrate thereof. The compounds disclosed herein are potent and/or selective inhibitors of viral replication, particularly Hepatitis C virus replication, and the invention provides methods for treating Hepatitis C infections.
US09610314B1	Method for controlling poultry coccidiosis A method of controlling poultry coccidiosis in chickens through the application of a formulated disinfectant and administration of a formulated coccidiostat provided in drinking water for the chickens. The method of the present invention includes formulation of a phenolic based disinfectant wherein the disinfectant includes phenol derivatives, organic solvents, organic acids, inorganic acids and an anionic surfactant. The disinfectant is applied to the surface of the area where chickens will be raised prior to placement of the chickens. A coccidiostat is formulated wherein the coccidiostat includes a water extract of Salvia Libonitica, eucalyptus oil and peppermint oil. The coccidiostat is diluted in drinking water that is provided to the chickens during the first thirty five days of raising. The drinking water having the coccidiostat diluted therein is provided intermittently a total of fifteen times during the initial thirty-five day raising period.
US09610313B2	Eye health composition and method using plant derived seed extract rich in essential fatty acids derived from perilla seed and carotenoids A dietary supplement composition is formulated in a therapeutically effective amount to treat the eye of an individual. The composition includes a perilla seed oil extract, astaxanthin, and at least one carotenoid selected from the group consisting of lutein, trans-zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin.
US09610311B2	Medicinal composition of amaranth extract having enriched nitrate content and a method of preparing the same An extract of Amaranth, having enriched nitrate content, L-arginine, Flavonoids, saponins, alkaloids, carbohydrates, proteins, potassium, and with negligible amount of oxalic acid or oxalate content. The extract of Amaranth can be prepared from fresh or dried leaves and stem of Amaranth. Dosage forms of extract include fast melt tablet, lozenge, candy, chewing gum, beverage, tablet, capsule, pill, and powder. The extract of Amaranth enhances nitric oxide concentration, enhances nitrate level concentration, and enhances nitrite level in blood as well as in saliva. Administering the extract can lower blood pressure, increase physical endurance, increase swimming endurance, increase running endurance, and improve sexual performance among human beings.
US09610306B2	Pharmaceutical composition comprising silkworm as an active ingredient for prevention and treatment of tissue injury by radiation The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for the prevention and treatment of tissue injury caused by irradiation which comprises silkworm hemolymph as an active ingredient. Particularly, when the silkworm hemolymph of the present invention was administered to an animal model with liver damage induced by irradiation, plasma AST and liver MDA were significantly decreased, indicating that the silkworm hemolymph of the invention can be effectively used as a composition for the prevention and treatment of disease caused by the exposure on radiation including tissue injury caused by irradiation, etc.
US09610299B2	Compounds for the treatment of addiction Disclosed are novel compounds having the structure of Formula (I): which are useful for treating mammals for dependence upon substances of addiction, for example addiction to a dopamine-producing agent such as cocaine, morphine, amphetamines, nicotine, and/or alcohol. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula (I) and methods of using the compounds of Formula (I) in the treatment of addiction to a dopamine-producing agent.
US09610298B1	Omega-3 fatty acid nutriceutical composition and optimization method A novel omega-3 fatty acid/lipid based nutraceutical composition and a method of optimizing said omega-3 fatty acid/lipid based nutraceutical composition. The nutraceutical composition and method is based on the insight that different forms of high omega-3 fatty acid lipids (e.g. triglyceride form, ethyl ester form, free fatty acid form, phospholipid form) have different molecular modes and levels of action. Specifically the phospholipid form is likely more effective at promoting membrane fluidity and permeability, while the free fatty acid form is likely more effective at regulating cell receptors, such as the PPARa receptors, that are responsible for various metabolic effects including lipid metabolism. The desirability of producing omega-3 compositions that may act synergistically and thus more robustly to improve health and to some extent mimic markers of life extension such as shown by caloric restriction, along with specific optimization methods, markers, and compositions are taught.
US09610288B2	Methods of treating urothelial carcinoma Methods and compositions for treating a urothelial and/or a micropapillary carcinoma, such as a micropapillary urothelial carcinoma are disclosed.
US09610287B2	Method of administration of 4-((1R,3S)-6-chloro-3-phenyl-indan-1-yl)-1,2,2-trimethyl-piperazine and the salts thereof in the treatment of schizophrenia The present invention relates to 4-((1R,3S)-6-chloro-3-phenyl-indan-1-yl)-1,2,2-trimethyl-piperazine and the salts thereof with activity at dopamine D1 and D2 receptors as well as the serotonin 5HT2 receptor for the treatment of diseases in the central nervous system in a once weekly dosing regime.
US09610279B2	Method for induction of a heat shock protein, anti-stress or regulation of an autonomic nerve A method for induction of a heat shock protein, anti-stress or regulation of an autonomic nerve comprises: administering a mammalian subject in need thereof a composition comprising an effective amount of hydroxymethylfurfural derivative of the following formula: wherein R is selected from the group consisting of formula (I): (II): HOOCCH2COCO—, (III): HOOCCH2CH2COCO—, and (IV): a hydrogen atom.
US09610278B2	Glycopyrrolate salts Salts of glycopyrrolate, including solid forms and formulations such as topicals thereof, are disclosed. Methods of making glycopyrrolate salts, including formulations such as topicals thereof, and methods of treating hyperhidrosis with salts of glycopyrrolate, and formulations such as topicals thereof, are disclosed.
US09610272B2	Methods of reducing the risk of a cardiovascular event in a subject on statin therapy In various embodiments, the present invention provides methods of reducing the risk of a cardiovascular event in a subject on statin therapy and, in particular, a method of reducing the risk of a cardiovascular event in a subject on statin therapy having a fasting baseline triglyceride level of about 135 mg/dL to about 500 mg/dL, and administering to the subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising about 1 g to about 4 g of eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester or a derivative thereof.
US09610271B2	Sustained release delivery of active agents to treat glaucoma and ocular hypertension A method of decreasing intraocular pressure (IOP) in an eye of a patient in need thereof includes implanting a first lacrimal implant through a firsts punctum and into a first lacrimal canaliculus of the eye of the patient. The method may further comprise implanting a second lacrimal implant through a second punctum and into a second lacrimal canaliculus of the eye of the patient, and releasing, on a sustained basis a therapeutically effective amount of an intraocular pressure-reducing therapeutic agent.
US09610265B2	Reduced dose intravenous acetaminophen Described herein are compositions and methods for intravenous administration of acetaminophen at a single dose level of less than about 1000 mg for the treatment or prevention of pain (e.g., postoperative pain) and/or fever.
US09610263B2	Method of modulating membrane potential of a cell Provided herein are methods of modulating membrane potential of a cell membrane using self-assembling compounds. Also provided herein are methods of regulating a natural voltage-dependent ion channel in a cell membrane using the self-assembling compounds disclosed herein. Further provided herein are methods of treating, preventing and/or managing a disease that is related to the abnormal membrane potential responses by using the self-assembling compounds disclosed herein.
US09610260B2	Method for the treatment of Dravet Syndrome A method of treating and/or preventing Dravet Syndrome in a patient such as a patient previously diagnosed with Dravet Syndrome, by administering an effective dose of fenfluramine or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt to that patient. Dravet Syndrome patients are typically children under the age of 18 and are treated at a preferred dose of less than about 0.5 to about 0.01 mg/kg/day.
US09610254B2	Molecule mixture comprising an amphipathic molecule type A, which has a positive total charge in the hydrophilic range, and an amphipathic molecule type B and A polyphenol C, method for producing said molecule mixture and use thereof A molecule mixture comprising an amphipathic molecule of type A, which has an overall positive charge in the hydrophilic region, an amphipathic molecule of type B and a polyphenol C, the method for producing the molecule mixture, and the use thereof. The molecules of types A and B are present at a molecular ratio of A:B of 1(±0.2):1(±0.2) mol/mol. A method for producing the mixture and the use is also disclosed.
US09610250B2	Nanolipogel vehicles for controlled delivery of different pharmaceutical agents A “nanolipogel” is a delivery vehicle including one or more lipid layer surrounding a hydrogel core, which may include an absorbent such as a cyclodextrin or ion-exchange resin. Nanolipogels can be constructed so as to incorporate a variety of different chemical entities that can subsequently be released in a controlled fashion. These different incorporated chemical entities can differ dramatically with respect to size and composition. Nanolipogels have been constructed to contain co-encapsulated proteins as well as small hydrophobic drugs within the interior of the lipid bilayer. Agents incorporated within nanolipogels can be released into the milieu in a controlled fashion, for example, nanolipogels provide a means of achieving simultaneous sustained release of agents that differ widely in chemical composition and molecular weight. Additionally, nanolipogels can favorably modulate biodistribution.
US09610248B2	Compositions and methods for treating influenza The present disclosure provides compositions and methods useful for treating influenza. As described herein, provided compositions and methods are based on the development of certain compositions that include an influenza virus hemagglutinin antigen in combination with lipid vesicles that include a non-ionic surfactant (NISVs) and optionally an adjuvant. In certain embodiments, provided compositions remain potent even when they are not stored in a standard cold-chain system (i.e., they are thermostable).
US09610245B2	Ophthalmic composition An ophthalmic composition comprising a polyaphron dispersion.
US09610239B2	Aqueous silicone polyether microemulsions Silicone polyether microemulsions are disclosed containing i) at least 20% by weight of a water immiscible dispersed phase comprising certain polydialkylsiloxane-polyoxyalkylene copolymers having 0.1 to 10 wt % ethylene oxide (C2H4O) groups, optionally a water immiscible silicone or hydrocarbon fluid, and ii) at least 5% by weight of an emulsifier. The silicone polyether microemulsions are optically transparent and have an average particle size of less than 100 nanometers. They may be used in a variety of personal care product formulations. In particular, the silicone polyether microemulsions may be used to prepare “clear” personal care products.
US09610238B2	Nail compositions The invention relates to nail composition sets comprising at least one primer comprising compound(s) other than acrylic latex and at least one color coat comprising at least one acrylic latex and water.
US09610225B2	Medical tablet, and manufacturing method and manufacturing apparatus for medical tablet An object is to provide a tablet manufacturing apparatus capable of supplying an IC chip to a desired position of pharmaceutical powder with a high accuracy and suppressing a positional displacement. The IC chip is supported by a positioning guide with a chip main body in a downward manner, and is held in a state of being positioned above pharmaceutical powder filled in a die hole before compression. The IC chip is supplied by a pusher.
US09610223B2	System and method for intermixing the contents of two containers A system and method for intermixing the contents of two containers. The system includes a first container, a second container, and a connector for providing fluid communication between the first and second containers. The connector includes at least one resilient retention member for securing the first container to the connector. In addition, the connector accommodates standard vials containing, for example, medicaments, and prevents the unwanted discharge of the contents of the vial into the environment.
US09610218B2	Device for accommodating a drug blister The present invention relates to a novel device for accommodating and storing blister packs, particularly pharmaceutical blisters, and for releasing a tablet or capsule from the blister pack using a means for punching the cover film of the blister.
US09610214B2	Sexual stimulation method using light therapy A sexual stimulation method which discloses using a plurality of light sources for photostimulation and microbe reduction of the vagina, clitoris, or both; a plurality of vibrators for mechanical stimulation of the vagina, clitoris, or both; a plurality of modes of operation for achieving improved sexual stimulation in a user; a handle for ease of operation; a controller and programmable memory for containing modes of operation and driving the light sources and vibrators of the invention; a vaginal finger; a clitoral finger; a handle for ease of use; a keypad for user entry of commands; a charging and programming port; and a power source which may be a rechargeable battery which may be rechargeable by direct, inductive or other means.
US09610213B2	Automatic devices for remote ischemic preconditioning Single- or dual-bladder devices for remote ischemic preconditioning and blood pressure monitoring are disclosed along with various oscillometry-based and other methods for detecting systolic and diastolic blood pressure while the ischemic preconditioning treatment is in progress. The devices and methods of the invention provide for delivery of ischemic preconditioning at the lowest effective cuff pressure while closely monitoring patient's hemodynamics. Advantageously, the device of the invention allows both ischemic preconditioning and blood pressure monitoring to be done on the same limb. Disposable battery-powered version of the device of the present invention is especially useful for emergency use with patients suffering from acute myocardial infarction, acute stroke, or acute trauma. Additional device configurations are described for use in a percutaneous intervention and vascular sealing settings.
US09610212B2	Walking assistance apparatus A walking assistance device configured to permit the independent movement of an individual via simulated weight reduction is described. The device is configured to partially suspend a portion of a user's weight via a seat-lifting system, facilitating the movement of a user with experiencing difficulty walking without assistance. The system of the device preferably employs a seat, a hydraulic or electric seat-lift mechanism, a seat restraint, a frame, wheels, a brake system, and a power source. The seat-lift mechanism is configured to rise and lower the seat, enabling the user to control the percentage of weight lifted, while the feet of the user remain in partial contact with the floor. The frame forms the structure and support of the device, and is configured to move laterally via wheels on the bottom of the frame of the device.
US09610211B2	Walk assisting apparatus integrating walker and walk assistant A walk assisting apparatus integrating a walker and a walk assistant includes a first body, an elevated bracket connected to the first body, a second body connected to the elevated bracket in a detachable manner and a handgrip connected to the second body in a detachable manner. The first body includes a plurality of first wheels and a first frame. The elevated bracket includes two bracing arms and a loading tray. The second body includes a plurality of second wheels, a second frame and two wedge holes formed on the second frame. The handgrip includes a handgrip bar and two latch tenons connected to two ends of the handgrip bar corresponding to the wedge holes. The invention thus formed can be easily assembled and detached to serve as the walker or the walk assistant.
US09610210B2	Walker with adjustable strap A walker for assisting persons with varying degrees of physical ability is provided with an adjustable strap. A user opens a portion of the walker and enters the walker, and then the user closes the portion of the walker to enclose himself or herself in the walker. The user is positioned over an adjustable strap, and the adjustable strap is in an extended position. The adjustable strap may then be retracted such that a seat disposed on the adjustable strap rises and contacts the user to bear at least a portion of the user's weight.
US09610198B2	Protection device for a welder A welder protection device comprising a shell and a transparent front cover for protection of a wearer of the welder protection device, and an auto-darkening optical filter. The welder protection device further comprises a retracting mechanism arranged to move the optical filter optical filter from an active position to a retracted position and vice versa. In the active position, the optical filter lies inside the welder protection device and in the wearer's field of view, and in the retracted position the optical filter lies inside the welder protection device and outside the wearer's field of view.
US09610196B2	Ocular implants with asymmetric flexibility An ocular implant having an inlet portion and a Schlemm's canal portion distal to the inlet portion, the inlet portion being disposed at a proximal end of the implant and sized and configured to be placed within an anterior chamber of a human eye, the Schlemm's canal portion being arranged and configured to be disposed within Schlemm's canal of the eye when the inlet portion is disposed in the anterior chamber.
US09610195B2	Intraocular shunt implantation methods and devices The present invention generally relates to devices and methods of implanting an intraocular shunt into an eye. In certain aspects, methods of the invention involve creating an opening in the sclera, and positioning a shunt in the anterior chamber of the eye such that the shunt terminates via the opening in the intra-scleral space, thereby facilitating fluid flow through both the opening and the intra-scleral space.
US09610191B2	Intrauterine device with retrieval thread An intrauterine contraceptive system may include a contraceptive intrauterine device, a retrieval thread permanently attached to the intrauterine device and an insertion device for inserting the intrauterine device into a uterus. The system may also include a release thread releasably coupled with the intrauterine device. The intrauterine device may be deployable out of a distal end of the insertion device and may be configured to change from a delivery configuration when housed in the insertion device to a deployed configuration when deployed in a uterus. The retrieval thread and the optional release thread may be at least partially housed within the insertion device during insertion of the intrauterine device into the uterus. The release thread may extend from the intrauterine device through the insertion device to an attachment point at or near a proximal end of the insertion device.
US09610190B2	Methods and systems for improving airway patency An oral device for improving airway patency includes a tongue constraint and a negative pressure source. The tongue constraint engages the patient's tongue to maintain a clear region below the palate in an oral cavity and allow an anterior portion of the tongue to rise. By applying a negative pressure in the clear region, an airway behind the soft palate or tongue of the patient can be maintained. The tongue constraint is usually connected to an anchor. The anchor may be held between the patient's teeth or may engage the inferior surface of the palate. Another oral device for improving airway patency includes a lateral tongue structure and a negative pressure source.
US09610186B2	Systems and methods for limb support An orthotic device according to embodiments of the present invention includes a substantially rigid internal footbed with an external rocker bottom, two struts rigidly coupled to the footbed, a paddle coupled to each strut, each paddle having an inner surface configured to face a limb of a patient, and a strap system configured to interface with the paddles for tightening around the limb, the inner surfaces of the paddles including a plurality of protrusions configured to minimize sliding of the first and second paddles with respect to the limb or with respect to a cast applied to the limb. The orthotic device may include two or more support layers on the footbed, each layer having a support aperture larger than and at least partially overlapping the support aperture below.
US09610179B2	Atraumatic stent crowns Methods and apparatuses of atraumatic stents with likely reduced rates of tissue perforation are provided. The stents of the invention have crowns with crown tips having apexes made of a radial force reducing material. The apexes are soft and flexible and reduce the radial force at the crown relative to the stent body allowing the crowns to collapse with greater ease compared to the central portion of the stent.
US09610177B2	Vacuum unit The present invention is related to a vacuum unit that can suck in the air inside the carrier shell and which can be used as ankles of prosthetic legs. The present invention aims to develop a vacuum unit which enables the suction of air trapped between the stump and the socket of the prosthesis used by the users or patients who are using lower knee or upper knee prosthesis. Another aim of the invention is to provide vacuum without the need to use electrical energy by mechanically driving the piston which enables vacuum. Another aim of the invention besides these is to ensure that there is no need for a different/special motion by means of the triggering the piston motion within the vacuum medium via the force obtained from natural walking motions.
US09610176B1	Spinal fixation devices and methods of use Placement apparatus and methods of use for impanation of spacers within an inter-vertebral disc space. In one embodiment, the load-bearing superstructure of the implant is subdivided and the bone forming material is positioned within an internal space of the placement instrument but external to the load bearing elements themselves. At least a portion of the bone graft material is freely contained within the disc space. A method of using the device is also described. In one embodiment, the placement device is used to place the implantable spacers at opposing ends of the disc space using a directly lateral surgical approach.
US09610174B2	Intervertebral implant An intervertebral implant is a porous structure formed of a plurality of metal balls, and the intervertebral implant includes a bone support area and a bone growth area. The bone support area and the bone growth area each have a plurality of connecting holes, and a porosity of the bone support area is smaller than that of the bone growth area.
US09610164B2	Stiffening structure in a prosthetic member A prosthetic member is formed to include a selected thickness to allow for bone retention. The prosthetic member can include a formed support member that can include a rigidifying structure. The rigidifying structure can be formed substantially simultaneously with a formation of at least one portion of the prosthetic member.
US09610158B2	Percutaneously implantable replacement heart valve device and method of making same A method of making a replacement heart valve device whereby a fragment of biocompatible tissue material is treated and soaked in one or more alcohol solutions and a solution of glutaraldehyde. The dried biocompatible tissue material is folded and rehydrated in such a way that forms a two- or three-leaflet/cusp valve without affixing of separate cusps or leaflets or cutting slits into the biocompatible tissue material to form the cusps or leaflets. After the biocompatible tissue material is folded, it is affixed at one or more points on the outer surface to the inner cavity or a stent.
US09610156B2	Mitral valve inversion prostheses Systems, devices and methods for heart valve prostheses are described. An implant is inserted proximate a mitral valve, and has a tubular body and a plurality of piercing members, the tubular body comprising an upper diameter and a lower diameter. Tissue proximate the mitral valve is engaged by the plurality of piercing members and the tubular body transitions from a first structural configuration to a second structural configuration by application of an expansive force to the tubular body proximate the upper diameter, the first structural configuration having the upper diameter smaller than the lower diameter and the second structural configuration having the upper diameter larger than the lower diameter.
US09610150B2	Devices for sizing a cavity to fit an organ and related methods of use A method of sizing a cavity to fit an organ is disclosed. The method may include inserting the organ into the cavity. The method may also include inserting a support member into the cavity and inserting a substance into the cavity or the support member. The support member and the substance may at least partially fill a void space in the cavity after the organ is inserted therein.
US09610142B1	Adjustable bite recording tool for dental implants The adjustable bite recording tool for dental implants includes a support post having opposing upper and lower ends. The threaded portion of a screw extends downward from the support post and is adapted for releasable attachment to the patient's pre-existing dental implant. An angularly adjustable ring is mounted on the support post. A support arm extends upward from the angularly adjustable ring at an oblique angle, and a support table is mounted on an upper end of the support arm. A bite recording cap is mounted on the support table and on the upper end of the support post. A top surface of the bite recording cap is adapted for receiving a bite recording medium.
US09610141B2	Arch expanding appliance The present disclosure provides method, systems, and devices for expanding arch of teeth. A device for expanding an arch of teeth of a patient can include a removable shell formed of a first material having a number of cavities formed therein. The number of cavities are shaped to receive teeth of a patient. A device for expanding an arch of teeth of a patient can include an arch element extending from the removable shell in a lingual direction and across an arch width of the removable shell. The arch element can be formed of the first material and a second material that is a different material than the first material, can be designed to expand an arch of the teeth of the patient, and can have a width specific to a stage of a treatment plan.
US09610137B1	Dental work site illumination system A dental work site illumination system provides illumination directly onto a work site under professional dental care. The illumination emanates from a light source within the swivel coupling, the light source being energized by an electrical generator mounted within the coupling. The generator is driven by a turbine wheel that is caused to rotate by a flow of exhaust fluid, i.e. compressed fluid after having driven a dental tool. The light source transmits illumination to a fiber optic bundle that terminates adjacent to the dental work site.
US09610122B2	Step-down coaxial microwave ablation applicators and methods for manufacturing same Microwave ablation applicators and methods for manufacturing the microwave ablation applicators are disclosed. A microwave ablation applicator includes a feed-line segment, a step-down segment, and a radiator base segment. The feed-line segment includes a first inner conductor, a first dielectric disposed on the first inner conductor, and a first outer conductor disposed on the first dielectric. The step-down segment includes a second inner conductor, a second dielectric disposed on the second inner conductor, and a second outer conductor disposed on the second dielectric. The radiator base segment includes a third inner conductor disposed on the third inner conductor, a third outer conductor disposed on the proximal end of the third dielectric so as to form a feed gap at a distal end of the radiator base segment, a balun dielectric disposed on the third outer conductor, and a balun outer conductor disposed on the balun dielectric.
US09610118B2	Method and apparatus for the cancellation of motion artifacts in medical interventional navigation A method and apparatus for mapping a location of a point within the body is disclosed. A plurality of positional reference nodes are determined, each aligned on a first element. A second element is mapped with reference to the plurality of reference nodes to determine the relative location of a point on the second element.
US09610115B2	RF sealing instrument A bipolar RF sealing instrument includes two instrument branches which are movable relative to one another at least to an open and a closed position, and an instrument handle with two handle units, each associated with a respective instrument branch and coupled for manually operating the instrument branches and for applying to the instrument branches a predetermined closing force at the closed position, a first of the two instrument branches having a terminal for an external RF generator and the second instrument branch adapted to be electrically coupled via an instrument-internal power contact with the first instrument branch. The power contact may be a spring contact for contact closure at a closure position. In addition or alternatively, an instrument-internal control switch is present and only activated when the predetermined closing force is reached, to enable the supply of electric current from an external RF generator to the instrument branch(es).
US09610114B2	Bipolar electrosurgical hand shears An apparatus comprises a first jaw, a second jaw, a first handle, and a second handle. The second jaw is pivotally coupled with the first jaw. The first jaw and the second jaw are configured to grasp tissue. The jaws provide offset electrode surfaces that are operable to deliver bipolar RF energy to tissue grasped between the jaws. The apparatus is further operable to sever tissue. A lockout feature selectively prevents tissue severing, based on an energization state of the jaws.
US09610111B2	Device for performing a surgical procedure and method A device includes a first member extending along an axis. The first member includes a first portion connected to a second portion by a hinge. Inner surface of the first and second portions define a cavity having a pivoting member is movably disposed therein. The pivoting member includes an inner surface defining a passageway having a second member disposed therein. A cap has an inner surface that engages an outer surface of the pivoting member. The pivoting member is movable between a first orientation such that the second portion is spaced apart from the pivoting member and the pivoting member is rotatable to a selected trajectory relative to the longitudinal axis and a second orientation such that the second portion engages the pivoting member to fix the second member in the selected trajectory. Methods of use are disclosed.
US09610100B2	Modular telescoping surgical instrument A surgical instrument provides rotational and axial variations of a working end relative to a handle of the surgical instrument for configuration flexibility of the working end. An internal configuration of the handle of the surgical instrument accepts a retention portion of the working end in several positions. The working end can be varied in axial length relative to a front end of the handle and in axial position relative to the extension of the working end from the front end of the handle. A retention mechanism interacts with the handle and the working end to fix a position of the working end in the handle. The working end may be shaped to provide a bayonet version wherein the working end extends from the front end of the handle offset from the handle's longitudinal center, and a non-bayonet version wherein the working end extends from the handle's longitudinal center.
US09610097B2	Device for creating temporary access and then closure Devices (11, 111) for providing temporary access to the ventricle of the heart and then closing such an access passage when the operation demanding such access has been completed. These devices include an anchor (13, 113) with a wire spiral (19, 119) for implantation in the tissue wall of the heart and a handle (15, 115) detachably connected to the anchor. The handle provides an axial passageway in which a hollow needle (27, 127) is slidably and stably received. With the anchor in juxtaposition with the apex of the heart, the pointed end of the hollow needle is inserted into the ventricle, and its presence traversing the wall of the heart provides a stable axis about which the wire spiral (19, 119) can be rotated to seat the anchor in precise circumscribing fashion about the hollow needle (27, 127).
US09610092B2	Precision hip replacement method A method for accurately positioning the acetabular cup in a minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty (THA), comprising the steps of (a) placing the cup in roughly the correct position in the acetabulum using a acetabular component placement tool, (b) taking a first abduction reading and a first anteversion reading using a gyroscopic positioning unit aligned with the acetabular component placement tool, (c) taking an image of at least a portion of the cup using a radiography unit, (d) using the image to determine the actual orientation of the cup and required position of the cup to properly orient the acetabular component, (e) incrementally altering the position of the cup by using a striking tool, (f) taking new abduction and anteversion readings using the gyroscopic unit to determine the relative movement of the cup caused by the tapping, and (g) repeating any of the steps as necessary.
US09610091B2	Electrosurgical cutting and sealing instruments with jaws having a parallel closure motion A surgical instrument comprising an end effector comprising a first jaw member defining a first longitudinal slot, a second jaw member defining a second longitudinal slot, and a first push rod member having a distally directed end pivotably coupled to the first jaw member and a proximally directed end pivotably coupled at a first pivot point. The surgical instrument additionally comprises a reciprocating member translatable distally and proximally through the first and second longitudinal slots, wherein the reciprocating member comprises a blade, a transverse element, and a first shoulder element coupled to and substantially perpendicular to the transverse element. Upon distal motion of the reciprocating member, the first shoulder element contacts the first push rod member to exert a force on at least the first jaw member causing the first jaw member to translate towards the second jaw member in a substantially parallel motion.
US09610086B2	Method of manufacturing an arthroplasty jig A method and system for performing a total joint arthroplasty procedure on a patient's damaged bone region. A CT image or other suitable image is formed of the damaged bone surfaces, and location coordinate values (xn,yn,zn) are determined for a selected sequence of bone surface locations using the CT image data. A mathematical model z=f(x,y) of a surface that accurately matches the bone surface coordinates at the selected bone spice locations, or matches surface normal vector components at selected bone surface locations, is determined. The model provides a production file from which a cutting jig and an implant device (optional), each patient-specific and having controllable alignment, are fabricated for the damaged bone by automated processing. At this point, the patient is cut open (once), the cutting jig and a cutting instrument are used to remove a selected portion of the bone and to provide an exposed planar surface, the implant device is optionally secured to and aligned with the remainder of the bone, and the patient's incision is promptly repaired.
US09610076B2	Wound closure device A device is provided for closing a wound, such as a percutaneous access site. The device is inserted into the wound, and a helically shaped pusher is actuated to penetrate a wall of the wound. The pusher extends a suture through the tissue wall. After the suture is extending through the tissue wall, the pusher is retracted out of the tissue, while the suture remains extending through the tissue. The suture may then be used to close the wound.
US09610075B2	Suture passing devices and methods A suture passing device includes a notchless tubular needle having a preformed curved shape. One or more cleats are disposed within the needle to help secure suture engaged by the sharp distal tip of the needle and to prevent further bifurcation of the suture. The deformable needle is housed in a channel of a lower jaw having a curved guidepath that approximates the curved geometry of the preformed needle, thereby facilitating the consistent return of the needle to its preformed shape each time the needle exits the channel. A dual needle suture passing device is also provided having a second notchless needle to enable a mattress stitch. Methods of loading a suture onto a notchless needle in a suture passer are also provided.
US09610064B2	Multimodal imaging system, apparatus, and methods In part, the invention relates to an image data collection system. The system can include an interferometer having a reference arm that includes a first optical fiber of length of L1 and a sample arm that includes a second optical fiber of length of L2 and a first rotary coupler configured to interface with an optical tomography imaging probe, wherein the rotary coupler is in optical communication with the sample arm. In one embodiment, L2 is greater than about 5 meters. The first optical fiber and the second optical fiber can both be disposed in a common protective sheath. In one embodiment, the system further includes an optical element configured to adjust the optical path length of the reference arm, wherein the optical element is in optical communication with the reference arm and wherein the optical element is transmissive or reflective.
US09610063B2	Methods and apparatus for ultrasound strain imaging A system and method for improved ultrasound strain imaging includes using data from a tracking system to enhance the quality of ultrasound strain image and to reduce the dependency of image quality of the user's expertise. The tracking information is synchronized with the RF frames and interpolated to find the transformation corresponding to each frame. The RF frames with their transformations are incorporated into calculation of ultrasound strain images. The tracking system may be an optical tracker, electromagnetic tracker, accelerometer, or a structured light system. The structured light system may also be used for probe calibration, by calibrating the surface of the probe pre-operatively. In addition, a relative Young's Modulus may be calculated using tracking information that is independent from the distribution of input force.
US09610056B2	Method for reconstructing a 3D image from 2D X-ray images The present invention relates to a method for reconstructing a 3D image from 2D X-ray images acquired with an X-ray imaging system, said method comprising the steps of: a) receiving a set of 2D X-ray images of a region of a patient with said X-ray imaging system, b) computing an initial 3D image within the coordinate system of the X-ray imaging system by using at least part of said 2D X-ray images with their respective projective geometry data; c) projecting said initial 3D image on at least part of said 2D X-ray images and adjusting the respective projective geometry data of said images, said adjustment comprising registration of said images with the projection of the initial 3D image using an image-to-image registration technique; d) computing an updated 3D image using the complete set of 2D X-ray images with their respective adjusted projective geometry data.
US09610050B2	Imaging device for a joint of a human An imaging device for a joint of a human is made of an HF transparent material. The imaging device has a base element that may be fastened to a patient bed of a magnetic resonance system. The imaging device includes a bearing element, in which a joint region of an extremity of the human may be supported when the base element is fastened to the patient bed. The bearing element and the base element are connected movably to each other by a guiding structure such that when the base element is fastened to the patient bed, the bearing element may be positioned in a plurality of defined positions relative to the base element.
US09610042B1	Detecting a medical condition using a mobile computing device Systems and methods for detecting a medical condition using a mobile computing device are provided. In some aspects, a computer receives sound measurements generated at a microphone. The computer receives thorax movement measurements recorded by a motion measurement unit in parallel with recording the sound measurements at the microphone. The computer determines a relationship between the sound measurements and the thorax movement measurements. The computer determines a medical condition based on the relationship between the sound measurements and the thorax movement measurements. The computer provides an output representing the medical condition.
US09610039B2	Hand-held neuroscreening device A hand-held neuroscreening device includes an elongate handle having a first end, a second end, and longitudinal axis extending therethrough between the first end and the second end. A head portion is fixedly attached to the first end of the handle. The head portion has a longitudinal axis, a fixed temperature surface extending in a first plane oblique to the head portion longitudinal axis, and a variable temperature surface extending in a second plane oblique to the first plane. A method of using the device is also disclosed.
US09610034B2	Analyte monitoring device and methods of use An analyte monitor includes a sensor, a sensor control unit, and a display unit. The sensor has, for example, a substrate, a recessed channel formed in the substrate, and conductive material disposed in the recessed channel to form a working electrode. The sensor control unit typically has a housing adapted for placement on skin and is adapted to receive a portion of an electrochemical sensor. The sensor control unit also includes two or more conductive contacts disposed on the housing and configured for coupling to two or more contact pads on the sensor. A transmitter is disposed in the housing and coupled to the plurality of conductive contacts for transmitting data obtained using the sensor. The display unit has a receiver for receiving data transmitted by the transmitter of the sensor control unit and a display coupled to the receiver for displaying an indication of a level of an analyte. The analyte monitor may also be part of a drug delivery system to alter the level of the analyte based on the data obtained using the sensor.
US09610031B2	Transcutaneous analyte sensor The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host including a sensor; a mounting unit for placement on the skin of a host; a sensor introducer coupled to the sensor and to the mounting unit, the sensor introducer configured to transcutaneously introduce a portion of the sensor through a skin of the host to a first position relative to the mounting unit, and a data processing unit configured to couple to the mounting unit, the data processing unit displacing the sensor to a second position relative to the mounting unit upon coupling to the mounting unit.
US09610027B2	Correction of shift and drift in impedance-based medical device navigation using measured impedances at external patch electrodes A system and method are provided for determining characteristics of a device electrode disposed on a medical device within a body. A plurality of measurement electrodes are coupled to an external surface of the body and establish transmission paths for current through the body. An electronic control unit (ECU) is configured to cause transmission of current between a pair of active electrodes selected from the measurement electrodes and thereby generate a voltage on the device electrode. The ECU receives impedance signals from a plurality of passive electrodes among the measurement electrodes other than the active electrodes. The ECU establishes a virtual reference electrode at a reference position within the body responsive to the impedance signals and computes a position of the device responsive to the voltage on the device electrode and the reference position of the reference electrode. The ECU may also compute impedances at the device and measurement electrodes.
US09610025B2	Method and apparatus for verifying discriminating of tachycardia events in a medical device having dual sensing vectors A method and medical device for detecting a cardiac event that includes sensing cardiac signals from a plurality of electrodes, sensing a plurality of beats in response to the sensed cardiac signals, identifying each beat of the plurality of beats as one of a normal beat and a not normal beat, determining at least one of whether a number of beats identified as a normal beat is greater than a normal beat threshold, whether an RR interval associated with the beats identified as being a normal beat is less than a threshold interval, and whether RR intervals associated with the beats identified as being normal beats are within an RR interval range, and identifying the cardiac event as being one of shockable and not shockable in response to the determining.
US09610024B2	Method and device for determining and presenting surface charge and dipole densities on cardiac walls The invention discloses a method, a system, a computer program and a device for determining the surface charge and/or dipole densities on heart walls. Using the foregoing, a table of dipole densities ν(P′, t) and/or a table of surface charge densities ρ(P′, t) of a given heart chamber can be generated.
US09610020B1	Apparatus and method for automatically identifying a problem with sensing heart activity Systems and associated methods are provided for automatically identifying a problem with sensing heart activity. In use, a plurality of heartbeats is sensed utilizing an implantable medical device. Further, data associated with the heartbeats is collected and stored. To this end, a problem with the sensing of the heartbeats (e.g., oversensing, undersensing, etc.) may be automatically identified and corrected, utilizing the data.
US09610007B2	Fully integrated, disposable tissue visualization device The present invention relates to a fully integrated sterilizable one time use disposable tissue visualization device and methods for using such devices. Preferred embodiments of the invention facilitate the visualization of an internal tissue site while causing a minimum of damage to the surrounding tissue. Further preferred embodiments may allow for the delivery of fluids and other treatment to an internal tissue site.
US09610005B2	Methods, devices and systems for improved hygiene during endoscopic procedures According to some embodiments of the invention, an endoscope sleeve comprises a sleeve defining a lumen for accepting an endoscope in a slidable manner, the sleeve having a proximal end configured to accept the endoscope and a distal end configured to be slidably disposed over the endoscope, wherein the sleeve comprises a compact configuration and an extended configuration. The endoscope sleeve further comprises a retainer configured to be detachably attached to the sleeve, wherein in the compact configuration the retainer is attached to the sleeve and in the extended configuration the retainer is detached from the sleeve allowing the sleeve to be extendable over the endoscope.
US09610004B2	Endoscope apparatus with power generating section and protection circuit An endoscope apparatus is provided with: a power generating section supplying power to a target circuit of an endoscope; a scope information acquiring section acquiring scope information about the endoscope from the endoscope; a protection circuit provided in association with the power generating section, the protection circuit being capable of operating in a plurality of protection modes; and an operation controlling section controlling the power generating section, and selecting and setting one protection mode from among the plurality of protection modes for the protection circuit, based on the scope information.
US09609999B2	Dishwasher A dishwasher that includes a treatment chamber in which items to be washed are supplied with washing liquor; a reservoir to exchange heat; feed lines to fill the reservoir with fresh water; outlet lines to direct a pre-heated contents of the reservoir into the treatment chamber; and a recycler to deliver the washing liquor from the treatment chamber into the reservoir.
US09609996B2	Method for pumping a fluid out of an aquiferous household device In a method for pumping a fluid out of an aquiferous household device such as a dishwashing machine, a drain pump and a circulation pump are operated at least partially simultaneously to ensure that, in the event of an abrupt stop of the circulation pump, reverse flow that may cause filter cake formed by separating soiling and particles to loosen resulting in their re-soiling of the items to be cleaned. The speed of the circulation pump is lowered from a maximum speed to at least a minimum speed substantially without pressure surges before startup of the drain pump.
US09609991B2	Methods and systems for movement of an automatic cleaning device using video signal A method of cleaning an area using an automatic cleaning device may include receiving, from a video camera, information associated with an edge located on a surface, determining, by an automatic cleaning device, a position of the automatic cleaning device on the surface relative to the edge and using the received information to move the automatic cleaning device from the determined position along a path so that the automatic cleaning device cleans the surface along the path. The path may be substantially parallel to the edge, and the edge may be located a distance from a reference point on the automatic cleaning device during movement of the automatic cleaning device.
US09609988B2	Vacuum cleaning systems and methods with integral vacuum assisted hose storage system A vacuum hose system has a tray assembly and a hose. The tray assembly is made of a first tray defining a plurality of first tray cavity surface portions, a middle tray defining a plurality of first middle cavity surface portions and a plurality of second middle cavity surface portions, and a second tray defining a plurality of second tray cavity surface portions. The first tray engages the middle tray to define a first portion of a storage chamber. The second tray engages the middle tray portion to define a second portion of the storage chamber. First and second reference planes extending through the first and second portions of the storage chamber are offset from each other. When the hose is in a stored position, at least part of the hose lies in each of the first and second portions of the storage chamber.
US09609987B2	Cosmetic and grooming vacuum A cosmetic and grooming vacuum is an apparatus that cleans and removes unwanted particulate from a user's face such as debris, hair, or makeup. The apparatus includes a casing, a vacuuming mechanism, a filtering container, an exhaust port, and a plurality of accessory nozzles. The casing houses and serves as a base for the other components of the apparatus. The vacuuming mechanism is used to lift and remove the unwanted particulate off of the user's skin. The filtering container is used store the unwanted particulate within the casing so that the unwanted particulate can be disposed of at a later time. The exhaust port allows the outward fluid flow from the vacuuming mechanism to exit the casing. Each accessory nozzle is used to uniquely modify the suction force of the vacuuming mechanism such as with a brush nozzle or a pinpoint tip nozzle.
US09609978B2	Jug for the preparation of beverages and beverage producing system A jug includes a body and a cover. The cover is provided with a steam inlet and supports a detachable stirrer. The stirrer is configured to rotate under an effect of a steam jet exiting a steam nozzle near a bottom of the body for impinging on the stirrer to cause rotation of the stirrer. The detachable stirrer extends from the cover towards the bottom of the body of the jug. The steam nozzle is further detachably connected to the cover and extends towards the bottom of the body of the jug and is positioned adjacent to the detachable stirrer. The steam nozzle and the detachable stirrer are connectable to and detachable from the cover one independently of the other.
US09609973B1	Automated postal delivery notification based on geolocation Disclosed herein is a system for providing electronic notifications of physical delivery of mail. Realtime geolocation services are leveraged to trigger one or more automated notifications. The notifications are delivered via a modern delivery means such as email, SMS text or pre-recorded voice message. No extra equipment is needed to implement the system from the perspective of postal workers since many postal workers already carry a GPS-enabled device. Instead of people passively waiting around for an imprecise time of delivery, people can go about their lives and can respond to actual delivery of paper-based mail via a notification and notification type of their choosing.
US09609972B1	Mail notification system A mail notification system that is operable to alert a user when mail has been deposited into the interior of a mailbox being monitored by the mail notification system. The mail notification system further includes a base station having a controller that operates an audio speaker and a light. The base station further includes operational controls such as a power button, a reset button and volume controls for the audio speaker. A monitoring unit is placed within the interior volume of a mailbox. The monitoring unit includes internal power supply and a controller. The controller provides operation of a sensor wherein the sensor is either a motion sensor or a photo sensor. The monitoring unit functions to transmit a signal to the base station subsequent the detection of motion or an increase in the light within the interior volume of the mailbox.
US09609968B2	Basting cooking utensil and method A basting cooking utensil that temporarily attaches over the top edge of a pan used to cook an egg. The utensil includes a compound curved handle with a basin attached or formed at its distal end configured to hold a small quantity of a hot oil or butter. Mounted or formed at the handle's mid-section is pan edge resting structure that engages the pan's top edge and temporarily holds the handle upright against the pan's side wall. The basin is rotated along its longitudinally axis so the first lateral edge is tilted downward and rests against the bottom surface of the pan when the handle is aligned vertically and tilted slightly laterally over the side of the pan. When the handle is held vertically, the opposite second lateral edge is elevated and tilted upward and easily scoop hot oil or butter from the pan.
US09609961B2	Portable folding display A portable foldable display includes a pair of end sections and a plurality of intermediate sections. The intermediate sections are joined together in a manner which permits the intermediate sections to be rotated with respect to each other for folding and unfolding of the display. The display also includes a plurality of shelves which may extend from the front or back of any of the intermediate sections and outwardly from the end sections. The vertical spacing between the shelves is adjustable. The display is on wheels to permit easy transport.
US09609958B1	All-terrain baby walker A height adjustable all-terrain baby walker including a base with one pair of removable treaded first wheels and one pair of interchangeable treaded wheels and a pair of auxiliary alternate skis interchangeable with the interchangeable wheels via insertion rods which engage receptacles in the base. An upper platform is connected to the base by a pair of stacked interconnected mirror image u-shaped support units. A semicircular seat is disposed on the upper platform. A removable canopy is pivotably disposed on the upper platform and has an adjustable angle relative the upper platform. A plurality of handles disposed on the upper platform with one of the handles being a toy securing member.
US09609954B1	Space saving convertible seat and chest of drawers apparatus A space saving convertible seat and chest of drawers apparatus having a first chair superimposable inverted onto a second chair wherein a seat of the first chair nestles into a seat of the second chair when said first chair is inverted, a back of the first chair fits flush overlying a front apron of the second chair, and a front apron of the first chair nestles flush into a back of the second chair, each back of the first and second chairs thereby formative of respective sides of a chest of drawers, each of said first and second chairs having a slidable drawer disposed in position underneath each seat thereof, whereby the first and second chairs are arrangeable as a set of two chairs or as a single chest of drawers.
US09609952B2	Chair, especially, office chair A chair, especially an office chair, includes a seat that is fastened on a base support unit, a backrest that includes a back lower region and an upper shoulder region and is fastened to a back support, the back support being supported by the base support unit in a manner permitting rotation about an inclination axis. The shoulder region is connected to the back support in a manner permitting inclination about a shoulder axis and is hinge-connected to a back lower region at a lumbar region, and the back lower region further extends along a chair element so that when the shoulder region is inclined about the shoulder axis, an angle of the shoulder region relative to the back lower region is changed.
US09609949B2	Chair capable of interlocking back support and footrest Disclosed in this application is a chair capable of permitting a user to quickly and easily change his or her posture by tilting a back support in a state in which the user takes a seat. The chair includes a seat support; a back support which has a back frame, with a lower end being connected to a rear end of the seat support by a pivot shaft, so that the back support is tilted in a rearward direction; and a footrest which is engaged to the seat support, so that the back support is interlocked with the footrest.
US09609940B2	Toothbrush with angled bristles A toothbrush having a head extending along a longitudinal axis. The toothbrush has a handle extending along the longitudinal axis. The toothbrush has a first set of bristle tufts arranged along a first row, all bristle tufts of the first set of bristle tufts attached to the head and oriented at a first angle leftward of a vertical position. The toothbrush has a second set of bristle tufts arranged along a second row, all bristle tufts of the second set of bristle tufts attached to the head and oriented in the vertical position. The toothbrush has a third set of bristle tufts arranged along a third row, all bristle tufts of the third set of bristle tufts attached to the head and oriented at a second angle rightward of the vertical position, and the second row is located between the first row and the third row.
US09609935B2	Spout-type cosmetic container The present invention relates to a spuit-type cosmetic container, and more particularly to a spuit-type cosmetic container capable of extracting an exact amount of cosmetic contents and improving convenience in use as a retractable button and a piston are moved down and fixed when a cap part is coupled to a container body by rotating the cap part, and then the retractable button and the piston are moved up so that the cosmetic contents are sucked into a spuit tube and used when the cap part is separated from the container body by rotating the cap part. The spuit-type cosmetic container according to the present invention includes a container body (110) provided at an upper portion thereof with an opening, an inner cap (132) screwed with the opening (112) of the container body (110), formed in an outer circumference thereof with a rotation annular groove (132d), and including an outer sidewall (132e) formed therein with a slit (132f), and a cylinder (132a) formed in the outer sidewall (132e), an outer cap (134) coupled to an outer portion of the inner cap (132) and provided on an inner circumference thereof with a cam protrusion (134a) and a rotation protruding wheel (134b), a retractable button (140) coupled to an inner upper portion of the outer cap (134) movably up and down within a predetermined stroke distance, and including a cam hole (142) having an oblique guide part (142a) and a stop hole (142b) formed in an outer sidewall (141), an anti-rotation step (145a) vertically formed on an inner sidewall (145), and a piston fixing rod (144) formed at a center of the retractable button (140), a piston (150) fixedly fitted to the piston fixing rod (144) of the retractable button (140) to move up and down together with the retractable button (140), an elastic member (160) fitted to the outer sidewall (132e) of the inner cap (132) to elastically support the retractable button (140), an anti-separation member (180) coupled to an inner portion of a lower end of the outer cap (134) to prevent the outer cap (134) from being separated from the inner cap (132), and a spuit tube (120) coupled to a spuit tube coupling rod 132c of the inner cap (132) to suck up a cosmetic content contained in the container body 110 (spuiting).
US09609933B2	Powder dispensing device A powder dispensing device for dispensing powder may include a powder application device for dispensing the powder and a handle connected to the powder application device to allow the user to manipulate the power dispensing device. The power application device may include a cavity having access by a detachable lid to store the powder and may include a flexible powder dispensing housing being permeable to dispense the powder from the cavity. The powder application device may include a bottom wall having apertures to connect the cavity with the powder dispensing housing. A handle may include a hook. The powder application device may include a curved front wall. The powder application device may include a curved back wall. The power application device may include a curved sidewall.
US09609932B2	Luggage tracking and surveillance system A luggage tracking and surveillance system uses a zipper pull attached to a conventional suitcase closure zipper and a retaining fastener attached to conventional fastening straps securing contents inside the suitcase. An observer is not aware of the specially designed zipper pull and retaining fastener because they mimic the appearance of their conventional counterparts. The external zipper pull communicates wirelessly with the retaining fastener inside the suitcase when a zipper pull touch sensor senses that the suitcase has been opened. This awakens a retainer fastener power supply and activates a recording system in the fastener to create a record of the person who opened the suitcase. The retaining fastener can also sense the presence of a human and independently activate the recording system. Recorded still pictures, video, and audio, along with location information supplied by GPS circuitry in the zipper pull and/or retaining fastener, are transmitted a remote database.
US09609918B2	Article with closed instep portion having variable volume An article of footwear includes an intermediate covering portion with an adjustable volume. The intermediate covering portion is closed around the instep of the foot. The article also includes a tensioning system that can be used to change the volume of the intermediate covering portion.
US09609909B2	Bio heel pad, bio heel pad shoe and methods of manufacturing same A bio foot pad, comprising: a plurality of circumferential elastic fibers surrounded by a viscoelastic material; wherein said fibers impart a biphasic characteristic to said viscoelastic material; and wherein said fibers under compression develop a plurality of hoop stresses to facilitate load conversion and distribution of axial forces exerted against a heel area of a user.
US09609903B2	Transition insoles The present invention provides a device used to change the visual appearance of the straps of a shoe. The interchangeable shoe device comprises an insole and a shoe base, wherein the insole is removably secured to the shoe base by one or more fasteners, such as a snap. The shoe base and insole each comprise a toe end opposing a heel end, wherein the heel ends are removably secured to one another so as to allow one or more front straps to be disposed there between.
US09609899B1	Body surfing garment A lower body garment for wear while surfing, swimming or body surfing has a lower torso portion for enclosing the lower torso of a wearer and right and left legs depending downward for enclosing at least the thigh portion of a wearer's right and left legs, respectively, each leg having a lower end opening, the lower torso portion having an upper band portion for securing the garment around a wearer's torso, and one or more right and left thigh fins secured to the outer right and left side portions of the garment, respectively, and projecting laterally outward from the garment. The legs may be shorts length and end above the knee or extend below the knee to the lower calf or ankles.
US09609893B2	Cartridge and control body of an aerosol delivery device including anti-rotation mechanism and related method The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices including a cartridge and a control body. The control body may include a coupler and the cartridge may include a base. The base may be configured to releasably engage the cartridge. Further the base and the coupler may include anti-rotation mechanisms configured to prevent rotation of the cartridge relative to the base when engaged with one another. The anti-rotation mechanisms may include alternating protrusions and recesses in some embodiments. Related methods are also provided.
US09609891B2	Tumble drum for flavoring food portions An apparatus to apply seasoning to a foodstuff comprising a plurality of individual food portions comprises a rotatable drum supportable in a generally horizontal position and having an inlet at a first end, an outlet at a second end and a bore extending through the drum from the inlet to the outlet, with a substantial portion of the bore having a generally frustoconical interior with a larger diameter end of the frustoconical interior disposed proximal to the inlet and a smaller diameter end of the frustoconical interior portion disposed proximal to the outlet. In one embodiment, the frustoconical interior portion extends substantially from the inlet to the outlet and converges in that direction. In another embodiment, the generally frustoconical portion extends from a generally cylindrical interior portion, that is intermediate the inlet and the frustoconical interior portion, to the outlet and converges in that direction.
US09609882B2	Apparatus for removing bones from fish meat The invention relates to an apparatus for removal of pin bones from fish meat, preferably from a fillet of white fish, comprising a frame for supporting a drive device and a rotatably driven member driven by drive device, the rotatably driven member being provided with engagement means, and a counter pressure element for providing a clamping function between the counter pressure element and the rotatably driven element. The rotatably driven member has a curved convex engagement surface directed towards the fillet and adapted to match the shape of said fillet where the pin bones are located when the fillet is lying on a flat surface.
US09609871B2	Combination product for controlling parasites on animals The invention relates to novel compositions for controlling parasites on animals, comprising an N-arylpyrazole and also a pyrethroid in a formulation comprising aliphatic cyclic carbonates and aliphatic cyclic or acyclic polyethers.
US09609869B2	Insecticidal compounds based on isoxazoline derivatives The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): wherein A1, A2, A3, A4, G1, L, Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined in claim 1; or a salt or N-oxide thereof. Furthermore, the present invention relates to intermediates for preparing compounds of formula (I), to compositions comprising them and to methods of using them to combat and control insect, acarine, nematode and mollusc pests.
US09609868B2	Alkoximino-substituted anthranilic acid diamides as pesticides The present invention relates to novel anthranilic acid diamide derivatives of the general formula (I) —in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, A, G, X, m and n are as defined in the description—, to their use as insecticides and acaricides for controlling of animal pests, and to a plurality of processes for their preparation.
US09609866B2	Plant growth regulator compositions, methods of preparation and use thereof Suspension concentrate compositions are disclosed for delivering S-(+)-Abscisic acid either alone or in combination with a second plant growth regulator to crop seed prior to planting as well as for foliar, soil drench, in-furrow and sprench (foliar spray and soil drench) applications are disclosed. The compositions, when properly combined in an aqueous carrier and processed through wet milling to achieve the desired particle size, will result in stable compositions that are desirable for treating crop seeds.
US09609860B1	Clandestine anchored floating apparatus A clandestine anchored floating apparatus includes a shaped waterfowl decoy having a hollow body defining an interior area and a keel coupled to a bottom of the body. An anchor assembly is positioned in the interior area of the body that includes a rotatably mounted reel and an elongate anchor line rotatably wound on the reel, the reel configured to selectively pay out or reel in the anchor line relative to the reel. The anchor assembly includes an anchor weight coupled to a distal end of the anchor line. The anchor assembly includes a motor electrically connected to a battery and operatively coupled to the reel, the motor configured to actuate the reel to pay out or reel in the anchor line relative to the reel when energized.
US09609856B1	Multi-level programmable alerting system A multi-level programmable alerting system may be used with a fishing pole and a handheld device. The system includes a sensing device associatable with the fishing pole and an application associatable with the handheld device. The system detects and alerts an angler that fish are nibbling, biting, and/or striking.
US09609855B2	Reel frame for fishing Provided is a reel frame for fishing that has improved machinability and productivity with a minimized machining cost by reducing the portions that requires milling, but by maximizing the portions that requires lathe processing. The reel frame for fishing includes: a palm-facing first panel; a gear-facing second panel; a spool space between the first and second panel; and a connecting unit maintaining the space and including a first rib connecting the first and second panel to each other and combined with a fishing rod mount, in which the first rib has a body and curved ends at both sides of the body to make a recess between the first and second panels and the first rib, for lathe processing for making inside chamfered portions around inner sides of the first and second panels.
US09609852B2	Lantern shaped bird feeder A bird feeder comprising a seed container, a center tube formed within the seed container, a seed tray, an independently calibrated cartridge spring assembly having a center rod, a spring extending about the center rod with the center rod extending downwardly of said center tube, a cover, and a hanger engaged with an upper portion of the center tube to thereby retain the cover in position, a shroud having a perch member and a central opening therein to permit the lower end of the center rod to pass therethrough, and a retainer secured to the lower end of the spring assembly.
US09609849B1	Pet waste catcher A pet waste catcher device has a series of handle segments forming an extendable handle. Each segment is of a larger diameter than the one (1) previous to enable the shaft to extend and retract in length. A first end of the shaft is provided with a circular ring member to retain disposable bags. A second end of the shaft is provided with a handle, having a covered compartment. A user manipulates the handle to position the circular ring with a disposable bag underneath an animal to collect waste. The covered compartment serves as a case to hold various items selectively chosen by a user.
US09609845B2	Portable pet carrier restraint system An adjustable pet carrier restraint is configured to accept various sizes, shapes, and configurations of pet carriers. The pet carrier restraint is tethered to a vehicle's child seat restraint system anchors to secure the pet carrier at up to three points. The pet carrier restraint is collapsible and may be positioned against a seat back when no pet carrier is secured therein to allow human passengers to comfortably be seated in the same seat without removal of the pet carrier restraint.
US09609843B2	Lettuce named spritzer Novel lettuce cultivar, designated SPRITZER is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of lettuce cultivar SPRITZER, to the plants of lettuce line SPRITZER and to methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the cultivar SPRITZER with itself or another lettuce line, respectively. The invention further relates to methods for producing a lettuce plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other lettuce lines derived from the cultivar SPRITZER.
US09609835B1	Maize inbred PH240G A novel maize variety designated PH240G and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH240G with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH240G through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH240G or a locus conversion of PH240G with another maize variety.
US09609829B2	Soybean variety 01050652 The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01050652. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01050652. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01050652 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01050652 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.
US09609819B2	Plants and seeds of corn variety CV031573 According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV031573. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV031573, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV031573 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV031573 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV031573.
US09609817B1	Melon hybrid SVMF5196 and parents thereof The invention provides seed and plants of melon hybrid SVMF5196 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of melon hybrid SVMF5196 and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a melon plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another melon plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.
US09609809B2	Wrapping device The invention relates to a wrapping device for enveloping or packing in particular agricultural crop bales, including a wrapping floor for receiving and rotating the pressed crop bale and a guide frame for at least one wrapping material carrier for wrapping the bale on the wrapping floor with wrapping material in the form of webs, wherein the guide frame is height adjustable, in order to set the center of the wrapping material approximately at the location of the center of the crop bale to be wrapped. In order to be able to adapt wrapping devices having a guide frame to bales of different bale diameters, the guide frame should be pivotable about a horizontal axle which is situated parallel to the axis of rotation of the crop bale.
US09609808B2	Agricultural rectangular baler and method for use thereof Agricultural baler with feeder system arranged for repeatedly feeding crop material towards a baling chamber, the feeder system includes a feeding chamber and a stuffer. The feeder system is arranged for collecting a crop material. The stuffer is arranged for repeatedly carrying out a stuffing cycle and varying an entry position and/or an exit position and/or a stroke depth. The feeder system further includes a sensor arranged for generating a signal indicative of the accumulated crop material in the feeding chamber. A controller that is arranged for triggering the stuffer to start a stuffing cycle wherein the entry position, the exit position, and/or the stroke depth, is adjusted in response to an indication by the sensor signal of the accumulated crop material in the feeding chamber.
US09609804B2	Variable geometry meter roller An agricultural metering device with a variable geometry meter roller is provided. The agricultural metering device includes a meter roller having a plurality of flutes. An aggregate cross sectional area of the flutes increases along a longitudinal axis of the meter roller.
US09609796B2	Grading tools for work machines and operation thereof One embodiment includes a grading tool structured for attachment to a work machine. The grading tool includes a frame, ground contacting wheels coupled with the frame, a comb coupled with the frame and extending from a first end of the frame, and a coupling member coupled with the frame and structured to be accessible from a second end of the frame. When the ground contacting wheels are in contact with the ground a depth of penetration of the comb into the ground surface is adjustable by changing the pitch of the grading tool.
US09615489B2	Arrangement for providing air to a room The invention relates to an arrangement for providing air to a room is provided. The arrangement comprises a first inlet for taking in air from the room, a first outlet for providing air to the room, a second inlet for taking in air from a space other than the room, the second inlet being connected to the first outlet and a second outlet for exhausting air to the space other than the room; the second outlet being connected to the first inlet. The arrangement further comprises a cooling duct connecting the first inlet and the first outlet, the cooling duct having a cooling module disposed therein for cooling air in the duct and a first flow control module for controlling a first airflow ratio between an exhaust airflow flowing from the first inlet to the second outlet and a cooling airflow from the first inlet to the first outlet.
US09615484B2	Method, system and apparatus for cooling a mobile device Method, system and apparatus for cooling a mobile device is provided. The device comprises: a housing comprising one or more apertures; a heat producing device; a cooling apparatus adjacent the heat producing device, the cooling apparatus comprising: an inlet; an outlet; and, a thermal pump configured to: draw air from the inlet to the heat producing device to form heated air, and exhaust the heated air from the outlet; and, one or more carbon nanotubes, a respective entrance of each of the one or more carbon nanotubes located at the outlet of the cooling apparatus, and a respective exit of each of the one or more carbon nanotubes terminating at a respective aperture of the one or more apertures, so that the heated air is vented through the one or more apertures.
US09615481B1	Modular mount rack frame A modular mount rack frame for storing mounted devices is described herein. A first embodiment of a mount rack frame includes a modular rigid support structure with linearly aligned apertures into which screws can reversibly insert to support a mounted device. In a second embodiment, first and second support structures are stacked and aligned vertically, and they mechanically attach to each other. In this second embodiment, either the first support structure or the second support structure can support the other while contacting a flat horizontal surface. Both first and second embodiments can attach to a rack base for mobility across the flat horizontal surface. Each rigid support structure is also laterally adjustable in horizontal length.
US09615478B2	Arrangement for a blade server slide-in module An arrangement for a blade server slide-in module includes a motherboard with a plug connector, a riser card inserted in the plug connector of the motherboard, a carrier plate, in which there is a first opening, is fixed substantially parallel to the motherboard in the blade server slide-in module, the first opening being aligned with exposed plug contacts of the inserted riser card, and a retaining element having a main body in which there is a continuous, second opening, wherein the retaining element is pushed onto the riser card in a positive locking manner by the second opening and locks with the carrier plate so that the riser card is securely mechanically fixed to the carrier plate and the plug contacts of the riser card are accessible via the second opening.
US09615470B2	Wiring combiner box A wiring combiner box for combining wires from photovoltaic panels includes a fuse block mounted to a side wall of an enclosure. This construction design allows for combiner boxes to be manufactured in a more narrow enclosure, and also makes it easier to connect the solar panel circuit conductors to the fuse terminal inputs, as the fuse terminal inputs are now more visible.
US09615463B2	Method for producing a high-aspect ratio conductive pattern on a substrate Conductive patterns and methods of using and printing such conductive patterns are disclosed. In certain examples, the conductive patterns may be produced by disposing a conductive material between supports on a substrate. The supports may be removed to provide conductive patterns having a desired length and/or geometry.
US09615458B2	Three-dimensional circuit component, method of making the same, and physical-quantity measuring instrument For producing a three-dimensional circuit component, an electronic component is mounted on a synthetic resin block. A plurality of electrically-conductive patterns used to establish an electrical connection to the electronic component are formed on the block along a three-dimensional shape of the block. An end of each electrically-conductive patterns is provided with a solder-disposed section. A solder is provided between the solder-disposed section and an opposed surface of the electronic component. The section of each electrically-conductive patterns other than the solder-disposed section and a section on which the electronic component is mounted is internally formed in the block. Since the section of each electrically-conductive patterns other than the section on which the electronic component is mounted is internally formed in the block, the electrically-conductive patterns are not unnecessarily exposed.
US09615456B2	Microelectronic assembly for microelectronic packaging with bond elements to encapsulation surface A structure may include bond elements having bases joined to conductive elements at a first portion of a first surface and end surfaces remote from the substrate. A dielectric encapsulation element may overlie and extend from the first portion and fill spaces between the bond elements to separate the bond elements from one another. The encapsulation element has a third surface facing away from the first surface. Unencapsulated portions of the bond elements are defined by at least portions of the end surfaces uncovered by the encapsulation element at the third surface. The encapsulation element at least partially defines a second portion of the first surface that is other than the first portion and has an area sized to accommodate an entire area of a microelectronic element. Some conductive elements are at the second portion and configured for connection with such microelectronic element.
US09615452B1	Silver filled trench substrate for high power and/or high temperature electronics A power substrate utilizing silver conductors on ceramic, and the process for making said device. The insulating portion of the substrate is fabricated from a ceramic by placing trenches into the ceramic which can be filled with silver conductors. These conductors can serve the purpose of traces for electrical interconnection, pads for die attachment, as well as thermal conductors for heat pipes and heat spreaders. The conductors can be made on both the top and the bottom of the ceramic. Such substrates may be used for a multitude of applications requiring power substrates for conducting large currents, and are suitable for high efficiency, high temperature, and/or high reliability applications.
US09615449B2	Foldable display device A foldable display device having an excellent folding characteristic without image quality deterioration on a folding portion is provided. The foldable display device includes a flexible display panel and a cover window positioned outside the flexible display panel and protecting the flexible display panel from an external impact, wherein the cover window includes a folding region where concave grooves are formed.
US09615446B2	Low cross-talk differential microstrip lines having slots therein of subwavelength configuration The present invention discloses a pair of differential microstrip lines with low cross-talk for high-frequency signal transmission. The pair of microstrip lines comprises two microstrip lines. The first microstrip line is used to transmit the first transmission signal. The second microstrip line is parallel to the first microstrip line and used to transmit the second transmission signal. The first transmission signal is the complementary signal of the second transmission signal and has a 180° phase difference from the second transmission signal. Particularly, there are a plurality of slots periodically arranged on the outer sides of the first and the second microstrip lines to form a subwavelength configuration. The subwavelength configuration is to make the periodical arrangement length of these slots shorter than the wavelengths of the first and the second transmission signals. These slots can provide subwavelength confinement for enhancing electromagnetic wave.
US09615440B2	Power supply apparatus outputting alternating-current voltage to plasma generator A current-limiting reactor that regulates a short-circuit current, a controller that controls an action of an inverter, and a detection unit that detects a short circuit. The controller causes the inverter to stop when a short circuit has occurred.
US09615432B2	Multicolor signal arrangement, method for defining operating modes of a multicolor signal arrangement, and system having a multicolor signal arrangement and an RFID transmitting device A multicolor signal arrangement has a multicolor LED, a microcontroller, and an input interface, the arrangement being configured such that the input interface receives pulse width-modulated control signals. The multicolor LED is operated in a first operating mode when the input interface receives a first control signal, and the multicolor LED is operated in a second operating mode when the input interface receives a second control signal. The multicolor signal arrangement has an RFID device, and the multicolor signal arrangement is configured such that the RFID device receives operating mode definition information, the operating mode definition information is transmitted to the microcontroller, and the microcontroller defines the operating modes dependent on the operating mode definition information. The invention further relates to a method for defining operating modes of such a multicolor signal arrangement and to a system having such a multicolor signal arrangement and an RFID transmission device.
US09615429B2	Illuminating devices and systems Illuminating devices and systems are described herein. One illuminating device embodiment includes a computing component configured to determine a change in a state associated with a room in which the illuminating device is located based on a signal from a sensor, and an illuminating component configured to illuminate the illuminating device at a predefined setting associated with the determined state change and discontinue illuminating the illuminating device a predefined amount of time after the change in the state.
US09615428B2	Arrangement for an outdoor light enabling motion detection An arrangement for implementing an outdoor light enabling motion detection is disclosed. The arrangement comprises a motion detector associated with the outdoor light; and a user interface, separate from the outdoor light, accessible by a user; wherein the user interface enables the operation of the motion detector in a first mode and overrides the operation of the motion detector in a second mode.
US09615424B2	Light source device, lighting device, and luminaire A control unit of a light source device after activation time is configured to turn on switches respectively connected in series with light sources, in prescribed order. The light source device and a lighting device are configured to transmit characteristics of the light sources, based on a voltage change depending on a pattern of on and off of the switches.
US09615423B2	Protection circuit and method against interference in lighting systems A protection circuit for lighting drivers is provided, wherein a lighting driver is coupled to an AC voltage source. The protection circuit comprises a loading circuit, coupled to the AC voltage source and operable to load it with a loading current, and a monitoring and control (M&C) circuit. The M&C circuit is coupled to the AC voltage source for detecting interference pulses thereon and causes the loading circuit to load the AC voltage source with the loading current during a certain loading time starting upon detecting an interference pulse, indiscriminately of the interference pulse polarity. The protection circuit thereby prevents the AC source current from dropping to zero in response to the interference pulse. When the AC voltage source comprises a lighting dimmer, preventing the current from dropping to zero prevents cutout of the lighting dimmer due to an interference pulse that causes a momentary drop of the AC voltage.
US09615421B1	LED control circuit An LED control circuit, comprising: a current source including a positive terminal and a negative terminal for providing a current; an LED, which is disposed on a first current path, including an anode and a cathode where the anode is connected to the positive terminal of the current source; an LED monitor including an input terminal and an output terminal where the input terminal is connected to the anode or the cathode of the LED; and a second current path connected in parallel to the first current path; wherein, when the LED monitor detects that the first current meets a target value, if the source current provided by the power source is greater than the target value, a second current divided from the source current flows through the second current path.
US09615419B2	AC LED driving circuit Disclosed herein is an AC LED driving circuit. The AC LED driving circuit includes a power supply unit. An LED driving unit includes an LED lighting unit having a first LED unit to an n-th LED unit, and a plurality of switching circuit units. A dimmer driving unit includes a VCCS, an input terminal and an output terminal of which are respectively connected to a connection line between the output terminal of the rectification circuit and the first LED unit and to an output terminal of the switching circuit units, a reference voltage supply unit, and a common resistor, a first end of which is connected to a negative terminal of the reference voltage supply unit, and a second end of which is connected in common to an output line of the VCCS and to an output terminal of the switching circuit units.
US09615415B2	LED driving circuit and method using single inductor The present disclosure relates to an LED driving circuit and method using a single inductor. A constant current controller controls a power stage circuit to provide a constant output signal, and thus to provide a constant current signal for an LED load. A dimming controller regulates luminance of the LED load. A constant voltage generating circuit receives the current signal at an output terminal of the power stage circuit and a reserve supply voltage for providing a supply voltage for the dimming controller. Compared with the prior art, the present disclosure does not need an independent power supply chip, and reduces components such as inductors and rectifying transistors. Thus, a peripheral circuit is simplified, and an overall size of the system is reduced.
US09615406B2	Image forming apparatus with electromagnetic induction heating type fixing unit An image forming apparatus including a magnetic flux generating device, a fixing unit configured to heat in accordance with the magnetic flux from the magnetic flux generating device, the fixing unit having a heating element including a magnetic material, a current detection unit configure to detect a value of a current supplied to the magnetic flux generating device, a temperature sensor configure to detect a temperature of the heating element, and an abnormal status detecting unit configured to detect an abnormal status of the current based on a result of comparison between the value of the current detected by the current detection unit and a threshold is provided. The abnormal status detecting unit is configured to vary the threshold based on the temperature detected by the temperature sensor.
US09615405B2	Heat exchange devices, liquid adhesive systems, and related methods A heat exchange device for heating liquid adhesive material to an application temperature suitable for an adhesive bonding application includes a body having an inlet configured to receive a flow of liquid adhesive material and an outlet configured to provide the liquid adhesive material to a dispensing device for the adhesive bonding application. A fluid passageway in the body connects the inlet and the outlet. The fluid passageway includes a thin slit section having a length along a fluid flow direction between the inlet and the outlet, the thin slit section further having a first dimension and a second dimension transverse to the fluid flow direction. The first dimension and the length are substantially greater than the second dimension. The heat exchange device further includes a heating element for heating the liquid adhesive material flowing through the thin slit section to the application temperature.
US09615402B2	Base station, network system, and implementation method A base station includes multiple edge nodes and a central node. The edge nodes are configured to perform communication with a user equipment, and execute baseband processing and mutual conversion between baseband data and radio data, in which the multiple edge nodes belong to one or more edge node groups, and each edge node group includes at least one edge node. The central node is configured to perform communication with the multiple edge nodes, manage the multiple edge nodes, and perform resource sharing so that resources are shared by the multiple edge nodes. The base station is divided into two levels of architecture, namely, a central node and an edge node, and the central node implements resource sharing so that resources are shared by the edge nodes, so that a resource sharing degree in the base station is enhanced.
US09615400B2	Network apparatus and network sharing method A network apparatus and a network sharing method are provided. The network apparatus includes a connecting port that can connect to a computer directly. The network apparatus automatically captures wireless network connection information stored in the computer via the connecting port, sets up a wireless network environment, so that the network apparatus acts as an external network card and makes the computer connect to the network via the network apparatus. Meanwhile, the network apparatus acts as a wireless base station and shares the network with other computer.
US09615396B2	Method of controlling connection between nodes in digital interface A method of controlling connection between nodes in a digital interface whereby a first node that is a master node determines a second node to be the master and controls a point-to-point connection or a broadcast connection to another node. The first node having the display device determines the second node to be the master in accordance with a user selection, and transmits a connection command of a predetermined format for transmitting a data stream to the second node. The second node determined as the master in accordance with the transmitted connection command of the predetermined format is allocated with a channel and a bandwidth from an isochronous resource manager (IRM), and performs a point-to-point connection between the second node and the first node to transit the data stream. Thus, the transmission/reception, reproduction, and control of the data stream of the program can be smoothly performed.
US09615391B2	Systems and methods of gesture-based detection of driver mobile device A vehicle may be configured to prompt for a gesture-based identifying action, the action to be performed via moving a device, thereby identifying the device for association as the driver device; identify movement of the device in accordance with the gesture-based identifying action; and associate the device, moved in accordance with the gesture-based identifying action, as the driver device.
US09615384B2	Pilot assignment in cell free massive MIMO wireless systems Systems and methods for assigning pilot sequences include randomly assigning pilot sequences to a population of access terminals. A first pilot sequence assigned to a worst performing access terminal of the population of access terminals is updated to a different pilot sequence that improves performance of the worst performing access terminal. A second pilot sequence assigned to a best performing access terminal of the population of access terminals is updated to another pilot sequence that reduces performance of the best performing access terminal.
US09615382B2	Non-real-time traffic aggregation in relay nodes for increased network capacity A relay node for aggregating data transfers in a wireless telecommunications network includes a receiver configured to receive uplink signals from multiple terminals, each uplink signal including respective uplink data, a decoder operatively connected to the receiver and configured to decode the uplink signals to obtain the uplink data, a machine-readable storage medium operatively connected to the decoder and configured to store the uplink data, an encoder operatively connected to the machine-readable medium and configured to encode an aggregate uplink signal including the uplink data obtained from the uplink signals, and a transmitter configured to transmit an uplink transmission of the aggregate uplink signal to the base station.
US09615380B2	System and method for transmitting control information A system and method for transmitting control information are provided. A method for communications controller operations includes combining control data for each relay node of at least one relay node into a control channel data stream, mapping a plurality of transmission resources for the control channel data stream into a plurality of physical resource blocks using a distributed virtual resource mapping rule, and transmitting the plurality of physical resource blocks to the set of at least one relay node. The plurality of transmission resources are mapped to physical resource blocks that are non-contiguous in a frequency domain.
US09615375B2	System and method for communication resource allocation A system and method for communication resource allocation, a resource including a time slot and at least one associated channel, said channel including at least one transmit and/or receive frequency usable during said time slot, in a mobile meshed network including a first set of radio transceivers communicating with one another via radio links, at least one group, comprising a second set of at least one radio transceiver of said first set, said second set including a master transceiver in a master/subordinate relationship with all the radio transceivers of the second set, a central radio transceiver of the network belonging to said first set. Said system is characterized in that it comprises first means for determining said group(s), second means for allocating all or some of said resources through assignment of a resource to a single group which is able to use said resource for one or more communications between radio transceivers of said group; or through allocation of a resource to a single first group which is able to use said resource for communication between radio transceivers of said first group and radio transceivers belonging to one or more neighboring destination groups, if none of the other resources sharing the same time slot with said resource is determined as belonging to one of said destination groups or to a different second group for links to one of said destination groups of the first group, except if the first group and the second group have no transceiver having a common radio neighbor in the destination groups. Finally, said system comprises third means for allocating, for all or some of the groups, all or some of the resources allocated to said group, to one of the radio transceivers in the group.
US09615371B1	Tracking device power preservation through signal strength reduction The power consumption of a tracking device can be reduced by managing the transmission power of the tracking device when a mobile device is at the edge of the range of the tracking device. A connection can be established between a tracking device and a mobile device at the edge of a first range of the tracking device. The transmission range of the tracking device can be reduced to sever the connection between the tracking device and the mobile device. After a pre-determined time interval or after a connection with the mobile device is re-established the transmission range of the tracking device can be restored.
US09615370B2	Data resource mapping for frequency-coded symbols A device and method for communicating frequency-coded symbols that include data elements and reference symbols are disclosed. In one aspect, a carrier frequency band includes a plurality of subcarrier frequency bands. Data elements are transmitted and received on respective pairs of adjacent subcarrier frequency bands to provide diversity. Reference symbols are transmitted and received on predetermined subcarrier frequency bands. Muting is applied to selected subcarrier frequency bands based on the number and frequency configuration of the reference symbols.
US09615358B2	Base station, method implemented thereby, and method implemented by user equipment A method according to the present invention is implemented in a base station used in a wireless communications system that supports flexible-TDD (flexible-time division duplex) UL-DL (uplink-downlink) configuration. The method includes configuring a first type of user equipment (UE) with a first type of configuration; configuring a second type of UE with a second type of configuration; and receiving from a user equipment a HARQ-ACK (hybrid automatic repeat request-acknowledgement) signal according to a DL association set. The DL association set includes: a first DL association set for a UL-DL TDD configuration used by the first type of UE; and a second DL association set for a reference UL-DL TDD configuration including a third DL association set for PUCCH resource mapping used by the second type of UE.
US09615336B2	Uplink power headroom management for connectivity with logically separate cells Power headroom management in uplink carrier aggregation for connectivity with logically separate cells of a wireless communications system is performed by a network entity, alone or in combination with another network entity, one or more mobile entities, or both. This may include determining an uplink power allocation across at least two independently controlled cells of a wireless communication network for a mobile entity served by at least two independently controlled cells of a wireless communication network, subject to a total PH constraint for uplink transmissions by the mobile entity. A network entity may then manage PH reporting for determining the uplink power allocation by the uplink serving cells, based on the determined uplink power allocation. Managing the PH reporting may be performed by at least one of: explicit coordination between the at least two independently controlled cells, implicit coordination between the at least two independently controlled cells, or configuring PH reporting from the mobile entity by at least one of the at least two independently controlled cells.
US09615323B2	Wireless communication system, base station device, move control node, and method of wireless communication The wireless communication system of the present invention includes a base station (10) and a mobility management node (20). The base station (10) sends at least one information from among location information of the base station (10) and information about the size of a cell of the base station (10), to the mobility management node (20). The mobility management node (20) receives at least one information from among the location information of the base station (10) and the information about the size of the cell of the base station, from the base station (10).
US09615313B2	Method, device, and system for sending and receiving message for proximity service A method, a device, and a system for sending and receiving a message for a ProSe. The method includes determining, by a base station, a device identifier list of a ProSe user equipment and a resource parameter that is used by the ProSe user equipment to send a discovery signal; and broadcasting, by the base station, a first indication message, where the first indication message indicates the device identifier list and the resource parameter, so that a first ProSe user equipment performs a ProSe with a second ProSe user equipment. According to the method and the device for sending and receiving a message for a ProSe that are provided by the embodiments, a rate that a ProSe user equipment is sensed can be improved.
US09615312B2	Method for connection between electronic devices and electronic device thereof Methods and apparatuses are provided for connecting electronic devices. A first electronic device broadcasts a message including at least one of related service information and connectivity information necessary for accessing a wireless access point (AP) accessed by the first electronic device, by using short-range communication. The first electronic device receives a connection request from at least one second electronic device via the wireless AP.
US09615309B2	System and method for Wi-Fi downlink-uplink protocol design for uplink interference alignment Embodiments are provided to enable concurrent uplink transmissions from multiple Wi-Fi stations (STAs) to one or more access points (APs) using Interference Alignment (IA). In an embodiment, the STAs broadcast, to one or more APs, beamforming reports including channel estimation information for downlink. The one or more AP then performs channel estimation using the beamforming reports, and selects at least some of the STAs. The AP also computes beamforming information for IA of uplink transmissions between the selected STAs and sends, to the selected STAs, the beamforming information. The beamforming information is piggy-backed over downlink data packets to the selected STAs. Each selected STA then sends an uplink data frame concurrently with one or more other uplink data frames from one or more other selected STAs to the AP. The uplink data frames are configured for concurrent uplink transmissions according to the beamforming information for IA.
US09615293B1	System to form and manage bonded channel comprising satellite and WiFi bandwidth A process for managing satellite bandwidth available to a moving vessel includes configuring a satellite to associate the vessel with a group of multiple vessels; configuring the satellite to guarantee a committed information rate (CIR) bandwidth to the vessel and to associate a maximum information rate (MIR) with the vessel, and to combine the CIR of the vessel into a CIR bandwidth pool for the group of vessels, and to combine the MIR of the vessel into a MIR bandwidth pool for the group of vessels, and to provide the vessel with a priority burst rate up to the combined CIR bandwidth of the group of vessels, and to provide the vessel with a burst rate up to the combined MIR bandwidth of the group of vessels, conditional on availability of bandwidth beyond the combined CIR bandwidth of the group of vessels; and re-configuring the satellite to release the guarantee of CIR bandwidth for the vessel upon the vessel gaining access to a terrestrial network connection of higher speed than the satellite connection.
US09615286B2	Method and apparatus for accessing channel in WLAN system The present invention relates to a wireless communication system, and more specifically, disclosed are a method and an apparatus for accessing a channel in a WLAN system. A method for accessing the channel from a station (STA) in the wireless communication system, according to one embodiment of the present invention, comprises a step of transmitting a power save-poll (PS-poll) for channel accessing from a listening interval to an access point, wherein the station operates in a non-traffic indication map (TIM) mode which is not limited by a TIM element that is transmitted from the access point, and wherein the time of transmission of the PS-poll is not limited by the TIM element.
US09615282B2	Bandwidth-based configuration of measurement gaps Method and apparatus for improving the quality of measurements performed on non-serving frequencies and/or the quality of serving cell data reception by intelligently configuring measurement gaps during which a wireless device is to perform those measurements. The intelligent configuration processing entails obtaining information that identifies, for each of a plurality of candidate non-serving frequencies, one or more measurement bandwidths over which one or more corresponding measurements on that non-serving frequency are to be performed. In at least some embodiments, such candidate non-serving frequencies represent frequencies for which the device has requested measurements gaps. The processing further includes selecting a subset of the candidate non-serving frequencies based on the measurement bandwidths. The processing finally includes configuring measurement gaps during which the wireless device is to perform one or more measurements on the selected non-serving frequencies.
US09615276B2	Radio terminal, radio communication system, and radio base station A radio terminal comprises a communication unit, a measurement unit, a measurement unit, and a control unit. The communication unit selects the CDMA or OFDM scheme as a communication scheme to be used in a cell formed by a radio base station and performs radio communication. The measurement unit measures the receiving quality relating to the time difference between the preceding and delayed wave of a received signal in the OFDM scheme and measures the receiving quality of a received signal in the CDMA scheme. When the OFDM scheme is used in an idle state, when the receiving quality relating to the time difference which is obtained by the measurement unit is deteriorated below a threshold value corresponding to a guard interval used in the OFDM scheme, the control unit causes the measurement unit to measure the receiving quality of the received signal in the CDMA scheme.
US09615275B2	Method and apparatus for computing layer 2 load conditions in a wireless network environment A method and a system for measuring Layer 2 (L2) load conditions in a wireless network environment are provided. The method of an evolved Node B (eNB) for measuring L2 load conditions in a wireless network environment includes determining total number of Physical Resource Blocks (PRBs) allocated to the eNB in uplink and downlink and determining number of PRBs which are unavailable in uplink and downlink. The method further includes computing number of PRBs available for use during a time period by subtracting the number of unavailable PRBs from the number of allocated PRBs. Moreover, the method includes reporting the number of PRBs available for use during a time period to an Operation And Maintenance (OAM) entity in the wireless network environment.
US09615267B2	Method and apparatus for transmitting HARQ-ACK feedback information by a user equipment in a wireless communication system An apparatus and method are provided for transmitting Hybrid Automatic Repeat reQuest ACKnowledgment (HARQ-ACK) feedback information by a User Equipment (UE) in a wireless communication system, when Component Carriers (CCs) configured for the UE include a Frequency Division Duplexing (FDD) CC and a Time Division Duplexing (TDD) CC. The method includes determining a HARQ-ACK timing and a CC for transmitting the HARQ-ACK feedback information, based on a composition structure of the CCs configured for the UE, and transmitting the HARQ-ACK feedback information on a Physical Uplink Control CHannel (PUCCH) or a Physical Uplink Shared CHannel (PUSCH) of the determined CC, based on the determined HARQ-ACK timing.
US09615258B2	Method and apparatus for securing timing packets over untrusted packet transport network Methods, devices, systems, techniques, and computer program products are provided to secure timing synchronization to network nodes connected over an inherently insecure best effort public network with mechanisms to improve accuracy of timing protocols such as a statistically estimated edge timestamp offset encoded into the timing message to account for network jitter and processing latency variances incurred due to the security packet processing and encryption; to ensure slave network nodes shall only accept timing messages from trusted timing sources; to establish a secure tunnel with a trusted timing source for exchange of timing packets; to provide authentication and security for timing packets over the insecure public network; and to enhance message anonymity with variable payload padding.
US09615254B2	Wireless power transmitting devices, methods for signaling access information for a wireless communication network and method for authorizing a wireless power receiving device A wireless power transmitting device is described comprising a power transmitter to wirelessly transmit power to a wireless power receiving device, a controller configured to control the wireless power transfer to the wireless power receiving device via a wireless power transfer control channel of a first wireless communication network between the wireless power transmitting device and the wireless power receiving device and a signaling circuit configured to signal access information for a second wireless communication network via the wireless power transfer control channel.
US09615253B1	System, method, and computer-readable medium for mobile-terminated SMS message delivery for a mobile station attached with an IP-femtocell system A system, method, and computer readable medium that facilitates delivery of mobile-terminated short message service messages to a mobile station attached with a femtocell system are provided. A convergence server deployed in a core network receives a short message for short message service delivery to a mobile station attached with a femtocell system. If there is no active traffic channel with the mobile station, or if the short message is to be delivered to the mobile station via a paging channel, the femtocell system triggers an authentication process. The convergence server constructs a short message service delivery request message, transmits the short message service delivery request message to the femtocell system, and receives one of an acknowledgement and a negative acknowledgment regarding delivery of the short message to the mobile station. The convergence server thereafter notifies the message center of the acknowledgment or negative acknowledgement received thereby.
US09615251B2	Radio device with two radio units and a method for the transmission of information A radio device is provided with a first radio unit and a second radio unit, wherein the first radio unit provides a certified functionality which is certified by an authorized certification authority. The second radio unit provides a certified functionality, wherein the functionality of the second radio unit is different from the functionality of the first radio unit, and the functionality of the second radio unit is similarly certified by an authorized certification authority. Furthermore, a method is provided for the transmission of information via the radio device.
US09615250B2	Subscriber identification module pooling Pools of cellular devices share same provisioning profiles for cellular (over-the-air) provisioning connectivity. Conceptually, a limited pool of one or more provisioning profiles is setup in an MNO's backend equipment. Multiple cellular devices are each configured with a same provisioning profile from the pool. In practice, the number of provisioning profiles in a pool may be orders of magnitude less than the number of cellular devices configured to use the provisioning profiles in the pool.
US09615248B2	Anonymous vehicle communication protocol in vehicle-to-vehicle networks A system and method for managing device communication anonymously in wireless networks. A controller in a device manages communication for the device. The device has a static device tag. The controller establishes a first key for the device. The controller establishes the first key in response to a first triggering event of the device. The first key is based on a first status of the device. The controller generates a first identifier of the device. The controller generates the first identifier by using a hashing technique. The controller uses the hashing technique on a combination of the first key and the static device tag. The first identifier is for identifying the device on a first wireless network. The controller provides a second status of the device. The controller provides the second status to the first wireless network. The controller couples the second status with the first identifier.
US09615247B2	Redundancy version selection based on receiving quality and transport format The embodiments herein relate to a method in a base station (101) for transmitting a transport block to a user equipment (105) in a communications network (100). The transport block comprises a plurality of bits. The base station (101) selects (203a, 203b, 401) a transport format. The base station (101) dynamically selects (204a, 203b, 402) a first redundancy version parameter based on a decoding performance for the transport block. The base station (101) transmits (205a, 204b, 404) the transport block comprising the plurality of bits distributed according to the dynamically selected first redundancy version parameter and according to the selected transport format in a first transmission to the user equipment (105).
US09615243B2	System, method and computer program product for configuring a communication application for a mobile device The invention is directed to configuring a mobile device. An exemplary method comprises: connecting, using the mobile device, to a first network; requesting, using the mobile device, a list of subscription options from the first network, wherein the list of subscription options comprises a subscription option associated with a second network different from the first network; selecting, using the mobile device, the subscription option associated with the second network; downloading, using the mobile device, a communication application associated with the selected subscription option; terminating, using the mobile device, the connection to the first network; and connecting, using the mobile device, to the second network using the communication application.
US09615242B2	Determining a service leakage rate within a wireless communication network A method of determining a network leakage rate within a wireless communication network that uses counters within an application server. The number of users at a second point in time, determined by the counters, is subtracted from a number of users at a first point in time, determined by the counters, to provide a first result. The number of user attempts to access the network, determined by the counters, is multiplied by a success rate and then the number of users leaving the network (de-registering from the network or handing off to a different network) is subtracted to provide a second result. The second result is subtracted from the first result and then divided by the number of users at the first point in time. The absolute value is the network leakage rate.
US09615241B2	Report of servicing network, time zone and UCI The embodiments herein relate to a method in a mobility management node for handling information in a network. The node is associated with a wireless device being served by a serving network. The node obtains information about that at least one of the serving network and a time zone and a UCI, has been changed for the device, and information about that the change has not been transmitted to a SGW. When at least one of the serving network and the time zone and the UCI, has been changed, and information about the change has not been transmitted to the SGW, the node transmits the information about at least one of the changed serving network and time zone and UCI, to the SGW, enabling the SGW to forward this information to a PGW.
US09615234B2	Emergency call handling Technology for initiating emergency calls is disclosed. A minimum set of emergency related data (MSD) associated with the emergency call may be identified at a terminal equipment (TE) of a mobile terminal. An attention (AT) command may be generated that includes the MSD and selected configuration information related to the emergency call. The AT command may be sent from the TE of the mobile terminal to a mobile termination (MT) of the mobile terminal in order to setup the emergency call, wherein the mobile terminal (MT) routes the emergency call to a public safety answering point (PSAP) in a communication network.
US09615225B2	Automatically enabling the forwarding of instant messages Techniques are described for forwarding an instant message addressed to an intended instant messaging recipient to the recipient's mobile telephone when the recipient's mobile telephone number is known to the instant message sender. In one example, an instant message is forwarded to the intended recipient's mobile telephone number when the instant message sender's contact information for the intended recipient includes an instant message address (e.g., a screen name or other type of instant message identifier) and a mobile telephone number, without dependence upon the intended recipient's presence on the instant message (IM) system or through actual login or registration with an IM forwarding service. In a more particular example, an address book of the instant message sender includes an entry for the intended recipient where the entry includes an instant message address and a mobile telephone number of the intended recipient.
US09615218B2	Intelligent formation and management of dynamic talk groups Embodiments include a system, method, and computer program product that enable intelligent formation and management of dynamic talk groups. Embodiments include a discretionary sharing mechanism based on invitation and acceptance that allows for dynamic publication or sharing of information in real time among agencies responding to an incident, where the agencies may establish secure communications. Additional embodiments include establishing and associating geographic boundaries of incident sites with talk groups, monitoring conditions that trigger warning messages sent to talk group members, and subscriptions to information channels that allow multimedia information to flow into talk groups.
US09615217B2	Cellular broadcast message forwarding Distributing messages received by a cellular device via cellular broadcast to additional electronic devices. The cellular device may receive a first message via a cellular broadcast technique. The cellular device may discover another electronic device. The cellular device may provide an indication of the first message to other electronic device. The indication of the first message may cause the other electronic device to provide a user alert at the other electronic device.
US09615210B2	Systems and methods for locating a tracking device The principles described herein provide methods and systems for locating a tracking device. In particular, one disclosed method includes associating a user with a tracking device, receiving an indication that the tracking device is lost, setting a flag indicating that the tracking device is lost, receiving a location within a proximity of the tracking device from one of a plurality of mobile devices associated with a community of users, and providing the location to the user.
US09615204B1	Techniques for communication within closed groups of mobile devices A system for exchanging GPS or other position data between wireless devices for purposes of group activities, child location monitoring, work group coordination, dispatching of employees etc. Cell phones and other wireless devices with GPS receivers have loaded therein a Buddy Watch application and a TalkControl application. The Buddy Watch application communicates with the GPS receiver and other wireless devices operated by buddies registered in the users phone as part of buddy groups or individually. GPS position data and historical GPS position data can be exchanged between cell phones of buddies and instant buddies such as tow truck drivers via a buddy watch server. Emergency monitoring services can be set up with notifications to programmable individuals in case an individual does not respond. Positions and tracks can be displayed. TalkControl simplifies and automates the process of joining talk groups for walkie talkie services such as that provided by Nextel.
US09615192B2	Message link server with plural message delivery triggers A message link server maintains secure message links with device link agents on each of a plurality of wireless end-user devices. Plural network elements send messages to the message link server, the messages targeted for delivery of message content to specific software components on respective ones of the wireless end-user devices. A message buffering system in the server buffers messages targeted to each device until one of several triggers occur, such that messages that do not have time-critical messaging needs may be buffered until the occurrence of a trigger other than the receipt of that message by the server.
US09615187B2	Audio signal verification for video/audio production equipment Audio signal verification methods and apparatus for video/audio production equipment are disclosed. An audio signal and a video signal are input into production equipment. The audio signal has one or more known frequencies, and the video signal has a known video frame to which the audio signal is to be synchronized by the equipment. Based on the known frequency or frequencies and a frequency or frequencies of an output audio signal that is output by the equipment with the video frame, a determination can be made as to whether the output audio signal corresponds to the input audio signal. Respective values could be assigned to a number of frequencies, to enable values to be encoded in the input audio signal. The correspondence determination could then be made based on whether the values encoded by frequencies in the output audio signal match the values encoded in the input audio signal.
US09615182B2	Methods and apparatus for transmitting vibrations Methods and apparatus for transmitting vibrations via an electronic and/or transducer assembly through a tooth or teeth are disclosed herein. The assembly may be attached, adhered, or otherwise embedded into or upon a removable oral appliance to form a hearing aid assembly. Such an oral appliance may be a custom-made device. The electronic and transducer assembly may receive incoming sounds either directly or through a receiver to process and amplify the signals and transmit the processed sounds via a vibrating transducer element coupled to a tooth or other bone structure, such as the maxillary, mandibular, or palatine bone structure.
US09615175B2	Method of frequency assignment of a wireless radio transmission system and a wireless radio audio transmission system There is provided a method of frequency assignment of wireless radio audio transmission systems having a plurality of wireless transmitters and at least one wireless receiver. The wireless transmitters can represent first wireless transmitters which in the switched-on condition can approach another wireless transmitter below an established minimum spacing and second wireless transmitters which in the switched-on condition cannot approach below the minimum spacing. The wireless transmitters serve for example to transmit an audio signal wirelessly to the at least one wireless receiver. The transmission frequencies of the first wireless transmitters are assigned having regard to possible intermodulation effects. The transmission frequencies of the second wireless transmitters are assigned having regard to the relative spatial distances of the second wireless transmitters relative to each other.
US09615156B1	Engaging structure for installation of a loudspeaker An engaging structure is used for installation of a loudspeaker into an installation hole of a partition. The installation hole extends through first and second faces of the partition. The engaging structure includes a receiving portion and a plurality of clamping units. The receiving portion has a receiving hole for receiving the loudspeaker. The clamping units are coupled with the receiving portion and surround the receiving hole. Each clamping unit includes first and second clamping members. The first clamping member includes a first end connected to a first end of the second clamping member, and a second end connected to a first wheel. The first wheel abuts with an inner periphery of the partition. The second clamping member includes a second end connected to a second wheel, and the second wheel abuts with one of the first and second faces of the partition.
US09615155B2	Speaker apparatus and speaker box A speaker apparatus comprises a speaker box SB in which a speaker 51(or 52) is placed, as well as a bass reflex port 22 (or 23), an electric circuit device 40 and a drip-proof wall 16 placed in the speaker box SB. One end of the bass reflex port 22 is open outside the speaker box SB while other end of the bass reflex port 22 is open in the speaker box SB. The drip-proof wall 16 isolates the electric circuit device 40 from the other end of the bass reflex port 22 so that the speaker apparatus can prevent water droplets intruding into the speaker box SB through the bass reflex ports 22 from reaching the electric circuit device 40.
US09615153B2	System and method for applying an extended multipoint protocol to wireless access systems A system and method for applying an extended multipoint control protocols to wireless access systems. A medium-to-medium adaptor can be provided in an adaptor node that can interface with an upstream optical line terminal in a PON domain and a downstream device in a non-PON wireless domain. The medium-to-medium adaptor enables an implementation of end-to-end services across multiple quality of service (QoS) domains by passing all traffic with controlled delay and without contention.
US09615148B2	Communication apparatus, communication system, and communication method A communication apparatus includes: a data generating unit that generates write data to be sent to any other communication apparatus at an arbitrary timing; a communication unit that repeatedly sends a read request to the other communication apparatus until the write data is generated and, at the same time, repeatedly receives a read response sent from the other communication apparatus in response to the read request; and a data acquisition unit that acquires read data, which is sent along with the read response by the other communication apparatus, when the read data is generated at an arbitrary timing by the other communication apparatus.

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