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US10289661B2	Generating a cover for a section of a digital magazine A digital magazine application executing on a client device presents a digital magazine to a user including content items retrieved from one or more sources based on information associated with the user. When presenting the digital magazine, a cover is presented including an image and one or more headlines describing one or more content items included in the digital magazine. The cover may be generated by clustering content items included in the digital magazine and ranking content items in various clusters based on their characteristics. Based on the rankings, information describing content items from various clusters is included on the cover. Alternatively, the cover includes information describing content items identified based on the order in which the content items are presented by the digital magazine.
US10289654B2	Smart variable expressive text or graphics for electronic communications A system and method for creating, sending, receiving, or displaying messages with smart variable expressive text or graphics is described. The method includes providing a user interface for inputting content and specifying an appearance of the content, receiving the content and an appearance control input via the user interface, responsive to the appearance control input, creating a message including the content and formatting information, and sending the message including the content and the formatting information.
US10289653B2	Adapting tabular data for narration A system, and computer program product for adapting tabular data for narration are provided in the illustrative embodiments. A set of categories used to organize data is identified in a first tabular portion of a document. A structure of the categories is analyzed. An inference is drawn about data in a first cell in the first tabular portion based on a position of the first cell in the structure. The first tabular portion of the document is transformed into a first narrative form using the inference.
US10289649B2	Webpage advertisement interception method, device and browser The disclosure discloses a webpage advertisement interception method, device and browser. The method includes: using a first browser kernel to receive a first load request of a current webpage at a browser side; activating a second browser kernel when determining the current webpage is suitable for loading by the second browser kernel; using the first browser kernel to generate a second load request of the current webpage when it is monitored the second browser kernel requests to load the current webpage; using a preset first determination rule to search a webpage element which needs intercepting in the current webpage; using the second browser kernel to intercept the webpage element when the webpage element is found. The disclosure avoids poor utility of a multi-kernel browser caused by disorder of advertisement interception and non-versatility of interception rules when switching kernels, increases the efficiency and success rate of advertisement interception.
US10289647B2	Recommending pages of content to an online system user by identifying content from recommended pages to the user An online system, such as a social networking system, recommends pages of content to users. The recommendation is presented in a recommendation unit presenting one or more representations of pages to a user. Additionally, the user may interact with the recommendation unit to change representations of pages presented by the recommendation unit. A representation of a page presented by the recommendation unit includes content from one or more content items on the page selected based on interaction with the content items on the page and types of content included in content items on the page (e.g., image data, video data, destination address). Representations of different pages may differ based on the types of content included in content items selected from the different pages.
US10289638B2	Systems and methods for character string auto-suggestion based on degree of difficulty In one embodiment, the method includes receiving one or more characters inputted by a user; calculating a degree of difficulty of a character string, wherein the degree of difficulty is based on the characters inputted by the user, and wherein the characters inputted by the user comprise a portion of the character string; and if the degree of difficulty is equal to or exceeds a pre-determined threshold, then presenting, on a display of the computing device, an auto-suggestion for completing the character string; else, not presenting, on the display of the computing device, the auto-suggestion for completing the character string.
US10289634B2	Data clustering employing mapping and merging A data-clustering method generates data clusters for a set of data points. A region of interest containing the data points and a center matrix for the region of interest are defined, where the center matrix includes an array of center points defining centers of overlapping circles. The data points are mapped to corresponding circles based on near center points. Pairs of overlapping circles are merged based on relative numbers of data points lying in overlap regions of the pairs of overlapping circles compared to total numbers of data points within the corresponding circles. Circles belonging to the one or more data clusters are identified based on merged pairs of overlapping circles, and data points belonging to the one or more data clusters are identified based on the corresponding circles. The method may be performed by a computer having a heterogeneous architecture with parallel processors.
US10289630B2	Integrated developer workflow for data visualization development A development platform system is disclosed that provides a development platform configured to create new and modified web-based applications. The development platform may be configured to search for and select a design layout template from available design layout templates stored on a database library. The development platform may further be configured to search for and select a data visualization template from available data visualization templates stored on a database library. The development platform may further be configured to generate a data visualization modification interface and accept a client device customization input to modify attributes of a data visualization. Templates that are modified by the development platform may be stored for subsequent look-up on a database library according to metadata describing attributes of the templates.
US10289627B2	Profile-enabled dynamic runtime environment for web application servers Techniques are disclosed for allowing administrators to manage runtime environments (RTEs). An RTE configuration component prompts for metadata characterizing a plurality of dynamically configurable runtime environments (RTE) for executing data queries. The RTE configuration component generates an RTE definition to associate with each of the plurality of RTEs. When a query is received for execution, the RTE configuration component dynamically configures the server computing system for query execution according to a selected one of the plurality of RTE definitions.
US10289623B2	Method and system for key knowledge point recommendation A method and system for key knowledge point recommendation are provided, the method comprising calculating knowledge point relationship strengths of knowledge points in a set of knowledge points; calculating weights for knowledge points according to the knowledge point relationship strengths of knowledge points in the set of knowledge points, and storing the knowledge points and weights correspondingly; determining key knowledge points according to the weights of the knowledge points and recommending the key knowledge points to a user. With this solution, knowledge point relationship strengths are obtained through calculating knowledge point relationship strengths of knowledge points in a set of knowledge points; and recommendation is given to the user for learning knowledge according to knowledge point relationship strengths, so as to help the user to learn key knowledge points selectively in a more objective and effective manner, and avoid problems of information recommendation based on fuzzy logical information recommendation technology.
US10289622B2	Ranking using data of continuous scales Methods, systems, and computer program products for ranking data items are described. A ranking configuration is defined for an object type, the ranking configuration comprising an assignment of one or more ranking dimensions to the object type and, for each of the one or more assigned ranking dimensions, one or more corresponding values and a significance weight assigned to each value. Each ranking dimension comprises one or more object attributes and a ranking-impact weight, at least one of the object attributes being a continuous-scales object attribute. A ranking condition is generated for each ranking dimension assigned to the object type. The generation of the ranking condition is based at least in part on the one or more object attributes, a specified ranking-impact weight, the one or more values and associated significance weights, and a distance function corresponding to the continuous-scales object attribute. A database query for data objects of the object type and comprising the generated ranking condition is generated.
US10289621B2	Method and apparatus for recommending multimedia resource A method for recommending a multimedia resource is provided. The method includes acquiring user viewing data of a to-be-recommended multimedia resource in a playing trial run. The user viewing data includes at least user audio and video data and user video depth data. The method further includes analyzing the user viewing data to obtain user action data corresponding to the to-be-recommended multimedia resource, calculating a first user preference score of the to-be-recommended multimedia resource based on the user action data, acquiring a plurality of second user preference scores of a plurality of recommended multimedia resources, and recommending the to-be-recommended multimedia resource based on the first user preference score and the second user preference scores.
US10289608B2	Method for associating item values, non-transitory computer-readable recording medium and information processing device An information processing device receives a plurality of data files that include a plurality of items having a key item and an item value associated therewith and stores a value that is a value of an item having been associated with a same key item value and having been associated with a second association destination item in common, and that is included in a data file specified by a predetermined rule from two or more data files among the data files, in association with the second association destination item, when a key item that is associated with a first association destination item in common is included in the two or more data files and an item that is associated with the second association destination item is included in the two or more data files.
US10289595B2	Single-chip control module for an integrated system-on-a-chip for silicon photonics The present invention provides an integrated system-on-chip device. The device is configured on a single silicon substrate member. The device has a data input/output interface provided on the substrate member. The device has an input/output block provided on the substrate member and coupled to the data input/output interface. The device has a signal processing block provided on the substrate member and coupled to the input/output block. The device has a driver module provided on the substrate member and coupled to the signal processing block. The device further includes a driver interface and coupled to the driver module and configured to be coupled to a silicon photonics device. In an example, a control block is configured to receive and send instruction(s) in a digital format to the communication block and is configured to receive and send signals in an analog format to communicate with the silicon photonics device.
US10289593B1	Hardware resource expansion system capable of assigning hardware addresses automatically A hot swap management device includes a bus buffer, a hot swap switch, and a controller. The bus buffer is selectively coupled to a host system management bus of a server. The hot swap switch is coupled to the bus buffer and a hardware expansion device. The controller is coupled to the bus buffer and the hot swap switch. When the hot swap management device is coupled to a board system management bus of the server, the controller assigns a hardware address to the bus buffer. A computational unit of the server controls the hardware expansion device through the host system management bus according to the hardware address.
US10289592B1	Location-based address adapter and system A location-based address adapter for use in a system to facilitate communication between a host computer and one peripheral device of a plurality of peripheral devices includes a body and an electrical circuit. The body is removably attached to one peripheral device at a time. The electrical circuit includes a communications interface circuit and an adapter memory circuit. The communications interface circuit has a respective pass-through wired connection between each of a plurality of input connectors and a plurality of output connectors to facilitate bi-directional communications between the host computer and the peripheral device. The adapter memory circuit stores a unique physical location address for association with a physical location associated with the peripheral device to which the body is attached. The unique physical location address is a non-network based address. The memory circuit has a memory connector to facilitate direct electrical communicative connection only with the respective peripheral device.
US10289591B2	Adjustment of buffer credits and other parameters in a startup phase of communications between a plurality of channels and a control unit A control unit provides a number of buffer credits, to one or more channels, in response to an initiation of a startup phase of communication between the one or more channels and the control unit, where the provided number of buffer credits when used for transferring data causes transfer ready operations but no retry operations. The control unit iteratively increases the number of buffer credits by an amount that is high enough to eliminate any transfer ready operations or cause retry operations to occur within a predetermined amount of time from the initiation of the startup phase.
US10289573B1	Bus based timed input output module Described herein are features related to a bus based timed input output module (TIO) for use in control systems of physical systems, particularly where the physical systems are safety critical systems. When the TIO is powered on, one or more operations are performed by the TIO, wherein the one or more operations, when performed by the TIO: 1) cause the TIO to be non-functional, thereby preventing the TIO from improperly or accidentally activating a Component in communication with the TIO; 2) clears the TIO of previous operations (if any); and 3) facilitates compatibility of the TIO with an arbitrary Component.
US10289572B2	Industrial control adjacent input-output modules and methods thereof Exemplified methods and systems are disclosed that provide a control IO device comprising a head unit and a plurality of IO slices coupled to a common backplane in which two or more adjacent IO slices are functionally connected to one another over an independent IO bus to form a functional IO slice group.
US10289568B2	Application-driven storage systems for a computing system Systems and methods that allow secure application-driven arbitrary compute in storage devices in a cloud-based computing system are provided. A computing system including a compute controller configured to: (1) provide access to host compute resources, and (2) operate in at least one of a first mode or a second mode is provided. The computing system may further include a storage controller configured to provide access to storage systems including storage components, at least one compute component, and at least one cryptographic component. In the first mode, the host compute resources may be configured to execute at least a first operation on at least a first set of data stored in at least one of the storage components. In the second mode, the at least one compute component may be configured to execute at least a second operation on at least a second set of data.
US10289567B2	Systems and method for delayed cache utilization A system for managing cache utilization includes a processor core, a lower-level cache, and a higher-level cache. In response to activating the higher-level cache, the system counts lower-level cache victims evicted from the lower-level cache. While a count of the lower-level cache victims is not greater than a threshold number, the system transfers each lower-level cache victim to a system memory without storing the lower-level cache victim to the higher-level cache. When the count of the lower-level cache victims is greater than the threshold number, the system writes each lower-level cache victim to the higher-level cache. In this manner, if the higher-level cache is deactivated before the threshold number of lower-level cache victims is reached, the higher-level cache is empty and thus may be deactivated without flushing.
US10289561B2	Nonvolatile memory devices and methods of controlling the same A method of controlling a nonvolatile memory device includes: receiving a plurality of logical pages associated with a plurality of physical addresses, respectively; storing the plurality of logical pages at the plurality of physical addresses in a selected one of a plurality of sub-clusters according to a given order of logical addresses of the logical pages; generating a first table including an entry for each one of the ordered logical addresses identifying a cluster of the selected sub-cluster and an offset into the selected sub-cluster; and generating a second table including an entry for the selected sub-cluster and the cluster indicating one of the ordered logical addresses associated with a first physical page of the selected sub-cluster.
US10289537B2	Smart advisory for distributed and composite testing teams based on production data and analytics An application testing developer system provides a platform for generating real-time suggestions for allocating test cases to testers in a distributed environment based on monitored characteristics from previous testing of a test application. The application testing developer system includes a smart advisory tool that optimizes test case allocation in real-time, adaptively assigns incentives in real-time to test cases for prioritizing testing of certain test cases over others, and monitors and validates testing activities.
US10289526B2	Object oriented data tracking on client and remote server Trace information representing a program object is automatically logged on a client computing system. It is uploaded to a service computing system where it is configured to be searchable on a property-by-property basis.
US10289524B2	Workflow test case generation Workflow test case generation may include receiving an intermediate output of a workflow. The intermediate output of the workflow may reference a plurality of workflow building blocks that provide a specified functionality at each step of the workflow. Workflow definitions of the intermediate output of the workflow may be analyzed to generate a graph structure that represents the workflow. Building block attributes that include an identification of attributes for the plurality of workflow building blocks, and the graph structure may be analyzed to generate building block and attribute information for the workflow. The building block and attribute information and the graph structure may be analyzed to generate test paths for the workflow. The building block and attribute information, the test paths, and a plurality of test case templates may be analyzed to generate test artifacts that include testing to be performed for the workflow.
US10289523B2	Generating an advanced function usage planning report An apparatus, system, and method for generating an advanced function usage planning report. One embodiment of the apparatus includes a detection module, a monitoring module, and a planning report module. The detection module detects use of an advanced function on a storage controller. The advanced function includes an optional storage function beyond a standard function set. The monitoring module monitors the use of the advanced function on the storage controller. The planning report module generates a planning report based at least in part on use information from the monitored use of the advanced function.
US10289516B2	NMONITOR instruction for monitoring a plurality of addresses A processor core includes a decode circuit to decode an instruction, where the instruction specifies an address to be monitored. The processor core further includes a monitor circuit, where the monitor circuit includes a data structure to store a plurality of entries for addresses that are being monitored by the monitor circuit and a triggered queue, where the monitor circuit is to enqueue an address being monitored by the monitor circuit into the triggered queue in response to a determination that a triggering event for the address being monitored by the monitor circuit occurred. The processor core further includes an execution circuit to execute the decoded instruction to add an entry for the specified address to be monitored into the data structure and ensure, using a cache coherence protocol, that a coherency status of a cache line corresponding to the specified address to be monitored is in a shared state.
US10289511B2	Differential physical layer device with testing capability A circuit includes a receiver having first and second differential input pairs and one differential output pair, the receiver outputting the first differential inputs at the differential outputs in a first mode and applying test signals to the second differential inputs and outputting the second differential inputs at the differential outputs in a second mode; and switches coupled to the first and second differential inputs to disconnect the test input signals from the second differential inputs during the first mode and to disable the receiver input signals by connecting first differential inputs to local core voltage while tri-stating the transmitter on the other side of the link during the second mode.
US10289498B2	Memory device system A memory device system is provided. The memory device includes a first memory, a second memory, a first register, a second register, a comparator, a transfer register, an error data register, an error address register, a parity calculation portion, and a controller. The first memory has m lines of addresses in which pieces of data are stored, and a parity bit. The second memory has m lines of addresses in which same pieces of data as the data stored in the first memory are stored. The first register is connected with the first memory. The second register is connected with the second memory. The transfer register stores a piece of data of the first memory. The error data register stores a piece of data of the second register. The error address register stores an address of the second memory. The parity calculation portion calculates parity of all pieces of data.
US10289495B1	Method and system for performing an item level restore from a backup Methods and systems for performing an item level restore from a backup are described herein. A method starts by mounting files of content databases from storage device on management server. Content databases from storage device are from the backup. New database is created in relational database server with the mounted files of the content databases. Unattached database object is then created which includes pointing to the new database. Unattached database is not related to the content databases from the storage device. Unattached database object is then searched for source item selected for restore from content databases. Selected source item is exported from new database to a source item location in management server. Data from selected source item is then restored by importing data from the source item location to a target item location in management server.
US10289494B1	Smart connector for network data management protocol (NDMP) backups A backup is performed by collecting in a report database attributes associated with a filer and backup application. Rules are stored in a rule database specifying one or more backup configuration settings to be applied when a rule is satisfied. A request is received from the backup application to perform a backup of a dataset stored on the filer. Attributes associated with the filer and backup application are fetched from the report database. A rule from the rule database is evaluated against attributes fetched from the report database and associated with the filer and backup application. Based on the rule evaluation, a configuration setting for the backup is generated. The filer is instructed to perform the backup according to the configuration setting.
US10289489B2	Update efficient consensus protocols for erasure coded data stores Technology is provided for updating a data set at a data storage system. In an example storage system, the system stores a data set in a plurality of data storage devices. The system stores parity data at a plurality of parity devices. The system receives update data from a client system for a first section of the data set. The system generates updated parity data based on an original version of the first section of the data set and the update data. The system transmits update parity data to the plurality of parity devices. The system receives update notifications from a plurality of parity devices. The system determines that update notifications have been received from at least a threshold number of parity devices in the plurality of parity devices. In response, the system updates the first section of the data set at the leader data storage device.
US10289486B2	Memory with pattern oriented error correction code Apparatuses and methods for parity generations in error-correcting code (ECC) memory to reduce chip areas and test time in imaging system are disclosed herein. Memory tests are needed to catch hard failures and soft errors. Random and nondestructive errors are soft errors and are undesirable. Soft errors can be detected and corrected by the disclosed ECC which is based on Hamming code. Before data are written into memory, the first parity generator based on the disclosed ECC generates the first parity by calculating the data. The first parity and data are stored into the ECC memory as a composite word. When the previously stored word is fetched from the ECC memory, the second parity generator based on the disclosed ECC is used to generate the second parity. A comparison between the first and second parity leads to a disclosed error mask, which is used to correct a single bit error if the error only happens to a single bit of the fetched data. A minimum distance of three in the disclosed ECC is maintained to make certain that a single bit is corrected on the read data to retrieve the originally stored memory data.
US10289469B2	Reliability enhancement utilizing speculative execution systems and methods Systems and methods for enhancing reliability are presented. In one embodiment, a system comprises a processor configured to execute program instructions and contemporaneously perform reliability enhancement operations (e.g., fault checking, error mitigation, etc.) incident to executing the program instructions. The fault checking can include: identifying functionality of a particular portion of the program instructions; speculatively executing multiple sets of operations contemporaneously; and comparing execution results from the multiple sets of operations. The multiple sets of operations are functional duplicates of the particular portion of the program instructions. If the execution results have a matching value, then the value can be made architecturally visible. If the execution results do not have a matching value, the system can be put in a safe mode. An error mitigation operation can be performed can include a corrective procedure. The corrective procedure can include rollback to a known valid state.
US10289465B2	Generating tailored error messages A computer system may encounter an error and receive information regarding the error and the user. The system may use information about the user to generate a message generation profile for the user. The system may use the message generation profile and the information about the error to generate a user-tailored message. The system may monitor the reaction of the user to an error message, and consider the information associated with the reaction when generating user-tailored error messages, subsequently.
US10289460B2	System integration using configurable dataflow A system generates a first data set by executing, in response to occurrence of an event, a data flow configured with a property of a first object of a first data processing system to map the first object to a second object of a second data processing system. The system acquires additional information, including additional properties of the first object and data used by the first and second data processing systems to communicate with other data processing systems, from the first and second data processing systems to map the first object to the second object. The system generates a second data set having a format compatible with the second data processing system based on the first data set and the additional information and sends the second data set to the second data processing system. The system maps other objects using reconfigured data flows.
US10289454B2	Systems and methods for implementing work stealing using a configurable separation of stealable and non-stealable work items A system may perform work stealing using a dynamically configurable separation between stealable and non-stealable work items. The work items may be held in a double-ended queue (deque), and the value of a variable (index) may indicate the position of the last stealable work item or the first non-stealable work item in the deque. A thread may steal a work item only from the portion of another thread's deque that holds stealable items. The owner of a deque may add work items to the deque and may modify the number or percentage of stealable work items, the number or percentage of non-stealable work items, and/or the ratio between stealable and non-stealable work items in the deque during execution. For example, the owner may convert stealable work items to non-stealable work items, or vice versa, in response to changing conditions and/or according to various work-stealing policies.
US10289452B2	Thread and data assignment in multi-core processors based on cache miss data and thread category Methods and systems to assign threads in a multi-core processor are disclosed. A method to assign threads in a multi-core processor may include determining data relating to memory controllers fetching data in response to cache misses experienced by a first core and a second core. Threads may be assigned to cores based on the number of cache misses processed by respective memory controllers. Methods may further include determining that a thread is latency-bound or bandwidth-bound. Threads may be assigned to cores based on the determination of the thread as latency-bound or bandwidth-bound. In response to the assignment of the threads to the cores, data for the thread may be stored in the assigned cores.
US10289440B2	Capacity risk management for virtual machines An access data collector collects access assignment data characterizing active access assignment operations of a hypervisor in assigning host computing resources among virtual machines for use in execution of the virtual machines. Then, a capacity risk indicator calculator calculates a capacity risk indicator characterizing a capacity risk of the host computing resources with respect to meeting a prospective capacity demand of the virtual machines, based on the access assignment data.
US10289437B2	Idle processor management in virtualized systems via paravirtualization A system and method are disclosed for managing idle processors in virtualized systems. In accordance with one embodiment, a hypervisor executing on a host computer receives an anticipated idle time for a processor of the host computer system from a guest operating system of a virtual machine executing on the host computer system. When the anticipated idle time divided by a performance multiplier exceeds an exit time of a first power state of the processor, the processor is caused to be halted.
US10289433B2	Domain specific language for encoding assistant dialog Systems and processes for generating output dialogs for virtual assistants are provided. An output dialog can be generated from multiple output segments that can each include a string of one or more characters or words. The contents of an output segment can be selected from multiple possible outputs based on a predetermined order, conditional logic, or a random selection. The output segments can be concatenated to form the output dialog. In one example, a dialog generation file that defines the possible outputs for each output segment, an ordering of the output segments within the output dialog, and format for the output dialog can be used to generate the output dialog. The dialog generation file can include any number of functional blocks, which can each output an output segment, that can be arranged hierarchically and in a particular order to generate a desired output dialog.
US10289427B2	Reset device and method of power over Ethernet system A Power over Ethernet (PoE) system that includes a power source, an Ethernet transmission line, a powered device and a reset device is provided. The power source is configured to generate an electric power signal having a power level. The powered device is configured to receive the electric power signal through the Ethernet transmission line. The reset device includes a power terminal and a reset circuit. The power terminal is electrically coupled to the Ethernet transmission line. The reset circuit is electrically coupled between the power terminal and a ground terminal. Upon receiving a control signal, the reset circuit is configured to vary a voltage level of the electric power signal from the power level to a non-zero reset level for a predetermined time period to reset the powered device.
US10289424B2	System and method for loading and populating system inventory data in an event driven model Systems and methods for loading and populating system inventory data in an event driven model. A management device, such as a baseboard management controller (BMC), is connected to a host server computing device. The management device has an inventory file storing the system inventory data from a basic input/output system (BIOS) of the host server computing device. When the management device receives the system inventory data from the BIOS of the host server computing device via an in-band channel, the inventory file is updated with the data received. Further, the management device may use existing mechanisms such as the inotify hook function to monitor the inventory file in order to determine whether the inventory file is updated. When the inventory file is updated, the management device invokes a function for loading the inventory file and processing the system inventory data stored in the inventory file.
US10289419B2	Method and apparatus for sorting elements in hardware structures A method for sorting elements in hardware structures is disclosed. The method comprises selecting a plurality of elements to order from an unordered input queue (UIQ) within a predetermined range in response to finding a match between at least one most significant bit of the predetermined range and corresponding bits of a respective identifier associated with each of the plurality of elements. The method further comprises presenting each of the plurality of elements to a respective multiplexer. Further the method comprises generating a select signal for an enabled multiplexer in response to finding a match between at least one least significant bit of a respective identifier associated with each of the plurality of elements and a port number of the ordered queue. Finally, the method comprises forwarding a packet associated with a selected element identifier to a matching port number of the ordered queue from the enabled multiplexer.
US10289411B2	Diagnosing production applications A debugging and diagnostics system allow for dynamic code generation that inserts code into a production application to identify snappoints or breakpoints that cause snapshots to be taken if predefined conditionals are satisfied. The snappoints are associated with locations in source code for the production application and include conditional statements that must be met to create a snapshot of the production application. The snappoints are used to generate a collection plan that is provided to the server running the production application. The server rewrites the code of the production application based upon the collection plan to insert instructions that create snapshots when the conditional statements are met.
US10289404B2	Detecting anomalies using real-time ECU processing activity Disclosed embodiments relate to identifying Electronic Control Unit (ECU) anomalies in a vehicle. Operations may include monitoring data representing real-time processing activity of the ECU; receiving comparable data relating to processing activity of at least one other ECU deemed comparable in functionality to the ECU; comparing the real-time processing activity data with the comparable data, to identify at least one anomaly in the real-time processing activity of the ECU; and implementing a control action for the ECU when the at least one anomaly is identified.
US10289401B1	Systems and methods for efficiently downgrading operating systems installed on network devices The disclosed computer-implemented method may include (1) receiving, at a network node within a network, a request to downgrade a first version of an operating system that is currently active to a second version of the operating system that predates the first version of the operating system, (2) rebooting the network node to facilitate downgrading the first version of the operating system to the second version of the operating system, and (3) during the reboot, downgrading the first version of the operating system to the second version of the operating system by (A) reclassifying an active set of packages from the first version of the operating system as a previous set of packages and (B) executing a pending set of packages from the second version of the operating system. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.
US10289393B2	GPU-executed program sequence cross-compilation According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a computing system is provided, including a graphical processing unit (GPU) and a processor. The processor may be configured to execute a run-time executable cross-compiler to receive a GPU-executed program of a plurality of GPU-executed programs. The processor may be further configured to receive summary data associated with the GPU-executed program. The summary data may include a sequence in which the plurality of GPU-executed programs are configured to be executed. Based at least in part on the GPU-executed program and the summary data, the processor may be further configured to generate a translated GPU-executed program.
US10289392B2	Reducing call overhead through function splitting Embodiments disclose a method, computer program product, and system for optimizing computer functions. The embodiment may create a control flow graph from a computer function. The control flow graph may contain an entry block, an exit block, and basic blocks located between the entry block and the exit block. The embodiment may classify each of the basic blocks as an original heavy basic block or an original light basic block. The embodiment may classify the original heavy block, the exit block and each of the basic blocks that are located between each original heavy block and the exit block as a determined heavy block. The embodiment may create light computer functions and heavy computer functions from the computer function. Each heavy computer function contains the basic blocks classified as determined heavy. The light computer functions contains the remaining basic blocks, the exit block and calls to the heavy computer functions.
US10289382B2	Selectively combinable directional shifters An apparatus for mathematical manipulation is described allowing the selective combination of shifters to shift binary numbers of various widths. Selective combination allows on-the-fly adjustment of shifters from independent to coordinated shifting operations. Selective combination allows adjustable hardware-based shifting while saving space and resources. Multiple eight-bit shifters can be configured for a variety of operand widths, such as a 32-bit width, a 24-bit width, a 16-bit width, or an eight-bit width. Multiplexers route the appropriate input data to the appropriate shifters. Bidirectional shifting is configured through a selector tree, including both shift left and shift right operations. Opcodes configure the shifters for the desired type of shift and a shifted result is generated.
US10289381B2	Methods and systems for controlling an electronic device in response to detected social cues An electronic device includes an audio capture device, one or more physical sensors or context sensors, and one or more processors. A method of operating the electronic device includes receiving audio input, identifying a device command from the audio input, and detecting one or more multi-modal social cues from an environment about the electronic device. Where the one or more multi-modal social cues match one or more predefined criteria, the method executes a control operation in response to the device command.
US10289380B2	Playback device A system is described for maintaining synchrony of operations among a plurality of devices that have independent clocking arrangements. The system includes a task distribution device that distributes tasks to a synchrony group comprising a plurality of devices that are to perform the tasks distributed by the task distribution device in synchrony. The task distribution device distributes each task to the members of the synchrony group over a network. Each task is associated with a time stamp that indicates a time, relative to a clock maintained by the task distribution device, at which the members of the synchrony group are to execute the task. Each member of the synchrony group periodically obtains from the task distribution device an indication of the current time indicated by its clock, determines a time differential between the task distribution device's clock and its respective clock and determines therefrom a time at which, according to its respective clock, the time stamp indicates that it is to execute the task.
US10289371B2	Electronic device and control method thereof A mobile terminal is presented. The mobile terminal includes a display module, a short-range communication module configured to perform short-range communication, and a controller configured to search for at least one device available for short-range communication via the short-range communication module, acquire location information of the at least one searched other electronic device, and display the at least one searched electronic device reflecting the acquired location information on the display module.
US10289360B2	Information processing apparatus, control method and recording medium An information processing apparatus connected to an image forming apparatus over a wireless network broadcasts a packet to the wireless network to identify the current address of the image forming apparatus, unicasts a packet to a default address of the image forming apparatus to identify the current address of the image forming apparatus, or identifies the current address of the image forming apparatus based on an address of the information processing apparatus in the wireless network and information regarding a connection state of the network of the information processing apparatus so that the current address of the image forming apparatus can be identified to transmit print data to the identified address.
US10289354B2	System and method for handling devices and applications at a facsimile server Embodiments herein pertain to methods and systems for utilizing a fax server. The method may include configuring at least one setting for a device at the fax server. The method may further include receiving a document. The method may further include determining the at least one setting associated with the device based on a network address associated with the received document and applying the at least one setting for the device at the fax server.
US10289348B2	Tapered variable node memory The subject technology provides a decoding solution that conserves variable node memory in Low Density Parity Check decoding operations, while supporting multiple choices of code rates. A decoder includes a plurality of variable node memories, with each of the variable node memories having a predetermined memory capacity based on a position of a respective variable node associated with the variable node memory relative to a first variable node in a series of variable nodes. The code rate determines how many of the variable node memories are used, and the size of the data stored in each memory. The capacity of the memories is predetermined so that, as the code rate and number of memories utilized by the decoder increases or decreases, utilization of the memory capacity of each variable node memory is maximized.
US10289340B2	Coalescing metadata and data writes via write serialization with device-level address remapping Systems, methods and/or devices are used to coalesce metadata and data writes via write serialization with device-level address remapping. In one aspect, a method of managing a storage system having one or more storage devices includes a serialized write operation to the storage system, in which a serialization segment accumulates data objects and mapping information until the segment is full, at which time the serialization segment is written to the storage system in a single contiguous write. As a result, the number of I/O operations is decreased from a minimum of two (one to write data and one to write updated mapping information) to a single write operation. Further, if the serialization segment contains existing valid data prior to accumulating data objects and mapping information, the valid data is moved to the beginning of the serialization segment using either a remap or xcopy operation.
US10289338B2	Multi-class heterogeneous clients in a filesystem A cluster of computer system nodes connected by a storage area network include two classes of nodes. The first class of nodes can act as clients or servers, while the other nodes can only be clients. The client-only nodes require much less functionality and can be more easily supported by different operating systems. To minimize the amount of data transmitted during normal operation, the server responsible for maintaining a cluster configuration database repeatedly multicasts the IP address, its incarnation number and the most recent database generation number. Each node stores this information and when a change is detected, each node can request an update of the data needed by that node. A client-only node uses the IP address of the server to connect to the server, to download the information from the cluster database required by the client-only node and to upload local disk connectivity information.
US10289333B2	Data storage device configured to perform operations using a wireless interface An apparatus includes a non-volatile memory and a memory controller coupled to the non-volatile memory. The memory controller includes a processor configured to perform a first operation and a second operation and further includes an access device interface configured to communicate with a first device. The memory controller further includes a wireless interface configured to communicate with a second device to transfer data associated with the second operation to the second device to enable performance at the second device of one or more tasks of the second operation.
US10289326B2	Optimized data layout for object store system The present disclosure relates to systems and methods of an optimized data layout in an erasure coded storage system. The system may be realized as a deterministic layout of storage devices in an erasure coded storage system. The system implements a method for writing pieces of a data object across storage devices of a specified write set included an erasure coded storage subsystem. The system further implements a method for reading a subset of pieces of a data object from an active read subset of storage devices in a read set included in the erasure coded storage subsystem and restoring the data object from the subset of pieces. The system may further include operating an inactive read subset of storage devices in a read set in a low power mode.
US10289322B2	Delayed consistent point-in-time copy from a secondary volume of a consistent asynchronous mirror copy Provided are techniques for delayed consistent point-in-time copy from a secondary device in an asynchronous mirror relationship. A consistent asynchronous mirror copy is performed that includes an asynchronous mirror copy from a primary volume to a secondary volume and a point-in-time copy from the secondary volume to a tertiary volume. An initiation of a point-in-time establish from the secondary volume to an accessible consistent copy volume is received. A point-in-time reservation is created by storing metadata for a point-in-time relationship from the secondary volume to the accessible consistent copy volume. In response to a commit of the point-in-time copy from the secondary volume to the tertiary volume, a point-in-time copy from the secondary volume to the accessible consistent copy volume to store a consistency group is completed.
US10289321B1	Bad block table recovery in a solid state drives Spatially coupled journals include information for every portion of physical media, including defective, or “bad”, blocks. Because data cannot be stored to bad blocks, a bad block table is needed before a solid state drive (SSD) can be accessed. Using the information already stored in the journals, the bad block table can be rebuilt following a loss of power. To ensure the journals can be located, a small seed can be stored in off band storage. The seed can include information pointing to a boot catalog stored on the SSD. The boot catalog can be used to determine the locations of journals, which may vary from their predetermined locations depending on the bad blocks of the drive. By storing a small seed, rather than an entire bad block table, the size of external storage needed to maintain the bad block table is reduced.
US10289320B1	Utilizing a virtual backup appliance within data storage equipment A technique provides data storage system services in data storage equipment. The technique involves performing, by processing circuitry of the data storage equipment, data storage operations on a production volume in response to data storage commands from a set of application servers (e.g., external host computers). The production volume stores application server data utilized by the set of application servers. The technique further involves running, by the processing circuitry of the data storage equipment, an instance of a virtual backup appliance within the data storage equipment while the data storage operations are performed on the production volume in response to the data storage commands. The technique further involves generating, by the processing circuitry of the data storage equipment, backups of the production volume via the instance of the virtual backup appliance running within the data storage equipment.
US10289319B2	Varying rebuild task priorities A method begins by determining whether at least one encoded data slice of a corresponding set of encoded data slices associated with a primary storage unit requires rebuilding and includes one or more excess encoded data slices of the set of encoded data slices stored in a secondary storage unit. The method continues by identifying the excess encoded data slices based on scan response messages from the secondary storage units. The method continues by assigning, for each data segment associated with at least one of an encoded data slice requiring rebuilding and an excess encoded data slice, a priority level in accordance with a prioritization scheme. The method continues by facilitating, for each data segment, rebuilding of the encoded data slices requiring rebuilding and deletion of excess encoded data slices requiring deletion in accordance with the assigned priority level of the data segment.
US10289318B2	Adjusting optimistic writes in a dispersed storage network A method includes encoding a data object into a plurality of sets of encoded data slices. The method further includes commencing execution of a plurality of three-phase write operations for writing the plurality of sets of encoded data slices to a set of storage units. The method further includes, during execution of the three-phase write operations, determining write speed differences between storage units of the set of storage units. The method further includes determining whether the write speed differences are having an adverse effect of the execution of the three-phase write operations. The method further includes, when the write speed differences are having the adverse effect, adjusting subsequent three-phase write operations by one or more of: throttling back write operations to a faster storage unit of the set of storage units and dropping write operations to a slower storage unit of the set of storage units.
US10289314B2	Multi-tier scheme for logical storage management A storage device may include a controller and a memory array including a plurality of dies arranged into a plurality of channels. In some examples, the controller may be configured to define, from the memory array, a plurality of die-sets based on respective chip enable lines associated with the plurality of dies, wherein each die-set of the plurality of die-sets includes at least one die from each of the plurality of channels; define, from a selected die-set of the plurality of die-sets, a plurality of blocksets, wherein each blockset includes a block from each die of the selected die-set; receive a unit of data to be stored; and issue commands that cause the unit of data to be stored in blocks of a selected blockset of the plurality of blocksets.
US10289312B2	Method of reordering a queue of write requests In some implementations, a method includes, at a latency reduction system configured to reduce latency in writing data to one or more storage entities that are each configured to store data on an object-basis, receiving a scheduling request associated with a write operation. The method also includes determining a wait period for the write operation, where the wait period is less than or equal to the difference between a client-defined operation threshold and an operation completion time of the write operation and determining an operation start time for the write operation, based in part on the wait period.
US10289311B2	Allocating storage extents in a storage system Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, system, and computer program product for allocating storage extents. Extent input/output information pertaining to an extent on a storage device is received, by a computer, where the extant input/output information includes an access rate of data stored on the extent. The computer determines one or more periods of time where the input/output information exceeds a preconfigured threshold. The computer generates one or more of a first policy and a second policy based on the determined one or more periods where the first policy includes allocating the extent to a high performance disk within a tier storage system when data is stored during the determined periods and the second policy includes reallocating the extent from a low performance disk within the tier storage system to a high performance storage device within the tier storage system during the one or more determined periods.
US10289310B2	Hybrid data storage system with private storage cloud and public storage cloud Systems and methods are disclosed for accessing data on a storage system. An apparatus, such as a data storage device or a computing device, may include a memory configured to store data. The apparatus is configured to receive a request for a file stored in a storage system. The storage system includes a private storage cloud and a set of public storage clouds. The apparatus is also configured to determine whether the file is retrievable from the set of public storage clouds. If the file is retrievable from the set of public storage clouds the apparatus may determine whether access to the set of public storage clouds is faster than access to the private storage cloud and may retrieve the file from one or more of the private storage cloud and the set of public storage clouds.
US10289303B2	Flash controller and control method for flash controller A flash controller and a control method for the flash controller. The flash controller comprises an instruction bus interface, a data bus interface, a configuration register, an erase access filter module, a read/write access filter module and a flash control module. The read/write access filter module is configured to receive control information and determine whether the read/write access is sent to the flash control module or not. The erase access filter module is configured to receive control information and determine whether the erase access is sent to the flash control module or not. The flash control module is configured to complete an access to a flash memory. The present disclosure is used to protect programs from being stolen by a client, and also protect against a situation where companies collaboratively developing a program are able to steal programs from one another.
US10289295B2	Scroll speed control for document display device A computer-implemented method includes a display. The display is for displaying a document, including a plurality of document parts. The method includes an image capture device. The method categorizes each of the plurality of document parts based on a content of each of the plurality of document parts. The method captures images of a user using the image capture device. The method determines a plurality of reading speeds for each of the plurality of document parts. The plurality of reading speeds based on the images of the user for each of the plurality of document parts. The scrolling speed for each of the plurality of document parts is based on the plurality of reading speeds and the content for each of the plurality of document parts. The method scrolls the document via the display based on the plurality of scrolling speeds for each of the plurality of document parts.
US10289289B2	Techniques for authoring view points, view paths, and view surfaces for 3D models Techniques for managing authored views. The techniques includes displaying a main window including a model, an authoring panel configured for displaying authored view indicators associated with authored views of the model, and a navigation panel configured for displaying thumbnail representations of authored views associated with the model. The techniques also include based on a user input, accessing an authored view of the model, wherein the authored view includes one of a view-point, a view path and a view surface. The techniques further include displaying the authored view in the main window, an authored view indicator associated with the authored view in the authoring panel, and a thumbnail representation based on the authored view in the navigation panel.
US10289273B2	Display device providing feedback based on image classification A digital image display device comprising: a display screen; a processor; a network connection for receiving digital media assets provided by a plurality of individuals; an image memory; a user interface for receiving input from a user of the digital image display device; and a program memory. The program memory stores instructions to execute the steps of: receiving a digital media asset; displaying the received digital media asset on the display screen; determining an asset classification for the displayed digital media asset; selecting a set of classified feedback message choices responsive to the determined asset classification; displaying the selected set of feedback message choices, receiving input from the user to select a particular feedback message choice; and providing an indication of the selected feedback message to the individual who provided the displayed digital media asset.
US10289271B2	Information processing device and information processing method for displaying menu with orthogonal sub-menus Provided is an information processing device including: a detection unit configured to detect a position of a manipulating object, and a display control unit configured to cause a menu to be displayed on a screen according to the position of the manipulating object detected by the detection unit. The display control unit causes, when the detection unit detects that the manipulating object is positioned on a first icon serving as a base point, one or more second icons corresponding to a main menu to be opened and displayed, and causes, when the detection unit detects that the manipulating object is positioned on one of the second icons, one or more third icons corresponding to a sub-menu subordinate to the main menu to be opened in a direction orthogonal to an opening direction of the second icons and displayed by using the selected second icon as a base point.
US10289267B2	Platform for third-party supplied calls-to-action In one embodiment, a first computing system receives a request from a second computing system, the request indicating an information item displayed on the second computing system. In response to the request, the first computing system determines whether the information item is associated with any call-to-action provided by any third computing system. If the information item is associated with one or more calls-to-action provided by one or more third computing systems, then the first computing system sends the one or more calls-to-action provided by the one or more third computing systems to the second computing system to be displayed on the second computing system in connection with the information item.
US10289265B2	Capture and retrieval of a personalized mood icon Disclosed herein is system, method and apparatus to capture and retrieve personalized mood icons. A personalized mood icon may be used to express a mood, tone, emotion, etc., and may comprise one or more components, including without limitation one or more visual and/or audible components. An icon may be generated from a media item depicting a user and a mood of the user. For example, an icon may be generated from a media item comprising one or more of still image, video, audio, multimedia, etc. content. An icon may comprise content from one or more media items and/or content portions of one or more media items. An icon may comprise a textual component, such as for example a textual title or description of the mood, tone, motion being portrayed using the icon.
US10289262B2	Method and system for determining user interface usage For example, in an embodiment, a method of determining user interface usage may comprise collecting, from a user interface including at least one data entry field, data indicating at least one event that occurs as a result of an action performed by a user on a data entry field and data associated with the user interface at the time of the at least one action, extracting, from the data indicating at least one event and the data associated with the user interface, data indicating an entity associated with the at least one event, applying an interval to the data indicating at least one event, the data associated with the user interface, and the data indicating an entity and determining an entity as owner of the event for that interval, and determining a duration of an activity based on a number of intervals that contain a given entity and action.
US10289255B2	Touch sensing device A touch sensing device including first electrodes at a first height, and second electrodes and first ground electrodes at a second height. The first electrodes are spaced apart along a first direction and each include first and second overlapping portions. The second electrodes are spaced apart along a second direction and include pairs of adjacent second electrodes. The second electrodes each include wide and narrow portions. The wide portions are spaced apart in the first direction and include pairs of adjacent wide portions. Each narrow portion is smaller in the second direction than each wide portion and interconnects the corresponding adjacent wide portions. The narrow portions overlap the corresponding first overlapping portions. Each first ground electrode, located between the corresponding adjacent second electrodes, includes first and second portions. Each first portion is located between the corresponding wide portions. Each second portion, located between the corresponding narrow portion, overlaps the corresponding second overlapping portions.
US10289253B2	Touch control display panel, driving method and touch control display device A touch control display panel, a touch control display device and a touch control display panel driving method are provided. The touch control display panel comprises a first substrate; a second substrate arranged opposite to the first substrate; a plurality of first electrodes disposed on the first substrate, a plurality of second electrodes disposed in a gap between two first electrodes and electrically insulated from the first electrodes, wherein the plurality of first electrodes and the plurality of second electrodes are disposed in a same layer; a third electrode disposed on the second substrate, wherein an orthogonal projection of the third electrode on the first substrate is at least overlapped with an orthogonal projection of the second electrodes on the first substrate; and at least one controlling unit connected to the first electrodes, the second electrodes and the third electrode.
US10289245B2	Touch apparatus, touch controller thereof and noise detection method A noise detection method including the following steps is provided. During different time periods, plural sets of driving signals are respectively transmitted to driving lines of the touch panel to drive sensing lines of the touch panel to generate plural sets of sensing signals. The plural sets of sensing signals are respectively received and calculated to obtain plural sets of summation signals. One set of summation signals includes first summation signals, and another set of summation signals includes second summation signals. A part or all of the first summation signals is replaced by the second summation signals. A signal value of a combination of the first and the second summation signals is calculated to obtain a summation thereof. The summation of the signal value of the combination is smaller than a summation of a signal values of the first summation signals before recombination.
US10289244B2	Integrated touch control display panel and touch display device The present disclosure provides an integrated touch control display panel. The integrated touch control display panel includes a plurality of stripe-shaped common electrodes sequentially arranged in a first direction and extending in a second direction intersecting with the first direction. The stripe-shaped common electrodes operate as touch control driving electrodes during a touch control phase. At least two stripe-shaped common electrodes have an equal on-state resistance in the second direction and an equal aggregated parasitic capacitance during a touch control phase.
US10289240B2	Method for operating electronic apparatus with independent power sources A method for operating electronic apparatus with independent power sources and having a functional circuit and a force and touch sensing circuit, the functional circuit and the force and touch sensing circuit are respectively powered by a first power source and a second power source different with the first power source. The method comprises (a) connecting the first power source and the second power source to different grounds; (b) the force and touch sensing circuit applying a capacitive sensing excitation signal to a force sensing electrode or a touch sensing electrode; and (c) the force and touch sensing circuit detecting a sensing signal from the force sensing electrode or the touch sensing electrode. In above step (b) or (c), the first power source and the second power source have no common current loop therebetween.
US10289238B2	Electronic device having multi-functional human interface According to an aspect of present invention provides electronic device having a multi-functional human interface, device comprising, first to fifth multi-functional input buttons, wherein each of multi-functional input buttons includes an electrode unit including a transmitter unit and a receiver unit, transmitter unit has first and second transmitters having driver signal periods different from each other, and receiver unit has first to fourth receivers having at least two scan signal periods different from each other, first receiver of fourth multi-functional input button has a scan signal period same as a scan signal period of fourth receiver of second multi-functional input button, second receiver of fourth multi-functional input button has a scan signal period same as a scan signal period of first receiver of first multi-functional input button, third receiver of fourth multi-functional input button has a scan signal period same as a scan signal period of second receiver of first multi-functional input button, and fourth receiver of fourth multi-functional input button has a scan signal period same as scan signal periods of third receiver of first multi-functional input button and first receiver of fifth multi-functional input button.
US10289234B2	Display device with touch detection function having drive electrodes for touch detection, electronic apparatus, and detection device According to an aspect, a display device with a touch detection function includes: a display region; a plurality of drive electrodes; a control device; a touch detection electrode that is opposed to the drive electrodes and forms capacitance with respect to the drive electrodes; power supply wiring arranged in a frame region positioned outside the display region; and a plurality of drive electrode scanning units that select the drive electrode to be coupled to the power supply wiring. when the drive electrode scanning unit simultaneously selects the drive electrodes of which number is equal to or larger than the number of pieces of the power supply wiring, the control device supplies a touch driving signal that is multiplexed based on a certain code to each of the selected drive electrodes.
US10289223B2	Mobile terminal and method for controlling the same The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and a method of controlling the same. The present invention provides a mobile terminal which can control transparency of at least part of a display having controllable transparency through user touch interaction, and a method of controlling the mobile terminal.
US10289220B2	Electronic device, and method of controlling electronic device A pointing object is provided with a first sensor (a first detection section) adapted to detect that the pointing object has been held, a detection circuit section (a second detection section) adapted to detect that a first operation switch has been operated, and a pointing object control section capable of switching an operation mode of the pointing object between a normal operation mode (a first operation mode) in which the pointing object operates in an operation state suitable for a usage, and a power saving mode (a second operation mode) with a power consumption reduced to a level lower than in the normal operation mode, and adapted to switch the operation mode based on a detection result of the first sensor and a detection result of an operation of the first operation switch.
US10289216B2	Device for adjusting the braking force of a rolling ball or “trackball” and associated rolling ball A device for adjusting the braking force of a rolling ball or “trackball” comprises: a rotating ring in the form of a straight circular hollow cylinder, the ring comprising a flexible annular seal, the outer periphery of the cylinder comprising: an inclined oblong; a plurality of identical notches; a fixed support comprising: a circular void; a fixed pin and an indexing finger arranged so that, the ring being mounted in the void of the support, the fixed pin is housed in the oblong of the ring and the indexing finger in one of the notches of the ring, the rotation of the ring causing the displacement of the pin in the oblong, the indexed notch to change and a translational motion of the ring parallel to the axis of revolution of the cylinder.
US10289210B1	Enabling touch on a tactile keyboard Disclosed herein is a multi-function input device, such as a keyboard. The multifunction input device has a touch-sensing layer that enables a user to use the multifunction input device as a standard keyboard and also as a touch sensitive surface such as, for example, a trackpad.
US10289209B2	Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and recording medium There is provided an information processing apparatus including a data acquiring unit configured to acquire content to which metadata is attached and the metadata attached to the content, the metadata being generated from data obtained from a sensor mounted on a subject, and a display control unit configured to reflect contents of the metadata acquired by the data acquiring unit in display of the content to which the metadata acquired by the data acquiring unit is attached.
US10289204B2	Apparatuses for controlling electrical devices and software programs and methods for making and using same An apparatus including a movement sensor and processing unit, where sensed movement, especially velocity and/or acceleration and changes thereof, is used to control real and/or virtual objects, where no hard selection protocol is used and output signals and/or commands occur with a change in velocity or acceleration.
US10289203B1	Detection of an input object on or near a surface A number of images of an environment may be obtained over time by a number of sensors. The images may include an input surface and an input object, such as a hand or stylus, that may be utilized by a user to provide an input via the input surface. In some cases, the input may be provided without the input object touching the input surface. The location of the input object with respect to the input surface over time and a speed of the input object over time may be used to determine whether an input has been indicated by the input object without contacting the input surface.
US10289202B2	Tactile sense presentation device The tactile sense presentation device, capable of effectively presenting a tactile sense (a sense of texture) on a touch panel, includes: a supporting substrate; a plurality of X-electrodes and Y-electrodes extended in parallel to each other on the supporting substrate; and driving circuits (X-electrode driving circuit, Y-electrode driving circuit) which apply a first-frequency voltage signal to the X-electrode corresponding to information regarding a target region inputted from outside among the plurality of X-electrodes, and applies a second-frequency voltage signal to the Y-electrode corresponding to information regarding the target region inputted from outside among the plurality of Y-electrodes to generate electric beat oscillation in the target region by an absolute value of a difference between the first and second frequencies.
US10289201B2	Method and apparatus for generating mood-based haptic feedback A method and apparatus for generating mood-based haptic feedback are disclosed. A haptic system includes a sensing device, a digital processing unit, and a haptic generator. The sensing device, in one embodiment, is configured to detect user's modalities in accordance with mood information collected by one or more sensors and capable of issuing a sensing signal in response to the user's modalities. The digital processing unit is capable of identifying a user's condition in accordance with the sensing signal and providing a haptic signal in response to the user's condition. The user's condition, in one aspect, indicates user's mood and/or user's psychological conditions. The haptic generator generates haptic feedback in accordance with the haptic signal.
US10289191B2	Processor including multiple dissimilar processor cores In an embodiment, an integrated circuit may include one or more processors. Each processor may include multiple processor cores, and each core has a different design/implementation and performance level. For example, a core may be implemented for high performance, but may have higher minimum voltage at which it operates correctly. Another core may be implemented at a lower maximum performance, but may be optimized for efficiency and may operate correctly at a lower minimum voltage. The processor may support multiple processor states (PStates). Each PState may specify an operating point and may be mapped to one of the processor cores. During operation, one of the cores is active: the core to which the current PState is mapped. If a new PState is selected and is mapped to a different core, the processor may automatically context switch the processor state to the newly-selected core and may begin execution on that core.
US10289178B1	Configurable single event latch-up (SEL) and electrical overvoltage stress (EOS) detection circuit Methods and apparatus are described for detecting both single event latch-up (SEL) and electrical overvoltage stress (EOS) using a single, reconfigurable detection circuit. One example circuit capable of detecting a latch-up state and an overvoltage condition generally includes an impedance element coupled to a power supply node; a voltage divider coupled to the power supply node; a multiplexer having a first input coupled to a tap of the voltage divider, a second input coupled to a first portion of the impedance element, and a third input coupled to a second portion of the impedance element; a reference generator; and an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) having a first input coupled to an output of the multiplexer and a second input coupled to an output of the reference generator.
US10289177B2	Systems and methods for thermal management of an information handling system including cooling for third-party information handling resource In accordance with these and other embodiments of the present disclosure, a system may include a plurality of temperature sensors configured to sense temperatures at a plurality of locations associated with an information handling system, a cooling subsystem comprising at least one cooling fan configured to generate a cooling airflow in the information handling system, and a thermal manager communicatively coupled to the plurality of temperature sensors and the cooling subsystem. The thermal manager may be configured to, based on at least a power provided to a subsystem of the information handling system, estimate a thermal condition proximate to the subsystem, based on a maximum power consumption for a component of the subsystem, determine an estimated linear airflow velocity requirement for the component, and set a speed of the at least one cooling fan based on the estimated thermal condition and the estimated linear airflow velocity requirement.
US10289170B2	Cable cassette apparatus An apparatus includes a cassette. The cassette includes a carriage. The carriage is retained internally to the cassette. The apparatus further includes a booklet assembly. The booklet assembly includes a cable connector. The cable connector is affixed internally to the booklet assembly. The cassette is configured for insertion into the booklet assembly. The apparatus further includes a cable assembly. The cable assembly is configured for insertion into the cable connector. The carriage is configured for retaining the cable assembly. In an aspect, a method of using the apparatus includes preloading the cable assembly into the carriage, inserting the cassette into the booklet assembly, and configuring the carriage such that the cable assembly is inserted into the cable connector and retained in an inserted position by the carriage.
US10289162B2	Display device A display device includes a frame and a display module. The frame includes a board and a protruding pillar, wherein the board has an outer surface and an inner surface, and the protruding pillar is disposed on the inner surface. The display module has a display surface surrounded by the board and a supporting case. The supporting case has a flange facing the inner surface of the board, wherein the flange has a through hole, and the protruding pillar passes through the through hole and is directly or indirectly connected to the flange. A gap between the flange and the inner surface is adjustable to make the display surface and the outer surface of the board be coplanar.
US10289160B2	Integrated intelligent head-mounted device The present invention provides an integrated intelligent head-mounted device comprising a frame mounted on a helmet in a detachable manner, on which a control circuit, a safety detection sensor, a loudspeaker, a microphone and a power supply are disposed or mounted. The integrated intelligent head-mounted device further comprises a health detection sensor disposed inside the helmet. The control circuit is provided with a wireless communication module and a positioning module and electrically connected to the health detection sensor, the video camera, the safety detection sensor, the loudspeaker, the microphone and the power supply. The device can be easily mounted and dismounted on a safety helmet and can monitor the physical condition and ambient condition of the wearer in real time.
US10289155B2	Display screen assembly, method for assembling display screen assembly and electronic device A display screen assembly, a method for assembling display screen assembly and an electronic device are provided. The display screen assembly includes: a display screen having a display area and a non-display area surrounding the display area, a connector, a cover plate and a bracket. The connector includes a first joining portion, a second joining portion and a third joining portion. The first joining portion is coupled in the non-display area. The second joining portion is opposite to a side wall of the display screen. The third joining portion is fitted with a bottom surface of the display screen and corresponds to the non-display area. A lower surface of the cover plate is positioned to the top surface of the display screen and the first joining portion. The bracket includes a top portion joined to the bottom surface of the display screen and the third joining portion.
US10289131B2	System and method for using a wireless device as a sensor for an energy management system The invention comprises systems and methods for detecting the use of networked consumer electronics devices as indications of occupancy of a structure for purposes of automatically adjusting the temperature setpoint on a thermostatic HVAC control. At least one thermostat is located inside a structure and is used to control an HVAC system in the structure. At least one networked electronic device is used to indicate the state of occupancy of the structure. The state of occupancy is used to alter the setpoint on the thermostatic HVAC control to reduce unneeded conditioning of unoccupied spaces.
US10289128B2	Method and arrangement for maintaining fluid flow pressure in a system at a preset, almost constant level A method and arrangement for maintaining fluid flow pressure in a system at a preset, almost constant level. A method for maintaining fluid flow pressure almost constant regardless of mass flow. The arrangement including a pressure accumulator, and a nozzle valve. The nozzle valve having a valve body and axially oriented needle for opening and closing the mouth of its outflow channel. The needle shaft guided by a slide element mounted inside the valve body. The inflow into the flow body passes to the other side of the slide element through one or several channels. The needle moves axially to open and close the channel because of the forces acting upon it. Forces acting upon it may include the accumulator, the inflow and a spring. The needle's movement adjust the cross-sectional area of the outflow channel mouth not disposed by the needle head to maintain an almost constant pressure.
US10289122B2	Communication link accessibility aware navigation A method of communication link accessibility aware navigation is provided that includes querying a communication link accessibility map based on a location of interest provided by a path planner for a communication node. A communication link accessibility indicator is received representing a communication link characteristic associated with the location of interest in response to querying the communication link accessibility map. A communication link accessibility weight is determined based on a mission priority of maintaining a communication link of the communication node. The communication link accessibility weight is applied to the communication link accessibility indicator.
US10289120B2	Self-position estimation device and self-position estimation method A self-position estimation device includes: a target position detection unit mounted in a vehicle and configured to detect a relative position of a target present around the vehicle and the vehicle; a target position accumulation unit configured to move the detected relative position by a movement amount of the vehicle and to accumulate it as target position data; a curve start position estimation unit configured to estimate a curve start position of a travel path on which the vehicle travels; and a self-position estimation unit configured to perform comparison in which at least the target position data present around the vehicle and the target position data present between a current position of the vehicle and the estimated curve start position, of the accumulated target position data, is compared with the target position information included in the map information to estimate a self-position which is the current position of the vehicle.
US10289111B1	Systems and methods for removing debris from warehouse floors Robots or other machines may be used for retrieving errant objects from the floor of an automated warehouse. A system can include one or more reporting methods to alert a central control to the existence and location of an object on the warehouse floor. The central control can establish a safety zone around the object to avoid contact with normal warehouse traffic (e.g., standard warehouse robots). The system can route a cleanup robot to the location to retrieve the object. The system can include a cleanup pod comprising a convertible shelving unit with a robotic arm. The cleanup pod can have a similar form factor as shelving units used for storing inventory in the warehouse, thereby enabling standard warehouse robots to lift and transport the cleanup pod to retrieve an object.
US10289110B2	Method to dynamically adjusting steering rates of autonomous vehicles In one embodiment, a number of steering rate candidates are determined for a steering control command of operating an autonomous vehicle. For each of the steering rate candidates, a steering rate cost is calculated for the steering rate candidate by applying a predetermined cost function, including calculating a first cost for the steering rate candidate based on a difference between a target steering position and a current steering position of the autonomous vehicle using a first predetermined cost function. One of the steering rate candidates having a lowest steering rate cost is selected as a target steering rate. A steering control command is generated based on the selected steering rate candidate to control a steering wheel of the autonomous vehicle.
US10289107B2	System and method for fault analysis and prioritization Methods for system management and corresponding systems and computer-readable mediums. A method includes detecting, in the management system, a fault condition in a management system device during an analysis period. The method includes determining the duration of the fault condition in the management system device during the analysis period. The method includes determining a total duration of a system state during the analysis period in which the management system device could produce the fault condition. The method includes assigning a prioritization to the fault condition according to the duration of the fault condition and the total duration of the system state. The method includes storing the prioritization of the fault condition.
US10289102B2	Robot selection method and robot selection device After selecting a robot for carrying out a welding operation at a given welding spot, the cross-section of a welding gun with which that robot is provided and the cross-section of a workpiece at the welding spot are compared. Furthermore, a determination is made as to whether or not welding is possible without the welding gun and the workpiece coming into contact. When it is determined to be impossible, a substitute robot for carrying out the welding of the welding spot is selected. With the present invention, the automatic selection of the robot for carrying out the welding operation for the welding spot becomes possible. Therefore, the number of steps for robot selection can be reduced.
US10289097B2	Data system and method for work tool of machine A work tool module associated with a work tool of a machine is provided. The work tool module includes an inertia measurement device, a position sensor, a direction indication device, at least one communication interface, and a processing device. The processing device is configured to transmit a utilization data associated with the work tool based on data received from the inertia measurement device. Further, the processing device provides a time stamp information to the utilization data. The processing device transmits a service hour log data of the work tool and an operational data associated with the work tool. The processing device transmits a relative location of the work tool. Additionally, the processing device transmits an absolute location of the work tool based on data received from the position sensor. The processing device transmits an identification signal indicative of a type of the work tool.
US10289082B2	App store for state machines An app store includes a plurality of state machines that describe the function of a product. The system allows a user to select at least one app from this plurality of apps. The user may also customize the state machine represented by the app or parameters thereof. The selected state machine can be translated into a format readable by a semiconductor device in a target platform without requiring the user to generate computer code. The app store can also transact rights to use the app represented by the state machine. The state machine may be executed in a simulation environment, on a reference platform or development board, or on a semiconductor device in an end-user product to facilitate control in accordance with the state machine defined by the state machine.
US10289066B2	Image forming apparatus An image forming apparatus includes an image bearing drum; an exposing unit for exposing the drum; an electric circuit board provided substantially perpendicularly to an apparatus installing floor; a driving unit for supplying a driving force; a first metal plate supporting the exposing unit; a second metal plate supporting the electric circuit board; and a third metal plate supporting the driving unit. At least one of the first, second and third plates is provided at each of four sides of the apparatus, the four sides being substantially perpendicular to the floor. The first, second and third plates are electrically connected with each other.
US10289064B2	Process cartridge A process cartridge configured to be detachably installed to a main body of the imaging device includes a housing, and a photosensitive drum arranged in the housing. A drive coupler configured to receive a driving force from a drive head of the main body of the imaging device is provided at an end of the photosensitive drum. The process cartridge can be installed to the main body of the imaging device or be detached from the main body of the imaging device in a manner that the photosensitive drum rotation axis forms a variable included angle with respect to the drive head rotation axis. The installation of the process cartridge is facilitated, and the engagement of the drive coupler with the drive head of the imaging device is facilitated.
US10289063B2	Image forming apparatus including main casing, first cartridge and second cartridge A first guide guides a first cartridge when the first cartridge is mounted onto a main casing. A second guide guides a second cartridge when the second cartridge is mounted onto the main casing. The first and second guides are located in the main casing. A third guide is located at an upstream side of the first guide in a first mounting direction that is a direction in which the first cartridge is guided by the first guide when the first cartridge is mounted onto the main casing. The third guide guides the first cartridge toward the first guide when the first cartridge is mounted onto the main casing. The third guide moves relative to the second guide between a first protruding position at which the third guide protrudes to outside the main casing and a first accommodated position at which the third guide is accommodated in the main casing.
US10289061B2	Developer supply container and developer supplying system A developer supply container includes a developer accommodating body configured to contain developer, with the developer accommodating body being rotatable about a rotational axis. A developer discharging body is provided in fluid communication with the developer accommodating body, with the developer discharging body having a discharge opening provided in a bottom portion of the developer discharging body and configured to discharge the developer from the developer discharging body, and with the developer accommodating body being rotatable relative to the developer discharging body. A track is provided on each of opposite sides of the developer discharging body.
US10289050B2	Binding device including binders associated with different maximum bundle thicknesses and image forming apparatus incorporating same A binding device includes a receptacle, an aligner, a moving mechanism, first and second binders, and a guide. The aligner aligns a bundle of recording media in a width direction thereof on the receptacle. The moving mechanism moves the aligner in the width direction. A maximum thickness of the bundle of recording media boundable in the second binder is smaller than that in the first binder. The guide is movable conforming to the maximum thickness of the bundle of recording media boundable in the first binder, and conforming to that in the second binder, to guide and direct the bundle of recording media to a receiving portion of the first binder when the first binder binds the bundle of recording media, and to a receiving portion of the second binder when the second binder binds the bundle of recording media, respectively. The guide is movable in conjunction with the aligner.
US10289042B2	Image forming apparatus A power conversion circuit encompasses a rectifying circuit, a first switching element, a second switching element, a third switching element, a fourth switching element, a series connection of a capacitor and an induction coil, a voltage detection section and a control circuit. The series connection of the capacitor and the induction coil is connected between a first connection point and a second connection point. The control circuit switches a mode between a first operation mode in which pulse signals are input to the first switching element to the fourth switching element and a second operation mode in which the pulse signals are input to the first switching element and the second switching element, the third switching element is turned off and the fourth switching element is turned on.
US10289039B2	Fixing device and image forming apparatus A fixing device includes a plurality of heating members, a press roller, and an intermediate temperature control unit. The plurality of heating members are each in contact with an inside of a rotating body. The rotating body also has a width which is equal to or greater than a width of a recording medium to be printed. The intermediate temperature control unit has a medium width detecting unit configured to detect a width of the recording medium and a print width detecting unit configured to detect a print width of recording data and control a portion of the heating member corresponding to an intermediate heating area. The intermediate heating area is maintained at a set intermediate temperature which is lower than a set temperature of a printing heating area.
US10289038B2	Fixing device having a separating member that separates a recording material from a cylindrical film A fixing device includes a cylindrical film, a nip forming member, a preventing member provided in a position opposing an end portion of the film with respect to a generatrix direction of the film and configured to prevent movement of the film in the generatrix direction, a frame, and a separating member configured to separate, from the film, a recording material discharged from the nip. The separating member is rotatable relative to the preventing member at a first portion thereof, and is slidable relative to the frame at a second portion thereof, the second portion being more remote from a surface of the film than the first portion, and a sliding direction of the separating member crossing a plane of the nip. The fixing device fixes, at the nip, a toner image on the recording material while nipping and feeding the recording material on which the toner image is formed.
US10289035B2	Image forming device and control method for generating a plurality of toner images An image forming device is provided. The image forming device may include a transfer belt to move in a preset direction, a plurality of image generators to respectively generate a toner image on the transfer belt, and a controller to output an image generation signal to each of the plurality of image generators such that the plurality of image generators respectively generate a toner image. A plurality of toner images generated using the plurality of image generators are arranged on the transfer belt in parallel to each other, and an arrangement order of the plurality of toner images is identical to an arrangement order of the plurality of image generators.
US10289034B2	Cleaning apparatus, image forming apparatus and method for producing rigid blade A cleaning apparatus cleans an image carrier including an elastic layer after a toner image formed on the image carrier is transferred to a transfer material. The cleaning apparatus includes a rigid blade that cleans a residue attached on a surface of the image carrier by contacting the image carrier from which the toner image has been transferred to the transfer material. The rigid blade includes a metal base and a coating layer formed on a surface of the metal base. The coating layer is disposed at least at an edge portion of the base that contacts the image carrier. An upstream part of the edge portion has a rounded shape with a radius of curvature that is less than an average radius of toner particles.
US10289033B2	Image forming apparatus An image forming apparatus includes a discharging device that discharges a sheet to which a toner image is transferred. The discharging device is disposed on a side opposite to a transfer surface of the sheet to which the toner image is transferred downstream from a nip portion between an intermediate transfer belt and an external secondary transfer roller in a sheet conveyance direction. The discharging device includes a grounded first discharging plate, and a grounded second discharging plate which is disposed downstream from the first discharging plate in the sheet conveyance direction at an angle different from an angle of the first discharging plate.
US10289031B2	Developer container and image forming apparatus including the same A developer container includes a container main body having an internal space and a developer discharge port; a movable wall moving in the internal space toward the developer discharge port; a detection surface which is a part of an inner peripheral surface that divides a storage space of a developer in the container main body and which becomes a detection region of a first detection sensor which detects the developer in the storage space; and a rotating body arranged in the storage space and capable of rotating around a rotary shaft along the first direction. The rotating body is mounted with a cleaning member which cleans the detection surface, a stirring member which stirs a developer in the storage space, and a detection target member to be a detection target of a second detection sensor which detects presence of the container main body.
US10289025B2	Image forming apparatus for electrophotographic processing utilizing varying surface speeds An image forming apparatus includes a photosensitive member that rotates at a first speed, an intermediate transfer member that rotates at a second speed lower than the first speed, and a collecting member disposed in a state in which a fixed surface is pressed against the rotating intermediate transfer member. The collecting member collects toner remaining on the intermediate transfer member after a toner image is secondarily transferred from the intermediate transfer member to a transfer material.
US10289024B2	Toner level sensing for a replaceable unit of an image forming device A method for estimating an amount of toner remaining in a reservoir of a replaceable unit for an image forming device according to one example embodiment includes receiving by processing circuitry pulses from a magnetic sensor. Each pulse is indicative that the magnetic sensor detected a magnet on a moving paddle positioned in the reservoir. The processing circuitry counts the number of the pulses received from the magnetic sensor. Upon receiving a request from a controller of the image forming device, the processing circuitry sends to the controller of the image forming device the count of the pulses received from the magnetic sensor and resets the count of the pulses received from the magnetic sensor.
US10289017B2	Yellow toner Provided is a yellow toner which provides a sharper color than ever before in small amounts and which has excellent light resistance. A yellow toner comprising a binder resin and a yellow colorant, wherein a compound A represented by the following general formula (1) and a compound B represented by the following general formula (2) are contained as the yellow colorant, and wherein a total content of the compound A and the compound B is from 3 to 30 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the binder resin, and a mass ratio of the content of the compound A to the content of the compound B (compound A/compound B) is from 0.8 to 20:
US10289001B2	Pattern forming method, etching method and method for producing capacitance-type input device A pattern forming method includes forming a photosensitive resin composition layer on at least one surface of a substrate using a photosensitive transfer material, exposing the photosensitive resin composition layer; and developing the exposed photosensitive resin composition layer, in which the photosensitive transfer material includes a support, a thermoplastic resin layer, and a photosensitive resin composition layer in this order, and the photosensitive resin composition layer includes a polymer component (A) including a polymer having a constituent unit (a1) that includes a group in which an acid group is protected by an acid-decomposable group and a photoacid generator (B).
US10288995B2	Aspherical dome display and method of rear projection A non-spherical projection display structure and system that can be optimized for the ergonomics of preferably one viewer inside the display structure or system. The structure or system is preferably for use with widescreen projectors. The non-spherical projection display structure and system creates a visual projection display and method of operating the display that has a wide horizontal and vertical field of view and uses a rear projected display structure having a projection screen surface with a thickness. The display structure has at least one section with a monotonically increasing or decreasing radius of curvature.
US10288994B2	Light source unit and projector A light source unit according to an aspect of the invention includes a first semiconductor light emitting device disposed centrally and a second semiconductor light emitting device disposed outwards of the first semiconductor light emitting device, the first and second semiconductor light emitting devices emitting lights, and a first collimator lens disposed centrally and a second collimator lens disposed outwards of the first collimator lens, the first and second collimator lenses being disposed so as to correspond to the first and second semiconductor light emitting devices, respectively, on sides of the first and second semiconductor light emitting devices from which the lights are emitted, and a degree at which the light of the first semiconductor light emitting device is collected onto an illuminated surface differs from a degree at which the light of the second semiconductor light emitting device is collected onto the illuminated surface.
US10288987B2	Tripod accessory clamp A tripod has a standard mesh and thread fitting for an adjustment handle. This invention bolts a bracket into the standard mesh and thread fitting. Then a cylindrical extension post is bolted into the bracket. Then a clamp base with an integral clamp is bolted onto the extension post. The clamp can secure an umbrella, a light, a telescoping mount for a smart phone and any number of photographer accessories. The handle is repositioned on a distal end of the bracket, so the tripod can be moved as it originally was with the handle.
US10288984B2	Thin LED flash for camera A thin flash module for a camera uses a flexible circuit as a support surface. A blue GaN-based flip chip LED die is mounted on the flex circuit. The LED die has a thick transparent substrate forming a “top” exit window so at least 40% of the light emitted from the die is side light. A phosphor layer conformally coats the die and a top surface of the flex circuit. A stamped reflector having a knife edge rectangular opening surrounds the die. Curved surfaces extending from the opening reflect the light from the side surfaces to form a generally rectangular beam. A generally rectangular lens is affixed to the top of the reflector. The lens has a generally rectangular convex surface extending toward the die, wherein a beam of light emitted from the lens has a generally rectangular shape corresponding to an aspect ratio of the camera's field of view.
US10288978B2	Naked-eye 3D lens display device and method for manufacturing the same A naked-eye 3D lens display device and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The present disclosure relates to the technical field of 3D display, and particularly to a naked-eye 3D display technology. The technical problem that the lens of the display device in the prior art cannot be switched between 3D display mode and 2D display mode can be solved. The two electromagnetic shielding films are arranged facing each other. The frame and spacers are arranged between the two electromagnetic shielding films, and the frame and spacers and the two electromagnetic shielding films form a closed space. The electronically controlled magnetic poles are respectively arranged on two inner walls of the electromagnetic shielding films facing each other. The liquid medium is distributed in the closed space. The transparent magnetic particles are arranged in the liquid medium in the closed space. The display screen is fixed on an outer wall of either of the two electromagnetic shielding films. The beneficial effect lies in that, the naked-eye 3D lens can be switched between 3D display mode and 2D display mode. The 3D lens display device is light and thin, and has a good display effect and a low cost. The naked-eye 3D lens can be used in 3D display products.
US10288976B2	Light control film A light control film includes two transparent electroconductive resin substrates each having a transparent electroconductive film and a transparent resin substrate and a light control layer sandwiched between the transparent electroconductive film sides of the two transparent electroconductive resin substrates. The transparent electroconductive film of one transparent electroconductive resin substrate having a primer layer is cut through a cutting line to have a shape of a picture or character, and the cutting line is in a form that a start point for the cutting and an end point for the cutting make a closed region. The closed region of the picture of character is electrically insulated from the transparent electroconductive film around the shape of the picture or character. The light control film enables to improve adhesiveness between film matrix and substrates and to provide stable control function.
US10288971B2	Photonic-powered EC devices The embodiments herein relate to electrochromic window systems and components thereof. In particular, the disclosed embodiments relate to systems where electrochromic devices are powered and/or controlled using photonic energy. In an exemplary embodiment, a laser is driven by a driver to deliver photonic power and/or control information into an optical fiber. The optical fiber carries the power and control information to a photovoltaic converter and a controller. The photovoltaic converter and controller may be included within an insulated glass unit in some embodiments. The photovoltaic converter converts the light energy into electrical energy used to power a transition in an optical state of an electrochromic layer or layers within the insulated glass unit. The controller may be used to control the power delivered to the electrochromic layer(s), such that a smooth transition occurs. In some embodiments, control information may be transmitted in an upstream manner to communicate information regarding, for example, the state of an electrochromic device (e.g., current level of tinting, fault status, etc.).
US10288969B2	Defect-mitigation layers in electrochromic devices Electrochromic devices and methods may employ the addition of a defect-mitigating insulating layer which prevents electronically conducting layers and/or electrochromically active layers from contacting layers of the opposite polarity and creating a short circuit in regions where defects form. In some embodiments, an encapsulating layer is provided to encapsulate particles and prevent them from ejecting from the device stack and risking a short circuit when subsequent layers are deposited. The insulating layer may have an electronic resistivity of between about 1 and 108 Ohm-cm. In some embodiments, the insulating layer contains one or more of the following metal oxides: aluminum oxide, zinc oxide, tin oxide, silicon aluminum oxide, cerium oxide, tungsten oxide, nickel tungsten oxide, and oxidized indium tin oxide. Carbides, nitrides, oxynitrides, and oxycarbides may also be used.
US10288968B2	Electronic display with multiple polarizer layers Disclosed herein are devices, methods and systems for implementing an electronic display with a dead-front appearance with a combination of polarizing devices. Specifically, the various permutations and combinations disclosed herein each include a linear polarizer, an active polarizer, and various combinations of linear and curved lenses, each being driven by light sourced from a backlight display.
US10288964B2	Display device A display device is disclosed, which includes: a first substrate; a common electrode disposed on the first substrate; a metal line electrically connecting to the common electrode and extending along a first direction, wherein the metal line comprises a first region, and the first region at least partially overlaps the common electrode; and a light shielding region, wherein a part of the light shielding region extends along the first direction and at least covers the metal line, wherein the first region has a first maximum width along a second direction vertical to the first direction, the metal line has a metal edge closest to a shielding edge of the light shielding region, the shielding edge extends along the first direction, and along the second direction, a minimum distance between the shielding edge and the metal edge is between 0 μm and the first maximum width.
US10288956B2	Display apparatus A display apparatus includes a liquid crystal layer between first and second base plates. The first and second scan lines along a first direction are disposed adjacently above the first base plate. A first region defined by the first and second data/scan lines includes the first and second sub-pixel regions. The first sub-pixel region includes a first TFT (connected to the first scan line and the first data line) and a first electrode electrically connected to the first TFT. A first common electrode disposed above the first base plate includes the first and second portions connected to each other. The first portion corresponds to the first sub-pixel region and is adjacent to the first data line, and the second portion corresponds to the second sub-pixel region and is adjacent to the first data line, wherein a width of the first portion in the first direction is greater than a width of the second portion in the first direction.
US10288954B2	Display device A display device includes a first substrate, a first electrode on a first surface of the first substrate, a first polarizing plate on a second surface of the first substrate which faces the first surface, a liquid crystal layer on the first electrode, a second polarizing plate on the liquid crystal layer, a color conversion layer on the second polarizing plate, the color conversion layer including a plurality of color conversion portions, and a second substrate on the color conversion layer. The first polarizing plate includes a first polarizer, a phase compensation layer and a second polarizer which are sequentially disposed, and an absorption axis of the first polarizer and an absorption axis of the second polarizer are parallel to each other.
US10288953B2	Pixel structure and liquid crystal display panel A pixel structure and a liquid crystal display panel are provided. The pixel structure includes a first common electrode, a second common electrode set, a plurality of pixel units formed by a plurality of scanning lines crossing a plurality of data lines. Each of the pixel units corresponding to one of the scanning lines and one of the data lines. Each of the pixel units includes a main electrode, a secondary electrode, and a thin-film transistor. The main electrode corresponds to the first common electrode. The secondary electrode corresponds to the second common electrode set.
US10288950B1	Display panel and display apparatus A display panel includes first and second substrates and a control module. The first substrate includes first electrodes and electrostriction parts on the first electrodes. The second substrate includes second electrodes and spacers on the second electrodes. Orthogonal projections of the first and second electrodes on the first substrate overlap in overlap regions, and the electrostriction parts are disposed in the overlap regions. When the display panel receives an external force in a force receiving location, the control module determines at least one of the electrostriction parts corresponding to the force receiving location, and changes a voltage between at least one of the first electrodes and at least one of the second electrodes corresponding to the at least one of the electrostriction parts, so as to control the at least one of the electrostriction parts to be extended or retracted.
US10288948B2	Spacer, a liquid crystal display panel and a display device The embodiments of the disclosure provide a spacer, a liquid crystal display panel and a display device, and the spacer can ensure that it has a relative stability in the case of being under the action of an external force. The spacer comprises a first body and a second body disposed opposite to each other, one side of the first body close to the second body comprises at least one protrusion structure, and one side of the second body close to the first body comprises at least one groove structure, wherein the at least protrusion structure and the at least one groove structure match each other.
US10288924B2	Liquid crystal display and method for manufacturing the same A liquid crystal display includes a display panel; and an optical film on a bottom surface of the display panel, the optical film including a polarizer; a support sheet on a bottom surface of the polarizer; and a prism sheet on a bottom surface of the support sheet, the prism sheet having a base sheet, a prism portion, and a stitch portion over the base sheet. The prism portion includes a plurality of peaks and has a space defined by a direct contact between the plurality of peaks of the prism portion and the bottom surface of the support sheet.
US10288914B2	Liquid crystal display with switchable viewing angle and method of viewing angle control An LCD with switchable viewing angle includes a first substrate, second substrate, and a liquid crystal layer. The first substrate is provided with a first electrode and a second electrode. In an embodiment, the first electrode is a pixel electrode, and the second electrode is a common electrode. The second substrate is provided with a third electrode. Liquid crystal molecules in the liquid crystal layer are positive liquid crystal molecules. When a first bias voltage is applied to the third electrode, the LCD is displayed with a wide viewing angle; and when a second bias voltage greater than the first bias voltage is applied to the third electrode, the LCD is displayed with a narrow viewing angle.
US10288913B2	Display panel A display panel is provided. The display panel includes a cell test structure. The cell test structure is positioned at a frame of the display panel. The cell test structure includes cell test portions for supplying electric power to the cell test structure, and multiple connection lines for connecting conductive lines of a display region of the display panel. The cell test structure also includes a first shorting bar disposed and connected between the cell test portions and the connection lines. The cell test structure further includes multiple active switches disposed on the connection lines. The active switches are electrically connected to the cell test portions.
US10288904B2	Lenses with electrically-tunable power and alignment An optical device includes an electro-optical layer, having an effective local index of refraction at any given location within an active area of the electro-optical layer that is determined by a voltage waveform applied across the electro-optical layer at the location. An array of excitation electrodes, including parallel conductive stripes extending over the active area is disposed over one or both sides of the electro-optical layer. Control circuitry is coupled to apply respective control voltage waveforms to the excitation electrodes and is configured to concurrently modify the respective control voltage waveforms applied to excitation electrodes so as to generate a specified phase modulation profile in the electro-optical layer.
US10288901B2	Limited echellette lens, systems and methods An ophthalmic lens with a circular surface structure and limited adjacent echelettes that provides enhanced image quality across an extended range of foci.
US10288899B2	System for securing eyewear to a user or object The system disclosed herein generally discloses a system for securing eyewear to a user or object. The system comprises an eyewear frame having a first temple and a second temple, wherein each temple is pivotally connected to the eyewear frame at a hinge. The system further discloses a first sleeve and second sleeve each having an external side, an internal side, an anterior end, a posterior end, and an insertion chamber extending between the external and internal sides of the sleeve and also extending through the anterior and posterior ends of the sleeve. Each sleeve is positioned along the length of the temple by positioning the temple through the insertion chamber of the sleeve. The system further discloses a first magnetized element secured to the external side of the first sleeve of the disclosed system, and a second magnetized element secured to the internal side of the second sleeve of the disclosed system. The magnetized elements are magnetically secured to one another when the eyewear's respective temples are pivoted into a closed folded position.
US10288897B2	Dual voice coil motor structure in a dual-optical module camera Dual-optical module autofocus (AF) or AF plus optical image stabilization (OIS) cameras with reduced footprint and reduced mutual magnetic interference. Some AF+OIS cameras may include a single AF actuation assembly that moves two lens barrels in unison. Some AF cameras or AF+OIS cameras may have two AF actuation sub-assemblies and associated magnets for independent AF operation of each lens barrel, the magnets shared in a manner that cancels magnetic influences of one AF actuation sub-assembly on the other AF actuation sub-assembly, thereby allowing the two lens barrels to be positioned in close proximity, saving parts and fabrication costs.
US10288894B2	Optical component for use in a radiation source module of a projection exposure system An optical component for coupling out an individual output beam from a collective output beam includes a plurality of radiation-reflecting regions which are grouped in such a way that regions of the same group serve for guiding different partial beams of the individual output beam to the same scanner.
US10288887B2	Head-mounted display device A head-mounted display device including a display and a beam combiner is provided. The display is configured to emit an image bean, and the beam combiner includes a plurality of stacked light-splitting layers. The light-splitting layers include a first light-splitting layer and a second light-splitting layer. The image beam is adapted to enter and exit the beam combiner through the first light-splitting layer. The first light-splitting layer is located between the second light-splitting layer and the display. The beam combiner satisfies 0.7≤R1/(T1×R2×T1)≤1.3. Here, R1 is light reflectivity of the first light-splitting layer, T1 is light transmittance of the first light-splitting layer, and R2 is light reflectivity of the second light-splitting layer. The head-mounted display device provided herein has advantages of usage convenience and compactness.
US10288884B1	Directed display architecture A head mounted display (HMD) includes an electronic display, a microlens array, and an optics block. The electronic display is composed of a plurality of sub-pixels, and each sub-pixel is configured to emit image light according to respective emission distribution. The microlens array is coupled to the electronic display and includes a plurality of microlenses. The microlens array concentrates the emission distributions of the sub-pixels to form concentrated image light and directs the concentrated image light towards a target region. The optics block is positioned in the target region. The optics block is configured to direct the concentrated image light from the microlens array to an exit pupil of the HMD corresponding to a location of an eye of a user of the HMD.
US10288881B2	Wearable interface for remote monitoring and control of a medical device A wearable interface device, such as a head-mounted display, provides an augmented reality and/or display system and may be used in accordance with medical devices and the performance of medical treatments, particularly a dialysis machine and a dialysis treatment. The wearable interface device may be worn by a user, such as a health care practitioner (HCP), in connection with remotely monitoring and/or controlling the dialysis machine during the dialysis treatment. The HCP may receive alerts and/or other information concerning the dialysis treatment from the dialysis machine that are displayed on the wearable interface device and may use the wearable interface device to control the dialysis machine via the exchange of wireless signals with the dialysis machine. The wearable interface device may recognize commands from the HCP, such as gestures, to provide non-contact operation of the wearable interface device and remote control of the dialysis machine by the HCP.
US10288880B2	Panel opening/closing device A panel opening/closing device includes: a support which supports a panel and is turnable about a first rotary shaft; a dial which is turnable about a second rotary shaft in accordance with an operation by a user; and a movable unit which undergoes horizontal movement and includes pins inserted into a groove of the dial and a groove of the support, respectively.
US10288879B1	Method and system for glint/reflection identification An image of an eye of a user can be received from an image sensor, the image resulting from the image sensor detecting light from one or more illuminators reflected from the eye of the user and reflected from optic arrangements located between the one or more illuminators and the eye of the user, wherein the optic arrangements comprise features having a known pattern. Glints are identified in the image, wherein a glint is a representation in the image of a reflection of light from a cornea of the eye of the user and/or from a feature of the optic arrangements. Relative positions in the image of the identified glints are determined, and on condition that the relative positions conform with the known pattern, at least one glint of the identified glints is identified as a representation in the image of a reflection from a feature of the optic arrangements.
US10288877B2	Microscopy system, determination method, and recording medium A microscopy system includes a microscope apparatus. The microscope apparatus has an objective and a correction device correcting for a spherical aberration, and obtains image data. The microscopy system further includes an estimator that estimates, on the basis of information on a medium placed between the objective and an observation target plane, an amount of spherical aberration that occurs in the microscope apparatus. The microscopy system determines, by use of a contrast value calculated from the image data obtained by the microscope apparatus and an amount of spherical aberration that is estimated by the estimator, a target set value that is a set value of the correction device, the set value corresponding to the amount of spherical aberration that occurs in the microscope apparatus.
US10288875B2	Lens positioning system A scanner includes a lens assembly comprising a lens having a lens axis and a positioning system to adjust a focal plane of the lens assembly. The positioning system includes an outer element, an inner element that houses the lens assembly, and a linear-motion bearing that couples the inner element to the outer element. The linear-motion bearing includes a first element coupling and a second element coupling. The linear-motion bearing provides a single degree of translational movement of the inner element along the lens axis.
US10288874B2	Mirror micromechanical structure and related manufacturing process A mirror micromechanical structure has a mobile mass carrying a mirror element. The mass is drivable in rotation for reflecting an incident light beam with a desired angular range. The mobile mass is suspended above a cavity obtained in a supporting body. The cavity is shaped so that the supporting body does not hinder the reflected light beam within the desired angular range. In particular, the cavity extends as far as a first side edge wall of the supporting body of the mirror micromechanical structure. The cavity is open towards, and in communication with, the outside of the mirror micromechanical structure at the first side edge wall.
US10288861B2	Light sheet microscope and control method of light sheet microscope A light sheet microscope includes an objective, an illumination optical system, a correction device, an image pickup device, a first adjustor, a second adjustor and a controller. The controller performs a first focus process and a spherical aberration correction process. The first focus process is a process in which the first adjustor is controlled on the basis of light that is from the light sheet plane and that is detected via the objective so that the light sheet plane and a focal plane become closer when a relative position between the light sheet plane and a sample has been changed. The spherical aberration correction process is a process in which the correction device is controlled so that an evaluation value of the image obtained by the image pickup device becomes greater when the first adjustor has changed the relative position between the light sheet plane and the objective.
US10288858B2	Zoom lens having a first optical system formed on a magnification side, and a second optical system formed on the reduction side, with an intermediate image formed therebetween, projection display device, and imaging apparatus using the same In the zoom lens, a first optical system is formed on the magnification side, and a second optical system is formed on the reduction side, with the intermediate image formed between the first optical system and the second optical system. The first optical system has a 5-group configuration, where the second to fourth lens groups move during zooming. In the first optical system, three or more negative lenses are disposed continuously in order from a position closest to the magnification side. The first optical system has a first cemented lens that is formed by cementing a negative lens and two positive lenses, of which Abbe numbers are larger than that of the negative lens, in order of positive, negative, and positive powers.
US10288835B2	Lens driving motor One embodiment provides a lens driving motor, comprising: a mover including a bobbin for fixing a lens, and magnets disposed on the bobbin; a stator comprising a first coil and a second coil arranged to correspond to the respective magnets, a housing including an upper surface with an open center and a support part having an outer surface on which the first coil is disposed, a base which supports the housing and has a through hole formed in the center thereof to correspond to the lens, and a substrate disposed on an upper surface of the base so as to apply power to the second coil; and a hall sensor disposed at a position facing the magnets so as to sense a phase of the mover.
US10288829B2	Enclosure for use in a fiber optic distribution network The present disclosure relates to a re-enterable enclosure for a fiber optic network. The enclosure can include features such as a low compression-force perimeter gasket, cable seals constructed to seal effectively seal triple points, multi-function port size reducer plugs and multi-function blind plugs.
US10288827B2	Optical fiber cable with impact resistant buffer tube A crush resistant optical cable and/or crush resistant optical fiber buffer tube are provided. The cable generally includes a tube having at least one layer formed from a first material and an optical fiber located within a channel of the first tube. The buffer tube is configured to protect optical fibers from crush or impact events through a cushioning action. For example, the first material may be a polymer material having modulus of elasticity of less than 200 MPa, and the layer of the tube acts as a compliant cushioning layer at least partially contacting and surrounding an outer surface of the optical fiber when radially directed forces are applied to the outer surface of the tube.
US10288824B2	Optical transceiver An optical transceiver, pluggable into a cage, includes a case, a fastening component, and a driving component. The case defines a supporting surface. The fastening component is movably disposed in the case to be at either a fastening position or a releasing position. The fastening component defines a pressed slope, and the pressed slope defines a first end and a second end connected to each other. A vertical distance between the first end and the supporting surface is different from a vertical distance between the second end and the supporting surface. The driving component is disposed in the case. The driving component is movable relative to the fastening component along a pressing direction to press the pressed slope. The fastening component is movable to the releasing position by interaction between the fastening component and the driving component.
US10288820B2	Low cost hardened fiber optic connection system The present disclosure relates to a ruggedized/hardened fiber optic connection system designed to reduce cost. In one example, selected features of a fiber optic adapter are integrated with a wall (24) of an enclosure (22). The adapter comprises a sleeve port (26) into which an optical adapter subassembly is inserted. The subassembly comprises a sleeve part (44) which is inserted into the sleeve, a ferruel alignment sleeve (48) which is inserted into the sleeve part, a ferrule (55) with hub which is inserted into the alignment sleeve, and fixing clip (46) securing the ferrule with hub into the alignment sleeve and the sleeve part.
US10288812B1	Fiber optic-to-waveguide coupling assembly with overlap for edge coupling Disclosed herein is a fiber optic-to-waveguide coupling assembly with an overlap for edge coupling. The fiber optic-to-waveguide coupling assembly includes a first coupler having a substrate and at least one data fiber, and an interposer with at least one waveguide. A first coupler overlap portion of the substrate is positionable proximate a first interposer overlap portion of the interposer to form a first overlap therebetween to align the at least one data fiber with the at least one waveguide. The substrate and the interposer may each include complementary alignment features to further align the at least one data fiber and the at least one waveguide. The fiber optic-to-waveguide coupling assembly provides simple and accurate alignment with simplified manufacture and assembly.
US10288794B2	Illumination device of vehicle An illumination device of a vehicle, including: a light source; a bar-shaped light guide member; and a diffusion member having a lens unit, the lens unit having an L-shaped cross-section, and a light-emitting portion and a light-receiving portion, wherein the light guide member has a light-emitting surface, and the light guide member and the lens unit are disposed such that a light-receiving surface of the light-receiving portion of the lens unit is opposed to the light-emitting surface of the light guide member.
US10288793B2	Backlight module, method of manufacturing the same and display device The present disclosure discloses a backlight module, a method of manufacturing the same and a display device. The backlight module includes a light guide plate and a quantum dot film attached to the light guide plate in a full lamination manner. Quantum dot materials are arranged in the quantum dot film to function as screen dots of the light guide plate, and have different distribution densities in different areas of the quantum dot film.
US10288786B2	Device and method for detection and quantification of the variation of eye damage caused by the blue and violet light of the visible spectrum Method, device (100) and system (200) for detection and quantification of the variation of eye damage caused by the blue and violet light of the visible spectrum comprising the steps of detecting the incident radiation on an individual's visual system; calculating the incident radiation within the range between 380 and 500 nm; establishing at least one threshold of incident radiation within said range; detecting if at least one threshold established for said range has been exceeded; warning of the excess of at least one threshold; measuring the exposure time to incident radiation; and inferring in the different ocular structures of an individual the effect of incident radiation and warning of such effect.
US10288784B2	Blue light filtering film and method of manufacturing the same The present disclosure provides a blue light filtering film. The blue light filtering film has a non-planar structure such that, for light that is emitted at any incident angle from at least one side of the blue light film, a transmission light of the blue light filtering film involves small chromatic polarization. The blue light filtering film of the present disclosure is configured such that light lengths of the incident light in layers of the film do not change to great extent along with the angle θ and thus chromatic polarization is greatly alleviated, thereby not only achieving the effect of preventing damage caused by blue light but also eliminating chromatic polarization influence due to change of the light length for oblique incident light.
US10288781B2	Display device and light-diffusing member Provided is a display device including a substrate that has light transmissivity, a plurality of light shielding layers that is formed at a recurring period on one face of the substrate, and a light-diffusing unit that is formed in an area of the one face of the substrate except for the area where the light shielding layers are formed, in which the light-diffusing unit includes a light emitting end face on the substrate side and includes a light incident end face having an area larger than the area of the light emitting end face on the side opposite to the substrate side, the height of the light-diffusing unit from the light incident end face to the light emitting end face is greater than the thickness of the light shielding layer, and the periodic direction at which the light shielding layers are recurrently formed is non-parallel to the direction of a pixel pitch of a display body.
US10288777B2	Transparent optical device element The present invention relates to transparent optical device elements comprising a deformable lens body and to a method for changing the refractive index (RI) of a deformable lens body. The deformable lens body of the invention has an improved mechanical stability, a high refractive index, an optimal degree of stiffness and sheer modulus for use as optical lens.
US10288771B1	Substrate deposition systems A substrate deposition system includes a system frame; a plurality of processing tanks carried by the system frame, the plurality of processing tanks adapted to contain liquid coating materials of different light refractive indexes; at least one actuator disposed in proximity to the plurality of processing tanks, the at least one actuator adapted to sequentially immerse at least one substrate in the liquid coating materials and transfer the at least one substrate between the plurality of processing tanks; and at least one coating system located in a process flow downstream direction from the plurality of processing tanks, the at least one coating system adapted to apply an antireflective coating to the at least one substrate. A lens surface location measuring system is also disclosed.
US10288766B2	Conditioning of object or event based reservior models using local multiple-point statistics simulations A computer-based method of conditioning reservoir model data includes performing a modeling process within a 3D stratigraphic grid to generate an initial model including one or more facies objects within the model volume, the modeling process including parametric distributions, initial and boundary conditions as well as depositional and erosional events to define the facies objects within the model volume. The mismatch between this initial model and the conditioning well data and potential input trend model is applied to compute a locally variable constraint model. The method further includes executing a multiple point statistics simulation with this constraint model that varies between completely constrained by the initial model at locations where the initial model is consistent with known well data and potential input trend models, and unconstrained by the initial model at locations where the initial model does not match known well data or potential input trend models to allow conformance to the known data.
US10288764B2	Estimate of subsidence and compaction with borehole gravity measurements A method of estimating one or both of compaction or subsidence of a subterranean formation with gravity measurements. The free air gradient at surface is measured and compared with gravity measured in a borehole that intersects the formation. At a later point in time, values for gravity are re-measured, differences between the measured values at the initial point in time, and the later point in time are estimated. The differences are used to estimate the compaction or subsidence. A gravimeter can be used for measuring gravity, markers in the formation can be used in conjunction with the gravimeter.
US10288756B2	Loading a helical conveyor for underwater seismic exploration The present disclosure is directed to loading a helical conveyor for underwater seismic exploration. The system includes a case and a first conveyor having a helix structure provided within the case to support one or more ocean bottom seismometer (“OBS”) units. The case can include a first opening at a first end of the first conveyor and a second opening at a second end of the first conveyor. The system can include a base to receive at least a portion of the case. The system can include a second conveyor positioned external to the case that can move an OBS unit into the first opening at the first end of the first conveyor. The first conveyor can receive the OBS unit and direct the OBS unit towards the second opening at the second end of the first conveyor.
US10288748B2	Double-sided organic photodetector on flexible substrate The present invention relates to a detection module (22) for the detection of ionizing radiation emitted by a radiation source (20) comprising a scintillator element (24) for emitting scintillation photons in response to incident ionizing radiation, a first photosensitive element (32a) optically coupled to the scintillator element (24) for capturing scintillation photons (30) and a flexible substrate (34) for supporting the first photosensitive element (32a). The present invention also relates to an imaging device (10) that comprises such a detection module (22).
US10288740B2	Position tracking method and apparatus A portable position tracking apparatus including a power supply, a position sensor that receives signals and uses the signals to determine an absolute position of the apparatus, a trigger sensor that detects a trigger, and an electronic processing device in communication with the position and trigger sensor that monitors the power supply to determine an available power, determines the trigger in response to a signal from the trigger sensor, in response to detection of the trigger, uses the available power to control operation of the position sensor to thereby selectively determine the absolute position, and stores an indication of a position of the apparatus in a memory at least partially in accordance an absolute position.
US10288721B2	Radar adjustment fixture and method A radar adjustment fixture and method for adjusting a radar device on a vehicle includes a base having wheels for moving on a ground surface, at least one adjustment tool mounted on the base, and at least one manipulator mounted on the base for adjusting an adjustable proximate distance to thereby adjust a vertical height of the at least one adjustment tool. The at least one adjustment tool is located proximally relative to the base and located said adjustable proximate distance relative to the ground surface. The at least one manipulator adjusts said adjustable proximate distance to thereby adjust a vertical height of the at least one adjustment tool. The at least one manipulator is located distally relative to the base and the at least one adjustment tool.
US10288713B2	Magnetic resonance imaging apparatus and method thereof A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) apparatus for obtaining a magnetic resonance (MR) image, based on a multi-echo sequence, and a method of the MRI apparatus are provided. The MRI apparatus includes a data obtainer configured to obtain first echo data, based on an echo that is generated at a first echo time, and obtain second echo data, based on an echo that is generated at a second echo time later than the first echo time, the first echo data including a part overlapping a part included in the second echo data in a k-space. The MRI apparatus further includes an image processor configured to reconstruct the MR image, based on the first echo data and the second echo data.
US10288707B2	Relaxation time measuring method and magnetic resonance measuring apparatus A method includes forming N spin-cavity coupling states that are mutually different in coupling state between a cavity accommodating a sample therein and a spin of the sample, calculating N values of spin-cavity coupling constant, measuring N values of apparent relaxation time through magnetic resonance measurement applied on the sample, and calculating relaxation time corresponding to specific spin-cavity coupling constant based on the relationship between the N values of spin-cavity coupling constant and the N values of apparent relaxation time.
US10288706B2	Method and apparatus for magnetic resonance fingerprinting with B1 information encoded in the detected magnetic resonance signal In a method and apparatus for magnetic resonance (MR) fingerprinting, an MR signal is acquired from a subject by radiating radio-frequency (RF) energy that produces an RF transmission field that has a localized amplitude in the subject. The RF energy is radiated with an RF pulse configuration that maps the localized RF field amplitude in the phase of the MR signal from the subject. The detected MR signal is compared to a source of stored MR signal physical or theoretical models that respectively map different localized RF transmission field information in the respective phase thereof, the stored models being respectively for different substances. A substance in the subject from which the detected MR signal curve originated is identified by comparing the detected MR signal curve to the stored models to identify a best match.
US10288703B2	MRI method of hybrid acquisition in 3D TSE A method for accelerating magnetic resonance imaging is proposed. In 3D MRI, the method utilizes two sub-echo-trains in each repetition time for the simultaneous acquisition of two contrasts. The first sub-echo-train is a turbo spin echo train and the second sub-echo-train is a gradient echo train. The method acquires two different contrasts simultaneously in a single acquisition, for example one water image plus one fat image, or one turbo spin echo image plus one susceptibility weighted image.
US10288702B2	System for simultaneous PET/MR imaging A combined PET/MR system includes an MR subsystem including a main field magnet (14) which generates a stationary magnetic field through an examination region (16), a gradient magnetic field system (18, 20, 22, 24) which applies magnetic field gradients across the examination region, and an RF system (26, 28, 32, 34, 36, 38) that applies RF excitation pulses to excite resonance in a subject in the examination region and receive magnetic resonance signals from the subject. A PET detector module (70) which is permanently or removably fixed in the examination region (16) to detect radiation from radiopharmaceuticals injected into the subject causes distortions in the magnetic field gradients. A plurality of probes (90) which are mounted in a fixed relationship to the PET detector module (70) measure magnetic field strength. A gradient magnetic field distortion correction system (110) determines distortions caused in the gradient magnetic fields and corrects the magnetic resonance signals accordingly. The PET detector module includes a plurality of RF shielded detector units (132) which are mounted in a circumferentially spaced relationship with a gap (136) there between through which RF excitation pulses and magnetic resonance signals pass.
US10288698B2	Magnetic field sensor having alignment error correction A method of calibrating a magnetic field sensor includes setting a first input signal at a first input node of a processor of the magnetic field sensor to a constant value. While the magnetic field sensor experiences a magnetic field, a first transition at an output node of the processor is measured. A second input signal at a second input node of the processor is set to the constant value. While the magnetic field sensor experiences the magnetic field, a second transition of at the output node of the processor is measured. An orthogonality error value is calculated based on a deviation of the first transition and the second transition. The first and/or second input signal is adjusted by modifying the first and/or second input signal by a function of the calculated orthogonality error value to compensate for the orthogonality error.
US10288697B2	AMR-type integrated magnetoresistive sensor for detecting magnetic fields perpendicular to the chip An AMR-type integrated magnetoresistive sensor sensitive to perpendicular magnetic fields is formed on a body of semiconductor material covered by an insulating region. The insulating region houses a set/reset coil and a magnetoresistor arranged on the set/reset coil. The magnetoresistor is formed by a magnetoresistive strip of an elongated shape parallel to the preferential magnetization direction. A concentrator of ferromagnetic material is arranged on top of the insulating region as the last element of the sensor and is formed by a plurality of distinct ferromagnetic regions aligned parallel to the preferential magnetization direction.
US10288684B2	On-chip hardware-controlled window strobing An integrated circuit with a hardware-based controller enables a system for a set of clock cycles and selectively enables an aspect of the system for a subset of the set of clock cycles. The controller includes a clock cycle select circuit to output a test select signal that indicates the subset of the set of clock cycles during which to enable the aspect of the system, and a test start circuit to receive the test select signal and output a test signal to the system to enable the system for the set of clock cycles. The controller also includes an AND gate to output a gated signal to enable the aspect of the system for the subset of the set of clock cycles based on the test select signal.
US10288683B2	Semiconductor device, electronic control system and method for evaluating electronic control system In order to generate a false failure in a logic circuit without adding a new circuit to the logic circuit, a semiconductor device includes a plurality of test points includes a test point flip-flop to fix a target node within the logic circuit to a predetermined logic level when the flip-flop holds a predetermined value. A scan chain is configured by sequentially coupling a plurality of test point slip-flops. A failure injection circuit injects a failure into the target node during the normal operation of the logic circuit, by generating failure data and by setting the generated failure data to the scan chain through a scan-in node of the scan chain.
US10288680B2	Method and system for monitoring quality and controlling an alternating current power supply provided to an ultrasound system from a power outlet A system and method for monitoring quality and controlling an AC power supply provided to medical equipment from a power outlet is provided. The method includes analyzing a digital signal to determine AC power supply quality characteristics of a corresponding AC power input received and converted to the digital signal at an AC power supply quality monitoring system. The method includes presenting the AC power supply quality characteristics at a display of the AC power supply quality monitoring system. The method includes determining whether the AC power supply quality characteristics are within a threshold quality range. The method includes activating a block at a protection circuit of the AC power supply quality monitoring system if the AC power supply quality characteristics are outside of the threshold quality range. The block at the protection circuit prevents the AC power input from being output from the AC power supply quality monitoring system.
US10288678B2	Debugging scan latch circuits using flip devices A latch circuit having a master latch and a slave latch includes a device used to short either the master latch or the slave latch. The device includes a transistor and a global control used to assert a signal, and is positioned to short an inverter of the master latch or the slave latch. When the signal is asserted by the global control, the inverter is shorted such that the output value of the inverter is the same as the input value. The assertion of the signal is facilitated by another device connected to the master latch and the slave latch that includes the global control and a transistor.
US10288664B2	Methods and devices for detecting a disconnection of a protective conductor connection The invention relates to a method and to an electrical protection device for detecting a disconnection of a protective conductor connection with a subsystem in ungrounded and grounded power supply systems and in a grounded power supply system comprising a converter system.The invention is based on the idea that the disconnection of the protective conductor connection with a subsystem will reduce the sum of the network leakage capacitances of the power supply system by the value of the network leakage capacitance of the subsystem. The necessary distinction between a subsystem in operation having a disconnected protective conductor connection and a shut-off subsystem is made by evaluating the current total power consumed via the power supply system. In the case of a converter system connected to the subsystem, the protective conductor disconnection is detected by examining the leakage current spectra that are characteristic of the converter system.
US10288647B2	Coaxial design for secondary unit An RC voltage divider includes a secondary part connected to a primary part. The secondary part has a coaxial build up, assembly, configuration or alignment.
US10288643B2	Scanning probe microscopy system for mapping high aspect ratio nanostructures on a surface of a sample A scanning probe microscopy system for mapping nanostructures on a surface of a sample is described. The nanostructures include at least one face having a slope with a slope angle that exceeds a threshold. The system includes a metrology frame, a sample support structure, a sensor head including a probe which includes a cantilever and a probe tip, and an actuator for scanning the probe tip relative to the substrate surface. For sensing the nanostructures, the probe tip is arranged under a fixed offset angle with respect to the sensor head such as to be angled relative to the sample surface. The system further includes a sensor head carrier for receiving the sensor head, the sensor head carrier and the sensor head being provided with a mutually cooperating mounting structure for forming a kinematic mount having at least three contact points for detachable mounting of the sensor head on the sensor head carrier.
US10288642B2	Physical quantity measuring apparatus and signal processing method thereof According to one embodiment, a physical quantity measuring apparatus includes a signal measurer configured to include sensors configured to measure component values of two axes from among component values of three axes including an X(Hx), a Y(Hy) and a Z(Hz) measured component value of a physical quantity to be measured, a sensor controller configured to select one from among the sensors to be controlled to output a measured value from the selected sensor, an A/D transformer configured to transform an outputted signal selected by the sensor control unit into a digital signal, and a signal processor configured to receive the digital signal from the A/D transformer and to combine the received digital signal with other received digital signals to calculate X, Y and Z component values of the physical quantity.
US10288633B2	Reaction vessel moving member for moving reaction vessels from a processing track to a rotating device in a diagnostic analyzer A diagnostic analyzer includes a rotating device, a first optical reader, and a second optical reader. The rotating device includes a first darkened compartment, a second darkened compartment, and an optical path along which the first darkened compartment and the second darkened compartment travel. The first optical reader is operable to read the first darkened compartment and the second optical reader is operable to read the second darkened compartment.
US10288625B2	Early determination of pregnancy status in ruminants The present invention provides compositions and methods for detection schemes for ascertaining pregnancy status of an animal. The compositions and methods employ interferon-tau (IFNT) and/or antibodies specific for IFNT. Methods of the present invention detect the presence of IFNT in samples obtained from animals as an early indicator of pregnancy. Methods are provided to identify non-pregnant animals so that management decisions regarding rebreeding can be made earlier compared to existing approaches.
US10288624B2	Method of predicting animal litter size using protein biomarkers related with fertility, and method of predicting animal sperm quality and litter size using chlortetracycline staining The present invention relates to a method of predicting animal litter size using a fertility-related protein marker, and more particularly, to the discovery of a sperm marker that is expressed differently depending on animal fertility, a marker composition for predicting litter size, which comprises an antibody that binds specifically to the marker, and a method of predicting animal litter size using the marker composition. Moreover, the present invention relates to a method of predicting animal semen quality and litter size by chlortetracycline staining, and more particularly, to a method of predicting of animal litter size by measuring the motility, motion kinematics or capacitation status of sperm. When the animal sperm-derived protein marker according to the present invention is used, the litter size of individuals can be predicted by analyzing a protein that is expressed differently depending on litter size. When the method of animal semen quality and litter size by chlortetracycline staining is used, the fertility of sperm and the litter size of individuals can be predicted. According to the present invention, superior species having high sperm fertility and high litter size can be selected based on information provided by the method. Thus, the present invention is highly useful for the sustainable production of animals.
US10288622B2	Use of AKT phosphorylation as a biomarker for prognosing neurodegenerative diseases and treating same The present invention relates to uses of a peptide comprising an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 1, SEQ ID NO: 2, analogs and derivatives thereof, for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The present invention further provides a method for assessing responsiveness to treatment with the peptide of the invention. In addition, the present invention relates to prognosis of ALS progression, using Akt and phosphorylated Akt as biomarkers.
US10288617B2	Ovary tumor markers and methods of use thereof Newly identified proteins as markers for the detection of ovary tumors, or as therapeutic targets for treatment thereof; affinity ligands capable of selectively interacting with the newly identified markers, methods for tumor diagnosis and therapy using the same.
US10288614B2	Detection of the degree of exposure to chemical warfare nerve agents and organophosphate pesticides with lateral flow assays A sample analysis device used to detect a level of exposure of organophosphorus within a sample comprising a sample collection pad, at least one conjugate zone comprising an anti-analyte antibody that is conjugated with a reporter label, and a control antibody that is conjugated with a reporter label, a blocking and/or test zone comprising an immobilized nanoparticle or other molecule that captures the Organophosphate-bound analyte, a second blocking and/or test zone comprising an immobilized antibody that binds to the unbound analyte and an optional third blocking and/or control zone comprising an immobilized antibody that binds to the control molecule wherein, when the analyte is bound by the Organophosphate in the sample it will bind to the first test line, and if the analyte is “free’ from the Organophosphate it will bind to the second test line, and the control antibody will bind to the control line.
US10288613B2	Method for detecting HIV-1 co-receptor tropism A method for determining HIV-1 co-receptor tropism in an HIV-infected patient includes preparing an HIV-1 envelope protein coding sequence from a sample, introducing the HIV-1 envelope protein coding sequence into a first expression construct by providing a plasmid expression vector including a near-full length HIV-1 genome having a yeast uracil biosynthesis gene in place of a HIV-1 env coding sequencing and replacing the yeast uracil biosynthesis gene with the HIV-1 envelope protein coding sequence prepared from the patient sample, and using the first expression construct in a cell to cell fusion assay to determine HIV-1 co-receptor tropism.
US10288612B2	Methods for diagnosing and treating eosinophilic esophagitis Disclosed are methods of diagnosing and treating a subject with active or inactive eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). The methods may include the steps of detecting whether a level of eosinophil lineage-committed progenitor (EoP) is elevated in a blood sample obtained from a subject, diagnosing the subject with active EoE when an EoP level in the sample is elevated above a pre-determined cut-off value and diagnosing the subject with inactive EoE when the EoP level in the sample is below a pre-determined cut-off value; and treating the subject diagnosed with active EoE. Kits related to same are also disclosed.
US10288603B2	3D cell viability assay Cells are grown in 3D culture and topological features obtained by photomicrography are correlated to cell viability and cell cell interactions.
US10288602B2	Screening method, a kit, a method of treatment and a compound for use in a method of treatement A method of screening for a candidate compound for the treatment of a condition involving dysregulation of metabolism in a mammal, said method comprising bringing a compound into contact with at least one population of cells, comprising cells that express mTOR and Akt and that are capable of activating mTORC2 and Akt; determining mTORC2 activity and Akt activity in cells brought into contact with the compound, and identifying the candidate compound based on the determined mTORC2 activity and Akt activity. A kit for use in such a method of. A compound for use in a method of treatment of a condition involving dysregulation of metabolism in a mammal, and a method of treatment of such a condition.
US10288601B2	Method of determining, identifying or isolating cell-penetrating peptides The present invention provides a method of determining or identifying or isolating a cell-penetrating peptide (CPP) or analog or derivative thereof having cell-type selectivity and/or at least capable of passing through a Blood Brain Barrier of an animal subject. This invention also provides CPPs and analogs and derivatives thereof, such as those set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 1-27 of the Sequence Listing, and compositions comprising one or more of the CPPs, including conjugates in which a CPP or analog or derivative thereof is linked to a cargo molecule. The invention also provides methods for transporting cargo molecules across cell membranes to specific locations within cells, and for treating, preventing and/or diagnosing diseases that are treatable by a cargo molecule to which a CPP or analog or derivative of the invention is attached. The invention also provides tailored peptide libraries for use in identifying or isolating CPPs.
US10288600B2	Evanescent hemolysis detection Analyte content in a cell free portion of a body fluid, such as blood, is optically determined without centrifugation or other preliminary steps for separating the cell free portion from the body fluid. A channel is configured for containing a flowing sample of the body fluid along an optical boundary. The channel is configured so that a cell free layer of the fluid naturally forms along the boundary of the channel which coincides with the optical boundary. A light source is directed onto the optical boundary at an angle selected to generate total reflection from the boundary and to generate an evanescent field across the boundary in the cell free layer of fluid. A light detector is configured to detect absorption of the light in the evanescent field. The light source and light detector are matched to the wavelength range of an absorption peak of the analyte being detected.
US10288599B2	Systems and devices for molecule sensing and method of manufacturing thereof Embodiments of the disclosure are directed to a device for molecule sensing. In some embodiments, the device includes a first electrode separated from a second electrode by a dielectric layer. The first electrode comprises a large area electrode and the second electrode comprises a small area electrode. At least one opening (e.g., trench) cut or otherwise created into the dielectric layer exposes a tunnel junction therebetween whereby target molecules in solution can bind across the tunnel junction.
US10288595B2	Water quality analysis system and method The present invention provides a water quality analysis system capable of making multiple simultaneous measurements of different water quality parameters and saving or transmitting this data for analysis. A housing surrounds a data processor and a water sensor flow cell. The flow cell incorporates a channel through which a stream of water flows. Multiple probe bores within the flow cell house different sensor probes used to measure different water quality parameters of the stream. The data processor receives and digitizes data for the different water quality parameters.
US10288589B2	Mass spectrometry method and mass spectrometer In a mass spectrometry method for performing a qualitative and/or quantitative determination of an analyte compound contained in a sample, using a mass chromatogram acquired for one or a plurality of ions selected as a reference ion from the ions produced from the analyte compound, the present method includes the steps of: setting one or a plurality of reference-ion candidates for each of the one or a plurality of reference ions; acquiring a mass chromatogram of the sample for each of the set reference-ion candidates; calculating a shape similarity between a peak appearing at a predetermined position on the mass chromatogram and a preset model peak; and designating, as the reference ion, a reference-ion candidate corresponding to a peak having the shape similarity equal to or higher than a predetermined value.
US10288581B2	Gas sensor manufacturing method and gas sensor manufacturing apparatus Provided is a method for manufacturing a gas sensor capable of securing airtightness without a chip in a sensor element. The method includes a step of obtaining an assembled body constituting the gas sensor, including steps of: causing one end of the sensor element to abut to a positioning member for positioning the sensor element; applying a force F1 to the annularly-mounted members including a powder compact annularly mounted to the sensor element under a state that the sensor element is positioned and thereby compressing the powder compact so as to fix the sensor element inside of the tubular body, applying a force F2 larger than the force F1 to the annularly-mounted members under a state that the sensor element is not positioned and thereby further compressing the powder compact, so as to hermetically seal inside of the tubular body.
US10288569B2	Hydrogel, preparation method thereof, and pH sensor comprising the same A method for preparing a hydrogel that reversibly changes color depending on pH includes: (S10) dissolving a carboxyl group-containing polysaccharide in buffer to obtain a polysaccharide solution; (S20) adding a cross-linker solution composed of a mixture of an organic solvent and a cross-linker to the polysaccharide solution; (S30) adding, to the cross-linker-containing polysaccharide solution resulting from step (S20), an organic solution composed of a mixture of an organic solvent and a first organic compound containing an aromatic functional group having at least one hydroxyl group bonded thereto, to form a mixture solution, and allowing the mixture solution to react; (S40) obtaining a polymer complex from the reaction mixture resulting from step (S30); and (S50) mixing the polymer complex from step (S40) with an organic dye comprising a second organic compound containing an aromatic functional group having at least one hydroxyl group bonded thereto.
US10288566B2	Integrated device with external light source for probing detecting and analyzing molecules System and methods for analyzing single molecules and performing nucleic acid sequencing. An integrated device includes multiple pixels with sample wells configured to receive a sample, which when excited, emits radiation. The integrated device includes at least one waveguide configured to propagate excitation energy to the sample wells from a region of the integrated device configured to couple with an excitation energy source. A pixel may also include at least one element for directing the emission energy towards a sensor within the pixel. The system also includes an instrument that interfaces with the integrated device. The instrument may include an excitation energy source for providing excitation energy to the integrated device by coupling to an excitation energy coupling region of the integrated device. One of multiple markers distinguishable by temporal parameters of the emission energy may label the sample and configuration of the sensor within a pixel may allow for detection of a temporal parameter associated with the marker labeling the sample.
US10288564B2	Reflection characteristic measurement system A reflection characteristic measurement system includes: a hand-held reflection characteristic measurement apparatus including a light receiver that receives reflected light; and a guide member that supports the reflection characteristic measurement apparatus, wherein the guide member includes: a plate-shaped support part having a support surface to support the reflection characteristic measurement apparatus; and a white calibration plate applicable to white calibration of the reflection characteristic measurement apparatus, the support part includes: an elongated hole extending in one direction along the support surface; and a guide structure provided to guide the reflection characteristic measurement apparatus so as to enable the apparatus to move along the one direction, the light receiver is provided on the reflection characteristic measurement apparatus so as to move along a predetermined moving path, the moving path of the light receiver extends in the one direction, and the white calibration plate is provided on the moving path.
US10288558B2	Gas cell based on hollow-core photonic crystal fiber and its application for the detection of greenhouse gas: nitrous oxide Unique gas cell constructions based on a hollow-core photonic crystal fiber are used, for example, inside a fiber ring laser cavity as an intracavity gas cell. In one embodiment, two simple terminal blocks are coupled to opposite ends of the hollow-core photonic crystal fiber. Each block features a main through-bore with an optical window at one end and an optical fiber chuck fitted at the other end, while a transverse bore intersects the main bore and features a gas fitting for connection to a gas source or vacuum pump. In another embodiment, the hollow-core photonic crystal fiber is contained within an enclosure whose exterior walls are fitted with optical windows and gas ports. Inside the enclosure, fiber clamps supports the ends of the hollow-core photonic crystal fiber at positions adjacent to an in alignment with the optical windows.
US10288551B2	Flow-through measuring cell A flow-through measuring cell having one inlet opening for entry of the fluid, and one outlet opening for exit of the fluid. A single measurement space is located between the inlet opening and outlet opening. A radiation measurement region is provided for measuring the interaction of the fluid in the measuring cell with electromagnetic radiation from outside the measuring cell. The radiation measurement region is bordered by two opposite windows of which one is intended for inlet and the other for exit of the electromagnetic radiation. The measuring cell has a positioning range with several operating positions with a different distance A, A′ between the windows into which the measuring cell can be set without rotation.
US10288549B2	Detection device and method for improving layer-to-layer transition of steel wire ropes Systems and methods for detecting a layer-to-layer transition of a lifting steel wire rope on a reel are described. The system includes a reel assembly for winding a steel wire rope on a reel and a tensioning assembly for tensioning a segment of said steel wire rope. The system further includes a loading assembly and a lead screw sliding assembly. The loading assembly provides a vertical loading to the tensioning assembly so as to generate a loading force between the tensioned steel wire rope and the steel wire rope wound around the reel. The lead screw sliding assembly drives the tensioning assembly so as to move on a horizontal guide rail to generate a relative displacement between the tensioned steel wire rope and the steel wire rope wound around the reel. The tensioning assembly is connected to the loading assembly via a first threaded rod and a static torque sensor.
US10288540B1	Instrumented indentation apparatus having indenter punch with flat end surface and instrumented indentation method using the same An instrumented indentation apparatus and instrumented indentation method, for use in instrumented indentation, employ a flat-ended indenter (punch). Force-displacement data of a loading operation, in which a sample is indented using the indenter, and the known value of the effective radius of the end surface of the indenter, are used to calculate values of stress and strain. The entire stress-strain curve for the sample may be produced from these values.
US10288539B2	Method for testing of flexural fatigue resistance and associated system thereof Provided herein are methods and systems for rapid testing of films used in the manufacture of bioprocess bags. The methods described herein allow for determination of resistance to flexural fatigue while mimicking actual conditions in bioprocesses such as flexion and subsequent fatigue and failure of a bioprocess bag made of a film when it is placed on a rocking platform.
US10288534B1	Method of fluid sampling and device thereof A method of fluid sampling and device thereof, the device and method enabling the user to safely and efficiently collect fluid samples, including groundwater samples from a monitoring well, by providing a fluid sampling device that includes a container having a sampling surface and tube housing that securely holds tubing, sample containers, and other equipment and provides a drainage area so that the user may focus on collecting unadulterated samples while any fluid discharges and incidental spillage are safely captured in the container.
US10288533B2	Sample collection apparatus Disclosed is a sample collection apparatus. The sample collection apparatus relates to a sample collection apparatus configured to be capable of stably collecting sediment from a seabed without disturbing the same and to be capable of easily separating and transporting a box itself containing a sample from the sample collection apparatus. Briefly, the sample collection apparatus includes a frame section, a vertical operation section, and a rotary operation section.
US10288528B2	Road surface covering elements for a chassis dynamometer The invention relates to a method for manufacturing road surface covering elements that can be mounted on rollers of chassis dynamometers, including detection of a surface contour of a road surface covering within an essentially strip-shaped section. The method also includes production of a digital image of the detected section and manufacturing of the road surface covering element according to the digital image by means of a three-dimensional manufacturing technique.
US10288526B2	Signal processing apparatus for gas sensor A signal processing apparatus for a gas sensor is applied to a gas sensor that is disposed on an exhaust passage of an engine to detect a concentration of a specific component in exhaust gas flowing through the exhaust passage. The signal processing apparatus includes a filtering means that attenuates exhaust pulsation noise included in a detection signal of the gas sensor, and a filter characteristic setting means that variably sets filter characteristics of the filtering means based on engine speed.
US10288523B2	Method and device for characterising optical aberrations of an optical system The invention relates to a method and device for characterizing at least one optical aberration of an optical system of an image acquisition device, the optical system having an associated optical transfer function that is dependent on the aberrations, the image acquisition device being capable of acquiring at least two images in a field of image capture in a manner so as to introduce a differential aberration between the two images, each image being defined by a digital image signal. The method includes the obtaining (50) of a first image and a second image of a same given zone of the field of image capture, the second image being acquired with a differential aberration (Δaberr) relative to the first image, each image acquisition having an associated optical transfer function. An optical aberration is characterized (58, 60) by the calculation of at least one parameter by minimization of a functional expressed as a function of the first and second images acquired, from a modelling of the optical transfer functions associated with the two image acquisitions dependent on the aberrations of the image acquisition device as well as on the differential aberration (Δaberr).
US10288521B2	Force and momement balance and support therefor This invention relates to a force and moment balance (1) including a support (9) therefor and more specifically, but not exclusively, to a force and moment balance (1) and a support (9) therefor for a wind tunnel. Force and moment balances are known in the art and are typically used in wind tunnels to measure the force and moment loads on a model in the wind tunnel. A problem with current balances is that there is inherent vertical movement associated with horizontal force. According to the invention, the balance (1) has a fixed end (3) and a movable end (6) with a number of supports (9) between the fixed end (3) and the movable end (6). Each support (9) includes compensation means to compensate for resultant movements caused by lateral movement of the movable end (6) relative to the fixed end (3).
US10288515B2	Pressure difference sensor comprising at least one measuring cell, pressure means and measurement line A pressure difference sensor with at least one pressure difference measuring cell, at least a first pressure means, and at least a first measurement line for transferring a first pressure applied upon the first pressure means to a first side of the pressure difference measuring cell, characterized in that the pressure difference sensor comprises at least a first compensation line, which is arranged parallel to the first measurement line and is connected to a second side of the pressure difference measuring cell.
US10288514B2	System and method for reducing thermal offset in a pressure gauge A pressure measurement device is provided. The pressure measurement device includes a pressure gauge having a hermetically sealed cavity. The cavity is filled with pressure transferring media that includes a first material and a compensator material. The first material has a first coefficient of thermal expansion and the compensator material has a second coefficient of thermal expansion that is lower than the first coefficient of thermal expansion. The pressure measurement device includes a pressure reading mechanism coupled to the pressure gauge and operative to convert a displacement of the pressure gauge to a pressure measurement reading.
US10288511B2	Relative pressure sensor The invention is a method for determining an output value, which is equivalent to a pressure or a value proportional to the pressure, comprising a relative pressure sensor with at least one measured capacity formed between a basic body and a measuring membrane and at least one reference capacity formed between the basic body and the measuring membrane, with the determination of the output value comprising at least the following steps: (1) determining the measured capacity, (2) determining the reference capacity, (3) comparing a value of a first function FZ of the reference capacity to the measured capacity and (4) issuing A=FQ(CM,CR) for CM=FZ(CR) A=FCR(CR) for CM>FZ(CR) A=FCM(CM) for CM
US10288506B2	Integrated torque sensor in controller board and EPS system incorporating the same An electric power steering system includes a system housing, an electric motor, a steering shaft assembly, and an electronic control unit. The electric motor is disposed within a motor housing that is disposed within and is attached to the system housing. The steering shaft assembly has a torsion bar that that extends at least partially through the system housing and motor housing. The electronic control unit a printed circuit board and a torque sensor. The printed circuit board is disposed within and is attached to the system housing. The torque sensor is disposed on the printed circuit board and is arranged to provide a signal indicative of angular displacement of the torsion bar.
US10288504B2	Axial rotation type torque sensor The present invention provides an axial rotary type torque sensor comprising a planetary gear set disposed along a central axis between an input shaft and an output shaft. The input shaft drives the sun gear which meshes with planetary gears, and the planetary gears mesh with the ring gear of the planetary gear set to rotate along the circumference of the central axis. The ring gear is connected with a plurality of strip-like beams. At least one strain gauge is attached to the beams. One ending portion of the beam is fixed and the other ending portion is used for bearing a tangential force applied on the ring gear to generate a deformation at a rotation direction of a circumference. A strain gauge which senses the strain of the deformation used as a torque sensing value between the input shaft and the output shaft, thereby improving the poor sensing accuracy and sensitivity of the conventional torque sensors and solving the problem that the radial volume cannot be effectively reduced.
US10288496B1	Ring oscillator for temperature or voltage sensing Methods and circuits are disclosed for measuring temperature and/or voltage using ring oscillators. In an example implementation, temperature and/or voltage are determined using an iterative measurements of a ring oscillator. The ring oscillator oscillates with a different voltage-temperature response in each of the first, second and third modes. In each iteration, a first set of indications of frequency are determined for a ring oscillator in a first mode, a second mode, and a third mode. A coarse temperature estimate and a coarse voltage estimate of the ring oscillator are determined based on the indications of frequency measured in a first iteration. A more accurate temperature estimate and a more accurate voltage estimate of the ring oscillator are determined as a function of a second set of indications of frequency measured in a second iteration, the coarse temperature estimate, and the coarse voltage estimate.
US10288486B2	Image processing device and method An image processing device is provided in the invention. The image processing device includes a main camera, a thermal camera, a G-sensor and a processor. The main camera generates a main image of a scene, wherein the main image has a main-image size. The thermal camera generates a thermal image of the scene, wherein the thermal image has a thermal-image size and the thermal-image size is smaller than the main-image size. The G-sensor generates relative-position information of the main camera and the thermal camera. The processor calculates the offset quantity between the main image and the thermal image, extracts an extracted image from the main image according to the relative-position information, the offset quantity and the thermal-image size, and generates a composite image according to the extracted image and the thermal image.
US10288481B2	Spectrometer for generating a two dimensional spectrum The present disclosure concerns a spectrometer (10) and method for generating a two dimensional spectrum (S). The spectrometer (10) comprises a main grating (3) and cross dispersion element (2). An imaging mirror (4) is arranged for reflecting and focussing dispersed radiation (R3) from the main grating (3) towards an image plane (IP) for imaging the two dimensional spectrum (S) onto an image plane (IP) of the spectrometer (10). A correction lens (6) is arranged for correcting optical aberrations in the imaging of the two dimensional spectrum (S) in the image plane (IP). The imaging mirror (4) and correction lens (6) have a coinciding axis of cylindrical symmetry (AS).
US10288479B2	Optical device including slot and apparatus employing the optical device An optical device including slots and an apparatus employing the optical device are provided. An optical unit device for selectively transmitting electromagnetic waves of a wavelength range, includes a material layer including slots. A gap between the slots has a distance such that the optical unit device has a Q-factor of about 5 or more.
US10288473B2	Weight measurement by flexure support A suspended hopper apparatus is adapted to dispense a flowable product. Three supports, a vessel, and a valve mechanism are provided. One of the three supports is a scale-support, and the other two supports are pivot-supports. A scale-support is a support which comprises a scale, wherein the scale is of a type which resists translation in only one direction, and does not resist translation in any lateral direction and wherein the direction is vertically-upward, and resists by providing upward support with respect to the vessel. The pivot-supports are supports which comprise pivots, the pivots resisting translation and are arranged to resist forces that are applied to the apparatus in the lateral direction. The pivots define a common axis of rotation, the axis extends in a horizontal direction and the pivots do not resist rotation about their axis. The vessel has centerline that is offset laterally from its axis and the product has a product centerline that is offset laterally from its axis. The apparatus is arranged such that the valve mechanism does not generate a moment about the axis by its center of mass being located in a vertical plane passing through the axis.
US10288472B2	Method and apparatus for compensation of wind effects on measured weights A method for compensating for wind effects on measured weights includes receiving initialization sensor values from a seed tender. An estimated discharge is generated based on the initialization sensor values. A weight sensor value from the seed tender is received after the initialization sensor values. The weight sensor value is compared to a threshold value corresponding to a value of the estimated discharge at a corresponding time. Based on the comparison, it is determined whether to transmit the weight sensor value or the threshold value to the seed tender controller.
US10288464B2	Mass flowmeter and velocimeter A mass flowmeter includes a flow sensor having a first sensor part and a second sensor part formed on both sides of a heater part. The flow sensor is formed of a thermoplastic resin, and is configured of a multi-layer substrate including a plurality of stacked insulating layers, and a first conductor and a second conductor and formed on these insulating layers and connected to each other. The multi-layer substrate is formed by pressurizing and heating the plurality of insulating layers for integration. When a fluid having heat released from the heater part is moved along the one face of the flow sensor, the first and the second sensor parts and generate electromotive forces in the level corresponding to temperature differences generated between the one face and the other face in the first and the second sensor parts. The flow sensor has a structure manufactured by pressurizing and heating the plurality of insulating layers for integration. The structure has no large space unlike a structure having a space immediately below a diaphragm. Thus, the flow sensor is less breakable than a sensor having a diaphragm structure is.
US10288454B2	Encoder including an origin position detection function An encoder includes a scale having a continuous part where physical characteristics varies and a discontinuous part that interrupts the continuous part, a detector that be relatively displaced with respect to the scale and that detects the physical characteristics of the scale, and a processor that detects an origin of the scale on the basis of a signal for displacement detection output from the detector. The detector includes a sensitive part having sensitivity contributing to the signal for displacement detection and an insensitive part having no sensitivity contributing to the signal for displacement detection. The processor detects the origin on the basis of signal intensity of each of signals for displacement detection that the detector outputs when the sensitive and insensitive parts detect physical characteristics of the discontinuous part.
US10288450B2	Magnet-based angular displacement measuring system A magnet-based angular displacement measuring system for measuring a rotational movement of a driveshaft. The magnet-based angular displacement measuring system includes a drive shaft comprising a free end. The free end has a coaxial recess so as to form a hollow shaft section. An exciter unit is rotationally coupled to the free end of the drive shaft. A stationary sensor unit functionally cooperates with the exciter unit to measure the rotational movement of the drive shaft.
US10288449B2	Detection of a rotational position of a shaft An embodiment relates to an angle sensor for detecting a rotational position of a shaft to which a magnetic field arrangement is attached, comprising: a first sensor element, a second sensor element, a support structure, wherein the first sensor element and the second sensor element are mechanically coupled to the support structure, wherein the support structure is arranged to be mechanically connected to a hull, wherein the hull at least partially encloses the shaft.
US10288440B2	Apparatus and method for calculating route in consideration of vehicle driving situation An apparatus for calculating a route in consideration of a vehicular driving situation includes a situation recognizer determining whether a route is required to be calculated; a distance calculator calculating an estimated movement distance in consideration of a vehicle speed and a first estimated time required for searching for a route leading to a destination when the route is required to be calculated; and a route calculator calculating a future position of a vehicle to which the vehicle will have moved by the estimated movement distance along a lane in which the vehicle is driving or along an optimal route from a vehicle position at a first point in time when the situation recognizer determined the route was required to be calculated, and calculating an additional optimal route leading to the destination, based on the future position of the vehicle as a starting point.
US10288434B2	Map-centric map matching method and apparatus A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided to process probe data in accordance with a map-centric map matching technique. In the context of a method, a plurality of vertices are defined along a polyline representative of a road segment such that the polyline includes one or more edges. Each edge extends between a pair of neighboring vertices. For each vertex of a respective edge, spatial searches are conducted to identify each probe point within a region about a respective vertex. For each probe point identified within a region about a respective vertex, a determination is made as to whether the probe point satisfies a projection criteria in order for the probe point to be projected onto the edge or one of the neighboring vertices between which the edge extends.
US10288430B2	Method and system for producing a vector map A method for producing a vector map of a prescribed area may include producing orthophotographs by a first camera oriented at right angles to the Earth's surface and fitted to an unmanned, automated air vehicle that overflies the prescribed area at a high altitude; evaluating the orthophotographs to ascertain at least one infrastructure network located in the area; computing a flight route for the unmanned autonomous air vehicle along the ascertained infrastructure network located in the area; producing detail aerial photographs of the infrastructure network along the computed flight route by a second camera oriented obliquely with respect to the Earth's surface and fitted to the unmanned automated air vehicle that overflies the infrastructure network located in the area at least one low altitude, and computing the vector map of the area based on the orthophotographs produced and the detail aerial photographs.
US10288425B2	Generation of map data A measurement instrument, i.e. a mobile body, measures distances between a current position of the mobile body and obstacles in the environment of the mobile body by: a) taking at least N measurements of distances between the mobile body and the obstacles, by consecutive angular steps of A/N (A is a predetermined angular sector), and combining the distances with the respective angular steps in order to establish map data; b) moving the mobile body and repeating step a) for a new current position of the mobile body; and c) simultaneously determining, according to the distances measured for each angular step of the current position of step b) and the preceding position of step a), the current position of the mobile body in step b) on the map relative to the initial position thereof in step a), and new data of the map.
US10288423B2	Measuring apparatus for determining distances to points on a reflective surface coated with metal and method for same A measuring apparatus, for measuring the distance to a surface having fluctuating reflectivity, the measuring apparatus comprising, a measuring light source and sensor unit positioned at an angle to the perpendicular of the surface to allow the light to be reflected to a diffuse target surface in a known position; and a processor unit, wherein the processor unit is adapted to collect and analyze data from the a measuring light source and sensor unit and classify whether the reading of the measuring light source and sensor unit is a direct reading or a reflected reading.
US10288420B2	Laser speckle photography for surface tampering detection In one embodiment, a method comprises projecting, from a projector, a diffused on an object. The method further includes capturing, with a first camera in a particular location, a reference image of the object while the diffused is projected on the object. The method further includes capturing, with a second camera positioned in the particular location, a test image of the object while the diffused is projected on the object. The method further includes comparing speckles in the reference image to the test image. The projector, first camera and second camera are removably provided to and positioned in a site of the object.
US10288419B2	Method and system for generating a virtual user interface related to a totem A waveguide apparatus includes a planar waveguide and at least one optical diffraction element (DOE) that provides a plurality of optical paths between an exterior and interior of the planar waveguide. A phase profile of the DOE may combine a linear diffraction grating with a circular lens, to shape a wave front and produce beams with desired focus. Waveguide apparati may be assembled to create multiple focal planes. The DOE may have a low diffraction efficiency, and planar waveguides may be transparent when viewed normally, allowing passage of light from an ambient environment (e.g., real world) useful in AR systems. Light may be returned for temporally sequentially passes through the planar waveguide. The DOE(s) may be fixed or may have dynamically adjustable characteristics. An optical coupler system may couple images to the waveguide apparatus from a projector, for instance a biaxially scanning cantilevered optical fiber tip.
US10288418B2	Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and storage medium To decrease the time and work needed for the measurement of a target object, an information processing apparatus includes an acquisition unit configured to acquire measurement data on a target object from a measuring apparatus, an extraction unit configured to extract a partial region of the target object that contains a geometric feature for use in estimation of a position-and-orientation of the target object, based on one or more pieces of measurement data acquired by the acquisition unit, a determination unit configured to determine a position-and-orientation of the measuring apparatus configured to measure the partial region extracted by the extraction unit, and an output unit configured to output the position-and-orientation determined by the determination unit.
US10288414B2	Method for measuring laminated iron core There is provided a method for measuring a laminated iron core. The method includes preparing a laminated iron core in which two or more kinds of metal plates with different shapes are laminated and a deformed part is formed inside a hole continuing in a lamination direction of the laminated iron core, acquiring a surface profile data indicating a surface shape of the deformed part through an inlet of the hole by a non-contact sensor located in an outside of the hole, and calculating a size of the deformed part by a calculator based on the surface profile data.
US10288413B2	Apparatus for mounting components on a substrate An apparatus for mounting components on a substrate comprises a pick and place system with a bonding head, a camera and two optical deflection systems. The first optical deflection system and the camera form a first image detection system for recording an image of the substrate location on which the component is to be mounted. The first optical deflection system, the second optical deflection system and the camera form a second image detection system for recording an image of a bottom side of the component. The pick and place system moves the carriage from a take-up location of the component to the substrate location in a respective predetermined height H1 above the second optical deflection system, so that the bottom side of the component is located in a focal plane of the camera, and lifts the carriage to a respective predetermined height H2, so that the substrate location is situated in the focal plane of the camera.
US10288409B2	Temperature sensitive location error compensation A system that may include a movable support module for supporting an object and a controller, wherein the controller is configured to: receive an estimated location of a movable support module that supports an object and temperature information about an actual or estimated temperature of at least a portion of the object support module; and calculate movable support module location information, in response to (a) the estimated location of the movable support module, (b) the temperature information, and (c) a mapping between (i) values of the temperature information, (ii) estimated locations of the movable support module, and (iii) location errors of the movable support module.
US10288405B2	Alignment gauge and method of use An alignment gauge includes a generally u-shaped main body and an alignment member extending therefrom. The alignment gauge is configured to be positioned on the frame of a cabinet during installation of one or more attached components, such as attachment of a pair of doors to a refrigerator cabinet. Specifically, the alignment gauge may be positioned so that the alignment member establishes a proper spacing for the attached components.
US10288402B2	Industrial machine A coordinate measurement machine includes a column that can move relative to a placement surface on which a workpiece is placed, a guide part that is provided on the placement surface, the guide part guiding the column, a scale of a linear encoder that is supported on a side surface of the guide part, and detectors that are provided on the column, the detectors detecting a relative displacement with respect to the scale. The detectors detect a displacement of the column in each of a moving direction and a vertical direction. A coordinate measurement machine further includes a deformation amount acquisition part that acquires an amount of deformation of the guide part relative to the scale on the basis of detection results of the detectors.
US10288401B2	Multi-function measuring instrument A measuring instrument that includes a main body and a slide arm. The main body has a first plate with a first set of measuring identifiers, a second plate with a second set of measuring identifiers, a channel between the first plate and the second plate, and a measuring arm. The slide arm has a measuring arm and a slide rail. The slide rail is positioned within the channel and movable relative to the main body. The slide rail also has a plurality of measuring markers that can align with at least one of the measuring identifiers.
US10288390B2	Concealed amalgamated explosive neutralizer and method of manufacture A concealed amalgamated neutralizer covertly combines neutralizer material comprised of various combinations of inert materials such as calcium carbonate or silicates with common explosive material for the prevention of malicious use of the explosive material in improvised explosive devices. The concealed amalgamated neutralizer device may vary in shape, size, and color and is therefore adaptable to varying methods of containment typified by common pyrotechnic products. The neutralizer material mimics the explosive material of the pyrotechnic products without detection. Upon disassembly of a concealed amalgamated neutralizer device, the neutralizer material is mixed with and neutralizes the explosive material rendering the explosive material useless as a component for an improvised explosive device.
US10288387B1	Tactical shield handle and lighting system A handle and lighting system for a tactical shield includes a handle assembly configured to be mounted on the shield. The handle assembly includes a central horizontal handle, a first side handle on one side, and a second side handle on an opposite side. The handle and lighting system also includes a lighting enclosure housing one or more light sources and configured to be mounted on the shield. The handle and lighting system also includes a first switch mounted on the central horizontal handle, a second switch mounted near a top of the first side handle, and a third switch mounted near a top of the second side handle, which are used to activate or deactivate the one or more light sources. The handle and lighting system may also include first and second rotatable cuffs, which are positioned at the lower distal ends of the first and second side handles.
US10288384B2	Tactical load-bearing vest This disclosure relates generally to a tactical load-bearing system comprising a vest and a supporting waist belt. A rigid rear frame comprising a spine extension, and a pair of shoulder panels, enables a load transfer from a user's shoulders to the supporting waist belt via the spine extension. A plurality of fabric panels including pockets for housing ballistic plates and attachment mechanisms for coupling together may also be quickly decoupled by a quick-release mechanism that comprises one or more quick-release cables. The rigid rear frame may include a rigging system or a rack system, enabling a user to carry additional equipment on the vest, such as a radio, battery, etc. A fine adjustment mechanism includes a tension cable routed through a pair of waist panels and coupled with a pair of tension plates located adjacent a back end of each waist panel. The modular coupling of each panel combined with the non-fixed load-bearing mechanism and quick-release mechanism enable users such as military personnel to respond to situations without being hindered by existing bulky or non-ergonomic load-carrying systems.
US10288378B2	Self-leveling scope mount and method Provided is a self-leveling mount for attaching a sighting scope, having a longitudinal optical axis, to a firearm, having a longitudinal barrel axis. The mount includes a body attachable to a firearm, a pair of scope attachment rings axially spaced apart relative to the body so that at least a portion of the body is situated between the attachment rings, and a vertically movable contact plate on the base between the rings. The plate presents an upper surface that is horizontally perpendicular to the longitudinal axes of a firearm barrel and scope held by the attachment rings. The contact plate makes adjustable alignment contact with a bottom surface of the scope held by the attachment rings to properly orient the scope relative to the firearm.
US10288352B2	Thermal capacity of elliptically finned heat exchanger Spiral finned elliptical tube closed circuit coolers and evaporative refrigerant condensers in which the air flow entering the unit is directed to flow across the tubes in a direction that is parallel to the tube axes and generally perpendicular to the fins produce a completely unexpected gain in capacity of 25% compared to comparable units in which the air flow is directed across/perpendicular to the tube axes.
US10288351B2	Cooling tower with indirect heat exchanger A heat exchange apparatus is provided with an indirect evaporative heat exchange section. An evaporative liquid is passed downwardly onto the indirect heat exchange section. The evaporative liquid is collected in a sump and then pumped upwardly to be distributed again across the indirect heat exchange section.An improved heat exchange apparatus is provided with two indirect evaporative heat exchange sections separated by a vertical distance. A direct evaporative heat exchange section may be provided in the vertical spacing between the two indirect evaporative heat exchange sections.
US10288348B2	Method of drying salt and similar materials through the use of heat engine waste heat The present invention provides a method and system for generating electricity using a drive for the electrical generator that is powered by an engine (e.g., turbine). The method and system uses high pressure hot gases produced by combustion of a fuel and an oxygen-bearing gas, using at least a portion of the electricity generated to power manufacturing plant equipment. Additionally, hot waste gases from the heat engine are transported to a process dryer (e.g., rotary kiln dryers) to dry minerals, salt, pigments, sands, and clay.
US10288344B2	Refrigerator A refrigerator includes a main body that defines a storage space, a door configured to open or close the storage space, and a dispenser located in the door and configured to dispense cooled water and purified water. The refrigerator also includes a purified water input part that inputs a command for dispensing the purified water, a cooled water input part that inputs a command for dispensing the cooled water, and a dispensing amount input part that sets an amount of purified water to be dispensed based on the purified water being selected through the purified water input part. The refrigerator further includes a filter device located within the storage space to purify water supplied from a water supply source, and a water tank storing water that has passed through the filter device in a cooled state.
US10288337B2	Temperature controlled product shipper A temperature controlled product shipper includes a phase change material bladder which can be filled at the point of packaging. The shipper includes an internal product box and an outer box where the product box is received within the outer box. The phase change material bladder is received within a cavity defined between the outer surface of the product box and the inner surface of the outer box. The shipper may also include an insulated liner which is received between the product box and the bladder.
US10288325B2	Trans-critical vapor cycle system with improved heat rejection A cooling system for an aircraft includes an air intake, an expansion device, and an evaporator. A first heat exchanger receives air passing into the air intake when the aircraft is operating at elevation, and receives the refrigerant from a first compressor at a first pressure. A second compressor receives the refrigerant from the first heat exchanger and compresses the refrigerant to a second pressure that is greater than the first pressure. A second heat exchanger receives the refrigerant from the second compressor. The first and second compressors are configured the first and second compressors are configured to operate at pressures that avoid temperature differences between the refrigerant and the air within each of the first and second heat exchangers below a set restriction.
US10288321B2	Energy-efficient integrated lighting, daylighting, and HVAC with electrochromic glass Methods for integrated room management in a building management system and corresponding systems and computer-readable mediums. A method includes determining (702) a solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) for a room (400) in a building and determining (704) predicted open-loop room (400) temperatures at a plurality of time intervals based on the SHGC and a plurality of electrochromic glass (ECG) (408) tint levels. The method includes determining (706) illumination heat and illumination energy for the room (400) and determining (708) climate energy for the room (400). The method includes determining (710) a total room energy at each of the time intervals as a function of the ECG (408) tint levels based on the climate energy, illumination energy, and predicted open-loop room temperatures. The method includes determining (712) an optimal ECG (408) tint level that minimizes the total room energy at each of the time intervals and controlling (714) the ECG (408) tint levels according to the optimal ECG tint level.
US10288320B2	Low cost high efficiency solar power plant The present invention relates to a system and apparatus which is designed to use parabolic concentrator to focus sunlight onto a receiver which uses a coolant to carry the heat to the heat storage unit. The system comprises a primary loop comprising at least one solar array and at least one heat storage unit. The system further comprises a secondary loop operatively communicating with said primary loop. The solar array comprises plurality of reflector dish assemblies comprising reflector dish means whereby said dish means are arranged in close proximity to each other wherein said dish means being such that high sunlight concentration ratio is obtained for providing high conversion efficiency from heat to electricity.
US10288319B2	Color steel tile fixture A color steel tile fixture includes a limit part having a limit groove; a clamping assembly including two opposite clamping parts which are each equipped with, from top to bottom in sequence, a clamping head, a bump defining a slope, and a clamping splice; a connecting block provided with a threaded hole and two opposite arc grooves on either side of the threaded hole, the clamping head of each clamping part being rotatably engaged in a respective arc groove of the two opposite arc grooves; a threaded part which is screwed into the threaded hole; and a connecting part. When the threaded part is screwed, the connecting block moves upward along the threaded part causing side panels of the limit groove to engage the slopes of the bumps, so that the clamping parts are biased inwardly such that the clamping splices are configured to clamp a color steel tile.
US10288315B2	Straight fin tube with bended fins condensing heat exchanger A forced convection fin tube condensing heat exchanger for supplying heat includes a shell, burner and fin tubes bundle. The burner is at the top of the shell, circular fin tubes bundle installed around the burner tightly, circularly and coaxially. The flue channel which is formed by the shell and a row of fin tubes bundle is below the burner. The flue flows along the flue channel to flue outlet. There are front and rear water manifolds at the two ends of the fin tubes. Water baffles inside the rear water manifold divide the rear water manifold into water inlet and outlet areas. The water enters the small portion of circular fin tubes bundle from water inlet area, through the front water manifold, back to the water outlet area via the main portion of the circular fin tubes bundle. The use of bent fin tube to improves efficiency.
US10288314B2	Hot water heating system and related methods Hot water heating systems and methods for heating the atmosphere within a predefined area. The systems include a hybrid water heating and storage apparatus configured to heat and store water including a heat pump and an electric heating tank. The systems include a recirculating pump configured to selectively draw a hot output flow of heated water from the electric heating tank, pass the heated water through a heat exchange fixture to heat the atmosphere within a predefined area, and direct the water back to the electric heating tank from the heat exchange fixture as a cold input flow. The systems further include thermostat electrically coupled to the recirculating pump and positioned within the predefined area configured to sense the temperature of the atmosphere within the first predefined area and selective operate of the recirculating pump based on a sensed temperature and a user selected temperature.
US10288311B2	Cooking appliance Provided is a cooking appliance having an improved structure in which superheated steam is capable of being used during a cooking operation. The cooking appliance supplies superheated steam while food is cooked, and includes: a main body, a front of which is opened and in which a cooking compartment is disposed; a heating chamber disposed in the main body to be in communication with the cooking compartment; a steam generator disposed to generate steam sprayed into the heating chamber; and a convection heater disposed in the heating chamber to heat the heating chamber and the cooking compartment. The convection heater heats steam discharged from the steam generator, and the steam discharged from the steam generator, in a superheated steam state, is sprayed into the heating chamber and supplied into the cooking compartment.
US10288306B2	HVAC system with predictive free cooling control based on the cost of transitioning into a free cooling state A heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) system for a building includes an air handling unit (AHU) and a controller. The AHU is configured to provide mechanical cooling for a cooling load in the building when operating in a mechanical cooling state and provide free cooling for the cooling load in the building when operating in a free cooling state. The controller is configured to calculate a minimum free cooling time based on an estimated cost savings resulting from operating in the free cooling state relative to operating in the mechanical cooling state and transition the AHU from operating in the mechanical cooling state to operating in the free cooling state in response to predicting that outside air temperature will be less than a free cooling temperature threshold for at least the minimum free cooling time.
US10288300B2	System and method of controlling condensing and non-condensing boiler firing rates In one example embodiment of a hydronic heating system, the system includes at least one condensing boiler and at least one non-condensing boiler, and at least one controller configured for utilizing at least one PID control program to generate at least one signal for controlling firing rates of one or more of the boilers based upon sensed water temperature and temperature setpoint inputs. Depending upon the mode of operation, the at least one PID control program is a first PID control program dedicated to controlling only the at least one condensing boiler, or is a second PID control program dedicated to controlling only the at least one non-condensing boiler, or includes both the first and second PID control programs. Also, outside air temperature serves as a basis for generating the temperature setpoint inputs.
US10288295B2	Home cooking appliance having an exhaust channel A home cooking appliance includes a housing, a cooking surface on a top of the housing, a cooking compartment in the housing, a cooling air system conveying air through the housing, and an exhaust channel in fluid communication with the cooling air system, the exhaust channel disposed at a rear corner of the housing and exhausting a portion of the cooling air in an upward direction from the rear corner of the housing.
US10288288B2	Gas heating device A gas heating device includes a main body defining a combustion chamber, a catalyst disposed in the combustion chamber, and an electric thermal device providing electric thermal energy to heat the catalyst and disposed in the combustion chamber and adjacent to a side of the catalyst.
US10288286B2	Modular flame amplifier system with remote sensing A modular flame amplifier system having a base module, a burner control and one or more flame amplifier modules connected to the burner control. One or more sensors may be connected to the one or more flame amplifier modules. Some of the flame amplifiers may be a long distance from the burner control module. Some of the flame amplifiers may be connected to the burner control via a cable. The connection between some of the flame amplifiers and the respective sensors may be less noise tolerant than the long cable connection between the one or more flame amplifiers and the burner control. One or more flame amplifiers may be mounted on the same rail as the burner control or another rail remote from the burner control. Two or more sensors may be connected in one or more of several configurations along with delay in some configurations.
US10288281B2	Two-part block nozzle A two-piece block nozzle is disclosed. In some embodiments, the two-piece nozzle may include a nozzle section and a base section. The nozzle section may be detachably engaged to the base section. The nozzle section may be formed with a temperature resistant material such as, for example, a chrome-nickel alloy or a stainless steel alloy. The base section may be formed with a relatively lower cost material such as, for example, a ductile iron material.
US10288278B2	Open sight glass system A sight glass system that simplifies the way a sight glass is cleaned and accessed during servicing a boiler or tank. This system allows someone to treat the boiler or tank with a cleaning liquid solution without taking off the pressure release valve of the vessel to pour in the solution. The cleaning process is now achieved easily with the sight glass system by taking off the service valve head cap to pour the treatment through the sight glass and into the boiler or tank with the shut off valves open. The system consist of a sight glass that is connected to a top and bottom valve having a removable threaded cap, a female threaded aperture on one side, and a threaded protrusion that secures the sight glass via a fastening system of a rubber washer, O-ring, and wing nut respectively. Furthermore, the top valve is designed in such a way that will allow the sight glass when not secured to slide up and out when the fastening system is unfastened. By unfastening the fastening system, the wing nut can move freely down the sight glass allowing for easy removal of the sight glass through the top valve when the cap is removed along with the rubber washer and O-ring. The top and bottom valves are connected to the main water shutoff valves respectively via a threaded member that is screwed on to the side of the valves containing a female threaded aperture.
US10288276B2	LED floodlight An LED floodlight includes a main unit longitudinally formed by extrusion molding and having in one side an opening of a concave groove, and at least one LED unit attached to an inner bottom wall defining the concave groove in the main unit. The main unit is formed on a back side of the inner bottom wall of the concave groove by the extrusion molding and has at least one ventilating duct and open at upper and lower ends. An area having a large heat capacity is provided between the inner bottom wall to which the LED unit is attached and the ventilating duct. The main unit is configured such that the LED unit is turned on in a posture where a longitudinal direction of the ventilating duct defines a vertical direction thereby transferring heat conducted from the LED unit to an airflow going up through the ventilating duct.
US10288261B2	Low profile lighting module A low profile lighting module. Devices according to this disclosure can produce a uniform light intensity output profile, limiting the perceived appearance of individual point sources, from direct lighting modules comprising several light emitting diodes. Individual lighting device components are disclosed that can contribute to this uniform profile, including: primary optics, secondary optics, and contoured housing elements. These components can interact with and control emitted light, thus adjusting its pattern. These components can alter the direction of emitted light, providing a more uniform light intensity over a wider range of viewing angle.
US10288257B2	Light-emitting apparatus Embodiments provide a light-emitting apparatus including at least one light source configured to discharge excitation light that travels straight, and a reflector configured to reflect the excitation light, which travels straight and is introduced in an incidence direction, in an emission direction, which is opposite and parallel to the incidence direction.
US10288256B2	Light guide lens, light emitting module and display apparatus including the same A light guide lens includes a main body. The main body includes a light exiting surface, a light incident surface opposite to the light exiting surface, and a plurality of microstructure members formed on the light incident surface and extending radially and being oriented to a microstructure center. A light emitting module and a display apparatus is also included.
US10288246B1	Vehicle headlamp assembly A vehicle headlamp assembly is generally shown. The headlamp assembly includes a housing, and a lens supported by the housing. The headlamp assembly includes a connecting member connected to the housing between the housing and the lens. The connecting member extends circumferentially about the housing. The connecting member is a different type of material than the housing and the lens, and the connecting member is deformable relative to the housing.
US10288244B2	Vehicle lighting fixture A vehicle lighting fixture capable of improving the visual recognizability when seen from its front oblique direction is provided. The vehicle lighting fixture includes: a light guide plate having a front light emission surface extending in a circular arc shape. A plurality of lens cut surfaces is formed in the front light emission surface to extend in a circular arc shape, the lens cut surfaces being recessed rearward and formed in a concentric manner. A structural body is provided to the rear surface thereof to diffuse and reflect light guided within the light guide plate in order for the light to exit through the front light emission surface. The light guide plate is formed in a substantially circular truncated conical shape where the light guide plate on an outer peripheral side is located rearward more than on an inner peripheral side.
US10288237B2	LED light strip and illumination system Provided is an LED lamp strip and a lighting system. The LED lamp strip comprises a lamp strip body, an installing groove, a first connection assembly, a second connection assembly and third connection assemblies. The lamp strip body arranged in the installing groove comprises opposite first and a second end portions. The first connection assembly is connected with the first end portion for connecting the lamp strip body with an external power source and the second connection assembly is connected with the second end portion for blocking the same. Lamp bars are arranged between the first and second end portions; the third connection assemblies are arranged between the adjacent lamp bars for electrically connecting them. Each lamp bar comprises a shell, a circuit board arranged in the shells and an LED lamps arranged on the circuit boards; and gaps exist between the LED lamps and the shells.
US10288234B1	Hand-held UV stimulator A system and method for stimulating light sensors (e.g., UV) using a hand-held stimulator. The hand-held stimulator is portable and configurable to store a plurality of routines comprising various light signatures. In some cases, the signature is a threat signature (e.g., missile, RPG, and/or gunfire) and the stimulator is used as part of system integration, field and flight line, and/or lab testing for systems utilizing light sensors.
US10288229B2	Solid state lamp using light emitting strips In one embodiment, an LED lamp has a generally bulb shape. The LEDs are low power types and are encapsulated in thin, narrow, flexible strips. The LEDs are connected in series in the strips to drop a desired voltage. The strips are affixed to the outer surface of a bulb form to provide structure to the lamp. The strips are connected in parallel to a power supply, which may be housed in the lamp. Since many low power LEDs are used and are spread out over a large surface area, there is no need for a large metal heat sink. Further, the light emission is similar to that of an incandescent bulb. In other embodiment, there is no bulb form and the strips are bendable to have a variety of shapes. In another embodiment, a light sheet is bent to provide 360 degrees of light emission. Many other embodiments are described.
US10288228B2	Lamp fixture and surface mounted tube lamp The invention relates to a lamp fixture and a surface mounted tube lamp. The lamp fixture comprises a bottom cover and a hanging board, wherein the hanging board comprises a hanging board body; the hanging board body has two ends both provided with downward bent edges; the bent edges at the two ends are respectively provided with first fixing members and second fixing members; the bottom cover is provided with first openings and second openings; the first openings and the second openings are respectively internally provided with first fixing portions and second fixing portions; the first fixing members extend into the first openings to be articulated with the first fixing portions, and the second fixing portions are capable of rotating along with the bottom cover to be fixed with the second fixing members that extend into the second openings.
US10288217B2	Accessory mount for portable electronic devices An accessory mount for a portable electronic device includes: a main body including first and second legs which meet at mutual proximate ends thereof so as to form an L-shape; a first flange disposed at a distal end of the first leg that extends away from the first leg in a direction opposite to the second leg; and a second flange disposed at a distal end of the second leg that extends away from the second leg in a direction opposite to the first leg.
US10288211B2	Transport system for motor vehicle engines The invention relates to a transport system for motor vehicle engines, with an engine unit arrangeable on a motor vehicle engine and a load pickup unit arrangeable on a load carrier. In order to provide a transport system that ensures reliable positional securing of a motor vehicle engine connected with the transport system, it is provided that a locking unit adjustable between a locked position and an unlocked position is arranged on the load pickup unit, which is designed such that it automatically locks the engine unit in a transport position on the load pickup unit.
US10288205B2	Vibration clamp A vibration clamp assembly for clamping a pipe to a support, the assembly comprising: an inner clamp arranged to encircle and engage the pipe; an outer clamp arranged to encircle the inner clamp and mount to said support; a plurality of damping blocks fixed to the periphery of the inner clamp and positioned to engage the outer clamp; wherein the damping blocks include a damping layer intermediate the inner and outer clamps, said damping layer arranged to dampen vibration loads from the pipe.
US10288199B2	Restrained plastic pipe joint and method of making same A gasket for preventing the separation of a pipe joint formed between plastic pipes such as pipes manufactured from PVC. The invention provides a restrained pipe joint including a first pipe including a bell with a spigot entryway and a substantially V-shaped annular groove. The annular groove includes a front radial wall and a rear radial wall and a gasket seated in the annular groove. The gasket includes an inner radial face, an opening defined by the inner radial face and an outer radial face with a front radial section located adjacent to the front radial wall of the annular groove and a rear radial section located adjacent to the rear radial wall of the annular groove. A plurality of restraining segments is at least partially embedded in the gasket.
US10288196B2	Telescopic waterproof tube structure A telescopic waterproof tube structure includes at least two connection tubes nested with each other, and a locking structure for locking two adjacent connection tubes that are made of an inner tube sleeved inside an outer tube. The locking structure includes an inner reducing sleeve fixed on an end of the outer tube, an outer reducing sleeve adjustably connected to the inner reducing sleeve, and a locking assembly provided between the inner reducing sleeve and the end to be connected of the inner tube. The locking assembly moves axially towards the inner reducing sleeve under the action of the outer reducing sleeve to clamp the inner tube on said inner reducing sleeve. A first sealing structure is provided between the inner and outer reducing sleeves. An activity seal slot surrounding the inner tube forms between the outer reducing sleeve and the locking assembly and accommodates a second sealing structure therein.
US10288190B2	Interlocking solenoid valve assembly and method A method of assembling a solenoid valve assembly is disclosed. The method includes inserting an axial end of a valve housing partially through an aperture of a tab. The axial end of the valve housing extends partially through an opening of a solenoid housing. An interlocking element is positioned in a first axial end of the solenoid housing. The method includes inserting a petal of the valve housing into a pocket of the interlocking element. The method includes engaging the interlocking element with an installation tool and rotating the installation tool to rotate the interlocking element and the valve housing until a lip of the solenoid housing is axially positioned between (1) the petal of the valve housing and (2) a protrusion of the tab, such that the valve housing, the tab, and the solenoid housing are fixed to each other.
US10288189B2	Pneumatic controller A pneumatic controller for connecting to a vacuum source and providing a vacuum output signal. The pneumatic controller includes a valve body defining a number of different chambers. At least two of the chambers that are separated by diaphragm and one of these chambers is maintained at vacuum pressure. In response to a pressure differential between the two chambers, the diaphragm deforms causing a valve to move from a first position, where an output port is coupled to atmospheric pressure, to a second position, where the output port is coupled to vacuum pressure. The valve is inhibited for moving between the first and second positions unless a sufficient vacuum pressure is present. Movement of the valve from the second position to the first position is also delayed until the two chambers are substantially equalized.
US10288186B2	Apparatus and method for driving a solenoid valve The disclosure relates to an apparatus and a method for driving a solenoid valve. The apparatus comprises a PWM apparatus, an evaluation and control unit, and a current measuring apparatus The evaluation and control unit is configured to: in a test operation, generate and emit test PWM signals having test duty ratios, the test PWM signals inducing test currents through a magnet assembly of the solenoid valve that are below a response threshold that triggers a switching process of the solenoid valve; derive presently prevailing ambient conditions of the test operation from the test PWM signals and the induced test currents; and in a normal operation generate and emit a PWM signal based on the presently prevailing ambient conditions of the test operation, the PWM signal inducing a current that is above the response threshold and switches the solenoid valve.
US10288185B2	Valve assembly A valve with a shuttle for use in a flow management system is capable of bypassing a backflow.
US10288181B2	Valve for inflatable apparatuses The present invention relates to a valve for inflatable apparatuses. The valve comprises a housing, a sealing disc and a handle. The handle is coupled to the sealing disc, and is adapted for rotating the sealing disc within the housing.
US10288180B2	Multiple parts reed valve and method of manufacturing An improved membrane valve and method for manufacturing such membrane valve. The improved membrane valve can be used for transferring fluids or gases in hermetic or semi-hermetic compressors, including a method and system for manufacturing a membrane valve and a membrane valve with applications for use in several motors, particularly in hermetic or semi-hermetic compressors which use, as a refrigeration fluid, an appropriate type of gas thus promoting the refrigeration physical affect. A body and a membrane of the membrane valve are produced from substantially thin metallic plates separately in accordance to an available process and can be subjected to rounding in order to eliminate live corners, and then juxtaposed thus composing the valve, with the above mentioned membrane on one side, fitted to the body which is fixed through a connection process and, on the other side, left free to oscillate.
US10288166B2	System and method for predicting and responding to soft underfoot conditions A soft underfoot conditions response system for use with a vehicle includes a plurality of sensors configured to transmit signals indicative of live data representing at least one of real time vehicle speed, vehicle acceleration, vehicle pose, vehicle payload, engine torque, engine power output, and engine RPM, and a controller communicatively coupled with the sensors. The controller is programmed to receive the live data, receive reference data representative of soft underfoot conditions from a database, and analyze the live data and the reference data. The controller determines a first set of parameters including measured real time values corresponding to wheel slip ratio and rolling resistance, vehicle speed, and vehicle pose, extracts from the reference data at least one of a first data subset containing vehicle operational parameters identified by an operator as being associated with soft underfoot conditions, and a second data subset containing data extracted using heuristics, and builds and trains a model for use by a classifier that segregates data subsets from the first set of parameters into a first classification that includes parameters that characterize surfaces with soft underfoot conditions, and a second classification that includes parameters that characterize surfaces without soft underfoot conditions. The controller also generates control command signals that cause a change in vehicle operational parameters to reduce or avoid any effects on operation of the vehicle associated with soft underfoot conditions.
US10288160B2	Drive unit with limited slip and driveline disconnect capability A clutch assembly includes a first clutch assembly having first clutch plates rotatably fixed to a first shaft and first carrier plates rotatably fixed to a clutch basket. The clutch assembly further includes a second clutch assembly having second clutch plates rotatably fixed to a second shaft and second carrier plates rotatably fixed to the clutch basket. The first and second clutch assemblies rotate about a common central axis and are actuated by a common actuator.
US10288155B2	Dual clutch transmission A dual clutch transmission as a speed-change transmission for motor vehicles, includes two coaxially arranged input shafts, each being activatable via a clutch, an output shaft and gearwheel sets that are mounted on the shafts and can be shifted by means of shifting clutches to allow a plurality of forward gears and a reverse gear, the gearwheel sets being subdivided into a sub-transmission having the one input shaft and a sub-transmission having the other input shaft. To achieve a wider gear-ratio spread in a structurally compact construction, a shifting unit that can be shifted between two gear ratio stages is mounted upstream of the sub-transmission having the hollow input shaft.
US10288153B2	Cable-operated slide-out actuator A cable-operated mechanism for actuating a slide-out room includes a column, an endless chain loop disposed with the column, first and second drive blocks engaged with the chain loop, and first through fourth cables attached at first ends thereof to the drive blocks. The cables are attached at second ends thereof to inboard and outboard ends of a slide out room. Operation of the chain loop in a first direction tensions the cables attached to the inboard end of the room and slackens the cables attached to the outboard end. Operation of the chain loop in a second direction has the opposite effect.
US10288152B2	Power-split driveline for a work machine A power-split drive train having a main drive, three output shafts (Ab1, Ab2, Ab3) and a continuously variable powersplit transmission with three additional drive units. The transmission enables rotational speed variability at the shafts (Ab1, Ab2, Ab3). Furthermore, each drive unit (2a, 2b, 2c) has a respective energy converter (3a, 3b, 3c) which are all electrically connected. Drive unit (2a) has planetary gearset (4a) that is connected, via a first shaft (W1), to the main drive. Shaft (Ab1) is connected, via a second shaft (W2), to gearset (4a) and energy converter (3a) is connected, via a third shaft (W3), to gearset (4a). The drive unit (2a) is at least indirectly connected to drive unit (2b) which is connected by a fifth shaft (W5) to shaft (Ab2). Drive unit (2a) is at least indirectly connected to drive unit (2c) which is connected by a seventh shaft (W7) to shaft (Ab3).
US10288148B2	Feed conveyor belt and coupler A belt and coupler arrangement for a feederhouse feed conveyor of an agricultural harvester includes an elongate belt having an elongate web (154) with a first end (102) and a second end (104), wherein the first end (102) and the second end (104) are thicker than the elongate web; and a coupler (100) having a first elongate recess to receive and enclose the first end (102), and a second elongate recess to receive and enclose the second end (104).
US10288138B2	Friction material for clutch A clutch friction material includes a base material containing a rubber material and a thermosetting resin. The clutch friction material also includes an intermediate layer disposed on the base material. The intermediate layer includes either a glassy carbon structure or a graphite structure formed as a result of thermal curing of the thermosetting resin contained in the base material. In addition, the clutch friction material includes an outermost surface layer disposed on the intermediate layer. The outermost surface layer contains a pyrolysate produced as a result of pyrolysis of rubber and resin components contained in the base material.
US10288132B2	Add-on brake system An add-on brake system includes a housing accommodating a linear actuator including: an electric motor having a rotor and a stator; a nut arrangement coupled to the rotor; a linear threaded plunger associated having a first end linearly protruding from one end of the arrangement and a second end linearly protruding from an opposite end thereof; an inboard brake pad coupled to the housing; and an outboard brake pad associated with the second end, oriented transverse to the plunger. The plunger has an initial unclamped position in which the second end protrudes to an extent n1 from the other end of the arrangement, yielding a spacing S1 between the inboard and outboard brake pads, and a final clamped position in which the second end protrudes to an extent n2>n1 from the other end of the arrangement, yielding a spacing S2
US10288130B2	Expandable piston assembly An expandable piston assembly for a clutch pack includes an apply piston, a stator, a rotor, and at least one side cover fixed to the stator. The stator is fixed to the apply piston and includes a first arcuate segment and a first radial protrusion extending from the first arcuate segment and including a distal end. The rotor is axially aligned with and rotatable relative to the stator. The rotor includes a second arcuate segment extending proximate the first radial protrusion distal end and a second radial protrusion extending from the second arcuate segment and including a distal end proximate the first arcuate segment. In some example embodiments, the first and second arcuate segments, the first and second radial protrusions, and the at least one side cover collectively form a portion of a first chamber for receiving a pressurized hydraulic fluid to rotate the rotor relative to the stator.
US10288123B2	Shaft coupler A coupler for connecting two segments of a shaft comprises a first fitting and a second fitting, each of what is attachable to the end of a shaft segment. The first fitting has at least one spring loaded button. The first fitting is received within the cavity of the second fitting. A coupler button has a recess in the base for receiving a spring and there are planar button-guiding surfaces within the first fitting. The second fitting preferably has one or more exterior surface flats which align with the direction of button movement and which mate with one or more flats within of the second fitting cavity.
US10288121B2	Rotation flexure with temperature controlled modal frequency A flexure bearing includes an inner race, an outer race, and a plurality of substantially planar radially extending blades coupled between the inner and outer race. The blades have a thickness that is thinner than a thickness of the inner and outer races. The inner race, outer race, and blades have substantially the same height. At least one heating element is coupled to the inner race and/or the outer race. The heating element is configured to apply heat to the race that it is coupled to in order to tune the flexure bearing.
US10288117B2	Motor system and compressor equipped therewith To provide a motor system that can control the position of a control object in multiple directions while suppressing the number of required switching elements. A motor system includes: a power conversion device including first, second, and third up-down arms each including two switching elements connected in series; a control object; and a first load including a magnetic pole tooth facing the control object, and a winding wound around the magnetic pole tooth. The motor system includes a second load including two magnetic pole teeth facing each other in a second direction with the control object therebetween, and a winding wound around one or both of the magnetic pole teeth. The power conversion device provides a force with respect to a first direction to the control object through an output to the first load, and provides a force with respect to the second direction to the control object through an output to the second load.
US10288108B2	Methods for manipulating swaging collars A method of delivering a collar between a fastener and a swager is provided. The method comprises steps of: (i) advancing the collar from a collar source to a collar feeder, where the collar source is operatively coupled to the collar feeder via a collar-supply tube, (ii) presenting the collar at an outlet of the collar feeder concentrically in line with a central axis of the fastener and with a working axis of the swager, and (iii) retaining the collar at the outlet of the collar feeder using at least one resilient flexure of the collar feeder.
US10288104B2	Blind rivet and method for fastening same A blind rivet including a sleeve and a flange on one end of the sleeve, and a mandrel including a shaft and a head, the head having a cutting edge for cutting open the sleeve. The sleeve of the rivet body has a thick portion, and a thin which has an inner diameter larger than the thick portion. The shaft of the mandrel has a large diameter portion, a middle diameter portion, a small diameter portion having an outer diameter smaller than the middle diameter portion, and a securing and attaching groove which is between the middle diameter portion and the small diameter portion. When the blind rivet is fastened, the middle diameter portion of the mandrel causes the material of the thick portion to undergo metal flow and to flow into the securing and attaching groove, enabling the mandrel to be tightly secured to the rivet body.
US10288096B2	Joint assembly for piece of furniture and piece of furniture A joint assembly includes a structural body having a key which projects cantilevered from an abutment surface. The key includes a stem with a first stem portion having a reduced transverse encumbrance, and a second stem portion from which fins project and define locking surfaces. A seat body includes an abutment counter-surface facing the abutment surface. A seat is formed by opening from the abutment counter-surface, which delimits a key entry slot. A first seat portion proximate the entry slot allows insertion of the key if the fins are aligned with the entry slot. A second seat portion internal and opposite the entry slot widens to allow free rotation of the key. The seat body forms locking counter-surfaces having an inclined plane portion moving away from the entry slot so that key rotation brings the abutment surface in force-contact against the abutment counter-surface, creating a firm frictional fit.
US10288077B2	Blower device A blower device includes: a ring cover attached to a motor holder along an opening to cover a motor top; and a blower fan having a rotation center to which a rotation shaft is coupled. The blower fan has a lower end portion that is adjacent to the motor holder. The ring cover includes: a sleeve portion covering the motor top; a flange portion extending continuously from a lower end of the sleeve portion to cover a surface of the motor holder; and a skirt portion formed along a periphery of the flange portion in an annular shape. The skirt portion with the annular shape is pressed into an annular groove of the motor holder.
US10288067B2	Electric motor-driven motor-vehicle vacuum pump, and drive shaft for a motor vehicle vacuum pump The invention relates to an electric motor-driven motor-vehicle vacuum pump (1), having a drive shaft (3) which has, in particular, two bearings and extends with a shaft stub (5; 35; 45) into a rotor (8) which is connected fixedly to the shaft stub so as to rotate with it. In the rotor, the shaft stub has a centring region (26; 36; 46) which serves to center the rotor, without guiding the rotor in the axial direction.
US10288062B2	Gas compressor and abrasion state determining method A gas compressor of the present invention includes a reciprocating member, an accommodation portion, and a sealing portion, and the accommodation portion includes a compression chamber that compresses a gas and a non-compression chamber that is separated from the compression chamber by the reciprocating member and the sealing portion. Further, since the compression chamber includes a suction line that suctions a hydrogen gas, a discharge line that discharges a compressed gas, a connection line that is connected to the accommodation portion and is used so that at least a part of a gas flows therethrough when a gas passing through the sealing portion from the compression chamber exists, a flowmeter that is provided in the connection line, and a determination unit that determines whether a flow amount measured by the flowmeter is equal to or larger than a predetermined threshold value, it is possible to easily determine the abrasion state of the sealing portion.
US10288048B2	Deforming shape memory alloy using self-regulating thermal elements Disclosed herein is an actuator for effectuating a shape memory alloy (SMA). The actuator includes a body including shape memory alloy. The body includes a plurality of segments. The actuator also includes a plurality of heaters that are each configured to maintain a predetermined temperature based on a predetermined resistance of the heater when a voltage is applied to the heater. Each heater of the plurality of heaters is associated with a different segment of the plurality of segments. A segment of the plurality of segments is effectuated in response to increasing a temperature of the heater associated with the segment.
US10288047B2	Elastic energy storage and deployment system An elastic energy storage and deployment system deploys a torsional spring that bias a cam connected to a cable. The cam is coupled to the torsion spring about a shared rotational axis such that the cam directs elastic energy to and from the torsion spring and the cable transforms rotational force into linear motion, with little rotational inertia, and the addition of angular acceleration.
US10288046B2	Planetary drive assembly A planetary drive assembly includes a first housing that is coupled a top end of a stanchion. A drive unit is rotatably positioned in the first housing. A plurality of wind propellers is coupled to the drive unit thereby facilitating the wind propellers to rotate the drive unit. A planetary driven unit is rotatably positioned in the first housing. The planetary driven unit is in mechanical communication with the drive unit such that the drive unit rotates the planetary driven unit when the wind propellers rotate the drive unit. The planetary driven unit is mechanically discrete from the first housing. Thus, the planetary driven unit inhibits the first housing from being exposed to rotational torque. The planetary driven unit is coupled to a generator thereby facilitating the wind propellers to rotate the generator.
US10288045B2	System and method for repairing dents in wind turbine tower sections and a related dent repair tool A system for repairing dents in a wind turbine tower section may generally include a dent repair tool having a tool hub and a plurality of arms configured to extend radially outwardly from the tool hub towards an inner surface of the tower section. The tool may also include a linear actuator configured to linearly actuate a plunger of the actuator arm relative to the tool hub such that the plunger applies a radially outward force against the inner surface of the tower section at or adjacent to a location of a dent formed in the tower section. In addition, the system may include a load sensor configured to provide an indication of a load associated with the radially outward force applied against the inner surface of the tower section by the plunger and a controller configured to monitor the load based on signals received from the load sensor.
US10288043B2	Wind turbine condition monitoring method and system The present application includes wind turbine condition monitoring method and system. The method includes: acquiring historical SCADA data, and wind turbine reports corresponding to the historical SCADA data; training an overall model for overall diagnosing the wind turbine, and training different individual models for analyzing different components of the wind turbine based on the historical SCADA data and the corresponding wind turbine report, by establishing relationship between the historical SCADA data and the wind turbine report; acquiring real time SCADA data, inputting the real time SCADA data to the trained overall model, obtaining the health condition of the wind turbine from the trained overall model, and performing individual diagnosing step if the trained overall model determines wind turbine as defective status; inputting the real time SCADA data to the trained individual model corresponding to the defective component, and obtaining the fault details of the defective component from the trained individual model corresponding to the defective component.
US10288040B2	Current limit calculation for wind turbine control Systems and methods for determining current limits used in controlling wind turbine systems are provided. An example wind turbine controller identifies a largest current magnitude out of a first current magnitude, a second current magnitude, and a third current magnitude of a three phase power bus. The turbine controller averages the first current magnitude, the second current magnitude, and the third current magnitude to obtain an average current magnitude. The turbine controller determines a maximum current adjustment factor based at least in part on the largest current magnitude and based at least in part on the average current magnitude. The turbine controller adjusts a maximum current magnitude limit of the wind turbine by the maximum current adjustment factor to obtain an adjusted maximum current magnitude limit. The turbine controller controls the wind turbine based at least in part on the adjusted maximum current magnitude limit.
US10288039B2	Anti-oscillation apparatus and method for securing wind turbine blades against oscillations A tool for reducing vibrations in wind turbine blades at standstill includes an elongate sleeve formed of a net-like material for fitting over the blades, wherein the sleeve is formed with at least one protruding structure extending along at least a part of the length of the sleeve having an undulating form, and which is arranged so that when the sleeve is fitted on a blade the protruding structure or structures lie at the leading and/or trailing edge of the blade. A method for securing wind turbine blades against oscillations is also disclosed.
US10288030B2	Engine, self-starter unit, and method for altering engine specifications An engine is equipped with a starter motor which is attached to an engine main body and is configured to perform cranking of a crankshaft. The engine is further equipped with a battery pack (37). The battery pack is equipped with a lithium-based cell which is attached to the engine main body and which is configured to supply electric power which drives the starter motor.
US10288029B2	Battery state of function prediction with warm/cold cranking recognition and self-correction A system for a vehicle having an engine and a battery includes a memory and a controller. The memory has a first current expected to be provided by the battery for restarting the engine during a warm cranking event and a second current expected to be provided by the battery for restarting the engine during a cold cranking event. The controller to predict a first minimum voltage of the battery expected during the warm cranking event based on the first current and a second minimum voltage of the battery expected during the cold cranking event based on the second current.
US10288024B2	High pressure fuel pump A fuel pump includes a housing provided with an axial bore defining a compression chamber. The pump is further provided with a cylindrical piston slidably arranged in the bore, the piston extending from a top extremity that is inside the bore, defining a high pressure extremity, to a lower extremity, defining a low pressure extremity. The piston is able to reciprocally slide between a lower position where fuel at low pressure enters the compression chamber via an inlet and, a top position where fuel present in the compression chamber is pressurized before being expelled via an outlet. The piston is also provided with a recess surrounded by a peripheral wall arranged on its high pressure extremity, the recess and peripheral wall enabling the piston to expand radially when fuel in the compression chamber is pressurized.
US10288022B2	Electromagnetic fuel injector In an electromagnetic fuel injection which is structured such that both end surfaces of an inner circumferential iron core portion and an outer circumferential iron core portion face a movable iron core, and a non-magnetic portion made of a metal material is provided between both end surfaces, an object of the present invention is to realize a structure of the electromagnetic fuel injector in which a surface of a target object is unlikely to be affected by a heat treatment with the surface facing the movable iron core. In an electromagnetic fuel injector 1 of the present invention which is structured such that both end surfaces of an inner circumferential iron core portion 401a and an outer circumferential iron core portion 401b face a movable iron core 402, and a non-magnetic portion 401d made of a metal material is provided between both end surfaces, in order to achieve this object, heat in a target member to be heat treated is generated by applying energy to a target member's surface which is different from a target member's surface that faces the movable iron core 402. More preferably, energy is applied to a surface different from a surface on a side that faces the movable iron core 402.
US10288017B1	Model based control to manage eDOC temperature Described herein is a system and method of controlling an emissions control system for treating exhaust gas in a motor vehicle having an internal combustion engine. The emissions control system includes an electric diesel oxidation catalyst (eDOC) device having an electric heating element, disposed in a stream of the exhaust gas, a temperature sensor disposed at the eDOC device and configured to detect a temperature of the exhaust gas, and a controller that is configured to perform a model based control of the eDOC device based on a dual nested closed loop topology having an inner closed loop control and an outer closed loop control. The inner closed loop control is configured to control the power required for the eDOC device and outer closed loop control is configured to control the temperature of the eDOC device.
US10288013B2	Systems and methods for preventing fuel tank overfilling Methods and systems are provided for preventing fuel tank overfilling during refueling events, wherein overfilling of the fuel tank is prevented by delivering a pressure pulse to the fuel tank responsive to a fuel fill level reaching a predetermined threshold, or responsive to an attempt to add additional fuel subsequent to the fuel fill threshold being reached. In one example, an onboard pressure vessel is actively pressurized via an onboard pump, where the pressure may be actively released and routed to the fuel tank to induce an automatic shutoff of a refueling dispenser pump under predetermined conditions. In this way, automatic shutoffs of refueling dispenser pumps may be rapidly and reliably induced, thus preventing fuel tank overfilling, prolonging the lifetime of fuel vapor storage canisters, and reducing undesired evaporative emissions.
US10288010B2	Geared turbofan gas turbine engine architecture A gas turbine engine includes a very high speed low pressure turbine such that a quantity defined by the exit area of the low pressure turbine multiplied by the square of the low pressure turbine rotational speed compared to the same parameters for the high pressure turbine is at a ratio between about 0.5 and about 1.5.
US10287999B2	System and method for intake manifold pressure control Systems and methods for operating an engine with deactivating and non-deactivating valves are presented. In one example, engine volumetric efficiency actuators are adjusted in response to a request to activate engine cylinders so that engine intake manifold pressure is drawn down quickly toward its normal state at the engine's present speed and torque.
US10287997B2	Method and device for operating a dual-fuel internal combustion engine A method for operating a dual-fuel internal combustion engine, having an intake path and an engine having a number of cylinders. In the method the engine is operated in a first operating state in diesel operation with diesel or another liquid fuel, and in a second operating state in gas operation with gas as fuel in a charge mixture, and switching between diesel operation and gas operation takes place in a switchover range determined, in particular predetermined, by switchover operating parameters.
US10287993B2	Method and device for combustion with pulsed fuel split A method of operating a control unit for controlling at least two different input fuel flows to a combustion device, e.g. a gas turbine includes the step of determining on the basis of at least one operating parameter whether the combustion device is in a predefined operating stage. In response hereto, generating a control signal configured for setting a ratio of at least two different input fuel flows to a predetermined value (psc1, psc3) for a predetermined time (dt) in case the combustion device is in the predefined operating stage.
US10287992B2	Gas turbine engine hybrid variable bleed valve A hybrid variable bleed valve includes a static bleed slot disposed in a transition duct defining a flow path for a core air flow, a variable bleed valve door disposed radially outwardly of the transition duct and the static bleed slot, a radially inward bleed cavity defined radially outwardly of the transition duct and radially inward of the variable bleed valve door for collection of a plurality of particulates and a pressure recovery return duct in fluid communication with the radially inward cavity and the transition duct. The hybrid variable bleed valve apparatus operable to open and close the variable bleed valve door to a booster bleed flow, flowing radially outwardly from the static bleed slot, for extraction of the particulates and provide a pressure recovery flow into the core air flow via the pressure recovery return duct. The hybrid variable bleed valve configured for use in a gas turbine engine.
US10287986B2	Gas turbine engine fuel system prognostic algorithm A system and method of calculating a fuel pump life expectancy in a fuel burning engine is provided. The method includes tracking a fuel pump speed of the fuel burning engine, tracking a position value of at least one fuel actuated actuator in the fuel burning engine, and calculating a fuel pump life expectancy value based on the fuel pump speed and the position value of the at least one fuel actuated actuator.
US10287982B2	Folded heat exchanger for cooled cooling air A heat exchanger (HEX) for cooling air in a gas turbine engine is provided. The HEX may comprise a central manifold comprising an inlet portion, a first outlet portion, and a second outlet portion. The HEX may further comprise a plurality of tubes coupled to the central manifold, the plurality of tubes comprising at least a first tube, a second tube, a third tube, and a fourth tube, a shroud at least partially encasing said plurality of tubes, and a cooling air flow path defined by at least one of the shroud, the plurality of tubes, and an outer surface of the central manifold, wherein the cooling air flow path is orthogonal to said plurality of tubes.
US10287979B2	Split intermediate case An intermediate case (IMC) for use in a compressor section of a gas turbine engine includes a bleed duct and an IMC centerbody. The bleed duct is formed via sand casting. The IMC centerbody is formed via investment casting and is fixedly attached to the bleed duct.
US10287969B2	Internal combustion engine and method for operating an internal combustion engine An internal combustion engine including at least one combustion chamber having a main chamber and a prechamber, wherein the prechamber is in fluid connection with the main chamber via at least one bore. The at least one combustion chamber is connected to a charging path for the supply of a combustion air-fuel mixture into the combustion chamber via the charging path. A fuel intermixing region is arranged in a section of the charging path separately assigned to the combustion chamber, which fuel intermixing region is in fluid connection with the charging path on one side and with a fuel line on the other side for the supply of fuel into the fuel intermixing region via a controllable fuel valve. The internal combustion engine wherein the prechamber and the fuel intermixing region are in fluid connection with one another via a check valve.
US10287943B1	System comprising duel-fuel and after treatment for heavy-heavy duty diesel (HHDD) engines The present invention provides up-fit after treatment technology for bringing Heavy-Heavy Duty Diesel (HHDD) engine powered vehicles into compliance with the Title 13 CCR, Part 2025 mandate (meeting 2010 criteria emission standards). It also includes a Dual Fuel system, Exhaust Thermal Management System further reducing: NOx constituents, consumption of diesel fuel, particulate matter and CO2 emissions. The invention further comprises multiple sensors that provide data to electronic control module(s). The APGV6000 enables rapid after-treatment thermal activation, compares “real-time” sensor data with target data, and adjusts the after treatment system and/or dual fuel system and/or Exhaust Thermal Management system to produce exhaust emissions well below 2010 exhaust emission standards. For 2010 and newer HHDD engine applications, the V6000 comprises the Dual Fuel and exhaust thermal management system to affect rapid after-treatment activation, reduced NOx emissions well below, 2010 (current) standards, reduce diesel fuel usage and reduce CO2 emission.
US10287933B2	Assembly of internal combustion engine valve and valve seat In an assembly of a hollow poppet valve and a valve seat insert, the hollow poppet valve's head is integrally formed with a stem end, a hollow part is formed from the head to a stem, and coolant is filled into the hollow part along with an inert gas. The valve seat insert is formed of iron base sintered alloy and obtained by integrating two layers of a supporting material side layer and a valve contact face side layer. The hollow poppet valve is formed of a material having thermal conductivity of 5-45 (W/m·K) at 20-1000° C. The valve seat insert includes the supporting material side layer having thermal conductivity of 23-50 (W/m·K) at 20-300° C. and a valve contact face side layer having thermal conductivity of 10-22 (W/m·K) at 20-300° C. This enables a valve temperature decrease throughout an engine's entire RPM range compared with the prior art.
US10287928B2	Valve operating apparatus for internal combustion engine A valve operating apparatus for use in an internal combustion engine includes an intake cam 38, an intake rocker arm 33 rotatable about a rotational shaft 35 and driven by the intake cam 38, and an intake valve 40 pushed by a pusher 70 of the intake rocker arm 33, the internal combustion engine has a cylinder assembly 12L lying horizontally, and the intake rocker arm 33 has a weight 67 adjusting the center of gravity of the rocker arm 33 to position the pusher 70 above the rotational shaft 35 while the intake cam 38 is held out of abutting contact with the intake rocker arm 33.
US10287925B2	Fuel vaporization using data center waste heat Systems and methods are provided for data center cooling by vaporizing fuel using data center waste heat. The systems include, for instance, an electricity-generating assembly, a liquid fuel storage, and a heat transfer system. The electricity-generating assembly generates electricity from a fuel vapor for supply to the data center. The liquid fuel storage is coupled to supply the fuel vapor, and the heat transfer system is associated with the data center and the liquid fuel storage. In an operational mode, the heat transfer system transfers the data center waste heat to the liquid fuel storage to facilitate vaporization of liquid fuel to produce the fuel vapor for supply to the electricity-generating assembly. The system may be implemented with the liquid fuel storage and heat transfer system being the primary fuel vapor source, or a back-up fuel vapor source.
US10287919B2	Liner lock segment An assembly includes a first vane pack, a second vane pack, and a liner lock segment. The first vane pack has a plurality of vanes each vane with an airfoil, a platform, and forward and aft mounting hooks. The second vane pack has a plurality of vanes each vane with an airfoil, a platform, and forward and aft mounting hooks. The second vane pack is disposed to abut the first vane pack. The liner lock segment is disposed between the first vane pack and the second vane pack.
US10287915B2	Fluid collection gutter for a geared turbine engine A turbine engine system includes a gutter and a gear train with an axial centerline. The gutter is disposed radially outside of the axial centerline. The gutter at least partially circumscribes the gear train, and includes an inner surface and a channel. The channel receives fluid directed out of the gear train. The channel extends radially into the gutter from the inner surface to a channel end, and circumferentially to a channel outlet. At least a portion of the channel has a cross-sectional channel geometry that tapers axially as the channel extends radially towards the channel end.
US10287910B2	Adjustable guide vane for a turbomachine The present invention relates to an adjustable guide vane for a turbomachine, having a vane element and a turning disk, which has a first impact chamber, in which an impulse element is arranged with play of movement.
US10287908B2	Variable orientation vane for compressor of axial turbomachine A system for controlling a variable orientation vane of a turbomachine compressor, for example a low-pressure compressor of a turbojet engine. Such a vane is also known as a variable stator vane. The system comprises a support, an orientable vane that is movable in rotation relative to the support and that comprises a lever for controlling the orientation of the orientable vane (26), and a magnetic field source that defines an air gap with the lever. When the source is powered electrically, it forms an electromagnet attracting the lever by induction such that the orientable vane changes orientation.
US10287889B2	Power turbine vane airfoil profile A power turbine includes a first stage vane having an airfoil with a cold nominal profile substantially in accordance with at least an intermediate portion of the Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y and Z set forth in Table 2. The X and Y values are distances, which when smoothly connected by an appropriate continuing curve, define airfoil profile sections at each distance Z. The profile sections at each distance Z are joined smoothly to one another to form a complete airfoil shape.
US10287875B2	Scalable borehole acquisition system A method that is usable with a well includes deploying microelectromechanical system (MEMS)-based seismic receivers in the well and using the MEMS-based receivers to acquire data indicative of seismic energy.
US10287868B2	Igniting underground energy sources using propellant torch A system and a method for underground gasification comprising a downhole ignition device. The downhole ignition device may comprise a connection housing at a first end of the downhole ignition device. The connection housing may comprise an igniter and a first fire mix. The downhole ignition device may further comprise a body coupled to the connection housing. The body may comprise pyrotechnic modules arranged in series and additional first fire mix. A cap may be disposed at a second end of the connection housing. Additionally, the downhole ignition device may comprise a supply line and a recovery system. A method for igniting an underground energy source may comprise positioning a downhole ignition device adjacent an underground energy source in a wellbore, igniting a first fire mix in the downhole ignition device, and igniting a series of pyrotechnic modules arranged in the downhole ignition device.
US10287862B2	Stuffing box leak containment apparatus A containment apparatus for protecting a surrounding environment from leaks originating from a stuffing box is provided. In some embodiments, the containment apparatus utilizes a float switch to switch off a pump associated with the stuffing box when the level of a liquid in the vessel exceeds a predetermined level. The switch can communicate ultrasonically with a receiver that relays a message to a user. In some embodiments, the vessel comprises two half vessels that are lined by a metal frame along their mating edges.
US10287859B2	Apparatus and method for disconnecting male and female connectors A male connector (3) to be inserted into a female connector (5). The male connector defines a conduit and comprises a locking means (39) operable to engage the female connector to thereby lock the male connector relative to the female connector. The male connector also comprises a release means (17) for unlocking the male connector to permit the male connector to be separated from the female connector. The release means is accessible from within the conduit. There may be a release tool (50) operable to disengage the male connector from the female connector and retain the male connector after the male connector has been disengaged from the female connector.
US10287853B2	Well debris handling system A well tool assembly, system, and method for handling well debris is described. The assembly includes an electric submersible pump (ESP) configured to be positioned within a wellbore and a well debris cutting tool configured to be positioned downhole relative to the ESP within the wellbore. The ESP is configured to rotate in a first direction to pump well fluid in an uphole direction. The well debris cutting tool is configured to rotate in a second direction opposite the first direction and to grind debris carried by the well fluid in the uphole direction.
US10287849B2	Subsea well control system Systems, apparatus, and methods for controlling a well blowout comprising: a plug-forming agent reservoir comprising a plug-forming agent proximate a wellbore, the plug-forming agent reservoir in selective fluid communication with the wellbore; providing a pressure source capable of pressurizing the plug-forming agent reservoir containing the plug-forming agent to delivery pressure; and selectively introducing the pressurized first plug-forming agent into the wellbore to form a flow-restricting plug within the wellbore. Exemplary plug-forming agents are provided.
US10287845B1	Swivel device for rotating a bowl The swivel device attaches to a bowl or is implemented as a component of the bowl. The swivel device enables adjustment of the bowl to align the outlet with the flowline. A flange of the swivel device includes multiple fastener apertures for securing the flange to the stack. The swivel device secures the bowl to the stack while allowing rotation of the bowl. Rotation of the bowl adjusts the positioning of the outlet to align the outlet with the flowline for connecting the outlet to the flowline.
US10287842B2	Modular blowout preventer control system Disclosed here are systems and methods for modular blowout preventer (BOP) control. A modular BOP control unit system of one embodiment includes a group of modular control units mounted on a skid. The modular control units can include a main control unit module for an annular BOP, a diverter valve module for a diverter, and a BOP valve module for one or more ram BOPs. In some instances, the modular control units are received in pockets of the skid. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.
US10287839B2	Wellhead tiedown system A system includes a wellhead tiedown system having a lock screw configured to move axially within an aperture of a spool. The wellhead tiedown system also has a first gland configured to couple to the spool within the aperture and block axial movement of the lock screw in a first direction, and a second gland configured to couple to the lock screw and block axial movement of the lock screw without rotation.
US10287834B2	Logging tool A logging tool or sub (10) for downhole use comprises an elongate logging tool body (11); one or more moveable reaction members; and a locking member for the reaction members. At least one arm (12) at a first location is pivotably secured to the body (11) to be extensible therefrom and compressible towards the body (11); and at a second location spaced from the first location is pivotably secured to a locking member (18); and a stop member (22) fixed or fixable relative to the body (11). The locking member (18) defines a moveable end (19) remote from the second location and moveable relative to the arm (12) between at least a first position in which force tending to compress the arm (12) towards the body (11) causes the end (19) to move away from the stop member (22), and a second position in which force tending to compress the arm (12) towards the body (11) causes the stop member (22) to resist movement of the locking member (19) thereby preventing compression of the arm (12) towards the body (11). Alternatively, one or more cam and follower arrangement or rack and pinion arrangement can be used.
US10287824B2	Methods of forming polycrystalline diamond A polycrystalline diamond compact includes a polycrystalline diamond material having a plurality of grains of diamond bonded to one another by inter-granular bonds and an intermetallic gamma prime (γ′) or κ-carbide phase disposed within interstitial spaces between the inter-bonded diamond grains. The ordered intermetallic gamma prime (γ′) or κ-carbide phase includes a Group VIII metal, aluminum, and a stabilizer. An earth-boring tool includes a bit body and a polycrystalline diamond compact secured to the bit body. A method of forming polycrystalline diamond includes subjecting diamond particles in the presence of a metal material comprising a Group VIII metal and aluminum to a pressure of at least 4.5 GPa and a temperature of at least 1,000° C. to form inter-granular bonds between adjacent diamond particles, cooling the diamond particles and the metal material to a temperature below 500° C., and forming an intermetallic gamma prime (γ′) or κ-carbide phase adjacent the diamond particles.
US10287817B2	Panel seal systems A movable wall panel system may include a bottom drop seal assembly that maintains a constant force relative to a floor portion of an environment through a damper. The movable wall panel system may include an automatic top seal assembly that seals a gap between the movable wall panel system and a ceiling of the environment. The moveable wall panel system may include multiple panels and a plurality of seals positioned between adjacent panels to seal a gap between the adjacent panels.
US10287816B2	Lockable firearm cabinet Devices for securing and retaining firearms that include either a lockable firearm cabinet or a firearm securement system. The cabinet includes a receptacle; a locking device and locking mechanism; a spring for biasing the locking mechanism in the locked position; and a bar for overriding the locking mechanism. The securement system includes a wall mounted plate for securing a firearm thereto; a release mechanism that allows the firearm to be removed and electronics for wirelessly communicating with a computer and the firearm to provide information regarding removal of the firearm or firearm cartridge from the wall mounted plate.
US10287809B2	Hinge for a roof window, and a roof window including a set of hinges The hinge (10) is intended for a roof window having a frame and a sash, and has a frame hinge part (100) and a sash hinge part (200) configured to assume an angle relative to the frame hinge part (100). Each hinge part (100, 200) has a base plate (110, 210) with a guide track (112, 212) and a link (120, 220), the links (120, 220) being connected to each other at a bearing axle (123). Each link (120, 220) has a first hinged joint (121, 221) to the respective base plate (110, 210) and a sliding joint (122, 222) slidably received in the guide track (212, 112) in the base plate (210, 110) of the other hinge part (200, 100). A pick-up element (130, 230) is connected to the base plate (110, 210) in a second hinged joint (131, 231) and is biased by a spring (140, 240) to act on the sliding joint (222, 122) in the guide track (112, 212), for instance within a predefined angle interval.
US10287806B2	Latch device for trunk lid of vehicle The latch device for the trunk lid of the vehicle includes an electric open lever that causes a ratchet to withdraw from a latch when the electric open lever rotates, and a release actuator that rotates the electric open lever. An output gear that rotates by driving force of the release actuator is provided near the electric open lever, a pair of a first cam projection and a second cam projection with phases shifted from each other by 180 degrees is provided at the output gear, and the output gear is configured such that when the output gear rotates by 180 degrees, the first cam projection abuts against and rotates the electric open lever, and rotation of the output gear is blocked by the second cam projection abutting against the rotated electric open lever.
US10287801B1	Door lock alarm A door lock alarm includes a housing affixed to a door panel that carries a door lock and is hinged to a door frame, and a sensor including a circuit substrate mounted in the housing, a microprocessor installed in the circuit substrate, a sensor component electrically coupled to the microprocessor to face toward the door lock for detecting the presence of the latch bolt of the door lock in the locking position and providing a corresponding signal to the microprocessor so that the microprocessor activates alarm to give off an alarm signal upon receipt of the signal from the sensor component.
US10287799B2	Lock A tumbler for positioning in a bore perpendicular to a keyway in a lock for selectively engaging a feature of a key within the keyway, wherein the tumbler comprises a male part that interlocks with a female part about a compressed spring; the male part having retaining teeth for selectively engaging an inner notch or an outer notch of the female part, such that when the retaining teeth engage the outer notch, the tumbler has a first configuration with an uncompressed overall length and on compression assumes a second configuration wherein the teeth of the male part engage the inner notch in the female section so that the overall length of the lock component is reduced, the change being irreversible.
US10287796B2	Anti-stick zipper cover, stick-free zipper and tent having same Disclosed are anti-stick zipper covers, stick-free zippers and tents. An anti-stick zipper cover includes a stiff plastic piece or a coating to increase the stiffness such that the anti-stick zipper cover will not be caught into the teeth of a zipper while zipping on and off the zipper. A tent includes a zipper to couple fabric pieces of the tent cloth and an anti-stick zipper cover to protect the zipper.
US10287783B1	Flexible adhesive window trim The flexible adhesive window trim is configured for use with a window. The flexible adhesive window trim is a flexible trim structure. The flexible adhesive window trim will bend into a curved shape such that the flexible adhesive window trim aligns with the curvature of a curved window. The flexible adhesive window trim attaches to the wall containing the window using an adhesive.
US10287781B2	Tile with magnetic type material and covered with a layer of parchment and process thereof The present invention relates generally to a tile or panel having at least one magnetic material embedded therein, and fully or partially covered with at least one layer of parchment. The invention also encompasses at least one discrete permanent magnet that is placed at an appropriate location within a panel or tile, and wherein at least a portion of the panel or tile and the at least one magnet are then optionally covered with at least one layer of at least one barrier material, and then at least one parchment layer partially or fully envelopes this assembly. The inventive tile having at least one magnetic type material can have at least one indicia or design on at least one surface, and the inventive tile can be magnetically attached to a wall or another panel having at least one magnetic type material to form a wall or panel surface.
US10287764B2	Flush toilet Problem:Provided is a flush toilet capable of increasing the volume of a waste conveyance flow, thereby improving a waste conveyance capability.Solution:The flush toilet includes: a toilet main unit (2) comprising a discharge conduit (16) communicated with the discharge trap pipe. The discharge conduit includes a flow dividing section (26) provided on a downstream side of an upstream discharge conduit section, and a delaying flow passage (28) branched from the flow dividing section. An inward region of the skirt portion includes: a central region (D) and a lateral region (E). The delaying flow passage (28) forms a passage in the lateral region (E) and merges leading flush water having flowed into the delaying flow passage from the flow dividing section (26) with a flush water flow reaching the flow dividing section at a timing after the inflow of the flush water to the delaying flow passage.
US10287760B2	Faucet including passive and active sensing A fluid delivery apparatus includes a spout, an active sensor, and a passive sensor. The active sensor is configured to detect the presence of a user adjacent the spout when enabled. The passive sensor is configured to define a sensing field in an area near the spout and also to detect a presence of a user. A controller is coupled to the passive sensor and the active sensor. The controller is programmed to detect the presence of a user in the sensing field based on an output signal from the active sensor in response to detecting the presence of the user in the sensing field with the passive sensor, thereby reducing the amount of power used by the active sensor.
US10287757B1	Quick change faucet and sink assembly The quick change faucet and sink assembly is a sink. The quick change faucet and sink assembly is configured for use with one or more faucets. The quick change faucet and sink assembly comprises a sink, a mounting plate, first lap joint, and a second lap joint. The first lap joint and the second lap joint attach the mounting plate to the sink. The quick change faucet and sink assembly works as follows: the one or more faucets are installed in the mounting plate and then the mounting plate is attached to the sink. The one or more faucets can then be attached to the appropriate lines to provide water to the sink.
US10287746B1	Wide-format swinging ladder dredge A wide format dredge apparatus provides a floating vessel or hull with one or more anchor lines, anchors or spuds that enable an operator to hold the hull in a selected locale. Port and starboard booms extend in generally opposite directions from the hull. An elongated ladder is pivotally attached to the hull. The ladder is configured to swing between port and starboard positions. Port and starboard swing devices are rigged to the booms. When the ladder swings to the port position, the starboard swing device is lengthened and the port swing device is shortened. When the ladder swings to the starboard position, the port swing device is lengthened and the starboard swing device is shortened. Each swing cable spans from a boom at a position spaced away from the hull to the outer end portion of the ladder. A lifting device is provided for raising and lowering the ladder. A float or tank travels along the ladder. The float or tank at least partially supports the ladder.
US10287745B1	Work machines including automatic grading features and functions Work machines including automatic grading features and functions. One exemplary embodiment is a work machine including a chassis, ground contacting members rotatably coupled with the chassis and an actuator coupled with the chassis. A pole assembly extends above the chassis. A receiver is coupled with the pole assembly and structured to detect a wireless signal. An electronic controller is in operative communication with the receiver and the actuator, the electronic controller structured to adjust an actuator in response to a wireless signal detected by the receiver. The actuator is adjustable to vary position of the receiver and to vary position of a grading tool assembly coupled with a suspension.
US10287743B1	Pipe trench system Systems for providing pipe trenching, and methods of installing the same, are disclosed. Methods of detecting one or more leaks in a pipe trench system and repairing those leaks are also disclosed. The systems may include one or more housings, which may include a trench portion, a lid, a gasket, and one or more leak detectors. The leak detectors may provide a visual indication of a leak in the one or more housings. The leak may be accurately detected, inspected, and repaired without demolition of decking material, excavation of dirt, or damage to the system or surrounding decking material.
US10287742B2	Non-welded metal foundation A non-welded metal foundation includes a plurality of bodies formed of metal plates or metal sheets, each body being comprised of lateral ends with integrated planar fins, wherein each of the metal lateral ends overlap a lateral end of an adjacent body; a plurality of mechanical fasteners along each of the overlapped ends of adjacent bodies for mechanically fastening the bodies having the integrated planar fins; wherein said plurality of said bodies are configured for forming a closed perimeter of a geometrical shape having an open interior and wherein the integrated planar fins of each body extend away from the perimeter of the closed geometric shape along the plane of the fin.
US10287740B2	Flood barrier system A flood barrier system includes vertical elements and panels extending between such vertical elements, the foregoing components having various features for inhibiting passage of flood water therethrough. One or more vertical elements may have a multi-layer base plate which forms a watertight seal with vertical gaskets disposed on the vertical elements. One of the vertical elements of the system may comprise a stanchion post which may be formed of extruded aluminum. Another vertical element which may find potential use in certain applications may be secured to a store front mullion. The panels in such system may include specially adapted gaskets to reduce instances of leakage. The vertical elements and panels allow the present flood barrier system to be flexible and readily deployable as a barrier to flood or flood risk.
US10287736B2	Animal waste removal apparatus An animal waste removal and collection system may include a waste removal apparatus with a handle, a blade connected proximate to an end of the handle, and a comb connected proximate to the end of the handle opposite the blade. The waste removal apparatus is configured to be supported on a support surface at a first contact point of the blade with the support surface and at multiple second contact points of the comb with the support surface. The animal waste removal and collection system may also include a waste collection apparatus with another handle and a pan connected proximate to an end of the second handle. The pan includes a base and walls extending upwardly from the base, where one of the walls includes a slot to interface with the blade and another one of the walls includes a second comb to interface with the first comb.
US10287733B2	Road paver with holding device for carrying and positioning a sensor unit A road paver includes a paving screed adjustable in height for installing a road surface layer and at least one holding device for carrying and positioning of at least one sensor unit. The holding device has at least one swivel arm module for fastening the holding device on the road paver, at least one carrier arm module and at least one sensor module comprising the sensor unit. The carrier arm module is fastened by a first clamping device on the swivel arm module and the sensor module is fastened by a second clamping device on the carrier arm module, wherein the first and the second clamping device are formed respectively for a predetermined clamping force when the respective clamping devices are in a closed position.
US10287708B2	Single-crystal diamond material, single-crystal diamond chip, and perforated tool In a single-crystal diamond material, a concentration of non-substitutional nitrogen atoms is not more than 200 ppm, a concentration of substitutional nitrogen atoms is lower than the concentration of the non-substitutional nitrogen atoms, and the single-crystal diamond material has a crystal growth main surface having an off angle of not more than 20°. A perforated tool includes a single-crystal diamond die, wherein in the single-crystal diamond die, a concentration of non-substitutional nitrogen atoms is not more than 200 ppm, a concentration of substitutional nitrogen atoms is lower than the concentration of the non-substitutional nitrogen atoms, and the single-crystal diamond die has a low-index plane represented by a Miller index of not less than −5 and not more than 5 in an integer, a perpendicular line of the low-index plane having an off angle of not more than 20° relative to an orientation of a hole for wire drawing.
US10287702B2	Separation of alpha emitting species from plating baths A plating product fabrication method includes forming a first concentrate. The concentrate includes a metal species, such as Tin, and a trace amount of an alpha emitting species, such as Polonium. The plating product fabrication method also includes creating a circuit between a filtering anode and a filtering cathode and reducing the alpha emitting species from the concentrate by plating the alpha emitting species upon the filtering cathode. In this manner, a purified concentrate is formed. The purified concentrate may be utilized to plate the metal species upon a plating cathode. The purified concentrate may be utilized to form a purified metal species.
US10287699B2	Sensors and methods of manufacture thereof The invention generally relates to sensors, methods of manufacture thereof, methods of use thereof for sensing analytes, such as small molecules and biomolecules, and methods of immobilization. In certain embodiments, the invention provides a multi-analyte sensor. The multi-analyte sensor includes a plurality of sensing electrodes. Each sensing electrode is functionalized with a different molecule (e.g., biomolecule), at least two of the sensing electrodes are spaced apart prior to and after functionalization by 100 μm or less, and there is no cross-talk between the plurality of sensing electrodes.
US10287698B2	Separation of alpha emitting species from plating baths A non alpha controlled plating bath including Tin species and a trace amount of Polonium species is utilized in a plating tool. The plating tool includes a Polonium filter element to remove Polonium species from the plating bath to selectively plate Tin upon a plating cathode. The filter may include a Titanium inner portion surrounding by a stannic oxide exterior. The filter may reduce the Polonium species by having the polonium absorb and then enter within the stannic oxide matrix. The filter may be located within the plating tool reservoir or filter housing. The filter may be fabricated by forming Tin upon a Titanium backbone and converting the Tin to stannic oxide.
US10287697B2	Nano-structure and method of making the same In an example of a method for making a nano-structure, an aluminum layer is partially anodized to form a porous anodic alumina structure. The aluminum layer is positioned on an oxidizable material layer. The porous anodic alumina structure is exposed to partial anisotropic etching to form tracks within the porous anodic alumina structure. A remaining portion of the aluminum layer is further anodized to form paths where the tracks are formed. The oxidizable material layer is anodized to from an oxide, where the oxide grows through the paths formed within the porous anodic alumina structure to form a set of super nano-pillars.
US10287696B2	Process and high surface area electrodes for the electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide Methods and systems for electrochemical conversion of carbon dioxide to organic products including formate and formic acid are provided. A method may include, but is not limited to, steps (A) to (C). Step (A) may introduce an acidic anolyte to a first compartment of an electrochemical cell. The first compartment may include an anode. Step (B) may introduce a bicarbonate-based catholyte saturated with carbon dioxide to a second compartment of the electrochemical cell. The second compartment may include a high surface area cathode including indium and having a void volume of between about 30% to 98%. At least a portion of the bicarbonate-based catholyte is recycled. Step (C) may apply an electrical potential between the anode and the cathode sufficient to reduce the carbon dioxide to at least one of a single-carbon based product or a multi-carbon based product.
US10287686B2	Hot plate and substrate processing equipment using the same The present invention provides a hot plate and substrate processing equipment using the same, wherein the hot plate comprises a central sub hot plate and at least one outer ring sub hot plate located around the central sub hot plate; thermal insulation parts are provided between the central sub hot plate and the outer ring sub hot plate and between two adjacent outer ring sub hot plates, so that the heat conduction between the adjacent sub hot plates can be effectively prevented or reduced by means of the thermal insulation parts. The hot plate and the substrate processing equipment using the same provided in the present invention can effectively compensate for the heat losses in the edge region of the substrate, so as to keep the heating rate the same in each region of the substrate.
US10287683B2	Suppression of parasitic deposition in a substrate processing system by suppressing precursor flow and plasma outside of substrate region A method for operating a substrate processing system includes delivering precursor gas to a chamber using a showerhead that includes a head portion and a stem portion. The head portion includes an upper surface, a sidewall, a lower planar surface, and a cylindrical cavity and extends radially outwardly from one end of the stem portion towards sidewalls of the chamber. The showerhead is connected, using a collar, to an upper surface of the chamber. The collar is arranged around the stem portion. Process gas is flowed into the cylindrical cavity via the stem portion and through a plurality of holes in the lower planar surface to distribute the process gas into the chamber. A purge gas is supplied through slots of the collar into a cavity defined between the head portion and an upper surface of the chamber.
US10287678B2	Method and device for continuously supplying a precursor A method and a device for coating may involve continuously supplying a precursor, in some cases at a constant precursor level, to a plurality of coating modules. As a result, a continuous coating operation is ensured. Moreover, one such method for supplying a precursor to a plurality of coating modules of a coating device may be employed where, for example, the coating modules have a pick-off device and a supply line, the supply line which may be configured as a riser at least in some regions. Precursor may be supplied by the supply line to the pick-off device of the coating module.
US10287676B2	Thin film formation method, thin film, and glass plate having thin film attached thereto The present invention relates to a method for forming a TiO2 thin film on a substrate by using an atmospheric pressure CVD method, in which a raw material gas contains titanium tetraisopropoxide (TTIP) and a chloride of a metal M vaporizable in a temperature range of 100 to 400° C. and the amount of the chloride of the metal M is from 0.01 to 0.18 as a concentration ratio to the titanium tetraisopropoxide (TTIP) (chloride of metal M (mol %)/TTIP (mol %)).
US10287673B2	Coated article having low-E coating with IR reflecting layer(S) and yttrium inclusive high index nitrided dielectric layer A coated article includes a low emissivity (low-E) coating having at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of a material such as silver, gold, or the like, and at least one yttrium (Y) inclusive high index nitrided dielectric layer. In certain example embodiments, the yttrium inclusive high index nitrided dielectric layer(s) may be of or include one or more of YZrSiAlN, YZrSiN, YSiN, and/or YSiAlN. The high index layer may be a transparent dielectric high index layer, with a high refractive index (n) and low k value, in preferred embodiments and may be provided for antireflection purposes and/or visible transmission purposes, and/or for improving thermal stability. In certain example embodiments, the low-E coating may be used in applications such as monolithic or insulating glass (IG) window units, vehicle windows, or the like.
US10287671B2	Thin film deposition apparatus A thin film deposition apparatus that can be simply applied to produce large-sized display devices on a mass scale and that improves manufacturing yield. The thin film deposition apparatus includes a deposition source that discharges a deposition material; a deposition source nozzle unit disposed at a side of the deposition source and including a plurality of deposition source nozzles arranged in a first direction; and a patterning slit sheet disposed opposite to the deposition source nozzle unit and including a plurality of patterning slits arranged in a second direction that is perpendicular to the first direction. A deposition is performed while the substrate or the thin film deposition apparatus moves relative to each other in the first direction, and the deposition source, the deposition source nozzle unit, and the patterning slit sheet are formed integrally with each other.
US10287668B2	Case hardening steel Provided is a case hardening steel which allows effective inhibition of abnormal grain growth during carburizing treatment or the like and makes it possible to solve the problem of abnormal grain growth-induced reduction in characteristics. In the case hardening steel, a total amount of TiC, ZrC and AlN which are precipitate particles contained in 100 g of a steel material after subjecting the case hardening steel to hot rolling is 3.5×10−4 mole or less.
US10287665B2	Dry lubricant for zinc coated steel The present invention relates to the use of an alkaline, aqueous coating composition for coating of zinc or zinc alloy coated steel substrates, comprising one or more alkaline sulfates, and one or more alkaline carbonates, wherein the pH of the composition ranges from 9-12. The present invention also defines a method for the non-reactive coating of zinc or zinc alloy coated steel substrates by use of said compositions and further relates to the application of said method as a surrogate for pre-phosphating of zinc or zinc alloy coated steel substrates in industrial applications.
US10287655B2	Nickel-base alloy and articles An alloy is disclosed comprising up to 0.05 weight percent carbon, 27.0 to 31.0 weight percent chromium, up to 0.5 weight percent copper, 7.0 to 11.0 weight percent iron, up to 0.5 weight percent manganese, up to 0.015 weight percent sulfur, up to 0.5 weight percent silicon, at least 58 weight percent nickel, and incidental impurities, wherein the alloy exhibits an ASTM grain size of 3.0 to 9.0, exhibits a uniform grain size distribution, includes intergranular M23C6 carbide precipitates uniformly distributed on grain boundaries, and includes minimal or no intragranular M23C6 carbide precipitates. Articles of manufacture including the alloy also are described.
US10287648B2	Track bushing A method for production of a track bushing for an undercarriage assembly is provided. The method includes carburizing a base material of the track bushing in less than 100 minutes and to a depth of less than 1000 microns. The base material is medium carbon steel. The method includes hardening the base material. The method includes tempering the base material.
US10287645B2	Method for producing high-strength steel material excellent in sulfide stress cracking resistance A steel has a chemical composition consisting of, by mass percent, C: 0.15-0.65%, Si: 0.05-0.5%, Mn: 0.1-1.5%, Cr: 0.2-1.5%, Mo: 0.1-2.5%, Ti: 0.005-0.50%, Al: 0.001-0.50%, and optionally at least one element selected from Nb: ≤0.4%, V: ≤0.5%, and B: ≤0.01%, Ca: ≤0.005%, Mg: ≤0.005%, and REM: ≤0.005%, and the balance of Fe and impurities, wherein Ni, P, S, N and O as impurities are Ni: ≤0.1%, P: ≤0.04%, S: ≤0.01%, N: ≤0.01%, and O: ≤0.01%. The steel is hot-worked into a shape and then sequentially subjected to heating the steel to a temperature exceeding the Ac1 transformation point and lower than the Ac3 transformation point and cooling. Then, a step of reheating the steel to a temperature not lower than the Ac3 transformation point and quenching the steel by rapid cooling, and a step of tempering the steel at a temperature not higher than the Ac1 transformation point are performed.
US10287638B2	Molecular discrimination of regulated and non-regulated Salmonella serotypes The present invention provides a set of oligonucleotides to screen for the presence of targeted Salmonella serotypes in an enrichment or to characterize presumptive colonies. The set of oligonucleotides includes at least one set of primers and probe for the detection of Salmonella serotype selected from typhimurium, enteritidis, newport, heidelberg, infantis, virchow and Hadar. The set of oligonucleotides may include up to 5 different primer sets and the corresponding probes.
US10287617B2	Methods for in vitro—in vivo efficacy determination The invention provides methods for determining and evaluating the in vitro-in vivo activity relationship of the efficacy of families of compounds for infectious diseases such as tuberculosis. The validity of the methods can be confirmed by evaluation of the compounds in animal models, for example, in murine models of tuberculosis. Examples of families of antibacterial compounds that can be evaluated for in vivo efficacy using the in vitro methods described herein include benzimidazoles, pyridopyrazines, pteridines, diphenyl ethers, beta-lactams, PBP inhibitors, and compounds that are non-ribonucleic acid and protein synthesis inhibitors. The methods can be used to evaluate classes of small molecule compounds and inhibitors that may be effective against any bacterial pathogen. The methods aid the identification of compounds, such as various benzimidazoles, with modes of action having activity against clinical isolates, as well as non-replicating persistent bacilli, which can therefore enhance current clinical therapeutic regimens.
US10287601B2	Indole-derived compound production Among the various aspects of the present disclosure is the provision of a transgenic organism, an artificial DNA construct, and methods for producing a transgenic organism for indigo, indirubin, and other indole-derived compound production. Another aspect of the present disclosure is the provision of a transgenic organism wherein the indole-derived compound imparts color to the transgenic organism or to a portion of the transgenic organism.
US10287600B2	Compositions and methods for differential regulation of fatty acid unsaturation in membrane lipids and seed oil Aspects of the invention provide methods for differential regulation of fatty acid unsaturation in seed oil and membrane lipids of plants based on modulation of a previously unknown biosynthetic pathway involving a novel phosphatidylcholine:diacylglycerol cholinephosphotransferase (PDCT) that regulates phosphatidylcholine biosynthesis in developing oil seed plants. Specific aspects relate to inventive PDCT polypeptides including, for example, variants, deletions, muteins, fusion proteins, and orthologs thereof (collectively PDCT proteins), to nucleic acids encoding same, to plants comprising such PDCT sequences or proteins or devoid or depleted of such PDCT proteins or sequences, and to methods for generating plants having altered or no PDCT expression and/or activity, including but not limited to methods comprising mutagenesis, recombinant DNA, transgenics, etc.
US10287595B2	Fad2 performance loci and corresponding target site specific binding proteins capable of inducing targeted breaks Methods and compositions for gene disruption, gene editing or gene stacking within a FAD2 loci by cleaving, in a site directed manner, a location in a FAD2 gene in a soybean cell, to generate a break in the FAD2 gene and then optionally integrating into the break a nucleic acid molecule of interest is disclosed.
US10287590B2	Methods for generating libraries with co-varying regions of polynuleotides for genome modification The invention provides methods for introducing co-varying paired nucleic acids into a vector such under separate transcriptional control. An oligonucleotide is synthesized including the paired nucleic acids. The oligonucleotide is then assembled with a spacer nucleic acid encoding a promoter. After assembly the spacer nucleic acid is to one side of the oligonucleotide encoding the paired segments. However, on circularization of the assembled nucleic acid and cleavage between the DNA segments the spacer oligonucleotide and its components now occur between the paired segments. The resulting nucleic acid can now be cloned into a vector with a single step, such that each of the paired nucleic acid segments is linked to its own promoter. The present method can readily be extended to library screening without proportionately increasing the effort.
US10287588B2	Compositions and methods to treating hemoglobinopathies Embodiment herein provide specially designed synthetic BCL11A-targeting microRNAs for RNA polymerase II expression, and methods of use to treat hemoglobinopathies such as sickle cell disease or thalassemia by increasing the expression levels of fetal hemoglobin levels. In particular illustrative embodiment, the present invention provides, in part, improved compositions and methods for achieving gene therapy in hematopoietic cells and hematopoietic precursor cells, including erythrocytes, erythroid progenitors, and embryonic stem cells. The invention further provides improved gene therapy methods for treating hematopoietic-related disorders.
US10287587B2	Prostate cancer-specific alterations in ERG gene expression and detection and treatment methods based on those alterations The disclosure describes alterations in ERG gene expression. ERG isoforms and promoter sequence of the ERG gene that are involved in, or associated with, prostate cancer are provided. The disclosure further provides therapeutic compositions and methods of detecting, diagnosing, prognosing, and treating prostate cancer, including biomarkers for detecting the expression of two or more of the following genes: PSA/KLK3, PMEPA1, NKX3.1, ODC1, AMD1, and ERG.
US10287585B2	Therapy IRF-7 inhibitors have been found to be useful in the treatment of infections, such as bacterial infections. Suitable inhibitors include siRNA molecules as well as small molecules. The inhibitors may be particularly useful in the treatment of bacterial kidney infection, and especially in the treatment of patients having a genetic susceptibility to acute pyelonephritis.
US10287584B2	Compounds and methods for the modulation of COMP In certain embodiments, hybridization results in modulation of the amount activity or expression of the target nucleic acid in a cell. In certain embodiments, the target nucleic acid is a nucleic acid that encodes cartilage oligomeric matrix protein. In certain embodiments, the target nucleic acid is a nucleic acid expressed in the growth plate, tendon, or cartilage.
US10287579B2	Gene vector A gene vector for use in gene therapy comprising at least one miRNA sequence target operably linked to a nucleotide sequence having a corresponding miRNA in a hematopoietic progenitor cell (HSPC) or hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) which prevents or reduces expression of the nucleotide sequence in a HSPC or HSC but not in a differentiated cell.
US10287578B2	DNAzyme-nanoparticle conjugates and methods of use thereof The present invention relates to DNAzymes (also known as deoxyribozymes, DNA enzymes, catalytic DNA, or DZ), which are conjugated to nanoparticles (NP) to facilitate the detection of nucleic acids. One aspect of the invention relates to compounds comprising DNAzymes conjugated to nanoparticles (DZ-NP), such as metallic or gold nanoparticles, and methods for their synthesis. Another aspect of the invention relates to methods of using the conjugated compounds to detect nucleic acids, such as genomic material or transcripts of infectious agents, such as viruses, exemplified by applications demonstrating visual detection of Flavivirus RNA molecules, such as dengue virus, or Alphavirus RNA molecules, such as chikungunya virus, in short time periods, using compositions comprising stable components.
US10287575B2	Methods for generating barcoded combinatorial libraries Provided herein are methods and composition for trackable genetic variant libraries. Further provided herein are methods and compositions for recursive engineering. Further provided herein are methods and compositions for multiplex engineering. Further provided herein are methods and compositions for enriching for editing and trackable engineered sequences and cells using nucleic acid-guided nucleases.
US10287573B2	Combinatorial DNA taggants and methods of preparation and use thereof DNA taggants in which the nucleotide sequences are defined according to combinatorial mathematical principles. Methods of defining nucleotide sequences of the combinatorial DNA taggants, and using such taggants for authentication and tracking and tracing an object or process are also disclosed.
US10287571B2	Genetically modified microorganism for improved production of fine chemicals on sucrose The present invention relates to a modified microorganism having, compared to its wildtype, —a reduced activity of an enzyme encoded by the ptsA-gene, —a reduced activity of an enzyme encoded by the ptsH-gene or —a reduced activity of an enzyme encoded by the ptsA-gene and a reduced activity of an enzyme encoded by the ptsH-gene, wherein the wildtype from which the modified microorganism has been derived belongs to the family of Pasteurellaceae. The present invention also relates to a method for producing succinic acid and to the use of modified microorganisms.
US10287568B2	Methods for extracting and purifying non-denatured proteins Materials and methods for extracting and purifying proteins are provided. For example, the materials and methods provided herein can be used for extracting and purifying proteins that denature at low temperature.
US10287565B2	Isoprene synthase and method of preparing isoprene using thereof Provided are a novel isoprene synthase derived from sweet potato and a method of preparing isoprene using the same, and more specifically, a novel isoprene synthase derived from sweet potato, a gene encoding the isoprene synthase, a host cell transformed with the gene, and a method of preparing isoprene using the same. The isoprene synthase of the present invention may have higher isoprene productivity as compared to isoprene synthases known in the related art to thereby be effectively used in isoprene biosynthesis and preparation of an isoprene polymer using the same.
US10287559B2	Hyperactive PiggyBac transposases The present invention provides PiggyBac transposase proteins, nucleic acids encoding the same, compositions comprising the same, kits comprising the same, non-human transgenic animals comprising the same, and methods of using the same.
US10287556B2	Luciferase showing orange luminescence A luciferase that includes an amino acid sequence in which a mutation is introduced into an amino acid sequence of a luciferase derived from Luciora kuroiwae. The luciferase catalyzes a luminescence reaction that generates luminescence having the maximum luminescent wavelength of 570 nm to 610 nm. The luminescence has an intensity at least 10 times higher than that of luminescence generated in a luminescence reaction catalyzed by a luciferase derived from Rhagophthalmus ohbai.
US10287554B2	Induced pluripotent stem cell model for Fabry disease and use thereof The present invention relates to an induced pluripotent stem cell model of Fabry disease, a preparation method thereof, and a use of the same for the study of Fabry disease development and for the screening of a therapeutic agent for the disease. Particularly, Fabry disease derived induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), embryoid body (EB), and vascular cells were developed and differentiated from fibroblasts originated from Fabry disease patient, wherein the Fabry disease originated iPSCs displayed significantly reduced expression and activity of GLA protein therein, compared with the normal cells, resulting in the accumulation of globotriaosylceramide (Gb3, CD77). Also, the differentiation of vascular cells was induced from the Fabry disease originated iPSCs, and as a result the iPSCs were successfully differentiated into vascular endothelial cells and vascular smooth muscle cells with significantly expressing the marker protein. When the vascular endothelial cells and vascular smooth muscle cells were treated with Fabrazyme, the accumulation of Gb3 was significantly reduced, suggesting that the said cell model can be effectively used for the analysis/study of Fabry disease outbreak mechanism and for the screening of a therapeutic agent for the disease.
US10287551B2	Medium composition for culturing stem cells The present disclosure relates to a medium composition for culturing stem cells, and more specifically, to a medium composition for culturing mesenchymal stem cells, in which the medium composition includes a basic medium in which various quasi-completed mediums (DMEM, α-MEM, IMDM, F12, and DMEM/F12) are mixed, L-ascorbic acid 2-phosphate, fetal bovine serum, basic fibroblast growth factors (b-FGF), insulin, N-acetyl-L-cysteine, calcium chloride, and hydrocortisone.According to the present disclosure, it is capable of improving proliferation ability and differentiation ability of the mesenchymal stem cells, and is capable of producing cell therapy products more economically using the mesenchymal stem cells by enabling the mesenchymal stem cells to be cultured at a low price compared to the existing culturing methods.
US10287545B2	Streptomyces and method for producing milbemycin A3 using same Provided are a Streptomyces (Streptomyces hygroscopicus) HS7523 and a method for preparing milbemycin A3 by culturing the Streptomyces. The Streptomyces (Streptomyces hygroscopicus) HS7523 is deposited in “China General Microbiological Culture Collection Center” with an accession number of CGMCC No. 9672 on Sep. 16, 2014.
US10287543B2	Process and device for isolating cells from biological tissue The invention is directed to a Perfusion device for biological tissues comprising a casing having two parts, a first part (1) and a second part (9), a holder (7) for a plurality of hollow penetration structures (8), wherein the hollow penetration structures (8) are provided with at least one orifice having fluid communication through the holder (7) a support (5) for the biological tissue (6) characterized in that the support (5) for the biological tissue (6) is positioned in the casing at a distance to the holder (7) that by joining the first part (1) and the second part (9) to form the casing, the hollow penetration structures (8) are in proximity to the holder (7). Use of the perfusion device in a process for disaggregation of a biological tissue to yield target cells.
US10287542B2	Apparatus for automatically preparing cell-free proteins and method for preparing proteins using same An automated cell-free protein production system comprises: a protein expression reaction unit comprising a reaction vessel that includes a plurality of dialysis tubes, each including a dialysis membrane and being open at its top; a reaction temperature control unit configured to heat or cool the reaction vessel; a pipette array comprising a plurality of pipettes and configured to suck or discharge solutions using the pipettes; a pipette array moving unit configured to move the pipette array in an upward and downward direction, a forward and backward direction or a left and right direction so as to move solutions; a protein purification unit including a magnetic field application device; and a multi-well plate mounting unit having mounted therein a multi-well plate kit configured to supply solutions that are used for protein production.
US10287540B2	Construction method of a fermenter for a biogas plant A construction method of a fermenter, which has a fermenter cage and a fermenter shell made of metal, for use in a biogas plant, wherein the fermenter shell surrounds the fermenter cage making the fermenter shell gas-tight. The fermenter cage is formed by a plurality of cage rings, wherein each cage ring is supported on at least one cage-retaining device having at least one rolling device in such a way that the entire fermenter cage is rotatably supported about a longitudinal axis, wherein the fermenter cage is lined with a plurality of rows of shell plates by way of rotation about the longitudinal axis and the shell plates are permanently fastened to the inner surfaces of the plurality of cage rings and thus the fermenter shell is formed.
US10287539B2	Rotating culture vessel and automatic cell culture apparatus using same Disclosed is a rotating culture vessel based on a rotating culture technology using an RWV, by which cell seeding, liquid medium exchange, quality control and so on can be automated and degassing can be conducted simultaneously with liquid medium exchange without disturbing the cells under culture. Also disclosed is an automatic cell culture apparatus using the same. A rotating culture vessel, which contains cells and a liquid culture medium, to be attached to a horizontal rotating shaft of a rotating culture device to three-dimensionally culture the cells, wherein one or more inlets/outlets for supplying cells and a liquid culture medium at the early stage and then taking out the cultured cells, are formed at appropriate position of a flat cylindrical culture container; at least one pair of a supply port and a discharge port for liquid medium exchange is provided on the outer circumferential cylindrical face of the culture container.
US10287538B2	Device for producing a photosynthetic culture by means of a photo-bioreactor and at least one light distributor Disclosed is a photosynthetic culture production device including at least one photo-bioreactor chamber having a supply/discharge unit, and including: an aqueous liquid containing a photosynthetic culture; at least one unit for supplying and discharging fluids from the chamber interacting with a management system; at least one light distributor including at least one first wall arranged so as to receive the light at a proximal end, at least one second wall arranged so as to emit at least part of the received light, and a sealed cavity defined by the at least one first wall and the at least one second wall, part of the emitting wall being immersed in the aqueous liquid containing the photosynthetic culture; at least one fluid partially filling the sealed cavity; and a cover, limiting evaporation. The cover has at least one opening, keeping the at least one light distributor stationary in the chamber.
US10287536B2	Small scale grain malting apparatus and method An apparatus and method for malting grain having a hollow cylindroconical vessel and a first, smaller removable false bottom retaining grain used in cleaning, steeping and resting the grain and a second, larger removable false bottom used in germinating and kilning the grain. The apparatus also includes a pump, a cooling system, a fan, a heating system, a humidifier, an aeration system, valves, tubing and ducting for treating grain with water and air. Sensors communicate with a controller and control the pump, the cooling system, the fan, the heating system, the humidifier, the valves, and the aeration system.
US10287534B2	Automatic dishwashing detergent composition Bleach-containing automatic dishwashing cleaning composition including a new amylase.
US10287525B2	Method and apparatus for preparing fuel from biomass Method and apparatus for preparation of fuel from biomass wherein the biomass is subjected to a heat treatment in a temperature range from 150 to 300 C, in a reactor pressurized with steam and air, wherein the pressure at completed treatment is released. The volume increase of steam and other gases from the pressure release is temporarily accumulated in a container of a flexible volume while steam and other gases are subjected to heat exchange in at least one heat exchanger so that condensable gases are condensed and release their heat of condensation in the at least one heat exchanger.
US10287522B2	System and method for preparing coal water slurry A system for preparing a coal water slurry, comprising: a first unit for providing a stream of coarse coal water slurry; a second unit for providing a stream of fine coal water slurry; a concentration unit for receiving a portion of at least one of the stream of coarse coal water slurry and the stream of fine coal water slurry, and, providing a concentrated stream having a higher coal concentration than the portion of at least one of the stream of coarse coal water slurry and the stream of fine coal water slurry; and a mixing unit for mixing the concentrated stream and the remaining portions of the stream of coarse coal water slurry and the stream of fine coal water slurry. An associated method is also presented.
US10287519B2	Three-stage energy-integrated product gas generation system A multi-stage product gas generation system converts a carbonaceous material, such as municipal solid waste, into a product gas which may subsequently be converted into a liquid fuel or other material. One or more reactors containing bed material may be used to conduct reactions to effect the conversions. Unreacted inert feedstock contaminants present in the carbonaceous material may be separated from bed material using a portion of the product gas. A heat transfer medium collecting heat from a reaction in one stage may be applied as a reactant input in another, earlier stage.
US10287514B2	Method and apparatus for recovering synthetic oils from composite oil streams A method for recovering synthetic oils from a feed stream, the method comprising separating at least a portion of the non-synthetic oil constituents from a commingled stream to produce a partially purified synthetic oil stream and one or more contaminant streams. Extracting at least a portion of the synthetic oil from the partially purified synthetic oil stream to produce a synthetic oil stream and a second contaminant stream.
US10287510B2	Viscosity reduction of crude oil through structure determination of asphaltene molecule Asphaltene may be effectively broken into smaller molecules by first elucidating the structure of the asphaltene and then developing a catalyst system based on the elucidated structure. The structure may be determined based on a series of analytical techniques including NMR, FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, XPS, and LDI. The most probable structure is determined using computational methods based on quantum mechanics and classical molecular dynamics and the catalyst system is developed for the most probable structure.
US10287503B2	Enhanced brightness eWriter device An enhanced brightness cholesteric liquid crystal eWriter device for writing and drawing includes substrates and electrically conductive layers disposed on the substrates. There is a gap, d, between the electrically conductive layers. Polymer dispersed cholesteric liquid crystal material is disposed in the gap. The polymer dispersed cholesteric liquid crystal material exhibits a written reflectance, R, which occurs in response to pressure applied to one of the substrates that changes reflectance of the cholesteric liquid crystal material. The device follows the relationship Rd1d2, where Rd2 is a written reflectance of an eWriter device of gap d2 and Rd1 is written reflectance of another eWriter device of gap d1. Further, a cholesteric liquid crystal eWriter device includes a layer of cholesteric liquid crystal material in a cell gap, d, wherein d<3 μm. Also included is an enhanced brightness eWriter with other features and a method of constructing an enhanced brightness, cholesteric liquid crystal eWriter.
US10287501B2	Liquid crystal display element A liquid crystal display element having an improved response speed by using a liquid crystal compound having a high K33, while neither improving nor deteriorating all the characteristics as a liquid crystal display element. The liquid crystal display element 10 of the present invention has a first substrate 15, a second substrate 15′, and a liquid crystal composition layer 5 interposed between the first substrate 15 and the second substrate 15′, wherein at least one of the first substrate 15 and the second substrate 15′ has an electrode that controls the liquid crystal composition layer 5 and the bend elastic constant K33 of at least one kind of liquid crystal compounds in the liquid crystal composition constituting the liquid crystal composition layer 5 is 20 pN or more.
US10287499B2	Etching gas composition for silicon compound, and etching method Provided are an etching gas composition and an etching method which enable an object, such as a substrate to be etched, to be efficiently precision processed during thin film formation, and which enable efficient removal of an accumulated or adhered silicon-based compound, other than the object such as the substrate to be etched, by means of plasma etching. The etching gas composition is characterized by containing: (1) a fluorinated halogen compound represented by XF (X is Cl, Br or I) as a primary component; (2) F2; (3) a fluorinated halogen compound represented by XFn (X is Cl, Br or I, and n is an integer of 3 or higher); (4) HF; (5) O2; and (6) at least one type of halogen gas molecule selected from among Cl2, Br2 and I2.
US10287496B2	Method for producing a powdered precursor material, powdered precursor material and use thereof A method is provided for producing a pulverulent precursor material of the general formula M1xM2y(Si,Al)12(O,N)16 or M12-zM2zSi8Al4N16 having the method steps A) producing a pulverulent mixture of starting materials, B) calcining the mixture under a protective gas atmosphere and subsequent grinding, wherein in method step A) at least one nitride with a specific surface area of greater than 2 m2/g is selected as starting material. A pulverulent precursor material and the use thereof are additionally provided.
US10287480B1	Settable, form-filling loss circulation control compositions comprising in situ foamed non-hydraulic sorel cement systems and method of use This document relates to settable, non-hydraulic foamed cement compositions comprising nitrogen gas-generating compositions used for loss circulation control.
US10287478B2	Hydrazide-based curing agents for use in subterranean operations Curable resin compositions comprising an epoxy resin and a hydrazide curing agent and methods for using the curable resin compositions in cementing and/or remedial operations in a subterranean formation are provided. In one embodiment, the method may comprise combining an epoxy resin and a curing agent to form a curable resin composition, wherein the curing agent comprises a hydrazide curing agent; introducing the curable resin composition into a subterranean formation; and allowing the curable resin composition to at least partially cure.
US10287473B2	Polymer composite components for wireless-communication towers A wireless-communications-tower component being at least partially formed from a polymer composite. The polymer composite comprises a thermoplastic polymer and a filler, where the thermoplastic polymer is non-foamed. The polymer composite has a thermal conductivity of at least 0.5 watt per meter Kelvin (“W/m?K”) measured at 25 C. Such wireless-communications-tower components include radio frequency (“RF”) cavity filters, heat sinks, enclosures, and combinations thereof.
US10287466B2	Cold-tolerant sealants and components thereof Polythioether polymers, sealants containing polythioether polymers, and compounds useful as stabilizing monomers in the manufacture of polythioether polymers are provided. In many embodiments the polymers and sealants demonstrate reduced risk of spoilage that may be caused by low temperature storage of the polymer or uncured sealant. Compounds useful as stabilizing monomers include compounds according to formula I: CH2═CR1—CHR2—S—R3—S—CHR4—CR5═CH2 [I] wherein R1, R2, R4 and R5 are independently selected from —H, —CH3 or —C2H5, and wherein R3 is selected from divalent groups comprising 2-12 carbon atoms, 0-5 ether oxygen atoms and 0-5 thioether sulfur atoms, which may be straight, branched or cyclic.
US10287463B2	Adhesive including pendant (meth)acryloyl groups, article, and method An adhesive including a (meth)acrylate copolymer having pendant (meth)acryloyl groups, wherein the (meth)acrylate copolymer has a weight average molecular weight of 50,000 Daltons to 600,000 Daltons and an average molecular weight between (meth)acryloyl groups equal to at least 6,000 Daltons.
US10287462B2	Binders and associated products The present invention relates to a water-soluble pre-reacted binder composition, a method of its manufacture, a use of said pre-reacted binder composition, a method of manufacturing a collection of matter bound by a polymeric binder, a binder solution or dispersion comprising said pre-reacted binder composition, as well as products comprising the pre-reacted binder composition in a cured state.
US10287457B2	Polishing slurry preventing agglomeration of charged colloids without loss of surface activity A method for chemically stabilizing polishing slurries in aqueous suspension to prevent their agglomeration while maintaining their surface activity is disclosed. The method prevents the formation of irreversible particle agglomerates during drying and permits the subsequent re-suspension of dried particles with no impact on the particle size distribution. The stabilization method can be customized based on knowledge of the colloid surface charge at suspension pH conditions, addition of a charged species having like charge to the colloid at the suspension conditions, and control of the concentrations of the charged species and other ions in suspension.
US10287455B2	Methods for manufacturing block copolymers and articles manufactured therefrom Disclosed herein is an article comprising a substrate; upon which is disposed a composition comprising: a first block copolymer that comprises a first block and a second block; where the first block has a higher surface energy than the second block; a second block copolymer that comprises a first block and a second block; where the first block of the first block copolymer is chemically the same as or similar to the first block of the second block copolymer and the second block of the first block copolymer is chemically the same as or similar to the second block of the second block copolymer; where the first and the second block copolymer have a chi parameter greater than 0.04 at a temperature of 200° C.
US10287452B2	Method for producing a multicoat paint system The present invention relates to a method for producing a multicoat paint system on a metallic substrate, in which a basecoat or a plurality of directly successive basecoats are produced directly on a metallic substrate coated with a cured electrocoat, a clearcoat is produced directly on the one basecoat or the uppermost of the plurality of basecoats, and then the one or more basecoats and the clearcoat are jointly cured, and wherein at least one basecoat material used for production of the basecoats comprises at least one aqueous dispersion comprising at least one copolymer, said copolymer being preparable by (i) initially charging an aqueous dispersion of at least one polyurethane, and then (ii) polymerizing a mixture of olefinically unsaturated monomers in the presence of the polyurethane from (i), in which (a) a water-soluble initiator is used, (b) the olefinically unsaturated monomers are metered in such that a concentration of 6.0% by weight, based on the total amount of olefinically unsaturated monomers used for polymerization, in the reaction solution is not exceeded over the entire reaction time, and (c) the mixture of the olefinically unsaturated monomers comprises at least one polyolefinically unsaturated monomer.
US10287445B2	Inkjet ink and image forming method An active ray curable inkjet ink includes: a radical polymerizable compound; a radical polymerization initiator; a color material; and an odor material scavenger, wherein the radical polymerization initiator is a compound producing aldehyde, the radical polymerizable compound contains a monofunctional radical polymerizable compound in an amount of 0 mass % to 10 mass % with respect to the total mass of the ink, the odor material scavenger is a compound having a primary amine group or secondary amine group and having a molecular weight of 1000 or less, or is a compound having a hydroxyl group or a compound having an aromatic ring-substituted hydroxyl group and having a molecular weight of 1000 or less, the content of the odor material scavenger is lower than that of the radical polymerization initiator, and the absorbance of the inkjet ink to light having a wavelength of 365 nm to 395 nm is 400 to 1000.
US10287444B2	EMI shielding composition and process for applying it This invention relates to an EMI shielding composition comprising a thermoplastic resin and/or a thermoset resin, a solvent or a reactive diluent and conductive particles providing uniform and homogenous thickness to the EMI shielding layer. The invention also provides a process of applying the EMI shielding layer on the encapsulant protecting the CI device components.
US10287441B2	Copolymer grafted with oxazoline based derivative, composition including the graft copolymer, and article including the composition A graft copolymer includes an oxazoline-based derivative grafted onto a polymer including a structural unit. A composition may include the copolymer, and an article may be manufactured from the composition.
US10287437B2	Preparation method and application of pearlescent pigment The present invention relates to a method for preparing pearlescent pigment through metal oxide coating based on a sheet-like substrate, and the obtained pearlescent pigment. The present invention further relates to a method for preparing pearlescent pigment through coating a sheet-like substrate by hydrolyzing metal salt under an acid condition, wherein a pH value is adjusted by using inorganics such as MgO, MgOH or CaCO3 that does not dissolve in water but can dissolve through reacting with an acid. According to the method, no free metal oxide is generated when the metal salt is hydrolyzed, so that the production cost is reduced, product quality is improved, problems possibly generated in an application process of the product are avoided, and a production process is more environment-friendly.
US10287434B2	Polymer resin composition having excellent chemical resistance The present invention relates to a polymer resin composition that is capable of providing an environmentally friendly biomass-containing synthetic resin having improved chemical resistance. The present invention provides a polymer resin composition including: a polyester copolymer including a residue of a dicarboxylic acid component containing terephthalic acid, and a residue of a diol component including dianhydrohexitol; and one or more copolymers selected from the group consisting of an unsaturated nitrile-diene-based rubber-aromatic vinyl graft copolymer, an alkyl methacrylate-diene-based rubber-aromatic vinyl graft copolymer, and an alkyl methacrylate-silicone/alkyl acrylate graft copolymer, and which has a tensile strength loss defined in the following Equation 1 ranging from 0.5 to 30%. Tensile Strength Loss (%)=[(Tensile Strength before Test−Tensile Strength after Test)/Tensile Strength before Test]×100 [Equation 1]
US10287419B2	Rubber composition and vulcanization aid A rubber composition comprising a compound having one or more groups represented by formula (X) and a rubber component is provided. wherein ring W1 represents a cyclic group having at least one selected from the group consisting of —C(═O)— and —C(═S)—; N10 represents a nitrogen atom; the at least one selected from the group consisting of —C(═O)— and —C(═S)— in the ring W1 and N10 are conjugated; and Z1 represents —O— or —S—.
US10287418B2	Compounds with antidegradant and antifatigue efficacy and compositions including said compounds A compound represented by the formula: wherein R is selected from the group consisting of (i) substituted or unsubstituted alkyl with C=0 to 12 inclusive; (ii) substituted or unsubstituted aryl; and (iii) substituted and unsubstituted alkylaryl; wherein X1, X2, X3 and X4 are each selected from the group consisting of alkyl, aryl, alkylaryl groups and hydrogen; wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 are each selected from the group consisting of alkyl, aryl, alkylaryl groups and hydrogen and R2 and R3 may optionally be bridged by a polymethylene group; wherein when C=0 in R, the combined group R1 R2 is the same as the combined group R3 R4; and wherein when C=1 in R, each of R1, R2, R3, and R4 are hydrogen.
US10287414B2	Boron compound suspension A suspension of a boron containing compound in the form of crystals, powder or granulate in a solvent which contain a carbomer as dispersant. This suspension is very stable, even at high concentrations, and exhibits favourable non-Newtonian viscosity behavior, which makes it suitable in a number of applications, such as for the control of fission reactions with the generation of electric power from nuclear energy.
US10287401B2	Cationic mucic acid polymer-based delivery systems The present disclosure is directed to polymer and polymer conjugate-based nanoparticle delivery systems for delivering biological agents, and methods of making and using these compositions. Certain embodiments of the present disclosure provide polymers comprising alternating charged and uncharged segments comprising one or more of the following structural units of Formula (I) or Formula (II) or Formula (III): wherein is an uncharged segment comprising polyalkylene glycol; and B is a cationically charged segment comprising at least one polyhydroxy linkage.
US10287395B2	Polyamide resin and method for manufacturing same A method for manufacturing a polyamide resin, according to the present invention, comprises the steps of: obtaining a low-order condensate in a solid state through polycondensation of dicarboxylic acid and diamine in the presence of a compound having a wt % of approximately 0.01 to 0.5 with respect to the total amount of the dicarboxylic acid and the diamine; and solid-state polymerizing the low-order condensate, wherein the dicarboxylic acid contains, with respect to the total amount of the dicarboxylic acid, approximately 70 mol % of aliphatic dicarboxylic acid having 9 to 12 carbon atoms, wherein the diamine contains, with respect to the total amount of the diamine, approximately 50 mol % of diamine represented by previously indicated chemical formula 1, wherein the range of the maximum temperature of the polycondensation reaction is approximately 200 to 230° C., and the maximum reaction temperature of the solid-state polymerization is approximately 170 to 230° C.
US10287394B2	Injection-molded body for vehicle, automobile light guide using same, automobile interior panel, and automobile lamp lens The present invention can provide an injection-molded body for a vehicle, the injection-molded body having a terminal structure that is indicated by general formula (1) and containing a polycarbonate resin that has a viscosity-average molecular weight of 18,000-24,000.
US10287390B2	Method of preparing accelerator, curing agent and diluent and applying the same to eliminate amine blushing and amine blooming Disclosed is an extension of a partial application of the previous invention (P.R.C. Pat. Application No. 201110357015.X) that overcomes the issues of the previous invention requiring a too long curing time of the accelerator, curing agent and diluent after they are mixed with epoxy resin, polyurethane resin, polyurea resin and polyisocyanate resin at the conditions of low temperature and high humidity and producing amine blushing, amine blooming or treaded surface phenomenon. The present invention reduces the curing time and overcomes the aforementioned drawbacks of the resins effectively.
US10287388B2	Amine for low-emission epoxy resin compositions An amine of the formula (I) and a process for its preparation by reductive alkylation of 1,2-propylenediamine with a di- or trifunctional carbonyl compound and hydrogen. The amine of the formula (I) is low in viscosity and in odour, high in reactivity towards epoxides and outstanding in its compatibility with other amines and with epoxy resins. The amine of the formula (I) allows access to low-emission epoxy resin compositions which have good processing qualities, cure rapidly even at low temperatures and form high-quality, high-hardness plastics having an attractive surface.
US10287382B2	Nitrile rubber composition and cross-linked rubber A nitrile rubber composition comprising a carboxyl group-containing highly saturated nitrile rubber containing α,β-ethylenically unsaturated nitrile monomer units in a ratio of 5 to 60 wt % and having an iodine value of 120 or less, a filler, and a polyamine-based cross-linking agent, wherein a content of the filler is 100 parts by weight or more and less than 200 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the carboxyl group-containing highly saturated nitrile rubber. Accordingly a nitrile rubber composition able to give a cross-linked rubber with excellent in original state physical properties, compression set resistance, and sour gasoline resistance and small in tension set is provided.
US10287380B2	Copolymer, and molded article Provided are a break-resistant copolymer having high transparency and heat resistance and also having a high tensile strain at break, and a molded article.A copolymer contains 80% by mass to 98% by mass of structural units derived from a methacrylic ester monomer and 2% to 10% by mass of ester structural units derived from a cyclic ketene acetal monomer. The copolymer has a weight average molecular weight of 80,000 or more and a molecular weight distribution of 1.75 to 3.80.
US10287378B2	Hydrophilic, low acid content polymers as stabilizers for water-based emulsions A hydrophilic low acid content resin includes a polymerization product of a mixture including at least one (meth)acrylate and at least one (meth)acrylic acid; wherein the resin is water soluble; and the resin exhibits an acid value from 0 to about 120.
US10287362B2	Binding molecules specific for CD73 and uses thereof The present disclosure provides anti-CD73 binding molecules, e.g., antibodies and antigen binding fragments thereof. Also provided are pharmaceutical formulations comprising the disclosed compositions, and methods for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases associated with CD73-expression, e.g., cancer. Such diseases can be treated, e.g., by direct therapy with the anti-CD73 binding molecules disclosed herein (e.g., naked antibodies or antibody-drug conjugates that bind CD73), by adjuvant therapy with other antigen-binding anticancer agents such as immune checkpoint inhibitors (e.g., anti-CTLA-4 and anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibodies), and/or by combination therapies where the anti-CD73 molecules are administered before, after, or concurrently with chemotherapy.
US10287359B2	Fn14 binding proteins and uses thereof The present disclosure provides proteins comprising antibody antigen binding domains that bind to Fn14 and uses thereof. The present disclosure also provides methods for treating wasting disorders, such as cachexia.
US10287356B2	Anti-FGFR3 antibodies and methods using same The invention provides FGFR3 antibodies, and compositions comprising and methods of using these antibodies.
US10287346B2	RGMa binding protein and use thereof The present invention aims to obtain an anti-repulsive guidance molecule a (RGMa) antibody having a high binding activity and few side effects which can be used as a medicine for preventing, treating, or preventing the relapse of neurological or immunological diseases. The problem is solved by providing an isolated RGMa binding protein which does not inhibit binding between RGMa and neogenin but neutralizes the neurite outgrowth inhibiting activity of RGMa, preferably by providing an anti-RGMa antibody which has complementarity determining regions having amino acid sequences of SEQ ID NOS: 30-35 or SEQ ID NOS: 36-40 in Sequence Listing, and SFG.
US10287345B2	Methods for inhibiting myostatin activation by administering anti-pro/latent myostatin antibodies The present invention relates to antibodies that specifically bind pro-myostatin and/or latent myostatin, and methods and uses thereof.
US10287342B2	Polypeptide for binding to complement protein C5A, and use of same The present invention relates to novel polypeptide for binding to a complement protein C5a. More particularly, the present invention relates to polypeptide which can be bound to a complement protein C5a and inhibit the activation of same, polynucleotide which codes for the polypeptide, a recombinant vector which comprises the polynucleotide, a recombinant microorganism to which the recombinant vector has been introduced, a method for producing the polypeptide by means of the recombinant microorganism, and a pharmaceutical composition, for treating immune diseases or sepsis, containing the polypeptide. A polypeptide, according to the present invention, can be bound to a complement protein C5a, with higher affinity compared to being bound to a complement protein C5a receptor which is present in nature, and inhibits the activation of same, thus being widely utilized for development of formulation for preventing or treating diseases related to a complement protein C5a.
US10287324B2	Norovirus derived immunogenic compositions and methods The invention relates to chimeric norovirus VP1 proteins containing the S-domain of VP1 of a first norovirus strain and a P-domain that contains at least a portion of the P-domain of VP1 of a second norovirus strain. The invention also relates to nucleic acids that encode the chimeric VP1 proteins, virus-like particles that contain a chimeric norovirus VP1 protein, and to immunogenic compositions.
US10287321B2	Re-directed immunotherapy The invention provides an agent for preventing or treating a condition characterised by the presence of unwanted cells, the agent comprising: (i) a targeting moiety that is capable of targeting to the unwanted cells; and (ii) a T cell antigen, wherein the T cell antigen can be released from the targeting moiety by selective cleavage of a cleavage site in the agent in the vicinity of the unwanted cells.
US10287317B2	Proprotein convertase subtilisin kexin type 9 (PCSK9) allosteric binding ligands to modulate serum low density lipoprotein (LDL) levels This invention is related to the field of hypercholesterolemia. In particular, the invention provides compositions and methods to modulate circulating levels of low density lipoproteins by altering the conformation of the protein PCSK9 using synthetic ligands and/or synthetic ligand derivative sequences of 3-8 amino acids ranging between 350-2,000 Da. Altering the conformation of PCSK9 affects the interaction between PCSK9 and an endogenous low density lipoprotein receptor, and can lead to reduced or increased levels of circulating LDL-cholesterol. High LDL-cholesterol levels are associated with increased risk for heart disease. Low LDL-cholesterol levels may be problematic in other conditions, such as liver dysfunction; thus, there is also utility for ligands which can raise LDL levels.
US10287307B2	Crystalline forms of tenofovir alafenamide The present invention relates to novel crystalline forms of salts and/or co-crystals of tenofovir alafenamide, the pharmaceutical formulations, and the therapeutic uses thereof in treating viral infections.
US10287300B2	Heterocyclic derivatives as modulators of kinase activity The invention provides novel imidazol-piperidinyl derivatives of the formula (I) in which R1, R2, W, X1, X2, X3, X4 and n have the meanings indicated in formula I, and their manufacture and use for the treatment of hyperproliferative diseases, such as cancer.
US10287293B2	Bicyclic heterocyclic compounds as PDE2 inhibitors The present invention is directed to dihydropyrazolopyrimidinone compounds of formulas (I) and (II) which are useful as therapeutic agents for the treatment of central nervous system disorders associated with phosphodiesterase 2 (PDE2). The present invention also relates to the use of such compounds for treating neurological and psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia, psychosis, Parkinson's disease, Parkinson's disease dementia (PDD), or Huntington's disease, and those associated with striatal hypofunction or basal ganglia dysfunction.
US10287290B2	Compositions useful in treating brain-related diseases or disorders and methods using same The present invention provides compounds useful for treating or preventing a brain-related disease or disorder. The present invention further provides a method of treating or preventing a brain-related disease or disorder in a patient, comprising administering to the patient a pharmaceutical composition comprising at least one compound of the invention. The present invention further provides a method of modulating the activity of a monoamine transporter.
US10287280B2	Crystalline forms of (S)-5-benzyl-N-(5-methyl-4-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydrobenzo[b][1,4]oxazepin-3-yl)-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxamide Disclosed are novel crystalline forms of (S)-5-benzyl-N-(5-methyl-4-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydrobenzo[b][1,4]oxazepin-3-yl)-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxamide, and solvates thereof and pharmaceutical compositions containing the same. Also disclosed are processes for the preparation thereof and methods for use thereof.
US10287279B2	Inhibitors of human 12/15-lipoxygenase A systematic screening has revealed a family of compounds that exhibit inhibitory effects on 12/15-lipoxygenase. Accordingly, the present invention relates to the use of these compounds for the inhibition of 12/15-lipoxygenase and for the treatment of a condition involving 12/15-lipoxygenase. Exemplary conditions include, but are not limited to, stroke, periventricular leukomalacia, cardiac arrest with resuscitation, atherosclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and breast cancer.
US10287278B2	Chemokine CXCR1 and CXCR2 receptor antagonist compounds, and use thereof in the treatment of chemokine-mediated pathologies Novel chemokine CXCR1 and CXCR2 receptor antagonist compounds of general formula (I) are described. Also described, are pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds, and use of the compounds and the compositions for the treatment of chemokine-mediated pathologies, more specifically in the field of dermatology.
US10287276B2	Heteroaryl-1,2,4-triazole and heteroaryl-tetrazole compounds for controlling ectoparasites The present invention provides compounds of the formula: (I) wherein: X is O or S; Q1 and Q2 are independently CR5 or N, provided at least one of Q1 and Q2 is N; Y is a direct bond or CH2; R1 is H, optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkylalkyl, benzyl or oxetan-3-yl-CH2—; R2 is optionally substituted phenyl, pyridine, pyrimidine, pyrazine or pyridazine; R3 is alkyl or haloalkyl; R4 is optionally substituted pyridine, pyrimidine, pyrazine or pyridazine; R5 is H, alkyl, haloalkyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxy, alkoxyC(O)— or (alkoxy)2CH—; or a salt thereof. The compounds are useful for controlling ectoparasites on animals.
US10287274B2	5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 7 activity modulators and their method of use Pharmaceutical compositions of the invention comprise functionalized lactone derivatives having a disease-modifying action in the treatment of diseases associated with dysregulation of 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 7 activity.
US10287268B2	Imidazolyl kinase inhibitors and uses thereof The present disclosure provides imidazolyl compounds of Formula (I) and methods of preparing the compounds. The provided compounds are able to bind protein kinases and may be useful in modulating (e.g., inhibiting) the activity of a protein kinase in a subject or cell and/or in treating or preventing a disease (e.g., proliferative disease, genetic disease, hematological disease, neurological disease, painful condition, psychiatric disorder, or metabolic disorder) in a subject in need thereof. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, kits, methods, and uses that include or involve a compound described herein.
US10287261B2	Vortioxetine pyroglutamate The present invention provides vortioxetine pyroglutamate salt and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said salt.
US10287249B2	Methods of resolving racemic mixture to obtain (−)-huperzine A A method of resolving a racemic mixture of (±)-Huperzine A to (−)-Huperzine A includes: separating the (−)-Huperzine A from the racemic mixture of (±)-Huperzine A by chiral high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), the chiral HPLC being performed utilizing a mobile phase including a solution including an alcohol and one selected from dichloromethane, trichloromethane, and a mixture thereof, and the chiral HPLC being performed utilizing a chiral stationary phase including a polysaccharide derivative.
US10287241B2	Methods and systems for producing urea Methods and systems for producing urea are provided. Ammonia, carbon dioxide, and a carbamate solution can be combined in a pressurized mixer to produce a carbamate reaction mixture. The carbamate reaction mixture can be transferred from the pressurized mixer to a reactor. The carbamate reaction mixture can be heated in the reactor to produce a urea reaction mixture that can include urea, water, ammonia, carbon dioxide, and ammonium carbamate. The urea reaction mixture can be contacted to a membrane to separate an aqueous filtrate and a urea concentrate that can include urea, ammonia, carbon dioxide, and ammonium carbamate. The urea concentrate can be transferred from the reactor to a urea purification system that can include one or more separators and one or more decomposers. The urea concentrate can flow through the urea purification system to produce one or more urea products and one or more carbamate solutions.
US10287238B2	Gas-phase and liquid-gas-phase nitrilation process A process for the nitrilation of a fatty acid or of a fatty acid ester, which is optionally unsaturated, by reacting the fatty acid or fatty acid ester with ammonia in a reactor operating continuously in the gas phase or in the mixed gas-liquid phase in a temperature range of from 180 to 400° C., in the presence of a solid catalyst comprising at least one metal oxide, the metal of which belongs to column 8 of the periodic table, as a mixture with at least one metal oxide chosen from aluminum oxides, zirconium oxides, niobium oxides, tantalum oxides and tin oxides, the metal oxide(s), the metal of which belongs to column 8, being present in a volume ratio of 0.1 to 0.6 relative to the volume of the mixture of all the oxides.
US10287236B2	Preparation of thermoplastic epoxidized polymers and thermosetting materials from triglycerides A method i for forming an epoxidized polymer is provided. The method may include mixing an epoxidized plant oil with a synthetic epoxy resin and crosslinking the epoxidized plant oil and the synthetic epoxy resin using a curing agent. The epoxidized plant oil may be formed via: converting plant oil triglycerides to fatty amide alcohols via aminolysis using primary or secondary amines, converting the fatty amide alcohols to epoxidized fatty amide alcohols, and reacting the epoxidized fatty amide alcohols with vinyl monomers to obtain epoxidized plant oil monomers.
US10287235B2	Isomerization method for 1,3,3-trimethyl-1-(aminomethyl)aminocyclohexane An isomerization reaction of a predetermined compound, without passing through a high pressure reaction and a complicated multi-stage process. The isomerization method includes isomerizing, 1,3,3-trimethyl-1-(aminomethyl)aminocyclohexane in the presence of a compound represented by formula (1) and at least one compound selected from no alkali metal, an alkali metal-containing compound, an alkaline earth metal and an alkaline earth metal-containing compound: where R1 and R2 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a monovalent group selected from a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkoxy group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryloxy group and an acyl group, R1 and R2 may mutually bind to form a ring, R3 represents a hydrogen atom and an n-valent group selected from a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon group, and n represents as integer of 1 to 10.
US10287229B2	Method of continuously recovering (meth)acrylic acid A method of continuously recovering (meth)acrylic acid is provided. The method of continuously recovering (meth)acrylic acid according to the present disclosure enables use of a natural circulation type of reboiler which does not require an operating part in a destructive distillation process of recovering (meth)acrylic acid from a (meth)acrylic acid waste liquid, and therefore, stable operation of the continuous process may be achieved while simplifying equipment configuration.
US10287226B2	Mild catalytic reduction of C—O bonds and C═O bonds using a recyclable catalyst system A method of reducing a C—O bond to the corresponding C—H bond in a substrate, which could be a benzylic alcohol, allylic alcohol, ester or an ether bond beta to a hydroxyl group or alpha to a carbonyl group using a recyclable metal catalyst system. The recyclable catalyst system is also applicable to reducing a C═O bond to the corresponding C—OH bond and then C—H bond. These methodologies can be linked in one-pot to selective oxidation and depolymerizations of aromatic polyols such as lignin.
US10287224B2	Method and apparatus for producing methanol with hydrocarbon recycling An apparatus and method of producing methanol includes reacting a heated hydrocarbon-containing gas and an oxygen-containing gas in a reactor; to provide a product stream comprising methanol; and transferring heat from the product stream to the hydrocarbon-containing gas to heat the hydrocarbon containing gas. After removing methanol and CO2 from the product stream, unprocessed hydrocarbons are mixed with the hydrocarbon containing gas fro reprocessing through the reactor.
US10287219B2	Phlegmatisation of an explosive in an aqueous suspension A method for phlegmatizing an explosive in an aqueous suspension including a dispersed phlegmatizing agent. The phlegmatizing agent is deposited on a surface of the explosive at low temperature utilizing opposite electric charges of the phlegmatizing agent and the explosive. Also a device and a phlegmatized explosive.
US10287212B2	Plasma-resistant member There is provided a plasma-resistant member, including: a base material; and a layer structural component formed by aerosol deposition at a surface of the base material, the layer structural component being plasma-resistant and including an yttria polycrystalline body, the yttria polycrystalline body included in the layer structural component having a crystal structure in which cubic and monoclinic coexist, a proportion of monoclinic to cubic inside the yttria polycrystalline body included in the layer structural component being not less than 0% and not more than 60%, a crystallite size of the yttria polycrystalline body included in the layer structural component being not less than 8 nm and not more than 50 nm.
US10287204B2	Pellet The present invention relates to pellets for use in the manufacture of glass.
US10287203B2	Method of thermally drawing structured sheets A method of drawing a material into sheet form includes forming a preform comprising at least one material as a large aspect ratio block wherein a first transverse dimension of the preform is much greater than a second transverse dimension substantially perpendicular to the first transverse dimension. A furnace having substantially linearly opposed heating elements one spaced from the other is provided and the heating elements are energized to apply heat to the preform to create a negative thermal gradient from an exterior surface along the first transverse dimension of the preform inward toward a central plane of the preform. The preform is drawn in such a manner that the material substantially maintains its first transverse dimension and deforms across its second transverse dimension.
US10287202B2	Nozzled confined container for treating sludge The disclosure relates to an apparatus, system, and methodology for treating nested waste matter, including a delivery system for delivering a volume of untreated material; a confined container having an inlet connected to the delivery system; an energy impingement device introduced transversely into said confined container, where the energy impingement device is configured to deliver a volume of injected fluid and further configured to treat the volume of untreated material in said confined container and wherein the confined container has an outlet for exiting a volume of treated material.
US10287201B2	Methods and systems for treating produced water Produced water from a crude oil or natural gas production process is purified using a membrane purification system for petroleum production, agricultural, commercial and domestic uses. The produced water is pretreated to remove, at least, particulates and oil from the produced water. The minimally pretreated water is then purified in a membrane purification system, that is operated at conditions such that membrane scaling is reduced or prevented. In particular, the membrane purification system is operated to maintain the turbidity of clarified water feed to the system or intermediate aqueous streams that are cascading through the membrane purification system. Ensuring that the turbidity of the reject streams generated in the membrane system are useful in achieving long membrane operating life.
US10287200B2	Method for treating ballast water and device for treating ballast water used therefor Provided are a novel method and device for treating a liquid that can be utilized for treating ballast water used in ships, etc. The method and device for treating a liquid provided herein allow aquatic organisms contained in a liquid to be sufficiently inactivated or separated by being configured in such a manner as to, in supplying the liquid containing aquatic organisms, carry out at least one of an aquatic organism-inactivating treatment and a physical treatment using a centrifugal force and then store the liquid in a storage means, and in discharging the liquid thus stored, determine whether or not the aquatic organism-inactivating treatment is required, carry out the treatment based on the determination, and carry out the physical treatment using a centrifugal force.
US10287199B2	Use of phosphotartaric acid and the salts thereof for the treatment of water in water-conducting systems The present invention relates to the use of phospho-tartaric acid and/or the salts thereof for the treatment of water in water-conducting systems.
US10287197B2	Wastewater treatment system Treatment of wastewater containing contaminants is provided. More specifically, treating wastewater through capture and recirculation of percolated fluid effluent through and from one or more infiltration field systems is provided.
US10287191B2	Apparatus with flow-through capacitors for the purification of a liquid and process for the purification of said liquid Apparatus with flow-through capacitors for the purification of a liquid, which comprises: at least one cell (2) provided with at least one flow-through capacitor (4) provided with two or more electrodes facing each other, between which a liquid to be treated is susceptible to flow; electrical power supply means (13) adapted to supply a direct supply voltage (VA); a modulation circuit (14) connected in input to the electrical power supply means (13) in order to receive the supply voltage (VA) and provided with switches (22′, 22″; 23′, 23″) actuatable to apply at least one operating voltage between the facing electrodes of each capacitor (4). In addition, the present apparatus comprises a control circuit (24) which is connected to the switches (22′, 22″; 23′, 23″) of the modulation circuit (14), and is provided with a control module with pulse width modulation (PWM), which drives the switching of the switches (22′, 22″; 23′, 23″) by power supplying the facing electrodes of each capacitor (4) by means of a pulsed voltage having average value proportional to the aforesaid operating voltage.
US10287182B2	Regulating method for a water treatment installation using measured parameters and control of an ozonisation device Method for controlling a water treatment installation having a supply, an ozonization stage, a transfer stage, a biological filter and a discharge having the following steps: measuring a first parameter set in the supply, wherein, a measurement for a first concentration of micro-contaminations and/or a nitrite concentration is determined; controlling the ozonization stage in such a manner that an ozone supply is carried out in a preselected ratio to the measured first parameter set; measuring a second parameter set in the transfer stage, wherein, a measurement for a second concentration of micro-contaminations is determined; controlling the ozonization; measuring a third parameter set in the discharge, wherein, with reference to the third parameter set, a measurement of a third concentration of micro-contaminations is determined; if the measurement for the concentration of micro-contaminations exceeds a predetermined maximum value in the discharge, increasing the ozone supply.
US10287177B1	Method and apparatus for extracting high-purity molybdenum oxide powders and nanopowders from low-grade concentrates A method and plant for molybdenum recovery from a low-grade crude ore by low-temperature chlorination, where the molybdenum-bearing fine ore is chlorinated with gaseous chlorine at a temperature of 220-250° C. to form a volatile chloride compound, which after leaving a reactor is directed to a low-temperature nitrogen-oxygen plasma unit having a temperature of 800-1000° C., wherein the said compound decomposes and turns into a high-purity MoO3 powder or nanopowder, which is cooled with an air stream and collected in a dumping hopper. The invention enables recovery of ultra-high purity MoO3 (purity of 99.997-99.999%) using an environmental friendly, cost effective, and inexpensive method implemented on an industrial scale.
US10287173B2	Process for making ammonia An ammonia-producing system comprises a reactor that catalytically converts nitrogen and hydrogen feed gases to ammonia to form a reaction mixture of the ammonia, unreacted nitrogen gas, and unreacted hydrogen gas. A feed system feeds the nitrogen and hydrogen gases to the reactor at a reaction pressure of from about 9 to about 100 atmospheres. A reactor control system controls the temperature during conversion of the nitrogen and hydrogen to ammonia by maintaining a reaction temperature of from about 330° C. to about 550° C. An absorbent selectively absorbs at least a portion of the ammonia from the reaction mixture, and an absorbent control system controls one or both of a temperature and pressure at the absorbent during selective absorption of the ammonia from the reaction mixture. A recycle line downstream of the absorbent recycles the unreacted nitrogen and unreacted hydrogen to the reactor.
US10287168B1	Method of manufacturing graphene material Disclosed is a method of manufacturing graphene material, including steps of first oxidation, first heating, second heating, second oxidation, separation, drying, first ultrasonic vibration, reduction, second ultrasonic vibration, heating, and filtration. The first oxidation and the second oxidation respectively employ the first oxidant and the second oxidant with different strength of oxidation to appropriately control the range of the ratio of carbon vs. oxygen content in the graphene oxide. Therefore, the resultant graphene material through the reduction process has resistivity within 1.45˜150 Ω/cm.
US10287167B2	Large scale oxidized graphene production for industrial applications Existing methods of producing high quality graphene/graphite oxides are generally accomplished by exfoliating graphite into flakes and oxidizing the graphite flakes with strong oxidizers under extreme conditions and require careful purification. The oxidizers are typically strong acids used in high concentrations at elevated temperatures requiring complicated purification processes to yield oxidized graphene/sheets. The existing processes can cost up to $12,000/gram. This invention uses a mild oxidant combined with mechanical processing where the sole products are oxidized graphite/graphene and water without the need for further purification.
US10287163B2	Hydrogen generation container with air-permeable and water-impermeable films Disclosed is a hydrogen water generator that is capable of preventing an increase in pH so as to prevent alkalinization of water while generating water containing plenty of hydrogen gas. A hydrogen water generator 20 includes a container 21 having water 22 and magnesium particles 23, capable of reacting with the water 22 to generate hydrogen gas, encapsulated therein, wherein the container 21 is made of an air-permeable and water-impermeable material, which allows the hydrogen gas to pass from the inside to the outside of the container and prevents the water from passing from the inside to the outside of the container. At least one kind of thermoplastic resin selected from a group consisting of (A) polyvinylidene chloride, (B) polyvinyl chloride, and (C) polyacrylonitrile may be used as the air-permeable and water-impermeable material.
US10287162B2	Low-profile stacked-die MEMS resonator system A low-profile packaging structure for a microelectromechanical-system (MEMS) resonator system includes an electrical lead having internal and external electrical contact surfaces at respective first and second heights within a cross-sectional profile of the packaging structure and a die-mounting surface at an intermediate height between the first and second heights. A resonator-control chip is mounted to the die-mounting surface of the electrical lead such that at least a portion of the resonator-control chip is disposed between the first and second heights and wire-bonded to the internal electrical contact surface of the electrical lead. A MEMS resonator chip is mounted to the resonator-control chip in a stacked die configuration and the MEMS resonator chip, resonator-control chip and internal electrical contact and die-mounting surfaces of the electrical lead are enclosed within a package enclosure that exposes the external electrical contact surface of the electrical lead at an external surface of the packaging structure.

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