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US10557807B2 3D printed microfluidic mixers and nozzles for crystallography
A 3D printed hybrid nozzle device combining a microfluidic mixer with a liquid jet injector that addresses the bottleneck of investigating substrate-initiated biological reaction paths employing serial crystallography with XFELs. The hybrid nozzle provides for injecting aqueous protein crystal jets after fast mixing (<5 ms), reaching reaction time points (e.g., about 10 ms to about 150 ms) suitable to resolve enzyme kinetics.
US10557806B2 CT system and CT method
The present invention relates to a dual- or multi-source CT system and method. For suppressing or even completely eliminating the negative effects of cross-scatter, the proposed CT system comprises two x-ray sources (10, 11), two detectors (13, 14), two read-out units (15, 16), a control unit (17) and a reconstruction unit (19). Further, a scatter correction unit (18) is provided or the read-out units (15, 16) are configured to generate scatter-corrected read-out signals from the detected radiation, wherein a scatter-corrected read-out signal is generated from the radiation detected by a detector during a single projection interval (I) including multiple repetitions of three phases, in which the sources are alternately switched on and off and in which the read-out units alternately register primary radiation or cross-scatter radiation.
US10557805B2 High throughput methods of analyzing seed cotton using X-ray imaging
A system for analyzing intact cotton, wherein the system comprises an X-ray scanner system and a plurality of sample containers, wherein at least one seed cotton sample container is structured and operable to retain a respective one of a plurality of intact cotton samples. The system additionally comprises a sample support platform that is structured and operable to move the plurality of sample containers past an image data generation assembly of the X-ray scanner system. The system further comprises a computer based system that is structured and operable to execute image analysis software to determine at least one metric of at least one of the intact cotton samples.
US10557802B2 Capture of repeater defects on a semiconductor wafer
Repeater analysis at a first threshold identifies repeater defects. The repeater defects are located at a coordinate that is the same on each reticle. Images on every reticle of the semiconductor wafer at the coordinate are received, and a plurality of signed difference images are obtained. A repeater threshold for signed difference images is calculated, as is consistency of the polarity. The threshold is applied to the images and a number of defects per each repeater that remain are determined. A secondary repeater threshold can be applied for nuisance filtering.
US10557797B2 Method to detect beryllium by optical fluorescence
A method of determining beryllium or a beryllium compound thereof in a sample is disclosed by measuring fluorescence. This method discloses use of highly alkaline fluorescent indicating dye solutions with pH greater than 12.9. In a preferred embodiment the fluorescent indicating dye solutions do not contain a pH buffer. Further, the method also discloses measuring fluorescence under highly alkaline conditions, where the pH after mixing the highly alkaline fluorescent indicating dye solutions with the sample solution containing beryllium is at least 11, preferably 12. The use of highly alkaline solution provides superior detection limits for beryllium by using dilution ratios of 4× and lower.
US10557796B2 Method and device for determining the transmittance of a flat glass substrate
A method and an associated device for determining the transmittance of a flat-glass substrate with a measuring device, with which light of at least one light source is guided from one side of the flat-glass substrate through the flat-glass substrate to the opposite side of the flat-glass substrate, where it is captured by at least one receiving unit and the transmittance of the flat-glass substrate is determined by means of a comparison between the intensity of the light emitted by the light source and the light incident upon the receiving unit. The light source is a surface-like diffuse light source, and the receiving unit comprises at least one spatially resolving receiver. By evaluating brightness values in the measuring image of the spatially resolving receiver, the transmittance is determined in a spatially resolved manner in a partial surface of the flat-glass substrate, which is covered by the measuring image.
US10557792B2 Spectral modeling for complex absorption spectrum interpretation
A method for spectral interpretation in absorption spectroscopy uses a nonlinear spectral fitting algorithm for interpretation of spectral features in complex absorption spectra. The algorithm combines two spectral modeling techniques for generating spectral models to be used in the curve fitting process: a line-shape model and a basis-set model. The selected models for all gas components are additively combined using a least squares minimization, allowing for quantification of multiple species simultaneously.
US10557787B1 Detection of compounds in material samples utilizing a transformation and subsequent decomposition
A method of detecting a compound in a material sample is presented. A transformation is generated from a set of IR spectra of a set of identified compounds, in which the compound is one of the set of identified compounds. The transformation is applied to an IR spectrum of the material sample to form a transformed IR spectrum. A decomposition is applied to the transformation. Results indicative of a presence or an absence of the compound are generated based on an output of the decomposition.
US10557774B2 Mattress firmness testing process and system
A system for evaluating failure of a used mattress includes a test device and computerized test device control module. The test device includes a plunger arm, a control motor attached to a first end of the plunger arm and configured to selectively extend and retract the plunger arm, and a platen attached to an end of the plunger arm distal from control motor. The control module includes a computerized processor, operating programming to evaluate the failure of the mattress. The programming includes controlling extension of the plunger arm, monitoring firmness in the mattress based upon force applied by the platen on the mattress and displacement of the plunger arm, monitoring a threshold firmness value for comparison, comparing the threshold firmness value to the monitored firmness, and generating a result of the comparison indicating the failure of the mattress.
US10557773B2 Fixtureless lensmeter system
A lensmeter system may include a mobile device having a camera. The camera may capture a first image of a pattern through a lens that is separate from the camera, while the lens is in contact with a pattern. The mobile device may determine the size of the lens based on the first image and known features of the pattern. The camera may capture a second image of the pattern, while the lens is at an intermediate location between the camera and the pattern. The second image may be transformed to an ideal coordinate system, and processed determine a distortion of the pattern attributable to the lens. The mobile device may measure characteristics of the lens based on the distortion. Characteristics of the lens may include a spherical power, a cylinder power, and/or an astigmatism angle.
US10557772B2 Multi-sensor inspection for identification of pressurized pipe defects that leak
The system utilizes conductivity equipment as well as a camera, pressure sensor, and acoustic hydrophone within a probe deployed via cable into a pipe to be inspected. The probe completes an electric circuit back to ground when the probe is adjacent a defect through which electric currents can pass, thus producing varying electric current. The camera, incorporated into the electric probe, is utilized for both inspection and navigation through the pipe by providing a close-circuit video data feed. The pressure sensor detects alterations in the pressure and flow field of the fluidic region in the area of a leak. The acoustic hydrophone listens for the sound leaks in a pressurized pipeline. The inspection device is tethered to a cable and inserted a measured distance into the pipeline, typically with the pipeline under pressure, via a launch tube. Multi-sensor data versus pipeline position is thus obtained.
US10557769B2 Micro mechanical devices with an improved recess or cavity structure
A sensor includes a first substrate and a second substrate. The first substrate includes a first side and an opposing second side, with the first side having a recess. The recess is defined by one or more side walls and a bottom wall. One or more of the side walls are substantially perpendicular to the bottom wall. A sensing diaphragm is defined between the second side of the first substrate and the bottom wall of the recess. A boss extends from the bottom wall of the recess. The second substrate may include a first side and an opposing second side, where the first side has a recess. The first side of the first substrate may be secured to the first side of the second substrate such that the recess in the first substrate faces and is in fluid communication with the recess in the second substrate.
US10557763B2 Rapid and wireless screening and health monitoring of materials and structures
Systems for screening and health monitoring of materials are provided. The system can include a material embedded with magneto-electric nanoparticles (MENs), a laser configured to direct incident laser light waves at a target area of the material, an optical filter disposed between the laser and the material, and an analyzer configured to detect the laser light reflected from the material.
US10557762B2 Strain/force sensor device for monitoring wear on overhead lines
A device for measuring force and for monitoring wear on overhead lines includes a force-measuring system which includes two contact bars which, in an operating state, are oriented at a right angle to an overhead line to be monitored, and two connection bars, which, in the operating state, are oriented parallel to the overhead line. A bar-shaped force transducer is fastened to each end portion of the two connection bars and each of the bar-shaped force transducers extends in an axial direction of the respective connection bar.
US10557760B2 Thin film strain gauge
A strain gauge includes: a substrate; a dielectric layer on the substrate; a thin film electrical circuit on the dielectric layer and having input/output terminals; another layer disposed on the electrical circuit; the dielectric layer forming a first seal on one side of the electrical circuit, the another layer forming a second seal on a second side of the electrical circuit, the first and second seals having structure such that: in a first instance prior to exposure of the strain gauge to an autoclave cycle, the electrical circuit is productive of a first output voltage in response to a first input voltage; and in a second instance subsequent to exposure of the strain gauge to at least 10 autoclave cycles, the electrical circuit is productive of a second output voltage in response to a second input voltage, the first and second input voltages being equal, and the first and second output voltages being equal within a 15% shift in zero offset.
US10557757B2 Structure for detecting temperature of electronic device
An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing configured to form an external shape thereof, a first board disposed in a first direction that is away from the housing, wherein at least one processor is mounted at the first board, a second board disposed between the housing and the first board and electrically connected with the first board, and a thermistor mounted on the second board, wherein the at least one processor measures a temperature of the housing based on an electrical signal received from the second board.
US10557741B2 Fluid level visualization systems
A sight gauge assembly for displaying a fluid level of an object includes a first connection member comprising a tap defining a bore therethrough and a body comprising a first passageway and a second passageway such that the first passageway fluidly connects to the second passageway and the bore through an interior of the body and the second passageway to fluidly communicates with the first bore and a first accessory. The sight gauge assembly also includes a second connection member comprising a tap defining a bore therethrough and a body comprising a first passageway and a sight tube defining a hollow interior. The sight tube couples to the first connection member and the second connection member to define a first flow path.
US10557736B2 Predictive diagnostics systems and methods using vacuum pressure control valves
Calibration of a valve in a vacuum system and providing a diagnostic indication in the vacuum system using the calibration includes measuring conductance of the valve as a function of angular valve position and generating a conductance calibration map or function for use during operation of the valve. An actual angular valve position is set based on the received set point angular valve position and a difference between the measured valve conductance and a predefined metric of conductance versus angular valve position. An actual system conductance and a difference between the actual system conductance and a reference system conductance for the system are determined. The diagnostic indication of a fault in the system is generated based on the actual angular valve position of the valve and the difference between the actual system conductance and the reference system conductance for the system.
US10557732B2 Flowmeters and methods of manufacture
A flowmeter body assembly includes a flowmeter body defining a central bore and a plurality of angled connectors extending from a sidewall of the flowmeter body. The flowmeter body and the plurality of angled connectors form a one-piece structure that is devoid of welded joints, and each of the plurality of angled connectors is configured to support a respective sensor to enable measurement of a flow rate of a fluid across at least one chordal plane of the flowmeter body.
US10557725B2 Magnetoresistive wheatstone measuring bridge and angle sensor having at least two such measuring bridges
A magnetoresistive Wheatstone bridge includes two bridge branches connected in parallel between a supply potential Vb, wherein two series-connected resistor arrangements R1 and R3 or R2 and R4 are arranged in each bridge branch with an interposed measuring potential Vout. The resistor arrangements of the two bridge branches are situated diagonally opposite one another and at least two magnetoresistive resistor arrangements have a magnetically sensitive preferred direction. The preferred directions of diagonally opposing resistor arrangements of the bridge branches R1 and R4 or R2 and R3 differ by an angle other than 0° or 180°. An angle sensor includes at least two of the Wheatstone bridges offset by a predefined angle for determining an angular orientation of a magnetic field by a sine bridge and a cosine bridge. The measuring bridge reduces harmonics and optimizes resistance values, improving the accuracy of a phase-angle sensor signal and the sensor resolution.
US10557722B2 System for determining the position of the position indicator of a position measuring system
The invention concerns a method for determining a position ϕ of a position indicator of a position measuring system, in which the sensor signals a1 to ar of a number of r sensors are recorded as a signal vector {right arrow over (a)}=(a1, . . . , ar), a measurement vector {right arrow over (q)} is formed according to {right arrow over (q)}=g({right arrow over (a)}), a 2-component vector {right arrow over (p)} is calculated according to {right arrow over (p)}=M·{right arrow over (q)}, wherein M is a 2×n matrix, and the position ϕ is determined by means of a predetermined function ƒ({right arrow over (p)}) to ϕ=ƒ({right arrow over (p)}), wherein the function ƒ({right arrow over (p)})=ƒ(p1,p2) is based on the equations p1=cos(ϕ) and p2=sin(ϕ). The matrix M is determined in a calibration phase in such a manner, that the transformation {right arrow over (p)}=M·{right arrow over (q)} is a linear mapping, which maps a number m of measurement vectors {right arrow over (q)}k on 2-component vectors {right arrow over (p)}k, wherein the tips of the vectors {right arrow over (p)}k substantially lie on a circle or on a circular arc. The method allows the elimination of external fields.
US10557721B2 Device and method for anonymising smart metering data
A device comprising an input for obtaining consumption data relating to the consumption of a utility provided by a utility provider, an output for outputting modified consumption data and a processor arranged to generate the modified consumption data based on obtained consumption data so that the modified consumption data starts to converge with the obtained consumption data if a deviation of the obtained consumption data from the modified consumption data exceeds a predetermined threshold.
US10557720B2 Unauthorized electrical grid connection detection and characterization system and method
Embodiments of the invention provide systems and method for monitoring unauthorized electrical grid access via an electrical connection to the electrical grid and/or an electrical component of the electrical grid, and retrieving customer energy data from an energy delivery server including one or more customer records of a customer's coupling to one or more energy delivery systems or networks. The system and method further includes deriving a information or rules from the customer energy data, and determining a net energy metering (NEM) status by establishing an indicator of net energy metering (NEM) access to the customer. The system and method further includes determining solar status by determining if the customer is a solar customer, analyzing and determining a system size of the customer, and determining unauthorized interconnection of the customer based on the analysis of system size, solar status, and the customer's net energy metering (NEM) status.
US10557719B2 Gas turbine sensor failure detection utilizing a sparse coding methodology
A method and system for recognizing (and/or predicting) failures of sensors used in monitoring gas turbines applies a sparse coding process to collected sensor readings and defines the L-1 norm residuals from the sparse coding process as indicative of a potential sensor problem. Further evaluation of the group of residual sensor readings is perform to categorize the group and determine if there are significant outliers (“abnormal data”), which would be considered as more likely associated with a faulty sensor than noisy data. A time component is introduced into the evaluation that compares a current abnormal result with a set of prior results and making the faulty sensor determination if a significant number of prior readings also have an abnormal value. By taking the time component into consideration, the number of false positives is reduced.
US10557713B1 Generation of trip estimates using real-time data and historical data
A system uses machine models to estimate trip durations or distance. The system trains a historical model to estimate trip duration using characteristics of past trips. The system trains a real-time model to estimate trip duration using characteristics of recently completed trips. The historical and real-time models may use different time windows of training data to predict estimates, and may be trained to predict an adjustment to an initial trip estimate. A selector model is trained to predict whether the historical model, the real-time model, or a combination of the historical and real-time models will more accurately estimate a trip duration, given features associated with a trip duration request, and the system accordingly uses the models to estimate a trip duration. In some embodiments, the real-time model and the selector may be trained using batch machine learning techniques which allow the models to incorporate new trip data as trips complete.
US10557712B2 Determination of a route of a mobile device in a mobile network
A method and system. A common route is designated as a traveled route of a mobile device for a series of consecutive movements of the mobile device in a mobile network along a path of locations from an origin location of the path at an earliest activity of two or more activities of the mobile device to a destination location of the path at a latest activity of the two or more activities. A ratio is computed as a ratio of (i) a sum of a coverage area of a start cell in which one activity of the mobile device was initiated and a coverage area of an end cell in which the one activity of the mobile device was terminated to (ii) a distance between a centroid of the start cell and a centroid of the end cell such that the distance has a positive value. A confidence value as a function of the computed ratio is determined.
US10557710B2 Dual-axis ultra-robust rotation rate sensor for automotive applications
A rotation rate sensor including a substrate having a main plane of extension, a first rotation rate sensor structure for detecting a first rotation rate about an axis that is in parallel to a first axis extending in parallel to the main plane of extension, and a second rotation rate sensor structure for detecting a second rotation rate about an axis that is parallel to a second axis extending perpendicularly with respect to the main plane of extension. Also included is drive device for deflecting a first structure of the first rotation rate sensor structure, and a second structure of the first rotation rate sensor structure, and also for deflecting a third structure of the second rotation rate sensor structure, and a fourth structure of the second rotation rate sensor structure, in such a way that the first, second, third, and fourth structures are excitable into a mechanically coupled oscillation.
US10557706B2 Measurement processing device, x-ray inspection apparatus, method for manufacturing structure, measurement processing method, x-ray inspection method, measurement processing program, and x-ray inspection program
A measurement processing device used for an x-ray inspection apparatus that detects an x-ray passing through a predetermined region of a specimen placed on a placement unit to perform an inspection on the shape of the predetermined region of the specimen includes: a setting unit that sets a three-dimensional region to be detected on the specimen; and a sliced-region selection unit that sets a plurality of sliced regions on the region to be detected, calculates, for each of the plurality of sliced regions, an amount of displacement of the predetermined region that is required to detect the region to be detected when the plurality of sliced regions is regarded as the predetermined region, and selects a sliced region for the inspection from among the plurality of sliced regions on the basis of each of the calculated amounts of displacement.
US10557702B2 Articulating head for optical probes, coordinate measuring system, and tool holder
An articulating probe head for a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) comprising an optical fiber and an interface for automatic connection to an optical coordinate probe. A tool rack for a CMM for storing tactile and/or optical probes for automatic exchange on the said probe head. Two methods are also described to verify the quality of the optical waveguide from controller to the probe tip.
US10557701B2 MEMS tunable VCSEL powered swept source OCT for 3D metrology applications
Disclosed is an optical probe system that is capable of high speed, high precision, and high resolution 3D digitalization of engineered objects. The 3D dimensional data of the engineered object is measured using a swept source optical coherence tomography system with improved speed, spatial resolutions, and depth range. Also disclosed is a type of coordinate measurement machine (CMM) that is capable of performing high speed, high resolution, and non-contact measurement of engineered objects. The mechanic stylus in the touch-trigger probe of a conventional CMM is replaced with an optical stylus with reconfigurable diameter and length. The distance from the center of the optical stylus to the measurement probe is optically adjusted to match the height of the object to be measured quickly, which eliminates one dimensional movement of the probe and greatly improves the productivity.
US10557696B2 Self-glowing materials and tracer ammunition
A self-glowing solid material comprises a man-made metal mixture containing at least one rare earth metal and an oxide of iron. The material is inducible by flame initiation to self-glow with yellow-to-red colors (577-to-700 nanometer wavelengths). A stealth tracer ammunition comprises a projectile body having a tip and a base, and a solid pellet disposed in the base. The pellet may be made from the above-mentioned self-glowing solid material or another suitable material. The pellet becomes incandescent as a result of being heated when the ammunition is fired. The incandescent pellet emits a glow observable only from behind when the ammunition travels downrange after being fired. An illuminant comprises a bimodal blend of a man-made metal mixture containing at least one rare earth metal and an oxide of iron. The bimodal blend is a blend of smaller-sized fragments and larger-sized pellets. The illuminant is capable of ignition and dispersion in response to ballistic energy to create illumination. An illumination device comprises a body having an interior cavity, the body configured to be launched as a projectile or configured to contain projectiles. An illuminant is disposed in the cavity, the illuminant comprising a bimodal blend of a suitable illuminant material. The illuminant is capable of ignition and dispersion in response to ballistic energy to create illumination.
US10557690B2 Process for making high-performance polyethylene multifilament yarn
Processes for making high-performance polyethylene multi-filament yarn are disclosed which include the steps of a) making a solution of ultra-high molar mass polyethylene in a solvent; b) spinning of the solution through a spinplate containing at least 5 spinholes into an air-gap to form fluid filaments, while applying a draw ratio DRfluid; c) cooling the fluid filaments to form solvent-containing gel filaments; d) removing at least partly the solvent from the filaments; and e) drawing the filaments in at least one step before, during and/or after said solvent removing, while applying a draw ratio DRsolid of at least 4, wherein in step b) each spinhole comprises a contraction zone of specific dimension and a downstream zone of diameter Dn and length Dn with Ln/Dn of from 0 to at most 25, to result in a draw ratio DRfluid=DRsp*DRag of at least 150, wherein DRsp is the draw ratio in the spinholes and DRag is the draw ratio in the air-gap, with DRsp being greater than 1 and DRag at least 1. High-performance polyethylene multifilament yarn, and semi-finished or end-use products containing said yarn, especially to ropes and ballistic-resistant composites, are also disclosed.
US10557684B2 Shot indicating resetting trigger firearm training system
A firearm training tool having a shot indicating system configured to provide a training rifle with a shot indicating laser activated by pressing a trigger rearward.
US10557677B1 Magazine loader apparatus and method
A magazine loader apparatus and method includes in one embodiment, a magazine holder where the magazine holder is configured to removably hold a magazine and where the magazine holder includes a loading chamber configured to receive a bullet. A loading arm connected with the magazine holder, a plunger connected with the loading arm, and a bullet loader where the bullet loader is configured to temporarily hold the bullet and where the bullet loader is removably connectable with the magazine holder at the loading chamber such that the bullet exits the bullet loader into the loading chamber.
US10557673B2 Radial delayed blowback operating system, such as for AR 15 platform
A delayed rotary blowback mechanism integrated into a firearm bolt and carrier subassembly. A plurality of lugs are configured at a rear of the bolt and seat within a mating profile of a barrel extension of the firearm in a fully chambered position. Chamfered locations are configured between the lugs and a receiving profile in the barrel extension for influencing linear to rotational motion of the bolt. A cam pin extends upwardly from the bolt and seats through a circumferentially directed slot configured within the bolt carrier. Upon initiating of the discharge cycle of a fired round traveling out the end of the barrel, the chamfered configuration results in the bolt and cam pin rotating within the carrier and the lugs subsequently separating from the barrel extension. The bolt and carrier retain sufficient inertia to cycle through the discharge cycle concurrent with reloading a subsequent cartridge.
US10557663B2 Refrigerator
A refrigerator comprises: a cabinet having a storage chamber; a door to open and close the storage chamber; a drawer assembly connected to the door and having a drawer; a rail assembly to connect the drawer assembly to the cabinet; and a weight balance positioned in the drawer assembly and opposite the door.
US10557659B2 Wearable cold packs utilizing a cooling agent
A wearable cold pack formed with a reservoir for retention of liquid, and a cooling agent composition including salt mixed with water in the reservoir. The salt having a capacity to provide an endothermic effect to enhance cooling when mixed with water. The salt material is primarily ammonium nitrate that has been stabilized against detonation by the addition of an effective amount of phosphate material. The wearable cold pack may be configured as a joint wrap, a head wrap, a neck wrap, a shoulder wrap, a helmet or many other articles. The wearable cold pack cooling agent composition is capable of cooling in the amount of at least 130 Btu/lb due to endothermic effect when mixed with water.
US10557658B2 Dual auto hydrant for snowmaking gun and method of using same
The invention is a dual auto hydrant configured to interface independent pressurized water and compressed air sources with snowmaking equipment, such as a snowmaking gun and methods of using same.
US10557657B2 Inflatable ice making assembly
An inflatable ice making assembly for making ice cubes includes a shell, which has a first end that is open and a second end that is closed. The shell is resilient and impermeable. First panels and second panels, which are resilient, are coupled to and positioned in the shell to defines a plurality of air conduits. The first and second panels extend between opposing sides of the shell and are alternately positioned between a top and a bottom of the shell. Each first panel and an adjacently positioned second panel define a sleeve that is configured to add water. First recesses positioned in the first panels and second recesses positioned in the second panels define pockets that are configured to shape cubes of ice. A lid is couplable to the shell to close the first end. The shell is configured to be twisted to free the cubes from the pockets.
US10557653B1 Suction stabilizer control circuit for a heat pump system
In a heat pump system, a suction stabilizer control circuit (SSCC) reduces or eliminates subcooling at the condenser and reduces superheating needed for compressor protection at the evaporator. The SSCC includes a bypass line that bypasses a predetermined portion of flow through a refrigerant liquid transport line around a thermostatic expansion valve (TXV).
US10557651B2 Oil-gas balancing apparatus and compressor system with the same
An oil-gas balancing apparatus includes: a body, a gas balancing opening and at least one oil balancing hole. The body has a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, and the first end can be fixedly connected to a shell of a compressor and in communication with an oil sump of the compressor and a chamber of the oil sump. The gas balancing opening is disposed on a first portion of an end surface of the second end. The at least one oil balancing hole is disposed on a second portion of the end surface of the second end. The second portion and the first portion are oppositely disposed. A compressor system can include the oil-gas balancing apparatus.
US10557647B2 Method for conveying concentrated solar power
The method is for conveying solar power from a sun. A solar concentrator conveys and concentrates solar power as rays into a glass rod. The solar concentrator has a tapering device disposed at a bottom thereof. The glass rod has a first curved glass loop section, a second curved glass loop section and a straight glass section. The straight glass section has an outer end that is positioned in proximity to a water surface to heat the water. The first loop section is rotated relative to the second loop section at a first gap and the second section is rotated relative to the curved section at a second gap so that the concentrator can follow the path of the sun during the day.
US10557643B2 Demand ventilation HVAC system comprising independently variable refrigerant flow (VRF) and variable air flow (VAF)
A dedicated outside air system comprising a combined variable refrigerant flow and variable air flow that provides ventilation in an energy efficient way or otherwise as desired.
US10557639B2 Dehumidifier
Disclosed herein is a dehumidifier which has an improved structure capable of improving a user convenience of a water container. The dehumidifier includes a main body including an inlet port and an outlet port, a heat exchanger which exchanges heat with air introduced through the inlet port and a water container which accommodates condensate and is separately coupled to the main body in a sliding manner. The water container includes a handle rotatably coupled to the water container.
US10557638B2 Fan assembly for a packaged terminal air conditioner unit
A packaged terminal air conditioner unit (PTAC) includes a vent aperture defined in a bulkhead of the PTAC and a fan assembly for urging a flow of make-up air through the vent aperture. The fan assembly includes a fan duct fluidly coupled to the bulkhead over the vent aperture and an auxiliary fan attached to the fan duct. An electronics assembly includes an electronics enclosure mounted to the fan duct and defining an electronics compartment having an opening for receiving power electronics for controlling the auxiliary fan. A top plate is attachable over the opening and a seal is positioned between the top plate and the electronics enclosure to substantially enclose and seal the electronics compartment.
US10557628B2 Handheld vaporizer
One feature pertains to a handheld vaporization apparatus that includes a heating element and a housing that encases the heating element. The housing includes a first end having an opening that allows heated air provided by the heating element to exit out through the first end. The housing further includes one or more air ducts on an outer surface of the housing, where the one or more air ducts allow ambient air outside the housing to enter into the housing and flow past the heating element so as to be heated by the heating element. In one example, the housing's first end has a semi-ovoid shape that presses against and seals a hemispherical-shaped bowl. In another example, the housing's first end includes an elastic ring that surrounds the opening and presses against the inner surface of the bowl to create a substantially airtight seal.
US10557619B2 Lighting fixture with multiple configurations for different junction box configurations
A light fixture having an upper and lower housing, and a mounting bracket adapted to mount to a junction box. The light fixture has a relatively short mounting bracket for surface mount configurations, and a relatively long mounting bracket for recess mount configurations, and a difference in the height of the long and short mounting brackets is equal to the height of the junction box. In the surface-mount and recess-mount configurations a circumferential edge of the upper housing abuts the mounting surface so the lighting fixture has the same external appearance and size in both configurations. The light fixture also has a pendant mode wherein the upper housing is suspended from the junction box by an elongated support. An enclosure for the junction box has a plurality of cut-outs and covers to accommodate various configurations of surface mounted conduit.
US10557613B2 Light guide with means to compensate for gradual losses of light along the guide
A light guide including a transparent body which is generally elongated in a principal direction with an outer facet forming a diopter with the environment of the body, a first row of inclined facets adapted to reflect the rays in order for them to exit, and at least one second row of reflecting facets of smaller size than the corresponding reflecting facets of the first row. The light reflected by the second row or rows is added to the light beam coming from the first row. The widths of the first row and the second rows can respectively and progressively increase and decrease from the light source so as to compensate the progressive losses of light traveling in the light guide.
US10557612B2 Lamp for vehicle
Provided is a vehicular lamp including a lamp housing, a bracket installed on one side of the lamp housing, and a lamp attachable to and detachable from the bracket to be fastened. Here, the lamp includes a light source module, a guide portion to which the light source module is slidably coupled, and a socket portion installed inside the guide portion and to which the light source module is slidably coupled to establish electrical conduction.
US10557610B1 Lighting apparatus for vehicle
A lighting apparatus for a vehicle may include a light source emitting light of a predetermined color; a reflector reflecting the light emitted from the light source to project the light externally, the reflector having a color different from the color of the light emitted from the light source to change the color of the light when the light is reflected; and a light transmittance variable portion positioned between the light source and the reflector such that the light emitted from the light source is incident thereupon prior to the reflector, the light transmittance variable portion being configured to vary in light transmittance.
US10557603B2 Embedded platform lights
A lighting system is configured to provide lighting on an interior of a utility platform. The lighting system comprises a rope light and a power source for installing in or near the utility platform. The rope light includes a plurality of light emitters and a casing. The casing surrounds the plurality of light emitters, which are spread along the rope light. The rope light is configured to provide light to an interior surface of the utility platform. The isolated power source provides electrical power to the rope light, and is configured to prevent a discharge of electricity.
US10557600B1 In-ground channel systems for linear lighting
An in-ground channel for linear lighting is disclosed. In the channel, two upright sidewalls are spaced apart by a bottom. Each of the sidewalls has an inwardly-extending upper support flange proximate to an upper end. The inwardly-extending upper support flanges are aligned with one another on respective sidewalls. A shelf is mounted between the two upright sidewalls at a position below the inwardly-extending support flanges. The shelf divides the in-ground channel into an upper section and a lower section. The upper section houses linear lighting and the lower section provides a raceway. The channel has only a single mounting flange attached to one of the two sidewalls at a position level with the bottom. The channel typically also includes a cover adapted to engage the upper support flanges. The shelf may be removable, mounted via a pair of inwardly-extending lower support flanges, for access to the lower section.
US10557597B2 Semiconductive decorative lighting having a natural light effect
A decorative lighting device is presented and described. The device includes a translucent post configured to propagate light from an LED at a basal end along a linear axis to an apical end of the translucent post when in use, the translucent post comprising a center emission surface at the apical end on the linear axis configured to emit a center portion of light, a circumferential emission surface obliquely oriented relative to the linear axis between the LED and the center emission surface configured to emit a circumferential portion of the light, and a radially-oriented emission surface extending along the translucent post between the basal end and the circumferential emission surface configured to emit a radial portion of the light, wherein as light from the light is propagated through the translucent post, the radial, circumferential, and center portions of the light are emitted to create an incandescent visual effect.
US10557594B2 Solid-state lamps utilizing photoluminescence wavelength conversion components
Disclosed are improved photoluminescence wavelength conversion components and lamps that incorporate such components. The photoluminescence wavelength conversion component comprises a hollow cylindrical tube having a given bore of diameter and an axial length. The relative dimensions and shape of the component can affect the radial emission pattern of the component and are configured to give a required emission pattern (typically omnidirectional). The photoluminescence material can be homogeneously distributed throughout the volume of the component during manufacture of the component. An extrusion method can be used to form the improved photoluminescence wavelength conversion component. Injection molding or casting can also be used to form the component. Another possible approach is to manufacture the component is by forming a flexible sheet material to include the phosphor and/or quantum dots, and then rolling the sheet material into the desired shape and dimensions for the component. The improved wavelength conversion components and lamps that incorporate these components provide for improved emission characteristic, while allowing for relatively cost-effective manufacturing costs. A further advantage of components is that their light emission resembles a filament of a conventional incandescent light bulb.
US10557591B2 Smart power over ethernet lift
According to one aspect, an apparatus includes an actuator, a first portion, and the second portion is arranged to be coupled to a device. The second portion has a second conductive connector portion, wherein power is not provided to the actuator when the first conductive connector portion and the second conductive connector portion are in physical contact, and wherein the power is provided to the actuator when the first conductive connector portion and the second conductive connector portion are not in physical contact.
US10557585B2 Water hammer arrestor
A device for arresting a shock wave in a fluid in a pipe assembly. The device includes a base, body, and piston. The base has a connector portion with a first opening into an interior. The connector portion is configured to be coupled to the pipe assembly and allow the fluid to flow into the interior through the first opening. The body has an open end opposite a closed end and a channel that extends from the open end into the closed end. The open end is positioned inside a second opening into the interior of the base. Together the base and body form a housing in which the piston is positioned. The piston is slidable within the housing from a resting position to a compressing position when the shock wave travels through the pipe assembly. The piston compresses a gas inside the housing when in the compressing position.
US10557584B2 Modular heater systems
A modular heater system includes a plurality of modular units aligned along a longitudinal direction of a fluid conduit for heating a fluid contained in the fluid conduit. The modular units each include a carrier member, a heating element mounted on the carrier member and a thermal insulation jacket surrounding the carrier member and the heating element. The carrier member defines a receiving space for receiving the fluid conduit therein and includes side slots recessed from outer surfaces of the carrier member. The thermal insulation jacket includes an upper half portion and a lower half portion. The upper half portion and the lower half portion are self-locked in the side slots of the carrier member.
US10557583B2 Riser cap and irrigation piping system using same
A polymeric riser cap member includes a central tubular section defining a generally cylindrical bore for receiving a sprinkler riser, the central tubular section having open top and bottom ends, and an annular skirt coaxial with the central tubular section and having an inner diameter larger than an inner diameter of the central tubular section. The annular skirt has an inner surface having internal threads threadably connectable with the externally threaded surface of a tubular riser adapter member of a tubular coupler. The bottom end of the central tubular section has an annular projection disposed opposite and spaced from a portion of the annular skirt. The riser cap member includes an annular recess adapted to receive a seal located in a wall extending laterally between the annular skirt and the annular projection.
US10557577B2 Subsea hydraulic coupling with metal bore liner
A female hydraulic coupling member has a pressure-energized C-seal having an internal cavity that is positioned to seal between the body of the coupling and the probe of a corresponding male hydraulic coupling member inserted in the receiving chamber. A metal sleeve lines at least a portion of the receiving chamber to resist galling. The main portion of the sleeve has an inside diameter (i.d.) and an outside diameter (o.d.) with a first end of the sleeve abutting a shoulder in the central axial bore of the coupling member. An opposing second end of the sleeve has an annular, axial extension with a larger i.d. and a smaller o.d. than the main portion of the sleeve. At least a portion of the extension projects into the internal cavity of the pressure-energized C-seal so as to retain and position it.
US10557548B2 Apparatus for preventing mal-operation for automatic transmission
An apparatus for preventing mal-operation for an automatic transmission, which is formed as one body including a plurality of parts, is provided, whereby it is possible to simplify the structure and the manufacturing process thereof.
US10557546B2 Control apparatus and control method for vehicle
Provided are a control apparatus and a control method for a vehicle capable of automatically storing transmission control data corresponding to a transmission after the transmission is installed. The control apparatus for the vehicle includes a speed sensor for measuring the actual driving speed of a vehicle; a memory unit for storing first final reduction gear ratio data and second final reduction gear ratio data; and a control unit for setting a final reduction gear ratio corresponding to an installed transmission by comparing a difference between the actual driving speed of the vehicle received from the speed sensor and the driving speed of the vehicle calculated through a first final reduction gear ratio with a difference between the actual driving speed of the vehicle and the driving speed of the vehicle calculated through a second final reduction gear ratio.
US10557542B2 Final drive
A final drive mounted on a vehicle is comprised of: a differential gear set; a clutch rotatable about a rotational axis and combined with the differential gear set; a cam mechanism comprising a cam plate fixed from rotation about the rotational axis and so disposed as to move along the rotational axis to exert a fastening force on the clutch and a cam gear rotatable about the rotational axis, the cam mechanism for converting rotation of the cam gear into a pressure force on the cam plate; a gear set so meshed with the cam gear to rotate the cam gear; a casing housing the differential gear set, the clutch, the cam mechanism and the gear set in a single chamber; and a motor so disposed outside and above the casing as to hide behind the casing from a road and combined with the gear set.
US10557537B2 Axle assembly having a gear reduction unit and an interaxle differential unit
An axle assembly having a gear reduction unit and an interaxle differential unit. The gear reduction unit may be operatively connected to an input shaft and may selectively provide gear reduction to a differential assembly and the interaxle differential unit. The interaxle differential unit may operatively connect the gear reduction unit to the output shaft.
US10557531B2 Idler assembly
An idler assembly includes a cam, an idler pulley, a baseplate, an idler pulley bracket, and a belt. The cam is pivotally mounted to an idler pulley bracket, the cam may pivot between a first position and a second position via a first pivot. The idler pulley is mounted to a baseplate. The baseplate is pivotally mounted to an idler pulley bracket. The baseplate may therefore pivot between a first position and a second position relative to the idler pulley bracket. The belt may be easily mounted on the idler pulley when the baseplate and cam are in the second position. The belt is in tension when the baseplate and cam are moved from the second position to the first position.
US10557527B2 Wide-node drive system
An electro-mechanical drive unit connectable with first and second motor/generators includes an output member, a stationary member, a gear-train, and a torque-transmitting device. The drive unit also includes a compound planetary gear arrangement having a ring gear structure, first and second sun gears, and a carrier structure. The gear arrangement includes first, second, third, and fourth junction points and has a double-pinion assembly having a first pinion gear in mesh with the first sun gear member and a second pinion gear in mesh with the first pinion gear and with the ring gear structure. The gear arrangement is operatively connected to the second motor/generator at the first junction point via the gear-train and to the first motor/generator at the fourth junction point. The output member is operatively connected to the second junction point. Furthermore, the torque-transmitting device is engageable to ground the third junction point to the stationary member.
US10557524B2 Gearing system for compound gear reduction
A transmission comprising an input shaft connectable to a power generation device such that the input shaft is rotatable at a power input rotational speed, an output shaft connectable to a driveline of the vehicle, and a plurality of gear sets selectable to operably connect the input shaft to the output shaft providing a rotational speed reduction ratio therebetween. The gear sets comprise a master active gear set having a master gear ratio, a slave active gear set having a slave gear ratio, and a passive gear set having a passive gear ratio. The passive gear set is operable to selectively engage the master and slave active gear sets to provide the high numeric compound ratio rotational speed reduction that is the product of the master active gear ratio, the slave active gear ratio and the passive gear ratio.
US10557510B2 Brake disc for a bicycle
A bicycle brake disc having a braking track with brake pads and a plurality of first connection portions that extend towards the inside and that comprise respective first connection areas; a second component having (i) a radially inner annular coupling portion for coupling with a hub of a wheel of the bicycle and (ii) a plurality of second connection portions. The second connection portions extending outwards from the radially inner annular coupling portion towards the first component and comprising respective second connection areas; connecting members active between the first connection areas and the corresponding second connection areas. The second connection portions comprise at least one respective pair of arms that extend between the respective second connection area and the radially inner annular coupling portion, the pair of arms defining a through opening between them.
US10557504B1 Linear guideway capable of detecting abnormal circulation state
A linear guideway includes a rail, a slider disposed on the rail, and a load passage formed between the rail and the slider. The slider has two non-load passages penetrating through two opposite end surfaces of the slider. Each of two ends of each non-load passage is provided with a force sensor. Two end caps are disposed on two opposite end surfaces of the slider respectively and each have two circulation grooves. Each circulation groove is connected to an end of the load passage and an end of the non-load passage to form a circulation channel for balls to move therein. As a result, the linear guideway of the present invention employs force sensors to sense the force-receiving state of two ends of the non-load passages when they are impacted by the balls, so that it can be determined that if the balls have an abnormal pressing state.
US10557502B2 Rolling bearing device and oil supply unit
An oil supply unit has: a pump that has a pressure chamber portion that stores lubricating oil and a piezoelectric element that is deformable by application of a voltage, the pump ejecting lubricating oil in the pressure chamber portion; a tank that is connected to the pump and that stores lubricating oil to be supplied to the pump for replenishment; a sensor that detects a pressure in an oil region which extends from the pressure chamber portion to the tank and in which lubricating oil is present, or the state of a bearing portion; a pressure adjustment portion that adjusts a pressure of lubricating oil in the oil region which extends from the pressure chamber portion to the tank; and a control portion that controls at least one of the pressure adjustment portion and the piezoelectric element on the basis of a detection result from the sensor.
US10557501B1 Noncontact fluid bearing and manufacturing method thereof
A noncontact fluid bearing is manufactured by disposing a flow controller in a cavity of a carrier to form a pressure chamber within the cavity. A sealing layer of the flow controller is located between a porous layer of the flow controller and the pressure chamber and has micro through holes communicating with the pressure chamber and pores of the porous layer. Because the sealing layer is located in the pressure chamber and a surface of the porous layer is exposed by a housing of the carrier, the noncontact fluid bearing can be processed from the exposed surface of the porous layer to conform standards of thickness and flatness. Furthermore, the sealing layer peeling from the noncontact fluid bearing is prevented.
US10557497B1 Axial thrust foil air bearing with thrust sensor
An axial thrust load sensor for an axial thrust foil bearing used in a small gas turbine engine, the axial thrust load sensor having a axial thrust foil bearing plate and an intermediate washer plate and a load sensor plate arranged face to face to form the load sensor. The load sensor plate has three pedestals on a front side and three pedestals on a back side so that all six pedestals alternate at equal spacing. Next to each pedestal is a strain gauge connected to a controller. The controller regulates a supply of cooling air to the axial thrust bearing in order to control a thrust balance.
US10557484B2 Fluid control device
A fluid control device provided with a plurality of switching valves and a plurality of relief valves. A sub-relief passage communicating with a tank when the switching valves are in any state other than neutral is branched from a parallel passage for guiding a high-pressure hydraulic fluid to the switching valves. A sub-relief valve is provided within the sub-relief passage, and a check valve that minimizes the flow of hydraulic fluid toward a hydraulic pressure supply source is provided between switching valves and the point of branching of the sub-relief passage in the parallel passage.
US10557483B1 Electrohydraulic valve normally operating in pressure relief mode and configured to operate in ventable mode when actuated
An example valve includes: (i) a pilot seat member comprising: (a) one or more channels fluidly coupled to a first port of the valve, (b) a pilot seat, and (c) a pilot sleeve portion comprising a pilot chamber and a cross-hole disposed in an exterior peripheral surface of the pilot sleeve portion; (ii) a pilot check member disposed in the pilot chamber and subjected to a biasing force of a setting spring disposed in the pilot chamber to seat the pilot check member at the pilot seat; and (iii) a solenoid actuator sleeve slidably accommodated about the exterior peripheral surface of the pilot sleeve portion, wherein the solenoid actuator sleeve includes a first cross-hole disposed in an exterior peripheral surface of the solenoid actuator sleeve and a second cross-hole disposed in the exterior peripheral surface of the solenoid actuator sleeve axially spaced from the first cross-hole.
US10557482B2 Pressure exchange system with hydraulic drive system
A system including a rotary isobaric pressure exchanger (IPX) configured to exchange pressures between a first fluid and a second fluid. The rotary IPX includes a rotor and a shaft coupled the rotor. Additionally, the system includes a hydraulic drive system including a hydraulic drive device coupled to the rotor via the shaft. The hydraulic drive device is configured to receive a hydraulic fluid and to convert hydraulic energy of the hydraulic fluid into mechanical energy to rotate the rotor at a rotational speed that is based on a flow rate of the hydraulic fluid entering the hydraulic drive device.
US10557462B2 Magnetic fluid drive unit and magnetic fluid driving method
A magnetic fluid drive unit 100 having a double tube 10 comprising an inner tube 11 and an outer tube 12 formed on the outer side of the inner tube 11, and a magnetic field applicator 30 installed on the outer side of the double tube 10, the inner tube 11 having, in the region where a magnetic field is applied by the magnetic field applicator 30, a high heat conducting region 21 and a low heat conducting region 22 aligned in the lengthwise direction of the inner tube 11, the inside of the inner tube 11 being a heating medium flow path, and the area between the inner tube 11 and the outer tube 12 being a magnetic fluid flow path.
US10557461B1 Transmission assembly
A drive device includes a housing forming a sump. A pump and motor are mounted on a center section having a porting system and a pair of ports with check plugs disposed therein. A bypass arm is engaged to one end of a bypass shaft external to the housing and rotates the bypass shaft to selectively cause engagement fingers to move each check plug to an open position. A housing projection is contacted by the bypass arm to selectively limit rotation thereof. The axes of rotation of a swash plate trunnion shaft, a pump input shaft and a motor output shaft may all be disposed in a single plane. The input shaft is supported by a housing bearing and an opening in the center section and is restrained from axial movement by the bearing and a thrust surface on the center section.
US10557458B2 Integrated tether and mooring with floating platform for energy kite
Offshore airborne wind turbine systems with an aerial vehicle connected to an undersea anchor via a tether are disclosed. A floating landing platform may be coupled to the tether and be dragged along the surface of the water along with the tether. The landing platform may be designed such that the tether can freely pass through the platform, allowing the aerial vehicle to ascend, descend, move laterally, and in crosswind flight, without creating a significant tension load on landing platform. The landing platform may also include a tether drive mechanism that can actively move the tether through the platform, thus changing the platform's location along the length of the tether.
US10557454B2 Stored energy system
A hydrostatically based energy conversion unit, which comprises a vertically oriented cylinder; a piston sealingly engaged with and vertically displaceable within the cylinder; a horizontal shaft rotatably mounted to a surface located above the cylinder and mechanically connected to the piston; a motor for driving the shaft in a first rotational direction; and a generator coupled to the shaft for producing electrical power when the shaft rotates in a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction. The piston is vertically displaceable in a first vertical direction during a charging mode following operation of the motor, and is vertically displaceable in a second vertical direction opposite to the first vertical direction during a power generating mode after being hydrostatically driven to produce electrical power in conjunction with the generator.
US10557453B2 Heaving buoy point absorber
A wave energy converter (100) is provided which comprises a heaving buoy point absorber (122) having a surface piercing float (120) operably coupled to an adjustable reference mass (125) defining a volume for accommodating sea water therein. The surface piercing float and the adjustable reference mass are configured to move together in response to passing waves. A chamber (105) provided within the surface piercing float is in fluid communication with the sea for trapping a volume of air above an enclosed column of water. The height of the enclosed column of water varies as the point absorber reacts against its surface via an adjustable air-spring. A power take off (140) is configured for being driven by a stream of vented air in communication with the chamber as the heaving buoy point absorber reacts against a trapped volume of air. A control mechanism is configured for tuning one or more operating characteristics of the heaving buoy point absorber.
US10557434B2 Knock sensor systems and methods for valve recession conditions
In one embodiment, a method is provided. The method includes receiving a signal representative of an engine vibration transmitted via a knock sensor, wherein the knock sensor is disposed in an engine. The method additionally includes deriving a valve wear measurement during operation of the engine based on the signal. The method further includes communicating the valve wear measure.
US10557433B2 System and method for detecting a fault condition associated with a valvetrain of an engine
A system for detecting a fault condition in a valvetrain of an engine is configured to measure one or more operating parameters associated with the engine and determine if the operating parameters satisfy pre-defined corresponding boundary conditions. If so, a pair of values of at least one performance parameter is measured corresponding to measurement on a first and second bank of cylinders present on the engine. The difference between the pair of values is determined and used to compute at least one measure of variation for the at least one performance parameter in a time segment. If the at least one measure of variation for the at least one performance parameter exceeds a pre-defined limit for the engine, the valvetrain is flagged as faulty.
US10557432B2 Fuel injection systems
Various embodiments include a method for operating an internal combustion engine with a fuel injection system including a piezo actuator comprising: stopping the discharge phase of the actuator during an injection cycle; measuring a voltage profile at the actuator; comparing a feedback signal at the actuator with a setpoint value; varying the discharge time of the actuator in successive injection cycles until the feedback signal corresponds to the setpoint value; defining a servo valve closing time as a defined offset with respect to the optimized discharge time; and using the defined servo valve closing time to set an injection quantity of fuel for future injection cycles.
US10557424B2 Method and system of air charging for an internal combustion engine
Methods and systems are provided for controlling the operation of an air charging system of an internal combustion engine. A plurality of actuators include an electric motor of an air compressor. Output parameters of the air charging system are monitored by a plurality of sensors. An error between each one of the output parameters and a target value thereof is calculated by a processor. The calculated errors are applied to linear controllers that yield virtual inputs. Input parameters for the air charging system are calculated using the virtual inputs. The input parameters affect all of the output parameters. The input parameters are calculated with a non-linear mathematical model of the air charging system, configured such that each one of the virtual inputs is in a linear relation with only one of the output parameters. The actuators are operated using the input parameters.
US10557420B2 Fresh air supply device for an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle
A fresh air supply device for an internal combustion engine may include a housing and a flap arrangement arranged in the housing. The flap arrangement may include at least one flap for controlling a fresh air flow through a fresh air path to a respective cylinder of the internal combustion engine. The flap arrangement may include a common actuator shaft connected to the at least one flap in a torque-proof manner and mounted rotatably about an axis of rotation in a plurality of bearings of the flap arrangement. The actuator shaft may have at least one actuator shaft section in which the actuator shaft has a right-angle bend configured to interact with a stop present on the housing for limiting rotational movement of the actuator shaft.
US10557401B2 Thermal management systems, coolant valves and control logic for vehicle powertrains
Disclosed are two-valve, split-layout engine cooling systems, methods for making and method for operating such cooling systems, engine coolant valve assembly configurations, and vehicles equipped with an active thermal management system for cooling select powertrain components. A disclosed thermal management system includes a radiator for cooling coolant fluid, and a coolant pump for circulating coolant fluid received from the radiator. A set of conduits fluidly connect the coolant pump to an engine block, a cylinder head, and an exhaust manifold. Another set of conduits fluidly connect the engine block, cylinder head, and exhaust manifold to the radiator, coolant pump, and one or more oil heaters. A first valve assembly is operable to regulate coolant flow between the coolant pump and the radiator. A second valve assembly is operable to regulate coolant fluid flow, individually and jointly, between the engine block, cylinder head, exhaust manifold, radiator, coolant pump, and oil heater(s).
US10557395B2 Thermoelectric generating unit, thermoelectric generator using the thermoelectric generating unit, mounting structure of the thermoelectric generator, and exhaust duct and engine including the mounting structure
A thermoelectric generating unit is configured to generate based on a temperature difference between a cold side and a hot side. A heating part includes a plate-like hollow member and tubular member. The hollow member is provided along a hot-side surface of a thermoelectric transducer, and forms a plate-like cavity inside. The tubular member forms a tubular cavity which communicates the plate-like cavity, with two open ends of the tubular member being positioned distantly from each other and connected to the plate-like hollow member. The tubular member is heated from outside by a hot fluid. The plate-like cavity and the tubular cavity form a circulation path in which a heating medium charged in the cavities circulates.
US10557393B2 Porous material, honeycomb structure, and method of producing porous material
A porous material includes aggregate particles, and a binding material that contains cordierite and zircon particles and binds the aggregate particles together in a state where pores are formed.
US10557390B2 Honeycomb filter
A honeycomb filter, including: a honeycomb structure, wherein the honeycomb structure further includes a platinum group element-containing catalyst layer and a trapping layer, the platinum group element-containing catalyst layer is disposed at least on an entire surface of a side of an inner surface of the partition walls surrounding either one of the inflow cells or the outflow cells, the trapping layer does not contain a platinum group element, and the trapping layer is disposed in a range of at least up to 50% with respect to an overall length of the honeycomb structure starting from the outflow end face and is not disposed in a range of at least up to 40% with respect to the overall length starting from the inflow end face, in an extending direction of the cells of the honeycomb structure.
US10557380B2 High efficiency power generation apparatus, refrigeration/heat pump apparatus, and method and system therefor
A system for recycling heat or energy of a working medium of a heat engine for producing mechanical work is described. The system may comprise a first heat exchanger (204) for transferring heat from a working medium output from an energy extraction device (202) to a heating agent to vaporise the heating agent; a second heat exchanger (240) for transferring further heat to the vaporised heating agent; a compressor (231) coupled to the second heat exchanger (240) arranged to compress the further-heated heating agent; and a third heat exchanger (211) for transferring heat from the compressed heating agent to the working medium. A heat pump is also described.
US10557379B2 Control valve control method and control device, and power generating plant utilizing same
A gas turbine plant including a gas turbine and a compressor is provided with a steam turbine plant including a steam turbine and a condenser, and, an exhaust heat recovery boiler. Steam from the exhaust heat recovery boiler is directly flown to the condenser of the steam turbine plant through a bypass control valve. A pressure sensor detects pressure in a turbine bypass system. A controller outputs, based on a set value from an input device and a process value from the pressure sensor, an open level instruction value to the control value so as to make the process value consistent with the set value in a predetermined sampling cycle. A corrector corrects the set value from the input device in a direction in which the open level instruction value decreases when the open level instruction value from the controller becomes a value that substantially fully opens the control valve.
US10557357B2 Seal structure
A seal structure includes: a first member and a second member facing a combustion gas flow passage; a third member on an outer side of the combustion gas flow passage; a heat-resistant coating on at least one of a first end face and a second end face, both of the first end face and the second end face being closer to the combustion gas flow passage; and a contact part in each of the first end face and the second end face, further on the outer side of the combustion gas flow passage than the heat-resistant coating. The contact part is configured to restrict relative movement of the first member and the second member by directly or indirectly coming into contact with the first member and the second member in a state where a clearance is left between the heat-resistant coating and the end face facing the heat-resistant coating.
US10557356B2 Combined balance weight and anti-rotation key
Bayonet connection key includes upper and lower blocks shaped to be inserted one at a time into a key space, having laterally spaced apart upper and lower flat first and second side contact surfaces, and means for retaining blocks against each other. Bolt or screw may be disposed through an aperture in retaining plate and screwed into threaded hole in upper block pressing retaining plate against lower block. Upper block may include axially spaced apart upwardly extending forward and aft lugs, aft lug shorter than forward lug, and inwardly extending upper stop lug at aft end of upper block. Alternatively bendable tab extending axially forward from a front end of the lower block may be bent up contacting upper block for retaining blocks in key space. Upper block may include forward and aft lugs of same radial length and inwardly extending stop lug at aft end of lower block.
US10557353B2 Hollow fan blade constrained layer damper
A fan blade having a damping system is provided. The fan blade comprising: a fan blade body having one or more compartments within the fan blade body; a damping material located within at least one of the one or more compartments; one or more partial ribs originating at the fan blade body and extending into at least one of the one or more compartments, wherein each of the one or more partial ribs terminate at a distal end; and one or more damping plates, wherein each of the one or more damping plates are attached to a distal end of a partial rib, wherein the damping material is located between the damping plate and the fan blade body.
US10557342B2 Surface excitation ranging methods and systems employing a customized grounding arrangement
A surface excitation ranging method includes installing a customized grounding arrangement for a power supply located at earth's surface, wherein the customized grounding arrangement fulfills an impedance criteria or ranging performance criteria. The method also includes conveying an electrical current output from the power supply along a target well with a metal casing. The method also includes sensing electromagnetic (EM) fields emitted from the target well due to the electrical current. The method also includes using distance or direction information obtained from the sensed EM fields to guide drilling of a new well relative to the target well.
US10557334B2 Flow meter well tool
A flow meter well tool includes a volumetric well flow meter to be positioned in a wellbore. The volumetric well flow meter includes a hollow cylindrical tubing to be positioned in the wellbore. The tubing splits well fluid through the wellbore into an internal fluid through the volumetric well flow meter and an external fluid through an annulus between the wellbore and the volumetric well flow meter. The hollow cylindrical tubing includes an internal portion, where an internal cross-sectional area of the internal portion is less than an internal cross-sectional area of the hollow cylindrical tubing.
US10557333B2 Estimating measures of formation flow capacity and phase mobility from pressure transient data under segregated oil and water flow conditions
A segregated flow mechanism of oil and water usually takes place in the presence of strong gravity forces in subsurface environments, having specific geometrical and petrophysical properties undergoing simultaneous flow of multiphase fluids. The segregated flow of oil and water is modeled as a two-layer reservoir system, based on the observed data. Accurate estimates or measures of the values of phase mobility of oil and water, in addition to the actual flow capacity of the formation are provided. Reliable reservoir characterizations and reserve estimations are provided based on the in-situ conditions of oil and water in the reservoir.
US10557330B2 Interchangeable wellbore cleaning modules
A system for cleaning a wellbore can include a bottom hole assembly that is designed to be run downhole into a wellbore after the wellbore has been drilled and before the wellbore has been cleaned. A control sub-assembly is mounted on and carried by the bottom hole assembly. The control sub-assembly is designed to be positioned within the wellbore. Multiple cleaning sub-assemblies are interchangeably mounted on and carried by the bottom hole assembly. Each cleaning sub-assembly is designed to be positioned within the wellbore. The multiple cleaning sub-assemblies include at least two of the following sub-assemblies: a scraping sub-assembly that scrapes an interior of the wellbore, a brushing sub-assembly that brushes the interior of the wellbore, or a magnetic sub-assembly that magnetically captures debris within the wellbore.
US10557324B2 Diverter for drilling operation
A diverter assembly may include a diverter body assembly. The diverter body assembly may also include a diverter body, the diverter body fluidly coupled to the annulus of a wellbore via a casing or riser, and the diverter body including one or more diverter outlet ports fluidly coupled to the annulus of the wellbore. The diverter body assembly may also include an upper packer assembly. The upper packer assembly may include a packer sleeve, the packer sleeve mechanically coupled to the diverter body. The packer sleeve may include one or more breach lock slots. The upper packer assembly may also include an upper packer body having one or more packer breach lock tabs engaged with the breach lock slots of the packer sleeve. The diverter assembly may also include a diverter support housing, the diverter support housing coupled to the diverter body assembly.
US10557320B2 Tubular pin control system
In one embodiment, a skate configured to engage a tubular while moving along a catwalk trough is provided. The skate comprises a frame having a drive system configured to move the tubular along the catwalk trough, a grip device coupled to the frame and configured to grip a pin end of the tubular, and a controller in communication with the drive system that controls movement of the frame based on movement of a box end of the tubular.
US10557315B2 Methods and apparatus for operatively mounting actuators to pipe
An apparatus for mounting one or more transducers to a drill pipe. The apparatus comprises a sub-pipe having a bore and a transducer-holding assembly, wherein the transducer-holding assembly is insertable into the bore of the sub-pipe from an axial end of the sub-pipe. The apparatus further comprising a tension collar connected to the bore-defining surface of the sub-pipe and bearing upon the transducer-holder.
US10557311B2 Hybrid drill bit with counter-rotation cutters in center
A hybrid drill bit includes both fixed cutting elements and rotational cutting elements thereon. The fixed cutting elements are affixed to a bit body and define a peripherally-located fixed cutting structure disposed radially outward of the rotational cutting elements. The rotational cutting elements define a centrally-located counter-rotational cutting structure including two hemispherical counter-rotational cutting members mounted for counter-rotation with respect to one another on an axis generally perpendicular to a bit body rotational axis.
US10557308B2 Projectile drilling system
A hole in geologic material, such as a wellbore, may be extended by impacting the working face of the hole with high velocity projectiles. A tube may be placed within the hole, and the lower end of the tube may be sealed to prevent ingress of material from the hole into the tube. A projectile may be accelerated through the tube, such as by igniting a combustible gas mixture to impart a force to the projectile. The impact of the projectile may extend the hole. In some cases, accelerated projectiles may be used in conjunction with a drill bit to drill a wellbore or other type of hole.
US10557305B2 Transmission stopping device for cordless curtain
A transmission stopping device for a cordless curtain includes a box assembly and a stop wheel assembly disposed in the box assembly. The stop wheel assembly includes a torsion wheel and a stop wheel. The stop wheel is provided with balls therein. A rotation-stopping assembly is provided between the stop wheel and the box assembly. The cooperation between the balls of the stop wheel and the rotation-stopping assembly in the box assembly ensures that the ascent and descent of a curtain achieves an accurate positioning.
US10557303B1 Water trough window seal assembly
A water trough window seal trim assembly for preventing water leakage includes a plurality of trim sections comprising a top trim section, a left trim section, and a right trim section. Each of the plurality of trim sections comprises a bottom piece, an exterior perpendicular piece, an interior perpendicular piece, and a parallel piece. The bottom piece has an exterior end, an interior end, a top face, and a bottom face. The exterior perpendicular piece is perpendicularly coupled to the top face at the exterior end. The interior perpendicular piece is perpendicularly coupled to the top face proximal the interior end. The parallel piece is perpendicularly coupled to each of the exterior perpendicular piece and the interior perpendicular piece to form a water trough. A pair of corner connectors perpendicularly couples each of the left trim section and the right trim section to the top trim section.
US10557292B2 Door closer device for vehicle
A door closer device for a vehicle includes a latch, a drive force transmission mechanism and a cancellation mechanism cancelling a closing operation of the drive force transmission mechanism. The drive force transmission mechanism includes a drive force transmission portion rotatable between a transmission position where the latch is configured to receive a drive force of an actuator and a non-transmission position where the latch is configured not to receive the drive force of the actuator. The cancellation mechanism includes a first operation portion and a second operation portion, the first operation portion engaged with the drive force transmission portion to be rotated irrespective of the second operation portion, the second operation portion engaged with the drive force transmission portion to be rotated irrespective of the first operation portion, the first and second operation portions rotating the drive force transmission portion from the transmission position to the non-transmission position.
US10557283B2 Hydroponic tent
A hydroponic tent is provided which comprises a tent fabric cover having an inner surface which is at least in part light-reflective, and a tent frame to support the tent fabric cover in an assembled condition. The tent frame comprises a plurality of support legs, a plurality of support linkages positioned at or adjacent to an in use upper end of the support legs, the plurality of support linkages being interconnected so as to allow the tent frame to collapse in concertina. There is further provided a hanging frame assembly having first and second support bars and at least one bridging bar, the first support bar being engagable with the tent frame at or adjacent to one of the plurality of support linkages, the second support bar being engagable with the tent frame at or adjacent to another one of the plurality of support linkages, and the at least one bridging bar being supportable between the first and second support bars.
US10557281B2 Slingshot side saddle substructure
A land-based drilling rig includes a first substructure and a second substructure, the second substructure being positioned generally parallel to the first substructure. The land-based drilling rig also includes a drill rig floor coupled to the first and second substructures, the drill rig floor including a V-door. The side of the drill rig floor has the V-door defining a V-door side of the drill rig floor, where the V-door side of the drill rig floor is parallel to the first substructure. The first and second substructures pivotably support the drill rig floor. The land-based drilling rig also includes a mast, the mast mechanically coupled to one or more of the first substructure, the second substructure, and the drill rig floor. The mast is pivotably coupled to one or more of the first substructure, the second substructure, and the drill rig floor by a mast pivot point. The mast includes a V-door side, the V-door side of the mast parallel to the first or second substructure. In addition, the land-based drilling rig includes a mast hydraulic lift cylinder coupled to the mast at a mast lift point and a choke manifold, the choke manifold positioned on the drill rig floor.
US10557280B2 Beach umbrella post with integrated suction system and method
A beach umbrella post having a suction system whereby the post of the beach umbrella is configured to suction sand when inserted into a soft surface via a plunger enabling the beach umbrella to anchor without the use of external weights or digging tools. The beach umbrella post with integrated suction also includes a release mechanism to expel sand from the inner compartment when use is ended.
US10557278B2 Pool cleaner with cyclonic flow
Exemplary embodiments are directed to pool cleaners that remove debris from water using a plurality of cyclonic flows, or that include a removable impeller subassembly, a check valve for a debris canister, a particle separator assembly having a handle that locks to the pool cleaner, a modular roller drive gear box, or a roller latch that secures a roller to the pool cleaner. Exemplary embodiments are also directed to the check valve and the roller latch themselves. Exemplary embodiments are directed to a filter medium for pool cleaners that includes embossments providing flow channels for water, and to roller assemblies for pool cleaners. Exemplary embodiments are directed to pool cleaners including alternative pump motor engagements. Exemplary embodiments are directed to pool cleaners power supplies that include a potted and contoured power board assembly, and to kickstands therefor. Exemplary embodiments are directed to a pool cleaner caddy, and removable wheels therefor.
US10557277B2 Wave pool and wave generator for bi-directional and dynamically-shaped surfing waves
A wave pool and wave generating mechanism are disclosed. The wave pool includes a bathymetry that includes a dynamically shapeable reef along a length or circumference of a channel that defines the wave pool. The wave generating mechanism includes a foil that has a shape for bi-directionality based on an adjustment of a yaw angle of the foil. The foil can be further controlled to increase or decrease certain surface areas or other angles of interacting with water in the wave pool.
US10557276B1 Mobile stage system
In a mobile stage system, a pair of hydraulic actuators at each end of the stage, in combination with certain structural elements, provides all of the necessary movement to transition the mobile stage system from the transport position to a deployed position, i.e., raise the roof and deploy an outer deck panel of the stage. The roof includes a first upper panel and a second upper panel, which rotate upward while the outer deck panel rotates downward. The upper deck panels of the mobile stage are automatically locked into place when in the deployed position by way of the linkage members connecting the outer deck panel to the upper panels.
US10557274B2 Drywall banjo tools for applying joint tape
Method and apparatus are disclosed for drywall banjo apparatus for applying joint tape. An example tool for applying joint tape to a corner drywall joint includes a base and a wheel configured to rotatably couple to the base and roll along the corner drywall joint. The wheel includes a body that defines an outer surface. The outer surface includes a first angled surface configured to press the joint tape against a first drywall defining the corner drywall joint, a second angled surface opposite the first angled surface and configured to press the joint tape against a second drywall defining the corner drywall joint, and a rounded vertex defined between the first angled surface and the second angled surface. The rounded vertex is rounded to deter the wheel from perforating the joint tape.
US10557269B2 Method for producing an injection molded non-skid safety mat incorporating adhering support portions such as for placement upon a sloping roof
A method for producing an injection molded and anti-skid mat providing a lower mold half and an enclosing upper mold half, the mold halves defining therebetween an interior cavity which is a negative of the mat to be produced. A cavity defining surface is configured in the bottom mold half with locations for preplacement of a plurality of underside adhering portions. A flowable plasticized/rubberized material is communicated through a channel in at least one of the mold halves in order to fill the interior cavity, the material setting and cooling prior to removing the upper mold half and the formed mat.
US10557255B2 Unpowered and automatically flushing toilet seat, for water tank, having detachable and waterproof functions
Provided is an unpowered and automatically flushing toilet seat, for a water tank, having detachable and waterproof functions. A loading lever rotates, for the descending movement of a toilet seat, and presses a loading member, thereby enabling enhancement of the transmission efficiency of the force and smooth operation. Since the loading member maintains the loaded state until a toilet paper time and flush control unit presses and releases the loading member, which has been moved and loaded by the pressing of the loading lever, a user can easily acquire time for discarding toilet paper.
US10557252B2 Fire hydrant valve and method for controlling a water flow in a fire hydrant conduit
A flow control valve for a liquid conduit, such as a fire hydrant valve for insertion in a fire hydrant conduit, comprises a fixed valve body mountable inside the liquid conduit, a displaceable valve body, and an actuator assembly operatively engageable with the displaceable valve body. The fixed valve body has a peripheral wall and defines a longitudinal passageway, and at least one upstream port and a downstream port. The displaceable valve body is inserted into the longitudinal passageway of the fixed valve body and is linearly displaceable therealong between a closed configuration and at least one open configuration. The actuator assembly is operable to linearly displace the displaceable valve body along the longitudinal passageway of the fixed valve body between the closed configuration and the at least one open configuration.
US10557251B2 Work machine
The first engine speed or a work machine is higher than the minimum engine speed, and the second engine speed is higher than the first engine speed and lower than the maximum engine speed. The ratio of the change in the target engine speed to the change in the operation amount of the engine speed instructing device when the operation amount of the engine speed instructing device is changed from the operation amount for instructing the minimum speed to the operation amount for instructing the first engine speed is larger than the ratio of the change in the target engine speed to the change in the operation amount of the engine speed instructing device when the operation amount of the engine speed instructing device is changed from the operation amount for instructing the second engine speed to the operation amount for instructing the maximum speed.
US10557248B2 Post-grouting method for immersed tube joint base
The present application relates to the field of immersed tube jointing, and more particularly relates to a post-grouting method for an immersed tube joint base. The post-grouting method includes the following steps: before locked backfilling of immersed tubes to be implanted, disposing a grouting tube capable of outputting solidifiable slurry in a furrow below immersed tubes; and after the locked backfilling, grouting the immersed tubes by using the grouting tube. For the purposes of adjusting postures and heights of the immersed tubes in case of abnormal settlement during installation, solving the problems on the stabilities and the service lives of immersed tube joints due to settlement of gravel mattresses or a geologic structure thereunder after installation, and enabling the immersed tubes to achieve a better bearing effect on a load during use, the present application provides the post-grouting method for the immersed tube joint base.
US10557246B2 Roller forms for temporarily supporting a new slab foundation
An assembly supports a concrete slab foundation above a ground surface while being poured and hardened. The assembly includes forms, each of the forms having a frame. Lower rollers are mounted to each of the frames for rolling each of the forms onto the ground surface. Upper rollers are mounted to each of the frames at an elevation above the lower rollers. Upper decks are placed on top of the upper rollers. Each of the upper decks has an upper surface configured to receive the concrete while being poured and hardened. The upper rollers of each of the forms are in rolling engagement with a lower side of one of the upper decks, enabling the forms to be rolled out from under the upper decks after the slab foundation has hardened.
US10557243B2 Arrangement for supporting a steel pile in an impact pile driving device, an impact pile driving device, an impact pile driving machine, and a method for arranging the support of a steel pile in an impact pile driving device
The invention relates to an arrangement for supporting a thin-walled steel pile (5; 17; 26; 35) in an impact pile driving device, the arrangement comprising a supporting surface (4; 14; 23; 31), to which the steel pile (5; 17; 26; 35) can be supported, and in which arrangement the supporting surface (4; 14; 23; 31) is provided with one or more absorbing surfaces (6; 16; 25; 33) to be placed against the end of the wall (8; 18, 26; 36) of the steel pile (5; 17; 26; 35). In the arrangement according to the invention, the absorbing surface (6; 16; 25; 33) is configured to shape the end of the wall (8; 18; 27; 36) of the steel pile (5; 17, 26; 35) coming against the absorbing surface (6; 16; 25; 33), by the effect of the impact driving of the steel pile (5; 17; 26; 35), so that at least the part of the wall (8; 18; 27; 36) at the absorbing surface (6; 16; 25; 33) of the wall (8; 18; 27; 36) is shaped against the absorbing surface (6; 16; 25; 33), wherein the movement of the wall (8; 18; 27; 36) in the direction of a plane transverse to the direction of impact driving of the steel pile is prevented, at least at the head of the steel pile (5; 17; 26; 35). Also, the absorbing surface (6; 16; 25; 33) in the supporting surface (4, 14; 23; 31) can be configured to be shaped by the effect of the impact driving of the steel pile (5; 17, 26, 35) so that the absorbing surface (6; 16; 25; 33) is shaped against the part of the wall (8; 18, 27; 36) of the steel pile (5; 17; 26; 35) at the absorbing surface (6; 16; 25; 33), whereby the movement of the wall (8; 18; 27; 36) at the head of the steel pile (5; 17; 26; 35) is prevented. The invention also relates to a method for arranging the support of a steel pile (5; 17; 26; 35) in an impact pile driving device.
US10557241B2 Piling construction management method
In a piling construction management method a support strength of a hole bottom is measured with a penetration testing device before erecting a piling in a piling hole. The piling is erected in the piling hole when the measurement is at least a prescribed value. The penetration testing device has a knocking block with an integrated penetration shaft and the block is struck by a drive hammer in free-fall. The penetration testing device determines the support strength from the number of impacts required for the penetration shaft to penetrate to a prescribed depth from the hole bottom.
US10557228B2 Additive delivery assembly for an appliance
An appliance that includes an additive delivery assembly is provided. The additive delivery assembly includes features that deliver a controlled amount of additive to a chamber of an appliance. Methods for delivering an additive to a chamber of an appliance are also provided.
US10557221B1 Covers for electronic display elements with improved visibility
Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for covers for electronic display elements with improved visibility. In one embodiment, an example cover for an electronic device may include a first fiber segment, a second fiber segment coupled to the first fiber segment, where the first fiber segment and the second fiber segment together form an opening in the cover, and an optically clear adhesive. A first portion of the optically clear adhesive may be disposed in the opening. The optically clear adhesive may have a refractive index value of between about 1.3 and about 1.6, and a first thickness of the first portion may be less than a second thickness of the cover. The cover may be transmissive to visible light.
US10557220B2 Smart yarn and method for manufacturing a yarn containing an electronic device
One variation of a method for producing a smart yarn includes: aligning a set of sensing elements offset along a lateral axis in a magazine, wherein each sensing element in the set of sensing elements includes a sensor, a first conductive lead extending from a first side of the sensor along a longitudinal axis perpendicular to the lateral axis, and a second conductive lead extending from a second side of the sensor opposite the first side and along the longitudinal axis; wrapping a set of fibers into a yarn within a wrapping field; feeding a leading end of a first sensing element, in the set of sensing elements, from the magazine into the wrapping field; releasing the first sensing element from the magazine into the wrapping field; encasing the first sensing element between the set of fibers within the yarn; and repeating this process for the set of sensing elements.
US10557211B2 Substrate transporting apparatus, control apparatus for substrate transporting apparatus, displacement compensation method for substrate transporting apparatus, program for implementing method and recording medium that records program
In assembly of a conventional plating apparatus, a position of a processing tank is adjusted so that the processing tank is disposed at an ideal position. This adjustment takes time and effort to assemble a plating apparatus, and assembly of the plating apparatus requires a high cost. The invention provides a substrate transporting apparatus provided with a substrate holder for holding a substrate, a holder griping mechanism that grips the substrate holder, a substrate transporting section that transports the substrate holder, a rotation mechanism that rotationally moves the holder griping mechanism around a vertical direction as an axis, and a linear motion mechanism that linearly moves the holder griping mechanism in a direction perpendicular to a plane defined by a transporting direction of the substrate holder by the substrate transporting section and a vertical direction.
US10557206B2 Electrolysis membrane systems and methods
The present disclosure relates to membranes for use in electrolysis systems. The teachings thereof may be embodied in a method for checking a membrane of an electrolyzer comprises two volumes separated by the membrane and produces two product gases from a starting liquid. The method may include: detecting an electrolysis current strength during electrolysis, measuring a liquid flow rate of the starting liquid between the two electrolyzer volumes, calculating a ratio of the measured liquid flow rate and the detected electrolysis current strength, and using the calculated ratio as an indication of membrane leaktightness.
US10557202B2 Method of processing a substrate support assembly
Embodiments of the invention may generally provide a method and apparatus that is used to prepare new and used substrate support assemblies for use in typical semiconductor processing environments. Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a method of coating a new substrate support assembly or a used substrate support assembly that is being refurbished. The deposited coating may include a surface enhancement and/or protective material that is configured to protect one or more of the components exposed to the processing environment during a semiconductor process. The substrate support assembly may be coated with a protective material and during the coating process, the substrate support assembly is maintained at a temperature that is less than or equal to 150° C. by flowing a coolant through channels formed in a base of the substrate support assembly.
US10557194B2 Systems and methods for optimal source material deposition along hole edges
A method for depositing a coating of a source material onto a panel is disclosed. The method includes providing a cathodic arc, the cathodic arc including a target surface, the target surface disposed along a target deposition axis and able to emit the source material as a generally cloud of source material vapor and a generally conical stream of liquid particles of the source material. The method further includes positioning the panel relative to the target surface based on a deposition angle, the deposition angle being between the target surface and an outer limit of the generally conical stream of liquid particles o the source material. The method may further include emitting the source material from the target surface as the generally conical cloud of source material vapor and coating the edge with the cloud of source material vapor to provide an edge coating.
US10557171B2 Methods for the treatment of kidney fibrosis
The technology described herein is directed to the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of kidney fibrosis, e.g., chronic kidney disease.
US10557169B2 Pooled adapter strategy for reducing bias in small RNA characterization
Modified nucleic acid adapters are provided that collectively provide a mixture of nucleotides at the 3′ end of 5′ adapters and at the 5′ end of 3′ adapters such that at least one adapter in each set has any given nucleotide at position 1, i.e., the nucleotide position available for ligation to a small RNA, and has any given nucleotide at position 2 adjacent to position 1 for use in overcoming bias during nucleic acid manipulation, such as small RNA characterization and/or profiling by, e.g., deep sequencing, along with methods for use of the modified adapters in small RNA characterization. The modified adapters have at least two mixed nucleotides at the adapter terminus to be ligated to a nucleic acid such as a small RNA.
US10557166B2 Multiple tagging of long DNA fragments
The present invention provides methods and compositions for tagging long fragments of a target nucleic acid for sequencing and analyzing the resulting sequence information in order to reduce errors and perform haplotype phasing, for example.
US10557165B2 Nucleic acid detection method and assay kit
According to one embodiment, a method for detecting target nucleic acid includes the following steps. (A) A reaction field is formed by placing a reaction mixture on an electrode, and the reaction mixture contains the sample, a primer set, an amplification enzyme, 4 mM to 30 mM of magnesium ion, and a redox probe. The redox probe has an oxidation reduction potential, which generates an electric signal of which amplitude increases. (B) The reaction field is maintained under an amplification reaction condition. (C) The electric signal is detected with the electrode. (D) Existence or quantity of the target nucleic acid is determined.
US10557160B2 Transgenic bacteria with expanded amino acid usage and nucleic acid molecules for use in the same
Recombinant bacterial cells are provided that comprise a stable non-canonical amino acid translation pathway. In some aspects, the bacteria comprise nucleic acids encoding a non-canonical amino acid translation pathway (e.g., a tRNA for incorporation of a non-canonical amino acid, such selenocysteine); a marker polypeptide that includes the non-canonical amino acid. Recombinant tRNA and selection marker coding sequences are likewise provided.
US10557156B2 Bacterium constitutively producing monophosphoryl lipid A and method of producing monophosphoryl lipid A by using bacterium
A bacterium that constitutively produces monophosphoryl lipid A (MLA) and a method of producing MLA by using the bacterium may simply produce MLA and a derivative thereof without acid hydrolysis, reduce a probability of natural mutation, and increase yields of MLA and a derivative thereof by constitutive expression of the MLA and derivative thereof.
US10557152B2 Yeast host cells and methods for producing fatty alcohols
The present invention provides for a genetically modified yeast cell comprising at least six or more of the following modifications: increased expression of Mus musculus fatty acid reductase, acetyl-CoA carboxylase, fatty acid synthase 1, fatty acid synthase 2, a mutant of the bottleneck enzyme encoded by ACC1 insensitive to post-transcriptional and post-translational repression, and/or a desaturase encoded by OLE1, and reduced expression of DGA1, HFD1, ADH6, and/or GDH1. The present invention provides a method for constructing the genetically modified yeast cell, and a method for producing a fatty alcohol from the genetically modified yeast cell.
US10557150B1 Automated nucleic acid assembly and introduction of nucleic acids into cells
In an illustrative embodiment, automated instruments comprising one or more flow-through electroporation devices or modules are provided to automate transformation of nucleic acids in live cells.
US10557146B2 Modified plants
The present invention provides a mutant wheat plant resistant to powdery mildew and producing method thereof, wherein the mutant wheat plant comprises a loss of function mutation in a TaMLO-A1, TaMLO-B1 and TaMLO-D1 nucleic acid sequence. The present invention also provides a method for determining the presence or absence of a mutant TaMLO-A1, TaMLO-B1 and TaMLO-D1 nucleic acid or polypeptide in a wheat plant.
US10557135B2 Sequence tags
Provided herein is a new class of nucleic acid tagging molecules which are essentially free of homopolymer stretches. The tagging molecules can tag a plurality of individual target molecules for detection with a high degree of accuracy. The tagging molecules can be used to tag at least 105 or 106 individual target molecules. The tagged individual target molecules can be subjected to high throughput sequence analysis.
US10557132B2 Microfluidic cartridge for processing and detecting nucleic acids
A microfluidic cartridge, configured to facilitate processing and detection of nucleic acids, comprising: a top layer comprising a set of cartridge-aligning indentations, a set of sample port-reagent port pairs, a shared fluid port, a vent region, a heating region, and a set of Detection chambers; an intermediate substrate, coupled to the top layer comprising a waste chamber; an elastomeric layer, partially situated on the intermediate substrate; and a set of fluidic pathways, each formed by at least a portion of the top layer and a portion of the elastomeric layer, wherein each fluidic pathway is fluidically coupled to a sample port-reagent port pair, the shared fluid port, and a Detection chamber, comprises a turnabout portion passing through the heating region, and is configured to be occluded upon deformation of the elastomeric layer, to transfer a waste fluid to the waste chamber, and to pass through the vent region.
US10557125B2 Selection marker for cell transfection and protein production
The present invention is within the field of industrial protein production. The invention provides a novel expression system using dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (DHODH) as a selection marker in combination with leflunomide or a metabolite thereof, notably for use in mammalian cell lines. Expression vectors encoding DHODH, cell lines comprising said vectors and methods of producing recombinant proteins are also provided.
US10557118B2 Compositions and methods for prevention or treatment of neoplastic disease in a mammalian subject
Compositions and methods are provided for preventing or treating neoplastic disease in a mammalian subject. A composition is provided which comprises an enriched immune cell population reactive to a human endogenous retrovirus type E antigen on a tumor cell. A method of treating a neoplastic disease in a mammalian subject is provided which comprises administering to a mammalian subject a composition comprising an enriched immune cell population reactive to a human endogenous retrovirus type E antigen, in an amount effective to reduce or eliminate the neoplastic disease or to prevent its occurrence or recurrence.
US10557113B2 Surface detection and picktool manipulator
A picktool manipulator device collects a specimen from a culture medium. In a first mode of operation, a picktool is allowed to move in an axial direction relative to support structure of the device. A detector may generate a signal in response to movement of the body in the axial direction so as to determine a height at which the picktool contacts the medium. The device may operate in the first mode when collecting a specimen from a culture medium. A second mode of operation constrains or precludes axial movement of the picktool. In some cases, the device may operate in the second mode when receiving a new picktool or discarding a used picktool.
US10557108B2 Triggered release system
The combination of an enzyme substrate and an enzyme capable of accelerating the modification of said substrate, provides a triggered release system which works especially well. The use of the enzyme-triggered release system can retain a rinse benefit agent during the wash stage and release it during the subsequent rinse stage.
US10557107B2 Post chemical mechanical polishing formulations and method of use
A cleaning composition and process for cleaning post-chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) residue and contaminants from a microelectronic device having said residue and contaminants thereon. The cleaning compositions are substantially devoid of alkali hydroxides, alkaline earth metal hydroxides, and tetramethylammonium hydroxide. The composition achieves highly efficacious cleaning of the post-CMP residue and contaminant material from the surface of the microelectronic device without compromising the low-k dielectric material or the copper interconnect material.
US10557104B2 Modular, mobile, and automated solvent extraction and distillation systems, and methods of using the same
Some variations provide an automated system for solvent extraction of a feed stock to produce a botanical extract, fats, oils, or other desirable solute, comprising: an extraction reactor; a distillation unit; and a second-stage purge chamber or a second-stage purge process utilizing the extraction reactor itself. The second-stage purge chamber or process receives or holds the solid material along with a heated inert non-condensable gas and/or solvent vapor, to recover residual solvent contained in the solid material. Other variations provide a process comprising: feeding a raw material and a solvent into an extraction reactor; generating dissolved material in rich solvent and extracted solid material; distilling the rich solvent to generate purified product and recovered solvent; conveying the solid material and a heated inert non-condensable gas and/or solvent vapor into a second-stage purge chamber, or holding the solid material in the same vessel, to recover residual solvent; and recovering the purified product.
US10557103B2 Refrigerator lubricating oil and mixed composition for refrigerator
The refrigerator lubricating oil of the present invention contains: a base oil containing, as a major component, a polyol ester (A) of a fatty acid (a1) that is a fatty acid having a number of carbon atoms of from 3 to 18 and a polyol (a2) that is selected from neopentyl glycol, trimethylolethane, trimethylolpropane, trimethylolbutane, pentaerythritol, and dipentaerythritol; and a disulfide and/or trisulfide compound (B), and the disulfide and/or trisulfide compound (B) is blended in an amount of from 30 to 10,000 ppm by mass in terms of sulfur equivalent based on the total amount of the refrigerator lubricating oil.
US10557095B2 Gasification process and feed system
A process for the gasification of a solid carbonaceous feed, the process comprising the steps of: introducing a batch of the solid carbonaceous feed into a sluice vessel, while an internal pressure in the sluice vessel is at a first pressure; introducing at least recycled CO2 into the sluice vessel via one or more gas inlets covered by the solid carbonaceous feed, to pressurize the sluice vessel from the first pressure to a second pressure exceeding the first pressure, during a predetermined time period; closing the one or more gas inlets; opening a feed outlet of the sluice vessel to supply the batch of the solid carbonaceous feed to a feed vessel for feeding the solid carbonaceous feed to a gasification reactor; closing the feed outlet; venting the sluice vessel to reduce the internal pressure to the first pressure; and repeating the process.
US10557094B2 Crude unit overhead corrosion control using multi amine blends
A method for inhibiting corrosion on internal metal surfaces of an overhead condenser of a crude distillation unit in which hydrocarbons, water and amine hydrochlorides condense, the method includes adding to the overhead condenser an amine composition in an amount and at a rate sufficient to maintain the pH of water condensate in the condenser above a pH of about 5, the amine composition made of a mixture of four amines wherein the amines are monoethanloamine, methoxypropyl amine, morpholine and cyclohexylamine present in a weight ratio ranging from about 25:30:25:20 to about 30:40:15:15. Further, a system and method assess the corrosion rate and optimize the dosage of neutralizing amine composition during the operating conditions of overhead condensing system.
US10557092B2 Raffinate hydroconversion for production of high performance base stocks
Systems and methods are provided for production of base stocks with a viscosity index of at least 120 and/or a sulfur content of 300 wppm or less and/or a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of 3.0 cSt to 8.0 cSt by hydroconversion of a raffinate from aromatic extraction of a feed. The base stocks can further have a reduced content of 3+ ring naphthenes, such as 4.0 wt % or less, or 1.0 wt % or less. The base stocks can be produced by performing an elevated amount of feed conversion relative to 370° C. during hydroconversion of the raffinate, and optionally additional conversion during catalytic dewaxing of the hydroconverted raffinate. The base stocks can optionally be blended with additional base stocks and/or lubricant additives for production of lubricant compositions.
US10557086B2 Resveratrol-based flame retardant materials
A process of forming a resveratrol-based flame retardant small molecule with a phosphonate/phosphinate molecule that includes a chloride group and a terminal functional group.
US10557085B2 Photoalignment composition
The invention relates to a photoalignment composition comprising at least a single photoalignment polymer, preferably a homo- or a copolymer having at least one photoreactive group; and at least a single solvent of formula (I) (R—CO—O—R′), wherein R and R′ are independently from each other straight-chain or branched alkyl chain, with the proviso that at least one alkyl chain is branched. Further, the present invention relates to the use of this composition for coating or printing, especially for printing, more especially for inkjet or offset printing processes, and most especially for an offset printing process. In addition, the present invention relates to the use of the photoalignment composition for the preparation of orientation layers for liquid crystals and in the construction of unstructured and structured optical elements and multi-layer systems, especially liquid crystal displays, LCDs.
US10557063B2 Double-sided black adhesive tape
A double-sided black adhesive tape having a hollow particle-containing adhesive agent layer, wherein a surface of the hollow particle is subjected to a black pigment adhesion treatment.
US10557055B2 Conformable coating composition comprising fluorinated copolymer
Conformable coating composition are described comprising a (meth)acrylate copolymer comprising interpolymerized monomer units of fluorinated monomer and a volatile solvent having a solubility parameter from 4.9-12.5 (cal/cm3)1/2. In some embodiments, the fluorinated monomer has a Tg <30° C. In some embodiments, the dried coating exhibits no blocking and no greater than 75% failure at an elongation of 100%. Also described is a conformable film comprising a dried coating composition of the coating compositions described herein, articles comprising a layer of the conformable film on a substrate, and a copolymer comprising interpolymerized units of fluorinated monomer(s), silane monomer(s); and one or more monomers having a Tg ≥50° C.
US10557051B2 Method for producing an ink, ink, and use of same
A method for producing an ink includes providing nanoparticles having a size of 0.1 to 20 nm maximum by wet milling using a solvent and covalently bonding, by means of a coupling reaction, short-chain, branched organic stabilizer molecules to the surface of the nanoparticles. The method additionally includes absorbing the stabilized nanoparticles in a solvent for producing the ink and dispersing the stabilized nanoparticles.
US10557049B2 Aqueous dispersion, method for manufacturing the same, and image forming method
Provided are an aqueous dispersion including a microcapsule that contains a core and a shell; a dispersant that is at least one of a carboxylic acid (A) represented by Formula (A) or a salt of the carboxylic acid (A); and water, a method for manufacturing the aqueous dispersion, and an image forming method using the aqueous dispersion [in Formula (A), L represents a divalent linking group, X represents O, NH, or, NR2, R1 represents a hydrocarbon group having 9 or more carbon atoms, R2 represents a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, and n represents 0 or 1].
US10557045B2 Pigment dispersant with hindered light amine stabilizer and pigment dispersions and coating compositions based thereon
A pigment dispersion is disclosed comprising (a) at least one pigment and (b) a polymeric dispersant comprising residual units derived from polymerization of a mixture of monomers comprising (b1) at least one ethylenically unsaturated hindered amine light stabilizing monomer and (b2) at least one additional ethylenically unsaturated monomer different from monomer (b1). Coating compositions comprising the same are also disclosed as are substrates coated at least in part with such coatings.
US10557038B2 Erosion resistant coatings
An erosion resistant article such as rotor blades for helicopters and wind turbines having the leading edge surface protected from damage from high speed impingement of rain or sand with a protective coating formed from specific polyurethane or polyurea coating having a defined set of minimum physical properties where the protective coating can be applied as a liquid coating and cured in place or as a preformed complementary shaped covering to protect the leading edge against erosion damage in service.
US10557027B2 High flow TPO composition with excellent tensile strain at break and low powder stickiness
The present invention is directed to a heterophasic propylene copolymer (HECO), a polyolefin composition (PO) comprising the heterophasic propylene copolymer (HECO), an automotive article comprising the heterophasic propylene copolymer (HECO) and/or the polyolefin composition (PO) and a process for the preparation of the polyolefin composition (PO) as well as the use of the heterophasic propylene copolymer (HECO) for improving the mechanical properties of a polyolefin composition (PO).
US10557026B2 Composition comprising polypropylene, polyethylene, and a compatilizer
The present invention relates to a composition comprising polypropylene, polyethylene and a compatibiliser, wherein said compatibiliser is a non-aromatic polyester having an average M/E ratio of at least 10, wherein M is the number of backbone carbon atoms in the polyester not including the carbonyl carbons and E is the number of ester groups in the polyester.
US10557020B2 Renewable and cost-effective fillers for polymeric materials
Polymer composites are provided, and more particularly, polymer composites of ground date pits disposed in a polymer matrix. The composites can be formed by a process of preparing reinforced polymer composites having a fibril melt fracture surface, including blending a mixture of date pit particulate with a thermoplastic polymer; melting the mixture; and forcing the melt through a die to produce the polymer composite having a fibril containing surface.
US10557019B2 Carbon fiber-reinforced polymer composite and method of preparing the same
Provided herein, inter alia, are a carbon fiber-reinforced polymer composite and a method for manufacturing the same. The carbon fiber-reinforced polymer composite may improve interfacial bonding force by modifying the surface of carbon fibers with an amphiphilic block copolymer and then forming a composite of the surface-modified carbon fibers with a polymer.
US10557017B2 Method of decreasing aldehyde content in a polymeric material
A method of decreasing aldehyde content in a polymeric material such as polyethylene terephthalate which includes contacting the polymeric material with a compound including first, second and third fragments each having a moiety and a moiety NH.
US10557011B2 Methods for the decomposition of contaminated plastic waste
This invention relates to the field of contaminated plastic waste decomposition. More specifically, the invention comprises methods and systems to decompose contaminated plastic waste and transform it into value-added products.
US10557005B2 Painted polyolefin articles
A painted article includes a primer layer between a substrate and a paint layer, of which the substrate is the product of a substrate forming composition including an olefin block copolymer and a polypropylene polymer having a density from 0.89 g/cm3 and 0.92 g/cm3. The substrate is free of (1) phthalate-based plasticizer, (2) halogen-containing polymer, and (3) leachable, small polymeric units derived from styrene monomer.
US10557000B2 Method for preparing oblate polymer particle
A method for preparing an oblate polymer particle from a spherical polymer particle includes squeezing a polymer film including spherical polymer particles. A pair of polymer sheets are used to uniformly deform the film. With this method, more uniform oblate particles may be prepared, and a yield rate thereof may be improved.
US10556998B2 Antioxidant stabilized crosslinked ultra high molecular weight polyethylene for medical device applications
An antioxidant combined with UHMWPE prior to subjecting the UHMWPE to crosslinking irradiation. In one exemplary embodiment, the antioxidant is tocopherol. After the antioxidant is combined with the UHMWPE, the resulting blend may be formed into slabs, bar stock, and/or incorporated into a substrate, such as a metal, for example. The resulting product may then be subjected to crosslinking irradiation. In one exemplary embodiment, the UHMWPE blend is preheated prior to subjecting the same to crosslinking irradiation. Once irradiated, the UHMWPE blended product may be machined, packaged, and sterilized in accordance with conventional techniques.
US10556996B2 Method for preparing a solution of a sulfonated polymer and an amino-phosphonic acid in an aprotic solvent
A method is disclosed for production of solutions of aminophosphonic acids and polymeric sulfonic acids in aprotic solvents. Membranes for membrane methodologies are produced from said solutions. Said membranes can also be doped with phosphoric acid.
US10556992B2 Method of manufacturing polyarylene sulfide, and polyarylene
To provide a method of manufacturing polyarylene sulfide (PAS) while efficiently recovering an organic amide solvent at a low energy cost, without using an organic solvent, from washing wastewater produced by washing a raw material mixture containing PAS and an organic amide solvent using a solvent containing water; a method of manufacturing PAS by reducing the amount of water supplied when washing the raw material mixture using a solvent containing water; and PAS manufactured by these methods. A method according to the present invention includes: a step of mixing a solvent containing water and a raw material mixture that contains PAS and an organic amide solvent, and then washing the PAS; a step of obtaining a separated liquid by solid-liquid separation; and a step of separating the separated liquid into distilled vapor having a smaller amount of the organic amide solvent and a recovered liquid having a larger amount of the organic amide solvent by heating, where the heating is performed utilizing an increase in temperature based on compressing the distilled vapor and/or compressing a heat medium heat-exchanged with the distilled vapor.
US10556991B2 Benzoxazine and phthalonitrile resin blends
A resin blend is provided including a blend of a benzoxazine resin and a phthalonitrile resin. The benzoxazine/phthalonitrile resin blends prior to cure have more favorable processing and curing properties compared to the phthalonitrile resins alone, enabling greater ease in manufacturing.
US10556987B2 Polycarbonate resin
The present invention provides a polycarbonate resin containing a repeating unit represented by formula (A) in the amount of 1-99.5 wt %, the polycarbonate resin also containing an oligomer having a specific structure in a total amount that constitutes a content of 2.5 wt % or lower. (In formula (A), R1 and R2 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a phenyl group, a C1-6 alkyl group, or a C1-6 alkyloxy group).
US10556977B2 Diluent for the production of butyl rubber
Methods are provided to efficiently produce butyl rubber via a slurry polymerization process. The process comprises providing at least two monomers, wherein at least one monomer is an isoolefin and at least one monomer is a multiolefin. The monomers are combined with an initiator and an organic diluent comprising 40-60 volume % of methyl chloride and 40-60 volume % of 1,1,1, 2-tetrafluoroethane and polymerized.
US10556971B2 Process for drying polymers
A method for controlling the temperature of the inner surface of a transfer line dryer, and thus controlling the temperature of a polymer product flowing through the transfer line dryer, is explained. Also provided is a transfer line dryer apparatus that is useful for implementing the disclosed method.
US10556968B2 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.
US10556965B2 Methods and materials for treating cancer
This document provides methods and materials related to treating cancer. For example, methods and materials for using particles (e.g., nanoparticles) containing (a) one or more molecules having the ability to bind to a cancer cell (e.g., a human breast cancer cell) and (b) one or more molecules having the ability to bind to an APC (e.g., a human macrophage) to treat cancer are provided.
US10556964B2 Bispecific antibody-mediated cancer therapy with cytokine-induced killer cell
Provided are compositions comprising a MSBODY and a cytotoxic immune cell (e.g., Cytokine-induced killer cell) to form Armed Activated CIK cells (ACCs), wherein the MSBODY comprising a first antigen binding moiety that has specificity for a tumor antigen, and a second antigen binding moiety that binds to the cell. Provided are also methods preparing a composition comprising a MSBODY and a cytotoxic immune cell, and methods for treating patients with CIK cells armed with bispecific antibodies.
US10556958B2 CD37-binding molecules and immunoconjugates thereof
Methods of using CD37 agents, including, but not limited to, antibodies and immunoconjugates, that bind to CD37 to deplete B-cells (e.g., non-cancerous B-cells) and methods of treating autoimmune and inflammatory diseases are further provided.
US10556950B2 Humanized antibody for treating or preventing cognitive disorders, process for producing the same, and agent for treating or preventing cognitive disorders using the same
The invention provides methods for using and compositions of humanized antibodies that bind tau protein that is phosphorylated at the serine at position 413.
US10556942B2 Process for the purification of TNFR:Fc fusion protein
The present invention relates to the purification of TNFR:Fc fusion protein. More specifically related to process of purification of TNFR:Fc fusion protein wherein the HCP is reduced. The present invention is directed to the use of mixed-mode chromatography and/or affinity chromatography to produce TNFR:Fc fusion protein which is substantially free of at least one of the protein degrading enzyme present in HCP.
US10556937B2 Methods for the production of a cosmetic composition comprising leukolectin and uses thereof
The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions comprising polypeptides obtained or obtainable from Salmonidae hatching fluid, methods of producing said compositions and their use in various cosmetic applications to the skin, particularly for improving the cosmetic appearance of skin of a mammalian animal.
US10556935B2 Compositions for improving cells and organisms
The present invention provides compositions comprising randomized in-frame fusion polynucleotides and methods for introducing them into a host organism to obtain desirable phenotypic changes that modulate tolerance to stress, thus creating novel characteristics of the transformed organism.
US10556933B2 Polypeptide libraries with a predetermined scaffold
Populations of polypeptide variants based on a common scaffold, each polypeptide in the population comprising the scaffold amino acid sequence EXXXAXXEIX XLPNLTXXQX XAFIXKLXDD PSQSSELLSE AKKLNDSQ (SEQ ID NO: 1) or AKYAKEXXXAXX EIXXLPNLTX XQXXAFIXKL XDDPSQSSEL LSEAKKLNDS Q (SEQ ID NO: 2), wherein each X individually corresponds to an amino acid residue which is varied in the population are disclosed. Also populations of polynucleotides, wherein each member encodes a member of a polypeptide population are disclosed. Furthermore, combinations of such polypeptide populations and such polynucleotide populations are disclosed, wherein each member of polypeptide population is physically or spatially associated with the polynucleotide encoding that member via means for genotype-phenotype coupling.
US10556927B2 Conotoxin peptide κ-CPTx-btl03, preparation method therefor, and uses thereof
Provided are a conotoxin peptide κ-CPTx-bt103 and a derivative polypeptide. The amino acid sequence of the conotoxin peptide is indicated by SEQ ID NO: 1. Also provided are a conotoxin peptide preparation method and uses of the conotoxin peptide in the treatment of diseases related to a calcium ion channel.
US10556924B2 Process for the preparation of pasireotide
The present invention relates to a novel process for the preparation of Pasireotide of formula 11 [Cyclo [Phe-{4-(OCO—NH—CH2—CH2—NH2)) Pro}-Phg-DTrp-Lys-Tyr(Bzl)]]. The invention also relates to a novel intermediate compound of formula 8 and process thereof which is used for preparation of compound of formula 11.
US10556913B2 Asymmetric process for the preparation of thieno-indoles derivatives
The present invention relates to a new process for the preparation of thieno-indole derivatives of formula (Ia) or (Ib), exploiting an asymmetric synthesis for the preparation of key (8S) or (8R) 8-(halomethyl)-1-alkyl-7,8-dihydro-6H-thieno[3,2-e]indol-4-ol intermediates, and to useful intermediate compounds of such process.Thieno-indole derivatives are described and claimed in GB2344818, WO2013/149948 and WO2013/149946, which also disclose processes for their preparation.Thieno-indole enantiopure derivatives can now be advantageously prepared through a new asymmetric synthesis of the key 8-(halomethyl)-7,8-dihydro-6H-thieno[3,2-e]indol intermediates, which, avoiding the chiral resolution step, provides benefits in terms of reducing time and costs of the whole process for their preparation. The synthesis starts from the N-alkylation of 5-amino-4-halo-3-alkyl-1-benzothiophene-7-ol derivatives with enantiopure glycidyl 3-nosylate, followed by intramolecular 6-endo-tet cyclization using alkyl Grignard reagents; Mitsunobu activation of the secondary alcohol promotes internal spirocyclization, affording the 4,4a,5,6-tetrahydro-8H-cyclopropa[c]thieno[3,2-e]indol-8-one derivatives; finally, stereo-electronically controlled regioselective cyclopropane opening yields the key enantiopure 8-(halomethyl)-1-alkyl-7,8-dihydro-6H-thieno[3,2-e]indol-4-ol intermediates; which can be further derivatized following teachings disclosed in WO2013/149948 or WO2013/149946, to prepare the final thieno-indole derivatives of formula (Ia) or (Ib).Such compounds are disclosed to be alkylating compounds with cytotoxic activity, therefore useful as such in the treatment of a variety of cancers and in cell proliferative disorders, or, conjugated with different types of nucleophiles, in the preparation of Antibody Drug Conjugated derivatives.
US10556911B2 Thienopyrimidine compounds
Compounds of formula (I) are A2B receptor antagonists: Wherein R1 is optionally substituted aryl or an optionally substituted 5- or 6-membered heteroaryl ring; R2 and R3 are independently selected from hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C3-C8 cycloalkyl, C3-C8 cycloalkyl-(C1-C6)-alkyl, aryl-(C1-C6)-alkyl optionally substituted in the ring part thereof, a 5- or 6-membered monocyclic heterocyclic group optionally linked via a C1-C6 alkylene chain and optionally substituted in the ring part thereof, benzimidazol-2-yl-methyl, pyrid-3-yl-carbonyl, or (1-methyl-piperidin-4-yl)-carbonyl-methyl; or R2 and R3 taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 5- or 6-membered ring; R4 is C1-C3 alkyl, C2-C3 alkenyl, —N(—R5)—R6, or optionally substituted heteroarylmethylamino; and R5 and R6 are independently selected from hydrogen or C1-C3 alkyl; or R5 and R6 taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 4- to 6-membered saturated ring.
US10556910B2 Synthesis of halichondrin analogs and uses thereof
The present invention provides halichondrin analogs, such as compounds of Formula (I). The compounds may bind to microtubule sites, thereby inhibiting microtubule dynamics. Also provided are methods of synthesis, pharmaceutical compositions, kits, methods of treatment, and uses that involve the compounds for treatment of a proliferative disease (e.g., cancer). Compounds of the present invention are particularly useful for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, prostate cancer, and sarcoma. The included methods of synthesis are useful for the preparation of compounds of Formula (I)-(III) along with naturally occurring halicondrins (e.g., halichondrin B & C, norhalichondrin A, B, & C, and homohalichondrin A, B, & C). Also included are methods for interconverting between the halichondrins, norhalichondrins, and homohalichondrins and their unnatural epimers at the C38 ketal stereocenter through the use of an acid-mediated equilibration.
US10556908B2 Substituted imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazines as LSD1 inhibitors
The present invention is directed to imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine derivatives of Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which are LSD1 inhibitors useful in the treatment of diseases such as cancer.
US10556902B2 Glycosidase inhibitors
Compounds of formula (I) wherein A, R, W, Q, n and m have the meaning according to the claims can be employed, inter alia, for the treatment of tauopathies and Alzheimer's disease.
US10556901B2 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine and 1,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydroimidazo[4,5-d]azepine derivatives as Janus kinase inhibitors
There are provided compounds of formula I, wherein X, Ak, s, A, R1 and R2 have meanings given in the description, which compounds have antiinflammatory activity (e.g. through inhibition of one or more of members of the JAK family) and have use in therapy, including in pharmaceutical combinations, especially in the treatment of inflammatory diseases, including inflammatory diseases of the lung, eye and intestines.
US10556900B2 TrkA kinase inhibitors, compositions and methods thereof
The present invention is directed to bicyclic heteroaryl benzamide compounds of formulas (I): which are tropomyos-in-related kinase (Trk) family protein kinase inhibitors, and hence are useful in the treatment of pain, inflammation, cancer, restenosis, atherosclerosis, psoriasis, thrombosis, a disease, disorder, injury, or malfunction relating to dysmyelination or demyelination or a disease or disorder associated with abnormal activities of nerve growth factor (NGF) receptor TrkA.
US10556899B2 Method for preparing Maraviroc
Provided is a method for preparing a tropane derivative, maraviroc, including reacting a compound of formula (II) with a compound of formula (I), wherein the compound of formula (II) is prepared by the steps of acetylation of a compound of formula (III), activation and substitution of a compound of formula (IV) by a chlorination agent, cyclization of a compound of formula (V), and debenzylation of a compound of formula (VI) by hydrogenation. Hence, the present disclosure provides a method for preparing maraviroc with good yield and simple operation.
US10556893B2 Cytochrome P450 inhibitors and uses thereof
The present invention provides compounds having the general structural formula (I) (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof, as described generally and in classes and subclasses herein, and additionally provides pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods for the use thereof for the treatment of any of a number of conditions or diseases involving fibrosis and proliferation, and where anti-fibrotic or anti-proliferative activity is beneficial.
US10556892B2 Piperazinyl methanone NAAA inhibitors
Disclosed herein, inter alia, are compositions and methods for modulating the activity of N-acylethanolamine acid amidase for the treatment of a pathological state, including pain, an inflammatory condition, or a neurodegenerative disorder.
US10556884B2 Pesticidally active heterocyclic derivatives with sulphur containing substituents
Compounds of formula (I), wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, and the agrochemically acceptable salts salts, stereoisomers, enantiomers, tautomers and N-oxides of those compounds, can be used as insecticides and can be prepared in a manner known per se.
US10556882B2 Crystalline forms of an androgen receptor modulator
Described herein are amorphous and crystalline forms of the androgen receptor modulator 4-[7-(6-cyano-5-trifluoromethylpyridin-3-yl)-8-oxo-6-thioxo-5,7-diazaspiro[3.4]oct-5-yl]-2-fluoro-N-methylbenzamide. Also described are pharmaceutical compositions suitable for administration to a mammal that include the androgen receptor modulator, and methods of using the androgen receptor modulator, alone and in combination with other compounds, for treating diseases or conditions that are associated with androgen receptor activity.
US10556881B2 Nrf2 activating compounds and uses thereof
Aspects of the present disclosure include compounds that activate Nrf2. Such compounds find use in the treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases and disorders, such as for example psoriasis and multiple sclerosis. Embodiments of the present disclosure also relate to pharmaceutical compositions that include these compounds, methods of using these compounds in the treatment of various diseases and disorders, processes for preparing these compounds and intermediates useful in these processes.
US10556876B2 Process for the preparation of gamma valerolactone from levulinic acid
The invention relates to process for the preparation of gamma valerolactone (GVL) from levulinic acid (LA), said process comprising a) subjecting LA to a hydrogenation reaction comprising hydrogen and a solid catalyst system comprising a metal and a support in the liquid phase, to yield a first reaction mixture comprising GVL, hydroxypentanoic acid (4HPA), and water; b) removing water from said first reaction mixture; and c) subjecting the mixture obtained in step b) to a further reaction under conditions suitable to convert said 4-HPA to GVL, to yield a further reaction mixture. Steps b) and c) can be integrated. Optionally, water can be removed from the further reaction mixture. The process may include recycling the—optionally at least partially dewatered—further reaction mixture back to step (b). This is particularly advantageous when the first reaction mixture is low in, or even free of levulinic acid. Alternatively, the further reaction mixture or at least partially dewatered further reaction mixture can be submitted to a distillation step, whereby the distillate can be collected to recover GVL.
US10556875B2 Bis-diazeniumdiolate compounds as anti-cancer agents
A series of double-component, bis O2-aryl diazeniumdiolate derivatives are provided, of which each molecule can release up to four nitric oxide molecules. These compounds show cytotoxic activities to cancer cells, such as human leukemia, breast cancer and lung cancer. Among them, the compound 3 showed the highest specific activity against human leukemia cells.
US10556869B2 Process for the production of condensed imidazolo derivatives
The present invention relates to a process for providing the compound of formula I, comprising the step of reacting a compound of formula VII with a base in the presence of an alkaline- or alkaline earth metal salt (MX), wherein LG is a leaving group. The presence of an alkaline- or alkaline earth metal salt was surprisingly found to render said reaction highly reliable in terms of the yield and purity of the compound of formula I obtained. In a further aspect, the present invention relates to the compound of formula I, having less than an amount of 1.50% or less than an amount of 1.25% or less than an amount of 1.00% or less than an amount of 0.75% or less than an amount of 0.50% or less than an amount of 0.25% or less than an amount of 0.10% of the compound of formula VIII.
US10556864B2 Carbazole derivative, and light-emitting element, light-emitting device, and electronic device using the carbazole derivative
To provide a light-emitting element having high luminous efficiency and to provide a light-emitting device and an electronic device which consumes low power and is driven at low voltage, a carbazole derivative represented by the general formula (1) is provided. In the formula, α1, α2, α3, and α4 each represent an arylene group having less than or equal to 13 carbon atoms; Ar1 and Ar2 each represent an aryl group having less than or equal to 13 carbon atoms; R1 represents any of a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, and a substituted or unsubstituted biphenyl group; and R2 represents any of an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, and a substituted or unsubstituted biphenyl group. In addition, l, m, and n are each independently 0 or 1.
US10556860B2 hTERT modulators and methods of use
The present invention provides hTERT modulators and methods for producing and using the same. In particular, the present invention provide a compound of the formula as described herein. Some aspects of the invention are based on the characterization of the effect of hTERT core promoter region mutants on the 5-12 G-quadruplex structure and its stability. It is believed that some of the compounds of the invention bind selectively to the G-quadruplex in the hTERT core promoter mutant, which results in reversal of the effect of mutant promoter activation.
US10556859B2 Phthalonitrile compound
The present application relates to a novel phthalonitrile compound and a use thereof. The phthalonitrile compound has a novel structure and can exhibit excellent effects in a use known for which a phthalonitrile compound can be applied. The use of the phthalonitrile compound can be exemplified by a material or a precursor such as a phthalonitrile resin, a phthalonitrile dye, a fluorescent whitening agent, a photographic sensitizer, or an acid anhydride.
US10556855B1 Cationic lipids and transfection methods
The present invention relates in part to novel cationic lipids and their use, e.g., in delivering nucleic acids to cells.
US10556849B2 Method for producing methanol and apparatus for producing methanol
A method for producing methanol allows the temperature of the catalyst layer to fall within an appropriate temperature range, reduces energy used, and achieves higher carbon yield. In a synthesis loop including at least two synthesis steps and two separation steps, a first mixed gas is obtained by mixing the final unreacted gas with a fraction of the make-up gas, methanol is synthesized from the first mixed gas after preheating, a first unreacted gas is separated from the obtained first reaction mixture, a final mixed gas is obtained by finally mixing the unreacted gas and a fraction of the make-up gas, the final mixed gas after preheating is further increased in pressure and then methanol is synthesized, a final unreacted gas is separated from the obtained final reaction mixture, and the reaction temperature of the catalyst layer is controlled by the indirect heat exchange with pressurized boiling water.
US10556848B2 Systems and methods using lanthanide halide
There are provided methods and systems related to use of one or more lanthanide halides in an electrochemical oxidation of metal halide in anolyte where the metal ion is oxidized from lower oxidation state to higher oxidation state at an anode; and then further use of the one or more lanthanide halides and the metal halide with the metal ion in the higher oxidation state in a halogenation reaction of an unsaturated hydrocarbon or a saturated hydrocarbon to form one or more products comprising halohydrocarbon.
US10556846B2 Method of producing concentrate of aromatic hydrocarbon from liquid hydrocarbon fractions, and installation for implementing same
The invention relates to the field of petrochemistry and petroleum refining, and more-specifically to methods and devices for producing a concentrate of aromatic hydrocarbons from liquid hydrocarbon fractions, which involve feeding initial components into a mixer, heating said components, feeding same to a reactor in which the heated components are converted into aromatic hydrocarbons in the presence of a catalyst, separating same into liquid and gas phases, feeding the gas phase into the mixer, and feeding the liquid phase into a rectification column, from which an aromatic hydrocarbon concentrate is collected, and can be used in petroleum refining and in petrochemistry for producing a concentrate aromatic hydrocarbons. According to the invention, methanol is additionally fed into the mixer. Hydrocarbon components which remain in the rectification column following collection are at least partially fed into the mixer. The liquid phase is additionally separated into liquid hydrocarbons and water, the liquid hydrocarbons are fed into the rectification column, and the water is removed. The composition of the liquid aromatic hydrocarbons, which are fed into the rectification column, is measured. In accordance with the results of the measurements, the flow rate of the initial components fed into the mixer is adjusted, and/or the temperature of the rectification column is adjusted. A proposed installation carries out the said method. The achieved technical result consists in increasing the efficiency of producing concentrates of aromatic hydrocarbons, and in increasing the content of alkylbenzenes, particularly xylenes.
US10556834B2 Hazing control for carbonatable calcium silicate-based cements and concretes
The invention provides novel methods and compositions that mitigate the occurrence of hazing of products made from carbonatable calcium silicate-based cements. The methods and compositions of the invention may be applied in a variety of cement and concrete components in the infrastructure, construction, pavement and landscaping industries.
US10556828B2 Method of sizing of fibers and articles manufactured from the same
The method includes the steps of functionalizing a polyaryletherketone (PAEK) polymer, and blending the PAEK polymer with water to form a sizing composition. The method may further include the step of applying the sizing composition to a fiber. The method may further include the step of heating the fibers, coated with sizing composition, for example to between 300° C.-400° C. In some methods, the functionalized PAEK polymer comprises functionalized polyetherketoneketone (PEKK). In yet other methods, the functionalized PAEK polymer comprises sulfonated PEKK (sPEKK).
US10556827B2 Method for modifying the transmission of glasses and glass ceramics and glass or glass ceramic articles that can be produced according to the method
A product is provided that includes a volume-colored monolithic glass or glass ceramic element and to a method for producing same. The glass or glass ceramic element has a first region in which the coloration is modified so that light transmission of the first region differs from light transmission of a second, adjacent region. The light scattering in the region of modified coloration in the glass or glass ceramic remains the same as light scattering in the second, adjacent region with non-modified light transmission.
US10556824B2 Coated article with IR reflecting layer(s) and silicon zirconium oxynitride layer(s) and method of making same
A low-emissivity (low-E) coating includes first and second infrared (IR) reflecting layers of or including a material such as silver. The coating includes a bottom dielectric portion including a layer of or including silicon zirconium oxynitride, and a center dielectric portion including a layer of or including zinc stannate. The coating is configured to realize a combination of desirable visible transmission, consistent and low emissivity values, thermal stability upon optional heat treatment such as thermal tempering, desirable U-value, desirable LSG value, and desirable coloration and/or reflectivity values to be achieved. In certain example embodiments, an absorber layer sandwiched between a pair of dielectric layers may be provided in. Coated articles herein may be used in the context of insulating glass (IG) window units, or in other suitable applications such as monolithic window applications, laminated windows, and/or the like.
US10556815B2 Compositions for mitigating hydrogen sulfide contamination using a recombinant protein with an affinity tag fused to a hydrogen sulfide scavenging enzyme
In some embodiments, the present invention provides a recombinant protein comprising an affinity tag configured to attach the recombinant protein to a silicate surface, fused to a hydrogen sulfide scavenging enzyme.
US10556805B2 System for tail gas treatment of sulfur recovery units
A process for recovering sulfur from a tail gas stream comprising the steps of providing a tail gas stream to a chemical looping combustion (CLC) unit, the tail gas stream comprising a sulfide component, providing an oxygen carrier to the CLC unit, the oxygen carrier comprising a calcium carbonate, providing an air stream to the CLC unit, the air stream comprising oxygen, and reacting the sulfide component in the CLC unit with the calcium compound and the air to produce a product effluent, the product effluent comprising calcium sulfate.
US10556799B2 Tritertbutyl aluminum reactants for vapor deposition
Aluminum (Al) hydrocarbon precursor compositions are provided that can be used for vapor deposition of transition metal carbide thin films, for example aluminum-doped transition metal carbide thin films such as Al-doped titanium carbide thin films. In some embodiments, the precursor compositions comprise one or more isomers of tritertbutyl aluminum (TTBA). In some embodiments the precursor compositions comprise at least 50% of Isomer 1 of TTBA, at least 50% of Isomer 2 of TTBA, or at least 20% of a combination of Isomer 1 and Isomer 2, where Isomer 1 has the formula Al(tert-Bu)2(iso-Bu) and Isomer 2 has the formula Al(tert-Bu)(iso-Bu)2. A container containing a precursor composition comprising at least 50% of Isomer 1 or Isomer 2 or at least 20% of a combination of Isomer 1 and 2 of TTBA can be attached to a vapor deposition reactor and used to deposit transition metal carbide thin films such as Al-doped titanium carbide thin films by atomic layer deposition or chemical vapor deposition.
US10556791B2 CMOS compatible capacitive absolute pressure sensors
Monolithic integration of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) sensors with complementary oxide semiconductor (CMOS) electronics for pressure sensors is a very challenging task. This is primarily due to the requirement for a very high quality thin diaphragm to provide the pressure dependent MEMS deformation that can be sensed and, when seeking absolute rather than relative pressure sensors, a sealed reference cavity. Accordingly, a new manufacturing process is established based upon back-etching and bonding of a monolithic absolute silicon carbide (SiC) capacitive pressure sensor. Beneficially, the process embeds the critical features of the MEMS within a shallow trench formed within the silicon substrate and then processing the CMOS circuit. The process further benefits as it maintains that those elements of the MEMS element fabrication process that are CMOS compatible are implemented concurrently with those CMOS steps as well as the metallization steps. However, the CMOS incompatible processing is partitioned discretely.
US10556790B2 Method for forming multi-depth MEMS package
The present disclosure relates to a MEMS package having a cap substrate with different trench depths, and a method of fabricating the MEMS package. In some embodiments, a first trench in a first device region and a scribe trench in a scribe line region are formed at a front side of a cap substrate. Then, a hard mask is formed and patterned over the cap substrate. Then, with the hard mask in place, an etch is performed to the cap substrate such that an uncovered portion of a bottom surface of the first trench is recessed while a covered portion of the bottom surface of the first trench is non-altered to form a stopper within the first trench. Then, the front side of the cap substrate is bonded to a device substrate, enclosing the first trench over a first MEMS device.
US10556776B2 Lightweight elevator traveling cable
An illustrative example elevator traveling cable includes a plurality of conductors configured for conducting at least one of electrical energy and communication signals. A jacket covers the plurality of conductors. At least one load bearing member supports a weight of the traveling cable and comprises liquid crystal polymer.
US10556766B2 Applied constructive head layout for structural glazing system
Refers to the present invention, a device (1) that will be fabricated with appropriate material, with several dimensions, to be adapted to a computerized numeric platform, for the structural glazing process, which is a technique of fixing the glass and the frame, through application of the high adhesion double-sided tape between them, the structure remains hidden on the inner side, in two basic steps, one being application and cutting of the high adhesion double-sided tape over the glass sheet, and the other is (applying) correct pressure on them, for the purpose of replacing the current manual process.
US10556765B2 Registration system with independent laterally adjustable nips
A registration system for a printing device and a method for controlling the same are disclosed. For example, the registration system includes at least one sensor to detect a position of a print media, at least one laterally adjustable nip, wherein the laterally adjustable nip moves along an inboard direction and an outboard direction, a motor coupled to the at least one laterally adjustable nip to move the at least one laterally adjustable nip a desired amount of movement based on the position of the print media and a width of the print media, and a processor communicatively coupled to the at least one sensor and the motor to calculate a desired amount of movement based on the position of the print media and control the motor to move the at least one laterally adjustable nip by the desired amount of movement.
US10556761B2 Automated truck unloader for unloading/unpacking product from trailers and containers
An automatic truck unloader for unloading/unpacking product, such as boxes or cases, from trailers and containers is disclosed. In one embodiment, a mobile base structure provides a support framework for a drive subassembly, conveyance subassembly, an industrial robot, a distance measurement subassembly, and a control subassembly. Under the operation of the control subassembly, an industrial robot having a suction cup-based gripper arm selectively removes boxes from the trailer and places the boxes on a powered transportation path. The control subassembly coordinates the selective articulated movement of the industrial robot and the activation of the drive subassembly based upon the distance measurement subassembly detecting objects, including boxes, within a detection space, and dimensions of the trailer provided to the control subassembly.
US10556747B2 Conveyance device using carriage
A conveyance device has a drive route part wherein conveyance carriages travel at predetermined intervals, which is connected to a storage route part having a drive conveyer chain that supports the conveyance carriages for free travel. The drive route part has a drive conveyer chain including spaced carriage propulsion claw parts. The conveyance carriages have moved pins that horizontally extends in the left/right direction and which are freely detached/re-fitted in the up/down direction with the carriage propulsion claw parts. The conveyance device has a carriage-positioning mechanism which positions a conveyance carriage at a fixed position wherein the moved pin is positioned immediately before a guide ring for a corresponding one of the carriage propulsion claw parts, and has a carriage pushing-out mechanism which pushes out the conveyance carriage positioned at the fixed position, at a timing when the moved pin is fitted to the carriage propulsion claw part.
US10556743B2 Storage and retrieval system
A storage and retrieval system including a vertical array of storage levels, each storage level having storage locations, a multilevel vertical conveyor system configured to transport the uncontained case units to and from the vertical array of storage levels, each storage level being configured to receive uncontained case units from the multilevel vertical conveyor system, at least one autonomous transport confined to each storage level, the at least one autonomous transport being configured to transport the uncontained case units between respective storage locations and the multilevel vertical conveyor system, and a controller configured to effect operation of the multilevel vertical conveyor system and at least one autonomous transport for assembling orders of uncontained case units of different types without moving bundles of the same uncontained case unit type throughout the storage and retrieval system.
US10556736B1 Baby bottle with joinable dry goods section and liquid section
A baby bottle with a liquid compartment and a separate dry goods compartment is described. The dry goods compartment and the liquid compartment may be removably sealable from each other by rotating a lower-annular-member with respect to an upper-annular-member; wherein these two annular-members may be disposed between a bottle-main-body and a nipple-member. Each of these two annular-members may have its own respective opening and shelf-portion and may be rotated with respect to each other from an open-configuration to a closed-configuration. In the closed-configuration, dry goods, such as dry baby formula, may be temporarily stored within the dry goods compartment, in a substantially dry condition, separated from a liquid within the liquid compartment. When desired these two annular-members may be rotated into the open-configuration, to allow the dry goods to substantially fall into the liquid compartment, to facilitate mixing with the liquid in the liquid compartment.
US10556735B2 Vacuum sealed container and method
The present application discloses a vacuum sealed container, including a container body, a container lid, a vacuum generator and at least one magnifier. The container body includes a first wall and a bottom surface, wherein the first wall and the bottom surface define an accommodation space. The container lid is coupleable to the container body. The vacuum generator coupled to the container lid to evacuate fluid from the accommodation space. The at least one magnifier coupled to the bottom surface of the container body and are molded integrally. In addition, the at least one magnifier and the bottom surface of the container body are light-permeable, wherein the at least one magnifier is a lens. A method for using the aforementioned vacuum sealed container is also disclosed.
US10556729B2 Gas barrier packaging material precursor and gas barrier packaging material
A gas barrier packaging material precursor, includes a support; an adhesion layer on one surface of the support; and a barrier layer and a protective layer formed adjacent each other on the adhesion layer. The adhesion layer contains a silicon compound composite. The protective layer is formed of a coating liquid containing a polyvalent metal compound, a polyester resin, and a dispersant, with the polyvalent metal compound being about 40 to about 90 mass % relative to 100 mass %. When the barrier layer is separated from the gas barrier packaging material precursor to measure an infrared absorption spectrum of the barrier layer by a transmission method, a ratio (α/β) of a maximum peak height (α) of absorbance in a range of about 1490 to about 1659 cm−1 to a maximum peak height (β) of absorbance in a range of about 1660 to about 1750 cm−1 is less than about 1.
US10556723B2 Cover assembly for protecting chemical container
A cover assembly for protecting a chemical container according to the present disclosure includes: a first cover member encompassing a part of an inner container; a second cover member encompassing the other part of the inner container; and a binding member for connecting the first cover member and the second cover member, wherein the binding member includes a binding body formed at any one of the first cover member and the second cover member and coupled to the other.The cover assembly for protecting a chemical container, which is the present invention, is configured such that the outside of a glass bottle accommodating a chemical is formed with a protection member capable of being separated into two or more layers, thereby suppressing a negative influence on the surroundings thereof by minimizing leakage of the solution to the outside even if the glass bottle is broken by an impact when a worker handles or moves the glass bottle.
US10556714B2 Container treatment device with a device for replacing retaining and centering units
In a container treatment device, retaining-and-centering units hold a container as it traverses a transport path that passes through a set of treatment stations, each having a rotor that propels a retaining-and-centering unit along the transport path. Sometimes, a retaining-and-centering unit becomes defective and must be removed from the transport path. A storage-and-replacement device receives a defective retaining-and-centering unit that is removed from the transport path and supplies a replacement. This occurs with no interruption of operation.
US10556713B2 Method and system for order fulfilment
A method of fulfilling an order comprising at least one product is provided. The method includes receiving an order comprising at least one product, determining a suitable case from a plurality of available cases for holding the at least one product, said determining being a function of one or more characteristics of each product of the at least one product and one or more characteristics of the plurality of available cases; forwarding information identifying the suitable case to a case former; providing a case blank corresponding to said suitable case to said case former; erecting a suitable case from said case blank corresponding to said suitable case with said case former; and prior to the loading said suitable case with said at least one product, labelling said suitable case with at least one label.
US10556711B2 Thermo-sealing apparatus for filling and sealing liquid containers
A thermo-sealing machine for filling containers with liquids and sealing them, comprising a bearing structure on which a bell member is mounted, at a higher position than that of support means for supporting at least a container to be filled and sealed, said bell member comprising a metering device, die-cutting means and sealing means, for die-cutting and sealing a film slidable between said bell member and the container to be filled, said machine being provided with an anti-polluting and operator safety system.
US10556709B1 Energy-efficient launch system for aerial vehicles
An energy-efficient launch system that utilizes the principles of whip dynamics to launch payloads at high speeds is described. The launch system may include a marine vehicle having an onboard power source. A tapered, superconducting cable may be retractably connected to the marine vehicle via a winch and electrically connected to the power source. One or more aerial vehicles may be coupled to and receive power via the cable. To launch a payload at the end of the cable, the marine vehicle, winch, and/or aerial vehicles may be operated in coordination to create, propagate, and accelerate a whip waveform along the cable toward the payload.
US10556708B2 Payload mounting platform
An apparatus for supporting a payload includes a first support member coupled to the payload and a flexible member configured to be electrically coupled to the first support member and the payload. The payload is configured to rotate around a first rotational axis relative to the first support member. The flexible member is configured to (i) wind around a portion of the first support member or the payload when the payload is rotated in a first direction around the first rotational axis, and (ii) unwind from around the portion when the first support member is rotated in a second direction opposite the first direction around the first rotational axis. The flexible member is configured to transmit sensor data indicating a spatial disposition of the payload or the first support member.
US10556705B2 Method and system for recycling motor power of a movable object
A method of redistributing motor power of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes determining, with aid of one or more processors, an operating state of a motor of the UAV. The motor is configured to drive a corresponding rotor to generate lift for the UAV. The method further includes determining, with aid of the one or more processors, how to redistribute power from the motor between a plurality of components when the motor has an operating state that is a decelerating state, and redistributing the power in accordance with the determination of how to redistribute the power.
US10556696B2 Illuminated rope as an aircraft emergency egress aid
In some implementations, in an emergency in the vehicle, an emergency evacuation path is illuminated using the light emitted from the emergency evacuation rope where at least a portion of the emergency evacuation path extends to a location outside the vehicle. Egress of occupants along the emergency evacuation path is enabled using an emergency evacuation rope.
US10556675B2 System and method for autobraking with course trajectory adjustment
Systems and methods for aircraft autobraking are disclosed. The systems and methods may allow for autobraking in both manned and autonomous aircrafts, and may assist in maintaining a desired course during autobraking. The systems and methods may include an aircraft control mode executive module configured to receive manual and/or autonomous brake signal inputs and deceleration signal inputs. The systems and methods may also include various modules configured to aid in calculating, transmitting, and executing pedal brake commands on a braking system, such as, an autobrake controller, a pedal balance controller, an autobrake pedal executive module, a pedal executive module, and/or a pedal braking controller.
US10556674B2 Cooling of a motor for driving an aircraft wheel
An aircraft comprises a landing gear assembly on a part of which is mounted a motor for driving a wheel of the landing gear assembly, for example to enable the aircraft to perform taxiing manoeuvres. The motor is a liquid-cooled motor and the liquid that is used to cool the motor is hydraulic fluid, preferably hydraulic fluid taken from a hydraulic system that already exists on the aircraft to supply other consumers of hydraulic fluid pressure on the aircraft. The hydraulic fluid thus has other utility (i.e. other than cooling the motor) on the aircraft and therefore has a significant volume (and therefore a significant heat capacity). There may be a need to convert from high pressure hydraulic fluid to a lower pressure supply.
US10556668B2 Artificial force feel generating device for a vehicle control system of a vehicle and, in particular, of an aircraft
An artificial force feel generating device for generation of an artificial feeling of force on an inceptor of a vehicle control system, the inceptor being adapted for controlling a servo-assisted control unit of the vehicle control system via a mechanical linkage, wherein at least one first force generating device and at least one second force generating device are mechanically connected to the inceptor, the first force generating device being provided for generating a nominal force acting in operation on the inceptor and the second force generating device being provided for generating a tactile cue force acting in operation on the inceptor, the first and second force generating devices being arranged in parallel. The invention relates further to an aircraft comprising such an artificial force feel generating device.
US10556664B2 Method for manufacturing a panel with a doubler
Disclosed is a panel for an aircraft structure, including a laminated skin of layers of metal of which in each case two are joined together by a fibre-reinforced adhesive layer, as well as a laminated doubler of layers of metal and at least one fibre-reinforced adhesive layer in each case between two layers of metal, wherein the doubler has a smaller size of perimeter than the skin and is bonded to an outermost layer of metal of the laminated skin by a fibre-reinforced supplementary adhesive layer, with the feature that at least one part of the perimeter of the fibre-reinforced supplementary adhesive layer is staggered inwards relative to the corresponding perimeter of the doubler and that that part of the inwards-staggered perimeter of the fibre-reinforced supplementary adhesive layer is delimited by a glued edge. Also disclosed is a method for manufacturing such a panel.
US10556658B1 Marine drives and idle relief mufflers for marine drives
A marine drive includes an engine; an exhaust conduit that conveys exhaust gases from the engine to an idle relief outlet on the marine drive, wherein the idle relief outlet discharges the exhaust gases to atmosphere when the marine drive is operated at an idle speed; and an idle relief muffler having a muffler inlet that receives the exhaust gases from the exhaust conduit, a muffler outlet that discharges the exhaust gases to the idle relief exhaust outlet, and a drain for draining water from the idle relief muffler. The muffler inlet conveys exhaust gases into the idle relief muffler in a direction that is oriented away from the muffler outlet and away from the drain, such that water in the exhaust gases is encouraged to separate from the exhaust gases and then drain from the idle relief muffler via the drain.
US10556656B2 Watercraft paddle apparatus
There is disclosed a watercraft paddle apparatus operable by a user's legs and feet. In an embodiment, the watercraft paddle apparatus comprises a pair of rails positioned side-by-side and mountable to a watercraft, each rail configured to slidably receive a pedal mechanism adapted to slide back and forth along each rail. Each pedal mechanism includes a downwardly extendable paddle adapted to engage a water surface on which the watercraft is floating during a backward stride and to lift from the water surface on a forward stride, whereby a user can operate the pedal mechanism in each rail using an alternating walking or skiing motion. In an embodiment, each pedal mechanism is supported laterally by a front axle with a pair of wheels on either end of the front axle engaging the parallel rails. In another embodiment, each pedal mechanism is attached.
US10556648B1 Water propulsion water rescue board
A water propulsion electric powered water recreation surf board with an integrated water propulsion jet to provide additional thrust for maneuvers and different selectable thrust levels as needed during the maneuver. The water propulsion electric powered water recreation surf board includes a body having an upper surface and bottom surface and a water propulsion system integrated into the body including a water inlet on the bottom surface, and a water propulsion nozzle and propeller on the upper surface. An electric motor connects to rotate propeller for drawing water into the propulsion system and expels a pressurized column of water through the water propulsion nozzle. A removable rechargeable battery is connected with the electric motor and a controller with a user control pad on the top surface of the body to allow the user to control the operation of the water propulsion system.
US10556643B2 Boat pontoon
A boat pontoon having a concave V-shape on a bottom portion thereof, generally straight vertical sides, a flat top panel member, and a removable and replaceable skid pad running longitudinally along the bottom of the pontoon. Vertically oriented gussets are positioned on an interior of the pontoon, to provide structural integrity and additional strength. In a preferred embodiment, a buoyant foam is provided within the interior cavity of the pontoon.
US10556640B2 Unmanned semi-submarine
An unmanned semi-submarine, including a main hull; airfoil buoyancy chambers; an antenna; a radar; a propeller; a rudder; and compartments. The airfoil buoyancy chambers include a front buoyancy chamber and a rear buoyancy chamber. The front buoyancy chamber and the rear airfoil buoyancy chamber are longitudinally distributed on the main hull. The radar and the antenna are disposed on the top end of the front buoyancy chamber. The rudder is disposed on the rear buoyancy chamber. The propeller is disposed at the tail of the main hull to drive the unmanned semi-submarine. The horizontal sections of the front buoyancy chamber and the rear buoyancy chamber are symmetrical airfoil. The compartments include a front equipment compartment, a rear equipment compartment, a control equipment compartment, a battery compartment, and a propelling compartment. The compartments are separated from one another using watertight walls.
US10556639B2 Wireless sprocket shifting control system
A wireless control system for engagement with a transmission system for a servomotor coupled with sprocket assemblies of remote controlled systems, and within vehicles, including bicycles, is disclosed. The system selectively shifts a chain to each of a plurality of provided sprockets reduces various complications associated with cable slack and precision shifting among an ordered sequence sprockets. The wireless control system allows a user to direct a derailleur to translate drive means from one position to another along a desired path.
US10556634B2 Bicycle control system
A bicycle control system is basically provided with an electronic controller. The electronic controller is configured to control at least one of an electric indicator and an electric actuator of a height adjustable seatpost in accordance with a condition of a battery to supply electricity to the electric actuator.
US10556624B2 Vehicle underbody component protection assembly
A vehicle underbody assembly including a pair of rockers, a pair of side rails, a first cross member, a second cross member, and a fuel tank is provided. Each of the pair of side rails is secured to a rearward portion of one of the rockers. The first cross member extends between the side rails and is thermally treated to form a first central hard strength zone between two first soft strength zones. The second cross member is arranged with the pair of side rails and the first cross member to form a rectilinear frame and is thermally treated to form a second central hard strength zone between two second soft strength zones. The fuel tank is secured between the pair of side rails so that the fuel tank is located within a rectilinear frame formed by the pair of side rails and the cross members.
US10556607B2 Systems and method for a vehicle network
A system is provided having a vehicle. The vehicle includes a chassis, and a first network bus extending from internally in the chassis to a first network port attached externally to the chassis at a first side of the vehicle. The vehicle includes a second network bus extending from internally in the chassis to a second network port attached externally to the first chassis at a second side of the vehicle. The first network bus has a first electrical configuration and the second network bus has a second electrical configuration that is different than the first electrical configuration.
US10556593B2 Series hybrid vehicle
A series hybrid vehicle is equipped with an engine, a first motor generator, and a second motor generator. The vehicle has a reduction gear that is a first power transmission mechanism for engaging the engine with the first motor generator, a reduction gear that is a second power transmission mechanism for engaging the first motor generator with a vehicle drive shaft, and a clutch that is capable of engaging the first motor generator with one of the two reduction gears in a switching manner. The vehicle further has a transmission that switches between transmission gear ratios and engages the second motor generator with the vehicle drive shaft.
US10556590B2 Vehicle and control method thereof
A vehicle and a control method of the vehicle are provided. The vehicle includes an engine management system to drive an engine to adjust a driving torque of the engine to accelerate the vehicle, a communicator to receive road gradient information, and a controller configured to control the engine management system such that running speed of the vehicle follows a target speed. The controller predicts an increase amount of speed of a next downhill section based on the road gradient information, and determines a start point of coasting control of a current section for maximizing a coasting distance based on the predicted speed increase amount.
US10556588B2 Vehicle traveling control apparatus
A vehicle traveling control apparatus includes a determiner, a selector, and a switcher. The determiner determines a feature quantity of a third vehicle traveling ahead of a second vehicle for a plurality of targets present in front of the second vehicle traveling ahead of a first vehicle as an own vehicle when generating a target route and controlling a follow-up traveling of the first vehicle. The selector selects, among the plurality of targets, the third vehicle to be followed by the first vehicle based on a determination result of the feature quantity, when the second vehicle departs from a position in front of the first vehicle. The switcher switches the target route from a first target route generated based on a traveling trajectory of the second vehicle to a second target route generated based on a traveling trajectory of the third vehicle upon the departure of the second vehicle.
US10556585B1 Surface normal determination for LIDAR range samples by detecting probe pulse stretching
A LIDAR system includes a laser emitter configured to emit a laser pulse in a sample direction of a sample area of a scene. A sensor element of the LIDAR system is configured to sense a return pulse, which is a reflection from the sample area corresponding to the emitted laser pulse. The LIDAR system may compare a width of the emitted laser pulse to a width of the return pulse in the time-domain. The comparison of the width of the emitted pulse to the width of the return pulse may be used to determine an orientation or surface normal of the sample area relative to the sample direction. Such a comparison leads to a measurement of the change of pulse width, referred to as pulse broadening or pulse stretching, from the emitted pulse to the return pulse.
US10556576B2 Brake booster and brake system
A brake booster for a brake master cylinder of a motor vehicle includes a drive motor that is connected/connectable by a gear unit to a pressure piston for the brake master cylinder, the gear unit converting a rotational motion of the drive motor into a translational motion of the pressure piston to actuate the brake master cylinder, and the gear unit including a rotatable spindle nut and a non-rotatable spindle rod having intermeshing trapezoidal threads that have have a flank clearance and a tip clearance that are greater than a bottom clearance.
US10556575B2 Braking system
A low-pressure vehicle braking system and method of operation that controls the supply of brake fluid based on the pressure differential between left and right master cylinders associated with the different wheel brakes allowing for pressure harmonization between the left and right wheel brake circuits and a brake system module suitable for installation on an existing vehicle.
US10556566B2 Cargo blind end cap assembly in a vehicle
A cargo blind end cap assembly of a vehicle comprises an end cap to receive a cargo blind bar and a seat belt retainer to retain and release a seat belt tongue. The seat belt retainer is coupled to the end cap.
US10556560B2 Vehicle rocker guard with integrated pivoting storable step
A guard for a vehicle includes a support tube. A pivoting step includes a pivot tube portion movable about the support tube between a stowed position and a deployed position and a step portion. A spring member is disposed between the support tube and pivot tube biasing the pivot tube toward one of the stowed position and deployed position.
US10556559B2 Uniform deceleration unit
An apparatus and method for improving the safety and performance of an automobile in crash events is disclosed. The apparatus includes a front crash pad, rear crash pad, and a connection beam. Both crash pads and the connection beam are coupled to an automobile in such fashion as to absorb and dissipate energy by converting kinetic energy into strain energy.
US10556550B2 Terminal mounting support
A terminal mounting support is provided. The terminal mounting support is adapted to fix a terminal onto a fixing member, the terminal mounting support includes: a first support and a second support oppositely arranged, wherein the first support is fixedly connected to the second support, and at least one of the first support and the second support is provided with a connection structure for being fixedly connected to the terminal; and a first buffer material layer arranged between the first support and the second support, wherein an accommodation space for accommodating at least a portion of the fixing member is formed in the first buffer material layer.
US10556546B2 Tube mounts for use on tubular features of vehicles to mount a variety of vehicle accessories
A mount is disclosed for attaching a fixture to a tubular structure. The mount includes an extended mounting member having an inner surface shaped to conform to the tubular structure, and a flat outer surface having a plurality of attachment locations for facilitating attachment of the fixture to the extended mounting member. The mount also includes a plurality of securing members having an inner surface shaped to conform to the tubular structure, each securing member removably attachable to the extended mounting member so as to removably secure the extended mounting member to the tubular structure. The flat outer surface of the extended mounting member includes a plurality of mounting holes to accept bolts to attach the fixture thereto, or the flat outer surface can have an L-track tie-down rail formed therein to secure easily removable L-track fasteners attached to the fixture to attach the fixture to the extended mounting member.
US10556540B2 Vehicle surroundings monitoring apparatus
A vehicle surroundings monitoring apparatus is configured to be provided in an own vehicle and to perform image display related to information on a situation of surroundings of the own vehicle. The own vehicle includes a windshield. The vehicle surroundings monitoring apparatus includes an image generator and an image display. The image generator is configured to generate an image expressing an environment of the surroundings of the own vehicle. The image includes an own vehicle forward image having a view substantially equivalent to a view of a forward region of the own vehicle that is viewable by an occupant of the own vehicle through the windshield at a time of normal driving of the own vehicle. The image display is configured to be disposed on forward side of the occupant of the own vehicle and faces the occupant, and to display the image generated by the image generator.
US10556533B2 Vehicle seatback support element to resist pivoting movement of seatback when force is applied to the seatback
A vehicle comprises a seating assembly including a seatback pivotally movable relative to a seat about an axis, the seatback including a bottom portion and a top portion disposed further away from the axis than the bottom portion; and a seatback support element having a first portion coupled to the vehicle at a position other than the seatback and a second portion where the seatback interacts with the seatback support element, the seatback support element resisting pivotal movement of the seatback about the axis. The seatback support element can further includ3 a third portion coupled to the vehicle at a position other than the seatback. The second portion is between the first portion and the third portion along a length of the seatback support element. The first portion is coupled to the vehicle forward of the axis of the seatback and the third portion is coupled rearward of the axis.
US10556531B2 Headrest assembly for a vehicle
A multi-headrest assembly for a vehicle includes first and second headrests for first and second seats of the vehicle, respectively, and a multi-headrest mount having a crossbar and first and second brackets coupled to and spaced along the crossbar for supporting the first and second headrests, respectively. The crossbar has a length for defining a space between the first and second headrests for aligning the first and second headrests with the first and second seats, respectively, when mounted in the vehicle. The multi-headrest assembly further includes first and second seatback portions configured to be coupled to and supported by the first and second brackets, respectively.
US10556530B2 Component for a vehicle seat
A component of a vehicle seat and method for the production thereof includes a cover having a plurality of panels with each panel including a peripheral mating surface. The plurality of panels are mated together at the peripheral mating surfaces to form a cavity and foam is injected into the cavity of the cover.
US10556528B2 Cushion frame
A cushion frame for use in a vehicle seat includes a side frame extending in a seat front-rear direction, a bracket supporting the side frame and a coupling member. The bracket includes a lower end portion having a fixing portion fixed to a vehicle directly or indirectly. The coupling member is fixed to an upper end portion of the bracket to hold the upper end portion at a position offset in a seat width direction relative to the side frame and to fix the upper end portion to the side frame. A welding region of the coupling member, projected on a virtual plane orthogonal to the seat width direction, extends along an outer periphery of the coupling member in a specified area including an intersection between the outer periphery of the coupling member projected on the virtual plane and a bracket normal line.
US10556527B2 Vehicle seat
A vehicle seat provided with a seat cushion and a seat back, wherein the seat back is provided with: a urethane pad in which the surface is covered by a trim cover; and a pressure means in which a laterally extending shaft and a pair of pressing parts in the vertical direction relative to the shaft are formed on the reverse side of the urethane pad toward the side covered by the trim cover, and a configuration is adopted such that the shaft extending in the lateral direction of the pressure means rotates or swings, thereby causing the upper-side pressing part among the upper and lower pair of pressing parts to press the upper side of the urethane pad forward and the lower-side pressing part to press the lower side of the urethane pad forward.
US10556521B2 Seat sliding device for vehicle
A shaft housing hole has a shaft insertion hole into which the rotating shaft section of an engagement member is inserted. Also, the shaft housing hole has slits extending from the lower end of the shaft insertion hole along the side surface of the shaft insertion hole toward an upper connection wall section. The upper side wall section of an upper rail has shaft restriction sections formed by the shaft housing hole. The shaft restriction sections have front ends with which the side surfaces of the rotating shaft section are in contact.
US10556509B2 Touch input device and vehicle including the same
A touch input device includes: a frame having a plurality of frame holes; a flexible printed circuit board coupled to one surface of the frame and having a plurality of holes corresponding to the plurality of frame holes; a sensor electrode disposed on the flexible printed circuit board; and a sensor integrated circuit (IC) electrically connected to the sensor electrode and configured to sense a change in capacitance value of the sensor electrode.
US10556489B2 Hard support corner for a soft top
A quarter window assembly for a soft top cover assembly that is removable. The quarter window assembly is connectable to the soft cover assembly. The quarter window assembly has a hard corner assembly mountable to features connected to a vehicle. The hard corner assembly is an injection molded plastic assembly. The quarter window assembly also has a panel carrying at least one window, and the panel is secured to the hard corner assembly.
US10556488B2 Volatile organic compound purge system for a motor vehicle
A volatile organic compound purge system is provided for a motor vehicle. The purge system includes a blower and a computing device. The computing device is configured to operate in a shipping mode whereby the blower is periodically operated to draw fresh air into and purge volatile organic compounds from an interior of the motor vehicle as the motor vehicle is being shipped from a first point to a second point.
US10556487B2 Accumulating/receiving device and heat pump system
The present disclosure provides an accumulating/receiving device for a heat pump system. The accumulating/receiving device includes a body, an inlet, a first outlet, and a second outlet. The body defines therein a space. The body is disposed downstream of an outside heat exchanger. The inlet is connected to the outside heat exchanger through a first conduit. The first outlet is connected to an inside heat exchanger through a second conduit. The second outlet is connected, through a bypass conduit, to a third conduit. A liquid of the refrigerant flows out of the body through the first outlet in a cooling mode. A vapor of the refrigerant flows out of the body through the second outlet in a heating mode.
US10556485B2 Systems and methods for blower control
A system includes a blower, a blower sensor, and at least one processor. The blower sensor is operably coupled to the blower and configured to obtain blower operational information. The at least one processor is operably coupled to the blower and the blower sensor, and is configured to determine an operational-based power using the blower operational information; determine an operational-based density using the operational-based power; and control the blower using the operational-based density.
US10556479B2 Gyroscope-based rotation damper for a motor vehicle
A gyroscope-based rotation damper for a motor vehicle, includes a flywheel that is driven via a drive, rotates around an axis of rotation at an angular velocity (ωφ), the flywheel being mounted in a gimbal on the motor vehicle structure by way of a first bearing element and a second bearing element. The flywheel is mounted rotatably around the angle of rotation (φ) at the first bearing element, and the first bearing element is rotatably mounted at the second bearing element around a first angle of rotation (θ) around a first axis aligned orthogonal to the axis of rotation of the flywheel, and the second bearing element is mounted rotatably around a second angle of rotation (ψ) around a second axis aligned orthogonal to the first axis, as well as a controller unit for controlling a shaft drive.
US10556476B2 Agricultural vehicle including ride height adjustable suspension
An agricultural vehicle includes a frame and a plurality of suspension assemblies coupled to the frame. The plurality of suspension assemblies configured to together increase or decrease a vertical distance between the frame and a surface supporting the agricultural vehicle. The agricultural vehicle also includes a plurality of wheels. One wheel of the plurality of wheels is coupled to each suspension assembly, and at least two wheels of the plurality of wheels are movable about a steering axis. The agricultural vehicle further includes at least two actuators. Each of the at least two actuators is coupled to a respective suspension assembly of the plurality of suspension assemblies and is configured to move one of the at least two wheels.
US10556466B2 Tire
A tire comprising: a carcass; and inclined belt layers and a circumferential belt layer, wherein: the circumferential belt layer satisfies a correlation that X≥750 when it is defined that X=Y×n×m, where Y is a Young's modulus in GPa of the cords forming the circumferential belt layer, n is a number of the cords implanted per 50 mm of width, and m is a number of layers of the circumferential belt layer; the inclined belt layers comprise at least two inclined belt layers having different tire widthwise widths; and a tire widthwise width W1 of an inclined belt layer having a widest width and a tire widthwise width W2 of an inclined belt layer having a narrowest width satisfy a correlation that W2≤0.6W1.
US10556462B2 Aluminum wheel for vehicle
Disclosed is an aluminum wheel for a vehicle, in which a resonance tube is coupled to a rim of the wheel, wherein a first surface of the resonance tube is fitted into a well groove formed in a well of the rim, and a second surface of the resonance tube comes into contact with the rim by a pressure member including a steel wire and a fixing member.
US10556459B2 Writing instrument for forming thermochromic handwriting
A writing instrument excellent in handwriting density and temporal stability. The writing instrument includes a ball-point pen tip attached to the front end portion of the ink storage cylinder; and a ball-point pen refill having an ink composition for a writing instrument loaded therein. The ink composition for the writing instrument is a thermochromic ink containing at least a thermochromic microcapsule pigment. The writing instrument includes a pressurization mechanism for applying a pressure to the back end of the ink composition for the writing instrument.
US10556456B2 Liquid ejecting apparatus
A liquid ejecting apparatus includes a supporting section configured to support a medium; a first ejecting section capable of ejecting a pretreatment liquid onto the medium supported by the supporting section; a first holding section configured to hold the first ejecting section; and a leveling section provided on the first holding section and being capable of moving between a leveling position in contact with an ejection region to which the pretreatment liquid is ejected and a non-leveling position in non-contact with the ejection region of the medium.
US10556454B2 Printer
A printer includes a holder configured to house rolled recording paper, a cover that is attached to the holder to be openable and closable relative to the holder, and a contact part that is attached to the cover and configured to contact the recording paper. The contact part is configured such that the contact part substantially point-contacts the recording paper, and positions on the contact part contacting the recording paper change as the recording paper is unrolled.
US10556439B2 Image-recording apparatus including cartridge, tank connectable to the cartridge and detection component
An image-recording apparatus includes a cartridge including a first storage chamber, a tank including a second storage chamber, a head, and a detection component for detecting a residual amount of liquid in the second chamber. The cartridge is connectable to the tank. The first storage chamber and second storage chamber are both allowed to communicate with an atmosphere. The tank includes a first base portion and a first protruding portion protruding from a lower end portion of the first base portion in a first direction perpendicular to a vertical direction. Internal spaces of the first base portion and the first protruding portion communicate each other to constitute part of the second storage chamber. The detection component is positioned: above the first protruding portion; to overlap with the first base portion as viewed in the first direction; and to overlap with the first protruding portion as viewed in the vertical direction.
US10556429B2 Print element substrate and liquid ejection head
Provided is an inkjet print head capable of favorably cleaning an ejection port surface and also of improving landing accuracy of ejected ink onto a print medium. For that purpose, a conductive layer formed of a conductive material is formed on a support substrate, flattening processing is executed, and a liquid ejection substrate is mounted on the support substrate with good positional accuracy without protrusion of a sealant for protecting an electric connection portion of the liquid ejection substrate from the ejection port surface.
US10556419B2 System and method for missing ejector compensation in three-dimensional object printing
A method for operating a three-dimensional object printer compensates for inoperative ejectors. The method identifies image data values associated with an inoperative ejector that stored in a memory with other image data values for a three-dimensional object to be printed by the three-dimensional object printer. The method replaces the image data values associated with the inoperative ejector with image data values associated with an operative ejector that correspond to a material that is different than a material ejected by the inoperative ejector and operates a plurality of ejectors with reference to the other image data values and the replaced image data values to enable the operative ejector to eject drops of the material that is different than the material ejected by the inoperative ejector into the three-dimensional object at positions where the inoperative ejector would have ejected material.
US10556418B2 Systems and methods of open-cell internal structure and closed-cell internal structure generation for additive manufacturing
Methods and systems, including medium-encoded computer program products, for generating internal structures usable in additive manufacturing include: obtaining a three-dimensional (3D) model of an object to be created by a 3D printer; determining a first slice of the 3D model; and generating first slice data that represents a portion of an internal structure in the first slice of the 3D model of the object, the slice data being usable for fabricating the first slice of the object during a 3D printing process, wherein the portion of the internal structure (i) includes cell structures corresponding to a respective point of a plurality of points with corresponding locations within the interior region, wherein each of the cell structures include an empty space inside the cell structure and (ii) includes a determined quantity of the cell structures based on an analysis of the 3D model.
US10556417B2 Method for printing a three-dimensional structure, method for controlling a print head and a printed article
The present invention relates to a method for printing a three-dimensional structure comprising the steps of providing structural parameters defining the shape of the three-dimensional structure in a first step, converting the structural parameters into an intensity image having multiple pixels which are arranged in a two-dimensional pattern and which comprises at least different intensities in a second step and controlling the print head in dependency of the intensity image in order to print the three-dimensional structure in a third step, wherein the print head moves to a certain position and deposits at least one droplet of printing material when processing a certain pixel and wherein the number of droplets and/or the amount of printing material deposited at the certain position by the print head is chosen in dependency of the intensity of the corresponding pixel.
US10556416B2 Production of joints
Surfaces 1, 2 are bonded together by a heat activated adhesive 3 that is applied to a surface 2 to cover an area greater than the area that is to form the bond, the two surfaces 1, 2 are brought together and the adhesive 3 activated so that it creates the bond and also covers the exposed edges of the surfaces to provide an aesthetically pleasing and coatable corrosion and rust protective layer.
US10556414B2 Method for the full-surface connection of antiparallel contact surfaces of a first and a second joining partner by means of a blank
The present disclosure relates to a method for the full-surface connection of contact surfaces, which form a cavity between them and extend in an antiparallel manner, of a first, transparent joining partner and a second joining partner, comprising the steps of: providing and arranging the first joining partner, the second joining partner and a blank made of an elastic material, such that the blank is disposed in the cavity formed between the contact surfaces extending in an antiparallel manner, and wherein the blank has an outer adhesive layer; heating the blank by irradiation with microwave radiation and/or infrared radiation (IR); curing or cross-linking the adhesive layer of the blank in order to form a layer structure of the first joining partner, the blank and the second joining partner.
US10556411B2 Water barrier laminate
A water barrier laminate (11) including a plastic base material (1) that faces the atmosphere of a high water content, as well as a first inorganic barrier layer (3), a water-trapping layer (5) and a second inorganic barrier layer (7) formed in this order on the plastic base material (1) on the side that does not face the atmosphere of the high water content, wherein an auxiliary water-trapping layer (10) is formed on the second inorganic barrier layer (7) on the side opposite to the water-trapping layer (5) to trap the water from the side surface, the auxiliary water-trapping layer (10) being located on the surface that faces the atmosphere of a low water content or being located in a region at a distance of not more than 20 μm from the surface that faces the atmosphere of the low water content.
US10556410B2 Multilayer film for label and a method for providing such
The invention relates to providing a method for obtaining a multilayer film for thermally inducible shrink labels, products thereof and use of such products.
US10556409B2 Polyethylene film
Provided is a polyethylene film showing more excellent blocking resistance in unwinding from the film roll state and more excellent blocking resistance between sealants after lamination with a base material, and having transparency and excellent heat sealing property even at low temperatures. A polyethylene film wherein in at least either face, a ratio between an arithmetic mean roughness in a machine direction of film (Ra(MD)), and an arithmetic mean roughness in a direction perpendicular to the machine direction (Ra(TD)) satisfies the following formula (1): 1.2≤Ra(TD)/Ra(MD)≤3.6  (1) (Ra(MD): arithmetic mean roughness [μm] measured in the machine direction of film, and Ra(TD): arithmetic mean roughness [μm] measured in the direction perpendicular to the machine direction of film).
US10556402B1 Cold foil temporary tattoo and process for making the same
Described herein is/are cold foil adhesive methods for manufacturing temporary tattoo laminate devices, wherein the tattoos incorporate metallic foil and other decorative components. The methods provide a surprisingly rapid and efficient method for creating tattoo laminate devices which provide crisp, clear multi-color images temporary tattoos for the skin. The methods described herein provide a way to produce, in an offset printing press or flexographic printing press, numerous tattoo laminate devices at very high speeds, with unlimited colors, and crisp, clear images.
US10556393B2 Monitoring of cure state through the use of microwaves
A method of manufacturing a tire is provided that includes curing the tire (10) in a curing press (12) and applying microwave energy at a given frequency band into the tire. The interaction between the microwave energy and the tire is monitored to obtain a complex reflection coefficient. A root-mean-squared error is calculated using the measured complex reflection coefficient and a reference reflection coefficient. The reference reflection coefficient is from a fully cured tire made from the same material as the tire. Continuous monitoring of the interaction takes place to obtain the complex reflection coefficient along with continuous calculation of the root-mean-squared error at different times during the curing of the tire in the curing press. The calculated root-mean-squared errors are used to determine whether to stop the curing of the tire in the curing press.
US10556378B2 Selective sintering of structurally modified polymers
A three-dimensional object is manufactured by selective sintering by means of electromagnetic radiation, wherein the powder comprises a polymer or copolymer having at least one of the following structural characteristics: (i) at least one branching group in the backbone chain of the polymer or copolymer, provided that in case of the use of polyaryletherketones (PAEK) the branching group is an aromatic structural unit in the backbone chain of the polymer or copolymer; (ii) modification of at least one end group of the backbone chain of the polymer or copolymer; (iii) at least one bulky group within the backbone chain of the polymer of copolymer, provided that in case of the use of polyaryletherketones (PAEK) the bulky group is not selected from the group consisting of phenylene, biphenylene, naphthalene and CH2- or isopropylidene-linked aromatics; (iv) at least one aromatic group non-linearly linking the backbone chain.
US10556374B2 Method for converting a design of an original preform and a related mold stack for the molding thereof
Disclosed herein, amongst other things, is a method for converting a design of an original preform that is blow moldable to form a container into a converted preform having less molding material that is blow moldable to form the same container. The method includes retaining a neck finish and body of the original preform on the converted preform. The method further includes replacing the original base of the original preform with a converted base having an outer base surface that joins with an outer body surface of the body at an base split-line of the original base and that fits offset within an outer body surface of the original base, whereby the converted preform has a reduced total length, disregarding any gate vestige that may be formed thereon, relative to a total length of the original preform.
US10556370B2 Parison transfer apparatus
A parison transfer apparatus includes a die core and at least two parison expansion rollers disposed below the die core and having a conical shape. The die core extrudes a parison having a form of a single sheet or cut into a plurality of sheets in an arc shape toward a space below the die core. The parison expansion rollers are arranged to abut against the vicinity of respective side end portions of the arc-shaped parison having the form of the single sheet or the plurality of sheets as a result of the cutting. The parison expansion rollers are configured to be rotated in a direction opposite to a downflow direction of the parison to pull the side end portion of the parison such that a width of the side end portion expands and a shape of the parison changes from the arc shape into a flat plate shape.
US10556366B2 Void former
A void former to form a void in an earth retaining cast block during casting, the void configured to locate a strap for a strap stabilised earth structure.
US10556360B2 Flat paper punch
A punch for punching a sheet of material, the punch having a body formed with a fissure for receiving the sheet of material, a pivot shaft defining a pivot point, and a lever pivotably mounted about said pivot shaft has an open position and a closed position. A block is provided which is positionable between the lever and the body. The body is provided with longitudinal support ridges and the lever is provided with side ridges, with the pivot point positioned in substantially the same plane as the longitudinal support ridge so that when the punch is closed, the side ridges of the lever pass outside of the support ridges of the body in a nesting relationship, allowing the punch to form a flat profile when closed.
US10556358B2 Perforation system and method
A perforation system and method of perforating a flexible work piece. The perforation system includes a punch tool having at least one punch head defining a vertical axis. The punch head has a first shape. A die is positioned along the vertical axis and includes an ejection port having a second shape. The first shape overlaps the second shape to provide for punch-to-die contact that results in a clean cut along a perimeter of the second shape.
US10556354B2 Electric shaver
The invention refers to an electric shaver comprising a shaver housing, a shaver head and at least one cartridge mounted in or on said shaver housing. The adaption of the cutter element to the contour of the skin to be shaved is improved by permitting at least one additional movement of the at least one cutter unit relative to the shaver head.
US10556353B2 Robot arm control device and robot arm operation method
A robot arm control device includes a pressure sensing module, a workspace defining module and a control module. The pressure sensing module, arranged on a robot arm, detects whether an object hits or touches the robot arm to switch the operating mode of the robot arm. The workspace defining module includes a sensing region arranged on a peripheral area around the robot arm. The workspace defining module determines whether the object enters an operating space according to the position of the object in the sensing region, and sets the working range and the working mode of the robot arm according to which operating space the object has entered. The control module, connected to the robot arm, the pressure sensing module and the workspace defining module, switches the operating mode and outputs a motor driving signal to the robot arm according to the working mode of the robot arm.
US10556337B2 Method of and apparatus for managing behavior of robot
A method of controlling a robot includes: generating a plurality of behavior objects corresponding to a plurality of behaviors to be performed by the robot; calculating an expected time expected to be taken by the robot to perform each of the behaviors; mapping each of the behavior object to the expected time; adding the behavior objects to a behavior flow list; and displaying the behavior flow list.
US10556333B2 Machine-tool device
A machine-tool device includes at least one control and/or regulation unit. The at least one control and/or regulation unit is configured to (i) at least one of control and/or regulation of a drive unit and (ii) determine at least one actual rotational speed of the drive unit from a signal of at least one sensor element taking the form of an acceleration sensor. The machine-tool device further includes at least one sensor unit which includes the at least one sensor element taking the form of the acceleration sensor.
US10556332B2 Driving device
The invention relates to a driving device comprising a hand-held housing in which there is accommodated a piston member for transmitting energy to a fastening element to be driven in, an interchangeable propellant and a combustion chamber arranged between the propellant and the piston member, said combustion chamber extending preferably about a central axis (A), and an actuator by means of which the energy that is transmissible from the propellant to the piston member is variable in a settable manner, wherein a discharge channel connected to the combustion chamber can be opened by means of a movable slide of the actuator, wherein a starting position of the piston member is variable in a settable manner by means of a second actuator.
US10556331B2 Impact device for an electric nail gun
An impact device for an electric nail gun having a flywheel includes a swing arm unit and an impact unit. The impact unit includes an impact member adapted to be disposed between the flywheel and the swing arm unit, and a magnetic element set mounted to the impact member, spaced apart from the swing arm unit to form a gap therebetween, and providing a magnetic force which magnetically attracts a magnetically conductive component of the swing arm unit. The swing arm unit is movable between a pre-firing position where the impact member is not in contact with the flywheel, and a firing position where the impact member is in contact with the flywheel such that rotation of the flywheel drives the impact unit to move on the swing arm unit.
US10556325B2 Ratcheting clamp
An improved ratcheting clamp is a clamp with an improved design for clamping and holding work pieces to be joined together at 90 degrees or other angles such as in welding or carpentry operations, by handling the clamp with one hand and allowing the free hand to handle the work pieces instead of requiring two hands to operate the clamp. The clamp uses a cam and torsion spring to keep constant pressure of one work piece against the other work piece.
US10556321B2 Surface modified abrasive particles, abrasive articles and methods of forming thereof
A surface modified abrasive particle may include a core abrasive particle and a coating functionally connected to a surface of the core abrasive particle. The core abrasive particle may have a median particle size of at least about 0.06 microns. The coating may include a compound selected from the group consisting of dopamine, tyrosine, dihydroxyphenylalanine, norepinephrine, epinephrine, normetanephrine, 3,4-dihydroxyphenylacetic acid, tannic acid, pyrogallic acid or combinations thereof.
US10556319B2 Grinder and cover
A grinder includes a motor, a housing, a spindle and a cover. The spindle protrudes downward from the housing, is driven by the motor, and thereby rotates. The cover at least partially covers a tool accessory mounted on the spindle. The cover includes a first cover part and a second cover part. The first cover part is fixed to the housing and at least partially covers the tool accessory from above. The second cover part is held such that it is capable of moving relative to the first cover part. The grinder is configured such that the area of the tool accessory covered by the cover changes in accordance with the relative movement.
US10556307B2 Machine tool
A machine tool includes a trough which collects chips; a mobile unit which is located above the trough and moves in the longitudinal direction of the trough on a bed, is configured from a first beam member, a second beam member, and a connecting member connecting the first beam member and the second beam member, and is formed with a hollow that opens toward the trough from above; a first guide which supports the mobile unit in such a manner that the mobile unit is movable in the longitudinal direction of the trough; a second guide which faces the first guide across the trough, and supports the mobile unit in such a manner that the mobile unit is movable in the longitudinal direction of the trough; and a cradle, both ends of which are supported by the first beam member and the second beam member.
US10556303B2 Heat exchanger, air conditioner and external unit
The present invention provides manufacturing method of a heat exchanger that, even if the position of a tube opening portion of a tube of a heat exchanger for which tube expansion is conducted, varies depending on the type of a heat exchanger, a mechanism adjusting the stop position of a flare plate as well as any complicated adjusting work therefor are not necessary and a heat exchanger in which flares in the same shape and in constant certain depth are formed at an opening portion of a tube of various kinds of heat exchangers having different total lengths in the longitudinal direction, and a device for a heat exchanger manufacturing method, and an air conditioner and/or outdoor unit thereof equipped with a heat exchanger manufactured using said manufacturing method.
US10556298B2 Welded joint and method of manufacturing welded joint
A welded joint having high strength and good hydrogen embrittlement resistance is provided. A welded joint is a welded joint obtained by welding a base material using a welding material. The base material has a chemical composition of, in mass %: C: 0.005 to 0.1%; Si: up to 1.2%; Mn: 2.5 to 6.5%; Ni: 8 to 15%; Cr: 19 to 25%; Mo: 0.01 to 4.5%; V: 0.01 to 0.5%; Nb: 0.01 to 0.5% Al: less than 0.05%; N: 0.15 to 0.45%; O: up to 0.02%; P: up to 0.05%; and S: up to 0.04%, and a balance being iron and impurities, and which satisfies Equation (1). The welding material has a chemical composition which satisfies Equations (1) and (2). Ni+0.65Cr+0.98Mo+1.05Mn+0.35Si+12.6C≥29  (1) 0.31C+0.048Si−0.02Mn−0.056Cr+0.007Ni−0.013Mo≤−1.0  (2)
US10556276B2 Locking chuck
A chuck includes a body having a nose section with an axial bore and a plurality of passageways formed therein, and a plurality of jaws disposed in the passageways. A nut for driving the jaws is rotatably mounted about the body and a sleeve defining a first recess and a second recess is rotatable with respect to the nut between a first rotational position and a second rotational position. An array of locking teeth is fixed to the body and a pawl member with an engagement portion is non-rotatably fixed to the nut. The engagement portion is received in the second recess and engages the locking teeth when the sleeve is in the second rotational position, the engagement portion being compressed so that an amount of force is exerted on the nut in the closing direction by the engagement portion.
US10556275B2 Mine drill system with adapter
A system for securing different first and second drill tools to a drill head including a socket is provided. The system includes a chuck adapted for positioning at least partially within the socket of the drill head, the chuck including a first opening for receiving the first drill tool. An adapter is configured for forming a selective locking engagement within the first opening of the chuck, the adapter including a second opening for receiving the second drill tool. The selective locking engagement may comprise a “twist lock” engagement, and the adapter may be arranged for receiving a roof bolt. Related methods are also disclosed.
US10556265B2 Coiling machine and manufacturing method of coil spring
A coiling machine includes a material guide, first pin, second pin, pitch tool, cutting tool, heating device, temperature sensor, and controller. A material is bent between the first pin and the second pin to form an arc part between the first pin and the second pin. The controller select control data corresponding to the temperature of the material from a plurality of control data corresponding to a processing temperature. Then, the positions of the first pin and the second pin are controlled such that a radius of curvature of the arc part increases when the temperature of the material increases, and the position of the cutting tool is controlled such that a gap between the center of curvature of the arc part and the cutting tool increases.
US10556262B2 Replacement method for attaching and detaching tool for press brake and tool storage device
A tool storage device is disposed on a side of a press brake. In the tool storage device, a lower tool holder is lifted up from lower tool holder support members, is moved forward or backward, and both end sides in a left-and-right direction of the lower tool holder are lowered after being passed through recessed portions formed on the lower tool holder support members (step (a)). The lowered lower tool holder is conveyed forward, and is positioned to a same height as a height of a lower tool mounting portion in a lower table (step (b)). The lower tool held in the lower tool holder is transferred to the lower tool mounting portion by a tool replacement device, and is mounted on the lower table (step (c)). The lower tool mounted on the lower table is returned into the tool storage device (step (d)).
US10556261B2 System and method for inspection of roll surface
A system and method that includes, in an embodiment, a prism, a camera, a light source, and a plate. The system, in an embodiment, is configured for scanning a roll and generating an image of the roll surface. The prism, in an embodiment, is positioned below the camera and above the plate. In an embodiment, the plate is positioned below the prism and above the roll surface. In an embodiment, the light source is positioned above the prism. In an embodiment, the light source and the prism are positioned to provide light to the roll surface at an angle of at least 75 degrees measured from a line normal to the roll surface. In an embodiment, the prism is configured to refract light from the light source, the camera is a line scan camera that includes a row of pixel sensors, and the light source includes light emitting diodes.
US10556258B2 Method for cleaning a machine for liquid or semi-liquid food products
A method for cleaning a machine for liquid or semi-liquid food products having a container forming a processing chamber, a mixer inside the processing chamber, and a thermal treatment mechanism to exchange heat with the processing chamber. The method includes a) pasteurizing a basic mixture or finished product in the container at a first time interval; b) performing the following operations at a second time interval: emptying the basic mixture from the container, washing the container using a washing fluid, filling the container with a cleaning fluid and subjecting the cleaning fluid in the container to a heating thermal treatment; c) disassembling and cleaning at a third time interval components of the machine which make contact, in use, with the basic mixture or product, where the first time interval is less than the second time interval and the second time interval is less than the third time interval.
US10556256B2 Antibacterial water
A novel technique is provided for preserving a liquid pharmaceutical preparation safely and stably. The nano-bubble water of the present invention, which is produced in the presence of a surfactant, a hydrophilic resin and/or an electrolyte and contains not less than 2.0×108 bubbles/mL of nano-bubbles, shows a superior antibacterial action, and can be used as a base of a liquid pharmaceutical preparation showing safe and stable preservation property.
US10556249B2 Robotic end effector and method for maskless painting
A robotic end effector includes a line painting system and a spray painting system for painting features on a surface. The line painting system includes a flexible wick for flowing lines onto the surface.
US10556248B2 Sprinkler with internal compartments
A sprinkler includes a compartment that surrounds its riser portion in an offset or asymmetrical configuration. More specifically, the distance of the compartments walls from those of the riser vary (i.e., increase or decrease) at different locations surrounding the riser. Put another way, the riser is closer to one side of the compartment than other sides of the compartment. This non-concentric configuration allows larger components to fit inside the compartment than would otherwise fit if the riser was symmetrically surrounded by the compartment.
US10556246B2 Liquid ejecting device and method of liquid ejection
The liquid ejecting device uses pressurized gas to eject liquid as a spray of fine particles and is provided with internal gas-flow passageway to supply pressurized gas, and a nozzle section with a slit-shaped liquid ejecting opening to discharge liquid. The nozzle section is near the end of the an elongated main unit of the liquid ejecting device, and gas jet openings to discharge pressurized gas are established between inclined nozzle surfaces and sidewalls of the main unit. The liquid ejecting opening is connected with liquid-flow passageway and the gas jet openings are connected with the gas-flow passageway. Viewed in cross-section, the inclined nozzle surfaces are formed such that their extensions intersect above the liquid ejecting opening on a line extending from the liquid ejecting opening, and pressurized gas is discharged as jets along the inclined nozzle surfaces to intersect in a manner that sandwiches the liquid in between and breaks-up the liquid-flow to produce a spray of fine particles.
US10556241B2 Scroll type electrostatic precipitator and air conditioning apparatus having the same
An electrostatic precipitator is provided. The electrostatic precipitator includes an electrode part including a high voltage electrode with voltage applied thereto and a ground electrode coiled in a circumferential direction along with the high voltage electrode while being spaced apart from the high voltage electrode, and a plurality of turning flow paths inclined with respect to an axial direction of the electrode part between the high voltage electrode and the ground electrode.
US10556234B2 Isolation and detection of circulating tumor cells (CTCs)
An integrated system to isolate and diagnose circulating tumor cells (CTCs) within a cellular sample includes an isolating mechanism to isolate and trap large biological cells at a detection zone from among the cellular sample based on cells size, and includes a diagnosing mechanism to diagnose CTCs among the trapped large biological cells, based on cells electrical impedance.
US10556232B2 Fluid analysis cartridge and fluid analysis cartridge assembly having the same
A fluid analysis cartridge with improved test reliability and an associated fluid analysis cartridge assembly are disclosed herein. A fluid analysis cartridge assembly includes a sample collecting member having a sample collecting chamber and a fluid analysis cartridge configured to be connected to the sample collecting member. The fluid analysis cartridge includes a sample receiving chamber configured to receive a sample collected by the sample collecting member and at least one hole arranged on one side of the sample receiving chamber and opened by connection of the sample collecting member to the fluid analysis cartridge to the at least one hole. The sample receiving chamber stores a buffer solution to be mixed with the sample.
US10556230B2 Photocatalyst coating
The present invention provides a photocatalytic composition comprising: a photocatalyst; and an adsorbent material.
US10556227B2 Crystalline ammonia transition metal molybdotungstate
A hydroprocessing catalyst or catalyst precursor has been developed. The catalyst is a unique crystalline ammonia transition metal molybdotungstate material. The hydroprocessing using the crystalline ammonia transition metal molybdotungstate material or a decomposition product thereof may include hydrodenitrification, hydrodesulfurization, hydrodemetallation, hydrodesilication, hydrodearomatization, hydroisomerization, hydrotreating, hydrofining, and hydrocracking.
US10556225B2 Methods of regenerating aromatization catalysts with a decoking step between chlorine and fluorine addition
Methods for regenerating a spent catalyst are disclosed. Such methods may employ a step of chlorinating the spent catalyst in the gas phase, followed by decoking the chlorinated spent catalyst, and then fluorinating the de-coked catalyst in a fluorine-containing solution of a fluorine-containing compound.
US10556219B2 Continuous chemical reactor
A continuous chemical reactor may include a primary reaction unit and at least one secondary reaction unit. The primary reaction unit has a stirring device and a first temperature regulating device, and a feed inlet provided at an upper portion thereof. The secondary reaction unit is sleeved outside the primary reaction unit, and a reaction chamber is formed therebetween. By adding reaction materials to the primary reaction unit via the feed inlet and adjusting the temperature of the reaction materials by the first temperature regulating device, the reacted materials enter the reaction chamber, and the heat generated in the reaction chamber can be used to adjust the temperature of the materials in the primary reaction unit to more effectively use the heat, and the product after reaction can be discharged from a discharge hole at the lower end of the secondary reaction unit, thereby achieving continuous production.
US10556215B2 Process for production of magnesium fluoride sol solutions from alkoxides comprising addition of magnesium salts
The invention relates to a method for obtaining a magnesium fluoride (MgF2) sol solution, comprising the steps of providing a magnesium alkoxide precursor in a non-aqueous solvent and adding 1.85 to 2.05 molar equivalents of non-aqueous hydrofluoric acid, characterized in that the reaction proceeds in the presence of a second magnesium fluoride precursor selected from the group of salts of strong, volatile acids, such as a chloride, bromide, iodide, nitrate or triflate of magnesium, or of a catalytic amount of a strong, volatile acid; and/or an additive non-magnesium fluoride precursor selected from the group of salts of strong, volatile acids, such as a chloride, bromide, iodide, nitrate or triflate of lithium, antimony, tin calcium, strontium, barium, aluminium, silicium, zirconium, titanium or zinc. The invention further relates to sol solutions, method of applying the sol solutions of the invention to surfaces as a coating, and to antireflective coatings obtained thereby.
US10556213B2 Catalytic chemical reactor comprising a floating tray
A catalytic reactor comprises a floating tray fluid distributor and optionally also an integrated particle separator which is modular build to be assembled inside the reactor and which has support members enabling the floating tray to be floating supported by the catalyst bed inside the reactor.
US10556211B2 Method for producing synthetic diamonds
A method of producing diamonds comprises the steps of producing a carbonaceous powder comprising nano-structured carbonaceous material and a transition metal and thermally treating the powder. The carbonaceous powder is produced by electrochemical erosion of graphite in a molten salt, the transition metal being incorporated into the carbonaceous powder during the electrochemical erosion. The step of thermally treating the carbonaceous powder is carried out in a non-oxidising atmosphere at a temperature of between 350° C. and 300° C., at a pressure of lower than 1 GPa. The method allows diamond to be produced at low pressures and low temperatures.
US10556210B2 Prevention of surge wave instabilities in three phase gas condensate flowlines
There is provided a process for the prevention or reduction of surge wave instabilities during the transport in a flowline of a three phase gas condensate comprising a gas phase, an aqueous phase and a condensate phase, characterized in that a dispersing agent is added to the three phase gas condensate which is able to disperse the aqueous phase in the condensate phase or the condensate phase in the aqueous phase, and a means for the prevention or reduction of surge wave instabilities during the transportation of a three phase gas condensate.
US10556203B2 Method and device for the desulphurisation of a gas flow
A method and device for the desulphurisation of a hydrogen sulphide-containing gas flow, in particular for combustion in a gas turbine, wherein the gas flow is brought into contact with a washing agent containing a catalytically active component for the absorption of the hydrogen sulphide and forming elementary sulphur, wherein the catalytically active component is reduced in the formation of the elementary sulphur, wherein the washing medium containing the reduced catalytically active component is supplied to a regeneration stage, in which the reduced catalytically active component is converted back via oxidation with an oxygen-containing gas supplied to the regeneration stage, and wherein the oxygen-containing gas is supplied to the regeneration stage from a compressor of a gas turbine. Air from the compressor of a gas turbine is used for purifying a washing medium used for the desulphurisation of a gas flow.
US10556196B2 Vector maximizing screen
A screen panel assembly includes a screen panel and a raised screen component disposed thereon. The raised screen component includes an inclined screen surface that defines a first plane oriented at a first angle relative to the screen panel and a wedge surface positioned at a back side of the raised screen component. The inclined screen surface has a front edge that is aligned with a top surface of the screen panel and is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the screen panel, the first plane being substantially perpendicular to a displacement vector along which the screen panel assembly is accelerated by a vibratory separation device. The wedge surface is adapted to disrupt a flow path of a flow of a material mixture flowing in a longitudinal direction across the screen panel by redirecting the flow around opposing sides of the raised screen component.
US10556194B2 Oil and gas well primary separation device
A primary separation apparatus for separating natural gas from high pressure, high velocity production streams comprising a liquid dispersion of water, sand, natural gas, and isolation plug cuttings.
US10556188B2 Water toy
A bath toy system including a water play space delimiter arranged to be located in a water-filled bath and to define a water play space separate from a remainder of the water filled bath, a water spray assembly generating at least one water spray within the water play space and at least one floatable fanciful element floatable on the water within the water play space.
US10556176B2 Vibration control system, vibration control method, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium with executable vibration control program stored thereon
A vibration control system includes a first vibration command generation module that generates first vibration data representing a first time waveform, a second vibration command generation module that generates second vibration data representing a second time waveform, a selection module that selects, when the first vibration data generated by the first vibration command generation module and the second vibration data generated by the second vibration command generation module are input, vibration data representing a time waveform greater in amplitude every prescribed period based on an amplitude of the first time waveform represented by the first vibration data and an amplitude of the second time waveform represented by the second vibration data, and a vibration control module that causes a terminal to vibrate based on the vibration data selected by the selection module.
US10556168B2 Treadmill with lighting and safety features
A lighting system for a treadmill is described. The treadmill includes a tread that rotates around a front axle and a rear axle. The tread defines a cavity and comprises slats each having a tread surface and an underside. Each slat is attached at longitudinal ends to a respective belt that rotates on bearings around the front axle and the rear axle. The slats are configured with a space between adjacent slats. The lighting system comprises lights located in the cavity. The lights are configured to emit light away from the cavity through the space between the adjacent slats along at least a portion of the treadmill. A controller is in communication with the lights and is configured to control the lights.
US10556158B1 Golf club head
A golf club head includes a metal frame having a sole opening, a composite laminate crown joined to the frame, a composite laminate sole insert joined to the frame and overlying the sole opening, and a thermoplastic composite component overmolded on the sole insert. The composite component may include a weight track, ribs, supports or other features. A method of making the golf club includes the steps of forming a frame having a sole opening, forming a composite laminate sole insert, forming a composite laminate crown insert, injection molding a thermoplastic composite head component over the sole insert to create a sole insert unit, and joining the sole insert unit and crown insert to the frame.
US10556151B1 Self-propelled personal flotation device
A self-propelled personal flotation apparatus provides a motorized flotation board which includes internal water propulsion equipment and associated push-button controls. In use, a user straps the apparatus onto their chest area, enters a body of water such as a lake, a pond, or a pool, and is propelled across the water surface.
US10556141B2 Diving board with composite tread
A diving board having a shell including a top surface with one or more pockets formed thereon. The pockets are recessed inwardly from the top surface of the shell and sized to receive a non-slip tread surface therein. The tread surface may be made from any of a variety of suitable materials, such as a composite material primarily comprising cork, and arranged such that the tread surface is substantially flush relative to the top surface of the shell when seated therein. An adhesive layer may be used to adhere the tread surface in the pocket of the shell.
US10556139B2 Network-type temperature-controlled hanging extinguishing system
A network-type temperature-controlled hanging extinguishing system includes: a main fire-fighting pipe which has at least one fire-extinguishing medium support port; at least one fire-extinguishing medium pressure bearing tank communicated with the main fire-fighting pipe; at least one fire sprinkler valve which is communicated with the main fire-fighting pipe and includes a memory alloy part adapted for controlling opening and closing a valve body; and at least open nozzle which is communicated with the fire sprinkler valve, such that when the fire sprinkler valve is opened, the fire-extinguishing medium is sprayed, and when the fire sprinkler valve is closed, the fire-extinguishing medium is stopped spraying. An amount of the fire-extinguishing medium pressure bearing tanks is different from that of the open nozzles; a user is able to select an appropriate amount of fire-extinguishing medium pressure bearing tanks as required to reduce the manufacturing, assembly and maintenance cost of the entire system.
US10556136B2 Half facepiece
A half facepiece respirator has a shaped support piece supporting and fixing the position of a particle or paper filter insert or outsert with either the support piece or the particle filter incorporating a face sealing component. Placed within the shaped support piece, a grille may be placed in the lower section of the shaped support piece. Additionally the half facepiece includes a head harness having a release mechanism.
US10556132B2 Methods and devices for modulating cellular activity using ultrasound
The present invention comprises methods and devices for modulating the activity or activities of living cells, such as cells found in or derived from humans, animals, plants, insects, microorganisms and other organisms. Methods of the present invention comprise use of the application of ultrasound, such as low intensity, low frequency ultrasound, to living cells to affect the cells and modulate the cells' activities. Devices of the present invention comprise one or more components for generating ultrasound waves, such as ultrasonic emitters, transducers or piezoelectric transducers, composite transducers, CMUTs, and which may be provided as single or multiple transducers or in an array configurations. The ultrasound waves may be of any shape, and may be focused or unfocused.
US10556127B2 Neutron therapy apparatus
In order to provide a neutron therapy apparatus which give multi angles neutron beam irradiation, the neutron therapy apparatus includes: a beam shaping assembly including a moderator and a reflector surrounding the moderator, wherein the moderator moderates neutrons to a predetermined energy spectrum and the reflector guides deflected neutrons back to enhance the neutron intensity in the predetermined energy spectrum; a neutron generator embedded inside the beam shaping assembly, wherein the neutron generator generates neutrons after irradiated by an ion beam; at least a tube for transmitting the ion beam to the neutron generator, wherein the tube defines at least an axis; deflection magnets for changing the transmission direction of the ion beam; a collimator for concentrating neutrons; and an irradiation room for receiving a irradiated object, wherein the beam shaping assembly rotates around the axis of the tube.
US10556125B2 Knowledge based treatment planning corrected for biological effects
Solutions are provided herein that specifically accounts for biological effects of tissue during radiation planning (such as treatment planning). In one or more embodiments, the biological effects may be calculated by accessing a knowledge base to determine reference data comprising at least one biological characteristic corresponding to the at least one organ, predicting a biological effect for the plurality of identified structures based on the biological characteristic corresponding to the at least one organ, and generating or modifying a radiation plan based on the biological effect. By incorporating biological data and fraction dose information, dose-estimation models can be created and trained to more accurately estimate dose absorption and effectiveness. Moreover, existing estimation models may be adapted to create dose estimations that account for the biological efficiency of target structures.
US10556123B2 Method and apparatus for treatment of cutaneous and subcutaneous conditions
The present invention provides method and apparatus for treating tissue in a region at depth while protecting non-targeted tissue by cyclically applying cooling to the patients skin, and preferably to the region, and by applying radiation to the patient's skin above the region to selectively heat tissue during and/or after cooling is applied. At least one of cooling and radiation may be applied by successively passing a continuous output applicator over the patient's skin. Treatment may also be enhanced by applying mechanical, acoustic or electrical stimulation to the region.
US10556112B1 Spinal cord modulation for inhibiting pain via short pulse width waveforms, and associated systems and methods
Short pulse width spinal cord modulation for inhibiting pain with reduced side effects and associated systems and methods are disclosed. In particular embodiments, modulation signal has pulse widths in the range of from about 10 microseconds to about 50 microseconds may be applied to the patient's spinal cord region to address chronic pain without using paresthesia or tingling to mask or cover the patient's sensation of pain. In other embodiments, modulation in accordance with similar parameters can be applied to other spinal or peripheral locations to address other indications.
US10556110B2 External unit of an implanted medical device
A method, systems, and devices are disclosed. An example method includes determining whether an external unit of an implanted medical device is coupled to an implanted unit of the implanted medical device. In response to determining that the external unit is coupled to the implanted unit, the example method includes causing the external unit to operate in a first operating mode. In response to determining that the external unit is not coupled to the implanted unit, the example method includes causing the external unit to operate in a second operating mode.
US10556107B2 Systems, methods and kits for peripheral nerve stimulation
Nerve stimulation systems and methods are disclosed for providing modulation of nerve targets in the lower limbs typically at or below the knee. For example, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), percutaneous nerve stimulation, and implantable stimulation systems and methods are disclosed for providing stimulation to the saphenous nerve (SAFN). Additionally, systems and methods are provided for co-stimulating the posterior tibial nerve (PTN) and SAFN in combination with unique stimulation, and with control and display of OAB therapy protocols for multiple sites. Systems and methods of treatment can provide for management of usage and compliance monitoring, obtain and operating upon patient input responses to queries and management of payments and permissions related to provision of therapies for various disorders. Monitoring of usage and compliance can be managed both locally and remotely from a user. Stimulation provided in combination with a passive implantable component is also disclosed.
US10556105B2 Termination of a shield within an implantable medical lead
A shield located within an implantable medical lead may be terminated in various ways. The shield may be terminated by butt, scarf, lap, or other joints between insulation layers surrounding the lead and an insulation extension. For lap joints, a portion of an outer insulation layer may be removed and a replacement outer insulation layer is positioned in place of the removed outer insulation layer, where the replacement layer extends beyond an inner insulation layer and the shield. The replacement layer may also lap onto a portion of the insulation extension. Barbs may be located between the replacement layer and the inner insulation layer or the insulation extension. The shield wires have ends at the termination point that may be folded over individually or may be capped with a ring located within one of the insulation layers of the jacket.
US10556101B2 Systems and methods for electrostimulation therapy of plants
A system for electrostimulation therapy includes two or more electrodes of different metals or metal alloys. The electrodes can be optionally provided on a flexible non-conducting substrate with a binder, thereby acting as a bandage or patch. Alternatively, the electrodes can be in the form of a needle, such as acupuncture needle, bracelets, armbands, wristbands, necklaces, or jewelry pieces. A method for electrostimulation therapy includes the steps of attaching a first electrode to a user or soil of a plant at a first location and attaching at least one additional electrode to the user or the plant at other locations for a predetermined period. The electrodes are not connected to a voltage or current source. Because at least two electrodes are of different metals, they cause an electrical current to flow via at least a portion of the user or the soil of the plant.
US10556096B2 Devices and methods for skin treatment
According to some embodiments, a system for treating skin includes a handpiece assembly comprising a tip and a main body portion, the main body portion comprising an interior cavity and at least one canister configured to store at least one of a treatment material and a waste material. The treatment material and/or the waste material is in fluid communication with the tip.
US10556095B2 Google breathing system
A breathing enhancement system for use with eyewear having a compressible liner. The breathing enhancement system includes a pair of clips configured to be selectively attachable to the eyewear and adapted to compress the compressible liner when attached to the eyewear to define a compressed portion of the compressible liner. A clip liner is adapted to engage with and extend between the pair of clips, with the clip liner being configured to reside within the compressed portion of the compressible liner. A pair of nasal appliques are configured to be selectively placeable on respective lateral portions the nose of a user, with each nasal applique being adapted to be magnetically urged toward a respective one of the pair of clips in response to placement of the eyewear adjacent the nose of the user to cause the nasal passage of the user to open.
US10556087B2 Enhancing music for repetitive motion activities
A method of providing repetitive motion therapy comprising providing access to audio content; selecting audio content for delivery to a patient; performing an analysis on the selected audio content, the analysis identifying audio features of the selected audio content, and extracting rhythmic and structural features of the selected audio content; performing an entrainment suitability analysis on the selected audio content; generating entrainment assistance cue(s) to the selected audio content, the assistance cue(s) including a sound added to the audio content; applying the assistance cues to the audio content simultaneously with playing the selected audio content; evaluating a therapeutic effect on the patient, wherein the selected audio content continues to play when a therapeutic threshold is detected, and a second audio content is selected for delivery to the patient when a therapeutic threshold is not detected.
US10556086B2 Methods of administering high concentrations of nitric oxide
Methods of administering therapeutic gases containing high concentrations of nitric oxide, particularly concentrations above 2,000 ppm. The therapeutic gas may be administered at a certain dosing rate, such as less than 166 micrograms of nitric oxide per second. Also, methods of administering a therapeutic gas containing nitric oxide to a patient, wherein a dose of nitric oxide is administered from a portable device that includes a delivery system and a mini-cylinder. Methods can also include intermittent administration of nitric oxide pulses.
US10556076B2 Cuff pressure adjusting device
A cuff pressure adjusting device includes: a gas feeding unit which feeds a gas into a cuff by a pressing manipulation performed by a user; a cuff pressure detection unit which detects a pressure in the cuff; and a display unit which displays the pressure detected by the cuff pressure detection unit. The gas feeding unit includes: an elastic hollow body which is deformed so as to reduce an inner volume with reception of a pressing manipulation; and a support member which is disposed adjacently to the elastic hollow body in a direction along which the pressing manipulation is performed.
US10556072B2 Metering device for a metered dose inhaler
An improved aerosol dispensing apparatus includes an aerosol container, a discharge piece, an actuator, a flow control canister valve assembly attached to the aerosol container, a battery, and an electronically controlled flow control valve electronically connected to the battery and in fluid communication with the flow control canister valve assembly. The aerosol container and the attached flow control canister valve assembly are further attached to the actuator and the actuator is mounted for slidable movement within the discharge piece. The flow control canister valve assembly is movable between an open position wherein a volume of an aerosol formulation is directed from the aerosol container through the flow control canister valve assembly to the electronically controlled flow control valve, and a closed position wherein the aerosol formulation is not permitted to flow through the flow control canister valve assembly to the electronically controlled flow control valve.
US10556066B2 Power efficient electronic device
An assembly comprises an electric consumer, an electric voltage source adapted to power the electric consumer, and user operated actuation means. The electric voltage source is operatable between a first state in which a first voltage is generated and a second state in which a second higher voltage is generated. The user operated actuation means is operatable from a first to a second state and adapted to thereby operate the electric voltage source from the first to the second state, and operatable from the second state to the first state and adapted to thereby operate the electric voltage source from the second to the first state.
US10556063B2 Distributed medication delivery using autonomous delivery device
A pump operations module having a base function includes only base function programming in the module itself but is configured to autonomously execute advanced delivery programs stored in its buffer. An advanced interface module (AIM) is used to prepare the advanced delivery programs and upload them to the pump operations module as well as monitor the performance of those modules. However, the advanced interface module does not control the execution of those advanced delivery programs by the pump operations modules. In the event that the patient's condition requires a change in the present advanced delivery program, the AIM is used to create a revised advanced delivery program and upload it to the pump for storing and executing from the pump's buffer memory.
US10556061B2 Device, kit, and method for producing medically-deliverable intravenous solution
A device, kit, and method for producing medically-deliverable intravenous solution may include supplying a liquid to a housing, pumping the liquid through the housing while purifying the liquid, metering concentrated intravenous solution into the liquid to create a medically-deliverable intravenous solution, and dispensing the medically-deliverable intravenous solution.
US10556059B2 Infusion pump drive with compression spring
An infusion pump drive and its methods of use are disclosed. In one embodiment, the infusion pump drive may include a transmission component and a spring in line with the transmission component. Displacing the transmission component may compress the spring to apply a force causing fluid to dispense from an associated reservoir. Depending on the particular embodiment, the transmission component may either be displaced continuously or displaced multiple times to dispense fluid from the reservoir.
US10556058B2 Apparatus for securely and gently holding a flexible elongated medical device
A clip for holding a flexible elongated medical device. In embodiments, the clip has a hinge; first and second jaws movable with respect to each other about the hinge from a closed position to an open position, each of the jaws having a contact surface, the contact surface of the first jaw being disposed against the contact surface of the second jaw when the clip is in the closed position and away from the contact surface of the second jaw when the clip is in the open position; and flexible material disposed on at least one of the jaws, the flexible material comprising the contact surface. The invention also includes methods of holding a flexible elongated medical device.
US10556052B2 Control system
A control system controlling blood gas values in blood processed by an oxygenator, wherein the oxygenator generates arterial blood by exposing venous blood to oxygen from an oxygenation gas supply, comprises a monitoring arrangement to determine a level of the blood gas values in the arterial blood and a controller that is responsive to the monitoring arrangement and configured to control parameters of the oxygenation gas supply to the oxygenator. This allows the blood gas values to be adjusted toward a pre-determined level.
US10556050B2 Low cost ventricular device and system thereof
A blood pump device comprising: a centrifugal blood pump having: a pump housing defining an inlet to receive blood and direct blood onto an impeller, the pump housing having a top bezel and a central column directed into the middle of a cavity within the pump housing; the impeller is adapted, in use, to rotate in the cavity around the central column and to be suspended on a pivot bearing mounted between the middle of the lower surface of the impeller and the middle of the upper surface of the central column; the impeller is stabilised, in use, by the rotation of blades generating a centrifugal force acting on the blades in radial direction away from the central column.
US10556029B2 Ozone generation device
An ozone generation device has a casing; a wall body partitioning a space surrounded by the casing into at least a first chamber and a second chamber; a first opening and a second opening provided in a part of the casing to communicate an outer side of the casing and the first chamber; a blower communicating the first chamber and the second chamber; a third opening provided in a part of the casing to communicate the outer side of the casing and the second chamber; a light source body provided between the blower and the third opening in the second chamber and configured to emit ultraviolet light; and an electrical body provided in a position between the first opening and the second opening in the first chamber and configured to supply electric power for driving the light source body.
US10556028B2 Method and apparatus for sterilizing filling nozzle
To simplify management of a sterilization process of a filling nozzle, a method for sterilizing a filling nozzle is provided. In the method for sterilizing a filling nozzle, hot water or a liquid chemical agent is fed to drink supply piping that feeds a drink to a plurality of filling nozzles at the same time, the hot water or liquid chemical agent is discharged from all the filling nozzles, a flow rate of the hot water or liquid chemical agent is detected at all the filling nozzles, a representative temperature of the hot water or liquid chemical agent upstream or downstream of at least one filling nozzle is measured, and the sterilization process is ended when both the flow rate at each filling nozzle and the representative temperature reach respective target values.
US10556024B2 18F labeling of proteins using sortases
The present invention, in some aspects, provides methods, reagents, compositions, and kits for the radiolabeling of proteins, for example, of proteins useful for positron emission tomography (PET) or single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) (e.g., for diagnostic and therapeutic applications), using sortase-mediated transpeptidation reactions. Some aspects of this invention provide methods for the conjugation of an agent, for example, a radioactive agent or molecule to diagnostic or therapeutic peptides or proteins. Compositions comprising sortagged, radiolabeled proteins as well as reagents for generating radiolalebed proteins are also provided. Kits comprising reagents useful for the generation of radiolabeled proteins are provided, as are precursor proteins that comprise a sortase recognition motif.
US10556021B2 Nanocarriers for drug delivery
The present invention provides a nanocarrier having an interior and an exterior, the nanocarrier comprising at least one conjugate, wherein each conjugate includes a polyethylene glycol (PEG) polymer. Each conjugate also includes at least two amphiphilic compounds having both a hydrophilic face and a hydrophobic face. In addition, each conjugate includes an oligomer, wherein at least 2 of the amphiphilic compounds are covalently attached to the oligomer which is covalently attached to the PEG. The nanocarrier is such that each conjugate self-assembles in an aqueous solvent to form the nanocarrier such that a hydrophobic pocket is formed in the interior of the nanocarrier by the orientation of the hydrophobic face of each amphiphilic compound towards each other, and wherein the PEG of each conjugate self-assembles on the exterior of the nanocarrier.
US10556015B2 Lysosomal targeting of enzymes, and uses thereof
The invention provides compositions and methods for effective lysosomal targeting mediated by PCSK9. In particular, the compositions and methods provided by the invention may be used to treat lysosomal storage diseases such as Pompe Disease and Sanfilippo Syndrome Type B, and they may be used for targeting lysosomal enzymes to the various muscles of the human body.
US10556012B2 Compositions and methods for topical delivery of prostaglandins to subcutaneous fat
Described herein are compositions comprising a prostaglandin FP receptor agonist (PFPRA) compound and a fatty acid ester (e.g., isopropyl myristate), optionally comprising an ointment base such as a hydrocarbon base (e.g., petroleum jelly) and/or an organic alcohol (e.g., propylene glycol), that, when topically applied to the skin, locally delivers a therapeutically effective amount of the PFPRA compound to subcutaneous fat under the skin, and methods of preparation. The therapeutic effect is, for example, reduction of the subcutaneous fat under the skin. Further provided are methods of reducing body fat in a subject comprising topically administering the composition to the subject.
US10556006B2 Compositions and methods for modulating an immune response
Disclosed herein are methods of modulation of the viability of a cell using fusion proteins comprising a transporter peptide sequence and a MYC polypeptide. Further disclosed herein are methods of modulating an immune response using the fusion proteins. Further disclosed herein are methods of identifying agents capable of modulation of the viability of a cell or an immune response. Further disclosed herein are agents and compositions capable of modulation of the viability of a cell or an immune response.
US10556005B2 Adjuvant composition containing citrulline
A novel adjuvant composition is provided that is excellent in safety and convenience as compared to the conventional adjuvant such as Alum. An adjuvant composition comprising citrullines, which are water soluble substance present in the living body, and/or a salt thereof; a vaccine composition comprising said adjuvant composition and an antigen; a process for preparing said adjuvant composition and said vaccine composition; and a method for administering said adjuvant composition and said vaccine composition are provided.
US10555995B2 Porcine pestvirus, vaccines, and assays
Porcine pestivirus designated herein as atypical porcine pestivirus (“APPV”) (Genbank accession no. KR011347.1). Immunogenic compositions to induce an immune response against porcine pestivirus infection in a pig are described, which APPV antigenic agents (e.g., isolated whole virus, derivatives thereof, functional fragments thereof, and combinations of the foregoing). Methods of vaccinating against porcine pestivirus infection using the immunogenic compositions are also described. The methods can be also applied for clinical research and/or study, including diagnostic methods for detecting pestivirus infection using monoclonal antibodies specifically binding to APPV epitopes.
US10555991B2 One component fibrin glue comprising zymogens
Provided herein is a single component sealant formulation (e.g. in a liquid form), methods for its preparation, and use. The formulation includes fibrinogen; vitamin K-dependent clotting zymogens comprising at least Factor II (FII) and Factor X (FX).
US10555989B2 Treatment of learning disabilities and other neurological disorders with SK channel inhibitor(s)
Methods for treating learning disabilities associated with fetal alcohol syndrome and other neurological disorders by administering SK channel blockers, antagonists, inhibitors or modifiers like tamapin.
US10555985B2 Pharmaceutical composition comprising refined Indigo naturalis extracts and the use thereof
A refined Indigo Naturalis extract or Indigo-producing plant extract containing at least 65% (w/w) an indirubin derivative based on total weight of active ingredients is described. Also described are a pharmaceutical composition containing the refined extract, and the use of the pharmaceutical composition for treating or alleviating a disease or condition.
US10555976B2 Method of reducing the likelihood of skin cancer in an individual human being
Compositions, systems and methods of improving the health of the microbiome of an individual's skin relate to the provision of skin contacting formulations containing beneficial bacteria and other microbe components to foster the growth and maintenance of a healthy skin microbiome.
US10555951B2 Targeted treatment of leiomyosarcoma
A method and medicament comprising 4,4,4-trifluoro-N-[(1S)-2-[[(7S)-5-(2-hydroxyethyl)-6-oxo-7H-pyrido[2,3-d][3]benzazepin-7-yl]amino]-1-methyl-2-oxo-ethyl]butanamide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or hydrate thereof for treating leiomyosarcoma is provided.
US10555935B2 2-spiro-5- and 6-hydroxamic acid indanes as HDAC inhibitors
The present invention is directed to inhibitors of histone deacetylases (HDACs) such as HDAC6, and their use in the treatment of diseases such as cell proliferative diseases (e.g., cancer), neurological (e.g., neurodegenerative disease or neurodevelopmental disease), inflammatory or autoimmune disease, infection, metabolic disease, hematologic disease, or cardiovascular disease.
US10555927B2 Compositions and methods for enhancing sexual pleasure and performance
Pharmaceutical preparations include at least one component that enhances sexual response and at least one other compound that enhances sexual sensitivity and pleasure. The component that enhances sexual response enhances blood flow to the genital region. Examples include compounds that dilate blood vessels, such as compounds that increase the amount of nitric oxide (NO) in the blood. The component that enhances sexual sensitivity and pleasure includes one or more cannabinoid compounds from the plant genus Cannabis, including extracted compounds, synthetic forms, and derivatives thereof. Examples include tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive constituent of Cannabis, and cannabidiol (CBD), which is less or non-psychoactive and modulates THC activity. The ratio of THC/CBD can be selected depending on age, gender, physical health, and/or psychological condition of the user.
US10555926B2 Use of cabazitaxel in the treatment of prostate cancer
The present invention relates to cabazitaxel for use in a method for treating an AR-V7-positive patient suffering from prostate cancer comprising determining the AR-V7-status in said patient and administering cabazitaxel. The invention also relates to a method of identifying patients with prostate cancer, eligible for treatment with cabazitaxel comprising testing a biological sample from the patient for the presence of AR-V7 circulating tumor cells, wherein the patient is eligible for treatment with said cabazitaxel if circulating tumor cells in said sample test positive for AR-V7. The invention further relates to a kit of parts for determining the AR-V7-status in isolated tumor cells of a patient with prostate cancer.
US10555918B2 2-amino-N′-benzylideneacetohydrazides and derivatives for the management of CFTR protein mediated diseases
This disclosure relates to methods of treating or preventing cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) mediated diseases such as cystic fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic pancreatitis, chronic bronchitis, asthma, mucus formation, comprising administering an effective amount of a 2-amino-N′-benzylidene-acetohydrazide compound or derivative thereof to a subject in need thereof. In certain embodiments, the 2-amino-N′-benzylidene-acetohydrazide compound is ((E)-N′-(3,5-dibromo-2,4-dihydroxybenzylidene)-2-(m-tolylamino)acetohydrazide; or (E)-N′-(3,5-dibromo-2,4-dihydroxybenzylidene)-2-(p-tolylamino)acetohydrazide.
US10555913B2 Cladribine regimen for treating multiple sclerosis
The present invention relates to the use of multiple doses of Cladribine combined with beta interferon for the treatment of multiple sclerosis in patients who are refractory to at least one conventional therapy.
US10555912B2 Use of polymeric excipients for lyophilization or freezing of particles
Provided herein are use of polymeric excipients, specifically polyvinyl alcohols, optionally in conjunction with sugars, as cryoprotectants to prevent aggregation of PEG-containing particles. Also provided are PEG-containing particles comprising such polymeric excipients.
US10555905B2 Quick release solenoid assembly
A retaining system for a solenoid assembly of a liquid adhesive dispensing system includes a quick-release mechanism configured to secure the solenoid assembly in place. The quick-release mechanism engages an air tube of the solenoid and thereby secures the entire solenoid assembly to a manifold. The quick-release mechanism can release the solenoid, facilitating easy removal of the entire solenoid assembly, by a simple turning, pushing, or pulling action on the quick-release mechanism. The released solenoid can then be removed and replaced, thereby minimizing downtime caused due to the replacement of a faulty solenoid.
US10555902B2 Stable fingolimod dosage forms
The present invention relates to a solid pharmaceutical dosage forms and methods for preparing the solid pharmaceutical dosage form that contains fingolimod or its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, conjugates or complexes thereof. The solid pharmaceutical dosage forms may rapidly disintegrates in a patient's oral cavity.
US10555900B2 Formulations and methods for vaginal delivery of antiprogenstins
The subject matter of the present invention is pertinent to the field of vaginal delivery of pharmaceutically active agents. Embodiments of the instant invention disclose methods for treating a variety of progesterone related disorders by vaginal administration of a pullulan capsule and a fill formulation comprising one or more antiprogestins dispersed in a mixture of isopropyl palmitate or isopropyl myristate and a polyethylene glycol.
US10555898B2 Topical therapy for the treatment of skin malignancies using nanoparticles of taxanes
Disclosed are methods useful for the topical therapeutic treatment of skin malignancies including skin cancers and cutaneous metastases using compositions containing nanoparticles of paclitaxel or other taxanes.
US10555893B2 Leave-on hair styling compositions and methods of use
The present disclosure relates to leave-on hair styling compositions comprising: (a) beeswax: (b) one or more glucoside emulsifiers; (c) two or more ester oils and/or emulsifying esters; (d) water; (e) one or more monomeric polyols; and (f) one or more fatty acids and/or fatty alcohols. In some cases, the compositions also include caramel. The leave-on hair styling compositions do not require synthetic film-forming polymer nor do they require silicones. The leave-on hair styling compositions are particularly useful in methods for imparting durable styling or shaping benefits, frizz control, and/or curl definition with a soft feel to hair.
US10555888B2 Nail compositions containing latex and sulfopolyester compound
The invention relates to nail compositions including water, at least one high molecular weight latex comprising at least one styrene group, at least one latex lacking styrene groups, and at least one low molecular weight sulfopolyester compound, as well as to methods relating to application of such nail compositions.
US10555885B2 Low viscous cosmetic composition using a natural emulsifying agent
The present invention relates to a low-viscosity cosmetic composition and methods using a natural emulsifying agent. More specifically, the present invention relates to a cosmetic composition using a naturally derived saccharide-based surfactant in place of a chemical surfactant and realizing a low-viscosity formulation to offer safety to the skin, feel good on the skin with fast absorption, give stability to the formulation and add luster to the skin in an effective manner.
US10555881B2 Stabilization of nonionic polysaccharides with butylene glycol
A composition is provided, including an emulsion of an aqueous phase in a lipophilic phase, wherein the composition includes water, more than 8 wt % butylene glycol, one or more nonionic polysaccharides, and one or more lipophilic materials. The composition may be prepared by a method including the steps of a) mixing the one or more lipophilic materials with an aqueous mixture including water, the one or more nonionic polysaccharides, and the butylene glycol at a temperature in a range from 30 to 70° C. until homogeneity is reached; b) cooling the product of step a) to room temperature; and optionally c) adding ethanol and/or aluminum starch octenylsuccinate to the product of step b) with mixing. A method of caring for a keratin material in an animal includes applying an effective amount of the composition to the keratin material.
US10555872B1 Convenience kits for aseptic sterilizing and dispensing
A convenience kit for sterilizing and delivering liquids into the safety of a sterile environment inside a plastic bag (which can be disposed in a field environment) wherein a so sterilized liquid is dispensed into a vessel which is capped and sealed before removal from the bag. The convenience kit can be provided in a solitary format or, as a subkit combined with other associated items in a more inclusive convenience kit. In short, convenience kits made according to the present invention provide opportunity for accomplishing an aseptic liquid sterilizing transfer, a task which is commonly associated with on-hand capability of a laminar flow hood, in field environments and other areas which are remote from facilities having laminar flow hoods.
US10555870B2 Non-invasive device for synchronizing chest compression and ventilation parameters to residual myocardial activity during cardiopulmonary resuscitation
A system for improving cardiac output of a patient suffering from pulseless electrical activity or shock and yet displays myocardial wall motion including: a sensor to detect myocardial activity to determine the presence of residual left ventricular pump function having a contraction or ejection phase and a filling or relaxation phase, a device to prompt the application of or apply a compressive force repeatedly applied to the chest based on the sensed myocardial activity such that the compressive force is applied during at least some of the ejection phases and is ceased during at least some of the relaxation phases to permit residual cardiac filling, thereby enhancing cardiac output and organ perfusion.
US10555868B2 Foot massaging assembly
A foot massaging assembly for massaging a user's feet includes a stand that may be positioned on a support surface. The stand may be vertically oriented on the support surface. A massage unit is slidably coupled to the stand. A bottom side corresponding to each of a user's feet may be rolled on the massage unit. Thus, the massage unit may massage the user's feet. The massage unit is selectively positioned at a selected point along the stand.
US10555866B2 Wheeled walker wheel direction lock apparatus and method
A collapsible wheeled walker with two side frames and two height adjustable upper body supports. The apparatus includes a plurality of wheel direction locks each coupled to a wheel and adapted to lock the wheel in fixed moving direction or to release the wheel to turn freely. The apparatus may include a seat that is slidably attached to the two side frames and is movable between a front position for walking inside the frames and a rear position sitting. The apparatus may be converted to a transport chair by locking front wheel and releasing the rear wheels, and sliding the movable seat to the rear position. It may include an X-folder that facilitates collapsing the walker to a small footprint. It may also include two forearm gutters as part of the upper body supports that give the user an upright walking posture for health benefits.
US10555863B2 Cryotherapy compression system
In one example, a therapy system is provided that includes an inner layer and an outer layer including first and second portions and disposed outside of the inner layer. A therapeutic device, such as a cold pack for example, is provided that is configured to be positioned inside the inner layer. The therapy system also includes an adjustable tightening mechanism connected to the first and second portions of the outer layer and operable to change a position of one of the first and second portions relative to the other of the first and second portions so as to adjust a magnitude of a compressive force exerted by the outer layer on an extremity of a user when the extremity is positioned within an opening defined by the inner layer.
US10555862B2 Table armboard adjustment assembly
Methods and systems are provided for an armboard adjustment assembly for a patient support table. In one embodiment, an armboard adjustment assembly is configured to retain a rotational position of an armboard of a patient support table via a plurality of one-way clutches, and in another embodiment the armboard adjustment assembly is configured to retain the rotational position of the armboard via a pair of friction pads. In this way, the armboard may be moved into a continuous plurality of positions between a fully lowered position and a fully raised position.
US10555861B2 Dynamic headset apparatus
A dynamic headset system is provided. The dynamic headset system includes a head cradle configured to receive a head of a subject and having a bottom surface configured to face a platform on which the dynamic headset apparatus is placed. The dynamic headset system further includes a device including an instrument adjacent to the head of the subject when the head of the subject is in the head cradle.
US10555855B2 Multifunctional aircraft aisle wheelchair and related systems and methods
The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to wheelchair systems for transporting a mobility-challenged passenger onto an aircraft and transfer that passenger into an aircraft seat. The implementations include systems with lift systems, belt systems, and/or transfer ramps.
US10555840B2 Method and apparatus for making disposable absorbent article with absorbent particulate polymer material and article made therewith
A method for making a disposable absorbent core comprises depositing absorbent particulate polymer material from a plurality of reservoirs in a printing roll onto a substrate disposed on a grid of a support which includes a plurality of cross bars extending substantially parallel to and spaced from one another so as to form channels extending between the plurality of cross bars. The plurality of reservoirs in the first peripheral surface are arranged in an array comprising rows extending substantially parallel to and spaced from one another. A disposable absorbent article and apparatus for making an absorbent article are also disclosed.
US10555837B2 Intraocular prosthesis
Intraocular apparatus is provided, having an anterior side and a posterior side, and configured for use with an extraocular imaging device. The intraocular apparatus includes a photovoltaic energy receiver, or an RF energy receiver, on the anterior side which receives energy from outside the eye to power the intraocular apparatus. Additionally, the intraocular apparatus includes a photodiode on the anterior side of the intraocular apparatus which receives data from the extraocular imaging device. An application-specific-integrated-circuit (ASIC) is positioned on the posterior side of the intraocular apparatus and includes (i) circuitry configured to process the data from the photodiode into an image, (ii) an electronic display, e.g., a light-emitting diode (LED) display, which emits light representing the image, and (iii) at least two through-silicon vias connecting the ASIC to the photovoltaic energy receiver and to the photodiode. Other applications are also described.
US10555836B2 Welding helmet having a HUD-type auto-darkening filter
A welding helmet includes a helmet housing; a headband structure for securing the helmet housing; a Head Up Display (HUD)-type auto-darkening filter secured in the helmet housing; and a light-permeable protective sheet installed in front of the HUD-type auto-darkening filter in the helmet housing, wherein the HUD-type auto-darkening filter comprises a head-up display which is used to reveal operating parameters of the auto-darkening filter, and the head-up display is arranged between a body of the auto-darkening filter and the protective sheet such that when the auto-darkening filter is in a transparent state the luminously revealed operating parameter of the auto-darkening filter can be imaged via the protective sheet into the eyes of an operator who wears the welding helmet.
US10555835B2 Laser eye surgery systems and methods of treating vitreous and ocular floaters
A laser eye surgery system used to treat vitreous bodies includes a laser source, a ranging subsystem, an integrated optical subsystem, and a patient interface assembly. The laser source produces a treatment beam that includes a plurality of laser pulses. The ranging subsystem produces a source beam used to locate one or more structures of an eye. In some embodiments, the ranging subsystem includes an optical coherence tomography (OCT) pickoff assembly that includes a first optical wedge and a second optical wedge separated from the first optical wedge. The OCT pickoff assembly is configured to divide an OCT source beam into a sample beam and a reference beam. The integrated optical subsystem is used to scan the treatment beam and the sample beam. In other embodiments, Purkinje imaging, Scheimpflug imaging, confocal or nonlinear optical microscopy, ultrasound, stereo imaging, fluorescence imaging, or other medical imaging technique may be used.
US10555832B2 Intraocular lens injector assembly including a shuttle and method of using same
An intraocular lens (IOL) injector assembly comprising an injector body having a shuttle reception opening defined at least in part by a first sidewall and a second sidewall, and a shuttle comprising a first wing including a first portion of a shuttle lumen wall and a second wing including a second portion of a shuttle lumen wall. The first wing and the second wing are coupled together by a hinge. When in a closed state, the first portion of the shuttle lumen wall and the second portion of the shuttle lumen wall define at least a portion of an operative shuttle lumen. The shuttle and sidewalls are configured such that the first wing and the second wing interfere with the first sidewall and the second sidewall, respectively, as the shuttle passes through the shuttle reception opening, such that the closed state of the shuttle is attained.
US10555819B2 Intervertebral spinal implant
An intervertebral implant for implantation in an intervertebral space between vertebrae. The implant includes a body extending from an upper surface to a lower surface. The body has a front end, a rear end and a pair of spaced apart first and second side walls extending between the front and rear walls such that an interior chamber is defined within the front and rear ends and the first and second walls. The body defines an outer perimeter and an inner perimeter extending about the internal chamber. At least one of the side walls is defined by a solid support structure and an integral porous structure, the porous structure extending from the outer perimeter to the inner perimeter. The porous structure embeds or encapsulates at least a portion of the solid support structure.
US10555809B2 Replacement heart valve
A replacement heart valve assembly has a stent frame and a replacement valve. The replacement valve has a plurality of leaflets and a valve frame. The leaflets are attached to the valve frame. Further, the assembly has a plurality of suspension struts attached to the stent frame and the valve frame. The valve frame is suspended within the stent frame via the suspension struts. In some embodiments, the assembly further has a sealing member attached to the stent frame to prevent leakage around the replacement heart valve assembly.
US10555787B2 Internal magnetic traction device for the cervical seine
A bone screw comprising a shaft, in which the shaft comprises a bore that is configured to fit a magnet. In addition, a bone plate comprising apertures that can fit the bone screw. The bone plate may be fastened to bone using the bone screws, and the bone screws may be oriented to generate attractive or repulsive forces. Further, a disc-shaped housing that comprises a magnet.
US10555783B2 Instrument carriage assembly for surgical system
A robotic assembly is configured to support, insert, retract, and actuate a surgical instrument mounted to the robotic assembly. The robotic assembly includes an instrument holder base member, a motor housing moveably mounted to the instrument holder base member, a carriage drive mechanism operable to translate the motor housing along the instrument holder base member, a plurality of drive motors, a plurality of gear boxes, and a plurality of output drive couplings driven by the gear boxes. The robotic assembly includes a sensor assembly that includes an orientation sensor, a sensor target, and a sensor shaft drivingly coupling the sensor target to a corresponding one of the output drive couplings.
US10555780B2 Systems and methods for positioning an elongate member inside a body
Systems and methods for introducing and driving flexible members in a patient's body are described herein. In one embodiment, a robotic method includes positioning a flexible elongated member that has a preformed configuration, wherein at least a part of the flexible elongated member has a first member disposed around it, and wherein the first member includes a first wire for bending the first member or for maintaining the first member in a bent configuration, releasing at least some tension in the first wire to relax the first member, and advancing the first member distally relative to the flexible elongated member while the first member is in a relaxed configuration.
US10555773B2 Simulator, injection device or imaging system provided with simulator, and simulation program
In order to achieve a prediction approximating an actual change with time of a pixel value in a tissue with higher accuracy, provided is a simulator, which is configured to predict a change with time of a pixel value in a tissue of an object, including: an object information acquisition unit configured to acquire information on the object; a protocol acquisition unit configured to acquire an injection protocol for a contrast medium; a tissue information acquisition unit configured to acquire information on the tissue; and a prediction unit configured to predict, based on the information on the object, the injection protocol, and the information on the tissue, a change with time of a pixel value of each of a plurality of compartments obtained by dividing the tissue along a blood flow direction.
US10555763B2 Dynamic cervical plate
A dynamic subsidence plate is described having a first plate member and a second plate member in sliding engagement that may infinitely subside between a first and second assembled position. The plate includes a lock assembly associated with the first and second plate members. The lock assembly includes a ramp portion, an interference portion, and a bearing member situated between the ramp portion and the interference portion. The lock assembly of the plate is configured to allow movement of the first member with respect to the second member in a first direction in an infinite number of positions between a first assembled position and a second assembled position. Further, the lock assembly alternatively prevents movement of the first member with respect to the second member in an opposite second direction between the first and second assembled positions.
US10555759B2 Polyaxial pedicle screw having provisional fastening means
A polyaxial pedicle screw includes a screwed shaft section for anchoring the pedicle screw in a vertebra, on one axial end of which a shaft head is configured which is coupled in a rotating and/or pivoting manner as well as in a tensile-force transmitting manner to a receiving sleeve for a longitudinal support. The receiving sleeve has a fastening means for selective positional fastening of the receiving sleeve with respect to the shaft section, the fastening means at least consisting of an inlay/pin mounted in the receiving sleeve and acting on the shaft head, and a locking element acting on the inlay/pin. The inlay/pin is configured with attachment points or engagement elements, which are not covered or overlapped by the locking element, for the provisional introduction of a compressive force on the inlay/pin parallel to the locking element.
US10555757B2 Bone positioning and cutting system and method
A bone positioning device can include a fixation pin for attachment to a first bone and a fixation pin for attachment to a second bone. A first block having an aperture can be included for slidably receiving a fixation pin, and a second block having an aperture can be included for slidably receiving a fixation pin. A multi-axis joint can connect the first block and the second block, where the multi-axis joint allows the first second blocks to move with respect to each other about more than one axis.
US10555752B2 Rotational mechanical thrombectomy device
The present disclosure relates to a mechanical thrombectomy device that includes a catheter assembly with a basket assembly formed of a proximal hub and a distal hub; a flexible tube having a first end attached to the proximal hub and a second end attached to the distal hub; and a plurality of basket wires. The flexible tube may be laser-cut to allow for bending, elongation, and compression. The basket wires each have a first end attached to the proximal hub and a second end attached to the distal hub. The basket wires are disposed around the flexible tube and configured to expand to a preset shape. The basket assembly is attached to a distal end of a rotatable shaft. A drive assembly is configured to rotate the rotatable shaft to rotate the basket assembly. The basket assembly when rotated is configured to macerate a material proximate to the basket assembly.
US10555750B2 Ultrasonic surgical instrument with replaceable blade having identification feature
An apparatus includes a body, a shaft assembly, an end effector portion, a data storage component, a reader, and a use control. The shaft assembly extends distally from the body and includes a support portion. The end effector portion is configured to selectively couple with the support portion of the shaft assembly. The data storage component is associated with the end effector portion and contains data uniquely associated with the end effector portion. The reader is adapted to read the data from the data storage component. The use control is adapted to enable operation of the end effector portion if the data meets at least one usage parameter.
US10555748B2 Features and methods to control delivery of cooling fluid to end effector of ultrasonic surgical instrument
An apparatus includes a body assembly, an acoustic waveguide, an ultrasonic blade, a liquid dispensing feature, and a control module. The liquid dispensing feature is positioned distally relative to the body assembly. The liquid dispensing feature is positioned adjacent to the ultrasonic blade. The liquid dispensing feature is configured to deliver a flow of cooling liquid to the ultrasonic blade. The control module is operable to regulate fluid flow through the liquid dispensing feature.
US10555747B2 Power morcellation in a protected environment
A power morcellation system, apparatus, and methodology. Structurally, the device includes a sturdy, pliable (e.g., able to be inserted and retracted through a 10-15 mm morcellator port), distensible, waterproof/watertight retaining bag/pouch/carrier to be deployed into the pelvic cavity of the subject. The device further includes a plurality (e.g., three (3)) of port tube channels extending outwardly from the bag, wherein the interior of each channel is in communication with the interior of the bag. Each channel has an open end (opposite from the end that terminates in the bag) through which a laparoscopic/robotic camera and other instruments (e.g., camera, control instrument) may pass. A smaller tube channel also extends outwardly from the bag and can be suited as an insufflation port channel, among other uses. The bag also includes a large opening surrounded by an elastic drawstring for receiving the specimen to be removed within the bag.
US10555740B1 Device to increase intra-abdominal compartment pressure for the controlling of internal hemorrhage
A device to increase intra-abdominal compartment pressure for the controlling of internal hemorrhages is presented. The device controls internal hemorrhaging by supplementing the occlusion effectiveness of a pneumatic tourniquet with a shaped device that increases the overall internal pressure in a human compartment, such as the upper abdomen, to assist in the cessation of bleeding in that region. One side of the device includes a flat base that is adapted to be placed against a patient at the targeted body site. The other side has a generally corrugated shape that is sized to receive an inflatable, wedge-shaped bladder from the pneumatic tourniquet. The overall shape of the invention includes a tapered upper end that corresponds with the inferior angle of the lower ribs in a human torso so that when pressed against the patient by the pneumatic tourniquet bladder a uniform distribution of pressure occurs over the upper abdomen region.
US10555736B2 Guidewire
Guidewires suitable for use in a system for implanting a lung volume reduction device are disclosed. The guidewire includes an outer sheath having proximal and distal ends, and comprising a proximal section, a transition section, and a distal section. The proximal section extends from the proximal end of the sheath to the transition section, and the distal section extends from the transition section to the distal end of the sheath. The distal section defines a bore extending from the transition section to the distal end of the sheath and an inner core having proximal and distal ends. The inner core extends through the bore of the distal section of the sheath, wherein the inner core is fixed to the sheath at the transition section, and wherein the distal end of the inner core is fixed to the distal end of the sheath at the distal end of the sheath.
US10555729B1 Flush anchor snap-off method
A method for anchoring one or more tensile members to bone includes: providing an anchor, including: a housing including a body portion and an extension portion interconnected by a breakaway structure which is configured to retain structural integrity under a first predetermined tensile load and to separate under a second predetermined tensile load which is greater than the first predetermined tensile load; a collet disposed in the hollow interior; and a sleeve movable parallel to the central axis between first and second positions; passing one or more tensile members through a central bore of the collet; seating the housing into a bore formed in the bone; and driving the sleeve from the first position towards the second position under the first predetermined tensile load, so as to swage the collet around the one or more tensile members.
US10555711B2 Apparatus and method for low dose mammography using auger imager
An apparatus for low dose mammography including: (1) a monochromatic X-ray beam generator that emits a first beam of monochromatic line emission X-ray photons having an energy at or nearly above an absorption edge of a first element to induce emission of Auger electrons when the first element is irradiated with the X-ray photons; and (2) an X-ray detector including (a) a pixel or plurality of pixels including an array of pixel sensors each of which has (i) a direct conversion layer configured for receiving the X-ray photons and for converting the X-ray photons into a transient electric charge, the direct conversion layer comprising the first element such that the line emission X-ray photons causes a cascade of Auger electrons that form the transient electric charge, and (ii) a semiconductor collection layer configured for receiving Auger electrons of said electric charge from the conversion layer; and (b) processing electronics for converting the electric charge received in the collection layer into a radiographic signal. Also, a method for using the apparatus for low dose mammography.
US10555707B2 Patient support system and method for medical imaging
A patient support system includes a support beam that may translocate along an axial axis of a medical imaging system. At least a portion of the support beam may be disposed within a central bore of the medical imaging system. The patient support system also includes a patient support removably coupled to the support beam and including a backing that may support a patient during an imaging procedure and a restraint extending a longitudinal length of the backing. The restraint includes a first end coupled to the backing and a second end that may be removably coupled to the support beam, and the restraint may secure the patient support to the support beam and to restrain the patient within the patient support.
US10555705B2 Systems and methods for dynamically and intelligently monitoring a host's glycemic condition after an alert is triggered
Systems and methods for providing sensitive and specific alarms indicative of glycemic condition are provided herein. In an embodiment, a method of processing sensor data by a continuous analyte sensor includes: evaluating sensor data using a first function to determine whether a real time glucose value meets a first threshold; evaluating sensor data using a second function to determine whether a predicted glucose value meets a second threshold; activating a hypoglycemic indicator if either the first threshold is met or if the second threshold is predicted to be met; and providing an output based on the activated hypoglycemic indicator.
US10555699B2 Method and device for the non-invasive montioring and identification of drug effects and interactions
A method for use in detecting and monitoring effects experienced by a subject taking a first drug, drug A, and at least one other substance, substance B, the method comprising: (a) obtaining a plurality of measured values of a physiological characteristic of the subject over a time period; (b) comparing the measured values to a predefined signature, the drug A signature, associated with the first drug, and thereby calculating a measure, Adiff, of the difference between the measured values and the drug A signature; (c) comparing the measured values to a predefined signature, the substance B signature, associated with the at least one other substance, and thereby calculating a measure, Bdiff, of the difference between the measured values and the substance B signature; (d) comparing the measured values to a predefined signature, the DO signature, associated with a desired physiological state of the subject, and thereby calculating a measure, DOdiff, of the difference between the measured values and the DO signature; and (e) combining Adiff and DOdiff to produce an output.
US10555698B2 Sleep scoring based on physiological information
Assessing the sleep quality of a user in association with an electronic device with one or more physiological sensors includes detecting an attempt by the user to fall asleep, and collecting physiological information associated with the user. The disclosed method of assessing sleep quality may include determining respective values for one or more sleep quality metrics, including a first set of sleep quality metrics associated with sleep quality of a plurality of users, and a second set of sleep quality metrics associated with historical sleep quality of the user, based at least in part on the collected physiological information and at least one wakeful resting heart rate of the user, and determining a unified score for sleep quality of the user, based at least in part on the respective values of the one or more sleep quality metrics.
US10555692B2 Method for sensitively and selectively sensing sugars using terahertz electromagnetic waves and device used therefor
Disclosed herein are a method and a device for sensing sugars, using terahertz electromagnetic waves. By the method, even a trace amount of sugars in a liquid state can be accurately discriminated and sensed, with high sensitivity and selectivity, using a sensing chip that works in a terahertz electromagnetic wave band. Using the method, sugars even at low concentrations can be accurately analyzed with high sensitivity and selectivity in which terahertz electromagnetic waves are irradiated onto sugars through a sensing chip having a meta unit in which a pattern is formed to amplify a frequency corresponding to an absorption frequency of a sugar of interest.
US10555687B2 Apparatus and method for physiologic and pharmacodynamic assessment and monitoring
Described herein is an apparatus and method for generating a pain score for a patient. The method includes the steps of generating a PLR response signature for each drug of a plurality of drugs and further initiating a light stimulus to the patient, and measuring a corresponding PLR response. The method includes initiating a neuro-stimulus to the patient, the neuro-stimulus being initiated over a set of frequencies, each frequency being associated with a unique intensity, and stimulating a unique nerve fiber type of the patient, and measuring a PRD response of the patient for the initiated neuro-stimulus. Further, the method includes determining, for each nerve fiber type, a threshold response based on the measured PRD, determining a weight for each threshold response based on the PLR response, and combining the determined weight for each threshold response to obtain a pain score for the patient.
US10555685B2 Method and apparatus for determining tissue morphology based on phase angle
A compensation circuit has a predetermined, known complex impedance and is located in a handle of a catheter or in a distal end of a cable that connects to the catheter. The compensation circuit is probed with a pilot signal produced by a compensation control. The compensation control measures the complex impedance, which is the combination of the circuit's known impedance as well as that of the cable and then determines the difference between the measured and the known complex impedances which represents that which is attributable to the cable, and is used to cancel out such cable-related contributions to complex impedance in other electrical connections in the same cable. In another aspect, an unknown tissue is identified as one of a plurality of possible tissue types such as regular myocardium, scar and fat based on the measured phase angle of the complex impedance of the unknown tissue.
US10555680B2 Representation and identification of activity patterns during electro-physiology mapping using vector fields
A method and system for mapping an anatomical structure includes sensing activation signals of intrinsic physiological activity with a plurality of mapping electrodes disposed in or near the anatomical structure, each of the plurality of mapping electrodes having an electrode location. A vector field map which represents a direction of propagation of the activation signals at each electrode location is generated to identify a signature pattern and a location in the vector field map according to at least one vector field template. A target location of the identified signature pattern is identified according to a corresponding electrode location.
US10555679B2 Non-contact heart rate monitoring
There is set forth herein an apparatus comprising: a non-contacting array of sensors adapted for positioning at a position spaced from and proximate a position of a patient; and a signal processing circuit in communication with the array of sensors, wherein the signal processing circuit is configured for: generating a plurality of time varying signals using the array of sensors; processing the plurality of time varying signals; and outputting one or more indicator based on the processing. The apparatus can be adapted for use in a variety of applications including emergency applications such as live birth applications in which neonate resuscitation protocols are observed.
US10555672B2 Using location and force measurements to estimate tissue thickness
A method, including pressing a distal end of a medical probe against a wall of a body cavity, and receiving from the probe first measurements of a force exerted by the distal end on the wall. The method also includes receiving from the probe second measurements indicating a displacement of the wall in response to the force. The method further includes estimating a thickness of the wall based on the first and the second measurements.
US10555668B2 Information processing apparatus, control method for an information processing apparatus, and storage medium having stored thereon an execution program for the control method
Provided is an information processing apparatus configured to acquire more optical coherence tomographic images in a smaller amount of imaging time while suppressing reduction in longitudinal resolution. The information processing apparatus includes: a sampling unit configured to sample interference light between return light from an object to be inspected which has been scanned with measuring light and reference light corresponding to the measuring light; a data extracting unit configured to partially extract, from an output from the sampling unit, data included in the output at a longer sampling interval than an interval for sampling the interference light by the sampling unit so as to generate a plurality of data sets; and a forming unit configured to form tomographic information on the object to be inspected based on the generated plurality of data sets.
US10555661B2 Endoscope System
An endoscope system includes: a first processor configured to process a first imaging signal acquired by a first endoscope; a second processor communicably connected to the first processor and configured to process second imaging signal acquired by a second endoscope; a mode switch configured to switch a processing mode of image processing; an image processor configured to execute first image processing on the first imaging signal when the mode switch switches the processing mode to a first processing mode and to execute second image processing on an signal input from the second processor when the mode switch switches the processing mode to a second processing mode; and a video-signal output unit configured to generate a video signal for display based on an output signal from the image processor and output the video signal to an external device.
US10555660B2 Image processing apparatus, image processing method, and image processing program
An image processing apparatus includes: a narrowband image acquisition unit configured to acquire a narrowband image showing inside of a lumen; a white light image acquisition unit configured to acquire a white light image showing the inside of the lumen; and a composite image generation unit configured to combine information of the narrowband image to the white light image, according to a depth of a submucosal object, to generate a composite image for display.
US10555658B2 Twist mop with integral pawl
A mop comprising a mop handle with a grip end and a mopping end and includes spline ribs that surround a surface of the mop handle. The mop includes a ratchet sleeve surrounding the mop handle and is rotatable in first and second directions. The ratchet sleeve includes a flexible collar with an inward-facing integral pawl on an interior portion of the flexible collar. The mop includes a mop head at the mopping end of the mop handle. The mop head has a first end connected to the mopping end and a second end connected to the ratchet sleeve. The flexible collar is flexible between a locked position where the pawl engages with the spline ribs preventing rotation of the ratchet sleeve in the first rotational direction, and an unlocked position where the pawl disengages the spline ribs allowing rotation of the ratchet sleeve in first and second rotational directions.
US10555655B2 Robot cleaner and method for controlling the same
A method for controlling a robot cleaner includes: a step of controlling at least one of a first rotation member and a second rotation member to rotate depending on a traveling mode to travel the robot cleaner in a specific proceeding direction; a step of identifying whether or not an obstacle is detected from a sensor; and a step of setting a reference surface depending on the obstacle and controlling the first rotation member and the second rotation member to perform a wall movement pattern along the reference surface, in the case in which the obstacle is continuously detected.
US10555640B1 Detachable element grill support
A low cost cooking appliance to support food items above a rack, pan or equivalent. In a preferred embodiment the present invention includes an array of substantially vertically oriented points. The points detachably supported on a base structure. The disassembled elements can be stored and transported in a compact form. The base structure preferably includes a function to at least partly shield the food from direct heat from below.
US10555614B2 Bottom bed combination
A bottom bed combination includes a first bed bottom, a second bed bottom, two fastening units and a plurality of stands. The first bed bottom includes a first bed frame, a first bed board, a plurality of first bases a first linkage and a first electric cylinder. The second bed bottom includes a second bed frame, a second bed board, a plurality of second bases, a second linkage and a second electric cylinder. Each of the fastening units includes a mount mounted on the first bed frame and the second bed frame, and a pin extending through the mount, the first bed frame and the second bed frame. The stands are respectively secured on the first bases, the second bases and the fastening units.
US10555610B2 Telescopic seating systems, and foldable chairs and related components for use within telescopic seating systems
The telescopic seating systems, and foldable chairs and related components for use within telescopic seating systems, of the present disclosure may incorporate occupant support elements within a space between a top surface of a seat frame structure and a bottom surface of the seat frame structure. Springs may be attached to the top surface of the chair frame structure and configured to extend into the space. Alternatively, or additionally, a chair cushion may extend into the space.
US10555609B2 Pressure-sensing chair, including first elastic body having lower elastic modulus than second elastic bodies arranged therein
A pressure-sensing chair according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a first electrode having a first conductive region formed in a first direction; a second electrode having a second conductive region formed in a second direction; a sensing sheet including an intermediate layer arranged between the first electrode and the second electrode; a first elastic body arranged on the sensing sheet and having a first elastic modulus; and a plurality of second elastic bodies arranged in the first elastic body and having a second elastic modulus, which is greater than the first elastic modulus.
US10555605B1 Modular shelving
A method and system to create a modular shelving or storage unit. Different pieces are provided which are configured to be joined together (by sliding) without using any adhesive and can form a box. A plurality of boxes can then be joined together by sliding them together to form a plurality of joined boxes. As such, a custom, modular shelf can be easily constructed by a user simply by joining the pieces which are already provided to him/her. In this manner, custom shelfs can be easily constructed which would fit most any area of physical space.
US10555602B1 Height-adjustable table
A height-adjustable table includes a base, at least two height-adjustable table legs, a retaining frame, a tabletop, a motor box, a controller, a power adapter, and a hand controller. Through the hand controller connected to the controller of the motor box in cooperation with the controller to control the motor, the motor drives the movable inner tube of each table leg to move up and down through the driving rod to achieve the lifting and lowering of the tabletop. The user can adjust the height of the tabletop by simply manipulating the hand controller. The adjustment is more convenient.
US10555599B2 Loadout exchange system
A loadout exchange system includes a back panel and a front panel. The back panel has a front side with a hook and loop surface, a back side with a MOLLE-compatible surface, one or more tab locks, and one or more straps. The front panel has a front side with a MOLLE-compatible surface, a back side with a hook and loop surface, one or more pull tabs, and one or more tuck tabs with a hook and loop surface. The front surface of the back panel and the back surface of the front panel are complimentary and thus configured to mate with each other to be removably secured to each other. The tab locks and pull tabs also have complimentary hook and loop surfaces and are thus configured to mate with each other to be removably secured to each other.
US10555596B2 Combined carriers and protective vests
Bags or carriers are provided that can be transformed into protective vests and used as body armor and ballistic shields. The carriers can be assembled in a first arrangement that enables individuals to store and transport items. The carriers can quickly and easily be converted to or deployed in a second arrangement which enables the individuals to wear the carriers as protective vests. One or more shoulder straps can be detached from the carriers for use as tourniquets, doorway securing structures, and tools for dragging injured victims.
US10555593B1 Lip applicator carrier system
A lip applicator carrier system includes a carrier that has a housing, a plurality of reservoirs that receive lip balm or another lip applicator, and a clip to attach the carrier to a vehicle visor. The reservoirs may be c-shaped with an open bottom to allow placement of the lip balm via a press fit/snap fit.
US10555592B2 Application for topical composition
A topical applicator for administration of a composition to a target area. The topical applicator having an applying portion with a cavity defined by at least one side wall, a dividing portion that may be adaptable in shape and/or at least partially permeable, such that it allows a composition to move through it to the cavity, and a target-area contacting portion adapted to create a seal between the cavity and the target area to which the composition is being applied.
US10555586B1 Fragrance body band
A band is capable of retaining a substrate saturated with a fragrance. A user dons the band around a portion of their body. The band incorporates a plurality of perforations enabling the fragrance emitting from the substrate to permeate an immediate area adjacent the band.
US10555585B2 Fastener
A closure is shown and described, preferably for an orthosis, which has a belt assembly, having a first closure part (1) and a second closure part (21), which can be releasably connected to one another, wherein the first and the second closure parts (1, 21) have connecting means for belts of the belt assembly, wherein the first closure part (1) has a pin (3), wherein the second closure part (21) has a connection end (23) and a coupling end (25), and between the connection end (23) and the coupling end (25) a guide track (37) extending in a closure plane is provided, which extends from an entrance opening (41) to a guide track end (43), wherein the pin (3) has a first section (7) and a second section (9), wherein the dimensions of the first section (7) perpendicular to the direction of extension of the pin (3) correspond to the dimensions of the guide track (37) in the closure plane at the guide track end (43), and wherein the dimensions of the second section (9) perpendicular to the direction of extension of the pin (3) are greater than the dimensions of the guide track (37) at the guide track end (43), so that the second section (9) restricts a movement of the pin (3) relative to the second closure part (21) perpendicular to the closure plane.
US10555579B2 Plastic composition, midsole made from the same and method of making
A plastic composition includes a polymer component. The polymer component includes an ethylene-vinyl (EVA) copolymer, a first ethylene-α-olefin copolymer having a hardness ranging from 55 Shore A to 60 Shore A measured according to ASTM D2240, a second ethylene-α-olefin copolymer having a hardness ranging from 85 Shore A to 90 Shore A measured according to ASTM D2240, and polypropylene (PP). The plastic product made from the composition has a loss factor ratio of tan δ(−20° C.) to tan δ(40° C.) at a frequency of 10 Hz, which ranges from 2.5 to 3.8. A midsole and a method of producing the midsole are also disclosed.
US10555577B2 Massaging boot assembly
A massaging boot assembly for massaging a foot includes a boot that may be worn on a foot. A massage unit is coupled to the boot and the massage unit selectively massages the foot when the boot is worn. The massage unit is selectively turned on and off. A heating unit is coupled to the boot such that the heating unit is in thermal communication with the boot. The heating unit is selectively turned on to selectively heat the foot thereby enhancing therapeutic relief of the foot.
US10555568B1 Premature infant clothing
The premature infant clothing is a therapeutic garment. The premature infant clothing is configured for use with a patient. The patient is a low birthweight infant receiving medical therapy. The therapy further comprises medical tubing. The premature infant clothing comprises a plurality of panels and a plurality of detachable fasteners. The plurality of panels are interconnected using the plurality of detachable fasteners to form a plurality of garments. Each of the plurality of panels is a textile. The plurality of detachable fasteners removably attach one or more panels selected from the plurality of panels to form a garment selected from the plurality of garments. The plurality of detachable fasteners are adjustable such that any detachable fastener selected from the plurality of detachable fasteners can be reconfigured to accommodate the insertion of the medical tubing through the selected detachable fastener.
US10555564B2 Pants with biasing crotch opening
Pants with novelty crotch opening. The pants include leg encircling portions and a crotch area with two overlapping panels that bias toward a closed position. Each panel includes a free edge that is pulled laterally to place the crotch area in an open position. When the crotch area is not being held open or has no interposing object holding it open, the crotch area immediately returns to a closed position. The crotch panel does not include fasteners such as buttons or snaps and to an outside observer does not appear to have an opening.
US10555562B2 Garment for breast support
The disclosed garment is uniquely constructed to provide stretchable, comfortable, non-binding night-time breast support to large-breasted women without any horizontal bands or binding around the chest or middle of the body. It effectively addresses the 3-way support needs (up, in, and apart) providing a garment that is robustly supportive, creating a pleasing shape and silhouette, while being comfortable, breathable, and not constrictive in any way using no wires and no horizontal banding around the chest and torso.
US10555557B2 Electronic cigarette and method for controlling heating and atomization thereof
An electronic cigarette and a method for controlling heating and atomization of electronic cigarette are provided. The electronic cigarette includes a power supply device (1), a heating element (2) and a control device (3). The control device (3) includes a storage module (35) storing a plurality of temperature variation parameters corresponding to a plurality of temperature variation curves and a plurality of preferable atomization temperatures corresponding to a plurality types of liquid solutions; a temperature detection module (31) for detecting a temperature variation of the heating element (2); and a control module (32) comparing the temperature variation parameters of the heating element (2) detected by the temperature detection module (31) with the temperature variation parameters stored in the storage module (35), obtaining the preferable atomization temperature of the liquid solution, and controlling the heating of the liquid solution by the heating element at the corresponding preferable atomization temperature.
US10555555B2 Aerosol-generating article and electrically operated system incorporating a taggant
A method of controlling an aerosol-generating system, and the associated system, are provided. The system includes an aerosol-generating article and an aerosol-generating device having a detector configured to detect the presence of the article and to distinguish the article from other articles configured for use with the system, based on a spectroscopic signature of a taggant incorporated within a material of the article. The method includes detecting the presence of the article; determining whether the article includes a taggant; comparing the spectroscopic signature of the detected taggant with a look-up table of taggant spectroscopic signatures corresponding to articles configured for use with the system; preventing activation of the device, including preventing the supply of power to a heating element unless the detected taggant spectroscopic signature corresponds to an article configured for use with the system; and activating the device if the detected signature corresponds to the article.
US10555553B2 Filter with improved hardness and filtration efficiency
There is provided a smoking article comprising an aerosol generating substrate and a mouthpiece attached to the aerosol generating substrate. The mouthpiece includes a segment comprising a filtration material comprising polylactic acid, and an additive for reducing phenols. The mouthpiece further comprises one or more wrappers circumscribing the segment, the one or more wrappers have a combined basis weight of at least about 50 grams per square metre (gm-2).
US10555549B2 Roasting drum of roaster
A roasting drum has a main body and at least one opening formed through the main body. The main body has a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and multiple drums. The multiple drums are mounted around one another in sequence, are fastened to one another, and communicate with one another. Each one of the multiple drums has a blending blade formed on an inner surface of the drum. The blending blade is spiral and extends from the first end toward the second end. The blending blade of one of the multiple drums twists along a clockwise direction from the first end toward the second end. The blending blade of another one of the multiple drums that is mounted around the drum twists along a counter-clockwise direction from the first end toward the second end.
US10555548B2 Ozone generator methods for retrofit of enclosed and air-conditioned environments
An ozone generator includes at least four independent ozone generation control channels that energize at least four independent ozone generation plates. The at least four independent ozone generation control channels allow for multiple modes of operation, including sterilization, disinfecting, and managing, in addition to interleaved operation, which significantly extends the useful life of the individual ozone generation plates. The ozone generator is placed in a preexisting conditioned airflow that enters a conditioned airspace enclosed by a container. Being placed in the preexisting conditioned airflow, the ozone generator does not require a fan or other air movement device to actively transport ozone-enriched air or oxygen through the ozone generator.
US10555547B2 Meat dewatering assembly
A meat dewatering assembly (10) includes a support frame (12), a twin screw dewatering unit (14), a drive assembly (16) coupled with the unit (14), and a perforated housing (60). The unit (14) has a pair of tapered, non-parallel, intermeshed, helically flighted screws (52, 54) presenting nip clearances (59) between the fighting (55). The drive assembly (16) serves to counter-rotate the screws (52, 54). In use, emulsified meat is passed into the housing (60) during counter-rotation of the screws (52, 54), in order to compress the meat within the clearances (59) and thereby express water from the meat. Adjustment collars (38) permit selective size alteration of the nip clearances (59).
US10555543B2 Confectionery products with pea proteins
The present invention relates to the use of pea proteins to substitute at least partially the milk proteins in confectionery traditionally made with milk. It also relates to the confectionery product obtained after this substitution.
US10555542B2 Methods of separating fat from non-soy plant materials and compositions produced therefrom
Disclosed are methods for separating non-soy plant materials to produce a fat-enriched fraction, a reduced-fat plant extract, reduced-fat plant protein compositions, a crude oil, plant gums, a degummed oil and a protein-fat sediment. Also disclosed are food products containing or prepared from the reduced-fat extracts, fat-enriched fraction, gums, oils, protein-fat sediments and reduced-fat protein compositions.
US10555527B2 Use of glyphosate for disease suppression and yield enhancement in soybean
The present invention discloses methods for prevention and prophylactic treatment of plant diseases by application of glyphosate to a plant in need of treatment. In certain embodiments, soybean plants in need of treatment at vegetative and reproductive growth stages prior to or subsequent to infection, may be treated with glyphosate in order to prevent infection or suppress disease development, symptomatology, and yield loss. Application of a fungicide (e.g. a strobilurin fungicide such as pyraclostrobin or picoxystrobin) together with glyphosate, is also contemplated. Soybean diseases that may be treated in this manner include Soybean Sudden Death, Brown Stem Rot, Stem Canker, and Charcoal Rot, among others.
US10555526B2 Substituted oxadiazoles for combating phytopathogenic fungi
The present invention relates to novel oxadiazoles of the formula I or an N-oxide and/or their agriculturally useful salts and to their use for controlling phytopathogenic fungi, or to a method for combating phytopathogenic harmful fungi, which process comprises treating the fungi or the materials, plants, the soil or seeds to be protected against fungal attack, with an effective amount of at least one compound of the formula I, or an N-oxide, or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof; and to mixtures comprising at least one such compound and at least one further pesticidally active substance selected from the group consisting of herbicides, safeners, fungicides, insecticides, and plant growth regulators; and to agrochemical compositions comprising at least one such compound and to agrochemical compositions further comprising seeds.
US10555522B2 Long term methods of improving disease tolerance in plants
The present disclosure provides methods of improving disease tolerance of a crop plant by improving and/or inducing long-term disease tolerance of the crop plants against one or more of fungal, bacterial, and viral diseases. The methods provided in the present disclosure have desirable properties and related advantages compared to other methods known in the art.
US10555520B2 Pesticide composition potentiated in efficacy and method for potentiating efficacy of pesticidal active ingredients
The present invention provides a pesticide composition comprising a pesticidal active ingredient and a compound represented by chemical formula (I) or chemical formula (II) R—O-(EO)w-(PO)x-(EO)y-(PO)z-H  (I) R—O—(PO)w-(EO)x-(PO)y-(EO)z-H  (II) (wherein, EO represents an ethyleneoxy group, PO represents a propyleneoxy group, R represents an alkyl or alkenyl group having 8 to 20 carbons, w represents on average an integer in the range of 1 to 25, x represents on average an integer in the range of 1 to 25, y represents on average an integer in the range of 1 to 25, and z represents on average an integer in the range of 1 to 25). Further the present invention provides a method for potentiating the efficacy of the pesticidal active ingredient comprising using a compound represented by chemical formula (I) or chemical formula (II) in combination with a pesticidal active ingredient.
US10555512B2 Spinning reel
A spinning reel includes a reel body, a handle, a spool shaft, a spool, a rotor, a reciprocating mechanism, and a clutch mechanism. The handle is rotatably disposed on the reel body. The spool shaft is supported by the reel body. The spool moves in an axial direction of the spool shaft together with the spool shaft. The rotor rotates about the spool by rotation of the handle and winds a fishing line around the spool. The reciprocating mechanism moves the spool shaft back and forth in the axial direction when the rotation of the handle is transmitted thereto. The clutch mechanism switches between a transmitting state to transmit the rotation of the handle to the reciprocating mechanism and a non-transmitting state to terminate the transmission. The reciprocating mechanism enables the spool shaft to move in the axial direction when the clutch mechanism is in the non-transmitting state.
US10555509B2 Nesting crab trap
A structurally sound circular crab trap suitable for commercial crab fishing, designed to be stacked one inside another to facilitate transport.
US10555508B2 In vivo method for generating diversity in a protein scaffold
A transgenic non-human animal is provided. In certain embodiments, the animal comprises a genome comprising an immunoglobulin heavy chain locus comprising: a) a transcribed gene encoding a fusion protein comprising, from N-terminus to C-terminus: i. a scaffold comprising a first binding domain; and ii. a heavy chain constant region operably linked to the scaffold; wherein the scaffold is capable of specifically binding to a target in the absence of additional polypeptides; and b) a plurality of pseudogenes that are operably linked to the transcribed gene and that donate, by gene conversion, nucleotide sequence to the part of the transcribed gene that encodes the binding domain.
US10555502B1 Stuffed toy containing cat attractant material
A stuffed toy includes a body and a head connected to the body, the body and the head together defining an internal space and forming an exterior of the stuffed toy. The stuffed toy includes a container at least partially filled with a cat attractant material which emits an aroma. The container is disposed within the internal space of the stuffed toy and has an opening in a portion of the internal space corresponding to the head such that the emitted aroma is greater at the head of the stuffed toy as compared to along the body.
US10555501B2 Collar for mounting around the neck of an animal
A collar for mounting around the neck of an animal, such as a dog, the collar including i) a first part with an inside for receiving the head of the animal, the first part having a flared shape, such as the shape of a truncated cone, and including a peripheral flexible wall defining the flared shape, the wall extending between a first opening leading into the inside and an opposite second opening leading into the inside, and ii) a second part joined to the first part at the second opening, the second part defining a sleeve for extending around the neck, wherein the peripheral flexible wall including a recess extending towards the first opening and defining an enlargement of the second opening.
US10555492B1 Soybean cultivar 81430038
A soybean cultivar designated 81430038 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 81430038, to the plants of soybean cultivar 81430038, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 81430038, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 81430038. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 81430038. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 81430038, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 81430038 with another soybean cultivar.
US10555483B1 Soybean variety 01067598
The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01067598. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01067598. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01067598 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01067598 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.
US10555480B1 Soybean variety 01068350
The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01068350. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01068350. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01068350 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01068350 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.
US10555479B1 Soybean cultivar 71342318
A soybean cultivar designated 71342318 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 71342318, to the plants of soybean cultivar 71342318, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 71342318, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 71342318. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 71342318. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 71342318, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 71342318 with another soybean cultivar.
US10555476B2 Plants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH265634
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH265634. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH265634, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH265634 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH265634.
US10555475B2 Plants and seeds of corn variety CV690087
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV690087. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV690087, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV690087 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV690087 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV690087.
US10555469B2 Soybean varieties ‘2441083’, ‘2441085’, and ‘2441246’
New soybean varieties designated ‘2441083’, ‘2441085’, and ‘2441246’ are described. ‘2441083’, ‘2441085’, and ‘2441246’ are soybean varieties exhibiting stability and uniformity.
US10555464B1 Self-regulating, plant watering, insert assembly for growing containers
An insert assembly converting an otherwise discarded plastic drum or bucket, and other non-corroding and waterproof containers, into a self-regulating, watering container for growing plants. It has a platform to support grow media in which plant roots become established and receive water and/or nutrients. It also has at least one cylinder, which supports the platform and contains additional grow media. Furthermore, the insert assembly preferably uses open or closed cell gasket material around the perimeter edge of the platform, that assists in maintaining separation between the grow media and the water and/or nutrient in the reservoir under the platform in the bottom portion of the bucket, drum, or other container. Grow media in the cylinder provides fluid communication with the water/nutrient in the reservoir and the grow media supported by the platform via small openings, transferring water and/or nutrients from the reservoir to plant roots via a wicking effect.
US10555463B2 Method for maintaining soil moisture for a garden via a sump pump
A method for maintaining soil moisture for a garden via a sump pump includes installing an irrigation sump pump in a sump pit; providing a water storage container; connecting a first conduit to the irrigation sump pump and the water storage container, the first conduit promotes water transfer from the sump pit to the water storage container; disposing at least one water distribution member at a predetermined area of a garden; connecting a second conduit to the water storage container and at least one water distribution member, the second conduit promotes water transfer from the water storage container to the one or more water distribution members; controlling the water level in the sump pit; controlling the water level in the water storage container from exceeding a predetermined high water level via an overflow pipe; installing at least one moisture measuring member or controller for determining a moisture content for at least one predetermined area of the garden; and distributing water upon a predetermined area of a garden when the moisture content is determined to be below a predetermined low moisture parameter, whereby water in the sump pit is distributed upon at least one predetermined area of the garden to increase soil moisture when the soil moisture level for the at least one predetermined area of the garden is determined to be below a predetermined low moisture parameter.
US10555460B2 Automated drone for harvesting produce
A system for harvesting produce from a tree has a drone capable of hovering, a video camera gathering visual data of movement, a cutting implement, a remote control station with a display screen, wireless circuitry, and input mechanisms to control movement of the drone and operation of the cutting implement, and circuitry in the body of the drone enabling two-way communication with the remote control station, transmission of video data from the video camera, and response to commands from the remote control station. The video data from the camera on the drone is displayed on the display screen of the remote control station, and an operator viewing the display screen operates the input mechanisms, maneuvering the drone to position the cutting implement relative to produce in the tree, and triggers the cutting implement by command, severing a stem to separate the produce, causing the produce to fall from the tree.
US10555454B2 Planter row unit furrow depth sensing apparatus and method
A row unit for a seeding machine. The row unit includes a frame, a first gauge wheel arm pivotally coupled to the frame, a first gauge wheel coupled to the first gauge wheel arm, a second gauge wheel arm pivotally coupled to the frame, a second gauge wheel coupled to the second gauge wheel arm, and a depth sensor having a potentiometer coupled to the first gauge wheel arm.
US10561043B2 Air conditioning control device and air conditioning control method
An air conditioning control device includes, a memory and, a processor configured to, calculate a first setting for air conditioning control at which electric power consumed by the air conditioning control is lowest, calculate a second setting for air conditioning control at which a failure rate of a device which is installed in a target place for the air conditioning control is lowest, compare a first value calculated based on first electric power and a first failure rate when air conditioning control is performed on the basis of the first setting with a second value calculated based on second electric power and a second failure rate when air conditioning control is performed on the basis of the second setting, and determine a specific setting for air conditioning control in accordance with a result of comparison of the first value and the second value.
US10561035B2 Wearable computing systems
One embodiment provides a computing device comprising a computing device body, a display coupled with the computing device body, a first set of computing components incorporated into the computing device body, and a securing system configured to secure the body to a wrist, the securing system comprising a plurality of detachable modular segments joined together to form a second set of computing components that is modifiable by changing segments. Each modular segment comprises a first mechanical connector and a second mechanical connector, a first set of electrical connectors and a second set of electrical connectors, and one or more electrical components incorporated into the modular segment, such that a functionality of the computing device is modifiable by changing modular segments.
US10561026B2 Method for manufacturing a high-current printed circuit board
A method for manufacturing a high-current printed circuit board, comprising: providing a circuit substrate comprising a substrate layer; a first circuit layer formed on the substrate layer; and a second circuit layer formed on the substrate layer and facing away from the first circuit layer, wherein first conductive circuits are defined on the first circuit layer, second conductive circuits are defined on the second circuit layer, and a line width of each of the first conductive circuits is greater than a line width of each of the second conductive circuits; and forming buffering circuits by plating, wherein the buffering circuits are electrically connected the first circuit layer to the second circuit layer; wherein a line width of each of the buffering circuits is greater than the line width of each of the second conductive circuits.
US10561025B2 Method of manufacturing polymer printed circuit board
A method of manufacturing a polymer printed circuit board contains steps of: A. providing a material layer consisting of polymer; B. forming circuit pattern on the material layer; C. depositing metal nanoparticles on the LIG of the circuit pattern so as to use as a metal seed; D. pressing the circuit pattern; and E. forming a metal layer on the LIG of the circuit pattern. In the step of B, the circuit pattern includes laser induced graphene, and the laser induced graphene is porous. Thereby, the circuit pattern is adhered on the material layer securely and has outstanding electric conductivity after being pressed in the step D.
US10561018B2 Connection structure and method for manufacturing connection structure
A method for manufacturing connection structure, the method includes arranging conductive particles and a first composite on a first electrode located on a first surface of a first member, arranging a second composite on a region other than the first electrode of the first surface, arranging the first surface and a second surface of a second member where a second electrode is located, so that the first electrode and the second electrode are opposed to each other, pressing the first member and the second member; and curing the first composite and the second composite.
US10561002B2 Method for the operation and expansion of a network of lights
Method for the operation and the expansion of a network of lights, each light in the network including a control module which is assigned to a group, each control module being in communication with a group controller as well as control modules in the same group. The network can be expanded by installing (19) new lights with their associated control modules, and each new control module scans (20) its environment and transmits environmental information to a central server where the environmental information is analysed and the new control modules are allocated (21) into groups. After allocation to a group in which control modules may be moved from one group to another or a new group is formed, the new control modules are available for normal operation. This process is repeated for each new light and associated control module.
US10560991B2 Light emitting device
A light emitting device capable of reducing the number of parts while suppressing temperature rise of a light source board. Each of a plurality of LED units has an LED boards, and constant current boards. LED board is equipped with a blue LED, a red LED, and a green LED, LED board is equipped with a blue LED, a red LED, and a green LED. A constant board is equipped with a constant current circuit supplying constant current to the red LEDs and having the largest driving current. The constant current board is equipped with constant current circuits supplying constant current to the remaining blue LEDs, and the green LEDs.
US10560987B2 Electrode composition
The present invention relates to a self-calcining electrode material for electric arc furnaces, containing one or more carbon components and a binder, wherein the binder is hard bitumen and having a needle penetration at 25° C. according to DIN EN 1426 of <50 [per 0.1 mm] and/or a softening point (ring and ball) according to DIN EN 1 427 of at least 65° C. and/or having a density at 25° C. according to DIN EN 52004 of 0.5 to 2 g/cm3, wherein the electrode material has a PAH content of <500 ppm. The hard bitumen is preferably derived by flash distillation from soft and medium-hard bitumen types and has a high sulfur content.
US10560985B2 Induction heat cooking apparatus
An induction heat cooking apparatus is provided that may include heating coils, a plurality of heating elements that operates the heating coils, a housing that accommodates the plurality of heating elements, a cooling fan that blows air that cools the plurality of heating elements accommodated in the housing, a first cooling flow channel in which a first group of heating elements of the plurality of heating elements is positioned, a second cooling flow channel in which a second group of heating elements of the plurality of heating elements having exothermic values lower than exothermic values of the first group of heating elements is positioned, and a flow guide that divides the first cooling flow channel from the second cooling flow channel and guides a flow of the air blown by the cooling fan to allow the air to flow to the first cooling flow channel first and then flow to the second cooling flow channel.
US10560982B2 Systems and methods to deploy and control a node in a network of moving things
Communication network architectures, systems and methods for supporting a network of mobile nodes. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide communication network architectures, systems, and methods for supporting a dynamically configurable communication network comprising a complex array of both static and moving communication nodes (e.g., the Internet of moving things).
US10560979B2 Measurement result reporting method, method for counting by timer, apparatus, and user equipment
The present application discloses a measurement result reporting method, a method for controlling a discontinuous reception (DRX) timer to count, an apparatus, and user equipment. The measurement result reporting method includes: receiving, by user equipment, a measurement configuration of an unlicensed spectrum cell sent by a base station, where the measurement configuration includes a trigger condition, an average signal strength, and a signal strength related time ratio; and sending, by the user equipment, a measurement result of the average signal strength and the signal strength related time ratio to the base station when at least one of the average signal strength or the signal strength related time ratio satisfies the trigger condition.
US10560975B2 Discovery of connected devices to determine control capabilities and meta-information
The present disclosure relates to techniques for interacting with an electronic device. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to initiating action(s) using an interface configured to control operation of IoT devices. An example embodiment includes receiving, at a computing device, a communication including a unique identifier for a network device connected to a network, using the unique identifier to determine a resource bundle for the network device, the resource bundle defining an interface module for the network device, wherein the interface module is configured to display one or more interface elements usable to control the network device, and transmitting the resource bundle, wherein when the resource bundle is received, the resource bundle facilitates generating the interface module.
US10560961B2 Method for processing request through polling channel in wireless communication system and apparatus therefor
A method for processing a request through a polling channel in a wireless communication system is provided according to one embodiment of the present invention. The method is performed by a first apparatus, and may comprise the steps of: transmitting to a second apparatus a retrieve response for a polling channel, including a first request which has been received from a third apparatus; receiving, from the second apparatus, a second request including a first response corresponding to the received first request; verifying whether a request identifier of the first response and a request identifier of the received first request are the same or not; and if the request identifier of the first response and the request identifier of the received first request are the same, transmitting the first response to the third apparatus.
US10560952B2 Creating library of interferers
A system includes a method for detecting a signal interference in a communication signal of a wireless communication system. An identified source of the signal interference is determined according to an interference profile of a plurality of interference profiles associated with an interference profile library having information that approximates characteristics of the signal interference. The signal interference of the communication signal is mitigated according to an interference parameter associated with the identified source by filtering the communication signal according to the interference parameter.
US10560941B2 Dynamically adjusting communication channel bandwidth
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for adjusting communication channel bandwidth. In some implementations, a method includes determining to change a bandwidth of a wireless communication channel on which a transmitter and receiver communicate. In response, and while the transmitter and the receiver maintain data communication on the wireless communication channel, a target value and rate of change is determined for each of one or more communication parameters of the wireless communication channel. The rate of change is a rate at which the communication parameter can be changed over time while continuing to transfer data on the wireless communication channel. Data is provided to the transmitter. The data can cause, for each communication parameter, the transmitter to gradually adjust the communication parameter using the rate of change until the communication parameter reaches the target value.
US10560939B2 User terminal device and control method therefor
Disclosed are a user terminal device and a control method therefor. The control method for a user terminal device according to the present invention comprises the steps of: determining state information of a satellite device connected with a user terminal device when a call request message is received from another terminal device; determining communication configuration information with the another terminal device on the basis of the state information of the satellite device, and transmitting a call response message including the communication configuration information to the another terminal device; and receiving audio data from the another terminal device according to a communication scheme corresponding to the communication configuration information. Therefore, in comparison with the prior art, the present invention can reduce a call negotiation time between user terminal devices, and thus reduce a call cost.
US10560925B2 Method and apparatus for transmitting uplink control information in wireless communication system
Provided are a method and an apparatus for transmitting uplink control information (UCI), which is carried out by a terminal in a wireless communication system. If the number of information bits of the UCI falls inside a specific range when different types of UCI are transmitted through the same PUCCH format, a bit sequence of each of the UCI are channel-coded by aligning/interleaving, wherein the aligning/interleaving is carried out so that the UCI having high importance are channel-coded so as to have better decoding performance.
US10560919B2 Method for executing paging sequence in wireless communication system, and device for same
In a wireless communication system according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which MME and eNB are unsynchronized, a method for the MME to transmit a paging message to a terminal may comprise: a step for transmitting to the eNB, support information which includes an identifier for the terminal and an eDRX cycle; a step for receiving from the eNB, a Paging Info Response message as a response to the support information, wherein the Paging Info Response message includes the time remaining until the next paging of the terminal, such time being calculated based on the support information; and a step for setting the remaining time as an initial eDRX timer value, and transmitting the paging message to the eNB when the eDRX timer expires.
US10560911B2 Device and method of handling carrier aggregation and dual connectivity
A network comprising a first base station (BS) and a second BS is configured to execute instructions of the first BS connecting to a communication device via a first cell of the first BS with a signaling radio bearer (SRB); the second BS as a secondary node (SN) connecting to the communication device via a second cell while the first BS as a master node (MN) connecting to the communication device; and the second BS transmitting a SN Modification Required message comprising a radio resource control (RRC) message to the first BS, wherein the RRC message comprises a new or modified configuration and a random access (RA) channel (RACH) configuration.
US10560910B2 Synchronization signal for a broadcast channel
An apparatus is provided for wireless communication at a base station with improved PBCH construction and decoding. The base station apparatus constructs a PBCH payload, wherein a bit location is selected for encoding a plurality of bits of the PBCH based on an estimated reliability for the corresponding bits location wherein the plurality of bits comprises frozen bits, unknown bits that are unknown to a user equipment, and potentially known bits that are potentially known by the user equipment. The apparatus transmits the PBCH payload in at least one of a plurality of SS blocks. A UE receiving the PBCH decodes the PBCH based on a successive decoding order. The successive decoding order may be based on an estimated reliability for the corresponding bits, e.g., in which potentially known bits are decoded prior to unknown bits.
US10560900B2 Method and apparatus for transmitting power headroom report in wireless communication system
A method and apparatus for transmitting a power headroom report (PHR) in a wireless communication system is provided. A user equipment (UE) transmits a first PHR for a first carrier group, which is configured by a first eNodeB (eNB), to a second eNB; and transmitting a second PHR for a second carrier group, which is configured by the second eNB, to the first eNB. The first PHR and the second PHR include a PHR for a physical uplink control channel (PUCCH) regardless of whether simultaneous transmission of the PUCCH and a physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH) is configured or not.
US10560897B2 Transmission slot blanking for power optimization
A method and user equipment for transmission slot blank. The method includes, at the user equipment (“UE”), establishing a voice call, determining whether the voice call currently comprises a silence period, blanking at least two slots of a control frame according to a predetermined pattern, wherein the predetermined pattern includes at least one slot that is not blanked between the at least two slots that are blanked, and transmitting the control frame.
US10560888B2 Method and apparatus of a wireless prefetching
The object of the present invention can be achieved by providing a method of a wireless prefetching of an user equipment (UE) for a program comprising a plurality of stages including at least one task, in a wireless communication system, the method comprising: receiving a broadcast message including a list of supported service; transmitting a RRCConnectionRequest message to the eNB with a establishmentCause as computation offloading for a program of a service included in the list; receiving a RRCConnectionSetupComplete in response to the RRCConnectionRequest; transmitting bits for a first task that is necessary for stage K; transmitting bits for a second task that is included in stage K+1 before completion of the stage K; and, receiving a result for the stage K and for the second task.
US10560886B2 Method and apparatus for transmitting and receiving a signal in a wireless communication system supporting a relay UE
Disclosed herein is a method for transmitting a signal in a wireless communication system supporting a Relay UE. The method performed by the Relay UE comprises transitioning to a Remote UE mode; monitoring a channel through which a specific Relay UE transmits a signal in the Remote UE mode; receiving relay-related system information including indication information indicating that state information of a neighbor Relay UE is transmitted for each specific period through the monitoring; receiving state information of the neighbor Relay UE from the neighbor Relay UE based on the indication information; transmitting a connection request for transmitting and receiving the signal to the neighbor Relay UE; and receiving a response to the connection request from the neighbor Relay UE.