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US09847685B2 Coil
A coil that is wound around a core having a plurality of slots arranged so as to be distributed in a circumferential direction of a cylindrical core reference plane, and that has N (where N is an integer of 2 or more) star connections. Each of the N star connections includes three phase coil portions corresponding to respective three phases, and first ends of the three phase coil portions are connected together at a neutral point that is formed independently for each of the star connections, second ends of the N phase coil portions of the same phase which are included in the different star connections are connected to each other, a phase coil placement region where the phase coil portion is placed is designed to be continuous in the circumferential direction.
US09847679B2 System and method for controlling communication between wireless power transmitter managers
A method for controlling communication between wireless power transmitter managers is disclosed. According to some aspects of this embodiment, wireless power transmission system may include one or more wireless power transmitter managers and one or more wireless power receivers for powering various customer devices. A WiFi connection may be established between wireless power transmitter managers to share information between system devices. Wireless power transmitter manager may need to fulfill two conditions to control power transfer over a customer device; customer device's signal strength threshold has to be significantly greater than 50%, such as 55% or more of the signal strength measured by all other wireless power transmitter managers and has to remain significantly greater than 50% for a minimum amount of time.
US09847678B2 Methods and systems for compatible operation between a wireless power transfer system and wirelessly communicating vehicle systems
Methods and apparatuses for wireless communication with a system of a vehicle are provided. One implementation includes an apparatus for wireless communication with a system of a vehicle. The apparatus comprises a first antenna configured to receive a signal from the system of the vehicle. The apparatus comprises a processor configured to determine whether the first antenna is saturated by an external magnetic field. The processor is further configured to cause the at least one of the first antenna or a second antenna to transmit a frame indicating that the first antenna is saturated by the external magnetic field in response to determining that the first antenna is saturated. The frame is a periodic frame. The processor is further configured to transmit an identification frame identifying the apparatus in response to receiving a trigger signal. A wireless power transmitter is configured to reduce or discontinue wireless power transmission in response to receiving the frame.
US09847677B1 Wireless charging and powering of healthcare gadgets and sensors
The present disclosure provides wireless charging and powering methods for healthcare gadgets and wireless sensors. The method may include wireless power transmission through suitable techniques such as pocket-forming. The methods may include one or more transmitters and one or more receivers. In some embodiments the transmitters and receivers may be embedded to medical devices and wireless sensors, respectively. In other embodiments, the receiver may be integrated into wireless sensors. In yet another embodiment, the transmitters may be positioned on strategic places so as to have a wider range for wireless power transmission to portable electronic medical devices and wireless sensors.
US09847671B2 Power supply for faulted circuit indicator
A faulted circuit indicator includes a microprocessor or discrete logic to determine a fault condition and initiate one or more fault indications, a super capacitor, a battery, and power supply circuitry for providing power to the microprocessor and one or more fault indicators. The power supply circuitry: inductively receives energy from a power line; determines whether an induced voltage is sufficient to power one or more functions of the FCI device; and if not, determines whether available voltage from the super capacitor is sufficient to power the one or more functions of the FCI device. If so, the power supply circuitry draws voltage from the super capacitor and, if not, the power supply circuitry draws voltage from the battery when it is determined that the available voltage from the super capacitor is not sufficient to power the one or more functions of the FCI device.
US09847666B2 Power management for inductive charging systems
Power management and power transfer systems within the transmit and receive portions of an inductive charging system. An inductive charging system may include an inductive charging station to transmit power and a portable electronic device to receive power. Embodiments may take the form of power transfer systems within an inductive charging station including load-based transmit frequency adjustments. Embodiments may also take the form of power management systems within portable electronic devices which conserve power by disconnecting circuits from ground when those circuits are in an idle state.
US09847658B2 Systems and methods for performing battery management
Systems and methods for battery management are disclosed. A system may include an internal control network including multiple node controllers powered by a unique cell or combination of cells of a battery. The node controllers may communicate with each other via a node communication system. Each node controller may be responsible for managing a charge level associated with one or more cells. The one or more devices of the internal control network may enable measurement of environmental factors such as a temperature and a current and voltage applied at the battery. Based on the measured environmental factors, the internal control network may perform an ongoing assessment of the one or more cells of the battery and of an overall battery condition. The internal control network may initiate turning on or off a battery output to prevent over discharge and possible damage to the battery or devices connected to the battery.
US09847656B2 Energy storage system and method for driving the same
There are provided an energy storage system and a method for driving the energy storage system, which can exactly measure discharge current by calculating measurement times of the discharge current according to the frequency of the discharge current. An energy storage system includes a battery rack, a battery management system configured to control charging and discharging of the battery rack, and a power conversion system configured to supply discharge current of the battery rack as an alternating current having a frequency to the battery management system. The battery management system is further configured to calculate measurement times of the discharge current, measure the discharge current at the calculated measurement times, and control the charging and discharging of the battery rack based on the measured discharge currents.
US09847655B2 Charge balancing in an electric battery
A system comprises an electric battery having at least four elementary cells in series and at least two balancing modules each having first and second nodes connected by at least three cells of the battery, and a third node connected to an intermediate point of the series-association of the at least three cells, in which at least one of the first and second nodes of each module is not common to a first or second node of another module.
US09847649B2 Voltage converter system and control method of voltage converter system
A voltage converter system comprises a plurality of voltage conversion circuits, each of the voltage conversion circuits includes a reactor and a switching element, a controller, and a single current sensor connected with the reactors of two voltage conversion circuits and configured to be used in common by the two voltage conversion circuits in order to measure the reactor current. When only one voltage conversion circuit out of the two voltage conversion circuits is driven as an object circuit, the controller repeatedly performs a correction amount learning process. When the measured current value approaches the target value to be within a predetermined range or when the correction amount learning process has been performed a predetermined number of times, the controller changes the object circuit from the one voltage conversion circuit to the other voltage conversion circuit, and repeatedly performs the correction amount learning process.
US09847644B2 Systems and methods for demand response and distributed energy resource management
Techniques are described for incorporating distribution network analysis in the demand response scheduling process. In one example, a method includes receiving demand response (DR) request from a DR initiator, transmitting the DR request to an aggregator, for each customer, receiving customer location information and a customer DR value from the aggregator, aggregating DR at a distribution transformer in a distribution system, determining if there are any violations in the distribution system, determining an aggregated DR value for each electric node affected by the DR request, and transmitting each determined DR value to the DR initiator.
US09847638B2 Load control system having a broadcast controller with a diverse wireless communication system
A load control system for controlling the amount of power delivered from an AC power source to a plurality of electrical load includes a plurality of energy controllers. Each energy controller is operable to control at least one of the electrical loads. The load control system also includes a first broadcast controller that has a first antenna and a second antenna. The first antenna is arranged in a first position and the second antenna is arranged in a second position that is orthogonal to the first position. The broadcast controller is operable to transmit a first wireless signal via the first antenna and a second wireless signal via the second antenna. Each of the energy controllers is operable to receive at least one of the first and second wireless signals, and to control the respective load in response to the received wireless signal.
US09847624B2 Ionic cooling assembly for electronic device
In one embodiment an ionic airflow system comprises an anode, a cathode platform having an elongated surface, and a first ultrasonic transducer to direct ultrasonic waves into the cathode platform. Other embodiments may be described.
US09847620B2 Laser driver, driving method, and high-speed optical module
A laser driver for a laser, which includes an adjustable DC-DC power source, an optical power control loop, and a power source voltage regulator. The adjustable DC-DC power source is coupled to the optical power control loop and the power source voltage regulator, in order to provide a working current for the laser. The optical power control loop is configured to adjust the output optical power of the laser to a set value for optical power by adjusting a working voltage of the laser, and to generate a power source voltage state indicator voltage. The power source voltage regulator is used to generate the power source setting voltage, so that the power source voltage state indicator voltage is greater than or equal to a first preset threshold, or less than or equal to a second preset threshold.
US09847610B2 Electric vehicle service disconnect position indicator
An example assembly includes, among other things, a position indicator configured to be engaged with a service disconnect when the service disconnect is in a seated position, and to be disengaged from the service disconnect when the service disconnect is in an unseated position.
US09847578B2 Antenna device and communication terminal apparatus
An antenna device includes a feed coil connected to a feed circuit, and a coil antenna disposed near the feed coil. A ferrite sheet, in which a magnetic loss term in a usable frequency band is relatively large, is provided between the feed coil and the coil antenna. The feed coil and the coil antenna are magnetically coupled to each other via the ferrite sheet. With this configuration, signal transmission efficiency between the feed coil and the coil antenna is enhanced.
US09847576B2 UHF-RFID antenna for point of sales application
A UHF-RFID antenna having a central segmented loop surrounded by passive dipole structures provides shaping of the electric and magnetic fields to reduce the number of false positive reads by a UHF-RFID reader at a point of sale.
US09847575B2 Electronic device and antenna thereof
An antenna is provided. The antenna includes a first radiator, a second radiator, a third radiator, a ground portion and a short structure. The first radiator extends in a first direction. The second radiator extends in a second direction. The first direction is opposite to the second direction. The short structure is coupled to the ground portion. The first radiator, the second radiator and the third radiator are connected to the short structure. The short structure defines an L-shaped groove.
US09847572B2 Arrangement and method for electronically tracking RF reflector antennas
A high-frequency reflector antenna (1) is provided that includes at least one main reflector (2), at least one sub-reflector (3) and at least one horn (4). The stationary elements (5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8) for influencing the direction-dependent reception characteristic are present in the beam path between the main reflector (2) and the horn (4). The stationary elements (5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8) may protrude into the free aperture area (6) of the horn (4). The stationary elements (5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8) are switchable dipole elements (5.1.1, 5.2.1, 5.3.1, 5.4.1, 5.5.1, 5.6.1, 5.7.1, 5.8.1) that are arranged with their dipole axis (15) in a manner to influence the reception characteristics of elliptically to circularly or linearly polarised high-frequency radiation.
US09847570B2 Morphing origami multi-functional and reconfigurable antennas
Novel and advantageous antennas are provided. A multi-functional antenna can morph in order to change geometrical shape and thereby change its antenna radiation characteristics. Such characteristics can include radiation pattern, bandwidth, beamwidth, operational frequency, and directivity. The antenna can therefore be multifunctional such that one single antenna can serve multiple applications.
US09847569B2 Modular antenna for integration with an internet of things (IOT) hub and associated systems and methods
An modular antenna for integration with an Internet of Things (IoT) hub and associated systems and methods. For example, one embodiment of an apparatus comprises: a modular antenna to be used with an embedded Internet of Things (IoT) hub having a plurality of wireless communication interfaces, the modular antenna comprising an interface component and an antenna component; the interface component comprising a first plurality of pins or pads to electrically couple the module antenna to the embedded IoT hub; and the antenna component comprising a plurality of antennas to be electrically coupled to the first plurality of pins or pads, thereby electrically coupling each of the plurality of antennas to one of the plurality of wireless communication interfaces of the embedded IoT hub.
US09847567B2 Directional coupler
The embodiments relate to a directional coupler including, in each case, one connection for a first, a second, a third, and a fourth port. The coupler includes a first coupling network for providing the connection for the first port and a second coupling network for providing the connection for the second port. The first and second coupling networks are both connected to the connections for the third and fourth ports, wherein the second coupling network has a first inductance connected between the third port and an electrical reference potential, a first capacitance connected between the fourth port and the electrical reference potential, a second capacitance connected between the third port and the second port, and a second inductance connected between the fourth port and the second port.
US09847563B2 Power supply system
A first power storage section and a second power storage section are connected in parallel. The first power storage section includes a first non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery. The second power storage section includes parallel-connected second non-aqueous electrolyte secondary batteries. Each of the second non-aqueous electrolyte secondary batteries has a higher energy density than that of the first non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery. In a case where the second power storage section is discharged at a current value corresponding to a first assumed maximum discharge current value, the parallel-connected number of the second non-aqueous electrolyte secondary batteries is set such that a discharge rate of each of the second non-aqueous electrolyte secondary batteries becomes the preset reference discharge rate or less.
US09847560B2 Electrochemical energy cell, and rechargeable battery for repeatedly storing electrical energy, and also method for determining an electrode potential of an electrode of an electrochemical energy storage cell
An electrochemical energy storage cell is configured to repeatedly store electrical energy, and includes two electrodes, and at least one reference electrode element to enable determining an electrode potential of at least one of the two electrodes. A rechargeable battery, and in particular to a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, includes the electrochemical energy storage cell, and is configured to supply electrical energy to an electrical load. A method includes determining an electrode potential of at least one of the two electrodes with reference to the at least one reference electrode element.
US09847559B2 Charging and discharging inspection device and charging and discharging inspection method for thin secondary battery
A plurality of batteries is stacked, together with spacers, in a compressed state. Charging and discharging units are arranged facing lead terminals protruding from the batteries and are independently operable for the respective batteries. The charging and discharging units each independently include substantially V-like shaped power-side and measurement-side contact elements elastically supported by compression coil springs and having floating freedom. When the batteries are moved all together toward the charging and discharging units, front end surfaces of the lead terminals are pressed against and electrically connected to flat surfaces of the power-side and measurement-side contact elements. By this, it is possible to smoothly perform charging and discharging inspection on the batteries even when the lead terminals protruding from the battery package are subjected in advance to surface treatment.
US09847555B2 Power storage device
A power storage device with reduced initial irreversible capacity is provided. The power storage device includes a positive electrode including a positive electrode current collector and a positive electrode active material layer, a negative electrode including a negative electrode current collector and a negative electrode active material layer, and an electrolyte solution. In the negative electrode active material layer, the content percentage of a carbon material with an R value of 1.1 or more is less than 2 wt %. The R value refers to a ratio of a peak intensity I1360 to a peak intensity I1580 (I1360/I1580). The peak intensity I1360 and the peak intensity I1580 are observed by Raman spectrometry at a Raman shift of 1360 cm−1 and a Raman shift of 1580 cm−1, respectively. The electrolyte solution contains a lithium ion and an ionic liquid composed of an organic cation and an anion.
US09847547B2 Method of manufacturing secondary battery
Provided is a method of manufacturing a secondary battery, in which scattering of an electrolyte is prevented while a degassing process is performed to prevent a product from being contaminated due to the scattering of the electrolyte. The method of manufacturing the secondary battery includes performing a formation process on a battery cell including a dead space to generate a gas within the battery cell, closing a piercing tool of a gas removing device to form a through hole in the dead space, thereby discharging the gas within the battery cell through the piercing tool, closing a sealing tool of the gas removing device after the gas is discharged to thermally bond an inner portion of the dead space that is adjacent to an electrode assembly within the battery cell, opening the piercing tool in the state where the sealing tool is closed, and opening the sealing tool after the piercing tool is opened.
US09847541B2 Voltage synchronization method and system
A voltage synchronization method and system are provided. The system includes a main controller that is configured to determine whether voltage synchronization is possible. When the voltage synchronization is determined to be possible, the main controller is configured to transmit a voltage synchronization command to a plurality of auxiliary controllers. The plurality of auxiliary controllers are configured to adjust sensed voltages based on an output voltage of a fuel cell stack when the transmitted voltage synchronization command is received.
US09847537B2 System and method of controlling air blower for fuel cell vehicle
A system and method of controlling an air blower for a fuel cell vehicle are provided. The method includes determining an operation amount of an air blower to secure a sufficient air flow rate under present operating conditions and obtaining information regarding clogging of an air channel or information regarding a back pressure using the operation amount of the air blower. In addition, a maximum operating range of the air blower is changed based on whether a present state is an air channel-clogged state or a back pressure-increased state.
US09847533B2 Solid polymer electrolyte and process for making same
A solid polymer electrolyte membrane having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, where the solid polymer electrolyte membrane has a failure force greater than about 115 grams and comprises a composite membrane consisting essentially of (a) at least one expanded PTFE membrane having a porous microstructure of polymeric fibrils, and (b) at least one ion exchange material impregnated throughout the porous microstructure of the expanded PTFE membrane so as to render an interior volume of the expanded PTFE membrane substantially occlusive; (c) at least one substantially occlusive, electronically insulating first composite layer interposed between the expanded PTFE membrane and the first surface, the first composite layer comprising a plurality of first carbon particles supporting a catalyst comprising platinum and an ion exchange material, wherein a plurality of the first carbon particles has a particle size less than about 75 nm, or less than about 50 nm, or less than about 25 nm.
US09847530B2 Aluminum alloy foil for electrode collector and production method therefor
An object of the present invention is to provide an aluminum alloy foil for an electrode current collector, the foil having a high strength and high strength after a drying process. The aluminum alloy foil can be manufactured at low cost. Disclosed is an aluminum alloy foil for electrode current collector, including 0.03 to 1.0% of Fe, 0.01 to 0.2% of Si, 0.0001 to 0.2% of Cu, 0.005 to 0.03% of Ti, with the rest being Al and unavoidable impurities. The aluminum alloy foil has Fe solid solution content of 200 ppm or higher, and an intermetallic compound having a maximum diameter length of 0.1 to 1.0 μm in an number density of 2.0×104 particles/mm2 or more.
US09847529B2 Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery
A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprising a negative electrode plate including a negative electrode collector and a negative electrode mix layer which is placed on the negative electrode collector and which contains a negative electrode active material, a binder A containing a rubber polymer compound as a binder, and a binder B containing a water-soluble polymer compound. The negative electrode mix layer has a cross section in a thickness direction thereof, the cross section being halved into a collector-side region and a surface-side region. The sum of the perimeters of the negative electrode active material per unit area in the cross section is more distributed in the collector-side region than in the surface-side region. The binder A is more distributed in the collector-side region than in the surface-side region.
US09847525B2 Lithium nickel cobalt manganese oxide positive active material having concentration gradient of nickel, cobalt, and manganese and precursor thereof and preparation methods
A precursor of a modified ternary material for a lithium ion battery positive material belongs to the technical field of application of lithium ion battery positive materials. A molecular formula of the precursor is: (Ni1/3Co1/3Mn1/3)(OH)2, and the precursor consists of three layers. An inner layer of the precursor is a ternary material with the Co content of more than ⅓ and equal Ni and Mn content, and the molecular formula of the inner layer of the precursor is: (Ni1/3−xCol/3+2xMn1/3−x(OH)2, where 0
US09847511B2 Encapsulating film stacks for OLED applications
Embodiments described herein generally relate to a method and apparatus for encapsulating an OLED structure, more particularly, to a TFE structure for an OLED structure. The TFE structure includes at least one dielectric layer and at least two barrier layers, and the TFE structure is formed over the OLED structure. The at least one dielectric layer is deposited by atomic layer deposition (ALD). Having the at least one dielectric layer formed by ALD in the TFE structure improves the barrier performance of the TFE structure.
US09847506B2 Flexible display device having support layer with rounded edge
There is provided a flexible display having a plurality of innovations configured to allow bending of a portion or portions to reduce apparent border size and/or utilize the side surface of an assembled flexible display.
US09847505B2 Light-emitting device, module, electronic device, and method for manufacturing light-emitting device
A light-emitting element, a bonding layer, and a frame-like partition are formed over a substrate. The partition is provided to surround the bonding layer and the light-emitting element, with a gap left between the partition and the bonding layer. A pair of substrates overlap with each other under a reduced-pressure atmosphere and then exposed to an air atmosphere or a pressurized atmosphere, whereby the reduced-pressure state of a space surrounded by the pair of substrates and the partition is maintained and atmospheric pressure is applied to the pair of substrates. Alternatively, a light-emitting element and a bonding layer are formed over a substrate. A pair of substrates overlap with each other, and then, pressure is applied to the bonding layer with the use of a member having a projection before or at the same time as curing of the bonding layer.
US09847503B2 OLED backplate structure
An OLED backplate structure is provided. Multiple auxiliary conducting layers contacting a cathode of the OLED are provided under the cathode in order to diminish the electrical resistance of the cathode to thereby enhance the conductivity of the cathode and to even the in plane voltages. The uniformity of the OLED display can be improved to prevent the uneven brightness issue and to decrease the thickness of the cathode for saving the production cost.
US09847499B2 Metal complexes
The present invention relates to metal complexes of formula (1), and to electronic devices, in particular organic electroluminescent devices, comprising these metal complexes, in particular as emitters.
US09847492B2 Organic compound and organic light emitting diode device including the same
An organic compound is represented by Formula 1. where X1, X2, L, A1, A2, R1, R2, R3, R4, and Het are as defined in the specification.
US09847485B2 Mask frame assembly, display manufacturing apparatus including mask frame assembly, and method of manufacturing display apparatus using mask frame assembly
A mask frame assembly includes a frame, a first support bar, split masks, and a second support bar. The frame includes an opening. The first support bar spans the opening in a first direction, the first support bar includes first ends disposed on the frame. The split masks span the opening in a second direction crossing the first direction, the split masks include first portions disposed on the first support bar and second ends disposed on the frame. The second support bar is disposed on the first support bar, the second support bar being more magnetic than the first support bar.
US09847480B2 Resistance variable memory structure and method of forming the same
A semiconductor structure includes a resistance variable memory structure. The semiconductor structure also includes a dielectric layer. A portion of the resistance variable memory structure is over the dielectric layer. The resistance variable memory structure includes a first electrode embedded in the dielectric layer. A resistance variable layer disposed over the first electrode and a portion of the dielectric layer. A second electrode disposed over the resistance variable layer.
US09847474B2 Electronic device and method for fabricating the same
An electronic device may include a semiconductor memory. The semiconductor memory may include a variable resistance element including a ferromagnetic layer including a hydrogen group; an oxide spacer formed on sidewalls of the variable resistance element; and a nitride spacer formed on the oxide spacer.
US09847472B2 Piezoelectric transformer
A piezoelectric transformer that includes a piezoelectric body having driving portions and a power generating portion, an input electrode, and an output electrode. The driving portions and the power generating portion are arranged in the lengthwise direction of the piezoelectric body. The driving portions are disposed symmetrically relative to a plane that passes through a center of the piezoelectric body in the lengthwise direction and is orthogonal to the lengthwise direction, occupy no less than half of the regions in the piezoelectric body, and are include two or more adjacent polarized regions.
US09847469B2 Natural-superlattice-structured thermoelectric material
Provided is a thermoelectric material satisfying (MX)1+a(TX2)n and having a superlattice structure, wherein M is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Group 13, Group 14, and Group 15, T is at least one element selected from Group 5, X is a chalcogenide element, a is a real number satisfying 0
US09847462B2 Array substrate for mounting chip and method for manufacturing the same
Provided is an array substrate for mounting a chip. The array substrate includes a plurality of conductive layers unidirectionally stacked with respect to an original chip substrate; a plurality of insulating layers alternately stacked with the plurality of conductive layers, and electrically separate the plurality of conductive layers; and a cavity having a groove of a predetermined depth with respect to a region including the plurality of insulating layers in an upper surface of the original chip substrate. Accordingly, since the optical device array of a single structure is used as a line source of light, an emission angle emitted from the optical device is great, it is not necessary to form an interval for supplying an amount of light, and a display device can be simply constructed. Further, since it is not necessary to perform soldering a plurality of LED packages on a printed circuit board, a thickness of a back light unit can be reduced.
US09847461B2 Optoelectronic semiconductor component with sapphire flip-chip
An optoelectronic semiconductor component has a volume-emitting sapphire flip-chip with an upper side and a lower side. This optoelectronic semiconductor component is embedded in an optically transparent mold body with an upper side and a lower side.
US09847452B2 Light emitting device, and method for manufacturing thereof
Provided is a light emitting device comprising an optical member provided on a light extracting surface side of a semiconductor light emitting element via a first light transmissive layer, wherein bonding surfaces of the semiconductor light emitting element and the first light transmissive layer are roughened surfaces, bonding surfaces of the first light transmissive layer and the optical member are flat, and the first light transmissive layer and the optical member are directly bonded.
US09847432B2 Forming III-V device structures on (111) planes of silicon fins
Methods of forming high voltage (111) silicon nano-structures are described. Those methods and structures may include forming a III-V device layer on (111) surface of a silicon fin structure, forming a 2DEG inducing polarization layer on the III-V device layer, forming a source/drain material on a portion of the III-V device layer on terminal ends of the silicon fin. A middle portion of the silicon fin structure between the source and drain regions may be removed, and backfilled with a dielectric material, and then a gate dielectric and a gate material may be formed on the III-V device layer.
US09847427B2 Array substrate, method for fabricating the same, and display device
An array substrate and a method for fabricating the same, and a display device are disclosed. The array substrate comprises light-transmissive regions for display and shading regions, a plurality of thin film transistors are provided in the shading region, the thin film transistor comprises: a base substrate; an active layer, a gate insulating layer, a gate and a passivation layer sequentially provided on the base substrate; and a source and a drain provided on the passivation layer, the source and the drain comprise a conductive shading layer connected to the active layer and a copper layer provided on the conductive shading layer, the conductive shading layer is provided between the active layer and the copper layer, and at least a part of region of the shading region other than the source and the drain is provided with the conductive shading layer.
US09847425B2 FinFET with a semiconductor strip as a base
A method includes forming a first hard mask over a semiconductor substrate, etching the semiconductor substrate to form recesses, with a semiconductor strip located between two neighboring ones of the recesses, forming a second hard mask on sidewalls of the semiconductor strip, performing a first anisotropic etch on the second hard mask to remove horizontal portions of the second hard mask, and performing a second anisotropic etch on the semiconductor substrate using the first hard mask and vertical portions of the second hard mask as an etching mask to extend the recesses down. The method further includes removing the vertical portions of the second hard mask, and forming isolation regions in the recesses. The isolation regions are recessed, and a portion of the semiconductor strip between the isolation regions protrudes higher than the isolation regions to form a semiconductor fin.
US09847419B2 Semiconductor device and fabrication method for forming the same
The present disclosure provides a fabrication method for forming a semiconductor device, including: forming a substrate, the substrate including first fins, second fins, and a first trench located in the substrate between a first fin and an adjacent fin; forming a first mask layer on the substrate, the first fins, and the second fins; and removing portions of the first mask layer neighboring a first trench to expose a portion of a top surface of a first fin and a portion of a top surface of the adjacent second fin to form a first opening, a portion of the top surface of the first fin covered by a remaining portion of the first mask layer being a first fin device region, a portion of the top surface of the second fin covered by a remaining portion of the first mask layer being a second fin device region.
US09847412B2 Device comprising a III-N layer stack with improved passivation layer and associated manufacturing method
A device comprising a III-N layer stack featuring a two-dimensional electron gas is disclosed, comprising: —a III-N layer; —a AI-III-N layer on top of the III-N layer; —a passivation layer on top of said AI-III-N layer, the passivation layer comprising Silicon Nitride (SiN); wherein said passivation layer comprises a fully crystalline sub layer at the AI-III-N interface and at least part of the fully crystalline sub layer comprises Al and/or B; and associated methods for manufacturing the device.
US09847408B1 Fabrication of integrated circuit structures for bipolor transistors
Methods of according to the present disclosure can include: providing a substrate including: a first semiconductor region, a second semiconductor region, and a trench isolation (TI) laterally between the first and second semiconductor regions; forming a seed layer on the TI and the second semiconductor region of the substrate, leaving the first semiconductor region of the substrate exposed; forming an epitaxial layer on the substrate and the seed layer, wherein the epitaxial layer includes: a first semiconductor base material positioned above the first semiconductor region of the substrate, and an extrinsic base region positioned above the seed layer; forming an opening within the extrinsic base material and the seed layer to expose an upper surface of the second semiconductor region; and forming a second semiconductor base material in the opening.
US09847404B2 Fluctuation resistant FinFET
This improved, fluctuation resistant FinFET, with a doped core and lightly doped epitaxial channel region between that core and the gate structure, is confined to the active-gate span because it is based on a channel structure having a limited extent. The improved structure is capable of reducing FinFET random doping fluctuations when doping is used to control threshold voltage, and the channel structure reduces fluctuations attributable to doping-related variations in effective channel length. Further, the transistor design affords better source and drain conductance when compared to prior art FinFETs. Two representative embodiments of the key structure are described in detail.
US09847402B2 Method of using polysilicon as stop layer in a replacement metal gate process
A method for fabricating semiconductor device includes the steps of: providing a substrate, wherein the substrate comprises a first region and a second region; forming a high-k dielectric layer on the first region and the second region; forming a first bottom barrier metal (BBM) layer on the high-k dielectric layer of the first region and the second region; forming a stop layer on the first region and the second region; removing the stop layer on the second region; and forming a second BBM layer on the first region and the second region.
US09847399B1 Semiconductor device and a method for fabricating the same
In a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device, an isolation region is formed in a substrate. The isolation region surrounds an active region of the substrate in plan view and includes an insulating material. A first dielectric layer is formed over the active region. A mask layer is formed on at least a part of a border line between the isolation region and the active region. The mask layer covers a part, but not entirety, of the first dielectric layer and a part of the isolation region surrounding the active region. The first dielectric layer not covered by the mask layer is removed such that a part of the active region is exposed. After the first dielectric layer is removed, the mask layer is removed. A second dielectric layer is formed so that a gate dielectric layer is formed. A gate electrode is formed over the gate dielectric layer.
US09847396B2 Semiconductor device and manufacturing method thereof
A structure by which electric-field concentration which might occur between a source electrode and a drain electrode in a bottom-gate thin film transistor is relaxed and deterioration of the switching characteristics is suppressed, and a manufacturing method thereof. A bottom-gate thin film transistor in which an oxide semiconductor layer is provided over a source and drain electrodes is manufactured, and angle θ1 of the side surface of the source electrode which is in contact with the oxide semiconductor layer and angle θ2 of the side surface of the drain electrode which is in contact with the oxide semiconductor layer are each set to be greater than or equal to 20° and less than 90°, so that the distance from the top edge to the bottom edge in the side surface of each electrode is increased.
US09847393B2 Semiconductor device
A semiconductor device is disclosed. The semiconductor device includes: a substrate, a gate structure on the substrate, a spacer adjacent to the gate structure, an epitaxial layer in the substrate adjacent to two sides of the spacer, and a dislocation embedded within the epitaxial layer. Preferably, the top surface of the epitaxial layer is lower than the top surface of the substrate, and the top surface of the epitaxial layer has a V-shape.
US09847391B1 Stacked nanosheet field-effect transistor with diode isolation
Structures involving a field-effect transistor and methods for forming a structure that involves a field-effect transistor. A substrate is provided that has a first conductivity type. A first semiconductor layer having a second conductivity type is formed on the substrate. A second semiconductor layer having the first conductivity type is formed on the first semiconductor layer. A field-effect transistor is formed that includes a fin having a plurality of nanosheet channel layers arranged in a vertical stack on the second semiconductor layer, and a gate structure wrapped about the nanosheet channel layers. The first semiconductor layer defines a first p-n junction with a portion of the substrate, and the second semiconductor layer defines a second p-n junction with the first semiconductor layer. The first p-n junction and the second p-n junction are arranged in vertical alignment with the gate structure and the nanosheet channel layers.
US09847388B2 High thermal budget compatible punch through stop integration using doped glass
A method of forming a punch through stop region in a fin structure is disclosed. The method may include forming a doped glass layer on a fin structure and forming a masking layer on the doped glass layer. The method may further include removing a portion of the masking layer from an active portion of the fin structure, and removing an exposed portion the doped glass layer that is present on the active portion of the fin structure. A remaining portion of the doped glass layer is present on the isolation portion of the fin structure. Dopant from the doped glass layer may then be diffused into the isolation portion of the fin structure to form the punch through stop region between the active portion of the fin structure and a supporting substrate.
US09847379B2 Light-emitting device, electronic appliance, and lighting device comprising a light-emitting element having optimized optical path length
A light-emitting device and a lighting device each of which includes a plurality of light-emitting elements exhibiting light with different wavelengths are provided. The light-emitting device and the lighting device each have an element structure in which each of the light-emitting elements emits only light with a desired wavelength, and thus the light-emitting elements have favorable color purity. In the light-emitting element emitting light (λR) with the longest wavelength of the light with different wavelengths, the optical path length from a reflective electrode to a light-emitting layer (a light-emitting region) included in an EL layer is set to λR/4 and the optical path length from the reflective electrode to a semi-transmissive and semi-reflective electrode is set to λR/2.
US09847369B2 High-performance radiation detectors and methods of fabricating thereof
A method of fabricating a solid state radiation detector method includes mechanically lapping and polishing the first and the second surfaces of a semiconductor wafer using a plurality of lapping and polishing steps. The method also includes growing passivation oxide layers by use of oxygen plasma on the top of the polished first and second surfaces in order to passivate the semiconductor wafer. Anode contacts are deposited and patterned on top of the first passivation oxide layer, which is on top of the first surface. Cathode contacts, which are either monolithic or patterned, are deposited on top of the second passivation oxide layer, which is on the second surface. Aluminum nitride encapsulation layer can be deposited over the anode contacts and patterned to encapsulate the first passivation oxide layer, while physically exposing a center portion of each anode contact to electrically connect the anode contacts.
US09847368B2 Vertically integrated image sensor chips and methods for forming the same
A method includes bonding a Backside Illumination (BSI) image sensor chip to a device chip, forming a first via in the BSI image sensor chip to connect to a first integrated circuit device in the BSI image sensor chip, forming a second via penetrating through the BSI image sensor chip to connect to a second integrated circuit device in the device chip, and forming a metal pad to connect the first via to the second via.
US09847360B2 Two-side illuminated image sensor
A two-side illuminated image sensor includes: a first optical sensor layer and a second optical sensor layer each including a plurality of optical sensing cells, and a signal wiring layer disposed between the first and second optical sensor layers. The first and second optical sensor layers may include a first color filter layer and a second color filter layer each including a plurality of color filters corresponding to the plurality of optical sensing cells.
US09847357B2 Thin film transistor that includes group VB metal oxide insulating layer
The present invention belongs to the field of display technology and provides a thin film transistor and a manufacturing method thereof, an array substrate and a display device. The thin film transistor comprises a gate, a source, a drain and a plurality of insulating layers, wherein at least one insulating layer comprises a Group VB metal oxide. Since the insulting layer is formed by using the Group VB metal oxide which has high dielectric constant, the thickness of the insulating layer can be reduced and the thin film transistor can be miniaturized.
US09847352B2 Semiconductor device and display device
A semiconductor device including a circuit which does not easily deteriorate is provided. The semiconductor device includes a first transistor, a second transistor, a first switch, a second switch, and a third switch. A first terminal of the first transistor is connected to a first wiring. A second terminal of the first transistor is connected to a second wiring. A gate and a first terminal of the second transistor are connected to the first wiring. A second terminal of the second transistor is connected to a gate of the first transistor. The first switch is connected between the second wiring and a third wiring. The second switch is connected between the second wiring and the third wiring. The third switch is connected between the gate of the first transistor and the third wiring.
US09847348B1 Systems, methods and apparatus for enabling high voltage circuits
Systems, methods and apparatus for coexistence of high voltage and low voltage devices and circuits on a same integrated circuit fabricated in silicon-on-insulator (SOI) technology are described. In particular, techniques for mitigating back gate effects are described, including using of resistive and/or capacitive couplings to control surface potentials at regions of a substrate used for the SOI fabrication proximate the high voltage and low voltage devices and circuits. In one case, an N-type implant is used to provide a high potential differential with respect to a substrate potential.
US09847344B2 Semiconductor device
A semiconductor device may include first conductive patterns and first interlayer insulating layers. Each of the first conductive patterns may include a first pad pattern extending in a first direction and first line patterns extending from the first pad pattern in a second direction crossing the first direction, widths of the first line patterns increasing as a distance from the first pad pattern decreases. The first conductive patterns and the first interlayer insulating layers may be stacked on top of each other.
US09847338B2 Semiconductor storage device and method for manufacturing the semiconductor storage device
A semiconductor storage device includes an insulating layer. A ferroelectric capacitor is on the insulating layer and includes a lower electrode, a ferroelectric film, and an upper electrode. An interlayer insulating film is formed on the insulating layer, and has an opening where the ferroelectric capacitor is disposed. A first metal plug is formed in the insulating layer and connected to the lower electrode via the opening. A second metal plug is embedded in the insulating layer outside the ferroelectric capacitor. A hydrogen barrier film covers the ferroelectric capacitor and the interlayer insulating film. An upper surface of the interlayer insulating film is higher than an upper surface of the first metal plug so that a step is therebetween. The lower electrode is formed on the upper surface of the interlayer insulating film, the upper surface of the first metal plug and the step. The upper surface of the interlayer insulating film and the upper surface of the first metal plug are interlinked via a recessed portion of the interlayer insulating film.
US09847333B2 Reducing risk of punch-through in FinFET semiconductor structure
Reducing a chance of punch-through in a FinFET structure includes providing a substrate, creating a blanket layer of semiconductor material with impurities therein over the substrate, masking a portion of the blanket layer, creating epitaxial semiconductor material on an unmasked portion of the structure, removing the mask, and etching the structure to create n-type raised structure(s) and p-type raised structure(s), a bottom portion of the raised structure(s) being surrounded by isolation material. A middle portion of the raised structure(s) includes a semiconductor material with impurities therein, the middle portion extending across the raised structure(s), and a top portion including a semiconductor material lacking added impurities.
US09847330B2 Fin field effect transistor and method for fabricating the same
Fin field effect transistors (FinFETs) and method for fabricating the same are disclosed. One of the FinFETs includes a substrate, an insulator, first and second gates, an opening, first and second dielectric layers. The substrate includes first and second semiconductor fins and a trench therebetween. The insulator is disposed in the trench. The first and second gates are respectively disposed on the first and second semiconductor fins. The opening is disposed between the first gate and the second gate. The first dielectric layer is disposed in the opening to electrically insulate the first and second gates and includes a slit. The second dielectric layer is filled in the slit, wherein the opening has a first width in a direction along which the first and second gates extend, the slit has a second width in the direction, and a ratio of the first width to the second width is larger than 2.
US09847329B2 Structure of fin feature and method of making same
A semiconductor device includes a first fin feature embedded within an isolation structure disposed over a semiconductor substrate, the first fin structure having a first sidewall and a second opposing sidewall and a top surface extending from the first sidewall to the second sidewall. The device also includes a second fin feature disposed over the isolation structure and having a third sidewall and a fourth sidewall. The third sidewall is aligned with the first sidewall of the first fin structure. The device also includes a gate dielectric layer disposed directly on the top surface of the first fin structure, the third sidewall and the fourth sidewall of the second fin feature and a gate electrode disposed over the gate dielectric.
US09847317B2 Methods of packaging semiconductor devices and packaged semiconductor devices
Methods of packaging semiconductor devices and packaged semiconductor devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method of packaging a semiconductor device includes forming a dam structure on dies proximate edge regions of the dies. A molding material is disposed around the dies, and a top portion of the molding material and a top portion of the dam structure are removed.
US09847308B2 Magnetic intermetallic compound interconnect
The present disclosure relates to the field of fabricating microelectronic packages, wherein magnetic particles distributed within a solder paste may be used to form a magnetic intermetallic compound interconnect. The intermetallic compound interconnect may be exposed to a magnetic field, which can heat a solder material to a reflow temperature for attachment of microelectronic components comprising the microelectronic packages.
US09847301B2 Semiconductor device
According to one embodiment, a semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate including an element region, a guard ring provided on an outer periphery of the element region and including a first interconnect and a first plug which electrically couples the first-interconnect and a first well region, a second interconnect provided above the first interconnect via a first insulating layer and non-electrically coupling to the first interconnect, and a first circuit coupled to the second interconnect. The first circuit detects one of a crack and a peeling of the guard ring in accordance with a break in the second interconnect or a short circuit between the second interconnect and the first interconnect.
US09847299B2 Semiconductor package and mounting structure thereof
A semiconductor package includes an interposer, a semiconductor element installed on a first surface of the interposer, bumps formed on a second surface of the interposer, and a chip component installed on the second surface of the interposer. The interposer is a silicon interposer; the semiconductor element is flip-chip mounted on the first surface of the interposer; the chip component is a thin film passive element formed by carrying out a thin film process on a silicon substrate, and a pad being formed on one surface of the thin film passive element; and the pad of the chip component is connected to a land formed on the second surface of the interposer using a conductive bonding material. According to this structure, the reliability of a bond between the interposer and the chip component of the semiconductor package can be ensured while achieving a small size.
US09847292B2 Electrical isolator packaging structure and manufacturing method for electrical isolator
An electrical isolator packaging structure and a manufacturing method of an electrical isolator are provided. The electrical isolator packaging structure includes a first substrate, a second substrate, a coil, and a magnetic field (MF) sensor. The coil is disposed on the first substrate. The MF sensor is disposed on the second substrate. The position of the coil is arranged according to the position of the MF sensor such that the coil transmits a signal to the MF sensor. Thus, the electrical isolator can be implemented by magnetic coupling with the coil and the MF sensor.
US09847291B2 Circuits incorporating integrated passive devices having inductances in 3D configurations and stacked with corresponding dies
A circuit including a die and an integrated passive device. The die includes a first substrate and at least one active device. The integrated passive device includes a first layer, a second substrate, a second layer and an inductance. The inductance includes vias, where the vias are implemented in the second substrate. The inductance is implemented on the first layer, the second substrate, and the second layer. A resistivity per unit area of the second substrate is greater than a resistivity per unit area of the first substrate. The third layer is disposed between the die and the integrated passive device. The third layer includes pillars, where the pillars respectively connect ends of the inductance to the at least one active device. The die, the integrated passive device and the third layer are disposed relative to each other to form a stack.
US09847287B2 Passive tunable integrated circuit (PTIC) and related methods
A passive tunable integrated circuit (PTIC) includes a semiconductor die (die) having a plurality of barium strontium titanate (BST) tunable capacitors. The plurality of BST tunable capacitors collectively define a capacitative area of the die. At least one electrical contact is electrically coupled with the plurality of BST tunable capacitors. A redistribution layer electrically couples the at least one electrical contact with at least one electrically conductive contact pad (contact pad). The at least one contact pad is located over the capacitative area. A bump electrically couples with the at least one contact pad and is located over the capacitative area. An electrically insulative layer couples between each contact pad of the PTIC and the plurality of BST tunable capacitors.
US09847268B2 Semiconductor package and manufacturing method thereof
A semiconductor package and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. The semiconductor package includes a device carrier and a stiffener structure. The device carrier includes at least one insulating layer and at least conductive layer defining at least one trace layout unit. The stiffener structure is disposed on the device carrier, surrounding the periphery of the at least one trace layout unit. The stiffener structure is disposed away from the periphery of the at least one trace layout unit, forming a cavity with the device carrier. The shape and disposition of the stiffener structure enhance the strength of the semiconductor package, impeding flexure to the semiconductor package.
US09847258B2 Plasma dicing with blade saw patterned underside mask
Consistent with an example embodiment, there is a method for preparing an integrated circuit (IC) device from a wafer substrate, the wafer substrate having a top-side surface with a plurality of active device die separated by saw lanes and an opposite under-side surface. The method comprises coating the under-side surface of the wafer substrate with a resilient coating, locating the position of the saw lanes from the underside surface, blade dicing trenches in the resilient material to expose under-side bulk material in the position of saw lanes, and plasma etching through the trenches to remove the exposed under-side bulk material.
US09847254B2 Fingerprint sensor chip package structure and manufacturing method thereof
A fingerprint sensor chip package structure including a circuit carrier and a fingerprint sensor chip is provided. The fingerprint sensor chip is disposed on the circuit carrier. The fingerprint sensor chip includes a chip body and a plurality of sensing structures. The chip body has an active surface, a fingerprint sensing back surface, a plurality of bond pads disposed on the active surface and a plurality of through holes. The chip body is electrically connected to the circuit carrier with the active surface facing the circuit carrier. The sensing structures are disposed in the through holes respectively. Each of the sensing structures includes a first dielectric layer, a first metal layer, a second dielectric layer and a second metal layer. The first dielectric layer is exposed on the fingerprint sensing back surface. The second metal layer extends to the active surface to be electrically connected to the corresponding bond pad.
US09847253B2 Package-on-package using through-hole via die on saw streets
A semiconductor package-on-package (PoP) device includes a first die incorporating a through-hole via (THV) disposed along a peripheral surface of the first die. The first die is disposed over a substrate or leadframe structure. A first semiconductor package is electrically connected to the THV of the first die, or electrically connected to the substrate or leadframe structure. An encapsulant is formed over a portion of the first die and the first semiconductor package.
US09847250B2 Flexible display and method of manufacturing the same
A flexible display and method of manufacturing the same are disclosed. In one aspect, the display includes a flexible substrate having a bending area and a non-bending area and a plurality of metal wirings formed over the flexible substrate in the bending area and the non-bending area. Each of the metal wirings which are formed in the bending area includes a pair of first hard wirings formed over the flexible substrate and a first soft wiring electrically connected to ends of the pair of first hard wirings.
US09847244B2 Semiconductor device and method
Disclosed herein is a semiconductor device that includes a semiconductor die and a substrate including a first surface and a second surface. The substrate includes a conductive circuit and an insulative material over the conductive circuit. The semiconductor die is attached to the second surface. The semiconductor device further includes an interconnect joint structure in the substrate creating a capture pad including a middle copper layer, an adjacent top nickel layer, and an adjacent bottom nickel layer. A method for making a semiconductor device is further disclosed.
US09847243B2 Debonding a glass substrate from carrier using ultrasonic wave
A process for making a device comprising a thin functional substrate comprising bonding the functional substrate to a carrier substrate, forming functional components on the functional subsrate, and debonding the functional substrate from the carrier substrate by applying ultrasonic wave to the bonding interface. The application of ultrasonic wave aids the debonding step by reducing the tensile stress the functional substrate may experience.
US09847227B2 Method for forming patterns of semiconductor device
A method for forming patterns of a semiconductor device includes preparing an etch target layer defined with a first region and a second region; forming a regular first feature which is positioned over the etch target layer in the first region and a random feature which is positioned over the etch target layer in the second region; forming a regular second feature over the regular first feature; forming first and second cutting barriers which expose a portion of the random feature, over the random feature; cutting the regular first feature using the regular second feature, to form a regular array feature; cutting the random feature using the first cutting barrier and the second cutting barrier, to form a random array feature; and etching the etch target layer by using the regular array feature and the random array feature, to form a regular array pattern and a random array pattern.
US09847223B2 Buffer stack for group IIIA-N devices
A method of fabricating a multi-layer epitaxial buffer layer stack for transistors includes depositing a buffer stack on a substrate. A first voided Group IIIA-N layer is deposited on the substrate, and a first essentially void-free Group IIIA-N layer is then deposited on the first voided Group IIIA-N layer. A first high roughness Group IIIA-N layer is deposited on the first essentially void-free Group IIIA-N layer, and a first essentially smooth Group IIIA-N layer is deposited on the first high roughness Group IIIA-N layer. At least one Group IIIA-N surface layer is then deposited on the first essentially smooth Group IIIA-N layer.
US09847218B2 High-resolution ion trap mass spectrometer
Techniques can increase the resolution and accuracy of mass spectra obtained using ion traps through the use of the actual shape of the ion trap peaks, which is a series of smaller ion ejection events. The peak shapes are identified as changing over a common period of the trapping signal and the excitation signal, at which point the peak shapes repeat. Peak shapes can be characterized over the common period to create N basis functions, each for a different fractional mass for a given scan rate. The N basis functions over the common period can be duplicated (e.g., shifted by the common period) to obtain a set of mass functions that characterize fractional masses over the full scan range. The mass spectrum can be obtained by fitting the set of mass functions to the measured data to obtain a best fit contribution of each mass function to the measured data.
US09847212B2 Methods and systems for plasma deposition and treatment
This application is directed to an apparatus for creating microwave radiation patterns for an object detection system. The apparatus includes a waveguide conduit having first slots at one side of the conduit and corresponding second slots at an opposite side of the conduit. The waveguide conduit is coupled to a microwave source for transmitting microwaves from the microwave source through the plurality of first slots. A plunger is moveably positioned in the waveguide conduit from one end thereof. The plunger allows the waveguide conduit to be tuned to generally optimize the power of the microwaves exiting the first slots. Secondary plungers are each fitted in one of the second slots to independently tune or detune microwave emittance through a corresponding first slot.
US09847205B2 High reliability, long lifetime, negative ion source
A negative ion source includes a plasma chamber, a microwave source, a negative ion converter, a magnetic filter and a beam formation mechanism. The plasma chamber contains gas to be ionized. The microwave source transmits microwaves to the plasma chamber to ionize the gas into atomic species including hyperthermal neutral atoms. The negative ion converter converts the hyperthermal neutral atoms to negative ions. The magnetic filter reduces a temperature of electrons provided between the plasma chamber and the negative ion converter. The beam formation mechanism extracts the negative ions.
US09847203B2 Low current fuse
A multi layer fuse device includes a substrate and an elongated fuse element, having a pair of contact pads formed therewith at opposed longitudinal ends thereof formed on one surface of the substrate. A pair of passivation layers are provided covering the fuse and contact pads. Windows may be opened through both passivation layers above both of the contact pads, and conductive electrode material is electroplated through the windows to contact the contact pads and to extend partially above a top surface of the passivation layers. Exposed electroplated material may be coated with solderable conductive material or a surface mount termination may be provided. Electroplated material may cover a portion of the fuse surface prior to application of the passivation layers and extend to an end of the substrate so that windows are not required.
US09847200B1 Molded case circuit breaker
The present disclosure relates to a molded case circuit breaker. In accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure, a molded case circuit breaker for use in connection with a main busbar provided on a distribution board panel includes a power-source-side terminal provided to a front portion of a case and having a terminal assembly hole formed at an upper portion thereof; a base bus supporter comprising a connector protruding from a front surface thereof so as to engage with the main busbar installed on one side of the distribution board panel, the base bus supporter being coupled to an upper surface and a lower surface of the power-source-side terminal; an auxiliary cover plate coupled to an upper portion of the power-source-side terminal and provided with a temperature measurement hole communicating with the terminal assembly hole.
US09847198B2 Plug-in power contactor and system including the same
A power contactor that includes a number of inputs for a number of power sources, a number of outputs for a number of loads, a number of separable contacts for each pair of the number of inputs and the number of outputs, and an electromagnetic coil. The power contactor also includes a control circuit structured to control the electromagnetic coil to cause the number of separable contacts to open or close, and a plurality of plug-in pins. Each of the plug-in pins is for a corresponding one of the number of inputs and the number of outputs, and is structured to plug into a backplane socket. The power contactor also includes an electrically insulating housing electrically insulating each of the plug-in pins from the other the plug-in pins.
US09847197B2 Protection module for control and protective switching device
The present invention discloses a protection module for a control and protective switching device, comprising a control power supply processing unit, an auxiliary power supply processing unit, a power supply converting unit, a signal processing and controlling unit, a trip electromagnet driving unit, a control electromagnet driving unit, and a man-machine interaction device. The control power supply processing unit and the auxiliary power supply processing unit receive a power supply signal from a high voltage power supply, and process the signal for supplying power for other components. The signal processing and controlling unit receives a mutual-induction signal from a current mutual inductor, outputs a first control signal and a second control signal to the trip electromagnet driving unit and the control electromagnet driving unit, and receives a first feedback signal and a second feedback signal from an operation mechanism and a control electromagnet. The trip electromagnet driving unit outputs a first operation signal to a trip electromagnet, and the trip electromagnet outputs a mechanical signal to the operation mechanism. The control electromagnet driving unit outputs a second operation signal to the control electromagnet. The man-machine interaction device performs signal interaction with the signal processing and controlling unit.
US09847191B2 Switch having improved moveable contact
An electrical switch (100) includes an insulative housing (110) forming a receiving space therein, a fixed contact set (121, 122) retained in the housing (110), a movable contact set (131, 132) located above the fixed contact set (121, 122), and a cover (140) mounted upon the housing, wherein the moveable contact set (131, 132) further includes at least three outwardly and downwardly extending protrusions (133) on a periphery at equal intervals so as to support up-and-down movement of the moveable contact set (131, 132) during operation with a superior manual feeling.
US09847190B1 Mechanism to raise and lower the height of keys within a keyboard
A key structure includes a supporting plate, a keycap, a scissors-type connecting element, a movable element and a coupling structure. The keycap is disposed over the supporting plate. The coupling structure is connected with the scissors-type connecting element and the movable element. For operating the key structure, the cooperation of the movable element and the coupling structure allows the keycap to be at a higher first height. Consequently, the tactile feel of depressing the key structure is enhanced. Moreover, the cooperation of the movable element and the coupling structure can lower the height of the keycap. Consequently, the key structure has a slim appearance.
US09847189B2 Push lock switch apparatus for vehicle
A push lock switch apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a plunger that is inserted in a housing and slides and includes a moving passage in the inside thereof. A lock pin is hinged at a bottom portion of the housing and interferes with the moving passage to regulate the slide movement of the plunger. A return spring is disposed in the housing and is able to provide an elastic force to the plunger and allows the lock pin to rotate on the moving passage by pressurizing the lock pin. Additionally, a movable contactor is engaged with the plunger and slides together with the plunger and contacts a fixed terminal disposed at an outer side of the housing when the plunger slides.
US09847188B2 Key structure
A key structure includes a first movable plate, a second movable plate, a keycap, a first linkage lever and a second linkage lever. The second movable plate is disposed over the first movable plate. The keycap is disposed over the second movable plate. The first linkage lever is connected with the keycap and the first movable plate. The second linkage lever is connected with the keycap and the second movable plate. While the first movable plate is moved in a first direction and the second movable plate is moved in a second direction, the first linkage lever and the second linkage lever are moved in different directions, so that a height of the keycap is reduced.
US09847183B2 Nano-porous electrode for super capacitor and manufacturing method thereof
The present invention relates to a nano-porous electrode for a super capacitor and a manufacturing method thereof, and more specifically, to a nano-porous electrode for a super capacitor and a manufacturing method thereof wherein pores are formed on the surface or inside an electrode using an electrodeposition method accompanied by hydrogen generation, thereby increasing the specific surface area of the electrode and thus improving the charging and discharging capacity, energy density, output density, and the like of a capacitor. The method for manufacturing a nano-porous electrode for a super capacitor according to the present invention manufactures a nano-porous electrode using hydrogen generated by the electrodeposition as a template to minimize the amount of metal used, so that electrode manufacturing costs can be sharply reduced, the specific surface area of the electrode can be adjusted by a simple process, and also the charging and discharging capacity, energy density, output density, and the like of a capacitor can be improved by increasing the specific surface area.
US09847172B2 Embedded device, and printed circuit board having the same
An embedded device includes a multilayer body including dielectric layers and internal electrode layers interposed between adjacent dielectric layers; external electrodes disposed on external surfaces of the multilayer body to apply electric charges having different polarities to adjacent internal electrode layers, the external electrodes containing a conductive material; first copper layers disposed on external surfaces of the external electrodes to cover the external electrodes; and second copper layers disposed on the first copper layers to cover the first copper layers. An average particle diameter of powder particles of the first copper layers is greater than an average particle diameter of powder particles of the second copper layers.
US09847170B2 Multilayer ceramic capacitor and board having the same
A multilayer ceramic capacitor may includes a ceramic body in which first and second dielectric layers are layered in a width direction, first and third internal electrodes disposed on the first dielectric layer and partially exposed to an upper surface of the ceramic body, second and fourth internal electrodes disposed on the second dielectric layer and partially exposed to a lower surface of the ceramic body, first and third external electrodes disposed on the upper surface of the ceramic body and connected to the first and third internal electrodes, respectively, second and fourth external electrodes disposed on the lower surface of the ceramic body and connected to the second and fourth internal electrodes, respectively, and a resistance layer disposed on the upper surface of the ceramic body to cover the first and third external electrodes.
US09847161B2 Multilayer magnetic storage element and storage device
A storage element includes a storage layer having a magnetization perpendicular to a layer surface and storing information according to a magnetization state of a magnetic material; a fixed magnetization layer having the magnetization as a reference of the information of the storage layer and perpendicular to the layer surface; an interlayer formed of a nonmagnetic material and interposed between the storage layer and the fixed magnetization layer; a coercive force enhancement layer adjacent to the storage layer, opposite to the interlayer, and formed of Cr, Ru, W, Si, or Mn; and a spin barrier layer formed of an oxide, adjacent to the coercive force enhancement layer, and opposite to the storage layer. The storage layer magnetization is reversed using spin torque magnetization reversal caused by a current in a lamination direction of a layer structure including the storage layer, the interlayer, and the fixed magnetization layer, thereby storing information.
US09847158B2 Grain oriented electrical steel sheet having excellent core loss, and method for manufacturing same
The present invention relates to a grain oriented electrical steel sheet having excellent core loss and to a method for manufacturing same. The electrical steel sheet according to one aspect of the present invention may have a composition comprising, by weight %, Si: 1.0 to 4.0%, Al: 0.1 to 4.0%, and a rare earth element: 0.0001 to 0.5% by the total content of the whole rare earth element.
US09847157B1 Ferromagnetic β-MnBi alloy
A novel ferromagnetic phase of manganese-bismuth alloy has an NiAs-type unit cell structure, similar to that of Low Temperature Phase manganese-bismuth, but with manganese atoms populating interstitial sites. The novel phase, termed β-MnBi, possesses maximum magnetic coercivity at unusually high temperature. A method for forming β-MnBi includes annealing MnBi nanoparticles, for example by hot compaction, at temperature lower than 175° C.
US09847148B2 Self-contained emergency spent nuclear fuel pool cooling system
An auxiliary system for cooling a spent nuclear fuel pool through a submersible heat exchanger to be located within the pool. In each train or installation, a single loop or series of loops of cooling fluid (e.g., sea water or service water) is circulated. The system is modular, readily and easily installed during an emergency and can be self operating with its own power source. Multiple trains may be used in parallel in order to accomplish the required degree of spent fuel pool cooling required.
US09847147B2 Articulated manipulator
Disclosed herein is an articulated manipulator capable of moving a tool such as an inspection device, a processing device, or a welding device to a desired position for inspection or repair of a defect portion in a limited place. The articulated manipulator includes a base plate, a movable unit slidably coupled on the base plate, a rotatable unit rotatably coupled on the movable unit, and a rotation unit rotatably coupled to one side of the rotatable unit.
US09847146B2 Anti-seismic apparatus for control element drive mechanisms
An anti-seismic apparatus for control element drive mechanisms of a nuclear reactor includes: an anti-seismic support plate including a plurality of insertion holes in which the control element drive mechanisms are respectively inserted; and bushings inserted between outer surfaces of the control element drive mechanisms and inner surfaces of the insertion holes. The support plate includes an upper support plate comprising a plurality of first insertion holes, a lower support plate comprising a plurality of second insertion holes at positions corresponding to the first insertion holes, and a connection part connecting the upper support plate and the lower support plate. The connection part includes a support beam vertically extending from an end portion of the lower support plate, an inner flange extending inward from an upper end portion of the support beam, and an outer flange extending outward from the upper end portion of the support beam.
US09847145B2 Method for fabrication of oxide fuel pellets and the oxide fuel pellets thereby
Disclosed herein is a method for manufacturing oxide fuel pellets. The method for manufacturing the oxide fuel pellets includes (step 1) preparing nuclear fuel powder containing uranium dioxide (UO2+x, x=0 to 0.20), (step 2) compacting the nuclear fuel powder prepared in step 1 to manufacture green pellets, sintering the green pellets manufactured in step 2 at a temperature of about 1,200° C. to about 1,400° C. by using an atmosphere gas, and reducing the green pellets sintered in step 3 at a temperature of about 800° C. to about 1,000° C. by using a reducing atmosphere gas. The method for manufacturing the oxide fuel pellets according to the present invention performs the sintering at a low temperature of about 1,200° C. to 1,400° C. to manufacture economical and safe oxide fuel pellets that are adequate for the nuclear fuel specification.
US09847141B1 Classifying memory cells to multiple impairment profiles based on readout bit-flip counts
A storage apparatus includes a plurality of memory cells and storage circuitry. The storage circuitry is configured to store a mapping that maps sets of readout bit-flip counts to respective predefined impairment profiles. The impairment profiles specify two or more severity levels of respective impairment types, including read disturb, retention and endurance. Each of the bit-flip counts includes a one-to-zero error count or a zero-to-one error count. The storage circuitry is configured to read data from a group of the memory cells using given readout parameters, to evaluate an actual set of bit-flip counts corresponding to the read data, to classify the group of the memory cells to a respective impairment profile by mapping the actual set of the bit-flip counts using the mapping, and to adapt the readout parameters based on the impairment profile to which the group of the memory cells was classified.
US09847133B2 Memory array capable of performing byte erase operation
A memory array includes a plurality of memory pages, each memory page includes a plurality of memory bytes, each memory byte includes a plurality of memory cells, and each memory cell includes a floating gate module, a control element, and an erase element. Memory bytes of the same column are coupled to the same erase line, and memory bytes of different columns are coupled to different erase lines. Therefore, the memory array is able to support byte operations while the memory cells of the same memory byte can share the same wells. The circuit area of the memory array can be reduced and the operation of the memory array can be more flexible.
US09847129B2 Memristor programming error reduction
Error reduction in memristor programming includes programming an n-th switched memristor of a switched memristor array with an error-corrected target resistance. The error-corrected target resistance is a function of a resistance error of the switched memristor array and a target resistance of the n-th switched memristor. The n-th switched memristor programming is to reduce a total resistance error of the switched memristor array.
US09847124B2 Resistive elements to operate as a matrix of probabilities
An example apparatus includes a crossbar array of signal lines and control lines. The example apparatus also includes an input controller in circuit with the control lines. The input control is to select one of the control lines. The example apparatus also includes first resistive elements connected between corresponding ones of the control lines and corresponding ones of the signal lines. The first resistive elements have first conductances set to operate as a matrix of probabilities that define a fixed transition kernel of a Markov Chain. The example apparatus also includes second resistive elements in circuit with the signal lines. The second resistive elements have second conductances set to select one of the signal lines exclusive of others of the signal lines based on a subset of the probabilities in the matrix of the probabilities.
US09847121B2 Providing controlled pulses for quantum computing
A quantum mechanical radio frequency (RF) signaling system includes a transmission line that receives and conducts an RF pulse signal operating at a radio frequency, a first qubit having a quantum mechanical state that is a linear combination of at least two quantum mechanical eigenstates, and a first network of reactive electrical components having an input that is coupled to the transmission line for receiving the RF pulse signal and an output that is coupled to the first qubit. The first network of reactive electrical components attenuates the amplitude of the RF pulse signal and produces a first attenuated RF pulse signal that is applied to the first qubit. The first attenuated RF pulse signal operates at the radio frequency and has a first attenuated amplitude that causes a predefined change in the linear combination of at least two quantum mechanical eigenstates within the first qubit.
US09847119B2 Tunable negative bitline write assist and boost attenuation circuit
An apparatus and method are provided for implementing write assist with boost attenuation for static random access memory (SRAM) arrays. The apparatus includes a memory array comprising a plurality of SRAM cells. The apparatus further includes a write driver connected to each of a differential pair of bit lines in each of the plurality of SRAM cells of the memory array. The apparatus further includes a write assist attenuation circuit connected to the write driver, the write assist attenuation circuit comprising a clamping device configured to modify a control signal as a function of supply voltage and process to attenuate an amount of boost applied to pull one of the bit lines below ground in an active phase of a write cycle.
US09847114B2 Electronic device
An electronic device including an inverter includes a pull-up driving unit configured to drive an output node with a high voltage in response to an input signal; a path switching unit coupled in a path between the pull-up driving unit and the output node according to a direction of a first current flowing between the pull-up driving unit and the output node and operable to selectively switch on or off the path; a pull-down driving unit coupled to the output node to supply a low voltage in response to the input signal; a path blocking unit coupled in a path between the pull-down driving unit and the output node to block the path; and a bypass unit coupled to form a bypass path between the pull-down driving unit and the output node.
US09847113B2 Delay-locked loop circuit and semiconductor memory device including the same
Provided is a delay-locked loop circuit for providing a delay-locked clock signal to a data output buffer, the delay-locked loop circuit including: a first delay-locked-mode-based selector configured to select, as a first selected clock signal, one of a first divided clock signal, which is obtained by dividing a reference clock signal by N, and the reference clock signal; and a delay-locked mode controller configured to determine a delay-locked mode on the basis of a command received from the outside and to control the first delay-locked-mode-based selector according to the delay-locked mode. The delay-locked clock signal is generated by comparing a phase of a feedback clock signal generated from the first selected clock signal with a phase of the reference clock signal.
US09847112B2 Synchronization of data transmission with a clock signal after a memory mode switch
An apparatus includes a transmitter and a controller. The transmitter may be configured to transmit data stored in a memory. The controller may be configured to (i) train one or more transmit parameters of the transmitter to synchronize transmission of the data with a clock signal while in a first mode, (ii) save the transmit parameters in response to a command received while the transmitter is in the first mode, and (iii) configure the transmitter to transmit the data while in a second mode using the transmit parameters as learned while in the first mode.
US09847100B2 Optical medium reproduction device and optical medium reproduction method
An optical medium reproduction device includes: a detection unit configured to form detection signals of respective channels by dividing a cross-section of a beam returning from the optical medium into a plurality of regions and performing division into at least one channel corresponding to the region at an outer side in a radial direction, at least one channel corresponding to the region that is different in position in a tangential direction, and a channel corresponding to the other regions, and, in a case of forming the detection signals of the channels, form the detection signal of at least one of the channels by weighting and adding a signal in a predetermined region among the plurality of regions; a multi-input equalizer unit configured to include a plurality of equalizer units to which the respective detection signals of the plurality of channels are supplied, and configured to form an equalized signal on the basis of the detection signals of the plurality of channels; and a binarization unit configured to perform a binarization process on the equalized signal to obtain binary data.
US09847093B2 Method and apparatus for processing speech signal
An apparatus for processing a speech signal is provided. The apparatus includes a communicator comprising communication circuitry configured to transmit and receive data, an actuator comprising actuation circuitry configured to generate vibration and to output a signal, a formant enhancement filter configured to increase a formant of the speech signal, and a controller comprising processing circuitry configured to control the speech signal to be received through the communicator, to estimate at least one formant frequency from the speech signal based on linear predictive coding (LPC), to estimate a bandwidth of the at least one formant frequency, to determine whether the speech signal is a voiced sound or a voiceless sound, to configure the formant enhancement filter based on the at least one formant frequency, the bandwidth of the at least one formant frequency, characteristics of the determined voiced sound or voiceless sound, and signal delivery characteristics of a human body, to apply the formant enhancement filter to the speech signal, and to control the speech signal to which the formant enhancement filter is applied to be output using the actuator through the human body.
US09847092B2 Methods and system for wideband signal processing in communication network
The embodiments herein disclose a device and a method for controlling noise in a wideband communication system. In one embodiment herein, multiple microphones for receiving wideband audio signals are provided. A processor is configured to analyze each wideband audio signal received by each microphone. Further, unique signal patterns are generated based on each analyzed wideband signals for each microphone and the unique signal patterns are compared to detect any identical signal patterns. A controller is also provided for controlling gains of those microphones that are detected to be receiving wideband audio signal of identical signal patterns.
US09847084B2 Personality-based chatbot and methods
The methods, apparatus, and systems described herein assist a user with a request. The methods in part retrieve or determine a personality type of the user from three or more personality types based on one or more user communications, determine a set of outputs based on the user communication, rank outputs based on the user's personality, engage with an external service to perform an action based on the communication, and determine a distress level or engagement level of the user, or both, based on the ranked and selected output and the modality of delivery, and weight the ranked and selected outputs for one or more future interactions with the user.
US09847076B1 Tremolo spring and stabilizer tuner
The Stabilizer Tuner adjustably supports a formed spring or a pre-loaded coil spring element operable to hold a variable force of tension to enforce initial position. The Tremolo Stabilizer includes a thumbwheel arrangement to variably adjust the position of an independent stabilizer arrangement. Tremolo Spring Tuner includes a pre-loaded coil spring element or formed flat spring operable to exert a first variable force of tension to contact the body with the capacity to variably support the pivoting of tremolo under the variable force of the string tension; the first force of tension is essentially equal to the force of tension provided by the strings to establish the fulcrum tremolo at initial position.
US09847073B2 Apparatus and method for preparing, storing, transmitting and displaying images
An imaging and display apparatus for passive displays evaluates the illumination of an input scene and incorporates data representative of such input scene within a transfer media. The transfer media may be a storage medium storing image data, illumination data and gamma information for delivery to a passive display system. The data controls the optical characteristics of the illumination source for the passive display and the gamma and tends to minimize energy requirements, to maximize contrast or shades of gray in the displayed image, and to optimize light source operation for color fidelity. The data provided the media and/or display as a video signal, modulated video signal, s-video signal, digital signal, or other signal that can be used by a passive display system to display images.
US09847072B2 Image sticking elimination circuit and display device
An image sticking elimination circuit comprises signal module (11), switch control module (12) and switch module (13), the signal module (11) has input terminal connected to an enable signal and outputs first control signal according to the enable signal; the switch control module (12) receives the first control signal outputted from the signal module and outputs second control signal; the switch module (13) receives the second control signal outputted from the switch control module (12), and controls the connection or the disconnection between a first electrode (B) and a second electrode (C). By controlling the connection or disconnection of the circuits between the first electrode (B) and the second electrode (C) with the signal module (11), the switch control module (12) and the switch module (13), the charges at the two electrodes are neutralized rapidly by shorting out the first electrode (B) and the second electrode (C) when the display signal is off and the potentials at the two electrodes are equal to eliminate the phenomena of image sticking.
US09847071B2 Liquid crystal display device
In a liquid crystal display (LCD) device having a touch panel function, power consumption is reduced in the standby state. The display section is divided into blocks each of which is formed of a plurality of display lines. The counter electrode is disposed for each block. A driving circuit selectively supplies, to the counter electrode of each block, the voltage used for the liquid crystal display and the voltage used for the touch panel scanning. The driving circuit has a source amplifier that supplies the video voltages to the video lines. The driving circuit reduces the current in the source amplifier, such that the current is lower than current at the time of a normal operation, to lower the power consumption, and stops the operation of the source amplifier and supplies the GND voltage to the video lines to further lower the power consumption.
US09847067B2 Shift register, gate driving circuit, display panel, driving method thereof and display device
A shift register, a driving method of a display panel and related device. The shift register adds a selection output unit and a selection control signal terminal to the current shift register; the output terminal of the selection output unit outputs a signal that is same as the signal of the driving signal output terminal when the selection control signal terminal receives a selection control signal. Then whether there is a scan signal outputted from the selection driving output terminal is determined by the control of the selection control signal terminal and the selection output unit. Further, in using the gate-driving circuit consisting of the above shift register, selectively outputting scan signal to certain gate lines can be achieved. Further, in using said gate driving circuit in the display panel of the present disclosure, arranging three neighboring gate lines as a set of gate line along scanning direction and each set of gate line receiving scan signal sequentially along the scanning direction may be realized.
US09847062B2 Scan driver and organic light-emitting display using same
The present invention provides a scanning driver and an organic light-emitting display using the same. The scanning driver comprises a plurality of cascaded structures receiving signals from a first timing clock line (CK1) and a second timing clock line (CK2) with opposite phases, the cascaded structures successively generating output signals (i.e., scanning signals), wherein each of the cascaded structures comprises: a first transistor, connected to a starting signal line or to a scanning output line of a previous cascaded structure; a second transistor, connected to the second timing clock line and to the scanning output line; a third transistor connected to a high-level power supply VGH; a fourth transistor, connected to a low-level power supply VGL and to an output terminal of the third transistor; a fifth transistor, connected to a high-level power supply VGH and to a scanning output line; and a first capacitor, connected between an output terminal of the first transistor and the scanning output line. Arranging a first capacitor C1 between the output terminal of M1 and the scanning output line prevents slight-ON of M2, thus reducing the reverse current at the scanning driver and reducing the power consumption.
US09847039B2 Computer-implemented method of administering and scoring integrated reasoning question formats
Automated methods and systems are provided for presenting and scoring items which are presented in different question formats that include graphics interpretation, two-part analysis, table analysis, and multi-source reasoning. There are a plurality of response opportunities for each item, and each response opportunity is independent of each other. In operation, an item is presented in the respective question format on a processor-controlled user interface display screen. A response engine receives the response for each response opportunity. A scoring engine in communication with the response engine receives the plurality of responses and scores the plurality of responses by determining whether the response selected for each response opportunity is correct, and assigning credit for the item only if each of the responses for each of the response opportunities is correct, and assigning no credit for the item if at least one of the responses for each of the response opportunities is incorrect.
US09847038B2 Adaptive interface for continuous monitoring devices
Systems and methods that continuously adapt aspects of a continuous monitoring device based on collected information to provide an individually tailored configuration are described. The adaptations may include adapting the user interface, the alerting, the motivational messages, the training, and the like. Such adaptation can allow a patient to more readily identify and understand the information provided by/via the device.
US09847030B2 Dispatch of automated external defibrillators
Technologies are generally described for an automated external defibrillator (AED) dispatch system. In various examples, the AED dispatch system may include a receiver, a vehicle determination unit, and a transmitter. The receiver may be configured to receive, from a first device, a request message that includes first location information that indicates a location of the first device, and also receive, from one or more of second devices, one or more report messages, each of which includes second location information that indicates a location of the corresponding one of the second devices. The vehicle determination unit may be configured to select a vehicle to be dispatched based at least in part on the first location information and the respective second location information. The transmitter may be configured to transmit an instruction message to the second device associated with the selected vehicle to be dispatched.
US09847018B2 System and method for applying over the air updates to a universal remote control device
A method and system for applying over the air updates to a universal remote control device. The method and system include determining a group associated with the universal remote control based on a remote profile stored on at least one of: a memory of the universal remote control device, and a universal remote database hosted on an external server infrastructure. The method and system also include determining an over the air update that is applicable to the universal remote control device based on the group that is associated with the universal remote control device. The method and system additionally include determining a power level of a battery of the universal remote control device. The method and system further include applying the over the air update that is applicable to the universal remote control device based on the power level of the battery of the universal remote control device.
US09847016B2 System and method of communicating data from an alarm system to emergency services personnel
Systems and methods of communicating data from an alarm system to emergency services personnel are provided. Some methods can include receiving information from a monitoring system in a monitored region via a first communications link, where the information relates to a detected event in the monitored region. Upon receiving the information, some methods can also include transmitting the information to a communications module via a second, different communications link.
US09847014B2 Proximity-based reminders
A proximity-based reminder system includes one or more proximity detectors for determining whether a distance between two or more paired electronic devices satisfies various criteria. Data transmissions across a wide area network (WAN) are used to determine whether a distance between paired devices satisfies a first proximity condition. Transmissions across a local area network (LAN) are used to determine whether the distance between the paired devices satisfies a second proximity condition. When the first and second proximity conditions are satisfied, the proximity-based reminder system issues a reminder alert notification to one or more of the paired devices.
US09847013B2 Mobile terminal and method for controlling same
Disclosed is a watch-type mobile terminal that a user can wear on the user's wrist. The mobile terminal according to the present invention may comprise: a display unit configured to display information; a sensing unit configured to detect movement of the mobile terminal; a memory configured to store behavior pattern data of the user for each time slot; and a controller configured to generate the behavior pattern data on the basis of detection signals of the sensing unit, and recommend, on the basis of the behavior pattern data, a behavior that needs to be performed by the user if the time when a predetermined behavior is expected to occur is reached, or the occurrence of the predetermined behavior is not detected although the time when the predetermined behavior is expected to occur has passed.
US09847006B2 Fall detector and alert system
A fall detection and alert system and associated methods are described. The system includes a right footwear item and a left footwear item, each of which includes foot pressure sensors, communications circuitry configured to transmit foot pressure signals from the pressure sensors to a mobile device, such as a smartphone, and a power source. The system also includes an application for the mobile device that causes the mobile device to receive transmitted foot pressure signals from the communications circuitry of the footwear, analyze the foot pressure signals to determine whether a wearer of the footwear items has fallen, display a warning if it is determined that the wearer of the footwear items has fallen, along with an option to cancel the warning, and send a signal to a caregiver if the warning has not been canceled within a predetermined period of time.
US09846995B2 Wagering game with multiple unlockable arrays
A gaming system for conducting a wagering game includes an input device, a display device, a processor, and a memory device. The memory device stores instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the gaming system to receive a wager in response to an input, display a main array of symbol-bearing reels, and to display a plurality of enhanced arrays. The main array includes a plurality of enhanced-array triggers. Each enhanced array includes an enhancement feature and each enhanced array is associated with at least one of the plurality of enhanced-array triggers. The enhanced arrays are spun and evaluated upon display of the associated enhanced-array triggers.
US09846993B2 Method, apparatus, and program product for extending a play in a wagering game
A method for extending a play in a reel-type wagering game includes first producing a game symbol array for a play in the wagering game. Any prizes indicated by the initial game symbol array are awarded. An evaluation is then be performed to determine if a triggering condition is associated with the initial game symbol array. Where the evaluation detects the triggering condition, at least one line of game symbols is shifted in a shifting direction by a selected number of symbol locations. This shift creates a new game symbol array for which additional prizes may be awarded. Then the evaluation for the triggering condition is conducted again for the new game symbol array and the process repeats. The process continues until no triggering condition is detected for a given symbol array or until some other condition terminates the play.
US09846992B2 Dynamically variable advertising incentive rewards in online games
A system and method for managing a computer-implemented online game provides dynamically variable rewards to incentivize player interaction with sponsored content presented within the game. The particular reward offered to incentivize player interaction with particular sponsored content (e.g., a particular advertisement) can be dynamically variable based on the attributes of the player, thus providing user-specific custom rewards for interaction with sponsored content. Properties of incentive rewards that may be dynamically variable can include a custom type of in-game asset or resource, and/or a custom amount of a particular in-game asset or resource.
US09846985B2 Multi-reel nudge skill-based redemption game
Aspects of the disclosure relate to a multi-reel skill-based redemption game. An indication of a user desire to participate in the skill-based redemption game is received. The user's account balance is decreased, and simulated reels are spun. Adjustment arrows are displayed for a subset of the plurality of simulated reels. The player selects a simulated reel and a direction of adjustment for the simulated reel. If the player's adjustment creates a winning pattern, the user is rewarded with an increased account balance. The user may also be provided a bonus amount for achieving a number of consecutive wins.
US09846984B2 Device for recognizing image and device for reading image
The disclosure provides a device for recognizing an image and a device for reading an image. The device for recognizing the image includes a circuit board (50) on which a plurality of light sources (20) are arranged, the multiple light sources (20) which are configured to supply multiple lights in different directions to the image to be recognized, and an imaging component configured to uniformly image the lights diffused by the image to be recognized so as to recognize the image to be recognized. The disclosure solves the problem that the device for recognizing the image in the relevant technology may only supply one single light emitting direction, and the device for recognizing the image has a beneficial effect of recognizing a hologram including various pieces of image information.
US09846977B1 Systems and methods for determining vehicle trip information
The present disclosure provides methods and systems for identifying or verifying trip information. A method for identifying or verifying a trip of a vehicle comprises detecting a presence of the vehicle with a mobile computing device of a user. The mobile computing device may be removable from the vehicle. Next, a trip start may be determined when the vehicle is detected by the mobile computing device as being present. Trip data may be recorded for a trip of the vehicle subsequent to the trip start, the trip data being based at least in part on sensor readings. A trip end that corresponds to an end of the trip of the vehicle may be detected and verified.
US09846973B2 Method and system for volume rendering color mapping on polygonal objects
Processes and systems in computer enabled imaging for the mapping of volume rendering colors upon polygonal model objects applied to computer enabled volume rendering by means of mapping or encoding the color of volume rendering data upon polygonal model objects located inside volumetric data. Exemplary processes and systems including assigning the rendering result of voxels at or near the surface of the polygonal object.
US09846965B2 Augmented reality device with predefined object data
Techniques for displaying an augmented reality toy. Embodiments capture a visual scene for display. The visual scene includes a first physical object and is captured using one or more camera devices. The first physical object is identified as a first predetermined object type, based on one or more object identifiers associated with the first physical object. Embodiments retrieve predefined geometric information corresponding to the first predetermined object type and render a sequence of frames for display in which the captured visual scene is augmented, based on the predefined geometric information.
US09846960B2 Automated camera array calibration
The automated camera array calibration technique described herein pertains to a technique for automating camera array calibration. The technique can leverage corresponding depth and single or multi-spectral intensity data (e.g., RGB (Red Green Blue) data) captured by hybrid capture devices to automatically determine camera geometry. In one embodiment it does this by finding common features in the depth maps between two hybrid capture devices and derives a rough extrinsic calibration based on shared depth map features. It then uses the intensity (e.g., RGB) data corresponding to the depth maps and uses the features of the intensity (e.g., RGB) data to refine the rough extrinsic calibration.
US09846954B2 Tread with ultra efficient vulcanization system
Tire treads having improved traction properties while surprisingly still maintaining good material cohesion properties, the tire treads comprising a rubber composition based upon a highly unsaturated diene elastomer and between 95 phr and 160 phr of an inorganic reinforcing filler. The composition may further include between 60 phr and 130 phr of a plasticizing system made up of a plasticizing resin having a Tg of at least 25° C. and a plasticizing liquid. The rubber composition is cured with an ultra-efficient sulfur curing system having a sulfur to accelerator weight ratio adjusted between 0.02 and 0.2 to provide the rubber composition with an MA300/G* ratio of greater than 1.7, wherein the elongation modulus MA300 at 300% is measured at 23° C. and the shear modulus G* is measured at 60° C.
US09846952B2 Visualization of relationships and strengths between data nodes
One or more processors receive a dataset that includes a plurality of nodes. One or more processors identify relationships between a plurality of interacting nodes within the dataset. One or more processors determine relationship strength values between a plurality of interacting node pairs within the dataset. One or more processors generate a graphical representation that represents the relationship strength values between the plurality of interacting nodes within the dataset. Interacting node pairs are connected by edges and the edges have a length that correlates with the relationship strength value between the interacting node pairs.
US09846950B2 Systems and methods for obtaining a digital wallpaper
Systems and methods are provided for controlling functions associated with a back housing (104) that is attached to an electronic device (100). According to one aspect, the electronic device detects (902) attachment of the back housing, retrieves (904) information from the back housing, examines (906) the retrieved information to identify an aesthetic element of the back housing, and displays (910) a graphical representation of the aesthetic element as a digital wallpaper of the electronic device. In some embodiments, attachment of the back housing to the electronic device triggers performance (914) of a function associated with a functional element of the back housing.
US09846945B2 Method for generating orientation image
A method for generating an orientation image, adapted to an electronic device, includes the following steps. A plurality of input pixels including a current input pixel of an input image is received. Edge detection is performed on the current input pixel in a first and second direction to generate a first current gradient and a second current gradient respectively with respect to the first direction and the second direction. A ratio of the first current gradient to a current gradient absolute sum is calculated to obtain a current ratio, where the current gradient absolute sum is a sum of absolute values of the first and second current gradient. A sign of the second current gradient is extracted to obtain a current sign. The current ratio and the current sign are inputted to a lookup table to obtain an image orientation angle corresponding to the current input pixel.
US09846935B2 Segmentation of sheet objects from image generated using radiation imaging modality
Among other things, one or more systems and/or techniques for segmenting a representation of a sheet object from an image are provided herein. To identify elements of an image (e.g., pixels and/or voxels) representative of sheet objects, a constant false alarm rate (CFAR) score and a topological score are computed for respective elements being analyzed. The CFAR score indicates a relationship between an element and a neighborhood of elements when viewed as a collective unit. The topological score indicates a relationship between the element and a neighborhood of elements when viewed neighbor-by-neighbor. When the CFAR score is within a specified range of CFAR scores and the topological score is within a specified range of topological scores, the element is labeled as being associated with a sheet object. A connected component labeling (CCL) approach may be used to group elements labeled as being associated with a sheet object.
US09846917B1 Systems and methods for providing a real estate and rental marketplace
An environment provided by a financial entity in which buyers and sellers may be brought together to initiate and complete a transaction for the purchase of a property for sale or rental. The environment enables sellers to list items together with relevant information that buyers may need to understand the item. Buyers may apply for financing, insurance or other related services to receive approval to purchase properties. A mechanism by which the seller and buyer may communicate enables a negotiation process, scheduling and other processes associated with the sale or rental. After an agreement is reached between the buyer and seller, components associated with the environment, such property and casualty and banking may complete the necessary paperwork, etc. to close the deal.
US09846911B1 Systems and methods for claims processing via mobile device
A method, system and computer-usable medium are disclosed for the processing of information collected by a mobile device at the site of an incident. An incident information processing system, comprising an incident location information module, receives incident information provided in a communication originated from a mobile device. The received incident information is processed by the incident location information module to provide location information, which is then used to provide incident response services. Image and audio information relating to the incident are likewise provided by the mobile device for processing into incident information. Incident statement questions are generated by the incident information processing system and are then presented via the mobile device for response by various parties associated with the incident. Responses to the questions are collected via the mobile device, processed into incident statements, and stored in the incident information and claims repository.
US09846904B2 Retail website user interface, systems and methods
A website that presents a user interface that displays images of products to a user. The product images that are displayed are of products that are recently trending or popular as determined by data derived from one or more sources. Each product image is displayed without the price of the respective product and without text naming, describing or identifying the respective product. Therefore, the user interface is constructed to focus on the trending products themselves so that the user interface is clean and uncluttered, allowing customers to focus on the trending products for possible purchase.
US09846899B1 Dynamic software licensing
A licensing service is disclosed that can be used in a virtual environment. A master license can be used by the licensing service to maintain a pool of licenses associated with a customer number. Multiple ephemeral licenses can be issued from the pool. The ephemeral licenses can have a short duration to ensure periodic renewal of the ephemeral licenses during the life of the master license. Tighter control of the licenses ensures that the ephemeral licenses are only used during the life of the master license. Additionally, autoscaling is promoted through the use of the license pool, which can adapt according to actual use.
US09846897B2 Systems and methods for providing direct shipping to mobile subscribers
Systems and methods for providing direct shipping to mobile subscribers are disclosed. A customer ordering system receives an order request, retrieves subscriber information requested by an advertiser, and populates an order form with the retrieved information. The information can be reviewed, edited, and/or confirmed, and the order can be passed to an order fulfillment entity. Networks and devices for providing the disclosed systems and methods are also disclosed. Exemplary computer-readable media storing corresponding instructions are also disclosed. A device that executes the instructions can perform the disclosed methods and/or provide the functionality of the disclosed systems.
US09846894B2 Identifying and delivering tailored content based a reminder
The present disclosure identifies and/or delivers tailored content based upon a service dialog. For example, the systems may receive a request for tailored content, facilitate a service dialog to obtain information related to the request, and communicate a plurality of tailored content based upon the information related to the request. Further, the systems may identify tailored content based upon a consumer profile, communicate the tailored content to a web client, and/or receive a selection of the tailored content. Further still, the systems may modify a magazine (e.g., content that is presented electronically) based upon tailored content.
US09846892B2 Zone-based location-based service
A location-based information system and method therefor, which is responsive to the user's selection of geographic zone and parameters. A proprietary app (application) is installed in a mobile device of the user, which insures that a connection to the user from a caller is based on the user's defined zone and other parameters without the disclosing the exact location of the user. Various embodiments of the invention provide an option for user-to-user location-based connection without depending on a remote server.
US09846891B2 Advertisement display based on common destination
A method of advertisement display which includes: identifying a plurality of users; identifying a possible destination location for each of the users; identifying speed and possible route information for each of the users; identifying common destination locations among the plurality of users; clustering the users into groups of users having similar destination locations; identifying an advertisement specific to at least one of the clusters; and displaying the advertisement on an advertisement display. Also disclosed is a service method and computer program product.
US09846874B2 Performing a user related operation
A method of performing a user related operation includes, with an optical reader, reading an encoded on-line address being displayed on a display of a pocket-sized card to be carried by a user; decoding the encoded on-line address; requesting access to remotely stored data using the on-line address, the remotely stored data being related to the user; and, upon the requested access being granted, loading the remotely stored data.
US09846873B2 Trusted internal interface
An interface and device architecture for a payment device. An interface between a payment application installed in a payment device and one or more value-add applications (such as loyalty programs, transit applications, etc.) that are also installed in the payment device. The API or interface design permits communications and data transfer between the payment application and one or more value-add applications. This reduces (and in some cases may prevent) the need for back-end server processing of data that may be relevant to both a payment transaction and to a function of the value-add application. Similarly, the same or another API or interface may enable communications and data transfer between a value-add application and the payment application.
US09846869B2 Secure government transactions
A transaction account issuer may obtain receive an application for a transaction account which includes a department of defense identification code. The transaction account issuer may verify the DOD ID number with the DOD. The transaction account issuer may embed the DOD ID number in a transaction instrument which is issued to the consumer. The consumer may use the transaction instrument at a DOD point of sale located at a DOD facility. The DOD point of sale may verify with the DOD that the DOD ID number in the transaction instrument is valid. The DOD may notify the transaction account issuer that the DOD ID number is valid. The transaction account issuer may approve transactions which may have otherwise been denied.
US09846864B2 System and method for open distribution of digital media
Various embodiments of the present invention provide a system and method for open digital media distribution. According to one embodiment, a system is provided which performs the operations of: creating a profile (e.g., artist or label profile) based on an input from a first party; receiving a digital media upload from the first party, wherein the digital media upload contains media content and the first party has a property interest in the media content; receiving from the first party an assignment of a payment account to the digital media upload, such that money from sales relating to the digital media upload is deposited into the payment account; receiving from the first party a sales parameters associated with the digital media upload; presenting through a computing device the digital media upload for sale to a second party; and selling the digital media upload to the second party through a computing device.
US09846850B2 Consolidation of healthcare-related schedules across disparate systems
Subject matter described herein is related to providing a consolidated schedule having event entries that originate from disparate systems. For example, a central repository receives event entries from a plurality of disparate systems and aggregates entries associated with a particular clinician. The aggregated entries are transformed into a consolidated schedule, which is provided to a client device (e.g., mobile computing device or desktop computing device) used by the healthcare clinician (e.g., doctor, nurse, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, etc.). The consolidated schedule includes events scheduled to take place at different healthcare facilities or different departments within a healthcare facility. When viewing the consolidated schedule, the clinician can request patient information (e.g., vital statistics) relevant to a selected entry and execute other actions (e.g., rescheduling, note entry, event creation, etc.) relevant to the entry.
US09846843B2 Methods and systems for facilitating interactions between a robot and user
Methods and systems for facilitating interactions between a robot and user are provided. The system may include a robot and an electronic device communicatively coupled to the robot. The robot may include a plurality of actuators ones of which are configured to cause a mechanical action of at least one component of the robot, a plurality of interaction inducing components operatively connected to corresponding ones of the plurality of actuators, at least one sensor configured to detect at least one action of a user, a processor, and a memory coupled to the processor, the memory including computer readable program code embodied therein that, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to: receive a task; identify, based on similarity to the task received, a similar task from a database stored in the memory, the database including at least one stored task-solution pair; execute the solution associated with the similar task; and store a new task-solution pair responsive to the robot performing a solution relating to the task.
US09846842B2 Predicting user navigation events
A method and system for predicting a next navigation event are described. Aspects of the disclosure minimize the delay between a navigation event and a network response by predicting the next navigation event. The system and method may then prerender content associated with the next navigation event. For example, the method and system may predict a likely next uniform resource locator during web browsing to preemptively request content from the network before the user selects the corresponding link on a web page. The methods describe a variety of manners of predicting the next navigation event, including examining individual and aggregate historical data, text entry prediction, and cursor input monitoring.
US09846841B1 Predicting object identity using an ensemble of predictors
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for predicting object identity using an ensemble of predictors. In one aspect, a method includes selecting candidate objects that likely match a received object that is to be identified, from a database of objects, and providing attributes of the received object compared with those of the candidates to an ensemble of predictors having respective properties. Based on previous training, each predictor can predict a most likely candidate. From among the most likely candidates, a previously trained support vector machine can select a potential match candidate. If a score that the support vector machine associates with the potential match candidate, that is representative of the potential match candidate's likelihood to match the received candidate satisfies a threshold, then the potential match candidate can be determined to be the received candidate.
US09846836B2 Modeling interestingness with deep neural networks
An “Interestingness Modeler” uses deep neural networks to learn deep semantic models (DSM) of “interestingness.” The DSM, consisting of two branches of deep neural networks or their convolutional versions, identifies and predicts target documents that would interest users reading source documents. The learned model observes, identifies, and detects naturally occurring signals of interestingness in click transitions between source and target documents derived from web browser logs. Interestingness is modeled with deep neural networks that map source-target document pairs to feature vectors in a latent space, trained on document transitions in view of a “context” and optional “focus” of source and target documents. Network parameters are learned to minimize distances between source documents and their corresponding “interesting” targets in that space. The resulting interestingness model has applicable uses, including, but not limited to, contextual entity searches, automatic text highlighting, prefetching documents of likely interest, automated content recommendation, automated advertisement placement, etc.
US09846828B2 Printing device and method
Example systems and related methods may relate to processing and printing print data in the case of an error. Namely, a printing device may include a communication interface and a controller. The controller includes a processor configured to execute instructions. The instructions include receiving multi-page print data in a first file format via a communication interface. The instructions also include when an error condition is determined during print data processing, responsively transmitting an error message via the communication interface and storing an error page location. The instructions further include receiving the print data in a second file format and determining a remainder portion and a discard portion of the print data in the second file format based on the error page location. The instructions further include processing the remainder portion of the print data in the second file format.
US09846824B2 Image forming apparatus, method for controlling image forming apparatus, and storage medium for providing print-cost-reducing settings
An image forming apparatus includes a storage unit that stores a plurality of print jobs, an acquisition unit that acquires, when a desired print job is selected from the plurality of print jobs stored in the storage unit, a print setting of the selected print job, a determination unit that determines whether a print-cost-reducing print setting exists that reduces a print cost more than a print cost of the print setting acquired by the acquisition unit, and a changing unit that, if it is determined that the print-cost-reducing setting exists, enables changing the print setting of the selected print job to the print-cost-reducing print setting.
US09846819B2 Map image display device, navigation device, and map image display method
In a case where a specific point is designated on a map, extracted structure data, which is data of structures contained in an extraction range defined in advance with respect to the specific point as a datum, is extracted from map data. In a case where multiple extracted structure data items are extracted, at least one structure, the evaluated value of which is different from evaluated values of other structures by a selection threshold value or greater for a selection index, is selected as a landmark structure. A three-dimensional map image containing at least a road image and a structure image is displayed on a display screen in an emphasized manner such that the selected landmark structure offers visibility higher than visibility non-emphasized structures.
US09846815B2 Image production from video
Implementations generally relate to producing a still image from a video or series of continuous frames. In some implementations, a method includes receiving the frames that a capture device shot while moving in at least two dimensions. The method further includes analyzing the frames to determine changes of positions of objects in at least two of the frames due to movement of the objects in the scene relative to changes of positions of objects due to the movement of the capture device during the shoot time. The method further includes determining, based at least in part on the variability of the objects, one or more target subjects which the capture device captures during the shoot time. One or more still images are generated from the plurality of frames having at least a portion of the target subject.
US09846811B2 System and method for video-based determination of queue configuration parameters
A method for automatically determining a dynamic queue configuration includes acquiring a series of frames from an image source surveying a queue area. The method includes detecting at least one subject in a frame. The method includes tracking locations of each detected subject across the series of frames. The method includes generating calibrated tracking data by mapping the tracking locations to a predefined coordinate system. The method includes localizing a queue configuration descriptor based on the tracking data.
US09846810B2 Method, system and apparatus for tracking objects of a scene
A method of tracking objects of a scene is disclosed. The method determines two or more tracks which have merged. Each track is associated with at least one of the objects and having a corresponding graph structure. Each graph structure comprising at least one node representing the corresponding track. A new node representing the merged tracks is created. The graph structures are added as children nodes of the new node to create a merged graph structure. A split between the objects associated with one of the tracks represented by the nodes of the merged graph structure is determined. Similarity between one or more of the nodes in the merged graph structure and foreground areas corresponding to split objects is determined. One of the nodes in the merged graph structure is selected based on the determined similarity. A new graph structure for tracking the objects is created, the new graph structure having the selected node at the root of the new graph structure.
US09846807B1 Detecting eye corners
A method and system for detecting eye corners using neural network classifiers is described. After an eye image is received, the eye image may be processed by at least two neural network classifiers including an inner eye corner neural network classifier and an outer eye corner neural network classifier. The neural network classifiers provide periocular information including a distance or coordinates of an eye corner location from a center of an iris of the eye, and an outcome of whether the eye corner is an inner eye corner or an outer eye corner. Output from the various neural network classifiers are combined to generate a decision on the location of eye corners in an eye image.
US09846805B2 Tracking of handheld sporting implements using computer vision
A path and/or orientation of at least a portion of a handheld sporting implement swung by an athlete is tracked using two or more cameras. At least two sets of video images of the handheld sporting implement being swung are obtained using at least two different cameras having different positions. Motion regions within video images are identified, and candidate locations in 2D space of an identifiable portion (e.g., a head) of the handheld sporting implement is/are identified within the motion region(s). Based thereon, a probable location in 3D space of the identifiable portion is identified, for each of a plurality of instants during which the handheld sporting implement was swung. A piecewise 3D trajectory of at least the identifiable portion (e.g., the head) of the sporting implement is approximated from the probable locations in 3D space of the head for multiple instants during which the sporting implement was swung.
US09846803B2 Makeup supporting device, makeup supporting system, makeup supporting method, and non-transitory computer-readable recording medium
A makeup supporting device includes: a makeup presentation unit that generates a simulation image by superimposing a makeup image on an image obtained by photographing a face, the makeup image indicating a state in which makeup is applied to the face; a makeup correction unit that receives correction of the makeup image included in the generated simulation image from a user; and a correction information recording unit that records correction information which indicates a region of a post-correction makeup image using a relative position to a facial feature points.
US09846791B2 Data storage device for protected data exchange between different security zones
The embodiments relate to a data storage device for protected data exchange between different security zones including at least a storage unit, a data validation unit, and an access control unit. The storage unit has a first interface to a first security zone, via which the data elements may only be written to the storage unit. The storage unit also has a second interface to a second security zone, via which data elements may only be read from the storage unit. The validation unit is equipped to check the data elements written to the storage unit for agreement with a predetermined pattern. The access control unit is set up to permit the data elements to be read from the storage unit only when the data elements are found to be in agreement and are thus applicably validated.
US09846783B2 Multiscreen secure content access
Methods and systems for securely accessing content irrespective of the security of the environment in which the content is being accessed are described herein. In some embodiments, a mobile computing device may determine whether secure enterprise content is being accessed on a mobile computing device. In response to determining that a private user device (e.g., virtual reality or augmented reality headwear/eyewear), is communicatively coupled to the mobile computing device, the mobile computing device may prevent the secure content from display on the mobile computing device and instead generate the secure enterprise content for presentation in an unencrypted form on the private user device.
US09846782B2 Validating user control over contact information in a domain name registration database
An example embodiment of a method and system of validating a user's control over contact information may comprise at least one server computer receiving contact information for a user and determining whether the contact information for the user is valid. If the contact information for the user is determined to be valid, the server computer(s) may store the contact information in a registered contacts database, monitor a plurality of record updates, including a request to register a domain name, in a domain name registration database for the contact information and determine whether the contact information appears in the record updates. If the contact information is determined to appear in the record updates, the server computer(s) may notify the user that the contact information appears in the record updates. In some embodiments, the registration of the domain name may be declined if the information matches.
US09846777B2 Image forming apparatus that performs update of firmware and control method therefor
An image forming apparatus that is capable of performing an update that properly maintains a security specification configuration for an image forming apparatus with a high security specification without making an improper update. Update of firmware is controlled to be stopped when it is determined that the specification configuration of the firmware before update is a security specification configuration, and an instruction to update the firmware has been manually issued.
US09846773B2 Technique for enabling a client to provide a server entity
A technique for enabling a client to provide a server entity is disclosed. In method aspects, a first method is performed in the client and comprises the steps of providing the client with a secure trusted environment, the environment being trusted by the client and by at least one third party, and accommodating, in the secure trusted environment, at least a local portion of the server entity, the server entity being configured to handle one or more server requests from the client, and data required by the server entity so as to handle the server request. A second method is performed in a server and comprises the steps of providing, for the secure trusted environment of the client, the environment being trusted by the client and by the at least one third party the at least local portion of the server entity, and the data.
US09846768B2 Relating code with intellectual property assets
A method, system, and computer usable program product for relating code with intellectual property assets are provided in the illustrative embodiments. An intellectual property asset is identified. A portion of code is located from an entire code of a software application, such that the portion of code corresponds to the intellectual property asset. The portion of code is marked with information identifying the intellectual property asset. The portion of the code is executed during the execution of the software application. The execution of the portion of code is recorded, the recording indicating a use of the intellectual property asset. Additionally, a set of analysis control factors may be accepted. The recording may be analyzed according to the set of analysis control factors. A recommendation for an intellectual property asset related business decision to develop, invest in, or maintain certain intellectual property assets may be produced.
US09846765B2 System and method for patient specific modeling of liver tumor ablation
A method and system for tumor ablation planning and guidance based on a patient-specific model of liver tumor ablation is disclosed. A patient-specific anatomical model of the liver and circulatory system of the liver is estimated from 3D medical image data of a patient. Blood flow in the liver and the circulatory system of the liver is simulated based on the patient-specific anatomical model. Heat diffusion due to ablation is simulated based on a virtual ablation probe position and the simulated blood flow in the liver and the venous system of the liver. Cellular necrosis in the liver is simulated based on the simulated heat diffusion. A visualization of a simulated necrosis region is generated and displayed to the user for decision making and optimal therapy planning and guidance.
US09846764B2 Systems for safe and remote outpatient ECG monitoring
A system and method providing outpatient ECG monitoring and safe home based cardiac tele-rehabilitation. The system includes a recordation module for recording ECG signals using at least one lead, a tele-rehabilitation module for home based exercise management for a patient's recovery, the tele-rehabilitation module including a processing module for recognizing erroneous data from the ECG signals and an analysis module for calculating beat-to-beat annotations and determining if an ECG event and/or if a QT interval duration change has occurred. The system can include an exercise module for guiding the patient during an exercise session, a visual display that informs the patient to start and/or to stop the tele-rehabilitation exercise, a visual display and/or audible signal that informs the patient of an incoming or a missed tele-rehabilitation exercise session, and/or a communication module for transmitting/receiving data between the a cardiac tele-rehabilitation module and a physician/monitoring center.
US09846756B2 Layout method for printed circuit board
A layout method for a printed circuit board (PCB) is provided. The method obtains a memory type of a dynamic random access memory (DRAM) to be mounted on the PCB, obtains a module group from a database according to the memory type of the DRAM, wherein the module group comprises a plurality of routing modules, obtains a plurality of PCB parameters, selects a specific routing module from the module group according to the PCB parameters, and implements the specific routing module into a layout design for PCB fabrication. The specific routing module comprises layout information regarding a main chip, a memory chip and a routing configuration between the main chip and the memory chip.
US09846755B2 Method for cell placement in semiconductor layout and system thereof
According to an embodiment, a method for cell placement in a semiconductor layout is provided. The method includes: providing a first cell having two sides, each side configured as at least one of a source side and a drain side; providing a place-and-route boundary (prBoundary) of the first cell based on the configuration of the two sides of the first cell; providing a second cell having two sides, each side configured as at least one of a source side and a drain side; providing a prBoundary of the second cell based on the configuration of the two sides of the second cell; and placing the first cell and the second cell based on the prBoundary of the first cell and the prBoundary of the second cell.
US09846751B2 Takepart action platform for websites
In one embodiment, a device receives a request for a webpage from a client device via a network. The device identifies a societal issue associated with content of the webpage. The device determines a set of one or more online support actions associated with the identified societal issue. The device embeds an interface for a particular one of the set of online support actions into the webpage. The device provides the requested webpage with the embedded interface to the client device via the network.
US09846750B2 Adding tiles to a graphical user interface
A software application having a graphical user interface (GUI) that displays content tiles along with the use of an electronic device to add tiles to the GUI is described in this disclosure. A predefined key on an input device is selected to indicate to display available tiles. One of the displayed available tiles is selected and the user designates a location on the display of the content tiles where to place the selected displayed available tiles. The selected tile is then inserted into the display with the plurality of tiles at the designated location and a tile previously at the designation location on the display is deleted and placed in a delete directory.
US09846747B2 System and method of data compression
This disclosure relates to systems and methods for adaptively compressing data based on compression parameters. In one embodiment, a method for compressing a dataset is disclosed, including filtering a dataset based on occurrence of an event, and determining a quality of information index indicating a measure of quality of the dataset based on a quality of information estimation function. The method may include comparing the quality of information index with a list of indices stored in a lookup table to identify a target quality of information index and corresponding compression parameters, wherein the target quality of information index is indicative of a reference measure of quality of the dataset applicable for deriving statistical inferences based on analysis of the dataset. Also, the method may include inputting the compression parameters in a compression algorithm for compressing the dataset to achieve the target quality of information index for the analysis.
US09846746B2 Querying groups of users based on user attributes for social analytics
A system determines a set of users satisfying a given criteria based on attribute values of the users. The system associates each value of an attribute with a representation of users having that attribute value. The representation of users may be an enumeration of users or a bit index. The system receives a request for determining a set of users satisfying a given criterion. The system identifies a logical operation based on the criterion and performs the logical operation to determine the set of users. The representation of the set of users may be distributed across a plurality of processors, allowing the system to perform the logical operation in parallel. The system may further determine statistical information describing a characteristic of the set of users, for example, page likes by the set of users. The statistical information may be presented to a business for analyzing their target audience.
US09846743B2 Systems, methods, and interfaces for analyzing webpage portions
A method includes aggregating a set of analyzed webpage portions from at least two unaffiliated websites. The method also includes transmitting an aggregated result, the aggregated result associated with an aggregated set of analyzed webpage portions. Another embodiment includes the set of analyzed webpage portions being associated with a topic. Yet another embodiment includes receiving an indication of an occurrence of a browser event and analyzing, in response to receiving the indication, a webpage portion then storing an analyzed webpage portion and the browser event in a database. Yet another embodiment includes analyzing the webpage portion by downloading a webpage portion from at least one website, extracting a text portion from the webpage portion and associating, in response to extracting the text portion, at least one topic from the text portion.
US09846737B2 System and method of delivering content based advertising within a blog
A system and method is disclosed for presenting relevant advertising to web pages, including web logs. The ads can be selected by reference to an underlying content presented in web logs, based on extracting topics from the pages, and using these topics as the basis for a search query. Ads can then be matched against another set of topics derived from web pages forming the search results to the query.
US09846724B2 Integration of calculation models into SQL layer
According to an aspect, a database system for integrating calculation models into execution plans includes a first engine configured to parse a query to be applied on a database. The first engine is configured to invoke a second engine during query compilation. The second engine is configured to instantiate a calculation model based on the query, and the second engine is configured to derive a converted calculation model by converting the calculation model into a format compatible with the first engine. The first engine is configured to incorporate the converted calculation model into an execution plan during the query compilation and execute the query on the database according to execution plan.
US09846709B2 Equi-joins between split tables
A join operation between split data tables includes providing value IDs. For each of the value IDs, a unique global ID may be associated with the value ID when the actual value represented by the value ID occurs among actual values comprising the second attribute of the second partition. For each identified unique global ID, the identified unique global ID may be paired with a document ID of a data record contained in a second partition stored at the second server in which the actual value in the data record is represented by the value ID associated with the identified unique global ID.
US09846708B2 Searching of images based upon visual similarity
Provided are techniques for selecting an image for comparison with a plurality of images; specifying one or more visual criterion for searching the plurality of images, wherein the visual criteria are based upon a visual similarity between the image and the plurality of images; searching the plurality of images based upon the criteria to identify a subset of the plurality of images that meet a threshold with respect to the visual similarity; and displaying in a graphical user interface the subset of images.
US09846704B2 Distributed file system using consensus nodes
A cluster of nodes in a distributed file system may include; at least two namenodes, each coupled to a plurality of data nodes and each configured to store a state of a namespace of the cluster and each being configured to respond to a request from a client while other(s) of the namenodes are responding to other requests from other clients; and a coordination engine coupled to each of the namenodes. The coordination engine may be configured to receive proposals from the namenodes to change the state of the namespace by replicating, deleting and/or adding data blocks stored in the data nodes and to generate, in response, an ordered set of agreements that specifies an order in which the namenodes are to change the state of the namespace. The namenodes are configured to delay making changes thereto until after the ordered set of agreements is received from the coordination engine.
US09846702B2 Indexing of file in a hadoop cluster
A file indexing system for indexing a file to be stored onto a distributed file system includes a segmentation module to segment the file into a plurality of segments. The file indexing system further includes an index generation module to initiate indexing of the file through a plurality of nodes of a Hadoop cluster, where each of the plurality of nodes indexes one or more segments from amongst the plurality of segments to generate at least one index corresponding to the one or more segments. The file indexing system further includes an index transfer module to store the at least one index onto the distributed file system.
US09846695B2 Information processing apparatus, control method, and storage medium storing program
An information processing apparatus is capable of communicating with a file server storing a document file and with a storage unit storing information on the document file as a record. The information processing apparatus accepts a request to perform an operation on a document file, and registers entity data of the document file in the file server. After this, the information processing apparatus locks a record corresponding to a folder storing the document file, registers a record corresponding to the document file, and updates information of the locked record corresponding to the folder.
US09846693B2 Document tracking in heterogeneous application environments
A method of naming documents according to a document naming convention (DNC) includes receiving, from any of a plurality of data processing applications (DPAs) within an enterprise, a request for a document name and generating a document name “infix” portion in compliance with the DNC for inclusion in the document name. The prefix may be descriptive of a characteristic of the document and the suffix may indicate a document type, a document format, or both. The infix may include a fixed portion and a modifiable portion. The fixed portion may include a datestamp and a document unification identifier. The infix may include a variable portion that can be modified by a DPA that creates a new or modified document, but the name of the modified document maintains the fixed portion of the original document.
US09846692B2 Method and system for machine-based extraction and interpretation of textual information
A method and system of machine-based extraction of information from a text document employ the steps of performing semantic/syntactic analysis for sentences of the document to build semantic-syntactic structures of the sentences; applying production rules to the semantic-syntactic structures to generate a set of logical conclusions about objects of information comprised in the document, wherein the production rules are based on linguistic characteristics and lexical-morphological properties of the semantic-syntactic structures and ontologies of subject matters of the sentences; and using the set of logical conclusions about objects of information comprised in the document to build an ontology-based RDF graph.
US09846677B2 Event-based spatial transformation
A method for computing a spatial Fourier transform for an event-based system includes receiving an asynchronous event output stream including one or more events from a sensor. The method further includes computing a discrete Fourier transform (DFT) matrix based on dimensions of the sensor. The method also includes computing an output based on the DFT matrix and applying the output to an event processor.
US09846673B2 Processor, accelerator, and direct memory access controller within a processor core that each reads/writes a local synchronization flag area for parallel execution
It is provided a processor system comprising at least one processor core including a processor, a memory and an accelerator. The memory includes an instruction area, a synchronization flag area and a data area. The accelerator starts, even if the processor is executing another processing, acceleration processing and executes read instruction in a case where the read instruction is a flag checking instruction and a flag indicating the completion of predetermined processing has been written; and stores the data subjected to the acceleration processing after completion of the acceleration processing, and further writes a flag indicating the completion of the acceleration processing. The processor starts, even if the accelerator is executing another processing, read instruction corresponding to a flag in a case where the read instruction is the flag checking instruction and it is confirmed that the flag indicating the completion of the acceleration processing has been written.
US09846668B2 Bus controller, data forwarding system, and method for controlling buses
The first buffers forward data from the first device to the respective corresponding second devices through the respective buses while the second buffers forward data from the respective corresponding second devices to the first device through the respective buses. In response to a simultaneous data transmission request to simultaneously transmit data from the first device to the second devices, the switch controller switches the first buffer into a data-forwarding enable state, and switches the second buffer into a data-forwarding disable state, for simultaneous data transmission from the first device to the plurality of the second devices. The pseudo-response generator generates pseudo-response signals acting as a plurality of response signals that the second devices transmit to the first device as a result of the simultaneous data transmission, and transmits the plurality of the pseudo-response signals to the first device. This configuration achieves simultaneous access to multiple devices.
US09846665B2 Chip synchronization by a master-slave circuit
A master-slave circuit is disclosed that maintains synchronization between two integrated circuit chips, using minimal chip resources. In one embodiment, a single, bidirectional communication path is shared by the two chips. Meanwhile, only one I/O port on each chip is used to send and receive signals via the bidirectional communication path. The first chip to detect a signal event is designated the master and controls the bidirectional communication path. The master can communicate the status to the other chip by controlling the logic state of the I/O ports. When the second chip detects that the I/O port is controlled by the first chip, the second chip will logically deduce that it is now the slave. If both chips detect the signal event at substantially the same time, one of the two chips is pre-programmed to assume control of the I/O port as the master.
US09846664B2 RFID interface and interrupt
A RFID system includes an RFID controller incorporating a serial bus master coupled via a serial bus to a serial bus slave device, whereby the RFID controller controls power supply and/or power mode of the salve device in order that the slave device is powered and able to communicate with the RFID controller in response to RFID commands received from an RFID reader, and unpowered or in a low power mode otherwise.
US09846663B2 Method of controlling direct memory access of a peripheral memory of a peripheral by a master, an associated circuitry, an associated device and an associated computer program product
A method of controlling direct memory access of a peripheral memory of a peripheral by a master is described. The method includes checking whether there is a pending request from the peripheral for a direct memory access service, establishing whether an access condition is satisfied in dependence on at least whether there is a pending request, and, if the access condition is satisfied, granting access to the master. Also, an associated device and an associated computer program product are described.
US09846661B2 Utilization of solid state memory devices
Technologies are generally described for systems, devices and methods effective to utilize a solid state memory device. A memory device may include one or more input/output ports effective to receive data at, and facilitate transfer from, the memory device. The memory device may further include a memory controller. The memory controller may be effective to control access to data stored in the memory device. The memory device may further include two or more flash chips effective to store data in the memory device. The memory device may further include a crossbar switch. The crossbar switch may be coupled between the one or more input/output ports and the two or more flash chips. The crossbar switch may be effective to enable the one or more input/output ports to access the two or more flash chips through the memory controller.
US09846660B2 Heterogeneous multiprocessor platform targeting programmable integrated circuits
An integrated circuit (IC) includes a first region being static and providing an interface between the IC and a host processor. The first region includes a first interconnect circuit block having a first master interface and a second interconnect circuit block having a first slave interface. The IC includes a second region coupled to the first region. The second region implements a kernel of a heterogeneous, multiprocessor design and includes a slave interface coupled to the first master interface of the first interconnect circuit block and configured to receive commands from the host processor. The second region also includes a master interface coupled the first slave interface of the second interconnect circuit block, wherein the master interface of the second region is a master for a memory controller.
US09846652B2 Technologies for region-biased cache management
Technologies for region-based cache management includes network computing device. The network computing device is configured to divide an allocated portion main memory of the network computing device into a plurality of memory regions, each memory region having a cache block that includes a plurality of cache lines of a cache memory of the processor. The network computing device is further configured to determine whether a cache line selected for eviction from the cache memory corresponds to one of the plurality of memory regions and, if so, retrieve a dynamically adjustable bias value (i.e., a fractional probability) associated with the corresponding memory region. Additionally, the network computing device is configured to generate a bias comparator value for the corresponding memory region, compare the bias value of the corresponding memory region and the bias comparator value generated for the corresponding memory region, and determine whether to evict the cache line based on the comparison. Other embodiments are described herein.
US09846634B2 Visual graphical user interface verification
An automated testing system is described for efficient visual verification of graphical user interfaces of software applications. A pattern is formed for the user interface of a page of the application indicating regions of the page where user interface elements should be located and identifying which user interface element should be located in which region. During test execution, image recognition is performed using previously stored snapshots of user interface elements to determine whether the application's user interface elements appear in correct positions on the page.
US09846631B2 Methods, circuits, apparatus, systems and associated software modules for evaluating code behavior
Disclosed are methods, circuits, apparatus, systems and associated software modules for dynamically evaluating code behavior in runtime. There is provided a code testing platform and/or framework which may include: (1) a code execution environment instancing module (CEEIM), (2) code execution resources, (3) executed code isolation logic, and (4) code call response logic. The CEEIM may instance, on a computing platform, a code execution environment (CEE) which is at least partially isolated from external resources functionally associated with the computing platform. The CEE may include code execution resources adapted to execute code whose behavior is to be evaluated, wherein a resource call generated from code execution may be analyzed by the code isolation logic and may under certain conditions be routed to the code call response logic.
US09846625B2 Method and device for debugging a MIPS-structure CPU with southbridge and northbridge chipsets
The present invention discloses a method and a device to debug the Loongson CPU (a MIPS-structure CPU) and bridge chips. The device, including HT bus interfaces and the corresponding switches, connects the Loongson CPU and bridge chips through HT bus interfaces. Southbridge chips and northbridge chips with HT buses are selected in the following order: introducing the pins on the Loongson CPU and bridge chips into the debug device; debugging the pins on the Loongson CPU to identify whether there are any bugs with the pins; connecting the pins from the CPU and bridge chips to debug them. If the HT bus of the Loongson CPU fails to accord with the standard protocol, the problematic signal can be identified and further adjusted to improve the CPU. With the help of FPGA, multiple HT bus interfaces can be simulated. As a result, multiple chipsets can be linked to the Loongson CPU, which may be debugged simultaneously.
US09846607B2 Method and system for associating crash reports with end user analytics
A method for linking information related to a computer crash. The method includes establishing a network of computing resources communicatively coupled to a network, wherein each computing resource is associated with a corresponding hardware configuration capable of executing and displaying at least one application, wherein each of the network of computing resources is associated with a globally unique identifier (GUID). The method includes receiving configuration information relating to the network of computing resources. The method includes receiving a crash report of a crash occurring on a crashed computing system within the network of computing resources. The method includes extracting a GUID from the crash report, wherein the GUID identifies said crashed computing resource. The method includes determining configuration information for the crashed computing resource, and correlating the configuration information with the crash information.
US09846606B2 Storage device calibration methods and controlling device using the same
A calibration method includes transmitting first data comprising a calibration data and a first checksum to the storage device according to each of a plurality of training parameter sets; recording a plurality of error indicators respectively which are corresponding to the plurality of training parameter sets and from the storage device; and identifying one of the plurality of training parameter sets as a predetermined parameter set according to the plurality of error indicators respectively corresponding to the plurality of training parameter sets; wherein each error indicator indicates whether transmitting the first data according to the corresponded training parameter set is successful.
US09846605B2 Server-side minimal download and error failover
A server computing architecture is provided that uses minimal download features and includes error failover functionality. A server computer may receive an electronic page request and calculate a delta between a known static baseline electronic page and the requested electronic page. The static baseline electronic page may include an electronic page without content that utilizes a master electronic page. The master electronic page may include shared content for electronic pages associated with a website. The server computer may further determine whether one more errors are associated with rendering the calculated delta, render a payload comprising only the calculated delta upon determining an absence of the one or more errors and failover to one or more options upon determining that the one or more errors are associated with rendering the calculated delta.
US09846601B2 Method and apparatuses for determining a leak of resource and predicting usage of resource
A method and an apparatus for determining a leak of a program running resource are disclosed that relate to the field of computer applications. The method for predicting a usage condition of a program running resource includes collecting program running resource usage at least once within each program running resource usage period; decomposing the collected program running resource usage into different resource components; for data contained in each resource component, determining a prediction function for the resource component; determining an overall prediction function for a program running resource according to the determined prediction functions for all the resource components; and predicting a usage condition of the program running resource based on the determined overall prediction function.
US09846597B2 Durable program execution
Aspects of the subject matter described herein relate to durable program execution. In aspects, a mechanism is described that allows a program to be removed from memory when the program is waiting for an asynchronous operation to complete. When a response for the asynchronous operation is received, completion data is stored in a history, the program is re-executed and the completion data in the history is used to complete the asynchronous operation. The above actions may be repeated until no more asynchronous operations in the history are pending completion.
US09846589B2 Virtual machine placement optimization with generalized organizational scenarios
The present disclosure describes a method for virtual machine placement optimization based on generalized organizational scenarios. The method involves defining a variable matrix (wherein each entry of the variable matrix indicate whether a particular virtual machine is to be placed on a particular host server), a first set of variables (wherein each variable of the first set of variables indicate whether a particular host server has at least one virtual machine to be placed thereon), a second set of variables (wherein the second set of variables indicates for all possible pairs of host servers whether two particular host servers both have at least one virtual machine to be placed thereon). The method further involves determining a set of virtual machine to host server allocations by solving a constraints optimization problem over the first set of variables and the second set of variables based on a generalized organizational scenario.
US09846583B2 Hardware power-on initialization of an SoC through a dedicated processor
In an example, a system-on-chip (SoC) includes a hardware power-on-reset (POR) sequencer circuit coupled to a POR pin. The SoC further includes a platform management unit (PMU) circuit, coupled to the hardware POR sequencer circuit, the PMU including one or more central processing units (CPUs) and a read only memory (ROM). The SoC further includes one or more processing units configured to execute a boot process. The hardware POR sequencer circuit is configured to initialize the PMU. The one or more CPUs of the PMU are configured to execute code stored in the ROM to perform a pre-boot initialization.
US09846576B2 Technologies for reprogramming network interface cards over a network
Technologies for reprogramming/updating non-volatile memory (NVM) for a peripheral, such as a network interface controller (NIC). Communications are provided in the NIC for communicating data to and from a network from a computer node, along with a controller operatively coupled to the communications for controlling the communication of data. A NIC access redirection agent module is configured to accesses a NVM firmware image from the network via the communications to reprogram and/or update the NIC, wherein the accessed NVM firmware image is utilized by the computer node NIC for operation. A network node may include a firmware manager for selecting one of a plurality of NVM firmware images and provide access to the selected NVM firmware image for the computer node to update computer node firmware for the computing device over the computer network.
US09846564B1 Mesh network of nearby mobile devices as a combined speaker system for audio
Implementations disclose a mesh network of nearby mobile devices as a combined speaker system for audio. A method includes detecting one or more other computing devices within a geographic vicinity of a computing device, transmitting a confirmation to join a speaker mesh network with the detected one or more other computing devices, receiving a playback synchronization instruction for a media item, adjusting playback of the media item according to the playback synchronization instruction, wherein the one or more other computing devices in the speaker mesh network provide synchronized playback of the media item according to the playback synchronization instruction, receiving a stereo sound and audio equalization instruction, and applying, according to the stereo sound and audio equalization instruction, stereo sound and audio equalization settings to the playback of the media item at the computing device.
US09846545B2 Methods and systems for using service level objectives in a networked storage environment
Methods and systems for a networked storage environment are provided. One method includes storing a plurality of configurable attributes at a data structure by a processor, where a combination of the configurable attributes is used to define a custom service level class (SLC) in a networked storage environments using a plurality of resources for storing data; receiving a request by the processor to create the custom SLC based of a set of configurable attributes; identifying a resource of the networked storage environment that meets the requirements defined by the attributes of the custom SLC; and configuring the resource for meeting the requirements of the custom SLC.
US09846529B2 Method for processing information and electronic device
A method for processing information is provided in which triggering information is acquired through one of a plurality of sensors in an electronic device. In response to the triggering information, a graphical interaction interface is projected onto a first portion of a user through a projection lens. Through another of the plurality of sensors, an interaction operation performed on the graphical interaction interface is acquired; and the graphical interaction interface is changed in response to the interaction operation.
US09846519B2 Input device, and method and program for controlling the same
Threshold values smaller than degrees of proximity of an object indicated by detection data at peak positions are set based on detection data of the peak positions at which a degree of proximity of the object is higher than that of surrounding detection positions. An evaluation value according to an area of a region on a detection surface occupied by a group of detection positions, including the peak positions, in which degrees of proximity of the object indicated by detection data are higher than the threshold values, is calculated, and it is determined whether the object in proximity to the peak position is a finger or a palm based on the evaluation value.
US09846512B2 Method for inspecting touch-panel electrode substrate
Provided is a method for inspecting a touch panel with which method it is possible to perform an inspection with high accuracy and to allow an improvement in yield. A drive signal is supplied to either one of sensor electrodes (12) and an inspection electrode (142), a plurality of sense signals related to the respective sensor electrodes (12) are obtained from the other of the sensor electrodes and the inspection electrode, and conditions of the sensor electrodes (12) are determined according to the sense signals.
US09846511B2 Input device and control method using input device
An input device includes a position detection sensor capable of detecting an input operation position of an operation body on an operation surface, a load detection sensor capable of detecting a load in the input operation position, and a control unit capable of executing offset calibration to correct an offset of an output of the load detection sensor based on input operation information resulting from an output of the position detection sensor.
US09846507B2 Mobile terminal and control method thereof
The present disclosure relates to a mobile terminal for transmitting and receiving data using a wireless communication module and a control method thereof, and there is provided a mobile terminal for performing a notification display function in cooperation with a wireless communication unit, a touch screen and a controller, wherein the controller performs the notification display function through the steps of receiving notification information for notifying that information satisfying a preset condition is displayed on the other terminal, from the other terminal connected thereto in a wireless manner, and controlling the touch screen to display visual information indicating that information satisfying the preset condition is displayed on the transmitting terminal based on the notification information.
US09846496B2 Virtual input device system
The described technology is directed towards virtual input devices that take application program-directed input from automation and/or remote devices, such as over a network, instead of via actual user input via a physical device, for example. This allows an automation framework to insert input into an application program, such as for automated testing without modifying any of the application's other components. The virtual input devices may be object instances or the like that receive their input from function calls based upon the type of input and output events, e.g., to simulate keyboard input/output (I/O), mouse or other pointer I/O, voice, gesture, and other command I/O, and so forth.
US09846485B2 System for haptically representing sensor input
A haptic representation system is provided that generates a haptic effect in response to sensor input. The sensor input is mapped to a haptic signal. The haptic signal is sent to an actuator configured to receive the haptic signal. The actuator utilizes the haptic signal to generate the haptic effect.
US09846481B2 Power efficient image sensing apparatus, method of operating the same and eye/gaze tracking system
An image sensing apparatus has a light sensitive area and a control unit. The light sensitive area registers image data in response to an incoming amount of light, and is operable in an active mode wherein image data can be read out there from as well as in a standby mode wherein image data cannot be read out. The control unit produces a control signal setting the light sensitive area to operate in the active mode and the standby mode respectively in a cyclic manner during an operation period, which preferably encompasses multiple data frame read-outs of image data from the light sensitive area.
US09846480B2 Selecting method, computer product, selecting apparatus, and recording medium
A selecting method includes obtaining by a computer, for each operation state combination for a processor of which element operation states are changeable, a state information record indicating operation states of the operation state combination; measuring by the computer, for each obtained state information record, a power consumption value and a processing performance value of the processor after the processor is switched to the operation states indicated by the state information record, the power consumption value and the processing performance value being measured by executing a specific program on the processor after the processor is switched to the operation states indicated by the state information record; and selecting by the computer, based on the measured processing performance values and for each predetermined power consumption value, a state information record for which the measured power consumption value is the predetermined power consumption value or less among the obtained state information records.
US09846477B2 Device and method of controlling lock and unlock modes of display of computer
A method of controlling a computer including a display screen, the computer having a plurality of modes with respect to the display screen, includes: determining that the computer is set to a first lock mode after inactivity during a non-lock mode over a first time period before a second lock mode is set, the first lock mode, the second lock mode, and the non-lock mode being from among the plurality of modes; switching the computer from the first lock mode to the second lock mode when after inactivity over a second time period subsequent to the first time period; and returning, by a processor in the computer, the computer from the first lock mode to the non-lock mode when an input designating a position included in a certain area of the display screen is detected within the second time period.
US09846464B2 Power supply system and control method thereof
The instant disclosure provides a power supply system and control method thereof. The power supply system comprises at least two power supplies electrically coupled in parallel. The control unit of the power supply generates a wake-up signal or a sleep signal according to the loading status. A second communication port of each power supply is coupled to a first communication port of the next stage power supply to establish cascading communications architecture. The first communication port receives a wake-up signal from the second communication port of the previous stage power supply and outputs a sleep signal to the second communication port of the previous stage power supply. The second communication port receives the sleep signal from the first communication port of the next stage power supply and outputs the wake-up signal to the first communication port of the next stage power supply.
US09846462B2 Thin cooling fan
A thin cooling fan (1) includes a fan shell (10), a motor (20), a plurality of blades (30), and a PCB (40). The fan shell (10) comprises a base plate (11) and a shell cover (12) which cover to each other to form an inner space (100). The base plate (11) has a first surface (111) facing toward the inner space (100) and a second surface (112) having a receiving space (101) and opposite to the first surface (111). The motor (20) is combined in the inner space (100). The blades (30) are disposed in the inner space (100) and rotated by the motor (20). The PCB (40) is disposed in the receiving space (101) and flush with the second surface (112). Thus, the whole thickness of the cooling fan (1) is reduced and the flow channel design in the inner space (100) is not affected.
US09846460B2 Server system and limiting mechanism used thereby
The present invention provides a server system and a limiting mechanism used thereby. Through mutual cooperation between the limiting mechanism which sets on a server rack and sliding grooves and limiting holes which are formed in outer side walls of a server case, when internal components of the server case are drawn out, a rear end of the server case can be effectively prevented from turning up or falling down, the problem of case fixation when the server rack uses a tray type sliding rail is solved, the structure is simple and reliable and the practicability is very high.
US09846458B2 Electronic device with damage prevention features
One embodiment provide an electronic device, including: a housing having an upper face and a lower face; a keyboard disposed in the upper face of the housing; a display part including a display; a hinge mechanism connecting the housing to the display part in a rotatable fashion; and a link mechanism that operates in conjunction with rotation of the display part to buffer the rotation of the display part when the display part is rotated beyond a predetermined angle with respect to the housing. Other aspects are described and claimed.
US09846449B1 System and method for monitoring bus transactions within a programmable integrated circuit by selectively inserting detector circuit at user specified insertion point corresponding to a bus interconnect
An integrated circuit including a universal monitor system includes a detector circuit. The detector circuit includes a start trigger circuit receiving first signals, an end trigger circuit receiving second signals, and a latency circuit coupled to outputs of the start and end trigger circuits. The start trigger circuit detects a start event from the first signals. The end trigger circuit detects an end event from the second signals. The detector circuit further includes: a data trigger circuit receiving third signals and detecting transferred data therefrom; a first counter circuit coupled to the latency circuit and calculating a total latency; a second counter circuit coupled to at least one of the start trigger circuit and counting start events, or the end trigger circuit and counting end events; and a third counter circuit coupled to an output of the data trigger circuit and counting a total amount of data transferred.
US09846445B2 Voltage supply regulator with overshoot protection
A voltage supply regulator includes a first output resistor including a first terminal coupled to an output voltage of the voltage supply regulator and a second terminal; a first comparator including a first input coupled to a reference voltage, a second input coupled to the second terminal of the first output resistor, and an output coupled to a base of a first regulator transistor; a current mirror coupled to a collector of the first regulator transistor; and an slew rate detector coupled to the current mirror that includes a first terminal coupled to control electrodes of first and second transistors in the current mirror, and a detection bipolar junction transistor having a collector coupled to the control electrodes of the first and second transistors in the current mirror, and a base coupled to a second terminal of the capacitor.
US09846428B2 Controller for spindle motor
A controller has a varying speed signal generation unit generating a varying speed command signal varying at predetermined amplitude and period, a current control unit generating a current command signal based on the varying speed command signal, a feedback control unit generating a correction signal based on a deviation between the varying speed command signal and a present rotational speed of the spindle motor and adding the correction signal to the current command signal, and a learning control unit calculating a disturbance component caused by cutting resistance based on the deviation every predetermined rotation angle of the spindle motor and, in synchronism with a rotation angle of the spindle motor corresponding to the varying speed command signal input into the current control unit, generating a compensation signal based on the disturbance component corresponding to the rotation angle and adding the compensation signal to the varying speed command signal.
US09846427B2 Characterizing 3-D printed objects for 3-D printing
The systems and methods described herein include an approach to performing quality assessment for 3-D printed objects during the printing process, for collecting data regarding 3-D printed objects, and for capturing data to make a digital model of an object. This approach uses sensor data (e.g., digital imagery) to characterize printing progress or to detect 3-D printing defects that would otherwise result in printing incomplete objects, such as premature printing job termination, dry printing, over/under application, movement of the filament, and other defects. Sensor data capturing can also be used as part of a destructive scanning process to perform post-printing object assessment or to collect data on a real-world object to facilitate creation of a digital model. These systems and methods may leverage the discrete nature of a pixel provided through digital imagery to be assessed with limited computational resources in a non-recursive manner.
US09846422B2 Signal processing apparatus
A signal processing apparatus includes an interface module and a signal processing module. The interface module includes an identification resistance for identifying the interface module, the interface module being connectable to a device configured to perform at least one of measuring of a measuring target and operating of an operation target. The signal processing module includes a first connection terminal connected to one end of the identification resistance, a first power source connected to the identification resistance via the first connection terminal, a detector configured to detect any one of voltage and electrical current at the first connection terminal, and a signal processor configured to process signals received from and transmitted to the device.
US09846413B2 Safety shut-off device and method of use
A safety shut-off system and method are provided for eliminating power to a load in the event of smoke detection. The system may comprise a device located at the appliance for detecting a signal from a smoke detector, and cutting power to the appliance only when the appliance is in use. The device may be synchronized with any standard smoke alarm signal to reduce the number of false positive shut-offs. The system may also comprise a smoke alarm hard-wired to a circuit breaker, for shutting off power to all appliances on a particular breaker upon receipt of a signal from the smoke alarm, and only when the appliances on the breaker are in use. The system may also have the ability to shut off one breaker, multiple breakers, or all breakers at different time increments to actively prevent and reduce the damages caused by fires.
US09846403B2 Electric power supply device and image forming apparatus including such an electric power supply device
An electric power supply device includes a first electric power supply to employ electric power supplied from outside as an input source; a second electric power supply to employ a rechargeable battery as an input source; a load electric power supply part to supply electric power to a constant voltage load; a heater electric power supply part to supply electric power to a heater; a DC internal bus to connect the first electric power supply, the second electric power supply, the load electric power supply part, and the heater electric power supply part; and a controller to control an output of the second electric power supply. The controller controls electric power supply from the second electric power supply to the DC internal bus based on a voltage of the DC internal bus.
US09846401B2 Image forming apparatus
Even in a case where a master-CPU of an image forming section and a slave-CPU of a sheet transportation section are driven by respective oscillation circuits with different oscillation accuracies, a large difference in accuracy is not caused in transfer sheet transportation speed driven by clock signals formed by the respective oscillation circuits. In the master-CPU and the slave-CPU that are cascadingly connected to each other, in order to calculate a clock frequency of an oscillation circuit of the target-CPU, a predetermined time transmitted from the other CPU connected to the target-CPU is counted by the clock signal of the target-CPU. With reference to the predetermined time, an operating process, such as division of an acquired counter value by the predetermined time, acquires an error of the clock frequency of the oscillation circuit driving the slave-CPU, and corrects the error, thereby improving the accuracy thereof.
US09846392B2 Developing device for preventing density unevenness and developer overflow
A magnet roller employs a magnetic pole pattern in which a first magnetic pole arranged substantially opposing a regulating blade in an upstream side of a rotation direction of a developing sleeve and a second magnetic pole next to the first magnetic pole in the upstream side have the same polarity, an opposing member having surface roughness higher than at least a particle diameter of carrier is arranged opposing the magnet roller at a position where magnetic force between the first magnetic pole and the second magnetic pole next to the first magnetic pole in the upstream side is almost zero, and an apex of a partition wall provided between a developer bearing member and a developer conveying member provided in a first chamber is positioned below a region where magnetic force formed by the magnet roller is almost zero.
US09846389B2 Developer supply control in electrophotographic type image forming apparatus
An image forming apparatus includes a developing portion, a first rotation control portion, and a second rotation control portion. The developing portion has a conveying member configured to convey a developer within a circulation-conveyance passage, and a reducing portion provided in the conveying member and configured to reduce an ability to convey the developer. The first rotation control portion is configured to rotate the conveying member at a predetermined first speed when a printing process is executed. The second rotation control portion is configured to suspend execution of the printing process and rotate the conveying member at a second speed lower than the first speed, when an average coverage rate per page of a printed matter having a predetermined reference number of consecutively printed pages exceeds a predetermined threshold.
US09846386B2 Developer container, developing device, process cartridge, and image forming apparatus
A developer container or a developing device including a sheet member having a plurality of holes and a plurality of protruded portions to be inserted into the holes.
US09846385B2 Organic light emitting element and display device
An organic light emitting element contains an anode and a cathode, and a light emitting layer arranged between the anode and the cathode, and the organic light emitting element further contains an organic compound layer which is arranged between the cathode and the light emitting layer, and touches the cathode. The organic compound layer contains an organic compound represented by the following general formula [1], where R1 to R4 represent substituents.
US09846375B2 Lithography apparatus with segmented mirror
A lithography apparatus is disclosed, which comprises a mirror having at least two mirror segments which are joined together in such a way that an interspace is formed between the mirror segments, and a sensor for detecting the relative position of the mirror segments, wherein the sensor is arranged in the interspace between the mirror segments.
US09846371B2 Exposure method, substrate stage, exposure apparatus, and device manufacturing method
An exposure apparatus exposes a substrate by projecting a pattern image onto the substrate through a liquid. The exposure apparatus includes a projection optical system by which the pattern image is projected onto the substrate, and a movable member which is movable relative to the projection optical system. A liquid-repellent member, at least a part of a surface of which is liquid-repellent, is provided detachably on the movable member, the liquid-repellent member being different from the substrate.
US09846363B2 Processing liquid supplying apparatus and method of supplying processing liquid
A processing liquid supplying apparatus performs an ejecting step in which a processing liquid suctioned into a pump passes through a filter device and is ejected from an ejecting part without returning the processing liquid back to the pump; a returning step in which the processing liquid suctioned into the pump is returned to a processing liquid source side of a mixing section; and a replenishing step in which the processing liquid returned to the processing liquid source side is suctioned into the pump together with the processing liquid replenished from the processing liquid source. The processing liquid passes through the filter device in at least one of the returning step and the replenishing step. The amount of the processing liquid returned to the processing liquid source side in the returning step is larger than the amount of the processing liquid ejected from the ejecting part in the ejecting step.
US09846360B2 Resist composition and patterning process
A resist composition is provided comprising (A) a fluorine-containing polymer, (B) a base resin, (C) an acid generator, and (D) a solvent mixture of a first solvent which is a C5-C8 ketone, C4-C6 alcohol, C3-C6 ether or C4-C9 ester and a second solvent which is a lactone ring-containing C6-C9 compound. A pattern is formed by coating the resist composition, prebake, exposure, and development. In immersion lithography, the resist film is improved in water slip. In EB or EUV lithography, outgassing is suppressed and edge roughness is reduced.
US09846353B2 Projection device combining and modifing light beam cross sectional dimensions
A projection device comprising, a red light source, a green light source, and a blue light source which can emit red, green and blue light respectively, a beam combiner which is configured such that it can combine light beams; a means for collimating the light emitted from the red, green and blue light sources to provide red, green and blue collimated light beams, an optical modifier means, which is arranged such that the optical modifier means can receive the red, green and blue collimated light beams, and wherein the optical modifier means is configured to modify cross sectional dimensions of the red, green and blue collimated light beams to provide red, green and blue projection beams each of which has a circular cross section, and wherein the optical modifier means is configured, and the distances between the light sources and means for collimating are set, such that the dimensions of the circular cross sections of the red, green and blue projection beams are equal at a predetermined distance from the projection device such that the spot sizes of each of the red, green and blue projection beams are equal or have predefined sport sizes at the predetermined distance from the projection device; MEMS mirror which is configured such that it can oscillate about at least one oscillation axis to scan the red, green and blue projection beams across a projection screen which is positioned at the predetermined distance from the projection device.
US09846344B2 Display panel, display device, display panel manufacturing method and display method
A display panel includes a display layer and two electrophoresis layers; the display layer is located between the two electrophoresis layers; the display layer has two display surfaces; each of the two electrophoresis layers comprises a plurality of electrophoresis units, and states of the electrophoresis units include transparent state and non-transparent state. The display panel can implement single-side display, two-side display and completely-transparent display and has a simple structure, thereby leading to a reduced thickness.
US09846342B2 Liquid crystal display device
A liquid crystal display includes: a first substrate; a gate line and a data line disposed on the first substrate; a thin film transistor connected to the gate line and the data line; a pixel electrode positioned on the first substrate, connected to the thin film transistor, configured to be applied with a first voltage, and including a first sub-pixel electrode including a first sub-region and a second sub-region and a second sub-pixel electrode configured to be applied with a second voltage; a protrusion electrode protruding from the pixel electrode to overlap the data line; and an insulating layer positioned on the first sub-region of the first sub-pixel electrode and positioned under the second sub-pixel electrode and the second sub-region of the first sub-pixel electrode, wherein the first sub-region of the first sub-pixel electrode overlaps the second sub-pixel electrode.
US09846330B2 Display panel, display module and display method thereof, and display device
A display panel, a display module and a display method thereof, and a display device are provided. The display module includes a backlight module and a display panel. A driving circuit and a photosensor are provided on the display panel, and the photosensor is electrically connected with the driving circuit. When the backlight module receives a backlight control signal, the backlight module emits light based on a light emission frequency indicated by the backlight control signal, and the backlight control signal is converted from a display signal output from a host. The photosensor detects an optical signal generated by the backlight module, converts the optical signal into an electric signal, and transmits the electric signal to the driving circuit, such that the driving circuit drives the display panel to display an image.
US09846326B2 Light diffusion member, method for manufacturing same, and display device
A light diffusion member includes a substrate that has optical transparency, a light diffusion portion that is formed with a prescribed height on one surface of the substrate, a light shielding layer that is formed with a thickness less than the height of the light diffusion portion in another region of the one surface of the substrate than the light diffusion portion, and an antiglare layer that is formed on the other surface of the substrate. The light diffusion portion includes a light emission end surface that contacts with the substrate, a light incident end surface that faces the light emission end surface and has a larger area than an area of the light emission end surface, and a side surface that is formed between the light emission end surface and the light incident end surface, and the antiglare layer includes a binder layer and plural light diffusion particles that are dispersedly arranged in the binder layer.
US09846324B2 Display device and method for fabricating the same
A display device and a method for fabricating the display device are provided. The display device includes a transparent circuit substrate for use as a touch screen, the transparent circuit substrate includes a transparent substrate, a Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal (PDLC) coating layer formed on the transparent substrate, an electrode layer provided on the PDLC coating layer, for applying current to the PDLC coating layer, and an insulation layer provided on the electrode layer.
US09846321B2 Voltage adjustment circuit and display device driving circuit
A voltage adjustment circuit for adjusting a voltage to be supplied to scanning lines of a display device includes a slope adjustment circuit configured to adjust a slope of a decrease in the voltage based on data that is externally input, and a clamp voltage adjustment circuit configured to adjust a voltage value at which the voltage is clamped based on the data.
US09846317B2 Optical modulator, imaging device and display apparatus including a dielectric layer and an electrode comprising graphene
There is provided an optical modulator capable of electrically controlling intensity of transmitted light in a desired wavelength range at a high speed and reducing the size of a device containing the optical modulator. The optical modulator includes a first electrode; a second electrode; and a dielectric layer provided between the first and second electrodes. At least one of the first electrode and the second electrode comprises at least one layer of graphene. There are also provided an imaging device and a display apparatus each containing the optical modulator.
US09846309B2 Depth-priority integral imaging display method using nonuniform dynamic mask array
Disclosed is a depth-priority integral imaging display method using a nonuniform dynamic mask array which makes it possible to enhance the resolutions in both horizontal and vertical directions in such a way to change a division boundary of a mask pattern and use a two-times time multiplexing. It is possible to enjoy the images of clear resolutions even in the product of 60 Hz, and the afterimages at the division boundary may be eliminated by changing the dividing direction of the mask, so the images with clearer resolutions can be displayed.
US09846306B2 Using a plurality of optical fibers for augmented or virtual reality display
Configurations are disclosed for presenting virtual reality and augmented reality experiences to users. The system may comprise an image-generating source to provide one or more frames of image data in a time-sequential manner, a light modulator configured to transmit light associated with the one or more frames of image data, a substrate to direct image information to a user's eye, wherein the substrate houses a plurality of reflectors, a first reflector of the plurality of reflectors to reflect transmitted light associated with a first frame of image data at a first angle to the user's eye, and a second reflector to reflect transmitted light associated with a second frame of the image data at a second angle to the user's eye.
US09846302B2 Optical see-through glass type display device and corresponding optical element
An optical see-through glass type display device comprises: an image projector projecting a virtual image; a first optical element configured to guide light of the virtual image; and a second optical element having a first reflection surface for reflecting back light coming through the front surface of the second optical element and a second reflection surface for retro-reflecting light coming through the rear surface of the second optical element. The second optical element is switchable between a first state in which the reflection on the first and second reflection surfaces is enabled and a second state in which the reflection on the first and second reflection surfaces is disabled.
US09846292B2 Coated optical fiber, optical fiber ribbon, and optical cable
The purpose of the present invention is to provide, by a configuration or method different from conventional art, a coated optical fiber enabling reduced interface delamination between a glass fiber and a primary coating layer when the coated optical fiber is immersed in water, and a reduction of transmission loss increase. A coated optical fiber according to one embodiment of the present invention is provided with a glass fiber, a primary coating layer coated on the glass fiber, a secondary coating layer coated on the primary coating layer, and a colored layer coated on the secondary coating layer. The coated optical fiber is configured so that small water bubbles are generated substantially evenly within the primary coating layer when the coated optical fiber is immersed for 200 days in warm water of 60° C.
US09846290B1 Tool system for routing an optical fiber or cable through walls at customer premises
A tool system for threading an optical fiber through a hole formed in a wall at customer premises, and for protecting the fiber inside the wall. A tool body has forwardly projecting fingers for capturing a connector at an end of the fiber from a direction approaching a front face of the connector. A back end of the tool body is arranged to engage a rod handle of such length that its free end can be threaded through the hole and out the opposite side of the wall. Using the handle, the tool body is pulled through the hole along with a captured connector and associated fiber. A hole plug has a hollow cylindrical body and an access slit for passing the fiber inside the body for protection. The plug body has teeth for engaging the premises wall and retaining the plug at a desired angular position in the wall.
US09846288B2 Fiber optic devices and methods of manufacturing fiber optic devices
A fiber optic device includes a support having one or more optical fibers coupled to the support and a base that includes one or more optoelectronic devices. The support is coupled to the base such that one or more of the optoelectronic devices are optically coupled to one or more of the optical fibers. A portion of the one or more optical fibers that is in contact with the support may be bent and one or more of the optoelectronic devices may be optically coupled to the bent portion of one or more of the optical fibers.
US09846286B2 Wavelength division multi-channel optical module and manufacturing method thereof
Provided herein is an optical module including: an optical receptacle including a first lens and a second lens; a lens module including a lens unit facing the second lens of the optical receptacle; and an optical element configured to receive a beam emitted from the lens module or form a beam to be emitted to the lens module. A horizontal length and a vertical length of a cross-section of the first lens may differ from each other, and a horizontal length and a vertical length of a cross-section of the second lens may differ from each other.
US09846285B2 Low loss heterogeneous optical waveguide transitions
Embodiments of the invention describe optical devices including a III-V slab having a taper including a first region and a second region smaller than the first. Said first region receives light and confines an optical mode of the received light; thus, as opposed to the prior art solutions, said III-V regions of optical devices perform the optical function of mode confinement. Embodiments of the invention further describe optical devices including a silicon slab to receive light from said III-V slab, and having a taper including a first silicon region and a second silicon region smaller than the first. Said first region receives light and confines an optical mode of the received light.Thus, embodiments of the invention describe optical devices created with a low loss transition from hybrid regions to silicon regions with fewer restrictions on the design of the silicon waveguides and the III-V waveguides.
US09846283B2 Optical waveguide module system and method
The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for optically connecting circuit elements and optical fiber systems. In one embodiment, an optical waveguide module includes an optical light guide having opposite first and second planar surfaces extending between a first side edge and a second side edge. The optical light guide can be configured with a substrate supporting one or more optical pathways extending between the first and second side edges. The waveguide module can further include one or more first and second edge connectors, each of which has an adapter port and a first alignment slot opposite the adapter port. The alignment slots extend over the first and second planar surfaces at the first and second side edges to align the adapter ports with the one or more optical pathways in a first direction.
US09846279B2 Apparatus and method for optical time domain reflectometry
An optical signal routing device may include a first lens, second lens and a wavelength division multiplexer (“WDM”) filter positioned between the first and second lenses. The WDM filter may reflect a signal of a first wavelength with a first attenuation and pass the first wavelength signal attenuated by at most a second attenuation to the second lens, the first attenuation exceeding the second attenuation by a first predetermined amount. The WDM filter may reflect a signal of a second wavelength different than the first wavelength with at most a third attenuation, the first attenuation exceeding the third attenuation by at least a second predetermined amount. The device may further include a reflector positioned to reflect the first wavelength signal reflected by the WDM filter toward the WDM filter with at least a fourth attenuation, the fourth attenuation exceeding the second attenuation by at least a third predetermined amount.
US09846267B2 Optical observation device
An optical observation system includes a spatial light modulator displaying a Fresnel type kinoform on a phase modulation plane, and modulating light L1 in phase to irradiate an observation object with modulated light L2, an imaging optical system imaging observation target light L3 from the observation object, an optical system moving mechanism moving the imaging optical system in an optical axis direction of the observation target light L3, and a control section controlling the optical system moving mechanism such that the focal position of the imaging optical system changes in response to a change in the light condensing position of the modulated light L2 by the Fresnel type kinoform.
US09846261B2 Method and apparatus for determining an icing condition status of an environment
The method includes receiving a value of a quantity of heat applied to at least a portion of a structure, said structure having a sensor surface exposed to the environment, receiving a temperature measurement of the sensor surface, receiving a wind speed measurement of the environment, receiving an ambient temperature measurement of the environment, determining a heat transfer projection of the sensor area using at least the wind speed measurement, the ambient temperature measurement, and one of the value of a quantity of heat and a target temperature of the sensor surface; comparing the heat transfer projection to an associated heat transfer value, and generating a signal indicating the icing condition status based on the comparison.
US09846260B2 Systems and methods to build sedimentary attributes
A method and system for computing and visualizing sedimentary attributes may include receiving, by a processor, paleo-geographic coordinates representing predicted approximate positions of particles of sediment deposited at a time period when a layer was originally formed. The processor may numerically compute or determine a sedimentation rate that varies laterally along the layer. The processor may determine a sedimentary attribute based on the lateral variation of the sedimentation rate along the layer with respect to the paleo-geographic coordinates. A monitor or display may display the sedimentary attribute of the layer in the present-day geological space.
US09846258B2 X-ray backscattering safety inspection system having a distributed-type X-ray source and method using the same
The present disclosure provides an X-ray backscattering safety inspection system, comprising: one or more backscattering inspection subsystem configured to inspect an object to be inspected by emitting X-ray beams towards the object to be inspected and inspecting scattering signals; and a control subsystem configured to adjust a distance between the backscattering inspection subsystem and locations on a side of the object to be inspected where are irradiated by the X-ray beams in real time according to a size of the object to be inspected such that the scattering signals inspected are optimized. The system may be adapted to objects to be inspected with different sizes or shapes while enhancing backscattering signals for imaging.
US09846239B2 GNSS receiver and calculating method for pseudo-range and position determination thereof
Methods and apparatus are provided for calculating a pseudo-range and position in a global navigation satellite system receiver. A first pseudo-range of a satellite is calculated for position determination of the global navigation satellite system receiver. A second pseudo-range of the satellite is calculated for position correction of the global navigation satellite system receiver. A differential operation is performed using the first pseudo-range and the second pseudo-range to eliminate an error. A more precise pseudo-range of the satellite is calculated using the differential pseudo-range.
US09846237B2 Apparatus, system and method of time preservation
Some demonstrative embodiments include apparatuses, systems and/or methods of time preservation. For example, an apparatus may include a time controller to preserve a time of a clock of a mobile device based on signals received by the mobile device from less than four location origin transmitters, the time controller is to determine the time based on a position of a location origin transmitter of the less than four location origin transmitters and one or more parameters relating to a transmission path between the location origin transmitter and the mobile device.
US09846230B1 System and method for ice detection
A hazard warning or weather radar system or method can be utilized to determine a location of ice. The system and method can be used in an aircraft. The aircraft weather radar system can include a radar antenna and an electronic processor. The radar antenna receives radar returns. The processor determines levels of icing conditions and causes the levels to be displayed on an electronic display.
US09846217B2 Through-plane navigator
A magnetic resonance scanner (10) includes a main magnet (12), gradient coils (14) and a gradient coil controller (28), one or more RF coils (16,50), an RF transmitter (30), an RF receiver (34), and one or more processors (38). The main magnet (12) generates a B0 field. The gradient coils (14) and a gradient coil controller (28) generate gradients across the Bo field. The one or more RF coils (16,50) transmit B1 pulses and receive magnetic resonance signals. The RF transmitter (30) transmits B1 pulses to the RF coils to excite and manipulate resonance. The RF receiver (34) demodulates received resonance signals into data lines. The one or more processors (38) are connected to the gradient coil controller (28), the RF transmitter (30), and the RF receiver (34) and are programmed to control (70) the RF transmitter and the gradient coil controller to implement an interleaved multi-slice 2D imaging sequence which in each of a plurality of TRs generates a first and second navigation data lines and at least one image data line for each of a plurality of slices. The one or more processors are further programmed to reconstruct (74) the first navigation data lines from the plurality of slices into a first navigation projection image, reconstruct (74) the second navigation data lines from the plurality of slices into a second navigation image; and compare (76) successive navigation projection images to detect and adjust (78) for 3D motion.
US09846216B2 Magnetic resonance imaging apparatus and magnetic resonance imaging method
According to one embodiment, an MRI apparatus includes a data acquiring unit and processing circuitry. The data acquiring unit acquires MR signals for imaging according to data acquiring conditions for acquiring MR signals multiple times following one excitation. The data acquiring unit also acquires reference MR signals for phase correction of real space data for imaging. The real space data are generated based on the MR signals for imaging. The processing circuitry is configured to calculate a phase error, in a real space region, of reference real space data and generate MR image data based on the MR signals for imaging with the phase correction of the real space data for imaging based on the calculated phase error. The reference real space data are generated based on the reference MR signals. The real space region is determined based on conditions of acquiring the reference MR signals or the like.
US09846205B1 Magnetic field generating coil on sensor die
An integrated circuit includes a magnetic sensor and a magnetic field generating coil. A control circuit on the integrated circuit responds to an activation indication received by the integrated circuit to cause activation of generation of a first magnetic field by the magnetic field generating coil. The control circuit responds to a subsequent activation indication to generate a second magnetic field different from the first magnetic field. The first magnetic field may have a polarity opposite to a polarity of the second magnetic field. A communication interface may be used to communicate one or more indications associated with an expected magnetic field strength, such as coil resistance, and a measured magnetic field strength measured by the magnetic sensor. The magnetic field generating coil may be coaxial with the magnetic sensor and the magnetic field generating coil may have an inner diameter greater than a diameter of the magnetic sensor.
US09846200B2 Battery state estimation device and storage battery system
After charging or discharging is stopped, a reference timing (t0) is set, and a first timing (t1) at which battery voltage (V) changes by a unit amount (N) with respect to the reference timing (t0), and a second timing (t2) at which the battery voltage changes by twice more than the unit amount with respect to the reference timing (t0) are select and set. The ratio of the time difference (t2−t1) between the first and the second timing to the time difference (t1−t0) between the reference and the first timing is found as a voltage change parameter (R) corresponding to the rate of change of the change speed of the voltage battery. An estimation device considers the change rate determined by the parameter is considered to be unchanged during an electrical current non-passage, and estimates a stable open circuit voltage at an object timing in future after the second timing.
US09846198B2 Battery management system, battery, motor vehicle having a battery management system, and method for monitoring a battery
A battery management system includes a control unit having a first micro controller arranged on the low-voltage side of the control unit, and a second micro controller arranged on the high-voltage side of the control unit. The system further includes a plurality of first voltage measuring units respectively assigned to a battery module of the battery, and a first communication connection for transmitting voltage values from the first voltage measuring units to the first micro controller. The system also has a plurality of second voltage measuring units and a second communication connection for transmitting voltage values from the second voltage measuring units to the second micro controller. The first or the second voltage measuring units are configured as min/max measuring units such that they detect a minimum and a maximum voltage value of the battery cells in the battery modules, and dismiss voltage measurement values in between.
US09846197B2 Battery control IC and control method therefore
A battery control IC includes a voltage measurement unit that measures, in a normal current mode, a voltage value of each of a plurality of unit battery cells forming a battery pack, and measures, in a short-time large-current mode, a voltage value of a unit battery cell that has exhibited a lowest voltage value in the normal current mode, and a calculation unit that calculates an available power value of the battery pack in the short-time large-current mode based on a voltage value, measured in the short-time large-current mode, of the unit battery cell that has exhibited the lowest voltage value in the normal current mode.
US09846195B2 Apparatus and method for estimating internal resistance of battery
Provided are an apparatus and a method for estimating internal resistance of a battery pack. The apparatus includes: a voltage sensing unit that measures a voltage value of the battery pack; a current sensing unit that measures a current value of the battery pack; a temperature sensing unit that measures a temperature value of the battery pack; and a microprocessor unit (MCU) that calculates the internal resistance of the battery pack using values transferred from the voltage sensing unit, the current sensing unit, and the temperature sensing unit.
US09846191B2 Systems and methods for internal and external error detection in sensor output interfaces
Integrated circuit systems, such as sensor systems, having on-board-diagnostic (OBD) circuits for the detection of errors presenting internal to the systems are disclosed, along with related methods. In one embodiment, an ADC multiplexer receives analog output readback from an output driver and provides a signal triggering an OBD circuit for internal error indication performed completely independent of digital-to-analog converters (DAC) and output drivers, which can be the point of failure.
US09846188B2 Detecting, localizing and ranking copper connectors
A method for detecting failures in electrical cable assemblies is provided. A cable test instrument obtains frequency domain data representing electrical characteristics of a cable link under test. A number of connectors in the cable link under test is determined based on the obtained frequency domain data. An estimated location of each of the connectors along the length of the cable link under test is determined by the cable test instrument. The connectors are ranked in accordance with their respective contribution to detected failures in the cable link under test.
US09846180B2 Current sensing assembly employing magnetic sensors
A current sensing assembly includes a conductor having a first side, a second side opposite the first side, a third side, and a fourth side opposite the third side. The first side has a first notch formed therein and the second side has a second notch formed therein opposite the first notch. The current sensing assembly also includes a sensor assembly including a first magnetic sensor disposed in the first notch or proximate to the third side of the conductor between the first and second notches, and a second magnetic sensor disposed in the second notch or proximate to the fourth side of the conductor between the first and second notches.
US09846166B2 Biosensor using cell that expresses chemosensory receptor that can detect sugar, and alzheimer's disease diagnostic apparatus comprising same
The present invention relates to a biosensor that uses a cell that expresses a chemosensory receptor that can detect sugar, and an Alzheimer's disease diagnostic apparatus comprising the same. The biosensor and the Alzheimer's disease diagnostic apparatus of the present invention can sensitively detect a particular sugar in a sample, more inexpensively and more quickly, by fixing a drosophila cell having an over-expressed target sensory receptor protein on the cell surface through genetic engineering, and can thereby be efficaciously used for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease.
US09846157B2 Compositions, methods and microfluidics device for telomerase based in vitro diagnostic assays for detecting circulating tumor cells (CTC)
A repeatable method for detecting circulating tumor cells in vitro is provided. The method involves combining a test sample from a patient suspected of having circulating tumor cells, and a non-lytic adenoviral system, and culture media for the cells. The adenoviral system utilizes (i) a first replication-defective adenoviral particle in which an expression cassette is packaged, said expression cassette comprising an adenoviral 5′ and 3′ ITRs and a tumor-specific promoter; and (ii) a coding sequence for a reporter protein which is expressed in the presence of circulating tumor cells, and an adenoviral 3′ ITR. The test sample and the non-lytic adenoviral system are incubated for a sufficient time to permit expression of the reporter protein, and measuring reporter protein expression in the test samples, whereby presence of reporter expression indicates the presence of circulating tumor cells in the sample.
US09846145B2 Ultrasound probe and ultrasound equipment using same
Provided are: an ultrasound probe with excellent characteristic stability; and ultrasound equipment that uses the ultrasound probe. The ultrasound probe has an ultrasonic transmitting and receiving element provided with a substrate, an insulating film formed on the substrate, a cavity formed between the substrate and the insulating film, and a pair of electrodes disposed parallel to the substrate so as to sandwich the cavity. The ultrasound probe is characterized in that the ultrasonic transmitting and receiving element has a beam part with a multilayer structure formed by laminating films made of materials different in stress, the beam part being disposed on the electrode distant from the substrate out of the pair of electrodes, and the beam part is formed by laminating a film that applies tensile stress and a film that applies compressive stress.
US09846143B2 Ion mobility method and apparatus
A method and system for performing an ion mobility based analysis that ionizes the components of a sample into ions; provides a field asymmetric waveform ion mobility or differential mobility spectrometry ion mobility based filter that comprises at least two electrodes, the at least two electrodes being spaced apart such that a constant sized gap is formed there between, through which a drift gas flows; introducing said ions into the drift gas, wherein said drift gas also comprises a mixture of liquid modifiers.
US09846142B2 Presenting stretched strands of single strand DNA for sequencing double strand DNA
A mechanism is provided for presenting single strands of a double strand molecule to a membrane. The double strand molecule is driven to a first side of the membrane by an electric field. The membrane has a first and second nanopore spaced apart by a nanopore separation distance. The first strand of the double strand molecule is captured in the first nanopore when driven to the first side of the membrane. The second strand is captured in the second nanopore by having the nanopore separation distance between the first nanopore and the second nanopore corresponding to a strand separation distance between the first and second strands, and/or by having captured the first strand to limit diffusion of the second strand. The first and second strands respectively in the first and second nanopores are individually stretched, by the first and second strands recombining on the second side of the membrane.
US09846141B2 Presenting stretched strands of single strand DNA for sequencing double strand DNA
A mechanism is provided for presenting single strands of a double strand molecule to a membrane. The double strand molecule is driven to a first side of the membrane by an electric field. The membrane has a first and second nanopore spaced apart by a nanopore separation distance. The first strand of the double strand molecule is captured in the first nanopore when driven to the first side of the membrane. The second strand is captured in the second nanopore by having the nanopore separation distance between the first nanopore and the second nanopore corresponding to a strand separation distance between the first and second strands, and/or by having captured the first strand to limit diffusion of the second strand. The first and second strands respectively in the first and second nanopores are individually stretched, by the first and second strands recombining on the second side of the membrane.
US09846137B2 Sensors for the detection of analytes
The subject invention provides materials and methods of fabricating and using an electrochemical biosensor for continuous detection of biological analytes. In a specific embodiment, the biosensor detects a given analyte when the analyte binds with a molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) matrix immobilized atop a sensing substrate eliminating the need for a redox probing agent commonly found in electrochemical biosensors. Furthermore, the detection sensitivity of the biosensor is enhanced by modifying the electrode surface with a plurality of nanoscopic metallic structures. Advantageously, technologies provided herein can be used in a variety of low-power electronics for wearable applications.
US09846130B2 Ceramic ring test device
A test device for testing an electrical property of a chamber component, such as a ceramic ring, includes an outer conductor and an inner conductor disposed within and electrically isolated from the outer conductor. The outer conductor has a base, a top, and an interior sidewall disposed between the base and the top. The inner conductor has a top portion having a first diameter and a bottom portion having a second diameter, in which the second diameter is greater than the first diameter. A sample area is defined between the base of the outer conductor and the bottom portion of the inner conductor, and is configured to receive a chamber component. The electrical property of the chamber component is measurable based on application of a signal to at least one of the outer conductor or the inner conductor.
US09846128B2 Inspection system and a method for evaluating an exit pupil of an inspection system
An inspection system that may include a first detection module, an illumination and collection module, and a processor. The illumination and collection module and the first detection module may be configured to execute one or more illumination and collection iterations. Each inspection iteration may include: illuminating with illuminating radiation multiple points of an object; (ii) directing first collected radiation from the multiple points of the object through one or more first exit pupil regions towards the first detection module; and (iii) generating first detection signals that may be indicative of the first collected radiation. The processor may be configured to process the first detection signals to provide a first mapping between (i) a characteristic of radiation at the first exit pupil, (ii) the multiple points of the object, and (iii) the multiple first exit pupil regions.
US09846127B2 Colorimetric detection sensor and colorimetric detection method for detecting cyanide anion by etching of gold nanorods
Disclosed are a colorimetric detection sensor and colorimetric detection method of a cyanide anion (CN−) by etching of gold nanorods. The colorimetric detection sensor and colorimetric detection method use label-free nanorods having no modifier attached to a surface of gold nanorods (AuNRs), wherein the aspect ratio of nanorods, pH condition and/or amount of a surfactant are controlled to carry out selective etching and to cause a change in color only by CN− so that CN− contained or dissolved in poison, water-contaminated environmental samples and legal evidence samples may be detected with ease, and show excellent selectivity, sensitivity and quantitative analyzability to CN− to provide high usefulness.
US09846125B2 Surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy detection of gases, particles and liquids through nanopillar structures
Methods and systems for nanopillar sensors are described. Nanopillars can be defined on a substrate, and metal deposited on the nanopillars. A thermal treatment can reflow the metal on the nanopillars forming metallic bulbs on the top end of the nanopillars. These structures can have enhanced optical detection when functionalized with biological agents, or can detect gases, particles and liquids through interaction with the metal layer on the nanopillars.
US09846115B2 Miniaturized integrated micro electo-mechanical systems (MEMS) optical sensor array for viscosity and mass detection
The present invention relates generally to the field of chemical and biological sensors and in particular to micro electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) sensors for measuring fluid viscosity and detection of minute amounts of chemicals and biological agents in fluids. It is an object of the present invention to provide a sensor that will work in disposable cartridges with remote sensing that can measure dynamic changes of the functionalized cantilevers in liquid and gas environment.
US09846114B2 Transmissometer manifold
Technology is provided for a fluid transmissometer manifold. The transmissometer manifold includes a manifold body having an upwardly extending bubble diverter passageway with an upper end portion and a lower end portion. A flow restrictor is connected to the upper end portion and an inlet passageway is connected to the diverter passageway between the flow restrictor and the lower end portion. An upwardly extending optical chamber is connected to the lower end portion. At least a portion of a fluid entering the inlet passageway flows downward into the optical chamber and any bubbles contained in the fluid travel upward through the bubble diverter passageway. A light source can be positioned at a first end of the optical chamber and a detector positioned at a second end of the optical chamber opposite the light source and operative to detect light emitted from the light source.
US09846113B2 Interfacial adhesion strength measuring apparatus and method of a gas diffusion layer for fuel cells
An interfacial adhesion strength measuring apparatus of a gas diffusion layer for a fuel cell is provided. The apparatus includes a pair of load applying parts that are each adhered to outer surfaces of a substrate configuring the gas diffusion layer of the fuel cell and a micro porous layer coated on the substrate and is configured to apply a tension force in a direction in which the substrate and the micro porous layer are separated from each other. A first adhering part is applied to one of the load applying parts and is adhered to the substrate and a second adhering part is applied to the other of the load applying parts and is adhered to the micro porous layer. In addition, the first and second adhering parts contain materials of which contact angles with the substrate or the micro porous layer are different from each other, respectively.
US09846103B2 Oilfield conduit leakage detection system
A system and method for identifying and measuring the quantity of leakage from a conduit used in the conveyance of a fluid, such as a hydrocarbon fluid, for example oil, or a gas, such as natural gas. The system includes a measurement device configured to measure a distributed temperature along a length of the conduit. The system further includes a processor configured to calculate a change in volume of the fluid in the conduit for each of a plurality of sections of the length of the conduit based on the distributed temperature. The processor is further configured to calculate a correction factor based on the change in volume of the fluid. The processor is also configured to calculate a corrected mass-balance differential using the correction factor, and compare the corrected mass-balance differential to a predetermined leakage threshold to identify whether a leak exists in the conduit.
US09846093B2 Analyzing a collision with a vehicle having unknown damage
In an example, a system includes a Monte Carlo simulation module to calculate a collision force on a first vehicle based at least in part on first information, calculate a crush depth for a second vehicle (having unknown damage) based at least in part on the calculated collision force on the first vehicle and second information, calculate first total energy absorbed by the first vehicle based on the first information, calculate second total energy absorbed by the second vehicle based on the calculated crush depth and the second information; and calculate a first estimated impact severity for the first vehicle using the first total energy and a second estimated impact severity for the second vehicle using the second total energy.
US09846087B2 Device for measuring the temperature in a plug connector by using a superimposed test frequency
A device for measuring the temperature in a conductor includes at least one temperature sensor emitting a signal having a frequency changing due to a temperature change. The signals of the temperature sensor are transported through the conductor and the signals are inductively or capacitively coupled out of the conductor and into an evaluation unit for measuring the temperature through coupling elements.
US09846085B2 Fluid property measurement devices, methods, and systems
High accuracy temperature measurement devices, methods, and systems for measuring the temperature of medical fluids are described. In embodiments, the devices have the features that they are compatible with the measurement of temperatures in a sealed fluid circuit, thereby promoting compatibility with sterile disposable circuits. Also described are combinations of temperature sensors and conductivity measurement for precise determination of the concentration of ions in a medicament.
US09846080B2 Real time birefringent imaging spectrometer based on differential structure
A real-time birefringent imaging spectrometer based on differential structure is provided. A polarization beam splitter to add an imaging branch is set. Meanwhile, the structure alters the conventional optical structure to the differential structure by setting another polarization beam splitter. Taking the difference between these two interferogram obtained by two branches of differential structure as the final interferogram and performing the required post-processing calculations produces the spectrum at each pixel. Common-mode error is intensively restrained due to the differential structure, and 50% of the optical loss is avoided because of casting off the analyzer; a high spatial resolution, high spectral resolution image is acquired by combining the high spatial resolution, colorful image with the low spatial resolution, high spectral resolution image.
US09846078B2 Method of compensating frequency drift in an interferometer
Compensating for frequency drift of a reference energy source in an FT interferometer based spectrometer instrument may include obtaining data representing a reference interferogram collected in response to a trigger signal having been generated in dependence on the emission frequency of the reference energy source, and subsequently obtaining data representing a target interferogram recorded by the FT interferometer in response to a trigger signal also having been generated in dependence on the emission frequency of the reference energy source in the same manner. The method may further include comparing the obtained data to determine a phase shift between the interferograms in a window in at least one region away from center-burst, and generating a mathematical transform dependent on the determined shift to be subsequently applied to generate data representing a frequency stabilized interferogram of an unknown sample recorded by the FT interferometer.
US09846076B2 Spectral sensor
A spectroscopic sensor comprises an interference filter unit, a light detection substrate, and a separator. The interference filter unit has a cavity layer and first and second mirror layers opposing each other through the cavity layer and selectively transmits therethrough a predetermined wavelength range of light according to its incident position from the first mirror layer side to the second mirror layer side. The light detection substrate has a light-receiving surface for receiving light transmitted through the interference filter unit and detects the light incident on the light-receiving surface. The separator extends from the cavity layer to at least one of the first and second mirror layers and optically separates the interference filter unit as seen in a predetermined direction intersecting the light-receiving surface.
US09846060B2 Optical sensor arrangement and method for measuring an observable
An optical sensor arrangement for measuring an observable, the arrangement including an optical resonance circuit including at least a first and a second optical resonator, each of the optical resonators including an entry port for coupling light into the optical resonator and a drop port for decoupling light from the optical resonator. The first and second resonator are configured such that only a portion of the first and second resonator detects the presence of the observable, a size of the portion of the first resonator being different from a size of the portion of the second resonator. The optical resonance circuit further configured to be coupled to a light generation circuit and to a detector unit for detecting light.
US09846053B2 Method and apparatus for creating map data
A method of creating map data for enhancing a digital map having a plurality of navigable segments representing a network of navigable segments by applying point locations to the map which correspond to individual events on the network; generating a heat map representing the concentrations of events according to a selected distribution function; applying a threshold calculation to the heat map to identify one or more zones, on the network having a high concentration of events; and associating the or each zone with at least one segment in the digital map.
US09846051B2 Navigation system for a motor vehicle
A navigation system for a motor vehicle includes: an off-board navigation system spatially separated from the motor vehicle, for calculating a suggested route for the motor vehicle; a wireless communication connection between the off-board navigation system and the motor vehicle, for transmitting the suggested route to the motor vehicle; and a man-machine interface arranged in the motor vehicle, for outputting the suggested route to an operator of the motor vehicle.
US09846050B2 Systems, methods, and devices for communicating drive history path attributes
A method for providing path attributes to controllers in a vehicle includes determining a location of a vehicle and a future driving path for the vehicle. The method includes determining, based on a drive history for the vehicle or a driver of the vehicle, drive history path attributes for the future driving path. The method also includes providing the drive history path attributes to a plurality of controllers via a controller bus, wherein the drive history path attributes are provided to the plurality of controllers using a common protocol.
US09846047B1 Transport communication pairing
A method, apparatus and non-transitory computer readable storage medium, in one embodiment, associating at least one wireless device and at least one user, requesting audio information from at least one remote source by the at least one wireless device, receiving the audio information from the remote source, broadcasting an audio identifier to the at least one wireless device, using the audio information, authenticating the association between the at least one wireless device and at least one transport, based on the audio information, determining at least one characteristic of the at least one user based on at least one of at least one user search history and at least one user preference selection and determining at least one probable route of the at least one transport based on the at least one characteristic and at least one of at least one route history and at least one input destination.
US09846045B2 System and method for naming a location based on user-specific information
A method, system, and device for naming a location at which a user is present with a mobile communication device, including retrieving general information relating to the location, the general information managed by or for an entity other than the user; comparing the retrieved general information relating the location to user-specific information managed by or for the user; identifying at least one atemporal correlation between the retrieved general information and the user-specific information; generating a plurality of names for the location based on the atemporal correlation between the retrieved general information and the user-specific information providing the plurality of names for the location for selection; and storing the name selected for the location from the plurality of names.
US09846035B2 Geodetic surveying device having automatic high-precision target point sighting functionality
A geodatic surveying device which is equipped with an automatic target point sighting functionality for determining the position of a target point. A reticle pattern that corresponds to the outer shape of the known reticle is stored, wherein a main point of the reticle pattern is predefined as indicating the target point. In order to carry out an automatic target point sighting functionality, the evaluation means are designed such that, after the function start, a camera image of the reticle is automatically recorded, the reticle pattern is aligned with the reticle in the camera image by means of image processing and, depending on a position of the main point in the camera image in the matched state of the reticle pattern, the orientation of the sighting apparatus is changed in a motorized manner such that the optical target axis OA is oriented with high precision at the target point.
US09846026B2 Light-emitting table suitable for use in metrology, and coordinate measuring machine having such a light-emitting table
A light-emitting table suitable for use in metrology includes a plurality of light sources and a field to be illuminated. Light-emitting centers of the light sources represent starting points of light source axes which perpendicularly intersect the field to be illuminated. The light-emitting centers of the light sources on one side and the field to be illuminated on the other side delimit an intermediate space in the interior of the light-emitting table. Located between the light source axes within the intermediate space are curved and mirrored surfaces, the focal points or caustics (K) of which are located within the intermediate space between the curved and mirrored surfaces and the field to be illuminated. A coordinate measuring machine for capturing the coordinates of a workpiece includes at least one optical sensor and a light-emitting table for illuminating the workpiece during measurement of the coordinates of the workpiece using the sensor.
US09846011B1 Motion analysis unit
A motion analysis system includes an acceleration measuring device, an acceleration processor, a velocity processor, a distance processor, a peak velocity processor, a profile correlation processor, and a vehicle action processor. The system determines a time for an initiation of an action for a vehicle by determining that a distance traveled by the vehicle is greater than a safe separation distance and that a peak velocity is greater than a minimum velocity. The system initiates the action for the vehicle based on the verified position of the vehicle and the confirmed profile data as determined by the profile correlation processor, and based on the determination that the distance traveled by the vehicle is greater than the safe separation distance and that the peak velocity is greater than the minimum velocity as determined by the vehicle action processor.
US09846010B2 Firearm scope height tool
A tool for temporarily fitting a sighting scope to a firearm with a mounting rail. The tool includes a vertically moving slide that is adjusted so that the scope is at the correct height. The height of corresponding scope rings required can then be read from the tool.
US09846003B2 Charging handle with ambidextrous latch and interchangeable handles
A charging handle is disclosed. The charging handle may include an elongated body having a forward end and a rear end, a handle assembly disposed about the rear end of the elongated body, and a latch assembly disposed about the rear end of the elongated body in mechanical communication with the handle assembly. The charging handle may include an ambidextrous latch and/or interchangeable handles.
US09846002B2 Method and apparatus to determine an effective temperature of coolant fluid for a heat generating device
A method for dynamically monitoring temperature of a fluid at a heat generating device includes monitoring, using a temperature sensor, temperature of the fluid held in a fluidic sump. A first fluidic flow rate and a second fluidic flow rate are determined. A third fluidic flow rate and a temperature drop of the fluid across the heat exchanger in the active coolant circuit are determined based upon the temperature of the fluid and the third fluidic flow rate through the active coolant circuit. A fluid temperature supplied to the electric machine through the active coolant circuit is determined based upon the third fluidic flow rate and the temperature drop of the fluid across the heat exchanger. An effective temperature of the fluid is determined based upon the temperature of the fluid in the sump and the temperature of the fluid supplied to the electric machine through the active coolant circuit.
US09845999B2 Liquid-cooled-type cooling device and manufacturing method for same
A liquid-cooled-type cooling device includes a casing having a top wall, a bottom wall, and a cooling-liquid passage, and a radiating member disposed in the cooling-liquid passage. The radiating member has a substrate and a plurality of pin-shaped fins. Longitudinally intermediate portions of the pin-shaped fins are brazed to the substrate. The substrate has a plurality of fin insertion holes, and the pin-shaped fins are inserted into the fin insertion holes of the substrate. A plurality of convex portions are integrally formed on the longitudinally intermediate portion of each pin-shaped fin. The substrate and the pin-shaped fins are provisionally fixed together by plastically deforming the convex portions such that they are crushed. In this state, the substrate and the pin-shaped fins are brazed together. The upper and lower end portions of the pin-shaped fins are brazed to the top wall and bottom wall, respectively, of the casing.
US09845997B2 Heat exchanger
A plate-type heat exchanger, in particular for motor vehicles, is described which includes plate pairs. In one example, a plate pair includes a first plate and a second plate that form a first flow path and a second flow path between the plates. In this configuration, the first and the second plate are associated with a first attachment plate and a second attachment plate, respectively. A third flow path is formed between the first plate and the second attachment plate and the first flow path is formed between the second plate and the first attachment plate. Alternatively, the third flow path is formed between the first plate and the first attachment plate and the first flow path is formed between the second plate and the second attachment plate. A spatial region for a fourth flow path may also be formed between adjacent plate pairs.
US09845995B2 Recovery and re-use of waste energy in industrial facilities
Configurations and related processing schemes of direct or indirect (or both) intra-plants and thermally coupled heating systems synthesized for grassroots medium grade crude oil semi-conversion refineries to increase energy efficiency from specific portions of low grade waste heat sources are described. Configurations and related processing schemes of direct or indirect (or both) intra-plants and thermally coupled heating systems synthesized for integrated medium grade crude oil semi-conversion refineries and aromatics complex for increasing energy efficiency from specific portions of low grade waste sources are also described.
US09845994B2 Heat exchanger configured to accelerate discharge of liquid refrigerant from lowest heat exchange section
A heat exchanger includes a plurality of principal heat exchange sections and auxiliary heat exchange sections. Each of the auxiliary heat exchange sections is in series connection to a corresponding one of the principal heat exchange sections. The number of the flat tubes constituting each of the heat exchange sections is compared to the number of the flat tubes constituting a corresponding one of the auxiliary heat exchange sections, creating a tube number ratio, wherein the first principal heat exchange section, which is lowermost, has the smallest tube number ratio. Consequently, discharge of liquid refrigerant from a lower portion of the first principal heat exchange section is accelerated during defrosting, thereby shortening the time required for defrosting.
US09845984B2 Refrigerator comprising a crisper
The present invention relates to a refrigerator (1) comprising a body (2) wherein foods and beverages are placed, at least one drawer (3) that is disposed into the body (2) wherein fruits and vegetables are placed, a crisper (5) that is disposed inside the body (2) so as to be almost parallel to the base and that has a cover plate (4) remaining above the drawer (3) when the drawer (3) is placed into the body (2), and a flexible element (6) that is disposed on the crisper (5) and that provides airproofing between the interior of the crisper (5) and the exterior of the crisper (5).
US09845983B2 Central air-conditioning system and control method thereof
In a central air-conditioning system, regional flow balancing valves for controlling flow of water return branch pipes are arranged on the water return branch pipes, and energy balancing valves are arranged on water return pipes of tail-end fan coils respectively. A control method includes: detecting flow in the water return branch pipes, and adjusting the flow in the return branch pipes to be smaller than or equal to a branch pipe set flow value; and detecting the temperature of return water in the water return pipes of the tail-end fan coils, controlling the temperature of the return water in the water return pipes of the tail-end fan coils to be greater than or equal to a tail-end return water set temperature value, detecting the room temperature and adjusting the opening degree of the energy balancing valves in temperature controllers.
US09845981B2 Load estimator for control of vapor compression cooling system with pumped refrigerant economization
A cooling system has a direct expansion mode and a pumped refrigerant economizer mode and a controller. The controller includes a load estimator that estimates real-time indoor load on the cooling system and uses the estimated real-time indoor load to determine whether to operate the cooling system in the pumped refrigerant economizer mode or in the direct expansion mode.
US09845979B2 Evaporator for a cascade refrigeration system
An evaporator includes a casing and a plurality of circulation units disposed on the casing. Each of the circulation units includes a flow path formed in the casing, an inlet formed in the casing for entry of one of refrigerants into the casing and fluidly communicating with the flow path, and an outlet formed in the casing spaced apart from the inlet for exit of the one of the refrigerants out the casing and fluidly communicating with the flow path. The circulation units are independent from each other and do not fluidly communicate with each other.
US09845973B2 Cascade refrigeration system
A cascade refrigeration system includes first and second cooling devices. The first cooling device includes a first compressor, a condenser, an expansion device, an evaporator having first and second passages independent from and not communicating with each other, and a first conduit interconnecting the first compressor, the condenser, the expansion device and the first passage. The second cooling device includes a second compressor, a heat exchanger, and a second conduit interconnecting the second compressor, the second passage and the heat exchanger. A circulation switching device includes a switching mechanism connected to the first conduit downstream of the condenser and upstream of the expansion device.
US09845971B1 Stacking brackets and systems for rooftop HVAC units
A system for securing at least two heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units stacked on each other for transportation includes corner brackets on at least the four corners of the lower unit and between the units. Each corner bracket has a banding channel, a plank-receiving channel, and a plurality of protrusions on a top side. The brackets are banded in place using the banding channels. On each longitudinal side, planks are used to extend between corner brackets to help control the loads and to distribute the loads. The corner brackets may be made from a synthetic material and the planks from wood or wood-like material. Other aspects are disclosed.
US09845968B2 Systems and methods for vent protection enclosures
A generally planar blank made, for example, from sheet metal can be formed into a vent protector that can be mounted to an outer wall of a structure over the exhaust aperture of a vent to inhibit vertebrate wildlife from entering the vent. The vent protector forms an enclosure for receiving vent flaps that may extend outwardly from the wall of the structure.
US09845967B2 Intelligent air conditioner socket with abnormality alarm
An intelligent with abnormality alarm which may comprise a housing, jacks in the surface of the housing and a conductive component arranged within the housing, wherein the housing is internally provided with a single chip processor as well as a current detection module, a voltage detection module, an outdoor temperature detection module, an indoor temperature detection module, a display module and a power supply module which are electrically connected with the single chip processor respectively. The power supply module is connected with the display module to power it. The socket may be used to carry out a real-time monitoring without making modification to the software and hardware. After applying the air conditioner socket of the present invention, the user may replace the socket of the air conditioner of a corresponding model him or her, i.e., the monitoring of an installed air conditioner may be accomplished with a minimum cost.
US09845965B2 Automated functional diagnosis
Disclosed is an HVAC (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning) system which comprises a fluid flow duct (1), a fluid flow valve (7) which is arranged therein and has a valve body (5) in the fluid flow duct (1) and a valve motor (15) which moves the valve body (5), a control circuit for activating the valve motor, a sensor (8) in the fluid flow duct (1) and an evaluation module for evaluating signals of the sensor. To produce an automated functional control, the following procedure is adopted: a first actuation signal is preset for the valve motor by the control circuit, and the actuation signal corresponds to a first setpoint position of the valve body (5), registration of a first signal of the sensor (8) by the evaluation module, and determination of a functional diagnosis of the fluid flow valve on the basis of the first signal of the sensor.
US09845951B2 Grate step module for a thrust combustion grate
A grate step module (1) for a thrust combustion grate for the combustion of refuse in a large-scale plant has a carrier part (2) for the grate steps (3, 4), exactly one fixed grate step (3) and exactly one movable grate step (4) and also a grate step drive. The movable grate step (4) is displaceable back and forth with respect to the fixed grate step (3) by way of the grate step drive. The grate step module (1) is connectable in a row with further grate step modules (1) without a gap and in this way forms the thrust combustion grate.
US09845950B2 Method of predicting wear on tubes of steam generator
A method predicts an amount of wear that is expected to occur on the tubes of a steam generator as a result of vibration against another structure within the steam generator. The method includes determining a volumetric amount of material that has been worn from a location on a tube over a duration of time and employing that volume as a function of time to determine the volume of material of the tube wall that is predicted to be worn from the tube or another tube at a future time. The volumetric-based analysis enables more accurately prediction of the wear depth at a future time. This enables the plugging of only those tubes that are determined from a volumetric analysis to be in risk of breach at the future time, thus slowing the rate at which tubes of a steam generator will be plugged.
US09845949B2 Modular stack light with central connectors
An in-line sound module for a modular stack light system provides electrical and mechanical connectors to allow it to be placed anywhere in the stack. Axial orientation of the audio transducer and a flexible jumpering system allow preservation of central connectors between modules. In-line configuration permits multiple sound modules to be used in a stack light and to be teamed with different beacon modules. In one embodiment the in-line sound module may also include lamps to provide beacon functionality.
US09845946B2 Waterproof lighting assembly
A waterproof lighting assembly includes a housing that has a top portion that is hingedly coupled to a bottom portion. The top portion is positionable at a selected angle with respect to the bottom portion. A first cap is removably coupled to the bottom portion. A second cap is removably coupled to the first cap. A retainer is removably coupled to the top portion. A plurality of gaskets is provided. Selected ones of the gaskets are positionable between the first cap and the bottom portion, the first cap and the second cap, and the retainer and the top portion. The gaskets form a fluid impermeable seal. A lighting circuit is positioned within the housing such that the lighting circuit may emit light outwardly from the housing.
US09845944B2 Electronic device, LED lamp and method of manufacturing
An electronic device (300) is provided, having a housing (301). The housing has a cooling chamber (342) and a wireless-communication chamber (344). The cooling chamber comprises an electronic circuit (310) embedded in potting material. The potting material is arranged to conduct heat away from the electronic circuit. The wireless-communication chamber comprises a radio-frequency (RF) antenna (320) for wirelessly receiving one or more commands controlling the electronic device. The cooling chamber and the wireless-communication chamber are physically separated so that the radio-frequency antenna is free from potting material wherein the cooling chamber and the wireless-communication chamber share a common separation wall (340) formed from a non-conducting material to separate the cooling chamber and the wireless-communication chamber, and the separation wall (340) forms a non-zero angle with respect to a top opening of the housing (301; 401). Eliminating potting material from the antenna by using separate chambers improves wireless transmission/reception efficiently. The design is suited for a lamp, in particular a LED lamp having an AC/DC converter which requires cooling in use. At least part of the housing may be formed from a heat-dissipating material, the potting material being arranged to conduct heat away from the electronic circuit (310) to the heat-dissipating part of the housing.
US09845929B2 Sun tracking light distributor system
A sun-tracking light distributor system for use in an open-ended photo-bioreactor having an aqueous liquid for a photosynthetic culture, comprising: at least one light distributor each including a concentrator supporting section with a light entry surface adapted to receive sunlight rays, an elongated rod section with a light distribution surface adapted to redirect the received sunlight rays within the aqueous liquid, a light concentrating element provided at the light entry surface which concentrates within the elongated rod at least a portion of the sunlight rays received at the light entry surface; a displacement system operatively connected to the light distributors and adapted to change an orientation of the light entry surface of the light distributors to track a solar position.
US09845927B2 Modular LED lighting system
A modular LED lighting system is presently disclosed, the system comprises at least one LED lamp housing configured to house and hold at least one longitudinally extending LED lamp or an array of LEDs. The LED lamp housing comprises two substantially parallel longitudinally extending sidewalls and two substantially parallel end walls, each end wall extends from edges of the sidewalls to form an LED lamp housing with a rectangular lower light opening. Each of the sidewalls are configured to abut with a sidewall of an adjacent LED lamp housing and each of the end walls are configured to abut with an end wall of an adjacent LED lamp housing, in the modular LED lighting system. Each of the at least one LED lamp housings in the modular LED lighting system are configured to adjoin with an adjacent LED lamp housing.
US09845926B2 Linear LED module
Various aspects of a light emitting apparatus include a substrate having at least one angled portion. Some aspects of the light emitting apparatus include at least one light emitting device arranged on the substrate. Some aspects of the light emitting apparatus include a plurality of conductors arranged on the substrate. In some aspects of the light emitting apparatus, the conductors are electrically coupled to the at least one light emitting device.
US09845925B2 Tangle-resistant decorative lighting assembly
A tangle-resistant decorative lighting assembly, comprising: a main portion including a plurality of wires and connectors, including first and second connectors and first and second lighted-extension portions extending transversely from the main portion. The first lighted extension portion including: a first connector configured to detachably connect to the first connector of the main portion, a first plurality of wires connected to the first connector, and a first plurality of lamp assemblies connected to the first plurality of wires. The second lighted-extension portion including: a second connector configured to detachably connect to the second connector of the main portion, a second plurality of wires connected to the second connector, and a second plurality of lamp assemblies connected to the second plurality of wires. The first connector of the main portion comprises a lock portion configured to engage with a lock portion of the first connector of the first lighted-extension portion.
US09845917B2 Gas filling method and station
A method for filling at least one buffer container of a hydrogen filling station, the station comprising a fluid circuit linked to said at least one buffer container, the circuit of the filling station comprising a first end linked to at least one source of hydrogen gas, the circuit comprising a second end provided with a transfer conduit intended to be removably connected to a tank, the method being characterized in that it comprises a step of determining the current concentration of at least one impurity in the hydrogen in the buffer container during the filling of same, a step of comparing said current concentration of the impurity relative to a predefined threshold concentration and, when the current concentration of the at least one impurity reaches said threshold concentration, stopping the filling of said buffer container.
US09845914B2 Narrow gap inspection system
The invention relates to a narrow gap inspection system, having a tube to be inspected, in particular a boiler tube, which extends in the axial direction and, surrounding this at a radial distance with a hollow-cylindrical gap, a casing, in particular a casing tube. The casing has an axially extending opening with an opening angle running perpendicular to the axial direction, and radially over the opening there is provided an axially mobile support system which supports a ring which is arranged in the gap and is able to rotate about the tube and has an inspection device that can be placed over the tube by means of a respective axial movement of the support system and a respective rotation of the ring in the gap. The invention also relates to a method for installing a narrow gap inspection system.
US09845912B2 Gang charger, shroud, and dock for portable electronic devices
An anti-theft device for protecting a portable electronic device from theft or unauthorized removal in a retail environment is provided. The anti-theft device includes a shroud configured to at least partially receive and engage a portable electronic device. The anti-theft device also includes a dock configured to releasably engage the shroud. The dock is configured to engage the shroud in a locked configuration so as to prevent removal of the shroud and the portable electronic device from the dock and to disengage the shroud in an unlocked configuration so as to allow the shroud and the portable electronic device to be removed from the dock.
US09845886B2 Sliding parts
Sealing faces of a pair of sliding parts include circulation grooves, each including an inlet section, an outlet section, and a communication section provided in one of the sealing faces. A positive pressure generation mechanism is provided in a part surrounded by the fluid circulation groove and a high pressure fluid side, and a negative pressure generation mechanism is provided on a low pressure fluid side between the plurality of fluid circulation grooves.
US09845883B2 Shaft seal assembly
A shaft seal assembly for establishing a liquid-tight seal between a steering knuckle and an axle shaft is provided. The shaft seal assembly includes an outer case and a first elastomeric member attached to one another. The elastomeric member has a castellated feature including a plurality of projections extending in a radially outward direction and separated from one another by a plurality of grooves. When the shaft seal assembly is installed in the steering knuckle, a cavity is presented between the steering knuckle and the first elastomeric member. Together, the grooves and cavity allow air to flow from a hub on one side of the seal assembly to a vacuum port in the steering knuckle. The cavity extends circumferentially around the seal assembly, and thus, air flow from the hub to the vacuum port is not dependent upon the orientation of the seal assembly relative to the steering knuckle.
US09845881B2 Shaft seal
A shaft seal in which a seal element a seal element and a gasket as held members are held between an outer case and an inner case, and, a protruding portion to locally increase holding pressure on the seal element is disposed on a pressing face for held member of the inner case.
US09845878B2 Sealing structure
A sealing structure enables easy fitting of an endless backup ring and includes: tank main body having filling chamber body with filling chamber and mouthpiece portion formed in cylindrical shape integrally with filling chamber body; valve body having insertion portion inserted in mouthpiece portion; O-ring provided between mouthpiece portion and insertion portion; and first backup ring endless and disposed on one side of O-ring to restrict movement of O-ring, wherein annular housing groove is formed on inner circumferential surface of mouthpiece portion such as to be recessed outward with respect to radial direction in order to house O-ring and first backup ring, wherein mouthpiece portion is provided with first cylindrical portion integral with filling chamber body and second cylindrical portion attachable/detachable along axial direction to/from first cylindrical portion, and wherein housing groove is divided along axial direction to face outward when second cylindrical portion detaches from first cylindrical portion.
US09845864B2 Planet carrier, output gear and spindle assembly
In accordance with an example embodiment, a transmission subassembly includes a planet carrier body releasably fixed to an output gear body. The planet carrier body and the output gear body are mounted for rotation about a horizontal axis along which joined sections of an input shaft is located, with one shaft section extending axially through a hollow spindle and carrying a sun gear at a location immediately adjacent a threaded end of the spindle, with the sun gear being meshed with planet gears carried by the planet carrier body. A ring nut is screwed onto the threaded spindle end and serves to properly set a pair of tapered roller bearings that support the output gear body for rotation about the spindle together with the carrier body about the rotation axis. Prior to being assembled into the transmission, the subassembly can be rotatably balanced.
US09845863B2 Monitoring and prognostic system and method for determining a remaining useful life of lubricant in wet clutch transmissions
A system and a method for monitoring a lubricant in a transmission are provided. The system comprises a first speed sensor, a temperature sensor, and a processing unit. The first speed sensor is positioned adjacent a first clutch, which forms a portion of the transmission. The first speed sensor is configured to detect a rotational difference between portions of the first clutch. The temperature sensor is disposed within the transmission. The temperature sensor is configured to measure a temperature of the lubricant. The processing unit is in communication with the first speed sensor and the temperature sensor. In response to information from the first speed sensor and the temperature sensor, the processing unit determines a condition of the lubricant used in the transmission.
US09845855B2 Torque converter and hydrokinetic torque coupling device having turbine-piston lockup clutch with lockup resistance member
A torque converter includes an impeller, a turbine-piston hydrodynamically drivable by the impeller, and an annular lockup resistance member. The impeller includes an impeller shell. The turbine-piston includes a turbine-piston shell having a turbine-piston flange with a first flange surface facing an engagement surface of the impeller shell and an opposite second flange surface. The turbine-piston is movable axially toward and away from the engagement surface to position the torque converter into and out of a lockup mode in which the turbine-piston flange is mechanically locked to the impeller shell. The annular lockup resistance member is coaxially aligned with the rotational axis, fixedly connected and non-rotatable relative to the turbine-piston flange, and configured to resist axial movement of the turbine-piston flange toward the engagement surface and into lockup with the impeller shell.
US09845851B2 Spring mechanism and linear motion displacement mechanism
The present invention provides a spring mechanism which can elastically deform an elastic deformation part with a film shape of a transducer into a shape having high symmetry, and also can be structured in a small size. A spring mechanism 2 includes: a cylindrical member 7 that is provided so as to extend toward a first element member 21 from an elastic deformation part 11 of a transducer 5, and also is arranged so as to slidably penetrate the first element member 21 in the direction of a central axis line C of the elastic deformation part 11; and a rod member 32 that is provided so as to extend toward the cylindrical member 7 from a second element member 22 side, and is slidably inserted in the cylindrical member 7 in the direction of the central axis line C of the elastic deformation part 11.
US09845843B2 Planetary gear train of automatic transmission for vehicle
A planetary gear set 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 rotational elements, a second planetary gear set including fourth, fifth, and sixth rotational elements, a third planetary gear set including seventh, eighth, and ninth rotational elements, six control elements for selectively interconnecting the rotational elements, a first connecting member, a second connecting member, a third connecting member, a fourth connecting member, a fifth connecting member, a sixth connecting member, and a seventh connecting member.
US09845840B2 Eccentric tool
An adjustment tool is disclosed herein. For example, an adjustment tool is provided comprising an input gear having gear teeth and an output gear having gear teeth, wherein the input gear and the output gear are in meshed engagement, an input shaft centrally coupled to the input gear, wherein the input gear is configured to rotate about the input shaft, and a housing supporting the input shaft for rotation and supporting a fastener, wherein a tooth of the output gear protrudes from the housing.
US09845832B2 Vehicle transmission and method of assembling vehicle transmission
A vehicle transmission includes a transmission shaft, a friction element assembly mounted on the transmission shaft, a piston assembly for actuating the friction element assembly, a snap ring for retaining the friction element assembly and a mounting groove formed in the transmission shaft. The snap ring is installed into the mounting groove by expanding the snap ring and then allowing the snap to contract and enter the mounting groove. The mounting groove is located such that the snap ring could exit the mounting groove upon expansion of the snap ring due to a centrifugal force. Accordingly, various arrangements are provided to prevent the snap ring from leaving the mounting groove after installation.
US09845826B2 Hybrid spherical and thrust bearing
According to one embodiment, a bearing features an elastomeric portion having an opening therethrough, a member disposed within the opening of the elastomeric portion, and a separation feature disposed between the member and the elastomeric portion. The member comprises a conical body portion arranged such that an interior diameter of the conical body portion is smaller than an exterior diameter of the conical body portion. The separation feature prevents contact between the member and the elastomeric portion.
US09845822B2 Attachment bolt for positive locking
A fastening bolt has a threaded screw (11) with a terminal portion (18) whose diameter (19) is less than that of the threaded portion, and an end surface (21) of said terminal portion has a transverse opening groove (22). The fastening bolt also has a nut (30) comprising a threaded body (32) and an unthreaded crown (34) drilled with at least two holes (35) diametrically opposite to one another and a rod (23), able to fit in the groove of the screw and in the two lateral holes of the nut to lock the bolt. The body of the nut comprises a driving portion (38), as well as a cylindrical portion (39) less thick than the driving portion, and the cylindrical portion (39) of the nut has an elliptical deformation that was previously a circular shape.
US09845820B2 Thin walled fastener
A thin walled fastener nut of the present invention includes a tapered bell flange extending from one end towards the other. The tapered bell flange provides structural support to the nut when used in aerospace application. The thin walled fastener nut with the tapered bell flange meets the dimensional requirements of the National Aerospace Standard Specification MS21042 (NASM21042) and National Aerospace Standard Specification MS1291 (NAS1291).
US09845817B2 Clamping system
A clamping system that includes a first jaw, a second jaw—the second jaw being pivotally connected to the first jaw—a locking handle pivotally connected to the first and second jaws, an adjustment element, first and second lever arms, and a release lever secured to the locking handle and configured to move the locking handle away from the first jaw.
US09845806B2 Engine speed optimization as a method to reduce APU fuel consumption
Systems and methods for controlling an auxiliary power unit (APU) are provided. The systems and methods may comprise detecting an operating condition of the APU, determining an optimal APU frequency in response to the operating condition, and setting an angular velocity of the APU to the optimal APU frequency.
US09845802B2 Intake charged pump for delivering a liquid
An intake charged pump for pumping liquid and which has an intake duct that extends to the suction area of the pump. The pump has a duct through which a jet stream flows to the suction area. A nozzle arrangement in the intake duct accelerates the liquid which is returned via the jet stream and supports the suction of a suction stream of the liquid from a storage container. A nozzle of the nozzle arrangement leads into the mixing chamber at an acute angle in a such way that the jet stream, leaving the nozzle, creates a common mixing stream with the suction stream from the storage container, and through which partial streams having essentially the same pressure and energy content, can be delivered to the front and back suction pockets of the double chamber pump.
US09845795B2 Dampening apparatus
A dampening apparatus includes a cylindrical container, and one or multiple compression devices positioned within the cylindrical container. The cylindrical container comprises multiple perforations on circumferential walls, and has an opening at one end. Each compression device comprises multiple compression cavities configured to receive the pulsating fluid through the opening. The dampening apparatus is attachable on a body of the pump such that the cylindrical container is in fluid communication with an fluid side of the pump to receive the pulsating fluid into the compression cavities, therefore dampening the pulsations via the compression cavities of the compression devices.
US09845789B2 System and method for monitoring and controlling wind turbines within a wind farm
In one aspect, a system for monitoring and controlling the operation of wind turbines located within a wind farm may generally include first and second wind turbines. The first wind turbine may include a first turbine controller configured to monitor an operating parameter(s) associated with the first wind turbine and provide a first control interface for controlling the operation of the first wind turbine. The second wind turbine may include a second turbine controller configured to monitor an operating parameter(s) associated with the second wind turbine and provide a second control interface for controlling the operation of the second wind turbine. The system may also include a secondary computing device coupled to the second turbine controller. The second turbine controller may be configured to provide the secondary computing device access to the first control interface in order to allow the operation of the first wind turbine to be controlled.
US09845782B1 Method and system for starting an internal combustion engine
A method for starting an internal combustion engine has the steps of: oscillating a crankshaft of the engine using the electrical actuator; then injecting fuel in a combustion chamber and igniting the fuel in this combustion chamber to cause the crankshaft to turn in a reverse direction; then injecting fuel in another combustion chamber and igniting the fuel in the other combustion chamber to cause the crankshaft to turn in a forward direction; and then injecting fuel in the other combustion chamber and igniting fuel in the other combustion chamber to cause the crankshaft to turn in the forward direction.
US09845773B2 Aspirator and ejector system
An engine system having a flowpath between a junction upstream of a turbocharger and an intake manifold that includes an ejector and an aspirator connected in parallel relative to one another within the flowpath is disclosed. The motive flow through the ejector is in the opposite direction relative to the direction of the motive flow through the aspirator, and both the ejector and the aspirator have a suction port fluidly coupled to a device requiring vacuum. The engine system also includes a first check valve disposed in control of the motive flow through the ejector and a second check valve disposed in control of the motive flow through the aspirator and may also include a control valve in fluid communication within the flowpath upstream or downstream of the ejector and the aspirator that controls the flow into and/or out of both thereof.
US09845771B2 Method for determining the recycled air flow rate and the quantity of oxygen available at the inlet of an internal combustion engine cylinder
A method for determining the recycled air flow rate and oxygen quantity at the inlet of an internal combustion engine cylinder. The method involves measuring pressure in each cylinder during a compression phase and calculating the mass of gas in each cylinder based on the measured pressure, volume and temperature variation for an angular variation of the crankshaft, heat capacity, and heat losses. The method further involves determining the mass of gas in all cylinders over a full combustion cycle as well as in the recycled exhaust.
US09845767B2 Cast dual wall bulkhead with integral oil drain
Systems and methods are provided for a cylinder block having one or more bulkheads. The bulkheads provide a dual-wall structure that may enhance the stiffness of the cylinder block in bending and torsion. The bulkheads may also provide an oil drain to allow oil to directly drain through a hollow core of the bulkhead. An overflow outlet may be formed in an inner wall of a bulkhead. In some implementations, a cylinder block with bulkheads may increase an oil capacity of an engine.
US09845766B2 Piston crown to raise compression ratio
A piston includes a crown having a deck, a spark recess, an exhaust valve recess, and an intake valve recess. The piston also includes a wedge disposed on the crown extending from the exhaust valve recess and the intake valve recess toward the spark recess above the deck. The wedge is a planar wedge disposed at an angle substantially parallel to an associated exhaust valve received by the exhaust valve recess. The crown is symmetrical about a piston center line.
US09845760B2 Methods and systems for engine fuel and torque control
Methods and systems are provided for accurately estimating intake aircharge based on the output of an intake oxygen sensor while flowing EGR, purge, or PCV hydrocarbons to the engine. The unadjusted aircharge estimate is used for engine fuel control while the hydrocarbon adjusted aircharge estimate is used for engine torque control. A controller is configured to sample the oxygen sensor at even increments in a time domain, stamp the sampled data in a crank angle domain, store the sampled data in a buffer, and then select one or more data samples corresponding to a last firing period from the buffer for estimating the intake aircharge.
US09845755B2 Combustion system controller
A combustion system controller controls an operation of a combustion system including an internal combustion engine. The combustion system controller includes a mixing ratio acquisition portion and a control portion. The mixing ratio acquisition portion acquires the mixing ratios of various components included in a fuel. The control portion controls the operation of the combustion system based on the mixing ratios acquired by the mixing ratio acquisition portion.
US09845745B2 EVAP system with valve to improve canister purging
Systems and methods are provided for an evaporative emissions control system. In one example, a system for an engine may comprise a fuel vapor canister, a mixing valve positioned in a fresh air line upstream of the vapor canister, and an actuator physically coupled to the mixing valve for adjusting a position of the mixing valve to increase turbulence in air entering the vapor canister. The position of the mixing valve may be adjusted to increase an amount of turbulence in air entering the fuel vapor canister.
US09845742B2 Turbocharger generating vacuum negative pressure, vacuum negative pressure supply type brake system using the same, and control method thereof
A turbocharger generating a vacuum negative pressure may include a compressor which receives, through a turbocharger shaft, a rotational force of a turbine which rotates based on exhaust gas from an engine and turbo-charges an intake which is supplied to the engine, and a motorless vacuum pump coupled to the turbine through a center housing which is coupled to the compressor and is configured to be rotated by the turbocharger shaft, thus generating a vacuum negative pressure.
US09845732B2 Systems and methods for variation of injectors for coherence reduction in combustion system
A system includes a gas turbine engine having a first combustor and a second combustor. The first combustor includes a first fuel conduit having a first plurality of injectors. The first plurality of injectors are disposed in a first configuration within the first combustor along a first fuel path, and the first plurality of injectors are configured to route a fuel to a first combustion chamber. The system further includes a second combustor having a second fuel conduit having a second plurality of injectors. The second plurality of injectors are disposed in a second configuration within the second combustor along a second fuel path, and the second plurality of injectors are configured to route the fuel to a second combustion chamber. The second configuration has at least one difference relative to the first configuration.
US09845729B2 Method of manufacturing recuperator air cells
A method of manufacturing a recuperator segment uses metal tubes deformed into air cells in a waved configuration. The air cells are stacked one to another to form a double skinned recuperator segment providing cold air passages through the respective air cells and hot gas passages through spaces between adjacent air cells.
US09845724B2 Internal combustion engine
An internal combustion engine comprises a variable compression ratio mechanism that changes the relative position of a cylinder block with respect to a crankcase and a controlling device that controls the variable compression ratio mechanism. The variable compression ratio mechanism contains a driving device that rotates a shaft that includes an eccentric axis, and the drive device includes a clutch that blocks reverse input and is disposed in a drive power transmission route that transmits the rotational power of a motor to the shaft. The control device fixes the mechanical compression ratio to a predetermined low mechanical compression ratio when the amplitude of the rotational power vibration applied to an output shaft of the clutch is less than a predetermined determination value.
US09845718B2 Exhaust emission control apparatus for on-board internal combustion engine, and method for exhaust emission control apparatus
A controller calculates a period travel distance that is a travel distance of the vehicle from when the available travel distance is calculated to when the available travel distance is calculated next. The controller, when the remaining amount of urea aqueous solution inside a tank exceeds a predetermined amount, executes a first calculation process in which the available travel distance is calculated with reference to the remaining amount of the urea aqueous solution. The controller, after the remaining amount of the urea aqueous solution becomes smaller than or equal to a predetermined amount, executes a second calculation process in which the available travel distance is calculated by subtracting the period travel distance from the previously calculated available travel distance.
US09845712B2 Three-step sliding variable cam
A cam system for operating a first engine valve and a second engine valve includes translatable first and a second sliding lobe packs. The first sliding lobe pack operates the first engine valve with one of a high lift lobe, a low lift lobe, and a zero lift lobe. The second sliding lobe operates the second engine valve with one of a high lift lobe or one of two low lift lobes. A shift barrel has a first groove configured to translate the first and a second sliding lobe packs in a first direction, and a second groove configured to translate the first and a second sliding lobe packs in a second direction, opposite the first. A shift actuator has a first pin, a second pin, and a third pin, each selectively actuatable to engage the first groove or the second groove.
US09845711B2 Waste heat recovery system
A waste heat recovery system includes a Rankine cycle (RC) circuit having a pump, a boiler, an energy converter, and a condenser fluidly coupled via conduits in that order, to provide additional work. The additional work is fed to an input of a gearbox assembly including a capacity for oil by mechanically coupling to the energy converter to a gear assembly. An interface is positioned between the RC circuit and the gearbox assembly to partially restrict movement of oil present in the gear assembly into the RC circuit and partially restrict movement of working fluid present in the RC circuit into the gear assembly. An oil return line is fluidly connected to at least one of the conduits fluidly coupling the RC components to one another and is operable to return to the gear assembly oil that has moved across the interface from the gear assembly to the RC circuit.
US09845707B2 Aircraft turbojet engine nacelle comprise an increased-rigidity air intake
An aircraft turbojet engine nacelle comprising an air intake assembly of substantially annular shape, the air intake assembly comprising an external wall and an internal wall which are connected to one another upstream by an air intake lip and downstream by an annular rear structure. The annular rear structure comprises, arranged concentrically, one or more monolithic panels forming a first annular zone and comprising one or more hollow casings forming at least a second annular zone, and at least one connecting ring which provides the connection with at least one of the external and internal walls. The annular rear structure thus has increased structural mechanical strength.
US09845703B2 Turbine component surface treatment processes and systems
A turbine component surface treatment process includes passing a UV-curable maskant through one or more fluid flow passages, wherein at least a portion of the UV-curable maskant exits the one or more fluid flow passages at an exterior surface of the turbine component, applying a UV light to the exterior surface of the turbine component, wherein the UV light cures at least a portion of the UV-curable maskant exiting the one or more fluid flow passages, and, treating the exterior surface with a treatment material, wherein the portion of the UV-curable maskant cured by the UV light substantially blocks the treatment material from entering the one or more fluid flow passages.
US09845701B2 Method and system for varying the width of a turbine nozzle
A turbine and method of operating the same a turbine includes a housing having a volute, an inlet and an outlet an impeller rotatable coupled to the housing, a first shroud disposed within the housing comprising a plurality of nozzle vanes and a second shroud disposed within the housing adjacent to the first shroud so that a nozzle area is formed between the first shroud and the second shroud, said nozzle area having a variable width. The second shroud is movable relative to the first shroud to vary the width so that fluid flow from the inlet to the outlet is variable.
US09845682B2 Fan disc
A fan disc is provided for supporting fan blades of a gas turbine engine. The fan disc has a disc body having axially extending slots for receiving, in use, dovetail root fixings of a circumferential row of fan blades. The fan disc further has an annular drive arm which extends radially inwardly from a forward portion of the disc body to a connector for engaging, in use, with a corresponding connector portion of a drive shaft of the engine. The fan disc further has a hoop stiffening ring which is removably mounted to a rear portion of the disc body, the stiffening ring being axially spaced from the drive arm to increase the torsional stiffness of the fan disc.
US09845680B2 Gas exchange through engine piston rod
A linear reciprocating engine may include a cylinder having a first combustion chamber at one end and a second combustion chamber at an opposing end, first and second cylinder heads located at an end of the first and second combustion chambers, respectively, and a double-faced piston slidably mounted within the cylinder. The engine may further include a first piston rod portion extending from a first face of the double-faced piston through the first combustion chamber, and a second piston rod portion extending from a second face of the piston through the second combustion chamber. Passageways in the piston rod portions may be configured to communicate gases between the combustion chamber and a location outside the cylinder and configured to prevent gases from being exchanged between the cylinder and a location outside the cylinder via a path that crosses both face of the piston.
US09845676B2 Method of mining ore
A method of open cut mining comprising carrying out mining operations in an area of an open cut mine with manned resources and unmanned resources and providing separate access for these resources to the mine area at selected locations. Alternatively, or in addition, the method comprises carrying out mining operations in the mine area with manned resources and unmanned resources operating in selected, separate unmanned and manned zones, respectively within the mine area.
US09845664B2 System and method for communicating with a drill rig
A system for communicating with a drill rig includes a data acquisition board on the drill rig. A plurality of sensors are on the drill rig, and each sensor transmits data associated with the drill rig to the data acquisition board. A processor on the data acquisition board is configured to execute first logic stored in a first memory that causes the processor to format the data, store the data, and transfer the data to a mobile communications device. A method for communicating with a drill rig includes sensing an operating parameter on the drill rig and transmitting data reflective of the operating parameter to a data acquisition board on the drill rig. The method further includes formatting the data with the data acquisition board and transferring the formatted data from the data acquisition board to a mobile communications device.
US09845663B2 Self-cleaning windows for downhole and process chemistry environment
Methods including applying a photo-activated catalyst to a window, directing an ultraviolet light onto the window, producing a bleach via an oxidation reaction, and breaking down organic compounds located on the window using the bleach are provided. Also provided herein are systems including an ultraviolet light source and a window having a photo-activated catalyst layer.
US09845657B2 Seal sleeve and assembly including such a seal sleeve
Seal sleeve and assembly including such a seal sleeve. A seal sleeve (10) having a seal sleeve wall (14) comprising a swellable polymer material having elastomeric properties so that the seal sleeve has non-swollen state and an expanded state, wherein the seal sleeve wall has a closed circumference that extends around a central longitudinal axis (A), the seal sleeve wall having a non-swollen thickness that is defined by the distance between an inner surface and an outer surface of the seal sleeve wall in the non-swollen state, the non-swollen thickness being less than the radial width of a circumferential space between an inner and an outer element that has to be closed off by the seal sleeve, wherein at least one of the end surfaces (14a, 14b, 252) extends in a plane that includes a sharp angle (a) with the longitudinal axis.
US09845656B2 Extended length packer with timed setting
A device and method to control the rate of radial expansion of a compressible sealing element on a packer over the longitudinal length of the sealing element. By varying the rate of compression of the element, the rate of radial expansion of the corresponding portions of the element may also be controlled. Additionally, the rate of radial expansion may also be controlled by controlling the direction and amount of radial expansion along the length of the sealing by reinforcing certain portions of the sealing element while decreasing the rigidity of the reinforcement for other portions.
US09845645B2 Tapered spline connection for drill pipe, casing, and tubing
An apparatus comprises a first number of splines located near a first end of a first joint section and a second number of splines located near a second end of a second joint section. The first number of splines extends in an axial direction of the first joint section and spans a circumferential surface of the first joint section. Each of the first number of splines has a base, a tip, and a pair of flanks that extends from the base to the tip and forms an acute angle. Each of the first number of splines are configured to be received between adjacent pairs of splines in the second number of splines as the first end of the first joint section and the second end of the second joint section are joined.
US09845644B2 Riser floatation with anti-vibration strakes
A method of manufacturing marine riser buoyancy elements includes providing a master mold and mold inserts such that a range of buoyancy elements may be manufactured from one master mold and providing the mold inserts such that an annular space between the riser main conduit and the buoyancy elements, or a groove width between the buoyancy elements may be varied during manufacture.
US09845633B2 Reinforced mull post assembly
A composite reinforced mull post is disclosed for use in an entryway assembly. The mull post may engage a door on one side and a side light window on the other side. The mull post may comprise a one or two piece outer portion and one or more internal reinforcing members. The outer portion may comprise a plurality of interlocking pieces. A first internal reinforcing member may be formed of engineered material such as a wood laminate, and a second reinforcing member may comprise a channel that extends partially around the first reinforcing member. The reinforcing member may include orthogonal portions conterminously received within a correspondingly shaped central chamber formed by the housing formed by the joined interlocking pieces. The reinforcing member may include an upper wood portion and a lower durable portion, connected end to end by a glued finger joint.
US09845630B2 Power-door opening and closing device and automobile provided with opening and closing device
A power door opening device comprises a casing; a motor mounted to the casing; a planetary gear unit housed in the casing to reduce rotation speed of the motor; and an output mechanism that transmits reduced rotation from the planetary gear unit to a door to open and close the door. The planetary gear unit comprises a sun gear that rotates with a rotary shaft of the motor; a planetary carrier fixed in the casing; a planetary gear that is rotatably supported to the planetary carrier and meshes with the sun gear; and a ring gear that is rotatably supported in the casing and meshes with the planetary gear. Both ends of the sun gear are supported.
US09845628B2 Refrigerator
A refrigerator includes a cabinet; a storage compartment located within the cabinet; a first door pivotally mounted to the cabinet, the first door configured to open or close a first portion of the storage compartment; a second door pivotally mounted to the cabinet, the second door configured to open or close a second portion of the storage compartment; a pillar pivotally mounted to the first door and configured to block leakage of cold air between the first door and the second door; a pillar boss protruding outward from the pillar; a guide recess configured to guide the pillar boss; and a rotator that defines the guide recess, the rotator being configured to rotate about a rotation axis.
US09845627B2 Hinge for a partition element, in particular for a swing door
The invention concerns a strap hinge (1) for a separating element. The separating element takes the form of a door, for example, in particular a swing door. The strap hinge (1) comprises two active units. The strap hinge (1) is provided with securing units (27 to 29), which are actively connected to a surface owing to a radial movement. The strap hinge further comprises pressure units (40, 43). The strap hinge (1) offers the same properties as a strap hinge which is provided with a hydraulic braking device.
US09845623B1 Touch control of vehicle door locks
A vehicle includes a vehicle door including a vehicle door handle that moves a door latch assembly between a latched configuration and an unlatched configuration. A door lock apparatus is operatively connected to the door latch assembly. An electric motor moves the door lock apparatus between a locked configuration to disallow operation of the door latch assembly using the vehicle door handle and an unlocked configuration that allows operation of the door latch assembly using the vehicle door handle. A door lock control system includes a door lock control zone that is provided on the vehicle door handle. The door lock control zone includes a touch sensor that provides a control signal to an ECU based on an operator touch. The ECU operates the electric motor based on the control signal.
US09845617B2 Lock device and associated method, computer program and computer program product
It is presented a lock device comprising: a controller configured to determine whether to open the lock device, wherein the controller is configured to provide an open signal when the lock device it to be opened, the open signal being a pulsating signal; a motor controllable to set the lock device in an open state or a closed state; and a motor driver connected between the controller and the motor, the motor driver comprising a capacitor providing a capacitive coupling between the controller and the motor, the motor driver being configured to provide a motor control signal to the motor to set the lock device in an open state only when a duty cycle of the open signal is less than a threshold duty cycle.
US09845610B2 Re-deployable mobile above ground shelter
A protective shelter including an enclosure having at least a floor, at least one sidewall coupled to the floor, a door, and a roof coupled to the at least one sidewall. The protective shelter further includes one or more members coupled to the enclosure that support the protective shelter on a substrate and a resilient grouser attached to at least one of the one or more members and in contact with the substrate.
US09845609B2 Swimming pool pressure cleaner including automatic timing mechanism
A fluid distribution system for an underwater pool cleaner comprises an inlet body having an inlet for receiving a supply of pressurized fluid, a valve assembly body in fluid communication with the inlet of the inlet body and including a plurality of fluid outlets, a first one of the outlets provides fluid for propelling the underwater pool cleaner in a forward direction and a second one of the outlets provides fluid for propelling the underwater pool cleaner in a reverse direction, and a valve subassembly fluidicly driven by the supply of pressurized fluid and periodically switching the supply of pressurized fluid from the first one of the outlets to the second one of the outlets to periodically change direction of propulsion of the underwater pool cleaner.
US09845606B2 Safety rail system and method for using same
Embodiments of the disclosure provide a safety rail. The safety rail may include a body disposed on first and second adjustable boots. The first and second adjustable boots may be adapted to secure the safety rail to an excavation support structure. The body may include a lower rail connected to the first and second adjustable boots.
US09845604B2 Device and method for arranging and setting tiles and non-vegetative ground covering on a substrate
A tile and non-vegetative ground covering setting device including a housing, slidable rods with turning support means and stationing means are described herein. In some examples, the setting device includes a pair of housings and two pairs of slidable rods. In other examples, a slidable rod may be positioned perpendicularly to the other slidable rods. The device also comprises a platform, a handle, and an adequate number of securing means to maintain integrity of the device.
US09845601B2 Three-dimensionally deformed fiber for concrete reinforcement
A concrete reinforcing member for admixture into a concrete composite. The concrete reinforcing member has a body extending in a longitudinal direction along an axis, the body having a lateral width. At least two anchor segments are axially spaced on the body, each anchor segment having at least one lateral extension projecting in a lateral direction along an associated plane that extends radially relative to the axis of the body. The associated plane of the lateral extension of one of the anchor segments is offset radially about the axis at an angle of greater than 0° and less than 90° relative to the associated plane of the lateral extension of the other anchor segment.
US09845586B2 Manhole frame with one or more handholds
A manhole frame includes one or more handholds near the entrance to the manhole so that the ladder rungs can be made lower and the access space at the entrance to the manhole thereby increased. The handhold can be cast into the cover-supporting lip, or can be a movable handle which is below the level of the manhole when not in use or extended above ground level when in use.
US09845571B2 Core-sheath rope
A core-sheath rope can include an outer sheath provided in the form of a hollow braid and an inner sheath provided in the form of a hollow braid, wherein thread changes between threads of the inner sheath and threads of the outer sheath and/or enlacements between threads of the inner sheath and threads of the outer sheath are provided in certain places. The rope can be characterized in that bridge threads extending in the longitudinal direction of the rope are provided in the places of the thread changes and/or enlacements, with the threads of the outer sheath and the inner sheath, respectively, which change from the inside to the outside and from the outside to the inside, respectively, being guided around those bridge threads.
US09845565B2 Drainage device for wall-mounted washing machine
A drainage device for a wall-mounted washing machine includes a drain housing having an inlet at an upper side of a body, a valve wall in the body, a drain and a cap receiver at a lower side of the body opposite to the inlet relative to the valve wall, and a driving unit or actuator receiver on the valve wall, a cap on the cap receiver configured to collect foreign materials; and a driving unit or actuator in the driving unit or actuator receiver, configured to open and close the valve wall. As a result, the user cannot come in contact with the inlet, thereby preventing accidents or burns from components in or near the inlet, such as a heater.
US09845564B2 Appliance having a housing dampening portion and method
Various embodiments of apparatuses and methods relating to appliances are provided. In one embodiment, an appliance having a housing, one or more moveable components inside the housing, a drive assembly, and a dampening portion is provided. The housing includes, for example, at least one side wall and the dampening member is disposed at least partially between the drive assembly and the at least one side wall. The dampening portion includes, for example, a resilient material having at least one surface extending at least partially along the side wall and the drive assembly. The dampening member is configured to limit movement of the drive assembly during shipping and handling to prevent damage to the appliance. The dampening member stays with the appliance after shipping and handling to enhance performance of the appliance, protect the moveable component, or both.
US09845561B2 Laundry module for washing a load of fabric items
A laundry module performs a washing function to wash a load of fabric items and has a drawer supporting a tub and wash basket, and a control panel mounted on the drawer to enable a user to select a wash cycle from among a plurality of wash cycles. The laundry module can be part of a modular laundry system including a laundry appliance. The laundry module can be vertically arranged with a laundry appliance, such as by supporting the laundry appliance thereupon.
US09845559B2 Sewing machine
A sewing machine translates a stitchwork frame with which a cloth is fastened along a direction of a plane where the cloth is fastened based on stitchwork data to form a stitchwork pattern. A presser foot located above the cloth has a height changed by an actuator like a stepping motor in accordance with the advancement of a stitchwork formation. Hence, a predetermined clearance between the cloth and the presser foot is maintained.
US09845551B2 Methods for production of single-crystal graphenes
In some embodiments, the present disclosure pertains to methods of forming single-crystal graphenes by: (1) cleaning a surface of a catalyst; (2) annealing the surface of the catalyst; (3) applying a carbon source to the surface of the catalyst; and (4) growing single-crystal graphene on the surface of the catalyst from the carbon source. Further embodiments of the present disclosure also include a step of separating the formed single-crystal graphene from the surface of the catalyst. In some embodiments, the methods of the present disclosure also include a step of transferring the formed single-crystal graphene to a substrate. Additional embodiments of the present disclosure also include a step of growing stacks of single crystals of graphene.
US09845539B2 Treatment of hydrogen sulfide
A chemical process captures and convert hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas into elemental sulfur, polysulfide, sulfur dioxide and/or sulfuric acid while regenerating sodium hydroxide capture agent for further use in an initial H2S capture step. Processing may include initial sodium hydroxide scrubbing of gas streams containing H2S, electrochemical regeneration of the sodium hydroxide from sodium hydrosulfide or sodium sulfide, recovery of sulfur and/or sulfur dioxide from the electrochemical processing, and production of sulfuric acid from such sulfur and/or sulfur dioxide.
US09845537B2 Mirror and media display device assembly apparatuses and methods
A combination mirror and media display device assembly includes a mirror platform. The mirror platform has a media display device viewing area and a reflective area. A reflectivity of the media display device viewing area is less than a reflectivity of the reflective area. The assembly includes a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket is coupled to the mirror platform. The mounting bracket is open on one side and the opening in the mounting bracket is configured to accept a media display device. A method to place a media display device within a mirror platform assembly includes inserting a media display device through an opening in a mounting bracket, wherein a mirror platform is attached to the mounting bracket and the mirror platform has a media display device viewing area. The method includes aligning the media display device with the media display device viewing area during the inserting and coupling the media display device to the mounting bracket, wherein the media display device is removably coupled to the mounting bracket.
US09845534B2 CVI densification installation including a high capacity preheating zone
A thermochemical treatment installation includes a reaction chamber, at least one gas inlet, and a gas preheater chamber situated between the gas inlet and the reaction chamber. The preheater chamber has a plurality of perforated distribution trays held spaced apart one above another. The preheater chamber also includes, between at least the facing distribution trays, a plurality of walls defining flow paths for a gas stream between said trays.
US09845529B2 Electrode and method for producing same
Provided are: a novel electrode which is suitable for use in an input device as typified by a capacitive touch panel sensor, and which has low electrical resistivity and low reflectance; and a method for producing this electrode. This electrode has a multilayer structure comprising a first layer that is formed of an Al film or an Al alloy film and a second layer that is partially nitrided and is formed of an Al alloy containing Al and at least one element selected from the group consisting of Mn, Cu, Ti and Ta.
US09845527B2 Method for pretreating substrates for PVD methods
The invention relates to a method for coating work pieces in a vacuum treatment system having a first electrode embodied as a target, which is part of an arc vaporization source. Using the first electrode, an arc is operated with an arc current and vaporizes material. A bias voltage is applied to a bias electrode, which includes a second electrode that is embodied as a work piece holder, together with the work pieces. Metal ion bombardment is carried out either to pretreat the work pieces or in at least one transition from one layer to an adjacent layer of a multilayer system, so that neither a significant material removal nor a significant material buildup occurs, but instead, introduces metal ions into a substrate surface or into a layer of a multilayer system.
US09845526B2 Slip and process for producing an aluminum diffusion layer
The present invention relates to a slip for producing an aluminum diffusion layer which comprises an Al-containing powder and an Si-containing powder and a binder, the slurry further comprising an Al-containing powder the powder particles of which are coated with Si. The invention further relates to a process for producing an aluminum diffusion layer, comprising the following steps: providing a slurry according to any one of the preceding claims, applying the slurry to a component surface on which the aluminum diffusion layer is to be created, drying and/or curing by way of a heat treatment at a first temperature, and diffusion annealing at a second temperature.
US09845522B2 Negative electrode for lithium secondary battery and method of manufacturing the same
In an aspect, a negative electrode for a lithium secondary battery and a method of manufacturing the same is provided. The negative electrode for the lithium secondary battery includes a negative active material layer.
US09845521B2 Copper alloy
A copper alloy containing Ni: 1.5%-3.6% and Si: 0.3%-1.0% in terms of mass percent with the remainder consisting of copper and unavoidable impurities, wherein: the average crystal grain size of the crystal grains in the copper alloy is 5 to 30 μm; the area ratio of the crystal grains having crystal grain sizes not less than twice the average crystal grain size is not less than 3%; and the ratio of the area of cube orientation grains to the area of the crystal grains having crystal grain sizes not less than twice the average crystal grain size is not less than 50%.
US09845513B2 Method of producing succinic acid and other chemicals using sucrose-containing feedstock
This invention relates to the production of chemicals by fermentation with a microorganism in which the fermentation medium contains the sugar sucrose. As a specific example, succinic acid is produced from a sucrose-containing renewable feedstock through fermentation using a biocatalyst. Examples of such a biocatalyst include microorganisms that have been enhanced in their ability to utilize sucrose as a carbon and energy source. The biocatalysts of the present invention are derived from the genetic manipulation of parental strains that were originally constructed with the goal to produce one or more chemicals (for example succinic acid and/or a salt of succinic acid) at a commercial scale using feedstocks other than sucrose. The genetic manipulations of the present invention involve the introduction of exogenous genes involved in the transport and metabolism of sucrose into the parental strains. The genes involved in the transport and metabolism of sucrose can also be introduced into a microorganism prior to developing the organism to produce a particular chemical. The genes involved in the transport and metabolism of sucrose can also be used to augment or improve the sucrose transport and metabolism by strains already known to have some ability for sucrose utilization in biological fermentation.
US09845503B2 Nucleic acid-labeled tags associated with odorant
A nucleic acid tag comprising a nucleotide-support platform attached to a nucleic acid molecule, an odorant, and an encapsulant. Unique nucleic acid-containing tags containing an odorant are seeded at one or more geographic locations. Using odorant-detection systems, the person or object of interest is examined for the presence of one or more of the odorant, thereby revealing the presence of the seeded nucleic acids and eliminating the expense and time associated with unnecessary screening. The geographic location associated with each detected nucleic acid is used to backtrack the item's path or extrapolate a probable point of origin.
US09845491B2 Isolation of nucleic acids
Provided herein is technology relating to isolating nucleic acids. In particular, the technology relates to methods and kits for extracting nucleic acids from problematic samples such as stool.
US09845489B2 Compositions for stabilizing DNA, RNA and proteins in saliva and other biological samples during shipping and storage at ambient temperatures
Compositions and methods are disclosed for substantially liquid, gel, suspension, slurry, semisolid and/or colloid storage of biological samples following admixture with the herein disclosed storage composition, permitting substantial recovery of biological activity following storage without refrigeration. In certain embodiments, unfractionated saliva samples may be stored without refrigeration for weeks, months or years in a form that permits recovery of intact DNA following the storage period.
US09845481B2 Synthetic regulation of gene expression
Synthetic regulation of gene expression is provided. In some embodiments, synthetic regulatory constructs are provided. In some embodiments, a synthetic regulatory construct expresses a heterologous gene in a selected cell type. In some embodiments, methods of expressing a heterologous gene in a selected cell type are provided.
US09845480B2 Transcriptome transfer produces cellular phenotype conversion
The present invention includes methods for effecting phenotype conversion in a cell by transfecting the cell with phenotype-converting nucleic acid. Expression of the nucleic acids results in a phenotype conversion in the transfected cell. Preferably the phenotype-converting nucleic acid is a transcriptome, and more preferably an mRNA transcriptome.
US09845479B2 Plants resistant to insect pests
The present invention relates to genetic control of infestation by insect pest species, particularly prevention and/or control of pest infestation of plants, using interfering ribonucleic acid (RNA) molecules. The invention provides transgenic plants that (i) express or are capable of expressing interfering RNAs of the invention and (ii) are resistant to infestation by insect pest species.
US09845467B2 Compounds and methods for modulating target nuclear and sub-nuclear nucleic acid molecules in cells and animals
The present invention provides compounds and methods for modulating target nucleic acids found in organelles or sub-organelles of cells. The invention includes, but is not limited to compounds and methods that modulate target nucleic acids in a sub-nuclear organelle, such as the nucleolus and/or a cajal body. In certain embodiments, the cell is in an animal.
US09845465B2 Compositions and methods for treating peripheral arterial disease
The present application discloses roles for miR-93 in treating hypoxia and ischemia. Endothelial cells (HUVEC) and myocytes (C2C12) expressed miR-93 and up-regulated miR-93 in response to hypoxia and serum starvation. Over-expression of miR-93 in HUVECs promoted cell proliferation, prevented hypoxia-induced apoptosis, and enhanced endothelial cell tube formation. miR-93 knockdown in HUVECs resulted in increased hypoxia-induced apoptosis and decreased tube formation. Over-expression or knockdown of miR-93 in myocytes resulted in reduced or increased hypoxia-induced apoptosis, respectively. Down-regulation of miR-93 in C57BL/6 mice with antagomiR resulted in attenuated perfusion recovery (% non-ischemic leg at day-21: Scramble 85.22.9 vs. AntagomiR-93 67.96). Over-expression of miR-93 in BALB/C mice improved perfusion recovery (% non-ischemic leg at day 21: PremiR-93 757.5 vs. Scramble 59.62.5). The present invention encompasses the use of miR-93 and regulation of miR-93 to treat and prevent hypoxia, ischemia, and other injuries, diseases, disorders, and conditions associated with ischemia.
US09845461B2 Method for treating oncological diseases
A method to treat cancer and other malignant diseases, said method comprising parenterally administering an agent which destroys blood extracellular DNA into the systemic circulation of a cancer patient to slow down cancer growth. The agent is embodied in the form of a DNase enzyme and, more particularly, as a DNase I enzyme. Doses from 50,000-250,000,000 Kunitz units/day are administered for 5-360 days.
US09845459B2 Method of obtaining high purity stem cells from tissue
The present invention relates to a method of obtaining high purity stem cells from tissue, comprising: providing an impurity-containing cell mass obtained from a tissue; providing a filter device which comprises a cylinder structure, wherein the cylinder structure comprise an inlet and an outlet below and a content configured inside the cylinder structure between the inlet and the outlet; culturing the impurity-free cell mass on a polymeric film, wherein target stem cells of the impurity-free cell mass conjugate into a spheroid cell population; collecting the spheroid cell population from the polymeric film to obtain high purity target stem cells. According to the method of the present invention, stem cells can be rapidly and easily obtained from tissue. Only a small amount of tissue sample is required and the stem cells obtained can be readily used in clinical applications such as autotransplantation without the requirement of in vitro amplification.
US09845451B2 Multilayered cell culture apparatus
A multilayered cell culture apparatus for the culturing of cells is disclosed. The cell culture apparatus is defined as an integral structure having a plurality of cell culture chambers in combination with tracheal space(s). The body of the apparatus has imparted therein gas permeable membranes in combination with tracheal spaces that will allow the free flow of gases between the cell culture chambers and the external environment. The flask body also includes an aperture that will allow access to the cell growth chambers by means of a needle or cannula. The size of the apparatus, and location of an optional neck and cap section, allows for its manipulation by standard automated assay equipment, further making the apparatus ideal for high throughput applications.
US09845449B2 Stabilized perfume oils
Stable formulations and perfume compositions include amino alcohol(s) as well as >10 wt % fragrances.
US09845446B2 Mixtures, their preparation, and uses
The current invention is directed towards mixtures, comprising (A) in the range of from 15 to 85% by weight of at least one compound of the general formula (I) (B) in the range of from 85 to 15% by weight of at least one compound of the general formula (II), wherein the integers are defined as follows: R1 is C3-C4-alkyl, linear or branched, R2 is C5-C6-alkyl, linear or branched, G1, G2 are different or identical and selected from monosaccharides with 4 to 6 carbon atoms, x, y are numbers in the range of from 1.1 to 4, R3 is C3-C9-alkyl, linear or branched, the percentages referring to the total mixture.
US09845441B2 Method to produce catalytically active nanocomposite coatings
A nanocomposite coating and method of making and using the coating. The nanocomposite coating is disposed on a base material, such as a metal or ceramic; and the nanocomposite consists essentially of a matrix of an alloy selected from the group of Cu, Ni, Pd, Pt and Re which are catalytically active for cracking of carbon bonds in oils and greases and a grain structure selected from the group of borides, carbides and nitrides.
US09845434B2 Asphaltene stabilization in petroleum feedstocks by blending with biological source oil and/or chemical additive
Biological source oils, including, but not limited to, algae oil, stabilize the presence of asphaltenes in petroleum feedstocks, such as crude oil, to help avoid or prevent fouling and/or corrosion in the production, transferring and processing of the petroleum feedstocks. Chemical additives such as phenol-based resins, and reaction products or combinations of long chain alpha-olefins and/or small chain aldehydes and/or long chain alkyl phenate sulfides and/or metal oxide-based colloidal hydrocarbon-based nanodispersions, may also stabilize the presence of asphaltenes in petroleum feedstocks. By “stabilizing” is meant keeping the asphaltenes in solution in the petroleum feedstocks.
US09845432B2 Method for revamping a conventional mineral oils refinery to a biorefinery
The invention relates to a method for revamping a conventional refinery of mineral oils into a biorefinery, characterized by a production scheme which allows the treatment of raw materials of a biological origin (vegetable oils, animal fats, exhausted cooking oils) for the production of biofuels, prevalently high-quality biodiesel. This method allows the re-use of existing plants, allowing, in particular, the revamping of a refinery containing a system comprising two hydrodesulfurization units, U1 and U2, into a biorefinery containing a production unit of hydrocarbon fractions from mixtures of a biological origin containing fatty acid esters by means of their hydrodeoxygenation and isomerization, wherein each of the hydrodesulfurization units U1 and U2 comprises: a hydrodesulfurization reactor, (A1) for the unit U1 and (A2) for the unit U2, wherein said reactor contains a hydrodesulfurization catalyst; one or more heat exchangers between the feedstock and effluent of the reactor; a heating system of the feedstock upstream of the reactor; an acid gas treatment unit downstream of the reactor, containing an absorbent (B) for H2S, said unit being called T1 in the unit U1 and T2 in the unit U2, and wherein said method comprises: installing a line L between the units U1 and U2 which connects them in series; installing a recycling line of the product for the unit U1 and possibly for the unit U2, substituting the hydrodesulfurization catalyst in the reactor A1 with a hydrodeoxygenation catalyst; substituting the hydrodesulfurization catalyst in the reactor A2 with an isomerization catalyst; installing a y-pass line X of the acid gas treatment unit T2 of the unit U2; substituting the absorbent (B) in the acid gas treatment unit T1 with a specific absorbent for C02 and H2S. The operative configuration obtained with the method, object of the present invention, also leads to a substantial reduction in emissions of pollutants into the atmosphere, with respect to the original operative mode. The invention also relates to the transformation unit of mixtures of a biological origin obtained with said conversion method and particularly hydrodeoxygenation and isomerization processes.
US09845427B2 Proppants for hydraulic fracturing technologies
The invention is directed to systems and methods for forming and using proppant particles having desirable attributes.
US09845423B2 Grout fluids for use in a geothermal well loop
A method of forming a set grout includes steps of preparing a grout additive fluid comprising a fresh water base fluid and a grout additive control package comprising a primary additive selected from the group consisting of an inhibitor, a dispersant, a thermally conductive material, and any combination thereof; introducing an aqueous swellable clay into the grout additive fluid, thereby forming a final grout fluid; and introducing the final grout fluid into an annulus in a subterranean formation, the annulus formed between an exterior of a geothermal well loop tubular and the subterranean formation. The ordering of additives in the method results in enhanced effectiveness of the additives, which may reduce the amount of additive loading required.
US09845422B2 Methods of delivering calcium carbonate producing microbes or enzymes downhole
A method of delivering a microbe or enzyme to a selected location comprises conveying a coated aggregate to a selected location; wherein the coated aggregate comprises an aggregate and a coating disposed on the aggregate; the coating comprising a polymer matrix and a calcium carbonate producing agent comprising a microbe, an enzyme, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing.
US09845420B2 Latent heat cold storage material
Provided is a latent heat cold storage material containing: water; a crystalline powder; and at least one inorganic salt. The crystalline powder is formed of a compound having a saturated concentration of less than 7.0 wt % to an aqueous solution of the inorganic salt having a concentration of 25 wt % at 25° C. A concentration of the crystalline powder exceeds a saturated concentration of the crystalline powder to the aqueous solution of the inorganic salt at 25° C.
US09845417B2 Abrasive particles having a unique morphology
An abrasive particle having an irregular surface, wherein the surface roughness of the particle is less than about 0.95. A method for producing abrasive particles having a unique surface morphology including providing a plurality of abrasive particles; providing a plurality of metal particles; mixing the abrasive particles and the metal particles to form a mixture; compressing the mixture to form a compressed mixture; heating the compressed mixture; and recovering modified abrasive particles.
US09845412B2 Multi-layer body made of polycarbonate with high weathering resistance
Disclosed is a multi-layer body with high weathering resistance comprising (a) a substrate layer containing at least one thermoplastic polymer (b) one cover layer on at least one side of the substrate layer, characterized in that the substrate layer further contains: (a1) at 0.02 wt. % to 0.2 wt %, at least one colorant on the basis of anthraquinone of structure (1) or (2) with structure (1), R1 and R2 standing, independently of each other, for H, OH, OR5 NH2 and NHR5, R5 being selected from alkyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl and substituted and annulated phenyls, and R3 standing for H, alkyl, alkoxy, and R4 standing for H, OH and p-methylphenyl-NH—; and with structure (2): (a2) at 0.01 wt % to 1.00 wt. %, one or a plurality of demolders, and the cover layer consisting of a coating on the basis of polysiloxane or on the basis of polyacrylate or on the basis of polyurethane acrylate, containing at least one UV-absorber and having a layer thickness of 2-15 [mu]m.
US09845408B2 Coating compositions having chelant functionality
The present invention provides a floor coating composition comprising (A) and aqueous solvent; and (B) a chelating polymer which comprises units derived from one or more aminocarboxylate compounds or their salts, one or more other polymerizable monomers, one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers and, optionally, one or more crosslinking monomers. For example, the aminocarboxylate compounds or their salts may be one or more of iminodiacetic acid (IDA), iminodisuccinic acid (IDS), ethylenediamine triacetic acid (ED3A) and ethylenediamine disuccinic acid (EDDS), or their salts. Suitable polymerizable monomers may be one or more of glycidyl methacrylate (GMA), allyl glycidyl ether (AGE), vinylbenzyl chloride (VBC), allyl bromide, and their derivatives.
US09845407B2 Polymer electret and method of manufacturing the same
Provided is a method of manufacturing a polymer electret. The method of manufacturing a polymer electrets includes forming a polymer thin film, which includes a block copolymer (BCP) having two or more polymer chains covalently bonded together; forming a nano-structure of the BCP in which a first block formed by first polymer chains that self-assemble together and a second block formed by second polymer chains that self-assemble together are micro-phase-separated, by performing an annealing process on the polymer thin film; forming a porous polymer film with a nano-pore by selectively removing one of the first block and the second block; and charging the porous polymer film.
US09845406B2 Method and composition re polyurethane seating
This invention relates to a coating comprising prepolymer and monomers for application onto polyurethane for chemical resistance, abrasion resistance, water proof etc. Usually polyurethane is porous and does not have sufficient stain, abrasion and chemical resistance. The said coatings developed using technology of chemical grafting that involves the use of prepolymers, monomers, catalyst, graft initiator, wetting agents, fillers and other ingredients of the composition. The coating thus obtained when applied on the polyurethane allows obtaining graft polymerization, thereby forming a polymeric film chemically attached to the substrate. The polyurethane substrate is reacted with graft initiator which creates the reaction sites on the substrate via free radical mechanism. This in turn renders the substrate receptive to attachment of monomers/prepolymers forming polymeric film that is chemically bonded to the substrate which has then the desired property in terms of stain resistance, abrasion wear, crock, water, chemical resistance and other properties.
US09845402B2 Oil-based inkjet ink set and method for producing printed item
An oil-based inkjet ink set including two or more liquid compositions, for use with an inkjet head having two or more discharge port arrays, wherein at least one of the two or more liquid compositions is an oil-based inkjet ink, the initial boiling point of each of the two or more liquid compositions is, independently, 280° C. or higher, and the difference in the specific gravities of any pair of liquid compositions in the two or more liquid compositions is at least 0.005 but not more than 0.012, is disclosed. A method for producing a printed item is also disclosed.
US09845394B2 Method for producing thin film having high refractive index and high transparency, and thin film produced by the method
Provided are a method for easily and quickly producing a patterned thin film having a high refractive index and a high transparency, and a highly refractive thin film produced by the method. The method comprises a first step: a step of forming, on a substrate, a coating using a sol containing a metal oxide modified with a phosphorus compound represented by the following formula (1): (wherein R1 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkynyl group, an alkenyl group, an aryl group, an aliphatic heterocyclic group, or an aromatic heterocyclic group; R2 is a divalent organic residue; and n is 1 or 2); a second step: a step of curing the coating on the substrate obtained in the first step by light irradiation; and a third step: a step of further adding energy to the cured film obtained in the second step by heating and/or light irradiation.
US09845391B2 Surface treatment of particles and their use
The invention relates to polymer compositions containing inorganic or organic particles which either have been surface-treated before the production of the compositions or are dispersed by special polyether-modified siloxanes through the production of the compositions.
US09845388B2 Transparent poly(phenylene ether) compositions, their methods of manufacture, and food packaging films and containers derived therefrom
This invention generally relates to transparent compositions containing a blend of poly(phenylene ether) and styrenic polymer, methods for their manufacture, and food packaging films and containers derived therefrom.
US09845387B2 Toughened epoxy thermosets containing core shell rubbers and polyols
A curable resin composition comprising: a) an epoxy resin; b) an anhydride hardener; c) a polyol; d) a core shell rubber, and (e) a catalyst, is disclosed. When cure the resin composition can be used to formulate composites, coatings, laminates, and adhesives.
US09845386B2 Multilayer heat-shrinkable styrene-based film and method for producing the same
The present invention provides the following multilayer heat-shrinkable styrene-based film having an appropriate surface shape, together with excellent lubricity and blocking resistance, and resistance to ink skipping and like problems during the printing process: a multilayer heat-shrinkable styrene-based film having: layers (A) each containing 0.8 to 2.5 parts by weight of high impact polystyrene resin and 0.02 to 0.15 parts by weight of organic fine particles having a mean particle diameter of 0.5 to 5 μm per 100 parts by weight of a block copolymer of 75 to 90 wt % vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon and 10 to 25 wt % conjugated diene hydrocarbon; and a layer (B1) containing a block copolymer of 70 to 85 wt % vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon and 15 to 30 wt % conjugated diene hydrocarbon; or a layer (B2) containing a resin composition containing a copolymer of 98 to 40 wt % vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon and 2 to 60 wt % aliphatic unsaturated carboxylic acid ester.
US09845376B2 Polyurea that is particularly useful as an adhesion primer for adhering metal to rubber
A polyurea comprises at least urea base units of formula —NH—CO—NH— and additional units. The additional units comprise at least, on the one hand, a secondary alcohol functional group and, on the other hand, an ether, thioether or secondary amine functional group in the alpha position with respect to the secondary alcohol functional group. Such a polymer can be used as an adhesion primer for the adhesive bonding of a substrate, for example, glass or metal, to an unsaturated rubber or as corrosion-resistant protective coating for a metal substrate. Metal reinforcers, such as thread, cord, film or plate, coated can also be coated with such a polymer.
US09845370B2 Method of preparing heat-resistant resin, heat-resistant resin and heat-resistant ABS resin composition
The present invention relates to a method of preparing a heat-resistant resin, a heat-resistant resin, and a heat-resistant ABS resin. According to the preparation method of the present invention, the heat-resistant resin can be prepared at a high polymerization conversion rate within a shortened polymerization time, and the amount of polymerized coagulum and the content of fine particles upon coagulation are decreased. Accordingly, a heat-resistant resin and a heat-resistant ABS resin composition with enhanced heat deflection temperature and processability are provided.
US09845369B2 Pressure control to reduce pump power fluctuations
In an embodiment, a polymerization process comprises circulating, with a pump, a reaction mixture slurry in a polymerization loop reactor during a polymerization process, detecting a pressure change in the reaction mixture slurry downstream of the pump, generating, by a pressure controller, a takeoff valve actuation signal for a takeoff valve based on the pressure change, generating, by the pressure controller, a correction to the takeoff valve actuation signal, generating, by the pressure controller, a time delay for the correction, applying the correction to the takeoff valve actuation signal to generate a corrected takeoff valve actuation signal, providing the corrected takeoff valve actuation signal to the takeoff valve after the time delay, and adjusting a position of the takeoff valve in response to providing the corrected takeoff valve actuation signal. The reactor pressure is based on the takeoff valve position.
US09845368B2 High clarity low haze compositions
A first embodiment which is a bimodal polymer having a weight fraction of a lower molecular weight (LMW) component ranging from about 0.25 to about 0.45, a weight fraction of a higher molecular weight (HMW) component ranging from about 0.55 to about 0.75 and a density of from about 0.931 g/cc to about 0.955 g/cc which when tested in accordance with ASTM D1003 using a 1 mil test specimen displays a haze characterized by equation: % Haze=2145−2216*FractionLMW−181*a molecular weight distribution of the LMW component (MWDLMW)−932*a molecular weight distribution of the HMW component (MWDHMW)+27*(FractionLMW*MWDLMW)+1019*(FractionLMW*MWDHMW)+73*(MWDLMW*MWDHMW) wherein fraction refers to the weight fraction of the component in the polymer as a whole.
US09845364B2 Anti-ADAM28 antibody for treating cancer
The present invention provides an antibody that specifically binds to human ADAM28, inhibits enzyme activity of human ADAM28, and has an activity to suppress metastasis of a cancer cell that expresses human ADAM28. The antibody of the present invention can be a human antibody.
US09845358B2 Anti-inflammatory polypeptides
This invention concerns anti-inflammatory agents, compositions, and methods for treating inflammatory disorders.
US09845355B2 Humanized anti-CD79b antibodies and immunoconjugates and methods of use
The present invention is directed to anti-CD79b antibodies with specific hypervariable region sequences in the heavy and light chain variable domains as enumerated in the SEQ ID NOs described herein.
US09845352B2 Protein-based therapy and diagnosis of tau-mediated pathology in Alzheimer's disease
The invention provides unique therapeutic and diagnostic antibodies, as well as their fragments, portions, derivatives, and variants thereof, that bind regions of the tau protein that contribute to the initiation and propagation of pathological tau-tau interactions, as well as methods of making them. The invention also relates to methods of using those antibodies for diagnostics, prevention, and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related tauopathies. The present invention also provides a method for a prophylactic and therapeutic treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative tauopathies. This method entails the injection of antibodies and/or peptide vaccines that elicits an immune response directed to pathological tau proteins and tau deposits in the brains of patients. Suitable vaccines represent a tau peptide carrying one or more of the tau therapeutic epitopes provided herein.
US09845348B2 Methods of treating S. aureus-associated diseases
The present invention provides for methods of preventing and/or treating S. aureus-associated bacteremia and sepsis, and methods for preventing and/or treating S. aureus-associated pneumonia in immunocompromised patients using anti-S. aureus alpha-toxin (anti-AT) antibodies. Also provided are methods of reducing S. aureus bacterial load in the bloodstream or heart of a mammalian subject comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of an isolated anti-S. aureus alpha toxin (anti-AT) antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof. Methods of reducing S. aureus bacterial agglutination and/or thromboembolic lesion formation in a mammalian subject comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of an isolated anti-S. aureus alpha toxin (anti-AT) antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof, are also provided. Also provided are methods of preventing or reducing the severity of S. aureus associated pneumonia in an immunocompromised mammalian subject.
US09845346B2 Targeted therapeutic lysosomal enzyme fusion proteins and uses thereof
The present invention relates in general to therapeutic fusion proteins useful to treat lysosomal storage diseases and methods for treating such diseases. Exemplary therapeutic fusion proteins comprise a lysosomal enzyme, a lysosomal targeting moiety, e.g., an IGF-II peptide, and a spacer peptide. Also provided are compositions and methods for treating Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IIIB (Sanfilippo B Syndrome), comprising a targeted therapeutic fusion protein comprising alpha-N-acetylglucosaminidase (Naglu), a lysosomal targeting moiety, e.g., an IGF-II peptide, and a spacer peptide.
US09845345B2 SIRP polypeptide compositions and methods of use
Provided herein are SIRP-gamma, SIRP-beta or SIRP-beta2 decoy polypeptides for immunotherapy and/or treatment of cancer, anemia, transplant, asthma, allergy, auto-immune disease, and viral infection.
US09845341B2 Vibro-based delivery system and immune suppression
Embodiments described are immunosuppressant therapeutics and compositions comprising a Vop protein derived from Vibro parahaemolyticus; and drug delivery vehicles derived from a V. parahaemolyticus expressing a mutant VopZ protein lacking amino acid residue 38-62.
US09845339B2 Method of treating melanocortin-4 receptor-associated disorders in heterozygous carriers
A method of treating a disorder in a subject. The method comprises administering to said subject an effective amount of an agonist of the melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R). The subject is a heterozygous carrier of an MC4R mutation, and the disorder results from an attenuated response of MC4R to a-melanocortin stimulating hormone (a-MSH).
US09845337B2 Isoxazolidine derivatives
Anti-inflammatory and antiallergic compounds of the glucocorticosteroid series, according to formula (I) according to formula (I) defined herein are useful for treating diseases of the respiratory tract characterized by airway obstruction.
US09845333B2 Substituted 2-azabicycles and their use as orexin receptor modulators
The present invention is directed to compounds of Formula I: wherein X is N or CR1; Y is N or CR2; R1 is H, alkoxy, halo, triazolyl, pyrimidinyl, oxazolyl, isoxazole, oxadiazolyl, or pyrazolyl; R2 is H, alkyl, alkoxy, or halo; Z is NH or O; R3 is H, alkyl, alkoxy, halo, or triazolyl; R4 is H or alkyl; or R3 and R4, together with the atoms to which they are attached, form a 6-membered aryl ring or a 5- or 6-membered heteroaryl ring; R5 is pyridyl, pyrazinyl, or pyrimidinyl, wherein the pyridyl, pyrazinyl, or pyrimidinyl is optionally substituted with halo or alkyl; and n is 1 or 2. Methods of making the compounds of Formula I are also described. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula I. Methods of using the compounds of the invention are also within the scope of the invention.
US09845324B2 7-benzyl-4-(2-methylbenzyl)-2,4,6,7,8,9-hexahydroimidazo [1,2-A]pyrido[3,4-E]pyrimidin-5(1H)-one, analogs thereof, and salts thereof and methods for their use in therapy
This disclosure relates to methods of treatment using compound (1) or analogs thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Also disclosed are compounds of formula (10): as defined in the specification, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same. Methods of treatment, such as for cancer, are provided that comprise administering the compounds and their salts to a subject in need of such treatment.
US09845322B2 Tetrahydropyridopyrimidines and tetrahydropyridopyridines for the treatment and prophylaxis of hepatitis B virus infection
The present invention provides novel compounds having the general formula: wherein R1, R2, U, W, X, Y and Z are as described herein, compositions including the compounds and methods of using the compounds.
US09845316B2 Crystal forms of 5-[3-(2,5-dichloro-4, 6-dimethyl-1-oxy-pyridine-3-yl)[1,2,4]oxadiazol-5-yl]-3-nitrobenzene-1,2-diol
This invention relates to novel polymorphs of (HO)2NO2(C6H)—(C2N2O)—(C5N)(CH3)2Cl2O, to processes for their preparation, and to pharmaceutical compositions containing said novel polymorphs as active pharmaceutical ingredient.
US09845314B2 Pyrazolyl-substituted heteroaryls and their use as medicaments
The invention relates to new substituted heteroaryls of formula 1 or of formula 1′ wherein A is either N or CH, wherein R2 is selected from the group consisting of —C1-3-alkyl, —C1-3-haloalkyl, F, Br, Cl, wherein Y is selected from —O— or —CH2—, and wherein R3 is defined as in claim 1, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and the use of these aforementioned compounds for the treatment of diseases such as asthma, COPD, allergic rhinitis, allergic dermatitis, lupus erythematodes, lupus nephritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
US09845307B2 Nrf2 activating compounds and uses thereof
Aspects of the present disclosure include compounds that activate Nrf2. Such compounds find use in the treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases and disorders, such as for example psoriasis and multiple sclerosis. Embodiments of the present disclosure also relate to pharmaceutical compositions that include these compounds, methods of using these compounds in the treatment of various diseases and disorders, processes for preparing these compounds and intermediates useful in these processes.
US09845305B2 Treprostinil derivative compounds and methods of using same
Compounds represented by formulae I, II, III, and IV including pro-drugs for treprostinil and prostacyclin analogs. Uses include treatment of pulmonary hypertension (PH) or pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). The structures of the compounds can be adapted to the particular application for a suitable dosage. Transdermal applications can be used.
US09845304B2 Method for producing asymmetric conjugated diyne compound and method for producing Z,Z-conjugated diene compound using the same
Provided are a method for efficiently producing an asymmetric conjugated diyne from an inexpensive and safe alternative compound to hydroxylamine hydrochloride and a method for producing a Z,Z-conjugated diene compound from the asymmetric conjugated diyne compound thus obtained. More specifically, provided is a method for producing an asymmetric conjugated diyne compound comprising a step of subjecting a terminal alkyne compound (1): HC≡C—Z1—Y1 to a coupling reaction with an alkynyl halide (2): Y2—Z2—C≡C—X by using sodium borohydride in water and an organic solvent in the presence of a copper catalyst and a base to obtain the asymmetric conjugated diyne compound (3): Y2—Z2—C≡C—C≡C—Z1—Y1. In addition, provided is a method for producing a Z,Z-conjugated diene compound by reducing the resulting asymmetric conjugated diyne compound, or the like.
US09845293B2 Process for the preparation of eslicarbazepine and eslicarbazepine acetate
Object of the present invention is an improved process for the preparation of Elsicarbazepine and Eslicarbazepine acetate by means of chiral Ruthenium catalysts.
US09845285B2 Crystalline solid and amorphous forms of (−)-halofenate and methods related thereto
The present invention provides crystalline solid and amorphous forms of (−)-halofenate. The crystalline solid forms may be used in various pharmaceutical compositions, and are particularly effective for the prevention and/or treatment of conditions associated with blood lipid deposition in a mammal, particularly those diseases related to Type 2 diabetes and hyperlipidemia. The invention also relates to a method for preventing or treating Type 2 diabetes and hyperlipidemia in a mammal comprising the step of administering a therapeutically effective amount of crystalline solid and amorphous forms of (−)-halofenate.
US09845273B2 Method for producing chlorohydrocarbon having conjugated double bonds
Provided is a method for producing a chlorohydrocarbon having conjugated double bonds by stereoselectively chlorinating an alcohol having conjugated double bonds. More specifically, provided is a method for producing a chlorohydrocarbon having conjugated double bonds, the method including a step of chlorinating an alcohol having conjugated double bonds with a chlorinating agent in a solvent in the presence of a base and in the absence of metal salt for chlorination of the alcohol, and the alcohol being represented by the formula (1): RCH═CHCH═CH—Z—OH  (1) wherein R represents a hydrogen atom or a linear, branched or cyclic C1-17 monovalent hydrocarbon group which may have at least one double bond or at least one triple bond; and Z represents a linear, branched or cyclic C1-17 divalent hydrocarbon group which may have at least one double bond or at least one triple bond.
US09845265B2 System of plant or bio-sourced materials
A system based on plant or bio-sourced materials selected from among coatings, mortars and concretes of bio-sourced materials comprising a plant or bio-sourced material selected from the group consisting of wood and hemp, and a binder composition comprising a first conventional mineral component and a second component, said system being characterized in that said binder composition has a specific surface area calculated according to the BET method, greater than 10 m2/g, preferably greater than 12 m2/g, in particular greater than 14 m2/g and uses thereof.
US09845260B2 Treatment of municipal wastewater with anaerobic digestion
Low strength wastewater such as municipal sewage is treated using an anaerobic digester. In some examples, a wastewater stream is separated into a solids rich portion and a solids lean portion. The solids lean portion is treated, for example to remove nitrogen. The solids rich portion is treated in an anaerobic digester, preferably with influent or recuperative thickening. In another example, the wastewater stream is fed to an anaerobic digester and solid-liquid separation stages downstream of the digester return active bacteria and undigested organics to the digester. Both cases may use a process train comprising treatment in an anoxic tank followed by a nitritation tank with a portion of the effluent from the nitritation tank recirculated to the anoxic tank to provide nitritation and denitritation.
US09845256B2 Activated sludge treatment method, and method for upgrading existing waste water treatment equipment using said method
The object is to provide an activated sludge treatment method whereby production of excess sludge is brought substantially to zero; and a method for upgrading existing waste water treatment equipment, employing this method. The method includes a step (1) in which sludge 1 produced in a bioreactor is supplied to a waste water aeration-conditioning tank for activated sludge treatment; a step (2) in which waste water into which the sludge 1 has been mixed is subjected to aeration-conditioning to bring the oxidation-reduction potential to a positive value, and the conditioning treated waste water 1 supplied to the bioreactor; a step (3) in which released water from the bioreactor is considered to release water.
US09845249B2 Method for preparation of mordenite
The present invention provides a method for preparing a mordenite, which is a method for preparing the mordenite through a hydrothermal crystallization by using natural aluminosilicate minerals as total silicon sources and total aluminum sources, comprising the steps of: subjecting the natural aluminosilicate minerals to activation treatment which is an activation by sub-molten salt and an activation by thermal treatment; selecting and mixing the activated natural aluminosilicate minerals according to the silicon-to-aluminum ratio of the targeted mordenite, adding thereto deionized water, sodium hydroxide, crystal seed, a templating agent to obtain a reaction mixture; adjusting the reaction mixture by using an inorganic acid to have a pH of 10-13, and then aging it at 40-80° C. for 6-24 hours; and subjecting the aged reaction mixture to hydrothermal crystallization, and then filtering, washing, drying and calcinating the crystallized product to obtain the mordenite. The method for preparing a mordenite provided in the present invention enlarges the sources of raw materials for a molecular sieve, has a low cost and a simple process route, and can largely reduce the cost for synthesizing a molecular sieve.
US09845244B2 Method of forming graphene material by graphite exfoliation
A method of producing graphene sheets and plates from graphitic material including (a) mixing graphitic material particles in a liquid medium to form a suspension; (b) compressing the suspension; (c) directing the compressed suspension through a local constriction into an area of reduced pressure to decompress the suspension in less than 2×10−6 second to a pressure less than 20% of the compression pressure, thereby exfoliating graphene sheets and plates from the graphitic material.
US09845232B2 Puncturing device for aerosol containers
A puncturing device for pressurized containers comprises an elongated housing member defining an elongated cavity with openings at first and second ends thereof for receiving an inverted pressurized container at the first end, the housing member including an attachment member for securing the second end of the housing member to a collection receptacle. A non-sparking puncturing member, is mounted within the housing member for piercing a nozzle-end of the pressurized container at its domed top. A counter records each action of the puncture pin. Gases and residual contents are released into the receptacle through the hollow core of the puncture pin. An auxiliary support member is mounted on the housing member for stabilizing relative movement between the housing member and the receptacle. A force-applying apparatus is mounted on the housing member for forcing the pressurized container onto the puncture pin.
US09845226B2 Apparatus and method for aligning guide rails and landing doors in an elevator shaft
The apparatus comprises a frame, a first pair of actuators and a second pair of actuators being positioned on opposite sides of the frame, each actuator comprising a support arm being movable in a second direction, each actuator being supported on the frame with a support mechanism being movable in a third direction perpendicular to the second direction, first gripping means being supported on a first side of the frame and second gripping means being supported on a second opposite side of the frame, measuring means being attached to opposite sides of the frame in the vicinity of the first gripping means and the second gripping means, said measuring means being used to determine the position of the apparatus in the elevator shaft, whereby opposite car guide rails can be adjusted in relation to each other and in relation to the elevator shaft with the alignment apparatus.
US09845225B2 Elevator landing door arrangement
An elevator landing door arrangement for installation in a landing door opening of an elevator shaft wall includes at least one door jamb and at least one protective element fixed at the door jamb which abuts with its sealing portion against the landing door opening. The protective element has a fixing portion facing the door jamb, whereby either the fixing portion is bent around a carrier element of the door jamb or the carrier element extends around the fixing portion of the protective element.
US09845223B2 Conveying apparatus
The invention relates to a transporting apparatus for transporting people, characterized by at least one structure-borne-sound-transmission region, which is acted on directly or indirectly by a structure-borne-sound transducer which is intended to generate vibrations which, when the structure-borne-sound-transmission region is touched by a person, are transmitted as structure-borne sound via the person's body and are audible to the person.
US09845212B2 Paper delivery device
A paper delivery device includes a shift frame movable in a second direction perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to a first direction along which paper is delivered to outside, a driver that moves the shift frame in the second direction, a drive roller with a first outer peripheral surface extending in the second direction and supported by the shift frame such that the drive roller is rotatable about a first shaft parallel or substantially parallel to the second direction, a first driven roller with a second outer peripheral surface extending in the second direction and contactable with the first outer peripheral surface at a first contact position, the first driven roller supported by the shift frame such that the first driven roller is rotatable about a second shaft parallel or substantially parallel to the second direction following the rotation of the drive roller, the first driven roller being rotated in a state where the paper is nipped between the first outer peripheral surface and the second outer peripheral surface thus transporting the paper in the first direction, and a second driven roller with a third outer peripheral surface extending in the second direction and contactable with the first outer peripheral surface at a second contact position downstream of the first contact position in the first direction, the second driven roller being supported by the shift frame such that the second driven roller is rotated about a third shaft disposed parallel or substantially parallel to the second direction following the rotation of the drive roller, the second driven roller being rotated in a state where the paper which is nipped between the first outer peripheral surface and the second outer peripheral surface is nipped by the first outer peripheral surface and the third outer peripheral surface thus transporting the paper in the first direction.
US09845209B2 Monitoring vehicle restraints over a continuous range of positions
Example vehicle restraint apparatus and methods of operating the same are disclosed herein. An example method includes moving a barrier via a vehicle restraint drive unit relative to a main body proximate the dock between a fully extended position to block the vehicle, a fully retracted position to release the vehicle, and a plurality of intermediate positions between the fully extended position and the fully retracted position; monitoring a status of the barrier as the barrier moves through the plurality of intermediate positions; comparing the status to a reference value; determining that an event has occurred based on the comparison of the status and the reference value; and providing an output in response to determining that the event has occurred.
US09845206B1 Method and apparatus for direct injection of powder material into a powder hose
A powder feed assembly comprises a powder hopper, a motor, an auger housing, an auger, a porous gas-permeable powder filter, a carrier gas inlet, an auger sleeve, and a powder hose. The auger housing receives a powder from the opening in the hopper floor into a powder chamber defined in the auger housing. The auger is selectively rotatable to propel the powder from the powder chamber past the distal end of the auger and into the auger sleeve. The carrier gas inlet introduces carrier gas into an inner chamber of the auger housing. The wall of the auger sleeve allows at least some of the carrier gas to flow or permeate into the internal bore of the auger sleeve to pick up and carry the propelled powder out of the auger housing. The powder hose directs the carrier gas and carried powder from the auger housing to a powder dispenser.
US09845197B2 Magnetic lifting device for can bodies
A magnetic lifting device for bodies (Z) comprises an input transport device (10) for transporting lying bodies (4), a transport device (12) for transporting lifted bodies (9) hanging at the transport device (12) and arranged above the input transport device (10) and a control device (13). A first magnet arrangement (1) which is activated and deactivated by the control device (13) is arranged below the input transport device (10) in such a way that a body (4) lying on the input transport device (10) is magnetically held in a releasable way on the input transport device (10). A second magnet arrangement (2) is arranged above an area of the input transport device (10), in which the bodies are transported, and is formed in such a way that a body lying on the input transport device (10) is lifted by the magnetic field of the second magnet arrangement (10) when the magnetic field of the first magnet arrangement (1) is deactivated. A third magnet arrangement (3) is provided above the transport device (12) and is formed and arranged in such a way that a partially lifted body (4a) is lifted more and is lifted off the input transport device (10) and is transported in an upright position hanging magnetically at the transport device (12). The control device (13) is adapted to activate the first magnet arrangement (1) when a front edge of a body (4) lying on the input transport device (10) has passed the second magnet arrangement (2) and to deactivate the first magnet arrangement (1) when a trailing edge of this body (4) comes to lie below the second magnet arrangement (2).
US09845196B2 Load reactive braking systems and devices
A roller assembly comprises a housing having an outer surface attached thereto, and a braking arrangement positioned at least partially within the housing. The braking arrangement is configured to increase resistance to rotation of the housing proportionally to a load applied against the outer surface.
US09845192B2 Transport vehicle system and transport method
In a transport vehicle system, when a first transport vehicle passes through a predetermined point, a controller determines whether picking up an article at a high-priority transfer point would slow down or stop other transport vehicles, which pick up articles at transfer points on a downstream side, according to states of the other transport vehicles. If the other transport vehicles would be slowed down or stopped, a command is issued to the first transport vehicle to pick up the article at the transfer point on the downstream side. If the other transport vehicles will not be slowed down or stopped, a command is issued to the first transport vehicle to pick up the article at the high-priority transfer point.
US09845187B2 Aerosol dispenser with replaceable cartridge
Aerosolizing delivery apparatuses can include cartridges configured to be detachably connected to a delivery device. The cartridges can include: a housing defining a reservoir and a cartridge outlet, the cartridge outlet configured to permit fluid communication between the reservoir and an exterior of the cartridge. A surface of the housing can be configured to define a bypass port between the housing and a surface of the delivery device when the cartridge is assembled with the delivery device.
US09845182B2 Carton with handle
A package including a carton and a plurality of articles. The carton can include a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of articles can be arranged in a plurality of rows of articles in the interior of the carton, the plurality of rows of articles can include at least a first row and a second row, and the first row can include at least one more article than the second row forming a void between a first article at an end of the first row and a second article at an end of the second row. A handle can include the first article at the end of the first row and a handle feature extending in the carton. The handle feature can be at least partially aligned with the void and can be proximate the first article.
US09845178B2 Compressible plastic container with base cup
A container, in particular a plastic container with a base region, a main body which adjoins this base region and is suitable to receive a volume of liquid, and with a mouth region, wherein the container can be compressed along its longitudinal direction for the removal of liquid located in the container is provided. On the base region a base cup is disposed which forms a base surface for the container and which when the container is compressed can also serve as a die element and/or die counter-element for compressing the container.
US09845175B2 Polylactic acid formed body having a vapor-deposited film and method of producing the same
A polylactic acid formed body including a polylactic acid base material (1) and a hydrocarbon film (3) vapor-deposited on the surface of the base material by a plasma CVD method. The polylactic acid base material (1) exhibits a sharp X-ray diffraction peak in which a half-width of peak appearing in the 10°-25° wide angle X-ray measurement is not more than 1.22°, and the hydrocarbon film (3) is vapor-deposited on the surface of the polylactic acid base material (1), and includes two layers of a high CH2 layer (3a) having a ratio of CH2 per the total of CH, CH2 and CH3 of not less than 40% and a low CH2 layer (3b) formed on the high CH2 layer (3a) and having a ratio of CH2 per the total of CH, CH2 and CH3 of not more than 35%.
US09845174B1 Holder having multiple carry devices and removable front case for use with photographic items
A holder for receiving, storing and carrying photographic items such as cameras, printers, film packs or photographic prints. The holder has a front/distal case that is removably connected to a back/proximal case so that the two cases can be used together or separately. A multi-clip having a pair of open sections and a base member removably attaches the front case to the back case. A pair of side members guide the multi-clip into place to be received in a clip receiver. The cases are configured be used with various carrying devices that allow the user to carry the holder or one of the cases thereof. In one embodiment, the front case has a back section with a divider that defines separate areas for a film pack and prints and a front section that pivots to open or close the front case and allow access to the items.
US09845166B2 Pneumatic cubesat payload deployment system utilizing launch vehicle tank pressure
A rail-captive sled for deploying payloads into outer space from a space launch vehicle. The sled is driven by a piston, powered by residual tank pressure from a tank native to the space launch vehicle. The rails are arranged parallel and adapted to a cross-sectional shape of a payload, such as small satellites or cubesats. The sled is a box frame sled with an adaptation to receive the piston. The rails may be attached to the residual pressure tank, with the piston in the residual pressure tank and aligned to the rails, or the pressure may be drawn from tank plumbing to a cylinder specific to the piston. The rails have a releasable closure to avoid unplanned egress of the payload, and the closure locks in the open position once released. The piston may be constrained by a direct constraint or by the closure via the payload.
US09845164B2 System and method of monitoring an industrial plant
This disclosure is related to an industrial plant monitoring system configured to monitor equipment an industrial plant. The industrial plant monitoring system includes one or more processors, an autonomous vehicle including at least one sensor, a plant information management system including a navigation module, a communication module, and an analysis module. The navigation module is configured to retrieve a trajectory from a trajectory database. The sensors present on the autonomous vehicle are configured to collect sensor data related to the equipment. The communication module is configured to receive the sensor data from sensors and transmit the sensor data to a plant information management system. The analysis module is configured to receive the sensor data from the communication module, the analysis module being configured to detect an event related to the industrial plant based on the sensor data and historic sensor data.
US09845156B2 Aircraft armrest rail roller linkage apparatus
An aircraft armrest may incorporate a rail roller linkage. The roller linkage may include an armrest plate, a rail attached to an aircraft seat assembly, a top roller link, and a bottom roller link. The top roller link may have a threaded upper adjustment cylinder, a pivot joint, and a pair of grooved rollers diagonally disposed on either side of the pivot. The bottom roller link may have an unthreaded lower adjustment cylinder, a pivot joint, and a pair of grooved rollers diagonally disposed on either side of the pivot. The grooved rollers may mesh with the rail. The roller linkage may include a roller adjustment screw, having a threaded portion, and extending through both of the adjustment cylinders. A compression spring may bias the roller link around the rail and may be disposed between the top roller link and the bottom roller link and surrounding the roller adjustment screw.
US09845146B2 Zoom climb prevention system for enhanced performance
A vehicle, such as an airplane sets a limit for a control variable used to deflect a control surface. The limit is set as a function of an unfavorable flight condition/target angle of attack and a rate of change of angle of attack so that a pilot control variable command is prevented from exceeding the limit to prevent the vehicle from reaching an unfavorable flight condition and/or exceeding a desired angle of attack limit.
US09845139B1 Outboard-motor vibration-isolating cooler apparatus
An outboard-motor vibration-isolating cooler system apparatus providing a retrofit substitute for the midsection and the lower unit of a standard outboard motor, having a substitute closed-loop cooling system with an exterior heat exchanger, a substitute oil reservoir, a substitute exhaust system, and a substitute propulsion system with an isolating power-take-off shaft, allowing an existing standard outboard-motor powerhead to be used in conditions not conducive to standard open-loop water cooling, such as shallow-water, muddy-water, obstructed-water, seawater, or corrosive-water conditions.
US09845132B2 Mountain bicycle with rear suspension having neutral braking trajectory
A rear wheel suspension system pivotably attached to a bicycle. The suspension system has an upper link attached to a main frame at a first pivot point, and a rear stay member attached to the upper link at a second pivot point. A lower link is attached to the main frame at a third pivot point, and is pivotably attached to the rear stay member at a fourth pivot point. A shock absorber is pivotably connected to the upper link and to the main frame. An instantaneous center of rotation (ICR) is defined where an upper axis extending through the first and second pivots intersects a lower axis extending through the third and fourth pivots. The ICR displaces along a trajectory from behind the bottom bracket, through an inflection point at which the upper axis and the lower axis are parallel, to in front of the bottom bracket, as the shock absorber compresses.