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US09785014B2	Manufacturing method and manufacturing apparatus of liquid crystal display device In a photo alignment process according to a manufacturing method of a liquid crystal display device including a display panel with a liquid crystal layer interposed between substrates, in order to even the exposure amount of ultraviolet light in an area of a substrate passing through the lower central portion of a bar-like UV lamp arranged in a prolonged way in a direction crossing the proceeding direction of the substrate and in an area of the substrate passing through the end portions thereof, the ultraviolet light is irradiated through an aperture having a larger opening width in the end portions than in the center portion.
US09785007B2	Display with localized backlight dimming A display may have an array of display pixels for displaying images for a user. A backlight unit may provide backlight for the display pixels. The backlight unit may have a substrate such as a printed circuit substrate. An array of locally dimmable backlight elements may be mounted on the substrate. The substrate may be mounted against an inner surface of a metal electronic device housing or other support structure in an electronic device. Each backlight element may have a semiconductor package containing a semiconductor die. The semiconductor die may have a light-emitting diode and a light-emitting-diode control circuit. The light-emitting-diode control circuit may have a pair of transistors and a capacitor. One of the transistors may be connected in series with the light-emitting diode. The light-emitting diode control circuit may receive control signals on a gate line terminal and a source line terminal.
US09785000B2	Liquid crystal display A liquid crystal display includes a first insulation substrate, a gate line and a data line disposed on the first insulation substrate and insulated from and intersecting each other, a first passivation layer covering the gate line and the data line, a common electrode positioned on the first passivation layer and including a step-removed part, a second passivation layer covering the common electrode, a pixel electrode positioned on the second passivation layer, a second insulation substrate facing the first insulation substrate, and a main column spacer positioned on the second insulation substrate, where the step-removed part is provided by removing the common electrode at a position corresponding to the main column spacer.
US09784999B2	Liquid crystal display with narrow bezel area A liquid crystal display with a narrow bezel area includes a liquid crystal display panel displaying an image, a light source unit supplying light to the liquid crystal display panel, a light guide plate converting light irradiated by the light source unit into planar light, a cover bottom which includes a bottom part and side walls extending from edges of the bottom part to an upper side and receives the light source unit and the light guide plate, and a supporting member which surrounds an external surface of the cover bottom, extends from an upper part of the light guide plate to the inside of the cover bottom, and supports the liquid crystal display panel.
US09784989B2	Image pickup apparatus and camera system An image pickup apparatus comprises a mirror member rotatable between a first state arranged inside an image pickup optical path and a second state arranged outside the image pickup optical path, an abutting member that abuts against the mirror member in a case where the mirror member is the first state, and a bounce control member attached to the mirror member and configured to control a vibration of the mirror member in a case where the mirror member collides with the abutting member. An attachment part attached to the mirror member is formed at a first end of the bounce control member, a weight part is formed at a second end of the bounce control member, and an elastic deformation part, which is elastically deformable, is formed between the first and second ends of the bounce control member.
US09784986B2	Self-aligned spatial filter A spatial filter is made by forming a structure comprising a focusing element and an opaque surface, the opaque surface being disposed remotely from the focusing element in substantially the same plane as a focal plane of the focusing element; and by forming a pinhole in the opaque surface at or adjacent to a focal point of the focusing element by transmitting a substantially collimated laser beam through the focusing element so that a point optimally corresponding to the focal point is identified on the opaque surface and imperfection of the focusing element, if any, is reflected on the shape and position of the pinhole so formed.
US09784985B2	Titled dichroic polarizing beamsplitter The disclosure generally relates to beamsplitters useful in color combiners, and in particular color combiners useful in small size format projectors such as pocket projectors. The disclosed beamsplitters and color combiners include a tilted dichroic reflective polarizer plate having at least two dichroic reflective polarizers tilted at different angles relative to incident light beams, with light collection optics to combine at least two colors of light.
US09784979B2	Magnifying bottle assembly with improved sealing capability A magnifying bottle assembly, comprising a cap; further comprising a cap housing and a magnifying lens. Said magnifying lens provides a radially extended portion, further comprising an integral retaining ring oriented upwardly for engaging said cap housing, and a gasket engaging ring oriented downwardly for engaging a gasket. Said retaining ring is oriented with respect to said radially extended portion so as to form a pressure channel. The magnifying bottle assembly further comprises a container suitable for engaging said cap.
US09784973B2	Micro doppler presentations in head worn computing Aspects of the present disclosure relate to visual presentation techniques for micro-Doppler signatures. A method may include receiving a micro Doppler signature indicative of a projectile flight path, identifying a beginning trace marker and a termination trace marker, and presenting in a head-worn computing system field of view digital content representative of the projectile flight path, wherein the beginning trace marker and termination trace marker provide a world-lock perspective for a wearer of the head-worn computing system such that the digital content appears to remain referenced to the environment independent of a position of the head-worn computing system.
US09784967B2	Suppression of undesired harmonics in MEMS mirror projector display Disclosed herein are devices and methods to generate a drive signal to actuate a MEMS mirror system. A controller can generate the drive signal to comprise a modified square wave voltage waveform comprising a tri-stated portion, an attenuated portion, or a tri-stated and an attenuated portion to suppress a number of harmonics in a response of the MEMS mirror system to the drive signal.
US09784961B2	Sperm motility test device and method Test kits for assessing male fertility include a sample holder defining an object plane, a lens, and a two dimensional light sensor defining an image plane arranged along a common linear axis. The distance between the object plane and the image plane may be no more than 50 mm, and may be no more than 30 mm. A lens aperture may have an area of 1-10 mm2. The test kit may have a housing with a maximum linear dimension of no more than 100 mm. Processing circuitry may be provided that is configured to produce a sperm count and/or sperm motility measurements by processing image data from the two-dimensional light sensor.
US09784954B2	Rear conversion lenses A rear conversion lens, which may include a plurality of lenses may be disposed at a side of master lenses facing an image side for varying a focal length, and may include: a first lens having a positive refractive power; a second lens having a biconcave shape; a third lens having a positive refractive power; a fourth lens having a positive refractive power; and a fifth lens having a negative refractive power. The first to fifth lenses may be sequentially arranged in a direction from an object side to the image side.
US09784953B2	Device for optically coupling photonic elements A device for optically coupling two photonic elements may comprise an interposer where each photonic element is axially aligned with an optical pathway in the interposer. Also included is an optics assembly configured to direct a photonic signal along the optical pathway; and a mechanical guide assembly configured to reduce the relative tilt and rotation of photonic elements. Another such device may comprise two connectors where each connector comprises an optical pathway element in which an optics assembly is situated and a photonic element aligned with the optical pathway element. A mechanical guide assembly secures the optical pathway elements in a position so as to reduce the relative tilt and rotation of the photonic elements. A connection for optically coupling two computing units can comprise a partition situated between the computing units and on which an interposer is mounted.
US09784947B2	Lens module A lens module includes a first lens having negative refractive power; a second lens having positive refractive power; a third lens having refractive power; a fourth lens having positive refractive power; and a fifth lens having negative refractive power. The first to fifth lenses are sequentially disposed in numerical order from an object side of the lens module toward an image plane of the lens module, and 0.3<(r1−r2)/(r1+r2) is satisfied, where r1 is a radius of curvature of an object-side surface of the first lens, and r2 is a radius of curvature of an image-side surface of the first lens.
US09784936B2	Media patching system with door assembly Improved media patching systems and related methods of use are provided. The present disclosure provides improved systems/methods for the design and use of patching systems configured to support multiple media connections (e.g., high density, mixed media connections). The present disclosure provides advantageous systems/methods for the design and use of patching systems having one or more bracket members (e.g., Z-shaped bracket members) configured to facilitate cable management. In exemplary embodiments, the bracket members allow a panel assembly to move relative to the bracket members for cable management purposes. The improved systems/assemblies of the present disclosure provide users with the ability to install multiple media connections (e.g., copper-based and/or fiber optic connections) in the same patching system/enclosure. The present disclosure also provides media patching systems having a door assembly (e.g., mounted with respect to bracket members) that is configured to open, close, lock and unlock as desired by a user.
US09784935B2	Coextruded jacket for flame retardant fiber optic cables A fiber optic cable comprises a core subassembly comprising at least one optical fiber and a tube surrounding the optical fiber. A multi-layered jacket surrounds the core subassembly, wherein the jacket comprises an inner layer comprising a flame retardant (FR) material and an outer layer comprising a non flame retardant material having a lower coefficient of friction than the flame retardant material. A method of manufacturing an optical fiber cable includes providing a core subassembly and co-extruding a multi-layered jacket around the core subassembly, wherein the multi-layered jacket includes an inner layer comprising a flame retardant (FR) material and an outer layer comprising a non flame retardant material having a lower coefficient of friction than the flame retardant.
US09784928B2	Fiber optic connector holder and method A fiber optic connector holder is sized to fit within an opening for mounting a fiber optic adapter. The fiber optic connector holder is configured to permit a fiber optic connector with a dust cap positioned about a ferrule and a polished end face of an optical fiber held by the ferrule to be inserted within and releasably held by the connector holder. A system for holding fiber optic connectors includes a fiber optic connector holder mounted within an opening in a bulkhead for mounting a fiber optic adapter. The fiber optic connector holder is configured to receive a fiber optic connector with a dust cap mounted about a ferrule and polished end face of an optical fiber held by the ferrule. An optical fiber connector may be held to a bulkhead when the fiber optic connector includes a dust cap mounted about a ferrule and a polished end face of an optical fiber held by the ferrule.
US09784927B2	Indicating communications components via illumination A connector plug arrangement (330, 600, 700) includes a connector body (334, 610, 720); and an indication component (335, 650, 750). The indication component (335, 650, 750) includes a first portion (337, 653, 751) that is disposed at a rear end of the connector body and a second portion (339, 654, 753) that extends outwardly from the first portion (337, 653, 751). The first portion (337, 653, 751) is configured to extend along a circumferential perimeter of the connector body (334, 610, 720). The second portion (339, 654, 753) is configured to extend along the longitudinal axis of the connector body (334, 610, 720).
US09784925B2	Tunable MPO connector An MPO connector includes a pin configuration with an elongated shaft extending along an axis A. A first portion proximate a first end of the shaft includes a tool surface feature for engagement by a tool to impart a rotation to the shaft. A second portion proximate a second end of the shaft is cylindrical and centered on an axis B, offset relative to the axis A. A method of minimizing insertion loss between mating channels of mated MPO connectors includes inserting light into a channel of a first MPO connector, then measuring an intensity of light output from a channel of a second MPO, mated to the first MPO connector. A pin associated with one of the mated MPO connectors is rotated to a point where the measured light output from the channel of the second MPO connector is approximately maximized.
US09784922B2	Electro-optical connector with hot electrical contact protection A cable connector, including a housing having a base and a lip, which surrounds the base and defines an aperture configured to receive a mating plug. The cable connector also includes a plurality of electrical contacts enclosed by the housing and configured to convey electrical signals, the electrical contacts having respective first proximal and first distal ends, the first proximal ends being implanted in the base so that the first distal ends are recessed within the aperture at a first distance from the base. The cable connector additionally includes one or more optical fiber terminals containing end portions of respective optical fibers configured to convey optical signals and having respective second proximal and second distal ends, the second proximal ends being implanted in the base so that the second distal ends are recessed within the aperture at a second distance from the base, which is greater than the first distance.
US09784921B1	Switch matrix incorporating polarization controller Optical inputs to photonic switches may incorporate a polarization controller in order to change the polarization of the input signal to a pre-determined polarization for operation with the silicon photonics. A last stage of components of the polarization controller may overlap with a first input switching stage. A polarization controller that overlaps with the first stage of the switch input may provide lower insertion loss and power consumption for the photonic switch.
US09784918B2	Substrate-type optical waveguide element An effective refractive index of a TM0 polarized wave guided through the first core when existing alone and an effective refractive index of a TE0 polarized wave guided through the second core when existing alone are continuous as a function of a distance from a starting point of a side-by-side arrangement section. A magnitude relationship between an effective refractive index of an odd mode of a TE0 polarized wave guided through the side-by-side arrangement section and an effective refractive index of an even mode of a TM0 polarized wave guided through the side-by-side arrangement section is reversed between the starting point and an ending point of the side-by-side arrangement section. A refractive index distribution is vertically asymmetrical in an interaction section. An emission edge surface and an emission edge surface cover an entrance edge surface without excess or deficiency.
US09784912B2	Optic fiber with carbon nano-structure layer, fiber optic chemical sensor and method for forming carbon nano-structure layer in fiber core The invention relates to an optic fiber having a core in which carbon nano-structures are formed at a predetermined locus, a fiber optic chemical sensor using the optic fiber, and a method of forming the carbon nano-structure layer in the core of the optic fiber. The invention utilizes gas refractive index and the adsorption sensitivity of particles on the surface of the carbon nano-structure layer, and uses the carbon nano-structure layer in the core of the optic fiber as a sensor for particles of gas, liquid and the like.
US09784910B1	Backlight apparatus and liquid crystal display device A backlight apparatus is provided that may have: a backlight having a light guide plate; and a frame supporting the backlight and having a fitted portion. The light guide plate has a light guide main body, and a protruding portion extending outward from one of side edges of the light guide main body. The protruding portion is fitted into the fitted portion. The light guide plate is provided with a gap formed at least partially in the protruding portion. The gap defines a first wall extending from one of a top surface and a bottom surface of the light guide plate toward the other of the top surface and the bottom surface. The first wall provides a reflection surface for light waves carried by the light guide plate that approach the protruding portion.
US09784908B2	Backlight module and display device The present disclosure provides a backlight module and a display device. The backlight module includes a back plate, a light-guiding plate arranged on the back plate, and an elastic member arranged between a lateral edge of the back plate and a corresponding lateral edge of the light-guiding plate. The elastic member includes a body connected to the back plate, and a positioning member connected to the body and positioning the light-guiding plate.
US09784906B2	Lighting device, display device, and television device A backlight device includes LEDs, a light guide plate, and a heat dissipation member. The light guide plate includes edge surfaces including a light entrance surface through which light from the LEDs enters, a front plate surface as a light exit surface through which the light from the LEDs exits, and another plate surface as an opposed surface on an opposite side from the light exit surface. The heat dissipation member having heat dissipating properties includes a bottom plate portion extending along the opposed surface on an opposed surface side, and an upstanding portion extending from the bottom plate portion toward the light exit surface. The bottom plate portion includes projections projecting toward the light exit surface and facing short-side edge surfaces of the light guide plate. The projections are stopped at the corresponding edge surfaces to restrict a distance between the LEDs and the light entrance surface.
US09784905B2	Optical waveguide, method of manufacturing thereof, and polymeric composition An optical waveguide includes a textured light-diffracting layer. The optical waveguide is made from a poly(aliphatic ester)-polycarbonate copolymer having very high flow properties and good impact properties. A method of manufacturing the waveguide by injection molding, a method of incorporating a microprism structure and a method of scattering light by directing light through a light-scattering layer thereby produced on the waveguide are also disclosed.
US09784890B2	Lens array sheet having glass base and nanoparticle-containing resin lens array layer without a resin planar layer therebetween A lens array sheet has a glass base and a resin lens array layer formed on the glass base, wherein the resin lens array layer includes a plurality of resin lenses and preferably includes a composite material having nanoparticles added to a matrix of the resin and the plurality of resin lenses are formed on the glass base substantially independently from each other.
US09784886B2	Real-time downhole processing and detection of bed boundary Techniques for processing down hole information including detecting bed boundaries are disclosed. In some embodiments, a bottom hole assembly includes a down hole tool and a processing apparatus. The down hole tool includes at least one antenna pair to determine resistivity data during rotation of the down hole tool. The processing apparatus is attached to the down hole tool and includes a machine-readable medium that stores a formation model database comprising multiple formation models. The processing apparatus further includes a processor that executes program code to receive the resistivity data during down hole operation of the down hole tool, and to solve for at least resistivity formation parameters using a selected one of the formation models and a selected portion of the received resistivity data. The processor further executes program code to update the selected formation model based, at least in part, on the resistivity formation parameters.
US09784884B2	Multi-sensor workflow for evaluation of gas flow in multiple casing strings with distributed sensors A gas presence and distance thereof are calculated using pulsed neutron data. A distance of a gas flow path and a velocity of the gas flow therein are calculated using distributed acoustic sensors. The gas saturation and distance, and gas velocity and distance obtained from the noise data are correlated to obtain a first calculated distance and velocity values. The distance and the velocity of the gas flow are calculated using distributed Doppler sensors. The distance and velocity values are compared with the first calculated distance and velocity values to obtain a second calculated distance and velocity values. The distance of the gas flow and the velocity of the gas flow are calculated using distributed temperature sensors. The distance and velocity values are compared with the second calculated distance and velocity values to determine a distance of a cement interface, and a velocity of a gas flow therein.
US09784883B2	Multi-spectral static CT apparatuses Multi-spectral static CT apparatuses are disclosed. The apparatus includes a ray source in a form of multiple distributed spots, multiple columns of detectors, a data acquisition device, an article carrying and control device, and a multi-spectral projection data processing device. An object of the present disclosure is to combine static CT scanning technology with multi-spectral analysis technology. It has an advantage of a static CT system, such as high scanning speed, simple mechanic structure, and/or cost reduction due to omission of slip ring. It also can perform identification of material in an article, and can be widely applied in occasions such as safety inspection, and smuggling suppression at customs.
US09784873B2	Fully containerized deployment system for autonomous seismic nodes Containerized handling, deployment, and retrieval systems for deploying and retrieving a plurality of autonomous seismic nodes from the back deck of a marine vessel are presented. The handling system may comprise a deployment system and a node storage and service system fully contained within a plurality of CSC approved ISO containers. Each of the components of the handling system may be located in a CSC approved ISO container for storage, operation, and transport. In one embodiment, the node deployment system is configured to retrieve and deploy autonomous seismic nodes from the back deck of a vessel. In one embodiment, the node storage and service system is configured to transfer nodes to and from the node deployment system for storage and servicing.
US09784862B2	Distributed downhole acousting sensing A method and system to perform distributed downhole acoustic sensing in a borehole are described. The system includes an optical fiber comprising at least one reflector, and a tunable laser configured to perform a transmission of a range of wavelengths through the optical fiber. The system also includes a receiver configured to receive an interferometer signal resulting from the transmission, and a processor configured to determine a component of the interferometer signal.
US09784860B2	Seismic system with ghost and motion rejection An underwater seismic system for reducing noise due to ghost reflections or motion through the water from seismic signals. The system includes two motion sensors. One sensor has a first response and is sensitive to platform-motion-induced noise as well as to acoustic waves. The other sensor has a different construction that isolates it from the acoustic waves so that its response is mainly to motion noise. The outputs of the two sensor responses are combined to remove the effects of motion noise. When further combined with a hydrophone signal, noise due to ghost reflections is reduced.
US09784841B2	Method of determining the own-vehicle position of a motor vehicle A method of determining the own-vehicle position of a motor vehicle having a navigation system fixedly installed in the motor vehicle includes the steps of: providing a mobile terminal having the suitability for self-localization; providing an interface for the communication-related link-up of the mobile terminal to the motor vehicle; determining the own-terminal position of the mobile terminal by self-localization; transmitting the own-terminal position by way of the interface to the motor vehicle; and taking into account the transmitted own-terminal position when determining the own-vehicle position.
US09784840B2	Multiple directional LIDAR system The present invention relates to a low-cost LIDAR system. The system may be integrated in a wind turbine for measurement of the approaching wind field. One embodiment relates to a LIDAR system comprising a beam generating section adapted for generating a substantially linearly polarized output beam, and a beam steering section comprising a first optical device for controllably altering the polarization of the output beam, said first optical device in optical connection with a first polarizing beam splitter, said beam steering section adapted for directing the outputbeam interchangeably between a first direction and a second direction.
US09784837B1	Optical ground tracking apparatus, systems, and methods Apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed for tracking movement over the ground or other surfaces of tools or instruments or equipment, such as buried object locators or other devices, and generating motion, position, location, mapping and/or related information for tracked locations, as well as measuring and storing associated signals and other information detected or generated during tracking.
US09784833B2	Parking assistance for a vehicle Systems and techniques are described that provide automated parking assistance for a vehicle. In some implementations, a parking assistance apparatus includes a frequency generator configured to generate a first frequency and a second frequency, and generate at least one synthesized frequency that is synthesized from the first frequency and the second frequency. The apparatus also includes a piezoelectric converter configured to, using piezoelectric effects, transmit ultrasonic waves having the at least one synthesized frequency, and receive reflected ultrasonic waves that result from the transmitted ultrasonic waves being reflected by an object. The apparatus also includes a filter unit configured to detect a predetermined frequency from the reflected ultrasonic waves.
US09784832B2	Systems and associated methods for producing a 3D sonar image Provided are a sonar system and transducer assembly for producing a 3D image of an underwater environment. The sonar system may include a housing having a transmit transducer that may transmit sonar pulses into the water. The system may include at least one sidescan transducer array in the housing that receives first and second sonar returns with first and second transducer elements and converts the first and second returns into first and second sonar return data. The first sidescan element may also transmit second sonar pulses, and at least one of the sidescan elements may receive the second sonar pulses to generate sidescan sonar return data. A sonar signal processor may then generate a 3D mesh data and sidescan image data and generate a 3D image data based on the 3D mesh data and sidescan image data. An associated method of using the sonar system is also provided.
US09784819B2	Pulse compression radar A radar apparatus for performing pre-distortion is provided, which has a configuration instantly transmittable of a transmission signal without distortion even in a case where a power is turned off. A radar apparatus (pulse compression radar) calculates a correction coefficient based on a transmission signal before distortion occurs therein and a transmission signal (feedback signal) outputted by a power amplifier. The radar apparatus corrects the transmission signal outputted by an ideal transmission signal memory while taking into consideration distortion that is caused in the amplification by the power amplifier, by using the correction coefficient. The radar apparatus includes a non-volatile memory configured to store the calculated correction coefficient as backup.
US09784818B1	Time-dependent phase error correction using digital waveform synthesis The various technologies presented herein relate to correcting a time-dependent phase error generated as part of the formation of a radar waveform. A waveform can be pre-distorted to facilitate correction of an error induced into the waveform by a downstream operation/component in a radar system. For example, amplifier power droop effect can engender a time-dependent phase error in a waveform as part of a radar signal generating operation. The error can be quantified and an according complimentary distortion can be applied to the waveform to facilitate negation of the error during the subsequent processing of the waveform. A time domain correction can be applied by a phase error correction look up table incorporated into a waveform phase generator.
US09784815B2	Separating ranging and data signals in a wireless positioning system Systems and methods for generating and transmitting ranging signals and data signals from transmitters in a wireless positioning system, and also for receiving and processing those signals at a mobile device. Different approaches are used, including separately transmitting the ranging signals and the data signals based on time, frequency, code, phase, or any combination thereof.
US09784812B2	Method to enter magnetic resonance data into a memory organized as k-space, and magnetic resonance apparatus operating according to the method In a method to associate k-space lines with echo trains of raw magnetic resonance data, parallel k-space lines orthogonally intersect a plane at respective intersection points. Each echo train has a trajectory length, and the k-space lines are associated with the echo trains such that a sum of trajectory lengths of all echo trains is minimal. The trajectory length TL of an echo train is defined by TL = ∑ i = 1 L - 1 ⁢ ⁢ P i ⁢ P i + 1 _ wherein L is a sequence of k-space lines, Pi is an intersection point of the i-th k-space line of the echo train with the plane; and PiPi+1 is the length of the path from the i-th intersection point to the (i+1)-th intersection point.
US09784809B2	Method for NMR measurements on quadrupolar nuclei A method is offered which permits NMR measurements of integer spin nuclei to be performed at higher sensitivity than heretofore. In particular, the method enables high-resolution multidimensional correlation NMR measurements on integer spin nucleus S having integer spin S and nucleus I of other spin species. The method starts with applying an RF magnetic field having a frequency that is n times (where n is an integer equal to or greater than 2) the Larmor frequency of the integer spin nucleus S to the spin S. Magnetization transfer is effected between the nucleus I and the integer spin nucleus S.
US09784801B2	Vertical hall sensor with high electrical symmetry A vertical Hall sensor includes a Hall effect region and a plurality of contacts formed in or on a surface of the Hall effect region. The plurality of contacts are arranged in a sequence along a path extending between a first end and a second end of the Hall effect region. The plurality of contacts includes at least four spinning current contacts and at least two supply-only contacts. The spinning current contacts are configured to alternatingly function as supply contacts and sense contacts according to a spinning current scheme. The at least four spinning current contacts are arranged along a central portion of the path. The at least two supply-only contacts are arranged on both sides of the central portion in a distributed manner and are configured to supply electrical energy to the Hall effect region according to an extension of the spinning current scheme.
US09784798B2	Battery voltage profile monitoring during generator start Disclosed herein are embodiments of systems and methods for determining the state of health of a generator battery set and its ability to supply generator starter motor with start-up energy by capturing a profile of voltage across terminals of the battery during a supply of electrical energy from the battery to the starter and comparing the captured voltage profile to a reference voltage profile to determine if a difference between the captured voltage profile and reference voltage profile exceeds an acceptable amount.
US09784787B2	Electric field sensor, system, and method for programming electronic devices on a wafer An electric field sensor includes sense and reference cells. The sense cell produces a resistance that varies relative to an intensity of an electric field, and the reference cell produces a resistance that is invariable relative to the intensity of the electric field. An output signal indicative of the intensity of the electric field is determined using the difference between the resistances. A system includes an electric field source that outputs a digital test program as an electric field signal. The system further includes the electric field sensor formed with IC dies on a wafer. The electric field sensor receives the electric field signal. The received electric field signal is converted to the test program, and the test program is stored in memory on the wafer. The electric field source does not physically contact the dies, but can flood an entire surface of the wafer with the electric field signal.
US09784785B2	Method of detecting metal oxide varistor (MOV) failure within a surge protection device An example method for monitoring the operation of a metal-oxide varistor (MOV) may involve monitoring an operating value of at least one parameter of the MOV using at least one sensor. Further, the method may involve determining, using one or more processors, that a difference between the operating value and a reference value corresponding to the at least one parameter satisfies a predetermined threshold condition corresponding to the at least one parameter. And the method may involve responsive to determining that the difference between the operating value and the reference value satisfies the predetermined threshold condition, transmitting a notification indicative of a potential failure of the MOV to at least one device.
US09784783B2	Method and device to identify, record and store traveling wave heads in electric power systems METHOD AND DEVICE TO IDENTIFY, RECORD AND STORE TRAVELING WAVE HEADS IN ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS consisting in sending a trigger (5) signal generated from the monitoring of the basic values of voltage and current of the electrical signal (1) of the transmission system in its fundamental frequency of operation (50/60 Hz), where the generated trigger (5) signal is controlled by continuous monitoring of the parameters derived from the basic values of current and voltage and tested against thresholds previously set by a user.
US09784767B2	Shunt resistance type current sensor A shunt resistance type current sensor includes a bus bar, a circuit board, voltage detection terminals and a voltage detector for detecting a magnitude of voltage applied to the bus bar. The bus bar is constituted of a through hole to be connected to a battery post, a through hole to be connected to a stud bolt for fixing a wire harness, and a shunt resistance part located between the through hole for the battery post and the through hole for the wire harness. The bus bar is configured so that an area including the through hole and an area including the through hole are formed in a stepped manner via a bent part.
US09784758B2	Resonating beam accelerometer A method of making a resonating beam accelerometer (RBA). In an example process, a proof mass device and resonators are created from a quartz material. A direct bond is formed between the proof mass and the resonators by applying a predefined amount of pressure at a predefined temperature for a predefined amount of time. One or more damping plates are created from a quartz material. A direct bond is formed between the damping plates and the proof mass device. The proof mass device is created by applying a predefined amount of pressure at pressure at temperature to two bases, two proof mass portions, and a flexure. The proof mass bases are on opposite sides of the flexure. The proof mass portions are on opposite sides of the flexure. A gap is present between the proof mass bases and the proof mass portions.
US09784754B2	Automatic analyzer An automatic analyzer achieves both restraining unnecessary usage of a consumable supply and reducing burdens on an operator in a re-execution processing in a case where pipe functions are suspended/stopped, and is capable of completely efficiently performing an analysis preparation processing or an analysis terminating processing. In the automatic analyzer, a storage unit stores information on pipe functions, and information on re-execution setting for setting a re-execution maintenance item from which re-execution is started with respect to a suspended maintenance item if pipe functions of a plurality of maintenance items are suspended halfway, and a computer sequentially executes the plurality of maintenance items, based on the information on pipe functions, and re-executes maintenance from the re-execution maintenance item associated with a suspended maintenance item, based on the suspended maintenance item and the information on re-execution setting, if the pipe functions of the plurality of maintenance items are suspended halfway.
US09784751B2	Method for detecting neurological disease associated with cognitive impairment by measuring EphA4 extracellular domain A method for detecting a neurological disease associated with cognitive impairment, wherein the extracellular domain of EphA4 is measured from a biological sample taken from a subject.
US09784750B2	Methods and compositions for diagnosis and prognosis of renal injury and renal failure The present invention relates to using 72 kDa type IV collagenase:Metalloproteinase inhibitor 2 complex as a prognostic biomarker in renal injuries.
US09784749B2	Biomarker for cardiac disorders The present invention relates generally to assays, methods and kits for the prognosis and/or diagnosis of cardiac disorders. The present invention also provides, for example, binding agents to a novel class of circulating cardiac troponin T upstream open reading frame (TnTuORF) peptide biomarkers for use in predicting or diagnosing a cardiac disorder other than myocardial infarction or unstable angina. In addition, the binding agents of the present invention may be used to enhance the sensitivity and false positive performance of cardiac troponins in the prognosis and diagnosis of myocardial infarction.
US09784748B2	Methods for determining anti-drug antibody isotypes The present invention provides assay methods for the determination of one or more anti-drug antibody (ADA) isotypes in a sample. As a non-limiting example, the assays of the present invention are particularly useful for determining different ADA isotypes in samples from ADA-positive patients receiving an anti-TNFα drug such as REMICADE™ (infliximab) or HUMIRA™ (adalimumab). The present invention also provides methods for optimizing therapy and/or reducing toxicity in subjects receiving TNFα inhibitors for the treatment of TNFα-mediated disease or disorders.
US09784741B2	Diagnostic method It has been demonstrated that the level of HBP increases in individuals that subsequently develop severe sepsis. Accordingly, the level of HBP, HBP/WBC ratio or HBP/NC ratio in an individual can be used to determine whether or not an individual is at risk of developing severe sepsis.
US09784739B2	Regulatory brain specific cytoplasmic RNAS (BC RNAs) and methods of use thereof in diagnosis and treatment of neuropsychiatric lupus Compositions and methods for diagnosing an increased risk of NPSLE are provided.
US09784732B2	Acidic environment-detecting fluorescent probe Provided is a compound represented by formula (I), which can be used as a fluorescent probe that becomes highly fluorescent only in an intracellular acidic environment and can be adapted to the fluorescent imaging of an intracellular vesicle that is a microstructure. In the formula, R1 and R2 independently represent a hydrogen atom, or an alkyl group which may be substituted (wherein R1 and/or R2 represents an alkyl group which may be substituted); R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 independently represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or the like; X represents a functional group to which a labeling site or a target-accumulating site can be introduced, or the like; Y represents a halogen atom, an alkyl group which may be substituted, or the like; m represents an integer of 0 to 5; and n represents an integer of 0 to 5.
US09784722B2	Systems and methods for evaluation of wine characteristics A method comprises: receiving wine evaluations of wines from wine panelists, each wine evaluation including intensity values describing a plurality of wine characteristics for each of a set of wines, each wine evaluation generated by a wine panelist; generating a global intensity value from particular intensity values describing a particular wine characteristic of a particular wine, the particular intensity values being from the wine evaluations; comparing a selected intensity value generated by a selected wine panelist describing the particular wine characteristic for the particular wine against the global intensity value to determine an accuracy deviation; comparing the accuracy deviation against an accuracy deviation threshold to determine whether the selected intensity value is deemed inaccurate based on the comparison; updating the global intensity value for the particular wine characteristic for the particular wine based on the accuracy determination; and storing the updated global intensity value in a wine database.
US09784720B2	Quick lock connector for connecting a capillary to a fluidic conduit of a fluidic component A fitting for providing a fluid connection between a capillary and a fluidic conduit of a fluidic component, wherein the fitting comprises a capillary reception configured for receiving the capillary, a force applicator configured for being operable to apply a fixing force for fixing the capillary within the fitting, a force limitation mechanism configured for limiting the fixing force being applicable by the force applicator to the capillary, a force splitter configured for splitting the fixing force into an advance force component for advancing the capillary received in the capillary reception towards the fluidic component and into a clamping force component for clamping the capillary received in the capillary reception within the fitting, and a biasing mechanism particularly arranged between the force applicator and the force splitter and configured for biasing the force splitter against the capillary.
US09784697B2	Radiation imaging device capable of matter-element information acquisition and image based selection A radiation imaging device capable of matter-element information acquisition and image based selection comprises: a radiation source generating radiation; at least one scattering device receiving radiation which includes radiation transmitting a subject and scattered radiation and scattering the received radiation; and an imaging device receiving the radiation which includes the radiation transmitting the subject and the scattered radiation to measure energy and positional information so as to calculate a two-dimensional image.
US09784690B2	Apparatus, techniques, and target designs for measuring semiconductor parameters In one embodiment, apparatus and methods for determining a parameter of a target are disclosed. A target having an imaging structure and a scatterometry structure is provided. An image of the imaging structure is obtained with an imaging channel of a metrology tool. A scatterometry signal is also obtained from the scatterometry structure with a scatterometry channel of the metrology tool. At least one parameter, such as overlay error, of the target is determined based on both the image and the scatterometry signal.
US09784683B2	Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) sensor and a method for production thereof A plasmonic sensor, having at least a substrate, a laser processed active surface area on the said substrate, and a metal coating on the activate surface, where the laser processed surface is fabricated by means of short laser pulses in such a way that in a shallow layer of the surface material, the viscosity is reduced and under the influence of the same pulse, which was used to reduce the viscosity, or a successive incident one or more pulses a self-organized, stochastic nanostructure is formed, which has features smaller than 1 μm. In some implementations, the substrate material is amorphous, such as soda-lime glass or similar. Also disclosed is a slide and/or a slip cover, which are used in microscopy, for forming the active sensor area on top surface of it.
US09784682B2	Fluorescence microscope in microwave cavity The present invention relates to an optical imaging system communicatively connected to a microwave energy producing source wherein the combination provides for increases in chemical reaction times and the ability to monitor the reactions in real time with sufficient resolution to view the location of intracellular components labeled with luminescent molecules as well as interaction with other biomolecules and responses to localized environmental variables in living cells and tissues during the application of a microwave field.
US09784681B2	System and method for efficient detection of the phase and amplitude of a periodic modulation associated with self-interfering fluorescence Systems and methods according to exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure can be provided that can efficiently detect the amplitude and phase of a spectral modulation. Such exemplary scheme can be combined with self-interference fluorescence to facilitate a highly sensitive depth localization of self-interfering radiation generated within a sample. The exemplary system and method can facilitate a scan-free depth sensitivity within the focal depth range for microscopy, endoscopy and nanoscopy.
US09784676B2	Substrate inspection device and substrate inspection method A substrate inspection device includes a laser emitting unit, arranged at one side of a transmission device, and configured to emit a laser beam to each substrate to be inspected on the transmission device when the substrate to be inspected is moved to an inspection position; a laser receiving unit, arranged at the other side of the transmission device, and configured to receive the laser beam transmitted through the substrate to be inspected; and a calculation unit, configured to calculate transmissibility of the laser beam relative to the substrate to be inspected based on an intensity of the laser beam emitted by the laser emitting unit and an intensity of the laser beam received by the laser receiving unit, and determine whether a line width of a black matrix in the substrate to be inspected is within a predetermined range of the line width based on the transmissibility.
US09784672B2	Foodstuff analysis device Provided is a foodstuff analysis device capable of readily calculating calories or component weights. The foodstuff analysis device has a light-emitting unit, a light-receiving section, and a control unit. The light-emitting unit irradiates light including at least some wavelengths among wavelengths in the range 700-1,100 nm, on to an analysis target. The light-receiving section receives light reflected from the analysis target. The control unit calculates the absorbance of light received by the light-receiving section, and calculates the calories of the analysis target on the basis of the calculated absorbance and on the basis of the correlation between absorbance and calories.
US09784668B2	Systems and methods for testing internal bonds A transducer assembly is provided. The transducer assembly includes a magnetic portion, a body, a tensile pulse transmitter, and a pulse and current control unit. The magnetic portion is configured to provide a magnetic field. The body is disposed within an opening of the magnetic portion, and has a conductive portion configured to pass electric current near a body surface oriented toward the test surface. The tensile pulse transmitter is disposed within a cavity of the body and configured to transmit a tensile pulse into the test object. The pulse and current control unit is configured to control the tensile pulse transmitted by the tensile pulse transmitter, and to provide a current that passes through the conductive portion of the body and the test object, whereby a force urging the transducer assembly and the test object toward each other is generated responsive to the magnetic field and the current.
US09784667B2	High temperature fluid sample aging cell Exemplary embodiments of a high temperature aging cell provide a metal-to-metal fluid seal, and generally include a central tension post containing a flange having an inclined surface; and a seal ring concentrically arranged thereon, its outer circumference positioned at least partly intermediate the flange and the cell interior surface. In various embodiments, a thrust ring retains the seal ring; a thrust washer engages the thrust ring; a tension ring is attached to the tension post for biasing the thrust ring toward the flange; and an outer cap retains various components in relation to the aging cell. A pressure control device allows for pressure elevation.Exemplary embodiments of a sample aging method generally include aging a liquid sample by sealing the sample in the cell via biasing of the seal ring into sealing engagement with an interior surface of the cell. Subsequent sample treatment may involve elevating its temperature and/or pressure.
US09784666B2	Methods for assessing cancer cells using granulometry A method of measuring a characteristic optionally a clinical characteristic of a cancer test cell sample comprising: characterizing nuclear organization of DNA of the test cell sample: obtaining DNA image data of the cancer test cell sample nuclei using microscopy, processing the image data using granulometry to obtain one or more data points corresponding to DNA occupied space and/or DNA low space; and quantifying a feature of the DNA occupied space and/or a feature of the DNA low space.
US09784664B2	Multidimensional hydrodynamic focusing chamber Systems, including apparatus and methods, for the microfluidic manipulation, dispensing, and/or sorting of particles, such as cells and/or beads. The systems may include a shaped focusing chamber and/or a branched diverting mechanism.
US09784660B2	Microparticle sorting device, and method and program for sorting microparticles Provided are a microparticle sorting device, and a method and a program for sorting microparticles capable of stabilizing sorting performance over a prolonged period of time.The microparticle sorting device includes an imaging element and a controller. The imaging element obtains an image of fluid and fluid droplets at a position where the fluid discharged from an orifice which generates a fluid stream is converted into the fluid droplets. The controller controls driving voltage of an oscillation element which gives oscillation to the orifice and/or controls a position of the imaging element based on a state of the fluid in the image and/or a state of a satellite fluid droplet. The satellite fluid droplet does not include microparticles and exists between the position, where the fluid is converted into the fluid droplets, and a fluid droplet, among fluid droplets including the microparticles, which is closest to the position where the fluid is converted into the fluid droplets.
US09784659B2	Microparticle fractionating apparatus and method of fractionating microparticle Described are microparticle fractionating apparatus and methods of fractionating microparticles. Multiple electrodes may be used to charge droplets when separating and collecting microparticles based on a result analyzed by an optical methodologies. A first electrode may be used to charge a sample fluid, and a second electrode used to apply additional charge near a droplet break-off point.
US09784657B2	Apparatus and methods for density and mass flow sensing with a micromachined dual-tube resonator In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a base structure and a tube. The tube has a first tube portion, a second tube portion substantially parallel to the first tube portion, an inlet portion, and an outlet portion. The tube is configured to have a material pass from the inlet portion to the outlet portion. The apparatus further includes a drive element in contact with the tube. The drive element is configured to vibrate the tube such that the first tube portion conducts vibrational movements out of phase with vibrational movements of the second tube portion. The apparatus also includes a sensing element, at least a portion of which is in contact with the tube. The sensing element is configured to sense deflections of the first tube portion and the second tube portion such that at least one property of the material is determined.
US09784654B2	Method for treating at least one biological sample containing a target microorganism One embodiment provides a device for processing at least one biological sample capable of containing at least one target microorganism within at least one container. The device having at least one displacement device for generating the displacement of the contents of the at least one container and at least one site for receiving the at least one container. Additionally, the at least one container can receive the at least one biological sample within the at least one container, the container being delimited by a wall fixed on a base. Further, the at least one displacement device may be movable with respect to the base, and the at least one container may include a flexible material which allows the at least one container to be compressed against said wall.
US09784645B2	Engine control device An engine control device includes: a pre-ignition determination module that determines whether an operation state of an engine indicated by a rotation speed detected by a rotation speed detection unit and a load calculated by a load calculating module is in a pre-ignition occurring region; a catalyst protection determination module that determines whether the operation state of the engine is in a catalyst protection region; and a fuel cut execution control module that stops a fuel supplied to the engine, when a remaining amount of a fuel tank is determined to be smaller than a tank threshold value and the operation state is determined to be in the pre-ignition occurring region, and when the remaining amount of the fuel tank is determined to be smaller than the tank threshold value and the operation state is determined to be in the catalyst protection region.
US09784644B2	Engine error detection system A variety of methods and arrangements for detecting misfire and other engine-related errors are described. In one aspect, a window is assigned to a target firing opportunity for a target working chamber. There is an attempt to fire a target working chamber during the target firing opportunity. A change in an engine parameter (e.g., crankshaft angular acceleration) is measured during the window. A model (e.g., a pressure model) is used to help determine an expected change in the engine parameter during the target firing opportunity. Based on a comparison of the expected change and the measured change in the engine parameter, a determination is made as to whether an engine error (e.g., misfire) has occurred.
US09784638B1	Method and system for diagnoses and prognoses of low temperature limit control valve Method and apparatus for determining a probability of below-specified performance of a low temperature limit control valve. During operation of an environmental control system (ECS) for a vehicle, current operation parameters related to the ECS are sensed. Historical operation parameters related to the ECS are retrieved. A probability of below-specified performance of the low temperature limit control valve is determined based on a predetermined relationship between the stored current operation parameters, the historical operation parameters, and the probability of below-specified performance of the low temperature limit valve.
US09784631B2	Platform unit for combined sensing of pressure, temperature and humidity A modular platform unit comprising a plurality of sensors for the combined sensing of pressure, temperature and humidity. In particular, the sensors are composed of a layer of metallic-capped nanoparticles (MCNP) casted on a flexible substrate or a rigid substrate. Integration of the platform unit for artificial or electronic skin applications is disclosed.
US09784630B2	Sensor A sensor is provided having a diaphragm. One side of the diaphragm is arranged to be exposed to a fluid, to measure a characteristic of the fluid. Two supports are mounted on the diaphragm and a resonator is provided on the supports. The proportion of energy transferred from the resonator to the diaphragm is variable for the sensor to be used either as a viscosity/density sensor or as a pressure sensor.
US09784613B2	Sensor for detecting and localising laser beam sources A sensor for detecting and localizing laser beam sources, includes a beam-sensitive detector which is arranged in the image field of an imaging optic, an electric image processing device which is connected to the detector, and an optical diffraction element which is arranged in the beam path. The diffraction properties of the optical diffraction element are such that incident laser light on different wavelength bands produce diffraction patterns with different shapes, and the electronic image processing device is designed such that it can detect and evaluate the different forms of the diffraction pattern.
US09784603B2	Electromagnetic flowmeter empty pipe detection system A magnetic flowmeter includes a conduit and an electrical coil for generating a magnetic field extending through the conduit. A coil driver is configured to energize the coil and generate a periodically reversing magnetic field. Electrodes are arranged to detect voltages generated by flow of a conductive fluid through the magnetic field. A measurement system measures fluid flow rate using voltages detected by the electrodes. An empty conduit detector receives signals from the electrodes and determines whether or not the electrodes are immersed in the conductive fluid by analyzing the signals from the electrodes. The flowmeter optionally includes a low-flow verification system for distinguishing true low or zero flow rate measurements from measurements caused by the electrodes being exposed above the fluid level in the conduit by assessing whether or not EMF induced by magnetic flux change can be detected.
US09784601B2	Apparatus and method for signal synchronization A system is described for time synchronizing digitized measurement signals, such as vibration signals. The digitized signals, which are acquired asynchronously by multiple distributed measurement units, indicate the operational condition of a machine or a process. To measure the phase of the digitized signals relative to a pulse tachometer input, the time between the leading edge of the tachometer pulse and the digitized samples is measured. To achieve phase-coherent synchronization across the distributed measurement units, a local synchronization signal is embedded into the data produced by the measurement units. The systems uses the synchronization signal to align the data in post processing, which phase aligns the data and aligns the data in absolute time. The synchronization signal may be encoded with a timestamp to provide additional timing information.
US09784600B2	Proximity sensor for aircraft, provided with a special sealed assembly A sensor (1) comprising a casing (2) delimiting an internal volume (3) and having a passage (31) between the internal volume and a first external zone (Z1) external to the casing; a moving part (4) moveable inside the internal volume (3); detector (5) for detecting a movement of the moving part (4) comprising a detection portion (51) extending in the passage (31) and having a groove (52) open to the outside of the detection portion (51), the groove (52) extending between the first external zone (Z1) external to the casing and the internal volume (3) internal to the casing. The sensor (1) comprises first sealing structure (14) positioned around the detection portion (51) inside the passage (31), the first sealing structure (14) being arranged in such a way as to prevent fluid from passing between the internal volume (3) and the first external zone (Z1) via the groove (52).
US09784594B2	Hall-effect based linear motor controller A linear motion control device for use in a linear control system is presented. The linear motion control device includes a coil driver to drive a coil that, when driven, effects a linear movement by a motion device having a magnet. The linear motion control device also includes a magnetic field sensor to detect a magnetic field associated with the linear movement and an interface to connect an output of the magnetic field sensor and an input of the coil driver to an external controller. The interface includes a feedback loop to relate the magnetic field sensor output signal to the coil driver input.
US09784592B2	Turn predictions One or more embodiments of techniques or systems for generating turn predictions or predictions are provided herein. Environment layout information of an operating environment through which a first vehicle is travelling may be received. A current location of the first vehicle may be received. One or more other vehicles may be detected. Additional environment layout information from other vehicles may be received. A model including the operating environment, the first vehicle, and one or more of the other vehicles may be built. The model may be based on the environment layout information and the additional environment layout information and indicative of an intent of a driver of one of the other vehicles. Further, predictions may be generated based on the model, which may be based on a Hidden Markov Model (HMM), a Support Vector Machine (SVM), a Dynamic Bayesian Network (DBN), or a combination thereof.
US09784588B2	Navigation method and system, map data management cloud and data update method thereof A navigation method and system, a map data management cloud and data update method thereof, wherein the navigation method includes: a map data management cloud receiving a navigation request from a mobile terminal, wherein the navigation request includes: requesting for route information of the navigation; the map data management cloud obtaining an optimal route according to the navigation request and collected real-time route condition information; wherein the real-time route condition information includes: route condition information, uploaded by at least one mobile terminal, collected during navigation processes of the at least one mobile terminal; the map data management cloud sending the optimal route to the mobile terminal which sends the navigation request, thereby providing real-time navigation data and improving navigation efficiency.
US09784577B2	Measuring distance from object by using size of pattern projected onto object An apparatus for measuring a distance can include a camera module and a film having a reference pattern. The camera module can include an infrared LED transmission unit to transmit an infrared LED light toward the film and a module unit calculating a distance from an object by using a size of a pattern projected onto the object which is obtained from an image of a camera unit. The film can include an infrared film and a plurality of holes formed in the infrared film.
US09784573B2	Positional deviation measuring device, non-transitory computer-readable recording medium containing a positional deviation measuring program, and method of manufacturing semiconductor device According to one embodiment, an adjusting unit adjusts a refracting angle of incident light with respect to a substrate, a detector detects reflected light from the substrate, and a calculating unit calculates positional deviation of the pattern based on patterns respectively reflected in reflected lights obtained from the incident light generating N number of refracting angles with respect to the substrate, where N is an integer of two or greater.
US09784570B2	Polarization-based coherent gradient sensing systems and methods Polarization-based coherent gradient-sensing systems and methods for measuring at least one surface-shape property of a specularly reflective surface are disclosed. The method includes: reflecting a first circularly polarized laser beam from a sample surface to form a second circularly polarized laser beam that contains surface-shape information; converting the second circularly polarized laser beam to a linearly polarized reflected laser beam; directing respective first and second portions of the linearly polarized reflected laser beam to first and second relay assemblies that constitute first and second interferometer arms. The first and second relay assemblies each use a pair of axially spaced-apart gratings to generate respective first and second interference patterns at respective first and second image sensors. Respective first and second signals from the first and second image sensors are processed to determine the at least one surface-shape property.
US09784563B2	Calibrating the positions of a rotating and translating two-dimensional scanner Systems and methods are provided that comprise calibration techniques and associated systems that identify the two-dimensional position, or other alignment or positioning, of sample wells or other calibration objects located in a sample well plate, or other surface or area of interest. In some embodiments, calibration of the plate and/or positioning and/or alignment with respect to detection optics can be performed in multiple stages for two or more dimensions.
US09784559B2	Swept source OCT system and method with phase-locked detection A swept source OCT system and related method are disclosed. The system comprises a control device for operating a tunable light source in response to an electronic sweep control signal such that the tunable light source carries out wave length sweeps with a repetition rate fsweep, which depends on the frequency of the sweep control signal. The system further comprises a detection device for the time-resolved detection of an interference signal from a sample beam and a reference beam with the help of a detection cycle signal. The sweep control signal and the detection cycle signal are phase-locked, or means for creating a signal or signal sequence are provided, said signal or signal sequence being characterising for the frequency relationship and/or the relative phase position of the sweep control signal and detection cycle signal.
US09784543B2	Weapon and weapon system employing the same A weapon system including a weapon, and methods of manufacturing and operating the same. In one embodiment, the weapon includes a guidance section in a front section of the weapon, and a signal cartridge assembly behind the front section and including a signal cartridge configured to provide a signal indicating a location of impact for the weapon.
US09784529B1	Small arms stabilization system A self-stabilizing small arm having a barrel assembly rigidly connected to a stock assembly. The small arm includes at least one shooter interface surface and a stabilization assembly controlling the relative position of the shooter interface surface and the barrel assembly or stock assembly. The stabilization assembly includes (i) at least one movement sensor; (ii) at least one actuator; and (iii) a controller using signals from the movement sensor to operate the actuator in order to compensate for unintended movement of the small arm.
US09784525B2	Toy gun A simple apparatus which prevents a danger that a gas cylinder with gas left in the cylinder leaps out when the gas cylinder is taken out to change a gas cylinder is provided. A toy gun 1 includes: a gas cylinder housing portion 11 which is provided in the grip portion of an air gun and houses a gas cylinder 31; a clamp 41 which opens or closes the gas cylinder housing portion 11; a clamp pivot 42 about which the clamp 41 is rotated; a roller 14 installed at the bottom portion of the gas cylinder housing portion 11; and a receptacle 21 which is installed between the upper part of the roller 14 and the bottom portion of the gas cylinder 31 and is energized toward the roller 14 and whose surface shape is matched with the bottom face shape of the gas cylinder 31.
US09784517B2	Gun safety device A device for controlling access to a firearm having a muzzle with a muzzle device. The device includes a lock housing with a cavity to receive the muzzle device. The device also includes a lock mechanism shaft coupled to a lock mechanism that is configured for rotational movement upon actuation of the lock mechanism. The lock mechanism shaft is coupled to a cam that moves axially upon rotation of the lock mechanism shaft. A bidirectional rotatable shaft is coupled to the cam and is insertable into the muzzle of the firearm. The device also includes a plurality of arms coupled to a perimeter of the cam and arranged for pivotal and radial movement to secure the firearm muzzle in the cavity of the lock housing. A plurality of tabs are arranged on the arms for engagement with the muzzle device to retain the muzzle device within the lock housing.
US09784510B2	Cleaning apparatus for heat exchange tubes of air cooled heat exchangers A spray mat for spraying cleaning fluid under pressure onto the outer surfaces of heat exchange tubes that extend in rows in a heat exchanger, the rows of tubes being spaced apart from each other with a generally planar space defined between each two adjacent rows, the spray mat formed of a plurality of spray strips, each spray strip including: (a) a base part having upper and lower surfaces, (b) a fluid inlet, (c) a plurality of spray nozzles spaced apart and secured on the upper and lower surfaces, and (d) a duct system for fluid coupling the fluid inlet to the spray nozzles, each spray strip is bendably and fluid coupled to the next forming a flexible spray mat which is positionable into and removable out of selected ones of the planar spaces between each two adjacent rows of the heat exchange tubes.
US09784499B2	Appliance for drying articles A radio frequency (RF) laundry dryer includes, amongst other things, an RF generator, a drying surface and a Faraday cage enclosing the drying surface. The drying surface on which textiles are supported further includes an RF applicator having an anode and cathode coupled to the RF generator. At least a portion of the cathode substantially encompasses the anode to electrically shield the anode from the Faraday cage ensuring the formation of an e-field between the anode and cathode instead of the anode and the Faraday cage upon energizing the RF generator.
US09784496B2	Air conditioner and method of controlling the same An air conditioner includes an indoor unit, an outdoor unit including an outdoor fan, a sensor unit mounted at an upper portion of the outdoor unit to sense snow piled up on the outdoor unit, and a control unit to determine whether snow is piled up or not based on an output from the sensor unit and control an operation of the outdoor fan to remove snow when snow is piled up based on the determination. The sensor unit includes a photo sensor and a temperature sensor.
US09784476B2	Portable solar tracker The tracking device of the present disclosure includes a platform, support structure, and a cylinder. The cylinder comprises a plunger, an interior space, an aperture, and a fluid within the cylinder. Forward actuation of the plunger within the interior space the fluid to be pushed through the aperture. The platform is operably connected to the plunger, so that movement of the plunger causes the platform to rotate about a pivot point of the support structure. The tracking device can have a solar panel connected to the platform. The tracking device can also be used in any application where tracking would be of use, such as for surveillance, or time-lapse photography.
US09784475B2	Heat storage system with underflow and overflow weirs A heat storage system using sand as a solid heat storage medium has a fluidized bed heat exchanger (3) arranged between and separated from a storage tank (1) for cold sand and a storage tank (2) for hot sand by weirs (4, 5). The heat exchanger (3) is divided into a plurality of chambers (7) by weirs (6). The weirs (4, 5, 6) are arranged as a combination of overflow and underflow weirs. Fluidized sand is produced in the chambers (7) by a blower (14) positioned underneath the heat exchanger (3). Heat is transferred from a heat source to the sand fluidized and from the fluidized sand to a heat transport medium by transferring mechanisms (8, 9) in the chambers (7). The sand is redirected in a horizontal direction by horizontally acting blowers and/or installations (12) projecting into a respective chamber from a side.
US09784474B2	Solar power tower receiver A central receiver for a solar power facility is provided comprising an arrangement of heat absorber tubes located in a chamber having a window that, in use, is to receive solar radiation reflected by a heliostat field. The heat absorber tubes extend transversely relative to the window and are connected into a working fluid circuit. The window forms an atmospheric air inlet and the chamber has an outlet in a region opposite the window. An air flow promoting fan induces a flow of atmospheric air inwards through the window, past the absorber tubes; and through the outlet. The receiver preferably includes multiple rows of unpressurized louvers or panes having oblique frontal surfaces such that reflected rays travel into the chamber and provide a leading row in which the temperature of the louvers is, under operating conditions, maintained at a level low enough to reduce thermal reflection and radiation losses.
US09784461B2	Air conditioner heater control based on power supply cord parameters Air conditioner units and methods of operating the same are provided. One example method includes determining whether one or more heaters included in the air conditioner unit are energized. The method includes determining whether an operating speed of a fan included in the air conditioner unit is less than a threshold speed. The method includes determining whether a power provided to the air conditioner unit by a utilized power supply cord is greater than a threshold power. The method includes de-energizing at least one of the one or more heaters when it is determined that the one or more heaters are energized, the operating speed of the fan is less than the threshold speed, and the power provided by the utilized power supply cord is greater than the threshold power.
US09784458B2	Thermal gradient fluid header for multiple heating and cooling systems Apparatus and method for heating/cooling buildings and other facilities. An elongate pipe filled with water or other fluid medium forms a thermal gradient header having temperature zones that are progressively warmer towards one end and cooler towards the other. Multiple heating/cooling systems are connected to the header so as to draw fluid from zones that are closest in temperature to the optimal intake temperature of each system, and to discharge fluid back to the header at zones that are closest to the temperature to the optimal output temperature of each system, allowing each heating/cooling system to take advantage of the thermal output of other systems. The pipe forming the thermal gradient header may be routed back and forth in the facility to define a series of legs containing the different temperature zones. A boiler or other source may supply makeup heat to the thermal gradient header, and excess heat may be sent from the header to a ground field or other thermal reservoir for later use.
US09784454B2	Cooktop burner mounting system A burner of a gas cooking appliance is mounted through a turn and lock mechanism established between a support member mounted below a cooktop of the appliance and a holder attached to the burner. More specifically, the holder and support member include interengaging structure, allowing the holder to be initially attached to and then twist secured upon the support member. In addition, locating structure is provided to assure the holder is appropriately positioned for proper alignment of the turn and lock mechanism. Furthermore, upon twisting the holder relative to the support member, locking structure retains the holder in a desired, operational position.
US09784449B2	Flame sensing system This invention relates to the field of sensing flames in equipment using a combustion burner such as gas furnaces by using the electrical properties of flames. In a first group of embodiments flame rectification is used to cause distortion of a signal having a selected waveform. A harmonic of the distorted waveform is detected thereby providing flame proof. In a second group of embodiments flame rectification is used as a mixer to cause two signals having selected waveforms to produce sum and difference signals. The sum and/or difference signals are detected thereby providing flame proof.
US09784439B2	Safety holiday light assembly and method for safe installation from the ground A safety holiday light assembly facilitates installation of holiday lighting to an exterior perimeter of a building from the ground surface. A substantially rigid tube defines a hollow cavity which carries an alignment member comprising a rod and plurality of spheres. Each sphere is detachably affixed via a cantilever to holiday lighting, which is disposed around a perimeter when the alignment member is inserted into the rigid tube. The tube may be color coordinated to match the colors of the building. The tube may form protective seals against external elements.
US09784438B2	Connected body of a plurality of light emitting devices A connected body includes first and second light emitting devices and a connecting member. The first light emitting device includes a flexible first substrate member extending in a predetermined direction, a first light emitting element arranged on the first substrate member, and an electronic component arranged on a first end portion of the first substrate member with respect to the predetermined direction. The second light emitting device includes a flexible second substrate member extending in the predetermined direction, and a second light emitting element arranged on the second substrate member. The connecting member connecting the first end portion of the first substrate member and a second end portion of the second substrate member adjacent to the first end portion of the first substrate. A position of at least a part of the connecting member in the predetermined direction overlaps a position of the electronic component in the predetermined direction.
US09784437B2	Adjustable light mechanism for a merchandiser A merchandiser including a case that defines a product display area and a luminaire that is coupled to the case to illuminate at least a portion of the product display area. The luminaire is slidably and rotatably coupled to the case at a single point.
US09784436B2	Light beam framing system with merged shutter blades A framing system for shaping light beam comprises a frame support having a number of shutter blades surrounding said light beam, and a number of actuators that move said shutter blades in and out of said light beam. The shutter blades form a merged pile, where part of a first shutter blade is placed over a part of a second shutter blade. A first actuator rotates at least one of said shutter blades in relation to a first rotational point and a second actuator moves the first rotational point in relation to said light beam. A method of shaping a light beam is provided, and involves rotating a shutter blade around a first rotation point using a first actuator, and moving the first rotation point in relation to the light beam using a second actuator.
US09784433B2	Optical devices for light mixing An optical device includes a lower surface that is substantially transparent. The optical device further includes an upper surface disposed opposite the lower surface and having a first specular layer disposed thereon. The optical device further includes a first lateral surface extending between the lower surface and the upper surface and having a second specular layer disposed on at least a portion thereof.
US09784429B2	Method and device for greatly increasing irradiation range of street lamp The invention provides a method and a device for greatly increasing an irradiation range of a lamp. The method is characterized as follows: firstly, a COB module LED point light source is adopted as a light source; secondly, the LED point light source is put into an incident concave surface (11) to be covered by the same, so that the LED point light source is primarily refracted by the incident concave surface (11); thirdly, a light-distribution free curved surface (12) is further arranged to cover the incident concave surface (11), so that the light ray primarily refracted by the incident concave surface (11) is subsequently refracted by the light-distribution free curved surface (12) to deflect by a large angle; after two refractions, the included angle between a position, perpendicular to an extension direction of a road, of the peak intensity and an optical axis ranges from 60 to 75 degrees and a light distribution angle in a direction in accordance with the extension direction of the road ranges from 120 to 150 degrees, whereby the illumination of one single COB module LED point light source to at least 6 lanes and illumination at an interval of at least 35 m or long-distance illumination of a high-pole lamp are realized. The method and the device of the present invention are capable of realizing the illumination of one single lamp to at least 6 lanes.
US09784427B2	Backlit illuminated device with lighting through decorative plated surfaces An ornamental device including a decorative plated surface and a backlit assembly is described, and includes a light engine including a light-emitting diode (LED), a light pipe optically coupled to the LED, a light diffuser and a lens assembly. The lens assembly includes a chrome surface finish, wherein the lens assembly encases the light engine, the light pipe and the light diffuser, and is assembled onto a back plate. When the LED is not illuminated, the lens assembly exhibits a chrome appearance, and when the LED is illuminated, light emanates through the lens assembly.
US09784425B2	Signal lamp A signal lamp comprises at least one light source arranged at the entry of a longitudinal light guide oriented with its longitudinal axis (γ) in the direction (s) of light exit from the lamp, and at least a portion of the light from the light source passes into a transversal light guide oriented with its longitudinal axis (α, β) transversally to longitudinal axis (γ). Transversal light guide is fitted on a part of its casing with an exit surface for light to exit from the lamp. Longitudinal light guide is fitted with at least two reflective surfaces that do not overlap when viewed in the direction of longitudinal axis (γ), and that are inclined towards axis (γ) to reflect light beams to at least two transversal light guides having their entries against the reflective surfaces, and their exit surfaces at a distance from each other in direction (s).
US09784421B1	Linear lighting with distributed onboard power conversion A strip of linear lighting with distributed power conversion is disclosed. The linear lighting includes a flexible PCB. The flexible PCB is divided into repeating blocks, which are arranged electrically in parallel with one another between power and ground. Each repeating block includes power conversion and conditioning circuits. A plurality of LED light engines are connected to the outputs of the power conversion and conditioning circuits, electrically in series with one another. The power conversion and conditioning circuits typically include at least a full-bridge rectifier. A pair of conductors run the length of the PCB adjacent to it and are connected to each of the repeating blocks. A flexible, transparent covering surrounds the PCB and pair of conductors.
US09784415B2	Safety illumination solutions for handrails, grab bars, floor mats and the like A safety cover for use on a handrail, grab bar or peripheral edge of a fixture or object at a darkened location. The cover features a longitudinally split tubular member of resiliently flexible material and an illumination source carried thereby that is operable to provide illumination of the darkened location. The tubular member has a circumferential resiliency that biases two free edges of the tubular member toward one another from to automatically close up the longitudinal split, whereby the tubular member frictionally grips the rail, bar or peripheral edge over which it is placed. An illuminating floor mat or toilet lid cover features at least one longitudinally-shaped illumination member running along at least one peripheral edge of the mat or cover with one or more light-emitting areas of said longitudinally-shaped illumination member in a visually detectable position left unconcealed by the mat or cover.
US09784410B2	Operating method for a cryopressure tank An operating method is provided for a cryopressure tank in which cryogenic hydrogen for supplying a motor vehicle fuel cell can be stored under supercritical pressure at 13 bar or more. In order to compensate the pressure drop resulting from removal of hydrogen from the cryopressure tank, either a heat transfer medium is supplied to a heat exchanger provided in the cryopressure tank via a control valve over a period of time which significantly exceeds the cycle times of a conventional cycle valve or the heat transfer medium is not supplied to the heat exchanger. Depending on the fill level of the cryopressure tank, the control valve is actuated with respect to a desired temperature or a desired pressure of the hydrogen in the cryopressure tank. As long as there is a risk of liquefaction of the residual hydrogen in the cryopressure tank, as is the case when the temperature falls below the critical temperature of 33 K if the pressure drops below the critical pressure of approximately 13 bar, during the removal of cryogenic hydrogen from the cryopressure tank, the temperature is adjusted such that it does not drop below the critical temperature of 33 Kelvin. If the fill state in the cryopressure tank drops further, the pressure in the cryopressure tank is adjusted when there is no longer a risk of liquefaction such that the pressure does not drop below a minimum pressure value which the hydrogen that is removed from the cryopressure tank must have in order to be usable in the consumer without restricting the function thereof.
US09784407B2	Optical touch system, light curtain generating module and adjusting structure An adjusting structure includes a first plate, a second plate opposite to the first plate, a first connection element, a second connection element and a third connection element. The second plate has a first connection portion, a second connection portion, and a third connection portion. The first connection element has a first spherical portion and a first rod. The first spherical portion is rotatably coupled to the first connection portion. The first rod is engaged through the first spherical portion and rotatably fixed to the first plate. The second connection element has a second spherical portion and a second rod. The second spherical portion is rotatably coupled to the second connection portion. The second rod is engaged through the second spherical portion and rotatably fixed to the first plate. The third connection element is connected to the second plate and the first plate.
US09784401B1	Conduit repair Provided are articles useful for rapidly and easily stopping leaks of material contained in conduits, such as water pipes under pressure. Articles according to this disclosure include a band, a lock and a lever. The band is wrapped around the conduit or pipe, and the lever is configured to engage with an end of the band and the lock that rides on the band. Manually, pulling the remaining end of the band and then actuating the lever, or vice versa, cinches the band around the outer circumference of the conduit, effectively sealing the conduit wall and preventing the contents of the conduit from leaking into the ambient surroundings. Elements of the invention cooperate to permit easy removal of the articles for re-use.
US09784399B2	Damper for air lines of an internal combustion engine having a turbocharger and method for producing said damper A method for producing a damper for an air line of an internal combustion engine includes the following steps: providing a temperature-controlled inner part having passages; producing a tubular preform of an outer jacket from a thermoplastic melt; and attaching the temperature-controlled inner part to a blowing mandrel of a blow mold, which is open. The blowing mandrel has outlet openings and the passages are positioned over the outlet openings. The method further includes bringing the temperature-controlled preform over the inner part and closing the blow mold such that the preform is blown against the walls of the blow mold, whereby an outer jacket is obtained. Simultaneously, local connections between the inner part and the outer jacket are obtained by pressing the preform and the inner part against each other in some regions. Finally, the blow mold is opened and the damper is removed.
US09784398B2	Reinforcement strip for repairing fluid transport pipes A reinforcement strip (20) suitable for repairing a fluid transport pipe (10) during which the strip is wound, under traction, around the portion of the pipe where the repair needs to be made at the same time that a crosslinking resin is applied to the strip in such a way as to form a sleeve around the portion to be repaired. The reinforcement strip includes at least one integrated metal wire, the electrical properties of the wire being used for operations including crosslinking the resin, detecting the portion of the pipe that includes the sleeve or detecting repaired portions of the pipe that have increased in diameter due to a thinning of the wall of the pipe.
US09784397B2	Systems for vacuum sealed access passage Apparatus are provided for an access system for a passage defined in a component. The passage is surrounded by a flange, and the access system comprises a plug adapted to be coupled to the flange of the component to seal the passage. The plug includes a sidewall and an overhang coupled to the sidewall. The overhang is configured to substantially surround at least a portion of the flange and the plug is movable between a first, unsealed position and a second, sealed position upon the application of a force.
US09784393B2	Pipe connectors and systems A pipe connector includes a housing body defining an axial bore arranged to receive a length of pipe. A plurality of sealing members is positionable in a stacked configuration within the axial bore. The sealing members define a first opening through which the length of pipe can pass and are arranged to form a seal between the length of pipe and the housing body. A locking member is positionable in the axial bore above the sealing members. The locking member defines a second opening. The length of pipe is movable through the second opening in a first direction and the locking member engages the length of pipe when the pipe is forced in a second direction opposite the first direction to form a one-way stop.
US09784392B2	Device for transferring fluids A device for transferring fluids between two elements arranged concentrically within one another, wherein there is a sleeve-shaped hollow-cylindrical first component arranged between the two elements having at least one through-hole for the fluid, wherein the first component is made of steel and sits in a first element, wherein the first component is prevented from turning around a symmetry axis of the first component by at least one safety element engaging form-fittingly in the first element, wherein the first element is at least partially made of a material having a greater coefficient of thermal expansion than the steel material, characterized by the fact that between the first component and the first element, a second hollow-cylindrical component is arranged concentric to the first component and that the second component is secured from turning around the symmetry axis by a safety element on the first element and the first component.
US09784385B1	Grommet and method of use thereof A grommet is at least partially comprised of a clear, rigid material is disclosed. The body of the grommet tapers from a proximal end to a distal end, allowing the grommet to be guided into a hole in a post of a handrail system. The interior of the body includes an longitudinal cannulation open to the exterior of the grommet via a helical cut in the surface, allowing for a wire rope to pass through. The grommet can be installed whether or not a wire rope has previously been passed through a railing post.
US09784382B2	Gas shut-off valve A gas shut-off valve for installation in gas meters, has a valve disk that can be moved in the longitudinal direction with respect to its valve seat. The movement is realized by a linear unit held in the longitudinal direction in a valve casing, which is actuated by an electric motor via reduction gearing. The valve seat has a lip seal. The electric motor is a small DC motor. The reduction gearing and the linear unit, are installed in a panel of the valve casing. The linear unit is a rack-and-pinion gearing or a sliding-screw gearing, having an adjusting-nut element and an adjusting rod.
US09784379B2	T shaped deflator tool This invention is a device designed to deflate rubber rafts, inner tubes, air mattresses and other inflatable objects equipped with cut-check valves or self-closing squeeze valves. The device is constructed of a rigid material, the body of which is comprised of a slender conical shape, terminating in a perpendicular T shaped handle. A tapered air gap runs through the core of the slender conical body along the vertical axis of the device. When inserted into said valves, the smooth rounded tip of the device safely penetrates the cut-check or flap portion of the valve, allowing air to flow from the inflatable object, through the device, and into the atmosphere. The tapered body is compatible with valves of various size diameters. When inserted into said valves, friction ensures the device will remain firmly seated inside said valves allowing hands free deflation.
US09784374B2	Fluid control device A fluid control device includes: a valve body accommodating chamber having an inner space divided into a first chamber and a second chamber by a first valve body; a receiving port, which opens to the first chamber and through which a fluid from an accumulator is received in the first chamber, and a discharge port, which opens to the first chamber and through which the fluid is discharged from the first chamber; a guide path guiding the fluid from the accumulator to the second chamber such that the first valve body moves to a valve-closed position to close the discharge port; a second valve body switchable between a state of maintaining pressure of the fluid guided to the second chamber and a state of releasing the pressure; and a bias member biasing the first valve body to the valve-closed position.
US09784371B2	Brush seal Described is a brush seal for sealing between a first component and a second component which relatively rotate during normal use, comprising: an annular housing which is attached to a first component in use; a plurality of bristles each having a fixed end attached to the housing and a free end, wherein the free ends of at least some of the plurality of bristles contact the second component during normal use to provide a sealing surface, wherein the sealing surface includes a plurality of discontinuities around the circumference of the brush seal for providing hydrodynamic lifting force in use.
US09784370B2	Seal with one or more engaging features A seal and a seal assembly. The seal includes a generally annular casing, an engaging feature coupled to or integral with the casing and configured to be coupled to an accessory that is separate from the casing, and a generally annular sealing element coupled to the casing, the engaging feature, or both. The sealing element is configured to seal with a relatively movable member, wherein the engaging feature is separately-formed from the sealing element.
US09784368B2	Hydraulic control apparatus and method A hydraulic control apparatus is disclosed that controls a hydraulic pump in a construction machine in which a hydraulic actuator is connected to the hydraulic pump via a directional control valve of a closed center type, and in which a position of the directional control valve is changed according to an operation amount of an operation member. The hydraulic control apparatus includes a virtual negative control pressure calculating part configured to calculate, based on the operation amount of the operation member and a discharge pressure of the hydraulic pump, a virtual negative control pressure when a negative control system is assumed; and a part configured to calculate a control command value for the hydraulic pump based on the virtual negative control pressure.
US09784364B2	Planetary carrier A planetary carrier where the second pinion gears are disposed so as to be at least partially located in the spaces between the adjacent bridge portions, an outer peripheral surface of each of the bridge portions is provided with a spline onto which a friction engagement plate constituting a friction engagement element is fitted, an inner peripheral surface of each of the bridge portions is provided with a pair of wall portions that extend in the axial direction along side edges on both sides of each of the bridge portions and protrude radially inward, and each of the bridge portions is provided with a plurality of oil holes through which an inside and an outside of each of the bridge portions communicate with each other.
US09784362B2	Vehicle drive device A vehicle drive device includes: an oil pump; an oil cooler; a bypass oil passage configured to bypass the oil cooler; a control valve; and a control unit. The control unit keeps the control valve in a first state while a temperature of oil circulated by the oil pump is lower than a predetermined value, and switches the control valve to a second state when the temperature of the oil circulated by the oil pump becomes not lower than the predetermined value while the control valve is in the first state. The control unit changes a voltage command value of an electric motor to a value smaller than a voltage command value corresponding to a required output of the electric motor after elapse of a predetermined period from a time the control valve is switched to the second state.
US09784355B1	Axle disconnect and differential lock combination An axle disconnect and differential locking system for single or multiple axle vehicles which allows the vehicle to selectively engage and disengage an axle half shaft from the differential side gear. Additionally, the system allows the vehicle to selectively switch between locked and unlocked differential driving modes. The system has a first position, a second position and a third position. At the first position, the system is not meshingly engaged with the differential side gear or the differential case. At the second position, the system is meshingly engaged with the differential side gear but is not meshingly engaged with the differential case. At the third position, the system is engaged with the differential side gear and the differential case. In one embodiment the system is a sliding collar. According to another embodiment, the system includes an axle disconnect collar, a differential locking collar and a biasing member disposed therebetween.
US09784353B2	Torque converter having variable pitch stator and bypass clutch A transmission includes a torque converter stator with controllable blade angle. A controller adjust the blades by commanding fluid pressures in hydraulic circuits routed to the stator hub. The controller also adjust the torque capacity of a torque converter bypass clutch by commanding fluid pressures in hydraulic circuits routed to apply and release chambers. Various schemes are presented to multiplex hydraulic circuits to serve multiple functions.
US09784351B1	Gearless fluidic automatic transmission A gearless fluidic automatic transmission with an impeller shaft driven by an existing engine. The impeller shaft is radially surrounded by a hollow frustrum with a plurality of curvilinear vanes. The vanes transfer fluid to and through a plurality of canted blades in operational communication with a turbine shaft. A power transmitted to the turbine shaft is used to drive a chosen vehicle.
US09784349B2	Linear actuator A linear actuator includes a back fixture formed of a first part, a second part, and a plastic bearing, the first part connecting with the second part, grooves are disposed inside the first part and the second part, and extra structures are disposed outside the plastic bearing. The plastic bearing is secured inside the first part and the second part with the grooves and extra structures. The back fixture can be directly fitted onto a bed frame by applying a certain force to make an elastic deformation of this back fixture, thereby accelerating the installation of the actuator. This not only significantly reduces the noise caused by the connecting portion during the operation of the actuator, but also reduces the wearing of connecting parts, thereby significantly extending maintenance-free life.
US09784344B1	Planetary gear train of an automatic transmission for a vehicle A planetary gear train of an automatic transmission for a vehicle includes at least ten forward speeds and one reverse speed. The planetary gear train includes an input shaft, an output shaft, four planetary gear sets respectively having three rotational elements, and six control elements for selectively interconnecting the rotational elements and a transmission housing.
US09784341B2	Planetary gear train of automatic transmission for vehicle A planetary gear train of an automatic transmission for a vehicle may include an input shaft, an output shaft, a first planetary gear set including first, second, and third rotation elements, a second planetary gear set including fourth, fifth, and sixth rotation elements, a third planetary gear set including seventh, eighth, and ninth rotation element, and a fourth planetary gear set including tenth, eleventh, and twelfth rotation elements, in which the input shaft is directly connected to the third rotation element, the second rotation element is directly connected to the eleventh rotation element, the output shaft is directly connected to the second rotation element, the third rotation element is directly connected to the fourth rotation element, the sixth rotation element is directly connected to the eighth rotation element, the ninth rotation element is directly connected to the tenth rotation element, and the fifth rotation element is selectively connected to a transmission housing.
US09784340B2	Multi-speed transmission A family of transmission gearing arrangements provides between eight and ten forward speed ratios and a reverse speed ratio. Three planetary gear sets are located on the input axis and a fourth planetary gear set is located on an offset axis. Axis transfer gears convey power between the input axis and the offset axis. One axis transfer gear is supported by a front support while another is supported by a center support. The center support also supports a clutch module and supplies pressurized fluid to engage the clutches in the clutch module.
US09784335B1	Hydraulic engine mount for vehicle An engine mount includes a nozzle plate mounted between an insulator and a diaphragm so as to divide an interior into an upper liquid chamber and a lower liquid chamber, and an annular flow path formed in the nozzle plate so that an encapsulated hydraulic liquid flows between the upper liquid chamber and the lower liquid chamber, the nozzle plate being opened at an upper side of the flow path; a shielding member which has two or more shielding plates arranged to cover the upper side of the flow path; an adjusting bolt which is rotatably mounted in a core coupled to the insulator; and a connector, in which the shielding plates are folded or unfolded in accordance with a rotation of the adjusting bolt, and a size of an upper flow path hole is determined depending on a state in which the shielding plates are folded or unfolded.
US09784333B2	Compression isolator for a suspension damper A method and apparatus for a damper. The damper comprises a fluid chamber having a piston dividing the chamber into a compression and rebound sides, a reservoir in fluid communication with the compression side of the chamber, and an isolator disposed between the compression side and the reservoir, whereby the isolator obstructs fluid flow between the compression side and the reservoir. In one embodiment, a bypass provides a fluid path between the compression side and the isolator.
US09784322B2	Clutch backer plate with recessed rivets A driven disc assembly is provided. The backing plates have right angle depression sections that surround mounting holes of a clutch disc. The thickness of the backing plates are enlarged from their normal thickness causing a top surface of the backing plates to axially clear heads of conventional rivets. The thickness of the friction buttons on the backing plates can then be reduced to their minimal effective use thickness.
US09784321B2	Powertrain wheel-end rotational disconnect assembly A wheel-end disconnect assembly for translating rotational torque between an output shaft and a wheel hub of a vehicle driveline. A knuckle bracket at least partially supports the wheel hub. A clutch is operatively attached to the knuckle bracket, is disposed in selective torque translating relationship between the output shaft and the wheel hub, and is movable between: an engaged configuration wherein torque is translated between the output shaft and the wheel hub, and a disengaged configuration wherein torque is interrupted. An electromagnetic actuator is provided and has a slider selectively movable between a first stable position and a second stable position. The actuator is disposed in force translating relationship with the clutch such that movement from one stable position to the other stable position causes corresponding movement of the clutch between the configurations so as to selectively translate rotational torque between the output shaft and the wheel hub.
US09784320B2	Method for producing a composite rolling bearing A method for producing a composite rolling bearing (1) having a bearing flange (3) and at least one rolling bearing (4, 5) held on the bearing flange (3) by an inner ring (6, 7). In order to be able to fix the inner ring (7) on the bearing flange (3) with axial preloading without expansion, the inner ring (7) is acted upon by a holding-down device (23) that radially holds down the inner ring (7) and is preloaded against the inner ring (7) by a regulated axial force (F), and, by way of an advancing cone (21) introduced radially on the inside axially into the bearing flange (3), material (11) present on the bearing flange (3) is displaced radially towards the outside into a recessed formation (15, 16) in the inner ring (7).
US09784319B2	Rolling bearing unit with rotational speed detecting device There is provided a structure capable of sufficiently securing sealing performance by a cap (19a). In a state where a fitting insert (44) formed of a nonmagnetic material having a bottomed cylindrical shape is fixed to an inner diameter side of a cap cylindrical part (22a) constituting a cap body (20a) formed of a synthetic resin having a bottomed cylindrical shape, an axially outboard end opening of a through-hole (25a) formed in a cap bottom part (23a) of the cap body (20a) is closed by an axially inboard surface of an insert bottom part (48) of the fitting insert (44). An outer circumferential surface of an insert cylindrical part (47) of the fitting insert (44) is directly fitted into and fixed to an inner circumferential surface of an axially inboard end of an outer ring (2).
US09784313B1	Methods for screening PCD elements for EDM processing and methods for EDM processing such PCD elements Methods of screening a polycrystalline diamond element for suitability for electrical discharge machining (“EDM”). The method includes providing a PCD element including a plurality of bonded diamond grains, determining at least one characteristic of the PCD table correlated to electrical conductivity of the PCD element, and EDM the PCD element if the value of the at least one characteristic correlates to an electrical conductivity above a threshold value.
US09784312B1	Method for increasing load capacity on a porous aerostatic bearing with a two-phase fluid A method for increasing load capacity on a porous aerostatic bearing through use of a two-phase fluid that is less viscous than lubrication oils and the bearing gap is of the size of air bearings. The porous material throttles vapor and liquid. As liquid goes through the porous media, the pressure drop from the porous media resistance causes it to vaporize. The increased volume flow in the bearing gap reduces the vapor flow rate through porous media, resulting in higher pressure in gap. As the vapor-liquid mixture escapes from bearing gap, another vaporization occurs at the end of bearings which retards escaping, and further increases pressure in the gap. The liquid portion of the two-phase fluid in the bearing gap increases the load capacity and stiffness, similar to hydrostatic bearings fed with liquid. The vaporization absorbs heat generated by bearing friction to allow higher relative speed between bearing surfaces.
US09784310B2	Method for producing a bearing, and bearing A method for producing a bearing, in particular a hydraulic axle support bearing, which comprises the following steps: preassembling an inner part in an outer part with an elastomer body which is arranged in between and is reinforced by a plastic cage which at least partially bears against an inner wall of the outer part. The plastic cage is configured to radially protrude over an upper edge and a lower edge of the out part and, at the lower edge of the outer part, to project over the latter. Simultaneously calibrating the outer part and the plastic cage by constricting the outer part and the plastic cage from a respective first diameter to a respective second diameter which is smaller than the respective first diameter. After the constriction, the plastic cage projects over the upper edge of the outer part for the form-fitting axial securing of the outer part.
US09784306B1	Connector assemblies A connector assembly includes a shank having an inner abutment proximate to an inner extremity, and an outer abutment proximate to an outer extremity. A connector includes an inner loop that encircles the shank between the inner abutment and the outer abutment and that is movable reciprocally along the shank, a first portion that extends outwardly from the inner loop to a second portion that extends from the first portion past the outer extremity and the abutment to a third portion that extends inwardly and forwardly from the second portion to a pivotally mountable outer loop. Tensioned compression springs encircle the shank between the inner abutment and the inner loop, and act between the inner abutment and the inner loop urging the inner loop toward the outer abutment.
US09784305B2	Variable length connecting rod of an internal combustion engine A connecting rod for an internal combustion engine having an adjustable length between a first connecting rod eye and a second connecting rod eye. An eccentric member having a bearing bore which is positioned eccentrically to an outer diameter is rotated to adjust the length. The eccentric member is rotated by a rack and pinion drive and a double acting hydraulic cylinder.
US09784303B2	Structure for fixing shift cable A structure for fixing a shift cable comprises a protective tube for receiving the shift cable therein, a connection tube installed outside the protective tube, a damper installed outside the connection tube to attenuate radial and axial vibration, a main casing which is installed outside the damper and forms a clearance for assembly with a mounting bracket, a sub-casing which is detachably coupled to the main casing by means of an axial assembly guide portion, and a cover which is supported by means of an elastic member with respect to the sub-casing and is installed such that an axial displacement of the cover is restricted with respect to the main casing.
US09784293B2	Utility pole mounted solar panels and securing brackets An electrical transmission system has solar electrical generation stations mounted directly to existing utility poles along a transmission line. Solar panels and securing brackets define each solar electric generation station. Each station has at least one generally East facing panel, at least one generally South facing panel, and at least one generally West facing panel. A power coupling conducts electricity generated by the solar electric generation station into the transmission lines. In one embodiment, a plurality of spacer members support the separate and distinct solar collector surfaces in a fixed position relative to the utility pole and have a plurality of clamp passages. A plurality of clamps pass through the clamp passages to guide and retain the clamps. In another embodiment, a plurality of adjustable brackets affix with the spacer members adjacent a first end and to the utility pole adjacent a second end distal to the first end.
US09784290B2	Swivel cap An actuator is provided. The actuator includes a rod having a socket portion at one distal end of the rod and a swivel cap. The swivel cap includes a base portion having an inner surface and an outer surface and a raised domed portion disposed on the inner surface of the base portion. The outer surface has an origin of the radius at the center of the plane that defines the outer surface of the base portion. The raised domed portion is mounted on the socket portion of the rod and has an origin of the radius on the plane that defines the outer surface of the base portion. A raised region is located on at least one of the raised domed portion or the socket portion. The swivel cap tilts relative to the rod in response to angular misalignment with a load to a tilt angle.
US09784288B2	Energy harvesting passive and active suspension A hydraulic actuator includes an energy recuperation device which harvests the energy generated from the stroking of a shock absorber. The energy recuperation device can function in a passive energy recovery mode for the shock absorber to store recovered energy as fluid pressure or it can be converted to another form of energy such as electrical energy.
US09784278B2	Magnetically levitated and driven blood pump and method for using the same A device for pumping blood, includes a housing having a distal end adapted to be coupled to a catheter, a proximal end having an outlet, and a tubular body extending between the distal and proximal ends along an axis. A rotor is rotatably disposed within the housing. A first magnetic bearing is operative to levitate the rotor along the axis within the housing. A second magnetic bearing controls a rotational frequency of the rotor. A third magnetic bearing controls a radial position of the rotor.
US09784277B2	Motor vehicle fan of reduced axial size A fan for a motor vehicle includes an impeller formed by multiple blades (3) extending radially from a hub (4), and a base supporting the impeller. The impeller is rotated about an axis of rotation by an actuator means and is positioned inside a hollow cylindrical cavity having the same axis and formed by an axial wall (25) attached to the base. The base includes an upstream front wall (22) extending externally in a radial plane with reference to the axis, and an outer wall (23) extending axially from the front wall (22). The front wall (22) has a protrusion (24) bordering the impeller, with the protrusion extending axially upstream with respect to the plane of the front wall (22). The upstream end of the protrusion is situated further upstream than the upstream end of the blades (3) of the impeller.
US09784274B2	Compressor assembly with liquid sensor A compressor may include a shell, a compression mechanism, first and second temperature sensors, and a control module. The shell may define a lubricant sump. The compression mechanism may be disposed within the shell and may be operable to compress a working fluid. The first temperature sensor may be at least partially disposed within the shell at a first position. The second temperature sensor may be at least partially disposed within the shell at a second position that is vertically higher than the first position. The control module may be in communication with the first and second temperature sensors and the pressure sensor and may determine whether a liquid level in the lubricant sump is below a predetermined level based on data received from the first and second temperature sensors.
US09784273B2	Gas compressor having block and pressure supply parts communicating with backpressure space A gas compressor includes a block part inside which a cylinder chamber is formed; a rotor rotatably housed in the cylinder chamber; and vanes provided on an outer circumferential portion of the rotor. The block part has a pressure supply part configured to supply pressure to backpressure spaces behind the vanes. This pressure supply part has an intermediate-pressure supply part which communicates with each backpressure space from an intake cycle to a compression cycle in the compression chamber, a first high-pressure supply part which communicates with the backpressure space from the compression cycle to a discharge cycle in the compression chamber, and a second high-pressure supply part which is formed between the intermediate-pressure supply part and the first high-pressure supply part independently of the first high-pressure supply part and which communicates with the backpressure space in a middle of the compression cycle in the compression chamber.
US09784272B2	Scroll-type fluid machine A scroll-type fluid machine including: a scroll unit (4) having a fixed scroll (2) and a movable scroll (3) in which a bottom plate center (3c) and a wrap spiral center (3d) are made eccentric; and a rotation-inhibiting mechanism (30) with multiple rotating-inhibiting parts (33), each part (33) being composed of a circular hole (31) and a pin (32), wherein the rotation-inhibiting mechanism (30), a straight line A connecting the bottom plate center (3c) and the wrap spiral center (3d) is rotated on the bottom plate center by 90° in a direction opposite to a wrapping direction of the wrap (3b), a point at which the rotated straight line A intersects a pitch circle is set as a center position of one of the rotation-inhibiting parts (33), the other rotation-inhibiting parts (33) are arranged on the pitch circle at even intervals based on one of the rotation-inhibiting part (33).
US09784271B2	Scroll compressor A scroll compressor is provided that may include a first scroll, a second scroll that defines a plurality of compression chambers together with the first scroll, the second scroll having a discharge hole that communicates with a compression chamber among the plurality of compression chambers, a back pressure plate that defines a back pressure chamber to accommodate a refrigerant discharged from the discharge hole, a floating plate to define the back pressure chamber, and a sealing member to prevent the refrigerant from flowing between a first surface, which may be a sliding surface of the floating plate, and a second surface, which may face the first surface, of the back pressure plate. The sealing member may include a seal cover that contacts the other one of the first and second surfaces, and a seal, a portion of which may be accommodated in the seal cover. The seal cover may have a friction coefficient less than a friction coefficient of the seal.
US09784265B2	Electric drive system for a pulseless positive displacement pump A drive system for a pump includes a first housing defining an internal pressure chamber, a working fluid disposed within and charging the internal pressure chamber, a second housing disposed within the first housing, a solenoid disposed within the second housing, a reciprocating member slidably disposed within the solenoid, a pull housing integral with a first end of the reciprocating member, the pull housing defining a pull chamber, a pull disposed within the pull chamber, and a fluid displacement member coupled to the pull.
US09784262B2	Offset valve bore in a reciprocating pump A fluid end (15) for a multiple reciprocating pump assembly (12) includes at least three plunger bores (61) or (91) each for receiving a reciprocating plunger (35), each plunger bore having a plunger bore axis (65) or (95). The fluid end (15) includes suction valve bores (59) or (89), each suction valve bore receiving a suction valve (41) and having a suction valve bore axis (63) or (93), and the fluid end further includes discharge valve bores (57) or (87), each discharge valve bore receiving a discharge valve (43) and having a discharge valve bore axis (63) or (93). The axes of at least one of the suction and discharge valve bores is inwardly offset in the fluid end from its respective plunger bore axis.
US09784250B2	Power generation apparatus and methods A power generation apparatus includes a rocker arm having a first end and a second end and is mounted pivotally between the first end and the second end, wherein reciprocal movement of the first end between raised and lowered positions urges reciprocal movement of the second end between lowered and raised positions. A pulley apparatus couples the second end of the rocker arm to a drive member, wherein reciprocal movement of the second end of the rocker arm between its lowered and raised positions urges reciprocal rotation of the drive member between first and second positions. A transmission interacts between the drive member and the output shaft, wherein reciprocal rotation of the drive member between its first and second positions urges rotation of the output shaft in one direction.
US09784246B2	Tools and methods for uptower maintenance Tools, systems, and methods for use in conjunction with maintenance, assembly, rebuilding, or other procedures which involve displacing components of an assembly are disclosed. These tools, systems, and methods may be used in conjunction with a crane or other lifting device and may be configured to assemble, disassemble, or otherwise maintain components of an uptower gearbox.
US09784233B2	Igniter and vehicle An igniter includes: a switch connected to an ignition coil; and a controller to control the switch according to an ignition signal. The controller includes an ignition signal input; a determination stage comparing a voltage of the input with a reference voltage to generate a determination signal; a drive stage controlling the switch's ON/OFF according to the determination signal; a comparison circuit receiving a first supply voltage, comparing a current on the switch with a reference current, and generating a feedback-signal having a level based on the comparison; an output transistor having one end grounded and the other end connected to an output terminal of an ignition check signal and having a threshold voltage higher than the first supply voltage; and a level-shifter receiving a second supply voltage higher than the threshold voltage, level-shifting the feedback-signal, and outputting the level-shifted feedback-signal to a control terminal of the output transistor.
US09784219B2	Carburetor arrangement A carburetor for a gas powered internal combustion engine having a plurality of pressure reducing stages for reducing the pressure of the gas phase in a liquified petroleum gas storage bottle prior to the mixing of the gas phase of the liquified petroleum gas with ambient air.
US09784213B2	Aeroengine thrust reverser arrangement A blocker door for a gas turbine engine thrust reverser having a tray with a base and sidewalls extending about the base to define a volume, the volume being closed by a cover that extends beyond the periphery of the tray. The extension of the cover beyond the periphery provides a sealing feature.
US09784203B2	Method for limiting engine torque when error occurs in water sensor of fuel filter A method for limiting an engine torque when a failure occurs in a water sensor of a fuel filter includes sensing the failure of the water sensor installed in the fuel filter through a failure diagnosis logic in a diesel hybrid vehicle. A current vehicle driving mode is checked when the failure of the water sensor is sensed. Whether or not a first time period elapses a first delay time after sensing the failure of the water sensor when the current vehicle driving mode is an engine driving mode is determined. The engine torque is limited and reduced when the first time period elapses the first delay time.
US09784200B2	Exhaust purification system An exhaust purification system includes: a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) provided on an exhaust passage of an engine; a diesel particulate filter (DPF) provided on the exhaust passage at a position downstream of the DOC to collect particulate matter contained in exhaust gas; electrodes that detect a capacitance of the DOC; a particulate matter accumulation estimating unit that estimates an amount of particulate matter accumulated in the DPF on the basis of the detected capacitance; and a forced regeneration control unit that injects fuel into the DOC and performs forced regeneration that burns and removes at least the particulate matter accumulated in the DPF when the estimated accumulated particulate matter amount surpasses a predetermined amount.
US09784199B2	Method and system for exhaust catalyst warming Methods and systems are provided for leveraging engine skip-fire operation during an engine cold-start to expedite catalyst heating. Based on the heat flux required, the engine may be operated with a group of cylinders selectively deactivated, with spark retard on remaining active cylinders increased, and with engine speed increased to reduce NVH issues during the skip-fire operation. The combination of parameters may be adjusted based on changes in exhaust temperature and NVH limits of the engine.
US09784198B2	Model predictive control systems and methods for increasing computational efficiency A requesting module generates a first torque request for an engine based on driver input. A conversion module converts the first torque request into a second torque request. A model predictive control (MPC) module determines a current set of target values based on the second torque request, a model of the engine, a tableau matrix, and a basic solution matrix. The MPC module: initializes the basic solution matrix to a predetermined matrix that is dual feasible; selectively iteratively updates the basic solution matrix and columns of the tableau matrix; determines changes for the target values, respectively, based on entries of the basic solution matrix resulting from the selective iterative updating; and determines the current set of target values by summing the changes with a last set of target values, respectively. An actuator module controls an engine actuator based on a first one of the current set of target values.
US09784192B2	System and method for managing a volatile organic compound emission stream A Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) mitigation system employs a combination of technologies coupling VOC laden exhaust with a reciprocating engine and generator system (Combined Heat & Power (CHP) System) with heat recovery to destroy the VOC emissions and generate electric power and useful thermal energy.
US09784189B2	Method and system for an engine variable charge motion system Methods and systems are provided for introducing a charge motion to a cylinder via a bladder in an intake manifold runner. In one example, a system may include positioning a bladder in an intake port proximate to a cylinder.
US09784185B2	System and method for cooling a gas turbine with an exhaust gas provided by the gas turbine A system for cooling a gas turbine with an exhaust gas provided by the gas turbine generally includes an exhaust gas recirculation system including an exhaust gas scrubber. The exhaust gas recirculation system is disposed downstream from the gas turbine and may receive at least a portion of the exhaust gas provided by the gas turbine. The system may also include a moisture separator located downstream from the exhaust gas recirculation system, and a cooling circuit configured to connect to one or more cooling circuit inlets. The one or more cooling circuit inlets may provide fluid communication between the cooling circuit and the gas turbine.
US09784181B2	Gas turbine engine architecture with low pressure compressor hub between high and low rotor thrust bearings A method for servicing a gas turbine engine includes providing access from a forward section of the gas turbine engine to a gearbox contained within a bearing compartment.
US09784174B2	Method for operating a rail vehicle A rail vehicle has a diesel engine, an engine radiator and a cooling circuit that connects the diesel engine to the engine radiator. A cooling liquid is circulated in the cooling circuit, a cooling liquid temperature of the circulated cooling liquid and an outer air temperature of the atmospheric outer air are detected. The outer air temperature is compared with the outer air limit temperature, the cooling power of the engine radiator is set in such a way that the cooling liquid temperature corresponds to a normal operating temperature if the outer air temperature is less than the outer air limit temperature. The cooling power of the engine radiator is set such that the cooling liquid temperature corresponds to a lower operating temperature below the normal operating temperature if the outer air temperature is greater than the outer air limit temperature.
US09784172B2	Liquid-cooled internal combustion engine with selector guide valve, and method for controlling the selector guide valve of an internal combustion engine of said type A selector guide valve in cooling system of an internal combustion engine is provided. The selector guide valve includes a first control drum independently rotatable and including an inlet receiving engine coolant from a pump and a plurality of coolant openings extending through the first control drum and a second control drum independently rotatable, circumferentially surrounding the first control drum, and including a plurality of coolant openings extending through the second control drum.
US09784170B2	Thermal management system for aftertreatment system A thermal management system for an aftertreatment system includes an air pump and a compressed air rail. The compressed air rail is fluidly connected with the air pump. The thermal management system further includes a first valve located between the compressed air rail and an exhaust outlet pathway. The first valve is configured to selective supply air to the aftertreatment system of the engine. The thermal management system further includes a heater located between the compressed air rail and the first valve. The heater is configured to heat the air before supplying air to the aftertreatment system of the engine.
US09784164B2	On-site regeneration method of denitration catalyst in exhaust gas purification system In an exhaust gas purification system provided with a denitration catalyst layer, a reducing agent oxidation catalyst layer is installed together; a reducing agent and air are supplied into the reducing agent oxidation catalyst layer at the time of catalyst regeneration of the denitration catalyst layer; a high-temperature oxidation reaction gas is produced by a reaction heat generated by an oxidation reaction of the reducing agent and the air in this reducing agent oxidation catalyst layer; and this high-temperature oxidation reaction gas is introduced into the denitration catalyst layer to heat the denitration catalyst, thereby recovering a denitration performance of the catalyst.
US09784161B2	Exhaust gas purification system for diesel engines of utility motor vehicles An exhaust gas purification system for diesel engines of utility motor vehicles, includes an oxidation catalytic converter disposed in an exhaust tract, a reducing agent dosing device having a reducing agent injection device, a reducing agent decomposition device, a soot particle separator, a reduction catalytic converter and a muffler for the exhaust gases. The oxidation catalytic converter is disposed within a minimum distance directly downstream of outlet valves of the engine and a maximum distance of 0.75 m from an exhaust collecting pipe or an outlet of a turbocharger. The reducing agent decomposition device, the soot particle separator and the reduction catalytic converter are disposed separately from the oxidation catalytic converter.
US09784160B2	Honeycomb body with connection-free region, exhaust-gas purification unit and motor vehicle A honeycomb body includes at least a housing and a honeycomb structure having a plurality of channels. The honeycomb structure is formed of at least one at least partially structured metallic layer that forms connecting points fixing the honeycomb structure. At most 20% of inner contact points in a cross section of the honeycomb structure form a connection point, and the connection points are disposed at a distance from each other in such a way that respective connection-free regions of the same size surround each of the connection points. An exhaust-gas purification unit and a motor vehicle are also provided.
US09784158B2	Device for providing a liquid additive A device for providing a liquid additive includes an assembly main body on which at least one hydraulic component is mounted for the operation of the device. A plug-in plate is fastened to the assembly main body and at least one electric heater and at least one further electrical component for the operation of the device are mounted on the plug-in plate. The at least one electric heater extends from the plug-in plate into at least one cutout of the assembly main body. A motor vehicle having the device is also provided.
US09784155B2	Exhaust purification system for internal combustion engine In an internal combustion engine, an exhaust purification catalyst (13), hydrocarbon feed valve (15) and particulate filter (14) are arranged in an exhaust passage. If temperature increasing control should be performed when a first NOX purification method is performed, injection of hydrocarbons for the first NOX purification method is performed with a predetermined period and injection of hydrocarbons for temperature increasing control is performed in a time period when injection of hydrocarbons for the first NOX purification method is not performed, the first NOX purification method being configured to purify NOX which is contained in the exhaust gas by injecting hydrocarbons from the hydrocarbon feed valve with the predetermined period, the temperature increasing control being configured to increase a temperature of the particulate filter to remove particulate matters trapped on the particulate filter. An amount of injection of hydrocarbons for temperature increasing control when an actual temperature of the particulate filter is low is set larger than that when the actual temperature of the particulate filter is high.
US09784148B2	Valve gear for engine A valve gear for an engine includes cam shafts, first and second support walls, and rocker arms supported on the first and second support walls by supports. The supports switch among a plurality of support modes. The supports include first and second shaft holes, rocker shafts, tracks in the support walls, and return springs. The rocker shafts, move to positions where the support walls and the rocker arms are connected via the rocker shafts in a first support mode. In a second support mode, the rocker shafts move to positions where the connection between the support walls and the rocker arms is canceled. This makes it possible to provide a valve gear for an engine capable of smoothly switching a normal operation state support mode and cylinder resting state support mode, thus increasing the reliability of the operation.
US09784133B2	Turbine frame and airfoil for turbine frame A turbine frame for a turbine engine having an axial centerline, the turbine frame comprising an inner hub, an outer hub encircling the inner hub, a plurality of struts extending between the inner and outer hubs and having a maximum width portion relative to the axial centerline and an airfoil comprising at least first and second fairings mounted to the inner and outer hubs and encircling one of the struts.
US09784129B2	Rear mount assembly for gas turbine engine A gas turbine engine with a rear mount assembly including link rods interconnecting the bypass duct wall and the core portion and connecting assemblies connected to the bypass duct wall. Each connecting assembly has inner and outer surfaces bordering an opening through which an outer end of a respective link rod extends. The outer surface is accessible from outside the bypass duct wall. A first locking member is engaged to the outer end in a first locked position, and includes an abutment portion located radially inwardly of the inner surface and abutting the inner surface, and an outer portion protruding radially outwardly through the opening beyond the outer surface. A second locking member is engaged the outer end in a second locked position, and has an abutment portion located radially outwardly of the outer surface and abutting the outer surface. A method of supporting a core portion is also discussed.
US09784128B2	Systems and methods for engine bearings Systems and methods are disclosed herein for bearings in a gas turbine engine. A bearing system may include a squirrel cage and a bearing support cage coupled to the squirrel cage. The bearing support cage may include an outer race and a fenestrated cone. The bearing support cage may include a support cage anti-rotation tab adjacent to the outer race. The bearing system may include a housing coupled to the squirrel cage. The housing may include a housing anti-rotation tab. The support cage anti-rotation tab and the housing anti-rotation tab may prevent the bearing system from twisting.
US09784126B2	Variable-sized cooling air flow path A cooling air flow path through an air cycle machine can include an inlet, at least one bearing downstream from the inlet and in fluidic connection with the inlet, an outlet downstream from the at least one bearing and in fluidic connection with the at least one bearing, and an adjustment device downstream from the at least one bearing and in fluidic connection with the at least one bearing and the outlet with the adjustment device configured to vary a flow of cooling air through the flow path by adjusting the cross-sectional area of the flow path.
US09784109B2	Exhaust-gas turbocharger having heat throttle cavity An exhaust-gas turbocharger (1) having a shaft (2), a turbine wheel (5), which is fastened to the shaft (2), and a heat throttle (8) between the shaft (2) and the turbine wheel. An end face (3) of the shaft (2) is provided with a protrusion (4), with an outside diameter (A4) which is smaller than the outside diameter (A2) of the shaft (2). The turbine wheel (5) has a hollow receiving portion (7), which is formed integrally on the wheel rear side (6) and the inside diameter (I7) corresponds to the outside diameter (A4) of the protrusion (4) and the outside diameter (A7) corresponds to the outside diameter (A2) of the shaft (2). The protrusion (4) engages into the receiving portion (7). The heat throttle (8) is formed by a cavity (8A, 8B), which has an outside diameter (A8) which is smaller than the outside diameter (A4) of the protrusion (4) and extends from the protrusion (4) into the receiving portion (7).
US09784105B2	Offset rotational internal combustion engine Disclosed is an offset rotational non-reciprocating-piston internal combustion engine in which an outer ring rotates on a one axis and an inner disk rotates on a second offset axis. Pistons are connected to the outer ring, while cylinders and other devices for operating the engine are mounted within an inner disk that rotates on a second axis that is offset from the axis of the outer ring. The inner disk and outer ring rotate together, such that the pistons create conditions of compression and explosive expansion within the cylinders without vibrating reciprocal piston motion. A unique fuel injection system is also disclosed that provides a variable fuel pressure that is created by centrifugal forces on the fuel. Because of the rotating inner disk and outer ring, advantages are taken of centrifugal force and gravity to distribute fuel, air, oil, high-voltage current, and cooling air in the engine.
US09784102B2	Variable geometry fracture sealing tester A fracture insert is disclosed including a first cylindrical portion and a second cylindrical portion disposed opposite the first cylindrical portion defining a radial gap therebetween to form an axial flow channel. The axial flow channel provides a flow path for a drilling fluid from a top of the cylindrical portions to a bottom of the cylindrical portions and the radial gap provides a flow path for the drilling fluid from the axial flow channel to a radial terminus of the first cylindrical portion and the second cylindrical portion.
US09784095B2	Position indicator through acoustics Assemblies and methods of use are disclosed for determining a position of a body within a tubing section. A signal generator coupled to the body is operable to generate a pressure wave in response to detecting a detectable portion of the tubing section when the body is moved relative to the tubing section.
US09784091B2	Systems and methods for measuring bending, weight on bit and torque on bit while drilling An apparatus for determining torque on bit and bending forces in a drilling assembly. The apparatus includes a body having an inner bore defined by an inner wall and having an outer wall, the body also including first and second light bores disposed between the inner wall and the outer wall and a light emitting assembly arranged and configured to cause a light beam to enter the first and second light bores. The assembly further includes first and second light sensors disposed in or at an end of the first and second light bores, respectively, that measure a location where light that enters the first and second light bores contacts the sensors.
US09784088B2	Underbalanced drilling through formations with varying lithologies Bottom-hole pressure operating envelops for underbalanced drilling take into account the lithologies of the formations being drilled through.
US09784082B2	Lateral wellbore configurations with interbedded layer Methods and systems relate to recovering hydrocarbons from within formations in which hydrocarbon bearing reservoirs are separated from one another by a fluid flow obstructing natural stratum. Relative to the reservoirs, the stratum inhibits or blocks vertical fluid flow within the formation. Lateral bores divert from lengths of injector and producer wells along where extending in a horizontal direction. These bores pass upward through the formation to intersect the stratum and provide an array of fluid flow paths through the stratum. In a side direction perpendicular to the horizontal direction of the wells, the lateral bores from the injector well pass through the stratum inside of where the lateral bores from the producer well pass through stratum. Fluid communication established by the bores limits counter-current flow through the bores in processes that rely on techniques such as gravity drainage.
US09784080B2	Tubless proppant blending system for high and low pressure blending Fracturing slurries are prepared on the fly using a solids pump to feed the solid such as a gel into a liquid stream of normally water for pumping downhole with a large capacity triplex pump. The solids pump is preferably a Posimetric® style which delivers the solid into the fluid pipeline in a manner that keeps fluid from backing into the solids hopper above the solids pump. A separate fluid tank is connected to a fluid pump to pressurize a suction line to a boost pump before reaching the triplex pump and pumping into the subterranean formation. The solids pump can deliver between the fluid and boost pumps in which case the solids go through the triplex pump or alternatively the solids can be delivered into the higher pressure discharge line of the triplex pump.
US09784074B1	Extender jumper system and method Extender jumper systems and methods including an extender jumper system having an extender jumper assembly with a flowline and first and second connectors positioned at first and second ends of the flowline, and a support assembly configured to couple the extender jumper assembly to a support structure within a subsea field and to support the second connector to facilitate attachment between the second connector and a corresponding connector of another extender jumper or a jumper.
US09784064B2	Methods and systems for operating a downhole tool Apparatuses and methods for operating a downhole tool are disclosed. A downhole tool configuration device includes an upper stem movable between an up position and a down position. The upper stem comprises an extended portion. An outer sleeve is selectively coupleable to the upper stem at the up position and the down position and an inner sleeve is selectively coupleable to the upper stem at the up position and the down position. In the up position, the upper stem is operable to transfer tension to the outer sleeve and torque to the inner sleeve. In the down position, the upper stem is operable to transfer torque to the outer sleeve.
US09784062B1	Pipe cutting and plugging device A device for cutting and plugging underwater pipes, the device includes a frame with one or more clamps for securing the device to the pipe. Attached to the frame is an arm having a first end and a second end. The first end is attached to an actuation element that in combination with a support bar can pivot and extend the arm. A motor is attached to the second end of the arm. A saw blade and pipe plug is concentrically mounted to the motor. The motor powers the saw blade to cut the pipe transversely. The arm then positions the pipe plug concentric with the cut pipe, and in combination with rotation of the motor, plugs the cut pipe with the pipe plug.
US09784059B2	Selective orientation and location system A technique facilitates use of a flexible conveyance, e.g. coil tubing or slick line, for placing a tool in a tubing string. The tool is coupled to an orienting and locating mechanism which is used to deploy the tool through a tubing string via a flexible conveyance. The tool is oriented by reciprocating the orienting and locating mechanism between orienting profiles. Once the tool is oriented, the orienting and locating mechanism is latched at a desired longitudinal location by a releasable key.
US09784058B2	Anchoring mechanism and method for down-hole tool Method and down-hole tool for use inside a well, the down-hole tool including a housing; an anchoring arm rotatably attached to the housing and configured to move between an open position and a closed position; a spring block configured to have a central part that moves along a longitudinal axis (X) of the housing which results in the movement of the anchoring arm between the open or closed positions; and an actuating mechanism connected to the central part and configured to move the central part along the longitudinal axis. The spring block is detachably attached to the housing.
US09784054B2	System and method for establishing tubular connections A drilling system includes a multi-function sub configured to be coupled to a top drive of a drilling rig and configured to be coupled to a tubular in order to selectively transfer a torque from the top drive to the tubular. The multi-function sub includes a torque sensing component configured to measure the torque provided from the top drive to the tubular via the multi-function sub, a clutch configured to suspend a transfer of torque from the top drive to the tubular when the clutch is released, and a clutch actuator communicatively coupled to the torque sensing component and configured to release the clutch when the torque measured by the torque sensing component is greater than a threshold torque value. The multi-function sub also includes a compensator configured to enable the multi-function sub to move the tubular in an axial direction relative to the top drive.
US09784053B2	Mousehole tubular retention system The systems, devices, and methods described herein describe a tubular retention system arranged over a mousehole. The tubular retention system includes load bearing plates that are mutually opposed, vertically aligned, and connected to an eternal support structure via upper and lower links that, together, form a parallelogram shape movable to engage tubulars of varying diameters. The load bearing plates are pulled down by a biasing system to engage the tubular and synchronized by a lifting ring connecting the load bearing plates together. Mutually opposing deflector plates are connected to the load bearing plates and move in response to the downward movement of the load bearing plates, providing a centering force against the tubular to assure proper retention once the load bearing links engage the tubular. An upward force enables the load bearing plates to return upward and outward to release the tubular.
US09784042B2	Riser clamp assembly A clamp assembly for coupling an auxiliary line to a marine riser includes a clamp body having a central axis and an interface radially spaced from the central axis and a clamp cap having an interface configured to be inserted axially into the interface of the clamp body, wherein the clamp body is configured to clamp to the marine riser, and the clamp body and clamp cap are configured to retain the auxiliary line in an aperture formed between the interface of the clamp body and the interface of the clamp cap.
US09784034B2	Tether system for a safety line A tether system for a safety line has an elongate guide track and stay elements arranged to move along the guide track and be carried at spaced positions along the length of a tether line. The system is typically employed in a fall arrest or protection system mounted to a structure, having an ascent/descent ladder fixed to the structure, the system including a self-retracting safety line device including a safety line, mounted at height.
US09784032B2	Dual turnstile A turnstile having two hub and arm assemblies funnels individuals to different sides or lanes. Machine intelligence allows the turnstile to select which side or lane an individual transits. The turnstile may randomly, pseudo-randomly, or strategically which side or lane an individual transits.
US09784017B2	Lock device with a electric locking function A lock device with an electric locking function includes a latch head slideably mounted in a case and an unlatching mechanism mounted in the case. The unlatching mechanism includes a follower portion operatively connected to the latch head. The unlatching mechanism further includes a locking mechanism having an electric driving device for driving a locking block to move between a front position in which the unlatching mechanism is locked and a rear position in which the unlatching mechanism is not locked. Wire or wireless control can be provided to control a driving shaft of the electric driving device to move in a forward direction or a reverse direction to lock or unlock the latch head.
US09784010B2	Moveable cover assembly for shelter structures A cover assembly for use with a first window and an opposing second window is provided. The cover assembly includes a first slide fastener assembly coupled to the first window and includes a first track; a second slide fastener assembly coupled to the second window and includes a second track; and, a cover coupled to the second slide fastener assembly. The cover assembly further includes a connector coupled to the first slide fastener assembly and to the second slide fastener assembly. As the first slide fastener assembly travels along the first track, the connector is configured to move the second slide fastener assembly along the second track such that the cover moves between a first position and a second position relative to the second window.
US09784004B2	Fiber reinforced anchors and connectors, methods of making anchors and connectors, and processes for reinforcing a structure A method of anchoring surface mounted strengthening systems to a structural member being repaired/strengthened or connecting the surface mounted strengthening systems to adjacent structural members to provide force-transfer or terminating a surface-mounted strengthening system includes drilling a hole in an existing structural member and inserting a portion of a fiber-reinforced anchor or connector into the hole in the existing structural member. The anchor or connector includes a bundle of fibers/rovings, and the portion includes rovings encapsulated in a pre-cured adhesive to form a reinforced portion having a desired cross-sectional size and shape to be received by the hole. The method further includes splaying free ends of the fibers/rovings at an end of the anchor and adhering the splayed ends of the fibers/rovings onto the surface-mounted strengthening system of the strengthened member or onto adjacent members with adhesive.
US09783998B2	Nonwoven joint tape having low moisture expansion properties and method for using same The invention is directed to a joint tape for finishing a joint between boards comprising a nonwoven substrate that does not swell substantially in the presence of water. The invention further provides a method of finishing a joint between boards comprising (i) applying a joint tape of the invention to a joint between boards by embedding the joint tape in a first coat of joint compound, (ii) applying a second coat of joint compound over the tape, wherein step (ii) is carried out before the joint tape and joint compound applied in step (i) have substantially dried, and optionally (iii) applying a third fill or finish coat of joint compound over the tape, wherein step (iii) is carried out before the joint tape and second coat have substantially dried.
US09783995B2	Floor panel A floor panel may include a substrate having a top side and a bottom side. A top layer may be provided on the substrate. The top layer may consist of a printed thermoplastic film and a thermoplastic transparent or translucent layer provided on the printed thermoplastic film. The top layer may be directly applied to the substrate using a glue layer available between the printed thermoplastic film and the top side of the substrate. The substrate may be an extruded synthetic material board including a filler selected from the group consisting of chalk, wood and sand. The substrate at least at two opposite edges may include coupling means provided in the extruded synthetic material board. The floor panel may have a thickness of 5 to 10 millimeters.
US09783987B2	Pre-tensioned centrifugal concrete structure with steel strands A pre-tensioned centrifugal concrete pillar includes a concrete body, a steel cage including a plurality of pre-stressed rebars, a plurality of stirrups; and two plates, the rebars are steel strands, a plurality of conical through holes are provided on the plate, and multiple clips are disposed inside each conical through hole, each clip having a toothed inner surface, the multiple clips are spliced together to form a chock assembly for clamping each steel strand, and a peripheral surface of the chock assembly has a conical surface; a clamping hole is formed in the center of the chock assembly, the steel strand passes through a clamping hole and is clamped tightly. A method for manufacturing a pre-tensioned centrifugal concrete pillar is also included.
US09783984B2	Ceiling mounting system and related method A ceiling system comprises a pair of spaced overhead longitudinal grid support members and a light-weight ceiling panel suspended therefrom. The panel may be an acoustical honeycomb panel in one embodiment. Localized elongated reinforced areas or sections are formed on the top facing which support a plurality of hangers mounted on each section. The reinforced sections coincide in arrangement with the layout of the support members and structurally strengthen the top facing in select areas. In one embodiment, each reinforced section may comprise a stiffening spline attached to the top facing. The ceiling panel is hung from the grid support members via the hangers and reinforced sections. Fasteners may be used to attach the hangers to the reinforced sections which resist pullout when the panel is hung. In certain embodiments, the reinforced sections extend longitudinally through a central portion of the panel to prevent sagging between the panel sides.
US09783982B2	Stay-in-place fascia forms and methods and equipment for installation thereof Stay-in-place fascia forms and methods and equipment for installing thereof. A concrete form includes a vertical component and a horizontal component, the vertical component located substantially perpendicular to the horizontal component. Also, the form includes an interior surface, at least a portion of the interior surface providing a form for supporting uncured concrete; wherein the uncured concrete forms a concrete structural portion upon curing of the uncured concrete; and wherein the interior surface remains attached to the concrete structural portion after curing. The form may include inserts and compatible form attachments. Also, forms including recesses may be utilized to reduce the weight thereof. Lifting equipment and accessories may be utilized to lift the form from a form holder and set same in place. Forms contain the work area as soon as it is installed to minimize fall hazards and the time, costs, and downtime associated with installation of safety measures.
US09783980B2	Building membrane with drainage matrix and horizontal adhesive portions A building wrap membrane comprising a sheet of spunbonded polypropylene fabric member with integral adhesive attachment strips mounted on the front and back of the sheet and a drainage matrix secured to the sheet front surface comprised of individual thermoplastic threads randomly laid down to form a net and secured together by heat bonding with the threads formed into spaced rows with a plurality of expansion joints formed across matrix rows.
US09783976B2	Universal height absorbing toilet seal A toilet seal for sealing between a plumbing fixture discharge and a waste drainpipe outlet is described. The toilet seal comprises a flange member having an inwardly extending flexible lip and one or more raised ridges defining an annular seal extending upwardly from an upper surface of the flange member. The toilet seal further includes a radiused wall extending downwardly from the flange member, which cooperates with the flange member to define a cavity for receiving a compressible member. The toilet seal further comprises a flexible sleeve extending downwardly from the radiused wall. Related methods are described.
US09783974B1	Fluid removal systems and methods A fluid removal system includes an operative sub-system, such as an ultraviolet (UV) light sanitizing system, that is configured to operate according to an operative cycle, such as a sanitizing cycle, and is configured to output an activation signal during the operative cycle. An actuator is operatively coupled to the operative sub-system and moveably connected to a fluid removal conduit. The fluid removal conduit is closed when the actuator is in a closed position, and opened when the actuator is in an open position. The actuator moves into the open position in response to the operative sub-system outputting the activation signal. Fluid, such as ozone, within a confined space is drawn into the fluid removal conduit when the actuator is in the open position and exhausted through an exhaust port.
US09783972B2	Cistern for flushing a toilet with potable and gray water A cistern comprises an upper water tank as a first chamber, and a lower water tank as a second chamber connected by an opening. At the top of the upper tank a mains water inlet allows mains water into the tank through an inlet valve, which is under the control of an upper float. An auxiliary water inlet allows water from an auxiliary supply, such as condensate from an air-conditioning unit, into the tank. At the bottom of lower tank is an water outlet, which allows flushing water from the lower tank 104 to flush an appliance (not shown) under the control of an outlet valve. The outlet valve is under the control of an actuator, which is configured to move up and down, and is also under the control of a lower float.
US09783968B2	Sink and drain for sink Sinks and drains for sinks permitting the attachment of the drain to the sink such that the drain is substantially disposed below the top surface of the sink basin, and such that there is no discernable separation between the base of the sink basin and the drain when viewed from above the sink. A method of making a sink such that there is no discernable separation between the base of the sink basin and the drain when viewed from above the sink.
US09783966B2	Jet breaker/aerator cartridge which can be manually disassembled and faucet comprising said cartridge A jet breaker/aerator cartridge, manually screwable about a screwing axis (x) within the mouth of a faucet. The cartridge has an external casing made of preferably plastic material and an engagement portion provided with a thread on its external surface for screwing the cartridge within the mouth, and a gripping portion which extends downstream with respect to the engagement portion. The gripping portion has at least one radial protrusion protruding with respect to a central cylindrical body of the gripping portion. The radial protrusion allows application of a manual screwing force with an arm advantageously far from the screwing axis (x).
US09783964B2	Apparatus and control system for multi-gestural control of water delivery devices A water delivery device includes a body, a user interface, a micro-mixing valve, first and second capacitive sensors, and a controller. The body includes a base and a spout. The user interface is provided on the spout. The micro-mixing valve is contained within the body and is in fluid communication with a hot water source and a cold water source. The first capacitive sensor is provided below the user interface. The second capacitive sensor is provided below the user interface and is spaced apart from the first capacitive sensor. The controller is operatively connected to the first capacitive sensor, the second capacitive sensor, and the micro-mixing valve. Each of the first and second capacitive sensors is configured to be independently activated by a user to transmit a signal to the controller to increase or decrease a temperature of a flow of water flowing from the micro-mixing valve.
US09783958B2	Drive mechanism for mining attachment A rope shovel has a boom and a hoist rope. The boom has a first end and a second end. The hoist rope extends over the second end of the boom. A digging assembly for the rope shovel includes a shaft, an elongated member supported for movement relative to the boom, an attachment, and a drive link. The shaft is positioned between the first end and the second end of the boom and transverse to the boom, and the shaft includes at least one pinion gear. The elongated member includes a first end and a second end. The attachment is coupled to the first end of the elongated member and is configured to be coupled to the hoist rope. The drive link includes a rack engaging the pinion gear of the transverse shaft such that rotation of the pinion gear moves the drive link and actuates the attachment.
US09783955B1	System and method for moving material A system for moving material from a first work area to a second work area includes a change in terrain sensor, a machine position sensor, and a controller. The controller performs first material moving operations including tip head operations until the void at the second work area is filled to a predetermined extent. The controller performs second material moving operation including backstacking operations until a predetermined amount of material has been moved from the first work area.
US09783953B2	Bail assembly A shovel includes a dipper, a hoist rope supporting the dipper, and a bail assembly. The bail assembly includes a bail configured to be coupled to the dipper and an equalizer including a mounting block configured to receive a portion of the hoist rope. The bail is pivotable about a bail axis and defines a first side. The equalizer is pivotably coupled to the bail. The equalizer is pivotable about an equalizer axis that is parallel to the first side of the bail and is offset from the first side.
US09783951B2	Front pin lock for a tool attachment device A quick coupler (1) for attaching a tool (2), comprising an attachment bracket with two parallel attachment pins (3a, 3b), to an earth moving vehicle, where the quick coupler (1) comprises a frame (4) with a first cutout (5) and a second cutout (6) arranged substantially perpendicular to each other, which are adapted to cooperate with the respective attachment pin (3a, 3b) of the tool (2). The quick coupler (1) further comprises at least one, in relation to the frame (4) moveable locking arrangement (9), adapted to delimit the second cutout (6) in a direction parallel to the first cutout (5), whereby one of the attachment pins (3aq, 3b) of the tool is locked in the second cut-out (6) and at least one locking segment (18a, 18b) arranged to be rotated in relation to the frame (4) in at least a first and a second direction between different positions, whereby the locking segment (18a, 18b) in at least one position delimit the first cut-out (5) and locks the second of the attachment pins (3a, 3b) of the tool.
US09783948B2	Root key type pressure bearing mechanism in anchor hole, root key type anchor cable and anchor hole grouting method The present invention discloses a root key type pressure bearing mechanism in an anchor hole, a root key type anchor cable and an anchor hole grouting method. The pressure bearing mechanism includes a carrier, root keys and a tapered plug, a through hole is formed in the center of the tapered plug, a taper hole is formed in the center of the carrier, key holes are formed along a radial direction of the carrier with an inner wall of the taper hole as a starting point, the number of the key holes is the same as that of the root keys, the root keys and the key holes constitute sliding pairs, an outer wall of the tapered plug is adapted to the taper hole, the sum of the length of the root key and the radius of a position corresponding to the tapered plug is larger than the radius of the anchor hole, and the length of the root key is less than the radius of the anchor hole; and when the tapered plug is plugged into the taper hole, the head of the root key stretches into a rock mass of the anchor hole. The pressure bearing mechanism assembled by the assembly method is applied to the anchor cable, and when the anchor cable is used for grouting, the anchoring effect of the anchor cable can be effectively improved.
US09783945B2	Rotary type dust removing machine The present invention relates to a rotary screening apparatus, and more particularly, a rotary screening apparatus which is installed in an open channel such as drain pump station, water supply intake station, irrigation channel, sewage treatment plant and dam etc. to allow smooth removal of inclusion.
US09783944B2	Berm or levee expansion system and method A system and method to create or elevate a berm of a liquid retention facility by placement of lightweight fill material anchored by an impervious liner material(s). The impervious liner material is integral to a water retention system such as a containment system of a retention pond. The system and method can also be used to elevate the liquid retention height of a levee in combination with impervious liner retention material. By constructing the berm system on an existing levee, the effective height of the levee can be increased. The lightweight fill material provides the shape of the berm or levee extension. The liquid impervious liner material provides a watertight surface, the media for joining of the lightweight fill material, and the anchoring of the lightweight fill material to the existing berm or levee structure.
US09783937B2	Pavement joints and methods for treating the same Techniques for protecting joints in pavement structures include applying a hardener/densifier to one or more surfaces that define a joint in a pavement structure and, optionally, to portions of one or more surfaces that are located adjacent to the joint. One or more other compounds, such as hydrophobic materials, water resistant materials, anti-scaling compounds, anti-wear compounds, multi-functional blended compositions and the like, may also be applied to the surfaces that define a joint and/or to portions of one or more surfaces that are adjacent to the joint. A seal may also be formed in a joint in a pavement structure.
US09783935B1	Method for manufacturing microwavable food containers Methods and apparatus for manufacturing vacuum forming a produce container using a fiber-based slurry. The slurry includes a moisture barrier comprising alkylketene dimer in the range of about 4% by weight, and a cationic liquid starch component in the range of 1%-7% by weight.
US09783932B2	Polyethylene and polypropylene based tie resin for co-extrusion A tie resin is provided that is an extrudable blend of anhydride modified polypropylene and anhydride modified polyethylene suitable for use as a tie resin in coextrusions of polypropylene, polyethylene, nylon and EVOH materials.
US09783926B2	Process for the coating of textiles A process for the production of coated textiles comprises at least the steps of a) bringing a textile substrate into contact with an aqueous dispersion A comprising at least one salt and at least one modified cellulose, b) bringing a textile substrate into contact with an aqueous dispersion B comprising at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of polyurethane, polyacrylate and polybutadiene and c) precipitation of the polyurethane in or on the textile substrate. The salt of dispersion A is an organic onium salt of one or more elements of the fifth main group of the periodic table of the elements. The invention further relates to a coated textile obtainable by a process according to the invention and to the use of organic onium salts of one or more elements of the fifth main group of the periodic table of the elements for the production of coated textiles.
US09783923B1	Detergent dispenser for washing machine A washing machine includes a cabinet including an upper cover forming the rear portion of the upper surface of the cabinet, a tub provided within the cabinet, a drum rotatably provided within the tub, a detergent dispenser located above the front portion of the tub and exposed by the upper cover, and a dispenser cover opening and closing the upper surface of the detergent dispenser exposed by the upper cover and formed in front of the upper cover.
US09783920B2	Laundry treating apparatus and method for controlling the same A method is provided for controlling a laundry treating apparatus. The method may include controlling the drum to accelerate the drum to rotate at a first speed, applying a brake to stop the drum, accelerating the drum to a second speed, sensing a current being applied to the motor while the drum is accelerated to the second speed, and determining a laundry amount based on the sensed current.
US09783919B2	Washing drum A washing drum (1) having an opening (4) in its cylindrical wall (3) and two door leaves (5, 6) which are arranged articulately between a first position, in order to close off the opening (4), and a second position, in order to free up the opening (4), wherein the first door leaf (5) has lugs (10) and the second door leaf (6) has hooks (9), which in the first position hook together, and having at least one resilient element (11), between a lateral side of the second door leaf (6) and the casing (3) laterally adjoining the opening (4), which resilient element (11) in the first position applies to the second door leaf (6) a spring force, towards the second position.
US09783916B2	Woven fabric Provided is a woven fabric which is suitable for use as a covering fabric for down garments, down jackets, bedclothes, sleeping bags, etc. The woven fabric is lightweight and thin, has a high tear strength, and can retain low air permeability even after laundering. The woven fabric is constituted of synthetic multifilament yarns. The woven fabric is characterized in that at least one side thereof has been calendered and the monofilaments in at least part of the synthetic multifilament yarns have been thereby compressed in a stacked state. The woven fabric is further characterized in that the monofilaments are fibers having an unusual cross-section, the degree of unusualness of the cross section as determined before calendering being 2.0-6.0, that the synthetic multifilament yarns have a fineness of 7-44 dtex, and that the woven fabric has a cover factor of 1,300-2,200.
US09783911B2	Apparatus for producing SiC single crystal by solution growth method, and method for producing SiC single crystal by using the production apparatus and crucible used in the production apparatus A production apparatus is used for a solution growth method. The production apparatus includes a seed shaft and a crucible. The seed shaft has a lower end surface to which an SiC seed crystal is attached. The crucible contains an SiC solution. The crucible includes a cylindrical portion, a bottom portion, and an inner lid. The bottom portion is disposed at a lower end of the cylindrical portion. The inner lid is disposed in the cylindrical portion. The inner lid has a through hole and is positioned below a liquid surface of the SiC solution when the SiC solution is contained in the crucible.
US09783906B2	Substrate electrolytic processing apparatus and paddle for use in such substrate electrolytic processing apparatus A substrate electrolytic processing apparatus capable of leveling an electric-field shielding rate with no need to increase its size is disclosed. The substrate electrolytic processing apparatus includes a processing bath for holding a processing solution, a substrate holder for holding a substrate and capable of locating the substrate in the processing bath, a counter electrode disposed in the processing bath and serving as an electrode opposite to the substrate, and a paddle disposed between the counter electrode and the substrate and configured to reciprocate parallel to a surface of the substrate so as to agitate the processing solution. The paddle includes agitation rods disposed in an inner region of the paddle and agitation rods disposed in an outer region of the paddle, and gaps between the agitation rods disposed in the outer region is smaller than gaps between the agitation rods disposed in the inner region.
US09783902B2	Method for producing plated article There is provided a method for producing a plated article, comprising immersing a substrate made of a conductive metal in a plating solution and forming a plating layer on the substrate by electroplating, wherein the plating solution is a solution containing 0.01 to 1 mol/L of Ni ions with pH of 6 or more; and a porous Ni plating layer is formed by performing the electroplating at a cathode current density of 10 A/dm2 or more. This method allows for easily producing a plated article wherein a uniform porous Ni plating layer is formed on the surface of a substrate.
US09783898B2	System and method for purification of electrolytic salt Methods and systems for removing impurities from an electrolytic salt are disclosed. After removal of impurities from the salt, the salt can be subjected to electrorefining to produce high-purity materials, for example silicon. Impurities are removed from the salt using a system that includes a first working electrode, a counter electrode, and at least one reference electrode. A second working electrode can also be utilized. The salt may be utilized in an electrorefining system, for example a system operated in a single phase or multiple phase operation to produce high-purity materials, such as solar-grade silicon.
US09783896B2	Olea europaea subsp. cuspidate wood tar oil composition as an anticorrosive for metals in aqueous media A composition and a method for inhibiting corrosion of a metal by contacting a metal surface with the composition. The composition includes a wood tar oil, from an Olea europaea subsp. Cuspidate plant, and an alcohol solvent. The wood tar oil is present at 5%-80% v/v relative to the total volume of the composition, and the alcohol solvent is present at 10%-95% v/v relative to the total volume of the composition. The composition has a coating resistance of greater than 2.5 ohms and inhibits corrosion of a metal.
US09783895B2	Double-etch nanowire process In an aspect of this disclosure, a method is provided comprising the steps of: (a) providing a silicon-containing substrate, (b) depositing a first metal on the substrate, (c) etching the substrate produced by step (b) using a first etch, and (d) etching the substrate produced by step (c) using a second etch, wherein the second etch is more aggressive towards the deposited metal than the first etch, wherein the result of step (d) comprises silicon nanowires. The method may further comprise, for example, steps (b1) subjecting the first metal to a treatment which causes it to agglomerate and (b2) depositing a second metal.
US09783893B2	Method of manufacturing micro-array substrate A method of manufacturing a microarray substrate having improved reliability and mass-production properties uses a vapor of a surface-reforming material, and includes washing a base substrate, supplying the vapor of the surface-reforming material into a container to which the base substrate is provided, and coupling the vapor of the surface-reforming material to a surface of the base substrate to form a self-assembled monolayer.
US09783892B2	Trivalent chromium passivation and pretreatment composition and method for zinc-containing metals Aqueous compositions useful as pretreatments prior to painting and to prevent the formation of white rust in the uncoated condition include an organopolyphosphonic acid or salt thereof, an organosilane, and a trivalent chromium compound. A method for treating a surface of a zinc-containing metal includes contacting the surface with an aqueous composition including an organopolyphosphonic acid or salt thereof, an organosilane, and a trivalent chromium compound. The composition may also include an agent for reducing hydrophilicity, such as a polyacrylic acid. The aqueous composition has been found to be particularly well-suited for treating a zinc-containing metal to passivate the surface, improve paint adhesion, and/or improve corrosion resistance.
US09783885B2	Methods for producing diamond mass and apparatus therefor Methods and apparatus are disclosed for producing diamond masses and products thereof using diamond unit cell forming reactions in vapor phase and solid phase. The present invention enables the fabrication of diamond products having a purity and morphology previously unattainable.
US09783884B2	Method for implementing low dose implant in a plasma system Methods of decreasing the dose per pulse implanted into a workpiece disposed in a process chamber are disclosed. According to one embodiment, the plasma is generated by a RF power supply. This RF power supply may have two different modes, a first, referred to as continuous wave mode, where the RF power supply is continuously outputting a voltage. This mode allows creation of the plasma within the process chamber. During the second mode, referred to as pulsed plasma mode, the RF power supply outputs two different power levels. The platen bias voltage may be a more negative value when the lower RF power level is being applied. This pulsed (or multi-setpoint) plasma also assists in reducing dopant deposition on the wafer during the time when CW plasma is on but the bias voltage pulse is in the off-state. In a further embodiment, a delay is introduced between the transition to the pulsed plasma mode and the initiation of the implanting process. In yet another embodiment the plasma is generated at a location in the chamber more judicious to reducing the dose impinging on the wafer, thereby increasing the process time to allow adequate control of the process.
US09783876B2	Stainless steel for oil wells and stainless steel pipe for oil wells A stainless steel for oil wells which has excellent high-temperature corrosion resistance and can stably obtain a strength of not less than 758 MPa is provided. The stainless steel for oil wells contains, by masse, C: not more than 0.05%, Si: not more than 1.0%, Mn: 0.01 to 1.0%, P: not more than 0.05%, S: less than 0.002%, Cr: 16 to 18%, Mo: 1.8 to 3%, Cu: 1.0 to 3.5%, Ni: 3.0 to 5.5%, Co: 0.01 to 1.0%, Al: 0.001 to 0.1%, O: not more than 0.05%, and N: not more than 0.05%, the balance being Fe and impurities, and satisfies Formulas (1) and (2): Cr+4Ni+3Mo+2Cu≧44 (1) Cr+3Ni+4Mo+2Cu/3≦46 (2) where each symbol of element in Formulas (1) and (2) is substituted by the content (mass %) of a corresponding element.
US09783869B2	Hydrometallurgical process for nickel oxide ore Provided is a hydrometallurgical process of recovering Ni from nickel oxide ore using a high pressure acid leaching, in which abrasion of the facilities caused by an ore slurry is suppressed, the amount of a final neutralized residue is reduced, and impurity components are separated and recovered for recycling. The hydrometallurgical process includes, as steps of the high pressure acid leaching, at least one step selected from step (A): separating and recovering chromite particles in the ore slurry; step (B-1): through leaching step and a solid-liquid separation step, performing neutralization of a leachate obtained after the solid-liquid separation step using a Mg-based alkali such as Mg(OH)2; and step (B-2): through leaching step and a solid-liquid separation step, performing neutralization of a leachate obtained after the solid-liquid separation step using a Mg-based alkali such as Mg(OH)2, and then recovering hematite particles.
US09783868B2	Dross processing system A dross processing system crucible comprising a substantially vertical inner wall having an upper end, a lower end, an outer surface, and an inner surface, a bottom having an upper surface and a lower surface, the upper surface affixed to the lower end of the inner wall. A blockable port is disposed in the bottom, and a thermal insulating material covers the outer surface of the vertical inner wall and the lower surface of the bottom. An outer vessel is affixed to the upper end of the substantially vertical inner wall, and the thermal insulating material is disposed between the outer surface of the inner wall and the outer vessel.
US09783859B2	Method of screening and quantifying various enzymatic activities using artificial genetic circuits A method of detecting and quantifying various enzymatic activities using a constructed artificial genetic circuit GESS (genetic enzyme screening system) for sensing phenolic compounds and a method of screening a trace of activities of target enzymes from a metagenome using the artificial genetic circuit, thereby securing target enzyme genes. When the method for screening and quantifying target enzymatic activity is used, useful genes can be screened from various genetic communities, including environmental or metagenomic libraries, at a single cell level in high throughput (million/day). Further, the sensitivity of the genetic circuit to phenol derivatives and the expression thereof can be controlled, and thus the genetic circuit can rapidly sense and quantify various enzymatic activities. Thus, the method can be advantageously used in the protein engineering technology for enzyme modification. Particularly, it can quantitatively investigate enzymatic activity, and thus can be applied to molecular evolution technology.
US09783858B2	Altered microbiome of chronic pelvic pain Provided herein are kits, compositions, and methods for diagnosing and treating interstitial cystitis (IC) and/or interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) based on finding lower levels of certain bacteria in a subject's stool sample (e.g., O. splanchnicus, F. prausnitzii, C. aerofaciens, E. sinensis, L. longoviformis, and R. intestinalis). In certain embodiments, then present invention provides probiotic formulations containing live bacteria (e.g., from O. splanchnicus, F. prausnitzii, C. aerofaciens, E. sinensis, L. longoviformis, and R. intestinalis).
US09783852B2	Method for assessing embryotoxicity The present invention provides a method for assessing embryotoxicity of a chemical comprising: (1) a first step of measuring the expression level of one or more genes selected from among genes each comprising any of the nucleotide sequences of SEQ ID NOs: 1 to 78 and 101 to 230 and orthologous genes thereof in a sample from a non-human mammal or mammalian cell which has come into contact with a test chemical; and (2) a second step of comparing the measured value of the expression level of the gene in the sample obtained in the first step with a control value of the expression level of the gene and based on the difference assessing the level of the embryotoxicity of the test chemical in the sample; and so on.
US09783842B2	STR genotyping by differential hybridization In a method of deducing the number of repeat units in a selected short tandem repeat (STR) in a genomic sample, at least a single stranded target DNA generated from a genomic sample comprising a selected STR, an STR probe (P1,P1′), a reference probe (P2), and two blockers (B1,B2) are provided, and at least three differential hybridization experiments are carried out, based on which the number of STR probe oligonucleotides (P1,P1′) bound per target DNA strand in each differential hybridization experiment is determined. The method further comprises the step of comparing these numbers of STR probe oligonucleotides (P1,P1′) bound per target DNA strand in the differential hybridization experiments for deducing the number of repeat units in the selected STR on the single stranded target DNA strand. Also disclosed are kits for carrying out STR genotyping by differential hybridization.
US09783840B2	Decalcification solution with preservation of RNA The present invention is directed to methods of decalcification and tissue sample preparation that allows for the reproducible quantitative analysis of gene expression in hard tissue samples like bone, mineralizing cartilage and tendon, dentin, cementum and/or enamel that are too hard to section effectively using conventional means.
US09783839B2	Automated container management device for microbial detection apparatus The present invention is directed to a method and container locator means for moving a container among one or more work-flow stations within an apparatus. The apparatus of the present invention may include a means for automated loading, a means for automated transfer and/or a means for automated unloading of a container (e.g., a specimen container). In one embodiment, the apparatus can be an automated detection apparatus for rapid non-invasive detection of a microbial agent in a test sample. The detection system also including a heated enclosure, a holding means or rack, and/or a detection unit for monitoring and/or interrogating the specimen container to detect whether the container is positive for the presence of a microbial agent. In other embodiment, the automated instrument may include one or more, bar code readers, scanners, cameras, and/or weighing stations to aid in scanning, reading, imaging and weighing of specimen containers within the system.
US09783835B2	Method for producing a lipid in a fermentation process The invention provides methods and systems for the production of lipid products from a gaseous substrate using a two stage fermentation process. The method comprises providing a gaseous substrate comprising CO, CO2 and H2 or mixtures thereof, to a first bioreactor containing a culture or one or more microorganisms, and fermenting the substrate to produce a product comprising acetate. The acetate from the first bioreactor is then provided to a second bioreactor, where it is used as a substrate for fermentation to lipids by one or more yeasts.
US09783833B2	Biocatalytic methods to convert cyclohexane oxidation process waste streams to useful products The invention relates to methods for enriching monomer content in a cycloalkane oxidation process mixed organic waste stream. In particular, the methods involve combining a biocatalyst with a mixed organic waste stream from a cycloalkane oxidation process, and enzymatically converting dimeric and/or oligomeric components of said waste stream into monomeric components. The methods may enrich the content of diacids, adipic acid, and/or other α,ω-difunctional C6 alkanes in the mixed organic waste stream. Additionally, the treated mixed organic waste streams may have improved burning efficiency.
US09783832B2	Method for producing 2,3-butanediol using improved strains of Raoultella planticola The invention relates to a method for producing 2,3-butanediol using improved strains of Raoultella planticola, and to novel mutant strains obtained by random mutagenesis from the bacterial species Raoultella planticola CECT843, that can be used in the industrial production of 2,3-butanediol from glycerol. The invention preferably relates to the Raoultella planticola strains designated IA1 and IIIA3 and deposited in the Spanish Type Culture Collection (CECT) under deposit number CECT8158 (corresponding to the strain designated IA1) and deposit number CECT8159 (corresponding to the strain designated IIIA3). The invention also relates to a method for producing 2,3-butanediol from glycerol by means of a biotechnological process using the novel strains of the invention.
US09783830B2	Process for microbial fermentation of sugary substrates and use of the hydrogen in atomic, ionic or gaseous state in said process A process for microbial fermentation of sugary substrates may include inoculating hydrogen into a microorganism of a genera fungus or a bacterium present in suspension in a wort under fermentation or in an immobilized bed. The wort under fermentation or in the immobilized bed may contain sugars and microorganisms.
US09783827B2	DNA-binding proteins and uses thereof Disclosed herein are polypeptides, polynucleotides encoding, cells and organisms comprising novel DNA-binding domains, including TALE DNA-binding domains. Also disclosed are methods of using these novel DNA-binding domains for modulation of gene expression and/or genomic editing of endogenous cellular sequences.
US09783826B2	Recombinant virus production using mammalian cells in suspension The invention generally provides methods for producing recombinant AAV viral particles using cells grown in suspension. The invention provides recombinant AAV particles for use in methods for delivering genes encoding therapeutic proteins, and methods for using the recombinant AAV particles in gene therapy.
US09783825B2	Recombinant adeno-associated vectors for targeted treatment Novel adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors in nucleotide and amino acid forms and uses thereof are provided. The isolates show specific tropism for certain target tissues, such as blood stem cells, liver, heart and joint tissue, and may be used to transduce stem cells for introduction of genes of interest into the target tissues. Certain of the vectors are able to cross tightly controlled biological junctions, such as the blood-brain barrier, which open up additional novel uses and target organs for the vectors, providing for additional methods of gene therapy and drug delivery.
US09783819B2	Plant tolerance to low water, low nitrogen and cold II Polynucleotides incorporated into nucleic acid constructs have been introduced into plants and were ectopically expressed. The encoded polypeptides of the invention have been shown to confer at least one regulatory activity and confer earlier flowering, longer floral organ retention, increased cold tolerance, greater tolerance to water deprivation, altered carbon-nitrogen balance sensing, increased low nitrogen tolerance, and/or increased tolerance to hyperosmotic stress as compared to a control plant.
US09783818B2	Use of ADP/ATP transporter genes to increase nitrogen use efficiency and low nitrogen tolerance to a plant Provided are methods of increasing nitrogen use efficiency, fertilizer use efficiency, yield, growth rate, vigor, biomass, oil content and/or abiotic stress tolerance of a plant by expressing within the plant an exogenous polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding a polypeptide at least 80% identical to SEQ ID NO: 2560, 2557, 184, 238, 188, 154-156, 158-161, 163-183, 185-187, 189-197, 200-237, 239-264, 266-269, 1351, 1365-1425, 1429-1457, 1459, 1461-1730, 1735, 1739-2397, 2533-2541, 2544-2556, 2558, 2559, 2561-2562 or 2563. Also provided are isolated polynucleotides and polypeptides which can be used to increase nitrogen use efficiency, fertilizer use efficiency, yield, growth rate, vigor, biomass, oil content and/or abiotic stress tolerance of a plant of a plant.
US09783801B2	Methods for creating and identifying functional RNA interference elements The invention relates to the control of gene expression. Specifically, the invention provides compositions and methods for the production and use of recombinant nucleic acid molecules that have the ability to specifically downregulate an expressed target gene in vivo. In some aspects, the invention provides methods for producing a hairpin DNA molecule where part of the molecule is derived from an mRNA that is a target for a small interfering RNA (siRNA) derived from the hairpin. In other aspects, the invention provides synthetic hairpin adapter oligonucleotides that are used in the construction of siRNA-producing cassettes. In other aspects, the invention provides methods for testing for the presence or absence of specific inhibitory activity of an RNAi trigger molecule, and in still other aspects, the invention provides methods for identifying an active RNAi trigger molecule from a library of RNAi trigger molecules. In still other aspects, the invention provides methods for identifying a polynucleotide from a plurality of candidate target polynucleotides that is specifically targeted by an RNAi trigger molecule. In other aspects, the invention provides epi-allelic series of hypomorphic RNAi trigger molecules specific for any gene of interest, where the series of RNAi trigger molecules have a variety of uses including analysis of gene function and drug target development.
US09783791B2	Mutant reverse transcriptase and methods of use The invention relates to the generation and characterization of stable MMLV reverse transcriptase mutants. The invention also discloses methods of using stable MMLV reverse transcriptase mutants.
US09783788B2	Porcine pseudorabies virus (PRV)-YF strain and its application The present invention relates to the technical field of porcine pseudorabies virus, and more particularly to a porcine pseudorabies virus (PRV)-YF strain, with the preservation No. of CCTCC No. V201502. The present invention also provides an application of the porcine pseudorabies virus (PRV)-YF strain in preparing an inactivated vaccine of the porcine pseudorabies virus, the inactivated vaccine of the porcine pseudorabies virus and a preparation method thereof. It is proved through an immune efficacy evaluating test and a safety test that the inactivated vaccine of the porcine pseudorabies virus has good immune protective efficacy and is safe for weaned piglets, replacement gilts, pregnant sows and the like.
US09783787B2	Dengue tetravalent vaccine containing a common 30 nucleotide deletion in the 3′-UTR of dengue types 1, 2, 3, and 4, or antigenic chimeric dengue viruses 1, 2, 3, and 4 The invention relates to a dengue virus tetravalent vaccine containing a common 30 nucleotide deletion (Δ30) in the 3′-untranslated region of the genome of dengue virus serotypes 1, 2, 3, and 4, or antigenic chimeric dengue viruses of serotypes 1, 2, 3, and 4.
US09783785B2	Screening methods for detection of susceptibility to leukemia and lymphomas A diagnostic test is described using Aspergillus flavus fungal cultures, EBV or their combination to induce leukemic cell surface markers in mononuclear cells of former or current leukemia patients. Unlike aflotoxin, which indiscriminately induces leukemic transformation, the compositions used were specific to leukemia-predisposed patients, but not other cancers or normal controls. The test identifies survivors of ALL and can detect propensity for development of leukemia in susceptible individuals. An ELISA technique using the described fungal products or EBV and combination can detect individuals with history of leukemia and not controls. These findings have implications for the etiology of leukemias and lymphomas and use for mass screening, detection of susceptible individuals to leukemia and potential vaccination.
US09783769B2	Layered flask cell culture system The present invention is a cell cultivating vessel or device, such as a single or multitier flask, including a cover having a top plate, a side wall and a resealable port; an intermediate tray for receiving cells and cell culture media, having a bottom plate, a side wall, and a gap region formed between an interior upwardly angled lip located on an interior portion of the intermediate tray bottom plate and an adjacent outwardly angled side wall portion of the intermediate tray bottom plate, wherein the lip has a outwardly swooping curvilinear edge feature; and a base tray for receiving the cells and cell culture media, including a bottom plate and a side wall. The intermediate tray is positioned between the cover and the base tray, such that the gap region of the intermediate tray bottom plate is in alignment with the port located on the cover, resulting in the port, the intermediate tray and the base tray in fluid communication with one another which provides direct access, such as by a user to remove and/or add cells, cell media, and nutrients located on each of the intermediate and/or the base trays. Alternatively, the cell cultivating flask includes a plurality of intermediate trays stacked on top of one another and the gap regions of each intermediate tray are in alignment with each other and with the port on the cover.
US09783766B2	Enhanced peroxygen stability using anionic surfactant in TAED-containing peroxygen solid Stabilized compositions employing a binding system for improving shelf stability of an activated bleach composition containing a peroxygen source and a catalyst activator are disclosed. Stabilized compositions employ a binding system comprising an anionic surfactant for a solid formulation of a catalyst activator and peroxygen source to provide shelf stability for an activated bleach composition. Methods of formulating and use are further disclosed.
US09783765B2	Biotech washing agent A natural biotech washing agent for the environment, which is truly natural and environment friendly, for removing oil stains and dirt on a clothing object and degrading the oil and dirt at the same time without using any powered tools, comprising a composition by percentage weight containing 0.5% marine alkaloids, 6.5-9.5% surfactant and 2.5-3.5% enzymes as active ingredients. The biotech washing agent is truly meant for the environment in that the composition is natural, the cleaning process is natural and energy-saving, the cleaning effect is great, the end products after cleaning is natural and cause no harm to the environment, and no powered tools is required to achieve the cleaning effect. In addition, the wastewater after the washing process of the present invention can continue to provide a cleaning effect to the sewage and the wastewater.
US09783763B2	Method of removing a contaminant from a contaminant-containing biological composition useful as a biofuel feedstock Biological compositions containing animal fats and plant oils desirably are free of contaminants prior to processing into a biofuel. Disclosed herein is a method of removing such contaminants from these compositions to make that processing more efficient. The method employs a unique arrangement of mixers and centrifuges along with acidic solutions and recycle streams to remove these contaminants from the compositions.
US09783758B2	Lubricating oil composition for timepiece and timepiece The lubricating oil composition for a timepiece according to the present invention contains a lubricant component (A) containing a base oil (A1), at least one antiwear agent (B) selected from a neutral phosphite ester (B-2), and an antioxidant (C), and is characterized in that the total acid number of the composition is not more than 0.8 mgKOH/g, the antiwear agent (B) is contained in an amount of 0.1 to 15 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of the lubricant component (A), and the antioxidant (C) is contained in an amount of 0.01 to 3 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of the lubricant component (A).
US09783752B2	Mannich detergents for hydrocarbon fuels New, highly effective substantially pure Mannich detergents for use in hydrocarbon fuels reduce engine deposits in spark and compression ignition internal combustion engines. The Mannich condensation reaction products are obtainable by reacting: (i) a polyamine having primary amino groups, (ii) a hydrocarbyl-substituted hydroxyaromatic compound, and (iii) an aldehyde, wherein the reaction is conducted at in a molar ratio of (i):(ii):(iii) of approximately 1:2:3. The Mannich detergent compounds may be dispersed in a liquid carrier to provide a fuel additive concentrate for hydrocarbon engine fuels which effectively control engine deposit formation in intake valves, port fuel injectors and combustion chambers.
US09783750B2	Biodiesel fuel production, separation methods and systems The present invention provides for a method for treatment of fats, oils and grease (FOG) for separation of target products and/or the efficient production of biodiesel while reducing disposal of solid or liquid waste matter into landfills or water treatment facilities.
US09783739B2	Fischer-tropsch synthesis A Fischer-Tropsch synthesis process (10) includes feeding gaseous reactants (20) including at least CO, H2 and CO2into a reactor (14) holding an iron-based catalyst. The H2 and CO are fed in a H2:CO molar ratio of at least 2:1 and the CO2 and CO are fed in a CO2:CO molar ratio of at least 0.5:1. The reactor (14) is controlled at an operating temperature in the range from about 260° C. to about 300° C. A liquid product (22) and a gaseous product (24) including hydrocarbons, CO, H2, water and CO2 are withdrawn from the reactor (14).
US09783737B2	Amino terminated phosphonamide oligomers and flame retardant compositions therefrom The invention relates to the use of amino terminated phosphonamides and their oligomers, as flame retardant additives for a variety of polymers to impart flame retardancy while maintaining or improving processing characteristics and other important properties.
US09783734B2	Delayed fluorescence material and organic electroluminescence device A delayed fluorescence material containing a mixture of an acceptor compound and a donor compound that satisfies the following formulae (1) to (4): T1A−S1>0.2 eV (1) T1D−S1≧0.2 eV (2) \|LUMOA\|>2.0 eV (3) \|HOMOD\|≦5.3 eV (4) wherein T1A represents the excited triplet energy of the acceptor compound; T1D represents the excited triplet energy defined of the donor compound; S1 represents the excited singlet energy of the exciplex; LUMOA represents the energy level of LUMO of the acceptor compound; and HOMOD represents the energy level of HOMO of the donor compound.
US09783717B2	Addition-curable silicone resin composition, addition-curable silicone resin cured product, and sealed optical semiconductor element The invention aims to provide an addition curable silicone resin composition with excellent interfacial adhesion properties, storage stability and transparency. The addition curable silicone resin mixtures has a refractive index of 1.35 to 1.45 and includes a silicone compound having at least one group of the following formula:
US09783700B2	Overcoating liquid, ink set, image forming method, and image forming apparatus An overcoating liquid contains a hydrodispersible polyurethane; a compound represented by Chemical formula 1: C6F13—CH2CH2O(CH2CH2O)nH, where n represents an integer of from 1 to 40; a compound represented by Chemical formula 2: HOR1R3C—(CH2)n—CR2R4OH, where R1 and R2 each, independently represent alkyl groups having three to six carbon atoms, R3 and R4 each, independently represent methyl groups or ethyl groups, and n represents an integer of from 1 to 6; and water, wherein the overcoating liquid is applied to the surface of a recording medium onto which inkjet ink is already discharged.
US09783680B2	Production method for fine organic pigment The present invention provides the following process for producing a fine organic pigment which is capable of producing the fine organic pigment that has a very small primary particle size and is excellent in filtering property even in a cleaning step, and a fine organic pigment produced by the process; a process for producing a dispersion using the fine organic pigment, and a dispersion produced by the process; and a process for producing an ink using the dispersion. The present invention relates to [1] a process for producing a fine organic pigment, including steps 1 and 2: step 1: kneading a mixture prepared by compounding a raw material organic pigment, a water-soluble inorganic salt, a water-soluble organic solvent and a compound represented by the following formula (1) with each other, the compound being compounded in an amount of not less than 0.8 part by mass and not more than 18.0 parts by mass on the basis of 100 parts by mass of the raw material organic pigment: R1O(PO)m(EO)nA (1); and step 2: subjecting the mixture obtained in the step 1 to cleaning treatment with an aqueous solvent and then to filtration, [2] a fine organic pigment produced by the process according to the above aspect [1], [3] a dispersion produced using the fine organic pigment according to the above aspect [2], [4] a process for producing a paste of a fine organic pigment, including the above step 1 and 2, [5] a process for producing a dispersion, including step 3 of subjecting the paste of the fine organic pigment produced by the process according to the above aspect [4], an organic solvent and water to dispersing treatment, and [6] a process for producing an ink, including step 4 of mixing the dispersion produced by the process according to the above aspect [5] with at least one material selected from the group consisting of water and an organic solvent.
US09783669B2	Polyurea macromer and latexes thereof The present invention is a composition comprising a) a stable aqueous dispersion of polymer particles having one or more structural units of i) a polyurea macromer; and ii) an acrylate, a methacrylate, a vinyl ester, or a styrene monomer, or a combination thereof; and/or b) an aqueous mixture of a i) polyurea macromer polymer particles; and b) acrylate, methacrylate, vinyl ester, or styrenic polymer particles, or a combination thereof, wherein the polyurea macromer is characterized by the following formula I: where A1, A2, R1, R2, and R3 are as defined herein. Compositions prepared using the compound of the present invention can be used to form coatings with excellent balance of low temperature film formation, hardness, and flexibility.
US09783663B2	Polyethylene compositions having high dimensional stability and excellent processability for caps and closures A dual reactor solution polymerization process gives high density polyethylene compositions containing a first ethylene copolymer and a second ethylene copolymer and which have high dimensional stability, excellent processability as well as good organoleptic properties and reasonable stress cracking resistance. The polyethylene compositions are suitable for compression molding or injection molding applications and are useful, for example, in the manufacture of caps and closures for bottles, and for example, in bottles containing non-pressurized liquids.
US09783662B2	Polyethylene composition suitable for injection moulding applications The present invention relates to a polyethylene composition comprising—a base resin comprising (A) a first ethylene homo- or copolymer component having a melt flow rate MFR2 (2.16 kg, 190° C.) of equal to or more than 150 g/10 min to equal to or less than 300 g/10 min, determined according to ISO 1133, and (B) a second ethylene homo- or copolymer component, —optional carbon black, —optional further polymer component(s) different to the first ethylene homo- or copolymer components (A) and (B), and —optional additive(s); wherein the first ethylene homo- or copolymer component (A) has a lower weight average molecular weight as the second ethylene homo- or copolymer component (B), and the weight ratio of the first ethylene homo- or copolymer component (A) to the second ethylene homo- or copolymer component (B) is from 40:60 to 47:53; the polyethylene composition has a melt flow rate MFR5 (5 kg, 190° C.) of equal to or more than 0.35 g/10 min to equal to or less than 0.60 g/10 min, determined according to ISO 1133. The invention further relates to a process for the production of such a polyethylene composition, an article, such as a pipe or pipe fitting comprising such a polyethylene composition and the use of such a polyethylene composition for the production of such an article.
US09783656B2	Surface treatment of particles and their use Surface treatment of titanium dioxide, barium sulfate, zinc sulfide, and/or lithopone particles, and mixtures of said particles with specific alkoxylated siloxanes for the improvement of dispersion in plastics.
US09783646B2	Molding material for injection molding, extrusion molding or pultrusion molding, carbon-fiber-reinforced thermoplastic resin pellet, molding product, method for producing injection molded product, and injection molded product A molding material for injection molding, extrusion molding or pultrusion molding, which contains carbon fibers having a fiber length of 2 mm or more and a thermoplastic resin, wherein (1) the molding material is a solid having a plane A1 and one or more other face Bi, one or more cross sections of the carbon fibers are observed in at least one face Bi, and the number of the cross sections of the carbon fibers per unit area observed in the face Bi is twice or more the number of the cross sections of the carbon fibers per unit area observed in the plane A1, and (2) a ratio of fibers in which 50% or more of an outer peripheral surface of each carbon fiber is coated with the thermoplastic resin is from 80 to 100% to total carbon fibers.
US09783643B2	Silicone modified by long-chain hydrocarbon group-containing diglycerin derivative, and use thereof The present invention provides a glycerin-modified silicone which has an excellent emulsification/dispersion performance and thickening effect when used alone, particularly when the oil phase is a continuous phase.The present invention is a specific diglycerin derivative-modified silicone having a long-chain hydrocarbon group at a prescribed ratio in a molecule and having as a hydrophilic group only a diglycerin derivative group not having an oxyalkylene structure with an average value of the number of repetitions of oxyalkylene units of two or more; and a composition containing the diglycerin derivative-modified silicone.
US09783641B2	Resin composition, separator for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery and production method therefor, and non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery The present invention provides a resin composition comprising the following resin (a) and filler particles. The use of this composition makes it possible to obtain a separator having excellent heat resistance. Resin (a): a copolymer comprising a structural unit represented by a formula (1) and a structural unit represented by a formula (2), wherein Mn+ represents a metal ion, and n represents the valence thereof,
US09783637B2	Drug delivery using electrochemically-triggered biodegradable electroactive materials A biodegradable electroactive material can be doped with a drug and the drug can be delivered to a living subject by stimulating the material with an electrical potential. The material (in this case a polymer) has an electrochemically responsive oligoaniline block terminated with a carboxylic acid moiety and is linked to an alcohol-terminated diol by an ester bond. Advantageously, the diol is PEG-400, PEG-2000, PCL-530, or PCL-2000.
US09783636B2	Polymeric materials Polymeric materials for use in challenging situations in the oil and gas industry (e.g. challenging physical and chemical environments) are described. The polymeric materials comprise a polymeric material having a repeat unit of formula I and a repeat unit of formula II wherein Ph represents a phenylene moiety; wherein the repeat units I and II are in the relative molar proportions 95:5 to 80:20.
US09783633B2	PIPA polyol based viscoelastic foams Viscoelastic foam is made by reacting an isocyanate compound with water and a polyol mixture. The polyol mixture contains a dispersion of polyurethane or polyurethane-urea particles in a carrier polyol (a PIPA polyol) and at least one other polyol that is a homopolymer of propylene oxide or a copolymer of 20 to 99.9 weight-% propylene oxide and 0.1 to 80 weight-% ethylene oxide, has 2 to 4 hydroxyl groups per molecule and has a hydroxyl equivalent weight of 200 to 400. The VE foams are characterized by high airflows and long recovery times.
US09783630B2	Use of comb polymers for reducing fuel consumption The present invention relates to the use of comb polymers comprising, in the main chain, repeat units which are derived from polyolefin-based macromonomers, and repeat units which are derived from low molecular weight monomers selected from the group consisting of styrene monomers having 8 to 17 carbon atoms, alkyl (meth)acrylates having 1 to 10 carbon atoms in the alcohol group, vinyl esters having 1 to 11 carbon atoms in the acyl group, vinyl ethers having 1 to 10 carbon atoms in the alcohol group, (di)alkyl fumarates having 1 to 10 carbon atoms in the alcohol group, (di)alkyl maleates having 1 to 10 carbon atoms in the alcohol group and mixtures of these monomers, where the molar degree of branching is in the range of 0.1 to 10 mol % and the comb polymer comprises a total of at least 80% by weight, based on the weight of the repeat units, of repeat units which are derived from polyolefin-based macromonomers and repeat units which are derived from low molecular weight monomers selected from the group consisting of styrene monomers having 8 to 17 carbon atoms, alkyl (meth)acrylates having 1 to 10 carbon atoms in the alcohol group, vinyl esters having 1 to 11 carbon atoms in the acyl group, vinyl ethers having 1 to 10 carbon atoms in the alcohol group, (di)alkyl fumarates having 1 to 10 carbon atoms in the alcohol group, (di)alkyl maleates having 1 to 10 carbon atoms in the alcohol group and mixtures of these monomers, for reducing the fuel consumption of vehicles.
US09783626B2	Alkali-soluble resin, method for preparing the same and photosensitive resin composition comprising the same The present invention provides a photosensitive resin composition having good developing performance, which belongs to the technical field of polymer material, so as to solve the problem of the poor developing performance of the current photosensitive resin composition. The photosensitive resin composition comprising: based on the total mass of the photosensitive resin composition, 5% to 45% of an alkali-soluble resin, 5% to 40% of an unsaturated monomer having polyffunctional groups, 1% to 10% of a photoinitiator, 10% to 60% of a pigment dispersion, 0% to 5% of an addition, and 20% to 70% of a solvent. In the present invention, tetrahydrofuran groups (flexible functional group) is introduced into the alkali-soluble resin by highly reactive unsaturated monomer, which can improve the developing property of the alkali-soluble resin and can produce a photoresist film with a smooth surface and no corrosion on its side wall.
US09783621B2	Pressure relief for multiple polyolefin polymerization reactors A polyolefin manufacturing system and method including polymerizing olefin in a first reactor to form a polyolefin, transferring the polyolefin to a second reactor, polymerizing olefin in the second reactor, and discharging a product polyolefin from the second reactor. The system and method including operating the first reactor with a first reactor pressure relief system and the second reactor with a second reactor pressure relief system, both pressure relief systems to discharge to a flare system, and wherein a relief instrumented system (RIS) is configured to direct at least one process interlock that mitigates an excess reaction scenario as an overpressure relief scenario.
US09783618B2	Manipulation of immunoglobulin gene diversity and multi-antibody therapeutics The invention provides improved non-human vertebrates and non-vertebrate cells capable of expressing antibodies comprising human variable region sequences. The present invention is directed to the provision of long HCDR3s from non-human vertebrates and cells. The present invention is also directed to the provision of novel V, D and J pairings in immunoglobulin heavy and light chain loci. Novel, biased antibody diversities and potentially expanded diversities are provided. The invention also provides for novel and potentially expanded diversity or diversity that is biased towards variable gene usage common to antibodies useful for treating and/or preventing certain diseases or conditions, such as infectious diseases. The invention also provides methods of generating antibodies using such vertebrates, as well as the antibodies per se, therapeutic compositions thereof and uses.
US09783616B2	Regulating transplant rejection of donor and embryonic stem cell-derived tissues and organs The invention provides methods and cells for improved transplantation of donor transplants to subjects in need thereof.
US09783611B2	Anti-HER3 antibodies binding to the beta-hairpin of HER3 The invention relates to specific anti-HER3 antibodies, that bind to the beta-hairpin of HER3, their preparation and use as medicament.
US09783604B2	Engineered anti-TGF-beta antibodies and antigen-binding fragments Antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof are engineered to bind Transforming Growth Factor-β (TGFβ). TGFβ-isoform selective antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof may selectively bind human TGFβ1, compared to human TGFβ2 and human TGFβ3, or may selectively bind human TGFβ3, compared to human TGFβ1 and human TGFβ2. The design of the antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof is facilitated by a co-crystal structure of a recombinant Fab fragment of GC1008 bound to TGFβ2 and by another co-crystal structure of the scFv version of GC1008 bound to TGFβ1.
US09783600B2	Apolipoprotein C3 (ApoCIII) antagonists and methods of their use to remove ApoCIII inhibition of lipoprotein lipase (LPL) Provided herein are methods of increasing lipoprotein lipase (LPL) activity, by inhibiting apolipoprotein C3 (ApoCIII), which removes the ApoCIII inhibition of LPL, and permits VLDL to be converted to LDL. Also provided are methods for treating or preventing a lipid metabolism disorder, such as type 2 diabetes by use of an ApoCIII antagonist. Also provided are screening methods to identify ApoCIII antagonists.
US09783596B2	Humanized monoclonal antibodies that specifically bind and/or neutralize Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) and their use Disclosed herein are isolated humanized monoclonal antibodies that specifically bind Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) with a binding affinity of about 1.0 nM or less. Nucleic acids encoding these antibodies, expression vectors including these nucleic acid molecules, and isolated host cells that express the nucleic acid molecules are also disclosed. Methods of treating, preventing, and/or ameliorating JEV infection in a subject with JEV also are disclosed. Additionally, the antibodies can be used to detect JEV in a sample, and methods of diagnosing JEV infection, or confirming a diagnosis of JEV infection in a subject, are disclosed herein that utilize these antibodies.
US09783592B2	Glucagon superfamily peptides exhibiting nuclear hormone receptor activity Provided herein are glucagon superfamily peptides conjugated with NHR ligands that are capable of acting at a nuclear hormone receptor. Also provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions and kits of the conjugates of the invention. Further provided herein are methods of treating a disease, e.g., a metabolic disorder, such as diabetes and obesity, comprising administering the conjugates of the invention.
US09783590B2	Variants of human taste receptor genes Identified herein are different forms of bitter receptor genes that occur in different humans. These alleles are generated by numerous coding single nucleotide polymorphisms (cSNP's) that occur within the members of the T2R gene family. Some SNP's cause amino acid substitutions, while others introduce chain termination codons, rendering the allele non-functional. Differences in these genes are believed to have a large effect on those individuals' sense of bitter taste, such that these individuals perceive the taste of bitter substances differently than the rest of the population. The ability to assay this allelic information is useful in the development of flavorings and flavor enhancers, as it can be used to define large groups and populations who perceive bitter tastes differently. This in turn allows the taste preferences of these groups to be addressed at the molecular level for the first time.
US09783585B2	Compositions and methods for increasing the expression and signalling of proteins on cell surfaces The present invention relates to the field of protein expression. More specifically, the present invention provides compositions and methods for increasing the expression and signaling of proteins on cell surfaces. In particular embodiments, the present invention provides nucleic acids and amino acid sequences useful for improving/increasing protein expression on the cell surface. In several embodiments, the sequences are operably linked to the N-terminal end of the protein of interest. The nucleic acid sequence encoding the sequence tag and the protein comprise part of an expression vector. The protein is expressed with the N-terminal sequence tag. In certain embodiments, the sequences of the present invention can be used with one or more chaperone or accessory proteins. In particular embodiments, the one or more chaperone/accessory proteins are encoded by the same vector or separate vectors. In other embodiments, the chaperone/accessory proteins are encoded the same vector that encodes the protein of interest.
US09783579B2	Compositions and methods for dengue virus chimeric constructs in vaccines Embodiments herein report compositions, uses and manufacturing of dengue virus constructs and live attenuated dengue viruses. Some embodiments concern a composition that includes, but is not limited to, a tetravalent dengue virus composition. In certain embodiments, compositions can include constructs of one or more serotypes of dengue virus, such as dengue-1 (DEN-1) virus, dengue-2 (DEN-2) virus, dengue-3 (DEN-3) or dengue-4 (DEN-4) virus constructs. In other embodiments, constructs disclosed herein can be combined in a composition to generate a vaccine against more one or more dengue virus constructs that may or may not be subsequently passaged in mammalian cells.
US09783577B2	Hybrid cyclic libraries and screens thereof Provided are novel types of hybrid cyclic libraries that contain a known protein binding domain of a natural product. Also provided are synthetic methods to make such libraries and methods for the deconvolution of hits using partially split-pooled library compounds. Such methods are applicable for use with the entire human proteome to screen such libraries that bind and for the identification of hits.
US09783573B2	IAP antagonists There are disclosed compounds of formula (I) that modulate the activity of inhibitors of apoptosis (IAPs), pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds and methods of treating proliferative disorders and disorders of dysregulated apoptosis, such as cancer, utilizing the compounds of the invention.
US09783570B2	Method for separation of monomeric polypeptides from aggregated polypeptides Herein is reported a method for obtaining a polypeptide in monomeric form comprising the steps of a) providing a solution comprising the polypeptide m monomeric form and m aggregated form, wherein the ratio of monomeric to aggregated form is 4:1 or less as determined by size exclusion chromatography, b) performing a mixed-mode chromatography in bind-and-elute mode, or a hydrophobic interaction chromatography in flow-through mode, or a size-exclusion chromatography, and c) performing a weak cation exchange chromatography in bind-and-elute mode or flow-through mode, and thereby obtaining the polypeptide m monomeric form.
US09783555B2	Beta-lactamase inhibitors Described herein are compounds and compositions that modulate the activity of beta-lactamases. In some embodiments, the compounds described herein inhibit beta-lactamase. In certain embodiments, the compounds described herein are useful in the treatment of bacterial infections.
US09783551B2	Pyranochromenyl phenol derivative, and pharmaceutical composition for treating metabolic syndrome or inflammatory disease Provided are a pyranochromenyl phenol derivative, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a solvate thereof. Also provided is a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating metabolic syndrome or inflammatory disease comprising same.The present invention is efficacious in preventing or treating metabolic syndrome or inflammatory disease and is chemically stable.
US09783550B2	Highly potent inhibitors of porcupine The present invention generally relates to protein signalling. In particular, compounds that inhibit the Wnt protein signalling pathway are disclosed. Such compounds may be used in the treatment of Wnt protein signalling-related diseases and conditions such as cancer, degenerative diseases, type II diabetes and osteopetrosis.
US09783544B2	CXCR7 antagonists Compounds having formula I, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates or N-oxides thereof are provided and are useful for binding to CXCR7, and treating diseases that are dependent, at least in part, on CXCR7 activity. Accordingly, the present invention provides in further aspects, compositions containing one or more of the above-noted compounds in admixture with a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.
US09783541B2	5′-nucleotidase inhibitors and therapeutic uses thereof The subject matter of the present invention is compounds which have a 6-aminopurine backbone corresponding to formula (I): in which R1, R2, R3, X, Y and Z are as defined in any one of claims 1 to 5, and Ar is a biphenyl or a naphthyl which may be substituted with R3, for use in the treatment of cancer.
US09783538B2	Bicyclic heterocycle compounds and their uses in therapy The invention relates to new bicyclic heterocycle compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and to the use of the compounds in the treatment of diseases, e.g. cancer.
US09783524B2	Protein tyrosine kinase modulators and methods of use Heterocyclic pyrimidine compounds that modulate mutant-selective epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and ALK kinase activity are disclosed. More specifically, the invention provides pyrimidines which inhibit, regulate and/or modulate kinase receptor, particularly in selectively modulation of various EGFR mutant activity and ALK kinase activity have been disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the pyrimidine derivative, and methods of treatment for diseases associated with protein kinase enzymatic activity, particularly EGFR or ALK kinase activity including non-small cell lung cancer comprising administration of the pyrimidine derivative are disclosed.
US09783523B2	N-acylimino heterocyclic compounds The present invention relates to N-acylimino compound of formula (I): wherein X is O or S, in particular O; Y is a single bond, O, S or NR5; Het is a 5 or 6 membered carbon-bound or nitrogen-bound heterocyclic ring, W1-W2-W3-W4 represents a carbon chain group connected to N and C═N, and thus forming a saturated, unsaturated, or partially unsaturated 5 or 6 membered nitrogen containing heterocycle, wherein W1, W2, W3 and W4 each individually represent CRvRw; R1, R2 may be hydrogen, halogen, etc.; R3 may be hydrogen, CN, C1-C6-alkyl, etc.; R4 may be of hydrogen, C1-C6-alkyl, C2-C6-alkenyl, C2-C6-alkinyl, C3-C8-cycloalkyl, Q-phenyl, Q′-O-phenyl, Q′-S-phenyl, where the phenyl ring is optionally substituted with one or more, e.g. 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 identical or different substituents R10, and the moieties Q-Het#, Q′-O-Het# and Q′-S-Het# where Het# represents a heterocyclic radical and where Q and Q′ are C1-C6-alkandiyl, C2-C6-alkendiyl, or C2-C6-alkyndiyl, and where Q may also be a single bond; R3 and R4 together may also may also a bivalent radical, selected from the group consisting of C2-C5-alkandiyl, C2-C5-alkendiyl, Q″-C1-C4-alkandiyl and Q″-C2-C4-alkendiyl, where Q″ is O or S. The invention also relates to the use of the N-acylimino heterocyclic compounds, their stereoisomers, their tautomers and their salts, for combating invertebrate pests. Furthermore the invention relates also to methods of combating invertebrate pests, which comprises applying such compounds.
US09783521B2	PDE10 inhibitors and related compositions and methods Compounds that inhibit PDE10 are disclosed that have utility in the treatment of a variety of conditions, including (but not limited to) psychotic, anxiety, movement disorders and/or neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, Alzheimer's disease, encephalitis, phobias, epilepsy, aphasia, Bell's palsy, cerebral palsy, sleep disorders, pain, Tourette's syndrome, schizophrenia, delusional disorders, drug-induced psychosis and panic and obsessive-compulsive disorders. Pharmaceutically acceptable salts, stereoisomers, solvates and prodrugs of the compounds are also provided. Also disclosed are compositions containing a compound in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, as well as methods relating to the use thereof for inhibiting PDE10 in a warm-blooded animal in need of the same.
US09783518B2	Therapeutic agent and treatment method for ameliorating uremia A therapeutic agent and a treatment method for uremia of human and animals, which therapeutic agent can be easily taken, has lower side effects, and which is not expensive in view of medical economics, are disclosed. The therapeutic agent for uremia in patients suffering from chronic renal failure comprises as an effective ingredient a prostaglandin I2 derivative having a specific structure, such as beraprost sodium. The therapeutic agent for uremia ameliorates the uremia concurred in patients with chronic renal failure without accompanying side effects, and restoration of decreased appetite, improvements in activities, increase in body weight and the like are achieved. The therapeutic effect of uremia is clear alleviation or disappearance of symptoms of uremia grasped as clinical symptoms, observed in the state of renal failure, especially even in spite of the state wherein the decrease in renal function is progressed.
US09783506B2	Process for the large scale production of 1H-[1,2,3]triazole and its intermediate 1-benzyl-1H-[1,2,3]triazole The present invention provides a process for the large scale production of 1H-[1,2,3]triazole of formula (I) and its intermediate 1-benzyl-1H-[1,2,3]triazole of formula (II) by using benzyl azide and vinyl acetate as starting materials. This process is economical, environment friendly and safer by avoiding use of special equipment.
US09783496B2	Oxindole compounds, solvent-free synthesis and use thereof The present invention discloses oxindole compounds and a single step, one pot reaction for the synthesis of oxindole derivates via a solvent free Passerini reaction of isocyanides, isatins and carboxylic acids.
US09783494B2	Glucagon antagonists Provided herein are compounds, including enantiomerically pure forms thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or co-crystals and prodrugs thereof which have glucagon receptor antagonist or inverse agonist activity. Further, provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same as well as methods of treating, preventing, delaying the time to onset or reducing the risk for the development or progression of a disease or condition for which one or more glucagon receptor antagonist is indicated, including Type I and II diabetes, insulin resistance and hyperglycemia. Moreover, provided herein are methods of making or manufacturing compounds disclosed herein, including enantiomerically pure forms thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or Co-crystals and prodrugs thereof.
US09783492B2	Process for the preparation of fluvoxamine maleate The present invention relates to an industrially feasible and economically viable process for the preparation of fluvoxamine maleate of formula I.
US09783486B2	Preparation of high molecular weight, branched, acyclic polyalkyleneamines and mixtures thereof A process for preparing high molecular weight, branched, acyclic polyalkyleneamines comprising transaminating a reaction mixture that includes at least a first polyalkyleneamine component that contains at least two non-tertiary amine groups separated from one another by a ternary or higher carbon atom and a second polyalkyleneamine component having the formula wherein x, y, and z are the same or different and are integers of from 1 to 10; a, b, c, d, e, and f are the same or different and are H or hydrocarbyl of from 1 to 10 carbon atoms; A, B, C, D, E, are the same or different and are H or hydrocarbyl of from 1 to 10 carbon atoms; provided that at least two of the amine groups are primary or secondary.
US09783485B1	Crystalline inhibitor of 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase, and a process of synthesis and crystallization thereof The present invention relates to an improved synthesis and crystallization process of the 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase (HPPD) inhibitor 2-(2-nitro-4-trifluoromethylbenzoyl)-1,3-cyclohexanedione, also known as nitisinone or NTBC.
US09783481B2	Carbonyl derivative, liquid crystal composition containing compound thereof and liquid crystal display device To provide a liquid crystal compound satisfying at least one of physical properties such as a high stability to heat, light and so forth, a high clearing point, a low minimum temperature of a liquid crystal phase, a small viscosity, a suitable optical anisotropy, a large dielectric anisotropy, a suitable elastic constant and an excellent compatibility with other liquid crystal compounds; a liquid crystal composition containing the compound; and a liquid crystal display device including the composition. The compound is represented by formula (1): wherein, for example, Ra and Rb are alkyl having 1 to 10 carbons, alkenyl having 2 to 10 carbons or alkoxy having 1 to 9 carbons; A1, A2 and A3 are 1,4-cyclohexylene or 1,4-phenylene; Z1 and Z2 are single bonds, —(CH2)2—, —CH═CH—, —COO—, —OCO—, —CF2O—, —OCF2—, —CH2O— or —OCH2—; Y1 is —CF2H or —CF3; Y2 is fluorine; and a, b and d are 0, 1, 2 or 3, and c is 1 or 3.
US09783475B2	Method for forming cyclohexanone from cyclohexanol A method for forming cyclohexanone from cyclohexanol is provided in which two or more cyclohexanol dehydrogenation reactors and associated condensers are operably connected in series so as to increase relative concentration of cyclohexanone in the formed product through the use of Le Châtelier's principle.
US09783471B2	Method of fluorination in the gaseous phase The present invention concerns a method of producing at least one compound of formula (II): CF3—CX(Z)n-CHX(Z)n in which X represents, independently, a hydrogen, fluorine or chlorine atom, Z represents, independently, a hydrogen or fluorine atom, and n=0 or 1, from at least one compound of formula (I): CX(Y)2-CX(Y)m-CHmXY in which X and Y represent, independently, a hydrogen, fluorine or chlorine atom and m=0 or 1. The method comprises at least one step during which at least one compound of formula (I) reacts with HF in the gaseous phase in the presence of a fluorination catalyst in order to give at least one compound of formula (II), characterized in that the catalyst is made from chromium oxyfluoride containing at least nickel as the co-metal and at least one rare earth metal.
US09783467B2	Process for recovering olefins from manufacturing operations A process for treating an effluent gas stream arising from a manufacturing operation that produces an olefin or an olefin derivative to recover unreacted olefin. The process involves compressing the effluent gas stream, which comprises an olefin, a paraffin, and a third gas, to produce a first compressed stream, then directing the first compressed stream to a membrane separation pretreatment step. The permeate stream withdrawn from this step is enriched in olefin and is sent to a second compressor, which produces a second compressed stream that is then cooled and condensed. The condensation step produces a liquid condensate and an uncondensed gas stream. The uncondensed gas stream undergoes a second membrane separation step to produce another olefin-enriched permeate stream, which is recirculated within the process prior to the second compression step, and an olefin-depleted residue stream, which may be purged from the process.
US09783462B2	Toluene methylation with transalkylation of heavy aromatics A method of producing a purified mixed xylene comprising: introducing toluene and methanol to an alkylation reactor (32); reacting the toluene and the methanol in the alkylation reactor (32) to form a hydrocarbon stream (22) comprising a first mixed xylene, wherein the alkylation reactor (32) comprises an alkylation catalyst; separating the hydrocarbon stream (22) into a toluene stream (24) and a separated C8+ stream (14); introducing the toluene stream (24) to a transalkylation reactor (38) with a transalkylation catalyst to produce a transalkylated stream (17) comprising a second mixed xylene; adding the transalkylated stream (17) to the hydrocarbon stream (22); and separating a C8 product stream (19) comprising the purified mixed xylene from the separated C8+ stream (14).
US09783442B2	Digestion of waste activated sludge with algae Phagotrophic algae are used in connection with aerobic or anaerobic digestion of solids, especially waste activated sludge (WAS), to more efficiently digest solids and to meet, over a shorter period of time, volatile solids standards and specific oxygen uptake rate requirements as well as pathogen reduction requirements.
US09783439B2	Modular liquid waste treatment system and method A modular liquid waste treatment system is disclosed. In accordance with some embodiments, the system includes a central distribution unit and one or more treatment fins in flow communication therewith. The distribution unit may be configured to receive liquid waste from a given source and distribute that waste, at least in part, to one or more treatment fins. In turn, bacteria present in a given treatment fin treat the liquid waste, and the resultant treated liquid may drain from the fin to the surrounding environment. In some embodiments, a given treatment fin may include porous media providing a large surface area on which bacteria may grow to facilitate treatment. The system may be installed in and/or above the ground, and in some cases may be surrounded, at least in part, with treatment sand and/or other treatment media. The system may be used in aerobic and/or anaerobic processing of liquid waste.
US09783436B2	Method and system for processing a stream comprising glycol based and kinetic hydrate inhibitors A stream processing system, where the stream comprises a glycol based hydrate inhibitor and a kinetic hydrate inhibitor (KHI) is provided. The system comprises a thermal oxidation unit (31) and a processing unit comprising a stream inlet (9), a fluid inlet (11) and a mixture outlet (15) in fluid communication with the thermal oxidation unit.
US09783431B2	Apparatus and method to remove contaminates from a fluid An apparatus, system and method to remove purified vapor from a contaminated fluid including a modified heat exchanger. The heat exchanger comprising an inlet wherein contaminated fluid flows in the heat exchanger through the inlet; at least two outlets wherein a first outlet exits purified vapor and a second outlet wherein contaminated fluid with a portion removed as purified vapor exits the apparatus; an energy source that causes the contaminated fluid to heat to a temperature wherein at least a portion of the contaminated fluid is converted to purified vapor; at least two different flow paths from at least one inlet to the first outlet and second outlet, the first and second flow paths flow through at least a portion of the apparatus wherein differences causes the lighter purified vapor to take a different path than the heavier contaminated with the purified vapor exiting the first outlet and the contaminated fluid exiting the second outlet.
US09783429B2	Method for purifying dodecacarbonyl triruthenium An object of the present invention is to provide a purification method to give dodecacarbonyl triruthenium (DCR) which serves as a raw material for chemical vapor deposition and does not cause the contamination of a thin film with impurities even when used to form a ruthenium thin film. The present invention relates to a method in which the dissolved oxygen concentration in the solvent is made 0.2 mg/L or less in at least a dissolution stage, and an organic ruthenium compound including DCR as a raw material for chemical vapor deposition is purified by a recrystallization method. The present invention allows a trace amount of impurities to be separated from DCR. When a ruthenium thin film is formed by use of DCR thus obtained, the formed film is hardly contaminated with impurities. Additionally, the purification method of the present invention is also applicable for recovering/purifying DCR after being used for the formation of a ruthenium thin film.
US09783426B2	Purified silicon, devices and systems for producing same The present disclosure provides devices and systems that utilize concurrent and countercurrent exchange platforms to produce purified silicon.
US09783422B2	Carbon material and method for producing same (Problem)In conventional method for producing artificial graphite, in order to obtain a product having excellent crystallinity, it was necessary to mold a filler and a binder and then repeat impregnation, carbonization and graphitization, and since carbonization and graphitization proceeded by a solid phase reaction, a period of time of as long as 2 to 3 months was required for the production and cost was high and further, a large size structure in the shape of column and cylinder could not be produced. In addition, nanocarbon materials such as carbon nanotube, carbon nanofiber and carbon nanohorn could not be produced.(Means to Solve)A properly pre-baked filler is sealed in a graphite vessel and is subsequently subjected to hot isostatic pressing (HIP) treatment, thereby allowing gases such as hydrocarbon and hydrogen to be generated from the filler and precipitating vapor-phase-grown graphite around and inside the filler using the generated gases as a source material, and thereby, an integrated structure of carbide of the filler and the vapor-phase-grown graphite is produced. In addition, nanocarbon materials are produced selectively and efficiently by adding a catalyst or adjusting the HIP treating temperature.
US09783417B2	System for syngas clean-up A system and method for processing unconditioned syngas first removes solids and semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOC), then removes volatile organic compounds (VOC), and then removes at least one sulfur containing compound from the syngas. Additional processing may be performed depending on such factors as the source of syngas being processed, the products, byproducts and intermediate products desired to be formed, captured or recycled and environmental considerations.
US09783413B2	MEMS isolation structures A device may comprise a substrate formed of a first semiconductor material and a trench formed in the substrate. A second semiconductor material may be formed in the trench. The second semiconductor material may have first and second portions that are isolated with respect to one another and that are isolated with respect to the first semiconductor material.
US09783412B2	Method for improving manufacturability of cavity packages for direct top port MEMS microphone A MEMS device for use in some embodiments in a microphone or pressure sensor and method of making the same wherein a portion of the package surrounding the acoustic port is deformed either away from, towards, or both away from and towards the interior of the package. By providing this raised area proximate the acoustic port, external debris is less likely to enter the acoustic port and damage the fragile MEMS die. Further, internal attachment material holding the MEMS die to the inside of the package is prevented by flowing into and obscuring the acoustic port. The advantages of this design include longer operation lifetimes for the MEMS device, greater design freedom, and increases in production yield.
US09783408B2	Structure of MEMS electroacoustic transducer A structure of micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) electroacoustic transducer is disclosed. The MEMS electroacoustic transducer includes a substrate having a MEMS device region, a diaphragm having openings and disposed in the MEMS device region, a silicon material layer disposed on the diaphragm and sealing the diaphragm, and a conductive pattern disposed beneath the diaphragm in the MEMS device region. Preferably, a first cavity is also formed between the diaphragm and the substrate.
US09783400B2	Industrial truck An industrial truck (1) has a load fork (7) comprising two fork tines (7a, 7b). A load carrier interlocking device (15) is formed by two pivotable cheeks (16a, 16b), each of which is provided with a toothed segment (17a, 17b) on end surfaces facing each other. The toothed segments (17a, 17b) secure the load carrier (L1, L2, L3) positively. The cheeks (16a, 16b) are biased by a spring device (30) toward a pick up position and an interlocking position. When the industrial truck (1) enters a load carrier (L1, L2, L3) with the load fork (7), the cheeks (16a, 16b) are pivoted outwardly away from each other by the load carrier (L1, L2, L3) against the force of the spring device (30). When the load carrier (L1, L2, L3) is completely picked up, the cheeks (16a, 16b) are actuated by the spring device (30) toward the interlocking position, in which the load carrier (L1, L2, L3) is secured positively in position by the toothed segments (17a, 17b).
US09783399B2	Rope winch The present invention relates to a hoisting winch, in particular to a hoisting gear winch, having a hoisting drum whose winding region is bounded by two lateral flanged wheels, wherein at least one further flanged wheel is provided between the lateral flanged wheels for dividing the winding region into at least two part winding regions, wherein the cable can be guided beyond the named further flanged wheel into the at least two part winding regions. It is suggested in accordance with the invention to move the hoisting drum and/or a transverse cable guide arranged in front of the hoisting drum transversely to the longitudinal direction of the running in/running off cable approximately in the longitudinal direction of the drum and/or to adjust the angular position of the hoisting drum transversely to the longitudinal direction of the drum with respect to at least one transverse axis.
US09783396B2	Boom extending and retracting apparatus of a crane There is provided a boom extending and retracting apparatus that can improve the convenience of the telescopic boom while reducing the burden on the operator. The boom extending and retracting apparatus of the crane chooses the mode of the fluid circuit between the normal fluid circuit and the differential fluid circuit to slide a plurality of boom members by one telescopic cylinder. After the operating lever is turned to an extension side and the controller starts extending the telescopic boom using the differential fluid circuit, when the operating lever is turned to the extension side again via the neutral position, the controller chooses the normal fluid circuit to extend the telescopic boom using the normal fluid circuit.
US09783384B2	Bi-modal rollers An apparatus includes a bi-modal roller configured to rotate about a longitudinal axis of the bi-modal roller. The bi-modal roller includes two ends and a rolling outer surface. The rolling outer surface is divided into a convex portion and concave portion. The concave portion includes at least one concave curve extending longitudinally between the two ends. The concave portion is configured to, when a film physically contacts the concave portion, affect translation of the film in response to a stick condition or a slip condition. The convex portion includes at least one convex curve extending longitudinally between the two ends. The convex portion is configured to, when the film physically contacts the convex portion, affect translation of the film in response to a stick condition or a slip condition.
US09783378B2	Loading dock rainshield The present loading dock rainshield has a self-adjusting, weighted canopy seal with a header projecting from the building to support a flexible, dual fixed-end, downwardly looped, central curtain. The central curtain spans the dominant width of the header and loops from front to back. The center curtain joins with opposed pleated side curtains to compete the front seal. The downwardly looped central curtain has a series of staggered and overlapping weighted baffles proximal its front end. When a trailer backs into the dock, the trailer top engages one or more baffles, which ride up onto the top of the trailer. The elongated weighted baffles push rainwater off the trailer top as it backs into the bay, and remain in forced sealing engagement with the trailer top when it is parked to divert water off the trailer top and prevent the water from flowing or blowing into the bay.
US09783376B1	Tote handling systems and methods An example system includes a first tote handling assembly having a wiper bar, a first plurality of actuators connected to and moveable with the first wiper bar, and a first tab associated with a first actuator of the first plurality of actuators. The system may also includes a second tote handling assembly disposed substantially adjacent and substantially parallel to the first tote handling assembly. The second tote handling assembly includes a second wiper bar, a second plurality of actuators connected to and moveable with the second wiper bar, and a second tab associated with a second actuator of the second plurality of actuators. In such a system, movement of the first wiper bar in a first direction along a transverse axis of the first tote handling assembly, while the first tab is engaged with a tote disposed on the first tote handling assembly, transfers the tote from the first tote handling assembly to the second tote handling assembly.
US09783375B2	Lane forming apparatus A lane forming apparatus can include a first arm, a second arm, a moving device, and at least one supporting device. The first arm can be disposed for lateral, pivoting movement about a pivot axis and across a rectilinear path. The second arm can be telescopically engaged with the first arm and extend between a proximal end and a distal end. The moving device can be engaged with the distal end and configured to move the distal end in at least two dimensions relative to the pivot axis. The supporting device can be positioned on an underside of one of the first arm and the second arm and can be configured to bear at least a portion of a weight of at least one of the first arm and the second arm during the lateral, pivoting movement.
US09783373B1	Veneer transporting apparatus An apparatus for transporting veneer sheets, where the veneer sheets each have an upper surface, a lower surface, and a plurality of edges connecting the upper surface to the lower surface. The apparatus includes a vacuum source and a conveyor for transporting individual sheets of veneer along a direction of travel to a predetermined location. The conveyor includes a belt running in the direction of travel. A vacuum opening adjacent the belt is in communication with the vacuum source to draw respective sheets of veneer to the belt by suction applied to the upper surface or the lower surface of the veneer sheets via the vacuum opening. The position of the conveyor is adjustable in a direction transverse the direction of travel to accommodate veneer sheets having different lengths.
US09783360B2	System and method for dispensing pressurized fluid A system and method for dispensing a metered amount of liquid from a pressurized canister is provided.
US09783358B2	Segmented yogurt container A segmented food product container for segregating a secondary food product from a primary food product before the segmented food product container is opened and the two ingredients mixed together prior to consumption. The segmented container includes a primary container, defined by cup member, and a secondary container defined by a cylinder having two open ends, at least one end of which is internally threaded. An externally threaded boss is disposed on, or carried by, the base of cup member. When the cylinder is threaded onto threaded boss, the cylinder can then receive the secondary food ingredient. Further, a lid member seals both the cup member and cylinder.
US09783357B2	Methods for emitting and refills for holding two or more compositions A refill for holding at least two compositions comprises a container including a body and first and second compositions disposed within the body such that the first and second compositions are substantially separated and the second composition is disposed above the first composition. The refill further includes a tube disposed within the body of the container such that the tube contains the first and second compositions, wherein the tube has an inner diameter and an outer diameter. Still further, the refill includes a wick disposed within the tube, wherein the wick contains the first and second compositions and has a diameter that is smaller than the inner diameter of the tube to create a gap between the wick and the tube.
US09783354B2	Composite container with peelable membrane A composite container is provided for holding products (e.g., stacked chips). The container includes a tubular body and a peelable membrane. The tubular body is made of at least one paperboard body ply having an inner surface and a metallized Oriented Polypropylene (mOPP) liner ply adhered to the inner surface of the paperboard body ply. A liner sealant is disposed on the inner surface of the mOPP liner ply, and the paperboard body ply and the mOPP liner ply are rolled outwardly to form a rim. The membrane, which has a membrane sealant on its inner surface, is sealed to the liner sealant in the area of the rim to close the container. When the membrane is peeled away, the membrane sealant and the liner sealant remain sealed to each other and cause separation within the mOPP liner ply, avoiding tearing and exposure of the paperboard in the rim.
US09783353B2	Safe and environmental protection package for tiny battery A safe and environmental protection package for tiny battery provides the tiny battery recycled and prevents the children from obtaining and eating by mistake, the technical scheme comprising a bottom cover body and a top cover body; the bottom cover body including a bottom piece body and a containing groove; an exit part disposed in one end of the containing groove and an access groove disposed in the other end thereof; two symmetric low positioning blocks and two symmetric high positioning blocks, by which a containing space is formed with the top cover body; said top cover body including a top piece body, a top groove part, and inserting slit; by applied to the above-mentioned structures, the tiny battery dispose inside the package is removed by inserting the used tiny battery.
US09783346B2	Case including a vessel and pivoting cover A case including: a vessel, a cover mounted to be moved in rotation on the vessel via a hinge system which has a hinge axis and at least one hinge, wherein each hinge has a first portion which is fixedly joined to the vessel, a second portion) which is fixedly joined to the cover and a connector which assumes alternately an operating position in which the connector ensures the connection between the second portion and the first portion to allow for rotation of the second portion relative to the first portion about the hinge axis and, alternatively, a safety position in which the connector dissociates the second portion and the first portion.
US09783340B2	Rainwater collection and distribution system A rainwater collection and distribution system embodying a rain collector apparatus for collecting rainwater in an easy to transport tank is provided, wherein the apparatus is adapted to direct excessive rainwater as well as relocate and distribute rainwater stored in the tank. The rain collector may form an internal cavity for receiving rainwater. A recessed operative surface along an upper portion of the rain collector may form a plurality of apertures for receiving and communicating the rainwater into the internal cavity. The operative surface may be sloped so that rainwater in excess of the capacity of the internal cavity is directed along the slope to a predetermined location. The rain collector may form a handle and a pour spout, whereby a user may transport the rainwater stored in the internal cavity and pour stored rainwater through the pour spout for a desired reuse activity.
US09783334B2	Shipping and display container A container is provided including a blank of sheet material having an interior surface and an opposing exterior surface. The blank forms the container having a front wall, a bottom wall, a back wall, a top wall, a first side wall and an opposing second side wall, the container defining a cavity, and at least the front wall defining a display area for facilitating displaying product contained within container.
US09783332B2	Flexible container and filling device for such a flexible container and corresponding filling method A flexible container (10.1; 10.2) has sealed connection to a process unit (20). A vacuum is applied to chambers (12, 22) opening into one another. A receptacle for a support apparatus (30.1; 30.2; 30.3) or the support apparatus (30.2) itself is arranged in or on the wall (14.1; 14.3) of the container (10.1; 10.2). A filling device (30) and a filling method for such a container are also provided.
US09783325B1	Bath water enhancing packet and method of use A bath water treatment dispensing packet comprising a substance containing body containing a composition of oils, salts, and herbs. The substance containing body comprises two sides of dispensing packet material joined along a peripheral edge forming a containment section therein. The bath water treatment dispensing packet can be provided in a strip having a plurality of containment sections. Each containment section can contain salt or herbs, in an alternating manner. The user would separate the desired quantity of containment sections from the strip and place the separated quantity into the bath water. The salts and/or herbs can be infused with different fragrances of essential oils and colored with natural minerals. The oils are combined with a carrier, such as baking soda, for dry portability until immersed into a fluid. The oils are released into the bath water and float to the surface, providing aromatherapy, as the carrier dissolves.
US09783324B2	Vessel insulation assembly A vessel includes a vessel wall and an insulation assembly coupled to the vessel wall. The insulation assembly includes a stochastic foam material and a microtruss structure encased within the foam material. The microtruss structure includes a plurality of truss members interconnected at a plurality of nodes. Each truss member is in contact with the foam material such that the microtruss structure provides a structural core for the foam material.
US09783321B1	Retractable vertical flow-control device for topside mitigation of airwakes over ship flight decks The disclosed invention is a passive flow control device, mounted vertically forward of the helicopter launch and recovery area on a ship flight deck. The vertical flow control device reduces the airwake effect on the ship flight deck for safer operation of helicopters during launch and recovery missions from ships. The device is retractable to reduce the ships topside signature and increase the ship's military effectiveness. It can also be modified for maximum effectiveness based on a combination of the ship's topside features, the ship's operation speeds, helicopter operations, and environmental conditions.
US09783320B2	Airplane collision avoidance A collision avoidance system for an airplane under tow may include a sensing device configured to capture image data of at least a portion of the airplane and an object while the airplane is being towed. The sensing device may be located remotely to both the airplane and the object. Positions of two or more features of the airplane may be determined based on the image data. A bounding box encompassing the airplane may be generated based, at least in part, on the positions of the two or more features. Additionally, based on a comparison of the position of an object relative to the bounding box, it may be determined whether the object is within a predetermined distance from the airplane.
US09783313B2	Installing or removing aircraft engines A nacelle may include a thrust reverser. The inner fixed structure may include an IFS support and movable portions which hinge open at hinges between the IFS support and the movable portions. The IFS support may be coupled to the engine core. Standard ground support equipment may be coupled to attachment features on the IFS support to attach or remove an engine from an aircraft wing with the IFS attached to the engine.
US09783305B2	Passive device for generating a film of cold air in contact with an outer surface of an aircraft An aircraft includes a first outer surface exposed to a hot air flow flowing in a flow direction and a device for generating a film of cold air in contact with a region to be protected of the first outer surface. The device includes a cold air outlet arranged upstream of the region to be protected as seen in the flow direction, and an inlet arranged at a second outer surface of the aircraft in contact with cold air. The inlet is arranged such that a pressure gradient exists between the inlet and the outlet so as to generate a natural flow of cold air from the inlet to the outlet as well as means to cause said inlet to communicate with said outlet.
US09783299B2	Pressure compensating air curtain for air cushion supported cargo loading platform The present disclosure includes cargo loading systems and components including cargo systems utilizing one or more air cushions to elevate one or more cargo shuttles. The air cushions are formed by one or more air curtains, which include pressure compensating seals. The seals allow the air curtains to contact and seal against a floor panel, reducing leakage from the air cushion.
US09783292B2	Maintaining drive system alignment in aircraft A support assembly for coupling a first gearbox to an airframe of an aircraft. The first gearbox has an output gear operable to transfer torque to an input gear of a second gearbox via a common shaft rotatable about a longitudinal axis. The support assembly includes a fixed joint proximate the longitudinal axis. A first directional reacting joint remote from the longitudinal axis provides a first radial growth degree of freedom to the first gearbox relative to the longitudinal axis. A second directional reacting joint remote from the longitudinal axis provides a second radial growth degree of freedom to the first gearbox relative to the longitudinal axis. The first radial growth degree of freedom is not parallel with the second radial growth degree of freedom such that the support assembly maintains the output gear of the first gearbox in substantial collinear alignment with the input gear of the second gearbox.
US09783287B2	Aircraft spring assembly An aircraft spring assembly includes a helical spring having a hollow core. A polymer damping member is confined within the core and is narrower than the internal spring diameter so as to be free to move along the core.
US09783280B2	Double-deck airplane A double-deck airplane that facilitates passenger embarking/disembarking and cargo loading/unloading operations in order to maximize the number of flight missions carried out in a given time. The floors of its upper and lower decks are planar surfaces extending continuously inside the fuselage in at least the inner space of the fuselage intended for the payload; the lower deck is located at a height from the ground that allows carrying out passenger embarking/disembarking via equipment incorporated in the airplane without any external airport ground equipment; passenger and/or cargo compartments are distributed on the upper and/or lower decks; and the lifting structure is disposed in the airplane in a manner that none of its components crosses the upper and lower decks.
US09783277B2	Jet propulsion watercraft A jet propulsion watercraft includes a vessel body, a steering nozzle, and a bucket. The steering nozzle includes a jet port from which a jet of water is ejected to propel the vessel body. The bucket is configured to move to a retracted position away from the jet of water ejected from the jet port and a jet receiving position to receive the jet of water ejected from the jet port. The bucket includes a right opening, a left opening, a first opening, and a second opening spaced apart from the first opening. The jet of water flows rightward from the right opening, leftward from the left opening, and rearward from the first opening and the second opening when the bucket is located in the jet receiving position. The first opening is located at least partially rightward of a right end of the jet port. The second opening is located at least partially leftward of a left end of the jet port.
US09783274B2	Vessel mounted multi-directional signal assembly A vessel mounted multi-directional signal assembly includes a multi-directional signal display assembly comprising a plurality of signal display panels. Each of the plurality of signal display panels comprising at least one display surface, and a plurality of signal indicia are affixed onto different ones of each of the plurality of display surfaces. A signal support assembly is provided such that the multi-directional signal display assembly is disposable into a deployed orientation about the signal support member. A vessel mount assembly is operatively interconnected to the signal support assembly and comprises a mount member to facilitate deployment of the multi-directional signal display assembly on the vessel.
US09783269B2	Release apparatus and method of manufacturing release apparatus Some embodiments provide release apparatuses comprising: a body having first and second mating sections each connected to separate tethers; locking shoes each movable between a first position configured to lock the first and second mating sections together and a second position configured to allow the first and second mating sections to disconnect; an actuator configured to move the locking shoes between the first and second positions; wherein each of the locking shoes comprises a locking surface configured to contact an engagement surface of the second mating section and maintain a position of the first mating section with the second mating section; wherein portions of the locking surface comprise toric geometries that are not in contact with the engagement surface when the locking shoes are in the first position and do not come into contact with the engagement surface as the locking shoes transition to the second position.
US09783265B2	Foil-assisted catamaran marine craft A marine catamaran craft, comprising at least one forward hydrofoil fixed to each of the catamaran hulls and at least one rear hydrofoil in which: At least one forward hydrofoil is arranged for shallowly submerged operation At least one rear hydrofoil is arranged for shallowly submerged operation at low speeds and for planing operation at higher speeds A rear part of each of the catamaran hulls remains wetted at all speeds.
US09783263B2	Drive track for a tracked vehicle A tracked vehicle has a frame, a straddle seat connected to the frame, an engine, a pair of slide rails, at least two idler wheels, at least one drive sprocket, and a drive track The drive track has an endless belt, a plurality of external and internal lug, at least a number of the plurality of internal lugs forming two outer longitudinal rows, the belt having at least two contact surfaces, each contact surface being a surface where a corresponding one of the at least two idler wheels is in contact with the belt, a plurality of apertures and a plurality of alignment cleats disposed between the two outer longitudinal rows, and a plurality of lateral rods embedded within the belt and extending in the lateral direction. Both ends of at least a number of the plurality of lateral rods being disposed inwardly of the contact surfaces.
US09783251B2	Overhead conveying apparatus for mounting on the ceiling of an assembly plant The invention relates to an overhead conveying device (01) for integration in an assembly plant in order to transport vehicle components (02) by means of a conveying device (03) arranged on the overhead conveying device (01), said overhead conveying device having at least one supporting framework (04), wherein the supporting framework (04) has a length of more than 5 m and a width of more than 2 m, and wherein the conveying device (03) can be mounted at the supporting framework (04), and wherein the supporting framework (04) and the conveying device (03) form a stiff conveying layer, in or at which the vehicle components (02) can be transported from an input point to an output point, and wherein the overhead conveying device (01) is mounted in suspended fashion, with the help of bearing means (13), on the ceiling structure (10) of the assembly plant, and wherein the suspended mounting of the overhead conveying device (01) on the ceiling structure (10) of the assembly plant gives rise to the formation, between the underside of the supporting framework (04) and the upper side of the floor of the assembly plant, of a free space (18), which is suitable for component assembly and/or for component transport purposes and in which it is possible to walk and/or drive, wherein the supporting framework (04) comprises frame elements (05) with a closed frame cross-section, wherein the component plane spanned in each instance by the frame element (05) extends substantially vertically upwards, and wherein the surface normal of the component plane spanned in each instance by the frame element (05) points in the conveying direction.
US09783246B1	Vehicle cargo compartment having work surface assembly A vehicle includes a cargo bed attached to a rear of a cab. The cargo bed includes a plurality of walls defining a periphery of the cargo bed. At least one of the plurality of walls includes a storage compartment formed therein. A work surface assembly includes a worktable and a plurality of arms attached to the worktable and pivotally attached to a wall of the storage compartment at a location inside of the storage compartment. The work surface assembly is pivotal between a stowed position in which the work surface assembly is wholly contained within the storage compartment and a deployed position in which the worktable and a portion of each arm extend out of the storage compartment.
US09783241B2	Vehicle body rear part structure In a vehicle body rear part structure, a plurality of first spot weld parts that join the rear panel inner flange and the rear panel outer flange by spot welding are provided at a first weld pitch; a plurality of second spot weld parts that join together the rear pillar inner flange and the rear pillar outer flange by spot welding are provided at a second weld pitch; at the corner part, a plurality of third spot weld parts that join together, by spot welding, regions of the rear panel inner flange, the rear panel outer flange, the rear pillar inner flange, and the rear pillar outer flange where at least three of the flanges overlap with one another are provided at a third weld pitch; and the third weld pitch is set to be shorter than the first weld pitch and the second weld pitch.
US09783240B2	Lateral upright for motor vehicle body shell This lateral upright for a motor vehicle body shell is intended to separate two window openings of the body shell, for example two lateral window openings at the front and rear. It comprises at least one stiffening section comprising two side plates that are substantially parallel to one another and are connected together by a web. The section is made of composite material. The side plates are intended to extend substantially parallel to a lateral window opening of the body shell. The web of the section made of composite material forms, with the side plates, a cellular structure.
US09783239B2	Structure for side part of body of vehicle A vehicle body side part structure for a vehicle includes a side sill connected to the lower part of a pillar, and a partition member provided within the side sill. The partition member includes a partition wall for dividing a closed sectional space of the side sill in the vehicle front-rear direction, and joint flange joined to the inner surface of a side sill inner member. The partition wall includes a ridge extending from a side of the side sill outer reinforcement to a side of the side sill inner member and connected to the joint flange. A widening portion is formed at an end of on the ridge close to the joint flange. This configuration makes it possible to improve the load transmission performance at the time of a side collision of the vehicle.
US09783236B1	Vehicle bonnet constructions for reducing impact forces The technology relates to vehicle panels. The vehicle panel may comprise a top layer and a bottom layer. The top and bottom layers may be bonded together. The bond of the top and bottom layer may be a weld. One or more energy absorbing layers may be positioned between the top layer and the bottom layer. The one or more energy absorbing layers may be comprised of one or more energy absorbing materials. The energy absorbing layers may be aluminum honeycomb and polyurethane foam.
US09783231B2	Orientation of the extent of a vehicle in the direction of the roadway in a parked end position with a parking assistance system for transverse parking A parking assistance system is provided for carrying out an automated parking maneuver of a motor vehicle into a perpendicular parking space transversely with respect to the roadway along a parking trajectory to a parked end position. The parking assistance system is configured to determine an offset between the extent of one object in the direction of the roadway on one side of the parking space and the extent of another object in the direction of the roadway on the other side of the space by way of a sensor system. The parking assistance system is configured to determine a parking trajectory with a parked end position based on the offset.
US09783230B2	Trailer backup assist system with off-shoot correction A trailer backup assist system for a vehicle reversing a trailer is provided herein. The system includes a steering input device for controlling a desired curvature. A controller is in communication with the steering input device and is configured to generate steering command for the vehicle to guide the vehicle and trailer onto a straight path when a straight backup request is initiated via the steering input device.
US09783226B2	Steering apparatus and gas ventilation device Disclosed is a motor-driven power steering apparatus including: a rack shaft that is operated by steering of a steering unit; a gear housing that accommodates the rack shaft; a tip-side opening which is formed in the gear housing, and through which an inside of the gear housing communicates with an outside of the gear housing; a gas ventilation valve that covers the tip-side opening while ensuring ventilation, through the gas ventilation valve, of a gas via the tip-side opening; and a diaphragm that is provided further inside of the gear housing than the gas ventilation valve, suppresses infiltration of a gas, which passes through the gas ventilation valve, into the gear housing, and is deformed according to a difference between an internal pressure and an external pressure of the gear housing.
US09783224B1	Steering support rack assembly A steering support rack assembly and method are disclosed. The steering support rack assembly includes a linear bearing with a sliding support shaft attached to a bracket at each end of the support shaft, where the brackets are also connected to a steering assembly and tie rods of a vehicle. A steering support rack assembly includes a pair of tie brackets with a support shaft assembly coupled between the tie brackets, such that the steering support rack assembly is configured to couple to a rack and pinion assembly and tie rod assemblies of a vehicle so that a shaft of the support shaft assembly moves in combination with the rack and pinion assembly to steer the vehicle with the tie rod assemblies and increase the strength and durability of the rack and pinion assembly.
US09783222B2	Steering system A steering system includes a lock mechanism and a releasing member. The lock mechanism includes a clamping shaft inserted through insertion holes in side plates, an operation lever that rotationally operates the clamping shaft, a rotational cam coupled to the clamping shaft so as to be rotatable integrally therewith and movable integrally therewith in an axial direction, a first clamping member that moves the rotational cam in the axial direction with respect to the side plates, and a stopper that restricts a rotation range of the clamping shaft. The releasing member includes a fitting portion located between the side plates and fitted on an outer peripheral surface of the clamping shaft so as to provide a clamping margin, and frictionally slides the fitting portion in the axial direction with respect to the clamping shaft when the rotational cam moves in the axial direction with respect to the side plates.
US09783220B2	Steering column assembly A steering column assembly comprises a shroud having a first part that is fixed in position axially relative to the vehicle and a second part that can in use can move relative to the first part for adjustment of the length of the shroud, a support bracket that in use is secured to a part of the vehicle, and a clamp mechanism that has a locked position in which it locks the position of the moving part of the shroud relative to the first part of the shroud and an unlocked position in which it permits movement between the first and second parts of the shroud. The assembly further comprises an end of travel protection mechanism which comprises a cam that is free to rotate around an axis and a lock bolt, in a locked position the end of travel protection mechanism urging the lock bolt into a position where it limits the amount of collapse of the shroud and in an unlocked position the end of travel protection mechanism the lock bolt being withdrawn into a position where it permits additional collapse of the shroud beyond that permitted when in the locked position, in which the mechanism converts a rotary movement of the cam into the required linear motion of the lock bolt, the rotation of the cam in use being created by a linkage that is connected to a part of the clamp mechanism arranged such that with the clamp mechanism in the unlocked position the secondary lock mechanism is in the locked position and with the clamp mechanism in the locked position the secondary lock mechanism is in the unlocked position.
US09783216B2	Gas cylinder cart securable to gas grill A securable cart assembly for a gas grill that allows easy transport and installation, and which permits the cart and associated gas cylinder tank to cooperate with and be secured to a gas grill assembly.
US09783213B2	Impact resistant end of train device An end of train device includes an enclosure having an exterior and a hollow interior housing a plurality of components; and a protective arrangement disposed within the hollow interior of the enclosure and fitted at least partially around at least one component housed within the hollow interior. The protective arrangement defines at least one compartment for the at least one component of the plurality components. The protective arrangement at least partially supports and isolates the at least one component from the enclosure. The device also includes an impact resistant handle disposed on the exterior of the enclosure. The handle is configured to absorb impacts without causing substantial deformation to the enclosure.
US09783210B2	Arrangement of a passenger information system in a rail vehicle A rail vehicle for public transport includes at least one door for separating two inner spaces of the rail vehicle and a lintel for the door. The lintel has at least one electronic information system for passengers.
US09783206B2	System and method for control of an autonomous drive related operation A control system and method in a vehicle are disclosed for controlling an autonomous drive related operation of the vehicle. The method may include detecting a pre-determined foot arrangement of an occupant in a front seat of the vehicle and controlling a state of the autonomous drive related operation, based on the detected pre-determined foot arrangement. The system may include at least one sensor configured to detect a pre-determined foot arrangement of an occupant in a front seat of the vehicle, and a control unit configured to control a state of the autonomous drive related operation, based on the detected pre-determined foot arrangement.
US09783205B2	Secure low energy vehicle information monitor A computing platform of a vehicle may receive a request from a mobile device executing a data collection application using an element of vehicle data. The platform may access a permission table to confirm that a unique identifier of the mobile device is authorized to access the element of vehicle data. The mobile device may subscribe to a characteristic providing the element of vehicle data. The vehicle may update the element of vehicle data provided by the characteristic in accordance with a predefined threshold.
US09783202B2	Vehicle occupant information acquisition device and vehicle control system A vehicle occupant information acquisition device includes a microcomputer, an acquisition unit and an alert unit. The microcomputer controls the vehicle to switch between an autonomous driving mode and a manual driving mode. The acquisition unit acquires, from vehicle occupants riding in the vehicle, information relating to driving suitability of the vehicle occupants. In a case in which the microcomputer is switching the vehicle from the autonomous driving mode to the manual driving mode, the microcomputer causes the alert unit to alert one of the vehicle occupants who is determined to be suitable to drive the vehicle based on the information acquired by the acquisition unit that he/she has been selected as the driver of the vehicle.
US09783201B2	Method and device for an overtaking assistant A method for an overtaking assistant for a vehicle is provided. The vehicle is equipped with environment sensing systems for detecting objects in the own and an adjacent lane on the sides and at the rear of the vehicle. The space in front of the vehicle is preferably detected by environmental sensors as well. Autonomous cutting into an adjacent lane is only initiated if a first vehicle is detected in the adjacent lane. The first vehicle is taken as a reference for a speed of vehicles in the passing lane. It is also assumed that a second vehicle that approaches the first vehicle fast in the same lane has detected the first vehicle and will adjust its speed to the speed of the first vehicle.
US09783200B2	Apparatus and method for guiding driver to coasting of in eco-friendly vehicle The present disclosure provides an apparatus and method for guiding a driver in coasting of an eco-friendly vehicle at an appropriate timing in a situation where deceleration is needed, which can enable economic driving through energy savings and improve the mileage and fuel efficiency of the vehicle.
US09783194B2	Autonomous driving system and method in parking lot The present disclosure provides an autonomous driving system and method in a parking lot. In particular, the autonomous driving system includes: a parking lot server to transmit parking lot information including parking lot map data to which a virtual lane is applied to a vehicle entering the parking lot when the vehicle entering the parking lot is sensed; and an autonomous driving apparatus to perform autonomous driving of the vehicle up to any one parking slot empty in the parking lot using the virtual lane.
US09783190B2	Method and device for managing the energy of a hybrid vehicle A method manages energy of a hybrid vehicle. The vehicle includes a heat engine, one or more electric traction motors, a high-voltage traction battery, a low-voltage on-board battery for accessories of the vehicle, a current inverter to transform direct currents into alternating currents for the electric motor, and a reversible current transformer to convert high-voltage current into low-voltage current of the on-board battery and to use a stock of energy available in the low-voltage battery to not draw energy from the high-voltage battery when it has a relatively low level of charge. The method includes determining an operating point of the vehicle involving a minimum fuel consumption in the heat engine by imposing on the electric motor a torque that minimizes a criterion of total fuel consumption by the consumption of the heat engine, power consumed in the traction battery, and power consumed in the on-board battery.
US09783179B2	Hydraulic block for a hydraulic multi-circuit vehicle braking system A hydraulic block of a hydraulic multi-circuit vehicle braking system having braking force regulation includes an installation space for a hydraulic reservoir of the vehicle braking system that is isolated from a braking circuit, for example by closing a connecting line using a pressed-in ball. The installation space is connected to another braking circuit via an additional bore, wherein a larger storage volume is available to the braking circuit as a result. The necessary changes to the hydraulic block are small.
US09783177B2	Braking system having electromechanical braking function and method for controlling the same A braking system having an electromechanical braking function may include a compound caliper device including a motor and configured to press a pair of brake pads against a brake disk, a hydraulic pressure producer including a master hydraulic line receiving oil from a master cylinder, a master valve configured to open and close the master hydraulic line, a caliper hydraulic line connected to the compound caliper device, and a hydraulic pump configured to increase hydraulic pressure supplied to the compound caliper device, and a brake controller to control the motor and the hydraulic pressure producer, in which the brake controller is configured to close the master valve and decrease clamping force of the brake pads applied by the motor when a conversion condition for converting a parking brake stage into a primary brake stage is satisfied.
US09783173B2	Advanced braking system An advanced braking system for an aircraft is disclosed. A controller calculates the braking required from each wheel in terms of force. A constant deceleration is achieved throughout a braking run by calculating the braking from other sources, principally aerodynamic drag, and commanding a complementary total level of braking from the wheel brakes. The performance of each wheel and brake are monitored during the braking run to determine whether their braking performance is limited by the brake discs or by the tire-ground interaction and to see whether the wheel is approaching the maximum slip ratio after which a skid occurs. The controller uses this information to distribute the total demand for braking amongst the wheels. In doing this, it also aims to keep the braking demand symmetrical across the aircraft and not to overheat the brakes. The controller further measures the braking force provided by a wheel and controls its brake pressure accordingly to achieve the force desired.
US09783165B2	Connector between a wiper blade and a wiper arm driving a wiping system A connector for a wiper blade, the connector is configured to cooperate pivotably, by a transverse hinge pin, with an adapter designed to allow an articulation link between the blade and a driving arm, the connector includes a body provided with two opposite side flanges, defining a housing designed to receive the adapter, and a pin between the flanges for the articulation link of the blade to the arm, the flanges include, at each of the ends of the hinge pin, a shoulder configured to allow axial guiding of the articulation link between the blade and the arm, the side flanges is configured to allow lateral flexion of the adapter bearing against the shoulder.
US09783160B2	Door unlocking system A door unlocking system with which only a specific door can also be unlocked if a user operates an operation unit of a communication device. A control device determines whether or not a communication device is present in any of regions Ra to Rc by communicating with the communication device located outside of the vehicle, using a wireless communication unit in the vehicle. When an operation signal transmitted from the communication device is received by the wireless communication unit in the vehicle in a case where the communication device is present in any of the regions Ra to Rc, only a door that is associated with the region Ra (or Rb or Rc) in which the communication device is present is unlocked.
US09783157B2	Seatbelt buckle system A seatbelt buckle system for law enforcement use, wherein the female portion of the buckle is located at the end of a segment which is in a generally upright and readily-accessible position to assure the safe and expeditious restraint of an individual. The individual securing the occupant is advantageously less prone to adverse events such as unwanted contact with or from the occupant, injury to the back or other part of the anatomy, or unwarranted charges of sexual harassment.
US09783154B2	Passive hood hinge system for vehicle A passive hood hinge system for a vehicle is provided. The passive hood hinge system includes a hinge bracket that is coupled to a vehicle body that extends in a vertical orientation and a pin regulation aperture. A hinge arm is coupled with a hood and a descending link has first and second end portions, respectively, rotatably coupled with the hinge arm and the hinge bracket. A support link has first and second end portions respectively, rotatably coupled with the hinge arm and the hinge bracket. A bending lever is disposed at the hinge bracket and has an upper end portion coupled with the descending pin coupled with a pin regulation aperture, and a bent portion that bends when the descending pin at the pin regulation aperture descends. A buffer bracket is disposed at a lower portion of the descending pin and is deformed by pressing the descending pin.
US09783153B2	Bumper assembly including lower leg stiffener A bumper assembly includes a bumper beam, an actuator, and a lower stiffener. The actuator includes a base mounted to the bumper beam, and a rod moveably engaged with the base along a vertical axis. The lower stiffener is fixed to the rod. Depending on pre-determined vehicle speeds, the lower stiffener moves from a deployed position to a retracted position based on pedestrian leg impact considerations and to reduce the likelihood of lower stiffener damage.
US09783151B2	Vehicle side airbag device A vehicle side airbag device includes: an inflator for generating gas by activation; a bag body provided in a side portion of a seatback of a vehicle seat and configured to be inflated and deployed toward a vehicle front side relative to the side portion when the gas is supplied thereinside; and a partition portion partitioning the bag body into a front bag portion and a rear bag portion to be inflated at a higher pressure than the front bag portion and having a thicker inflation width in a vehicle width direction than that of the front bag portion, the partition portion being overlapping with a central part of a shoulder of a sitting occupant in an inflated and deployed state in a side view.
US09783145B1	Rear-end collision avoidance A method and apparatus for use in traversing a vehicle transportation network may include a host vehicle receiving a remote vehicle message including remote vehicle information, identifying host vehicle information, determining a relative position code indicating whether an expected path for the remote vehicle and an expected path for the host vehicle are convergent based, determining a remote vehicle dynamic state code based on the remote vehicle information, determining a host vehicle dynamic state code based on the host vehicle information, identifying an expected rear-end collision condition based on the relative position code, the remote vehicle dynamic state code, and the host vehicle dynamic state code, in response to identifying the expected rear-end collision condition, identifying a vehicle control action based on the host vehicle dynamic state code, and traversing a portion of the vehicle transportation network in accordance with the vehicle control action.
US09783141B2	Connecting device for a steering wheel of a motor vehicle, motor vehicle and method for mounting a steering wheel on a steering column The invention relates to a connecting device (1) for transmitting electrical signals to and/or from a steering wheel (23) of a motor vehicle, having a positionally fixed component (2) for positionally fixed installation in the motor vehicle, having a hub part (3) which is rotatably mounted on the positionally fixed component (2) and which serves for connection to the steering wheel (23), and having a locking element (6) which is movably mounted on a bearing part (3) and which, during the connection of the hub part (3) to the steering wheel (23), is movable counter to a spring force of a spring element (14) from an installation position, in which a blocking bar (9) of the locking element (6) blocks the rotation of the hub part (3) relative to the positionally fixed component (2), into an operating position, in which the rotation of the hub part (3) is enabled, wherein the connecting device (1) has a plunger (18) which is mounted movably relative to the locking element (6) and which, during the connection of the hub part (3) to the steering wheel (23), moves the locking element (6) into the operating position, in which the locking element (6) is held spaced apart from the steering wheel (23) by the plunger (18).
US09783136B2	Wire harness A wire harness includes a wire portion having three wires arranged in the same direction, connectors connected to both end portions of the wire portion, a middle portion installed in an intermediate position of the wire portion between the connectors, a wire-side surge reducing section provided in the wire portion, a connector-side surge reducing section provided in each of the connectors, and a middle portion-side surge reducing section provided in the middle portion.
US09783132B2	Side door trim for vehicle A side door trim for a vehicle includes an armrest and a wall component. The armrest includes a top wall for supporting an arm of an occupant of the vehicle. The wall component is for forming a portion of a sidewall of a vehicle compartment. The wall component includes a lower wall portion located below the armrest and a supporting portion for supporting the top wall of the armrest from below. The supporting portion extends from an upper end of the lower wall portion of the wall component adjacent to a lower end of the armrest toward a lower surface of the top wall of the armrest.
US09783126B2	Apparatus for controlling lamp for vehicle and method for controlling lamp for vehicle using the same Disclosed herein are an apparatus for controlling a lamp for vehicles and a method of controlling a lamp for vehicles using the same. The apparatus includes a first sensing unit to sense information regarding approaching to a current object when one's own vehicle is running, a second sensing unit to sense current brightness information of the lamp installed at the vehicle when the vehicle is running, a control unit receiving the information regarding approaching to a current object sensed by the first sensing unit and the current brightness information sensed by the second sensing unit and including a range of information regarding approaching to a preset reference object and a range of reference brightness information.
US09783125B2	Accessory system for a vehicle An accessory system for a vehicle includes a control and an accessory disposed at and behind a windshield of the vehicle. The accessory includes a forward facing camera viewing forward and through the windshield of the vehicle. The control includes digital circuitry and a microprocessor. The control controls at least the forward facing camera. The control includes a bus interface that connects with a vehicle network of the vehicle. The control sends data via the vehicle network of the vehicle and receives data via the vehicle network of the vehicle. The vehicle network includes a controlled area network. The control may connect with the vehicle network via at least one of (i) a cable connection and (ii) a fiber-optic connection.
US09783117B2	Luggage compartment hook organizer A vehicle cargo system includes a support fixed to a roof of the cargo system. The support has a first edge and a second edge. The vehicle cargo system further includes a plurality of protrusions intermittently disposed laterally across the support. The plurality of protrusions is rotatable about the first edge from a vertical to a horizontal position wherein rotating the hooks about the first edge toward the roof attaches the hooks to the second edge of the support. The protrusions allow the vehicle cargo system to support objects capable of being hung.
US09783114B2	Vehicular video mirror system A video mirror system suitable for use in a vehicle includes an interior rearview mirror assembly mountable at an interior portion of a vehicle and includes a mirror case and a reflective element. A video display device disposed at the mirror case. The video display device is operable to display video images that are viewable by the driver of the vehicle when the interior rearview mirror assembly is mounted at the interior portion of the vehicle. The interior rearview mirror assembly includes an on-screen display controller operable to receive a video signal from a camera and, responsive to receipt of the video signal, the on-screen display controller is operable to generate a video feed to the video display device. The video feed generated by the on-screen display controller may include a graphic overlay.
US09783086B2	Seat system for a vehicle A seat system for a vehicle includes a seat having a seat bottom on which a person can sit. An intermediate support structure is secured to the seat and the vehicle which allows the seat to rotate relative to the vehicle. An actuator can interact with the seat to cause the seat to rotate relative to the vehicle. The combined motion of the vehicle relative to the earth and the seat relative to the vehicle results in motion of the seat moving about a virtual pivot point. A user control is provided for adjustment of the location of the virtual pivot point.
US09783084B2	Vehicle seat slide device A vehicle seat slide device includes: a first rail provided to extend in a front-rear direction of a vehicle and including first side wall portions, and first flanges overhanging from tips of the first side wall portions to inside and further folded to a base end side of the first side wall portions; a second rail joined to the first rail to be capable of moving in the front-rear direction and including second side wall portions, a connecting wall portion connecting base ends of the second side wall portions, and second flanges overhanging to an outside and further folded so as to be surrounded by the first side wall portions and the first flanges; and a locking member joined to the second rail to rotate around an axial line extending in the width direction and capable of restricting relative movement of the first and second rails.
US09783078B2	Systems and methods for disengaging a battery Systems and methods for disengaging a battery are disclosed. The systems and methods may be used to disengage a battery from a direct-current (DC) bus of a vehicle when the DC bus is under a load. In one implementation, the system includes one or more contactors between the battery string and the DC bus. The system also includes a controller. The controller is configured to reduce a current limit of a power train of the vehicle to a first current level. The controller is also configured to open the one or more contactors. The controller is further configured to increase the current limit of the power train of the vehicle to a second current level.
US09783076B2	Electric vehicle An electric vehicle (10) includes a power battery module (20) detachably installed at a predetermined installation position of the electric vehicle (10); the power battery module (20) includes a housing (21), a plurality of battery cells installed in the housing (21), rolling wheels (22) and a handle (23) installed on the housing, and an electric power output port. A lifting device capable of releasably holding the power battery module (20) and lifting the power battery module (20) from a ground proximity position on or near the ground to the predetermined installation position is installed at the electric vehicle. As the electric vehicle (10) is provided with the lifting device, installation and removal of the power battery thereof can be accomplished without using other installation equipment. Furthermore, the detachable power battery module (20) can be moved by a user without excessive effort.
US09783068B2	Method and apparatus for providing electrical energy Electrical energy is made available incrementally for at least one session (for example for charging an electric vehicle), i.e. to prevent, by way of the delayed provision of the electrical energy, the occurrence of brief severe loading of the energy network. For example, a newly determined load distribution can lead to redistribution of electrical energy for a large number of charging stations, and this redistribution is preferably not carried out at once at a single time for all the affected charging stations but instead is carried out distributed, for example, over multiple points in time. This is advantageous and useful in electric mobility and in load management when charging multiple electric vehicles.
US09783064B2	Method for operating a recuperation brake of a motor vehicle and recuperation brake A method for operating a recuperation brake of a motor vehicle is disclosed. First, a future operating intensity of the recuperation brake is estimated for a section of route to be travelled on by the motor vehicle based on an input which characterizes the driving style of the section of route to be travelled on. In addition, a maximum slip-free vehicle braking power for the section of route is estimated as a function of the input. In addition, the braking power of the recuperation brake is set to a setpoint braking power which is not greater than the maximum vehicle braking power for the section of route, and finally the recuperation brake is activated on the section of route to be travelled on with the setpoint braking power. In addition, a recuperation brake for carrying out the method is described.
US09783061B2	Method for operating an electric drive module The present teachings provide a method for controlling transmission of power to a set of wheels of a vehicle. The method can include providing a drive module configured to provide an amount of drive torque for powering the set of vehicle wheels. The method can include determining a yaw rate of the vehicle and a first set of vehicle parameters. The method can include determining a reference yaw rate of the vehicle based on the first set of vehicle parameters. The method can include calculating a yaw rate error based on the yaw rate and the reference yaw rate. The method can include reducing the amount of drive torque provided by the drive module to the vehicle wheels based on the yaw rate error.
US09783057B2	Vehicle display device Provided is a vehicle display device which exhibits high visibility, and which has an attractive external appearance. A vehicle display device according to the present invention is provided with: pointer-type instruments (a speedometer and an engine tachometer; a display disposed next to the pointer-type instruments; and a planar protective plate which has, formed on the front surface thereof, a first reflected-light suppression layer. The protective plate is disposed so as to cover the front surfaces of the display and the pointer-type instruments. Furthermore, in the protective plate, light-blocking layers for concealing spaces between the display and the pointer-type instruments are formed. Moreover, a light-transmitting bonding layer, which covers and bonds a display surface of the display, and second reflected-light suppression layers, which cover the front surfaces of the pointer-type instruments, are formed on the rear surface of the protective plate so as to not overlie each other.
US09783054B2	Accelerator pedal information feedback system An accelerator pedal information feedback system is provided for allowing the driver of the large electric vehicle to realize the status of the power system in real time. The information feedback system uses the power system information of the vehicle to calculate the systematic loading status information and feeds the information back to the driver. Consequently, the driver can realize the loading status of the power system in real time.
US09783050B2	Power transfer unit A power transfer unit includes an input shaft extending along an input axis and an intermediate drive shaft extending at least partially through the input shaft along the input axis. The power transfer unit further includes a ring gear assembly having a ring gear and a ring gear shaft coupled to the ring gear. The ring gear shaft at least partially surrounds the input shaft and extends along the input axis. The power transfer unit also includes a collar coupled to the input shaft. The collar surrounds the input shaft and is movable relative to the ring gear shaft along the input axis between an engaged position and a disengaged position. When the collar is in the engaged position, the input shaft is coupled to the ring gear shaft. When the collar is in the disengaged position, the input shaft is decoupled from the ring gear shaft.
US09783037B2	Vehicle A vehicle includes a body, a first battery set, a first accessory device, a second battery set, a second accessory device, a load device, and connecting wires. The first battery set is installed in the body and includes at least one first series unit including a predetermined number of battery cells connected in series. The first accessory device is installed in the body and connected to the first battery set. The second battery set is installed in the body and includes at least one second series unit including a predetermined number of battery cells connected in series. The second accessory device is installed in the body and connected to the second battery set. The load device is installed in the body and connected to the first battery set via the first accessory device and to the second battery set via the second accessory device.
US09783033B2	Car awning A car awning including a mounting frame, a main rolling mechanism and a hauling mechanism. The main rolling mechanism has a main rolling drum rotatably disposed on the mounting frame, two layers of first awning cloths are layered wound on the main rolling drum, and two first awning supporting poles connected to the two first awning cloths. The two first awning supporting poles are capable of moving towards opposite directions along a first path perpendicular to the axis of the main rolling drum. The hauling mechanism is used for hauling the two first awning supporting poles to move. By mounting the awning on the top of a car via the mounting frame, the car awning can shade sunshine for the car when the awning cloths are unfolded, and the car awning can be used as a luggage carrier when the awning cloths are rolled up.
US09783029B2	Rollo assembly and open roof construction for a vehicle provided therewith A rollo assembly comprises a rollo screen having opposed forward and rearward edges and two opposed side edges extending in a longitudinal direction. A biased winding shaft supports the rollo screen at the rearward edge thereof. An operating beam connects to the forward edge of the rollo screen. Two guide members extend in said longitudinal direction and each define a guide channel for guiding an operating beam end. Near to each of the operating beam ends a first end of an elongate flexible drive member is connected, wherein each drive member, starting from a position near to the respective operating beam end, firstly extends in the longitudinal direction away from the winding shaft, next around a reversal member and finally in the longitudinal direction towards the winding shaft. Each drive member has a second end which has a stationary position. The reversal member is driven in said longitudinal direction.
US09783025B2	Method for cooling and/or heating media, preferably in a motor vehicle, and a sorptive heat and cold storage system A method and device for cooling and/or heating media, preferably in a motor vehicle, the method in which at least one first heat source is cooled and at least one second heat sink is heated by a thermal management system. In a method in which the heating or cooling can occur on demand, heat and/or cold are shifted by the thermal management system in space and time to the heat sink and/or heat source, which is characterized by need.
US09783024B2	System and method for remotely managing climate control systems of a fleet of vehicles The method simultaneously manages climate control systems of a fleet of vehicles at a fleet server remote from the vehicles. The fleet server has one or more processors and memory storing one or more programs for execution by the processor(s). Initially, at least one parameter relaying information about performance of a climate control system of a respective vehicle is received, from each vehicle. Each vehicle's climate control system includes at least an electrically driven compressor. The system then determines whether a performance inefficiency exists for the climate control system of at least one vehicle based at least in part on the parameter(s) received from the at least one vehicle. Upon determining that a performance inefficiency exists, an efficient operational setting that reduces the performance inefficiency is determined. Finally, an operational setting instruction is transmitted to the at least one vehicle to control the climate control system of that vehicle.
US09783019B2	Compressed air supply system for a compressed air consumer circuit In a compressed air supply system for a first compressed air consumer circuit such as an air spring system of a vehicle, a first compressed air line leads to the first compressed air consumer circuit and a distribution line leads to further consumer circuits. A priority valve arrangement is disposed between the first compressed air line, wherein the first compressed air line comprises no safety valve. The first compressed air consumer circuit can therefore be filled at a higher priority, and achieve operational readiness quickly in air spring processes such as lifting or raising activities.
US09783013B2	Wheel position detector and tire inflation pressure detector having the same A wheel position detector for a vehicle includes: a transmitter at each wheel having a first control portion for generating and transmitting a frame with specific identification information; and a receiver at a vehicle body receiving the frame from one wheel and having a second control portion for performing wheel position detection; and a wheel speed sensor for detecting a tooth of a gear. The second control portion: acquires gear information indicating a tooth position; corrects the tooth position based on a time difference between acquiring of the gear information and receiving time of the frame; and specifies the one wheel based on the tooth position at reception time.
US09783010B2	Tire condition monitoring system and tire condition monitoring device A tire condition monitoring system includes a plurality of tire condition acquisition devices that are installed on pneumatic tires and acquires quantities of tire conditions, and a monitoring device that receives a radio signal from each of the tire condition acquisition devices and performs a predetermined process. The monitoring device sequentially specifies tire labels of the tire condition acquisition devices and requests input of tire positions of the tire condition acquisition devices. The monitoring device generates registration information in which a sensor ID and a tire position are associated based on the input results of the tire position.
US09783009B2	Self-adaptive method for assisting tire inflation A self-adaptive method for assisting tire inflation enables control of tire inflation. If the vehicle stops, the central unit of a TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) can change in a self-adaptive manner from the reception configuration of the “moving” mode at a high bit rate to a “stationary” mode at a low bit rate. At the same time, if there is a variation in the pressure of a tire, the corresponding wheel unit is set for transmission in “stationary” mode at a low bit rate. The power Pa received at the central unit varies according to a curve (20) which shows, in the illustrated example, two positions of poor reception. By replacing high bit rate transmission with low bit rate transmission, the signal/noise ratio is improved and there is a gain in reception sensitivity of about 5 dB, and the risks of disturbance of the received power are virtually eliminated.
US09783005B2	Pneumatic tire A pneumatic tire has a tread portion 2 provided with: an outboard shoulder main groove 4 and an outboard crown main groove 6 extending circumferentially of the tire; first outboard shoulder axial grooves 12a extending from an outboard tread edge Teo to the outboard shoulder main groove 4; second outboard shoulder axial grooves 12b extending from the outboard tread edge Teo and terminating without reaching to the outboard shoulder main groove 4; first outboard middle axial grooves 16 extending from the outboard shoulder main groove 4 and terminating without reaching to the outboard crown main groove 6; and second outboard middle axial groove 22 extending from the outboard crown main groove 6 and terminating without reaching to the outboard shoulder main groove 4. The first outboard middle axial grooves 16 are aligned with the first outboard shoulder axial grooves 12a, respectively, so as to smoothly continue to the first outboard shoulder axial grooves 12a through the outboard shoulder main groove 4.
US09783004B2	Layered tire tread design with bridged circumferential and transverse grooves A tire tread is provided having a layered design that includes bridged and unbridged circumferential grooves during earlier stages of tread life while transverse and unbridged circumferential grooves are provided at later stages of tread life. Together, the combination of grooves can provide desired wet adherence performance without unacceptable compromises of tread wear and/or rolling resistance. Pockets can also be provided at the end of the transverse grooves to increase the volume available for receipt of water during wet traction.
US09783002B2	Tire for a handling vehicle A tire for a handling vehicle, designed to transport heavy loads, over short distances and at low speeds, and a mounted assembly consisting of a tire mounted on a rim. Also, a method for producing such a mounted assembly. A mounted assembly includes a tire mounted on a rim, having a tread designed to come into contact with a ground, two sidewalls extending radially inwards from the ends of the tread, and two beads extending the sidewalls radially inwards and in contact with the rim, an internal cavity containing a filling component consisting of at least one incompressible solid element, and which is a granular filling component consisting of granules at least partly separated from one another by interstices containing at least gas, and the fill rate, which is the ratio between the total volume of the granules, the total of the elementary volumes of the granules, and the volume of the internal cavity, is at least equal to 0.8.
US09782998B2	Wheel anti-theft system A vehicle wheel anti-theft system is disclosed. The system includes a plurality of lock actuators. Each lock actuator is configured to move between a locked state and an unlocked state. Each lock actuator includes a body portion extending along an axis of wheel rotation and at least one locking member configured to engage a portion of the wheel in a direction perpendicular to the axis of wheel rotation when in the locked state.
US09782995B2	Security and/or value document having a type II semiconductor contact system The invention relates to a security and/or value document having a security feature, to an ink for making the security feature, to a method for making such a security and/or value document, and to a method for verifying such a security and/or value document.
US09782978B2	Serpentine direction reversal in bidirectional error diffusion halftoning A printer includes a printbar having plural dice partially overlap in the direction of rows and a halftoner. The dice receive nozzle firing data which determines when and where the individual print nozzles are to be operated in order to emit the colorant onto the media so as to form the desired printed image on a media. The halftoner is a bidirectional error diffusion halftoner that is structured to generate halftoned data. The halftoned data is mappable into the firing data. The halftoner includes a serpentine direction reverser which is structured to halftone print data image pixels in a first serpentine direction to form halftoned data and then to halftone print data image pixels in an opposite serpentine direction to form the halftoned data.
US09782977B2	Printed matter, method for recording color images, color printed matter, look-up table for use in color image recording, and white ink Printed matter, in which an image is recorded on a clear film with a white ink containing a white coloring material and at least one urethane resin as a resin fixative and having a degree of white shielding of 50 or more.
US09782970B2	Ink-jet recording head, recording element substrate, method for manufacturing ink-jet recording head, and method for manufacturing recording element substrate An ink-jet recording head includes a plurality of recording element substrates each having an ejection pressure generating element configured to generate pressure for ejecting ink from an ink discharge port. The plurality of recording element substrates each include a first surface on which the corresponding ejection pressure generating element is disposed and a second surface, serving as an end surface intersecting with the first surface, being at least partially formed by etching.
US09782968B2	Droplet discharging apparatus, method of controlling droplet discharging apparatus and image forming apparatus including droplet discharging apparatus A droplet discharging apparatus includes a recording head that includes pressure chambers, piezoelectric elements, and an in-head reservoir, provided near the pressure chambers; a liquid circulation unit that includes a liquid reservoir and circulates liquid between the in-head reservoir and the liquid reservoir; a drive waveform generation unit that generates a drive waveform that drives each of the piezoelectric elements; a remaining oscillation detection unit that detects remaining oscillation generated in at least one of the pressure chambers after driving the respective piezoelectric element; a status determining unit that determines a sedimentation status of a component in liquid in the in-head reservoir based on the detected remaining oscillation; and a control unit that controls a liquid circulation operation of the liquid circulation unit in order to dissolve the sedimentation status of the component in the liquid in the in-head reservoir based on the determined sedimentation status.
US09782967B2	Distance measuring device, image forming apparatus, and distance measuring method A distance measuring device includes: an imaging unit that captures a test pattern image including a pair of first markers and a second marker that is formed under a condition different from a condition applied to the first markers; a position detecting unit that detects a position of each of the pair of first markers and the second marker in a captured image captured by the imaging unit; a ratio calculating unit that calculates a ratio of a distance between the pair of the first markers in the captured image and an actual distance between the pair of the first markers; and an actual distance calculating unit that calculates an actual distance between one of the first markers as the pair and the second marker by multiplying a distance between the one of the first markers as the pair and the second marker in the captured image by the ratio.
US09782960B1	Compaction system for composite stringers A method and apparatus for compacting composite stringers. In one illustrative embodiment, an apparatus comprises a compacting structure, a compactor vacuum system, and a carrier vacuum system. The compacting structure has a shape configured to contact layers of uncured composite material for a composite stringer. The compactor vacuum system is associated with the compacting structure. The compactor vacuum system is configured to cause the compacting structure to apply a pressure to the layers of uncured composite material when a compactor vacuum is applied to the compactor vacuum system. The carrier vacuum system is associated with the compacting structure. The carrier vacuum system is configured to hold the layers of uncured composite material against the compacting structure when a carrier vacuum is applied to the carrier vacuum system.
US09782952B2	Laminated pane A laminated pane has at least two panes running, for example, parallel to one another, in which case the panes are joined together in an edge area of the laminated pane, at least in sections, with the help of a transparent mass and/or one that becomes transparent after hardening, preferably in form of glue.
US09782946B2	Laminate structure with access openings A laminate structure is provided for forming a package, where the laminate structure allows for access openings to be provided upon peeling of the layers. The access openings may allow air to be introduced to the contents, such as to cause an exothermic reaction for heating items, or may allow product to be dispensed from the package. The laminate structure includes a first layer laminated to a second layer via an adhesive, and score lines are formed in the second layer to define plug areas and non-plug areas. The plug areas are configured to result in a peel interface line that occurs across a constant ratio of plug areas to non-plug areas along a predefined distance of a peel area of the laminate structure. Thus, when the first layer is peeled away from the second layer, the peel force needed remains relatively uniform across the predefined distance.
US09782930B2	Method and system for impregnating fibers to form a prepreg A method for impregnating a fibrous material with a curable resin to form a prepreg is disclosed. The method includes conveying a web material through at least one moving pressure nip formed between a moving pressure roller and a moving supporting surface, wherein the moving pressure roller and the moving supporting surface travel at different velocities relative to each other resulting in a relative velocity between the web material and the pressure nip. The at least one moving pressure nip travels in the same direction as the web material while applying sufficient pressure to compress the web material and to affect impregnation of the fibrous material with the curable resin. Also disclosed is a system for implementing the disclosed impregnation method.
US09782911B1	Systems, methods and apparatus for the production of finger jointed dimensioned lumber, poles, beams and molding stock from green rough trim blocks Systems, methods and apparatus for the production of quality finger jointed dimensioned lumber, molding stock, poles or beams from green rough trim blocks by sorting, drying, finger jointing and finishing, thereby producing a commercial product having a higher commercial value.
US09782908B2	Discrete cord delivery apparatus An apparatus for delivering a discrete cord having a fluid flow, a deployed cord supply, a transfer member having a first surface having one or more apertures, and a cutting apparatus having a cutting implement enabled to sever the deployed cord supply to form a discrete cord. The transfer houses a carrier that is aligned with the aperture and enabled to cross the aperture path. The fluid flow directs the deployed cord supply towards the transfer member first surface. The transfer member first surface abuts the cutting apparatus.
US09782903B2	Blade set and hair cutting appliance The present invention relates to a hair cutting appliance (10) and a blade set (20) for a hair cutting appliance (10), said blade set (20) being arranged to be moved through hair in a moving direction (28) to cut hair, said blade set (20) comprising a stationary blade (22), comprising a first wall portion (44), and a second wall portion (46), each wall portion defining a first surface (80, 82, 84), a second surface (86, 88, 90), and at least one toothed leading edge (32, 34) comprising a plurality of mutually spaced apart projections (36), wherein the toothed leading edge (32, 34) at least partially extends in a transverse direction (Y, t) relative to the moving direction (28), wherein the mutually spaced apart projections (36) at least partially extend forwardly in a longitudinal direction (X, r) approximately perpendicular to the transverse direction (Y, t), wherein the first surfaces (80, 82) of the first wall portion (44) and the second wall portion (46) face each other, at least at their leading edges (32, 34), wherein, in a filled region (58), facing projections (36) along the leading edges (32, 34) of the first and second wall portions (46) are mutually connected at their tips (38) to define a plurality of teeth (40), a movable blade (24) comprising at least one toothed leading edge (106, 106), said movable blade (24) being movably arranged within a guide slot (76) defined by the stationary blade (22), wherein the guide slot (76), at least partially extends into the forwardly extending projections (36) to an inwardly facing end face (114) of the filled region (58), and wherein the toothed leading edge (106, 108) of the movable blade (24) is spaced apart from the end face (114) of the filled region (58), thereby defining a clearance portion (118), and wherein the movable blade (24) leading edge (106, 108) and the end face (114) are longitudinally spaced apart by a clearance longitudinal dimension (lcl) of less than 0.5 mm, preferably less than 0.2 mm, more preferably less than 0.1 mm.
US09782897B2	Robot system using a vision sensor In a robot system, a signal output unit outputs, depending on a processing result of an image processing unit, an entry preparation signal indicating an entry preparation state, and an entry permission signal for permitting a person to enter a predetermined section in a case where the person has been requested to enter the predetermined section. The entry preparation signal is outputted when the stopping of the operation of the robot is detected, and thereafter, when the person requests to enter the predetermined section, an instruction to stop the operation of the robot, or an instruction to stop the operation of the robot as well as an instruction to stop a portion of the robot system which is necessary to enable the person to enter therein, are outputted, and the entry permission signal is outputted.
US09782893B2	Robot A robot includes a first arm and a second arm. The first arm and the second arm have different mechanisms from each other.
US09782892B2	Exoskeleton and method of increasing the flexibility of an exoskeleton joint An exoskeleton configured to be coupled to a user includes a plurality of interconnected support elements constituted by rigid compression members interconnected through a tensegrity joint. The joint includes a tensile member having a first end and a second end coupled to first and second ones of the support elements respectively.
US09782889B2	Wear protection cap The invention relates to a wear protection cap for a bit holder arrangement, having at least two panel segments, located at an angle to one another, for covering surface regions of the bit holder arrangement, the panel segments being integrally joined to one another and the wear protection cap being configured as a cast metal part or as a forged metal part. With a wear protection cap of this kind, the service life of a bit holder arrangement can be substantially improved and machine stoppage time can be decreased.
US09782883B2	Portable machine tool A portable machine tool has at least one drive motor, at least one gearbox unit, at least one connecting drive train unit, and at least one actuating element. The at least one connecting drive train unit is configured to transmit a force from the at least one drive motor to the at least one gearbox unit. The at least one connecting drive train unit is also configured to bypass the at least one actuating element.
US09782881B2	Device for transmitting energy to a fastener The invention relates to a device for transmitting energy to a fastener, with a reaction chamber, an energy-transmission element that can move in a fastening direction for transmitting energy released in the reaction chamber to a fastener, a first supply channel opening into the reaction chamber for feeding a first reagent to the reaction chamber, wherein the first supply channel comprises a feeder device for feeding the first reagent into the reaction chamber and a controllable closing device for a time-wise closing of the first supply channel.
US09782874B2	Tire stem torque tool A tire stem torque device is provided for tightening a valve stem of a tire mounted with one or more auxiliary tires on an axle of an automobile, without dismounting one or more of the auxiliary tires from the axle. The tire stem torque device includes a head member, an elongate member attached to the head member, and a handle attached to a distal end of the elongate member. The head member is configured of multiple sizes and defines a space configured to receive a valve stem of multiple sizes. The elongate member is configured of an adjustable length to create sufficient torque for the tightening of the valve stem of the tire.
US09782873B2	Switching device for ratchet wrench A ratchet wrench includes a head with a driving member located in a first room thereof. A clip is engaged with a first groove in the first room and a second groove in the driving member to retain the driving member in the first room. A pawl is received in a second room defined in the inside of the first room and engaged with the driving member. The pawl has a lip on the rear side thereof. A switching device is located in a third room communicating with the second room and outside of the wrench. The lip is inserted in a slot in the switching device. The switching device has a board which is rested on the lip and pushes either one of the two inclined faces of the recess in the rear side of the pawl to change the ratcheting engagement between the pawl and the driving member.
US09782868B2	Slide grinding machine A slide grinding machine having a turntable and a work container rotated by the turntable has an air pressure operated automatic gap setting feature having a zero gap width reference value to adjust the gap width between the turntable and the work container.
US09782865B2	Positioning aid for a core drilling machine A positioning aid is disclosed for a core drilling machine, having a core drill for creating a hollow-cylindrical drill hole. The positioning aid includes a light source for creating a centring pattern on a workpiece. The positioning aid is fastened in a releasable and centered manner to the core drilling machine. The positioning aid may include a laser pointer, which is releasably fastened to a centring pin.
US09782860B2	System and method for polishing and lubricating aluminum welding wire A system and method are disclosed for polishing and lubricating an aluminum welding wire. The system and method draw stock aluminum wire from a spool, subject the stock wire to a plurality of drawing and thermal treatment steps to obtain a wire having a final diameter suitable for use in a continuous welding apparatus. Immediately after the final drawing step, the wire is subjected to a polishing and lubricating process in which a cord that is impregnated with a lubricant is passed over the surface of the wire. The cord serves to remove contaminants, such as metal fines, from the surface of the wire, and also to provide a layer of lubricant over the surface of the wire. The resulting wire has an improved appearance, will not clog the automatic welding apparatus, and the lubricant will not contribute adversely to weld porosity in use.
US09782842B2	Method of manufacturing an elbow, cutting tool, and elbow Provided is a method of manufacturing an elbow, including: a first cutting step of cutting a material by relatively moving a cutting section of a cutting tool, which is formed of at least a part of a substantially spherical shape, along an inner side surface of the elbow to be finished in a direction from a first end surface to a second end surface of the material; and a second cutting step of cutting the material by relatively moving the cutting section along the inner side surface of the elbow to be finished in a direction from the second end surface to the first end surface of the material.
US09782836B2	Magnet sensing hole driller and method therefor A portable device to drill holes has a platform. A plurality of wheel sets is coupled to the platform. A drive system is used for driving the plurality of wheels. An attachment mechanism is positioned on an underside of the platform for securing the device to a surface. A control board is used for controlling the operation of the device. A drill spindle assembly is coupled to the platform. A drill feed assembly is coupled to the drill spindle assembly for raising and lowering the drill spindle assembly. A plurality of sensors are operable to sense one or more magnets disposed below the surface. A drive table is used for positioning the drill spindle assembly in an XY plane based on an output of said plurality of sensors.
US09782826B2	Sliding nozzle device A sliding nozzle device that can reduce any damage such as surface roughness and chipping in a nozzle hole surroundings of a used plate. The sliding nozzle device includes a fixed metal frame, a sliding metal frame, and an opening and closing metal frame that holds the sliding metal frame in a slidable manner, and in the sliding nozzle device in which sliding contact surfaces of the sliding members provided on the sliding metal frame and the opening and closing metal frame come in slidable contact with each other, the sliding contact surfaces of the sliding member of the sliding metal frame are provided away from each other by a predetermined length front and rear in the sliding direction and a part between the front and rear sliding contact surfaces serves as a depressed part, and the sliding contact surfaces of the sliding member of the opening and closing metal frame are provided away from each other by a predetermined length front and rear in the sliding direction and a part between the front and rear sliding contact surfaces serves as a depressed part.
US09782817B2	System and method of varying dwell time in a honeycomb plate press A system and method of increasing a dwell time in a foil stamping press is provided. The dwell time is readily adjusted on the fly by the user for a given operating rate. A timer is used to adjust the press to stop on top dead center with changes in images per hour. An air clutch and an original equipment air brake are used in tandem to provide the desired dwell time. A pair of timers governs a pneumatic switch for control of the air clutch and the air brake. The present system and method increase die image area capacity as compared to conventional foil stamping presses. The increased dwell time press yields a flawless foil stamped image for an impression pressure less than that required in a conventional machine for a given die, mounted at a given height upon a stationary platen, and at a given temperature.
US09782816B2	Die cushion device There is provided a die cushion device that includes a cushion pad, a hydraulic cylinder configured to lift the cushion pad, and a hydraulic closed circuit connected to a die cushion pressure creation chamber of the hydraulic cylinder. The hydraulic closed circuit includes a pilot drive type logic valve that is operable as a main relief valve at the time of the die cushion operation, and a pilot relief valve configured to create pilot pressure for controlling the logic valve. Hydraulic oil is filled in the hydraulic closed circuit, in a pressurized manner, and the hydraulic oil in the hydraulic closed circuit is pressurized by only die cushion force applied from the cushion pad through the hydraulic cylinder, in one cycle period of the cushion pad.
US09782799B2	Vibration generating apparatus There is provided a vibration generating apparatus including: a housing having an internal space; a vibration member having both end portions thereof fixed to the housing; and a piezoelectric element installed on the vibration member, wherein the vibration member includes a first member having the piezoelectric element installed thereon and second members disposed at both end portions of the first member, the second members being formed of a material having a higher degree of tensile strength than the first member.
US09782795B2	Method for coating a pump component A method for coating a pump component (23, 31), in particular, a part of an axial piston pump (7), having the steps of providing a blank of the component (23, 31), providing at least one recess in the blank, filling a powdery coating material into the associated recess, melting the coating material under a protective gas atmosphere and material-removing processing of the blank to form at least one sliding and/or bearing surface (6) from the coating.
US09782788B2	Method and system for forming masks A method and apparatus for protecting a structure. A surface of the structure may be identified from a model of the structure. A perimeter of the surface of the structure may be identified from the model. The perimeter may be identified for the surface of the structure to be covered by a masking system during painting of the structure. A two-dimensional representation of the masking system may be generated for the structure based on the perimeter of the surface of the structure. Features for the masking system may be generated within the two-dimensional representation. Identifiers may be assigned to the features in the two-dimensional representation. Instructions for a forming tool may be generated based on the identifiers. The masking system may be formed from a sheet of masking material using the forming tool based on the instructions.
US09782787B2	Spray gun washing device, method for placing the gun and a gun holder The invention relates to a method for providing a spray gun (1) in a washing space (2) in a spray gun washing device (3), said spray gun comprising a paint passage (7) with a paint inlet (8). The washing space (2) comprises at least one cleaning nozzle (4) and an attachment surface (10). The cleaning nozzle (4) communicates with a cleaning medium system (5). The attachment surface (10) in the washing space (2) is configured to receive a spray gun (1) with a spray gun holder (9) since the position of the spray gun in the washing space is variable depending on the position of a paint inlet (8) of the spray gun relative to the position of the cleaning nozzle (4) in the washing space. The invention also relates to a spray gun washing device (3) comprising said characterizing features for cleaning the spray gun (1) which during cleaning is provided in said spray gun holder (9).
US09782785B2	Spray gun and accessories A spray gun with a gun body having a handle region and having a head which is equipped with a cartridge which has an angled, tubular region as an inlet for a material-conducting channel which runs through the cartridge and ends in an outlet region which is arranged at the front end of the head of the spray gun, wherein the inlet region of the cartridge is connected or is connectable to a storage container for the material to be sprayed, and wherein the cartridge preferably guides at least one material-conducting component of the spray gun. The cartridge is held fixedly, but releasably, on the head of the spray gun by means of a screw collar ring, wherein the screw collar ring is preferably supported on the cartridge and/or on or in the head of the spray gun by at least one mechanism.
US09782779B2	Garbage disposer A method for controlling a garbage disposer that includes a crushing unit, a housing that includes an inlet port and an outlet port, a storage body, a communication hole, and an agitation unit is disclosed. The method includes the actions of connecting the communication hole with the inlet port by rotating the storage body. The method further includes opening the communication hole by rotating the agitation unit. The method further includes crushing, by the crushing unit, garbage. The method further includes supplying garbage to the inlet port. The method further includes closing the communication hole by rotating the agitation unit. The method further includes dehydrating garbage stored in the storage body by rotating the agitation unit and the storage body at a first rotation speed while maintaining the communication hole in a closed state.
US09782777B2	Sample plate assembly and method of processing biological samples The invention concerns a v-bottomed sample plate, a frame for sample plates and a kit and method for processing biological samples. The kit comprises a tray assembly and a plurality of sample plates designed to fit into the tray assembly. The tray assembly comprises a frame having a central plate receiving portion having a width and length, whereby said tray assembly is capable of accommodating the sample plates side by side in the plate receiving portion. Each of the sample plates contains a plurality of individual sample wells arranged in a grid, the dimension of the plate in a first direction being at maximum the width of the frame and the dimension of the plate in a second direction being at maximum half of the length of the plate receiving portion of the of the frame, and means for enabling automated handling of the plates. The invention enables more efficient biomedical processing of samples.
US09782775B2	Method and system for coordination on optically controlled microfluidic systems In accordance with one embodiment, a method for automatically coordinating droplets for optically controlled microfluidic systems, comprising using light to move one or a plurality of droplets simultaneously, applying an algorithm to coordinate droplet motions and avoid droplet collisions, and moving droplets to a layout of droplets. In another embodiment, a system for automatically coordinating droplets for optically controlled microfluidic systems, comprising using a light source to move one or a plurality of droplets simultaneously, using an algorithm to coordinate droplet motions and avoid droplet collisions, and using a microfluidic device to move droplets to a layout of droplets.
US09782764B2	Procedure for obtaining a substrate with Au nanoclusters attached to its surface, and the substrate and catalyst obtained through this procedure Method for producing a substrate with Au (gold) nanoclusters affixed to the surface thereof and substrate and catalyst obtained by means of said method. The method consists in preparing a solution containing, in disperse form, Au nanoclusters and, also in disperse form, a substrate with a surface functionalized with a polyelectrolyte that confers a net electric charge thereon, and in intensely agitating said solution to affix Au nanoclusters to the substrate surface. This results in a substrate that has a surface with Au nanoclusters affixed in disperse form, significantly without clusters. The invention also relates to a catalyst that comprises said substrate with Au nanoclusters affixed to the surface thereof. Said catalyst is particularly suitable for use in oxidation reactions.
US09782758B2	Method of preparing hydrocarbon aromatization catalyst, the catalyst, and the use of the catalyst In one embodiment, a formed catalyst can comprise: a Ge-ZSM-5 zeolite; a binder comprising silica with 1 to less than 5 wt % non-silica oxides; less than or equal to 0.1 wt % residual carbon; 0.4 to 1.5 wt % platinum; and 4.0 to 4.8 wt % Cs; wherein the weight percentages are based upon a total weight of the catalyst. In one embodiment, a method of making a formed catalyst can comprise: mixing an uncalcined Ge-ZSM-5 zeolite and a binder to form a mixture; forming the mixture into a formed zeolite; calcining the formed zeolite to result in the formed zeolite having less than or equal to 0.1 wt % of residual carbon; ion-exchanging the formed zeolite with cesium; depositing platinum on the formed zeolite; and heating the formed zeolite to result in a final catalyst; wherein the final catalyst comprises 4.0 to 4.8 wt % cesium and 0.4 to 1.5 wt % platinum.
US09782756B2	Process for the production of ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids or esters and a catalyst therefor A method of producing an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid or ester such as (meth) acrylic acid or alkyl esters thereof, for example, methyl methacrylate is described. The process comprises the steps of contacting formaldehyde or a suitable source thereof with a carboxylic acid or ester, for example, propionic acid or alkyl esters thereof in the presence of a catalyst and optionally an alcohol. The catalyst comprises group II metal phosphate crystals having rod or needle like morphology or a suitable source thereof. The phosphate may be a hydroxyapatite, pyrophosphate, hydroxyphosphate, PO42− phosphate or mixtures thereof. The group II metal may be selected from Ca, Sr, Ba or mixtures thereof, for example, strontium hydroxyapatite and calcium hydroxyapatite. A catalyst system comprising a crystalline metal phosphate catalyst and a catalyst support is also described. The metal phosphate has rod/needle like morphology.
US09782755B2	Nickel supported catalyst for combined steam and carbon dioxide reforming with natural gas A nickel-supported catalyst for combined steam and carbon dioxide reforming, as a catalyst which is used in a process of preparing a synthesis gas by combined steam and carbon dioxide reforming with natural gas, is provided. More particularly, in the nickel-supported catalyst, nickel is supported as an active metal on a lanthanum oxide support.
US09782743B2	Adsorbent for adsorbing virus and/or bacterium, carbon/polymer composite and adsorbent sheet [Object]To provide an adsorbent, an adsorbent sheet, and a carbon/polymer composite for adsorbing a virus having further improved virus adsorption capability.[Solving Means]An adsorbent for adsorbing a virus according to the present invention has a specific surface area value as measured by the nitrogen BET method of 10 m2/g or more and a pore volume as measured by the BJH method of 0.1 cm3/g or more. An adsorbent sheet for adsorbing a virus according to the present invention includes a porous carbonaceous material having a specific surface area value as measured by the nitrogen BET method of 10 m2/g or more and a pore volume as measured by the BJH method of 0.1 cm3/g or more. A carbon/polymer composite for adsorbing a virus according to the present invention includes a porous carbonaceous material having a specific surface area value as measured by the nitrogen BET method of 10 m2/g or more and a pore volume as measured by the BJH method of 0.1 cm3/g or more; and a binder.
US09782738B2	Apparatus and method for continuously producing carbon nanotubes Disclosed are an apparatus and method for continuously producing carbon nanotubes, the apparatus includes i) a reactor to synthesize carbon nanotubes, ii) a separator to separate a mixed gas from the carbon nanotubes transferred from the reactor, iii) a filter to remove all or part of one or more component gases from the separated mixed gas, and iv) a recirculation pipe to recirculate the filtered mixed gas to the reactor for carbon nanotubes.
US09782736B2	Method and device for producing microdroplets A method and an apparatus for producing various types of microdroplets are provided. The apparatus has a cross intersection portion 7 at which a first continuous phase 2, a first dispersion phase 4, and a second dispersion phase 6 intersect with each other; a first liquid feed device 12 controlling the first dispersion phase 4; a second liquid feed device 13 controlling the second dispersion phase 6; and a control device 11 connected to the first liquid feed device 12 and the second liquid feed device 13, in which the first liquid feed device 12 and the second liquid feed device 13 are controlled by a signal from the control device 11 so that microdroplets 9 formed of the first dispersion phase 4 and microdroplets 10 formed of the second dispersion phase 6 are sequentially produced.
US09782730B2	1234YF- and 1234ZE-based polymeric membrane materials, membrane preparations and uses thereof The present invention generally relates to polymeric membrane materials formed, at least in part, from monomeric material selected from 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (CF3CF═CH2, HFO-1234yf) or trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (CF3CH═CFH, HFO-1234ze), and to membrane preparations and uses thereof in water desalination, filtration, membrane distillation, pervaporation, and selective gas separation.
US09782729B2	Ceramic separation membrane structure, and repair method thereof A ceramic separation membrane structure in which a zeolite separation membrane formed on a ceramic porous body is repaired, and a repair method thereof. In the ceramic separation membrane structure, a zeolite separation membrane is disposed on a ceramic porous body, and defects of the zeolite separation membrane are repaired by zeolite repaired portions containing zeolite of structure different from the structure of zeolite of the zeolite separation membrane. The zeolite separation membrane and the zeolite repaired portions are made of a hydrophobic zeolite having a ratio of SiO2/Al2O3=100 or more.
US09782719B1	Solvents and methods for gas separation from gas streams A method of removing acid gases from a gaseous stream is provided. The acid gases may include carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide and/or sulfur dioxide, by example. Embodiments of the method include mixing an amine-terminated branched polymer solvent with the gaseous stream, resulting in the substantial absorption of at least some of the acid gases. The solvent is an amine-terminated branched PEG, such as by example amine-terminated glycerol ethoxylate, amine-terminated trimethylolpropane ethoxylate, and/or amine-terminated pentaerithritol ethoxylate. Embodiments of the present inventive methods further include regenerating the solvent using electrolysis.
US09782718B1	Integrated gas separation-turbine CO2 capture processes Sweep-based gas separation processes for reducing carbon dioxide emissions from gas-fired power plants. The invention involves at least two compression steps, a combustion step, a carbon dioxide capture step, a power generate step, and a sweep-based membrane separation step. One of the compression steps is used to produce a low-pressure, low-temperature compressed stream that is sent for treatment in the carbon dioxide capture step, thereby avoiding the need to expend large amounts of energy to cool an otherwise hot compressed stream from a typical compressor that produces a high-pressure stream, usually at 20-30 bar or more.
US09782716B2	Method and apparatus for removing water from compressed air A method and apparatus for removing water from compressed air is disclosed. The method includes the steps of passing a stream of compressed air through a pressure swing adsorption (PSA) dryer. The dryer includes at least one vessel containing a desiccant material bound into pieces, for example tubes, using a polymer binder. The PSA dryer also has a control system for controlling the flow of the compressed air and switching between drying and purging modes. In particular the vessel and desiccant material contained therein are sized to produce a dew point suppression of less than 50° C.
US09782712B2	Intelligent fabric filter monitoring and control over power lines A system includes a device on a fabric filter having an attribute that is adjustable and a module on the fabric filter that is configured to adjust the attribute responsive to a control signal carried on a power line from which the module receives a power signal.
US09782704B2	System and method for filtration of liquids A normal flow filtration system having a housing with one or more filters contained within a bowl and attached to the outlet of the system. Liquid enters the bowl, contacts the surfaces of the one or more filters. Impurities are trapped in the filter and the filtered liquid flows through to the outlet. Parameter(s) such as flow rate, transmembrane pressure drop and/or time are measured and when met, filtration ceases. A backflushing occurs through the filter(s) so as to remove the impurities from the filter. This backwashed material is directed to an outlet of the bowl that is connected to a drain. Additionally a port formed in the side of the housing adjacent an outer surface of the filter(s) can be used to provide a lateral washing of the filter(s). The system is then recirculated in a downstream manner to reestablish equilibrium and filtration is then restarted.
US09782700B2	Recovering mature fine tailings from oil sands tailings ponds The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for recovering mature fine tailings (MFT) from oil sands tailings ponds. Some examples include a hollow, fully enclosed around its perimeter, ideally of cylindrical form, open bottom structure (a hollow conduit), of predetermined geometry, which is placed at the pond surface. The hollow conduit can penetrate MFT deposits to or below a level at which MFT of required density is located. A width or diameter of the hollow conduit can be determined with respect to the MFT inflow velocity and the corresponding shear rate, so as to enable MFT flow into the hollow conduit at a rate matching a rate at which the MFT is removed from the pond (e.g., a recovery rate). An MFT fill level inside the hollow conduit can be kept constant and equal to a required fill level throughout MFT recovery operations. MFT can enter the hollow conduit during MFT recovery operations solely under action of hydraulic head pressure. MFT can be transferred from within the hollow conduit utilizing a mechanical device such as a pump or a siphon, for transfer to shore based facilities and further processing.
US09782693B2	Method of dewatering hydraulic, lubricating and petroleum based fluids using a positive pressure drying gas in a gravity operated, mobile, dewatering system A high throughput, positive pressure, gravity operated dewatering system for hydraulic fluids, lubricating fluids, and petroleum based fluids comprises a gravity operated dewatering chamber receiving the industrial fluid and a source of positive pressure drying air coupled to the dewatering chamber.
US09782689B1	Integrated hand-held catch net apparatus Embodiments described provide an integrated hand-held catch net apparatus including a multi-axis sensor in electrical communication with a microcontroller and memory module to provide a plurality of colored light schemes and pre-programmed sounds/songs in responds to movement and tilting of the apparatus. Further included is a light toy figurine releasably attached to the catch net assembly to simulate capture both a fish or insect.
US09782686B2	Kit for electrifying an assembly of bricks in a brick building system One variation of a conductive construction tape for electrifying a stack of bricks in a studded-brick building system includes: a tape substrate defining a first linear array of perforations that each define a circular cross-section configured to receive a stud extending from a brick in the studded-brick building system and offset from an adjacent perforation in the linear array by a standard stud offset distance between studs extending from the brick; and a conductive tape layer applied over the tape substrate; an electrically-conductive material extending along the first linear array of perforations and cooperating with the tape substrate to define a total nominal thickness less than a thickness of the studded building brick; wherein the perforated conductive tape is configured to transiently install horizontally between bricks in the stack of bricks to communicate electrical current laterally across the stack of bricks.
US09782675B2	Systems and methods for interfacing video games and user communications Improved methods, systems, and devices for managing communications are provided. A user device may display all ongoing communications so that a user can visualize the communications network or some subset thereof (e.g., a subgroup or group of users). A system may maintain the user device in an instant ready-on mode of communication with the other user devices. A user may then initiate communications with a subgroup (e.g., a pair) or group without initiating a new connection. Accordingly, a user can simultaneously and fluidly communicate at the subgroup level, at the group level, or at the inter-group level. Moreover, users can function as independent actors that can freely form and leave subgroups as well as groups.
US09782664B1	Ankle and toe straps for splitboard and snowboard bindings Disclosed is a novel ankle strap and a toe strap that secures snowboard or splitboard rider's boots to corresponding boot bindings. The straps are generally made from a one-piece molding that includes indented portions on the outside surface of the molding that creates corresponding outdented portions on the boot-facing surface for cushioning. The indented portions are bound by ribs, the ribs forming a continuous interconnected rib structure. As the outdented portions flex, the continuous interconnected rib structure helps the strap maintain its shape and structure.
US09782657B2	Universal swing training apparatus A universal swing training apparatus is provided that includes a sports-related implement and a slide mechanism. The implement includes a proximal section and a distal section that are spaced apart to form a gap there-between. The slide mechanism is inserted within this gap and is connected to the upper end of the proximal section and the lower end of the distal section. The slide mechanism includes a rail guide, a plurality of front ball bearings, a plurality of rear ball bearings, and a sliding rail assembly that are cooperatively configured to insure that this upper end and this lower end are coaxial when the sliding rail assembly is situated in a coaxial position on the rail guide, and permit a lateral shift of this lower end relative to this upper end during a swinging of the implement.
US09782656B2	Putting stroke analysis device The present invention is directed towards a putting stroke analysis device for analyzing a putting stroke technique of a golfer. The putting stroke analysis device comprises a planar surface with a plurality of infrared emitters and co-operating infrared sensors thereon. A golfer swings their putter over the planar surface, above the plurality of infrared emitters and co-operating infrared sensors. An infrared beam, emitted by the infrared emitters, is reflected by the putter and is detected by one or more of the infrared sensors. The putting stroke analysis device has a processor which receives information from the co-operating infrared sensors and processes the information to determine putting characteristics of the putting stroke technique. The putting characteristics include, but are not limited to, speed of putter head, velocity of putter head, acceleration of putter head, speed of golf ball, velocity of golf ball, acceleration of golf ball, swing path of putter head, angle of attack of putter head, angle of putter head at impact with a golf ball, and, impact point on a putter face of the putter head at impact with a golf ball.
US09782652B2	Heavy bag workout monitor systems A heavy bag workout monitor system for receiving and analyzing quantity, location, and magnitude of physical contact and transmitting the information to a user interface, comprising a plurality of impact detection sensors, an impact detector sensor support, and a workout processor for transmitting workout information during a timed period. The heavy bag of the present invention may comprise a first embodiment where the heavy bag measures approximately 5 feet and is ideal for boxers. The boxing bag of this embodiment may comprise a first and second target zone representing an adversary's head and body respectively. A second embodiment may comprise a heavy bag measuring approximately 7 feet comprising a first, second, and third target zone representing an opponent's head, midsection, and legs respectively. The heavy bag workout monitor system may be used to record, track, and monitor workout activity over a period of time and is compatible with a multitude of mobile devices comprising LCD technology.
US09782648B2	Athletic training, data collection, dynamic, and personified sporting method, apparatus, system, and computer program product A computer implemented personified sporting apparatus, system, method and/or computer program product may provide an electronically and programmably controlled personification attributes of a sport, and can include: a sporting device, comprising a processor; a memory coupled to the processor; at least one personified feature, attribute, or movement; and at least one user interface coupled to sporting device, wherein said user interface comprises at least one of: a display device, at least one input device, at least one output device, a keyboard, or a touchscreen, and wherein said at least one sporting device is configured to at least one of: enable at least one user to interact with said at least one sporting device; receive a selection of at least one sporting routine; or receive instructions to control said at least one sporting device. The device can include a robot, display(s), and/or optional speech bubbles.
US09782647B2	Combination bat warmer/seat cushion A bat warmer seat cushion device that includes a first side and a second side and includes at least one elongated cylindrical sleeve member disposed within the bag, the sleeve member sized and shaped for receiving a bat. The sleeve member includes an open end that is generally aligned with an open end of the first side. A soft sleeve is disposed within each sleeve member, the soft sleeve having an open end aligned with the first side's open end. Insulating material is disposed around the sleeve member that provides thermal protection for the encased bats. The entire bag includes an outer layer and insulating padding sandwiched between the outer layer and the components of the present invention. The bag with the outer layer and insulating padding can serve as a seat cushion which allows a spectator to view an event more comfortably.
US09782640B2	Adjustable connector According to one aspect of the present invention there is provided an adjustable connector including at least two parts, each having a main body with a bore having a longitudinal axis therein, wherein an external surface of the main body of a first part is configured to bear against an internal surface of the bore of a second part when the first part is at least partially inserted into the bore of the second part to form a connection, characterized in that the positioning of the bores with respect to the main bodies is such that when the parts are connected to each other, rotation of one part with respect to the other changes the inclination of the longitudinal axes of the bores with respect to one another.
US09782638B2	Ball feeding device A ball feeding device includes: a ball transfer tube comprising a ball lifting tube and a ball feeding tube; and a ball transfer module connected to the ball lifting tube and transferring the ball. The ball transfer module includes: a first rotating portion and a second rotating portion connected to opposite end portions of the ball lifting tube, respectively; a driving motor connected to the first rotating portion; a link connecting the first rotating portion and the second rotating portion; and a main support portion supporting the ball, the main support portion coupled to the link and passing through the ball lifting tube.

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