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US10024884B2	Dynamic mask testing A device is capable of receiving a waveform and capturing acquisitions of the waveform. Different boundary masks can be applied to the waveform acquisitions, depending on the timing of the acquisition. When a timing interval finishes, a different dynamic boundary mask can be loaded from memory. Boundary masks can include any number of segments, and can be used whenever desired.
US10024878B2	Decelerating factor estimating device A decelerating factor estimating device configured to estimate a decelerating factor of a vehicle includes a drive force acquiring unit configured to acquire a drive force of the vehicle; a vehicle speed acquiring unit configured to acquire a vehicle speed of the vehicle; an acceleration acquiring unit configured to acquire an acceleration of the vehicle; and a decelerating factor estimating unit configured to estimate a plurality of decelerating factors based on a relationship of the acquired drive force, speed, and acceleration, wherein the decelerating factor estimating unit determines a type of the decelerating factor to estimate based on a traveling state of the vehicle.
US10024872B2	Augurin immunoassay The present invention relates to an immunoassay method for the detection of augurin or a precursor or fragment thereof comprising contacting a sample suspected of comprising augurin or a precursor or fragment thereof with a first and second antibody specific for augurin or a precursor or fragment thereof, wherein said first and second antibodies or antigen-binding fragments or derivatives thereof are specific for epitopes comprised in the sequence spanning amino acids 71 to 107 of pre-augurin according to SEQ ID NO:1.
US10024871B2	Antibody array for measuring a panel of amyloids Described are assay methods, modules and kits useful in the detection, treatment and/or prevention of dementia and related conditions, including but not limited to Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive disorders.
US10024839B2	Measuring device for measuring the fineness and maturity of cotton fibers A measuring device for measuring the fineness and maturity of cotton fibers is provided. The measuring device includes a measuring chamber; a supply conduit; a flow regulator arranged along the supply conduit; a first pressure sensor upstream of the flow regulator; a second pressure sensor downstream of the flow regulator; an electronic proportional pressure regulator for regulating the air pressure in the supply conduit; and an electronic processing and control unit programmed to control the electronic proportional pressure regulator as a function of the detections of the first sensor and of the second sensor or of the second sensor alternatively and respectively to keep the difference between the air pressure upstream and downstream of the flow regulator or the air pressure entering the measuring chamber substantially constant and equal to a predeterminable value.
US10024831B2	Graphene gas sensor for measuring the concentration of carbon dioxide in gas environments A gas sensor for measuring a concentration of carbon dioxide in a gas environment (GE) is provided. The gas sensor includes a graphene layer having a side facing towards the gas environment (GE), an electrode layer including a plurality of electrodes electrically connected to the graphene layer, and a chalcogenide layer covering at least a part of the side of the graphene layer facing towards the gas environment (GE).
US10024828B2	Adsorbent and analysis method using same An adsorbent which enables solid phase extraction of water-soluble molecules with high efficiency and excellent selectivity and an analysis system using the adsorbent, the adsorbent containing a structure represented by the formula I wherein R is a carrier component, the moiety other than R is a side-chain functional group, R and the benzene ring in the side-chain functional group are bonded directly or bonded through one or more atoms, R′ is selected from the group consisting of hydroxy group, alkoxy group, amino group, alkylamino group, thiol group and alkyl sulfide group, R″ is independently selected from the group consisting of hydroxy group, alkoxy group, alkyl group, amino group, alkylamino group, dialkylamino group, trialkylamino group, thiol group, alkyl sulfide group and hydrogen atom, x is an integer of zero or more and three or less, and n is the number of the side-chain functional groups contained in the carrier component.
US10024818B2	Biasing of an ionic current sensor An ionic current sensor array includes a master bias generator and a plurality of sensing cells. The master bias generator is configured to generate a bias voltage. Each sensing cell includes an ionic current sensor, an integrating capacitor, a sense transistor coupled between the integrating capacitor and the ionic current sensor, and an amplifier coupled to provide a reference voltage to bias the ionic current sensor. The amplifier includes a first transistor and a second transistor. The first transistor is coupled to receive the bias voltage, and the second transistor is coupled to the first transistor to provide the reference voltage to the ionic current sensor. The second transistor is also coupled between a source of the sense transistor and the gate of the sense transistor.
US10024817B2	Method for detecting proteases and active infection in biological fluids and tissues Electrochemical biosensing devices and methods detect the activity of proteases and active infection in biological samples. The devices and methods utilize distance constraints between a redox reporter and an electrode to create a change in current that is detected. The distance constraints are released when an analyte containing a specified protease or proteases reacts with a protein substrate sequence in the analyte. The particular protease or proteases to be detected can be selected by using biosensors with particular substrate sequences. The devices and methods are not only qualitative, they can be used to quantitatively evaluate protease content in samples.
US10024816B2	Personal blood glucose meter and abnormal measurement detection method using same A personal blood glucose meter and a method for sensing abnormal measurement using the same are disclosed. A personal blood glucose meter includes: a sensor strip for collecting and applying a blood sample, wherein the sensor strip includes a reagent; an electrode unit including a plurality of electrodes for receiving the blood sample from the sensor strip to generate electric current based on potential differences; an MCU for measuring currents value generated from the electrode unit to determine whether a glucose value of the blood sample is normal or abnormal; a potential supply unit for applying a predetermined potential to the electrode unit; and a display unit displaying resultant output from the MCU.
US10024814B2	Molecularly imprinted polymer sensors A molecularly imprinted polymer sensor for sensing a target molecule includes (a) a polymer film that is molecularly imprinted with the target molecule and includes a conductive polymer having resistance sensitive to binding with the target molecule and a structural polymer providing porosity to the polymer film, and (b) interdigitated electrodes, located on a surface of the polymer film, for measuring a change in the resistance to sense said binding.
US10024810B2	On-belt analyser system An analyzer system including an on-belt analyzer having a housing adapted to be positioned across a path of a conveyor belt which carries material to be analyzed, wherein the housing defines a tunnel dimensioned to allow the belt to travel therethrough in suspended relation in order to allow analysis of the material without the belt contacting the analyzer.
US10024797B2	Biosensing systems for measurement of lactose Herein disclosed are biosensing systems that measure lactose concentration in a solution.
US10024795B2	Method for monitoring vesicles using a membrane-permeable marker that is converted into a membrane-nonpermeable marker Provided is a method of monitoring a vesicle in a sample, including contacting a vesicle in a sample with a membrane permeable marker that is converted into a detectable marker in the vesicle, measuring a signal of the detectable marker, and monitoring the vesicle based on the measured signal.
US10024782B2	Smoke chamber and smoke detector using the same A smoke detecting enclosure which is impervious to interference from outside light sources includes a smoke detecting housing and an upper cover. The smoke detecting housing has an receiving space with openings on one side, an opposite side defines two opposite installation parts carrying a light emitter and a light receiver. A peripheral surface of the smoke detecting housing is a first terraced wall and the upper cover when coupled with the opening comprises an open-ended cavity and a light barrier. The light barrier is opposite to the opening and is on an open path to the opening. A smoke detector is further disclosed.
US10024779B2	Sample measuring apparatus and sample measuring method A sample measuring apparatus of an embodiment includes: a laser diode that applies laser light to a measurement specimen prepared from a sample; a detection unit that acquires optical information from a particle in the measurement specimen to which the laser light is applied; a drive circuit that supplies a direct-current drive signal to the laser diode; and a high-frequency conversion circuit that generates a potential that switches between a high level and a low level in a predetermined cycle to guide the drive signal outputted from the drive circuit to a second signal path which is different from a first signal path connected to the laser diode in the predetermined cycle, thereby converting the drive signal to be supplied to the laser diode into a high-frequency signal.
US10024775B2	Method and device for determining the abrasion properties of a coated flat product A method for determining the abrasion properties of a coated flat product is described. A corresponding method is proposed in which an adhesive strip is stuck to the coating of the flat product, the flat product is bent in the region provided with the adhesive strip or to be provided with the adhesive strip, the adhesive strip after bending is peeled off together with abrasion material of the coating adhering to the adhesive strip, the grey tones of the adhesive strip are determined stripe by stripe crossways to the width of the abrasion, and on the basis of the grey tones determined stripe by stripe the grey width is determined as the width of the abrasion and/or the representative grey tone is determined as the representative grey tone of the grey tones determined stripe by stripe.
US10024758B2	Abnormality detecting device having function for detecting abnormality of machine tool, and abnormality detecting method An abnormality detecting device and method for detecting a symptom of a failure of a spindle of a machine tool before the spindle malfunctions. The abnormality detecting device for detecting an abnormality or malfunction includes a spindle motor and a motor controller. The motor controller includes a time measuring part which measures a spindle stopping time from when a free-run of the spindle motor accelerated to a predetermined number of rotations is started to when the spindle motor is stopped, a storing part which stores the spindle stopping time measured by the time measuring part, and a comparing part which compares a plurality of data with respect to the spindle stopping time stored in the storing part, and judges as to whether or not an abnormality exists in the spindle or the spindle motor.
US10024755B2	Systems and methods for sample characterization The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for determining an integrity of a sample chamber. In certain embodiments, formation fluid is collected from a subterranean formation within a sample chamber disposed in a downhole tool, the downhole tool is withdrawn from a wellbore, an estimated surface pressure of the collected formation fluid is determined, the estimated surface pressure of the collected formation fluid is compared with an actual surface pressure of the sample chamber, and the integrity of the sample chamber is determined based on the comparison of the estimated surface pressure and the actual surface pressure.
US10024754B2	Method for monitoring health of a seal There is disclosed a method of monitoring the health of an abradable seal located on a piston of an actuator, the method comprising the steps of: (i) measuring an initial velocity of said actuator piston while said actuator is maintained in a passive condition at an initial time; (ii) operating said actuator; (iii) measuring a subsequent velocity of said actuator piston while said actuator is maintained in a passive condition at a subsequent time; (iv) repeating steps (ii)-(iii) and either: recording or outputting the measured subsequent velocities over time; or determining a health status of said actuator when said subsequent velocity has increased above a predetermined amount.
US10024751B2	Fluid system evaluation with multiple chemical tracers Multiple chemical tracers are provided in a fluid system, and measured to evaluate parameters of the system. The multiple chemical tracers include at least one reactive chemical tracer that provides a measurable signal with an intensity that changes as the reactive chemical tracer reacts in the fluid system. The signals of the multiple chemical tracers are compared to each other to evaluate a system parameter, such as temperature, pH, or system events.
US10024750B2	Cleaning cycle for capless refueling neck A method for a vehicle, comprising: following a refueling event, venting a capless refueling assembly to a fuel tank; and then executing an evaporative emissions leak test. In this way, residual fuel trapped in the capless refueling assembly may be removed. This, in turn will prevent a pressure build-up in the capless refueling assembly which could lead to the downstream door opening during a leak test, thereby confounding results.
US10024741B2	Measuring device and method for ascertaining a pressure map A measuring device for determining a pressure map during application of pressure to at least one measurement layer between a first pressure body and a second pressure body the measuring device comprising: (i) at least one transmitter located on one peripheral edge of the measurement layer for emission of signals in the form of electromagnetic waves along a first signal route which runs through the measurement layer and at least one other signal route which runs through the measurement layer, and (ii) at least one receiver located on the peripheral edge for reception of the signals of the first signal route and other signal route(s), which signals are sent by the transmitter through the measurement layer and can be changed when pressure is applied. Furthermore this invention relates to a corresponding method.
US10024738B2	Capacitive micro-electro-mechanical force sensor and corresponding force sensing method A MEMS force sensor has: a substrate; a fixed electrode coupled to the substrate; and a mobile electrode suspended above the substrate at the fixed electrode to define a sensing capacitor, the mobile electrode being designed to undergo deformation due to application of a force to be detected. A dielectric material region is set on the fixed electrode and spaced apart by an air gap from the mobile electrode, in resting conditions. The mobile electrode comes to bear upon the dielectric material region upon application of a minimum detectable value of the force, so that a contact surface between the mobile electrode and the dielectric material region increases, in particular in a substantially linear way, as the force increases.
US10024727B2	Temperature sensor circuit The temperature sensor circuit includes a diode that is connected to a first potential at a cathode thereof. The temperature sensor circuit includes a voltage dividing circuit that is connected to an anode of the diode at a second end thereof and outputs a divided voltage. The temperature sensor circuit includes a second amplifying circuit that receives the first signal at a first input end thereof, receives the divided voltage at a second input end thereof, is connected to a first end of the voltage dividing circuit at an output end thereof and outputs a second signal so as to make the divided voltage equal to the first signal. The temperature sensor circuit includes a measuring circuit that calculates a voltage difference between the first signal and the second signal and outputs an output signal based on the result of the calculation.
US10024723B2	Detection of electromagnetic radiation using nonlinear materials An apparatus for detecting electromagnetic radiation within a target frequency range is provided. The apparatus includes a substrate and one or more resonator structures disposed on the substrate. The substrate can be a dielectric or semiconductor material. Each of the one or more resonator structures has at least one dimension that is less than the wavelength of target electromagnetic radiation within the target frequency range, and each of the resonator structures includes at least two conductive structures separated by a spacing. Charge carriers are induced in the substrate near the spacing when the resonator structures are exposed to the target electromagnetic radiation. A measure of the change in conductivity of the substrate due to the induced charge carriers provides an indication of the presence of the target electromagnetic radiation.
US10024719B2	Measurement object, method for the production thereof and device for the thermal treatment of substrates A measuring object for use in a heating apparatus for the thermal treatment of substrates is described, wherein the measuring object is the substrate to be treated or an object which in use has a substantially known temperature relation to the substrate to be treated, wherein the measuring object comprises a surface having at least one surface area, which acts as a measuring surface for an optical temperature measurement. A predetermined structure in the form of a plurality of recessions is formed in the surface area, in order to influence the emissivity of the surface area.
US10024714B1	Ultraviolet radiation monitoring apparatus, system having the same, and method thereof The present application discloses a UV radiation monitoring apparatus, method, and system. The monitoring apparatus includes a case, an authenticator disposed on the case and configured to identify a user, a controller in the case coupled to the authenticator to enable a first mode for an authenticated user, a detector on the case coupled to the controller and configured to measure an intensity of ultraviolet radiation and generate ultraviolet index (UVI) value at the present time, a memory coupled to the controller and configured to store the UVI values over an exposure time added into historical UVI data for the authenticated user, and a display unit to display the UVI value at the present time and the personal health instructions on UV protection for the authenticated user. The monitoring apparatus further is configured to be paired with a mobile terminal for providing updated personal health instructions.
US10024712B2	Acoustic presence detector One or more embodiments set forth an audio presence detection system, with a memory that includes an acoustic presence detection application, and a processor that executes the acoustic presence detection application. The audio presence detection system receives a first input signal associated with a first speaker, and receives a second input signal associated with a first microphone. The audio presence detection system generates, via an adaptive filter, a first estimation signal based on at least the first input signal and an impulse response associated with a room related to the first speaker and the first microphone. The audio presence detection system computes a first error signal based on the second input signal and the first estimation signal. The audio presence detection system determines that an object is present within a space based on a magnitude associated with the first error signal relative to a first threshold level.
US10024707B2	Electromagnetic flowmeter calibration verification A magnetic flowmeter has a conduit, an electrical coil, and a coil driver configured to energize the electrical coil with a periodic electrical signal and generate a magnetic field in the conduit that periodically reverses polarity. Electrodes are arranged to detect a voltage generated by flow of the conductive fluid through the conduit and through the magnetic field. A measurement system receives electrical signals from the electrodes and determines a flow rate of the conductive fluid using the electrical signals. The flowmeter has a meter verification system that includes a sensor configured to detect the magnetic field generated by electrical coil when it is energized by the coil driver. The meter verification system is configured to determine an amplitude of the periodically changing magnetic field and to use this amplitude to assess the current operational effectiveness of the magnetic flowmeter.
US10024688B2	Angle detection device and angle detection method An angle detection device which includes multiple sensors to output multiple sinusoidal signals having different phases according to the rotation angle of a rotating body; a rotation calculation device to detect the rotation angle based on the multiple sinusoidal signals and detect an amplitude of the multiple sinusoidal signals to output the amplitude of the multiple sinusoidal signals as amplitude signal; and an amplitude comparison device to compare the amplitude signal with a predetermined amplitude target value and output an amplitude error signal indicating the comparison result; wherein the error of amplitude of the multiple sinusoidal signals is corrected by increasing or decreasing a drive input of a sensor driving unit based on the amplitude error signal.
US10024682B2	Navigation user interface The present disclosure relates to techniques for managing navigation alerts. The disclosure generally describes an exemplary technique whereby a first device, such as a smartphone, coordinates the timing or sequence of alerts for a navigation instruction on the first device and on a second device, such as a smartwatch. In some examples, the second device presents an alert to a user indicating an event condition has been met before the first device presents a different alert to the user indicating that the same event condition has been met. The alert presented on the second device and the different alert presented on the first device are spaced apart in time by at least a predetermined delay time period, where the predetermined delay time period is based on the event condition. The alert at the second device allows the user to anticipate the alert at the first device.
US10024669B2	Rerouting in a navigation system based on updated information A navigation system can identify locations of interest at a route destination. Those locations of interest at the destination can fall within a predetermined distance of the destination or those that are responsive to a query that includes the destination as a parameter. The navigation system can receive a selection of an identified location of interest near the destination, and update a route to terminate at the identified location of interest rather than the original destination. Information identifying the origin and destination for the route can be collected at a first user device and the route can be displayed at a second user device. Additional information is then received from the first user device (such as a selection of an identified location of interest near the destination). This additional information received at the first user device is used to update the route that is displayed on the second user device.
US10024667B2	Wearable earpiece for providing social and environmental awareness An intelligent earpiece to be worn over an ear of a user is described. The earpiece includes a processor connected to the IMU, the GPS unit and the at least one camera. The processor can recognize an object in the surrounding environment by analyzing the image data based on the stored object data and at least one of the inertial measurement data or the location data. The processor can determine a desirable event or action based on the recognized object, the previously determined user data, and a current time or day. The processor can determine a destination based on the determined desirable event or action. The processor can determine a navigation path for navigating the intelligent guidance device to the destination based on the determined destination, the image data, the inertial measurement data or the location data. The processor can determine output data based on the determined navigation path.
US10024652B2	Lighting control when using optical measuring devices A measuring machine (10), in particular a coordinate measuring machine, has at least one optical sensor (34) for recording an image in an image capturing region (80) during an image recording time period (86), a control signal transducer (89) which provides a control signal that represents the image recording time period (86), a measurement illumination arrangement (96) for illuminating the image capturing region (80), and a control device (19). The control device (19) is configured to switch on the measurement illumination arrangement (96) during the image recording time period (86) in a manner dependent on the control signal. The control device is further configured to switch on at least one further illumination arrangement (97, 98, 100, 102) temporally outside of the image recording time period (86) in a manner dependent on the control signal. A corresponding measurement system and method for controlling the illumination are also discussed.
US10024640B2	Container for explosive material A thermoplastic container for explosive material comprising: a primary part defining a rigid compartment for holding explosive material, where the primary part comprises: a side wall having an inner periphery defining the side boundaries of the compartment and an outer periphery, a base arranged at a lower end of the side wall defining the lower boundary of the compartment, where an upper end of the side wall is arranged to provide access to the compartment allowing explosive material to be loaded into the compartment; a secondary part comprising: at least one reinforcement element defining an outer periphery of the container, wherein the reinforcement element is coupled to the primary part and is adapted to provide horizontal and/or vertical load support to the primary part and where the reinforcement element comprises at least one collapsible impact zone adapted to absorb an external impact to the secondary part and to transmit the excess forces of the impact into from the reinforcement element to the primary part.
US10024639B2	Cartridges for firearms, construction process and related construction equipment The present invention concerns a cartridge for firearms comprising a cartridge case with a crown of wings. The wings themselves are fused or glued to one another so as to form an ogival closing element of the cartridge case. The invention also concerns the process for manufacturing the cartridge and the relative equipment.
US10024636B2	Methods and apparatus for a conducted electrical weapon A conducted electrical weapon (“CEW”) launches wire-tethered electrodes from multiple cartridges to provide a current through a human or animal target to impede locomotion of the target. The CEW may detect when the electrodes launched from the cartridges may provide the current through more than one target. The CEW may detect when electrodes launched from the cartridges may provide the current through the same target. The CEW may set the pulse rate of the current based on detecting the launch of electrodes from more than one cartridge, detecting that electrodes may provide the current through two or more targets, and/or detecting that two or more pairs of electrodes may deliver the current through the same target.
US10024635B2	Electro-discharge system for neutralizing landmines A landmine-neutralization system has a vehicle including a water supply tank and an electrical power supply and an electro-discharge apparatus. The electro-discharge apparatus includes one or more electro-discharge nozzles each having a discharge chamber that has an inlet for receiving water from the water supply tank and an outlet, a first electrode extending into the discharge chamber and being electrically connected to one or more high-voltage capacitors that are connected to, and chargeable by, the electrical power supply, a second electrode proximate to the first electrode to define a gap between the first and second electrodes and a switch to cause the one or more capacitors to discharge across the gap between the electrodes to create a plasma bubble which expands to form a shockwave that escapes through one or more exit orifices of the one or more nozzles ahead of the plasma bubble to thereby neutralize a landmine.
US10024634B2	Ground-based anti-aircraft system and method for operating the system A method for operating a ground-based anti-aircraft system includes providing a group of main system components containing a sensor system, a tactical operation control and an effector system. Combat target sensor data are passed from the sensor system to the tactical operation control, processed therein and passed in processed form from the tactical operation control to the effector system, using the data to combat the target. A central integration module having a converter unit and a central data distributor allows differently constructed main system components to be connected. Data from all main system components are routed to the central data distributor by the converter unit and converted therein from component protocol into system-internal data protocol, and passed from the central data distributor to one or more main system components, through the converter unit, converting the distributed data back from system-internal data protocol into component protocol.
US10024633B2	Rapid armor panel system A rapid armor panel system includes a patch panel which can be attached to a joint strip on a modular ballistic wall so as to cover a damaged area of a ballistic plate in the wall.
US10024630B2	Compound bow mount A bow mount for a bow. A mount bracket is rigidly attached to a mount attachment side. A lateral adjustment piece is slidingly attached to the mount bracket. A position locking mechanism rigidly holds the lateral adjustment piece in a desired position. A device attachment rail is connected to the lateral adjustment piece. A device is connected to the device attachment rail. The device attachment rail does not extend beyond the planar surface of the bow's line of sight side. This allows for the archer to have a line of sight unobstructed by the bow mount. In a preferred embodiment the bow is a compound bow, the device attachment rail is a Picatanny rail and the attached device is a red dot sight.
US10024623B2	Remote controlled animal dart gun The present invention provides methods and apparatuses related to applying darts, such as tranquilizers and inoculations, to animals, and more particularly to such application in conditions where human presence in proximity to the animal is undesirable. Example embodiments of the present invention allow darts to be projected to animals while a human operator controls the device from a remote location. The remote location of the human operator reduces the need to chase or otherwise stress the animals. Inclusion of a human operator, as compared to fully automatic systems, reduces the chance of projecting darts to wrong targets such as incorrect species, reduces the chance of malfunction or damage to the system, and provides an ability to monitor in real time the application and effect of the darts.
US10024621B2	Adjustable sighting and shooting firearm mounting vise An adjustable sighting and shooting firearm mounting vise receives a firearm to assist new shooters or handicap shooters with sighting and discharging the firearm. The firearm mounting vise includes a base plate, a positional-adjustment track, a forend support, a stock vise, a slide stop, a trigger actuator, a trigger switch, a controller housing, a wireless receiver, and a microcontroller. The base plate supports the positional-adjustment track. The positional-adjustment track allows the forend support, the stock vise, and the trigger actuator to translate along the base plate to accommodate a plurality of firearms to be secured by the firearm mounting vise. The slide stop secures the positional-adjustment track to the base plate. The controller housing protects electrical components including the microcontroller and the wireless receiver. The microcontroller receives control signals through the wireless receiver or directly from the trigger switch to activate the trigger actuator and discharging the firearm.
US10024619B2	Temperature reduction protective wrap An approach is presented for a temperature reduction protective wrap that wraps around a barrel of a firearm and protects a user's hand and fingers from being burned.
US10024613B2	Flexible tube cleaning lance positioner frame apparatus A frame apparatus for holding a flexible lance positioning mechanism adjacent to and spaced from a heat exchanger tube sheet includes an upper guide rail, a lower guide rail, a positioner rail supported from one of the upper and lower guide rails and guided by the other of the upper and lower guide rails, and a rail clamp assembly fastened to a portion of a tube sheet. This rail clamp assembly has a flat plate member fastened to the tube sheet, a base plate spaced from the flat plate by one or more threaded shafts, and one or more clamp fingers rotatably fastened to the base plate. Each clamp fingers is operable to rotate toward the base plate when the base plate is drawn against the flat plate or beam member by rotating the threaded shaft, thus drawing the rail securely to the flat plate of the clamp assembly.
US10024609B2	Steel covering layer and method of surface treatment of heat transfer tube A steel covering layer according to the present invention includes a surface layer formed of a low surface energy material and formed on the surface of a heat transfer tube.
US10024605B2	Heat receiving tile formed of carbon fiber composite material and method of manufacturing the same This heat receiving tile formed of CFC is provided with a heat receiving block formed of a carbon fiber composite material and having a through hole, a cooling pipe inserted through the through hole of the heat receiving block, a buffer material provided to an outer periphery of the cooling pipe, a first brazing portion joining an inner surface of the through hole with an outer surface of the buffer material, a second brazing portion joining an inner surface of the buffer material with an outer surface of the cooling pipe, and a material discontinuous portion extending from a heat receiving surface of the heat receiving block up to the outer surface of the cooling pipe over a full length of the heat receiving block in an axis direction of the through hole.
US10024602B2	Method of making a plate package for a plate heat exchanger A plate package made according to the method includes first heat exchanger plates and second heat exchanger plates. Each heat exchanger plate has a first porthole, and the port hole of at least one of the heat exchanger plates is surrounded by a peripheral rim. The first heat exchanger plates and the second heat exchanger plates, are joined to each other and arranged side by side in such a way that the peripheral rims together define an inlet channel extending through the plate package. The peripheral rim of the first and/or the second heat exchanger plates has at least one through hole, forming a fluid passage allowing a communication between the inlet channel and the first plate interspaces. The at least one through hole is made in a condition in which the first and the second heat exchanger plates have been joined to each other to form the plate package.
US10024595B2	System and method for cryogenic purification of a feed stream comprising hydrogen, methane, nitrogen and argon A system and method for cryogenic purification of a hydrogen, nitrogen, methane and argon containing feed stream to produce a methane free, hydrogen and nitrogen containing synthesis gas and a methane rich fuel gas, as well as to recover an argon product stream, excess hydrogen, and excess nitrogen is provided. The disclosed system and method are particularly useful as an integrated cryogenic purifier in an ammonia synthesis process in an ammonia plant. The excess nitrogen is a nitrogen stream substantially free of methane and hydrogen that can be used in other parts of the plant, recovered as a gaseous nitrogen product and/or liquefied to produce a liquid nitrogen product.
US10024594B2	Domestic refrigeration appliance having an interior lighting apparatus and transparent compartment dividers A domestic refrigeration appliance includes an interior for receiving foodstuffs which is bounded by walls, a door for closing the interior, a lighting apparatus which is configured to illuminate the interior at least while the door is open and at least one plate-shaped compartment divider which is disposed in the interior and is made of a transparent material. The lighting apparatus has a plurality of light sources which are disposed in a top wall bounding the interior and are oriented in such a way that the interior has substantially uniform illumination above and below the compartment divider because of the emitted light of the light sources.
US10024592B2	Refrigerator and method of fabricating inner door thereof A refrigerator includes a storage compartment, an inner door including an opening having a size corresponding to the size of the storage compartment, a plurality of door guards disposed in the opening, and an outer door that opens or closes the opening, wherein the inner door includes inner sidewalls that are disposed at both sides of the opening and are flat from an inlet of the opening to an outlet of the opening without any curve.
US10024585B2	Heat radiation-thermoelectric fin, and thermoelectric module and thermoelectric apparatus including the heat radiation-thermoelectric fin A heat radiation-thermoelectric fin includes a thermoelectric inorganic material on a heterogeneous laminate of graphene. The heterogeneous laminate may be tube-shaped or plate-shaped, and a metal conductor may be coupled to one or more of the heterogeneous laminate. A thermoelectric module may be formed to include the fin, and a thermoelectric apparatus may include a heat supplier connected to the thermoelectric module.
US10024577B2	Solar radiation receiver having an entry window made of quartz glass and method for producing an entry window Common solar radiation receivers are equipped with a chamber for transmission of an operating gas which is directed along to an absorber for solar radiation for thermal absorption. The absorber has a dome-shaped entry window made of quartz glass, wherein the inner side facing the absorber assumes a nominal interior temperature Ti of at least 950° C. during proper use, preferably at least 1000° C., whereas the outer side facing away from the absorber is exposed to the environment and subject to risk of devitrification. The invention relates to modifying the known solar radiation receiver so that a high absorber temperature can be set and thus a high efficiency of the solar thermal heating is enabled, without increasing the risk of devitrification in the region of the outer side of the entry window.
US10024574B2	Condensing water heater with dielectrically insulated secondary flue A high efficiency condensing flue gas-fired water heater is provided with a secondary tubular flue mounted inside the water tank and secured thereto by dielectric connectors to electrically isolate the secondary tubular flue from the tank. The secondary tubular flue has an intermediate helical section and opposed connecting end sections which each form a part of the dielectric connectors. The connectors do not require any welding for its installation to the tank and a compression nut and dielectric insulators provide for a leak proof and electrically isolated connection. The method of securing the secondary tubular flue is also described.
US10024569B2	Fire-rated modular duct assembly and improvements therein A fire-rated exhaust duct system comprising a modular configuration or structure. The fire-rated exhaust duct system comprises a plurality of exhaust duct sections. Each of the exhaust duct sections is configured to be joined or connected with other exhaust duct sections in the field or at an installation site, e.g. in building housing a kitchen facility or a laboratory facility to form longer sections or runs for exhaust duct system.
US10024564B2	Thermostat eco-mode In some aspects, the subject technology relates to an “Eco-mode” on a thermostat. A button or other user interface element may be configured to activate and/or deactivate) the eco-mode on the thermostat. Upon selection of the eco-mode option, various energy-saving programs can be implemented on the thermostat. The energy-saving programs can be configured to adjust a temperature setting of the thermostat or to provide notifications to a user associated with the thermostat that implement various approaches for reducing energy consumption of a heating, ventilation, and air condition (HVAC) system associated with the thermostat. The eco-mode button can provide users/consumers with a convenient way to save energy, without requiring the user to think of comfort tradeoffs that may need to take place.
US10024561B2	Washing appliance with improved air handling system A humidity reducing vent for a washing appliance such as a dishwasher or washing machine employs a jet pumping action allowing a single electric blower to move and mix humid air exhausted from the washing appliance washing chamber and external dry air streams together prior to discharge so as to reduce condensation outside of the washing appliance.
US10024557B2	Water extractor device using scuppers A heat exchange system includes a core of cross flow passages having a reheater, and a condenser that is downstream of and directly interfaces the reheater. A first water extractor is downstream of the condenser, wherein the first water extractor turns a first fluid from the first pass of the condenser back towards the condenser and produces a second fluid that flows into the second pass of the condenser. A second water extractor is downstream the condenser, wherein the second water extractor turns a third fluid from the second pass of the condenser towards the reheater; and produces a fourth fluid that flows into the reheater.
US10024555B2	Outdoor unit of air conditioner An outdoor unit of an air conditioner includes a partition plate that separates a machine compartment, in which a compressor unit, a refrigerant pipe, and an electrical-part storage are disposed, and an air blower compartment; an electrical-part storage that is disposed so as to extend from the machine compartment side of the partition plate to the air blower compartment side of the partition plate, and that stores therein an electrical part; an auxiliary board that is disposed in the machine compartment and on which an electrical part that is other than the electrical part installed in the electrical-part storage, is installed; and a board fixing portion that is interposed between the electrical-part storage located in the machine compartment and the auxiliary board to fix the auxiliary board thereto.
US10024552B2	Connection assembly A connection assembly is disclosed for connecting a magnetic separator into a central heating system circuit, the magnetic separator including a housing, a separation chamber within the housing, and externally threaded inlet and outlet ports extending from the housing. The connection assembly comprises: a fitment adapted to be received within at least one of the ports of the separator, the fitment including a bore for carrying fluid from/to the central heating circuit to/from the separator; a threaded connector disposed around the bore for securing the fitment to the or each port, the threaded connector having a hand grip area for facilitating tightening of the connector by hand; and a removable force transfer element receivable between the fitment and the threaded connector for transferring force between the threaded connector and the fitment.
US10024543B2	Cooking appliance A cooking appliance is provided. The cooking appliance may include a burner pot having a plurality of mixing spaces and a gas valve device to adjust a flow rate of a gas to be supplied into at least one mixing space of the plurality of mixing spaces.
US10024538B2	Apparatus and method for air extraction at a gas turbine engine combustor An air extraction port at a combustor of a gas turbine engine includes a port inlet at a combustor case of the combustor having an inlet area, a port outlet having a final area, and a fluid passage extending from the port inlet to the port outlet to convey an airflow, the port inlet sized and configured to extract the airflow from the combustor case at the same nominal upstream Mach number with a tolerance of +/−0.05.
US10024536B2	Combined combustion device A combined combustion device comprises: a plurality of combustion units (2) each having a burner (4) and an air supply fan (5); an exhaust collecting pipe (10) connecting the plurality of the combustion units (2) to each other; and a check valve (7) which opens by rotation of the air supply fan (5) and prevents backflow of combustion exhaust gas from the exhaust collecting pipe (10) into each of the combustion units (2), wherein when one or more of the combustion units (2) among the plurality of the combustion units (2) are in a combustion operation state and the other one or more of the combustion units (2) are continuously maintained in a non-combustion operation state for a predetermined reference stoppage time or longer, the air supply fans (5) of the other one or more of the combustion units (2) are rotated for a certain time.
US10024529B2	Light source apparatus and projector apparatus There is provided a light source apparatus including a light source, a spreader to spread heat, and a conductor having a plurality of parts to conduct heat diffused from the light source. There is also provided a projector apparatus includes the light source apparatus.
US10024524B2	Easy-maintaining LED lamp The present invention relates to an easy-maintaining LED lamp comprising a lamp body, on which is disposed a mounting frame, wherein the mounting frame comprises two supporting frames, which are respectively connected to the corresponding two ends of the lamp body, wherein a mounting plate is disposed at the upper end of the mounting frame, wherein a plurality of locking holes is disposed on the mounting plate, wherein at least two joint holes are disposed at intervals on the supporting frame, wherein a locking piece extending toward the inner side is disposed in the joint hole, wherein two cover plates are respectively disposed at the two ends of the lamp body, wherein a plurality of fasteners, which is connected to the corresponding locking piece, is disposed at the outer side of one cover plate.
US10024522B2	Lighting system with angled LED arrays An LED lighting device with an elongated lighting cavity formed by two opposed elongated curved or angled structures is disclosed. The opposed elongated curved or angled structures are positioned such that the concave surfaces or acute angles of the two opposed structures are juxtaposed with respect to each to form the elongated lighting cavity having elongated openings. The LED lighting device included arrays of LED light engines attached to one or more surfaces of one or more of the two opposed elongated structures within the lighting cavity to emit light from the elongated openings. In accordance with the embodiments of the invention the relative positions of the opposed elongated curved or angled structures are adjustable to change the lighting profile emitted from the elongated openings.
US10024518B2	Linear fresnel optic for reducing angular spread of light from LED array A light source may comprise a cylindrical lens, for example a cylindrical Fresnel lens, a linear array of light-emitting elements, the linear array aligned with and emitting light through the cylindrical Fresnel lens, wherein the cylindrical Fresnel lens reduces the angular spread of light in a widthwise axis of the linear array, the linear array spanning a lens length.
US10024511B2	Semiconductor light-emitting apparatus and vehicle headlight A reliable semiconductor light-emitting apparatus including an optical fiber and a wavelength converting layer and a headlight using the semiconductor light-emitting apparatus can include a ferrule holder attaching the wavelength converting layer. The ferrule holder can also attach a first ferrule covering the optical fiber, which transmits light emitted from a semiconductor light-emitting chip toward the wavelength converting layer. When the light-emitting apparatus is used for the headlight, the apparatus can be easily incorporated into a prescribed position of the headlight with confidence via a lamp holder. Thus, the disclosed subject matter can provide reliable semiconductor light-emitting apparatuses having a high radiating efficiency that can emit various color lights including a substantially white color tone having favorable optical characteristics, which can be used for general lighting, a street light, stage lighting and the like, and which can be used for the headlight that can provide a favorable light distribution pattern.
US10024509B2	Exterior signaling and/or illuminating light and corresponding signaling and/or illuminating system This exterior signaling and/or illuminating light, especially for an aircraft, comprises an array of exterior illuminating optical modules (7) ensuring the execution of at least one exterior signaling and/or illuminating function and an array of at least one deviating optical device (14), the illuminating optical modules being selectively activatable in groups of at least one illuminating optical module in order to selectively execute an exterior signaling and/or illuminating function conjointly with said deviating optical device.
US10024496B2	Split pressure vessel for two flow processing A split pressure vessel for processing of two flows encountered with energy exchange devices, consisting of two opposite facing end caps 1,2 having each a side port for low pressure 3,5 and one axial port 4,6 preferably in the same plane as the side ports. Each end cap has internal structurally integrated manifolds for high pressure 17,22 and low pressure manifold 19,24 connecting to axial ports of the internal energy exchange device. The high pressure side of one end cap may be structurally integrated with a circulation pump or booster 26 having a submersible or external motor.
US10024493B2	Speaker mount and assembly and method of disengagement thereof A speaker mount, assembly, and method of disengagement including a flange that circumscribes a perimeter of the mount. The speaker mount includes a support member coupled to the flange. The speaker mount includes a tab moveably coupled to the support member. The speaker mount includes a tab bias member functionally coupled to the tab. The speaker mount includes a path guide functionally coupled to the tab and to the support member. The path guide includes a vertical pathing and a rotational pathing that is substantially orthogonal to the vertical pathing. The speaker mount includes a blocking member functionally coupled to the tab such that in a blocking mode the blocking member obstructs free movement of the tab along the path guide and in a free mode does not obstruct.
US10024485B2	Carrier apparatus for an operating room A carrier apparatus for a medical device in a medical treatment facility includes a device holder that holds a medical device and a container that receives the device holder with a medical device, such that the device holder can move between an upper resting position in the container and a lower operating position in which a medical device held by the device holder can be used by medical staff.
US10024483B2	Machine enclosure An enclosure for machine tools, such as a CNC machine, is provided. The transformable enclosure may include a series of modules or panels movable between a series of open and closed positions to allow an operator increased control over the production of a particular part and allowing parts of various shapes and dimensions to be machined without the need to switch between multiple machines.
US10024480B2	Reinforced plug A method includes providing a die having a cylindrical body terminating in a rounded end, wrapping a fibrous material around the die while the fibrous material is tensioned, wherein the fibrous material is placed to extend in a continuous manner across the width of the rounded end of the body and to opposite sides of the cylindrical body, applying a curable resin on the die, curing the resin, and removing a reinforced cured resin plug from the die.
US10024475B2	Tapping fitting The invention relates to a tapping fitting, having a saddle component for positioning on and cohesively connecting to a tubular component, and having a clamping device for clamping the saddle component on the tubular component, characterized in that the clamping device has a tiltable clamping lever with a sliding profile, wherein the clamping lever is mounted via the sliding profile in a bearing shell in a first peripheral portion of the saddle component, and wherein a clamping band is attached on one side to the clamping lever at a distance from a rotation axis about which the clamping lever is tiltable in the bearing shell, and on the other side to a second peripheral portion, located opposite the first peripheral portion, of the saddle component, such that in the case of a tapping fitting positioned on a tubular component, when the clamping lever is tilted, the clamping band is biased and the tapping fitting is pressed against the tubular component.
US10024474B2	Locking device for pipes A locking device for pipes, comprising an inner and an outer pipe provided with adjoining and corresponding circumferential grooves for releasable locking engagement via a locking ring fitted in the grooves and thus releasable locking between the inner and the outer pipe by alteration of the radius of the locking ring, wherein the locking ring has an open section or circle sector along the periphery thereof and is provided, at least at the two radial ends thereof, interrupted by the open section, with two respective guide members comprising respective guide surfaces that are slanted relative to the periphery, and wherein a first one of the guide members is provided with an end stop and a second one of the guide members is provided with a control mechanism protruding through an oblong opening provided through the outer pipe along a portion of its radial groove, wherein the radial displacement of the control mechanism along the oblong opening increases the open section or circle sector of the locking ring while simultaneously forcing the radius of the locking ring to increase for release of the locking engagement owing to the slanted guide surfaces.
US10024471B2	Hose barb leak, blowout and damage prevention system An apparatus for preventing hose barb leaks, blowouts, and damages contains a hose barb, a bumper, and a band clamp. The hose barb has a double configured hose barb serration arrangement for preventing leaks and blowouts. In particular, the hose barb has a pair of reverse-angled serrations and a plurality of secondary serrations. Additionally, the hose barb also includes a first threaded portion and a shaft portion. The first threaded portion engages to a second threaded portion of the bumper. When the apparatus is in use, the hose portion is pressed against the pair of reverse-angled serrations and the plurality of secondary serrations using the band clamp. In order to do so, the band clamp is positioned adjacent the bumper such that a body of the band clamp perimetrically surrounds the pair of reverse-angled serrations and the plurality of secondary serrations.
US10024468B2	Conduit fitting with components adapted for facilitating assembly A fitting includes first and second threaded fitting components, a conduit gripping device, and a stroke resisting member having a first axial length, the stroke resisting member being disposed between a threaded portion of the first fitting component and a radially extending portion of the second fitting component. The stroke resisting member is axially engaged by the radially extending portion of the second fitting component when the first and second fitting components are joined together to a first relative axial position, such that a tightening torque beyond the first relative axial position is increased by the axial engagement. The stroke resisting member is plastically compressed to a second axial length smaller than the first axial length when the first and second fitting components are joined together to a second relative axial position advanced beyond the first relative axial position.
US10024466B2	Metal pipe having a connector A pipe element is formed of a metal pipe and at least one metal connector, fastened to an end of the metal pipe such that torques and axial forces can be transmitted between the metal pipe and the metal connector. The metal connector has thread, in particular a conical thread, or a flange, by way of which the metal connector can be screwed to another metal connector of an additional pipe element in order to connect two pipe elements. The metal connector is screwed to an inner sleeve by way of a cylindrical thread so that the metal pipe is a really clamped between the metal connector on the outside and the inner sleeve on the inside in a connection region. The connection region is conically tapered toward the pipe end.
US10024460B2	Conductor removal system In general, a conductor removal system 1 comprises a conductor sectioning tower which can be used to automate lifting and landing of various conductor sections. In most embodiments, the conductor sectioning tower can selectively and controllably go between an initially compact position to a raised, substantially vertical position with respect to the conductor removal system's transport frame. Conductors are cut creating a severed conductor section which can be positioned onto a conductor landing cart for further removal processing.
US10024459B1	Tile feed wheel control Methods, apparatus, and systems providing enhanced feed rate control of tubing and conduit feeds by a powered feeder to an in-ground placement device moved across the ground by a steerable vehicle. In one aspect, ground speed of the vehicle is sensed. Feed motor speed is correlated to length of tubing or conduit estimated to be fed per feed wheel revolution by the feed motor. A controller adjusts feed motor speed to match ground speed to feed rate. In another aspect, instead of estimating feed rate by feed wheel rotation, actual speed of movement of the tubing or conduit is sensed. Feed motor speed is automatically and dynamically adjusted to match ground speed to tubing or conduit speed. In either embodiment, sensing of ground speed can be used to sense starting and stopping of the vehicle. This can be used to turn the feed motor on or off. In either embodiment, integration with a precision agriculture intelligent controller can allow operator control right from the precision ag display.
US10024455B2	Stopper control device A control device (1) for a stopper (3) comprises: —an outer casing (10), —a control rod (6) sliding through the casing (10), rigidly attachable to the stopper (3), —a hydraulic circuit (20) including a double-acting hydraulic cylinder (21) and a reversible hydraulic pump (9), the hydraulic cylinder (21) having a first and a second chamber (21a, b) between which a piston (22) slides, the hydraulic pump (9) being connected directly to the first and second chamber (21a, b) by means of a first branch and a second branch (20a, b) of said hydraulic circuit (20, respectively, the piston being rigidly attached to the control rod (6), the hydraulic circuit (20) being entirely housed in the outer casing (10), —a control circuit (30) connected to the hydraulic circuit (20) to control the position of the piston (22).
US10024454B2	Actuators for hazard detection and suppression systems An actuator includes a housing with a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a bore disposed therein. The bore defines a poppet movement axis and extends between the first end and second end of the housing. A solenoid is disposed within the bore and extends about the poppet movement axis. An armature is disposed within the bore and is movable along the poppet movement axis between a disengaged position and an engaged position, the engaged position proximate the solenoid and the disengaged position spaced apart from the solenoid. A magnet is disposed within the bore between the first end of the housing and the armature, the magnet magnetically coupled to the armature to bias the armature towards the disengaged position.
US10024444B2	Integrated structure electro-hydraulic valve The improved servovalve broadly (20) includes: a body (21) having an axis of elongation (y-y), a portion of the body defining a cylinder (43) having an axis (x-x) substantially perpendicular to the body axis; a valve member (44) movably mounted in the cylinder, and adapted to be moved off-null in either direction along the cylinder axis to selectively meter the flows of fluid between a plurality of ports defined between the spool and cylinder; a rotor (58) mounted on the body for rotation about the body axis; a motor (69) acting between the body and rotor, and selectively operable to cause the rotor to rotate in a desired angular direction relative to the body; and a quill-like transfer member (64) acting between the rotor and valve spool.
US10024439B2	Valve over-travel mechanism A valve having an over-travel spring that does not necessarily need an excessively additional force to further close the valve once its valve seal comes into contact with a valve seat. The feature may be achieved by inserting an over-travel spring between a plate or stop attached to a valve stem, and a valve seal. The valve seal may come in contact with a valve seat when the valve is closed with movement of the valve stem. The valve stem may continue to travel after contact between the valve seal and the valve seat without additional force, other than that added by compressing the over-travel spring, and with a proof-of-closure sensor indicating valve closure. The valve stem may be moved in either direction for closing and opening the valve with an assist, such as a solenoid or other mechanism.
US10024433B2	Crankshaft seal flange A crankshaft seal flange has a support made at least partially of a plastic material. The support has a passage with an inner wall. The support has at least one dynamic seal that extends about a circumference of the inner wall of the passage. At least one sensor is provided that detects crankshaft rotary speed and crankshaft position. The at least one sensor encompasses an electronic component group that is integrated into the plastic material of the support.
US10024427B1	System and method for ratio control in a vehicle continuously variable transmission A method and system for controlling a ratio of a continuously variable transmission coupling a prime mover to a driven member in a vehicle. The method includes determining a current ratio of the continuously variable transmission, determining a projected ratio from a first ratio path of a predetermined ratio map, calculating a gradient between the current ratio and the projected ratio, determining whether the calculated gradient satisfies a gradient constraint, setting a control ratio to the projected ratio if the calculated gradient satisfies the gradient constraint, setting a control ratio to a modified ratio if the calculated gradient does not satisfy the gradient constraint, the modified ratio being based upon a ratio that satisfies the gradient constraint, and controlling the ratio of the continuously variable transmission to the control ratio.
US10024425B1	Automatic transmission sport and manual mode external bump stimulation to support shift experience A transmission external bump stimulation system includes a transmission of an automobile vehicle selectively operating in a mode allowing direct vehicle operator transmission gear shifts. At least one vehicle seat is positioned in the automobile vehicle supporting a vehicle operator during operation of the automobile vehicle. A shaker device is positioned in direct contact with the seat. The shaker device produces a shock wave defining an individual pulse of mechanical energy during a gear shift of the transmission initiated by the operator during operation in the mode. The shock wave is directed toward the operator.
US10024415B2	Isolating decoupler An isolating decoupler comprising a hub for connection to a shaft, a pulley journalled to the hub, the pulley having a belt engaging surface, a composite spring having a clutch portion, a transition portion and a variable diameter portion, the composite spring engaged between the hub and the pulley, the clutch portion diameter reducible in a loading direction for a frictional engagement with the pulley in the loading direction, the frictional engagement of the clutch portion progressively releasable from the pulley in an unloading direction, the variable diameter portion having a diameter which varies according to a torque load; and an inertial member engaged with the hub through a damping member.
US10024414B2	Speed reduction mechanism, motor with speed reduction mechanism, and method for producing speed reduction mechanism A pressure angle of the worm is set to be greater than a pressure angle of the worm wheel so that a maximum number of meshing teeth becomes smaller than or equal to n (where n is a natural number) with respect to the speed reduction mechanism in which a number of meshing teeth is always n+1 or changed between n+1 and n by rotation under a condition in which the pressure angles of the worm and the worm wheel are the same with respect to each other.
US10024404B2	Continuously variable transmission with cone discs A variable transmission includes driving and driven cone discs respectively having two movable and pressing cone discs; a pressing mechanism having an end surface cam pressing mechanism arranged on the back of one pressing cone disc of the driving and driven pressing cone discs; a ratio control mechanism having a ratio control shaft, hollow screws and nuts, arranged on the backs of the driving and driven movable cone discs and adopt ball screw structures or sliding screw structures; the ratio control shaft and a constant ratio transmission mechanism enable the conversion relationships between the rotation of the speed control shaft and the axial sliding of the driving and driven movable cone discs are be equal to each other to ensure the transmission shafts of the driving and driven movable cone discs move axially and synchronously at the same speed and in the same direction.
US10024400B2	Planetary gear train of automatic transmission for vehicle The present disclosure provides a planetary gear train of an automatic transmission for a vehicle including an input shaft, an output shaft, four planetary gear sets respectively having three rotational elements, and six control elements for selectively interconnecting the rotational elements and a transmission housing, thereby being capable of performing eleven forward speeds and one reverse speed.
US10024398B2	Planetary gear train of automatic transmission for vehicles Ten or more forward speeds and at least four reverse speeds are achieved by a planetary gear train of an automatic transmission for a vehicle including an input shaft, an output shaft, four planetary gear sets respectively having three rotational elements, and six control elements for selectively interconnecting the rotational elements and a transmission housing.
US10024394B2	Multi-speed transmission A multiple speed transmission includes an input member, an output member, a plurality of planetary gearsets, a plurality of interconnecting members and a plurality of torque-transmitting mechanisms. The plurality of planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The input member is continuously interconnected with at least one member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets, and the output member is continuously interconnected with another member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets. At least eight forward speeds and one reverse speed are achieved by the selective engagement of the five torque-transmitting mechanisms.
US10024383B2	Rotary damper A rotary damper that is to be fastened to a first mass via a fastening part (10) comprises a damper housing (2) surrounding an electromagnetic damper motor (4) which is disposed along a central axis of the rotary damper, a hinged lever 14) connected to a second mass, and a gearing (14) for transmitting and/or converting a relative rotation between the masses to the damper motor (4) such that vibrations are dampened. The fastening part (10) is connected to a bearing part (38) via an elastomer bearing (44), the damper motor (4) being disposed on said bearing part (38), and the damper housing (2) is connected to the hinged lever (14), which is mounted so as to be able to rotate relative to the bearing part (38).
US10024378B2	Vibration-limiting module and device, structural segment for a structural installation, and wind turbine having a vibration-limiting module A vibration absorber module for a vibration-absorbing device, in particular for a vibration-absorbing device realized for suspended attachment of the vibration absorber module to a structural installation, having a bearing structure, a pendulum system, having a pendulum mass, and having a suspension system for suspending the pendulum mass on the bearing structure, the suspension system having a number of pendulum spring elements and having a pendulum mass suspension, which extends between the pendulum mass and the bearing suspension, in the direction of a suspension axis, and the pendulum mass suspension being fastened, by means of its suspension head, to the bearing structure.
US10024372B2	Work vehicle A work vehicle with a travel control device that allows stationary work without disabling a theft-prevention state of the vehicle is provided. The work vehicle includes an engine, a power transmission device having a clutch for transmitting rotational power of the engine to drive wheels, a travel control device for controlling the clutch in the power transmission device and having a start restriction mode for restricting engagement of the clutch when electrical power is turned on, a mobile terminal configured to transmit signals for enabling and disabling the start restriction mode, and a control unit configured to transmit and receive signals to and from the mobile terminal.
US10024370B1	Hybrid transmission having electro-magnetically actuated pawl clutch An electro-magnetically actuated pawl clutch is adapted to establish a fixed overdrive ratio in a powersplit type hybrid gearing arrangement. The electro-magnetically actuated clutch includes an inner race splined to the transmission input shaft and an outer race fixed to a first gear that is supported for rotation about the input shaft. The inner race includes two magnetically separated toothed rings. Electrical current in a non-rotating coil establishes a magnetic field in the inner race. The magnetic field causes a set of pawls to pivot with respect to the outer race and to engage at least one of the toothed rings. The pawls and teeth are designed such that, when engaged, the outer race can rotate faster than the inner race but cannot rotate slower. The first gear meshes with a second gear fixed to the transmission output shaft.
US10024361B2	Bearing structure and turbocharger A bearing structure includes: an outer circumferential groove formed on an outer circumferential surface of a cylindrical portion of a semi-floating metal bearing, and including two opposed surfaces opposed to each other in an axial direction of a shaft and a bottom surface connected to the two opposed surfaces; a radial hole penetrating a wall portion defining the bearing hole so as to communicate with the bearing hole, and facing the outer circumferential groove of the semi-floating metal bearing; a locking member having a body inserted into the radial hole from the outer side of the shaft, wherein at least part of the body is interposed between the two opposed surfaces and fixed to the outer circumferential groove; and an opposed portion provided in the housing, and opposed to the part of the body of the locking member when the locking member is fixed to the outer circumferential groove.
US10024356B2	TGS cable socket including rubber damper and method of manufacturing the same A Transmission Gear Shift (TGS) cable socket including a rubber damper to couple a TGS lever and an outer cable to each other so a manipulation force of the TGS lever is transmitted to a transmission through an inner cable disposed in the outer cable, may include the rubber damper to damp vibration transmitted from the outer cable, a steel cup disposed coaxially with the rubber damper, the steel cup having a first end disposed in the rubber damper, and a second end protruding from the rubber damper and coupled to the outer cable, and a guide pipe disposed coaxially with the rubber damper, the guide pipe including a first end disposed in the rubber damper at a position spaced apart from the steel cup, and a second end protruding from the rubber damper.
US10024348B2	Corner connector for connecting at least two frame profiles of a frame which are arranged perpendicularly relative each other A corner connector for connecting at least two frame profiles of a frame rack arranged perpendicular to each other, which frame rack consists of a plurality of pieces, at least one of which is designed to bear against one or more of the frame profiles, characterized in that the piece which is designed to bear against one or more of the frame profiles is a first molded sheet metal part with a receiving opening in which or on which a threaded sleeve is situated.
US10024340B2	Cylinder device with force multiplication mechanism A first piston (4) which is coupled to an output rod (2) and which is inserted in a housing (3) is driven upward by a pressurized fluid. A second piston (6) which is arranged above the first piston (4) is driven downward. This causes a wedge-type force multiplier (M), arranged above the first piston (4), to carry out force multiplication driving with respect to the output rod (2).
US10024339B2	Vacuum creation system having an ejector, pneumatic control valve and optionally an aspirator Ejector assemblies and engine systems have a pressure regulator in fluid communication with an ejector. The pressure regulator receives boost pressure and selectively allows the boost pressure to pass through a valve opening therein under selected engine conditions and into the ejector as regulated boost pressure. Both the pressure regulator and the ejector each have a conduit defining a passageway that includes a Venturi gap separating the passageway into a converging section and a first diverging section that both narrow toward the Venturi gap. The pressure regulator has a piston operatively connected to a valve mechanism positioned for movement therewith to control the passage of the boost pressure through the valve opening, and the valve mechanism defines a passage therethrough that includes a gradually narrowing portion that is narrower than the valve opening.
US10024338B2	Method and apparatus for a BWR jet pump inlet mixer compliant stop A method and apparatus for a boiling water reactor (BWR) jet pump inlet mixer compliant stop. The inlet mixer compliant stop may be installed in a pocket area between a riser pipe and an inlet mixer of a BWR jet pump assembly. The inlet mixer compliant stop includes a main body and a foot that are separated via the tightening of one or more jacking bolts used to connect the main body and the foot. A cold spring attached to the main body provides a lateral force that is imparted on the inlet mixer, to force the inlet mixer away from a centerline of the riser pipe. A precise lateral force may be imparted on the inlet mixer by gauging a width of a gap between opposing bosses on a front face of the main body and a distal end of the cold spring. The inlet mixer compliant stop imparts a greater lateral force on the inlet mixer as the jacking bolts are tightened, further separating the main body from the foot, as the gap between the opposing bosses is reduced.
US10024336B2	Compressor casing comprising cavities with optimised setting A compressor for a turbine engine, including: a casing, at least one compressor stage including an impeller having stationary blades and an impeller having moving blades positioned downstream of the stationary blade impeller, and cavities in a thickness of the casing that are disposed along a circumference of the casing opposite the moving blades. The cavities, which are elongate and extend along a main direction of orientation, are closed upstream and downstream by upstream and downstream faces respectively, and an upstream border and a downstream border are formed at the intersections between same and the casing. The cavities are offset in relation to the moving blades to overlap the moving blade impeller in the upstream portion, thereby covering the upstream end thereof. The downstream border of the cavities is oriented parallel to the chord at the head of the moving blade.
US10024332B2	Centrifugal fan and air conditioner provided with the same In a centrifugal fan, when an angle defined by a tangential line to a camber line at an intersection point between the camber line and an arc around a rotation axis, and a tangential line to the arc at the intersection point on a blade cross section passing a front edge and a rear edge of a blade is a blade angle, the blade has at least one of a decreasing shape and a fixed shape. The decreasing shape is such that the blade angle decreases as the intersection point is shifted toward the rear edge on the camber line on a front edge side portion of a shroud side blade cross section. The fixed shape is such that the blade angle is fixed, even if the intersection point is shifted toward the rear edge on the camber line on the front edge side portion of the shroud-side blade cross section.
US10024319B2	Method for lubricating a coupling shaft for gear pump A method of lubricating a coupling shaft of a gear pump includes communicating lubricant from a first gear stage along a first splined end section of the coupling shaft and through a first slot in a first radial shoulder of the coupling shaft, and also communicating lubricant from a second gear stage along a second splined end section of the coupling shaft and through a second slot in a second radial shoulder of the coupling shaft. The first radial shoulder is axially spaced from the second radial shoulder by an axial distance SA along an axis of rotation of the coupling shaft. The first and second slots each define a lowermost radial dimension SR from the axis of rotation, with a ratio SR/SA of 0.25-0.77.
US10024314B2	Control system and method of controlling a rod pumping unit A control system for a rod pumping unit is disclosed herein. The control system includes a memory device, a sensor, and a processor. The memory device is configured to store a velocity profile for controlling a sucker rod string of the rod pumping unit. The sensor is configured to take measurements for determining surface load of the sucker rod string. The processor is configured to gain access to the memory device and the velocity profile. The processor is further configured to determine a reference force. The processor is further configured to receive a measurement from the sensor and determine the surface load. The processor is further configured to compute a desired velocity for commanding the rod pumping unit. The desired velocity is computed based on a reference velocity from the velocity profile, the reference force, and the surface load.
US10024307B2	Floating marine wind turbine Multiple horizontal axis type rotors are coaxially attached along the upper section of an elongate torque transmitting tower/driveshaft. The tower/driveshaft projects upward from a cantilevered bearing means, and is bent downwind, until the rotors become sufficiently aligned with the wind to rotate the entire tower/driveshaft. Power is drawn from the shaft at the base. Surface mount, subsurface mount, and marine installations, including a sailboat, are disclosed. Blade-to-blade lashing, and vertical axis rotor blades may also be included. Vertical and horizontal axis type rotor blades may be interconnected along the length of the tower/driveshaft to form a structural lattice, and the central shaft may even be eliminated. Aerodynamic lifting bodies or tails, buoyant lifting bodies, buoyant rotor blades, and methods of influencing the tilt of the rotors, can help elevate the structure. This wind turbine can have as few as one single moving part.
US10024306B2	Structure including non-structural joint An assembly includes a first block including a first end; and a second block assembled with the first block at a same height as the first block, the second block including a second end facing the first end of the first block. The first block and the second block are connected to the assembly such that there is no structural connection between the second end of the second block facing the first end of the first block.
US10024305B2	System and method for stabilizing a wind farm during one or more contingency events The present disclosure is directed to a system and method for stabilizing disconnection of one or more wind turbines in a wind farm connected to a power grid during one or more grid contingency events. The method includes determining, via one or more processors, a phase-locked loop error signal for each of the wind turbines based on sensor signals from the plurality of wind turbines. The method also includes comparing the phase-locked loop error signal of each wind turbine to at least one predetermined threshold for a predetermined time period. If the phase-locked loop error signal for one or more of the wind turbines comprises a positive value that exceeds the predetermined threshold for the predetermined time period, then the method includes generating a trip signal for the one or more of the wind turbines based on the phase-locked loop error signal, the positive value being indicative of system instability, wherein the trip signal is configured to disconnect the one or more wind turbines from the power grid.
US10024297B2	Reciprocating motion energy conversion apparatus A reciprocating motion energy conversion apparatus is adapted to capture kinetic energy of wind, waves, or other reciprocating or turbulent motion in order to generate electricity. A rolling shaft rests on a shaft guide frame, with the rolling shaft being coupled to the input shaft of at least one electric generator. As the shaft guide frame tilts or rocks, the rolling shaft rolls on the shaft guide frame, turning the input shaft of the generator and producing electricity. In a Wave rocker embodiment, the shaft guide surface is secured within a buoyant, waterproof enclosure, which is placed in a body of water to convert energy from wave motions. In a Wind board embodiment, the shaft guide frame is suspended from two swing panels, which are put into swinging motion by turbulent winds, causing the rolling shaft to roll and turn the input shaft of each pair of electric generators.
US10024295B2	Ignition timing control device and ignition timing control system An ignition timing control device has a knocking detection unit and an ignition timing adjustment unit. In a condition that the operation state of the internal combustion engine is suitable for adjustment of the ignition timing, the ignition timing control device outputs to an igniter an adjusted ignition signal as adjusted (corrected) by an adjusted ignition timing determination process. The ignition timing control device outputs to the igniter a reference ignition signal as it is outputted from an internal combustion engine control unit without adjustment (correction) in a condition that the operation state of the internal combustion engine is not suitable for adjustment of the ignition timing.
US10024287B2	Valve body and fluid injector A valve body for a fluid injector includes a central longitudinal axis and a one-piece base body. The base body has a side wall defining a recess extending from a fluid inlet side to a fluid outlet side of the base body. The side wall has a thin portion having a decreased wall thickness relative to further portions of the side wall that adjoin the thin portion along the longitudinal direction towards the fluid inlet side and the fluid outlet side. The valve body includes a metallic reinforcement jacket that is rigidly coupled to the base body and which axially overlaps the thin portion having the decreased wall thickness.
US10024286B2	Tappet assembly for use in an internal combustion engine high-pressure fuel system A tappet assembly for use in translating force between a camshaft lobe and a fuel pump assembly via reciprocal movement within a tappet cylinder having a guide slot. The tappet assembly includes a bearing assembly having a shaft and a bearing rotatably supported by the shaft for engaging the lobe. An intermediate element has a first aperture, a shelf for engaging the fuel pump assembly, and a pair of arc-shaped bearing surfaces rotatably engaging the shaft when the bearing engages the lobe and the shelf engages the fuel pump assembly. An annular body has a second aperture and at least one stop member abutting the intermediate element to align the first aperture with the second aperture. An anti-rotation clip is disposed so as to extend through the apertures and cooperates with the stop member to substantially prevent rotational and axial movement of the intermediate element with respect to the body.
US10024270B2	Vibration damping drag link fitting for a thrust reverser A nacelle drag-link assembly for a thrust reverser of a propulsion system includes a drag-link fitting, a drag link, a coupling assembly, and a vibration damping assembly. The drag-link fitting includes a base region and a coupling socket extending from the base region. The coupling socket has a first coupling aperture and a second coupling aperture. The drag link includes an inner structure end, an outer structure end, and a link body. The outer structure end includes a pivot area to link with a blocker door of the thrust reverser. A coupling assembly is installed through an aperture of the inner structure end and between the first coupling aperture and the second coupling aperture of the coupling socket. The vibration damping assembly is installed in contact with the drag-link fitting and one or more of: the drag link and the coupling assembly.
US10024266B2	Direct injection engine controlling device An engine (10) is a cylinder injection engine, and includes an injector (21) that directly injects a fuel into a combustion chamber (23), and an ignition plug (34) that generates an ignition spark in the combustion chamber (23). An ECU (40) performs multiple first injections to each produce an air-fuel mixture of a lean air-fuel ratio in the combustion chamber (23) before an ignition in one combustion cycle of the engine, and performs a second injection to produce an air-fuel mixture of a rich air-fuel ratio in the combustion chamber (23) before the ignition and after the first injection. In particular, the ECU implements the multiple first injections in such a manner that the first injection implemented early among the multiple first injections produces an air-fuel mixture leaner than that of the first injection implemented subsequently. The ECU implements the second injection only once immediately before an ignition timing.
US10024260B2	System for sensing particulate matter Methods and systems are provided for a particulate matter sensor. In one example, the sensor may include a concave inlet for admitting exhaust gas from an exhaust passage downstream of a particulate filter into the sensor.
US10024257B2	Engine control device A PCM comprises a basic target torque-deciding part for deciding a basic target torque, based on a driving state of a vehicle including an accelerator pedal operation state, a torque reduction amount-deciding part for deciding a torque reduction amount, based on a driving state of the vehicle other than the accelerator pedal operation state, a final target torque-deciding part for deciding a final target torque, based on the decided basic target torque and the decided torque reduction amount, and an engine output control part for controlling an engine to cause the engine to output the decided final target torque, wherein the engine output control part is operable to prohibit switching of an operation mode of the engine from being performed simultaneously with control of the engine according to a change in the final target torque corresponding to a change in the torque reduction amount.
US10024253B2	System and method for reducing engine knock A method includes operating a spark ignition engine and flowing low pressure exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) from an exhaust to an inlet of the spark ignition engine. The method includes interpreting a parameter affecting an operation of the spark ignition engine, and determining a knock index value in response to the parameter. The method further includes reducing a likelihood of engine knock in response to the knock index value exceeding a knock threshold value.
US10024245B2	Control device for internal combustion engine and method of controlling internal combustion engine A control device for an internal combustion engine includes an ECU. The internal combustion engine includes an oil pump, a crankshaft, a camshaft, and a variable valve timing mechanism. The ECU is configured to: calculate a required engine torque, which is an engine torque requested by a driver, based on accelerator operation amount information; calculate a future target phase of the variable valve timing mechanism based on a rotational speed of the internal combustion engine and the required engine torque; calculate an anticipated deviation that is a difference between the future target phase and a current actual phase; and control a discharge amount of oil from the oil pump based on the anticipated deviation.
US10024236B2	Acoustically optimized air inlet A nacelle structure (10) surrounding a fan, the structure comprising an air inlet (100) having an inside surface (100A) defining an air feed channel; and at least one ring (22) arranged in the air inlet and selectively movable between a deployed position in which the ring is moved radially inwards from the inside surface to provide an obstacle to shock waves coming from the fan, and a retracted position in which the ring is moved radially outwards from the deployed position so as to become flush with the inside surface and thus reconstitute the air feed channel.
US10024227B2	Method and system for boost pressure control Methods and systems are provided for controlling boost pressure in a staged engine system comprising a turbocharger and an upstream electric supercharger based on altitude. During vehicle operation at higher altitudes, where vacuum availability for wastegate actuation is limited, boost pressure may be provided by operating the electric supercharger more aggressively. The wastegate may be used for boost control once the vacuum reserve is replenished.
US10024225B2	Controller of internal combustion engine equipped with electric supercharger In a controller of an internal combustion engine equipped with an electric supercharger driven by a motor, an object is to attempt to improve fuel consumption of a vehicle.The controller includes an electric supercharger driven by a motor; a generator that performs power generation using the output of the internal combustion engine as power; a charging device which is charged by the generator and can store electricity; and an accelerator opening degree detector that detects an accelerator opening degree. In the controller, a configuration is made such that, the controller controls supply electricity to the electric supercharger and generated electricity by the generator by the output of the accelerator opening degree detector, output needed for the electric supercharger calculated depending on the accelerator opening degree, and an state of charge in the charging device.
US10024221B2	Piston for prechamber-type gas engine and prechamber-type gas engine Particular embodiments may provide a piston for a prechamber-type gas engine and a prechamber-type gas engine taking into consideration the shape of the piston top surface portion so that the region where flame propagation due to torch jet is delayed, a piston for a prechamber-type gas engine where torch jet formed by combustion a prechamber fuel in a precombustion chamber is injected to a main combustion chamber through a plurality of injection holes, may include a piston top surface portion comprising a land portion formed in a first region extending between axis line directions of adjacent injection holes, and the first region is positioned at a higher position than a second region extending across the axis line direction. The land portion may be formed on a cavity formed in the piston top surface portion. A plurality of land portions are provided corresponding to the plurality of injection holes, and the plurality of land portions are provided so as to be offset toward a same direction from a middle position between axis line directions of adjacent injection holes.
US10024217B1	Reductant decomposition reactor chamber A decomposition reactor for an exhaust system includes an exterior component defining an internal volume and having an inlet and an outlet with the inlet and outlet are formed on a same side of the exterior component. A flow divider is positioned within the internal volume and defines a thermal management chamber and a main flow chamber. A first flow path of exhaust flows from the inlet into the main flow chamber to mix with dosed, and a second flow path of exhaust flows from the inlet into the thermal management chamber to control a temperature of a portion of the flow divider. In some implementations, one or more swirling diverters can be coupled to the flow divider and positioned proximate the outlet of the exterior component to impart a vortical motion to a combined reductant and exhaust gas flow exiting out the outlet.
US10024207B2	Variable displacement lubricant pump A lubricant pump comprises a shiftable control ring, a pump rotor rotating in the control ring, a pump outlet, and a pressure control system. The pressure control system comprises a pressure control chamber which pushes the control ring into a high pumping volume direction, an engine pressure input port connected to an engine pressure output port of an engine, a pilot chamber connected to the engine pressure input port which pushes the control ring into a low pumping volume direction, and a pressure control valve which controls a pressure in the pressure control chamber. The pressure control valve comprises a control valve plunger which opens/closes a control port to connect/disconnect the pressure control chamber to the atmospheric. The control valve plunger is fluidically connected to the engine pressure input port so that the control valve plunger is pushed by a lubricant pressure of the engine into an open position.
US10024204B2	Camshaft adjuster including a discharge valve A hydraulic camshaft adjuster (1), in particular a vane-type hydraulic camshaft adjuster, including a rotor (2) and a stator (3) which are mounted to rotate with respect to each other, a cover (10) fixed on the stator (3), including a locking receiver and at least one locking pin (11, 12) accommodated in the rotor (2), the locking pin being slidable in the axial direction and prestressed in the direction of the locking receiver, and a hydraulic channel (27, 28, 29) to apply pressure of the locking pin (11, 12) against the prestress of same, the hydraulic channel being able to be filled and emptied with a hydraulic medium via a central screw, wherein in the rotor (2) at least one additional discharge channel (37, 38, 39, 40) fluidically connected to the hydraulic channel (27, 28, 29) is formed with a discharge valve (33, 34, 35, 36), wherein preferably the discharge valve (33, 34, 35, 36) closes the discharge channel (37, 38, 39, 40) when the locking pin (11, 12) is pressurized and opens the discharge channel when the hydraulic pressure acting on the locking pin (11, 12) falls.
US10024194B2	Diverter damper A diverter damper for controlling a gas flow in a gas duct of large cross section. The diverter damper includes a housing having an inlet and two outlets, a pivotable flap which in a first extreme position closes a first outlet and in a second extreme position closes a second outlet. The damper further includes a drive shaft connected to the pivotable flap, wherein the drive shaft extends at least partly between two opposite housing walls and through at least one of the two opposite housing walls, and at least one actuator mechanism that is located outside the housing near or against the at least one housing wall through which the drive shaft extends. The actuator mechanism includes at least one cylinder piston unit connected to the drive shaft for pivoting the flap into one of the extreme positions or into a position between the extreme positions.
US10024192B2	Ceramic component for a turbomachine A ceramic component for a turbomachine, the ceramic component (1) being configured to be destroyed in response to a contacting with another component (2) of the turbomachine that moves relative to the ceramic component (1). A turbomachine component pairing and a turbomachine including such a ceramic component.
US10024187B2	Gas turbine engine health determination A method is provided for determining an updated engine health factor of an aircraft engine. The method includes determining an engine health condition indicative of an engine health during operation of the aircraft engine. The method also includes determining a baseline engine power model for the aircraft engine and modifying the baseline engine power model using the determined engine condition. The method also determines an engine health factor based on a modified engine power model.
US10024181B2	Casting of thin wall hollow airfoil sections A casting mold assembly includes an airfoil defining section and a casting core. The airfoil defining section includes an outer mold wall and a direct-shelled inner mold wall. The direct-shelled inner mold wall is disposed within a forward chordwise portion of the airfoil defining section. The direct-shelled inner mold wall includes an aft end having an external radius measuring more than about 0.075 in. (1.9 mm). The casting core is secured within an aft chordwise portion of the airfoil defining section, and includes an aft end with an external radius measuring less than about 0.075 in. (1.9 mm). A cast component and a method for making the casting mold assembly are also disclosed.
US10024179B2	Fixed diffuser vanes assembly for guiding flow through a turbomachine, comprising an internal platform with inbuilt reinforcements, and associated turbomachine and production method The invention relates to a fixed diffuser vanes assembly (10) for guiding flow through a turbomachine, comprising an internal annular platform (12) and a plurality of fixed vanes (11) which are mounted on this platform, the internal platform comprising a support plate (121) forming the base of said vanes, a radial annular partition (120) extending from the support plate toward an axis of the vanes assembly, and an internal ring (122) attached to the radial annular partition and having an internal surface on which an abradable material (123) is arranged, the vanes assembly being characterized in that the internal ring comprises at least one cut-out (1223) delimiting a tongue (1226), the tongue being bent to press against the radial annular partition (120). The invention also relates to a method of manufacturing such a vanes assembly and to a turbomachine incorporating such vanes.
US10024161B2	Turbine blade tip repair A method for repairing a blade wherein the blade comprises a metallic substrate shaped to define an airfoil having a tip. A coating is on the tip. The method comprises: machining to at least partially remove the coating; plating a nickel-based base layer; and plating an abrasive layer comprising a nickel-based matrix and an abrasive.
US10024156B2	Method of moving a component or a material to and within a level of a shaft boring system A method of moving a component or a material to and within a level of a shaft boring system. The shaft boring system is positioned within a shaft and the method comprises lowering the component or the material inside a cage into the shaft and to a level of the shaft boring system. The method further comprises suspending the component or the material from a transport system within the level of the shaft boring system. In addition, the method comprises moving the component or the material within the level of the shaft boring system using the transport system. The component is a component of the shaft boring system and the material is a material for forming the shaft boring system.
US10024147B2	Downhole pressure maintenance system using reference pressure A method and apparatus that includes an elongated base pipe having an external surface at least partially defining an external region and an internal surface at least partially defining an internal region; and a pressure maintenance device disposed in the base pipe and includes a first flow path that extends between an opening in the external surface and an opening in the internal surface; a first valve that controls the flow of a first fluid through the first flow path; a first pressure differential sensor that controls the actuation of the first valve and is in fluid communication with the external region; and a pressurized fluid source in fluid communication with the first pressure differential sensor; wherein a first pressure differential threshold associated with the first pressure differential sensor is the difference between a pressure within the external region and the pressurized fluid source.
US10024144B2	Thick wall shouldered launcher An expandable tubular system that includes a launcher section coupled to a tubular string and that houses an expansion device. A shoulder section that is formed at a transition point between the launcher section and the tubular string has a wall thickness greater than the wall thicknesses of the tubular string and the launcher section. The shoulder section has an inner diameter less than inner diameters of the launcher section and the tubular string. The shoulder section is arranged to increase the force required to begin expansion of the tubular string and increase the contact area between the inner surface of the shoulder section the expansion device when supporting the weight of the tubular string.
US10024137B2	Compact distributed subsea distribution of hydraulic power and chemical injection A subsea fluid distributor comprises a support framework removably mountable and hydraulically connectable to a subsea structure intermediate the subsea structure and an incoming flying lead's terminator; a plate attached to an upper section of the support framework; a fixed bucket and a valve attached to the support framework; a lower framework attached to a lower portion of the support framework; a first hydraulic tube, in fluid communication with the valve, attached to the lower framework; a flying lead junction plate support framework attached to the lower portion of the support framework; a second hydraulic tube, in fluid communication with various subsea equipment, disposed at least partially within the flying lead junction plate support framework; a first remotely operated vehicle (ROV) torque bucket attached to an upper portion of the flying lead junction plate support framework; and a second ROV torque bucket attached to the upper section of the support framework.
US10024134B2	Slip assembly for downhole tools A slip assembly for downhole tools comprises a slip ring for engaging a surface of a wellbore and a cone for expanding the slip ring into engagement with the surface of the wellbore. The slip ring has an interior surface defining a trough. The cone has an exterior surface defining a ridge. The ridge is wider than the trough, whereby the slip ring can unbend over a top of the ridge.
US10024133B2	Electronically-actuated, multi-set straddle borehole treatment apparatus A straddle apparatus deploys in a borehole with tubing to treat different formation zones. The apparatus has packer elements and a flow element. The packer elements have fill ports in fluid communication with the tubing and have packer valves. These packer valves are biased to open fluid communication between the elements and the fill port so the elements can be inflated to seal off a borehole section. The flow unit has a flow port in fluid communication with the tubing and has a flow valve biased to close fluid communication between the flow port and the borehole. Once the elements inflate, a control unit electronically activate the packer valves to close fluid communication between the elements and the fill ports. Then, the control units electronically activates the flow valve to open fluid communication between the flow port and the borehole so treatment can be applied to the formation zone.
US10024125B2	Slip assembly for downhole tools A slip assembly for downhole tools comprises a slip ring for engaging a surface of a wellbore and a cone for expanding the slip ring into engagement with the surface of the wellbore. The slip ring has an interior surface defining a trough. The cone has an exterior surface defining a ridge. The trough is wider than the ridge, whereby the slip ring can bend over a top of the ridge.
US10024119B2	Threaded connection A threaded connection for use on oil field tubular. The connection has a dual tapered thread comprising a dual helical thread having a first, straight threaded portion and a second, angled portion, the threaded connection comprising a pin connection and a box connection both of which have thread-free sections. The thread-free section on the pin and the box are comprised of frustoconical surfaces and cylindrical surfaces. The thread-free section of the pin in addition to having a frustoconical surface and a cylindrical surface has an annular, radially outwardly radiused protrusion which, when the box and the pin connection are made-up is in interference engagement with the frustoconical surface in the box.
US10024114B2	Dust suppression method and system for an autonomous drilling machine A method for dust suppression for an autonomous drilling machine operating at a work site. The method comprises of generating by a perception module perception data of the work site, receiving at least one machine parameter from a machine sensor of the autonomous drilling machine, predicting by a controller a dust level for the autonomous drilling machine at the work site based on one of the perception data or the machine parameter, determining a fluid discharge rate for a fluid discharge unit based on the predicted dust level, and adjusting the fluid discharge rate based on dust level detected during the drilling operation.
US10024113B2	Cutting elements having a non-uniform annulus leach depth, earth-boring tools including such cutting elements, and related methods Polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) cutting elements include leached and un-leached regions. The leached region may be or include a leached annular region. An inner boundary of the leached annular region remote from a side surface of the polycrystalline diamond may have a non-linear profile in a plane extending through the PDC cutting element along a longitudinal axis of the cutting element. Methods of forming PDC cutting elements include configuring polycrystalline diamond of a PDC cutting element to have such a leached annular region with a non-linear profile. Earth-boring tools may be formed that include such PDC cutting elements.
US10024112B2	Superhard cutter A cutter comprises a superhard construction, the cutter having a cutting edge defined by a rake face, and a flank extending therefrom. The cutter also has first and second regions, the first region abutting the second region along a boundary, the first region having a different material composition from the second region. At least the second region comprises superhard material, the material of the first region has a different coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) from the material of the second region. The second region extends around the peripheral edge of the first region defined by the boundary to form a collar therearound, the first region and/or the second region extending to and/or forming at least a part of the rake face.
US10024111B2	Methods of forming downhole tools having features for reducing balling Downhole tools with a topographical pattern, and anti-balling material over the topographical pattern. The topographical pattern may be defined by at least one of a plurality of recesses extending into a surface of a body of the tool and a plurality of protrusions protruding from the surface. Downhole tools include an insert disposed within a recess in a body, and the insert comprises an anti-balling material having a composition selected to reduce accumulation of formation cuttings on the tools when the tools are used to form or service a wellbore. Downhole tools include anti-balling material disposed over a porous mass provided over the surfaces of the tools. Methods of forming downhole tools include providing anti-balling material over features on and/or in a surface of a body of a tool. Methods of repairing downhole tools include removing an insert therefrom and disposing a replacement insert therein.
US10024109B2	Under-reamer An under-reamer comprises a body and extendable cutters mounted on the body. The under-reamer is configured to be cycled between a first configuration in which the cutters are retracted and a second configuration in which the cutters are movable between retracted and extended positions. A control mechanism is provided and is configurable to prevent the under-reamer cycling between the first and second configurations and thus maintain the under-reamer in a selected one of the first and second configurations.
US10024093B2	Shower door guide assembly A shower door guide assembly is provided with a pair of spaced apart brackets. Each bracket has a receptacle formed therein. A crossbeam is provided with a guide formed therein for cooperation with a roller assembly of a door. The crossbeam has a cross-section sized so that terminal ends of the crossbeam are each received in one the receptacles of the pair of brackets for pivoting about a lengthwise axis of crossbeam and translation in the receptacle during installation of the crossbeam terminal ends into receptacles of the pair of brackets. The receptacles and the crossbeam are sized so that each terminal end of the crossbeam can be received in only one receptacle at only one orientation of the installed crossbeam to prevent improper installation. An alignment configuration extends from each bracket to engage a pair of wall jambs for alignment of the brackets to the wall jambs.
US10024069B2	Construction prop assembly A construction beam head assembly comprising an improved forming system having one or more fixed beam-head prop assemblies each having an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion having a screw-jack threaded shaft assembly and a drop-head The lower portion comprising of a prop and a collar The screw-jack threaded shaft assembly having an external diameter and an external threading The screw-jack threaded shaft assembly attaches to the drop-head The upper portion selectively slides into the lower portion The collar having an internal threading and an internal diameter The internal threading of the collar rotateably attaches to the external threading of the screw-jack threaded shaft assembly of the upper portion. The upper portion and the lower portion adjustably attach to one another with the collar and the screw-jack threaded shaft assembly to provide a variable height of the prop assembly.
US10024067B2	Door assembly installation tool An alignment tool for a door is provided herein. The alignment tool includes a body portion and a planar alignment portion extending from a common edge. The body portion has a first predefined thickness and the planar portion has a second predefined thickness. A plurality of bosses extends outward from the body portion. An alignment tool engagement feature is disposed on the alignment portion that is configured to engage to a door frame assembly mounting bracket having a corresponding engagement feature.
US10024064B2	Trim components for lapboard siding that are co-extruded from wood-plastic composites and polyvinyl chloride A lapboard siding and trim system is provided in which trim siding components for board-and-batten siding and associated trim components are manufactured using a co-extrusion process, whereby wood/thermoplastic resin composite material and polyvinyl chloride thermoplastic resins are co-extruded through a single die assembly, thereby producing a trim piece having a plastic composite component, that will be visible following installation, fused under heat and pressure to the polyvinyl chloride standoff and attachment fins, that will be hidden following installation. Also provided is a lapboard siding and trim system in which siding components for clapboard siding are manufactured by extruding wood/thermoplastic resin composite material through a die. Associated trim components are manufactured using the co-extrusion process described above. The siding and trim components are completely waterproof, and installation proceeds with almost no face nailing and almost no caulk.
US10024061B2	Roofing flashing A roof vent assembly and roof flashing for facilitating a seal between an inclined roof surface having a longitudinal contoured profile and a upstanding vent member extending through said roof surface are disclosed. The roof flashing includes a base plate having respective aprons extending from opposing sides of the base plate, wherein the aprons have a contoured profile conforming to the longitudinal contoured profile of the inclined roof surface and an aperture centrally disposed in the base plate. The aperture is configured to encompass a periphery of the upstanding vent member when the base plate is mounted on the inclined roof surface and the contoured profiles of the aprons are superimposed on the longitudinal contoured profile of the inclined roof surface.
US10024051B2	Embedded concrete anchor system An adjustable location anchor with a greatly increased strength having wide versatility regarding the types of straps or attachments which are usable therewith. The invention includes an extended housing having an interior cavity which includes a main slot and which can include a pair of anterior flanges or wings, wherein the extended housing can be placed into the uncured concrete such that it is rigidly embedded therein upon curing. A sliding insert can then be provided within the interior cavity being configured to slide along a slot formed thereby. The extended housing can also have one or more reinforcement attachment means for connecting to existing concrete reinforcement structures.
US10024048B2	Systems and methods for framing components including brackets with flex-fit flanges A bracket is disclosed. The bracket is coupled to a joist by rotating the bracket relative to the joist until the longitudinal axis of the bracket is aligned in parallel orientation with the longitudinal axis of the joist to achieve a snap-in engagement. The bracket includes a first bracket section having a first lateral wing and an opposite second lateral wing extending outwardly from a base of the first bracket section and a second bracket section that is aligned in perpendicular orientation relative to the first bracket section. The first lateral wing is configured to flex relative to the base, and the second lateral wing is configured to flex relative to the base during engagement of the bracket to a joist.
US10024040B1	Dishwasher / garbage disposal clog drain connector / rubber splash guard cleaner and permanent odor prevention kit Purpose of foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, especially the scientists, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application. The abstract is intended to define the disclosure in anyway, which the disclosure described with respect to specific embodiment(s), it will be appreciated that many modifications and changes may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the disclosure, intending by the description to cover all modifications and changes within the true spirit and scope of the disclosure. Particular to above description to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the exemplary embodiments(s) may include variations in size, materials, shape form, function, manner of operation.
US10024039B2	Drain strainer A drain strainer includes a base, a drain plate and a cover. The base includes a drainpipe, a surrounding wall located over the drainpipe, and a connecting portion horizontally connected with the drainpipe and the surrounding wall. The drain plate is mounted in the base and includes a rod recess formed at a center of the drain plate and multiple drainage holes formed through the drain plate. The cover is mounted in the rod recess of the drain plate. The drain strainer can decorate the interior of the kitchen or the bathroom, and is able to filter away dirt or hair easily.
US10024035B2	Tooth and adaptor for dredging machine A tooth for attachment to a cutter head arm. The tooth has a front wear part and a rear coupling part, the rear coupling part having a main body with a rear free end and a forward end. The main body has a first upper surface, a first lower surface and two side surfaces joining both upper and lower surfaces, with the distance between the first upper surface and first lower surface decreasing towards the rear free end, side projections, and upper and lower segments. Each side surface has a side projection with a second upper surface parallel to a second lower surface, the second upper surface approximately parallel to a lower segment, and the second lower surface approximately parallel to an upper segment. The distance between the second upper surface and the second lower surfaces is smaller than the distance between the upper segment and the lower segment.
US10024033B2	Wear part monitoring A process and tool for monitoring the status, health, and performance of wear parts used on earth working equipment. The process and tool allow the operator to optimize the performance of the earth working equipment. The tool has a clear line of site to the wear parts during use and may be integrated with a bucket or blade on the earth working equipment.
US10024028B2	Method for repairing buckets A method for repairing a bucket of a piece of earthwork equipment is provided, the method being specifically applicable to the repair of electric shovel buckets.
US10024018B2	Method of forming a concrete column utilizing a thermoplastic concrete forming tube A concrete forming tube formed from a thermoplastic material and having a first end, a second end, and a substantially uniform circumference from the first end to the second end.
US10024012B1	Snow melting and removal vehicle A snow melting and removal vehicle includes a vehicle body that is drivable. A primary chamber is situated inside the vehicle and defines an open area. A collection assembly includes an auger configured to collect the snow from the ground surface and deposit the snow into the primary chamber. A heating assembly surrounds the primary chamber for imparting heat to the primary chamber when energized so as to melt the snow therein. The primary chamber and the vehicle body define outlet openings for releasing the melted snow away from the primary chamber and vehicle body. A filter assembly intermediate the collection assembly and primary chamber includes a filter grate rotatably coupled to the primary chamber and configured to rotate to block debris from entering the primary chamber. A collection chamber is downwardly adjacent the grate and is configured to collect solid debris blocked by the filter grate.
US10024003B2	Soil compactor A soil compactor, including at least one compactor roller, which is free to rotate about an axis of rotation of the roller, with a plurality of roller segments, which follow one another along the direction of the axis of rotation of the roller, wherein, in each case, at least one electromotive drive for producing an oscillating torque is assigned to each roller segment.
US10023998B2	Crumple-resistant security sheet, a method of manufacturing such a sheet, and a security document including such a sheet The present invention relates to a crumple-resistant security sheet comprising fibers; an anionic polymer in a proportion lying in the range 5% to 45% by dry weight relative to the total dry weight of the fibers, and presenting a glass transition temperature greater than 40° C.; and a main cationic flocculation agent in a quantity lying in the range 1% to 5% by dry weight relative to the total dry weight of the fibers.
US10023995B2	Process and a dissolving pulp manufactured by the process The invention relates to processes for manufacturing pulp and more specifically to improved processes for manufacturing dissolving pulp. The processes have primarily been developed to be used in connection with large scale kraft processes, i.e. they have been designed to be incorporated into a plant. A liquor derivable from the process and comprising xylan, lignin, alkali and water is also disclosed as well as a dissolving pulp produced by the process.
US10023993B2	Cutting guide with seam allowance recess A cutting guide having a seam allowance recess and methods of cutting a piece of material with such cutting guide.
US10023984B2	Clipping device for holding a textile piece for a washing process and/or drying process A device for holding a textile area of a textile piece is provided, for a process of washing and/or drying the textile piece. The device includes at least two opposing clamping surface elements which can be closed by means of a pre-clamping device. The pre-clamping device grips the textile area introduced between the clamping surface elements and extended parallel to the clamping surface, by application of a pre-clamping force between the clamping surface elements. The textile area can be held immovably in the extension surface of the clamping surface relative to the clamping surface elements. The clamping surface elements have a clamping surface with a surface area at least as large as the textile area. The device includes a nozzle for application of a fluid and/or a washing agent to the textile area for washing the textile area or for application of air to the textile area for smoothing drying.
US10023963B2	Corrosion inhibiting additive A corrosion resistant article including an aluminum substrate and a corrosion-inhibiting cerium based corrosion inhibitor corrosion inhibiting additive on the aluminum substrate, the corrosion inhibiting additive comprising an anodic corrosion inhibitor and a cathodic corrosion inhibitor, the anodic corrosion inhibitor greater than 25 wt % of the total inhibitor.
US10023959B2	Anti-transient showerhead Showerheads for semiconductor processing equipment are disclosed that include various features designed to minimize or eliminate non-uniform gas delivery across the surface of a wafer due to gas flow transients within the showerhead.
US10023957B2	Apparatus and method for processing substrate The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for processing a surface of a substrate by subjecting the surface to successive surface reactions of a first and second precursor. The apparatus includes a nozzle head having two or more precursor nozzles and a moving mechanism for moving the nozzle head in non-linear oscillating movement in a first and second movement direction between a first extreme position and a second extreme position via a center position. The moving mechanism includes first driving means for accelerating the nozzle head in the first moving direction and decelerating the nozzle head in the second moving direction and second driving means for accelerating the nozzle head in the second moving direction and decelerating the nozzle head in the first moving direction.
US10023952B2	Coated cutting tool and a method for coating the cutting tool A coated cutting tool and a hard and wear resistant coating for a body include at least one metal based nitride layer. The layer is (ZrxCrl-x-y-zAlyMez)Na with 0.55
US10023948B2	Dental and medical instruments comprising titanium Endodontic instruments for use in performing root canal therapy on a tooth are disclosed. In one form, the instruments include an elongate shank having a cutting edge extending from a distal end of the shank along an axial length of the shank. The shank comprises a titanium alloy, and the shank is prepared by heat-treating the shank at a temperature above 25° C. in an atmosphere consisting essentially of a gas unreactive with the shank. In another form, the endodontic instruments have an elongate shank having a cutting edge extending from a distal end of the shank along an axial length of the shank. The shank consists essentially of a titanium alloy selected from alpha-titanium alloys, beta-titanium alloys, and alpha-beta-titanium alloys. The instruments solve the problems encountered when cleaning and enlarging a curved root canal.
US10023942B2	Titanium alloy, parts made thereof and method of use A titanium alloy, components formed thereof, and methods of use are provided. Embodiments of the alloy may be useful in the energy extraction environment. Components formed of the alloy may include subsea or land-based components associated with oil and gas production and drilling.
US10023933B2	Galvannealed steel sheet and method for producing the same A galvannealed steel sheet having a galvanized layer on a surface thereof is provided, having a composition which contains C: 0.10% to 0.35%, Si: 0.3% to 3.0%, Mn: 0.5% to 3.0%, P: 0.001% to 0.10%, Al: 0.01% to 3.00%, and S: 0.200% or less on a mass basis, the remainder being Fe and incidental impurities. The steel sheet has a SiC/SiO2 ratio of more than 0.20, the SiC/SiO2 ratio being a ratio of SiC amount to SiO2 amount at a depth of 1 μm or less in the steel sheet from an interface between the steel sheet and the galvanized layer, and Fe in the galvanized layer constitutes 8% to 13% by mass.
US10023930B2	Method of manufacturing high strength stainless steel tube or pipe A method of manufacturing a high strength stainless steel tube or pipe includes using an online heat treatment equipment line for a seamless steel tube or pipe in which a heating furnace for quenching, equipment for quenching, and a tempering furnace are used in the lower process of a rolling line, arranging cooling facilities capable of cooling a heat treated steel tube or pipe to a temperature of 20° C. or lower between the equipment for quenching and the tempering furnace, and cooling the heat treated steel tube or pipe to a temperature of 20° C. or lower before a tempering treatment is performed.
US10023927B2	Hardening tool and method for producing hardened profiled shaped articles A hardening tool is disclosed for producing hardened profiled shaped articles from a sheet steel material, which hardening tool has at least two tool parts which are movable relative to one another and between which a heated sheet steel material which has been preformed into a profiled shaped article and is optionally finally formed and is cooled in a hardening process, wherein the hardening tool has a mold core which, during the hardening process, is arranged in a recess of the profiled shaped article, and wherein the mold core has at least one outlet opening for the pressurization of cooling medium from a cooling medium duct on the profiled shaped article.
US10023921B2	Corn event TC1507 and methods for detection thereof The invention provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize TC1507 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided.
US10023916B2	Markers of tumor cell response to anti-cancer therapy Compositions and methods for determining circulating biomolecules before, during, and/or after treatment of a patient with an anti-cancer or anti-tumor drug (or putative drug) are described. Methods of treatments based on the compositions and methods described herein are also provided. Noninvasive methods and kits are provided for assessing the efficacy of an anti-cancer therapy for killing or damaging cancer cells. Embodiments are used to determine the cancer-killing efficacy of an anti-cancer drug in a patient, to optimize the selection of an anti-cancer drug for treatment of a patient, to adjust the dosage of an anti-cancer drug for treatment of a particular cancer in a patient and for identifying useful anti-cancer therapeutics for any one particular type of cancer.
US10023909B2	Methods and kits for detection of methylation status The present invention relates to methods and kits for the detection of 5-hydroxymethylcytosine (5hmC) and/or 5-methylcytosine (5meC). In some embodiments, the present invention relates to methods and kits for detection of 5hmC and/or 5meC in nucleic acid (e.g., DNA, RNA). In some embodiments, the present invention relates to detection of 5hmC in genomic DNA, e.g., mammalian genomic DNA.
US10023908B2	Nucleic acid amplification method using allele-specific reactive primer A method is described for detecting a target nucleic acid, in which the target nucleic acid is amplified in the presence of a proofreading DNA polymerase and an allele-specific reactive primer (ASRP) including (i) a nucleotide sequence complementary to the target nucleic acid and (ii) modified nucleotide(s) located in a region from a nucleotide located right before a non-complementary nucleotide on the 5′-side of the non-complementary nucleotide, so that an amplification product of the target nucleic acid is produced when the ASRP is complementary to the target nucleic acid, and so that when the ASRP is not complementary to the target nucleic acid, an amplification product of the target nucleic acid will not be produced. The detection method has a very high specificity of amplification, and is useful for applications such as detecting mutations, detecting methylation of CpG after bisulfite treatment, and detecting target DNA from a DNA library.
US10023907B2	High throughput detection of molecular markers based on AFLP and high through-put sequencing The present invention relates to a high throughput method for the identification and detection of molecular markers wherein restriction fragments are generated and suitable adaptors comprising (sample-specific) identifiers are ligated. The adapter-ligated restriction fragments may be selectively amplified with adaptor compatible primers carrying selective nucleotides at their 3′ end. The amplified adapter-ligated restriction fragments are, at least partly, sequenced using high throughput sequencing methods and the sequence parts of the restriction fragments together with the sample-specific identifiers serve as molecular marker.
US10023906B2	Method for constructing nucleic acid single-stranded cyclic library and reagents thereof Provided in the present invention are a method for constructing a nucleic acid single-stranded cyclic library and reagent kit thereof. The method comprises the steps of using a transposase embedding complex to randomly break nucleic acids and connect a first linker; connecting a second linker at a gap; performing a first PCR reaction, wherein the 5′ end of one of the primers has a first affinity tag, resulting in a product with two ends connected to different linker sequences; binding the product to a solid vector having a second affinity tag; degenerating and separating single strands having no affinity tag; and cyclizing the single strands.
US10023897B2	Biosensor chip, and biosensor device equipped with same A biosensor chip is placed in a biosensor device and is rotated while a biochemical analysis specimen is measured, the biosensor chip comprising a main body, a holding chamber, a dispensing chamber, a plurality of quantification chambers, and a plurality of measurement chambers. The main body has an inlet into which the specimen is poured. The holding chamber holds the poured specimen inside the main body. The dispensing chamber is connected to the holding chamber via a first channel and dispenses the specimen. The quantification chambers are connected to the dispensing chamber, hold a specific amount of the dispensed specimen, and are disposed at positions located away from a rotational center of a rotary motion according to a distance from the first channel. The measurement chambers are connected to the quantification chambers via a second channel and react the specimen with a biochemical analysis reagent.
US10023880B2	Methods and compositions for the activation of gamma-delta T-cells The present invention relates generally to methods and compositions for gene therapy and immunotherapy that activate gamma delta T-cells, and in particular, can be used in the treatment of various cancers and infectious diseases.
US10023879B2	Minimal volume reprogramming of mononuclear cells The invention provides compositions and methods for reprogramming minimal volumes of mononuclear cells. In particular aspects, the invention provides methods and compositions for reprogramming minimal volumes of umbilical cord blood obtained from cord blood segments from cryopreserved cord blood segments.
US10023876B2	Engineered pesticidal proteins Engineered pesticidal polypeptides that are highly active against a wide range of pests and methods of making such polypeptides are disclosed. The nucleotide sequences encoding the pesticidal polypeptide can be used to transform various prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms, which organisms can be used to produce the pesticidal polypeptides. The recombinant organisms and/or the polypeptides produced by the recombinant organisms can be used to control pests in various environments.
US10023875B2	Fungal resistant plants expressing HCP5 The present invention relates to a method of increasing resistance against fungal pathogens of the order Pucciniales, preferably the family Phacopsoraceae, in plants and/or plant cells. This is achieved by increasing the expression of an HCP5 protein or fragment thereof in a plant, plant part and/or plant cell in comparison to wild type plants, wild type plant parts and/or wild type plant cells. Furthermore, the invention relates to transgenic plants, plant parts, and/or plant cells having an increased resistance against fungal pathogens, in particular, pathogens of the order Pucciniales, preferably the family Phacopsoraceae, and to recombinant expression vectors comprising a sequence that is identical or homologous to a sequence encoding an HCP5 protein.
US10023873B2	Methods and compositions for transgenic plants with enhanced cold tolerance, ability to flower without vernalization requirement and impacted fertility The present invention provides transgenic plants having increased tolerance to cold and altered flowering characteristics. Also provided are methods and compositions for producing said transgenic plants.
US10023868B2	MiRNA for treating diseases and conditions associated with neo-angiogenesis The invention relates to the diagnostic and therapeutic uses of a miRNA molecule, an equivalent or a source thereof in a disease and condition associated with neo-angiogenesis.
US10023865B2	RNA-interference by single-stranded RNA molecules The present invention relates to sequence and structural features of single-stranded (ss)RNA molecules required to mediate target-specific nucleic acid modifications by RNA-interference (RNAi), such as target mRNA degradation and/or DNA methylation.
US10023862B2	Organic compositions to treat beta-catenin-related diseases The present disclosure relates to RNAi agents useful in methods of treating Beta-Catenin-related diseases such as adenomatous polyposis of the colon, colorectal cancer, basal cell carcinoma, breast cancer, kidney cancer, Wilms tumors, medulloblastoma, ovarian cancer, adrenocortical tumors, gastric cancer, liver cancer, melanoma, pancreatic cancers, prostate cancer, renal cancer, ectopic teeth and taste papillae, skin cancer, pilomatrixoma, anaplastic thyroid carcinoma, and uterine carcinosarcoma, oligodontia, osteoporosis, ageing, degenerative diseases, bedsores, chronic wounds and impaired wound healing, and similar and related diseases, using a therapeutically effective amount of a RNAi agent to Beta-Catenin.
US10023860B2	Method of purifying nucleic acids and kit for purifying nucleic acids [Object] To provide a method of purifying nucleic acids where the operation is simple and the nucleic acids can be extracted in a short time with high efficiency.[Solving Means] A method of purifying nucleic acids including the step of adsorbing substances in a sample containing nucleic acids with an ion exchange resin 10 including a positive ion exchange resin and a negative ion exchange resin. As the positive ion exchange resin, a first positive ion exchange resin and a second positive ion exchange resin having an exclusion limit molecular weight lower than that of the first positive ion exchange resin may be used.
US10023858B2	System and method for selective ablation of cancer cells with cold atmospheric plasma A method for elevating a TRAIL-R1 expression in cancer cells to induce apoptosis. The method comprises the steps of receiving electrical energy having a specific voltage, frequency and power from an electrosurgical generator, up-converting the voltage and down-converting the frequency with a high voltage transformer having a primary coil and a secondary coil, the secondary coil having a larger number of turns than the primary coil, applying said converted electrical energy to an electrode in an electrosurgical hand piece, flowing an inert gas through said electrosurgical hand piece to produce a cold plasma at a distal end of said electrosurgical hand piece; and applying said cold plasma to cancer cells for 1 to 3 minutes. The inert gas may comprise, for example, helium or argon. In a preferred embodiment the cold plasma is applied to cancer cells for about 2 minutes.
US10023855B2	Fusion protein comprising C-terminal domain of RET protein and use thereof as a diagnosing marker A fusion protein including N-terminal domain of a fusion partner at N-terminal and C-terminal domain of RET protein at C-terminal, a fusion gene encoding the fusion protein, and a use of the fusion protein or the fusion gene as a diagnosing marker for a cancer, are provided.
US10023851B2	Compositions and methods comprising a lipolytic enzyme variant The present invention provides lipolytic enzyme variants. Specifically, the present invention provides lipolytic enzyme variants having one or more modifications as compared to a parent lipolytic enzyme having at least one improved property. In addition, the present invention provides compositions comprising a lipolytic enzyme variant of the invention. The present invention also provides methods of cleaning using compositions comprising a lipolytic enzyme variant of the invention.
US10023845B2	Methods of making modified viral genomes This invention provides an attenuated virus which comprises a modified viral genome containing nucleotide substitutions engineered in multiple locations in the genome, wherein the substitutions introduce synonymous deoptimized codons into the genome. The instant attenuated virus may be used in a vaccine composition for inducing a protective immune response in a subject. The invention also provides a method of synthesizing the instant attenuated virus. Further, this invention further provides a method for preventing a subject from becoming afflicted with a virus-associated disease comprising administering to the subject a prophylactically effective dose of a vaccine composition comprising the instant attenuated virus.
US10023844B2	Purification method of virus-like particles The present invention aims at establishing a novel means for purifying norovirus VLPs. There is provided a purification method of norovirus virus-like particles, comprising: contacting solution containing norovirus virus-like particles with support for hydroxyapatite chromatography, binding the virus-like particles to the support, subsequently washing the support with buffer, and then eluting the virus-like particles from the support with buffer containing phosphate, wherein the phosphate concentration of the buffer used for elution is less than 10 mM.
US10023841B2	Methods and compositions for treating breast cancer with dendritic cell vaccines Disclosed are compositions and methods for treatment of breast cancer. Disclosed methods and compositions include dendritic cells loaded with cyclin B1 and WT-1 peptide antigens for immunotherapy. These dendritic cell vaccines are administered alone or in combination with other cancer therapies to improve outcomes. Disclosed methods also involve the use of therapeutic agents, such as anakinra, that block the IL-1 inflammation pathway. These agents are used in combination with chemotherapy and/or immunotherapy in treating breast cancer.
US10023839B2	Anti-tumour vaccine derived from normal cells A composition for inducing an immune response in a mammal, comprises lymphoid cells in which expression of tumor antigens has been chemically induced. The tumor antigens are induced in proliferating normal lymphoid cells, especially during the log phase of proliferation. The proliferation of the normal lymphoid cells is stimulated by normal mature dendritic cells. Most conveniently, the lymphoid cells are lymphocytes, especially peripheral blood lymphocytes. The tumor antigens are typically cancer/testis antigens, which may be chemically induced by DNA demethylation. Cancer/testis antigens are expressed in a wide range of tumors, so the composition is able to raise an immune response that is effective against a wide range of tumors, despite the fact that it is derived from normal cells. The composition may be used for preparation of an anti-tumor vaccine for prophylactic or therapeutic use. The composition may also be used for ex vivo activation of cytotoxic T lymphocytes, followed by expansion of the cytotoxic T lymphocyte population by normal dendritic cells, for cancer treatment by adoptive T cell immunotherapy.
US10023836B2	Medium for yeasts In order to provide a culture medium eliminating variation by lot of component concentrations, the present invention provides a culture medium, and preferably a chemical-synthetic culture medium, imparting a proliferation ability to yeast that is equivalent to or greater than that of a YPD culture medium. A culture medium is provided which includes sugars as a carbon source capable of being assimilated by yeast; amino acids as a nitrogen source; vitamins; inositol; zinc ion (Zn2+); potassium ion (K+), and magnesium ion (Mg2+), and in which inositol concentration is between 50 and 10,000 mg/L.
US10023830B2	Systems and methods for the continuous optimization of a microorganism culture profile Systems and methods are disclosed for continuously optimizing the profile of an aqueous culture comprising microorganisms. The systems and methods comprise a controlled environment comprising a housing enclosing a lighting device and controlled temperature environment, and sensor modules for measuring culture and environment parameters. The sensor modules may be in communication with an automated computer control system to continuously optimize the microorganism culture profile.
US10023820B2	Device and method for producing substitute natural gas and network comprising same A device includes a gasifier to produce a gaseous compound from a biomass. The gasifier includes inlets for the biomass and for an oxidizing agent and an outlet for the gaseous compound including carbon monoxide. A first methanation unit to methanate the carbon monoxide to produce a substitute natural gas exiting the gasifier. The first methanation unit includes at least one inlet for water and an inlet for the gaseous compound coming from the gasifier. A second methanation unit to methanate the carbon dioxide to produce the substitute natural gas. The second methanation unit includes at least one inlet for water and one inlet for the carbon dioxide from the first methanation unit. A dihydrogen producing unit to produce dihydrogen from water and electric current. The dihydrogen producing unit includes an electrical power supply, an inlet for water and an outlet for dihydrogen supplying the second methanation unit.
US10023819B2	Quaternary ammonium amide and/or ester salts The invention relates to quaternary ammonium amide and/or ester salts and their use as additives, including their use in fuels, such as diesel fuel. The invention particularly relates to the use of quaternary ammonium amide and/or ester salts as detergents in diesel fuels.
US10023817B2	Integrated drying and gasification process for simultaneously producing synthetic gas and high rank coal The present invention relates to a gasification process for efficiently co-producing synthesis gas and high-grade coal from water-containing coal, and to an integrated drying and gasification system for realizing the same.
US10023807B2	Discriminate mass transfer in a wet oxidation system A method for treatment of a carbonaceous feedstock such as coal or biomass. The method comprises adsorbing an oxidizing agent selected from an oxygen-containing gas, hydrogen peroxide, ozone and oxidizing acids from a liquid phase of an aqueous mixture comprising water and the carbonaceous feedstock onto the carbonaceous feedstock to produce an aqueous mixture with the liquid phase having a reduced content of the oxidizing agent and the carbonaceous feedstock having oxidizing agent adsorbed on a surface thereof, and heating this aqueous mixture to a temperature and for a sufficient time to partially oxidize and solubilize at least a portion of the carbonaceous feedstock. The reaction products may be chemically or physically separated, recycled to the heating step and/or subjected to microbial digestion in order to generate one or more desirable products from the carbonaceous feedstock. The solid portion of the reaction products may be further processed to be used in the paper industry.
US10023804B2	System and process for converting whole tires and other solid carbon materials into reclaimable and reusable components A system and method of converting tires or other solid carbon based material is disclosed, including providing a chamber, feeding the solid carbon based material into the chamber, rotating the chamber, heating and reducing the material in the chamber, collecting solid residue from the chamber, collecting vapor from the chamber, and converting vapor collected from the chamber to a liquid. In an embodiment, the material includes a whole tire. The tire is heated in the chamber causing the tire to collapse and liquefy, exposing the metal in the tire which aids in grinding the carbon material in the tire as it tumbles, collecting solid residue, for example tire carbons, and collecting vapor, for example vaporized oil, and benzene and methane gas from the chamber and converting the oil. The chamber may be heated to a temperature from about 350° F. to about 1100° F. using gases reclaimed from the material.
US10023803B2	Method for performing pyrolysis and a pyrolysis apparatus Solid fuel in the form of particles is supplied to a pyrolyzer, and pyrolysis conditions are maintained in the pyrolyzer for separating condensable gaseous substances from the fuel. Heat required by the pyrolysis conditions is supplied at least partly with solid fluidized bed material which passes through the pyrolyzer simultaneously as it is fluidized by fluidizing gas in the pyrolyzer. Condensable gaseous substances separated from the fuel are conveyed from the pyrolyzer to a condenser, in which they are separated as so-called pyrolysis oil in liquid form, and solid fluidized bed material taken from the pyrolyzer and containing combustible pyrolysis residue originating from the fuel is circulated through a gasifier, in which product gas, which is burnt in a boiler or a kiln, is formed from the pyrolysis residue.
US10023802B2	Alignment film material and method for producing alignment film An alignment film material and a method of producing an alignment film are described. The alignment film material has polyimide and crosslinked polymer. The crosslinked polymer is formed from a first component through a crosslinking reaction. A crosslink density of the alignment film can be enhanced without additionally adding a catalyst, so as to increase a hardness of the alignment film.
US10023789B2	Enhancing complex fracture networks in subterranean formations Methods of introducing into a subterranean formation a series of treatment fluids comprising one of micro-proppant particulates, micro-degradable particulates, branch-proppant particulates, branch-degradable particulates, main-proppant particulates, and main-degradable particulates and placing the particulates into portions of microfracture(s), branch fracture(s), and main fracture(s) to increase fracture complexity of a fracture network in the subterranean formation.
US10023778B2	System and method for treatment of biomass products or residues and resulting composition A system and method for treatment of biomass products or residues to obtain valuable adhesives and composite materials is described herein. Some embodiments do not require purification of a biomass product or residue to produce an adhesive. Some embodiments comprise a treatment of post extraction algae residue configured to produce an adhesive. Use of post extraction algae residue adds value to alternative energy produced by extracting oil from algae.
US10023774B2	Adhesive composition and uses thereof Disclosed herein is an adhesive composition for clutch disc application comprising of an epoxy resin of bisphenol A and epichlorohydrin, partially hydrogenated carboxylated nitrile butadiene rubber (HX-NBR) in solid form as a toughening agent in the ratio 80:20, and optionally with additives to obtain improved lap shear strength and cushioning properties.
US10023765B2	Method of preparing sturgeon skin gelatin and sturgeon skin gelatin film with antioxidant activity A method of preparing a sturgeon skin gelatin with antioxidant activity includes: 1) soaking sturgeon skin in water, and sonicating the sturgeon skin; 2) cutting the sturgeon skin, soaking the sturgeon skin in a NaOH solution, and soaking the sturgeon skin in an HCl solution; 3) washing the sturgeon skin of step 2) to neutral, placing the sturgeon skin in an extraction solution for extracting sturgeon skin protein; and 4) obtaining the sturgeon skin gelatin. A method of preparing a sturgeon skin gelatin film includes: 1) dissolving sturgeon skin gelatin in water to obtain a sturgeon skin gelatin solution; 2) adding glycerine to the sturgeon skin gelatin solution; and 3) obtaining the sturgeon skin gelatin film.
US10023755B2	Solvent-based and water-based carbon nanotube inks with removable additives In accordance with some embodiments, compositions and methods for forming solvent-based and water-based carbon nanotubes inks with removable additives are provided. In some embodiments, an ink composition is provided that includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes, a solvent, and a triazole-based removable additive, where the plurality of carbon nanotubes are dispersed within the solvent and wherein the triazole-based removable additive stabilizes the plurality of carbon nanotubes that are dispersed in the solvent.
US10023751B2	Anti-smudge and anti-graffiti compositions Polyurethane-based and epoxy-based coating compositions are described that provide coatings and adhesives that are clear, amphiphobic and durable. Both water and hexadecane readily slide off these surfaces without leaving a residue. Coatings with thicknesses ranging from about 10 nm to about 10 μm exhibited excellent transmittance properties. Such films exhibited durability against abrasion, ink-resistance, anti-graffiti, anti-fingerprint, and strong adhesion to glass surfaces. The coatings are applicable to electronic devices, fabrics, glass, etc. to prepare optically clear, stain-resistant, and smudge-resistant surfaces.
US10023741B2	Heat-conductive silicone composition A silicone composition that contains (A) an organopolysiloxane having at least two aliphatic unsaturated hydrocarbon groups per molecule, (B) a filler containing an aluminum powder and a zinc oxide powder, (C) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having two or more silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule, and (D) a platinum group metal catalyst, in which a cured product of the silicone composition exhibits a ratio of a storage elastic modulus after 3,600 seconds from the start of measurement to a storage elastic modulus after 7,200 seconds from the start of measurement of 0.7 or less, the storage elastic modulus G′ being measured by constructing a program for holding a sample at 150° C. for 7,200 seconds after the sample is heated from 25° C. to 125° C. at a temperature increase rate of 10° C./min, from 125° C. to 145° C. at a temperature increase rate of 2° C./min, and from 145° C. to 150° C. at a temperature increase rate of 0.5° C./min.
US10023738B2	Bioabsorbable polymer blends The invention provides a bioabsorbable blend of (i) a polymer component comprising polylactic acid (PLA), polyglycolic acid (PGA), a copolymer of PLA and PGA, or any combination thereof and (ii) thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) tailored to a medical application, and a process for making the same. In some embodiments, the TPU comprises units derived from a diol chain extender, a diisocyanate, and a polyol formulated to provide a set biodegradation rate in combination with at least one physical property. The blend of the invention provides useful materials for medical applications that have the individual benefits of polylactic acid and TPU while moderating each material's typical limitations.
US10023732B2	Rigid IPVC pipe resin composition exhibiting excellent strength and hydrostatic pressure resistance and rigid IPVC pipe Provided are: a rigid IPVC pipe resin composition, which exhibits excellent strength and hydrostatic pressure resistance, including a PVC resin having a K-value from 72 to 84; and a rigid IPVC pipe, which exhibits excellent strength and hydrostatic pressure resistance, manufactured by extrusion of the resin composition.
US10023724B2	Nanocomposites containing spherical pyrogenic silica nanoparticles and composites, articles, and methods of making same A nanocomposite is provided including spherical pyrogenic silica nanoparticles dispersed in a curable resin or a curing agent. The nanocomposite contains less than 2% by weight solvent and less than 0.5% by weight dispersant based on the nanoparticle weight. A composite is also provided including from about 4 to 70 weight percent of spherical pyrogenic silica nanoparticles dispersed in a cured resin, and a filler embedded in the cured resin. Optionally, the composite further contains a curing agent. Further, a method of preparing a nanoparticle-containing curable resin system is provided including mixing from 10 to 70 weight percent of aggregated spherical pyrogenic silica nanoparticles with a curable resin to form a mixture. The mixture contains less than 2% by weight solvent and less than 0.5% by weight dispersant based on the nanoparticle weight. The method also includes milling the mixture in an immersion mill containing milling media to form a milled resin system including silica nanoparticles dispersed in the curable resin.
US10023719B2	Toughened polyolefin nanocomposites using silane functionalized polyolefins A method of forming a polyolefin-filler hybrid comprising combining vinyl/vinylidene-terminated polyolefin (VTP) and halosilane to form a silane functionalized polyolefin, followed by combining the silane functionalized polyolefin with a hydroxyl-containing filler, and/or combining the silane functionalized polyolefin with water and combining with hydroxyl-containing filler; to form a polyolefin-filler hybrid.
US10023717B2	Thermally-conductive salt-containing particles of carbon black and metal A method of forming a salt-containing carbon-metal particle, the method including forming an aqueous mixture of acidic carbon black and one or more metals and applying energy to the aqueous mixture, whereby applying energy to the aqueous mixture results in the metal chemisorbing to the acidic carbon black. The aqueous mixture may be prepared by preparing an aqueous dispersion of the acidic carbon black and adding metal particles in a zero oxidation state to the aqueous dispersion of the acidic carbon black; or dissolving a metal in a zero oxidation state in an acidic aqueous solution, preparing an aqueous dispersion of the acidic carbon black, and adding the aqueous dispersion of the acidic carbon black to the acidic aqueous solution of the dissolved metal. The acidic carbon black may be oxidized carbon black, and the metal may be zinc, aluminum, gold, iron, lead, silver, copper, or combinations thereof.
US10023713B2	Hollow nano-particles and method thereof The invention provides a hollow nano-particle comprising a crosslinked shell and a void core; and a preparation method thereof. The hollow nano-particle may be used in rubber composition, tire product, and pharmaceutical delivery system etc.
US10023710B2	Polymeric material for an insulated container A formulation includes a polymeric material, a nucleating agent, a blowing, and a surface active agent. The formulation can be used to form a container.
US10023709B2	Multiporous hollow-fiber membrane and process for producing multiporous hollow-fiber membrane The present invention relates to a multiporous hollow-fiber membrane containing a thermoplastic resin, in which an aspect ratio of outer surface pores is 10 or more, an aspect ratio of inner surface pores is 1 to 5, and a thickness of a polymer backbone forming the outer surface pores is 1 μm to 20 μm.
US10023696B2	Medium and high molecular weight long chain aliphatic nylons and methods of making the same Medium and high molecular weight long chain aliphatic nylons and methods of making the same. A method of making medium and high molecular weight nylons is described, which not only produces consistent products, but products with enhanced properties such as impact resistance and chemical resistance.
US10023694B2	Active-energy-ray-curable resin, and gas barrier laminate comprising cured product of said resin A resin according to the present invention is prepared by reacting a reaction product, which is obtained by Michael addition reaction between the following component (A) and the following component (B) and a subsequent amide group formation reaction, with the following component (C): (A) an aliphatic diamine having 2 to 8 carbon atoms or a diamine having a C6-8 aromatic ring; (B) an unsaturated carboxylic acid represented by formula (2) and/or a derivative thereof, provided that the following component (C) is excluded: [in formula (2), R1 and R2 independently represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, an aralkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms or an aryl group]; and (C) a (meth)acrylic acid-type compound having at least one glycidyl or isocyanate group.
US10023692B2	Method for the manufacture of poly(aryl ether ketone)s in the presence of sodium carbonate A method for the preparation of a poly(ether ether ketone) (PEEK) includes: preparing the PEEK by aromatic nucleophilic substitution in the presence of: a) particulate sodium carbonate (Na2CO3), wherein said particulate sodium carbonate has a particle size distribution as follows: D90≥45 μm and D90≤250 μm and D99.5≤710 μm, wherein said particle size distribution is measured by mechanical sieving in accordance with ASTM E 359-00 (reapproved 2005), wherein said measurement is based on the mechanical separation of various fractions on a series of superimposed sieves which are superimposed by descending order of opening mesh of 1000 μm, 500 μm, 250 μm, 180 μm, 125 μm, 90 μm, 63 μm, and 45 μm; and b) potassium carbonate (K2CO3) in an amount ranging from 0.001 to about 0.05 mol K/mol Na.
US10023690B2	Hyperbranched phosphoric acid esters The present invention is directed to a process for preparing hyperbranched phosphoric acid esters as well as a hyper-branched phosphoric acid ester, its use for dispersing solid substances and in the production of water- and/or solvent-based coatings and paints, printing inks and/or plastics such as unsaturated polyesters, PVC or plastisols and a pigment dispersion comprising the at least one hyperbranched phosphoric acid ester or salt thereof and its use as a component in paints or lacquers.
US10023689B2	Functional biodegradable polymers Biodegradable polyesters are made by synthesizing copolymers derived from biodegradable hydroxyacid monomers as well as from hydroxyacid monomers containing a functional group such as an azide group, a halogen group, a thioacetate group, and the like. Preferably, the functionalized biodegradable polyester copolymers are derived from a functionalized hydroxyacid such as a homolog of lactic acid and/or glycolic acid with the copolyester thus containing functional groups on the backbone thereof. These biodegradable polyesters can be utilized wherever biodegradable polyesters are currently used, and also serve as a polymer to which various medical and drug delivery systems can be attached.
US10023687B2	Epoxy systems employing triethylaminetetraamine and tin catalysts The invention relates to curable epoxy resin systems comprising polyethylene tetraamine and a tin catalyst as hardening agents, and optionally comprising 1,4-diaza[2.2.2]bicyclo octane. The invention also relates to articles made therefrom, including composites such as carbon fiber reinforced composites. The curable epoxy resins have rapid demold times and/or high glass temperature.
US10023683B2	Catalyst compositions for improving polyurethane foam performance The present invention provides a reactive catalyst composition for making a water blown flexible polyurethane foam. The catalyst composition comprises one or more tertiary amine catalysts in combination with (1) 2-methyl-1,3-propanediol or (2) a blend of 2-methyl-1,3-propanediol and a C7+ alkanol. The use of such catalyst composition improves the physical properties of the polyurethane foam.
US10023674B2	Monomer, polymer, resist composition, and patterning process A monomer having a substituent group capable of polarity switch under the action of acid is provided. A useful polymer is obtained by polymerizing the monomer. A resist composition comprising the polymer has improved development properties and is processed to form a negative pattern having high resolution and etch resistance which is insoluble in alkaline developer.
US10023661B2	End-functional conjugated diene-based polymer and method of preparing same Disclosed are a modified conjugated diene-based polymer, a method of preparing the same, and a rubber composition including the same.
US10023659B2	Processes for the production of chemically-modified heparins The present invention relates to a process for the production of heparin derivatives having an average molecular weight of from about 4.6 to about 6.9 kDa and an anti-factor Xa activity of less than about 10 IU/mg, comprising the steps of oxidation of unfractionated heparin, depolymerisation and reduction of resulting terminal groups.
US10023657B2	Reversible protein multimers, methods for their production and use Some aspects of this invention are based on the recognition that reversible protein multimers in which monomeric proteins are conjugated to a carrier molecule via chelation complex bonds are stable under physiological conditions and can be dissociated in a controlled manner under physiological, nontoxic conditions. Accordingly, such protein multimers are useful for a variety of in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo application for research, diagnostics, and therapy. Some aspect of this invention provide reversible MHC protein multimers, and methods of using such multimers in the detection and/or isolation of specific T-cells or T-cell populations. Because reversible MHC multimers can efficiently be dissociated, the time of MHC binding to T-cell receptors, and, thus, T-cell receptor-mediated T-cell activation can be minimized. The use of reversible MHC multimers as provided herein, accordingly, allows for the detection and isolation of bona fide antigen-specific CD8+ T cells without inducing activation dependent cell death, including rare, therapeutically valuable T-cells expressing T-cell receptors binding tumor antigens with high affinity. Methods for the production and use of reversible multimers are also provided.
US10023655B1	Antibody specific to Staphylococcus aureus, therapeutic method and detection method using same We provide new monoclonal antibody inhibitors of coagulases for treatment of S. aureus. The monoclonal antibodies are useful in targeting the SC N-terminus and inhibiting SC-ProT activation. The monoclonal antibodies are able to bind to and interfere with, modulate, and/or inhibit the binding interactions between the staphylocoagulase protein and its ligand protein prothrombin in blood and tissues. The antibodies are effective in inhibiting the activation of prothrombin.
US10023648B2	Anti-TOSO chimeric antigen receptor and its use In a first aspect, the present invention relates to genetically modified T-cells having a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) in a method for adoptive cell therapy for treating TOSO+ cancer, like B-cell leukemia/lymphoma, in a subject in need thereof. In particular, the present invention relates to a genetically engineered T-cell containing and expressing a specific chimeric antigen receptor being toxic to TOSO+ cancer cells while being less toxic or non-toxic to TOSO+ non-cancer cells, in particular, being non-toxic to normal B cells and its precursors. In a further aspect, the present invention relates to a specific chimeric antigen receptor and the nucleic acid molecule encoding the same as well as vectors and cells containing the same.
US10023640B2	Human anti-VEGFR-2/KDR antibodies The invention relates to antibodies that bind to VEGFR-2. The antibodies are used for treating neoplastic diseases, hyperproliferative disorders, and angiogenic disorders and can be used alone or in combination with other agents.
US10023634B2	Antibodies against TIM3 and uses thereof Provided herein are antibodies, or antigen-binding portions thereof, that bind to T-cell immunoglobulin and mucin-domain containing-3 (TIM3) protein. Also provided are uses of these antibodies, or antigen-binding portions thereof, in therapeutic applications, such as treatment of cancer. Further provided are cells that produce the antibodies, or antigen-binding portions thereof, polynucleotides encoding the heavy and/or light chain regions of the antibodies, or antigen-binding portions thereof, and vectors comprising the polynucleotides encoding the heavy and/or light chain regions of the antibodies, or antigen-binding portions thereof.
US10023633B2	Method for generation of immunoglobulin sequences The present invention relates to a method for generating immunoglobulin sequences against cell-associated antigens, more particularly, antigens that are membrane-anchored. The invention also provides immunoglobulin sequences obtainable by the method of the invention. Specifically, the present invention relates to the generation of immunoglobulin sequences by use of DNA vaccination. More specifically, the present invention relates to generation of immunoglobulin sequences in camelids, preferably directed against cell-associated antigens, in particular antigens with multiple transmembrane spanning domains, including GPCRs and ion channels, by DNA vaccination. Furthermore, the present invention relates to said immunoglobulin sequences against cell-associated antigens, more particularly, antigens that are membrane-anchored, such as e.g. GPCRs and ion channels, more preferably ion channels.
US10023627B2	Vascular endothelial growth factor fusion protein The present invention relates to a fusion protein binding to a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGFR) and/or a placental growth factor (PIGF). The fusion protein of the present invention comprises (a) a Fc domain of IgG1, wherein two heavy chains are linked by disulfide bond, and (b) four immunoglobulin domain2s of the VEGFR1, wherein two immunoglobulin domain2s are sequentially fused to each heavy chain of the Fc domain of (a). The present fusion protein has excellent activities of inhibiting cell migration and cell invasion, and has highly enhanced growth inhibition effects to various carcinomas and fibroblasts. Therefore, The fusion protein of the present invention can be used in the preparation of an agent for treating cancers or ocular diseases.
US10023625B2	Engineered high-affinity human T cell receptors T cell receptors (TCRs) that have higher affinity for the Survivin antigen are provided. The high affinity TCRs were engineered through the generation of mutational libraries of TCRs in a single-chain format, followed by selection for improved stability and affinity on the surface of yeast (i.e. directed evolution). In embodiments, the engineered TCRs can be used in soluble form for targeted delivery in vivo, or as genes introduced into T cells in an adoptive T cell setting.
US10023622B2	Method of immunization for reducing toxic damaged caused by oligomeric form of the amyloid-beta protein with stable amyloid beta monomers and oligomers The invention provides monomeric and oligomeric amyloid beta peptide isomers that are resistant towards fibrillogenesis and their use as screening reagents or antigens in methods and pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other conditions related to protein misfolding. The invention further provides transgenic animals expressing modified amyloid precursor proteins or amyloid beta peptides.
US10023612B2	Method of treating endometriosis The invention provides a molecule that inhibits or prevents an interaction between a Src family kinase and an androgen or estradiol receptor, for use in preventing or treating a non-cancerous condition in which an activity of AR and/or ER is a contributory factor in a subject, or for use in preventing or treating a cancerous condition in which an activity of AR and/or ER is a contributory factor in a subject who wishes to preserve fertility, or for use in preventing or treating a gynecological condition in which an activity of AR and/or ER is a contributory factor in a subject. Preferably, the molecule comprises or consists of the structure: Bj[(Pro)n-Xr-His-Pro-His-Ala-Arg-lle-Lys]m-Rp, or Bj[lys-ile-arg-ala-his-pro-his-xr-(pro)n]m-Rp, or a derivative or fragment thereof, wherein B is a first chemical moiety, j is 0 or 1, n is an integer from 1-10, X is any amino acid, r is an integer from 0 to 2, m is an integer from 1 to 3, R is a second chemical moiety, p is 0 or 1, and [lys-ile-arg-ala-his-pro-his-xr-(pro)n] is the retro-inverso peptide of [(Pro)n-Xr-His-Pro-His-Ala-Arg-Ile-Lys].
US10023605B2	Labeled nucleotide analogs having protein shields Compositions, methods, and systems are provided for nucleotide analogs comprising protein shields for improving enzyme photostability in single molecule real time sequencing. Nucleotide analogs of the invention have a protein shield between the dye moieties and nucleotide moieties of the analog. The nucleotide analogs have two avidin proteins connected by a central dye component, and each avidin protein is further connected to a nucleotide component. The protein can prevent the direct interaction of the dye moiety with the enzyme carrying out nucleotide synthesis preventing photodamage to the enzyme. The nucleotide analogs of the invention can have multiple dyes and multiple nucleotide moieties.
US10023587B2	Oxabicycloheptanes and oxabicycloheptenes, their preparation and use This invention provides compounds having the structure which may be used for the treatment of tumors.
US10023586B2	Enhanced regio-selectivity in glycol acylation A method for acid-catalyzed acylation of an isohexide is described. The method involves a reaction of an isohexide and an excess of carboxylic acid in the presence of a Lewis acid or a Brnsted acid catalyst. One or more Lewis acid or Brnsted acid can facilitate conversion of isohexides to their corresponding mono and diesters with a pronounced greater regio-selectivity of exo-OH over endo-OH of the isohexide in the product. Particular catalytic acid species include zirconium chloride (ZrCl4) and phosphonic acid (H3PO3), which manifest a ratio of exo:endo regioselectivity of about 5.0≠3:1 and about 4.00.3:1, respectively.
US10023585B2	Photochromic compounds and intermediate compounds for production thereof The invention covers new bicyclic bridged [1,3]oksazepine derivatives of the general formula (I) and (II): which exhibit enhanced photochromic properties as compared with known spiropyrans and can be used as molecular photoswitches. The method of production of new compounds and intermediates for preparation thereof are disclosed.
US10023581B2	Modified cytotoxins and their therapeutic use The present disclosure generally provides compounds useful for treating cancer. In some aspects, the disclosure provides small-molecule cytotoxins that are chemically modified to include one or more moieties that include hydrophobic portions. In some embodiments, the disclosure provides small-molecule cytotoxins that are chemically modified with fatty acid-containing moieties. In some aspects, the disclosure provides compositions, such as pharmaceutical compositions, that include such modified small-molecule cytotoxins and a protein. In some embodiments, the protein is albumin or an albumin mimetic. Further, the disclosure provides various uses of these compounds and compositions.
US10023573B2	Beta-lactamase inhibitor and process for preparing the same A process for preparing a diazabicyclooctane compound represented by the following formula (I): wherein A represents RcO—; B represents NH or NC1-6 alkyl; C represents a benzyl group; Rc represents a C1-6 alkyl group; A is substituted with one substituent Fn1, wherein Fn1 represents an azetidine group; the process including: (a) silylating the compound represented by the following formula (IV-c): wherein in the formula (IV-c), OBn represents benzyloxy, and (b) carrying out an intramolecular urea formation reaction.
US10023569B2	Methods of preparing inhibitors of influenza viruses replication A method of preparing Compound (1) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: comprises: (a) reacting Compound (X): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof with Compound (Y): in the presence of a palladium catalyst and a carbonate or phosphate base to form compound (Z): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and (b) deprotecting the Ts group of Compound (Z) to form Compound (1) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
US10023562B2	Heteroaryl substituted pyridyl compounds useful as kinase modulators Compounds having the following formula: or a stereoisomer or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof, wherein R2 is a monocyclic heteroaryl group, and R1, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are as defined herein, are useful as kinase modulators, including IRAK-4 inhibition.
US10023554B2	Halogen-substituted heterocyclic compound salt The invention provides a novel α-halogen-substituted thiophene compound salt that has a potent LPA receptor antagonistic action and is useful as a medicament.The salt is represented by the general formula (I): (wherein R is a hydrogen atom or a methoxy group; X is a halogen atom; A is selected from the group consisting of: M is an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal; and n is 1 when M is an alkali metal and is 2 when M is an alkaline earth metal).
US10023551B2	Glutathione-cleavable prodrug and methods of use thereof A glutathione-cleavable prodrug is provided herein, as well as methods for its use in treating cancer, including triple negative breast cancer. The prodrug can be cleaved by glutathione under physiological conditions to generate a biologically active agent. The compound described herein is advantageous as the compound is fluorescent and can therefore be monitored within a subject.
US10023544B2	Heterocyclic compound A fused heterocyclic compound having an enteropeptidase inhibitory action and use of the compound as a medicament for treatment or prophylaxis of obesity, diabetes mellitus, etc., are provided. Specifically, a compound represented by the following formula (I): wherein each symbol is as defined herein, or a salt thereof and use of the compound as a medicament for treatment or prophylaxis of obesity, diabetes mellitus, etc., are provided.
US10023542B2	Ibrutinib intermediate compounds, preparation methods and uses thereof The present invention relates to the technical field of ibrutinib, particularly to the technical field of ibrutinib intermediate compounds and preparation methods thereof. The intermediate compounds are represented by formula A, wherein, the dotted line represents a double bond or a single bond between carbon and oxygen.
US10023540B2	Hydrogen barrier agent, hydrogen barrier film forming composition, hydrogen barrier film, method for producing hydrogen barrier film, and electronic element To provide a hydrogen barrier agent capable of imparting hydrogen barrier performance to various materials; a hydrogen barrier film forming composition including the hydrogen barrier agent; a hydrogen barrier film including the hydrogen barrier agent; a method for producing a hydrogen barrier film, which uses the hydrogen barrier film forming composition; and an electronic element provided with the hydrogen barrier film. A compound having a specific structure including an imidazolyl group is used as the hydrogen barrier agent. Furthermore, the hydrogen barrier film forming composition is prepared by blending the above-mentioned hydrogen barrier agent into the base material component. In addition, the hydrogen barrier film is formed using the hydrogen barrier film forming composition.
US10023534B2	Carbazole and tetrahydrocarbazole compounds useful as inhibitors of BTK Disclosed are compounds of Formula (I): or a salt thereof, wherein Q is: or; and X, R1a, R1b, R3, R4, and R5 are defined herein. Also disclosed are methods of using such compounds as inhibitors of Bruton's tyrosine kinase (Btk), and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds. These compounds are useful in treating, preventing, or slowing the progression of diseases or disorders in a variety of therapeutic areas, such as autoimmune diseases and vascular disease.
US10023532B2	Alkyl phenyl sulfide derivative and pest control agent An alkyl phenyl sulfide derivative represented by the general formula [I] or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof, and a pest control agent containing the derivative or the salt as an active ingredient. [in the above formula, R1 is, for example, a C1˜C6 alkyl group which is mono- or poly-substituted with halogen atom; R2 is, for example, a halogen atom or a C1˜C6 alkyl group; R3 is, for example, a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom; and R4 is, for example, a hydrogen atom or a C1˜C12 alkyl group.] The derivative or the salt has an excellent pest control effect.
US10023531B2	Process for preparing alkanesulfonic acids The present invention relates to a process for preparing alkanesulfonic acids from dialkyl disulfides with nitric acid and oxygen.
US10023525B2	Preparation of 18F-fluciclovine The present invention provides a method for the production of [18F]-FACBC which has advantages over know such methods. Also provided by the present invention is a system to carry out the method of the invention and a cassette suitable for carrying out the method of the invention on an automated radiosynthesis apparatus.
US10023523B2	Systems and methods for making bioproducts Processes for continuous preparation of bioproducts are described herein. The processes include contacting fatty acid glycerides with alcohols in the presence of an acidic heterogeneous catalyst and separating the fatty acid alkyl esters from the reaction products.
US10023520B2	Preparation of tert-butyl esters of aliphatic carboxylic acids A process for continuously preparing the tert-butyl ester of an aliphatic C1-C4 carboxylic acid comprises: a) the reaction of an aliphatic C1-C4 carboxylic acid with isobutene in the presence of an acidic catalyst to give an esterification mixture (G1); b) the partial evaporation of the esterification mixture (G1), giving a liquid first high boiler phase (SPh1) comprising the acidic catalyst, and a first vapor (B1) comprising tert-butyl ester; c) the fractional condensation of the first vapor (B1) by partially condensing the first vapor (B1) at a first pressure and a first temperature and obtaining a first condensate (K1), partially condensing the uncondensed second vapor (B2) at a second pressure and a second temperature and obtaining a second condensate (K2), the first temperature being 0 to 45° C. below the condensation temperature of the tert-butyl ester at the first pressure and the second temperature being 45 to 80° C. below the condensation temperature of the tert-butyl ester at the second pressure, with the proviso that the second temperature is at least 5° C. below the first temperature; and d) the combination of the first condensate (K1) and the second condensate (K2) and the feeding to a combined workup, and recycling of the third vapor (B3) not condensed at the second temperature into step a). The process allows the preparation of the tert-butyl ester of an aliphatic C1-C4 carboxylic acid by reaction of the carboxylic acid with isobutene, with isolation of unconverted isobutene from the esterification mixture in an energetically favorable manner and with an improved degree of removal.
US10023510B2	Method for producing 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene This invention provides a method for producing 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene or 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane, which is a precursor of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, in two or three reaction steps, using at least one chlorine-containing compound selected from the group consisting of 1,1,1,2,3-pentachloropropane, 2,3-dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoropropane, and 1,1,2,3-tetrachloropropene as a starting material, the reaction products of at least two of the steps being supplied to the same distillation apparatus to subject the products to a separation operation simultaneously. With this method, 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene or 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane, which is a precursor of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, can be efficiently produced with reduced energy and equipment costs in an economically advantageous manner.
US10023508B2	Viscosity modifiers for decreasing the viscosity of ionic liquids A process utilizing an ionic liquid is described. The process includes contacting a hydrocarbon feed with an ionic liquid component, the ionic liquid component comprising a mixture of a first ionic liquid and a viscosity modifier, wherein a viscosity of the ionic liquid component is at least about 10% less than a viscosity of the first ionic liquid.
US10023495B2	Glass containers with improved strength and improved damage tolerance The glass containers described herein have at least two performance attributes selected from resistance to delamination, improved strength, and increased damage resistance. In one embodiment, a glass container may include a body having an inner surface, an outer surface and a wall thickness extending between the outer surface and the inner surface. A compressively stressed layer may extend from the outer surface of the body into the wall thickness. The compressively stressed layer may have a surface compressive stress greater than or equal to 150 MPa. A lubricous coating may be positioned around at least a portion of the outer surface of the body. The outer surface of the body with the lubricous coating may have a coefficient of friction less than or equal to 0.7.
US10023493B2	Temperable enamelled glass A colored lacquered substrate made of glass or glass-ceramic includes a mineral coating based on alkaline silicate, which achieves the required performance in terms of color and of change in color during tempering, and in terms of adhesion and of mechanical strength at low temperatures without requiring a high-temperature baking step.
US10023481B2	Materials and methods for reducing biofouling in water treatment membrane systems Methods and systems for preventing biofouling of membranes utilized in water treatment processes (i.e., water treatment membranes) are described. Methods include X-ray excitation of luminescent materials capable of emitting in the violet to UV range (e.g., from about 180 nm to about 440 nm). X-rays are directed at water treatment modules to contact the luminescent materials within the modules and excite internal violet/UV to prevent biofouling of membranes. The methods can be utilized in conjunction with existing processing equipment and can prevent biofouling of water treatment membranes in high volume treatment processes in an environmentally friendly fashion.
US10023477B2	Treatment solution supply method, treatment solution supply apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable recording medium A treatment solution supply method of supplying a treatment solution to a substrate, the method includes the steps of: applying a DC voltage to the treatment solution; detecting a potential difference between two points in the treatment solution in a state where the DC voltage is applied to the treatment solution; and increasing the DC voltage when the detected potential difference is less than a predetermined reference value.
US10023470B2	Process for preparing octachlorotrisilane and higher polychlorosilanes with utilization of hexachlorodisilane A controlled preparation of octachlorotrisilane and higher polychlorosilane such as DCTS and DCPS from monomeric chlorosilane, proceeds by exposing the chlorosilane to a nonthermal plasma and recycling chlorosilane that has not been converted to octachlorotrisilane into the plasma.
US10023462B2	Niobium-Nitride film forming compositions and vapor deposition of Niobium-Nitride films Disclosed are Niobium Nitride film forming compositions, methods of synthesizing the same, and methods of forming Niobium Nitride films on one or more substrates via vapor deposition processes using the Niobium Nitride film forming precursors.
US10023459B2	MEMS and method for forming the same A method and apparatus are provided to prevent or reduce stiction of a MEMS device. The MEMS device may include a protrusion extending from a surface of the MEMS device. During manufacture, the protrusion may be connected across an opening in the MEMS device to a sidewall of the substrate. Before manufacture of the MEMS device is completed, at least a portion of the protrusion connecting the MEMS device to the substrate may be removed. During operation, the protrusion may provide stiction prevention or reduction for the surface from which the first protrusion may extend. A plurality of protrusions may be formed along a plurality of surfaces for the MEMS device to prevent or reduce stiction along the corresponding surfaces. Protrusions may also be formed on devices surrounding or encapsulating the MEMS device to prevent or reduce stiction of the MEMS device to the surrounding or encapsulating devices.
US10023453B2	Device and method for filling a container without using measuring means The present invention relates to a method for filling a fluid into a container without using measuring means and to a filling apparatus therefor which comprises an attachment having a predetermined volume VA, said attachment comprising a valve attachment which has a gas valve and a liquid valve with a valve seat in a housing. Said valve seat surrounds a displacement element that can be moved along the longitudinal axis relative to the housing, and forms an annular gap. According to said method, the attachment is tightly placed onto a container (1) while the displacement element is inserted into the container (1). When the liquid valve (5) is opened, the filling fluid flows into the nominal volume VN of the container (1), and said nominal volume is flooded with the filling fluid; the liquid valve is then closed. The displacement element is withdrawn from the container (1) and the flooded remaining volumes top up the contents in the container (1), the volumina VVA and VFV equaling the volume VRohr of a portion of the displacement element in the flooded portion so that identical containers (1) are filled with identical fill levels.
US10023445B2	Portable power driven system comprising a rope grab arrangement The present invention relates to a rope grab arrangement comprising a rope grab for advancing a rope, the rope grab arrangement being configured to provide an increased friction between the rope grab and the rope for allowing use of multitude of different types of ropes. The invention also relates to a portable power driven arrangement comprising such a rope grab arrangement.
US10023443B2	Tower crane and method of mounting a wind turbine rotor blade The invention relates to a tower crane comprising a tower of at least one tower element, in particular a lattice piece, and a structural guying device having at least one guying rod for the horizontal anchorage of the tower at a structure. In accordance with the invention, the tower has a vertically adjustable guide frame, wherein at least one positioning rope is adjustably fastened to the guide frame. The invention furthermore relates to a method of mounting a wind turbine rotor blade.
US10023439B2	Method for detecting over connected access cover plate An escalator system includes a pit having an access cover plate, a detector indicating when the access cover plate is open and when it is closed, and a user interface which is located in said pit and which in an active state provides the escalator system with control signals controlling the operation of the escalator and which in a passive state does not affect the operation of the escalator. In order to improve the safety of the escalator system the escalator system is configured to stop movement of the escalator if the detector indicates that the access cover plate is closed while the user interface is in the active state.
US10023436B2	Drive with multiple looping for an elevator installation A drive unit for an elevator installation having a first traveling body and a second traveling body, which traveling bodies are supported by a support device, drives the support device and thus the two traveling bodies. The two traveling bodies each have at least one first support roller by which the support device supports the traveling bodies, at least partially. The drive unit includes at least one first and one second roller arranged on a common axis of rotation of the drive unit, wherein at least one of the first or second rollers is a drive unit roller for driving the support device. On the way from the first traveling body to the second traveling body, the support device is guided over the first drive unit roller and over the second drive unit roller. The guidance is hereby such that the circumferential speeds of the two drive unit rollers vary.
US10023406B2	Cycloidal wheel drive A wheel assembly and a bin sweep system. The system may include a sweep auger for moving granules, and a wheel assembly including a rim and a tire disposed on the rim, the rim defining an interior radially inward of an inner circumference of the rim, and a cycloidal drive disposed in the interior of the rim. The cycloidal drive may include an input shaft, a drive gear having first gearing features and being eccentrically mounted on the input shaft, a stationary drive plate, and second gearing features coupled to the rim, the first gearing features engaging the second gearing features to drive the rim and wheel at a reduced speed relative to the input shaft.
US10023392B2	Belt driven linear actuator A belt driven linear actuator includes: a base, a linearly movable unit, a belt driven unit, a first cover, a second cover, a drive source, and a slide block. With the first and second covers removably disposed on the base, the first and second covers can be located at different positions to define different gaps in different directions, so as to allow the slide block to be assembled in different directions, and reduce the restriction on the assembling direction of the drive source. Besides, the width of the base is equal to the height of the base, and the height of the cover portion is equal to the height and the width of the base, which allows the base to be assembled in the same position while in different directions.
US10023382B2	Universal lock for the hook of a roll-off container and method of use A lock for the hook of a roll-off container box comprises a rail member with two substantially parallel brackets, each bracket having a plurality of apertures for receiving at least one padlock, said brackets terminating at one end in a carrying handle and at the opposite end with a connector pin for engaging with the container box hook. The lock further comprises a box-like outer cover for the rail member, that outer cover having a front wall, a rear wall, a top surface and spaced apart sidewalls. Each sidewall has a track that commences at its bottom edge, and extends parallel to that bottom edge before branching off into an upper and lower pathway for the rail member's connector pin to slide along.
US10023375B2	Auto opening cigarette pack outsert An outsert for affixing to a product package includes a base layer, a top layer, and a printed document. The base layer includes a perforated region arranged to be aligned with a tear tape on an outer wrapping of the package. The top layer is arranged on the base layer and has one or more edge regions adhered to the base layer. The printed document is enclosed in an inner volume established between the base layer and top layer. A laminate layer can be disposed in the inner volume between the top layer and the printed document to increase the rigidity of the outsert.
US10023373B2	Collating strip for plug and plug installation method A collating strip for holding plugs prior to insertion of the plugs into a hole such as a screw hole or nail hole after the screw or nail has been driven. The collating strip comprises an elongated strip having a plurality of perforations spaced along its length; and a plug positioned in each of the perforations, each plug having an insertion end and an external end, the insertion ends projecting from said strip. The strips may be in sheet form of a plurality of strips side by side with an individual strip being separable from the remaining strips of the sheet.
US10023372B2	Carton with handle and dispenser A carton for holding a plurality of containers. The carton comprises a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the carton and a dispenser comprising a dispenser panel. The dispenser panel is at least partially defined by a tear line extending in at least one panel of the plurality of panels. The dispenser panel can be at least partially removable from the carton to create a dispenser opening. The carton also can comprise a handle for grasping and carrying the carton. The handle comprises a handle feature extending in at least the dispenser panel, and at least a portion of the handle can be removable from the carton with the dispenser panel.
US10023368B2	Tube head comprising an insert forming a barrier and allowing the insert to be centered A plastic tube head for a product having a liquid to pasty consistency, comprising: a neck; a shoulder; and an insert forming a barrier having an outer edge which is covered in a continuous manner by an outer support made of plastic material forming the tube head, and an inner hole defining an inner edge. The tube head is characterized in that the inner edge of the insert is covered in a discontinuous manner by the plastic material forming the tube head, such that a portion of the face of the insert which is oriented towards the internal volume inside the tube and adjacent to the inner edge is covered by an inner support.
US10023365B2	Drink bottles Drink bottles, or drink containers with cap assemblies that include a drink spout. In some embodiments, the drink spout is pivotally coupled to a base of the cap assembly. In some embodiments, the drink spouts include mouthpieces, including self-sealing and/or bite-actuated mouthpieces. In some embodiments, the cap assembly includes a handle, which may include at least one guard for the drink spout and/or mouthpiece. In some embodiments, the drink containers include a manual on/off valve. In some embodiments, the dispensing spout includes a mount for the mouthpiece and/or cooperates with the cap to provide a manual on/off valve to selectively restrict flow of drink fluid from the drink container regardless of the drink spout's and/or mouthpiece's configuration. In some embodiments, the drink containers include a drink tube extending from external of the drink containers and/or an air return system.
US10023350B2	Carton with locking feature A carton for holding at least one article. The carton has a front panel and a back panel that at least partially form an interior of the carton. A first end flap is foldably connected to one of the front panel and the back panel and a second end flap is foldably connected to one of the front panel and the back panel. Locking features are for releasably securing the end flaps in a closed configuration with the first end flap and the second end flap in face-to-face contact. The locking features comprise a male locking feature foldably connected to at least one of the first end flap and the second end flap, and a female locking feature adjacent at least one of the first end flap and the second end flap.
US10023339B2	Five-sided cigarette carton packaging Methods and machines are provided for forming a five-sided carton of packages of smoking articles. A piece of film material is applied to a plurality of packages of smoking articles such that five sides of the plurality of packages are at least partially covered by the film material, but the sixth side remains uncovered. The film material is applied such that the group of packages is sufficiently tightly bound so that none of the packages may slip free from the carton. The sixth side of the plurality of packages in the carton remains exposed so that tax stamps may be easily applied. The film of material may be applied so that a gap is formed relative to the sixth side.
US10023328B2	Engine for a spacecraft, and spacecraft comprising such an engine A space vehicle engine (10) comprising a chemical thruster having a nozzle (30) for ejecting combustion gas, together with a Hall effect thruster. The engine is arranged in such a manner that the nozzle serves as the ejection channel for particles ejected by the Hall effect thruster when it is in operation. The engine can deliver high thrust with low specific impulse or relatively low thrust with large specific impulse.
US10023327B2	Small scale reaction wheel assemblies Reaction wheel assemblies having relatively compact and lightweight form factors (referred to as “small scale” RWAs) are disclosed. Such small scale RWAs are well-suited for deployment onboard relatively small satellites, but are not restricted to usage within any particular device or platform. In one embodiment, the small scale RWA includes a primary support platform to which a rotor is coupled for rotation about a spin axis. An axially-expanded face-to-face (DF) duplex bearing pair is disposed between the rotor shaft and the support platform. The DF duplex bearing pair includes first and second rolling element bearings positioned around an intermediate portion of the rotor shaft. The first and second rolling element bearings have first and second bearing load lines, respectively, which are spaced by a tailored bearing load line separation (SLL).
US10023318B2	Motorized aircraft and method for determining output and number of electric motors in motorized aircraft A motorized aircraft is controlled by a drive control means that rotationally drives a propulsion system propeller. The propulsion system propeller is driven by a plurality of electric motors. A comparison detection unit compares estimated propeller torque and estimated motor torque with each other and detects an abnormal state of an electric motor on the basis of the fact that a difference between the propeller torque and a multiple of the motor torque is above a predetermined value.
US10023311B2	Automatic painting system with drone, user interface and computer vision A system and method for painting a structure. The system comprises: a computer vision processing system configured to obtain images of a target structure and generate first instructions signals for real time communication to an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) having a paint fluid dispensing system provided thereon; a control device at the UAV responsive to received the first instruction signals for controlling real time navigating of the UAV to a location at the target structure; and the computer vision processing system configured to generate second instruction signals for real time communication to the UAV, wherein the control device at the UAV is configured to automatically actuate the paint fluid dispensing system to apply a paint fluid at the location on the target structure in response, the received second instruction signals configuring the UAV to render a desired visual image on the target structure.
US10023308B1	Tethering system and method for remote device A tethering system for a remote-controlled device includes a tether line having a first end adapted to be connected to a ground support and a second end adapted to be connected to the remote-controlled device. The system further includes an anchor-point disposed between the first and second ends of the tether line, the anchor point having an eyelet for securing the tether line and allowing the tether line to slide through the eyelet during use. The anchor-point and eyelet enable the tether line to flex or bend and the remote-controlled device to maneuver one or more of over or around the target area without interfering with any nearby obstructions.
US10023301B2	Method and system for controlling the flight of an aircraft with respect to the pitch axis A system including a load factor control module for calculating a deflection order on manual actuation of a control column by a pilot of the aircraft and transmitting that deflection order to at least one elevator of the aircraft, a longitudinal attitude control module for maintaining the longitudinal attitude of the aircraft at a target attitude in the event of absence of manual actuation of the control column by the pilot during a flight, and a transition management module for determining and storing a present longitudinal attitude value of the aircraft at a recording moment and transmitting that longitudinal attitude value to the longitudinal attitude control module for the longitudinal attitude control module to use the longitudinal attitude value as the target attitude.
US10023297B1	Drone noise reduction Techniques for using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to deliver a payload while reducing and/or altering sound generated by the UAV during delivery may be provided. For example, during delivery, the UAV may be instructed to utilize one or more sets of propellers of different sizes to reduce and/or alter the sound generated by and/or around the UAV. Intrinsic and extrinsic information associated with the UAV may be utilized to dynamically adjust the particular sets of propellers of a certain and different size to utilize during different portions of a flight path while delivering the payload.
US10023294B2	Tail spar spring According to one embodiment, an empennage attachment system features an aft attachment mechanism and a forward attachment system. The aft attachment mechanism is configured to be coupled to a tail section of a body of an aircraft and to an empennage proximate to an aft spar of the empennage. The aft attachment mechanism defines a pitch axis such that the aft attachment mechanism allows the empennage to rotate about the pitch axis. The forward attachment system is configured to be coupled to the tail section of the body and to the empennage proximate to a forward spar of the empennage. The forward attachment system is configured to restrict rotation of the empennage about the pitch axis to an allowable range of motion.
US10023293B2	Stiffener run-out A panel assembly comprising: a panel (11); a stiffener (12) having a foot (12a), an upstanding web (12b) and a run-out region at one end; and a fitting (13), wherein the stiffener foot is bonded to the panel, and wherein the fitting is attached to the stiffener web and to the panel outboard of the end of the stiffener foot. The outboard end of the web may overhang an outboard end of the foot in the run-out region, of the stiffener.
US10023286B2	Aircraft bay blankets that provide enhanced drainage features Systems and methods are provided for insulation and moisture drainage. One exemplary embodiment is an apparatus comprising a bay blanket configured to insulate an aircraft. The bay blanket includes insulation, and a first waterproof lip that protrudes from the insulation in an outboard direction towards a frame of the aircraft and extends along a length of a leftward side of the bay blanket. The bay blanket also includes a second waterproof lip that protrudes from the insulation in an outboard direction towards the frame of the aircraft along a length of a rightward side of the bay blanket.
US10023281B2	Moveable cutters and net penetrating systems and methods The problem of penetrating through nets and other objects is solved by cutting the object using various cutter systems, which include, for example a track and a moving carriage containing a cutter, a stationary carriage with a fixed or rotating arm, and/or abrasive cutters. The object is cut by a severing, slicing, or wearing action caused by a moveable blade or abrasive surface. An underwater vehicle incorporating an embodiment of the cutter system can cut a sufficiently large opening in the object to allow the vehicle to pass through.
US10023276B1	Canoe outrigger with built-in storage capacity A canoe outrigger with built-in, covered, storage capacity. Unlike a typical pontoon type outrigger, this device is a miniature canoe form that has an open interior. The top of the outrigger has three doors allowing for storage and access within the form that holds many supplies, such as camping and fishing gear, food, water and other items. The outrigger is connected to a canoe, or other small boat, by a pair of telescoping arms. Each arm has clamps that secure the arms the gunwales of the vessel. The other end of each arm is bolted into position on the outrigger. In this way, the outrigger is securely attached for use.
US10023274B1	Water pad assembly A water pad assembly adapted to floatingly support a human in open water, including: a water pad member and a plurality of grommets and/or cup holders.
US10023271B2	Rapid water ambulance for transport of the injured, patients and the like A rapid water ambulance for transport of patients, comprising a sick bay solidly constrained to a structure of the water ambulance and support apparatus (10) for a stretcher, the support apparatus (10) comprises: a support column (20), a carriage (30) slidable along the column (20) in the direction of the axis (A) thereof, a support plane (11) for a stretcher, borne projectingly by the carriage (30) and solidly constrained thereto, a damped suspension device (33), constrained to the carriage (30) and to the column (20), which supports the support plane (11) at an operating height, wherein the axis (A) of the support column (20) is inclined with respect to the perpendicular direction to a floor (P) plane of the sick bay and lies in a vertical plane parallel to the motion direction of the water ambulance.
US10023258B2	Motorcycle having interactive lean control Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some implementations a motorized tricycle includes a lean mechanism and an active system that is operably coupled to the lean mechanism that receives an signal indicative of an interaction with human, that is operable to detect a lean of the body of the human and that is operable to receive a sensed movement on the seat via multisensory devices, and to generate and send a signal to the lean mechanism from the signal, the lean and the sensed movement.
US10023256B2	Streamline storage system Disclosed is a streamlined storage system for use with a motorcycle or other similar vehicle seat that does not detract from the riding experience, that is easy and convenient for the rider to access while riding, and that does not substantially increase the overall cost of the vehicle.
US10023252B1	Intermodal container with chassis In one embodiment, an intermodal container comprises a metal box, and left and right wheel assemblies. The box includes a front wall, a rear door opposite the front wall along a longitudinal direction, first and second sidewalls that oppose one another along a lateral direction, a top wall, a bottom wall that opposes the top wall along a vertical direction, and a structural frame. The left and right wheel assemblies are spaced from one another along the lateral direction. Each one of the wheel assemblies includes an axle and at least one tire mounted on the axle. The wheel assemblies are movable between an extended position in which the tires extend below the first and second sidewalls in the vertical direction so as to be engageable with a ground surface, and a retracted position in which the first and second sidewalls extend below the tires along the vertical direction.
US10023249B2	Aerodynamic drag reducing apparatus A drag reducing apparatus is provided for use with vehicles having surfaces that are not streamlined. The apparatus includes an exterior cover that forms a drag reducing shape when the apparatus is fully extended. The apparatus can be retracted to a space saving configuration. A scissors linkage extends and retracts the apparatus. The scissors linkage can be motorized, and the motor can extend the scissors linkage by turning in a first direction and can retract the apparatus by turning in a second direction. The scissors linkage can hold the exterior cover taut when the apparatus is fully extended. The scissors linkage can support the exterior cover at intermediate locations when the apparatus is not fully extended. The apparatus can include support linkages and intermediate moveable members that support the exterior cover and define the drag reducing shape.
US10023248B1	Sliding tailgate The sliding tailgate is adapted for use with an automobile. The automobile is further defined with a working space. The working space is an interior space within which the load carried by the automobile is stored. The sliding tailgate is an apparatus upon which the tailgate of the automobile is attached such that: 1) the tailgate can be opened and closed to provide access into the working space of the automobile; and, 2) the tailgate can be retracted to a location underneath the working space to provide less restricted access to the working space of the automobile. The sliding tailgate comprises a storage slot, a mounting structure, a track system, and a locking system. The track system is contained within the storage slot. The mounting structure attaches the tailgate to the track system. The locking system locks the tailgate in the extended position.
US10023245B2	Motor vehicle body A motor vehicle body includes a rear wheel housing with a wheel well that accommodates a rear wheel and a wall section upwardly projecting form the wheel well. A C-pillar inner wall is fastened to the wall section along a first fastening zone and overlaps an opening formed in the wall section between the first fastening zone and wheel well. A weld joins the C-pillar inner wall and a C-pillar outer wall together at the level of the opening.
US10023240B2	Motor vehicle body with multi-shelled wheelhouse A motor vehicle body includes a side member and with an at least two-shell wheelhouse supported against the latter. An upper wheelhouse shell and a lower wheelhouse shell at least regionally overlap each other and are joined together. Each wheelhouse shell exhibits a passage opening for arranging a strut mount toward the top in the vehicle vertical direction.
US10023238B2	Skeletal component for automobile and front pillar lower including the same A front pillar lower outer includes a bent portion, and a first region and a second region, and is a skeletal component for automobile that is assumed to receive a collision load along the extending direction of the first region. The outer is constituted by attaching a first member that is arranged on a first region side, and a second member that is arranged on a second region side. An attachment line of the both members is arranged in a predetermined zone between a first boundary and a second boundary. The plate thickness of the first member is larger than the plate thickness of the second member.
US10023228B2	Steering device A steering device is provided which allows the vehicle to move laterally and turn with a small radius, without using a complicated mechanism, and capable of stably controlling the steering angle during such modes. The steering device includes a pair of rack bars connected, respectively, to front right and front left vehicle wheels or rear right and rear left vehicle wheels, synchronizing gears disposed between the pair of rack bars, a synchronizing gear box retaining the synchronizing gears, a rack case fixed to the frame of the vehicle, and a fixing mechanism for fixing the synchronizing gear box to the rack case.
US10023220B1	Cart ski system A cart ski system for urging a cart along a granular support surface includes a cart that may be rolled along a support surface. The cart has a set of rear wheels and a set of front wheels. A pair of skis is provided and each of the wheels is positioned in a corresponding one of the skis. Each of the skis slides along the support surface when the support surface is comprised of a granular material thereby enhancing urging the cart along the granular material.
US10023219B2	Snow surface skimmer The snow surface skimmer is provided with: a skimmer body; a steering handle, which extends upward at a slant from the skimmer body; a seat installed on a region of the skimmer body that is behind the steering handle; and a skimming board. The skimming board is detachably attached to the bottom surface of the skimmer body by a skimmer attachment mechanism so that the attachment position in the front-back direction is adjustable. A skimming board suited to the skimming person's body type, build, etc. can be attached to the skimmer body at the appropriate position in the front-back direction.
US10023217B2	Infant stroller apparatus An infant stroller apparatus includes a front leg frame having a first side segment, a handle frame having a second side segment pivotally coupled with the first side segment via a first pivot connection, a rear leg frame having a third and a fourth side segment pivotally coupled with each other via a second pivot connection, the third side segment being further pivotally coupled with the first side segment via a third pivot connection, and the fourth side segment being further pivotally coupled with the second side segment via a fourth pivot connection, a seat portion pivotally coupled with the first side segment via a fifth pivot connection, and a support frame portion respectively coupled with the seat portion and the fourth side segment.
US10023213B1	Disc golf transport system A disc golf transport system to allow the movement of disc golf paraphernalia about a course utilizing existing or specialized backpacks. The system uses a three wheeled manual pull cart that has a five point adjustable suspension system incorporating two adjustable, lockable upper arms with peg horns extending therefrom; two pivotable lower arms with length and angle adjustable means for attachment; and a central attachment member. All of the five attachment points allow an attached packpack to be drawn taut from five different points so as to secure, and position the bag in the cart for both easy content access and maximum transit stability.
US10023191B2	Method for controlling a power train of a vehicle, and corresponding device and vehicle A method controls a power train of a vehicle immobilized in a parking position, the vehicle being provided with a parking brake device for immobilizing the vehicle and at least one electric motor. The method includes detecting the slope direction and/or slope data when the parking brake device is in an actuated position, detecting that the parking brake device has switched from the actuated position to a released position, and applying a motor torque setpoint to the electric motor in accordance with the detected slope direction and/or slope data.
US10023189B2	Device for preventing sudden unintended acceleration Provided is a device for preventing sudden unintended acceleration. The device includes a driving information collector, a vehicle characteristic storage, a controller configured to determine whether the vehicle is in a sudden unintended acceleration state, and a switch configured to block input power of the electronic throttle motor of vehicle on the basis of the determination of sudden unintended acceleration by the controller.
US10023185B2	Fuel pump system of hybrid vehicle A fuel pump system of a hybrid vehicle is provided. The fuel pump system prevents a fuel pump from continuing to operate when fuel is exhausted, whereby the fuel pump may be damaged. The pressure of fuel is measured in response to exhaustion of fuel, and when the pressure of fuel is low, fuel is circulated within the fuel pump instead of being supplied to the engine side, thereby preventing the fuel pump from being stuck due to frictional heat.
US10023182B1	Hybrid vehicle transmission control device A transmission control device is provided for a hybrid vehicle that ensures gear shift responsiveness corresponding to a driver's request while achieving excellent gear shifting quality when shifting gears under normal conditions. The transmission control device includes a transmission controller that carries out a shift control for switching between gear shift patterns that are established by the multistage gear transmission by a movement of the engagement clutches based on a gear shift request. The transmission controller selects from among a plurality of gear shift patterns that can be established gear shift patterns in which one engagement clutch is present in a power transmission path leading from the power sources to a drive wheel, and designates the selected gear shift patterns as a normal-use gear shift pattern group, which is used for shift control under normal conditions.
US10023179B2	Minimizing engine pull-ups and gear shifts in a hybrid vehicle A hybrid vehicle includes powertrain components such as an engine, an automatic transmission, and a traction motor selectively coupled to the engine via a clutch and to the transmission. At least one controller is programmed to control these powertrain components. The vehicle is driven over a drive cycle that includes multiple engine starts and transmission gear shifts. An amount of fuel consumption used during these engine starts and transmissions gear shifts is stored on an on-board storage device. Subsequently, the engine is inhibited from starting and the transmission is inhibited from shifting gears based on the amount of fuel consumption associated with the engine starts and transmission gear shifts performed during the drive cycle as recalled from the storage device.
US10023169B2	Sleep mode for an air dryer An air dryer for a locomotive air supply system that includes a controller programmed to initiate a sleep mode that inhibits the air dryer and de-energizes all valves. The controller determines when it is appropriate to enter into sleep mode based on various conditions of the locomotive air supply system. More specifically, the controller is programmed to calculate whether the air dryer should be placed into sleep mode based on operational characteristics of the locomotive air supply system that are indicative that the system has been idled. The initiation of an air dryer sleep mode by the controller prevents undesirable venting of air from the air supply system and unnecessary usage of locomotive battery power.
US10023156B2	Washing tunnel for motorcycles Washing facility for two- or three- wheeled vehicle where the vehicle is conveyed longitudinally by mechanical means opposite washing devices, where the facility comprises a lower longitudinal guiding device in order to guide a wheel of the vehicle on the floor along the longitudinal displacement thereof and an upper guiding device made firmly connected to the handlebars of the vehicle in order to keep the vehicle in vertical position.
US10023135B2	Fastening device for securing elongated vehicle components A fastening device is provided for securing a plurality of elongated vehicle components to a first side of a vehicle structural member. The fastening device includes a first elongated strap member configured to form a loop around a first bundle of the elongated vehicle components, and a head member configured to be positioned on a second side of the vehicle structural member opposite the first side. The head member is provided with a through hole configuration for receipt of two portions of the first elongated strap member forming the loop and configured to allow tying of the first elongated strap member from the second side of the vehicle structural member. Moreover, the fastening device includes a second elongated strap member configured to form a loop around a second bundle of the elongated vehicle components. The head member through hole configuration is configured for receipt of two portions of the second elongated strap member forming the loop. In addition, the head member is configured to allow tying of the second elongated strap member from the second side of the vehicle structural member.
US10023133B2	On/off switch arrangement for a pivotable display screen in a motor vehicle An ON/OFF switch arrangement is for a display screen pivotably mounted within a motor vehicle. The arrangement includes a mounting bracket retaining the display screen and pivotably attached to the motor vehicle such that the mounting bracket may be pivoted about an axis. A switch assembly includes a rotor attached to the mounting bracket. A contactor is attached to the rotor. A base is attached to the motor vehicle such that the rotor and the contactor rotate about the axis relative to the base when the mounting bracket is pivoted. The base has two spaced apart electrical contacts. The contactor electrically interconnects the two contacts within a first range of rotational positions of the rotor, and the contactor does not interconnect the two contacts within a second range of rotational positions of the rotor.
US10023128B2	Ratcheting strap kit A container has a housing and a lid. The housing has a hollow interior adapted to receive a securement strap having a crank. At least one sidewall of the container has a hole therethrough. The hole is shaped and disposed to allow the crank to pass there-through to the exterior of the housing when the securement strap is received into the hollow interior, such that the crank may be used as a handle for carrying the combination.
US10023127B2	Vehicle interior component A vehicle interior component is disclosed. The vehicle interior component is an overhead console assembly for a vehicle interior. The overhead console may comprise a bezel/base and a storage member coupled to the bezel. The storage member is configured to move between a retracted/closed position and an extended/open position. The bezel provides a resilient member to aid/facilitate installation/attachment of the storage member to the bezel.
US10023121B1	Rear vision camera switching Methods and systems are provided for controlling camera images of vehicle cameras. In one example, a camera, a radio system, a processor, and a display are disposed onboard a vehicle. The camera is configured to generate camera images. The radio system is configured to process the camera images. The processor is configured to at least facilitate determining whether a radio system of the vehicle is functioning properly; processing the camera images through the radio system prior to displaying the camera images within the vehicle, if the radio system is functioning properly; and providing instructions for displaying the camera images within the vehicle without processing the camera images through the radio system, if the radio system is not functioning properly. The display is configured to display the camera images in accordance with the instructions provided by the processor.
US10023099B2	Structure and method for securing and transporting equipment racks A shipping apparatus utilizes logistic bars attached laterally across a carrier shipping enclosure such as truck trailer or shipping container. The logistic bars can engage tracks attached to lateral sidewalls of the carrier shipping enclosure. One or more equipment racks are positioned behind one of the lateral logistic bars. Another logistic bar is placed behind the one or more equipment racks. Each of the equipment racks are secured in place by clamping devices positioned along a respective lateral logistic bar to be proximate to a respective corner of the equipment rack. Longitudinal logistic bars are engaged to a pair of the clamping devices that are on opposing lateral sides of the equipment rack. The shipping apparatus provides a rigid structure that is appropriately positioned without damaging components within the equipment rack and preventing swaying during transport of the equipment rack.
US10023093B2	Power equipment shipping Utilities (e.g., apparatuses, systems, methods, etc.) for use in loading power equipment such as log splitting apparatuses onto cargo trailers or the like in manners that increase the number of assembled log splitting apparatuses that can be loaded onto the cargo trailers (or otherwise result in more efficient loading of assembled log splitting apparatuses onto the cargo trailers) while facilitating assembled presentation of the log splitting apparatuses after unloading from the cargo trailer.
US10023077B1	Track assembly A track assembly includes a first pair of tracks, a first lockset that may be configured to selectively restrict movement of the first pair of tracks, a second pair of tracks, a second lockset that may be configured to selectively restrict movement of the second pair of tracks, and a cross member that may be connected between the first pair of tracks and the second pair of tracks. The cross member may be configured to actuate the first lockset and the second lockset. The cross member may include a first section and a second section. The first section and the second section may be configured to rotate relative to each other.
US10023073B2	Four motor direct driving system A driving system for electric vehicles. The driving system may have two or more electric motors, each with voltage inputs, which are connected to the axles and tires of the vehicle. A variable input control may provide a signal that indicates its current operation position to a vehicle control unit. The vehicle control unit takes the information from the variable input control and determines how much power to send to each of the electric motors' voltage inputs.
US10023062B2	Electric vehicle mobility modeling and energy resources scheduling A device includes a processor configured to execute one or more instructions stored in a memory to receive an electrical vehicle (EV) location profile having information regarding movement of an EV between a first and a second charging location of an electrical network. The processor is also configured to apply an EV mobility model to the EV location profile to determine an optimized schedule for the EV to charge or discharge a storage cell of the EV at the first or second charging locations during a scheduling period. The EV mobility model comprises constraints that describe interactions of the EV with the electrical network.
US10023059B2	Wireless charging for vehicle batteries The present disclosure relates to automobiles and, more specifically, teaches methods and systems that may be used for wirelessly charging batteries used in vehicles. In one embodiment, a method for detecting a relative position between a vehicle-side receiving charging coil and a fixed transmission charging coil, may include: generating an alternating magnetic orientation field using one of the coils; detecting the orientation field using at least one coil provided for inductive excitation, wherein the orientation field is detected in a frequency-selective manner by the at least one coil; and ascertaining the relative position using an orientation receiving signal induced by the orientation field in the at least one coil.
US10023056B2	Integrated trailer hitch and jump start system The present disclosure relates to devices, systems, and methods for jump starting an electric vehicle. In some embodiments, an electric vehicle includes battery charging circuitry electrically connected to a high voltage storage system and a low voltage storage system mounted in the vehicle. The high voltage storage system may be configured to drive a motor for propelling the vehicle. The low voltage storage system may be configured to drive a contactor electrically connected between the high voltage storage system and a drive train of the vehicle. In some implementations, the vehicle may include an electrical connection that is easily accessible and configured to supply power from an external power source to the low voltage system. The electrical connection may be integrated into a standard trailer wiring system.
US10023038B2	System for absorbing and distributing side impact energy utilizing an integrated battery pack An energy absorbing and distributing side impact system for a vehicle includes: first and second side sills, each of the first and second sills comprising multiple longitudinal channels, at least an upper longitudinal channel positioned above a vehicle floor panel and at least a lower longitudinal channel positioned below the vehicle floor panel; a battery enclosure mounted between front and rear suspensions of the vehicle, the battery enclosure having a first side member attached to the first side sill, and a second side member attached to the second side sill; cross-members integrated into the battery enclosure; and one or more bolts each extending though a respective opening in one of the cross-members and extending to an opposite side of the vehicle floor panel from the cross-member.
US10023035B2	Tonneau cover system with integral side rail clamp A tonneau cover system for a pickup truck cargo box comprising a tonneau cover sized and shaped for covering the cargo box. A side rail comprises a first clamping surface adapted to engage the first side of the downward flange. A rod has a rod axis and is mounted on the side rail. A clamp body is mounted on the rod and includes a clamp arm having a second clamping surface adapted to engage the second side of the side rail. A cam is included with one of the side rail and the clamp body. A cam follower engages with the cam. The cam follower is included with the other one of the side rail and the clamp body. Movement of the clamp body along the axis of the rod advances the cam follower along the cam to thereby move the first clamping surface toward the second clamping surface.
US10023034B2	Tonneau cover Rigid panel sections can include a rigid panel, a first frame member, a second frame member and a coupling mechanism. The rigid panel can have a first face, a second face opposite the first face, and an edge therebetween. The first face can having a first margin adjacent the edge and the second face can have a second margin adjacent the edge. The first frame member can be disposed along at least a portion of the edge and can have a first flange overlying the first margin. A second frame member, distinct from the first frame member, can be disposed along at least a portion of the edge and can have a second flange overlying the second margin. The coupling mechanism connecting the second frame member and the first frame member together can be positioned outboard of the edge. Methods of assembling the rigid panel sections are also provided.
US10023030B2	Structure of vehicle side door A structure of a vehicle side door includes: an inner panel including a first protrusion and a second protrusion alternately provided in a vehicle front-rear direction at an upper end of the inner pane, the first protrusion protruding to the inner side, the second protrusion protruding to an outer side; an inner reinforcement that has a flange and is provided along the vehicle front-rear direction, the flange including a joint and a cutout alternately provided in the vehicle front-rear direction, the joint being joined to a surface of the first protrusion on the outer side, the cutout exposing the second protrusion from the flange to the outer side; and a weatherstrip provided along the vehicle front-rear direction, the weatherstrip including a pinching part that contacts a surface of the first protrusion on the inner side and a surface of the second protrusion on the outer side.
US10023026B2	Vehicle rear slider window assembly with enhanced rail attachment A slider window assembly for a vehicle includes at least one fixed window panel and a frame portion attached at the at least one fixed window panel. A movable window panel is movable along upper and lower rails of the frame portion and movable between a closed position and an opened position. At least one of the upper and lower rails includes a recess for receiving adhesive therein and a tapered end region at an end of the recess. The tapered end region includes at least one notch or groove through a wall that at least partially circumscribes the recess, with the notch or groove configured to allow excess adhesive to escape during the adhesive bonding of the at least one of the upper and lower rails to the at least one fixed window panel. The tapered end region has an outer tapered surface opposite the recess.
US10023025B2	Heat management system for an internal combustion engine A heat management system for an internal combustion engine has an engine cooling circuit, a main cooling circuit that has a main cooler, a heating circuit that has a heating heat exchanger, a coolant pump that moves coolant through the circuits and a rotary slide valve that has at least one switched and at least one non-switched inlet, such that the heating return flow leads into a switchable inlet of the rotary slide valve.
US10023021B2	Air vent An air vent with an adjustment insert for adjusting an air stream flowing out through the air vent, can be adjusted by rotating the adjustment insert. A first light guide and a second light guide are provided, with the first light guide being firmly attached to a housing of the air vent and the second light guide being firmly attached to the adjustment insert. The first light guide and the second light guide are rotatable with respect to each other, and the second light guide can be illuminated by the first light guide. A backlightable portion of the adjustment insert can be illuminated by the second light guide.
US10023007B2	Wheel skirt for lockable caster and methods of making The present disclosure relates to caster wheels having a skirt, specifically a skirt which fits over one side of the wheel only, and thus does not interfere with the actuation of a caster wheel locking mechanism.
US10022997B2	Decoloring apparatus and sorting method for paper discharge in decoloring apparatus In accordance with one embodiment, a decoloring apparatus comprises a processor, a decoloring section, a shift roller, a paper discharge section and a paper discharge roller. The processor determines whether or not to execute either a decoloring job or a non-decoloring job. The decoloring section decolors an image on paper formed with decolorable coloring agent. The shift roller moves paper for decoloring job or paper for non-decoloring job in a direction orthogonal to a paper discharge direction of the paper on a same plane for a given distance to sort it. The paper discharge section stacks discharged papers. The paper discharge roller discharges the paper sorted by the shift roller to the paper discharge section.
US10022996B2	Infrared sensitive color-forming composition, infrared curable color-forming composition, lithographic printing plate precursor and plate making method The invention is directed to an infrared sensitive color-forming composition containing a compound having an infrared absorbing skeleton and a thermochromic skeleton in a molecule thereof wherein the infrared absorbing skeleton and the thermochromic skeleton are connected with a covalent bond or an ionic bond and a binder; an infrared curable color-forming composition wherein the infrared sensitive color-forming composition further contains a radical initiator and a polymerizable compound; a lithographic printing plate precursor having an image-recording layer containing the infrared curable color-forming composition on a support; a plate making method including imagewise exposing the lithographic printing plate precursor and conducting on-press development processing by supplying printing ink and dampening water on a printing machine to remove a non-image area; a compound represented by the formula (7) as defined herein; and a compound represented by the formula (8) as defined herein.
US10022992B2	Tape cartridge A tape cartridge detachably mounted in a tape printing apparatus, which has a printing head portion, a drive shaft, and a base convex portion that includes a pedestal erectly disposed on a mounting base and a convex portion erectly disposed on and integrally formed with the pedestal, includes a tape roll and a core shaft that has an outer circumferential face that rotatably supports the tape roll and an inner circumferential face formed into a stepped cylindrical shape formed by a concave portion and a depressed portion which has a diameter larger than that of the concave portion. A spring is installed into the concave portion. When the tape cartridge is mounted in the tape printing apparatus, the convex portion is inserted into the concave portion and presses the spring to release an inverse rotation prevention of the tape roll, and the depressed portion receives the pedestal.
US10022983B2	Image processor, printing apparatus, and image processing method An image processor, a printing apparatus, and an image processing method are provided that can reduce, when a plurality of types of inks are used to print an image, the color unevenness that is caused by the variation of ejecting characteristics among a pluralities of nozzles. To realize this, for a color formed by overlapping at least two colors of inks, parameters are prepared that are determined so as to reduce the color difference in the printing medium due to the variation of the ejecting characteristic among the respective pluralities of nozzles. During printing, the parameters are used to correct the first color signal owned by the individual pixels to the second color signal.
US10022980B2	Recording head and inkjet recording apparatus A discharge port array unit including discharge ports having a small discharge port diameter is not arranged in a position adjacent to a discharge port array unit generating a strong airflow, and a discharge port array unit including discharge port array having not a small discharge port diameter is arranged in the position adjacent to the discharge port array unit generating a strong airflow.
US10022976B2	Controlling an ink flow to a print head Controlling an ink flow to a print head includes using a diaphragm positioned within a pathway to obstruct the ink flow.
US10022970B2	Liquid ejecting apparatus A liquid ejecting apparatus includes a liquid ejecting section and a protective member. The liquid ejecting section has an aperture surface having ejection outlets that eject liquid droplets. The protective member has passage openings through which the liquid droplets pass. The protective member is disposed between a medium and the aperture surface when the liquid ejecting section ejects liquid droplets onto the medium.
US10022952B1	Mask screen for UV curing A print system and a method for curing marking material on an object using a mask screen are disclosed. For example, the print system includes a plurality of printheads, a curing light source, a movable member to hold an object, a mask screen and a controller to control movement of the movable member to move the object past the array of printheads, to operate the plurality of printheads to eject the marking material onto the object as the object passes the two-dimensional array of printheads, to control movement of the movable member to catch the mask screen and to operate the curing light source to cure the marking material, wherein the amount of energy that is applied to the object is controlled by the mask screen.
US10022951B2	Systems and methods for implementing a vapor condensation technique for delivering a uniform layer of dampening solution in an image forming device using a variable data digital lithographic printing process A system and method are provided for depositing a uniform layer of a dampening solution using a vapor deposition/condensation process or technique on a reimageable surface in an image forming device using a proposed variable data digital lithographic image forming architecture that transfers ink at an efficiency rate in excess of 95 percent. A reimageable surface is configured of a low surface energy surface component that directly accepts a vaporized dampening solution having a lower surface energy than the surface energy of the reimageable surface. A uniformity in the layer of condensed dampening solution on the reimageable surface is a product of the relative difference in the low surface energy of the reimageable surface and the lower surface energy of the dampening solution.
US10022947B2	Laminated structure manufacturing method, laminated structure, and electronic apparatus There is provided a laminated structure manufacturing method including bonding a graphene film of one layer or a plurality of layers formed on a first substrate to a second substrate with an adhesive resin layer, removing the first substrate, and forming a transparent layer on the graphene film.
US10022941B2	Multilayer matte biaxially oriented polypropylene film with ultra low seal initiation temperature A heat-sealable polymer-based multilayer film having a low sealing initiation temperature, good haze, and low gloss for packaging applications. The film comprises a seal interlayer formed from a blend having a propylene-butene copolymer and a skin layer applied over the seal interlayer, with the seal interlayer being between the skin layer and the core layer.
US10022923B2	Method of repairing a perforated skin of a panel using a doubler The present disclosure relates to a method of repairing a damaged portion of a perforated skin of a panel using a doubler made of composite material which is designed to be applied to the damaged portion of the perforated skin. The method includes at least one step in which a sealing film is applied to the damaged portion of the perforated skin in order to temporarily seal the perforations in the skin, and a step in which the doubler is produced over the previously deposited sealing film.
US10022922B2	Bonded patches with bond line control A patch may be used to rework a composite structure in the field. The patch is bonded to the structure by a layer of adhesive and includes perforations that allow the escape of air from the adhesive as the patch is compressed against the structure. A spacer may be introduced between the patch and the structure to control the thickness of the adhesive layer.
US10022912B2	Additive manufacturing of a unibody vehicle Methods for manufacturing structures are provided. The methods include manufacturing a shell structure by additive manufacturing methods and sectioning panels with predetermined shapes from the shell structure. The panels are subsequently coupled to shell structure. Devices for performing various steps of the methods are also provided.
US10022909B2	Systems and methods for manufacturing structural materials In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a method for forming a structural member may include providing a sheet of structural material and compression molding an in-mold decoration film to a side of the sheet of structural material.In accordance with these and other embodiments of the present disclosure, a method for forming a structural member may include providing a sheet of structural material and adhesively bonding a chassis attachment frame to the sheet of structural material, the chassis attachment frame having one or more attachment features for mechanically coupling the structural member to other one or more other components.In accordance with these and other embodiments of the present disclosure, a method for forming a structural member may include providing a sheet of structural material and molding a chassis attachment frame comprising sheet molding compound to the structural material.
US10022904B2	Blow molding process and apparatus In at least some implementations, a blow molding apparatus provides that portions of the parison are engaged by one or more clamping devices disposed on or adjacent to the blow mold parts, and that the blow mold is opened whereby the parison is torn apart between the clamping devices, into two or more pieces of the parison. In other implementations, the clamping devices may be moved relative to the blow mold to tear the parison, or the parison may be torn by a combined movement of the blow mold parts and clamping devices.
US10022895B2	Tire bead wire remover A machine that removes the bead wires from tires for the purpose of reclaiming the wire and recycling of the tire. The bead of the tire is placed over a drive wheel and tension rollers, the tension rollers move away from the drive wheel which stretches the bead against the drive wheel. The drive wheel is driven by a drive system and causes the bead to rotate. As the bead rotates a blade contacts the inner periphery of the bead and severs the rubber and reinforcement material. Directly following the blade are two plates that are spaced apart approximately equal to the diameter of the bead wire. The plates push the rubber and reinforcement material off of the bead wire as the bead rotates.
US10022889B2	Ceramic support structure A feedstock material for use as a support material in an additive manufacturing system includes a pre-ceramic material in powder form. The preceramic material comprises calcium carbonate, sodium carbonate, sodium aluminate or combinations thereof. The feedstock material includes a thermoplastic binder having the pre-ceramic material dispersed therein, wherein the pre-ceramic material and the thermoplastic binder are in a filament form. The filament is configured to be melted and extruded to form a support structure for a ceramifable article in a layer by layer manner, wherein the pre-ceramic material is at least about 50% of the feedstock material.
US10022883B2	Sequential die cut and slitting for improved collation A system and process for cutting and slitting media into individualized signage members without leaving material cut from said media attached to said media includes pre-die cut openings or cut outs placed in the media based upon adhesive and liner layout of the media and cutter slitter blades used in order to create a consistent break point for slit waste.
US10022881B2	Cutting tool with blade and handle opening control mechanism A bypass pruning tool with a manual dial adjustment for varying the degree of blade and handle opening. A rotary drum dial uses a nautilus cam with a shaft cam-follower to provide adjustment of the blade and handle openings in a continuous range. A blade locking mechanism provides position closure of the blades.
US10022875B1	Hand tool for attracting and releasing magnetically attractable items A handheld magnetic tool includes a body having a top arm and a bottom arm connected via a spring, the spring allows the top arm and the bottom arm to open and close; a magnet holder secured to a first end of the top arm; a first magnet secured to the magnet holder; a plate secured to a first end of the bottom arm to close against the first magnet; the first magnet attracts metal items to be secured to a bottom surface of the plate; and opening the top arm from the bottom arm separates the first magnet from the plate, thereby allowing the metal items to release from the plate.
US10022864B2	Robot control apparatus, robot system, and robot control method In order to stabilize control of a driving section, a robot control apparatus includes a control section that acquires a driving position of the driving section that drives a robot and an operation force that is a force operating on the robot, and performs first control of the driving section based on the driving position and second control of the driving section based on the operation force; and a changing section that changes a size of servo stiffness of the robot that is realized by the control of the control section.
US10022863B2	Device for supporting an object such as an item of luggage as well as an associated method A device for supporting a luggage item including a vertical base member, an arm, and carrying-element having a support surface. A guide guides vertical movement of the arm along a length of the base member, a driver drives vertical arm movement, a sensor determines force acting on the carrying element, a position sensor determines a vertical position and speed of the arm, and a controller controls the driver and sets a support force based on the determined vertical speed position of the arm.
US10022857B2	Hand tool frame A hand tool frame has a track base, at least one positioning mount, and an engaging structure. The track base has a bottom panel, a slide rail, and a connecting track. The at least one positioning mount is slidably mounted on the track base, and each has a sliding seat and an extending element. The sliding seat is slidably mounted in the slide rail and abuts the bottom panel. The extending element is formed on the sliding seat and extends out of the slide rail. The engaging structure is formed between the bottom panel of the track base and the at least one positioning mount to enable the at least one positioning mount to position securely on the track base without sliding relative to the track base, and has at least one first engaging segment and a second engaging segment.
US10022847B2	Magnetic sleeve for positioning screwdriver bit An apparatus includes a body, a sleeve, a magnetic member and an engaging member. The body includes a function end and a first groove with first and second end faces. The sleeve includes a first room and a reception area defined therein. A second groove is defined in the outside of the sleeve and located corresponding to the first groove. The second groove includes holes defined radially therethrough which communicates with the reception area. The magnetic member is receive in the first room. The engaging member is engaged with the second groove and has first portions inserted through the holes in the second groove. The second engaging portion is connected to the first engaging portions and protrudes beyond the reception area so as to be engaged with the first groove of the body and movable between the first and second end faces of the first groove.
US10022843B2	Methods of fabricating a polycrystalline diamond compact Embodiments of the invention relate to methods of forming polycrystalline diamond compacts (“PDCs”), wherein the PDC includes a polycrystalline diamond (“PCD”) table in which at least one Group VIII metal is at least partially alloyed with phosphorus and/or at least one other alloying element to improve the thermal stability of the PCD table. The disclosed PDCs may be used in a variety of applications, such as rotary drill bits, machining equipment, and other articles and apparatuses.
US10022842B2	Method and systems to control optical transmissivity of a polish pad material A method and systems for controlling optical transmissivity of a polish pad material are provided. The method and systems may include adjusting control parameters to determine the optical transmissivity of a polish pad material. The control parameters may also include pre-processing controls, casting controls, and/or curing controls. Methods and systems also provided for assembling a polish pad that controls the optical transmissivity of the polish pad. Additionally, a polish pad with a controlled optical transmissivity is provided.
US10022839B2	Shot peening method First, it is determined in a determination step by a determination unit whether there is a nitrided layer on a surface of a water-cooled hole of a mold, by using an eddy current sensor. Next, in a shot step, when it is determined in the determination step that there is no nitrided layer, the surface of the water-cooled hole of the mold is shot-peened under a shot condition set according to a base material of the mold, and when it is determined in the determination step that there is the nitrided layer, the surface of the water-cooled hole of the mold is shot-peened under a shot condition which maintains a state where there is the nitrided layer.
US10022837B2	Inner retaining ring and outer retaining ring for carrier head A carrier head for a chemical mechanical polisher includes a base, a substrate mounting surface, an annular inner ring and an outer ring. The inner ring has a lower surface configured to contact an upper surface of a substrate positioned on the substrate mounting surface, an outer surface, and an inwardly facing surface extending downwardly from the lower surface and is configured to circumferentially surround the edge of the substrate, the inner ring vertically movable relative to the substrate mounting surface. The outer ring has an inner surface circumferentially surrounding the inner ring, an outer surface, and a lower surface to contact the polishing pad, and the outer ring is vertically movable relative to and independently of the substrate mounting surface and the inner ring.
US10022832B2	Fine-tuning speed application interface A system, method and computer-readable medium for fine-tuning speed selection for reducing machine chatter. The system includes circuitry configured to determine a predetermined speed of the machine. The circuitry identifies a stability lobe based on the predetermined speed of the machine and selects a first set of fine-tuning speeds from a range of machine speeds corresponding to the determined stability lobe. Further, the circuitry causes the machine to operate at one or more of the first set of fine-tuning speeds.
US10022827B2	Method for initially setting position of origin of link actuators, and link actuator The method for initially setting a position of an origin of an actuator includes a first step of setting a distal end posture being a posture of a distal end side link hub relative to a proximal end side link hub of a link actuator to a specified posture; a second step of applying a preload, which is a force that causes the distal end posture to be changed, to the link actuator having the distal end posture being the specified posture; and a third step of storing an amount of operation of each actuator in a state where the preload is applied to the link actuator, wherein the stored amount of operation is set as the position of the origin of the actuator.
US10022826B2	Method and apparatus for forming a hard disk drive base plate with an extended height A method for forming a hard disk drive base plate with an extended height is described. The method may include forming an initial hard disk drive base plate, forming a filler shim, and forming a shroud. The method may also include joining the initial hard disk drive base plate, the filler shim, and the shroud to extend a height of walls of the formed initial hard disk drive base plate, and to form the hard disk drive base plate with the extended height.
US10022819B2	Safety confinement equipment for laser radiation Safety confinement equipment for laser radiation includes a safety confinement enclosure having two laterally opposite openings through which at least one metal strip can pass, the enclosure including first and second jaw devices for clamping the strip disposed on a path of travel of the strip between the two openings, the jaws being transversely disposed at least over the width of the strip. A cutting or welding equipment head emits a beam of laser radiation to be confined, in which the beam can be moved transversely between a pair of jaws disposed opposite each other on one side of a surface of the strip. In the position in which the jaws clamp the strip, the engagement of the jaws on the surfaces of the strip induces the formation of a physical screen against the laser radiation, which prevents the radiation from passing through the two openings of the chamber.
US10022813B2	Short arc welding system A system for controlling a weld-current in an arc welding apparatus for short arc welding comprising a current regulator included in a voltage feedback loop from a power supply to a welding electrode and a ramp generator arranged to provide current ramps during a short circuit phase at said welding electrode.
US10022811B2	Dust collection system for a table saw A dust collection system designed for a table saw is disclosed. The dust collection system includes a dust shroud and dust shield to channel dust generated by a blade as it cuts wood or other material. The dust shroud includes fins and walls to “peel” dust and air off a spinning blade and direct the dust and air downward. The dust shroud encloses the lower front portion of a blade.
US10022810B2	Cutting tool and method for manufacturing machined product A cutting tool of an aspect is provided with a holder and a cutting insert attached to an insert pocket of the holder. The cutting insert includes a front end surface, a rear end surface, a front side surface, a rear side surface, an outer side surface, and an inner side surface. The cutting edge is disposed along a ridge line at an intersection between the front side surface and the front end surface, and a ridge line at an intersection between the front side surface and the outer side surface. The insert pocket includes a restraining surface that is in contact with the rear side surface, in a front end view, the restraining surface includes a projecting portion having a curved line shape projecting toward the front in the rotational direction, and the rear side surface includes a recessed portion that is in contact with the projecting portion.
US10022806B2	Damping elements for tool chucking systems Damping elements for tool chucking systems for damping vibrations and shocks that occur during machining in the case of force-fitting clamping of tools in a tool receptacle or on the tool itself. At least one damping element consisting of a shape memory alloy having a mechanical effect is provided in a tool chucking system or on the tool itself, such that the damping element provided in the chucked state in the force flow of the chucked elements is present in a reversible and hysteresis-dependent state by way of a mechanical force action and the associated crystalline conversion via the pretensioning of said damping element and leads to dissipation of mechanical energy. The mechanical energy to be damped is a cyclical vibration or represents a non-cyclical overload which is transmitted in the form of shocks.
US10022804B2	Clamping device with coolant channel, method of producing the clamping device and tool holding plate for a lathe with such a clamping device A clamping device of a tool holding plate is provided for an automatic lathe, by means of which a tool holder can be detachably fastened in a receiving slot in the tool holding plate so as to be secured in place and rotationally fixed, wherein the clamping device can be detachably fastened to the tool holding plate by fastening means. Cooling of tools during operation is provided by a coolant jet introduced into the direct vicinity of the tool by means of a coolant channel arranged in or on the clamping device, running at least partially across the clamping device from an inlet, via an intermediate channel to an outlet.
US10022802B2	Cutting insert The invention relates to an interchangeable cutting insert (10) having a shank (12), which transitions into a cutting head (14), which has a chipping surface (32), which, when viewed from above, is a segment of a circle with a height greater than the radius of the chipping surface (32), wherein the chord of the segment of a circle constitutes the transition to the shank (12), wherein a cutting edge (30) is formed on the outer edge of the chipping surface and multiple chip-breaking structures (36, 38) are provided on the chipping surface (32), the chip-breaking structures having depressions (36) in the chipping surface (32), between which projections (38) are arranged, which protrude beyond the chipping surface (32).
US10022801B1	Pipe bracing device for pipe machining apparatus A bracing device for bracing pipe on a pipe machining apparatus may include a mounting portion configured to mount on a support arm of the pipe machining apparatus and may have a continuous loop to capture a portion of the support arm. The mounting portion may be pivotable and slidable on the support arm. The device may include a support portion configured to engage a pipe and having an abutment surface for abutting against the exterior of the pipe. The support portion may have an open configuration to permit the abutment surface to be moved into contact with a pipe in the pipe machining apparatus when the mounting portion is mounted on the support arm. The device may also include a spacing portion extending between the mounting and support portions to maintain the support portion at a fixed distance from the mounting portion.
US10022800B2	Simultaneous turning device for fabrication of eyeglass lenses A turning device has two turning stations, each with a rotatable work piece spindle to hold a lens blank and each with a turning tool for the machining of a lens blank. A fabrication mechanism for the manufacturing of eyeglass lenses from lens blanks includes a milling device and the turning device, wherein the milling device has at least one milling station with a work piece holder to hold a lens blank and a milling tool for the machining of the lens blank. A loading device is configured to remove lens blanks from the milling device and load them into the turning device. A method for operating such a fabrication mechanism includes simultaneous machining of a third lens blank with the milling tool and a first and a second lens blank with the turning tools.
US10022791B2	Method for synthesizing self-assembling nanoparticles Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a method for synthesizing self-assembling nanoparticles with defined plasmon resonances. More particularly, certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to an improved method for synthesizing self-assembling gold nanoparticles by dialyzing samples during the self-assembly process or in presence of a surface to reduce certain subpopulations.
US10022790B2	Turbine airfoil cooling system with leading edge impingement cooling system turbine blade investment casting using film hole protrusions for integral wall thickness control A method of forming an airfoil (12), including: abutting end faces (72) of cantilevered film hole protrusions (64) extending from a ceramic core (50) against an inner surface (80) of a wax die (68) to hold the ceramic core in a fixed positional relationship with the wax die; casting an airfoil including a superalloy around the ceramic core; and machining film cooling holes (34) in the airfoil after the casting step to form an pattern of film cooling holes comprising the film cooling holes formed by the machining step and the cast film cooling holes (102) formed by the film hole protrusions during the casting step.
US10022789B2	System and method for making a structured magnetic material with integrated particle insulation A system for forming a soft magnetic bulk material of a predetermined shape from a magnetic material and a source of insulating material. The systems has a heating device; a deposition device; a support configured to support the soft magnetic bulk material of the predetermined shape; and a mask configured as a negative of at least a portion of the predetermined shape. The heating device heats the magnetic material to form particles having a softened state and wherein the deposition device deposits successive layers of particles of the magnetic material in the softened state on the support with the mask located between the deposition device and the support. The mask is indexed to a position relative to the support upon deposition of the successive layers. The mask selectively blocks the successive layers of particles of the magnetic material in the softened state from being deposited on the support forming the soft magnetic bulk material of a predetermined shape on the support.
US10022788B2	Method for producing an engine component, engine component, and use of an aluminium alloy A method is described for producing an engine component, more particularly a piston for an internal combustion engine, in which an aluminium alloy is cast using the gravity die casting method and wherein the aluminium alloy comprises the following alloy elements: 9 to ≤10.5% by weight silicon, >2.0 to <3.5% by weight nickel, >3.7 to 5.2% by weight copper, <1% by weight cobalt, 0.5 to 1.5% by weight magnesium, 0.1 to 0.7% by weight iron, 0.1 to 0.4% by weight manganese, >0.1 to <0.2% by weight zirconium, >0.1 to <0.2% by weight vanadium, 0.05 to <0.2% by weight titanium, 0.004 to 0.008% by weight phosphorus, wherein said aluminium alloy further comprises aluminium and unavoidable impurities. The invention further describes an engine component, in particular a piston for an internal combustion engine, wherein the engine component consists, at least partially, of an aluminium alloy, and the use of an aluminium alloy to produce an engine component, more particularly a piston of an internal combination engine.
US10022785B2	Method of continuous casting A method of controlling the amount of hydrogen in steel for consistent heat transfer in continuous casting by adding a hydrocarbon to the molten metal. A heat of molten steel is formed in a ladle metallurgy furnace adapted for use in continuous casting. Then, a hydrocarbon is added to the molten metal in the ladle metallurgy furnace in an amount sufficient to increase hydrogen levels in the molten steel for casting. And finally, the molten steel with a desired level of hydrogen is delivered to a caster to continuously cast a steel product.
US10022784B2	Continuous casting method for ingots obtained from titanium or titanium alloy For continuously casting an ingot of titanium or titanium alloy, molten titanium or titanium alloy is poured into a top opening of a bottomless mold with a circular cross-sectional shape, the solidified molten metal in the mold is pulled downward from the mold, a plurality of plasma torches disposed on an upper side of molten metal in the mold such that their centers are located directly vertically above the molten metal in the mold, are operated to generate plasma arcs that heat the molten metal in the mold, and the plasma torches are moved in a horizontal direction above a melt surface of the molten metal in the mold, along a trajectory located directly vertically above the molten metal in the mold, while keeping a mutual distance between the respective plasma torches such that the plasma torches do not interfere with each other.
US10022783B2	Feeder system A feeder system for metal casting comprising a feeder sleeve mounted on a tubular body. The tubular body has a first end and an opposite second end and a compressible portion therebetween so that upon application of a force in use, the distance between the first and second ends is reduced. The feeder sleeve has a longitudinal axis and comprises a continuous sidewall extending generally around the longitudinal axis that defines a cavity for receiving liquid metal during casting, the sidewall having a base adjacent the second end of the tubular body. The tubular body defines an open bore therethrough for connecting the cavity to the casting. The feeder sleeve has at least one cut-out that extends into the sidewall from the base and the second end of the tubular body projects into the cut-out to a fixed depth. The cut-out can be a groove which is separate from the cavity. The invention also resides in a feeder sleeve for use in the system and a process employing the feeder system.
US10022771B2	Method for the manufacturing of lamina work pieces A method of notching lamina workpieces with a notching press system. The method includes moving a ram and an upper tooling section to an open position and inserting a lamina workpiece onto an indexing spindle, and then moving the ram and the upper tooling section to a closed position, producing a cut opening in the lamina workpiece between a punch and a first die opening. The press ram and the upper tooling section are then moved back to the open position and the index motor is rotated to position the cut opening of the workpiece over a second die opening. The torque applied to the index motor is then reduced, and the press ram and the upper tooling section are moved to an intermediate position so that the piloting device cooperates with the cut opening of the workpiece for angular positioning of the workpiece.
US10022769B2	Method for producing a shaped part from an aluminum alloy sheet A method for producing a shaped part from an aluminum sheet that includes an aluminum alloy, in particular an aluminum alloy of the 5000 series. The method includes introducing at least one aluminum sheet in a forming tool and cold-forming the aluminum sheet in the forming tool, and heating the cold-formed aluminum sheet at least once at least in some regions and at least once further metal forming the aluminum sheet. In order to create advantageous conditions for the method, it is proposed for the heated aluminum sheet to be subjected to the further metal forming step even before a temperature has been reached which the aluminum sheet has during the cold forming thereof.
US10022764B2	Manufacturing method of press-formed member and press forming apparatus In a press forming step of obtaining, from a blank of high-tensile strength steel sheet of 390 MPa or more, a press-formed product with a shape of cross section having a groove bottom part, ridge line parts, and vertical wall parts. An outward flange including parts along the ridge line parts is formed at an end part in a longitudinal direction. Forming parts to the ridge line parts is started by creating a region positioned at an end portion, in a longitudinal direction, of a part to be formed to the groove bottom part of the blank, which is separated from a punch top part. At that time or thereafter, the region is made to approach the punch top part. When forming the ridge line parts, forming of the parts of the outward flange are conducted, the parts are formed from the start to the middle of the press forming, to reduce or prevent an occurrence of stretch flange fracture and a generation of wrinkling
US10022754B2	Filling machine and method for intermediate cleaning of a filling machine A filling machine and a method for intermediate cleaning of a filling machine, where the filling machine comprises a hopper for filling in a pasty substance, a conveying mechanism for conveying the pasty substance in the direction toward an outlet opening. The filling machine comprises at least one spraying device above or within the hopper for distributing the cleaning medium onto the hopper inner wall.
US10022741B2	Selectively actuated fluid dispenser An apparatus includes a selectively actuated fluid system having a plurality of selected fluid reservoirs, for example replaceable cartridge-type fluid reservoirs. A first subset of the reservoirs can be selectively actuated to dispense an individual fluid from the selected reservoir. A second subset of the reservoirs can be simultaneously actuated to dispense two or more fluids in mixed form.
US10022728B2	Punctuated microgradients for improved separations of molecules and particles The present invention provides devices and methods to separate and concentrate target species. In some embodiments, a punctuated continuous microchannel or parallel processing (array-based) separations are provided, the microchannel having a plurality of sequential, constrictive insulating features to form a plurality of reservoirs including a first, second and third reservoir, and a plurality of constricted passageways including a first constricted passageway that connects the first reservoir to the second reservoir and a second constricted passageway that connects the second reservoir to the third reservoir. A voltage is applied to the microchannel to create different electrical fields and/or different dielectrophoresis (DEP) gradients at each of the plurality of constricted passageways in order to separate species that have differing ratios of electrokinetic mobility to dielectrophoretic mobility.
US10022727B2	Discharge electrode suspension system using rings A discharge electrode with equal or better performance to conventional discharge electrodes, but at significantly lower cost uses carbon fiber composite tapes suspended around support rings attached to a support at the top and a bias at the bottom. The tape is in a loop and extends around the support rings, causing the rings to be pulled apart in tension by the bias to keep the tape taut. The tape, and preferably the top ring, and alternatively the lower ring, are conductively connected to a power supply.
US10022724B2	Stepped shredder hammers Impact shredder hammers having first and second major surfaces on opposing sides, and a circumferential edge. A mounting portion includes a mounting hole that extends from the first major surface to the second major surface, and is configured to receive a hammer mounting pin for mounting in a reducing system. A distal portion includes a primary impact face to initially impact materials to be reduced and a wear edge to subsequently compress, crumble, and/or shear the material against a wall of the equipment. The hammer is provided with a plurality of alternating protrusions and recesses in the distal portion.
US10022712B2	Hydroprocessing catalysts and their production The precursor of a hydroprocessing catalyst is made by impregnating a metal oxide component comprising at least one metal from Group 6 of the Periodic Table and at least one metal from Groups 8-10 of the Periodic Table with an amide formed from a first organic compound containing at least one amine group, and a second organic compound containing at least one carboxylic acid group. Following impregnation heat treatment follows to form in situ generated unsaturation additional to that in the two organic compounds. The catalyst precursor is sulfided to form an active, sulfide hydroprocessing catalyst.
US10022710B2	Method of forming a catalyst with an ion-modified binder An alkylation catalyst having a zeolite catalyst component and a binder component providing mechanical support for the zeolite catalyst component is disclosed. The binder component is an ion-modified binder that can include metal ions selected from the group consisting of Co, Mn, Ti, Zr, V, Nb, K, Cs, Ga, B, P, Rb, Ag, Na, Cu, Mg, Fe, Mo, Ce, and combinations thereof. The metal ions reduce the number of acid sites on the zeolite catalyst component. The metal ions can range from 0.1 to 50 wt % based on the total weight of the ion-modified binder. Optionally, the ion-modified binder is present in amounts ranging from 1 to 80 wt % based on the total weight of the catalyst.
US10022706B1	Composite material type oxygen transport membrane A composite material type oxygen transport membrane and its preparation method are disclosed. The composite material that is an ionic-electronic mixed conducting material having high ionic conductivity is stirred into slurry and formed into a thin strip-shaped green tape substrate through tape casting to obtain a predetermined half-finished substrate, and then sintered to form the half-finished substrate into a conductive function type oxygen ion conducting substrate, followed by choosing small particle shaped highly catalyzed ionic-electronic mixed conducting material to be evenly adhered to at least one side surface of the conductive function type oxygen ion conducting substrate to form a reductive function type oxygen ion conducting layer. The reductive function type oxygen ion conducting layer and the conductive function type oxygen ion conducting substrate are then bonded to produce a composite material type oxygen transport membrane element.
US10022692B2	Fischer-Tropsch catalyst activation procedure A Fischer-Tropsch catalyst activation system including separation apparatus configured for separating a product gas comprising primarily hydrogen from a gas stream comprising hydrogen, an activation reactor fluidly connected with the separation apparatus via an activation gas inlet line whereby the product gas may be introduced into the activation reactor, and a circulation loop fluidly connecting a gas outlet of the activation reactor with the activation gas inlet line or with another gas inlet of the activation reactor and fluidly connecting the activation reactor with one or more apparatus configured for removal of H2O. A method of activating a Fischer-Tropsch catalyst is also provided.
US10022691B2	Wetting and anti-foaming agent A wetting agent according to Formula (I): wherein R1 is selected from a branched alkyl group or linear alkyl group or a cycloaliphatic group or an aromatic group, each having 6 to 15 carbon atoms; R2 is selected from hydrogen, methyl, or ethyl; R3 is selected from hydrogen, methyl, or ethyl; R4 is selected from hydrogen, methyl, or ethyl; R5 is selected from methyl or ethyl; x ranges from 0 to 5; y ranges from 0 to 10; z ranges from 1 to 10; with the proviso that when x ranges from 1 to 5, R2 is different from R3; and with the proviso that when x=0, R3 is different from R4. The wetting agent also imparts anti-foam properties to aqueous solutions while reducing surface tension.
US10022690B2	Method for mixing fluids A method and apparatus for mixing at least two fluids is provided. The method involves using means for providing a spiral stream of a first fluid and a second fluid is injected directly inside the first fluid to achieve effective mixing.
US10022685B2	Mixing device for mixing liquids in a mixing tank Inside a driven cylindrical housing 23 that is a cylindrical rotation member 13, a liquid to be mixed 4 is caused to become an inner circulation current f by extruded plate portions 24A-24D. Discharge ports 22A-22D formed in the cylindrical housing 21 discharge a portion of the inner circulation current f outward as outer discharge current d1-d4 by centrifugal force. At the same time, the outer portion of the liquid to be mixed 4 is sucked into suction ports 23, 30 as suction current e1-e3, h1-h4, thus mixing the liquid to be mixed 4 in the mixing tank 3.
US10022679B2	Multiblock copolymers and methods of use The present invention relates to polymer compositions and their manufacture. Specifically, the invention relates to multiblock polymers and copolymers, their fabrication, modification and/or functionalization and use as membranes or films.
US10022665B2	Acidic gas recovery apparatus and acidic gas recovery method The present embodiments provide an acidic gas recovery apparatus or method capable of efficiently reducing emission of amine to the environment. In the embodiment, an acidic gas recovery apparatus 10A comprises: an acidic gas-absorber 11a; a regeneration tower 12; a gas-cleaner 11b; a cleaning liquid drawing-out line L23; an absorbing liquid drawing-out line L21; and an acidic component-remover 13A. The cleaning water 27c from the cleaning liquid drawing-out line L23 and a purified lean solution 23C from the absorbing liquid drawing-out line L21 are supplied to the acidic component-remover 13A. The acidic component-remover 13A comprises a cathode 53, an anode 54, an absorbing liquid-purification compartment 57 for removing acidic components from the objective lean solution 23B, and cleaning liquid compartments 58-1 and 58-2. The cleaning water 27 is supplied to the cleaning liquid compartments.
US10022664B2	Canister for vehicle having auxiliary canister Disclosed is a canister for a vehicle having an auxiliary canister, which includes: a main canister that has an inlet and an outlet formed therein, an evaporation gas being introduced into the main canister through the inlet from a fuel tank and the evaporation gas introduced through the inlet being discharged through the outlet to the intake side of an engine when the engine is driven, and has a trapping member therein; and an auxiliary canister that is installed to communicate with the main canister to allow external air to be introduced into the main canister or to allow the evaporation gas to flow when the engine is turned off, and has a second trapping member therein, wherein the auxiliary canister includes the second trapping member therein, which has a plurality of pores in the form of a honeycomb.
US10022663B2	Oxygen sensor protection An air separation system includes an air separation module configured to receive feed air and separate the feed air into nitrogen-enriched air and oxygen-enriched air, a nitrogen-enriched air line for transporting the nitrogen-enriched air from the air separation module to a fuel tank for inerting, an oxygen sensing line connected to the nitrogen-enriched air line, a gas adsorption filter located in the oxygen sensing line, and an oxygen sensor downstream of the gas adsorption filter in the oxygen sensing line.
US10022660B2	Filtering chamber for gas turbines and method of maintenance thereof A filter system for filtering intake air of a gas turbine is presented. The filter system includes a first filter arrangement. The filter system further includes a second filter arrangement located downstream from the first filter arrangement and having a collection efficiency higher than a collection efficiency the first filter arrangement. Furthermore, the filter system includes a guard filter arrangement located between the first filter arrangement and the second filter arrangement, where a collection efficiency of the guard filter arrangement is lower than the collection efficiency of the first filter arrangement.
US10022652B2	Solution treatment apparatus and solution treatment method A solution treatment apparatus connected to a supply nozzle that supplies a treatment solution to a substrate, includes: a supply pipeline connecting a treatment solution storage container and the supply nozzle; a filter apparatus provided in the supply pipeline; a pump on a secondary side of the filter apparatus; a circulation pipeline connecting a discharge side of the pump and an intake side of the filter apparatus; a supply control valve provided in the supply pipeline on a secondary side of the pump; a circulation control valve provided in the circulation pipeline; and a control unit, wherein the control unit opens the circulation control valve and drives the pump when supply of the treatment solution from the supply nozzle to the substrate is stopped by closing the supply control valve, to thereby circulate the treatment solution between the supply pipeline having the filter apparatus and the circulation pipeline.
US10022649B2	System, and associated method, for recovering water from air A system for recovering water from air includes a base plate having an upper surface having a substantially non-reflective surface to absorb heat energy from the sun. A column is positioned on the base plate and has at least one wall through which heat energy from the sun may pass to the base plate to heat the base plate, and the base plate heats air in the column. An upper thermally conductive plate is secured at an angle between horizontal and vertical within an upper end of the column. A lower plate is secured within the column parallel to and spaced beneath the upper plate to define a flow channel between the upper plate and the lower plate. A thermoelectric cooler is connectable to a power source for cooling the upper plate. An accumulator is positioned for collecting and accumulating water that condenses on and flows through the flow channel.
US10022647B1	Wastewater evaporation apparatus and system The present invention comprises an evaporation system for wastewater wherein the staging tank is utilized to pretreat the wastewater to strip hydrocarbons from the staging tank before sending to the evaporator by sparging the wastewater in staging tank with air from the blower and or hot gases from the combustion utilized in the evaporation system.
US10022636B2	Device for spatial movement of at least one person A flight simulator, motion simulator or orientation simulator for the spatial movement of at least one person, and in particular for the simulation of acceleration sequences, has a holding device for holding a person in a region of the center. The holding device is mounted on a carriage via a movement device. The carriage can be displaced, in particular linearly, along a horizontally oriented main carrier. The main carrier is rotationally driven about a vertically oriented major axis of rotation and the center is displaceable between a first outer maximum position and a second outer maximum position by moving the carriage along a trajectory on the main carrier. A normal distance between the first outer maximum position of the center and the major axis of rotation is greater than the normal distance between the second outer maximum position of the center and the major axis of rotation.
US10022631B2	System and method for creating an avatar An avatar or avatar environment to visualize data may be provided within a social networking system or service, for example as part of the Internet, and/or within a desktop widget, panel, gadget, or the like. The avatar may further evolve or alter its appearance, animation, or other visual or audio characteristics in response to the data or other input such as athletic activity performed by a corresponding user. In particular, the avatar of an embodiment may respond to and provide visualization of athletic or sport performance data.
US10022630B2	Systems and methods for segmented collection mechanics Systems and methods are provided for playing a video game in which a user is associated with a particular gaming level in a plurality of gaming levels and is subjected to one or more challenges. The user responds to the challenges. The user is provided with a first mechanism for acquiring a first subpart, from among a plurality of subparts, at a time when the user has collected none of the subparts. The subparts collectively define a virtual composite item that has functional value within the game and the subparts do not have functionality within the game until the user has collected the entire plurality of subparts. Subsequently, the user is provided with a second mechanism for acquiring a second subpart from among the plurality of subparts. Use of a virtual composite item is enabled when the user has collected all the subparts of the composite item.
US10022626B2	Information processing system, information processing apparatus, storage medium having stored therein information processing program, and information processing method, for performing augmented reality First placement information for placing a first virtual object based on a first reference is transmitted, and the first virtual object is displayed in a first captured image based on the first reference and the first placement information. On the other hand, the transmitted first placement information is acquired, and the first virtual object is displayed in a second captured image based on a second reference and the first placement information.
US10022625B2	Peripheral devices having dynamic weight distribution to convey sense of weight in HMD environments Methods and systems for adjusting a weight of a peripheral device while presenting content to a head mounted display are disclosed. One method includes processing instructions for rendering a virtual reality scene in the head mounted display. The virtual reality scene includes a virtual object. The method also includes receiving pairing of the peripheral device for use with the head mounted display for rendering the virtual reality scene and determining a movement of the virtual object. The method causes sending of instructions to the peripheral device for execution by a controller of the peripheral device to move a weight in the peripheral device. The weight is moved to provide a correlation to the determined movement of the virtual object.
US10022621B2	Methods and apparatus for using illumination marks for spatial pointing An elongated member such as a bar includes spaced-apart infrared light illumination ports at opposite ends thereof. Exemplary spacing between the two spaced-apart light ports may be 20 centimeters or more. Each light port comprises an array of plural light sources. The plural light sources in each array may be directionally aimed to as to provide different illumination directions. The plural light sources in each array may emit different colors or frequencies of light. Example applications include targeting or marking capabilities for a video game or other system handheld pointing device.
US10022618B2	Shuffled playing cards and manufacturing method thereof A method including, manufacturing individual playing cards; shuffling, using a shuffling machine with multiple pockets, a multiple number of decks of the playing cards at random in a factory utilizing at least a first card feeding step and a second card feeding step; detecting, using an imaging device and an image processing unit, a rank and a suit of each of the cards; counting, using the image processing unit, the number of each rank and each suit; inspecting, using the image processing unit, during or after the shuffling of the decks of playing cards, but before packaging, whether or not there is an excess or deficiency in the number of the rank or the suit contained in the multiple number of decks of the playing cards; and, after the inspecting step, packaging a set of the shuffled decks of the playing cards in an individual package.
US10022617B2	Shuffler and method of shuffling cards A playing card shuffling device includes a visual display in information communication with the playing card shuffling device. At least one processor is programmed to provide displayable information to the visual display indicative of an amount of time remaining or time expired in a procedure performed by the playing card shuffling device.
US10022615B2	Powered wheeled board Various powered wheeled board vehicles are disclosed. In some embodiments, the vehicle includes a deck having a forward portion and a rearward portion. At least one front wheel can be connected with the deck under the forward portion. The front wheel can be configured to swivel about a first axis and rotate about a second axis. A powered wheel can be connected with the rearward portion. In some configurations, the rear wheel comprises a hub motor.
US10022611B2	Safety fence support device with flexibility A safety fence support device with flexibility may be provided. More particularly, a safety fence support device with flexibility may be provided which is simply installed on a safety fence used in various sports facilities, e.g., a baseball field, an ice hockey rink, a ski slope, etc., causes the safety fence to be tilted backward even when players playing a game or people enjoying the sports in the sports facilities collide with the safety fence at various angles, thereby preventing injury by mitigating impact applied to a human body through the safety fence, and is used in various sports facilities regardless of the kind of the safety fence by controlling the degree of flexibility for mitigating the impact in accordance with the impact strength.
US10022593B2	Basketball having a reduced moment of inertia A basketball configured for organized, competitive play and having a total mass. The basketball includes an inflatable, generally spherical bladder, a set of winding surrounding the bladder, an elastomeric layer surrounding the set of windings and the bladder, and a plurality of cover panels positioned over the elastomeric layer. The bladder has a bladder mass that is greater than 25 percent of the total mass. The elastomeric layer and the set of windings have a collective mass that is less than 55 percent of the total mass.
US10022587B1	Walking trainer A walking trainer includes a linear transmission unit including two carriages, and two pedal units each including a pedal holder, which includes a bottom frame carried on one respective carriage, upright posts mounted at the bottom frame and a top block mounted on and movable up and down along the upright posts, a rotary shaft mounted in the top block in a direction perpendicular to the upright posts and a pedal mounted on the rotary shaft and biasable with the rotary shaft relative to the pedal holder. Thus, the pedals of the pedal units can be moved with the respective carriages linearly and alternatively back and forth, on the other hand, and can also be moved with the associating top blocks up and down and biased with the respective rotary shafts relative to the respective pedal holders to simulate the walking gait path.
US10022585B2	Multi-purpose exercise glove An exercise glove for strengthening the muscles of the hand, wrist, fingers and forearm through full, natural ranges of motion, while providing a tightening grip of the hand on objects.
US10022583B2	Base support for dumbbell assembly A dumbbell assembly includes a number of weight members, a handle device engageable with the weight members for anchoring a selected number of the weight members to the handle device, a base support includes a number of socket openings for accommodating the weight members, and a follower is slidably engaged in the base support, and the follower includes one or more catches for selectively engaging with the weight members that are supported on the base support and for selectively retaining the weight members to the base support. A spring biasing member is engaged with the follower for biasing the catches of the follower to engage with the weight members.
US10022579B1	Shuttle training and therapy apparatus A shuttle training and therapy device including in one example: a floor standing fame having a headward end and a footward end; a carriage slidably attached to the frame; a resistance system of elastic cords attached to the footward end of the frame; the elastic cords selectively attached to the carriage; and a range of motion limiting system including a control cord having a first end attached to the carriage, a second end selectively attached to the frame, and an intermediate portion attached to an elastic member attached to the carriage.
US10022572B2	System for assembly of provisional horizontal lifelines A system for assembly of a lifeline of the type that uses an anchor post and retractable drum assembly to horizontally stretch the mentioned as a means to protect workers constructing buildings or other structures from falls; the anchor post is modular and can be coupled to complementary tube(s) with telescopic adjustment means; said modular anchor post being provided with (i) a structural base with a plane region and ribs welded to the side of the post so as to keep said plane slightly removed from said anchor post; a hole drilled in the ground of the building receives the tubular sector, arranged between the end and the plane region; (ii) by at least one safety guide, formed by three arched segments; (iii) by at least one transport handle in a single piece; and (iv) by at least two brackets for mounting and attaching the retractable lifeline drum assembly, optimizing the ways of holding the lifeline stretched horizontally.
US10022565B2	External beam radiotherapy and imaging with radioactive isotope A method of delivering external radiation beams to a target volume in a body portion includes positioning a radioactive isotope source at a plurality of locations spaced apart around the body portion, and collimating radiation beams of the radioactive isotope source from the plurality of locations, whereby the target volume in the body portion is deposited with a predetermined dose distribution. A radiation device employs a member having a configuration adapted to surround a body portion to be irradiated. The member has a channel and a plurality of collimators spaced apart along and coupled to the channel. The plurality of collimators define a plurality of dwelling locations for a radioactive isotope source in the channel and are configured to collimate radiation beams of the radioactive isotope source.
US10022558B1	Methods and devices for minimally-invasive delivery of radiation to the eye Methods and devices for minimally-invasive delivery of radiation to the posterior portion of the eye including a cannula comprising a distal portion connected to a proximal portion and a means for advancing a radionuclide brachytherapy source (RBS) toward the tip of the distal portion; a method of introducing radiation to the human eye comprising inserting a cannula between the Tenon's capsule and the sclera of the human eye and emitting the radiation from the cannula.
US10022557B2	Using a guided member to facilitate brachytherapy device swap A guide member facilitates a device swap for brachytherapy treatment. A cavity evaluation device is introduced during surgery such that a distal end of the device is disposed in a resected cavity of the patient. The cavity evaluation device includes a shaft in which is disposed an elongated guide member. In a subsequent out-patient procedure the cavity evaluation device is removed from the resected cavity. If a brachytherapy treatment is to be performed then the cavity evaluation device is removed without removing the elongated guide member such that position of a portion of the elongated guide member in the resected cavity is maintained relative to the resected cavity. An anchor member helps to maintain the position of the guide member. Introduction of a brachytherapy catheter is then facilitated by introducing the elongated guide member into an opening of the brachytherapy catheter and using the elongated guide member to guide the brachytherapy catheter to the resected cavity.
US10022552B2	System and method for optogenetic therapy Configurations are described for utilizing light-activated proteins within cell membranes and subcellular regions to assist with medical treatment paradigms, such as hypertension treatment via anatomically specific and temporally precise modulation of renal plexus activity. The invention provides for proteins, nucleic acids, vectors and methods for genetically targeted expression of light-sensitive proteins to specific cells or defined cell populations. In particular the invention provides systems, devices, and methods for millisecond-timescale temporal control of certain cell activities using moderate light intensities, such as the generation or inhibition of electrical spikes in nerve cells and other excitable cells.
US10022544B2	Vision enhancement apparatus for a vision impaired user This disclosure concerns a method for enhancing vision for a vision impaired user comprises. A processor, such as a controller of a retinal prosthesis, determines based on input image data a shape associated with an object represented by the input image data. The processor then determines for each of multiple areas of the input image data a coverage value that indicates to what extent the shape covers that area of the input image. Each of the multiple areas is associated with one of multiple imaging elements of the retinal prosthesis. The processor then determines an output value for each of the multiple imaging elements of the retinal prosthesis, such that when the output values are applied to the imaging elements to create a visual stimulus, a contrast is perceivable between a first element and a second element based on their respective coverage values.
US10022535B2	Securing an implanted medical device in a patient An apparatus and method for implanting and securing an implanted medical device in a recipient. The implantable medical device of the generally includes an electrode assembly that comprises an elongate carrier member having at least one stimulating electrode positioned thereon. The carrier member further has a fixation structure positioned thereon configured to interact with a portion of the rigid structure to longitudinally secure the carrier member in the recipient.
US10022529B2	Systems and methods for delivery of a therapeutic agent Methods and apparatus are provided for applying an fragment of a neurotoxin such as the active light chain (LC) of the botulinum toxin (BoNT), such as one of the serotype A, B, C, D, E, F or G botulinum toxins, via permeabilization of targeted cell membranes to enable translocation of the botulinum neurotoxin light chain (BoNT-LC) molecule across the targeted cell membrane to the cell cytosol where a therapeutic response is produced in a mammalian system. The methods and apparatus include use of catheter based delivery systems, non-invasive delivery systems, and transdermal delivery systems.
US10022522B2	Balloon catheter A balloon catheter includes an inner shaft with a distal variant portion and a proximal variant portion. A bulged portion is provided at the distal end of a reinforcement member, and the bulged portion is configured to move in an axial direction between the distal variant portion and the proximal variant portion. Thus, the balloon catheter may smoothly pass through a curved blood vessel with improved kink resistance of the reinforcement member.
US10022513B2	Resuscitation device with onboard processor A resuscitator has a patient airway interface device, a bag, a flow passage coupled between the bag and patient airway interface device, and a sensor assembly. The patient airway interface device may be a mask or an endotracheal tube. The sensor assembly has a display, at least one sensor coupled to the flow passage and configured to provide a measurement of at least one parameter, and a processor coupled to the display and the at least one sensor. The processor is configured to receive the measurement from the sensor and provide information on the display based on the received measurement. The information may include a current breath rate, a pressure-vs-time curve, and guidance to the user to assist in achieving a target breath rate.
US10022511B2	Vibrating device for treating nasal congestion and sinusitis symptoms and method thereof A device for treating nasal congestion and/or relieving sinusitis symptoms in a patient comprises: a vibration generator, a fastener configured to attach the vibrator to a location adjacent to the patient's nasal cavity, nasal passageway or sinuses and a generator of a fluid stream which delivers the fluid stream to the respiratory tract of the patient. The vibration includes a motor, an eccentric member rotatable by the motor and an impact member mechanically linked to the eccentric member such that the impact member is vibratable by the eccentric member.
US10022510B2	Dose counters for inhalers, inhalers and methods of assembly thereof A tape system for a dose counter for an inhaler, the tape system having a main elongate tape structure, dosing indicia located on the main elongate tape structure, tape positioning indicia located on the main elongate tape structure, a tape size marker located on the main elongate tape structure indicating a number of dosing indicia on the tape, and priming indicia located on the main elongate tape structure, the priming indicia being located between the dosing indicia and one end of the tape.
US10022508B2	Powder filling processes A method for filling a plurality of microdepressions in a major surface of a web with finely divided powder in which the web is fed continuously to and through a powder filling stage including a driven roller. A method of manufacturing an elongate carrier with microdepressions containing finely divided powder comprising steps filling a plurality of microdepressions in a major surface of a web as described, removing from upper surface of the web excess powder not filled within the microdepressions and remaining on areas of the surface between the depressions, and optionally slitting and/or cutting the web in width and/or length.
US10022503B2	Removal of needle shield from syringes and automatic injection devices Exemplary embodiments provide a needle shield remover that reliably engages with a distal cap of an automatic injection device and with one or more needle shields coupled to a syringe of the device. When a user removes the distal cap, the needle shield remover reliably removes the needle shields (e.g., a soft needle shield and a rigid needle shield) from the syringe, thereby exposing the injection needle for performing an injection. In an exemplary assembly method, a needle shield remover is engaged to a needle shield coupled to a syringe, prior to insertion of the syringe and needle shield remover assembly into a housing of the device. This exemplary assembly method allows visual inspection, outside the housing of the device, to ensure that the needle shield remover is correctly and reliably engaged to the needle shield before the syringe and needle shield remover assembly is inserted into the housing.
US10022498B2	System for monitoring and delivering medication to a patient and method of using the same to minimize the risks associated with automated therapy A system and method for monitoring and delivering medication to a patient includes a controller that has a control algorithm and a closed loop control that monitors the control algorithm. A sensor is in communication with the controller and monitors a medical condition. A rule base application in the controller receives data from the sensor and the closed loop control and compares the data to predetermined medical information to determine the risk of automation of therapy to the patient. The controller then provides a predetermined risk threshold where below the predetermined risk threshold automated closed loop medication therapy is provided. If the predetermined risk threshold is met or exceeded, automated therapy adjustments may not occur and user/clinician intervention is requested.
US10022489B2	Probe tip and infusion sleeve for use in ophthalmological surgery An aspiration probe tip for use in surgical procedures includes a body defining a first channel therein for aspirating material therethrough from a surgical region along a first vector. The body includes a straight portion connected to a first end and a curved portion connecting the straight portion to a second end. A fluid sleeve surrounds at least a portion of the body and defines a second channel between the fluid sleeve and the body for injecting a fluid into the surgical region along a second vector. An end of the fluid sleeve securely fits over the body to substantially seal the end of the fluid sleeve. The fluid sleeve further defines an aperture for injecting fluid along the second vector from the second channel into the surgical region.
US10022478B2	Medical device A medical device is provided including a base member and a coating layer containing an antithrombogenic material and covering a surface of the base member. The antithrombogenic material contains a copolymer having a repeating unit (A) represented by the following formula (1): wherein R11 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, Z is an oxygen atom or —NH—, R12 is a C1-6 alkylene group, R13 and R14 are each independently a C1-4 alkyl group, and R15 is a C1-2 alkylene group, and a repeating unit (B) represented by the following formula (2): wherein R21 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R22 is a C1-6 alkylene group, and R23 is a C1-4 alkyl group. The repeating unit (A) is contained in a proportion of 1 to 7 mol % based on all the structural units of the copolymer.
US10022475B2	Body augmentation device Systems and methods are disclosed for body augmentation by mixing hyaluronic acid (HA) with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) to form an HA-PVA hydrogel; and exposing the HA-PVA hydrogel to one or more freeze-thaw cycles or to an amount of radiation effective to crosslink the HA to the PVA to crosslink the HA to the PVA.
US10022474B2	Bone grafts including osteogenic stem cells, and methods relating to the same Bone grafts and constructs including stem cells are provided. Example bone grafts include osteogenic stem cells seeded on a scaffold of osteoconductive cortico-cancellous chips and/or osteoinductive demineralized bone. Example constructs include extracellular matrix on a synthetic scaffold, in which the ECM is secreted from MSCs seeded onto the synthetic scaffold. Also provided are methods of making the present bone grafts and scaffolds. Further provided are methods of promoting bone healing and treating wound healing, by administering the present bone grafts and constructs to a mammal in need thereof. Also provided are kits that include the present bone grafts and/or constructs, or components thereof.
US10022471B2	Calcium phosphate cements and methods for using the same Methods and compositions for producing flowable compositions, e.g. pastes, that set into calcium phosphate products are provided. In the subject methods, dry reactants that include a calcium source and a phosphate source are combined with a setting fluid to produce the flowable composition. A feature of the subject methods is that the dry reactants include a particulate calcium and/or phosphate reactant having a mean particle size of less than about 8 μm and narrow size distribution. Also provided are the compositions themselves as well as kits for use in practicing the subject methods. The subject methods and compositions produced thereby find use in a variety of applications, including the repair of hard tissue defects, e.g., bone defects.
US10022469B2	Microspheres useful for therapeutic vascular embolization Provided herein, for example, are microspheres comprising a gelatin or gelatin substitute and a copolymer of a N-tris-hydroxymethyl methylacrylamide monomer unit, a diethylaminoethylacrylamide monomer unit and a N,N-methylene-bis-acrylamide monomer unit. Also provided are methods of producing microspheres comprising a gelatin or gelatin substitute and a copolymer of a N-tris-hydroxymethyl methylacrylamide monomer unit, a diethylaminoethylacrylamide monomer unit and a N,N-methylene-bis-acrylamide monomer unit. Further provided herein, for example, are compositions comprising the microspheres and methods of using the microspheres and compositions thereof.
US10022468B2	Absorbent articles containing a multifunctional gel Improved skin-adhesive compositions for bonding a substrate, such as an absorbent article, to skin are disclosed. More particularly, the skin-adhesive composition has an improved, yet gentle, adhesion to the skin of a user, while maintaining strong, effective bonding to various inanimate, non-skin substrates. In one embodiment, the skin-adhesive composition can provide one or more skin benefit agents to the user. The skin-adhesive composition may be applied to an absorbent article, such as a panty-liner, sanitary napkin, or an incontinence article, for directly adhering the article to the skin of a user.
US10022463B2	Device and method for continuous virus inactivation The invention provides an apparatus and a process for continuous virus inactivation. The apparatus for continuous virus inactivation in a product stream comprises a tube or hose 1 having an inlet 4 and an outlet 5 in each case connected to a product flow line 8 for conveying the product stream, where the tube or the hose 1 is curved and/or helically coiled with a number n of windings around a coil axis h and has one or more changes in direction and/or bends 2 in the coil axis h having an angle α of from 45° to 180° to alter the direction of action of the normals of the centrifugal force and the apparatus is characterized by a Dean number>0 and a torsion parameter>0.
US10022450B2	Regulation of specific spinal neurons regulating pain transmission via chimeric toxins A chimeric toxin is disclosed comprising a peptide ligand specifically targeting neurons involved in pain processing; and a clostridial neurotoxin light chain, wherein the ligand is linked to the light chain. The methods of preparing such chimeric toxin and the method of using the chimeric toxin to regulate pain transmission are also disclosed.
US10022437B2	Modified RSV F proteins and methods of their use The present invention is generally related to modified or mutated respiratory syncytial virus fusion (F) proteins and methods for making and using them, including immunogenic compositions such as vaccines for the treatment and/or prevention of RSV infection.
US10022436B2	Microneedle compositions and methods of using same Described herein, are microneedle devices comprising a recombinant alphavirus replicon encoding an exogenous polypeptide, wherein the recombinant alphavirus replicon is coated onto or embedded into a plurality of microneedles. Also described herein are methods of preparing a microneedle device comprising a recombinant alphavirus replicon encoding an exogenous polypeptide. Also disclosed herein are methods of inducing an immune response in an individual comprising contacting the individual with a microneedle device comprising a recombinant alphavirus replicon encoding an exogenous polypeptide.
US10022433B2	Fish vaccine The present document discloses a new species of Aliivibrio, herein denoted Aliivibrio friggiae. A strain Aliivibrio friggiae, denoted Aliivibrio sp. 130206K7F2 506, has been deposited at the National Collection of Industrial and Marine Bacteria and has been assigned accession number NCIMB 42181. Further disclosed is the medical use of Aliivibrio friggiae for vaccinating fish against a new disease identified and herein denoted friggiosis.
US10022431B2	Methods and materials for treating cancer This document provides methods and materials related to treating cancer. For example, methods and materials for using nucleic acid libraries to treat cancer are provided.
US10022428B2	Marker for acid sphingomyelinase disorders and uses thereof The present disclosure provides methods of screening, diagnosing, monitoring and/or treating acid sphingomyelinase (ASM) disorders such as Niemann-Pick disease. In particular, the methods encompass techniques for improved diagnosis and/or treatment of an ASM disorder, for example using enzyme replacement therapy.
US10022425B2	Engineered nucleic acids and methods of use thereof Provided are compositions and methods for delivering biological moieties such as modified nucleic acids into cells to kill or reduce the growth of microorganisms. Such compositions and methods include the use of modified messenger RNAs, and are useful to treat or prevent microbial infection, or to improve a subject's heath or wellbeing.
US10022423B2	Microcin and uses thereof Microcin MccPDI and bacteria harboring the mcpM gene which encodes MccPDI limit growth of and/or kill pathogenic bacteria such as pathogenic Escherichia coli (E. coli) and/or Shigella bacteria via proximity-dependent inhibition (PDI).
US10022421B2	Treatment of primary and metastatic carcinoma Disclosed are methods of treating a chemotherapy-resistant cancer, of treating a cholangiocarcinoma, of treating a metastatic carcinoma, and of treating a transition cell urothelial carcinoma by administering a therapeutically effective amount of an endothelin B (ETB) receptor agonist and a chemotherapeutic agent to a subject afflicted with such a cancer.
US10022417B2	Peptides and compositions thereof for improvement of glycaemic management in a mammal A peptide having 12 to 60 amino acids and including (a) a sequence of SEQUENCE ID NO: 11, or (b) a fragment of SEQUENCE ID NO: 11 that includes the sequence of SEQUENCE ID NO: 1 or 5, is described for use in improving glycemic management in a mammal. A composition, for example a food product, that includes substantially all of the peptides of SEQUENCE ID NO:'s 1 to 11, that is capable of reducing post-prandial blood glucose levels, and increasing insulin secretion in humans, is also described.
US10022413B2	Herbal supplements and methods of use thereof In one embodiment, the present application provides an herbal supplement and method for treating bloating, constipation and/or weight gain in a human subject comprising orally administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of the herbal supplement comprising a red quebracho extract. In other embodiments, the supplement may additionally include a triterpenoid saponin, an anti-spasmodic agent, or both.
US10022403B2	Methods, compositions, and kits for improving pancreatic beta cell viability and treating diseases or conditions related to beta cell destruction The present disclosure provides novel methods for increasing β-cell viability in islets by delivering RLIP76 polypeptides or GSTA4 polypeptides, or a combination thereof; or RLIP76 polynucleotides or GSTA4 polynucleotides, or a combination thereof, to the islets. The disclosure also provides novel methods for treating a disease or condition in a subject, such as type 1 diabetes mellitus, by delivering RLIP76 polypeptides or GSTA4 polypeptides, or a combination thereof; or RLIP76 polynucleotides or GSTA4 polynucleotides, or a combination thereof, to islets and transplanting the islets into the subject to treat the disease or condition. Kits and compositions including RLIP76 polypeptides or GSTA4 polypeptides, or a combination thereof; or RLIP76 polynucleotides or GSTA4 polynucleotides, or a combination thereof, are also provided to increase β-cell viability.
US10022394B2	Antiinfective composition The present invention relates to the use of hydroxymethyl-group-containing glycosaminoglycans, such as in particular hydroxymethyl-hyaluronic acid, for the treatment and prevention of infectious diseases or malignant or premalignant diseases, in particular of the skin or mucosa. The invention additionally provides a preparation method for glycosaminoglycans modified with hydroxymethyl groups.
US10022378B2	Antiviral JAK inhibitors useful in treating or preventing retroviral and other viral infections Compounds, compositions, and methods of treatment and prevention of HIV infection are disclosed. The compounds are pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridines and pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyrimidine JAK inhibitors. Combinations of these JAK inhibitors and additional antiretroviral compounds, such as NRTI, NNRTI, integrase inhibitors, entry inhibitors, protease inhibitors, and the like, are also disclosed. In one embodiment, the combinations include a combination of adenine, cytosine, thymidine, and guanine nucleoside antiviral agents, optionally in further combination with at least one additional antiviral agent that works via a different mechanism than a nucleoside analog. This combination has the potential to eliminate the presence of HIV in an infected patient.
US10022374B2	Certain protein kinase inhibitors Disclosed herein are protein kinase inhibitors, more particularly pyridazine derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and method of use thereof.
US10022370B2	Morphinan compounds This invention relates to novel morphinan compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. This invention also provides compositions comprising a compound of this invention and the use of such compositions in methods of treating diseases and conditions that are beneficially treated by administering a σ1 receptor agonist that also has NMDA antagonist activity.
US10022364B2	Methods of treating cancer patients with farnesyltransferase inhibitors The present invention relates to the field of molecular biology and cancer biology. Specifically, the present invention relates to methods of treating a subject with a farnesyltransferase inhibitor (FTI) that include determining whether the subject is likely to be responsive to the FTI treatment based on genotyping and expression profiling of certain immunological genes and RAS mutation status in the subject.
US10022362B2	Anti-allergy benzocycloheptathiophene derivatives The present invention provides a method for treating an allergy disease or disorder or symptoms related thereto, in a subject in need thereof, the method comprising: administering a therapeutically effective amount of an anti-allergy benzocycloheptathiophene derivative compound of Formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, solvate, or prodrug thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, vehicle or excipient.
US10022351B2	SIRT 1 activator including syringaresinol The present invention relates to a compound of Formula 1, and an SIRT 1 activator including, as an active ingredient, derivatives thereof or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The present invention also relates to a composition including the SIRT 1 activator for detoxification, for the improvement of metabolic disorders, for the prevention or improvement of eye diseases, or the prevention or improvement of immune diseases.
US10022348B2	Topical solution of isotretinoin The present invention relates to a topical solution comprising a retinoid or its pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and process of preparing it.
US10022347B2	Compositions and methods for diagnosis and treatment of metabolic syndrome Compositions including an odd chain fatty acid, and salts and derivatives thereof, and methods for metabolic syndrome treatment and prophylaxis are provided, including compositions and methods for treating diabetes, obesity, hyperferritinemia, elevated insulin, glucose intolerance, dyslipidemia and related conditions. Methods for the diagnosis and monitoring of metabolic syndrome are also provided.
US10022344B2	Liquid dosage forms of sodium naproxen Described herein are oral pharmaceutical compositions comprising liquid dosage forms of sodium naproxen in soft gel capsules. In one embodiment, the pharmaceutical composition comprises sodium naproxen, 0.2-1.0 mole equivalents of a de-ionizing agent per mole of naproxen, polyethylene glycol, and one or more solubilizers such as propylene glycol, polyvinyl pyrrolidone or a combination thereof.
US10022338B2	Honey bee mite disruptive compounds and methods of application This disclosure describes compounds that affect the olfactory responses of the honey bee mite (Varroa destructor) and methods of use thereof. The compounds do not kill Varroa destructor, and are therefore unlikely to generate Varroa destructor resistance, compared to an acaricide. The compounds can work in conjunction with other mite control approaches, such as a bottom board excluder and sticky board control devices, and can enhance the performance of other forms of mite control while decreasing disadvantages associated therewith.
US10022333B2	Image-guided delivery of a mixture of bacteria and non-bacteria linked nanoparticles A computer-implemented method for image-guided delivery of a nanoparticle mixture to a target tumor located in a region of interest includes selecting a non-hypoxic delivery location within the region of interest for delivery of a non-bacteria-associated nanoparticle component included in the nanoparticle mixture and selecting a hypoxic delivery location within the region of interest for delivery of a bacteria-associated nanoparticle component included in the nanoparticle mixture. An image-guided delivery and monitoring process may then be performed. During this process intra-operative images of the region of interest are continually acquired and used to guide placement of a device into the non-hypoxic delivery location, monitor delivery of the non-bacteria-associated nanoparticle component included in the nanoparticle mixture at the non-hypoxic delivery location, guide placement of the device into the hypoxic delivery location, and monitor delivery of the bacteria-associated nanoparticle component included in the nanoparticle mixture at the hypoxic delivery location.
US10022330B2	Methods of preparing oral controlled release formulations The invention is directed to oral modified/controlled release drug formulations which provide a rapid initial onset of effect and a prolonged duration of effect. Preferably, the peak concentration is lower than that provided by the reference standard for immediate release formulations of the drug, and the duration of effect falls rapidly at the end of the dosing interval.
US10022329B2	Carbohydrate tablet and method of fabrication An edible energy tablet containing at least 80 weight % carbohydrates for consumption during exercise, is fabricated by a process including providing tablet material free of hydrophobic and/or PEG lubricants and free of CO2 sources. The tablet material includes a sucrose and dextrose mixture of 77-95 wt. %, maltodextrin of 2-13 wt. %, an edible soluble oil of 0.2-2.0 wt. %, and an edible acid of 1-4 wt. %. The tablet material is introduced to a tablet press that alternately moves first and second punches towards and away from one another to compress the tablet material to form and release a tablet. A punch cleaner engaged with the first and second punches removes tablet material from the punches after tablet release. The tablet has a diameter of 1.2 to 3.8 cm, a thickness of 0.6 cm to 2.3 cm, and a resistance to breakage forces of 8.5 to 30 kilopounds.
US10022325B2	Compositions and methods for the treatment of cancer The present invention provides compositions and methods for the treatment of cancer are provided.
US10022319B2	Stabilized antibody-containing liquid formulations An objective of the present invention is to provide stable antibody-containing formulations which are suitable for subcutaneous administration and in which aggregation formation is suppressed during long-term storage.The present inventors discovered that a significant stabilization effect was achieved by using an acidic amino acid, aspartic acid or glutamic acid as a counter ion species in histidine buffer or tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane, specifically by using histidine-aspartate buffer or histidine-glutamate buffer, or tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane-aspartate or tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane-glutamate as a buffer. The present inventors also discovered that a significant stabilization effect was achieved by using an acidic amino acid, aspartic acid or glutamic acid, as a counter ion species to a basic amino acid such as arginine, specifically by using arginine-aspartate or arginine-glutamate.
US10022318B2	Effervescent tablets/granules This invention provides an effervescent solid form that dissolves in cold water quickly enough to not disappoint consumers yet not so quickly that the visual interest generated during the effervescent reaction is lost. This performance is achieved by forming effervescent particles that are dense enough to retard dissolution and small enough to not take too long to dissolve. The aim of this invention is to provide a beverage in solid effervescent form that takes between about 30 and about 120 seconds to dissolve in warm water. The granules may carry functional additives such as flavors, vitamins, minerals, sweeteners, colors and drugs. The granules may also be compounded of materials intended to provide relief from skin or topical discomfort, as in the form of a wash or bath additive. The granules may also be formulated to provide cleaning agents, such as ceramic cleaners and denture cleaners.
US10022312B2	Gradual haircolor compositions and methods of using the same The disclosure relates to a method for gradually coloring hair comprising the steps of: a) applying an air oxidation haircolor composition to hair; b) removing the air oxidation haircolor composition from the hair directly after application; and c) repeating a set comprising the steps a) and b) in multiple spaced intervals. The air oxidation haircolor composition can include: 1) at least one primary oxidation dye intermediate; 2) at least one aromatic triol; and 3) water.
US10022311B1	Keratin delivery process by reactive chemical composition for improved methods of strengthening and smoothing hair The disclosure comprises a process that pertains to the chemical reaction of hair when exposed to a series of chemical compositions. Utilization of named ingredients in specified order manipulates the pH value and driving agents; the nature of the process is an improvement of delivery methods for hair strengthening and smoothing treatments.
US10022310B2	Synergistic mixtures of aromatic alcohols and derivatives thereof and tropolone (derivatives) An antimicrobial mixture comprising or consisting of: one or more compounds of the formula (I) their salts or solvates, wherein R1 and R2 in each case independently of one another are chosen from the group consisting of: H, OH, F, Cl, Br and I, and wherein X in each case denotes: (CH2)m where m=1, 2 or 3 or OCH2n where n=1, 2 or 3 or O—CH2—CH(R3) where R3=CH3 or CH2OH or (CH2—OpCH2 where p=1 or 2, wherein in the compound(s) of the formula I a primary alcohol function CH2OH is optionally replaced by a radical which is chosen from the group consisting of CH2OR4, COOH and COOR4 and/or a secondary alcohol function CHOH is optionally replaced by the radical CHOR4, wherein each R4 denotes an aliphatic or aromatic radical, independently of the meaning of further radicals, and one, two or more compounds chosen from the group consisting of the tropolones of the formula (II) wherein the substituents R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 independently of one another have the following meaning: H; linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated, aliphatic hydrocarbon radical having up to 30 C atoms; OH; OR10, wherein R10 is a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated, aliphatic hydrocarbon radical having up to 30 C atoms; COOH; COOR11, wherein R11 is a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated, aliphatic hydrocarbon radical having up to 30 C atoms; NO2, NH2, F, Cl, Br, I.
US10022307B2	Hardenable two part acrylic composition A hardenable two part acrylic composition is described for the treatment of human or animal bone is described. The composition comprises a storage stable liquid first part and a storage stable liquid second part which react with each other upon mixing to form a cement which hardens. The composition further comprises an acrylic monomer component and an initiator component in an amount effective to polymerize the monomer component. The monomer component and the initiator component are generally located in separate parts of the two part composition so that the monomer component is storage stable. The liquid first part comprises emulsion polymerized acrylic polymer particles in a liquid carrier. A method of producing a hardenable two part acrylic composition is also described. The composition is particularly useful in a syringe or caulking gun having at least two barrels.
US10022306B2	Dental compositions comprising a fatty mono(meth)acrylate Presently described are dental compositions comprising one or more fatty mono(meth)acrylates, methods of use, dental articles, and methods of making dental compositions. It has been found that a relatively low concentration of a fatty mono(meth)acrylate can improve the handling characteristics of a dental composition by reducing the tendency of the composition to stick to a dental instrument and/or by reducing the tendency of a dental composition to string when being manipulated by a dental instrument. In one embodiment, a hardenable dental composition is described comprising a polymerizable resin composition comprising at least one multifunctional ethylenically unsaturated monomer; 0.2 to 10 wt-% of one or more fatty mono(meth)acrylate monomers; and at least 50 wt-% of inorganic oxide filler.
US10022305B2	Smart pill box and medical compliance monitoring Methods and systems are described for monitoring medication use with a home automation system. An example medication monitoring system includes a medication storage device, a proximity device, and a dispenser module. The medication storage device is configured to hold a plurality of medications. The proximity device is configured to detect an activity of a user relative to the medication storage device. The dispense module is configured to detect a pattern of the activity based on data received from the proximity device, and generate a notice. The notice may be generated if the pattern is broken. The notice may include a summary report on usage of the medication storage device. The notice may include an alarm if the medication storage device is, for example, tampered with or moved.
US10022304B2	As-needed, time controlled medication dispenser and methods A medication dispenser having a housing adapted to securely retain patient medication until such a time as a controller enables a patient interface to permit a patient to access medication stored and distributed by the dispensing assembly.
US10022296B2	Fluid injection system The present invention provides a fluid injection system (11) which transitions between a maintenance mode wherein an outlet (15) is closed and no fluid is discharged through the outlet, and an operation mode, wherein the outlet is open and fluid is discharged through the outlet. The fluid injection system injects a first fluid transported in a first pipeline (21) with a second fluid, wherein there is a temperature differential between the first fluid and the second fluid. The fluid injection system comprises a holding tank (49) for storing the second fluid, a cooling means (35) to cool the second fluid, and a pump (39) for delivering the second fluid into the first pipeline. The second fluid mixes with the first fluid in the first pipeline to provide a combined third fluid having a temperature within a predetermined temperature range, wherein the third fluid is maintained within the predetermined temperature range when the fluid injection system is in either mode such that the temperature of the third fluid made available to an outlet is within the predetermined temperature range.
US10022292B2	Massager communication device, system, and method Embodiments of the present invention provide a massager device, system, and method. A massager is configured to communicate (directly or indirectly) a user feedback message to a target in response to a determination that an event has occurred. The massager may be a sexual aid. User feedback messages may be generated based on various pre-sets and/or user selections established to determine a message medium type, content for inclusion in the user feedback message, the target, the event, and other customizations. The content of the user feedback messages may be generated according to a content selection method, such as random, user-customized, pre-sets, categorical, or based on usage parameters, such as biometric, massager settings, and temporal data.
US10022291B2	Sensory furniture system for treatments, method of use, and method of manufacture A sensory lounging chair system and method of use. The system generally includes a frame, a pump, air tubes connecting the pump to a pair of inflatable air tubes, pressure release valves, piping and hardware, a pressure sensor, and a fabric cover. In a preferred embodiment, the pump and pressure sensor are powered by a power supply connected to a terminal board, which in turn is connected to the pump and the pressure sensor. The fabric cover provides a comfortable barrier between the occupant and the air tubes, which initially are usually deflated or less than fully inflated. As the pressure in the air tubes increase, deep touch pressure is applied to the occupant's body in the places where the air tubes are in contact with the occupant. Deep touch pressure is thus applied to the occupant via contact with the tubes through the fabric cover.
US10022282B2	Gown system A gown dispenser system has a plurality of gowns, each having a back region, the gowns folded and stacked back region facing up, such that, pulling on the back region of a gown on top of the stack removes that gown from the stack and exposes the back region of the next gown in the stack, an enclosure containing the stack of gowns, the enclosure having an opening exposing the back region of the gown at the top of the stack, enabling a user to grasp the exposed back region and pull the topmost gown from the enclosure, exposing the next gown in the stack, and an interface mechanism attached to the enclosure, enabling the enclosure to be suspended on a substantially vertical surface, with the opening facing outward from the substantially vertical surface. Gowns are drawn from the enclosure one-at-a-time, at need.
US10022277B2	Methods and apparatus for the detection of moisture and multifunctional sensor systems A moisture management apparatus monitors an area for moisture events and wirelessly transmits moisture-related information to one or more notification devices. An embodiment of the moisture management apparatus includes a substrate and one or more sensors supported by the substrate. The sensor(s) emit wireless signals indicative of the moisture-related information. A sensor event communication system forwards the sensor signals to another device, such as a notification device. The sensor event communication system may monitor other types of patient events. Portions of the moisture management apparatus and/or the moisture event communication system may be embodied in a patient support apparatus, such as a bed.
US10022272B1	System, apparatus and method for eye protection A safety system includes safety glasses and an apparatus. The safety glasses include an electronic system having a sensor configured to detect when the safety glasses are worn by a user and a wireless communication device. The apparatus includes a body housing an electrical isolation device and a wireless communication device. The body includes a first end defining a female electrical socket, a second end defining a male electrical plug and a fastening device coupled to the body and configured to move from an open position to a closed position in which an electrical cord that is electrically coupled to the body at one of the first end or the second end is also physically secured to the body by the fastening device. The electrical isolation device is configured to prevent current flow in the line conductor included in the body when the safety glasses are not being worn by the user.
US10022266B2	Device for packaging and dispensing a substance for ophthalmic use Device for packaging and dispensing drops of a substance for ophthalmic use, generally fluid, semi-fluid or in suspension, emulsion or oily solution, including a dispensing accessory with a first valve made of an elastomer material that allows the substance to pass through when the dispensing accessory is stressed, without allowing outside air to pass through in the opposite direction when the dispensing accessory is relaxed, characterized in that the first valve is covered by a layer of Parylene.
US10022261B1	Incontinence device with atmospheric equilibrium valve assembly A male external incontinence device comprising a drainage tube assembly having a proximal chamber in fluid communication with a drainage tube, the proximal chamber comprising an atmospheric equilibrium valve assembly. The atmospheric equilibrium valve assembly has an airway conduit with a upper portion in fluid communication with the proximal chamber, and a lower portion having an air inlet chamber. A one-way air valve disposed in the airway conduit above the air inlet chamber, the one-way air valve comprising a first pair of opposing walls disposed at a first set of opposing angles such that the first pair of opposing walls abut each other at an apex, the apex having a self-sealing slit.
US10022247B2	Automatic machine for processing tooth into bone graft material An automatic machine for processing a tooth by a graft material includes: a body including a power supply supplying power to a controller, which controls the amount of supply solution and operation of a suction pump and a vibrator, and having a receiving space; a receiving container disposed in the receiving space, having a space for keeping a tooth bone graft material, and including a net and a cover having a handle; a cylinder having a space for keeping the receiving container, and inlets and outlets for supplying and discharging the supply solution; a vibrator fastened to the cylinder and generating vibration of 1 to 100,000 VPM; a supplying container supplying the supply solution to the cylinder; and a suction pump discharging solution in the cylinder to a discharging container.
US10022246B2	Interlaminar fixation device An interlaminar fixation device (“ILFD”) and related tools for implanting and extracting the ILFD in surgical procedures to provide support for patients having degenerative spinal conditions. The ILFD comprises an implant body, a pair of fixation pin assemblies, and a locking plug. The body may be a boxlike structure made of a material such as polyetheretherketone (PEEK) or other material with similar beneficial properties. An implant-sizing tool is provided for determining the appropriately sized ILFD. An implant-grasper tool is provided for grasping the ILFD for insertion and positioning of the ILFD. A bone-punch tool is provided for creating openings aligned for insertion of fixation pins. A pin-inserter tool is provided for urging fixation pins into position. A locking-plug inserter tool is provided for inserting the locking plug into the body of the ILFD. A locking-plug extractor tool is provided for removing the locking plug.
US10022242B2	Apparatus for use in spinal interbody fusion An expandable interbody fusion device includes superior and inferior endplates that are configured to receive a sequentially inserted stack of expansion members or wafers in interlocking engagement. The expansion members are formed to each have a generally U-shaped rearward facing opening. The superior and inferior endplates have openings through their outer surfaces in at least partial alignment and communication with the rearward facing openings of the expansion members. The inferior endplate has a fully bounded cavity for telescoping receipt of the superior endplate. The inferior endplate also has a fully bounded channel extending through the rear endwall thereof in direct communication with the rearward facing opening of at least one expansion member for the receipt of bone graft material into the device to promote fusion between opposing vertebral bodies of the spine.
US10022236B2	Internal joint cavity expander An internal joint cavity expander includes femur-side magnets, tibia-side magnets, and magnetic shield-members. Each femur-side magnet has a plate curved into an arc and fixed to a femur. Each tibia-side magnet has length smaller than the femur-side magnet length and having a plate curved into arc concentric with the femur-side magnet arc. Each tibia-side magnet is fixed to a tibia. The pole on the convex surface of each femur-side magnet is same as the pole on the concave surface corresponding tibia-side magnet. The convex surface of each femur-side magnet faces the concave surface of corresponding tibia-side magnet. Each magnetic shield-member covers the surface of corresponding femur-side magnet and tibia-side magnet facing the skin throughout range in which the femur-side magnet moves relative to the tibia-side magnet. Each magnetic shield-member prevents magnetism of corresponding magnets and from leaking outside without hindering the femur-side magnet movement relative to the tibia-side magnet.
US10022235B2	Modular articular spacer system A modular articulated spacer system provides for screw-based assembly of an articular spacer intended to replace an artificial joint temporarily, whereby the articulated spacer system comprises at least two modules connectable by means of a screw connection, whereby a first module of the articular spacer system comprises a surface for formation of a sliding surface of the joint of the articular spacer and a second module of the articular spacer system comprises a stem for connection to a bone. The modules are connectable by means of the screw connection comprising at last one screw-locking device for each screw connection, whereby the screw-locking device is connected to one of the modules or is provided in the form of the same part as one of the modules. A method builds-up an articular spacer using said articulated spacer system, in which the articular spacer is screwed together using at least two modules, whereby the modules are screwed together appropriately such that the screw-locking devices prevent the modules from detaching or being unscrewed.
US10022234B2	Assembly tool An instrument for assembling an implant on a neck. The implant and neck being coupled via a taper having a taper axis. The instrument includes a frame having a distal portion and a proximal portion, the distal portion of the frame including a retaining member adapted to engage a portion of the neck. The retaining member includes a pair of moveable arms extending from the distal portion of the frame, the pair of moveable arms adapted to engage a pair of recesses on opposing sides of the neck. The instrument also includes a force applier retained in the proximal portion of the frame. The force applier includes a screw having a screw axis that is coaxial with the taper axis, wherein the screw is adapted to engage the implant. As the screw is turned, the force applier applies a force on the implant while the neck is held in place by the frame, thereby causing the tapers of the implant and neck to engage.
US10022227B2	Substrate with a structured surface and methods for the production thereof, and methods for determining the wetting properties thereof An implant includes a microstructured hyperhydrophilic surface with protrusions and depressions in which a spacing between the protrusions as a statistical mean is in a range of 1 to 100 μm and a profile height of the protrusions and depressions as a statistical mean is in the range of 1 to 80 μm.

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