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US10002166B2	Optimize follower and search relevancy ratio System, method, and computer program product to perform an operation, the operation including: defining a timing schedule for publishing a set of items of content in a first content class and a second content class for publication based on a content class ratio and corresponding scores of the set of items of content, publishing, by operation of one or more computer processors and according to a first method, the set of items of content on a social media platform based on the timing schedule, monitoring a plurality of metrics for the set of items of content, and modifying the content class ratio upon determining that the content class ratio impacts the plurality of metrics.
US10002158B2	Apparatus and method for processing a query Apparatus and method for processing a query. The apparatus includes: a storage unit configured to store (i) a plurality of safe elements committed and saved in the database, and (ii) a plurality of unsafe elements for updating the plurality of safe elements, wherein the unsafe elements are not committed or committed, but not saved; a first query executing unit configured v to execute the query on the plurality of unsafe elements; a second query executing unit configured to execute the query on the plurality of safe elements after the first query executing unit executes the query; and a third query executing unit configured to execute the query on at least one safe element saved during execution of the query by the second query executing unit after the second query executing unit executes the query. There is also provided another apparatus and a method.
US10002156B2	Version management for incrementally compiled map data A map developer may maintain multiple versions of a geographic database including map tile data. Map tile data may be organized according to a versioning schema. A server, or an endpoint device in communication with the server, may receive a request for map data for a tile associated with a tile identifier and access a tile compatibility table with the tile identifier. The tile compatible table includes multiple tile version identifiers for the tile indexed by global map version identifiers and returns a compatible tile identifier and a compatible map version in response to the request for map data.
US10002150B1	Conflict resolution for a multi-user CAx environment A system for conflict resolution in a multi-user design package includes a host computer having a memory and a processor, wherein the host computer is configured to operate a multi-user CAx environment, and is configured to receive edit commands from a plurality of local computers. A conflict resolution module is configured to be executed by the host computer, and the conflict resolution module is configured to prevent implementation of conflicting edit commands received from the plurality of local computers in the multi-user CAx environment.
US10002148B2	Memory-aware joins based in a database cluster Techniques are described herein for distributing data from one or more partitioned tables across the volatile memories of a cluster. In memory copies of data from partitioned tables are grouped based on the data falling within the same partition criteria. These groups are used for assigning data from corresponding partitions to the same node when distributing data from partitioned tables across the volatile memories of a multi-node cluster. When a query requires a join between rows of partitioned tables, the work for the join query is divided into work granules that correspond to partition-wise join operations. Those partition-wise join operations are assigned to nodes by a query coordinator based on the partition-to-node mapping located in the node of the query coordinator.
US10002138B2	Managing spot blocks A media automation system can provide a common program to multiple different servers, for example a terrestrial broadcast radio server and a streaming radio server. Each of the different servers can receive different content blocks to be inserted during breaks in the common program. Media items from existing content blocks can be removed, and different items inserted. If a content block is under-filled, media items can be inserted without removing existing media items. When items are removed or added to a content block, the removal can be reported to a traffic and billing system for appropriate action. Content blocks can be customized by removing or inserting items based on information obtained from a cloud-based application, or some other source.
US10002134B2	Placard-to-pin interaction Methods, systems, and apparatus for receiving a query; selecting one or more entities responsive to the query; providing, for display on a map portion of an interface, map-based representations of the one or more entities; providing, for display on a list portion of the interface, list-based representations of one or more of the entities; generating an additional query based on selection of a particular map-based representation of a particular entity; determining that, when the particular map-based representation was selected, a particular list-based representation was visible on the list portion; adjusting a ranking score for the particular entity; ranking the particular entity among one or more other entities identified as responsive to the additional query; and providing, for display on the list portion, list-based representations of at least one of the one or more other entities, including the particular list-based representation which remains visible on the list portion.
US10002132B2	User interface for realtime language translation A language translation application on a user device includes a user interface that provides relevant textual and graphical feedback mechanisms associated with various states of voice input and translated speech.
US10002126B2	Business intelligence data models with concept identification using language-specific clues Techniques are described for modeling information from a data source. In one example, a method for modeling information from a data source includes comparing, with one or more computing devices, a data item heading from the data source with concept keywords in a concept library, the concept library comprising a plurality of concepts and one or more of the concept keywords in at least one language associated with each of one or more of the concepts. The method further includes identifying, with one or more computing devices, one or more matches between the data item heading and one or more concept keywords associated with a particular concept from among the concepts comprised in the concept library. The method further includes identifying, with one or more computing devices, the data item heading as being associated with the particular concept.
US10002125B2	Language model personalization Specialized language processing engines can use author-specific or reader-specific language models to improve language processing results by selecting phrases most likely to be used by an author or by tailoring output to language with which the reader is familiar. Language models that are author-specific can be generated by identifying characteristics of an author or author type such as age, gender, and location. An author-specific language model can be built using, as training data, language items written by users with the identified characteristics. Language models that are reader-specific can be generated using, as training data, language items written by or viewed by that reader. When implementing a specialized machine translation engine, multiple possible translations can be generated. An author-specific language model or a reader-specific language model can provide scores for possible translations, which can be used to select the best translation.
US10002124B2	Class-narrowing for type-restricted answer lookups A mechanism is provided in a data processing system configured with a natural language processing pipeline executing on at least one processor of the data processing system, for class narrowing for answer lookups. The natural language processing pipeline annotates an input question with a verb in the input question and a syntactic relation between the verb and a focus of the question. A class narrowing component of the natural language processing pipeline finds an entry in a verb/type lookup resource corresponding to the verb and the syntactic relation. The entry comprises the verb, the syntactic relation, and a set of classes. Each given class in the set of classes has a corresponding frequency value representing a frequency the given class occurs with the syntactic relation to the verb. The class narrowing component performs class-narrowed type-restricted answer lookup from a topology based on the entry in the verb/type lookup resource to generate a set of candidate answers.
US10002122B2	Forming knowledge information based on a predetermined threshold of a concept and a predetermined threshold of a target word extracted from a document Provided is a knowledge extracting apparatus for extracting knowledge information related to a knowledge-extraction target from an electronic document distributed continually in a state where the electronic document is not associated with the knowledge-information extraction target. A knowledge extracting apparatus according to one embodiment is a knowledge extracting apparatus including: an information receiving section for receiving an electronic document; a knowledge extracting section for extracting a concept from the electronic document based on a target word to extract knowledge information and a clue word to extract knowledge information and forming knowledge information in which the concept thus extracted and the target word are associated with each other; a storage section for storing the knowledge information thus extracted; and an information analysis section for, after the knowledge information is stored, analyzing the electronic document based on the knowledge information in the storage section.
US10002121B2	Intelligent presentation of documents In some implementations, documents can be presented on a display of a computing device based on a context of the computing device. The context can include a current time and/or current location associated with the computing device. The documents can be presented based on a time and/or location associated with the documents. Documents can be downloaded and shared between devices. Documents can be dynamically updated based on document vendor provided information and/or other network based resources. In some implementations, the various graphical interfaces described herein provide access to a variety of document types in an organized and efficient manner.
US10002119B2	Aggregation and tracked changes of information from multiple databases using unique identification method A system and method for combining data from multiple reports into a single spreadsheet. The system and method include downloading at least two reports to a computing device and opening the at least two reports using the computing device. The system and method further include creating unique identifiers for each report and merging the at least two reports by mapping and combining relevant data into the single spreadsheet such that each line item in the spreadsheet includes the relevant data from the at least two reports.
US10002117B1	Translating annotation tags into suggested markup A system and method includes translating a web page into a structured tree including a set of nodes. The system receives an annotation tag based on a selection of a portion of the web page. The system translates the annotation tag into a markup. The system attaches the markup to a first node of the nodes. The system applies the markup to at least one parent node in the structured tree that is related to the first node. The system outputs a new version of the web page in a source format, including the markup.
US10002111B2	Mobile terminal with dual displays for displaying differing amounts of information A cellular phone apparatus includes a screen A and a screen B. In a state where an overview of data for a screen with a large amount of information is guide displayed on the screen B (screen for user selection), every time an arbitrary content is selected, the cellular phone apparatus changes the data for the screen with the large amount of information to data for a screen with a small amount of information while arranging and displaying the selected content obtained via a Web server on the screen A. Accordingly, when data for the screen with the large amount of information is changed to data for the screen with the small amount of information in response to an instruction on a user side, a change that reflects the intentions of the user can be easily achieved.
US10002094B2	Method for providing a generic interface and microcontroller having a generic interface A microcontroller for a control unit, in particular for a vehicle control unit, includes a central processing unit (CPU), at least one interface-unspecific input module, at least one interface-unspecific output module, at least one routing unit and at least one arithmetic unit for processing interface-specific information. The microcontroller is configurable in such a way that the at least one interface-unspecific input module, the at least one interface-unspecific output module, the at least one routing unit and the at least one arithmetic unit for processing interface-specific information fulfill functions corresponding to one of multiple serial interfaces, in particular of SPI, UART, LIN, CAN, PSI5, FlexRay, SENT, IC2, MSC or Ethernet. In addition, the input module stores an entire input message frame of the input data and makes this available to the arithmetic unit or the central processing unit (CPU).
US10002091B2	Master/slave management for redundant process controller modules A system comprising first and second redundant controller modules, each controller module comprising mode management circuitry configured to identify whether the corresponding controller module operates in a master mode or a slave mode. The mode management circuitry in each controller module is configured to couple to the mode management circuitry in the other controller module. The mode management circuitries in the controller modules are configured to collectively operate so that one of the controller modules is assigned the master mode and the other of the controller modules is assigned the slave mode. At least one of the mode management circuitries in the controller modules is configured to assign the master mode to the corresponding controller module based on a takeover signal when the mode management circuitry in the corresponding controller module is ready for use.
US10002089B2	Interrupt-controlled direct memory access peripheral data transfer An interrupt controlled prefetching and caching technique includes transferring peripheral data from a peripheral to a peripheral cache via direct memory access in response to receiving an interrupt request from the peripheral. The technique includes executing an interrupt service routine prologue in response to completion of transferring of peripheral data. The technique may include providing a base address and a transfer trigger to initiate the transferring of the peripheral data. The technique may include executing a peripheral interrupt service routine after executing the interrupt service routine prologue. The technique may include executing an interrupt service routine epilogue after executing the peripheral interrupt service routine, the interrupt service routine epilogue including resetting an interrupt status flag associated with the interrupt request. Executing the interrupt service routine may include executing instructions using the peripheral data at a rate at least an order of magnitude faster than an access time of the peripheral.
US10002085B2	Peripheral component interconnect (PCI) device and system including the PCI A peripheral component interconnect (PCI) device includes a PCI register including a base address register (BAR) configured to determine a first memory area accessed by a PCI host, an offset register configured to store an offset transmitted from the PCI host, an address translation unit (ATU) configured to detect an operation of the PCI host writing the offset to the offset register and to change an accessed area by the PCI host to a second memory area based on the offset stored in the offset register, and a device memory including the first memory area and the second memory area, the device memory configured to store data transmitted from the PCI host and to transmit data stored therein to the PCI host.
US10002083B2	Determining whether a data storage is encrypted A method, program and/or system reads first data through a first path from a location in a data storage. Second data is read through a second path from the same location in the data storage. The first data is compared to the second data. A match between the first data and the second data indicates that the first path did not encrypt the first data. A mismatch between the first data and the second data indicates that the first path encrypted the first data.
US10002082B2	Method and apparatus for cyclical key-off file replacement A system includes a processor configured to erase external working memory and program a target image of an authenticated update file into the erased working memory. The processor is also configured to erase a first internal memory location, containing data to be replaced by an update, and program portions of the target image to the first internal memory location for finite time periods following a plurality of key-offs, until a full target image is programmed in internal memory.
US10002074B2	Non-intrusive storage of garbage collector-specific management data A system, method, and techniques for managing memory are provided. An example method includes identifying a plurality of regions in a heap storing one or more objects of a first type and one or more objects of a second type. Each object of the first type includes application data and management data, and the management data is used by a managed runtime to manage the application data. The method also includes determining an object of the first type to read and computing, based on a last-known memory address of the object of the first type, a memory address of an object of the second type storing a current memory address of the object of the first type. The method further includes reading the current memory address stored in the object of the second type and locating the object of the first type at the read memory address.
US10002073B2	Selective data recycling in non-volatile memory Embodiments are directed to methods of classifying a flash memory block of N-level cells into sub-blocks. The N-level cells can store N bits of data. In some embodiments, the sub-blocks can represent one bit of each of the N-level cells. The sub-blocks can be selectively reclaimed in error-correction processes such as read disturb reclaim and retention refresh. Methods described can offer the advantage of reducing write amplification.
US10002065B2	Pattern oriented data collection and analysis A process for determining a problematic condition while running software includes: loading a first pattern data set having a symptom code module, a problematic condition determination module, and a set of responsive action module(s), generating a runtime symptom code in response to a first problematic condition being caused by the running of the software on the computer, determining that the runtime symptom code matches a symptom code corresponding to the first pattern data set, determining that the first problematic condition caused the generation of the runtime symptom code, and taking a responsive action from a set of responsive action(s) that corresponds to the first problematic condition.
US10002059B2	System and method for assigning memory available for high availability failover to virtual machines Techniques for assigning memory available for high availability (HA) failover to virtual machines in a high availability (HA) cluster are described. In one embodiment, the memory available for HA failover is determined in at least one failover host computing system of the HA cluster. Further, the memory available for HA failover is assigned to one or more virtual machines in the HA cluster as input/output (I/O) cache memory.
US10002058B1	Method and system for providing disaster recovery services using elastic virtual computing resources A method and system provides disaster recovery services in an expandable environment of virtual computing resources, according to one embodiment. The method and system provide a financial service with a primary financial service system, according to one embodiment. The method and system operate, on virtual computing resources in a second computing environment, a disaster recovery system for the primary financial service system, and the second computing environment is a virtual computing resources service provider computing environment that provides requested quantities of virtual computing resources for use by the disaster recovery system, in exchange for payment, according to one embodiment. If a loss of service for the primary financial service is detected, the method and system execute a secondary financial system from the disaster recovery system, within the second computing environment, by allocating additional virtual computing resources to the disaster recovery system within the second computing environment, according to one embodiment.
US10002053B1	Optimized index usage for data restore Various systems and methods for restoring data using indexes. For example, one method involves receiving a request that includes a restore criterion. The method involves identifying a storage object in a backup storage device that meets the restore criterion, in response to the request. Detecting the identity of the storage object involves sending a query with the restore criterion to a client computing device that includes an index. The method also involves responding to the request with information identifying the storage object.
US10002040B2	Detection and automatic transfer of standalone system dumps Technical solutions are described for transferring standalone dump data of a system to a diagnosis system. An example method includes detecting a creation of a multi-volume standalone dump dataset. The method also includes, in response to detecting the creation, creating an entry in a list of standalone dump datasets, the entry corresponding to the multi-volume standalone dump dataset created. The method also includes detecting a change in data stored in the multi-volume standalone dump dataset; and in response to detecting the change, updating the corresponding entry in the list of standalone dump datasets, and generating a sequential standalone dump based on the multi-volume standalone dump dataset. The method also includes alerting the diagnosis system of the sequential standalone dump. The method also includes transferring the sequential standalone dump for access by the diagnosis system.
US10002039B2	Predicting the reliability of large scale storage systems An aspect includes identifying a set of components of a storage system and determining dependencies among constituent components in the set of components. At least one of the components' ability to function is dependent on at least one other of the components' ability to function. The set of components includes at least one data storage component and at least one computation component configured to operate within at least one datacenter. An aspect also includes identifying a size, strength, and storage placement scheme of the storage system; simulating operation of the storage system based on the identified size, strength, and storage placement scheme; and determining a mean time between loss event from the simulated operation. The mean time between loss event factors in the dependencies among the constituent components. An aspect further includes assessing reliability of the storage system as a function of the mean time between loss event.
US10002038B2	Network re-timer with forward error correction handling A network re-timer with forward error correction handling is disclosed. An example network re-timer includes a first receiver to receive data from a first connected device and to re-time the data to generate re-timed data, a first transmitter to transmit the re-timed data to a second connected device, a first auto-negotiation handler communicatively coupled to the first receiver to control a first forward error correction mode for communications with the first connected device, and a second auto-negotiation handler communicatively coupled to the first transmitter to control a second forward error correction mode for communications with the second connected device, wherein the first forward error correction mode is different than the second forward error correction mode.
US10002036B2	System, method and computer program product for sharing information in a distributed framework A system, method and computer program product are provided for receiving information associated with a message, utilizing a first network protocol associated with a first network and causing a determination as to whether a storage resource is available. In use, in the event the storage resource is available, causing storage of the information utilizing the storage resource and sharing the information in less than one second, utilizing at least one message format corresponding to a second network protocol associated with a second network which is different from the first network protocol wherein the system, method and computer program product are associated with an automotive electronic control unit with at least one gateway function that remains in hardwired communication with the first network and the second network, the automotive electronic control unit having a plurality of interfaces.
US10002022B2	Processing interrupt requests A method, a computer program product, and a computer system for processing interrupt requests in a computer system. The computer system disables, for a processor, an interrupt request for threads other than an interrupt request handling thread. The computer system configures the processor to route the interrupt request to the interrupt request handling thread. The computer system determines, by the interrupt request handling thread, whether one of the threads needs to process the interrupt request. The computer presents, by the interrupt request handling thread, the interrupt request to the one of the threads, in response to determining that the one of the threads needs to process the interrupt request.
US10002021B2	Deferred preemption techniques for scheduling graphics processing unit command streams This disclosure is directed to deferred preemption techniques for scheduling graphics processing unit (GPU) command streams for execution on a GPU. A host CPU is described that is configured to control a GPU to perform deferred-preemption scheduling. For example, a host CPU may select one or more locations in a GPU command stream as being one or more locations at which preemption is allowed to occur in response to receiving a preemption notification, and may place one or more tokens in the GPU command stream based on the selected one or more locations. The tokens may indicate to the GPU that preemption is allowed to occur at the selected one or more locations. This disclosure further describes a GPU configured to preempt execution of a GPU command stream based on one or more tokens placed in a GPU command stream.
US10002017B2	Delayed boot of a virtual machine in a virtualized computing environment based on a fabric limit A method manages virtual machines in a virtualized computing environment based at least in part on limitations associated with storage fabrics through which virtual machines may access one or more storage systems in such an environment. The storage fabric limitations may be used, for example, in connection with placing virtual machines on hosts in a virtualized computing environment. As another example, storage fabric limitations may be used in connection with deploying virtual machines into a virtualized computing environment to reduce the likelihood of boot errors. As still another example, storage fabric limitations may be used in connection with load balancing across multiple fabrics in a virtualized computing environment.
US10002016B2	Configuration of virtual machines in view of response time constraints A system and methods are disclosed for configuring a virtualized system for real-time response from virtual machines (VMs). In accordance with one embodiment, a VM request is received, where the request specifies a number N of virtual processors for executing real-time tasks, and where N is a positive integer. In response to the VM request, a plurality of physical processors are partitioned into a first subset dedicated to real-time tasks and a second subset dedicated to non-real-time tasks, the first subset having at least N physical processors, and one or more commands are submitted to one or both of a hypervisor and a guest OS of a first VM to configure the first VM to have N virtual processors dedicated to real-time tasks and a set of additional virtual processors dedicated to non-real-time tasks.
US10002013B2	Obtaining virtual machine images from virtualization environments Techniques are described for facilitating sharing and reuse of executable software images between multiple execution environments. In at least some situations, the executable software images are virtual machine images (e.g., images that are bootable or otherwise loadable by a virtual machine in a particular virtualization environment, and that each include operating system software and/or software for one or more application programs, optionally along with one or more hard disks or other representations of stored data). The described techniques may include use of an image conversion tool that is configured to support interactions with multiple distinct types of source execution environments to extract executable software images from those environments, and to modify extracted software images for execution in one or more distinct types of destination execution environments, optionally as directed by one or more users via a GUI provided by the image conversion tool.
US10002002B2	Communication of device presence between boot routine and operating system Various embodiments are directed to creating multiple device blocks associated with hardware devices, arranging the device blocks in an order indicative of positions of the hardware devices in a hierarchy of buses and bridges, and enabling access to the multiple device blocks from an operating system. An apparatus comprises a processor circuit and storage storing instructions operative on the processor circuit to create a device table comprising multiple device blocks, each device block corresponding to one of multiple hardware devices accessible to the processor circuit, the device blocks arranged in an order indicative of relative positions of the hardware devices in a hierarchy of buses and at least one bridge device; enable access to the device table by an operating system; and execute a second sequence of instructions of the operating system operative on the processor circuit to access the device table. Other embodiments are described and claimed herein.
US10001999B2	System and method for configuring a plurality of registers with soft error detection and low wiring complexity A new approach is proposed which contemplates system and method for configuring a plurality of configurable registers in a programmable digital processing engine of a network device. Under the proposed approach, one or more slave configuration controllers (SCC) are utilized to configure a large number of configurable registers in a programmable engine, wherein each SCC is used to configure a plurality of configurable registers, which are organized in multiple configuration groups. The configurable registers in each configuration group are connected in a looped one-way daisy chain. During its operation, each of the slave configuration controllers is configured to receive instructions from a user via a master configuration controller (MCC), performs read or write operations on the configurable registers of one of the configuration groups as designated by the instructions from the user. Here, each of these configurable registers is equipped with an error-detecting circuit to detect dynamic soft errors; and any detected error is promptly reported back to the user through its SCC and the corresponding MCC so that the user is aware of the error at run-time.
US10001997B2	Prioritizing instructions based on type Methods and reservation stations for selecting instructions to issue to a functional unit of an out-of-order processor. The method includes classifying each instruction into one of a number of categories based on the type of instruction. Once classified an instruction is stored in an instruction queue corresponding to the category in which it was classified. Instructions are then selected from one or more of the instruction queues to issue to the functional unit based on a relative priority of the plurality of types of instructions. This allows certain types of instructions (e.g. control transfer instructions, flag setting instructions and/or address generation instructions) to be prioritized over other types of instructions even if they are younger.
US10001996B2	Selective poisoning of data during runahead Embodiments related to selecting a runahead poison policy from a plurality of runahead poison policies during microprocessor operation are provided. The example method includes causing the microprocessor to enter runahead upon detection of a runahead event and implementing a first runahead poison policy selected from a plurality of runahead poison policies operative to manage runahead poison injection during runahead. The example method also includes during microprocessor operation, selecting a second runahead poison policy operative to manage runahead poison injection differently from the first runahead poison policy.
US10001995B2	Packed data alignment plus compute instructions, processors, methods, and systems A processor includes a decode unit to decode a packed data alignment plus compute instruction. The instruction is to indicate a first set of one or more source packed data operands that is to include first data elements, a second set of one or more source packed data operands that is to include second data elements, at least one data element offset. An execution unit, in response to the instruction, is to store a result packed data operand that is to include result data elements that each have a value of an operation performed with a pair of a data element of the first set of source packed data operands and a data element of the second set of source packed data operands. The execution unit is to apply the at least one data element offset to at least a corresponding one of the first and second sets of source packed data operands. The at least one data element offset is to counteract any lack of correspondence between the data elements of each pair in the first and second sets of source packed data operands.
US10001983B2	Rolling version update deployment utilizing dynamic node allocation Methods are disclosed for dynamic node allocation for a server system that can automatically heal on failure—minimizing the need for static configuration—dynamically adjusting server resources to match load, and minimize end user wait times. The disclosed methods dynamically allocate nodes to increase capacity for a platform that accepts data queries. Additionally disclosed is a system for rolling version update deployment: workers maintain org lists of org-task-queues that they service; org-affinities between the workers and the org-task-queues require the workers to have access to local copies of immutable data sets to service org-tasks from the org-task-queues of the orgs that they service. A leader running on a worker implements a healing and balancing service that maintains worker redundancy, manages the workers' org-affinities to accumulate orgs on their respective org-lists. The leader implements messaging to the workers to update to a new software version and monitors completion of updates.
US10001979B2	Avoiding guard test invalidation for virtual and interface calls Embodiments of the present invention provide methods, computer program products, and systems for optimizing virtual calls. Embodiments of the present invention can be used to receive a virtual call associated with a first implementation method and identify a virtual call associated with a second implementation method that appears to have similar functionality to the first implementation method. Embodiments of the present invention can determine whether the virtual call associated with the first implementation method and the virtual call associated with the second implementation method produce the same result and, responsive to determining that the virtual call associated with the first implementation method and the virtual call associated with the second implementation method produce the same result, use a result of the virtual call associated with the first implementation method as a result of the virtual call associated with the second implementation method.
US10001974B1	Technical building block A virtual technical building block software development tool and a software development interface that speed accurate and quality software design are provided. The tools develop enterprise software architecture designs, and utilize a library of symbols and a virtual template. The library of symbols includes service oriented architecture symbols and enterprise application integration symbols. The template includes multiple sections to be displayed on a computing device screen. Each section includes a blank space bounded by a frame, and all of the sections are vertically aligned with one another to guide design flow. The sections of the template include, from top to bottom vertically, (1) a technical capabilities section; (2) an interaction sequence section; (3) a service topology section; (4) an integration flow section; and (5) a logging section. The technical building block software development tool streamlines software development and significantly reduces implementation and design time, and ensures reproducible quality of design.
US10001970B2	Dialog server for handling conversation in virtual space method and computer program for having conversation in virtual space A dialog server which provides dialogs made by at least one user through their respective avatars in a virtual space. A method and a computer readable article of manufacture tangibly embodying computer readable instructions for executing the steps of the method are also provided. The dialog server includes: a position storage unit which stores positional information on the avatars; an utterance receiver which receives at least one utterance of avatars and utterance strength representing an importance or attention level of the utterance; an interest level calculator which calculates interest levels between avatars based on their positional information; a message processor which generates a message based on the utterance in accordance with a value calculated from the interest levels and the utterance strength; and a message transmitter which transmits the message to the avatars.
US10001961B2	Display device, display system, method for controlling display device, and method for controlling electronic apparatus A projector includes: an input accepting unit which accepts an input of first group information from a user; a receiving unit which receives, from each of other projectors connected via a network, second identification information for identifying these projectors, and second group information inputted to these projectors by the user; a generation unit which generates a selection screen for selecting a projector to be operated, first identification information for identifying the projector being associated with the first group information that is inputted in the screen, the second identification information being associated with the second group information in the screen; and a display unit which displays the selection screen that is generated.
US10001945B2	Method of storing data and data storage managing server A method of storing data includes: determining a number of copies to be initially stored for a data block x after receiving a request for storing the data block x, and storing the data block x according to the number of copies to be initially stored; and periodically determining a current importance level of the data block x, determining whether a number of copies corresponding to the importance level is identical to a number of currently stored copies of the data block x, and adjusting the number of currently stored copies of the data block x to be consistent with the number of copies corresponding to the importance level if the number of copies corresponding to the importance level is not identical to the number of currently stored copies of the data block x. The present disclosure also provides a data storage managing server.
US10001943B2	Data stream processor and method to throttle consumption of message data in a distributed computing system Various embodiments relate generally to electrical and electronic hardware, computer software and systems, and wired and wireless network communications for establishing a data stream processor configured to regulate consumption of message data. A system and method are configured to throttle data from a client computing device, whereby the detection of the subset of message data is accessed in real-time as message data streams through or adjacent to the data stream processor. In some examples, a method can include receiving message data including calls to access a pool of data, classifying a subset of messages, appending the classified subset of messages to a partition of memory, fetching the classified subset of messages to form a data stream, accessing the data stream by a data stream processor to extract a stream characteristic, monitoring a state of the data stream based on the stream characteristic against a threshold, and generating throttle data.
US10001934B2	Information processing apparatus, information processing system, and information processing method An information processing apparatus includes a receiver that receives a request for starting backup of data stored in an information processing terminal, from the information processing terminal through a network, and circuitry that allocates a session for backing up data to the information processing terminal based on a number of sessions each performing backup using a file-sharing communication protocol.
US10001928B2	Memory management method, memory control circuit unit and memory storage device A memory management method, a memory control circuit unit and a memory storage device are provided, wherein the memory storage device includes a rewritable non-volatile memory module and a buffer memory. The method includes: loading at least one first address information of at least one first logical-physical mapping table from the rewritable non-volatile memory module to a first buffer area when the memory storage device is operated in a first mode, wherein the first address information has a first data quantity; and loading at least one second address information of at least one second logical-physical mapping table from the rewritable non-volatile memory module to the first buffer area when the memory storage device is operated in a second mode, wherein the second address information has a second data quantity, and the first data quantity is less than the second data quantity.
US10001924B2	Efficient and dynamically sized reverse map to handle variable size data A system comprising a processor and a memory storing instructions that, when executed, cause the system to receive a data stream including one or more data blocks; determine a size of the one or more data blocks; determine a number of mappings needed for a physical block based on the size of a data block and a size of the physical block, the number of mappings being variable for different physical blocks depending on the size of the one or more data blocks storing in the physical block; retrieve a dynamically sized reverse map, the dynamically sized reverse map being a dynamic tree structure; determine a starting location in the dynamically sized reverse map for mappings of the one or more data blocks; and create an entry for the physical block in the dynamically sized reverse map.
US10001915B2	Methods and devices for object selection in a computer Embodiments relate to selecting an object displayed on a display device of a computer. Aspects include moving a movable pointer in the display device in response to a user input, determining whether the pointer is in a predetermined temporary selection state, and based on a determination that the pointer is in the temporary selection state, acquiring an object pointed to by the pointer and storing the object in the storage device as a temporarily selected object. Aspects further include acquiring an second object pointed by the pointer in response to the user performing a predetermined object selection operation, comparing the second object with the temporarily selected object, and based on a determination that the second object is identical to the temporarily selected object, determining that the second object is selected.
US10001911B2	Establishing a communication link between plural participants based on preferences According to one embodiment of the present invention, a system determines the best communication channel to be utilized between multiple participants and establishes a communication link between the multiple participants via that communication channel. The system analyzes the preferences, limitations, behaviors, and capabilities of each of the participants and displays an aggregate of these traits from each of participants. The system then applies a set of rules and guidelines for determining which communication channel is best suited for establishing a communication link with all of the participants. The system comprises a computer system including at least one processor. Embodiments of the present invention further include a method and computer program product for determining the best communication channel to be utilized between multiple participants and establishing a communication link between the multiple participants in substantially the same manner described above.
US10001897B2	User interface tools for exploring data visualizations Data visualizations may include a large number of data points, some of which may be small, and/or data points that are in close proximity to one another. To assist a user in accurately selecting a desired data point, when displaying a data visualization, a magnification area is simultaneously displayed. The magnification area includes a zoomed-in view of a portion of the data visualization, centered at a current location indicated by a selection device. The magnification area also includes centered vertical and horizontal crosshairs to visually indicate the current location indicated by the selection device.
US10001892B2	Self-capacitive touch and force sensing apparatus and self-capacitive touch and force sensing method A self-capacitive touch and force sensing apparatus includes a metal layer, a sensing component layer, an air gap layer and a processing module. The sensing component layer is disposed above metal layer. The air gap layer is formed between metal layer and sensing component layer. When the self-capacitive touch and force sensing apparatus is operated in a self-capacitive touch sensing mode, metal layer is driven and synchronized with a touch signal, so that no capacitive effect between sensing component layer and metal layer and a first capacitance change is sensed; when the self-capacitive touch and force sensing apparatus is operated in a self-capacitive force sensing mode, metal layer is grounded, so that there is a capacitive effect between sensing component layer and metal layer and a second capacitance change is sensed. The processing module obtains a third capacitance change according to first capacitance change and second capacitance change.
US10001891B2	Conductive film and touch panel including the same An object of the present disclosure is to improve visibility while suppressing an impedance of an antenna pattern formed on a conductive film. In a film base material on which an antenna pattern for near field communication is formed, the antenna pattern is formed of a metal having excellent conductivity. The antenna pattern is formed into a loop line shape with three to five turns and has a length of 200 to 500 mm, an interval between adjacent loop lines of 200 to 400 μm, and a line width of 4 to 20 μm. The thickness of the antenna pattern is set to a value calculated by the following Formula (1) so that the impedance at a maximum load becomes equal to or less than 50Ω. Thickness=Specific Resistance×Length/(Impedance×Width) Formula (1)
US10001890B2	Touch tag recognizable through capacitive touch panel, information recognition method thereof and information providing method using same The present invention provides a touch tag having a conductivity pattern corresponding to a touch point of a capacitive touch panel. A capacitive touch tag according to the present invention includes: a substrate; a plurality of capacitive touch points which are formed on the substrate and are arranged at arbitrary positions on a virtual lattice corresponding to a touch input sector of a capacitive touch panel of a personal information device; a conductive wire for connecting the capacitive touch points; and an electric charge transfer unit for transferring electric charges to the capacitive touch points through the conductive wire. When the capacitive touch tag comes into contact with a smartphone, the capacitive touch points are recognized according to a predetermined rule, a result of the recognition is transmitted to a server, and information corresponding thereto is received and displayed.
US10001889B2	Mesh electrode, sensing device, and electrode layer A mesh electrode, a sensing device and an electrode layer are provided, in which the sensing device includes the mesh electrode. The mesh electrode is formed by a plurality of grid lines intersecting and connected to each other. The grid line has a bottom surface and a cross-section, and the cross-section is perpendicular to the bottom surface and has at least one curved portion. The electrode layer includes a plurality of conducting lines. The conducting lines have at least three line widths or at least three spaces. An appearing probability of each line width may be identical in the electrode layer. An appearing probability of each space may be identical in the electrode layer. The conducting line has a bottom surface and a cross-section, and the cross-section is perpendicular to the bottom surface and has at least one curved portion.
US10001887B2	Multi-touch touch screen and its junction area touch sensing method A multi-touch touch screen and its junction area touch sensing method are disclosed. The multi-touch touch screen consists of multiple touch screens each including a touch-sensing device having a touch-sensing layer for sensing the present of one or multiple points and generating a respective sensing information and a controller for computing the center or centroid of each sensing information and the distance between the centers or centroids of each two sensing information and then comparing each computed distance with a predetermined reference distance and then determining the contact to be a multi-point of contact if the computed distance is larger than the predetermined reference value, or a single-point of contact if the computed distance is smaller than the predetermined reference value.
US10001885B2	Methods and apparatus for capacitive sensing The present disclosure addresses methods and apparatus facilitating capacitive sensing using a conductive surface, and facilitating the sensing of proximity to the conductive surface. The sensed proximity will often be that of a user, but can be another source of a reference voltage potential. In some examples, the described systems are capable of sensing capacitance (including parasitic capacitance) in a circuit that includes the outer conductive surface, and where that outer conductive surface is at a floating electrical potential. In some systems, the systems can be switched between two operating modes, a first mode in which the system will sense proximity to the conductive surface, and a second mode in which the system will use a capacitance measurement to sense contact with the conductive surface.
US10001874B2	Display device with touch detection function A display device including a display section having a plurality of pixel electrodes; and a plurality of drive electrodes extending in a first direction and arranged side-by-side in a second direction. Each of the drive electrodes has a width in the second direction corresponding to a size of the two or more pixel electrodes, and has one or more slits extending in the first direction.
US10001870B2	In cell touch panel with uniformly-distributed grooves and display device An In Cell touch panel and a display device are disclosed. The insulating layer comprises at least one groove at overlapping regions between each self capacitance electrode and the wires. Via holes penetrating the insulating layer are arranged in the insulating layer at overlapping regions between corresponding wires and self capacitance electrodes. Recesses not penetrating the insulating layer are arranged in the insulating layer at overlapping regions between wires and self capacitance electrodes apart from the corresponding wires and self capacitance electrodes. Thus, only the corresponding wires and self capacitance electrodes are electrically connected with each other, and the insulating layer is further provided with grooves at overlapping regions between wires and self capacitance electrodes which are not electrically connected. Grooves are distributed uniformly in the insulating layer and the problem of non-uniform displayed picture due to non-uniform distribution of via holes in the insulating layer is solved.
US10001866B2	Method of operating touch module and electronic device supporting same Methods and apparatuses are provided for operating a touch module of an electronic device. A communication related event is received at the electronic device. The touch module is switched from operation at a first operating frequency to operation at a second operating frequency, upon reception of the communication related event. The first operating frequency enables the touch module to receive a touch input. The second operating frequency enables the touch module to detect a specified event.
US10001841B2	Mapping type three-dimensional interaction apparatus and method Provided are a three-dimensional (3D) interaction apparatus and method for providing a user interaction service for a 3D image. The 3D interaction apparatus includes a memory including computer-executable instructions, a processor configured to read and execute the computer-executable instructions, an action calculator configured to calculate 3D action information corresponding to an action of a user, a mapping information calculator configured to calculate a manipulation position in a coordinate system of the 3D image matching each of coordinate values of the 3D action information, based on the 3D action information and 3D information of each of features of the 3D image, and an interaction controller configured to, when an arbitrary image processing request based on an action of a user is made for the calculated manipulation position, perform a corresponding image processing operation and display a 3D image obtained through the performed image processing operation.
US10001833B2	User input system for immersive interaction A system and method for providing immersive interaction between users and interactive software programs comprise receiving radio frequency (RF) signals, transmitted by an RF-transmitting device, at three or more spatially separated antennas. Time of arrival information is acquired from the RF signals. A position of the RF-transmitting device is computed from the time of arrival information acquired from the RF signals. The position of the RF-transmitting device is registered within a virtual environment produced by an interactive software program (which can execute on a mobile device). The virtual environment, as affected by the registered position of the RF-transmitting device, is transmitted to a display apparatus for display.
US10001831B2	Determination of a zero watt state for implementation Examples herein disclose determining whether a computing device should implement a zero watt state according to an engagement of a button. The examples disconnect a power source to the computing device based upon the determination the computing device should implement the zero watt state.
US10001823B2	Communication system, communication device, and address setting method The communication system includes a plurality of communication devices, and the communication devices form a hierarchical structure having two or more levels where an upper-level communication device is connected to one or more lower-level communication devices. In this communication system, a communication device connected to lower-level communication devices sequentially applies, to each of the connected lower-level communication devices, an operation of turning on one lower-level communication device and transmitting an address to the turned-on lower-level communication device. The address is set on the basis of the sequence of turning on the lower-level communication devices.
US10001819B2	Dual-sided rackmount modular data processing assembly Systems, methods, apparatuses, and assemblies for data storage systems are provided herein. In one example, a data processing assembly is presented. The data processing assembly includes a midplane assembly configured to electrically couple on a first side to storage modules, compute modules, or graphics modules, electrically couple on a second side to communication modules and one or more power supply modules. The data processing assembly includes a chassis configured to mechanically house and structurally support each of the storage modules, the compute modules, the communication modules, and the one or more power supply modules when coupled to the midplane assembly to form the data processing assembly and allow installation of the data processing assembly into a rackmount environment.
US10001816B2	Modular computing device Modular computing device techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a computing device includes a display modular component including a housing, a display device physically and communicatively coupled to the housing via a hinge, and one or more display hardware elements disposed within the housing that are configured to output a display for display by the display device. The computing device also includes a computing modular component including a housing that is physically and communicatively coupled to the display modular component, a processing system disposed within the housing, and memory disposed within the housing. The processing system is configured to execute instructions stored by the processing system to generate a user interface for display by the display device of the display modular component.
US10001815B1	Hinge device A hinge device for connecting first and second objects includes a base seat and a sliding member slidably connected to the base seat through a coupling member to be turned about a rotating axis between folded and unfolded states. In the folded state, first and second object connecting sections of the base seat and the sliding member are disposed at two opposite sides of a mounting section of the base seat to allow folding of the objects to each other. In the unfolded state, the second object connecting section is placed above the first object connecting section to allow the second object to be unfolded and inclined to the first object.
US10001811B1	Portable information device A portable information device that can stably support a foldable display is provided. A portable information device includes: a first chassis member and a second chassis member, inner end surfaces, which are adjacent edges, of the first chassis member and the second chassis member being coupled to each other by a hinge mechanism so that the first chassis member and the second chassis member are foldable in two; a display that is disposed at inner surfaces of both the first chassis member and the second chassis member and that is foldable in two; and a first support plate and a second support plate supporting a back surface of the display.
US10001802B2	Accelerator pedal apparatus An accelerator pedal apparatus includes a pedal arm which includes an accelerator pedal; a housing which supports the pedal arm between a rest position and a maximum depression position as being rotatable around a predetermined swing axis line; a first return spring which exerts urging force to the pedal arm to return toward the rest position; and a reaction force adding mechanism which adds reaction force opposed to tread force of the accelerator pedal. The reaction force adding mechanism includes a movable member movably arranged against the housing while receiving reaction force of the first return spring, a reaction force spring arranged between the movable member and the pedal arm to be capable of generating reaction force against the tread force, and a lock member capable of locking the movable member not to be movable at desired timing.
US10001801B2	Voltage providing circuit A voltage providing circuit includes a first circuit configured to receive a first input signal and a second input signal and to generate an output signal. The first circuit includes a first transistor configured to switchably couple the second input signal to a first node responsive to the first input signal, a second transistor having a gate terminal coupled with the first node, and a third transistor having a source terminal coupled with a source terminal of the second transistor. The third transistor is configured to set a reference voltage value at the source terminal of the second transistor if the first input signal indicates that the second input signal is pulled from a first voltage value toward a second voltage value and if the second input signal reaches a predetermined voltage value. A second circuit is configured to receive the output signal and to generate an output voltage.
US10001792B1	System and method for determining occupancy schedule for controlling a thermostat An occupancy schedule determining method and system that receives usage data indicating a quantity of a resource supplied by a utility that is used at the location over a plurality of days, each of the plurality of days being subdivided into a plurality of predetermined time periods, and the usage data indicating the quantity of the resource supplied by the utility that is used during each of the predetermined time periods, aggregates the usage data for each of the plurality of predetermined time periods over the plurality of days, and uses the aggregated usage data to determine the occupancy schedule at the location using a processor.
US10001790B2	Security system with integrated HVAC control A monitoring security system can be coupled to a thermostatic HVAC control module, either wired or wirelessly. In at least some embodiments, an interactive interface of the monitoring security system can communicate with the thermostatic HVAC control module. Information as to operation of the monitoring security system and the thermostatic HVAC control module can be presented on a common display of the monitoring security system, and commands that are directed to the thermostatic HVAC control module can be entered via the monitoring security system.
US10001786B2	Solenoid manifold device, controller and method of controlling a solenoid manifold Various embodiments of a controller for controlling at least one solenoid comprise a first electrical connector for electrically communicating with a vehicle communications bus; a second electrical connector for transmitting messages to a plurality of solenoids; and a processor having control logic. The control logic is capable of associating each of a plurality of solenoids with a vehicle function when the plurality of solenoids are in electrical communication with the controller; receiving a control message at the first electrical connector in a first format to enable a first vehicle function; and electrically communicating a control message in a second format at the second electrical connector in response to receiving the control message in the first format to control one of the plurality of solenoids associated with the first vehicle function.
US10001780B2	Systems and methods for dynamic route planning in autonomous navigation Systems and methods for dynamic route planning in autonomous navigation are disclosed. In some exemplary implementations, a robot can have one or more sensors configured to collect data about an environment including detected points on one or more objects in the environment. The robot can then plan a route in the environment, where the route can comprise one or more route poses. The route poses can include a footprint indicative at least in part of a pose, size, and shape of the robot along the route. Each route pose can have a plurality of points therein. Based on forces exerted on the points of each route pose by other route poses, objects in the environment, and others, each route pose can reposition. Based at least in part on interpolation performed on the route poses (some of which may be repositioned), the robot can dynamically route.
US10001776B2	Unmanned aerial vehicle flight control system An onboard system for controlling flight of an unmanned aerial vehicle. The system comprises: a flight management system configured for controlling flight of the unmanned aerial vehicle; a mission control module configured to send commands to the flight management system for guiding the unmanned aerial vehicle to perform a mission; a safety module configured to communicate commands to the flight management system for guiding the unmanned aerial vehicle to fly in a safe mode; a communication control component which is switchable between a mission state in which the flight management system receives commands from the mission control module and a safety state in which the flight management system receives commands from the safety module; and a monitor module configured to determine whether a trigger condition warranting a change in mode is present or not and to cause the communication control component to switch from the mission state to the safety state when the trigger condition is present.
US10001771B2	Systems and methods for tracking teeth movement during orthodontic treatment Methods, systems, and apparatus's for improving orthodontic treatments. In an embodiment, an orthodontic tracking template is provided for assisting in determining whether a patient's teeth are in an appropriate tooth arrangement for transitioning between a wire and bracket orthodontic treatment to a patient-removable orthodontic appliance treatment. The tracking template may include a shell portion defining a plurality of tooth-receiving cavities arranged to fit over at least a portion of the patient's teeth in an intermediate tooth arrangement without applying a tooth-moving force to the teeth or to any brackets attached to the teeth.
US10001769B2	Systems and methods for optimizing formation fracturing operations Systems and methods generate optimized formation fracturing operational parameters by iteratively optimizing bottom hole temperature design, perforation design, fracturing fluid pulse design, and proppant design based on formation properties, proppant properties, candidate selection, flow and geomechanical modeling, and engineering design, where the systems and methods as implemented on a digital processing unit.
US10001766B2	Industrial control system and method for transferring data An industrial control system comprising at least one industrial controller and method of transferring data in an industrial controller include use system-specific firmware of the industrial controller to execute at least one system task of a predefined set of system tasks independently from a user-specific industrial control program. The at least one system task is adapted to use in the operating phase while execution of the instructions defined in the user-specific industrial control program the at least one file system service to move data in a first dedicated storage location of the first data storage unit to a second data storage unit formatted for use with a file system, or use the at least one file system service to move data from the second data storage unit to a second dedicated storage location of the first data storage unit.
US10001764B2	Adaptive multiple input multiple output PID control system for industrial turbines The subject matter of this specification can be embodied in, among other things, a method that includes receiving, at a ratio controller, turbine response values based on first process output value based on a first control parameter and a first process input value, and a second process output value based on a second control parameter and a second process input value, providing the first process input value as a predetermined first constant set point value while varying the second process input value, receiving updated turbine response values, determining at least one third control parameter, providing the third control parameter as the second control parameter, providing the second process input value as a predetermined second constant set point value while varying the first process input value, receiving updated turbine response values, determining at least one fourth control parameter, and providing the fourth control parameter as the first control parameter.
US10001760B1	Adaptive control system capable of recovering from unexpected situations Described is a system for generating an adaptable predictive model of the dynamics of a complex system, such as a vehicle. A set of current sensory data describing the vehicle's current state is collected from the vehicle. A set of predictive models is evaluated to identify a predictive model that best matches the vehicle's current state. If a predictive model is identified as a match, then the predictive model is adapted to better fit the vehicle's current state, resulting in an adapted predictive model. If a match is not identified, then a new predictive model is generated through automatic model learning using the current set of sensory data. The adapted predictive model or the new predictive model is then used to generate control outputs for the vehicle.
US10001758B2	Time information receiver, radio wave correction timepiece, and time code type determination method A time information receiver that receives a standard radio wave containing a time code and analyzes the time code based on a demodulated signal of the standard radio wave includes a falling edge cycle measurement part that measures a falling edge cycle of the demodulated signal over a measurement period set in advance and counts an occurrence in which the falling edge cycle is determined to coincide with any of 400 ms, 700 ms, 1300 ms, and 1600 ms, a low level width measurement part that measures a low level width over the measurement period whenever the falling edge cycle of the demodulated signal occurs and counts an occurrence in which the measured low level width is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold greater than 300 ms but smaller than 500 ms.
US10001746B2	Image heating apparatus An image heating apparatus includes a frame including a first side plate and a second side plate, a cylindrical rotatable member, a heater, a holder having a length longer than a distance between the first and second side plates, a first preventing member, and a second preventing member. An image formed on a recording material is heated by heat of the heater while moving in a state in which the recording material contacts the rotatable member. The holder is unintegral with the first and second preventing members. The holder includes a positioning portion, contacting the first side plate, for positioning a position of the holder with respect to the longitudinal direction.
US10001742B2	Transmission member of photoconductor drum for image forming apparatus An image forming apparatus includes a transfer belt, a photoconductor drum, and a transmission member. The transfer belt includes a transfer surface. The photoconductor drum faces the transfer surface of the transfer belt in an attachment state where the photoconductor drum is attached to an apparatus main body. The transmission member is attached to a drum end of the photoconductor drum on the insertion direction side and transmits an input rotational driving force to the photoconductor drum. The transmission member includes a flange and a gear. The flange is larger than the photoconductor drum in outer diameter. The gear projects from the flange in the insertion direction with teeth being formed on an outer circumferential surface of the gear, the teeth receiving the rotational driving force. The gear is larger than the photoconductor drum and smaller than the flange in outer diameter.
US10001741B2	Driving device and image forming apparatus Example embodiments include a driving device having: a plurality of vibrating members that may vibrate when the vibrating members are driven; and a holding part that may hold the vibrating members. The holding part may include a first member with which one or more of the vibrating members may be brought into contact, and a second member with which one or more of the vibrating members may be brought into contact. The first member and the second member may be partially coupled to each other. A grounding member for electrically grounding a member held by the holding part may be brought into contact with one of the first member and the second member that is more difficult to vibrate.
US10001740B2	Curl correcting apparatus and image forming apparatus A curl correcting apparatus includes rollers, a motor, and a clutch portion. The rollers are curl correction-use rollers which are arranged in parallel to each other in a pressure-contact state and which are different in hardness. The motor is a motor capable of rotating in forward and reverse directions relative to a correction-amount adjusting portion that changes and adjusts a distance to the rollers as a result of an eccentric cam that integrally rotates in accordance with a rotation amount of a rotation shaft, pressing against the rollers. The clutch portion transmits a rotary driving force of the motor to the rollers during the forward rotation and to a rotation shaft during the reverse rotation.
US10001734B2	Fixing device and image forming apparatus including fixing device with vibration dampening A fixing device includes an endless, rotatable fixing belt, a pressure rotator, a nip formation pad, a support, and a vibration repressor. The pressure rotator presses an outer surface of the fixing belt. The nip formation pad is disposed at an inner side of the fixing belt, to abut on the pressure rotator with the fixing belt interposed between the nip formation pad and the pressure rotator to form a fixing nip. The support is disposed at the inner side of the fixing belt, to support the nip formation pad. The vibration repressor is disposed between the nip formation pad and the support, to repress vibration of the nip formation pad.
US10001732B2	Power management and control for a fuser of an electrophotographic imaging device A system and method for controlling the fuser assembly of an electrophotographic imaging device, including determining a resistance of the fuser heater at a predetermined temperature that is less than a fusing temperature for performing a fusing operation; calculating a set point heater resistance based on the determined heater resistance, the set point heater resistance being a resistance of the fuser heater at a predetermined set point temperature; reading a line voltage to the electrophotographic imaging device at a first time; calculating heater power based on the line voltage reading and the calculated set point heater resistance; and controlling a speed of a fusing operation based on the calculated heater power.
US10001723B2	Toner case and image forming apparatus with a vibrating coil spring in a toner communication space A toner case includes a case main body, a cover, and a coil spring. The case main body is rotatable and has a toner containing space in which a toner is contained and an opening through which the toner is discharged from the toner containing space. The cover keeps a rotation stop state when the case main body rotates and has a communication space which communicates with the toner containing space via the opening. The coil spring is fixed to the cover so that at least a part of the coil spring is arranged in the communication space. The coil spring vibrates as the case main body rotates.
US10001721B2	Image forming apparatus An image forming apparatus includes a control unit configured to change, to a light quantity different from a plurality of reference light quantities, a light quantity per unit area of a surface of an electrical charge retention layer of a photosensitive member when an exposure unit exposes the surface in correspondence with a plurality of gradation levels, based on a plurality of exposure potentials corresponding to the plurality of gradation levels which is acquired by exposing with the exposure unit the surface with each of the plurality of reference light quantities corresponding to the plurality of gradation levels, and measuring with the measurement unit the plurality of exposure potentials of the photosensitive member which is formed by the exposure with the plurality of reference light quantities.
US10001715B2	Organic photosensitive drum for electro-photography and manufacturing method therefor Disclosed is a method for manufacturing an organic photosensitive drum for electrophotography, which includes a step of immersing a hollow cylinder into a liquefied photosensitive material after gripping the hollow cylinder, by using a coating device including: a transfer tray in which the hollow cylinder is inserted and loaded into at least one jig vertically provided on a plate type pallet; and a gripping assembly disposed above the transfer tray and including at least one gripping mechanism. The process of gripping the hollow cylinder includes: inserting a portion or the whole of the gripping mechanism into the hollow cylinder; aligning a lower end of the gripping mechanism with a lower end of the hollow cylinder; and gripping the hollow cylinder by using the gripping mechanism.
US10001696B2	Imaging apparatus An imaging apparatus includes a pan housing that is supported so as to be pan-rotatable about a pan-axis, a supporting arm of which a base end is supported by one end of the pan housing so as to be rotatable about a first tilt-axis which is spaced away from and perpendicular to the pan-axis, and a tilt housing which accommodates a camera, and of which one end side opposing the supporting arm is supported by a tip of the supporting arm so as to be rotatable about a second tilt-axis which extends in the same direction as the first tilt-axis extends.
US10001695B2	System for gigahertz to terahertz frequency signal generation using OPO and DFG Apparatus and method for high-power multi-function millimeter-wavelength (THz-frequency) signal generation using OPO and DFG in a single cavity. In some embodiments, the OPO-DFG cavity includes an optical parametric oscillator (OPO) non-linear material that receives pump light IP having pump-light frequency and generates two different lower intermediate frequencies of light—an OPO-signal beam IS and a spatially/temporally overlapping OPO-idler beam II. A difference-frequency generator non-linear material then receives the two intermediate-frequency beams II and IS, and the DFG then generates a THz-frequency output signal that has a frequency equal to the difference between the two intermediate frequencies. In some embodiments, a single-piece crystal of non-linear material is used for both OPO and DFG functions. Some embodiments use a bow-tie ring having four mirrors that define the optical path: an IP-beam-entry mirror, an IP-light-extraction mirror to remove unconverted IP-beam, an II-beam-extraction mirror, and an IS-beam-extraction mirror, and a fifth ITHz-beam-extraction mirror.
US10001694B1	High-frequency light modulator An optical modulator that is adapted to modulate a light signal at very high RF frequencies and provide the modulating RF signal to equipment separate from the modulator is disclosed. The modulator includes a Mach-Zehnder Modulator in which light loses due to the crossing of the RF waveguide conductors and the optical waveguides are reduced. In addition, problems arising from asynchrony between the RF signals and the optical signals are reduced. The modulator also reduces signal losses due to resonances in the modulator. The modulator can be configured to be used in test probes that require a compact configuration that is adapted to designs having multiple test probes that are proximate to each other.
US10001692B2	Electrophoretic particle, method of manufacturing electrophoretic particle, electrophoresis dispersion liquid, electrophoresis sheet, electrophoresis device, and electronic apparatus An electrophoretic particle includes a base particle (particle) that includes a first functional group, and a first compound and a second compound bonded to the base particle. The first compound is a polymer that includes a dispersion portion derived from a first monomer that contributes to dispersibility and a bonding portion derived from a second monomer including a second functional group having reactivity to the first functional group, and is connected to the base particle at the bonding portion. The second compound has a lower molecular weight than the first compound, includes a non-polar group and the second functional group, and is connected to the base particle at the second functional group.
US10001691B2	Onboard controller for multistate windows Onboard EC window controllers are described. The controllers are configured in close proximity to the EC window, for example, within the IGU. The controller may be part of a window assembly, which includes an IGU having one or more EC panes, and thus does not have to be matched with the EC window, and installed, in the field. The window controllers described herein have a number of advantages because they are matched to the IGU containing one or more EC devices and their proximity to the EC panes of the window overcomes a number of problems associated with conventional controller configurations.
US10001688B2	Display and pixel structure thereof A pixel structure including a first data line, a first sub-pixel, and a second sub-pixel is disclosed. The first sub-pixel includes a first transistor and a first pixel electrode. A first end and a second end of the first transistor are connected to a first data line and the first pixel electrode, respectively. A distance between the first end and the first data line is less than a first width of the first pixel electrode. The second sub-pixel includes a second transistor and a second pixel electrode. A first end and a second end of the second transistor are connected to the first data line and the second pixel electrode, respectively. The first sub-pixel is disposed between the second sub-pixel and the first data line, and a distance between the first end of the second transistor and the first data line is less than the first width.
US10001681B2	Liquid crystal display device Pixels of a liquid crystal display device exhibit, in a switched manner, a black display state where black display is provided in a state where a vertical electric field is generated in a liquid crystal layer, a white display state where white display is provided in a state where a lateral electric field is generated in the liquid crystal layer, and a transparent display state where a rear side of a liquid crystal display panel is seen through where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal layer. A gray scale level group including gray scale levels from a lowest level to a highest level includes a white level, a transparent level having a luminance higher than that of the white level, and a plurality of sub-transparent levels each having a luminance higher than that of the white level and lower than that of the transparent level.
US10001666B2	Liquid crystal grating, method of manufacturing the same and display apparatus The disclosure discloses a liquid crystal grating and a method of manufacturing the same and a display apparatus, and belongs to the field of display apparatus. The liquid crystal grating comprises a polymer network layer, which comprises liquid crystal and a polymer network allowing the liquid crystal to arrange in a preset manner by the anchoring effect. The polymer network is a polymer network formed by the polymerization of a reactive monomer and a photoinitiator. The polymer network layer may further comprise a copolymer used for entangling the polymer network and adhering the polymer network to the first transparent electrode. The liquid crystal grating may be used in naked-eye 3D display.
US10001664B2	Display device A liquid crystal display device includes a liquid crystal panel, a panel driver board, and flexible circuit boards. The liquid crystal panel has a substantially round shape and includes linear edge sections formed by linearly cutting out outer edge portions. The panel driver board is configured to supply signals related to image display to the liquid crystal panel. The flexible circuit boards include first ends and second ends. The first ends are mounted to the liquid crystal panel aligned with the linear edge sections with respect to the circumferential direction in a non-display area. The second ends are mounted to the panel driver board. Portions of the flexible circuit boards joining the first ends and the second ends have bending shapes in a plan view.
US10001663B2	Method of determining at least one parameter of visual behaviour of an individual Disclosed is a method of determining at least one visual behavior parameter of an individual, including: determination of the position of the center of rotation of at least one eye of the individual in a first reference frame tied to the head of the individual; capture, with the aid of an image capture device, of at least one image of at least one part of the body of the individual in a second reference frame, determination of the position and the orientation, in the second reference frame, of the first reference frame tied to the head of the individual, by searching for the position, in the second reference frame of a distinctive zone of the part of the body of the individual; determination of the position of the center of rotation of the eye in the second reference frame; and determination of the sought-after visual behavior parameter.
US10001657B2	Phosphor ceramic, encapsulated optical semiconductor element, circuit board, optical semiconductor device and light-emitting device The phosphor ceramic has pores with a pore diameter of 3.0 μm or more and 12.0 μm or less. In the phosphor ceramic, a pore volume percentage of pores with a pore diameter of 3.0 μm or more and 12.0 μm or less is 1.5% by volume or more and 9.5% by volume or less.
US10001650B2	Attachable image display device and ocular optical system An attachable image display device includes a light guiding prism that guides image light from a display element, and an eyepiece that emits the image light guided by the light guiding prism, wherein the light guiding prism includes an outer peripheral surface, and a reflection surface off which the image light is reflected to the eyepiece; and a portion of or the entirety of an intersection line of the outer peripheral surface and a plane including an optical axis of the image light before the image light is reflected off the reflection surface has a negative inclination angle to the optical axis in a direction downstream of the light path, and a tangential inclination angle of the portion of or the entirety of the intersection line becomes gradually larger from an upstream side to a downstream side of the light path.
US10001643B2	Micromirror device and projection device A micromirror device including a drive unit, which includes a movable drive element, which is situated in a first plane, and a guiding device, and a mirror, which is elastically coupled to the drive element and is situated in the idle position in a second plane, which is in parallel to the first plane, the guiding device being designed to guide a movement of the drive element on a straight line situated in the first plane. Furthermore, a corresponding projection device is described.
US10001641B2	Enhanced resolution DLP projector apparatus and method of using same A DLP projector apparatus (10) for projecting a monochromatic display comprising a plurality of monochromatic light sources (111-113). The DLP projector (10) being adapted to radiate from each micromirror of its DMD chip (100) an image comprising a plurality of radiated locations which are shifted with respect to each other. The DLP projector apparatus (10) comprising a controller unit that is adapted to control the radiation from the plurality of light sources (111-113) to the image according to a radiation scheme in an object production file. The DLP projector apparatus (10) is also provided with an imaging table (240) that is adapted to be moved in a plane perpendicular to an imaging beam of the DLP projector apparatus (10). The movements of the table are coordinated and synchronized with the imaging scheme of the DLP projector apparatus (10). The imaging scheme and the movements of the table are controlled according to a radiation scheme in an object production file.
US10001638B2	Electrowetting display device An electrowetting display device includes first and second barrier layers which cover first and second electrodes. The electrowetting display device includes a first base substrate which faces a second base substrate, the first electrode on the first base substrate, the first barrier layer which covers the first electrode, the second electrode on the second base substrate, the second barrier layer which covers the second electrode, a barrier wall between the first base substrate and the second base substrate, and an electrowetting layer between the first base substrate and the second base substrate. The barrier wall defines a pixel area corresponding to the first electrode, and the electrowetting layer is in the pixel area. The electrowetting layer includes a polar fluid and a non-polar fluid which are separated from each other.
US10001633B1	Six-piece microscope lens system A six-piece microscope lens system includes, in order from the object side to the image side: a first lens element with a positive refractive power, a stop, a second lens element with a positive refractive power, a third lens element with a negative refractive power, a fourth lens element with a positive refractive power, a fifth lens element with a positive refractive power, a sixth lens element with a negative refractive power. Such arrangements can reduce the volume so as to reduce the manufacturing cost, has high pixel and image magnification 4.5×, and can detect biological fluid.
US10001629B2	Piezoelectrically actuated optical lens There is presented a transparent optical device element (700) comprising an optical lens (744), comprising one or more piezoelectric actuators (206, 208, 210), wherein said optical lens (744) comprises an optical aperture (632), and wherein the optical device element furthermore comprises a passivation layer (312, 314, 742, 628) placed on said optical lens, said passivation layer comprising a barrier layer (312) forming a humidity barrier, and being located on at least a portion of said cover member, where said portion of said cover member is intersected by the optical axis, and on said piezoelectric actuators, and wherein the passivation layer furthermore comprises one or more further layers (628) located on at least said portion of said cover member being intersected by the optical axis, wherein said passivation layer forms an anti-reflection coating for said optical lens (744) at least along the optical axis (634).
US10001621B2	Focusing control device, focusing control method, focusing control program, lens device, and imaging device A focusing control device includes a filter processing unit 11a which performs first filter processing selected from among a plurality of kinds of filter processing on each of a first signal group output from a plurality of phase difference detection pixels 52A and a second signal group output from a plurality of phase difference detection pixels 52B, a correlation calculation unit 11b which performs correlation calculation of the first signal group after the first filter processing and the second signal group after the first filter processing, and a lens position control unit 11c which controls a position of a focus lens based on the result of the correlation calculation. The filter processing unit 11a selects the first filter processing from among the plurality of kinds of filter processing based on subject condition information.
US10001608B2	Wave division multiplexer arrangement for small cell networks A passive optical network includes a central office providing subscriber signals; a fiber distribution hub including an optical power splitter and a termination field; and a drop terminal. Distribution fibers have first ends coupled to output ports of a drop terminal and second ends coupled to the termination field. A remote unit of a DAS is retrofitted to the network by routing a second feeder cable from a base station to the hub and coupling one the distribution fibers to the second feeder cable. The remote unit is plugged into the corresponding drop terminal port, for example, with a cable arrangement having a sealed wave division multiplexer.
US10001606B1	Multi-function light guide socket A multi-function light guide socket, including: a connecting tube, including a light source fixation part and a component fixation part, the light source fixation part having a pair of hollowed slots formed at two peripheral locations thereof, the pair of hollowed slots each having a first column therein along an axial direction, the first column having a first low-side stop edge on an inner surface thereof, at least two latching flaps protruding from an inner surface of a bottom opening of the connecting tube to cooperate with a pair of the first low-side stop edges to clamp a flange of a light emitting diode, and the component fixation part having at least two latching slots formed at at least two peripheral locations thereof; and an optical component including an engaging part for being plugged into and engaged with the component fixation part.
US10001599B2	Two-stage adiabatically coupled photonic systems In an example, a photonic system includes a Si PIC with a Si substrate, a SiO2 box formed on the Si substrate, a first layer, and a second layer. The first layer is formed above the SiO2 box and includes a SiN waveguide with a coupler portion at a first end and a tapered end opposite the first end. The second layer is formed above the SiO2 box and vertically displaced above or below the first layer. The second layer includes a Si waveguide with a tapered end aligned in two orthogonal directions with the coupler portion of the SiN waveguide such that the tapered end of the Si waveguide overlaps in the two orthogonal directions and is parallel to the coupler portion of the SiN waveguide. The tapered end of the SiN waveguide is configured to be adiabatically coupled to a coupler portion of an interposer waveguide.
US10001598B2	Integration of bonded optoelectronics, photonics waveguide and VLSI SOI An optoelectronic device includes an integrated circuit including electronic devices formed on a front side of a semiconductor substrate. A barrier layer is formed on a back side of the semiconductor substrate. A photonics layer is formed on the barrier layer. The photonics layer includes a core for transmission of light and a cladding layer encapsulating the core and including a different index of refraction than the core. The core is configured to couple light generated from a component of the optoelectronic device.
US10001596B2	Lighting device A lighting device may be provided that includes: a body; a first light source and a second light source, which are disposed on the body and are disposed symmetrically with each other with respect to a central axis of the body; a first light guide unit which is disposed on the first light source and is coupled to the body; and a second light guide unit which is disposed on the second light source and is coupled to the body. The first light guide unit and the second light guide unit are disposed symmetrically with each other with respect to the central axis of the body.
US10001594B2	Lighting device and method for manufacturing the same A lighting device includes a light-emitting component including at least one light-emitting element mounted on a base, a light guide plate guiding light emitted from the light-emitting element, a wavelength conversion member partially covering the light guide plate, and a first reflective member covering the wavelength conversion member. The light guide plate comprises two main surfaces, which include a light-extraction surface allowing light emitted from the light-emitting element to exit and a rear surface opposite to the light-extraction surface. One of two main surfaces comprises at least one recess formed in an edge region thereof. The other main surface of the light guide plate includes a part covered by the wavelength conversion member and a part exposed from the wavelength conversion member. The light-emitting element is accommodated in the recess such that a light-emitting surface of the light-emitting element faces the wavelength conversion member.
US10001593B1	Light fixtures with waveguides A curved waveguide is described herein. The curved waveguide can include a length having at least one portion. The curved waveguide can also include a width, a height, and at least one side. A first portion of the at least one portion of the length can have a first curvature. The at least one side is configured to receive light emitted by at least one light module disposed adjacent to the at least one side.
US10001588B2	Enhanced, protected silver coatings on aluminum for optical mirror and method of making same The disclosure is directed to enhanced silver coated aluminum substrates for use as optical mirrors in which galvanic corrosion between the silver and aluminum is prevented and a method of making such silver coating and mirrors. The optical mirror according to the disclosure has an in-situ formed “barrier” layer inserted between the aluminum substrate and the silver layer. In addition, selected layers are densified by carrying out their deposition using a high power RF ion source during their deposition.
US10001585B2	Illuminating device An illuminating device is configured to include a light guide structure having a first light source configured to emit light of a first wavelength to excite at least one red fluorescent transparent substance; a second light source configured to emit light of a second wavelength to excite at least one green fluorescent transparent substance; and a third light source configured to emit light of a third wavelength to excite at least one blue fluorescent transparent substance.
US10001579B2	High frequency electromagnetic induction A high-frequency electromagnetic induction system includes a frequency generator coupled to a transmitter coil, a receiver coil coupled to a processor and a high frequency and polarizability data profile for an object of interest. The high frequency and polarizability data profile includes a data object having an array of frequency values and magnetic polarizability values, which are obtained from the object of interest and processed by the processor. Also described is a method for populating the high frequency and polarizability data profile.
US10001572B2	Magneto-hydrodynamic seismic source and a method of marine seismic surveying A magneto-hydrodynamic seismic source includes a casing having a central longitudinal axis; a fluid flow channel, and a plurality of electromagnets arranged along the channel for generating a uniform magnetic field at right angles to the central longitudinal axis of the channel, a first electrode positioned on a first side of the fluid flow channel, the first electrode being positioned opposite a second electrode that is positioned on a second opposing side of the fluid flow channel, and a controllable power source in electrical communication with the first electrode and the second electrode for generating a continuously varying electric field between the first electrode and second electrodes to generate a continuously varying inflow of seawater into the first end of the fluid flow channel with a corresponding continuously varying outflow of seawater in the form of a seismic signal being produced from the second end of the fluid flow channel.
US10001561B2	Data readout via reflected ultrasound signals A system and method are provided. The system includes a data reader having a processor for performing a signal frequency analysis, an ultrasound transmitter for transmitting ultrasound signals, and an ultrasound receiver for receiving reflected ultrasound signals. The system further includes a movable reflector for receiving the ultrasound signals and reflecting the ultrasounds signals back to the receiver (a) as the reflected ultrasound signals without modulation when the reflector is stationary and (b) as the reflected ultrasound signals with modulation when the reflector is mobile. The system also includes a chip for storing a specification of motion states for the reflector. The processor performs the signal frequency analysis to detect a presence or an absence of modulated frequency components in a received ultrasound signal and outputs a first value or a second value respectively depending upon whether the presence or the absence of the modulated frequency components is detected.
US10001553B2	Geolocation with guided surface waves Disclosed are various embodiments for fixing a navigational position using guided surface waves launched from guided surface wave waveguide probes at various ground stations. A navigation unit may fix its position by determining the travel time of guided surface waves from the ground stations to the navigation unit. In another embodiment, the navigation unit may also fix its position by determining the change in intensity of the guided surface waves after travelling from the ground stations to the navigation unit. In other embodiments, the navigation unit may also fix its position by determining the difference in phases of phase-locked guided surface waves as they travel from the ground stations to the navigation unit.
US10001542B1	Method for establishing direction of arrival by use of signals of opportunity A method is provided for use of a segmented aperture communications system to determine a direction of arrival of a radio signal in which the system includes a receiver plane having equally spaced and planar aligned radio frequency ports. Computation of the aperture segments depends on the port coordinates where the geometric relationship of the segments is used to determine a time delay and direction of arrival of the signal. The ports receive at least two orthogonal polarizations that characterize the incoming signals. A central port is used as reference to determine a phase difference associated at each port. Two angles are calculated by a simultaneous solution of two phase difference measurements to determine the direction of arrival solution. A mean direction of arrival solution is obtained by averaging solution estimates that are obtained by repeating the direction of arrival determination using random port pairs.
US10001529B2	Low-offset Graphene Hall sensor A Graphene Hall sensor (GHS) is provided with a modulated gate bias signal in which the modulated gate bias signal alternates at a modulation frequency between a first voltage that produces a first conductivity state in the GHS and a second voltage that produces approximately a same second conductivity state in the GHS. A bias current is provided through a first axis of the GHS. A resultant output voltage signal is provided across a second axis of the Hall sensor that includes a modulated Hall voltage and an offset voltage, in which the Hall voltage is modulated at the modulation frequency. An amplitude of the Hall voltage that does not include the offset voltage is extracted from the resultant output voltage signal.
US10001526B2	Self-testing ground fault circuit interrupter A circuit interrupter including a ground fault circuit interrupter circuit structured to detect a ground fault based on current flowing in line and neutral conductors of the circuit interrupter, a ground fault circuit interrupter monitor circuit structured to perform a self-test on the circuit interrupter to determine the functional status of the ground fault circuit interrupter, and a bridge circuit structured to harvest power from the line and neutral conductors and supply said harvested power to the ground fault circuit interrupter circuit and the ground fault circuit interrupter monitor circuit.
US10001523B2	Adjusting latency in a scan cell Embodiments herein describe the design of a scan cell within an integrated circuit. The scan cell operates in either a test mode or a normal functional mode according to a scan enable signal. The scan cell comprises delay logic including a plurality of delay elements, e.g., a plurality of transistors. The delay logic activates the delay elements only when the scan cell operates in the test mode. The delay elements are activated to change a scan latency of the scan cell. The scan latency of the scan cell is increased to mitigate or prevent hold violations.
US10001518B2	System and method for power transmission and distribution asset condition prediction and diagnosis A computer-implemented system and method for predictive and diagnostic analysis of an electrical transmission, generation and distribution asset health includes a computer with a non-transient computer readable medium able to receive data regarding an asset, its components, component subsystem and parameters related thereto. Instructions stored on the non-transient computer readable medium execute instructions that predictively calculate overall asset health and also calculated the states of subsystems and component parameters, providing a diagnostic of the causes of poor asset health.
US10001517B2	Antenna system Broadband antenna system comprising a plurality of antenna elements and a plurality of amplifiers; wherein every antenna element of said plurality of antenna elements is configured for operating in a predetermined frequency range and is associated with an amplifier of said plurality of amplifiers which is configured for said predetermined frequency range; said plurality of antenna elements covering a broadband range.
US10001513B2	Electrical monitoring system An electrical monitoring system that includes non-binary indications.
US10001508B2	Integrated self-coining probe A probe head that contains a coining surface and a plurality of probe tips integrated on a same side of the probe head is provided. The probe head has a first portion and a laterally adjacent second portion, wherein the first portion of the probe head contains the coining surface, and the second portion of the probe head contains the plurality of the probe tips. Each probe tip may, in some embodiments, extend outwards from a probe pedestal that is in contact with the second portion of the probe head. The probe head is traversed across the surface of a semiconductor wafer containing a plurality of solder bump arrays such that the coining surface contacts a specific array of solder bumps prior to contacting of the same specific array of solder bumps with the probe tips.
US10001503B2	Rotation sensor A rotation sensor has a magnetoelectric conversion unit that converts change of magnetic flux whose direction changes periodically with rotation of a rotator into an electric signal and a processing unit that processes the electric signal. The magnetoelectric conversion unit outputs a first detection signal and a second detection signal. The processing unit has a first comparison unit that compares a detection threshold and the first detection signal and a second comparison unit that compares a reference threshold and the second detection signal. The first comparison unit changes a voltage level of the detection threshold when the first detection signal exceeds or falls below the detection threshold and then restores the voltage level of the detection threshold based on the second detection signal and the reference threshold, and the first comparison unit converts the first detection signal into a pulse signal based on the detection threshold of the same voltage level.
US10001491B2	Method for determining radiosensitivity The present invention relates to a method for the in vitro determination of the radiosensitivity of a subject. More particularly, the invention relates to a method comprising a step of inducing an exogenous stress on a biological sample from a subject, followed by the comparison of the presence or level of at least one compound chosen in a group of defined compounds, in said biological sample and in a reference sample. The present invention also relates to the use of said at least one compound as predictive biomarker of the radio-sensitivity of a subject. The invention also relates to a kit for the detection of the presence or level of at least one of said compounds, usable in a method according to the invention.
US10001482B2	Device for the detection of an analyte in a fluid sample More particularly, the present invention relates to a method for the detection of a target, e.g. pathogen in a human body fluid wherein a body fluid sample is collected with a swab member.
US10001477B2	Use of protein nanoparticle based hydrogel The present invention relates to a use of a protein nanoparticle-based hydrogel, and more particularly, to a use of a protein nanoparticle-based hydrogel capable of highly sensitive and simultaneous multi-detection of disease markers by using a hydrogel within which protein nanoparticles presenting multiple copies of disease marker detection probes are immobilized.
US10001475B2	Light harvesting multichromophore compositions and methods of using the same Light harvesting luminescent multichromophores that are configured upon excitation to transfer energy to, and amplify the emission from, an acceptor signaling chromophore in energy-receiving proximity therewith are provided. Also provided are compositions for labelling a target. The labelling composition may include a donor light harvesting multichromophore and an acceptor signaling chromophore in energy-receiving proximity to the donor light harvesting multichromophore. Also provided is an aqueous composition for labelling a target, including: a donor light harvesting multichromophore; an acceptor signaling chromophore in energy-receiving proximity therewith; and a sensor biomolecule. Methods for using the subject compositions are also provided.
US10001470B2	Method, system and composition for optically inducing cardiomyocyte contraction The present invention provides a method, system and composition for screening drug candidates for cardiotoxicity and for novel drugs that effect cardiomyocyte contractility and function. The invention provides an efficient and reliable screening assay to detect the effect of new and potential drug candidates on cardiomyocyte calcium flux, membrane depolarization, and/or the propagation of action potentials.
US10001468B2	Biomarkers for differentiating between non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) The present invention provides biomarkers and a method for differentiating between NASH and NAFLD in a subject.
US10001466B2	Magnifying device for jewelry and system for use of same A magnifying device for jewelry and system for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment of the magnifying device, a securing ring is coupled to a body to selectively attach in a snap-fit engagement with a gem tester. A hinge assembly is also coupled to the body and a support frame is pivotally coupled thereto. A seat within the support frame defines a circular opening securing a magnifying lens therein. The support frame also includes a pivot blade extending therefrom that accepts rotational bearing force to cause the support frame and therefore the magnifying lens to rotate relative to the body.
US10001463B2	Dispensing needle for a fraction collector Described is a dispensing needle for a fraction collector. The dispensing needle includes a conduit having a fluid channel to conduct a chromatographic flow, an interior wall that defines the fluid channel, an exterior surface and an endface through which the chromatographic flow is dispensed. The dispensing needle also includes a coating of a hydrocarbon material or a fluorocarbon material that is bonded to the endface. The coating is also bonded to at least a portion of the exterior surface that is adjacent to the endface and at least a portion of the interior wall that is adjacent to the endface. The coating operates to reduce a droplet volume of a liquid dispensed from the endface that may remain at the tip of the dispensing needle. Consequently, the concentration variation in a collected fraction due to a missing droplet or extra droplet is reduced.
US10001455B2	Amperometric gas sensor An amperometric gas sensor for measuring the concentration of an analyte includes: a solid configured as an insulator without being contacted by the analyte and configured for diffusion of the analyte therethrough, the solid including a non-conductive polymer, the solid further configured to increase in electrical conductivity when in contact with the analyte; a working electrode positioned on and in contact with the solid; and a reference electrode positioned on and in contact with the solid, the reference electrode spaced apart and insulated from the working electrode without the solid being contacted by the analyte, the working electrode and the reference electrode configured to measure electrical conductivity of the solid when the solid is in contact with the analyte.
US10001449B2	Systems, devices and methods for a hydroscopic based lateral flow assay Systems, methods, and test kits for detecting and quantifying an analyte level in a biological fluid sample using impedance measurements, are disclosed. The fluid sample is applied to a lateral flow strip, and impedance of the strip is measured as the assay dries. Analysis of the drying-dependent impedance measurements indicates the presence and quantity of the analyte in the fluid sample.
US10001448B2	Gas sensor A gas sensor using a metal organic framework material can be fully integrated with related circuitry on a single substrate. In an on-chip application, the gas sensor can result in an area-efficient fully integrated gas sensor solution. In one aspect, a gas sensor can include a first gas sensing region including a first pair of electrodes, and a first gas sensitive material proximate to the first pair of electrodes, wherein the first gas sensitive material includes a first metal organic framework material.
US10001436B2	In-situ measurement of corrosion in buried pipelines using vertically measured pipe-to-soil potential A method for in-situ measuring the corrosion rate of a corroding site on an underground metal structure buried in soil, the structure being under cathodic protection. The structure-to-soil potential at varying depths above the pipeline is measured to a depth above, but not reaching the structure. These measurements are extrapolated to obtain data representing the structure-to-soil potential at the surface of the structure under the probe. The gradient of the electrical potential at this surface is used to calculate the corrosion rate of the defect. A special probe may be used to obtain the potential measurement data.
US10001427B2	Leak detector A handheld-sized, single-hand-holdable, single-hand-operable battery-powered gas leak detector that draws in a sample of ambient air for detecting the presence of a gas by sensing changes in infrared (IR) energy between an IR emitter and an IR sensor when the gas is in the space between the IR emitter and the IR sensor. An algorithm is used that triggers detection of a gas when the change in IR energy between the IR emitter and the IR sensor is more rapid than the thermal drift of the IR sensor, and the detector design allows for IR energy within a wide range of approximately 0.4 micrometers to approximately 20 micrometers to pass into the air being sampled.
US10001425B1	Portable camera controller platform for use with pipe inspection system A camera controller platform for use with a pipe inspection system is disclosed. The platform is configured for the rapid mounting and connection of an electronic computing device such as a laptop computer for providing display and/or virtual control interface functions in conjunction with an electronics module. An additional user interface, which may include a manual user interface device, may be coupled to the electronics module. Alternatively, a plurality of virtual controls may be supported by a software application on the electronic computing device, which may be connected to the camera controller platform by a USB or other interface bus.
US10001420B2	Instrumented spindle or load cell for high load, high resolution An assembly operable for measuring one of a force and a moment, comprising: a compliant flexure mechanism that is one of deflected and deformed under an applied load; a low resolution load sensor coupled to the compliant flexure mechanism and operable for measuring one of the deflection and the deformation of the compliant flexure mechanism under a relatively higher load; and a high resolution load sensor coupled to the compliant flexure mechanism and operable for measuring one of the deflection and the deformation of the compliant flexure mechanism under a relatively lower load; wherein the high resolution load sensor is one of a non-contact sensor that is disposed at a distance from the compliant flexure mechanism and a contact sensor that is not subject to damage by the relatively higher load. Optionally, the low resolution load sensor is disposed adjacent to a narrowed neck portion of the compliant flexure mechanism.
US10001415B2	Multifunctional sensor The subject matter of the present disclosure generally relates to a sensor assembly having a first component configured to melt when a temperature of the sensor assembly reaches a first value below a minimum value of a predetermined temperature range, a second component configured to melt when the temperature of the sensor assembly reaches a second value above a maximum value of the predetermined temperature range, and a third component configured to monitor a volume of fluid disposed in a vessel when the temperature of the sensor assembly is within the predetermined temperature range.
US10001413B2	Temperature sensing circuits Temperature sensing circuits are provided. The temperature sensing circuits may include a temperature sensing unit and a buffer unit. The temperature sensing unit may include a transistor that has a first pair of terminals having a first PN junction of the transistor therebetween and a second pair of terminals having a second PN junction of the transistor therebetween. The first pair of terminals are connected together. The temperature sensing unit may output a first temperature sensing voltage comprising a voltage between the second pair of terminals at a first node. The buffer unit may be connected to the first node. The buffer unit may have a cascode follower structure and may output a second temperature sensing voltage that has a magnitude proportional to a magnitude of the first temperature sensing voltage at a second node.
US10001407B2	Optical detecting device An optical detecting device includes a reflecting element, a main body, a light source and a plurality of photosensitive elements. The reflecting element has a reflecting surface. The main body has an installing surface. The installing surface at least partially faces to the reflecting surface. The main body is configured to move along a moving direction relative to the reflecting element. The moving direction is substantially parallel with the reflecting surface. The light source is disposed on the installing surface and is configured to emit a light ray towards the reflecting surface. The photosensitive elements are disposed on the installing surface. Sides of the photosensitive elements close to the light source surround the light source to form a light source region. The light source is at least partially located in the light source region.
US10001403B2	System and method of encoding item information from a scale in a self-service scanning solution This invention relates to a system including a scale that weighs an item placed on the scale and encodes the weight and/or other item information into a machine readable code. The system may include a display that is coupled to the scale and displays the machine readable code. The scale may encode the item in Quick Response (QR) code format, Universal Product Code (UPC) format, and/or other computer-readable format. A mobile device may take a picture of or otherwise scan the machine readable code to determine the weight and/or other information encoded therein. The system may include a wireless transmitter that wirelessly transmits the weight. The mobile device may include a wireless receiver that wirelessly receives the weight transmitted from the scale. The mobile device may execute a self-scan application that uses the de-encoded or otherwise obtained weight for pricing the item based on the weight or other purposes.
US10001395B2	Method of interpreting NMR signals to give multiphase fluid flow measurements for a gas/liquid system A method for assessing a gas phase in a flowing multi-phase fluid comprises flowing the fluid through magnetic resonance and pre-polarization modules and applying to the fluid a radio-frequency pulse sequence at least once with and at least once without a magnetic field gradient. The method further includes measuring an NMR signal. The method also includes using a calibration between the ratio of slope and intercept of the NMR signal and flow velocity for at least one non-gas phase with the gradient applied to determine that phase's velocity. A calibration between the signal intensity of the liquid phases as function of flow velocity is used, with and without gradient, to correct the gradient-induced attenuation of the liquid signals and to calculate a gradient-corrected signal intensity of the liquid phases without a magnetic field gradient. Additionally, the method includes subtracting the gradient-corrected signal intensity from the NMR signal to calculate the volumetric fraction of the liquid phase.
US10001394B2	Thermal airflow sensor A thermal airflow sensor includes a semiconductor device, a protective film a bonding wire, and a resin. The resin covers over a part of the semiconductor device so that the bonding wire is covered with the resin and the region including a thin-wall portion is exposed. The protective film is not covered with the resin and has an outer peripheral edge located outside the thin-wall portion.
US10001391B1	Adjusting resonant frequencies based on feedback networks An electronic device comprises a sensor comprising first and second electrodes, with the sensor being configured for a first acoustic displacement due to input acoustic pressure; circuitry configured to measure a charge between the first and second electrodes due to the input acoustic pressure and to apply a voltage to cause a second acoustic displacement of the sensor that is out of phase with the first acoustic displacement, with the applied voltage further causing a charge to develop across the sensor, and with the first and second acoustic displacements causing an increase in damping in a resonance frequency of the sensor, relative to damping of the resonance frequency of the sensor prior to applying the voltage; and a passive electronic component configured to cancel out the charge developed across the sensor due to the applied voltage.
US10001390B2	Redundant signal capture A sensor system for furnishing a D-dimensional measured signal encompasses at least N sensors (where D
US10001387B2	Mode-tuning sense interface A MEMS capacitive sensing interface includes a sense capacitor having a first terminal and a second terminal, and having associated therewith a first electrostatic force. Further included in the MEMS capacitive sensing interface is a feedback capacitor having a third terminal and a fourth terminal, the feedback capacitor having associated therewith a second electrostatic force. The second and the fourth terminals are coupled to a common mass, and a net electrostatic force includes the first and second electrostatic forces acting on the common mass. Further, a capacitance measurement circuit measures the sense capacitance and couples the first terminal and the third terminal. The capacitance measurement circuit, the sense capacitor, and the feedback capacitor define a feedback loop that substantially eliminates dependence of the net electrostatic force on a position of the common mass.
US10001382B1	Apparatuses, methods and systems for an eventual event calendaring platform The APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AN EVENTUAL EVENT CALENDARING PLATFORM (hereinafter “EECP”) transforms inputs (e.g., user information, user profile information, event information, import calendar information, etc.) via components (e.g., Event Retrieval Component, Event Collection Component, Event Assignment Component, Eventually Button, Event Collection and Scoring Component, Event Calendaring Component, etc.) into outputs (e.g., user calendar, user calendar RSS feed, user profile, etc.). The EECP provides dynamic, management, analysis, and control of event information and relationships. In one embodiment, the EECP may be configured to provide a user with a calendar implementation that may be populated with events based on the user's identified interests, preferences and historical activity.
US10001371B2	Level A level includes a frame having a top planar surface, a bottom planar surface, and a web coupling the top planar surface to the bottom planar surface. The top planar surface and the bottom planar surface are parallel. The level further includes a vial supported by the frame. The vial has a longitudinal axis passing through a center of the vial and a body defining an interior containing a liquid and an indicator bubble. The level further includes a plurality of LEDs. Each of the LEDs has a light emitting point, and each of the plurality of LEDs is positioned adjacent an end of the vial and is oriented such that the light emitting point is positioned within the interior of the body of the vial.
US10001364B2	Holding mechanism A holding mechanism used in a measuring device includes a first groove, a second groove, and a pair of holding members holding the detection device by being attached to first and second sides in a length direction of a scale frame. The pair of holding member include a plate-like main body, a first hook portion engaging with the first groove, a second hook portion engaging with the second groove, and a projecting tab projecting from the main body and positioned at a gap. The pair of holding members are displaced from first and second sides toward the detection device along the length direction of the scale frame and the projecting tab is inserted into the gap, and thereby the projecting tab biases the scale frame and the detection device in mutually separating directions.
US10001357B2	Coordinate measuring apparatus A coordinate measuring apparatus includes a base on which an object to be measured is mounted, a movable X-axis beam, a Y-axis column with a hollow part that is provided on the base and supports the X-axis beam, a control unit that is provided under the base and controls the movement of the X-axis beam, and a cable that is wired from the X-axis beam to the control unit through the hollow part of the Y-axis column.
US10001356B2	Collision prevention device of measurer A collision prevention device of a measurer measuring dimensions or the like of a measured object while relatively displacing the measured object and a non-contact probe. The collision prevention device includes a pole-shaped spindle extending alongside the non-contact probe; a support mechanism supporting the spindle such that a forefront end of the spindle projects farther than the non-contact probe; and a switch detecting a collision between the spindle and the measured object.
US10001349B2	Target attachment systems, main frame for receiving different target attachment systems and methods of using the same A target system for receiving a target having a target body and target projection extending therefrom. The target system comprises a main frame and a target attachment system. The main frame comprises an elongated target receiving member defining an elongated target receiving member surface and two vertically distant projections extending from the elongated target receiving member surface. The target attachment system comprises pair of target attachment supports adapted for being distantly and concurrently mounted on the projections, each one of the target attachment supports having an opening therethrough. The target attachment supports are mounted as a pair, and are defining a passage defined by their openings, the passage being adapted for receiving the target projection. As a result, the target, when hit on the target body, rotates freely around a rotation axis defined by the passage.
US10001344B1	Riser for firearms accessory rails A riser for spacing a firearms accessory from a firearms accessory rail has a body, at least a portion of the body having approximately the same cross-sectional shape and slot configuration as a mounting portion of the accessory rail, at least one lug depending from the body and extending laterally, the lug being adapted for insertion into a slot of the accessory rail, and a hook adapted for coupling the riser to the accessory rail, the hook extending from a lateral end of the lug. At least a portion of the hook is adapted to be longitudinally aligned with the slot of the accessory rail and adapted to engage the accessory rail by contacting the accessory rail below the associated slot of the accessory rail.
US10001343B2	Electrical lighting circuit for a portable light A lighting circuit includes a controllable electronic device in series with a power terminal of a controller, wherein operation of a switch causes the controller to maintain the electronic device conductive, whereby the controller then remains powered; and wherein the controller responds to a subsequent operation of the switch to render the electronic device nonconductive, whereby the controller is then unpowered even when electrical power is received. The lighting circuit is suitable for use, e.g., in a portable or other battery powered light.
US10001338B1	Apparatus and method for a weapon simulator The present invention is a weapon simulator that is at least partially controlled by a host computer and simulates near actual recoil forces of a weapon via a gun active recoil unit.
US10001337B2	Composite multi-lobe projectile barrel A composite multi-lobe barrel is disclosed for directing the path of a dischargeable projectile. The multi-lobe barrel incorporates a plurality of longitudinal stiffening rods into a composite overwrap around an inner liner to enhance axial stiffness. The barrel is comprised of an inner liner defining an axial bore; a plurality of polymer matrix composite (PMC) stiffening rods equidistantly disposed around the inner liner and a PMC outer shell enclosing the stiffening rods. In one embodiment, a PMC inner wrap surrounds and is in direct contact with the inner liner, with the stiffening rods arranged equidistantly around the inner wrap, with this structure enclosed by a PMC outer shell.
US10001317B2	Air-conditioning apparatus providing defrosting without suspending a heating operation An air-conditioning apparatus includes a main circuit in which a compressor, an indoor heat exchanger, a first flow control device, and a plurality of parallel heat exchangers connected in parallel to each other are sequentially connected via a pipe to allow refrigerant to circulate, a first defrost pipe that branches a part of the refrigerant discharged from the compressor and allows the refrigerant to flow into the parallel heat exchanger to be defrosted among the plurality of parallel heat exchangers, a expansion device provided in the first defrost pipe and configured to depressurize the refrigerant discharged from the compressor, and a connection switching device that allows the refrigerant flowing out of the parallel heat exchanger to be defrosted to flow into the main circuit at a position upstream of the parallel heat exchangers other than the parallel heat exchanger subject to defrosting.
US10001310B2	Binary refrigeration apparatus A two-stage refrigeration apparatus includes a high-stage refrigeration cycle including a high-stage-side refrigerant circuit including a high-stage-side compressor, high-stage-side condenser, high-stage-side expansion valve, and high-stage-side evaporator connected by pipes, a low-stage refrigeration cycle including a low-stage-side refrigerant circuit including a low-stage-side compressor, low-stage-side condenser, low-stage-side receiver, low-stage-side expansion valve, and low-stage-side evaporator connected by pipes, a cascade condenser including the high-stage-side evaporator and low-stage-side condenser, a receiver heat exchanging portion configured to cool the low-stage-side receiver, and a high-stage refrigeration cycle controller configured to perform controlling so as to activate the high-stage-side compressor when estimating a low-stage-side refrigerant will reach a supercritical state when the low-stage-side compressor is inactive on the basis of the pressure of the low-stage-side refrigerant.
US10001306B2	Ice-making freezer cleaning An ice-making freezer having a freezer assembly; a fluid reservoir coupled to the freezer assembly by a hose and configured to contain a fluid; and a mounting assembly configured to adjust the fluid reservoir to be in a first position during an ice-making mode and in a second position during a cleaning mode, wherein when the fluid reservoir is in the second position the fluid submerges at least a portion of the freezer assembly.
US10001279B2	Oxy boiler power plant with a heat integrated air separation unit An Air Separation Unit is disclosed which is thermally integrated into a coal fired oxy boiler power plant. The Air Separation Unit has a Dryer with a dryer heater, wherein an extraction line connects the steam extraction port to the dryer heater. A drain line of the dryer heater then fluidly connects the regeneration heater to a point of a Rankine steam cycle fluidly within the condensate system.
US10001278B1	Apparatus and method for operating a gas-fired burner on liquid fuels An apparatus and method for operating a gas-fired burner on a liquid fuel. The apparatus integrates a catalytic liquid fuel reformer with a flame burner designed for operation on a gaseous fuel of high Wobbe Index, e.g., natural gas. The method involves reacting a mixture of a liquid fuel and oxidant in a catalytic reformer to obtain a gaseous reformate having a low Wobbe Index; and thereafter combusting the gaseous reformate, optionally augmented with liquid co-fuel and oxidant, in the gas-fired burner under diffusion flame conditions. The invention allows commercial gas-fired appliances, such as stoves, ovens, ranges, grills, griddles, stock pot burners, clothes dryers, hot water heaters, and boilers to be operated on a liquid fuel, which offers advantages in logistics and camp operations.
US10001277B2	Method for conveying impurities in pressurized fluidized bed incinerator system A method for efficiently conveying impurities in a pressurized fluidized incinerator system is provided. Cleaning gas is supplied to an upper valve, and thereafter, the upper valve is driven so as to communicate an upper discharge device and a tank. The upper discharge device is driven so as to convey the impurities from the dust collector to the tank, and thereafter, the upper discharge device is stopped and the upper valve is driven so as not to communicate the upper discharge device and the tank. Thereafter, the supply of the cleaning gas to the upper valve is stopped.
US10001268B2	Air-cooled LED light with separation plate Provided is an air-cooled LED light having an LED substrate with an LED mounted thereon, and a casing with the LED substrate mounted thereon, the casing including: an inlet port through which air flows in; an outlet port through which the air fed from the inlet port is discharged; an separation plate that is interposed between the inlet port and the outlet port to divide an inner space of the casing; an opening that is formed in the separation plate; and a fan that is disposed on the separation plate in line with the opening of the separation plate. It is possible to prevent the air filled in the lower portion of the separation plate from flowing backward to an upper portion of the separation plate thereby to improve the cooling efficiency.
US10001266B2	Trapezoidal pir sensor lens A sensor module for a lighting fixture includes a housing configured to be mounted to a lighting fixture, a light sensor mounted in the housing, and a sensor cover over the light sensor. The sensor cover includes a parallel surface and an angled surface. The parallel surface is parallel to a task surface within an area of interest, and includes a first number of lens sections, each of which are configured to focus light from a different portion of a first subset of the task surface to the light sensor. The angled surface includes a second number of lens sections, each of which extend from an edge of the parallel surface to form a facet of the angled surface and are configured to focus light from a different portion of a second subset of the task surface to the light sensor.
US10001255B2	Custom printed lamp shade The present invention generally concerns a custom lampshade with a digital print. More specifically, the lamp shade includes an end cap that joins with printing substrates capable of passing light. At least one end cap is used to shape and support a substrate having a digital image printed on at least one of its surfaces. The end cap has a center aperture with a diameter sized to accept a threaded portion of a shade rest or a diameter that is sized to accept a lamp socket. The end cap has an outer channel sized to accept the edges of a transparent substrate material. In another embodiment, the end cap is devoid of an outer channel, but is joined about its outer diameter with a translucent substrate material via an adhesive. When the lamp shade is used, a light source illuminates the digital image printed on either substrate.
US10001245B2	Apparatus and method for coupling an end effector to a structure A base assembly for coupling an end effector to a structure includes a first side and an opposite second side. The first side configured to couple to the end effector. The base assembly also includes at least one cavity disposed on the second side, and at least one pneumatic generator coupled in flow communication with the at least one cavity. The at least one pneumatic generator is operable in a suction mode and a blower mode. The second side having the at least one cavity is securely coupleable to a surface of the structure via a vacuum force induced by the at least one pneumatic generator in the suction mode, and the second side having the at least one cavity is movable substantially frictionlessly across the surface via an air cushion induced by the at least one pneumatic generator in the blower mode.
US10001243B2	Flexible kickstand and mounting apparatus for portable electronic device A case assembly for an electronic device includes a case including a back wall and a peripheral wall projecting from a periphery of the back wall to define a case interior. The back wall includes an exterior surface and a plurality of slots formed through the back wall. A flexible member is positioned in the plurality of slots to form a plurality of expandable portions on the exterior surface of the back wall.
US10001240B1	Pig ramp, system and method Embodiments of the present disclosure include a pig ramp for receiving and supporting a pig in a pig receiver includes a frame portion having an inner diameter, the inner diameter of the ring being larger than an outer diameter of a pig. The pig ramp also includes one or more ramp segments extending longitudinally away from the frame portion, the one or more ramp segments being coupled to a back side of the frame portion at a lower portion and positioned to receive and support the pig when positioned thereon to elevate the pig above a bottom of a tubular.
US10001237B1	Anti-loosening buckle and hose connector using same An anti-loosening buckle mounted at the hose connector body of a hose connector for locking an adapter mouthpiece includes a locking lever, a stop device, an interlocking member, and a position-limiting member. The locking lever is pivotally connected to the hose connector body and has a cam portion and an operating grip respectively disposed at two opposite ends. The stop device is slidably coupled to the operating grip. The interlocking member is coupled between the stop device and the hose connector body. The position-limiting member is mounted at the operating grip. When the locking lever is in the locking position, the bottom side of the stop device is abutted against the position-limiting member to lock the locking lever. When the position-limiting member is pulled away from the stop device, the locking lever is released from the constraint and can be freely biased.
US10001230B2	Press fitting and use thereof A press fitting, including a tubular component and an end portion of the tubular component which can be compressed to make a connection. The end portion has an opening to receive a tube and a first region having an annular ridge to receive a sealing ring. A second region is arranged on the side of the ridge adjacent the opening and a third region is arranged on the side of the ridge remote from the opening. The overall wall thickness of the press fitting in the second region is increased at least in a section or sections in comparison with the wall thickness of the tubular component in the third region.
US10001225B2	Geared interface having non-linear feedback An apparatus for an actuating mechanism comprises a first member having a first axis; the first member has a generally spherical surface on a first half of the first axis and a generally ellipsoidal surface on a second half of the first axis. The first member is rotatable around a centerpoint of the first axis. A second member has a second axis and a generally ellipsoidal surface. The second member matingly engages the first member at the first member ellipsoidal surface and has a torsion spring coupled to the second member. The first member is actuated manually to move the second member. The torsion spring torque increases as the first member is rotated.
US10001223B2	Electromagnetic valve device and coil former An electromagnetic valve device with an armature unit (10) which is designed for carrying out an opening or closing operation of a fluid channel and, as a reaction to stationary coil means (18, 20, 22), which at least partially surround the armature unit, being energized, is driveable so as to be movable along an axial direction (12) relative thereto, wherein the coil means have a coil former (20) which forms a winding section (20) for a winding (22) to be energized, and the coil former forms an axially extending inner casing which is designed for guiding the armature unit and in the lateral surface of which slot- or groove-like channels (54) permitting drainage of an armature movement space are formed, wherein the coil former provides a channel outlet (56) for the channels (54) lying axially opposite an inlet- or respectively outlet section (24) of the fluid channel and on the end face, with which channel outlet blocking and/or deflection means against infiltrating intrusive media are associated.
US10001221B2	Gas valve with rubber seal packing on the closing member The invention is directed to a closing member of a valve, for example of a gas valve, comprising a body generally circular around a longitudinal axis and with a shoulder, a rubber seal packing disposed around the body on the shoulder and a sleeve disposed around the seal packing and the shoulder. The body comprises a longitudinally extending surface adjacent the shoulder and receiving the seal packing, the surface comprising at least one recess filled by the seal packing.
US10001220B2	Pipeline isolation check plug An isolation plug for location in a section of pipe has three separate plug modules: a tug module an isolation module and a drag module. In use, the plug can be transported along the pipe and activated by a fluid pressure differential in the pipe.
US10001206B2	Power transmission system for vehicle A tolerance ring is arranged between an output-side rotary shaft and a rotor shaft. For this reason, even when looseness in a spline fitting portion of the output-side rotary shaft and rotor shaft is not filled, both the output-side rotary shaft and the rotor shaft are held by the tolerance ring so as not to rattle. Therefore, it is possible to reduce tooth hammer noise that occurs in the spline fitting portion.
US10001205B2	Control apparatus of four-wheel drive vehicle A four-wheel drive vehicle is provided, including an engine with an operating mode that is switchable between all-cylinder and reduced-cylinder operating modes, a torque transmission assembly for transmitting an output torque of an engine to main drive wheels and auxiliary drive wheels, a torque ratio adjusting device included in the torque transmission assembly and configured to adjust a ratio of the output torque distributed to the auxiliary drive wheels, and controller that executes a noise suppression module for increasing the torque ratio provided to the auxiliary drive wheels by the torque ratio adjusting device so as to suppress noise generation at the torque transmission assembly, in the all-cylinder and reduced-cylinder operating modes. The noise suppression device changes the torque ratio provided to the auxiliary drive wheels according to engine operating ranges where the torque transmission assembly is in a noise generating state in the all-cylinder and reduced-cylinder operating modes, respectively.
US10001188B2	Electromechanical actuator comprising a dual-function braking device An electromechanical actuator comprising a body and an electric motor driving at least one motion transmission element connected to the body via a brake device, and a unidirectional transmission member, the brake device including an electrical activator member so that when the activator member is powered, the unidirectional transmission member is released relative to the body, and when the activator member is not powered, the unidirectional transmission member is secured to the body and opposes pivoting of the transmission element in one direction of rotation up to a maximum transmissible torque defined by the torque limiter.
US10001185B2	Brake unit A brake unit for utility vehicles includes a carrier unit and a transmission element. The carrier unit has a guide section in which the transmission element can be arranged such that the transmission element can be moved along a guide axis. The transmission element includes a first receiving section, which can be engaged with a piston rod of a brake cylinder, and a second receiving section, which can be engaged with a tappet of a wedge unit. The transmission element is configured to transfer forces and transfers along the guide axis between the piston rod and the tappet.
US10001182B2	Actuator of electric parking brake system An actuator of an electric parking brake system includes a motor, an output member, and a transmission device. The transmission device includes a housing, a self-locking unit and a transmission unit. The self-locking unit includes a fixed sleeve, and a driving member, a driven member and a lock holder that are rotatable with respect to the sleeve. The lock holder supports lock elements arranged to prevent the driven member from turning unless it is driven by the driving member. A planetary gear unit may be provided as part of the transmission device.
US10001178B2	One-way clutch A one-way clutch allows unlocking torque input to a movable retainer to be made low, thereby enabling downsizing of an external apparatus that inputs unlocking torque to the movable retainer. The one-way clutch includes an inner ring, an outer ring, first rollers used to transmit torque between the inner ring and the outer ring provided in an annular space between the inner ring and the outer ring, and fixed retaining portions of a fixed retainer and a movable retaining portions of a movable retainer that are arranged alternately. The one-way clutch also includes second rollers provided between the movable retaining portions and the first rollers adapted to transmit unlocking torque from the movable retaining portions to the first rollers and the inner ring as the movable retaining portions move in a clockwise direction.
US10001173B2	Two-roller roll press with thrust bearing construction A two-roller roll press, with a machine frame, has two rollers, which have shaft journals at respective axial ends of the rollers for mounting in a bearing construction. At least one of the rollers is mounted at one or both shaft journals in a thrust bearing construction. The thrust bearing construction has a thrust bearing, a thrust bearing housing ring, an outer thrust bearing cap and a bearing cap. The thrust bearing is shrunk onto a shaft journal. The thrust bearing housing ring and the bearing cap are detachably connected into one unit, which is in turn fastened detachably to the thrust bearing cap, which is in turn detachably fastened to the bearing housing.
US10001170B2	Rolling bearing A rolling bearing includes an inner ring and an outer ring which are bearing rings; a plurality of rolling elements interposed in a rollable manner between raceway surfaces of the bearing rings; and a retainer configured to retain the plurality of rolling elements. Nozzles configured to inject a cooling fluid (R) toward the rolling elements are provided to a fixed-side bearing ring which is one of the inner ring and the outer ring, with an outlet side of each of the nozzles oriented forward in a revolution direction of the rolling elements.
US10001165B2	Thrust magnetic bearing for bias compensation The present invention relates to a thrust magnetic bearing for bias compensation, and more particularly, to a thrust magnetic bearing for bias compensation in which annular permanent magnets and electromagnets are disposed to face each other with respect to a levitated member and the permanent magnets are formed to be asymmetrical in lengths thereof in an axial direction to thus exert an attractive force for compensating for a bias by the difference in the lengths of the permanent magnets in the axial direction to compensate for the bias, and a current supply for bias magnetic flux is not required, saving energy.
US10001161B2	Rotary flex union A rotary union is disclosed for use in semiconductor processing applications. The rotary is coupled between a platen base and a platen of a rotating platen assembly. The rotary union includes a coiled flexible tube member for passing a flow of cryogenic fluid to the platen for cooling during an ion implant procedure. The coiled flexible tube member has a first configuration associated with a non-rotated position of the platen and a second configuration associated with a rotated position of the platen. In the first configuration the coiled flexible tube member has a first bend radius, and in the second configuration the coiled flexible tube member has a second bend radius that is smaller than first bend radius. The rotary union also includes a base with a peripheral wall that restricts movement of the coiled flexible tube member as it cycles between the first and second configurations.
US10001156B2	Dynamic sleeve insert for use with a blind fastener system Methods, articles and systems for off-center, non-destructive association between at least two work pieces using a blind fastener component or system having a first part of a first two part anti-rotation arrangement without deformation or loss of compressive association therebetween, and/or fastening system failure. Article and system embodiments include at least one dynamic sleeve insert having a second part of the first anti-rotation arrangement on an inner surface thereof and a first part of a second anti-rotation arrangement on an outer surface thereof, wherein the inner surface accommodates substantial axial translation of the blind fastener, the first part of the second anti-rotation arrangement is functionally complementary to an auxiliary structure having a second part of the second anti-rotation arrangement, and optionally the second anti-rotation arrangement accommodates greater than nominal lateral translation (shear movement) between the dynamic sleeve insert and the auxiliary structure.
US10001152B2	Fluid transport pipe The invention relates to a fluid transport pipe. A first unit channel in which a channel cross-sectional area continuously decreases toward a downstream side and a second unit channel in which a channel cross-sectional area continuously increases toward the downstream side are alternately combined. A ratio A (=L/{[Smax]1/2-[Smin]1/2}) is set within a range in which a drag reduction rate RD becomes a positive value. The fluid transport pipe includes: a first opening formed in a channel wall of the first unit channel; a second opening formed in a channel wall of the second unit channel; and a bypass channel that allows by-passing of a flow from the first unit channel to the second unit channel through the openings.
US10001151B2	Air flow hood An apparatus for measuring airflow through a diffuser of an HVAC system includes a hood for being positioned adjacent the diffuser so that airflow discharged from the diffuser is directed into the hood. The hood is configured to divide and direct the airflow through a plurality of discharge channels. Sensor probes measure the airflow through each discharge channel.
US10001150B2	Screen for hydraulic valve and hydraulic valve The invention relates to a screen for a hydraulic valve including a band plate with screen openings wherein the screen openings form etched functional contours. The invention also relates to a hydraulic valve with the screen.
US10001147B2	Independent metering valve priority in open center hydraulic system An IMV circuit includes a set of IMVs, an IMV resolver, an on/off bypass valve, and a bypass valve. The set of IMVs is fluidly coupled to an actuator to independently control a flow of a hydraulic fluid to the actuator. The IMV resolver is configured to receive a first pressure signal and a second pressure signal and output a third pressure signal. The on/off bypass valve is configured to control the flow of the hydraulic fluid to the set of IMVs in response to the third pressure signal. The bypass valve is fluidly coupled to a hydraulic fluid supply conduit downstream of an IMV circuit supply. The bypass valve is fluidly coupled to the IMV resolver and is configured to reduce the flow of hydraulic fluid through the hydraulic fluid supply conduit in response to an increase in pressure in the third pressure signal.
US10001131B2	Water pump A water pump includes an impeller, a whirl chamber, a pump body including the impeller and the whirl chamber, a cover case portion and a gasket portion being positioned between the pump body and the cover case portion. The cover case portion is formed with an inlet flow passage in which a fluid is introduced to the whirl chamber and an outlet flow passage in which the fluid is discharged from the whirl chamber. The gasket portion is formed with an inlet hole opening from the whirl chamber to the inlet flow passage and an outlet hole opening from the whirl chamber to the outlet flow passage. The gasket portion includes a portion covering at least one of the inlet flow passage and the outlet flow passage in a state where the portion of the gasket portion is exposed by not being in contact with the pump body.
US10001125B2	Fluidics module, device and method for pumping a liquid A fluidics module rotatable about a rotational center includes first and second chambers and a compression chamber. First and second fluid channels are provided between the first and second chambers and the compression chamber, respectively. The flow resistance of the second fluid channel is smaller, for a flow of liquid from the compression chamber to the second chamber, than a flow resistance of the first fluid channel for a flow of liquid from the compression chamber to the first chamber. Upon rotation at a high rotational frequency, liquid is initially introduced from the first chamber into the compression chamber via the first fluid channel, so that a compressible medium is compressed within the compression chamber. Subsequently, the rotational frequency is reduced, so that the compressible medium within the compression chamber will expand and so that, thereby, liquid is driven into the second chamber via the second fluid channel.
US10001122B2	Scroll compressor A scroll compressor includes a compression mechanism, a crankshaft, upper and lower bearings, and a drive motor. The compression mechanism includes fixed and movable scrolls engaged with each other to form a compression chamber. The crankshaft has a main shaft and an eccentric portion eccentrically disposed at one end of the main shaft and coupled to a back side of the movable scroll. The upper and lower bearings support upper and lower portions of the main shaft. The drive motor has a stator and a rotor coupled to the main shaft to rotate the movable scroll. At least one of the main shaft and the rotor is provided with a weight arranged to reduce distortion of the crankshaft caused by a fluid load generated in the compression chamber and applied to the eccentric portion during rotation.
US10001115B2	Air sampler with closed loop flow control system A battery powered, personal air sampler is described which uses a closed loop control circuit to adjust the power that is delivered to an internal pump such that a stable and accurate flow rate is maintained independent of changes in inlet pressure due to filter loading. Furthermore, the described personal air sampler provides improved efficiency to the entire electronic and flow pumping system which, in turn functions to optimize the available battery run time of the device.
US10001110B2	Wind-driven electric generator array In one illustrative embodiment, a wind-driven charging system includes a wind-driven rotation device coupled to a rotatable shaft, and a plurality of electric generators disposed at different longitudinal locations along the rotatable shaft and each of the plurality of electric generators are rotationally driven simultaneously by the rotatable shaft. By having the electric generators disposed at different longitudinal locations, more electric generators may be simultaneously driven by a common shaft. In some instances, a controller may be configured to enable more of the electric generators to provide electrical current to recharge a battery when the speed of rotation of the rotatable shaft increases, and may disable more of the plurality of electric generators to not provide electrical current when the speed of rotation of the rotatable shaft decreases.
US10001109B2	Multifunctional wind power green-energy apparatus A multifunctional wind power green-energy apparatus generally includes a carrying base, a plurality of wind power generation devices mounted on the carrying base and includes a plurality of blade sections, and at least one electricity accumulation device, water pumping motor, and the air storage device arranged at one side of the carrying base and electrically connected with the wind power generation devices. With such a structural arrangement, through simple combination of the carrying base and the wind power generation devices, terrain limitation conditions for availability of wind power green energy can be reduced to the least for applications to diversified environments. Through operations in combination with the electricity accumulation device, the water pumping motor, and the air storage device, accumulation of electrical energy or direct use of the energy can be available. As such, the utilization of the wind power generation devices can be improved.
US10001106B2	Sensor module for a pressure-measuring sheathed-element glow plug A sensor module having a sensor housing, at least one piezoelectric converter element that is disposed in the sensor housing, and at least one insulating member that is disposed in the sensor housing alongside the converter element. The insulating member has on its outer periphery at least one recess in which a contacting system of the converter element extends. A pressure-measuring glow plug having a sensor module of this kind is also described.
US10001099B2	High-pressure pump arrangement for a combustion engine and method for manufacturing the same A high-pressure pump arrangement for a combustion engine comprises a high-pressure pump with the first flange, a pump guidance with a second flange. The high-pressure pump is at least partially arranged in the pump guidance and the pump guidance is arranged in the combustion chamber. A first thermally insulating layer is at least partially arranged between the first flange and the second flange.
US10001091B2	Vehicle powertrain with onboard catalytic reformer Catalyst compositions suitable for use in the exhaust gas recycle stream of an internal combustion engine are provided. Such catalyst compositions typically provide significant amounts of methane in addition to syngas. A reformer incorporating such a catalyst for use in an exhaust gas recycle portion of an internal combustion engine powertrain is described. A powertrain incorporating such a reformer, a method of increasing the octane rating of an exhaust gas recycle stream, and a method of operating an internal combustion engine using methane-assisted combustion are also described.
US10001089B2	Sludge detection and compensation for the continuously variable compressor recirculation valve Methods and systems are provided for improving boost pressure control by adjusting a variable compressor recirculation valve. In one example, a method may include adjusting a position of a continuously variable compressor recirculation valve based on amount of sludge accumulation on the valve. The amount of sludge accumulation may be estimated based on a difference between total intake flow downstream of a compressor recirculation passage outlet but upstream of the passage, and total engine flow entering engine cylinders.
US10001087B2	EGR power module and method of use thereof An exhaust gas recirculation (“EGR”) power module configured for a wire harness of an altimetric/barometric pressure sensor of an EGR system for an engine includes a set of wires and a circuit. The set of wires is configured to match the wire harness on the altimetric/barometric pressure sensor for the engine. The circuit provides a resistance to the wire harness through the set of wires.
US10001086B2	Carburetor with throttle shaft retainer A carburetor with throttle shaft retainer system. The throttle shaft retainer system employs a retainer member in the form of a retainer pin or retainer clip that is pressed into the body of the carburetor to engage a retainer groove formed about or partially about the circumference of the throttle shaft. The interaction between the retainer member and the retainer groove prevents movement in the axial direction of the throttle shaft. With certain drilling and machined cuts to the throttle shaft, the retaining pin acts as the wide-open-throttle (WOT) stop when the throttle is rotated to a WOT position.
US10001081B2	Thrust reverser for an aircraft turbojet engine nacelle The present disclosure concerns a thrust reverser for an aircraft turbojet engine nacelle including at least one movable thrust reverser cowling, a means for locking the cowling, an outlet nozzle having a variable cross-section that is arranged in the downstream extension of said cowling and that is movable, and at least one actuator that includes an actuating rod capable of moving the variable nozzle and the movable cowling, remarkable in that the reverser is provided with a passive coupler.
US10001071B2	Control system and control method for internal combustion engine A control system and a control method for an internal combustion engine, which are capable of accurately calculating an in-cylinder gas amount and an EGR ratio by a relatively simple method even in a case where an in-cylinder gas temperature is changed by execution of internal EGR, and properly controlling the engine using the EGR ratio thus calculated. An in-cylinder gas amount Gact actually filled in the cylinder is calculated by correcting an ideal in-cylinder gas amount Gth, which is an amount of gases filled in a cylinder in an ideal state in which it is assumed that no exhaust gases of the engine are recirculated into the cylinder, using an ideal in-cylinder gas temperature Tcylth according to an in-cylinder gas temperature Tcyl, and an EGR ratio REGRT is calculated using the in-cylinder gas amount Gact and an intake air amount Gaircyl.
US10001068B2	Control apparatus for internal combustion engine A control apparatus is applied to an internal combustion engine in which fuel used for operation is changed between liquid fuel containing alcohol and gas fuel. The control apparatus includes an electronic control unit configured to prohibit use of the gas fuel when a ratio of dilution of lubricating oil by the liquid fuel in a lubricating oil storage portion of the internal combustion engine is equal to or larger than a predetermined value or when an amount of the liquid fuel mixed in the lubricating oil in the lubricating oil storage portion is equal to or larger than a predetermined amount.
US10001060B2	Valve assembly with oil shut-off valve A gas turbine engine valve assembly having an oil shut-off valve and a compensating valve fluidly connected thereto. The compensating valve, in a first position, restricts access to a pressure-reducing oil flow path leading to an oil reservoir, and in a second position, provides access to the pressure-reducing oil flow path. The pressure-reducing oil flow path is defined by fluid flow between housing apertures, a laminar hole and an orifice. The valve assembly is operable between a first configuration, wherein the oil shut-off valve is in a fluid transfer position and a piston of the compensating valve is in a closed position to direct oil toward the engine component, and a second configuration, wherein the oil shut-off valve is in the shut-off position and the piston is in a open position to direct oil toward the oil reservoir via the pressure-reducing oil flow path.
US10001059B2	Accessory gearbox with tower shaft removal capability An accessory system for a gas turbine engine includes an accessory gearbox which defines an accessory gearbox axis and includes first and second sides. A first geartrain includes one or more shafts rotatable about axes perpendicular to the first side of the accessory gearbox and a second geartrain includes one or more shafts rotatable about axes perpendicular to the second side of the accessory gearbox. A driven gear set defines an input axis and drives first geartrain and the second geartrain about corresponding first and second drive axes parallel to the input axis.
US10001057B2	Exhaust layout with accompanying firing sequence for two-stroke cycle, inline, opposed-piston engines An opposed-piston engine includes an inline cylinder block with an open exhaust chamber that contains all of the engine's exhaust ports. Exhaust outlets open from the exhaust chamber through opposing sides of the cylinder block. A turbocharger is positioned on each side of the cylinder block and has an inlet closely coupled with a respective exhaust outlet. The exhaust chamber is divided into separate collector sections, each collector section containing the exhaust ports of one or more cylinders, and each turbocharger has a first inlet closely coupled with a first collector section and a second inlet closely coupled with a second collector section. The engine has a cylinder firing sequence which alternates between the cylinders in the first and second collector sections.
US10001051B2	Device and method for improving performance of a motor vehicle A method for improving the performance of a motor vehicle which has a cooler and a fan for cooling the vehicle's engine, the method includes detecting (s410) a temperature-related parameter which affects the engine's temperature during specific cooling conditions; and activating operation of the fan when the engine's temperature fulfils a predetermined condition; determining the (s440) predetermined condition on the basis of outcome as regards engine temperature over a predetermined period of time, and/or outcome as regards the detected parameter over a predetermined period of time. A computer program product includes program code (P) for a computer (200; 210) for implementing a method according to the invention. Also the device that performs the method and a motor vehicle equipped with the device are disclosed.
US10001047B2	Multi-leg exhaust aftertreatment system and method An exhaust aftertreatment system for treating exhaust flow from an internal combustion engine, and associated method, allows for independent control of exhaust flow through plural exhaust legs of the exhaust aftertreatment system. The independent control of exhaust flow is carried out by adjusting a valve positioned in each the exhaust legs based on a value of a signal generated by a flow measurement device positioned along at least one of the exhaust legs. The valves can be adjusted to force a target flow in a exhaust leg, relative flow among exhaust legs, exhaust temperature in an exhaust leg, exhaust backpressure and/or imbalance within the exhaust legs.
US10001036B2	Variable camshaft timing mechanism with a lock pin engaged by oil pressure A hydraulically operated camshaft phasing mechanism has two lock pins. One of the lock pins engages at an intermediate position and an end lock pin engages near one of the stops at the end of the phaser range of authority. At least one of the locking pins, preferably the end lock pin, when the vane is at an end stop position, is engaged by oil pressure and spring loaded to release when the oil pressure side of the end lock pin is vented.
US10001032B2	Water removal device for steam turbine A hollow portion is formed inside a stator blade. A slit having an inlet opening on a pressure surface of the stator blade facing wet steam flow is formed that communicates with the hollow portion in the axial direction of the stator blade. The hollow portion communicates with a region having a lower pressure than the flow field of the wet steam flow. The pressure in the hollow portion is reduced to introduce water film flow formed from water drops on the pressure surface of the stator blade to the slit. The slit is formed at a downstream side end, in the flow direction of the wet steam flow, of the hollow portion, and the stator blade trailing edge side wall surface of the slit is at an acute angle to a leading edge side reference plane of the pressure side of the stator blade.
US10001031B2	Turbine casing and method of manufacturing thereof A design for a casing of a large turbine is described with the casing including at least a front section, a middle section and an end section designed such that changes to the mold of the casing required to provide for a change in rotational speed to adapt the turbine to a different power grid frequency are limited to the mold for the middle section of the casing.
US10001019B2	Turbine rotor blade A turbine rotor blade includes a tip portion having a pressure tip wall and a suction tip wall, a tip leading edge and a tip trailing edge. Also included is a squealer cavity at least partially defined by the pressure tip wall and the suction tip wall. Further included is at least one hole defined by the suction tip wall, the at least one hole configured to bleed a cooling flow out of the squealer cavity into a hot gas path to reduce pressure within the squealer cavity. Yet further included is a main body having a suction side wall and a pressure side wall each extending from a root portion of the turbine rotor blade to the tip portion.
US10001015B2	Drag reduction systems having fractal geometry/geometrics Airfoil and hydrofoil systems include structures having a surface texture defined by fractal geometries. Raised portions or fractal bumps can be included on the surfaces, forming a surface texture. The surface textures can be defined by two-dimensional fractal shapes, partial two-dimensional fractal shapes, non-contiguous fractal shapes, three-dimensional fractal objects, and partial three-dimensional fractal objects. The surfaces can include indents having fractal geometries. The indents can have varying depths and can be bordered by other indents, or bumps, or smooth portions of the airfoil or hydrofoil structure. The fractal surface textures can reduce vortices inherent from airfoil and hydrofoil structures. The roughness and distribution of the fractal surface textures reduce the vortices, improving laminar flow characteristics and at the same time reducing drag. The systems are passive and do not require applied power.
US10001010B2	Axial piston machine utilizing a bent-axis construction with slippers on the drive flange A hydrostatic axial piston machine (1) utilizing a bent-axis construction has a driveshaft (4) with a drive flange (3) rotatable around an axis of rotation (Rt) inside a housing (2). A cylinder barrel (7) has pistons (10) fastened in an articulated manner to the drive flange (3). The drive flange (3) is supported on a housing-side slide face (101) by an axial bearing (100) in the form of a hydrostatically relieved sliding bearing (102) having a plurality of slippers (105). Each of the slippers (105) is mounted in an articulated manner in the drive flange (3) so that when the drive flange (3) rotates, a compensating force (FFR) acts on the slipper (105) which is in the opposite direction to the centrifugal force (FF) acting on the slipper (105). The point of application (AP) of the compensating force (FFR) on the slipper (105) is selected so that there is no tipping moment on the slipper (105) or to compensate for some or all of any tipping moment that does occur.
US10001007B2	Well logging with autonomous robotic diver A logging apparatus for use in a well can include at least one sensor that senses a well parameter, at least one buoyancy control device, and the logging apparatus extending helically between opposite ends of the logging apparatus. A method of logging in a subterranean well can include installing at least one logging apparatus in the well, and the logging apparatus helically displacing in the well as a sensor of the logging apparatus senses a well parameter. A well system can include at least one logging apparatus disposed in a wellbore, the logging apparatus including multiple segments, the segments including at least one buoyancy control device and at least one sensor that senses a well parameter, and the segments being helically arranged in the wellbore.
US10001003B2	Multl-stage fracture injection process for enhanced resource production from shales The invention relates to a method of generating an enhanced fracture network in a rock formation by the sequential stages of: i) injecting a non-slurry aqueous solution into a well extending into the formation at a rate and pressure which is close to the minimum hydraulic fracture initiation pressure and rate of the formation, until the maximum possible stimulated volume of the formation has been substantially attained to generate an outer zone of self-propping fractures; ii) injecting a first slurry of relatively fine grains of proppant to prop fractures generated in stage i within an intermediate zone located within and surrounded by the outer zone generated in stage i; and iii) injecting a second slurry comprising relatively coarse grains of to generate large fractures within an inner zone surrounded by and within the intermediate zone, in communication with the fractures generated in stages i and ii.
US10000998B2	Recovery from a hydrocarbon reservoir A method of establishing fluid communication between a first point and a second point within a subterranean reservoir includes injecting a first penetrating liquid at a first injection pressure and at a first injection temperature into the subterranean reservoir at the first point, and establishing fluid communication through a heavy-oil containing region by allowing the first penetrating liquid to penetrate into and completely through the heavy-oil containing region between the first point and the second point. The first penetrating liquid temperature of the first penetrating liquid remains at or below the first injection temperature within the subterranean reservoir, and the first penetrating liquid is configured to dilute heavy oil, and comprises a first penetrating liquid polar compound that is at least partially miscible with water.
US10000997B2	Longitudinal positioning tool for a rod string A rod positioning tool mounts in series between a tubing string and the stuffing box of a drive head. An outer mandrel of the tool mounts to a first flange at the bottom end for connection to the tubing string below and an inner mandral mounts to a second flange for connection to the stuffing box above. The inner mandrel is slidably received within the outer mandrel with primary seals therebetween to vary the overall length of the tool using one or more actuators between the flanges, while maintaining a sealed connection between the tubing string and the stuffing box. Keys on the outer tubular mandrel are longitudinally slidable in keyways on the inner tubular mandrel to resist relative rotation between the mandrels. A secondary seal provides a sealed connection between the second flange and the top end of the outer mandrel in a fully retracted position of the tool.
US10000996B2	Flow device and methods of creating different pressure drops based on a direction of flow A flow device includes a flow-through region comprising at least one stage having a pocket configured to create a first pressure drop across the flow-through region in response to flow through the flow-through region in a first direction and a second pressure drop in response to flow through the flow-through region in a second direction. The first pressure drop is less than the second pressure drop under the same flow rates. The flow device has no moving parts to create the difference in pressure drop between the first direction and the second direction, the pocket has a larger cross sectional flow area than a first opening and a second opening fluidically connected to the pocket and a baffle positioned within the pocket having a “U” shape with a concave side of the baffle facing toward the second opening.
US10000983B2	Flow back jet pump A jet pump assembly is adapted to be releasably attached to a tubular member of a tubular string in an oil well. The jet pump may be pumped out of the tubular string to the surface by a reverse flow of power fluid down the well between the tubular string and the casing of the well. Consequently the jet pump may be serviced or reconfigured to a direct pumping mode without the necessity of a wire line or other apparatus. A sensor for measuring downhole parameters such as temperature and pressure etc. is positioned within a cavity located in a lower portion of the jet pump so as to be removable from the well with the pump.
US10000977B2	Drill bit with self-adjusting pads A drill bit includes a bit body; a pad associated with the bit body; and a rate control device coupled to the pad that extends from a bit surface at a first rate and retracts from an extended position to a retracted position at a second rate in response to external force applied onto the pad. The rate control device includes a piston for applying a force on the pad; a biasing member that applies a force on the piston to extend the pad at the first rate; a fluid chamber associated with the piston; and a pressure management device for controlling a fluid pressure within the fluid chamber.
US10000974B2	Methods for forming earth-boring tools having cutting elements mounted in cutting element pockets and tools formed by such methods Methods of forming earth-boring tools include using a plasma spray device to gouge at least one recess through a hardfacing material and into a body. At least a portion of the recess may define a cutting element pocket in which a cutting element may be received and bonded. The recess formed using the plasma spray device optionally may be further machined to form the cutting element pocket. Earth-boring tools are fabricated using such methods.
US10000968B2	Electromechanical actuator and home automation installation comprising such an electromechanical actuator An electromechanical actuator (11) includes a sealing element (21) provided with a housing (22), an electronic control unit (15) electrically connected to a first electrical connector (23), and a power supply cable (18) including, at one of the ends of same, a second electrical connector (24). The second connector (24) includes an elastic tab (26) provided with a stop element (27) cooperating with a recess (28) provided in the housing (22), and a first bending area (32) provided at the junction between a first end (26a) of the elastic tab (26) and a body (25) of the second connector (24). The stop element (27) is provided at a second free end (26b) of the elastic tab (26). The elastic tab (26) includes a second bending area (33) provided at the junction between an arm (37) and the stop element (27) of the elastic tab (26).
US10000967B2	Curtain blinds spring motor elasticity maintaining structure A curtain blinds spring motor elasticity maintaining structure, which provides a spring motor structure that prevents unproductive deformation and loss of elastic stress in a sheet band of a coil spring. The structure primarily consists of a kidney shaped wheel face provided on the outer circumferential surface of a drive drum. A first wound layer, a second wound layer, and a third wound layer of the sheet band are pulled and wound onto the drive drum to form a pressure accumulating coil, thereby arranging an anticipated configuration of curved tight windings of each of the wound layers along the kidney shaped wheel face, which prevents changes in the cross-sectional curvature of the sheet band and loss in elastic stress thereof, and thus maintaining an appropriate elastic force.
US10000962B2	Guiding device for a sliding door The guiding device serves for holding and guiding a sliding door, with which a furniture opening of a piece of furniture can be closed. The guiding device comprises a guide fitting that is connectable to the sliding door and that is connected via a first articulated joint to a first end piece of a guide lever, whose second end piece is connected via a second articulated joint to a guide carriage, which comprises a carriage body that holds at least one guide roller, which is guided in a guide channel that extends at least on one side in a terminal channel section along a curve into the furniture opening.
US10000958B2	Intelligent sensing edge and control system A sensing edge is made in segments that can be used to determine at which point along the edge an obstruction occurred. Data collected can be used to determine a point in a process that the fault occurred by addressing each segment individually or as a whole. A programmable controller can be operatively coupled to the sensing edge, and can include logic to control the door and/or other equipment using data collected from the sensing edge.
US10000955B2	Biaxial hinge and terminal device using the same Biaxial hinge compatible with thinner terminal device capable of avoiding any hindrance to the use of various plugs, the biaxial hinge having an attaching part attached to a first casing of the terminal device, wherein the attaching part has an attaching plate section and a bearing section, a first hinge shaft, a second hinge shaft, wherein the second hinge shaft is in parallel to the first hinge shaft and rotatable, a synchronous rotation generator for rotating the first and the second hinge shafts in a synchronized manner in a direction different from each other, a friction torque generator provided on the second hinge shaft for generating a friction torque to rotation of both hinge shafts, and a rotational force generator provided on the second hinge shaft as well.
US10000953B2	Micro-hinge for an electronic device An apparatus is provided including a docking device to accept a computing device, the docking device including a keyboard and a hinge to connect the computing device to the keyboard, the hinge is configured to allow the computing device, when connected to the hinge, to rotate relative to the keyboard in a laptop orientation. The hinge includes a plurality of interlinked parallel hinge segments at least partially enclosed in a flexible covering, and each hinge segment is to rotate about a respective one of a plurality of parallel axes of the hinge.
US10000950B2	Latch assembly and tailgate for vehicle A tailgate assembly includes a talegate and latch assembly. The tailgate is moveable between open and closed positions. The latch assembly includes an actuator, a latch, and a stopper. The actuator is operative to move the latch between an unlatched position where the latch allows movement of the tailgate from the closed position, and a latched position where the latch prevents movement of the tailgate from the closed position. The stopper is responsive to movement in the actuator to move between a nonstopping position and a stopping position. In the stopping position, the stopper prevents the latch from moving from the latched position to the unlatched position other than by the actuator.
US10000944B2	Gate latch A gate latch assembly includes strike mounting plate and a gate latch. The strike mounting plate has a base portion and a pin attachment portion. The gate latch has a second base portion and a pin engagement portion extending from a mid-portion of the second base portion. This pin engagement portion has a first prong and a second prong separated by a slot. A latch is pivotally mounted to the first prong and effective to releasably restrain a pin within the slot. The pin is affixed to the strike mounting plate and has a length effective to engage the slot. One feature of the assembly is that it is equally suitable for gates that swing to the left and for gates that swing to the right. Further, by changing the configuration of the pin, the gate latch assembly is suitable for sliding gates.
US10000943B1	Beautification and privacy fence panel system and uses thereof An interlocking plastic fence panel system is described herein that improves the appearance, provides privacy and acts as a wind screen for preexisting chain link fencing. The complementary edges of the panels allow two adjacent panels to be positively joined such that displacement of the panels away from one another is prevented. The interlocking panels are attached with fasteners and can positioned vertically, horizontally, diagonally or any varying angel in between. A decorative texture and or printing can be applied to the surface to enhance the appearance. For example, wood grain texture and printed imagery or advertisements.
US10000942B2	Collapsible all-terrain cot or tent apparatus The present invention is directed to a lightweight, packable, all-terrain cot, tent or other apparatus that is designed to fit a multitude of configurations for use in different terrain situations. The apparatus is uniquely supported by a series of arch rods, tail and head bars, and sets of cables, that provide support for weight placed on the apparatus in a variety of environments regardless of whether the setting for said apparatus is a flat surface.
US10000941B2	Modular storage system Amodular system for storage of cargo units, comprises: a plurality of pallets; a plurality of interconnected active cell units; each cell unit comprises an cell transporting mechanism; at least one active shuttle unit moveable between the plurality of cell units; each shuttle unit comprises a shuttle transporting mechanism adapted to transport at least one pallet of the plurality of pallets to and from one of the plurality of cell units and to and from the at least one shuttle unit; a central controller adapted to control the operation of the cell and the shuttle transporting mechanisms, the operation of which is performed in an independent manner via the central controller such that a construction of any arrangement of the cell units is performed to effectively exploit a designated space.
US10000938B2	Concrete void forming method and device This disclosure describes devices and methods for forming voids in or adjacent concrete structures. In some embodiments, a device may include a structure. The structure may be substantially planar. The structure may include a plurality of channels extending therefrom. In some embodiments, the channels are closed at a first end distal from the structure. In some embodiments, the channels are open at a second end proximal to the structure. In some embodiments, the device may be formed from a molded pulp. The molded pulp may be configured to inhibit penetration of water. In some embodiments, the device may be configured to substantially support poured concrete during at least a portion of a curing process of the poured concrete.
US10000935B2	Vertical joint system and associated surface covering system A vertical joint system 10 for substrates 12 is formed with joints Jm and Jf which engaged by relative motion in a direction perpendicular to major surfaces 14 and 16 of the substrate 12. The joints are configured to enable relative rotation of up to 3 degrees (i.e. clockwise or anticlockwise) while maintaining engagement of the joints. The joints Jm and Jf are further configured to form two locking planes 18, 20 one on each of the inner and outer most sides of the joint. Engagement about the locking planes 18, 20 is provided by transverse outward extending surfaces Cm1, Cm2, Cf1 and Cf2. The surface Cf1 and Cf2 overhang the surfaces Cm1 and Cm2. At least one surface in each pair of engaging surfaces: Cf1 and Cm1; and, Cf2 and Cm2 is smoothly curved. The joints Jm and Jf can be further arranged to provide a third locking plane 74 parallel to and between the locking planes 18, 20. The joints are disengaged by combination of a downward rotation of one joint relative the other then application of a downward force. By virtue of these features flooring with the joint system can be laid on sub-surfaces which have undulations greater than current world industry standards. Additionally replacement of damaged substrates is possible by vertical lifting of damaged substrates without the need to pull up excess flooring from the closest wall to the damaged substrates.
US10000933B2	Flatpack gutter trap A one piece, planar flatpack gutter trap formed and creased on its top surface in a configuration so as to allow assembly into a gutter system trap. It is capable of folding assembly on a job site with a minimum of hand tools and an object with a sharp linear edge. It has a leaf guard incorporated thereon that is capable of locking the gutter trap in its assembled configuration to prevent the collapse of the leaf trap and to increase the lateral stability of the device.
US10000931B1	Apparatus and method for moss remediation An apparatus for mold remediation on a building roof. A porous, stretchable tube includes two opposing folding end elements. Many mold remediation particles are contained within the tube. The porous, stretchable tube is made of a weather resistant material having multiple material openings so as to allow moisture to penetrate to the mold remediation particles while being sized smaller than the mold remediation particles so as to retain them in the tube.
US10000930B2	Spaced vent for metal roofs A roof ventilation system is provided that is configured to be mounted on a profiled paneled roof for venting air from a vent opening in the roof. The roof ventilation system can include a vent part having a plurality of vent passages, a plurality of plies configured to be mounted substantially horizontal to the profiled roof panels and a plurality of cross members extending between each ply, wherein the plies and cross members define the vent passages; and a filter member attached to outer surfaces of the vent part. The filter member can be made from a resilient material, and the filter member may include extensions extending beyond a length of the vent part.
US10000923B2	Fire blocking reveal A fire-rated reveal piece and wall assemblies or other assemblies that incorporate the fire-rated reveal piece, in which the reveal piece can include an intumescent or other fire-resistant material strip. The reveal can be attached adjacent to a corner, flange or leg of a framing member, such as metal tracks, headers, header tracks, sill plates, bottom tracks, metal studs, wood studs or wall partitions, and placed between the framing member and a wall board member at a perimeter of a wall assembly to create a fire block arrangement. A fire spray material can be applied over a portion of the reveal piece.
US10000921B1	Expansion joint seal system with internal intumescent springs providing fire retardancy The present disclosure relates generally to systems for providing a durable water-resistant and fire-resistant foam-based seal in the joint between adjacent panels. A fire-resistant and water-resistant expansion joint seal is provided which includes one or more foam members and a plurality of intumescent members interspersed within the foam member or members to provide a spring recovery force and fire resistance.
US10000907B2	Lift arm vehicle window A window assembly that can be opened and closed includes a transparent grid to prevent an operator from extending an arm through the opened window and into the path of a lift arm without impairing the vision of the operator. The window assembly may include more than one openable panes and/or one or more transparent stationary panes. The window may also include a sensor to sense if the window is compromised and may cause the lift arm vehicle to take a safety action if a compromise is detected.
US10000895B2	Rotating hydraulic gear motor A rotating hydraulic gear motor for use with vibratory compactors, includes a long shaft and a first gear attached to the long shaft, a short shaft and a second gear attached to the short shaft, the second gear meshing with the first gear. A yoke bushing member includes a first aperture and a second aperture that are spaced away from each other a predetermined distance. The long shaft is disposed in the first aperture of the yoke bushing member and the short shaft is disposed in the second aperture.
US10000894B1	Spray bar assembly for machine system, and method A spray bar assembly in a material working system of a ground-engaging machine, such as a rotary mixer, includes a spray bar coupled with an elongate carrier by way of a hinge connector. The elongate carrier is supported between guides mounted upon a housing of a rotor in the material working system, to guide the spray bar assembly for linear movement relative to a frame of the ground-engaging machine. The elongate carrier has openings that register with spray ports in a housing of the system, and the spray bar is tiltable to position spray nozzles within the openings and spray ports or withdraw the spray nozzles from the openings and spray ports.
US10000891B2	Biomass process optimisation There is described a method of processing biomass which comprises the steps of: (i) processing biomass material in an aqueous system in the presence of an oxalic acid catalyst to produce a slurry; (ii) subjecting the slurry to an acidified organosolv liquor and optionally de-aerating the resulting mixture before exposing the mixture to ultrasound in a pretreatment step; and (iii) completing the fractionation process using thermal digestion, followed by separation of the constituents into lignin, hemi-cellulose (monosaccharides) and cellulose with the addition of water.
US10000889B2	High yield and enhanced performance fiber A method of wood pulping having a significantly increased yield is disclosed. Wood chips are chemically pulped to a high kappa number, providing a first accepts component and a first rejects component. The first rejects component is subjected to a high consistency pulping process such as a substantially mechanical pulping process to generate a second accepts component and a second rejects component. The first accepts component may be used in the production of saturating kraft paper with excellent saturability and resin pick up. The second accepts may be used as a second fiber source in the production of multiply linerboard and unbleached paperboard with enhanced stiffness, strength, and smoothness. Alternatively, the first accepts component may be blended with the second accepts component to produce fiber blends, which may be used in a production of paper-based products having enhanced strength and stiffness at low basis weight.
US10000881B2	Method for antimicrobial fabric application An antimicrobial supply system employs a process water supply and incorporates a metallic ion supply connected to the process water supply to provide a high ion concentrate to an output. A dilution reservoir is connected to the metallic ion supply output and has an input from the process water supply. A pump is connected to an output of the reservoir. A manifold connected to the pump provides a dilute concentrate to at least one washing system. An electronics control module is connected to a first flow controller between the process water supply and the metallic ion supply and a second flow controller between the metallic ion supply and the reservoir for dilution control establishing a desired metallic ion concentration.
US10000871B2	Sewing machine and thread spool device A sewing machine includes a first thread spool base having a first thread spool pin and a first guide member, and a second thread spool base having a second thread spool pin and a second guide member. The first thread spool pin is inserted into a through hole of a thread spool. The first guide member has a first thread guard portion that guides a needle thread delivered from a thread spool mounted on the first thread spool base to the sewing machine. The second thread spool base can be attached to and removed from the first thread spool base. The second thread spool pin is inserted into a through hole of the thread spool. The second guide member has a second thread guard portion that guides a needle thread delivered from the thread spool mounted on the second thread spool base to the sewing machine.
US10000870B2	Conductive line stitching method A conductive line stitching method is disclosed, wherein a metal line is arranged in a protection layer to form a conductive line, which is subjected to the steps of forming conductive line, laying cloth, performing stitching, combining a device, and connecting conductive line to have the conductive line located in a stitching area to carry out a subsequent operation for connection with a device, thereby achieving an effect of being processed with a one-time process and concealing the conductive line facilitated on smart clothes.
US10000867B2	Device and method for determining the diameter of a yarn balloon formed by a running yarn at a workstation of a textile machine A device for determining the diameter of a yarn balloon (B) formed by a running yarn at a workstation (1) of a textile machine wherein the workstation (1) is provided with a mechanical, contact scanning sensor (22), which is designed and arranged so that during the operation of the workstation (1) it is positioned by a yarn forming the thread balloon (B) in an operating position dependent on the diameter of a thread balloon (B), and a sensor device (24) is provided which detects the operating position (BS) of the scanning sensor (22).
US10000865B2	Apparatus for producing nanobodies via shear flow formation An apparatus for producing a body, preferably a nano-body, through the introduction of a body-forming fluid into a dispersion medium. The apparatus includes: a fluid housing configured to house a dispersion medium; at least two separated flow paths along which the dispersion medium flows in a laminar flow, at least two of the separated flow paths converging at a flow-merge location; a fluid flow arrangement which, in use, causes the dispersion medium to flow along each flow path to the flow-merge location; at least one fluid introduction arrangement located at or proximate the flow-merge location configured, in use, to feed the body-forming fluid into the dispersion medium; and a flow constriction arrangement proximate to or following the flow-merge location, which in use, constricts and accelerates the dispersion medium flow proximate to and/or following the flow-merge location.
US10000861B2	Coated substrate for packaging applications and a method for producing said coated substrate This relates to a coated substrate for packaging applications including a recrystallisation annealed single reduced steel substrate or a double reduced steel substrate subjected to recrystallisation annealing between the first and second cold rolling treatment, wherein one or both sides of the substrate is coated with an iron-tin alloy layer which contains at least 80 weight percent (wt. %) of FeSn (50 at. % iron and 50 at. % tin) and wherein the iron-tin alloy layer or layers are provided with a chromium metal-chromium oxide coating layer produced by a trivalent chromium electroplating process, and wherein the thickness of the chromium metal—chromium oxide coating layer corresponds to at least 20 mg Cr/m2 and a process for producing the coated substrate.
US10000859B2	Hard aluminum films formed using high current density plating The described embodiments relate generally to aluminum films and methods for forming aluminum films. Methods involve providing aluminum films having increased hardness. Methods involve using higher than conventional current densities during plating of aluminum on substrates. The higher current density plating creates aluminum films with grain structures that are different from conventional plated aluminum films. In some embodiments, the average grain sizes are smaller in the hard aluminum films than conventional plated aluminum films. In some embodiments, the plated aluminum layer is anodized. In some embodiments, a multi-layered aluminum coating is formed using a combination of high current density and low current density plating. In some embodiments, a current filter is used to provide uniform plating across a part.
US10000850B2	Deposition method and method of manufacturing a catalyst wire for a catalytic chemical vapor deposition apparatus A catalytic chemical vapor deposition apparatus comprising a catalyst wire including a tantalum wire and a boride layer formed on a surface of the tantalum wire is used. The boride of the metal tantalum (tantalum boride) is harder than the metal tantalum. Therefore, by using the tantalum wire having the boride layer formed on the surface thereof as a catalyst wire, it is possible to reduce thermal expansion of the catalyst wire, improve mechanical strength, and prolong the service life. Further, by performing energization heating of the catalyst wire by continuous energization, it is further possible to prolong the service life of the catalyst wire.
US10000844B2	Magnetic field generator, magnetron cathode and spattering apparatus A magnetic field generator arranged behind a target and for generating a magnetic field on a front surface of the target based on magnetic force lines can include a ring-shaped outer magnetic body having a pole axis in a parallel direction (X-direction) with respect to the target surface, a center magnetic body arranged on an inner side of the outer magnetic body and having a pole axis in a parallel direction (X-direction) with the direction of the pole axis of the outer magnetic body, a yoke plate for supporting the outer magnetic body and the center magnetic body from behind, and a magnetic permeable plate for changing a magnetic field distribution of the front surface of the target. The magnetic permeable plate is arranged so as to be supported by the yoke plate from behind.
US10000842B2	Oxide sintered body, sputtering target, and oxide semiconductor thin film obtained using sputtering target Provided is an oxide sintered body that, when used to obtain an oxide semiconductor thin film by sputtering, can achieve a low carrier concentration and a high carrier mobility. Also provided is a sputtering target using the oxide sintered body. The oxide sintered body contains, as oxides, indium, gallium, and at least one positive divalent element selected from the group consisting of nickel, cobalt, calcium, strontium, and lead. The gallium content, in terms of the atomic ratio Ga/(In+Ga), is from 0.20 to 0.45, and the positive divalent element content, in terms of the atomic ratio M/(In+Ga+M), is from 0.0001 to 0.05. The amorphous oxide semiconductor thin film, which is formed using the oxide sintered body as a sputtering target, can achieve a carrier concentration of less than 3.0×1018 cm−3 and a carrier mobility of at least 10 cm2V−1 sec−1.
US10000841B2	Hydrophilic-hydrophobic transformable composite film and the method of fabricating the same A hydrophilic-hydrophobic transformable composite film is disclosed, which has an iron-containing substrate; a silicon-containing layer formed on the iron-containing substrate; and a titanium oxide layer formed on the silicon-containing layer. The hydrophilic-hydrophobic transformable composite film uses UV-light to switch its hydrophilic and hydrophobic property. Also, a method of fabricating the above composite film is disclosed. According to the present invention, an anatase oxide layer can be obtained from the sol-gel techniques, in which the particle size of the titanium dioxide is controlled and a modified surface coating with evident photo-catalyticity is achieved.
US10000837B2	Methods and apparatus for forming bulk metallic glass parts using an amorphous coated mold to reduce crystallization Embodiments herein relate to methods and apparatuses for casting of BMG-containing parts. The surfaces of the mold that come into contact with the molten amorphous alloy comprise an amorphous material. In accordance with the disclosure, the mold may be coated with an amorphous material, e.g., to reduce, minimize, or eliminate crystallization of the molded BMG-containing part. The surfaces of the mold are coated, in certain aspects, so as to reduce or eliminate potential grain-boundary nucleation sites for BMG crystallization. The amorphous material may be selected based on the particular molten amorphous alloy to be cast, e.g., based on the wetting properties, the melting and cooling properties, etc.
US10000833B2	Thick, tough, high tensile strength steel plate and production method therefor A thick, high-toughness high-strength steel plate has excellent strength and toughness in the central area through the plate thickness. The thick steel plate has a specific chemical composition and includes a microstructure having, throughout an entire region in the plate thickness direction, an average prior austenite grain size of not more than 50 μm and a martensite and/or bainite phase area fraction of not less than 80%. A continuously cast slab having the specific chemical composition is heated to 1200° C. to 1350° C., hot worked with a strain rate of not more than 3/s and a cumulative working reduction of not less than 15%, and thereafter hot rolled and heat treated.
US10000831B2	Highly durable coil spring steel Disclosed are a steel composition and a spring steel comprising the same. The steel composition comprises: an amount of about 0.51 to 0.57% by weight of carbon (C), an amount of about 1.35 to 1.45% by weight of silicon (Si), an amount of about 0.95 to 1.05% by weight of manganese (Mn), an amount of about 0.60 to 0.80% by weight of chromium (Cr), an amount of about 0.25 to 0.35% by weight of copper (Cu), an amount of about 0.05 to 0.15% by weight of vanadium (V), an amount of about 0.25 to 0.35% by weight of nickel (Ni), an amount of about 0.003 to 0.015% by weight of phosphorus (P), an amount of about 0.003 to 0.010% by weight of sulfur (S), and iron (Fe) constituting the remaining balance of the steel composition, all the % by weights are based on the total weight of the steel composition.
US10000830B2	Method for manufacturing martensite-based precipitation strengthening stainless steel The present invention is to provide a method for manufacturing a martensite-based precipitation strengthening stainless steel, which effectively enables crystal grains to become finer by improving a solution treatment method. The method for manufacturing a martensite-based precipitation strengthening stainless steel containing 0.01 to 0.05 mass % of C, 0.2 mass % or less of Si, 0.4 mass % or less of Mn, 7.5 to 11.0 mass % of Ni, 10.5 to 14.5 mass % of Cr, 1.75 to 2.50 mass % of Mo, 0.9 to 2.0 mass % of Al, less than 0.2 mass % of Ti, and Fe and impurities as a remainder, which is provided by the present invention, includes performing a solid solution treatment at 845 to 895° C. once or more.
US10000818B2	Prevention and diagnosis of visceral fat The invention is based on a correlation observed between visceral fat and gut flora. The invention relates to a product increasing the relative proportion of bifidobacteria in the intestines and to be used for preventing formation of visceral fat or for reducing the amount thereof in the body. In particular, the product increases the ratio of bifidobacteria to Clostridia. The invention also relates to determining visceral fat in the body by determining the relative proportion of bifidobacteria or Clostridia or their ratio to each other in the intestines. The invention further relates to a method for estimating, in the same manner, the health risk associated with obesity.
US10000815B2	Method to determine responsiveness of cancer to epidermal growth factor receptor targeting treatments Disclosed herein are methods and reagents for determining the responsiveness of cancer to an epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) targeting treatment. The detection of these mutations will allow for the administration of gefitinib, erlotinib and other tyrosine kinase inhibitors to those patients most likely to respond to the drug.
US10000812B2	Treatment of disease The invention relates to the use of angiogenin, or a fragment or variant thereof, to treat diseases or conditions characterized by neuronal injury or death, or axonal degeneration, especially neurodegenerative diseases such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The invention also describes a plurality of mutations of the human angiogenin gene which are associated with a neurodegenerative disease phenotype, and particularly a ALS phenotype. Also described is a method of assessing whether an individual is afflicted with, or generically predisposed to develop, a disease or condition characterized by neuronal injury or death, or axonal degeneration.
US10000792B2	Methods for cyclic nucleotide determination The present invention relates in general to cellular analysis tools and more particularly to methods for detecting or determining cyclic nucleotide concentrations in samples. Samples containing cyclic nucleotides may be contacted with a cyclic nucleotide-dependent protein kinase and a detection system which includes a substrate for the cyclic nucleotide-dependent protein kinase. The activities in cyclic nucleotide related pathways may be measured using the detection system.
US10000791B2	Measurement method for human pancreatic lipase activity A measurement method for human pancreatic lipase activity in a sample, includes bringing a bile acid that makes a pH for giving a maximum value of human pancreatic lipase activity to be lower than 7.7, a diglyceride and a colipase into contact with the sample at pH 7.4 or lower; and detecting a signal amount varying in accordance with the human pancreatic lipase activity in the sample, and the bile acid is a bile acid containing: one of or two or more of a-type bile acids selected from the group consisting of GDCA, GCDCA, TDCA, TCDCA and salts thereof; and/or a combination of one of or two or more of b-1-type bile acids selected from the group consisting of GCA, GUDCA, TCA, TUDCA and salts thereof, and one of or two or more of b-2-type bile acids selected from the group consisting of DCA, CDCA and salts thereof.
US10000787B2	Methods for diagnosing bacterial infections The present invention is directed to methods of determining the presence or absence of a bacterial infection in a patient using isotopically-labeled tyrosine and/or isotopically-labeled p-hydroxyphenylacetic acid.
US10000785B2	Composition of redox-reagents for electrochemical biosensor and biosensor comprising the same A composition of redox-reagent containing metal-containing complex and thionine or its derivative as electron transfer mediator for use in an electrochemical biosensor, and a biosensor containing the same are provided. With the increase in reaction rate between redox enzyme-thionine (or its derivative)-metal-containing complex in the composition of redox-reagent containing metal-containing complex and thionine or its derivative, glucose detection efficiency markedly increases, and the composition is hardly influenced from high humidity and interfering substances. Accordingly, the composition of redox-reagent is useful in fabricating an electrochemical biosensor for detecting glucose in blood.
US10000783B2	Steviol glucosyltransferases and genes encoding the same Steviol glucosyltransferases and methods for producing steviol glycosides using the enzymes are provided.The present invention provides steviol glucosyltransferases and methods for producing steviol glycosides using the enzymes. The invention also provides transformants into which steviol glucosyltransferase genes are introduced and methods for preparing the transformants.
US10000781B2	Methods for nucleic acid manipulation A method for replicating and amplifying a target nucleic acid sequence is described. A method of the invention involves the formation of a recombination intermediate without the prior denaturing of a nucleic acid duplex through the use of a recombination factor. The recombination intermediate is treated with a high fidelity polymerase to permit the replication and amplification of the target nucleic acid sequence. In preferred embodiments, the polymerase comprises a polymerase holoenzyme. In further preferred embodiments, the recombination factor is bacteriophage T4 UvsX protein or homologs from other species, and the polymerase holoenzyme comprises a polymerase enzyme, a clamp protein and a clamp loader protein, derived from viral, bacteriophage, prokaryotic, archaebacterial, or eukaryotic systems.
US10000780B2	Endoglucanase variants having improved activity, and uses of same Disclosed are variants of Trichoderma reesei endoglucanase I, and methods for using such variants to break down cellulose and produce biofuel.
US10000772B2	Methods and compositions for RNA-directed target DNA modification and for RNA-directed modulation of transcription The present disclosure provides a DNA-targeting RNA that comprises a targeting sequence and, together with a modifying polypeptide, provides for site-specific modification of a target DNA and/or a polypeptide associated with the target DNA. The present disclosure further provides site-specific modifying polypeptides. The present disclosure further provides methods of site-specific modification of a target DNA and/or a polypeptide associated with the target DNA The present disclosure provides methods of modulating transcription of a target nucleic acid in a target cell, generally involving contacting the target nucleic acid with an enzymatically inactive Cas9 polypeptide and a DNA-targeting RNA. Kits and compositions for carrying out the methods are also provided. The present disclosure provides genetically modified cells that produce Cas9; and Cas9 transgenic non-human multicellular organisms.
US10000771B2	Nuclear targeting sequences Isolated peptides comprising nuclear targeting activity or being capable of preventing endogenous nuclear targeting activity are disclosed. Polynucleotides encoding same, pharmaceutical compositions comprising same, as well as uses thereof are also disclosed.
US10000770B2	Methods of expressing products in mammalian cells The invention relates to newly identified selectable marker systems, cells for use in a selectable marker system, and methods for using the selectable marker systems.
US10000767B2	Methods and compositions for plant pest control Provided are methods and compositions to improve fungal disease resistance in various crop plants. Also provided are combinations of compositions and methods to improve fungal disease resistance in various crop plants.
US10000760B2	Yeast with high content of Abu, γ-Glu-Abu, and/or γ-Glu-Abu-Gly Yeast and a yeast extract with a high content of Abu, γ-Glu-Abu, and/or γ-Glu-Abu-Gly are provided. By modifying yeast so that intracellular acetolactate synthase activity is reduced, yeast with a high content of Abu, γ-Glu-Abu, and/or γ-Glu-Abu-Gly is obtained. An yeast extract is prepared by using the yeast obtained in such a manner as a raw material.
US10000749B2	Valencene synthase polypeptides, encoding nucleic acid molecules and uses thereof Provided are valencene synthase polypeptides, nucleic acid molecules encoding the valencene synthases, host cells containing the nucleic acids and methods for producing products whose production is catalyzed by the polypeptides. Also provided are methods for producing valencene and nootkatone.
US10000742B2	Device and method of collection for RNA viruses The present disclosure generally relates to a method and device for inactivation and dry storage, under ambient conditions, of a biological sample containing RNA virus. Methods for collecting and recovering RNA from a biological sample and subsequent analysis for a virus are also provided.
US10000738B2	Usage of odontogenic stem cells and genetically modified odontogenic stem cells Provided in the present invention are odontogenic stem cells and a use of genetically modified odontogenic stem cells for treating periodontal disease, repairing defects in periodontal bone tissues or soft tissues and/or promoting the regeneration of periodontal tissues, or in products for treating acute and chronic bone tissue injuries (e.g. bone fracture) or bone tissue defects. Also provided in the present invention is a composition comprising odontogenic stem cells and/or genetically modified odontogenic stem cells, wherein an exogenous hepatocyte growth factor gene is introduced into odontogenic stem cells through an adenovirus or adeno-associated virus vector to obtain the genetically modified odontogenic stem cells.
US10000737B2	Generation of cytotoxic tumor specific cell lines and uses thereof An in-vitro method of activating T cells is disclosed. The method comprises incubating T cells with pathogenic cells in the presence of a multimeric peptide comprising at least two peptide monomers linked to one another, each of the at least two peptide monomers comprising at least 6 consecutive amino acids from the amino acid sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NO: 1, wherein the at least two peptide monomers are each no longer than 30 amino acids, wherein the multimeric peptide is capable of reducing binding of PLIF to human leukocytes under conditions which allow expansion of the T cells.
US10000736B2	Method for priming of T cells The present invention relates to an in vitro method for priming T cells suitable for administration to a patient having a viral infection. The invention is also directed to the composition obtained by the method and uses thereof.
US10000732B2	Microfluidic dual-well device for highthroughput single-cell capture and culture A microfluidic dual-well device is disclosed. The device comprises: (a) a first substrate having a first end, a second end, and a culture microwell forming portion; (b) a plurality of culture microwells; (c) a second substrate having a first end, a second end, and a capture microwell forming portion, the two ends of the second substrate being respectively bounded to the two ends of the first substrate; (d) a plurality of capture microwells; (e) a microfluidic channel; (f) a microfluidic inlet port; and (g) a microfluidic outlet port; wherein the microfluidic channel is in fluidic connections with the culture microwells, the capture microwells, and the inlet and outlet ports. Methods of capturing and transferring a single cell or a single cell colony for culture, and method of transferring a target cell from a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) structure of culture microwells to a culture plate for culture are also disclosed.
US10000724B2	Metathesized triacylglycerol green polyols from palm oil for use in polyurethane applications and their related properties Metathesized triacylglycerol green polyols and their related physical and thermal properties are disclosed. Such metathesized triacylglycerol green polyols are also used as a component of polyurethane applications, including polyurethane foams.
US10000723B2	Distillation system Apparatuses, systems, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for extracting essential oil from plant material. A distillation chamber is coupleable in fluid receiving communication with a steam source via a first valve and the distillation chamber has a first temperature sensor and a vapor outlet. Steam from a steam source and essential oil vapor operably exit a distillation chamber through a vapor outlet. A condenser is in fluid receiving communication with a vapor outlet of a distillation chamber and steam and essential oil vapor are condensed in the condenser to form liquid water and essential oil product, respectively, that operably exit through a liquid outlet. A controller is configured to control a first valve based on readings from a first temperature sensor.
US10000720B2	Lubricant compositions containing beta-glucans The presently claimed invention relates to a lubricant composition comprising at least one beta-glucan, optionally in form of one of its derivatives, at least one base oil, at least one additive component, and optionally water; the use of said lubricant compositions for reducing wear in metal-on-metal contact and the use of at least one beta-glucan for reducing the friction coefficient of a lubricant composition.
US10000719B2	Lubricating oil composition An automotive lubricating oil composition for an internal combustion engine comprises (A) an oil of lubricating viscosity in a major amount; and (B) an oil-soluble zinc dithiocarbamate as an additive component in a minor amount in which each of the two amino groups is substituted with an aryl group and with either another aryl group, an aliphatic group or a hydrogen atom, the composition having not greater than 1600 ppm by mass of phosphorus, expressed as phosphorous atom.
US10000716B2	Aqueous low friction coating for telecommunication cables A fluoropolymer coating composition comprises: fluorinated homopolymer particles dispersed in water, fluorinated copolymer particles dispersed in water, non-fluorinated polymer particles dispersed in water; and at least one aziridine compound comprising at least two aziridine groups. The composition is especially useful in low friction coating for telecommunication cables.
US10000715B2	Catalytic depolymerisation of polymeric materials A process for converting a molten polymeric material is provided. The process includes effecting disposition of a molten polymeric material, having at least one carbon-carbon double bond, in sufficient proximity to a catalyst material within a reaction zone, to effect a reactive process that effects generation of a reaction product. The reactive process effects cleaving of at least one carbon-carbon double bond. The catalyst material includes [Fe—Cu—Mo—P]/Al2O3 prepared by binding a ferrous-copper complex to an alumina support to generate an intermediate material, and reacting the intermediate material with a heteropolyacid.
US10000713B2	Configurations and methods of flexible CO2 removal A plant includes a pretreatment unit for H2S removal and air dehydration, and at least two absorbers that receive a feed gas at a pressure of at least 300 psig with variable CO2 content (e.g., between 5 to 60 mol %), wherein the feed gas is scrubbed in the absorbers with an ultralean and a semi-lean physical solvent, respectively, at low temperatures to at least partially remove the CO2 from the feed gas. Such configurations produces a low CO2 dry treated gas and a H2S-free CO2 for sequestration while advantageously providing cooling by expansion of the rich solvent that cools the semi-lean solvent and the feed gas, wherein an ultralean solvent is produced by stripping using dry air.
US10000712B2	Hydroprocessing of biodiesel fuels and blends A method for producing diesel fuel from biocomponent feeds includes hydrotreating the feed followed by catalytic dewaxing with a 1-D, 10 member ring molecular sieve containing catalyst. The hydrotreated feed may be cascaded directly to the dewaxing step, or the hydrotreated feed can undergo intermediate separation. The diesel fuel resulting from processing of the biocomponent feed exhibits superior cetane values.
US10000704B2	Systems and methods for controlling, monitoring, and operating remote oil and gas field equipment over a data network with applications to raw natural gas processing and flare gas capture An intelligent controls system for remotely monitoring and controlling a chemical process is disclosed. The system comprises a piece of remote field equipment for performing the chemical process, a user device, a server, and program codes to perform the steps of establishing an equipment-server and a client-server connection, receiving a set of chemical process input parameters and a set of desired chemical process output parameters, controlling a set of chemical process control parameters to achieve the desired chemical process output parameters, and providing an interface to allow an operator to manually control and/or manually override the set of chemical process control parameters. The controls system allows any piece of remote field equipment for performing complex chemical processing to be monitored, controlled, and operated remotely. A large array of distributed field equipment situated around the world can all be controlled primarily through a single interface provided in a central control center.
US10000695B2	Method of manufacturing fluoride phosphor, white light emitting apparatus, display apparatus, and lighting device A method of manufacturing a fluoride phosphor, the method comprising: preparing a hydrofluoric (HF) solution in which a first source material and a fluoride containing Mn4+ are dissolved; and forming fluoride particles by introducing a second source material to the HF solution in each of a plurality of instances.
US10000694B2	Materials for organic electroluminescent devices The invention relates to compounds which can be used in electronic devices, and to electronic devices, in particular organic electroluminescent devices, containing said compounds.
US10000692B2	Fracturing or gravel-packing fluid with CMHEC in brine A method of treating a treatment zone of a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore of a well, the method including the steps of: (A) forming a treatment fluid comprising: (i) an aqueous phase comprising water having at least 1,000 ppm total dissolved inorganic salts; (ii) a carboxymethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose, wherein: (a) the carboxymethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose has a carboxymethyl degree of substitution is in the range of about 0.3 to about 0.45 per glucopyranose unit in the polymer; and (b) the carboxymethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose has a hydroxyethyl molecular substitution is in the range of about 2.1 to about 2.8 per glucopyranose unit in the polymer; and (iii) a breaker for the carboxymethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose; and (B) introducing the treatment fluid into the treatment zone. In embodiments, the carboxymethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose may or may not be crosslinked.
US10000690B2	Ceramic particles with controlled pore and/or microsphere placement and/or size and method of making same The present invention relates to lightweight high strength microsphere containing ceramic particles having controlled microsphere placement and/or size and microsphere morphology, which produces an improved balance of specific gravity and crush strength such that they can be used in applications such as proppants to prop open subterranean formation fractions. Proppant formulations are further disclosed which use one or more microsphere containing ceramic particles of the present invention. Methods to prop open subterranean formation fractions are further disclosed. In addition, other uses for the microsphere containing ceramic particles of the present invention are further disclosed, as well as methods of making the microsphere containing ceramic particles.
US10000674B1	Polypropylene based hot-melt adhesive composition The invention relates to an adhesive composition wherein such composition comprises at least one polypropylene copolymer and wherein such adhesive composition has improved overall bond performance. It further relates to an article comprising said adhesive composition, as well as to a process for producing such article. It even further relates to the use of the adhesive composition in the preparation of an article.
US10000669B2	Method of making a cable wrap The subject matter of the invention is a method for the production of a cladding (1) for elongated material (2), in particular a sheath for cable sets. In this context, two adhesive tapes (3, 4) that are provided at least on one side with an adhesive coating (3) are axially spaced apart from one another by means of a carrier tape (5) are joined to form a laminate (3, 4, 5). For this purpose, both adhesive tapes (3, 4) arc each joined, on the side thereof with the adhesive coating, with the carrier tape (5), in the longitudinal direction, while defining a free region (6) limited by both adhesive tapes (3, 4). According to the invention, the carrier tape (5) is configured free of adhesive coating and is only provided with an own adhesive coating (7) at least in the free region (6) after the laminate (3, 4, 5) has been produced.
US10000667B2	Multilayer film for decorative molding A multilayer film includes a protective layer, a color layer and an adhesive layer, with a molding film disposed between either of the adjoining pairs of layers or on an opposite surface of the protective layer to the color layer, wherein the protective layer contains a polyurethane resin (U) formed at least from an active hydrogen component (A) and an organic isocyanate component (B) and having a polycarbonate skeleton with an alicyclic hydrocarbon group and conditions (1) and/or (2) are satisfied: (1): the polyurethane resin (U) is a polyurethane resin (U1) having an alkoxysilyl and/or a silanol group in a molecule, (2): the protective layer contains a compound (X) having a glycidyl ether and an alkoxysilyl and/or a silanol group, and the polyurethane resin (U) is a polyurethane resin (U2) having an amino group or a carboxyl group and/or a salt thereof.
US10000664B2	Underlayer film-forming composition for self-assembled films An underlayer film-forming composition used for an underlayer for a self-assembled film, including a polysiloxane and a solvent. The polysiloxane may be a hydrolysis-condensation product of a silane containing a phenyl group-containing silane, or a hydrolysis-condensation product of a silane containing a silane of Formula (1) in a ratio of 10 to 100% by mol relative to the total silane, or a hydrolysis-condensation product of silanes containing the silane of Formula (1), silane of Formula (2) [R4Si(R3)3 (2)], and silane of Formula (3) [Si(R5)4 (3)] in a ratio of silane of Formula (1): silane of Formula (2): silane of Formula (3) of 10 to 100:0 to 90:0 to 50 in terms of % by mol relative to the total silane.
US10000657B2	Fluorine-containing urethane (meth)acrylate, curable composition, and antireflective film It is an object of the present invention to provide a urethane (meth)acrylate that enables formation of a cured layer having a low reflectance and excellent excoriation resistance, a curable composition produced by using the same, and an antireflective film. In particular, there is provided a fluorine-containing urethane (meth)acrylate represented by General Formula (I) and having a fluorine atom content ranging from 25 to 60 mass % (where R1 and R2 each represent a specific fluorinated alkyl group, R3 and R4 each represent a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, A represents a trivalent linking group represented by any of Structural Formulae (A1) to (A4), and X and Y each independently represent a divalent linking group represented by any of Structural Formulae (a) to (c)) [in Structural Formula (c), R5 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms].
US10000655B2	Hard coating composition Disclosed herein is a hard coating composition used in forming a hard coating film exhibiting high hardness and excellent properties. The hard coating composition can be used to prepare a hard coating film exhibiting high impact resistance, high scratch resistance and high transparency and having excellent processability.
US10000649B2	Active energy ray-curable inkjet ink composition The disclosure relates to an active energy ray-curable inkjet ink composition comprising at least a monomer and a pigment, wherein the monomer comprises at least 2-(2-vinyloxyethoxy)ethyl acrylate and dipropylene glycol diacrylate. A content of 2-(2-vinyloxyethoxy)ethyl acrylate is 36 to 65% by weight in a total weight of the ink. A content of dipropylene glycol diacrylate is 31 to 63% by weight in the total weight of the ink. A content of the pigment is 1 to c % by weight in the total weight of the ink, wherein the c is the pigment concentration at which the average absorbance at 320-380 nm in 2,000-fold dilution of the ink composition with dipropylene glycol diacrylate is 1.
US10000637B2	Composition and process for making fine denier polyamide fiber A composition for making polyamide fiber comprises: (a) about 85 to about 99.9% by weight, preferably about 90 to about 99.5% by weight, more preferably about 95 to about 99.5%, such as about 95 to about 99% by weight of a polyamide, based on the total weight of the composition; (b) about 0.1% to about 15% by weight, preferably about 0.1% to about 10% by weight, more preferably about 0.5% to about 5%, such as about 1 to about 5% by weight of one or more thermoplastic polymers, based on the total weight of the composition, wherein the thermoplastic polymer in the composition is miscible with component (a). A process for making a polyamide fiber uses the composition of the invention.
US10000629B2	Resin composition whose lubricity under wet conditions is maintained Provided is a resin composition that will suffer from little drop of lubricity and will offer good touch feeling even if it is used repeatedly. A resin composition superior in lubricity and touch feeling is produced by melt-mixing a water-soluble polyethylene oxide having a viscosity average molecular weight of 1,000,000 to 6,000,000, a modified polyalkylene oxide obtainable by reacting a polyalkylene oxide, a diol compound, and a diisocyanate compound together, and a thermoplastic resin together.
US10000620B2	Polyarylene sulfide resin composition and method for producing same A polyarylene sulfide resin composition containing nickel microparticles having an average particle diameter of 0.5 to 20 nm is produced by heating a cyclic polyarylene sulfide in the presence of at least one component selected from components (i), (ii) and (iii).
US10000615B1	Retaining compressive strength of thermoplastic-toughened epoxy composites under hot and wet conditions Pre-impregnated composite material (prepreg) is provided that can be cured/molded to form composite parts having high levels of compressive strength under dry conditions at room temperature and which retain their compressive strength when subjected to hot and wet conditions. The pre-impregnated composite materials are composed of reinforcing fibers and an uncured resin matrix. The uncured resin matrix includes a resin component made up of one or more difunctional epoxy resins and multifunctional epoxy resins. The uncured resin matrix further includes a thermoplastic particle component, a thermoplastic toughening agent and a curing agent. The thermoplastic particle component is composed of a mixture of a first group of polyamide particles that do not contain crosslinked polyamide and a second group of polyamide particles that contain crosslinked polyamide.
US10000614B2	Method for the preparation of NFC films on supports The present invention concerns a method of preparing a film of nanofibrillated cellulose (NFC) on at least one surface of a support material, wherein the film is applied and spread directly onto a surface of the plastic support material in the form of a suspension of nanofibrillated cellulose, whereby the nanofibrillated cellulose forms a film. Further, the invention concerns a structure containing or consisting of a film of nanofibrillated cellulose prepared using said method.
US10000610B2	Process to produce polycarbamate, polycarbamate produced thereby and a coating composition comprising the polycarbamate A process to prepare polycarbamate comprising adding urea to a polyol in the presence of at least one catalyst selected from the group consisting of compounds having the following formula MmZn; wherein M is a divalent metal, and Z is an anionic functionality or a functionality capable of forming a covalent bond with M and wherein n times a valence number of Z equals X and m times two equals Y wherein the absolute value of X equals the absolute value of Y is provided. Also provided are a polycarbamate produced according to the process and a coating composition comprising the polycarbamate.
US10000607B2	Method for producing polyamide resin A polyamide resin is produced through polycondensation by melt-kneading a polyamide oligomer having a relative viscosity of from 1.1 to 1.3 and a water content of 3% by mass or less in a cylinder (S) of an extruder. The extruder includes open vents (OV1) and (OV2) and vacuum vents (V1) and (V2). The open vent (OV1) is arranged near a supply port (A3), e.g., above the supply port (A3), and a pressure-decreasing element (Y) is arranged on an upstream side with respect to positions of the vacuum vents (V1) and (V2). In addition, the open vent (OV2) is arranged in a preceding area (OA) and is brought into a pressurized state.
US10000605B2	Smart polymer materials with excess reactive molecules A three-dimensional smart polymer matrix is formed by a first epoxy chemical reaction linking a linear polymer chain and a branched polymer chain, wherein the polymer chains are flexible and one or more reactive molecule species remain unreacted, at a predetermined mathematical ratio of reacted to un-reacted molecules and molecule species, and the un-reacted molecular species are available for further chemical reaction, protonation or deprotonation after the first chemical reaction. The resulting smart polymer matrix is hydrophilic and non-soluble to a solvent or electrolyte.
US10000593B2	Supported Salan catalysts A catalyst system including the reaction product of a fluorided support, an activator, and at least a first transition metal catalyst compound; methods of making such catalyst systems, polymerization processes using such catalyst systems, and polymers made therefrom.
US10000585B2	Process for producing aromatic vinyl/conjugated diene copolymer and product of hydrogenation thereof As a method for producing a copolymer with a high oil absorption rate by separating a solvent from a copolymer solution containing a copolymer in a simple manner with a less energy consumption, the present invention relates to a production method for obtaining a copolymer by separating a solvent from a copolymer solution, the method including the following Steps A to C. Step A: a step of regulating a solid component concentration (Ts) of the copolymer solution to a range of (5≤Ts≤60) in terms of a mass %, Step B: a step of heating the copolymer (P) solution obtained in the Step A such that a temperature T (° C.) is in a specified range, and Step C: a step of discharging the copolymer solution heated in the Step B from a specified nozzle at a linear velocity of 1 to 100 m/sec to separate the solvent in an inert gas stream at 0 to 200° C.
US10000584B2	Hydrogenation of nitrile rubber This invention relates to a novel process for selectively hydrogenating nitrile rubbers in the presence of specific Ruthenium based complex catalysts without simultaneous molecular weight degradation by a metathetic reaction.
US10000576B1	Bispecific antigen-binding constructs targeting HER2 Provided herein are biparatopic antigen-binding constructs that specifically bind HER2. The biparatopic antigen-binding constructs comprise one antigen-binding moiety that binds to ECD2 of HER2, a second antigen-binding moiety that binds to ECD4 of HER2, and an Fc. At least one of the antigen-binding moieties is an scFv. The biparatopic antigen-binding constructs can be used in the treatment of cancer.
US10000574B2	Compositions comprising polypeptides The present invention relates to compositions comprising polypeptides, especially polypeptides capable of specifically binding predetermined antigens. The polypeptide in the composition comprises at least two antigen binding sites. These at least two antigen binding sites are located on a single polypeptide chain. One of the at least two antigen binding sites specifically binds the human CD3 antigen. The polypeptide may exist in both monomeric form and multimeric form. The multimeric form of the polypeptide constitutes no more than 5% of the total weight of the combined monomeric and multimeric forms of said polypeptide.
US10000571B2	Anti-FGFR3 antibodies and methods using same The invention provides FGFR3 antibodies, and compositions comprising and methods of using these antibodies.
US10000564B2	Methods of treating an inflammatory condition or sensitivity to an allergen with anti-IL-33 antibodies The present invention provides antibodies that bind to interleukin-33 (IL-33) and methods of using the same. The invention includes antibodies that inhibit or attenuate IL-33-mediated signaling. The antibodies of the invention may function to block the interaction between IL-33 and ST2. Alternatively, certain antibodies of the invention inhibit or attenuate IL-33-mediated signaling without blocking the IL-33/ST2 interaction. According to certain embodiments of the invention, the antibodies are fully human antibodies that bind to human IL-33 with high affinity. The antibodies of the invention are useful for the treatment of diseases and disorders associated with IL-33 signaling and/or IL-33 cellular expression, such as inflammatory diseases, or allergic diseases.
US10000562B2	Antibody formulations Formulations comprising an anti-IL-13 antibody are provided, including pharmaceutical formulations and methods of using such formulations.
US10000557B2	Methods for raising antibodies The present invention generally relates to methods of generating antibodies against a species of pathogen that involve identifying the pathogen that is most genetically representative of member of pathogen species and using the identified pathogen to generate an antibody.
US10000553B2	CD40L-specific TN3-derived scaffolds and methods of use thereof The present invention provides Tenascin-3 FnIII domain-based scaffolds that specifically bind to CD40L. The invention further provides engineered variants with increased affinity for the target. The present invention is also related to engineered scaffolds as prophylactic, diagnostic, or therapeutic agents, in particular for therapeutic uses against SLE and other autoimmune diseases and conditions.
US10000552B2	TRAIL cell-penetrating peptide-like mutant MuR5 and preparation method thereof A TRAIL cell-penetrating peptide (CPPs)-like mutant MuR5 and a preparation method and the application thereof. The amino acid sequence of said mutant is SEQ ID NO: 2. The TRAIL CPPs-like mutant selectively transforms the amino acid coding sequence of No. 114-118 of the outer fragment of the TRAIL wild-type protein cell membrane from VRERG to RRRRR, i.e., mutates valine into arginine on the 114th coding sequence, glutamic acid into arginine on the 116th coding sequence and glycine into arginine on the 118th coding sequence, turning the coding sequence of N-terminal of the mutant protein into that of five arginines and making it a protein containing CPPs-like structure. Having a superior therapeutic effect on different types of tumor, the TRAIL CPPs-like mutant is a new generation of high-efficient drug for inducing tumor apoptosis of much potential.
US10000550B2	GITRL-collectin fusion proteins and encoding nucleic acids The present invention refers to a fusion protein comprising a TNF-superfamily (TNFSF) cytokine or a receptor binding domain thereof fused to a collectin trimerization domain, to a nucleic acid molecule encoding the fusion protein, and to a cell comprising the nucleic acid molecule. The fusion protein is present as a trimeric complex or as an oligomer thereof. The fusion protein, the nucleic acid, and the cell is suitable as pharmaceutical composition or for therapeutic, diagnostic and/or research applications.
US10000548B2	GAL-1 variants having immuno-modulating properties and methods of using the same Galectin-1 polypeptide variants that include a mutation of the histidine residue corresponding to position 52 of the full-length amino acid sequence of native human Gal-1 as shown in SEQ ID NO: 1, the mutation being a substitution of the histidine to tyrosine or asparagine, providing resistance to acidosis otherwise resulting in deactivation of the native human Gal-1. The Galectin-1 polypeptide variants may include one or more additional mutation(s) of the cysteine residue corresponding to a position selected from 2, 16, 88, or combinations thereof of the full-length amino acid sequence of native human Gal-1 as shown in SEQ ID NO: 1, the additional mutation being a substitution of the cysteine to serine, and providing resistance to oxidation.
US10000546B2	Compositions and method for use of recombinant T cell receptors for direct recognition of tumor antigen Provided are compositions and methods for prophylaxis and/or therapy of a variety of cancers which express a NY-ESO-1 antigen. Included are recombinant T cell receptors (TCRs), polynucleotides encoding them, expression vectors that include the polynucleotides, and cells into which the polynucleotides have been introduced to produce modified cells, including CD4+ T cells, CD8+ T cells, natural killer T cells, γδ T cells, and progenitor cells, such as haematopoietic stem cells. The modified cells are capable of direct recognition of a cancer cell expressing a NY-ESO-1 antigen by human leukocyte antigen (HLA) class II-restricted binding of the TCR to the NY-ESO-1 antigen expressed by the cancer cell without presentation of the antigen by antigen presenting cells. In embodiments, the NY-ESO-1 antigen is displayed by the tumor cells. Also included is a method for prophylaxis and/or therapy of cancer by administering modified cells that express a recombinant TCR. Methods for making expression vectors and/or cells which express a recombinant TCR and identifying TCRs to make the expression vectors are also included.
US10000531B2	Gamma-AA-peptide STAT3/DNA inhibitors and methods of use STAT3 hyperphosphorylation, dimerization and DNA binding are required for its ability to contribute to malignant transformation. As such, STAT3 has been recognized as a promising target for cancer therapy. Although a number of inhibitors of STAT3-STAT3 dimerization have been reported, molecular ligands that prevent interactions between STAT3 and DNA are very rare. The γ-AApeptide-based one-bead-one-compound (OBOC) combinatorial library was used, and identified γ-AApeptides that can selectively inhibit STAT3/DNA interaction and suppress the expression levels of STAT3 target genes in intact cells. The results not only validate γ-AApeptides as novel inhibitors of STAT3 signaling pathway, but also demonstrate that in addition to the SH2 domain, the DNA binding domain of STAT3 is targetable for the development of new generation of anti-cancer therapeutics. This also validates the approach of OBOC combinatorial library for the identification of ligands targeting traditionally recognized “undruggable targets”.
US10000526B2	Optimized synthesis of pure, non-polymorphic, crystalline bile acids with defined particle size The present invention relates to a pure polymorph of Nor-UDCA or Bis-nor-UDCA, or of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The invention further provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising the polymorph of the invention, and a method for preparing the polymorph. The invention includes the pharmaceutical use of the polymorph or of the pharmaceutical composition of the invention.
US10000520B2	B-vitamin and amino acid conjugates ofnicotinoyl ribosides and reduced nicotinoyl ribosides, derivatives thereof, and methods of preparation thereof The present disclosure provides nicotinate/nicotinamide riboside compounds or derivatives of formula (I): wherein X−, Z1, Z2, n, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and R8 are described herein, reduced analogs thereof, and synthetic processes for the preparation thereof.
US10000514B2	Method for producing tetraalkoxysilane An object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing tetraalkoxysilane while saving energy at a high yield. Tetraalkoxysilane can be produced while saving energy at a high yield by the method including a first step of reacting alcohol with carbon dioxide in the presence of a dehydrating agent and/or in a reactor provided with a dehydrating means, and a second step of reacting a reaction mixture obtained in the first step with silicon oxide.
US10000503B2	Power supply system and connector A power supply system and a connector, which can suppress occurrence of crosstalk between a power supply wire, and a control wire and an earth wire in a charging cable that includes the power supply wire, the control wire and the earth wire at the time of connecting a power supplying device with a vehicle having a power storage device to be supplied with power from the power supplying device via the power supply wire and the earth wire to be used for supplying power and the control wire for transmitting a control signal to be used for power supply control of the power storage device, are provided. The ratio of the winding number of a primary coil connected with at least one of the control wire and the earth wire to the winding number of a secondary coil connected with a communication unit that sends and receives a communication signal is set at 1/N (N>1) in a system which satisfies VnC>VnL or is set at N (N>1) in a system which satisfies VnC
US10000502B2	Substituted thiohydantoin derivatives as androgen receptor antagonists Disclosed are compounds, compositions and methods for treating of disorders that are affected by the antagonism of one or more androgen receptor types. Such compounds are represented by Formula (I) as follows: wherein R1 and G are defined herein.
US10000492B2	Process for producing diazabicyclooctane derivative A process for producing a compound represented by a Formula (III), including reacting a compound of the following formula with a compound selected from the group consisting of 1-hydroxypyrrolidine-2,5-dione, 2-hydroxy-3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydro-1H-isoindol-1,3(2H)-dione, 2-hydroxyhexahydro-1H-isoindol-1,3(2H)-dione and 4-hydroxy-4-azatricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]dec-8-ene-3,5-dione, carrying out a carbonylation to obtain a compound of the following formula removing the NH protecting group P and treating the resultant compound with a base to produce a compound represented by the following formula wherein OBn is benzyloxy and R2 is hydrogen, ClCO— or Cl3COCO—.
US10000491B2	Process for producing diazabicyclooctane derivative and intermediate thereof A process for producing a diazabicyclooctane derivative represented by Formula (IV) and intermediates thereof by carrying out the following steps: wherein P is an NH protecting group capable of being removed with acid; R1 is 2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl, 1,3-dioxo-3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydro-1H-isoindol-2(3H)-yl, 1,3-dioxohexahydro-1H-isoindol-2(3H)-yl, or 3,5-dioxo-4-azatricyclo[5.2.1.02.6]dec-8-en-4-yl; R2 is hydrogen, ClCO— or Cl3COCO—; R3 is C1-6 alkyl or heterocyclyl, or forms a 3- to 7-membered heterocyclic ring together with the —O—NH— to which it is attached; and OBn is benzyloxy.
US10000486B2	Antiviral drugs for treatment of arenavirus infection Compounds, methods and pharmaceutical compositions for treating viral infections, by administering certain compounds in therapeutically effective amounts are disclosed. Methods for preparing the compounds and methods of using the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are also disclosed. In particular, the treatment and prophylaxis of viral infections such as caused by the Arenavirus family such as Lassa fever, Argentine hemorrhagic fever, Bolivian hemorrhagic fever, and Venezuelan hemorrhagic fever.
US10000479B2	Compounds and their methods of use Compounds and compositions comprising compounds that inhibit glutaminase are described herein. Also described herein are methods of using the compounds that inhibit glutaminase in the treatment of cancer.
US10000478B2	Pyrazol-3-ones that activate pro-apoptotic BAX This application features pyrazol-3-one compounds that activate pro-apoptotic BAX. Also featured are methods of using such compounds, e.g., for the treatment or prevention of diseases, disorders, and conditions associated with deregulated apoptosis of cells (e.g., insufficient apoptosis of diseased or damaged cells or essentially the absence of apoptosis of diseased or damaged cells).
US10000476B2	Pyridone derivative, pharmaceutical containing the same and methods of use thereof General formula (I): The present invention pertains to: a pyridone derivate or a salt thereof represented by general formula (I); or a medicine containing the pyridone derivative or salt thereof as an active ingredient. [In the formula, ring A, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are specific groups.]
US10000472B2	Photochromic compounds A photochromic compound is provided, which may be a pyran, an oxazine, or a fulgide. The photochromic compound has at least one substituent Q attached thereto, each Q independently being —N3, —CN, —COOR′, —CCR′, —C(R′)C(R′)R′, —OCOR′, —OCOOR′, —SR′, —OSO2R′″, and/or —CON(R′)R′, wherein each R′ is hydrogen, an unsubstituted or substituted alkyl group having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms; an unsubstituted or substituted aryl group, an unsubstituted or substituted alkene or alkyne group having from 2 to 18 carbon atoms, wherein the substituents are halo or hydroxyl and R′″ is —CF3 or a perfluorinated alkyl group having from 2 to 18 carbon atoms The number, locations and nature of the constituents Q are dependent upon the structure of the photochromic compound.
US10000465B2	Antifungal compound process The present invention relates to a process for preparing compound 1 that is useful as an antifungal agent. In particular, the invention seeks to provide new methodology for preparing compound 1 and substituted derivatives thereof.
US10000464B2	Process for preparing 3-[(4S)-8-bromo-1-methyl-6-(2-pyridinyl)-4H-imidazo[1,2-A][1,4]benzodiazepine-4-yl]propionic acid methyl ester or the benzene sulfonate salt thereof, and compounds useful in that process The invention concerns a new process for preparing 3-[(4S)-8-bromo-1-methyl-6-(2-pyridinyl)-4H-imidazo[1,2-a][1,4]benzodiazepine-4-yl]-propionic acid methyl ester or 3-[(4S)-8-bromo-1-methyl-6-(2-pyridinyl)-4H-imidazo[1,2-a][1,4]benzodiazepine-4-yl]propionic acid methyl ester benzene sulfonate (P) which comprises reacting 3-[(S)-7-bromo-2-((R and/or S)-2-hydroxy-propylamino)-5-pyridin-2-yl-3H-benzo[e][1,4]diazepin-3-yl]-propionic acid methyl ester of formula (EM) with an oxidizing agent and optionally treating the reaction product under acidic conditions, such as to produce the compound of formula (F) or the compound (P), and new compounds useful as starting materials or as intermediates for performing that process.
US10000453B2	Chelation directed C—H activation reactions catalyzed by solid-supported palladium(II) catalysts Chelation directed C—H activation reactions that are catalyzed by Pd(11) on Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNT), Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (SWCNT), or graphene are provided. The reactions are used to directly and regioselectively or regiospecifically functionalize specific C—H bonds, e.g. to build complexity into small molecules. Features and advantages of the present invention will be set forth in the description of invention that follows, and in part will be apparent from the description or may be learned by practice of the invention. The invention will be realized and attained by the compositions and methods particularly pointed out in the written description and claims hereof.
US10000448B2	Catalysts, methods, and systems for preparing carbamates Methods, systems and kits for preparing carbamates as well as catalysts for preparing the carbamates, are disclosed. The methods for preparing carbamate can include providing a catalyst comprising cerium oxide (CeO2) and at least one metal selected from the group consisting of iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), titanium (Ti), cobalt (Co), aluminum (Al), zinc (Zn), calcium (Ca), tin (Sn), indium (In), and any combination thereof; contacting the catalyst with at least one amine and at least one alcohol to form a mixture; and contacting the mixture with carbon dioxide under conditions sufficient to form the carbamate.
US10000447B2	Compounds for targeting drug delivery and enhancing siRNA activity Here described are compounds consisting of the structure (targeting molecule)m-linker-(targeting molecule)n, wherein the targeting molecule is a retinoid or a fat soluble vitamin having a specific receptor on the target cell; wherein m and n are independently 0, 1, 2 or 3; and wherein the linker comprises a polyethylene glycol (PEG) or PEG-like molecule, as well as compositions and pharmaceutical formulations including these compounds which are useful for the targeting and delivery of therapeutic agents; and methods of using these compositions and pharmaceutical formulations.
US10000437B2	Nitrogen containing surfactants with alkoxylation on the hydroxyl group of fatty chains The present invention is directed to a nitrogen containing surfactant composition comprising at least one nitrogen containing surfactant of structure (h) or structure (i). The nitrogen containing surfactant of structure (h) is as shown below: Structure (h). The nitrogen containing surfactant of structure (i) is as shown below: Structure (i). The present invention is also directed to an agricultural composition comprising at least one agrochemical and at least one nitrogen containing surfactant composition of the present invention.
US10000433B1	Bisphenols and high-performance resins from terpenes The invention describes a high yield process that utilizes selective catalysts for the conversion of abundant, naturally occurring terpenes into bisphenols, and their derivative bis(cyanate)esters, resins, and polymers. High performance, low-cost composite materials with low moisture uptake and high glass transition temperatures suitable for aerospace applications can be prepared from these renewable starting materials.
US10000431B1	Process for the production of 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HCFO-1233zd) A process for enhancing the selective and efficient production of (E)-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HCFO-1233zd(E), or 1233zd(E)). During the manufacture of HCFO-1233zd(E) by fluorination of 1,1,1,3,3-pentachloropropane (HCC-240fa), a by-product of 1,1,3,3-tetrachloro-1-fluoropropane (HCFC-241fa) is separated and then dehydrochlorinated to form 1,3,3-trichloro-3-fluoropropene (HCFO-1231zd). The HCFO-1231zd is then fluorinated to form HCFO-1233zd(E).
US10000430B2	Process for separating propylene mixed with propane by adsorption in a simulated moving bed A process for separating propylene mixed with propane by adsorption in a simulated moving bed is described. The process operates in the gaseous phase or in the liquid phase, and it uses a 13X faujasite-type zeolite as adsorbent solid and butene-1 or isobutane or any mixture of these 2 components as desorbent.
US10000428B2	Method of processing organic waste Field harvested culture mix is used to inoculate organic waste and produce an inoculated waste material, where the field harvested culture mix includes soil derived microbes. The inoculated waste material is shredded to produce shredded inoculated waste material which is fermented the shredded inoculated waste material for at least 7 days. Contents from the fermenter are then transferred into a dewatering device to produce dewatered contents which are then separated into soluble and suspended products.
US10000424B2	Fast firing method for ceramics A method for firing a green honeycomb ceramic body in a kiln may include heating the green honeycomb ceramic body in four stages. The first stage may include heating the green honeycomb ceramic body from room temperature to a first temperature that at a first heating rate that is greater than or equal to about 75° C./hr. The second stage may include heating the green honeycomb ceramic body from the first temperature to a second temperature at a second heating rate that is less than or equal to the first heating rate. The third stage may include heating the green honeycomb ceramic body from the second temperature to a hold temperature at a third heating rate that is less than or equal to the first heating rate. The fourth stage may include holding the green honeycomb ceramic body at the hold temperature to remove residual carbon.
US10000422B2	Ceramic to ceramic joining method The present invention provides a ceramic to ceramic joint and methods for making such a joint. Generally, the joint includes a first ceramic part and a second ceramic part, wherein the first and second ceramic parts each include a ceramic-carbide or a ceramic-nitride material. In some cases, an aluminum-initiated joint region joins the first and second ceramic parts. This joint region typically includes chemical species from the first and second ceramic parts that have diffused into the joint region. Additionally, the first and second ceramic parts each typically include a joint diffusion zone that is disposed adjacent to the joint region and which includes aluminum species from the joint region that have diffused into the joint diffusion zone. Other implementations are also described.
US10000420B2	Ceramic material and cutting tools made thereof A ceramic material includes of β-sialon (Si(6-z)AlzOzN(8-z)), polytype 15R, an intergranular phase, and yttrium. The polytype 15R includes twin grains.
US10000418B2	Refractory product, use of zirconium dioxide, zirconium dioxide, method for manufacturing a refractory product and a refractory product manufactured therewith The invention relates to a refractory product comprising zirconium dioxide, a use of zirconium dioxide, a zirconium dioxide, a method for manufacturing a refractory product and a refractory product manufactured by means of said method. The zirconium dioxide is in cubic form and is metastable at room temperature. The zirconium dioxide has a content of calcium, magnesium and yttrium of less than 1% by weight.
US10000415B2	Insulating monolithic refractory material An insulating monolithic refractory material having sufficient curing strength and usable time ensured and exhibiting excellent stability at high temperature. The insulating monolithic refractory material comprises a binder and a refractory raw material; a bulk specific gravity thereof is 0.8 to 1.8 when a kneaded mixture of the insulating monolithic refractory material with water is cured at normal temperature for 24 hours and then dried at 110° C. for 24 hours; the binder comprises a calcium aluminate cement including CaO and Al2O3 as chemical components and a strontium aluminate cement including SrO and Al2O3 as chemical components; and on the basis of 100% by mass as a total mass of the binder and the refractory raw material, a content of the strontium aluminate cement is 2 to 10% by mass, and a content of CaO derived from the calcium aluminate cement is 1 to 12% by mass.
US10000397B2	Multiple attached growth reactor system Described herein are attached growth reactor systems which increase nitrifying bacteria biomass through a variety of means during warm weather. As a consequence, the attached growth reactor system contains sufficient nitrifying bacteria biomass to remove ammonia from wastewater in cold to moderate climates. In one example, there are two attached growth reactors into which wastewater is distributed discontinuously. Specifically, wastewater is transferred to the first attached growth reactor for a first period of time and then is transferred to the second attached growth reactor for a second period of time during warm weather which effectively doubles the nitrifying bacteria biomass in the system. During cold weather, approximately half of the wastewater is applied to each reactor simultaneously.
US10000388B2	Production of PCC The present invention is directed to a process for producing an aqueous suspension of precipitated calcium carbonate, wherein a milk of lime is prepared by mixing water, a calcium oxide containing material, at least one water-soluble polymer having a molecular weight Mw in the range from 200 to 6500 g/mol, and at least one slaking additive, and subsequently, the milk of lime is carbonated to form an aqueous suspension of precipitated calcium carbonate.
US10000383B2	CO2 recovery apparatus and CO2 recovery method A CO2 recovery apparatus capable of recovering CO2 by using only a low-quality exhaust heat at 100° C. or less is provided. The present invention includes an absorption tower for allowing a basic aqueous solution to absorb CO2; and a regenerator for heating a basic aqueous solution with CO2 absorbed therein using a heating medium having a temperature of 100° C. or less, thereby desorbing CO2.
US10000382B2	Method for carbon materials surface modification by the fluorocarbons and derivatives A chemical vapor deposition method for fluorine-containing carbon materials preparation provided. The claimed method comprises treating of carbons with fluorocarbons or derivatives that passes at a moderate high temperature. The fluorine-containing carbon materials show hydrophobicity, high thermal stability and can be used as catalysts support, lithium battery anodes, and hydrophobic materials or as surface precursor. Surface fluorine characterized by intensive signal in the XPS spectrum, found in a range of 685-687 eV. Obtained fluoro-containing functionalities is stable at a temperature about 1000° C.The authors propose to use Fluocar® name for materials synthesized using the claimed method.
US10000378B2	Carbon monoxide shift reaction apparatus and carbon monoxide shift conversion method A carbon monoxide (CO) Shift reaction apparatus and a CO shift conversion method are capable of increasing the service life of a CO shift catalyst and reducing loss of energy. The CO shift reaction apparatus includes a plurality of CO shift reaction units in which a plurality of CO shift catalysts haying mutually different active-temperature regions are arranged in a gas flow direction.
US10000351B2	Splicer device The invention relates to a splicer device comprising a first unwinding device to unwind a non-endless first material web and a second unwinding device to unwind a non-endless second material web as well as a joining device for joining together the non-endless material webs to form an endless material web. The splicer device further has a storage carriage, which comprises at least one deflection roller to deflect the endless material web and is displaceable between two end positions to form or loosen material web loops of the endless material web. The at least one deflection roller has a respective central longitudinal axis and is tiltable between two tilt end positions to influence a running direction of the endless material web. The splicer device further has an information processing unit to cause tilting of the at least one deflection roller depending on positional information regarding the endless material web and/or another endless material web to be joined thereto.
US10000348B2	Assembly comprising a pallet lift and a palletizing device The present invention relates to an assembly including a pallet lift with which a pallet is displaceable in height direction, a palletizing device which is arranged close to the upper side of the pallet lift and with which objects are arrangeable on a pallet supported by the pallet lift, a first support surface arranged at a first distance under the palletizing device such that at least a part of the upper side of the palletizing device is accessible to an operator standing on the first support surface; and a second support surface arranged at a second distance under the first support surface such that at least a part of the underside of the palletizing device is accessible to an operator standing on the second support surface.
US10000346B2	Transporting element for a distributing conveyor of a sorter of a sorting installation A transport element for a distributing conveyor of a sorter of a sorting installation of a sorting system for sorting articles includes at least one first transport surface, which can be pivoted on both sides about an axis (“tilting axis”) in a transport direction of the transport element and is intended for accommodating at least one article which is to be sorted, and at least one second transport surface, which is inclined about an axis (“axis of inclination”) in the transport direction of the transport element and is intended for accommodating at least one article which is to be sorted. The at least one first transport surface, which can be pivoted on either side, is disposed above the at least one second, inclined transport surface. A distributing conveyor having a plurality of transport elements is also provided.
US10000337B2	Apparatus for retrieving units from a storage system A storage system and a load handling device for lifting and moving containers stacked in the storage system are described. The storage system includes a plurality of rails or tracks arranged in a grid pattern above the stacks of containers. The grid pattern can include a plurality of grid spaces and each stack is located within a footprint of only a single grid space. The load handling device is configured to move laterally on the rails or tracks above the stacks. The load-handling device includes a container-receiving space located above the rails or tracks in use and a lifting device arranged to lift a container from a stack into the container-receiving space. The load handling device has a footprint that, in use, occupies only a single grid space in the storage system.
US10000331B2	Bottle change apparatus, substrate treatment apparatus, bottle change method, bottle cap, bottle cap change apparatus and bottle cap change method A bottle change apparatus includes a change mechanism that changes a bottle, and the bottle includes a bottle cap. The bottle cap includes: a treatment solution straw part that forms a treatment solution flow passage for supplying a treatment solution in the bottle to an outside of the bottle and extends to an inside of the bottle; and a treatment solution connecting part that is provided at an end portion outside the bottle of the treatment solution straw part. The change mechanism includes: a connection mechanism part including a treatment solution pipe which is connected to the treatment solution connecting part of the bottle and through which the treatment solution supplied from the bottle flows; and a bottle mounting part that transfers the bottle to a connection position where the treatment solution connecting part and the treatment solution pipe are connected together.
US10000328B1	Vehicle fuel tank for improved crashworthiness A fuel tank in a vehicle. The fuel tank includes a protective outer shell, an inner shell and a crush sleeve. The protective outer shell defines an outer tank. The inner shell defines an inner tank which holds fuel. The inner shell is housed in the outer shell and is isolated from the outer shell by a space. The crush sleeve is provided in the space between the outer shell and the inner shell. The crush sleeve supports the inner shell and maintains the inner shell in position relative to the outer shell. Wherein during an impact to the vehicle, the force of the impact causes the outer shell and the crush sleeve to deform and the inner shell to move relative to the outer shell.
US10000324B2	Packing bag and manufacturing method for the same In a packing bag to store a stored article Z with tight seal by a welded sheet material 1, a separation-prepared line portion 5, separable by predetermined tensile force by human hands, is provided, and, the separation-prepared line portion 5 is composed of half-cut laser-worked grooves 7 disposed parallel with a small interval and concaved on an inner face 1a and an outer face 1b.
US10000323B2	Packages and methods for manufacturing packages A package configured to contain and provide for sterile presentation of a product. The package includes a housing portion, a handling portion integrally formed with the housing portion, and a separation feature. The housing portion defines an interior product storage cavity and extends from a first end to a second end. The handling portion includes a cuff at the second end of the housing portion and a gripping portion extending from the cuff. The gripping portion is configured to extend inside the cuff and toward the storage cavity. The separation feature is disposed between the cuff and the housing portion, and the separation feature is configured to separate the housing portion and the handling portion.
US10000319B2	Sealable drinking container with air-extracting mechanism for oxygenation suppression A sealable drinking container for preserving the freshness, taste, nutrients and natural appearance of a smoothie/fruit and vegetable juice/green drinks, where a container body and an upper cap assembly have a sealable coupling mechanism forming the sealable drinking container and an air extracting device for extracting air from the sealable space, and where the air-extracting mechanism may be incorporated within an air-extracting chamber associated with the upper cap assembly and used with various types of containers.
US10000312B2	Combination food storage and serving device A combination food storage and serving device includes a plurality of plates. Each plate comprises a bottom that is substantially flat. A wall is coupled to and extends upwardly from a circumference of the bottom. A rim is coupled to an upper perimeter of the wall and extends outwardly from the wall. A plurality of couplers and a plurality of fasteners are coupled to the rim. The fasteners are complementary to the couplers. A first plate is upside downwardly positionable over a second plate, such that respective couplers positioned on the rim of the first plate are positioned to couple with respective fasteners positioned on the rim of the second plate. The second plate is coupled to the first plate, such that food items place on the second plate are contained within an internal space defined by the first plate and the second plate.
US10000306B2	Variable volume containers useful in pack-off operations Disclosed are container apparatuses that have variable volume capacity, which are useful, for example, as pack-off containers in operations involving manufactured articles. The container apparatuses can have vertically translatable bottom members to adjust volume capacity, and the bottom members can also be rotatable to facilitate the presentation of manufactured articles for removal. The vertically translatable bottom members can be suspended flexible sheet materials, portions of which can be raised or lowered to re-contour the shape of and adjust the volume capacity of the container apparatuses.
US10000300B2	Device for holding and aligning a useful component, in particular a space travel component A device for holding and aligning a component includes a first and a second housing part and a tilting device. The first housing part is arranged on a first end for stationary arrangement on a carrier and the second housing part is arranged on a second end for connection to the useful component. The first end and the second end are on opposite sides of the device in relation to a longitudinal axis. The tilting device mechanically connects the first and the second housing parts to one another and enables a defined alignment and holding of the relative position of the second housing part in relation to the first housing part. The actuator of the tilting device is a number of wires made of a shape-memory alloy. A length of each of the number of wires is individually adjustable by a respective determination of the resistance, which can be processed as a control variable in a control loop.
US10000299B2	Self-repair structures and methods for making the same Methods and apparatuses are disclosed relating to multilayer 3D textile composite materials containing self-healing resins for use as protective structures on stationary objects, and moving objects including, without limitation, vehicles including spacecraft and aircraft.
US10000296B2	Electrical control system An example aircraft electrical system includes a generator coupled with a gas turbine engine and a controller operable to distribute power of the generator. The controller includes a first control module positioned at a first location remote from the generator and a second control module positioned at a second location proximate the generator. The first control module is configured to verify at least one output of the generator, detect a fault condition of the generator, and control operation of at least one power bus in communication with the first control module. The second control module is configured to regulate the at least one output of the generator, where the at least one output includes a voltage. An example method of operating an electrical system is also disclosed.
US10000292B1	Multipurpose lane divider for evacuation slide An evacuation system may comprise an evacuation slide and a lane divider. A portion of the lane divider may be detachably coupled to a sliding surface of the evacuation slide. A detachable restraint may be disposed between the lane divider and the evacuation slide. The detachable restrain may comprise a first portion coupled to the lane divider and a second portion coupled to the sliding surface. The first portion of the detachable restraint may detachably couple to the second portion of the detachable restraint.
US10000277B2	Perforated surface for suction-type laminar flow control An apparatus is provided for promoting laminar flow. The apparatus includes a panel extending between an interior surface and an exterior air flow surface. The panel includes a plurality of macro apertures and a plurality of micro apertures. A first one of the macro apertures extends into the panel from the interior surface. A first one of the micro apertures extends into the panel from the exterior air flow surface and is fluidly coupled with the first one of the macro apertures.
US10000266B1	Aquatic jet propulsion device An aquatic jet propulsion device basically includes a portable main control module, a plurality of submersible propulsion units and a sub-two-way communication device. The portable main control module includes a main controller and a main two-way communication device. Each of the submersible propulsion units includes a motor, a battery electrically connected to the motor and a motor controller operatively connected to the motor to control a speed of the motor. The sub-two-way communication device is configured to communicate with the main two-way communication device. The main controller is programmed to individually control the speed of the motors of the submersible propulsion units via the motor controllers.
US10000255B2	Bicycle drive unit and bicycle equipped with the drive unit A bicycle drive unit is basically provided with an assist motor and a housing such that the distance between a crankshaft and a rear end of the housing is prevented from becoming long. The assist motor is configured to apply an assisting force to a manual drive force, which is inputted from a crankshaft. The housing is provided to the assist motor and at least a part of the crankshaft. The housing is disposed around the crankshaft. The housing is formed so that, when the bicycle drive unit is attached to a bicycle frame, the minimum distance from a center axis of the crankshaft and the rear end surface of the frame on the rear end side of the housing is equal to or less than 50 mm and greater than the radius of the crankshaft, as viewed from parallel to the center axis of the crankshaft.
US10000250B2	Leaning vehicle with wheel speed sensor A vehicle includes an up-side-down suspension and a wheel speed sensor and a sensor wire. A left lower restrictor is fixed to a left inner connector or a member that is displaced relatively together with the left inner connector in association with the operation of a left shock absorber above a left wheel speed sensor as seen from the direction of a left wheel axis. At least a portion of the left wheel speed sensor is situated farther inwards than an outer edge of a left front inner tube in relation to a left-and-right direction, is situated below a left lower imaginary line when the left shock absorber extends to its maximum extent, and is provided on the left inner connector between a left front imaginary line and a left rear imaginary line when seen from the direction of the left wheel axis. The left sensor wire extends so as to intersect the left lower imaginary line when seen from the direction of the left wheel axis.
US10000242B2	Bottom rail assembly for trailers A bracket molding formed on a bottom rail assembly of a trailer coupled to a sandwich panel sidewall, the bracket molding including: a sloped top surface configured to create a space below a bottom surface of the sandwich panel sidewall to allow contaminants to drain from beneath the sandwich panel sidewall; and a dam formed on the sloped top surface, the dam configured to seal out the contaminants from accumulating in the space below the bottom surface of the sandwich panel sidewall.
US10000230B2	Vehicle for line marking A vehicle for line marking, having a steering mechanism (10) including: a directional wheel (5) that pivots about a steering shaft (12) coupled to a steering actuator (13); a control actuator (21) responsive to a steering wheel (22); and a universal joint coupling the control actuator (21) and the steering actuator (13) at a fixed angle between 20° to 70°, preferably 30° to 60°; the angle of the universal joint acting to produce a varying steering ratio as the steering wheel is moved away from its centered position. The vehicle includes a hydraulic pump circuit for a motor (101) driven line marking spray device (77) having a hydraulic supply line (105) for the motor with a check valve (107) and a high pressure accumulator (109) between the check valve and the motor and a pressure actuated ram (102) to deactivate the pump (100) when the pressure exceeds a threshold; the motor return line having a low pressure accumulator (110) and a restricted (112) bypass line (111).
US10000227B2	Electric power steering device and method for assembling the same A cylindrical buckling prevention member is fitted on a spring shaft portion of a torsion bar, and an outer peripheral surface of the buckling prevention member is positioned close to or in contact with an inner peripheral surface of a hollow output shaft. Accordingly, when one of a pair of coupling shaft portions, which are axially end portions of the torsion bar, to be coupled to a coupling hole of a counter-shaft later is press-fitted into the coupling hole of the counter-shaft, the spring shaft portion of the torsion bar can be prevented from buckling.
US10000225B2	Mobile child support device A mobile child support and entertainment device includes a base panel having roller elements for rolling support along a support surface, an upper support body having a seat positioned generally centrally therein for receiving a child, and at least one support leg extending between the base panel and the upper support body. The device allows a caregiver to move the child in the device from location to location, and provides entertainment and activity for the child. Embodiments of the device are configured for ease of maneuverability and access.
US10000224B2	Handling device for the maintenance of agitator ball mills and method for maintaining an agitator ball mill The invention relates to a method and handling device for the maintenance of agitator ball mills with a horizontally disposed grinding container. The handling device comprises a transport means and at least one holding unit for machine parts of an agitator ball mill, wherein the transport means is connected to the holding unit in a detachable manner.
US10000219B2	Rail vehicle with a completely retractable coupling A rail vehicle has a bogie which rolls on a track in a direction of travel, a vehicle structure which is supported on the bogie, a rigid carrying structure which is arranged on the end side of the rail vehicle, and an end-side coupling opening through which a coupling extends for coupling further rail vehicles. A coupling securing device secures the coupling to the rail vehicle. The coupling securing device has reversible securing elements which permit a reversible lifting movement counter to the direction of travel to such an extent that the coupling is retracted completely into the supporting structure. As a result of the retraction of the coupling into the cage-like carrying structure it no longer influences the crash behavior.
US10000217B2	Notification-needed information presenting apparatus, notification-needed information presenting method, and non-transitory computer readable storage medium The present application provides techniques including a notification-needed information presenting apparatus that includes at least one information presenting unit capable of presenting information to an occupant of a vehicle, a notification-needed information acquiring unit that acquires notification-needed information, which is information that the occupant needs to be notified of through the information presenting unit in relation to operation of the vehicle, an occupant behavior determining unit that determines behavior of the occupant toward the information presenting unit, and a presentation controlling unit that controls the information presenting unit to present the notification-needed information to the occupant in accordance with the behavior of the occupant determined by the occupant behavior determining unit.
US10000214B2	Vehicle controls including dynamic vehicle parameter determination Apparatuses, methods, systems and controls including dynamic vehicle parameter determination are disclosed. One embodiment is a method of operating a vehicle system including a powertrain comprising a prime mover structured to propel the vehicle, and an electronic control system in operative communication with the prime mover and the transmission. The method includes estimating a plurality of coefficients of a vehicle loss model, evaluating a convergence criterion for the plurality of estimated coefficients, setting converged values of the plurality of coefficients if the convergence criterion is satisfied, determining a vehicle powertrain command utilizing the converged values of the plurality of coefficients, and transmitting a vehicle powertrain command to control operation of one or more powertrain components.
US10000212B2	Vehicle and method for controlling distance between traveling vehicles A vehicle and a method for controlling the same are provided to determine a traveling speed based on travel information of a first preceding vehicle and a second preceding vehicle. The vehicle includes a drive unit that provides rotational force for vehicle traveling and a distance sensor that detects an object located in a forward direction. A controller first preceding vehicle and a second preceding vehicle located ahead of the first preceding vehicle, which travel on the same traffic road as a traveling road based on the result detected by the distance sensor. The drive unit is operated to adjust a vehicle speed to be at a traveling speed determined based on travel information of the first preceding vehicle and the second preceding vehicle.
US10000210B2	Lane recognition apparatus A lane recognition apparatus includes a lane recognizer, a lane evaluator, and a recognition state monitor. The lane recognizer recognizes lane lines of a road on which a vehicle travels. The lane lines include a first lane line and a second lane line. The lane evaluator evaluates, as recognition reliability, reliability of the recognition of the lane lines recognized by the lane recognizer, based on a plurality of characteristic amounts that are obtained from the recognition of the lane lines. The recognition state monitor monitors, upon completion of the recognition of the first lane line following the evaluation on the recognition reliability, a state of the recognition of the second lane line to adjust a timing at which a result of the recognition of the lane lines is provided to a driver.
US10000209B2	Vehicle steering control apparatus A vehicle steering control apparatus includes a target course setter, a first control quantity calculator, a second control quantity calculator, a control rate variator, and a steering controller. The target course setter sets, based on forward environment information, a target course to be traveled by an own vehicle. The first control quantity calculator calculates a first control quantity that allows the own vehicle to travel along the target course. The second control quantity calculator calculates a second control quantity based on a steering angle. The control rate variator variably sets, in accordance with a vehicle speed, a first rate of the first control quantity and a second rate of the second control quantity. The steering controller calculates a steering control quantity, based on the first control quantity corrected based on the first rate and the second control quantity corrected based on the second rate, and executes a steering control.
US10000200B2	Torque reserve in a hybrid system Devices, methods, and systems including a controller for a hybrid system. The controller includes an electronic processor configured to receive inputs defining a current condition of the hybrid system. The inputs include an acceleration input and an engine speed input. The electronic processor is configured to determine a desired torque based at least in part on the acceleration input, determine an actual torque based at least in part on the engine speed input, and set a torque strategy to operate an internal combustion engine at a high efficiency level when the desired torque is different than the actual torque.
US10000199B2	Hybrid electric vehicle, drive control method and device of the same The present disclosure provides a drive control method, a drive control device of a hybrid electric vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle. The drive control method includes: obtaining a current gear position of the hybrid electric vehicle, a current electric charge level of a power battery and a slope of a road on which the hybrid electric vehicle is driving; obtaining a current speed of the hybrid electric vehicle if the current gear position of the hybrid vehicle, the current electric charge level of the power battery, and the slope of the road on which the hybrid electric vehicle is driving meet a preset requirement; and causing the hybrid electric vehicle to enter a small load stop mode if the current speed is greater than or equal to a first speed threshold, and less than a second speed threshold.
US10000198B2	Control system and control method In a control system and a control method, an electronic control unit is configured to crank an engine by setting a clutch to a half engaged state in a state where operation of the engine is stopped during traveling. The half engaged state is a state where the clutch is engaged with a slip. The electronic control unit is configured to, after a rotation speed of the engine has reached an ignition permission rotation speed or higher, increase a transmitted torque capacity of the clutch to a transmitted torque capacity that satisfies the following conditions i) and ii): i) the transmitted torque capacity is larger than a transmitted torque capacity before the rotation speed of the engine has reached the ignition permission rotation speed; and ii) the transmitted torque capacity allows the clutch to be kept in the half engaged state.
US10000197B2	Mild hybrid powertrain controls Mild hybrid powertrain controls and apparatuses, methods and systems including the same are disclosed. One exemplary embodiment is a mild-hybrid system comprising an engine, an electrical machine, power electronics, an energy storage system, and an electrical load. The system includes a controller structured to receive an electrical machine power command based upon a power allocation to the electrical machine, process the electrical machine power command with feedforward controls structured to compensate for an inaccuracy associated with the power electronics, process the electrical machine power command with proportional integral (PI) controls structured to compensate for a power loss associated with one or more electrical loads, provide a compensated machine power command based upon the processing with the feedforward controls and the processing with the PI controls, and output the compensated machine power command to control the electrical machine.
US10000189B2	Hydraulic jack retrofit for trailer A system for retrofitting a trailer having a crank jack with a jack housing and a drop leg includes a hydraulic cylinder including a main cylinder and a ram piston extending outwardly therefrom as the main cylinder is filled with pressurized fluid, a first mounting ear on the hydraulic cylinder and a second mounting ear on the hydraulic cylinder, the first mounting ear opposite the second mounting ear, a cylinder port positioned orthogonally to the first mounting ear and the second mounting ear and positioned between the first mounting ear and the second mounting ear, and a conversion foot sized and shaped to fit within the jack housing and adapted to support the hydraulic cylinder.
US10000185B2	Pressure unit and end fitting having a pressure unit of this type The invention relates to a pressure unit (64) for pressurizing a belt shaft (12) in a seat belt system comprising a screw (66) for fastening the pressure unit (64) to a frame (18) of the seat belt system, the screw (66) including a screw head (68) and a screw shank (70), wherein the pressure unit (64) comprises a fastening portion (72) having a screw hole (74) for inserting the screw shank (70), wherein radial play is provided between the screw hole (74) and the screw shank (70) and the fastening portion (72) on the screw head side includes mounting arms (76) for axially fixing the screw (66) in a pre-assembly position. Moreover, the invention also comprises an end fitting (11) of a seat belt system comprising such pressure unit (64).
US10000178B2	Vehicle curtain airbag device A vehicle curtain airbag device that includes: front and rear main chambers that receive gas supplied from an inflator, and that inflate and deploy between respective positions of heads of a front seat occupant and a rear seat occupant, and a side section of a vehicle body; and a delay chamber that is provided spanning between the front and rear main chambers, and that is only supplied with gas through a gas supply opening formed at a boundary between the delay chamber and the main chamber on a front side.
US10000154B2	Vehicle camera system having live video indication A vehicle display displays a camera video having an indicator. The indicator is static on the display while the camera video is frozen on the display thereby notifying a viewer that the camera video is frozen and the indicator is dynamic on the display while the camera video is live on the display.
US10000153B1	System for object indication on a vehicle display and method thereof Presence of an object can be indicated on a display of a vehicle. Multiple indicators can be displayed on the display of the vehicle, where each indicator corresponds to one of multiple portions of a drawing area associated with the display. Presence of the object can be detected within a travel direction of the vehicle. Location information of the object can be associated with one of the multiple portions of the drawing area. One of the multiple indicators that corresponds to the one of the multiple portions of the drawing area can be highlighted on the display as an alert of the presence of the object.
US10000152B1	External audio alert system and method for vehicular use In embodiments of the present invention, an Alert Controller coupled to an Internal Digital Communication System (“IDCS”) of a vehicle monitors vehicle states based on messages received over the IDCS and generates audio alerts projected external to the vehicle based on the vehicle states. Multiple vehicle states may be defined, with each vehicle state associated with receipt of one or more types of messages in a particular sequence and/or within a particular timeframe. Different audio alerts may be assigned to different vehicle states. The audio alerts may be customizable such as by the vehicle manufacturer and/or vehicle owner/operator. An alert selection interface may be provided in the vehicle for user-selection of audio alerts.
US10000151B2	Motor vehicle lighting device A lighting device for a motor vehicle. The device comprises a wall comprising at least one protuberance and at least one first light source situated inside the protuberance. The wall comprises a reflecting zone having light reflection properties, and formed facing the first light source, such that the first light source is able to generate a light beam passing through the wall, that is propagated outside the lighting device before being reflected on the reflecting zone of the wall to generate an apparent lighting from the wall.
US10000150B2	Lighting circuit and vehicle lamp A lighting circuit drives a light source including plural light emitting elements and includes a bypass switch circuit which includes plural bypass switches connected in parallel with the plural light emitting elements, a boost converter which boosts a power supply voltage to generate a direct current voltage stabilized at a variable target voltage, a buck converter which receives the direct current voltage to supply a driving current stabilized at a target current to the light source and which includes a hysteresis controller configured to stabilize the driving current between a peak value and a bottom value and to change a difference between the peak value and the bottom value such a switching frequency of the buck converter approaches a constant value, and a voltage adjusting circuit which is configured to dynamically change the target voltage of the boost converter according to an output voltage of the buck converter.
US10000148B1	Strap winding apparatus and method A strap winding apparatus consisting of three separate components that are formed in individual molds from a material that will exhibit some elasticity when joining the components together, which components include a crank, drum and U-shaped frame, where the crank includes a straight body with a handle extending outwardly from one end, and with the other body end formed with a pivot for fitting into a drum end that includes a longitudinal slot with a crossing round hole that the crank body pivot end is fitted into to provide a pivot coupling that allows the handle to pivot around the drum end, and the drum opposite end is arranged for fitting through aligned holes formed through first and second sides of the U-shaped frame forming a pivot coupling in the second side hole that allows for turning of the crank to wind a cargo strap onto the drum, and includes a wedge and/or a flat section of a double backed adhesive for mounting a web of the U-shaped frame onto a mounting plate of a cargo strap tightener or onto a cargo strap.
US10000145B2	Air bag system for lifting trailer platforms The application discloses integrated air suspension and platform lifting systems that utilize an existing air supply for lifting one or more platforms installed in a trailer or hauling vehicle. An apparatus for lifting a rear gate or platform of a trailer or a hauling vehicle is disclosed that includes an actuating mechanism operable to pivot the platform between a lowered position (e.g., where the end of the platform is in contact with the ground) and a range of raised positions (e.g., where the platform is raised to meet an elevated platform such as a loading dock). The lifting mechanisms for raising and lowering the platform(s) may utilize a pressurized gas supply from a compressor. In some embodiments, the lifting mechanism may be supplied with pressurized air from a compressor of a brake system of a tractor. In some embodiments a separate locking mechanism is provided to hold the platform in place after the lifting system has moved it into a desired position.
US10000142B2	Head and neck restraining system In a method of head and neck restraint the head of a subject is secured to a head and neck restraint assembly that limits movement of the head. In response to sudden force in a first direction, whereupon the head of the subject experiences a force in a second direction, the head and neck restraint assembly controls deceleration of the head in the second direction and avoids rebounding of the head after deceleration.
US10000141B2	Method and system for controlling fuel cell vehicle A method and system for controlling a fuel cell vehicle are provided. The method includes determining, by a controller, a driving pattern of a driver based on driving information including acceleration and deceleration information. A condition for activation of an idling-stop of a fuel cell is then set based on the determined driving pattern and the fuel cell is stopped from generating electric energy when the condition for activation of the idling-stop is satisfied.
US10000134B2	Wireless charging system for charging vehicular battery A wireless charging system may be used to charge a battery in a vehicle via a receiving coil. The wireless charging system may include a coil charge device, a linear track, a linear motor, and a charge control module. The coil charge device includes a carriage and a transmitting coil positioned on the carriage. The linear track extends across a designated path. The coil charge device is positioned on and moveable along the linear track. The linear motor is operable to move the coil charge device along the linear track. The charge control module controls a position of the coil charge device along the designated path via the linear motor.
US10000131B2	Systems for determining relative position and orientation of a vehicle with respect to a charging station A guidance system for a motor vehicle comprising: a controller, the controller being operable to determine whether a first length of cable is sufficiently long to allow a charging connection to be established between a motor vehicle and a charging station in dependence on data corresponding to a relative position and orientation of the vehicle with respect to the charging station; and output means for providing an output to a user indicating whether the cable is sufficiently long.
US10000120B2	Work vehicle The present invention is a work vehicle having a first operation tool which is rockable or movable in a front/back direction arranged on a one side of a driver's seat. A second operation tool is rockable or movable in the front/back direction and is arranged forward of the first operation tool. A third operation tool is depressible and is arranged between the first operation tool and the second operation tool in the front/back direction.
US10000118B2	Clutch control device for four-wheel-drive vehicle A vehicle clutch control device is provided for switching from a two-wheel drive traveling to a four-wheel drive traveling. The vehicle clutch control device includes a dog clutch that separates a rear wheel drive from a front wheel drive by releasing the dog clutch, an electronically controlled coupling that distributes a driving force of a transverse engine to left and right rear wheels in accordance with a clutch connection capacity, and a four-wheel drive control unit. The four-wheel drive control unit switches the drive mode to one of a disconnect two-wheel drive mode in which the dog clutch and the electronically controlled coupling are released, a connect four-wheel drive mode in which the dog clutch and the electronically controlled coupling are engaged, and a stand-by two-wheel drive mode in which the dog clutch is engaged while the electronically controlled coupling is released.
US10000108B2	Refrigeration cycle device A refrigeration cycle device includes an interior condenser that exchanges heat between a high-pressure refrigerant and ventilation air to heat the ventilation air, an exterior heat exchanger that exchanges heat between outside air and the refrigerant downstream of the interior condenser, an interior evaporator that exchanges heat between a low-pressure refrigerant downstream of the exterior heat exchanger and the ventilation air before passing through the interior condenser, and an internal heat exchanger that exchanges heat between the refrigerant flowing out of the exterior heat exchanger and the refrigerant flowing out of the interior evaporator. The refrigeration cycle device further includes a gas-liquid separator that separates the refrigerant at a downstream side of the interior condenser into gas and liquid phase refrigerants. In a dehumidification heating mode of evaporating the refrigerant at the exterior heat exchanger, the liquid-phase refrigerant separated by the gas-liquid separator flows into the exterior heat exchanger.
US10000105B2	Ventilation duct for a motor vehicle A ventilation duct for a motor vehicle includes an air inlet, a duct body, and a duct opening generally in a shape of a quadrilateral having first, second, third, and fourth sides. The duct opening further includes a generally L-shaped extension extending away from the first and second sides of the duct body, and a first seal attached to the L-shaped extension. The ventilation duct further includes an outlet generally in the shape of the quadrilateral of the duct opening. The outlet further includes an outlet assembly, a generally L-shaped seal extension, and a second seal affixed to the L-shaped seal extension. The outlet is installed in the duct body in a direction perpendicular to the airflow to maintain the seal around the assembly point.
US10000103B2	Method of controlling a vehicle active suspension system A method of controlling a vehicle active suspension system may include, in response to an object being detected forward of the vehicle and a vehicle speed exceeding a threshold, identifying an object classification associated with the object. The method may further include actuating the active suspension system to induce a vibration signature in the vehicle based on the object classification such that a different identified object classification corresponds to a different vibration signature.
US10000097B2	Electrostatic energy generator using tire cord fabric An electrostatic energy generator may include one or more first tire cord fabrics each including a conductive material which is a wire-shaped electrode and a non-conductive material, the non-conductive material configured to surround an outer peripheral surface of the conductive material, and one or more second tire cord fabrics each including a conductive material which is a wire-shaped electrode, and a material configured to surround an outer peripheral surface of the conductive material that is different from the non-conductive material of the first tire cord fabric, wherein the first tire cord fabric and the second tire cord fabric are arranged in a longitudinal direction so as to be in contact with each other and form a bundle, such that frictional electricity is generated due to a friction between the first tire cord fabric and the second tire cord fabric.
US10000086B2	Binding device Disclosed is a binding device for binding a bundle of leaves in a binding element of a magnetic material, whereby this binding device is provided with a support for the binding element that is formed by a U-shaped profile with a base and two legs, whereby this binding device is provided with a heating element that is between the legs of the profile and makes contact with the base. The binding device is provided with a switch for switching the heating element with a magnet that is between the legs of the profile and can move towards the base of the profile, whereby the profile is provided with wings oriented towards the center of the profile that keep the magnet at a distance from the base and/or the heating element when the magnet moves towards the base of the profile.
US10000085B2	Device and method for transferring flowable printing substances onto a printing material A printer's form for transferring a flowable printing substance onto a printing material to be printed on includes a body having a surface, which surface has a plurality of openings, a plurality of cavities in the body, which cavities end in the openings of the surface of the body and contain gas, wherein each cavity is bounded by a wall, which adjoins the opening and surrounds the cavity, and devices associated with each cavity for producing an overpressure in the cavity in question. At least parts of the surface of the body and/or the wall surfaces of the walls of at least some cavities include a first wall region, which is near the opening and which is composed of a surface that can be wetted with the printing substance.
US10000073B2	Apparatus and method for printing on a curved glass surface Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems and methods for printing on a convex or concave glass surface and for an apparatus for holding the one or more work pieces for printing. The invention operatively couples one or more curved pieces in a mounting fixture, wherein each of the one or more curved pieces comprise a convex surface or a concave surface. Furthermore, the invention accesses a flattened image of the convex outer surface or the concave inner surface of one or more generally curved pieces and disposes pigment on the convex surface or the concave surface of the one or more curved pieces according to the flattened image. Further embodiments may be directed towards printing on curved pieces such as glass eyes.
US10000072B2	Printer and printing jig A printer includes a table, a print head, a detector, and a controller. The controller includes a storage to store initial print data including information of reference position marks, a reader to acquire, using the detector, positional information of position detection marks, a print data generator to modify the initial print data such that the reference position marks each coincide with an associated one of the position detection marks acquired by the reader, thus generating actual print data; and a printing controller to perform printing in accordance with the actual print data.
US10000071B2	Ribbon feeding apparatus, and tape printing apparatus equipped with the same An apparatus includes: a delivering-side gear train that transmits motive power to a delivering-side drive shaft; an winding-side gear train that transmits motive power to an winding-side drive shaft; a second clutch mechanism that connects the drive motor and the delivering-side gear train to each other in accordance with reverse rotation of the drive motor and disconnects the drive motor and the delivering-side gear train from each other in accordance with forward rotation of the drive motor; and a first clutch mechanism that is provided upstream of the second clutch mechanism, connects the drive motor and the winding-side gear train to each other in accordance with the forward rotation of the drive motor, and disconnects the drive motor and the winding-side gear train from each other in accordance with the reverse rotation of the drive motor.
US10000060B2	Liquid ejecting head and liquid ejecting apparatus A flow path forming substrate has a pressure generation chamber communicating with a nozzle opening; and a communication plate having a supply path communicating with a manifold common to and communicating with the pressure generation chamber. A recess of the manifold opens opposite to the flow path forming substrate. The recess has a first recess, and a second recess deeper than the first recess. Supply paths are open on a bottom surface of the first recess, and are arranged in a first direction between the first and second recesses. An inclined surface inclined toward the bottom surface of the second recess from the bottom surface of the first recess is provided along the first direction. The inclined surface is configured as alternately repeated first and second inclined surfaces with different angles. A pitch of adjacent second inclined surfaces is smaller than a pitch of adjacent supply paths.
US10000059B2	Printing apparatus and transmission cable A printing apparatus including a voltage signal generation circuit configured to generate a plurality of voltage signals including a first voltage signal and a second voltage signal; and at least one transmission cable configured to transmit the plurality of voltage signals, the transmission cable including a first tubular conductor including a hollow core and configured to transmit the first voltage signal, a second tubular conductor disposed over an outer circumference of the first tubular conductor with a first insulator between the outer circumference of the first tubular conductor and an inner circumference of the second tubular conductor and being in a constant-voltage applied state, and a third tubular conductor disposed over an outer circumference of the second tubular conductor with a second insulator between the outer circumference of the second tubular conductor and an inner circumference of the third tubular conductor and configured to transmit the second voltage signal.
US10000058B2	Liquid ejecting apparatus, drive circuit, and integrated circuit A liquid ejecting apparatus includes an ejecting unit that includes a piezoelectric element and ejects liquid by driving the piezoelectric element; a first drive circuit that generates a drive signal; and a circuit substrate in which the first drive circuit is disposed. The first drive circuit includes a first integrated circuit having a shape which includes a first side and a second side. The first integrated circuit includes, a first power supply terminal; a second power supply terminal; a first output terminal; and a second output terminal. The first power supply terminal and the second power supply terminal are disposed along the first side. The first output terminal and the second output terminal are disposed along the second side.
US10000056B2	Screen printing apparatus and paste kneading method A screen printing apparatus includes a pair of clampers that clamp a substrate, a mask plate contacted to the substrate, a pair of squeegees provided above the mask plate vertically, and a squeegee controller that selectively controls one of the pair of squeegees to move in the horizontal direction in abutment against the mask plate so that the selected one of the pair of squeegees slides on the mask plate.
US10000054B2	Sheet-processing machine having a sheet-guiding drum, and method for producing a gripper system A sheet-guiding drum in a sheet-processing machine, comprises a gripper system, a gripper shaft, and a gripper tube. A method for producing a gripper system is also disclosed. The sheet-guiding drum further improves the sheet transport process, in particular the turning process, in sheet-processing machines. The problem addressed by the invention is in particular the provision of a low-wear rolling-element bearing that preferably eliminates the aforementioned disadvantages and, in particular, meets all further boundary conditions. This problem is solved in that the gripper tube is assembled from tube segments.
US10000052B2	Methods for rejuvenating an imaging member of an ink-based digital printing system Disclosed herein are methods for an ink-based digital printing system, comprising providing an imaging member a reimageable surface layer disposed on a structural mounting layer, the reimageable surface layer comprising a fluorosilicone elastomer and an infrared-absorbing filler comprising carbon black, and a plurality of surface defects on the reimageable surface layer, wherein the surface defects comprises carbon black exposed through the fluorosilicone elastomer of the reimageable surface layer. The method also comprises applying a coating of rejuvenating oil comprising an amino-functional organopolysiloxane to the reimageable surface layer, whereby at least a portion of the plurality of surface defects are coated by the amino-functional organopolysiloxane, thereby rejuvenating the imaging member.
US10000048B2	Taping tool having improved tape advance A taping apparatus includes an elongate body portion having a moveable control member for controlling the advancement of tape and a head portion connected to the elongate body portion for advancing the tape. The head portion includes a first stop, a second stop, a guide extending from the first stop to the second stop, and a tape advance mechanism moveable along the guide. The tape advance mechanism and the control member are coupled to one another such that the tape advance mechanism is moveable in response to movement of the control member. The tape advance mechanism includes a rotatable cam and a needle that rotates with the cam.
US10000047B2	Method for manufacturing curved liquid crystal display panel The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a curved liquid crystal display panel, which comprises coating a sealing gum on a first or a second frame sealing region; filing liquid crystals between the two substrates and adhering the two substrates together; performing a first curing on partial sealing gum on a first set or a third set of frame bodies; bending the first set and the third set of frame bodies obtained after the first curing along the extension direction of the first set of frame bodies; performing a second curing on uncured sealing gum on the two bended substrates.
US10000046B2	Methods for creating thick laminate structures Methods of creating thick composite structures are provided. The methods may be applied to two or more prepreg structures of composite materials to form laminate structures that are thicker than approximately five (5) inches without excessive exothermic events resulting in inconsistent cure and high residual stresses. The method may include heating a first sheet to achieve a specified increase in resin viscosity. In response to achieving the specified resin viscosity, a second portion of composite material may be applied to the first portion. The assembly may be heated to create a laminate structure which is chemically bonded with no interface.
US10000043B2	Multilayer film for resealable packaging having improved resealing Multilayer film comprising two thin layers D and E of a thermoplastic material bonded to one another by a continuous layer A that is a hot-melt pressure-sensitive adhesive composition: a composition of styrene block copolymers (a mixture of diblock and triblock copolymers); and one or more tackifying resins with a softening temperature of 5 to 140° C.; the adhesive layer A connected to the layer D via a tie layer B, and connected to the layer E via a tie layer C, B and C being polyethylene or polypropylene modified by a cyclic anhydride of an unsaturated acid having from 4 to 8 carbon atoms, manufacture of the film by coextrusion, and Use of the film for resealable packagings.
US10000042B2	Tearable polystyrene film laminate for packaging and pouch purposes The current disclosure relates to a polymeric laminate structure having an outer polystyrene film, either blown or cast, comprised of crystal polystyrene homopolymer, optionally blended with up to about 45 wt-% of high impact polystyrene and/or inorganic fillers.
US10000040B2	Floor panel, methods for manufacturing laminate panels and method for treating material sheets applied herewith Floor panel of the type substantially consisting of a substrate and a top layer provided-thereon based on synthetic material. The top layer includes a printed decor and one or more material sheets provided with synthetic material. The floor panel also includes a balancing layer at the underside of the substrate, the balancing layer containing a synthetic material layer which is free from material sheets. Methods used to make the panels are disclosed.
US10000036B2	High kinetic energy penetrator shielding and high wear resistance materials fabricated with boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTS) and BNNT polymer composites Boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs), boron nitride nanoparticles (BNNPs), carbon nontubes (CNTs), graphites, or their combinations, are incorporated into matrices of polymer, ceramic or metals. Fibers, yarns, and woven or nonwoven mates of BNNTs are uses as toughening layers in penetration resistant materials to maximize energy absorption and/or high hardness layers to rebound or deform penetrators. They can be also uses as reinforcing inclusions combining with other polymer matrices to create composite layer like typical reinforcing fibers such as Kevlar®, Spectra®, ceramics and metals. Enhanced wear resistance and prolonged usage time, even under harsh conditions, are achieved by adding boron nitride nanomaterials because both hardness and toughness are increased. Such materials can be used in high temperature environments since the oxidation temperature of BNNTs exceeds 800° C. in air. Boron nitride based composite materials are useful as strong structural materials for anti-micrometeorite layers for spacecraft and space suits, ultra strong tethers, protective gear for the human body as well as for vehicles, helmets, shields and safety suits/helmets for industry.
US10000027B2	Apparatus and method for reshaping plastic preforms into plastic containers with an automatic changing device for handling parts A plant for reshaping plastic preforms into plastic containers, includes a heating device for heating the plastic preforms, and a device for reshaping the plastic preforms into the plastic containers, arranged downstream of the heating device in the transport direction of the plastic preforms, wherein the reshaping device includes a transport device, which transports the plastic preforms along a predefined transport path and wherein the transport device has a station carrier on which a multitude of reshaping stations are arranged, each having blow mold devices each arranged on blow mold carriers. The reshaping device includes a changing device, which is suited and intended for at least removing and/or attaching the blow mold devices to the blow mold carriers, wherein this changing device is further suited and intended for at least removing and/or attaching the changeable element to the heating device.
US10000024B2	Apparatus and method for control of three-dimensional printing An apparatus for controlling 3D printing includes an output determiner configured to determine, after generating a first control command to output a 3D object, whether an additional 3D object is able to be output through an output task for the 3D object, and a control command generator configured to generate a second control command to output a not-yet-output part of the 3D object and the additional 3D object if it is determined that the additional 3D object is able to be output through the output task.
US10000016B2	Film edge sealing device A film edge sealing device is disclosed herein which has a groove defining a base. The base of the groove of the edge sealing device is oriented at a skewed angle with respect to a longitudinal direction of the conveyor of the heat sealing machine. Edges of a thermoplastic sheet or two stacked layers of thermoplastic sheets are introduced into the groove of the edge sealing device and placed in contact therewith to both heat and melt the edges of the thermoplastic sheet(s) to form a bead and join the edges thereof to form an edge bead seal.
US10000009B2	Sterile environment for additive manufacturing In sterile, additive manufacturing wherein one lamella is successively built upon an underlying lamella until an object is completed, a sterile manufacturing environment is provided. A major chamber large enough to accommodate the manufactured object has sterile accordion pleated sidewalls and a sterile top closed with flap valves. A minor chamber for supporting the nozzles positioned above the major chamber has similar valves in corresponding positions. Nozzles for material deposition penetrate the pair of valves to block air and particles from entry into the major chamber where the nozzles make layer by layer deposition of the object using XY areawise nozzle motion relative to the object as well as Z nozzle vertical motion with the major chamber expanding as the object is formed.
US09999999B2	Injector for plastic material injection molding apparatus An injector for a plastic material injection molding apparatus whose cylindrical pin-shaped valve that is axially displaceable between an advanced fully closed position and a retracted position of maximum opening, is provided in proximity to a distal end thereof with a reduced diameter cylindrical portion which delimits with the outlet end of the tip of the nozzle terminal an annular passage having a constant cross-section. When the pin valve is between fully closed and maximum opening positions, the reduced diameter cylindrical portion can be selectively positioned in intermediate positions so as to vary the axial extension of the annular passage to adjust the pressure drop of the injected plastic material.
US09999990B2	Molding material using saponified ethylene-vinyl ester-based copolymers Provided is a melt-molding material using saponified ethylene-vinyl ester-based copolymer (EVOH resin), and has excellent feed property during melt extrusion molding. The molding material consists of EVOH resin pellets comprising a first EVOH resin pellet having approximately circular or elliptical cross section and a second EVOH resin pellet having a cylindrical shape. The ratio in weight of the first EVOH resin pellet (A1) to the second EVOH resin pellet (A2), A1/A2, is from 99/1 to 20/80.
US09999981B2	Universal razor cartridge handle A razor cartridge handle configured to be connected to first and second type razor cartridges, which first and second type razor cartridges are different from one another, is provided. The handle includes a cartridge end, a first assembly, a second assembly, an ejector, and a plunger. The first assembly is configured to connect the first type razor cartridge to a cartridge end of the handle. The second assembly is configured to connect the second type razor cartridge to the cartridge end of the handle. The razor cartridge ejector is operable to selectively eject both first type razor cartridges and second type razor cartridges. The plunger is normally biased to a position where a distal end of the plunger is in contact with the attached razor cartridge.
US09999976B1	System and method for instructing a device A system and method of instructing a device is disclosed. The system includes a signal source for providing at least one visual signal where the at least one visual signal is substantially indicative of at least one activity to be performed by the device. A visual signal capturing element captures the at least one visual signal and communicates the at least one visual signal to the device where the device interprets the at least one visual signal and performs the activity autonomously and without requiring any additional signals or other information from the signal source.
US09999975B2	Method and system for operating and/or monitoring a machine, in particular a robot A method for operating and/or monitoring a machine, in particular, a multiple axis robot, includes determining whether an outer border of a first spatial area and an outer border of a second spatial area intersect each other, and detecting a penetration of the first spatial area by the second spatial area, in the event that the two outer borders intersect each other, wherein one of the two spatial areas is machine-fixed.
US09999973B2	Method and device for controlling manipulators According to a method according to the invention for controlling at least one manipulator, in particular a robot, a plurality of control commands (P, B, F) are worked through, in that in a state machine (ZM) the respective command runs through an active state (-A), wherein in a state machine at least one control command runs through a preliminary state (-E) that is placed ahead of its active state and/or a post-operational state (-P) that is placed after its active state, and/or a plurality of control commands are processed at the same time.
US09999971B2	Ergonomic automated workstation A method, automated workstation, and computer system for automatically adjusting a workpiece to suit a particular operator is provided. An operator can be identified by scanning an identification badge, using facial recognition, or voice recognition. A physiological profile for the identified operator is then retrieved. A work station holding a workpiece is then automatically adjusted to set the workpiece at a height and/or orientation that is ergonomically beneficial for the operator.
US09999969B1	Drill attachment with drive assembly Disclosed are drill assembly attachments having a handle, a drill mount, and a throttle. The throttle is positioned with respect to the drill mount and the handle such that a first portion may be actuated by a user with a hand that is grasping the handle. The drill assembly attachment receives a power drill assembly such that the throttle adjustably engages a trigger of the drill assembly. The drill assembly attachment receives a rotatable device, such as an auger or other tool. Also disclosed is a method of using a power drill assembly and the drill assembly attachment.
US09999955B2	Polishing apparatus and polished-state monitoring method A polishing apparatus capable of achieving a highly-precise polishing result is disclosed. The polishing apparatus includes an in-line film-thickness measuring device configured to measure a film thickness of the substrate in a stationary state, and an in-situ spectral film-thickness monitor having a film thickness sensor disposed in a polishing table, the in-situ spectral film-thickness monitor being configured to subtract an initial film thickness, measured by the in-situ spectral film-thickness monitor before polishing of the substrate, from an initial film thickness, measured by the in-line film-thickness measuring device before polishing of the substrate, to determine a correction value, add the correction value to a film thickness that is measured when the substrate is being polished to obtain a monitoring film thickness, and monitor a progress of polishing of the substrate based on the monitoring film thickness.
US09999950B1	Fuselage stuffing building and feeder lines Methods and means for reconfiguring an aircraft assembly plant that receives fuselages or fuselage sections via a public railroad system. In cases where the aircraft assembly plant comprises a first assembly line for installing (i.e., stuffing) equipment inside fuselages or fuselage sections and a second assembly line for installing equipment on exteriors of internally equipped fuselages or fuselage sections, both assembly lines being housed in the same building, the facility can be reconfigured by moving at least one fuselage stuffing operation of the first assembly line to an auxiliary building which overlies a railroad track connected to the public railroad system. The moved fuselage stuffing operations will be performed inside the auxiliary building while each fuselage or fuselage section is supported in an upright position on a respective railroad flat car.
US09999949B2	Work piece presentment An apparatus and associated method are provided for an automated presentment assembly that sequentially feeds fasteners to an outlet and an escapement apparatus comprising a chuck that has a transport feature for selectively removing a fastener from the outlet and transporting the fastener to a tool station, the chuck being moveable between a first position and a second position, wherein at the first position the transport feature is operably aligned with the outlet and at the second position the transport feature is displaced both linearly and rotationally from the first position.
US09999943B2	Method of manufacturing a mask A method of manufacturing a mask includes forming a first hole in a base material using a laser, the first hole penetrating through the base material from a first surface to a second surface different than the first surface, and expanding the first hole using an etchant to form a second hole.
US09999941B2	Method of manufacturing liquid-cooled jacket A method of manufacturing a liquid-cooled jacket, includes a preparation step which includes placing a sealing body on a stepped portion to allow a step side surface and a sealing-body side surface of the sealing body to butt each other, and a primary joining step which includes allowing a primary joining rotary tool to move once around the sealing body, while moving the rotary tool along a butted portion formed in the preparation step, to carry out friction stir welding. The primary joining step includes employing the primary joining rotary tool provided with a stirring pin having a length dimension greater than a thickness dimension of the sealing body, and carrying out friction stirring with only the stirring pin being brought into contact with a jacket body and the sealing body.
US09999938B2	Multi-step direct welding of an aluminum-based workpiece to a steel workpiece A workpiece stack-up that includes at least a steel workpiece and an aluminum-based workpiece can be resistance spot welded by employing a multi-stage spot welding method in which the passage of electrical current is controlled to perform multiple stages of weld joint development. The multiple stages include: (1) a molten weld pool growth stage in which a molten weld pool is initiated and grown within the aluminum-based workpiece; (2) a molten weld pool solidification stage in which the molten weld pool is allowed to cool and solidify into a weld nugget that forms all or part of a weld joint; (3) a weld nugget re-melting stage in which at least a portion of the weld nugget is re-melted; and (4) a re-melted weld nugget solidification stage in which the re-melted portion of the weld nugget is allowed to cool and solidify.
US09999933B2	Double-sided high feed milling insert, high feed milling tool and method A double-sided milling insert for high feed milling of metal workpieces includes upper and lower faces facing in opposite directions and convex clearance surfaces extending between the upper and lower faces. Each one of the faces includes a recessed support surface. The support surfaces are substantially parallel to each other and have a cavity therein for receiving a fastening device. Intersections of the convex clearance surfaces with the upper and lower faces form convex cutting edges when seen in a plan view. A rake face is provided adjacent the convex cutting edges. Each convex cutting edge is concave when seen in a side view and includes a substantially straight cutting edge portion on each side of a curved cutting edge portion when seen in plan view. A milling tool with a plurality of such inserts and a method of high feed milling using this tool are also disclosed.
US09999932B2	Tool for machining a workpiece A tool for machining a workpiece. The tool comprises a first tool component which comprises a first internal coolant bore and, on a first face side end, a first connection interface, wherein the first connection interface comprises a first end face for attaching a joining material as well as an elevation which protrudes from the first end face, wherein a first coolant outlet of the first internal coolant bore is arranged on the elevation. In addition, the tool comprises a second tool component which comprises a second internal coolant bore and, on a second face side end, a second connection interface, wherein the second connection interface comprises a second end face for attaching the joining material as well as a recess provided in the second end face, wherein a second coolant outlet of the second internal coolant bore is arranged in the recess. The first tool component and the second tool component are joined together by means of the joining material attached to the first and second end face in such a manner that the first coolant outlet is aligned with the second coolant outlet.
US09999929B2	Cutting head and cutting tool having a replaceable cutting head A cutting head for a cutting tool includes a cutting portion and a shank portion. The cutting portion has a plurality of integrally formed cutting edges and the shank portion has a first end adjacent the cutting portion and a second end. The first portion of the shank portion is closer to the first end of the shank portion than the second and third portions of the shank portion and the third portion of the shank portion is disposed closer to the second end of the shank portion than the first and second portions. The first portion of the shank portion has an exterior surface including at least one axially extending recess extending from an end of the first portion closest to the second portion toward the first end of the shank portion. The cutting head is formed of a pressed and sintered cemented carbide material.
US09999918B2	Thin cast strip product with microalloy additions, and method for making the same A steel product having, by weight, less than 0.25% carbon, between 0.20 and 2.0% manganese, between 0.05 and 0.50% silicon, aluminum 0.008% or less by weight, and at least one element selected from the group consisting of titanium between about 0.01% and about 0.20%, niobium between about 0.01% and about 0.20%, molybdenum between about 0.05% and about 0.50%, and vanadium between about 0.01% and about 0.20%, and having a microstructure comprised of a majority bainite, and fine oxide particles of silicon and iron distributed through the steel microstructure of average precipitate size less than 50 nanometers. The yield strength of the steel product may be at least 55 ksi (380 MPa) or the tensile strength of at least 500 MPa, or both. The steel product may have total elongation of at least 6% or 10%, and thickness less than 3.0 mm.
US09999913B2	Roller hemming tool A roller hemming tool having a main hollow body including a first end for fastening to a robot and a second end having a secondary body which, in turn, includes at least one roller. The tool also includes the following elements which are axially distributed therein: a load cell on the first end; a die in contact with the load cell; a first cylinder in contact with the die; a second cylinder to which the secondary body is fastened; an elastic means in contact with the first cylinder and the second cylinder; and a cap limiting the axial movement of the second cylinder. When in use, the roller continuously exerts pressure in an axial direction, said pressure being successively transmitted to the secondary body, the second cylinder, the elastic means, the first cylinder, the die and up to the load cell.
US09999910B2	Method for controlling a two continuous strands rolling plant A slit plant comprises a rest bar (14), for regulating the transversal position of an inlet guide to the molder unit (12), a rolling unit for reducing the billet to a rolled section having two sections, a cutting box (13) for separating the two sections into two separate strands, one or more rolling units for rolling the two strands (1, 2), pairs of speed and/or section measurers (20, 21) downstream of the cutting box (13), a shear (15). The method for controlling the plant provides measuring the rolling speeds V1 and V2 of each of the two strands (1, 2) and/or of the respective sections A1 and A2 of the two strands (1, 2) downstream of the cutting box (13) by means of pairs of measurers; detecting the lengths of the two strands (1, 2) and calculating the difference in length thereof, based on which the plant, in a successive feedback step, is activated to decrease the difference in length between the two strands (1, 2).
US09999903B2	Method for forming CNT (carbon nanotube) film There is disclosed a method for forming a CNT film. In the method, the CNT film is formed by applying a dispersion liquid including CNT and a silica colloid onto a base material and drying the dispersion liquid.
US09999902B2	Non-sticky erasable media with overcoat Exemplary embodiments provide an erasable medium having an overcoat layer on a photochromic layer to provide a non-adhesive surface for the erasable medium when exposed to high temperatures, wherein the overcoat layer can include a latex or a mixture of a latex and a wax.
US09999898B2	Applicator and application method There is provided an applicator that applies a coating liquid onto the upper surface of a web, and an application method which are capable of sufficiently enhancing the evenness of a coating surface. The applicator includes: a bar which rotates while coming into contact with the upper surface of the continuously travelling web via the coating liquid; and a barrier plate which is provided on an upstream side of the bar in a travelling direction of the web and allows the coating liquid to flow in a direction toward the web between the barrier plate and the bar, in which, when a distance between the barrier plate and an end edge portion of the bar, which is closest to the barrier plate, is referred to as A and a distance between the barrier plate and the web is referred to as B, A is 0.5 mm to 5 mm, B is 0.5 mm to 5 mm, and B≤A is satisfied.
US09999897B2	Paint roller Disclosed is a paint roller device comprising an inner hub and an outer hub spaced by a cage of wires and adapted for supporting a paint roll sleeve. A cylindrical retainer extends axially outwardly from the outer hub and is adapted to retain a ball therein, the cylindrical retainer being spaced radially inwardly from the periphery of the outer hub to define a gap between an inside surface of the paint roll sleeve when on the roller. The end of the paint roll sleeve on the paint roller device and an end of the retainer define a plane perpendicular to an axis of the roller, and at least a portion of the ball extends a predetermined distance axially outwardly from the plane. The gap between the sleeve and the cylindrical extension prevents paint from interfering with the ball.
US09999894B2	Tree and shrub sprinkler apparatus A tree sprinkler comprising curved articulating watering extensions pivotally connected to a central tubular housing, allowing the sprinkler to be placed around the trunk of a tree. The pivotal connections allow the extensions to open to any size. The extensions are preferably rigid and have nozzles or the like to spray the trunk of the tree or shrubs. The extensions may be removable and/or extendable to accommodate varying sizes of trees or shrubs.
US09999892B2	Method and apparatus of processing whole tobacco plants A method and apparatus are provided for processing whole tobacco plants. The method includes cutting the whole tobacco plants into segments in a segmenter assembly, classifying the segments by leaf characteristics, separating leaf material from a waste material stream of undesirable stalk and shatter material for each class of leaf characteristics and reclaiming portions of leaf material trapped in the waste material and recycling the reclaimed portions of leaf material to the segmenter assembly. The apparatus includes a stalk segmenter assembly, a processor assembly, a plurality of cleaning conveyor modules and a cyclonic separator system to reclaim small bits of leaf from the waste stream and return them through a rotary airlock to the segmenter assembly for reprocessing.
US09999889B2	Cartridges, kits, and methods for enhanced detection and quantification of analytes Devices, systems, and methods for detecting molecules of interest within a collected sample are described herein. In certain embodiments, self-contained sample analysis systems are disclosed, which include a reusable reader component, a disposable cartridge component, and a disposable sample collection component. The reader component may communicate with a remote computing device for the digital transmission of test protocols and test results. In various disclosed embodiments, the systems, components, and methods are configured to identify the presence, absence, and/or quantity of particular nucleic acids, proteins, or other analytes of interest, for example, in order to test for the presence of one or more pathogens or contaminants in a sample.
US09999883B2	System and method for processing fluid in a fluidic cartridge A system and method for processing fluid in a fluidic cartridge is provided. The system comprises a fluid pathway for passing a liquid sample therethrough from an upstream end to a downstream end, a sample processing chamber within the fluid pathway having an inlet valve upstream of the sample processing chamber, a downstream sample processing region within the fluid pathway downstream of the outlet valve and a bypass channel coupled to the fluid pathway at a junction between the outlet valve and the downstream sample processing region, the valve system configured such that surplus liquid downstream of the outlet valve may be evacuated through the bypass channel when the outlet valve is closed, thereby leaving a metered volume of liquid sample between the inlet valve and the downstream sample processing region.
US09999881B2	Pipette adjustment wheel An electrical pipette that includes an adjustment wheel, which comprises a primary spring defining a first adjustment area and a secondary spring defining a second adjustment area after the first adjustment area in a turning direction of the adjustment wheel. The force required for turning the adjustment wheel within the first adjustment area is smaller than within the second adjustment area, and the springs are arranged to return the adjustment wheel to its original position when the adjustment wheel is released.
US09999869B2	High water-absorbent resin having crush resistance and method for manufacturing same Disclosed are a surface-modified superabsorbent polymer and a method of preparing the same, wherein a superabsorbent polymer is surface-modified with the addition of a water-soluble salt having a multivalent cation and superhydrophobic microparticles, thereby improving attrition resistance, permeability and absorption speed without significantly deteriorating the other properties thereof.
US09999867B2	Composite adsorbent material Disclosed is a composite adsorbent material comprising three components, including a porous media, a hygroscopic material, and graphite flakes. Among the many different possibility considered, it may be advantageous for the porous media to be mesoporous silica or the hygroscopic materials to be calcium chloride, lithium bromide, or lithium chloride. It is considered that the graphite flakes may comprise 50 percent or less of the graphite flake-hygroscopic material composition, and certain embodiments may utilize between 15 and 30 percent graphite in the graphite flake-hygroscopic material composition. It is still further considered that the graphite flakes may advantageously be less than 300 microns in size, or may have an average number of carbon planes that is 100 or less. Additional materials may also be incorporated, including biologics, polymers, and catalysts.
US09999864B2	Method of mixing a liquid in a container Presently, there exists a need for a method of mixing (stirring) the ingredients of a liquid preparation within a container without the introduction of any device or manual implement to agitate the contents mechanically. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a method a convenient, economical and effective method of mixing utilizing a chemical reaction to facilitate liquid motion in a container without the use of a stirring implement or external mechanical intervention.
US09999857B2	Membrane distillation arrangement A membrane distillation arrangement (100) comprising: at least two dividers (120), each divider (120) having a top (122) and a base (124) and at least one side (126) which extends between the top (122) and the base (124); at least one transfer element (132) selected from a membrane, heat transfer component or combination thereof, each transfer element (132) having a top (134) and a base (136), each transfer element (132) being supported between two dividers (120); a plurality of perimeter seals (130), at least one perimeter seal (130) extending around the perimeter of the top (134) or the base (136) of each transfer element (132), each perimeter seal (130) forming a substantially fluid tight seal and a fluid flow space (140, 141) between the respective top (134) or base (136) of each transfer element (132) and a respective adjacent face of a divider (120). Each divider (120) includes at least one side inlet (114) and at least one side outlet (116), each side inlet (114) and side outlet (116) extending into the at least one side of each divider (120), and being in fluid communication with the respective fluid flow space (140, 141) formed between the adjacent transfer element (32) and the respective adjacent face of a divider (120).
US09999843B2	Offline filtration device and method An apparatus, system and method are provided for controlling fluid flow through a vacuum chamber of a dehydration system, the vacuum chamber having a temperature sensing device operative to measure a temperature of a fluid in the vacuum chamber. A temperature difference between a temperature setpoint for the fluid and the measured temperature of the fluid is determined, and fluid is recirculated through the vacuum chamber while the temperature difference is greater than a predetermined temperature difference. While the temperature difference is less than the predetermined temperature difference, the fluid is recirculated through the vacuum chamber for a predetermined time period, and upon the predetermined time period expiring inhibiting recirculation of the fluid through the vacuum chamber.
US09999836B2	User-defined channel Example apparatus and methods facilitate providing a user-defined channel that presents content from, for example, a virtual video playlist. The playlist may include raw or edited clips of user-generated video content (e.g., video game highlights, smart phone recordings). The clips may be edited with sound, text, graphics, special effects or in other ways and then organized into the playlist. The playlist may be organized to facilitate presenting a collection of clips as a continuous show. For example, a user may produce a playlist of goals scored in their favorite video game. The highlights may be of goals scored by the user, in which case the video may come from the user's device, or of goals scored by other players, in which case the video may come from another users device or playlist. Playback of the playlist may be manipulated with respect to order, frequency, or other parameters.
US09999820B2	Swinging device The present disclosure provides a method and apparatus for training. The apparatus includes a grip configured for engaging a user hand, and a grip extension movably coupled to the grip between a retracted position and an extended position. The apparatus further includes a flexible shaft coupled to at least one of the grip and the grip extension and extending a substantially fixed length, and a fan connected to the flexible shaft.
US09999816B2	Goal apparatus Goal apparatus comprising a frame, a first pliable goalpost member, a second pliable goalpost member and a pliable crossbar member. The frame presents net connection points and is configured to support each of the pliable goal members in tension between two net connection points such that the goal apparatus presents a substantially rectangular goal mouth. A frame for use in the goal apparatus. A net for use in the goal apparatus comprising first, second and third edges, and a first pliable goalpost member, a second pliable goalpost member and a pliable crossbar member extending along the first, second and third edge respectively.
US09999803B1	Orthopedic hand linear and rotation A pair of therapeutic devices intended for use by persons in rehabilitative, physical or occupational therapy following hand and wrist surgeries or injuries with both of these devices being customized to better fit the needs of the recovering individual, and both provide superior control, monitoring, and feedback than do conventional therapy exercises.
US09999793B2	Flexible dry sprinkler having a differential pressure controller A dry sprinkler includes a flexible tube section that maintains a pressurized fluid, such as a liquid antifreeze solution, between a first end and a second end. A first seal prevents fluid from a supply line from entering the flexible tube section. The first seal is maintained in a sealed position by a pressure of the pressurized fluid. A sprinkler head is coupled to the second end of the flexible tube section, and includes a frame, an output orifice, a deflector, a second seal that seals the output orifice, and a thermally responsive element configured to maintain the second seal in a sealed position when the thermally responsive element is in a non-responsive state. A differential pressure controller maintains a ratio between the pressure of the pressurized fluid in the flexible tube section and a pressure of a supply fluid in the supply line to at least a certain ratio.
US09999789B2	Temperature distribution determining apparatus The invention relates to a temperature distribution determining apparatus for determining a temperature distribution within an object caused by applying energy to the object. A temperature distribution measuring unit (6, 7) measures a spatially and temporally dependent first temperature distribution in the object (3), while the energy is applied to the object (3) such that the object (3) is heated to a temperature within a first temperature range, and a temperature distribution estimating unit (5) estimates a spatially and temporally dependent second temperature distribution in the object (3) within a second temperature range, which is different to the first temperature range, based on the spatial and temporal dependence of the measured first temperature distribution. Since temperature distributions can be obtained not only in the first temperature range, but also in the second temperature range, the overall temperature range, in which the temperature distribution can be determined, can be increased.
US09999782B2	Ultraviolet-based sterilization A system for sterilizing at least one surface of an object is provided. The system includes a set of ultraviolet radiation sources and a set of wave guiding structures configured to direct ultraviolet radiation having a set of target attributes to a desired location on at least one surface of the object. The set of wave guiding structures can include at least one ultraviolet reflective surface having an ultraviolet reflection coefficient of at least thirty percent. Furthermore, the system can include a computer system for operating the ultraviolet radiation sources to deliver a target dose of ultraviolet radiation to the at least one target surface of the object.
US09999774B2	Optical trigger for therapy delivery A medical device system is configured to sense a physiological signal by a first device and generate a control signal by the first device in response to the physiological signal. An optical transducer is controlled by the first device to emit an optical trigger signal in response to the control signal. A second device receives the optical trigger signal and delivers an automatic therapy to a patient in response to detecting the optical trigger signal.
US09999771B2	Prefitting evaluation of cochlear implant patients Arrangements are described for assessing potential fitting processes for a cochlear implant patient. A test stimulation sequence at a given test frequency is delivered to the cochlear implant patient. The test stimulation sequence includes jittered stimulation periods when the test frequency varies due to a jitter variation component, and unjittered stimulation periods when the test frequency is constant without a jitter variation component. At least two different responses of the cochlear implant to the test stimulation sequence are measured in parallel. The different responses include an objective electrophysiological response, and a subjective psychophysical response. A correlation between the different responses is evaluated to determine an appropriate fitting process for the cochlear implant patient.
US09999770B2	Cochlear implant electrode array including receptor and sensor A device including a cochlear implant electrode array and an apparatus configured to sense a phenomenon of fluid in a cochlea, wherein the apparatus and the electrode array are a single unit.
US09999769B2	Excitation modeling and matching Presented herein are excitation modeling and matching sound coding techniques that are configured to account for a recipient's estimated or predetermined neural response so as to improve a recipient's ability to perceive sound. More specifically, the techniques presented herein correlate a modeled excitation pattern with a target excitation pattern to generate a pattern of stimulation current configured to evoke an excitation pattern within the recipient's auditory system that approximates the target excitation pattern.
US09999768B2	Respiratory rectification A means for treating breathing disorders by stimulating respiratory muscles or nerves to entrain respiratory systems while leaving respiratory drive intact. Embodiments of the invention employ frequency analysis to determine if appropriate stimulation energy is being applied.
US09999754B2	Delivery method for biodegradable stents Provided are methods, systems, and kits of properly delivering a biodegradable stent into a body lumen of a subject. More particularly, provided are methods, systems, and kits of properly delivering a biodegradable ureteral stent into the kidney and the bladder of a subject. Even more particularly, provided are methods, systems, and kits of properly delivering a chitosan based stent into a body lumen of a subject. Even more particularly, provided are methods, systems, and kits of properly delivering a chitosan based ureteral stent into the kidney and the bladder of a subject.
US09999753B2	Urological medical devices having a porous membrane for delivery of urologically beneficial agents In one aspect, the present invention provides implantable or insertable urological medical devices, which are adapted to deliver one or more urologically beneficial agents in pharmaceutically effective amounts. In one aspect, the invention provides medical devices in which urologically beneficial agents are delivered using a porous membrane.
US09999745B2	Catheter devices and methods for making them Tubular devices are provided that include a proximal end, a distal end sized for introduction into a patient's body, a central lumen, a conductor extending between the proximal and distal ends adjacent the central lumen, reinforcement members including windings extending helically around the central lumen, and an outer jacket. The tubular device includes a first portion in which the conductor extends helically around the central lumen, and a second portion in which the conductor extends longitudinally and either a) all of the windings surround the central lumen and the conductor remains outside the windings, b) at least some of the windings pass between the central lumen and the conductor and at least some of the windings surround both the central lumen and the conductor, and c) all of the windings surround both the central lumen and the conductor. Methods for making such tubular devices are also provided.
US09999744B2	Monitoring device and cognitive behavior therapy A user monitoring device system includes a user monitoring device with a microphone and sensors to determine air quality, sound level/quality, light quality and ambient temperature near the user. A movement detection device detects a user's movement information. The movement detection device and the monitoring system assist to determine user sleep information and sleep behavior information. The microphone records user movement sounds detected by the movement detection device. The movement detection device is configured to cause the microphone to stop recording user movement sounds when the movement sounds are not directed to a sleep related parameter. In response to determining user sleep information or sleep behavior information the system is used for treatment of sleep or psychiatric disorders.
US09999734B2	Injection device In an injection device a rotary indicator element (20) indexes angularly between a pre-firing position to an injection complete position to create a visual and audible/tactile signal as the drive plunger (28) arrives at or near its fired position. The indicator element (20) has a saw tooth profile which co-operates with respective abutments (34, 40) on the plunger and a housing part of the device to control and energize indicator movement.
US09999733B2	Safety syringe The safety syringe includes a barrel having a clamping slot, a large sealing ring and a zero line; a plunger having a pull pawl and an annular convex clamping disc, an avoiding seams; a rubber plug; a needle connector having annular clamping pawls, an inner sealing ring and a pullback ring; and a locking body made of a polymer material with elasticity and having a sealing disc, a sealing ring, a clamping ring and a checking ring. The sealing disc, large sealing ring, sealing ring and inner sealing ring are engaged to constitute a sealing structure. When the clamping ring meshed with the pull pawl is dragged to retract inwards, the sealing ring and pullback ring are engaged to pull the needle connector to retract, and the checking ring is plugged into the inner cavity of the clamping pawls to fix the clamping pawls in the clamping slot.
US09999732B2	Drug injection device with particular optical window elements for unambiguous legibility of dose value An arrangement comprising an optical element and an indication member for a drug delivery device is provided. The indication member comprises a plurality of indicia. The optical element comprises an imaging section and a light-transmissive non-imaging section, wherein the indication member is movable with respect to the optical element such that the indicia can be successively moved into a display position relative to the optical element. The imaging section is configured such that, when a first indicium is arranged in the display position, the first indicium is imaged by the imaging section into an imaging solid angle. The non-imaging section is configured such that light defining a second indicium is deflected by the non-imaging section such that the second indicium cannot be identified by a user in the imaging solid angle on a viewing side of the optical element.
US09999730B2	Component of a drug delivery device and method of assembly The present invention relates to an assembly line to assemble a medical device and comprising at least one communication member adapted to communicate with a corresponding communication member of an initial component of the device, wherein the assembly line comprises at least one assembly stage adapted to conduct at least one step of assembly being at least influenced by device-related data obtained from the component.
US09999728B2	Regulating entry into a closed-loop operating mode of an insulin infusion system An electronic controller for an insulin infusion device includes at least one processor device and at least one memory element that cooperate to provide a processor-implemented closed-loop initiation module. The initiation module is operated to obtain a most recent calibration factor for a continuous glucose sensor, the most recent calibration factor representing a first conversion value applicable to convert a first sensor value to a first blood glucose value. The initiation module also obtains a prior calibration factor for the sensor, and calibration timestamp data for the most recent calibration factor and the prior calibration factor. The initiation module regulates entry into a closed-loop operating mode of the insulin infusion device, based on the most recent calibration factor, the prior calibration factor, and the calibration timestamp data.

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