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US11084848B2	Artificial proteins and compositions and methods thereof De novo artificial protein based reporters that may be expressed in eukaryotic (e.g., mammalian) cells and methods of using the same are provided herein.
US11084846B2	Method for producing peptide An object of the present invention is to provide a novel solid phase peptide synthesis method for synthesizing a large amount of a peptide. Another object of the present invention is to provide a novel solid phase peptide synthesis method for synthesizing a high-purity long-chain peptide. Still another object of the present invention is to provide a novel solid phase peptide synthesis method causing fewer side reactions. The present invention relates to a method for producing a peptide, and the method comprises solid-phase synthesis of a peptide under stirring with a centrifugal stirrer having no impeller.
US11084841B1	Chitooligosaccharide-N-geraniol derivatives, methods for preparing and application thereof The present invention provides a chitooligosaccharide-N-geraniol derivative and a preparation method and application thereof. The degree of substitution of a chitooligosaccharide-N-geraniol derivative is from 0.26 to 0.283. The method includes dissolving oligosaccharide in dimethyl sulfoxide, dissolving geranyl bromide in dimethylformamide, and then mixing, performing a water bath reaction and adding acetone in after the water bath reaction, performing a centrifugation and collecting precipitates, performing Soxhlet extraction and vacuum drying to obtain the chitooligosaccharide-N-geraniol derivative. The present invention has the advantages of easy preparation method, low cost, simple purification method and stable properties. The chitooligosaccharide derivative has good water solubility, antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and other bacteria, and has good application prospect in the fields of medicine, food, cosmetics, agriculture, etc.
US11084834B2	Chiral phosphoramidimidates and derivatives thereof The present invention relates to chiral phosphoramidimidates, their salts and metal complexes as well as derivatives thereof and their use as catalysts.
US11084832B2	Bridged tricyclic carbamoylpyridone compounds and their pharmaceutical use Compounds for use in treating or preventing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection are disclosed. The compounds have the following formula (I): including stereoisomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, L, W1, W2, X, Y, and Z are as defined herein. Methods associated with the preparation and use of such compounds, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, are also disclosed.
US11084829B2	Ubiquitin-specific-processing protease 7 (USP7) modulators and uses thereof Disclosed herein, inter alia, compounds and methods of use thereof for the modulation of USP7 activity.
US11084815B2	Heterocyclic compound and harmful arthropod controlling agent containing same A composition containing a compound having excellent controlling effects against a harmful arthropod is represented by formula (I). In formula (I), Q represents a group represented by formula Q1; a group represented by formula Q2 or a group represented by formula Q3; a combination of A2 and A3 represents a combination in which A2 is a nitrogen atom and A3 is CR4b, or a combination in which A2 is CR4a and A3 is a nitrogen atom; Z represents an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom; and T represents a C2-C10 chain hydrocarbon group having one or more halogen atoms.
US11084798B1	2-oxoquinazoline derivatives as methionine adenosyltransferase 2A inhibitors Disclosed herein are certain 2-oxoquinazoline derivatives of Formula (IA): that are methionine adenosyltransferase 2A (MAT2A) inhibitors. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and methods of treating diseases treatable by inhibition of MAT2A such as cancer, including cancers characterized by reduced or absence of methylthioadenosine phosphorylase (MTAP) activity.
US11084796B2	Heterocyclic derivatives for the treatment of RSV Disclosed herein are compounds and compositions for treating or inhibiting RSV and related members of the pneumovirus and paramyxovirus families such as human metapneumovirus, mumps virus, human parainfluenzaviruses, and Nipah and hendra virus, and methods of treatment or prevention thereof.
US11084787B2	Method for producing 1-methylpyrrolidin-3-ol The invention relates to a method of producing compound (I) by (A) reacting compound (II) formaldehyde and hydrogen in the presence of a metal catalyst, in a solvent, wherein the amount of the formaldehyde to be used is exceeding 1 mol and not exceeding 5 mol per 1 mol of compound (II), to obtain a mixture containing the formaldehyde and compound (I), and (B) mixing the obtained mixture containing the formaldehyde and compound (I) with hydrogen and a secondary amine selected from the group consisting of diethylamine, dipropylamine, diisopropylamine, butylethylamine, pyrrolidine, piperidine and morpholine, in the presence of a metal catalyst, in a solvent, and then removing the metal catalyst, followed by obtaining the compound (I) by distillation.
US11084780B1	Crystalline solids of MEK inhibitor N-((R)-2,3-dihydroxypropoxy)-3,4-difluoro-2-(2-fluoro-4-iodo-phenylamino)-benzamide and uses thereof The present disclosure relates to a) crystalline forms of N—((R)-2,3-dihydroxypropoxy)-3,4-difluoro-2-(2-fluoro-4-iodo-phenylamino)-benzamide; b) pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more crystalline forms of N—((R)-2,3-dihydroxypropoxy)-3,4-difluoro-2-(2-fluoro-4-iodo-phenylamino)-benzamide, and, optionally, one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers; c) methods of treating a tumor a cancer, or a Rasopathy disorder by administering one or more crystalline forms of N—((R)-2,3-dihydroxypropoxy)-3,4-difluoro-2-(2-fluoro-4-iodo-phenylamino)-benzamide to a subject in need thereof, and methods of producing essentially pure Form IV of N—((R)-2,3-dihydroxypropoxy)-3,4-difluoro-2-(2-fluoro-4-iodo-phenylamino)-benzamide.
US11084776B2	Macroporous catalyst for the preparation of aliphatic amines A process for the preparation of aliphatic amines, comprises reacting an aliphatic alcohol with an aminating agent in the presence of a catalyst. The catalyst contains copper oxide on a support made of porous alumina, wherein the porous alumina has a volume, corresponding to pores greater than 500 Å in diameter, of from 10 ml/100 g to 95 ml/100 g.
US11084775B1	Cinnamyl alcohol acitretin ester with antioxidant activity and a method of preparing the same A compound having the formula (I): (I) is disclosed. A method of preparing the compound of formula (I) is also disclosed.
US11084769B2	Process for aldehyde removal from alcohols by treatment with bisulphite A method of purifying alcohol produced in a process that includes the Oxo process is disclosed. Aldehyde from the Oxo process that remains with the alcohol is removed by a reaction with an alkali sulphite to produce an insoluble adduct and alcohol having a reduced amount of aldehyde mixed with it. The adduct is removed from the alcohol by filtration.
US11084768B2	Process for the production of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene A process for the production of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene including the stages: i) in a first reactor, bringing a stream A including 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene into contact with hydrofluoric acid in the gas phase in the presence of a catalyst in order to produce a stream B including 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, HCl, HF and unreacted 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene; and ii) in a second reactor, bringing hydrofluoric acid into contact, in the gas phase in the presence or not of a catalyst, with a stream including at least one chlorinated compound selected from the group of 1,1,1,2,3-pentachloropropane, 2,3-dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoropropane, 2,3,3,3-tetrachloropropene and 1,1,2,3-tetrachloropropene, in order to produce a stream C including 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, wherein the stream B obtained in stage i) feeds the second reactor used for stage ii); and wherein the electrical conductivity of the stream A provided in stage i) is less than 15 mS/cm.
US11084758B1	Fly ash-cement for oil and gas cementing applications A cementing composition may include a sulfate-resistant cement and fly ash. The sulfate-resistant cement may contain calcium magnesium aluminum oxide silicate, brownmillerite, dolomite, periclase, and quartz. The composition may contain the fly ash in an amount in the range of 10 to 40 wt. %. The sulfate-resistant cement may contain the calcium magnesium aluminum oxide silicate in an amount of the range of 45 to 60 wt. %.
US11084756B2	Strengthened glass with ultra deep depth of compression Chemically strengthened glass articles having at least one deep compressive layer extending from a surface of the article to a depth of compression DOC of at least about 125 μm within the glass article. The compressive stress profile includes a single linear segment or portion extending from the surface to the depth of compression DOC. Alternatively, the compressive stress profile may include an additional portion extending from the surface to a relatively shallow depth and the linear portion extending from the shallow depth to the depth of compression.
US11084754B2	Highly transmissive glasses with high solarisation resistance, use thereof and method for production thereof Glasses are provided that are highly transparent and have very good resistance to solarisation. The resistance to solarisation is favoured to a special extent by the production method. The concentrations of reduced polyvalent ion species are reduced by targeted use of bubbling with an oxidising gas. Methods for producing glasses and to the uses thereof, particularly as core glasses in optical waveguides, are also provided.
US11084750B2	Methods and apparatus for manufacturing and printing hollow spheres Apparatus and methods for forming and printing hollow bodies from amorphous materials to form three-dimensional objects are provided. Apparatus provide a hollow body forming and printing machine, and methods for determining a desired amount of impact deformation for the hollow spheres, including calculating specific characteristics of the hollow spheres and the amorphous material, deriving a target viscosity range, adjusting the apparatus to satisfy the target viscosity range, and using the apparatus to form a plurality of hollow spheres with controlled deformation.
US11084738B2	Methods and systems for separation of chloramines in aqueous solutions Systems and methods for separating organic chloramines and inorganic chloramines from an aqueous solution. Such a method includes providing a first container containing an aqueous solution that includes organic and inorganic chloramines and free chlorine, providing a second container containing a trapping solution and a tubular hydrophobic membrane through which inorganic chloramines contained in the aqueous solution can diffuse into the trapping solution, pumping the aqueous solution from the first container through the tubular hydrophobic membrane of the second container; and collecting the aqueous solution pumped through the tubular hydrophobic membrane in a third container connected to the tubular hydrophobic membrane. After pumping is completed, the second container contains an aqueous solution containing the inorganic chloramines and the third container contains an aqueous solution containing the organic chloramines and the free chlorine.
US11084736B2	Production of ultra-high-density brines using transiently-operated desalination systems Systems and methods related to desalination systems are described herein. According to some embodiments, the desalination systems are transiently operated and/or configured to facilitate transient operation. In some embodiments, a liquid stream comprising water and at least one dissolved salt is circulated through a fluidic circuit comprising a desalination system. In some embodiments, a portion of the desalination system (e.g., a humidifier) is configured to remove at least a portion of the water from the liquid stream to produce a concentrated brine stream enriched in the dissolved salt. In certain cases, the concentrated brine stream is recirculated through the fluidic circuit until the concentrated brine stream reaches a relatively high density (e.g., at least about 10 pounds per gallon) and/or a relatively high salinity (e.g., a total dissolved salt concentration of at least about 25 wt %). In certain embodiments, additional salt is added to the concentrated brine stream to produce an ultra-high-density brine stream (e.g., a brine stream having a density of at least about 11.7 pounds per gallon). Some aspects relate to a system that is configured to promote energy efficiency by recovering heat from the recirculated concentrated brine stream upon discharge from the fluidic circuit.
US11084732B2	Method for manufacturing high-performance composite active material of zinc oxide powder The present invention is a method for manufacturing a high-performance composite active material of zinc oxide powder, which is a method for manufacturing a high-performance composite active zinc oxide material powder as an aid for an operation of shaping and vulcanization of rubber/plastic materials, generally carried out by mixing an alkali solution and a calcium compound, in combination with addition of a zinc salt to directly carry out a chemical reaction therewith through mixture so as to obtain a precipitation solution of a predetermined pH value, following a process of filtering to remove water to form an intermediate powder material, which is subjected to drying to form zinc oxide long crystal material exhibiting nanometer scale high performance composite activity, helping achieve a purpose of diversification of application of zinc oxide power in industry.
US11084723B2	Method for drying and purifying LiFSI The present invention relates to a method for drying and purifying a lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide salt in solution in an organic solvent S1, said method comprising the following steps: a) adding deionised water to dissolve and extract the lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide salt, forming an aqueous solution of said salt; b) extracting the lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide salt from said aqueous solution, using an organic solvent S2, said step being repeated at least once; c) concentrating the lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide salt by evaporating said organic solvent S2 and the water, in a short-path thin-film evaporator, under the following conditions: temperature of 30° C. to 95° C., pressure of 10−3 mbar abs to 5 mbar abs, residence time no longer than 15 min; and d) optionally crystallising the lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide salt. The present invention likewise relates to a composition made of lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide salt, and the uses thereof in Li-ion batteries.
US11084721B2	Method and apparatus for adiabatic calcium looping A method and apparatus for decarbonizing gases using pressure swing in a first and second pressure vessel that each comprise a fixed bed sorbent. Syngas and steam are received in the first pressure vessel. A carbonation reaction is performed in the first pressure vessel that reacts carbonaceous species in the received syngas with the received steam to produce carbon dioxide and hydrogen. Decarbonated syngas is exhausted from first pressure vessel. A calcination reaction is performed in the second pressure vessel to produce carbon dioxide. A vacuum is provided to the second pressure vessel that causes carbon dioxide to exhaust from the second pressurized vessel at a pressure that substantially follows the decomposition pressure line.
US11084706B2	Portable hydration system A portable hydration system and various components are disclosed. The system utilizes a pump to transfer potable liquid (e.g. water) from a liquid container to a user during challenging activities (e.g. endurance motorcycle riding).
US11084705B1	Beverage dispenser with consumable monitoring system A beverage dispenser includes a system for detecting an empty state of a consumable in the dispenser. The system detects the physical movement of an element of a fluid delivery component that is fluidly connected to the consumable. The movement is triggered by the empty state of the consumable and is detected by a sensor disposed in the beverage dispenser. The system can be retrofitted into a legacy beverage dispenser with reduced installation effort.
US11084696B2	Lift table for repairing and servicing a wheeled vehicle, in particular with two wheels The invention relates to a lift table (1) for repairing and maintaining a vehicle, in particular a two-wheeled vehicle, said table (1) comprising a table top (2) surmounted by a wheel clamp (3) comprising two opposing jaws (4), between which one of the wheels of the vehicle is suitable for being clamped when the vehicle is in the state of being arranged on the table top (2), and a device (5) for driving upwards and downwards movement of said table top (2). The table top (2) and at least the surface of the wheel clamp (3) are made out of electrically-insulating material.
US11084694B2	Jacking tool and semiconductor process apparatus having the same A jacking tool includes a bar, a first jack and a second jack. The bar extends in a first direction and has a first connection region and a second connection. The first jack is movably attached to the first connection region of the bar. The second jack is movably attached to the second connection region of the bar. The first jack includes a foot, a first guiding rod and a second guiding rod spaced apart from each other in a second direction crossing the first direction, a rod disposed between the first and second guiding rods with a thread section that is movably attached to the bar, a knob attached to one end of the rod and a toggle attached to an opposite end of the rod that is proximate to the foot in the third direction.
US11084692B2	Guide information display device, crane equipped with same, and guide information display method To accurately present information about the shape and location of a hoisting load and an object located near the hoisting load, regardless of the orientation and operational state of the crane. A guide information display device, wherein a camera images part of a work region of a crane, a laser scanner obtains a data point group of the work region captured by the camera, and a data processing unit: removes, from the obtained data point group, a data point group located between a hoisting load hanging from a crane and the tip end section of the telescopic boom of the crane; estimates, on the basis of the remaining data point group, the top surface of the hoisting load, the ground surface of the work region, and the top surfaces of objects located in the work region; generates guide frames which surround the top surfaces of the hoisting load and the objects; and overlaps the generated guide frames on the captured image, and displays the same on a data display unit.
US11084685B2	Reel system and method A reel system that includes a drum that receives a coil of flexible pipe. A first flange that removably couples to a first side of the drum. A second flange that removably couples to a second side of the drum. The first flange and the second flange secure the coil of flexible pipe to the drum.
US11084678B2	Rewinding machine and relative method for rewinding and forming a roll of paper A rewinding machine and a related method, the machine including three rollers having axes parallel to one another and perpendicular to the advancing direction of the paper, where two lower and upper winding rollers collaborate with a third oscillable roller under pressure on a roll or log being formed identifying a winding area, where the paper being wound passes over the upper winding roller and the finished roll comes out from an outlet opening defined between the lower roller and the third roller, where the cores for the rolls are fed one after the other by a conveyor and inserted by a thruster in a channel formed beneath the upper roller, the lower and upper winding rollers being supported in rotation at the ends of their axes in a mobile manner and being associated with an actuator device for a translation in a direction parallel to a first straight line joining the axes of the lower and upper winding rollers and symmetrical with respect to a growth straight line of the roll, where the growth straight line of the roll is arranged perpendicular to the first straight line joining the two axes of the lower and upper winding rollers and equally spaced between them.
US11084675B2	Paper conveyance device and method of controlling paper conveyance device A paper conveyance device includes a paper feed unit, a conveyance rotator, a conveyance guide, a multi-feed detection unit, and a control unit. The control unit causes an ultrasonic sensor to transmit an ultrasonic wave in a detection section. The control unit sets a detection execution section and a detection skip section in the detection section. The control unit does not determine whether multi-feed has occurred in the detection skip section. The control unit sets the detection skip section based on a time point at which vibration is applied to conveyed paper.
US11084672B2	Dock bumpers and/or vehicles bumpers A composite bumper for the dampening of impact forces applied to a structure to be protected. The composite bumper comprises a first element of a rigid material; a second element resistant to impacts and mechanical abrasions and made of at least one of a first vulcanized rubber and a rigid material; and a third element having the ability to undergo reversible elastic deformations and made of a second vulcanized rubber. The third element is at least in part positioned between the first and the second element. The third element is bound to the first element and the second element because of the vulcanization of unvulcanized rubber composition(s). The first element is provided with means adapted to cooperate with means for the fastening of the composite bumper to the structure to be protected. A use thereof, and a method for the manufacture of the composite bumper.
US11084668B2	Wall panel inverter and prefabrication method An inverter manufacturing cell includes a table including a base, a frame configured to receive a work piece, and at least one pivotable lift arm attached to the base and to the frame. The pivotable lift arm is configured to pivot relative to the base about at least one axis such that the frame and work piece rotate from a first, generally horizontal position to a second, generally vertical position. After rotating to the second, vertical position, the frame is configured to slide such that the frame and work piece further rotate to a third, generally horizontal position wherein the frame and work piece are inverted relative to the first, generally horizontal position.
US11084663B2	Device and method for the flexible distribution of packages The invention relates to a device for the flexible distribution of packages, comprising at least one conveyor belt for transporting the packages along a transport direction, and at least one distributing device for moving the packages relative to the conveyor belt, wherein the distributing device has a plurality of sliding elements which are mounted movably on the distributing device, and wherein the sliding elements can be driven independently of each other. In order to achieve a reliable movement of individual packages of different sizes at individual speeds, it is proposed that the sliding elements respectively have two contact surfaces which are arranged at an angle to each other.
US11084662B2	Transfer apparatus and method for transferring articles A transfer apparatus contains a conveying unit, a sorting unit, which is configured for receiving and sorting articles from the conveying unit, and a transfer unit with a feeding unit. The transfer unit forms a transporting connection between the conveying unit and the sorting unit. A discharging unit is positioned on a portion of the conveying unit and is configured to discharge an article onto the transfer unit only when the article is at a predefined minimum distance from a previously discharged article.
US11084655B2	Vehicle for moving a container and system allowing such vehicle to move the container A vehicle for moving a container containing a hoisting device for hoisting the container from a first position, to hold it in a stored position at the bottom side of the vehicle and to lower the container from the stored position to the second position; a frame supporting the hoisting device; a first guide and second guide attached for guiding the vehicle along a first path in a first horizontal direction, and along a second path in a second horizontal direction transverse to the first direction; wherein the vehicle is arranged to run, in a first mode, along the first path if the first guide engages with the first path and the second guide is spaced apart from the second path, and, in a second mode, along the second path if the second guide engages with the second path and the first guide is spaced apart from the first path.
US11084652B2	Air cargo container and curtain for the same A curtain closure for the cargo opening of an air cargo container and the air cargo containers that have the same. The curtain closures include a fabric layer, and at least one of an insulating layer or a reinforcing layer attached to the inside of the fabric layer.
US11084649B2	Container with inner stiffener for smoking articles, inner stiffener, method A container 10 for smoking articles 30 having an outer housing comprising a box 12 and a lid 14 hingedly attached to the box, an inner liner 20 disposed within the outer housing, the inner liner defining an interior volume for the smoking articles, the inner liner being sealed around the smoking articles and having an access opening 26 with a closure flap. An inner stiffener 50 having at least side walls 58 hingedly connected to a main panel for at least partially surrounding the smoking articles is provided within the inner liner, the main panel being hingedly connected to a bottom panel 54 that includes a stepped region 60 for receiving at least part of a smoking article provided in line with the access opening 26.
US11084644B2	Insulated box A method for insulating a box including positioning at least one insulation batt in facing contact with at least one side panel of an inner cardboard layer, the at least one side panel at least partially defining an inner cavity; and adhesively coupling the at least one insulation batt to the at least one side panel, the at least one insulation batt at least partially insulating the inner cavity.
US11084643B2	Inflatable packaging structure and method for use thereof An inflatable packaging structure, including at least one end panel made of a plurality of layers of thermoplastic material and arranged along a longitudinal axis, the at least one end panel includes a plurality of fluid chambers arranged perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis, whereas a one-way check valve is incorporated into at least one of the plurality of fluid chambers, an air supply line, configured to commonly communicate with each of the one-way check valves to supply fluid into the fluid chambers and a plurality of weld lines formed through at least two of the plurality of layers of thermoplastic material and configured to form at least two openings within the at least one end panel when the fluid is supplied into the plurality of fluid chambers.
US11084641B2	Support, package, apparatus and process for making said support and said package A support includes a central portion configured to receive one or more products, a perimeter band which completely surrounds the central portion, a projection defined at the perimeter band and exhibiting at least one raised portion emerging with respect to the perimeter band and extended away from the central portion. The raised portion includes a through channel crossing the projection and having an access opening which is completely extended at a position spaced from the perimeter band and is configured to enable gas to pass into the through channel through the projection. The central portion and the perimeter band are made of sheet material.
US11084628B2	Flexible container with spouts and closure A container comprising: a base and freestanding sides extending from the base to define a mouth opposite the base, wherein the mouth has first and second spouts opposite each other and first and second interior sides opposite each other between the first and second spouts; a first zipper member extending from the first interior side of the mouth from the first spout to the second spout; a second zipper member extending from the second interior side of the mouth from the first spout to the second spout, wherein the mouth is deformable between open and closed configurations and the first and second zipper members are disengagable when the mouth is open and engagable when the mouth is closed, wherein the base, sides, and zipper members are a unitary whole container without assembled parts, wherein the container comprises silicone.
US11084627B2	Bag weld with gusset The invention discloses a plastic bag comprising: at least one longitudinal end weld, wherein the end weld comprises an elongate transversely-oriented weld bounded by a first pair and a second pair of coterminous oblique welds extending along an oblique angle from the first and second ends of transversely-oriented weld, respectively, such that each pair of oblique welds forms a first and second apex, respectively, adjacent its respective end of the transversely-oriented weld, a first and second planar gusset attached to the bag along or within the first and second pair of oblique welds so as to overlie the first and second apex, respectively.
US11084619B2	Secondary packaging container and method for hemodialysis dialyzers The present invention provides a secondary packaging container and a method for packaging hemodialysis dialyzers. The container may comprise a box and at least a packaging division positioned horizontally to fit in the box. The packaging division contains a plurality of housing cavities capable of receiving a plurality of dialyzers. The disclosed secondary packaging container and method protects the integrity of hemodialysis dialyzers during transportation and storage.
US11084617B2	Label application with release liner disposal A printer prints label data on a self-adhesive label that has a tabbed backing to produce a printed label on the tabbed backing. Also, a label feeder is positioned relative to the printer to transport the printed label on the tabbed backing away from the printer. A label applicator is positioned, relative to the feeder, to remove the printed label on the tabbed backing from the feeder. The tabbed backing includes a first section, covering an adhesive area of the printed label, and a tab extending from the first section. The label applicator includes a holder, that is shaped to grasp the tab of the tabbed backing, and a moveable element that is configured to remove the printed label from the tabbed backing and affix the adhesive area of the printed label to an item.
US11084615B2	Apparatus and system to fill single-serve biodegradable coffee pods Described is an apparatus for filling single-serve biodegradable coffee pods. The apparatus includes a base for supporting a rotatable platform comprising multiple pod holders, a filler mounted on the base and adjacent to the rotatable platform comprising a container filled with ground coffee and multiple augers capable of filling the coffee pods with ground coffee, a sealer mounted on the base comprising a heat sealable film winder, and a controller directing rotation of the rotatable platform, filling of the ground coffee from the filler, and sealing and trimming of the sealed film tops of the single-serve, biodegradable coffee pods.
US11084607B2	Process and apparatus for continuously encapsulating elongated components and encapsulated elongated components obtained An encapsulated electrotextile includes at least one electrotextile strip and at least one elongated wire. The at least one electrotextile strip and the at least one elongated wire are laminated between two encapsulation films.
US11084606B2	Method for manufacturing a device for dispensing a product A method for manufacturing a device for dispensing a product, including a supply of a device having a reservoir, the reservoir being connected to a deformable chamber and being provided with a filling opening, the inside of the deformable chamber being delimited at least in part by a movable wall whose displacement causes a variation of the volume of the deformable chamber; an evacuation step in which a depression is created in the deformable chamber with respect to a reference pressure; a filling step in which the reservoir is filled with product, so that in a so called “intermediate” state of the device, the reservoir is filled with product while the inside of the deformable chamber is at an intermediate pressure lower than the reference pressure; and a closing step in which the filling opening is sealed.
US11084604B2	Aircraft rotor with embedded optical fiber sensor A blade for a propeller including a blade composite structure includes a Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) or an Extrinsic Fabry-Perot Interferometric (EFPI) sensor embedded in the blade composite structure. The sensor is configured to receive a signal from a controller operatively connected to the FBG or EFPI sensor, and transmit a signal, responsive to the received signal, to a processor operatively connected to the sensor. The signal response is indicative of a stress measurement indicating a structural characteristic of the blade composite structure. The signal response provides information to determine, based on the signal response, whether the structural characteristic of the blade composite structure is within a predetermined limit indicative of structural integrity of the blade composite structure.
US11084603B2	Brake key screw removal system and device The invention's structure provides a device for removing stuck brake key screws from an aircraft's landing gear's wheels. The device generally comprises a base bottom, right and left side arms, a threaded rod, and a screw driver bit holder. The curvature of the base bottom preferably matches the curvature of a wheel hub opposite to the location of a stuck screw. When operationally used, the device provides for optimal or virtually optimal engagement of the device with the head of a screw to be removed.
US11084601B2	In-flight damage detection system and damage detection method According to one implementation, a damage detection system includes: a physical quantity detection unit, a flight condition changing part and a damage detection part. The physical quantity detection unit detects a physical quantity of a structural object composing an aircraft during a flight of the aircraft. The flight condition changing part changes at least one flight condition of the aircraft to at least one specific flight condition when the physical quantity of the structural object has been detected by the physical quantity detection unit. The damage detection part determines whether a damage arose in the structural object, based on a physical quantity which has been detected, from the structural object of the aircraft flying with the at least one specific flight condition, by the physical quantity detection unit.
US11084594B2	Helium based emergency power and fire suppression system A system includes a turbo pump that converts a compressed gas into power, and a storage tank configured to store the compressed gas. The system also includes a fire suppression control valve configured to be coupled between the storage tank and a cargo compartment of the aircraft and having a closed position in which the compressed gas is prevented from flowing to the cargo compartment and an open position in which the compressed gas flows to the cargo compartment to suppress a fire. The system also includes a pump control valve configured to be coupled between the turbo pump and the storage tank and having a closed position in which the compressed gas is prevented from flowing to the turbo pump and an open position in which the compressed gas flows to the turbo pump to cause the turbo pump to convert the compressed gas into the power.
US11084585B2	Lighted assist handle and coat hook An illuminated handle mounted to a surface of a crew work area includes an illuminated portion is disposed on an interior surface. A structural portion is integrated into work area stowage compartments, disposed between two stowage compartments, such that the illuminated portion illuminates the stowage compartments and their contents when opened. The illuminated handle includes an illuminated coat hook protrusion extending from a top portion of the illuminated handle. The illuminated portion of the illuminated coat hook is disposed on an interior surface to further illuminate the stowage compartments and indicate the location of the illuminated coat hook, while the hook extension prevents the illuminated portion from directly illuminating a crew member's face and potentially blinding the crew member momentarily.
US11084584B2	Remotely controlled VTOL aircraft A remotely controlled VTOL aircraft includes an autopilot subsystem outputting helicopter control signals, and an autopilot subsystem outputting fixed wing control signals. A transition control subsystem is configured to receive said helicopter control signals, said fixed wing control signals, and a transition control signal. Control signals to be applied to the VTOL aircraft controls are calculated as a function of the transition percentage and weighting factors applied to the helicopter control signals and said fixed wing control signals.
US11084581B2	Mobile terminal and control method therefor A mobile terminal can include a display unit; a wireless communication unit configured to wireless communicate with a drone; a sensing unit; and a controller configured to sense a first touch signal of touching at least one partial area of map content displayed by the display unit, the first touch signal including a drag touch signal of moving along a first path with a first pressure and a first speed, in which the controller is further configured to set a moving path of the drone including a departure point of the drone and an arrival point of the drone based on the first path of the drag touch signal, set a moving speed of the drone based on the first speed of the drag touch signal, set a moving altitude of the drone based on the first pressure of the drag touch signal, and control the wireless communication unit to transmit a control signal based on at least one of the set moving path, the set moving speed or the set moving altitude of the drone.
US11084574B2	Aerodynamic noise reducing thin-skin landing gear structure A landing gear assembly is also provided. The landing gear assembly may include a thin-skin support member defining a cavity and a cylindrical cavity. A cylinder may extend from the cylindrical cavity with an axle extending from the cylinder. A torsion link may be coupled to the axle and a torsion interface of the thin-skin support member.
US11084567B2	Airplane with configuration changing in flight An airplane comprising a fuselage, two wings, a rear tail unit comprising a horizontal tail provided with two tail ends, and at least two engines arranged on the fuselage on either side of a vertical plane of symmetry of the airplane, the airplane having a longitudinal axis, the engines being mounted so as to be able to be displaced, at least in flight, on the fuselage, substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis, and the tail ends being mounted so as to be able to be pivoted, at least in flight, relative to the horizontal tail, the airplane thus having a configuration that changes in flight.
US11084559B2	Outboard motor lighting system The present invention relates generally to lighting systems employed in outboard motors used as marine propulsion systems, and to marine vessel assemblies employing outboard motors with such lighting systems, and related methods of operation and implementation. In one example embodiment of a lighting system, the lighting system includes a first cowling panel portion including a reflective strip portion, and a second cowling panel portion that, in combination with the first cowling panel portion, at least partly defines an interior region within the cowling. The lighting system also includes a lighting source that is positioned within the interior region and positioned so that, when operating, first light is emitted toward the reflective strip portion and, upon the first light reaching the reflective strip portion, at least some of the first light is directed outward away from the cowling.
US11084554B2	Full beam superstructure lower deck A catamaran having two parallel symmetrical hulls of equal size spaced apart with a superstructure lower deck extending from an outer edge of the first hull to an outer edge of the second hull. The lower deck is positioned above the static waterline and provides a single, constant, flush elevation height across the entire length and breadth of the vessel, with the placement of control and propulsion machinery in the hulls. The improved catamaran has an increased freeboard, increased gross tonnage, and decreased design pressures on the superstructure scantlings of the catamaran deck as compared to a conventional catamaran having a lower deck mounted beneath the static waterline, or accommodations added to the hulls.
US11084550B2	Convertible scooter A scooter includes a scooter body with substantially triangular front and rear body portions. The substantially triangular front body portion has a front side and a first connecting side. The front side and the first connecting side of the front body portion form a first acute angle. The substantially triangular rear body portion has a rear side and a second connecting side. The rear side and the second connecting side of the rear body portion form a second acute angle. The first and the second connecting sides are connected so as to linearly slide with respect to one another such that when the scooter body is in an extended state the front side is in a greater distance from the rear side than a distance when the scooter body is in a compact state.
US11084543B2	Active aero device to attenuate wind throb An apparatus and method, according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a composite material selectively movable between an inactive position and an active position, and a control to apply a voltage to the composite material in response to a vehicle panel moving from a closed position to an open position to move the composite material to the active position to mitigate wind throb.
US11084538B2	Multi-flange extrusion member A connection member includes a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The connection member also includes a third side connecting the first and second sides, the third side including a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion, a first edge separating the first portion from the second portion and a second edge separating the second portion from the third portion. A first flange extends along the first edge and a second flange extends along the second edge such that the first and second flanges are separated by the second portion.
US11084526B2	System for passively and actively monitoring and evaluating an electric power steering system A system and method for passively and actively monitoring and determining the location of at least one mechanical anomaly for a power steering system of a vehicle is disclosed. The system includes one or more processors and a memory coupled to the processors. The memory stores a baseline waveform and data comprising program code that, when executed by the one or more processors, causes the system to receive at least one excitation signal and at least one response signal. The power steering system creates the response signal in response to receiving the excitation signal. In response to receiving the excitation signal and the response signal, the system is caused to estimate the frequency response between the excitation signal and the response signal based on a fast Fourier transform (FFT) algorithm. The frequency response is represented by an estimated waveform.
US11084513B1	Wagon frame assembly and system using the same A wagon frame assembly and a system using the same are disclosed herein. In one or more embodiments, an adjustable wagon frame assembly includes a frame structure having a plurality of frame members, the frame structure configured to fit at least partially inside a wagon bed of a pull-type wagon, the frame structure configured to support one or more objects proximate to a periphery of the wagon bed so as to leave a central region of the wagon bed open for transporting one or more additional objects, one or more people, and/or one or more animals. In these one or more embodiments, at least one of the plurality of frame members is adjustable relative to at least another of the plurality of frame members so as to enable the frame structure to fit a plurality of wagon beds having different sizes.
US11084495B2	Monitoring apparatus, monitoring method, and program A master control device is communicatively coupled to a first slave control device and a second slave control device via a first network and a second network, respectively. The master control device provides output data to the first slave control device based on input data received from the second slave control device. A monitoring apparatus which monitors an operation of the master control device stores determination data indicating a correspondence relationship between the input data and the output data, obtains the input data provided to the second network by the second slave control device and the output data provided to the first slave control device via the first network, and determines a presence or an absence of an anomaly in the operation of the master control device by determining whether the input data and the output data correspond to the determination data.
US11084488B2	Vehicle collision avoidance Method of collision avoidance which includes: sensing parameters by a first vehicle with respect to relative movements of the first vehicle and a second vehicle; responsive to determining by the first vehicle, based on the sensed parameters, of an impending collision with the second vehicle, communicating, by the first vehicle, a query to the second vehicle as to if the second vehicle can perform a corrective action to avoid a collision with the first vehicle; and performing, by the first vehicle and independent of any corrective action performed by the second vehicle, a corrective action to avoid a collision with the second vehicle.
US11084481B2	Travel control apparatus The disclosure inhibits an increase in the temperature of a motor without hindering everyday driving. The disclosure includes a motor temperature acquisition section, which acquires the temperature of the motor, a B&C control permission section, and a B&C control request section. The B&C control permission section and the B&C control request section are a control switching determination section, which determines whether to allow switching to an overheat limiting burn-and-coast control procedure that varies electric supply to the motor to be increased and decreased across the amount of electric supply required for constant speed traveling based on the temperature of the motor acquired by the motor temperature acquisition section.
US11084477B2	Method and device for operating a motor vehicle, motor vehicle A motor vehicle includes at least one hydraulically actuatable wheel braking device and at least one electric drive motor. A method for operating the vehicle includes monitoring a driver behavior upon an emergency braking operation, and activating the hydraulic wheel braking device for generating a hydraulic emergency braking torque when an emergency braking operation is detected. When the emergency braking torque is detected, the drive motor is also operated as a generator in order to generate an additional electrical emergency braking torque.
US11084472B2	Method and system for jerk-free stopping a motor vehicle A method and system for jerk-free stopping of a motor vehicle to automatically bring the motor vehicle to a standstill at a predetermined destination point, wherein the deceleration exerted on the motor vehicle is ascertained, entirely or in part, as the difference of a spring force component and a damping component, with the damping component being proportional to the present vehicle velocity.
US11084471B2	Braking control method according to friction of road surface A braking control method according to friction of road surface includes computing a real-time wheel speed according to a signal received from a wheel speed sensor; storing the real-time wheel speed as a wheel initial velocity when a braking event occurs; determining a relative-peak value according to the real-time wheel speed; estimating a vehicle deceleration according to the relative-peak value and the wheel initial velocity; computing an adjustment parameter according to the vehicle deceleration and a tire slip threshold, wherein the adjustment parameter reflects friction coefficient of road surface; and adjusting time length of an enhancement stage in an enhance-pressure control period of a stepped pressure-increasing phase according to the adjustment parameter; or adjusting time length of a reduction stage in a reduce-pressure control period of a stepped pressure-decreasing phase according to the adjustment parameter.
US11084467B2	Brake controller system comprising a trailer mounted brake controller and a towing vehicle mounted brake controller A brake controller system includes a trailer mounted brake controller and a towing vehicle mounted brake controller, where the controllers exchange signals and data via a communication network so that braking actions of each of the trailer and the towing vehicle can be coordinated based on current driving statuses of the other, and where the trailer mounted brake controller includes a first interface receiving trailer status signals from sensors of the trailer; a second interface for receiving towing vehicle status signals, relating to a status of the towing vehicle and/or its mounted controller, from sensors and/or controllers in the towing vehicle; a third interface for transmitting brake control signals to brakes of the trailer; and a signal processor for generating the brake control signals based on the trailer and towing vehicle status signals.
US11084458B2	Steering device A steer-by-wire steering device includes a steering shaft 7; a rotation-restricting member A including an annular main cylindrical portion 1 mounted on the steering shaft 7 and at least one main ridge portion 2 formed on an outer periphery of the main cylindrical portion 1; an engagement member 6 configured to move in proximity to and away from the rotation-restricting member A; and a cushioning member B. The engagement member 6 and the at least one main ridge portion 2 are configured to come in contact with each other through the cushioning member B in conjunction with rotation of the steering shaft 7.
US11084455B2	Front structure of a motor vehicle A front structure (1) of a motor vehicle has at least one supporting crossmember (2) and a front spoiler (3) that extend in the transverse direction of the motor vehicle. The front spoiler (3) has a front section (30) that is outside from the supporting crossmember (2). At least one deformation member (5) is arranged in an intermediate space (4) between the supporting crossmember (2) and the front spoiler (3) or is integral with the front spoiler (3). The front section (30) of the front spoiler (3) and the deformation member (5) are configured so that, in the case of a pedestrian collision, the front section (30) can be arched by the deformation member (5) that is supported on the supporting crossmember (2).
US11084453B2	Igniter support, subassembly, gas generator, and process for manufacturing a gas generator The invention describes an igniter support (22) for an igniter unit (20) of a gas generator (10), comprising a first holder element (30) made from a first material and a second holder element (32) made from a second material different from the first material. The two holder elements (30, 32) can be positively coupled to each other, especially can be at least partially positively nested. Further, a subassembly (16), a gas generator (10) as well as a method for manufacturing a gas generator (10) are described.
US11084447B2	Universal seat-mounted airbag A “universal” airbag system according to embodiments of the present disclosure provides for occupant protection in both conventional and unconventional seating orientations (rotated, reclined, and lying positions), when impacted in various directions. The universal airbag system features a seat mounted airbag which may be used with a seat-integrated seatbelt. The material may be selected, constructed, and attached such that it does not fail or tear under application-specific loading conditions, is strong enough to capture the occupant, has the elongation/expansion properties for a flexible yet stable shape with excursion limiting functionality, and is optionally inflatable.
US11084444B2	Method for operating an occupant protection means of an occupant protection device, and occupant protection device A method for operating an airbag of an occupant protection device of a vehicle moveable in autonomous driving mode involves positioning the airbag in an active position depending on at least one trigger condition. The airbag is automatically positioned and/or aligned within a vehicle interior depending on a positioning of a vehicle seat assigned to the airbag.
US11084438B2	Power supply apparatus for vehicles A power supply apparatus for vehicles includes a first power supply circuit that converts a voltage applied to a first conductive path and applies the resulting voltage to a second conductive path, and second power supply circuits that convert a voltage applied to the first conductive path and apply the resulting voltage to third conductive paths, and switch portions are provided respectively between the second conductive path and the third conductive paths. Control units switch switch portions off when at least one of the first power supply circuit and the second conductive path is not in the predetermined abnormal state, and switch the switch portions on in the predetermined abnormal state.
US11084432B2	Electric vehicle safety system and methods Systems, components, and methodologies are provided for electric power storage for electrically-propelled transportation vehicles for operation on roadways. An electric power storage system can include a housing with a compartment that contains a power storage device. The power storage device can include auxiliary terminals having terminal ends electrically connected with electrical power storage cells of the at least one power storage device. The auxiliary terminals can be arranged, apart from the main terminals, for engaging with safety enhancement material delivered to at least partially fill the housing for shorting the terminal ends.
US11084418B2	Apparatus and method for outputting platooning information in vehicle An apparatus for outputting platooning information by a platooning vehicle in a platooning group may include: one or more lamps configured to project light onto a road; a communication circuit; a controller configured to control a platooning operation of the vehicle; and a control circuit electrically connected with the one or more lamps, the communication circuit, and the controller. The control circuit may be configured to: control the one or more lamps so as to output on the road a distance range between the platooning vehicle and an outside vehicle that is not part of the platooning group when a request from the outside vehicle to join the platooning group is approved by the platooning vehicle or a leading vehicle of the platooning group. The distance range may be a distance required to join the platooning group.
US11084416B2	Vehicle lamp system This vehicle lamp system, which is used together with a vehicle control unit that controls the travel state of a vehicle, comprises an ID lamp which is mounted on the vehicle and which lights up when the vehicle control unit controls the travel state of the vehicle, and a lamp control unit which controls the ID lamp. The vehicle control unit is configured to output to the lamp control unit an advance warning signal that indicates a travel state change prior to making said change, and the lamp control unit is configured to control the ID lamp to switch between a first mode carried out when the vehicle control unit maintains a prescribed travel state without changing the travel state, and a second mode carried out when an advance warning signal has been inputted from the vehicle control unit.
US11084415B2	Securing device and method of manufacturing a securing device According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided a securing device comprising a strap, a first magnetic member coupled to the strap, a second member which is a magnet or attractable by the first magnetic member and coupled to the strap at a distance from the first magnetic member, and wherein the securing device is configured to hold at least a part of the strap in a specific rolled up storage position by a magnetic field of at least one magnetic member.
US11084406B2	Headrest device and vehicle seat comprising such a headrest device A headrest device comprises: a headrest support that is pivotable relative to a backrest frame of a vehicle seat, about a first transverse axis; a headrest frame that is pivotable relative to the headrest support about a second transverse axis; and a tilt compensation device for the headrest frame. The compensation device comprises a connecting element in two parts that are pivotable relative to one another, and first and second pivotable guide pins respectively received in a first guide path in the headrest support and in a second guide path formed by the headrest frame. The second part of the connecting element is guided in translation relative to the headrest support in a direction perpendicular to the first axis.
US11084397B2	Power supply system for vehicle with multiple operating voltages A power supply system includes: a plurality of battery cells interconnected between a first stack node and a second stack node and providing a first operation voltage to a high-voltage board net; a low-voltage battery interconnected between the second stack node and a low voltage node and outputting a second operation voltage to a low-voltage board net; a step-down converter interconnected between the first stack node and the second stack node and outputting a third operation voltage to the low voltage node to charge the low-voltage battery; an intermediate node dividing the battery cells into first and second subsets of the battery cells and being connected to the low voltage node via a first switching element; and a control unit configured to detect a terminal voltage of the low-voltage battery and to set the first switching element into a conductive state according to the detected terminal voltage.
US11084396B2	Light electric vehicle that supports the weight of a user A method for a light electric vehicle that supports a weight of a user that includes the steps of supplying a support surface to support the weight of a user; supplying a motor controller containing a processor to control operation of an electric motor mounted i) on the support surface, or ii) proximal to the support surface, where the motor controller and its processor are electrically connected to the rechargeable electric battery, where the electric motor is electrically connected to the motor controller and the rechargeable electric battery, as well as connected to a drive mechanism to drive one or more wheels; and supplying a mode selector to set a first riding-experience mode for the light electric vehicle, wherein the first riding-experience mode has a first acceleration maximum and a second riding experience mode has a second acceleration maximum.
US11084388B2	Fast charging battery pack and methods to charge fast A fast charging station, battery system and method for charging battery systems can be applied to most battery types in use for electric vehicles (EVs), electronic devices, and wireless electrical machines. The system provides for two or more charging ports in the electronic device, such as an EV, that may be able to receive and recognize a charging type, such as charging voltage, current and the like, and provide directed charging to multiple battery sub-packs that make up the entire battery. By charging sub-packs in parallel, the charge time can be substantially reduced. The system further provides a charging station with two or more electrical connections provided at each stall, providing for fast charge of an electrical device, such as an EV, positioned at each stall.
US11084384B2	Power supply unit A power supply unit includes an electronic control unit that executes; a first control for controlling first and second converters such that a voltage of the load power line becomes a predetermined voltage by driving the first converter in a state where the second converter is stopped, and a second control for controlling the first and second converters such that the voltage of the load power line becomes the predetermined voltage by driving the second converter in a state where the first converter is stopped. The electronic control unit is configured to, when shifting from first to second control, control the first and second converters such that the voltage of the load power line becomes the predetermined voltage by driving the second converter, and stop the first converter after an output current of the first converter has become less than a predetermined current.
US11084383B2	Control system and method for vehicles with dynamic braking A control system includes a current sensor and one or more processors. The current sensor is configured to be disposed onboard a vehicle and to monitor a measured current conducted into a resistor leg of the vehicle. The resistor leg has a braking chopper and one or more resistive elements, and is connected with a traction bus of the vehicle. The one or more processors are configured to receive the measured current from the current sensor and, in response to the measured current differing from an expected current through the resistor leg, the one or more processors are configured to generate a control signal configured to one or more of increase an engine speed of an engine of the vehicle, increase cooling to the one or more resistive elements of the resistor leg, restrict movement of the vehicle, or schedule maintenance for the resistor leg.
US11084378B2	Electrical device and conveyance An electrical device for a conveyance is provided. The electrical device includes a flexible display panel having a first edge and a partition device having a second edge. The partition device is disposed between the flexible display panel and the conveyance. A relative position between the first edge and the second edge is changeable.
US11084377B2	Vehicle power management system responsive to voice commands from a Gps enabled device An apparatus comprising an interface, a memory and a processor. The interface may be configured to receive sensor data samples during operation of a vehicle. The memory may be configured to store the sensor data samples over a number of points in time. The processor may be configured to analyze the sensor data samples stored in the memory to detect a pattern. The processor may be configured to manage an application of brakes of the vehicle in response to the pattern.
US11084374B2	Modular vehicle concept Described is a modular transport unit adapted for transporting persons and/or goods and comprising at least one cabin module and/or at least one storage compartment module, and at least one autonomous propulsion module. The autonomous propulsion module may be adapted for simultaneously serving as a flexible, customizable undercarriage of said modular transport unit and, in operation, propelling said modular transport unit. The propulsion module may comprise a propulsion system, a suspension unit, and a housing. The housing may comprise a top cover element comprising at least one connection element adapted for connection with at least one complementary connection element provided on the cabin module and/or the storage compartment module to enable an end user to exchange the cabin module and/or the storage compartment module.
US11084372B1	Spring loaded nut pocket An attachment tab configured to house a nut includes a housing, a first beam, and a second beam. The housing defines a cavity for receiving the nut. The first beam is attached to a first inside surface of said housing by a first biasing member. The second beam is attached to a second inside surface of the housing by a second biasing member. The second inside surface is opposite the first inside surface, and the second beam opposes the first beam. The first biasing member and the second biasing member are configured to move between a first position and a second position, moving the first beam and the second beam toward and away from the first inside surface and the second inside surface of the housing, respectively. The first position is a decompressed position and the second position is a compressed position.
US11084366B2	Mounting arrangement of an electrically driven motor vehicle A mounting arrangement of an electrically drivable motor vehicle has at least one battery module housing that accommodates multiple battery cells to form a battery module. The battery module is oriented with its longitudinal extension transverse to a longitudinal extension of the motor vehicle. In addition, at least one separate load transfer element for transferring a crash load that occurs is present. The load transfer element is situated on each end-face side of the battery module housing, between a body part and an end-face side of the battery module housing. The arrangement is provided in such a way that when a crash load is introduced into the body part, a load path is formed that encompasses at least the body part facing the crash, the load transfer element facing the crash, the battery module housing, the load transfer element facing away from the crash, and the body part facing away from the crash.
US11084365B2	Cloud storage-based system and method for electric vehicle battery exchange Disclosed is a cloud storage-based battery swap system for an electric vehicle, which is intended to solve the problems of the existing electric vehicles, such as inconvenient use of an energy supply system, and excessive individual difference and excessive cost of a battery pack. The system comprises: a battery pack information storage apparatus for storing battery pack information of an electric vehicle; a battery pack allocation station for storing battery packs and charging the battery packs; and a battery swap station for replacing a battery pack for the electric vehicle, and communicating with the battery pack information storage apparatus to transmit the battery pack information to the battery pack information storage apparatus. In addition, a battery management system for the battery pack is disposed on the electric vehicle outside the battery pack. Also disclosed is a method for the system. The system and the method not only make the energy supply of the electric vehicle more convenient, but also reduce the battery pack supply cost, thereby making the large-scale construction of battery swap stations become possible.
US11084362B2	Adjustable tonneau cover A moveable tonneau cover includes multiple wheels and multiple hinge elements. A tonneau cover mechanism includes multiple tracks each including an upper portion and a lower portion, and a switch that transitions to connect with the upper portion and the lower portion based on a weight of the movable tonneau cover such that the moveable tonneau cover is configured to move between a first position above a truck bed and a second position above the first position.
US11084360B2	Telescoping truck bed shell A telescoping truck bed shell may be retracted so that the user can have full access to the truck bed and also extended and so that the user can have a protected volume at the truck bed in order to store things. The telescoping truck bed has traversable frames and a traversable cover wherein the frames and cover may be traversed between extended and retracted positions depending on whether the truck bed shell is being deployed or stored.
US11084352B2	Vehicle air conditioner A vehicle air conditioner includes: a heating passage for sucking in air inside the vehicle cabin with a heating fan and supplying the air to a condenser, and supplying the air having passed through the condenser into the vehicle cabin from a heating air outlet; a cooling passage for sucking in the air inside the vehicle cabin with a cooling fan and supplying the air to an evaporator, and supplying the air having passed through the evaporator into the vehicle cabin from a cooling air outlet; a cooling inlet opening and a cooling outlet opening capable of communicating both sides of the condenser of the heating passage with outside of the vehicle cabin; and a heating inlet opening and a heating outlet opening capable of communicating both sides of the evaporator of the cooling passage with the outside of the vehicle cabin.
US11084343B2	Pin box assembly with gooseneck coupler A pin box assembly with gooseneck coupler for coupling a towed vehicle to a towing vehicle is described. The pin box assembly may include a first member capable of being secured to a towed vehicle and a second member pivotally coupled to the first member about an axis of rotation relative to the first member. The pin box assembly may further include a gooseneck ball coupler coupled to the second member, and a suspension system coupled to at least one of the first and second members, the suspension system damping motion between the first and second members.
US11084337B2	Sensor transmitter, wheel positional detection apparatus, and tire pressure monitoring system equipped with the same A sensor transmitter calculates a tilt angle for attachment of a G sensor to a corresponding one of wheels and estimates whether the sensor transmitter itself is attached to a right wheel or a left wheel based on a calculation quadratic function, a calculation linear function, a measurement quadratic function, and a measurement linear function. Then, a receiver determines whether the sensor transmitter is attached to a front wheel or a rear wheel based on the result of the estimation and an effective tire radius. In this manner, it can be determined which one of the wheels the sensor transmitter is attached to.
US11084331B2	Winter tire stud A stud is inserted into a tread portion of a tire. The first stud includes a tip end protruding from the tread portion for contacting a surface, the tip end comprising a radially outer portion with a first surface, a second surface, a third surface, a fourth surface, a fifth surface, a sixth surface, and a seventh surface, the first surface defining an irregular quadrilateral and extending radially inward from the fourth surface toward a planar side of the tip end; and a base including a flanged bottom portion provided on an end opposite the tip end and extending radially outward, a stump portion provided between the bottom portion and the tip end, and a shank portion interconnecting the stump portion and the bottom portion, the base being embedded and secured in the tread portion of the tire in which the first stud is installed, the bottom portion having a tear-drop shape comprising three planar sides and one semi-cylindrical side.
US11084328B2	Tire reinforcement A reinforcement structure for a polymer ply includes a plurality of flat woven cords. Each flat woven cord has a width between 0.5 mm and 1.6 mm and a thickness between 0.2 mm and 0.8 mm thereby producing the reinforcement structure with an overall width between 25.0 mm and 26.0 mm. Each flat woven cord includes materials with melting points between 130° C. and 230° C.
US11084326B2	Rubber composition and pneumatic tire using same Provided is a rubber composition which contains a diene rubber and a reinforcing filler. The diene rubber contains a styrene-butadiene copolymer component including at least one type of styrene-butadiene copolymer and satisfying: (1) the bonded styrene content is from 5 to 50 wt. %; (2) among components obtained by ozone decomposition, the content of a decomposed component V1 containing one 1,2-bonded butadiene-derived unit out of the total of 100 mol % of decomposed components containing styrene-derived units and/or 1,2-bonded butadiene-derived units is not less than 20 mol %; (3) among components obtained by ozone decomposition, the content of a decomposed component S2V1 containing two styrene-derived units and one 1,2-bonded butadiene-derived unit out of the total of 100 mol % of decomposed components containing styrene-derived units and/or 1,2-bonded butadiene-derived units is not less than 4 mol %; and (4) the vinyl content of a butadiene moiety is not less than 20% and less than 50%.
US11084325B2	Vehicle traction enhancement A vehicle (100) comprising a plurality of wheels (106a, b) and an apparatus on a wheeled vehicle are disclosed. The vehicle, or apparatus, comprises a control system arranged to issue a signal in the event of determining that one or more wheels of the vehicle has lost, or is at risk of losing, frictional contact with a road surface (104). The vehicle, or apparatus, further comprises a gas source arranged to supply a burst of gas upon said signal being issued. At least one gas outlet (112) is connected to said gas source and is arranged to direct said burst of gas so as to clear water and/or debris from the road surface in front of at least one of the wheels.
US11084318B2	Multifunctional writing device for automatic exam proctoring and grading A multifunctional writing device includes a hollow body, wherein the hollow body comprises one or more cavities configured to store a mechanical pencil, a multifunctional drawing tool, a compass needle, a stylus, an eraser, a USB flash drive, an imaging system, a projector pen, a set of cameras, and attaches a projector stick. The first writing member comprises a mechanical pencil system being provided in a first portion of the hollow body and a touch ID sensitive barrel. A second projector member comprises a projector pen and attaches a projector stick. The first portion of the hollow body is at the opposite end of the second portion of the hollow body. The multifunctional writing device allows for projecting self-leveled and auto calibrated geometry drawing tools. A method for digitizing the written data on paper and a system for secure, auto proctored, and auto grading of examinations is provided.
US11084316B2	Applicator An applicator in which an applying body consisting of a brush is surely attached to a front barrel to solve a problem that a part of the brush remains stuck inside the front barrel to cause failure of attachment when the applying body is being attached to the front barrel. The applicator includes a front barrel provided on the front end side of a rear barrel, and an applying body formed of a brush with a flange portion at its rear end and arranged inside the front barrel. A receiving part of the flange portion of the applying body and the inner face of the front barrel are in contact with each other in a non-surface contact manner.
US11084313B2	Pop-up gift card with removable pop-up display structure A pop-up gift card includes a card that is foldable along a fold line between closed and opened positions. The card includes a separable perforated section extending over both sides of the fold line. An erectable pop-up display structure comprising a plurality of intersecting slice-form elements is mounted on the perforated section of the card. When the card is closed, the pop-up display structure is in a flattened state, and when the card is opened, the pop-up display structure is in an erected 3-D state. The pop-up display structure can be removed from the card by separating the perforated section from the rest of the card. A support element can be affixed to the perforated section for maintaining the pop-up display structure in the 3-D state when the pop-up display structure is removed from the card.
US11084312B2	Security sheet The present disclosure is directed towards a security sheet (11) for displaying data (16). The security sheet (11) comprises a data sheet (15) for displaying data (16) and an attachment layer (17). The attachment layer (17) comprises a plurality of tabs (25) extending from an attachment portion (26) for attaching the data sheet (15) into a security document (10). The plurality of tabs (25) are attached to the data sheet (15) such that the attachment layer (17) is attached to and extends from the data sheet (15). The attachment layer (17) can comprise a textile.
US11084299B2	Printing system, image processing apparatus, and print method A printing system is provided and includes an image processing portion that generates a generated image by image processing, and a printing portion that performs printing on a medium based on the generated image. The image processing portion generates the generated image by performing a quantization processing that performs quantization by comparing the pixel value of each pixel in the input image with a threshold, and in the quantization processing, calculates a dot influence value indicating to what extent a position corresponding to a selected pixel is covered by the ink dots formed at the position set on the medium in correspondence with the peripheral pixels of the selected pixel, performs adjustment of reflecting the dot influence value on at least one of the pixel value of the selected pixel or the threshold, and compares the pixel value and the threshold based on a value after adjustment.
US11084286B2	Liquid ejection head and method for manufacturing the same Reliability of an electric wiring substrate against a change in temperature in a liquid ejection head can be achieved. The liquid ejection head has an element substrate and an electric wiring substrate. Upon manufacturing the liquid ejection head, a second portion of the electric wiring substrate overlaps a second support surface through an adhesive so that the electric wiring substrate straddles a groove between a first support surface to which a first portion, which is one end of an electric wiring substrate, is bonded and a second support surface, and a second portion and a third portion are pressed by a pressing tool so that the third portion of the electric wiring substrate, which is a portion between the first portion and the second portion, is pushed into the groove, and the second portion is bonded to the second support surface.
US11084284B2	Liquid ejection head A liquid ejection head includes an array of first nozzle holes, an array of second nozzle holes, first pressure chambers to which an ejection pressure is applied for liquid ejection from the first nozzle holes, second pressure chambers to which an ejection pressure is applied for liquid ejection from the second nozzle holes, and a manifold. The manifold includes a first channel communicating with the first pressure chambers, a first opening located at the first channel and through which liquid enters from an exterior, a second channel communicating with the second pressure chambers, a second opening located at the second channel and through which liquid exits to the exterior, a first communication passage communicating one end of the first channel with one end of the second channel, and a second communication passage communicating the other end of the first channel with the other end of the second channel.
US11084283B2	Methods of forming and using fluid ejection devices and printheads Ejection device for fluid, comprising a solid body including: first semiconductor body including a chamber for containing the fluid, an ejection nozzle in fluid connection with the chamber, and an actuator operatively connected to the chamber to generate, in use, one or more pressure waves in the fluid such as to cause ejection of the fluid from the ejection nozzle; and a second semiconductor body including a channel for feeding the fluid to the chamber, coupled to the first semiconductor body, in such a way that the channel is in fluid connection with the chamber. The second semiconductor body integrates a damping cavity over which extends a damping membrane, the damping cavity and the damping membrane extending laterally to the channel for feeding the fluid.
US11084274B2	Three-dimensional shaping apparatus, method for controlling three-dimensional shaping apparatus, and recording medium A three-dimensional shaping apparatus includes: a supplying unit configured to supply powder to a storage unit to form a layer of the powder; a discharging unit configured to discharge shaping liquid to solidify the powder onto the powder; and a controlling unit configured to generate a control signal for controlling the supplying unit and the discharging unit based on shaping data indicating a shape of a three-dimensional shaped object. The controlling unit is configured to generate the control signal for laminating at least one sacrificial layer separable from at least one shaping layer corresponding to the three-dimensional shaped object in such a position that the at least one sacrificial layer is under the at least one shaping layer, based on the shaping data and powder information stored in advance and indicating change in thickness of a layer of the powder caused by permeation of the shaping liquid.
US11084265B2	Manufacturing system for laminated film and manufacturing method for laminated film A system for manufacturing a laminated film, in which a first film and a second film are sequentially laminated, and the system includes: a film supplying part which supplies the first film and the second film; a bonding part which includes a first roll and a second roll that rotate in opposite directions, and compresses the first film and the second film supplied from the film supplying part and bonds the first film and the second film as the laminated film; and a bending inducing part which supports and bends the laminated film bonded and output from the bonding part, in which the second roll shifts in a direction along a circumference of a virtual circle having a larger radius than a radius of the first roll to control the bending of the laminated film.
US11084259B2	Coextruded multilayer film The invention discloses a heat sealable multilayer polyester based film that form hermetic and peelable seals onto polyester containers and their use in food packaging.
US11084256B2	Decorative sheet The present invention provides a decorative sheet capable of vividly displaying deep-color designs including raven blackness. The decorative sheet includes a base material, and at least a protective layer, a primer layer, and a decorative layer laminated in this order on the base material, wherein the decorative layer contains a black pigment and the primer layer is formed of a cured product of a resin composition containing a resin A having a hydroxyl value of 44 mgKOH/g or less.
US11084239B2	Method of manufacturing a component of an outsole for use in an article of footwear An outsole component for use in an article of footwear is manufactured using a molding process that incorporates a second polymeric material with a film component including a first layer formed of a polymeric hydrogel material. The first layer forms the external or ground-facing layer of the outsole. Methods of manufacturing the outsole component, as well as articles of footwear including outsole component and methods of manufacturing such articles of footwear are also described.
US11084229B2	Setting welding device, modular components thereof and a continuous connecting method that can be carried out with such a device A setting welding device is set forth for setting stud-like auxiliary joining parts in a plurality of layers of material and subjecting them to a mechanical-thermoforming process on a second layer of material and connecting them to said second layer by way of a welding operation. For this purpose, the punch is used to apply to the welding auxiliary joining part mechanical and thermal loads that follow prescribed characteristic force and current curves. Furthermore, a corresponding connecting method that can be realized with the aid of the setting welding device is also disclosed.
US11084226B2	Securing a second object to a first object A method of anchoring a connector in a first object includes providing the connector, the connector having a liquefiable material that is liquefiable by mechanical vibration, such as a thermoplastic material, bringing the connector into contact with low density layer that has an arrangement of discrete elements and gas-filled (empty) spaces between the discrete elements, pressing the connector against the low density layer and coupling mechanical vibration energy into the connector to cause the connector to penetrate into the low density layer to deform the discrete elements, until a flow portion of the liquefiable material becomes flowable and is caused to interpenetrate spaces between the deformed discrete elements so that an intertwined structure of the liquefiable material and the deformed discrete elements results, and stopping the mechanical vibration energy and causing the flow portion to re-solidify to anchor the connector in the low density layer.
US11084224B2	Three dimensional infill in additive manufacturing An article of manufacture is disclosed that includes an infill generated utilizing three dimensional (3D) printing. Infill is generated utilizing segments of filament, such as, but not limited to continuous carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic filament. Other materials may also be suitably employed. Approaches to tool path generation which accomplish the 3D printing desired are addressed in which material runs of filament are applied that distribute where cuts, beginning, or ends of segments occur or points where ends of segments are anchored to the article to form the desired infill. Aspects of one approach include first generating a meta tool path for the infill and then adapting that tool path to an actual infill tool path by pruning any segments in the meta tool path extending outside the perimeter of the article and identifying anchor points to the article from observed intersections of the meta tool path and said perimeter.
US11084201B2	Plant and method for processing plastic preforms with pneumatic conveyor or transport shuttle Plant for processing plastic preforms, includes an injection-moulding machine for producing the plastic preforms, a sterile blow-moulding machine for forming the plastic preforms into plastic containers, and a transport system for transporting, at least partially and/or in portions, the produced plastic preforms from the injection-moulding machine to the blow-moulding machine, wherein during transport, the plastic preforms can be guided in particular at a mouth region of the plastic preforms. The transport system includes a sterile pneumatic conveyor or a plurality of transport shuttles, in particular magnetic shuttles, and the plastic preforms are transported from the injection-moulding machine to the blow-moulding machine by the sterile pneumatic conveyor or magnetic shuttle.
US11084190B2	Foreign material cleaning system for compression molding The present technology relates to systems and methods for cleaning a compression molding system. In particular, a system including a first roller carrying a cleaning tape is provided. The system further includes a second roller configured to dispense the cleaning tape along a compression molding structure. The tape is removably adhered to the structure and subsequently removed, thereby removing foreign debris such as dust and/or other particles from the compression molding structure.
US11084188B2	Three-dimensional structure and method and system of making same An improved three-dimensional structure and method and system of making same is provided, wherein the method for forming the three-dimensional structure comprises: coating a filament with a curable resin; directing a first portion of the coated filament around a plurality of pins fixed to and extending outwardly from a frame, the coated filament directed to intersect according to a pre-set pattern, the coated filament forming a first filament layer; directing a second portion of the coated filament about said pins forming one or more subsequent filament layers aligned and in contact with the first filament layer, the filament layers collectively forming a filament stack, the filament stack having a predetermined height and defining the intersecting panel elements; and curing the curable resin such that it hardens and retains the individual filament layers forming the filament stack in a three-dimensional shape.
US11084187B2	Fiber-reinforced composite material molded article and method for manufacturing same The purpose of the present invention is to obtain a fiber-reinforced composite material molded article having high adhesive strength in a boundary portion between an insert portion comprising a fiber-reinforced resin substrate and an integrally molded portion molded integrally with the insert portion. A fiber-reinforced composite material molded article (1) containing reinforcing fibers and a thermoplastic resin and being provided with a first layer (23), a second layer (22), and a third layer (21) in this order, the thickness of each layer, the ratio of the total volume of reinforcing fibers (x2) having a fiber length of 3 mm to less than 100 mm with respect to the total volume of reinforcing fibers present in the layer, the ratio of the total volume of reinforcing fibers (y2) having a fiber length of 0.02 mm to less than 3 mm with respect to the total volume of reinforcing fibers present in the layer, and the volume content of fibers in each layer being controlled so as to be in specific ranges.
US11084184B2	Machine and method for compacting ceramic powder Machine and method for compacting ceramic powder; a layer of non-compacted ceramic powder is conveyed in a feed direction through a compacting device; downstream of the compacting device there is positioned a detection device which detects the density of the layer of compacted ceramic powder; the quantity of ceramic powder fed to the compacting device is varied in time as a function of what is detected by the detection device to thus regulate the density of the layer of compacted ceramic powder.
US11084183B2	Process for manufacturing in-line coated wood-based boards The present invention relates to a process for manufacturing a wood-based board, a wood-based board as use of a liquid coating composition comprising at least one particulate filler material and at least one binder for in-line coating of wood-based boards.
US11084180B2	Cutting blade for brush cutter A cutting blade has two ends and two sides and includes a mounting hole mounted on a front housing of a brush cutter; a convex member on a central portion of either side and having two notches at two ends respectively and an intermediate, curved cutting edge; and two cutting edges on either side with the convex member disposed between, each cutting edge having a first end terminated at the notch and a second end terminated at either end. Two cutting edges of different sides with the mounting hole disposed between comprise a plurality of groups of an outward inclined cutting member and a cavity. The other two cutting edges of different sides with the mounting hole disposed between comprise a plurality of groups of an inward inclined cutting member and a recess.
US11084179B2	Shaver with sensors and methods for providing a shaving lubricant having a smart polymer A system and a method for adaptively releasing a lubricant or a cosmetic for a razor cartridge, a sensing unit detects a property of at least one of skin, air, water and a chemical agent in a region adjacent to the razor cartridge. A smart polymer provided on the razor cartridge is selectively responsive to a characteristic external stimulus by undergoing a physical or chemical change. A processing unit controls the release of the lubricant or the cosmetic by providing the characteristic external stimulus to cause the smart polymer to undergo a change. The processing unit compares the detected property to a reference threshold parameter and determines whether to provide the characteristic external stimulus to the smart polymer based on the comparison, thereby generating the lubricant or the cosmetic. The determined level of depletion of the smart polymer is indicated by a light, aural, or haptic indication.
US11084176B2	Holding device for a suction gripper for a vacuum handling apparatus The invention is a holding device for a suction gripper or for another interface member on a base of a vacuum handling apparatus, wherein the holding device is designed for detachable and preferably tool-free attachment of the suction gripper to the base and has a first direction and a second direction orthogonal thereto.
US11084172B2	Obstacle following sensor scheme for a mobile robot A robot obstacle detection system including a robot housing which navigates with respect to a surface and a sensor subsystem aimed at the surface for detecting the surface. The sensor subsystem includes an emitter which emits a signal having a field of emission and a photon detector having a field of view which intersects the field of emission at a region. The subsystem detects the presence of an object proximate the mobile robot and determines a value of a signal corresponding to the object. It compares the value to a predetermined value, moves the mobile robot in response to the comparison, and updates the predetermined value upon the occurrence of an event.
US11084170B2	Collaborative robot and a method for protecting collaborative robot from hazardous events Disclosed herein is a collaborative robot and a method for protecting collaborative form hazardous events. The method comprises detecting hazardous event in a working environment of the collaborative robot. Thereafter, the detected hazardous event is validated. Once the validation is performed, the inflation of a protective fabric housed in a protective compartment of the collaborative robot is initiated, wherein upon inflation, the protective fabric covers the collaborative robot for protecting the collaborative robot from the hazardous event. The present invention is used for self-protection of the collaborative robot in hazardous events without any human intervention.
US11084164B2	Devices and methods for passing an item through an opening The present disclosure provides a device to assist in confined space entry. The device includes a housing including a top surface, a bottom surface opposite the top surface, a first end positioned between the top surface and the bottom surface, and a second end opposite the first end and positioned between the top surface and the bottom surface. The device also includes a channel in the housing extending from the bottom surface in a direction towards the top surface, wherein the channel is between the first end and the second end. The device also includes a first roller rotatably coupled to the first end of the housing via a first pin, and a second roller rotatably coupled to the second end of the housing via a second pin.
US11084161B2	Anti-rotational telescopic pole A cleaning tool comprising an extendable pole of two or more telescoping tubular members of a non-circular cross-section and having locking-clamping devices with the same form of noncircular cross-section. The telescoping tubular members are connected together through a clamping device, wherein one open end of the clamping device comprises an internal surface matching an external surface of a thicker tubular member and the second end of the clamping device comprises an internal surface and further comprises a notch extending through the length of the second end of the clamping device, and a lever mechanism, wherein the second end of the clamping device is arranged for diameter reduction upon performing a clamping action with said lever. The free end of the thinnest tubular member comprises means for attaching a cleaning tool.
US11084158B2	Work tool A work tool includes a motor, a driving mechanism, a body housing and a handle. The driving mechanism is configured to perform an operation of linearly reciprocating the tool accessory along a driving axis extending in a front-rear direction. The handle includes a grip part extending substantially in an up-down direction, and a battery-mounting part provided on a lower side of the grip part. An upper end portion of the handle is connected to a rear end portion of the body housing via an elastic member so as to be movable relative to the body housing. A lower end portion of the handle is connected to the rear end portion of the body housing so as to be rotatable relative to the body housing, around a rotation axis extending in a left-right direction. The rotation axis is located on a lower side of the battery-mounting part.
US11084153B2	Stapler A stapler is configured to bind a workpiece using a staple made of a non-metal soft material. The staple has a crown portion and a pair of leg portions formed by bending both longitudinal ends of the crown portion toward one direction. The stapler includes a placing base, a penetrating part, an opening, and a pressing portion. The opening is provided on the placing base so that the one pair of cutting blades and the one pair of leg portions of the staple inserted into the workpiece pass through the opening. The pressing portion that is provided in the opening of the placing base and suppresses deformation of the workpiece caused by a force applied to the workpiece from the cutting blades when the cutting blades penetrate the workpiece.
US11084152B2	Mechanical device self-centering gear extractor A mechanical self-centring gear extractor device allows the use of a hydraulic cylinder to provide the extraction force, while having self-centring that prevents the accidental opening of the claws, increasing safety during extraction. The extractor includes a first spindle and pulling claws articulated and indirectly coupled to the first spindle, so they can move along it while being supported by it; including a centring device for the claws consisting of connecting rods articulated at one of their ends to intermediate regions of the claws and at the opposite end to a support whose position can be adjusted coaxially along the upper part of the first spindle, including a second spindle coaxial with the first spindle and independent of it in rotation and secured to it in stroke, and including an external thread to thread a handle joined in stroke and independent in rotation of that position adjustable support.
US11084147B2	Power tool operation recording and playback Systems and methods of operating power tools. The method includes receiving a command to start a recording mode at a first electronic processor of a first power tool, and receiving at the first electronic processor, a measured parameter from a sensor of the first power tool while a first motor of the first power tool is operating. The method also includes generating a recorded motor parameter by recording the measured parameter, on a first memory of the first power tool, when the first power tool operates in the recording mode, and transmitting, with a first transceiver of the first power tool, the recorded motor parameter. The method further includes receiving the recorded motor parameter at an external device, transmitting the recorded motor parameter to a second power tool via the external device, and receiving the recorded motor parameter via a second transceiver of the second power tool.
US11084143B2	Correction of fabricated shapes in additive manufacturing using modified edge A method of fabricating a polishing pad using an additive manufacturing system includes depositing successive layers by droplet ejection to form the polishing pad. The polishing pad includes a polishing surface having one or more partitions separated by one or more grooves. Depositing a layer of the successive layers includes dispensing first regions corresponding to edges of the one or more partitions by a first droplet ejection process. After curing the first regions, a second region corresponding to interior of the one or more partitions is dispensed between the edges by a different second droplet ejection process.
US11084140B2	Method of using polishing or grinding pad assembly A floor polishing or grinding pad assembly is provided. In one aspect, a polishing or grinding pad assembly employs a fibrous pad, a reinforcement layer or ring, and multiple floor-contacting disks. In another aspect, the reinforcement layer includes a central hole through which the fibrous pad is accessible and the fibrous pad at the hole has a linear dimension greater than a linear dimension of one side of the adjacent reinforcement layer. In yet another aspect, at least one of the floor-contacting disks has an angle offset from that of a base surface of the disk, the fibrous pad and/or the reinforcement layer. A further aspect employs a smaller set of disks alternating between and/or offset from a larger set of the disks. In another aspect, the reinforcement layer includes a wavy or undulating internal edge shape.
US11084128B2	Method for manufacturing wavelength conversion member having depressed portion and light-emitting device including the same A wavelength conversion member manufacturing method includes providing a wavelength conversion member having an upper surface, and forming, in the wavelength conversion member, at least one depressed portion having an inclined surface inclined with respect to the upper surface by irradiating the wavelength conversion member with a pulsed laser beam from above. The forming of the at least one depressed portion includes performing a set of scanning more than once at different processing depths in regions overlapping each other in a top view, the set of scanning includes performing scanning with the pulsed laser beam along a first direction more than once at irradiation positions shifted in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction in the top view, and the performing of the scanning includes applying the pulsed laser beam at a fixed processing depth.
US11084126B2	Laser weld method and weld structure A laser welding method includes: forming a melted section in which plural metallic workpieces within a weld region are melted by projecting a first laser beam onto said weld region with parts of the workpieces being set as the weld region when the workpieces are welded; and projecting a second laser beam while the melted section is being solidified or after a solidified section in which the melted section is solidified is formed such that the second laser beam circles around center of the melted section or the solidified section from an irradiation start position deviated from said center toward said center or such that the second laser beam is focused to the center of the melted section or the solidified section from an irradiation start region that includes the center and a periphery thereof.
US11084124B2	Laser cutting nozzle and laser cutting method A laser cutting nozzle includes an inner nozzle and an outer nozzle. The inner nozzle exhibits a tube shape having a through hole on an axis and having a diameter decreasing on a first end portion side and includes a notch extending in the axis direction along an outer peripheral surface on a second end portion side. The outer nozzle is fitted to the outer peripheral surface of the inner nozzle and includes a vent passage including the notch and communicating between the first end portion and the second end portion in the axis direction. A minimum flow cross-sectional area of the vent passage matches an opening area of the notch in an end surface on the second end portion side.
US11084123B2	Laser-etching and machine-vision positioning system Systems, methods and computer program products for laser etching and robotic machining of large workpieces are disclosed. An example system includes a first ring of lasers configured to etch longitudinal gridlines on a workpiece, a second ring of lasers configured to etch circumferential gridlines on the workpiece, where the longitudinal gridlines and the circumferential gridlines define a working grid on the workpiece, and a machine vision system to scan the working grid and compare the working grid to a reference grid in a computer model of the workpiece and to determine offsets between the working grid and the reference grid for positioning a robotic machining tool.
US11084122B2	Joining of dissimilar materials using impact welding A system and method for joining dissimilar metals. In one embodiment, a method comprises providing a first metal plate, a second metal plate, and an intermediate body that is positioned between the first metal plate and the second metal plate. The first metal plate is then driven into the intermediate body, which causes at least a portion of the intermediate body to collide with the second metal plate. As a result, the material of the intermediate body joins the first metal plate to the second plate. In another embodiment, a method for joining dissimilar metals comprises providing a first metal that is not amenable to welding, a second metal that is joinable to the first metal, and an intermediate body that is not joinable to at least the first metal. The intermediate body may have at least one hole such that the first metal and the second metal are positioned over and on opposite sides of the hole(s). At least a portion of the second metal may then be driven into the hole(s) to be joined to first metal.
US11084120B2	Method and apparatus to monitor a fire state associated with a welding event The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for detection of fire states in the presence of welding activities. In some examples, the welding detection system may algorithmically calculate a risk of a fire state developing. In some embodiments, the welding fire detection and prevention system may communicate warning states to users, supervisors, equipment and/or building monitoring systems.
US11084118B2	Method and system of all-position plasma welding process for titanium alloy pipeline The present disclosure provides a method of all-position plasma welding process for titanium alloy pipeline, which may be used for welding a titanium alloy pipeline made of TA2 or TC4, with a wall thickness of 3˜16 mm, and a pipe diameter of 108 mm or more. When the wall thickness is 3˜9 mm, a keyhole type technology may be used for one-time welding formation, and when the wall thickness is 9˜16 mm, grooving treatment needs to be performed for the pipeline, and the keyhole type technology is used for backing welding, and then filling welding and covering welding are performed using filler wire welding through a melt-in technology. The method includes following steps: S1: performing pre-welding treatment for the pipeline; S2: clamping the pipeline; S3: setting welding parameters; S4: starting the welding.
US11084110B2	Miter gauge assembly A guide assembly for use with a tool to guide movement of the tool along a channel defined by a work platform. The guide assembly comprises an elongate bar slidably received in the channel. The elongate bar has a width that is less than a width of the channel. The elongate bar defines recesses extending from a first side of the elongate bar toward a second side of the elongate bar. Guides are moveably mounted in one of the recesses of the elongate bar to adjust a working width of the guide assembly to fit the width of the channel. Each guide projects from its recess and has a portion thereof disposed outward of the first side of the elongate bar. The working width of the guide assembly extends between the second side of the elongate bar and the portion of the guide disposed outward of the first side of the elongate bar.
US11084106B2	Modular jig and fixture systems and methods Jigs and fixtures for aligning, guiding, and/or holding a workpiece on woodworking machinery during a woodworking operation are described, as well as methods of making, modifying, and using jigs and fixtures.
US11084105B2	Chuck assembly for a rotary power tool A chuck assembly for a rotary power tool includes a chuck body rotatable about a central axis. The chuck body has a plurality of slots, each oriented at an oblique angle relative to the central axis. The chuck assembly also includes a plurality of jaws, each movable along a respective one of the slots. The chuck assembly also includes a collar coupled to the plurality of jaws. The collar is selectively engageable with the chuck body such that, when engaged, the plurality of jaws are movable along the plurality of slots in response to rotation of the collar.
US11084099B2	Discrete lot powder management for additive manufacturing A method of additive manufacturing includes supplying additive manufacturing powder to a build area of an additive manufacturing machine. The method includes fusing a portion of the powder to form a part, and removing a non-fused portion of the powder from the build area into a removable vessel for storing non-fused powder after building a part. The method can include supplying additive manufacturing powder to a build area, fusing a portion of the powder, and removing a non-fused portion of the powder all on a single discrete lot of additive manufacturing powder without mixing lots.
US11084098B2	Apparatus for fusing a workpiece Various embodiments of the present invention relate to a method for welding a workpiece comprising the steps of: making a first weld at a first position on said workpiece with a high energy beam, deflecting the high energy beam with at least one deflection lens for making a second weld at a second position on said workpiece, focusing the high energy beam on said workpiece with at least one focusing lens, shaping the high energy beam on said workpiece with at least one astigmatism lens so that the shape of the high energy beam on said workpiece is longer in a direction parallel to a deflection direction of said high energy beam than in a direction perpendicular to said deflection direction of said high energy beam. The invention is also related to the use of an astigmatism lens and to a method for forming a three dimensional article.
US11084093B2	Ti—Fe-based sintered alloy material and method for producing same A Ti—Fe-based sintered alloy material including two phases of an α phase and a β phase, in which a content of iron is 0.5% or more and 7% or less on a weight basis, a β phase containing an iron component is dispersed in an independent state in an α phase, an area ratio of the β phase containing an iron component is 60% or less of an entire area, and an equiaxed crystal grain is contained in the α phase.
US11084070B2	Device for cleaning steam wand of a beverage brewing apparatus Disclosed is a device and method for cleaning a steam wand of a beverage brewing apparatus. The device includes a first reservoir, a larger elastically deformable reservoir, a scrubbing means, a first one-way valve, and a second one-way valve. The first reservoir is adapted to closely encapsulate the steam wand. The first reservoir is open at one end to receive the steam wand. The larger elastically deformable reservoir is adapted to contain a larger sterile portion of a cleaning solution. The scrubbing means adapted to mechanically loosen milk residue through a scrubbing action. The first one-way valve is operable to connect the larger elastically deformable reservoir to the first reservoir. The second one-way valve is operable to allow air to flow into the larger elastically deformable reservoir.
US11084059B2	Method for producing rare-earth magnet A sintered magnet body is held in a grounded jig exhibiting excellent electrical conductivity, a rare-earth-compound powder is charged and sprayed on the sintered magnet body to electrostatically coat the sintered magnet body with the powder, and thus apply the powder to the sintered magnet body. The sintered magnet body having the powder applied thereto is heat treated to produce a rare-earth magnet. As a result, the rare-earth-compound powder can be uniformly applied to the surface of the sintered magnet body, and the application operating can be performed extremely efficiently.
US11084044B2	Sediment buster for water container flushing system including sediment separator, and associated methods A sediment buster is used for water heater draining. The sediment buster includes a main body defining a conduit and configured to be coupled to a drain outlet of a tank of the water heater. The conduit is configured to transport a fluid into the drain outlet to break up sediment accumulated at the drain outlet inside the tank. A first connector at an end of the main body is configured to be coupled to the drain outlet of the tank, and a second connector is at an opposite end of the main body. An inlet valve is positioned on the main body and configured to receive the fluid to be sent into the drain outlet via the conduit and the first connector. A shut-off valve is positioned on the main body between the inlet valve and the second connector to selectively regulate the direction of flow of the fluid within the conduit from the inlet valve. A fluid supply device is coupled to the inlet valve for selectively supplying the fluid to be sent into the drain outlet via the conduit and the first connector.
US11084043B2	Impact cutter blade and holder system and method An impact cutter blade and holder system is disclosed. The impact cutter blade and holder system includes: a cutter disk, a plurality of impact holders, and a plurality of impact cutter blades. The cutter disk has a central axis about which the cutter disk is configured to rotate. The plurality of impact holders are secured to the cutter disk. The plurality of impact cutter blades is secured to the plurality of impact holders.
US11084038B2	PCR device having unidirectional sliding means and method for PCR using same Described is a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) device including a PCR thermal block including a first substrate and heating units, a PCR chip including a second substrate and reaction chambers, and an unidirectional sliding driver for sliding the PCR chip relative to the PCR thermal block while maintaining a contact between the second substrate of the PCR chip and the first substrate of the PCR thermal block. The first and second heaters of each of the plurality of heating units are spaced apart from each other along a sliding direction, and the unidirectional sliding driver causes any reaction chamber in the PCR chip to have a sequential thermal contact from a heater of the plurality of heating units mounted at one end of the PCR thermal block to a heater of the plurality of heating units mounted at another end of the PCR thermal block.
US11084036B2	Microfluidic systems and methods of use Microfluidic channels networks and systems are provided. One network includes a first fluid channel having a first depth dimension; at least a second channel intersecting the first channel at a first intersection; at least a third channel in fluid communication with the first intersection, at least one of the first intersection and the third channel having a depth dimension that is greater than the first depth dimension. Also provided is a flow control system for directing fluids in the network. Systems are additionally provided for flowing disrupted particles into a droplet formation junction, whereby a portion of the disrupted particles or the contents thereof are encapsulated into one or more droplets. Further provided is a method for controlling filling of a microfluidic network by controlling passive valving microfluidic channel network features.
US11084033B2	Drive circuit and drive method thereof, and panel and drive method thereof A drive circuit and its drive method, and a panel and its drive method are provided. The drive circuit includes a step-up unit, a plurality of signal input terminals and a signal output terminal, which are electrically connected with each other. The step-up unit includes a first module, a second module, a third module and a first capacitor, which are electrically connected with each other. The first module is configured to transmit a signal of a third signal input terminal to a first electrode of the first capacitor. The second module is configured to transmit a signal of a fourth signal input terminal to a second electrode of the first capacitor. The third module is configured to transmit a signal of the third signal input terminal to the second electrode of the first capacitor, which further increases the signal of the first electrode of the first capacitor.
US11084028B2	Semiconductor photocatalyst and preparation method thereof The present invention discloses a novel magnetic BiOCl—Bi24O31Cl10/MnFe2O4—Fe2O3 semiconductor photocatalyst as a staggered multi-heterojunction nano-photocatalyst for pharmaceutical effluents remediation, and preparation method and use thereof. The semiconductor photocatalysts are at weighted ratios 9:1 4:1, 7:3 and 3:2 of BiOCl—Bi24O31Cl10 and MnFe2O4—Fe2O3 semiconductor. The BiOCl—Bi24O31Cl10/MnFe2O4—Fe2O3 semiconductor photocatalyst with 10% MnFe2O4—Fe2O3 is a solar light activated photocatalyst for pharmaceutical effluents remediation. The pharmaceutical effluents include ofloxacin antibiotic. The mentioned semiconductor photocatalyst effectively removes the ofloxacin (OFL) antibiotic from polluted aqueous solution under simulated solar light, facilitates separation of photocatalyst from treated aqueous solution using magnetic property, enhances light absorption edge, improves intra-particle mass transfer, increases adsorption capacity and promotes efficient surface reactions, which includes: increasing the light absorption range, increasing quantum efficiency and reducing the recombination phenomenon.
US11084025B2	AEI type zeolite, method for producing same, and uses thereof Provided is a method for producing an inexpensive, high-performance AEI type zeolite and an AEI type zeolite having a Si/Al ratio of 6.5 or less and an acidity of 1.2 mmol/g or more and 3.0 mmol/g or less, by using neither an expensive Y type zeolite as a raw material nor dangerous hydrofluoric acid. The method for producing an AEI type zeolite having a Si/Al ratio of 50 or less includes: preparing a mixture including a silicon atom material, an aluminum atom material, an alkali metal atom material, an organic structure-directing agent, and water; and performing hydrothermal synthesis of the obtained mixture, in which a compound having a Si content of 20% by weight or less and containing aluminum is used as the aluminum atom material; and the mixture includes a zeolite having a framework density of 14 T/1000 Å3 or more in an amount of 0.1% by weight or more with respect to SiO2 assuming that all Si atoms in the mixture are formed in SiO2.
US11084016B2	Polymerization unit with improved manhole A manhole for a polymerization unit having a through-hole formed with a shoulder matching a corresponding shoulder of a plug of a closure member operatively inserted in the through-hole. The through-hole can be closed with a minimum clearance, such that polymer particles do not deposit in the gap between the wall of the unit and the plug of the closure member.
US11084001B2	Selectively-permeable membrane Disclosed are selectively-permeable membranes and components configured for selective permeation of a specified gas, such as oxygen, therethrough, methods for making the same and methods for using the same, for example, to implement fuel cells and electrochemical cells.
US11084000B2	Method of making carbon molecular sieve membranes The invention is an improved method of making a carbon molecular sieve (CMS) membrane in which a polyimide precursor polymer is pyrolyzed to form a carbon molecular sieve membrane by heating, in a furnace, said polyimide precursor polymer to a final pyrolysis temperature of 600 C to 700 C at a pyrolysis heating rate of 3 to 7 C/minute from 400 C to the final pyrolysis temperature, the final pyrolysis temperature being held for a pyrolysis time of at most 60 minutes in a non-oxidizing atmosphere. In a particular embodiment, the cooling rate from the pyrolysis temperature is accelerated by methods to remove heat. The CMS membranes have shown an improved combination of selectivity and permeance as well as being particularly suitable to separate gases in gas streams such methane from natural gas, oxygen from air and ethylene or propylene from light hydrocarbon streams.
US11083985B2	Vapor relief strainer with cleaner A vapor relief strainer cleaning assembly comprises a turbine and dislodger assembly, wherein the turbine is configured to move a dislodger assembly disposed within a vapor screen relief vessel. Exemplary dislodger assemblies are configured to be powered by vapor or gas and to use excess vapor or gas optionally to dislodge non-condensable contaminants from the filter screen or to facilitate contaminant dislodgement from the inner wall of the filter screen.
US11083984B2	Duct for use in a system for separating particles suspended in a fluid, and a method of designing such duct A duct for use in a system for separating particles suspended in a fluid and a method for designing such duct. The duct comprises at least one trapping-bay portion having a main channel extending along a curved central line defining a fluid flow direction and trapping bay(s) for trapping at least a part of the particles and coextensive with the channel along the line. The channel and the bay(s) are as follows in a cross-section of the trapping-bay portion taken perpendicularly to the line: the channel has a basic polygonal shape defined by at least four channel walls including outer, inner, upper and lower channel walls; and the bay protrudes from the inner and/or outer channel walls away from the line and has bay walls generally parallel to the corresponding walls of the channel oriented in the same way, the area of the bay smaller than that of the channel.
US11083978B2	Processes for treating aqueous compositions comprising lithium sulfate and sulfuric acid The present disclosure relates to processes for treating an aqueous composition comprising lithium sulfate and sulfuric acid. The processes comprise evaporatively crystallizing the aqueous composition comprising lithium sulfate and sulfuric acid under conditions to obtain crystals of lithium sulfate monohydrate and a lithium sulfate-reduced solution; and optionally separating the crystals of the lithium sulfate monohydrate from the lithium sulfate-reduced solution. The processes optionally further comprise concentrating the lithium sulfate-reduced solution under conditions to obtain an acidic condensate and a concentrate comprising sulfuric acid.
US11083972B2	Fantasy game system and method for player selection and scoring A first list of available players is provided to each individual user who then selects a first fantasy lineup, where selections by another individual user does not preclude other individual users from also selecting the same player. First fantasy lineups are received from each individual user, the fantasy lineups comprising one or more players selected from the first list of available players. Each individual user may provide a replacement lineup prior to the end of a game. A subsequent list of available players is provided to each user and does not include players from the first fantasy lineup. Subsequent fantasy lineups from each individual user are received comprising only players selected from the subsequent list of available players. None of the players of the first fantasy lineup for an individual user is included in any subsequent fantasy lineup of the individual user.
US11083970B2	Storing information from a verification device and accessing the information from a gaming device to verify that the gaming device is communicating with a server A system includes a server, which provides activities and possibly other services to a player through a gaming device. To verify that the gaming device is communicating with the server, information received from a verification device is stored. Thereafter, in response to a request from the gaming device, the stored information is determined and sent to the gaming device via the server.
US11083968B2	Method for creating a virtual object A computer-implemented method for creating a virtual object; the method comprising: receiving a digital representation of a visual appearance of a real-world object; creating a virtual object with a visual appearance based on the received digital representation; selecting a part of the virtual object; and assigning one or more attributes to the selected part of the virtual object.
US11083964B2	Cloud game streaming with client side asset integration A method for streaming gameplay of a cloud video game is provided, including: executing the cloud video game to generate gameplay video; streaming the gameplay video over a network to a client device, the gameplay video being presented by the client device on a display; during the streaming of the gameplay video, transmitting one or more visual assets over the network to the client device, the visual assets being cached by the client device; wherein the cached visual assets are processed by the client device and combined into the gameplay video before being presented on the display.
US11083953B2	System and method adapted to enable simultaneous play of one or more sports games in the same facility with automated ball delivery, tracking and collection The present invention comprises a unique system and method for providing adaptable ball delivery and tracking, including appropriate sensor hardware, interactive gameplay user interfaces and point of sales systems. The system and method of the present invention are especially relevant to baseball and softball as, among other components, the system comprises a vertical, ground-up soft toss ball delivery mechanism, automated player and ball-tracking devices, and ball-collection and transport systems. The ball collection and return components eliminate the need for “fielders” and enable the creation of the first “batting range”. The vertical, ground-up soft-toss pitch machine further enables the first multi-story batting facility with player batting bays that open onto a sports field. Further, certain embodiments of the present invention integrate hitting screens, augmented reality display and simultaneous coordination of gameplay and communication between players, regardless of the players' physical location.
US11083951B2	Ball spin rate measurement system and method A system and method wherein ball spin rate and axis orientation are determined according to an electronic circuit that includes a magnetometer spin sensor module and, in the alternative, an electronic circuit that includes a spin sensor module with a plurality of accelerometers.
US11083943B2	Ring tossing game and game apparatus An apparatus and method of play for a ring tossing game. The apparatus includes targets with a plurality of mounted pegs and annular rings. When the ring tossing game is played the targets are placed at a distance from each other and the rings are tossed at each of the targets, in turn; in an attempt to score by landing a ring around any of the targets' mounted pegs, with each toss being scored and a winner being declared when one of the two opponents reaches a score of exactly twenty-one or hits each of the four corner pegs with each of the four rings in the same turn without opponent canceling out a score.
US11083927B2	Muscular training tension band for equestrian riding A muscular training tension band for equestrian riding has an elastic body and a shoulder guard. In use, the elastic body is worn and stretched between a wearer's shoulder and contralateral foot, with the shoulder guard positioned on the shoulder. The tension band functions to recruit correct engagement of a horseback rider's postural stabilizing muscles in order to find a functionally effective and balanced pelvis in the saddle, while also protecting the spine and decreasing the risk of repetitive force related injuries.
US11083922B2	Incliner apparatus Wellness equipment is provided in the form of an incliner apparatus that can also serve as furniture. The incliner apparatus includes a body support structure and at least one ground engaging rocker coupled to the body support structure to support a user at a variable angular orientation or pitch in response to a position of the user on the body support structure. The incliner apparatus is configured such that the body support structure may assume a horizontal configuration when the incliner apparatus is in a state of equilibrium, and such that the body support structure may assume a declined configuration or an inclined configuration when the user lies on the body support structure with a center of gravity of the user offset from a central reference plane of the incliner apparatus.
US11083917B2	Protective device to prevent persons from falling A protective device to prevent persons from falling has a base and an anchor mast system in connection with the base. On a free upper end of the anchor mast system, personal protective equipment (PPE) is fastened at an anchor point. To increase stability, the anchor mast system is provided with a lower standing section and a cantilever section. The standing section and the cantilever section are pivoted by a pivot drive relative to each other and relative to the base such that the anchor point in connection with the PPE is displaced downwards and away from the tilting edge of the base. This reduces the total height of the protective device, and increases the stability in the event of load in the region of the anchor point, while the weight of the protective device, particular also of the base, is reduced.
US11083912B2	Systems and methods for linear accelerator radiotherapy with magnetic resonance imaging Systems and methods for the delivery of linear accelerator radiotherapy in conjunction with magnetic resonance imaging in which components of a linear accelerator may be placed in shielding containers around a gantry, may be connected with RF waveguides, and may employ various systems and methods for magnetic and radio frequency shielding.
US11083905B2	Methods and devices for ventricular therapy Methods and apparatus for a three-stage ventricular cardioversion and defibrillation therapy that treats ventricular tachycardia and fibrillation at low energy levels. An implantable therapy generator adapted to generate and selectively deliver a three-stage ventricular therapy and at least two leads operably each having at least one electrode adapted to be positioned proximate the ventricle of the patient. The device is programmed to deliver a three-stage therapy via both a far-field configuration and a near-field configuration of the electrodes upon detection of a ventricular arrhythmia. The three-stage therapy includes a first stage for unpinning of one or more singularities associated with the ventricular arrhythmia, a second stage for anti-repinning of the one or more singularities, both of which are delivered via the far-field configuration of the electrodes, and a third stage for extinguishing of the one or more singularities associated delivered via the near-field configuration of the electrodes.
US11083899B2	Transvenous method of treating sleep apnea A system and method for treating sleep apnea includes inserting an implantable pulse generator subcutaneously within a body of a patient and connecting a lead to the pulse generator. The lead is inserted within the vasculature and advanced transvenously through the vasculature until a stimulation portion of the lead becomes positioned in close proximity to the hypoglossal nerve. A nerve-stimulation signal is applied to the hypoglossal nerve via the stimulation portion of the lead.
US11083882B2	Syringe and connector system A connector assembly may include a body and a fluid fitting, the fluid fitting configured for releasably engaging a syringe nozzle, at least one deflectable locking arm connected to the body and radially deflectable relative to the distal end, the proximal end of the at least one deflectable locking arm configured for deflecting in a radial direction relative to the distal end to releasably engage the syringe nozzle, and at least one locking element disposed on the at least one deflectable locking arm, the at least one locking element movable with movement of the at least one deflectable locking arm between a first position where the at least one locking element is released from an engagement portion of the syringe nozzle and a second position where the at least one locking element is engaged with the engagement portion of the syringe nozzle.
US11083879B2	Vaginal detoxing kit and method A vaginal detoxing kit comprises a vaginal insert apparatus and a hollow tube. The vaginal insert apparatus comprises a pearl shaped body and a string. Further, the pearl shaped body comprises a plurality of herbal ingredients. The string is fixedly attached to the pearl shaped body and wrapped around it. The hollow tube comprises first and second openings. A user unravels the string, inserts the string into a first opening, and draws the string through the second opening of the hollow tube. The vaginal insert apparatus is seated against the first opening of the hollow tube. The user wraps the drawn out string around a finger of the user to ensure the vaginal insert is seated firmly against the first opening. The user inserts the vaginal insert apparatus inside a vagina of the user to perform vaginal detoxing of an interior of the vagina.
US11083864B2	Connector system for an apparatus that delivers breathable gas to a patient A connector system for use with an apparatus that delivers a supply of pressurized breathable air to a patient includes an air delivery conduit including an auxiliary conduit. The air delivery conduit and auxiliary conduit have a first end and a second end. A connector is provided to at least one of the first and second ends. The connector includes an inner tubular wall and an outer tubular wall surrounding the inner tubular wall and being concentric with the inner tubular wall. The inner and outer tubular walls define first and second passages that are isolated from one another. One of the first and second passages is configured to communicate with the air delivery conduit and the other of the first and second passages is configured to communicate with the auxiliary conduit.
US11083860B2	CPAP mask cushion cover A CPAP mask cover and method for making the same are presented. The CPAP mask cover includes first and second material sections arranged in different orientations, such as with the bias of the first material section substantially perpendicular to the bias of the second material section. A first and second seam and opposite ends of the cover connect the first and second material sections along an overlap or abutment of the inner edges of the first and second material sections. A portion of the edges of the first and second material sections between the first and second seams remain unconnected and capable of forming an opening when the mask cover is stretched to fit onto a CPAP mask.
US11083859B2	Respirator and method for determining a fresh gas flow A respirator (1) includes a fresh gas port (23, 25, 27) for connecting a fresh gas supply, a gas outlet (3) for connecting a supply line for a patient, an absolute pressure sensor (21) and a data processor (37). The gas outlet and the fresh gas port are fluidically connected via an inhalation branch (17) that is connected to the absolute pressure sensor. The fresh gas port has an adjusting valve (31), to set gas flow from the fresh gas supply to the inhalation branch, and a differential pressure sensor (33). The differential pressure sensor determines a differential pressure in the fresh gas port between the inhalation branch and the adjusting valve. The data processor receives and records the absolute pressure measured and the differential pressure to determine a fresh gas flow through the fresh gas port. A method for determining a fresh gas flow is also shown and described.
US11083849B2	Auto-injector An auto-injector for delivering a liquid medicament comprising: a housing arranged to contain a syringe and a piston for sealing the syringe and displacing the medicament, the housing having a proximal end and a distal end intended to be applied against an injection site, wherein the syringe comprises: a plurality of plunger elements arranged along a length of the syringe between the proximal end of the housing and the piston, each of the plurality of plunger elements having a longitudinal axis; and a cord arranged to connect the plurality of plunger elements, wherein the plunger elements are configured to become aligned along their axes to push the piston towards the distal end to displace the medicament when the cord is acted on by a driving force.
US11083836B2	System and method for medical fluid identification and verification A system for injecting fluid to a patient is provided. The system provides manual or automatic verification and identification of the fluid to be injected, prior to, during or after injection. The system includes: a fluid having at least one active compound and at least one tracer compound; an injector configured to deliver the fluid to the patient through a fluid path set; at least one sensor coupled to at least one of the syringe, the injector, or the patient, configured to measure at least one property of the tracer in the fluid, and a feedback path to adjust at least one injection parameter of the injector based on at least one measurement from the at least one sensor.
US11083832B2	Optical detection of air bubbles in either saline or blood or a mixture of both Embodiments of the disclosure provide a system and method for detection of a transient air bubble in an arterial blood flow path during dialysis (e.g., hemodialysis). The system uses measurements from an optical sensor to remove one or more effects of common factors affecting the absorbance of the light incident on the arterial tubing. These factors include color of medium within the arterial tubing, tubing color, angle of illumination, and temperature of the optical detector. A variance of the measurements from the optical sensor are used to determine whether an air bubble is present.
US11083829B2	Medical treatment device and method for monitoring a medical treatment device The invention relates to a medical treatment device comprising a fluid system, which has a monitoring apparatus 27 for monitoring the treatment device, wherein the monitoring apparatus 27 is configured such that monitoring is based on the evaluation of the pressure in the fluid system of the medical treatment device. The invention further relates to a method for monitoring a medical treatment device, in which monitoring is based on the evaluation of the pressure in the fluid system. The treatment device is characterised by a compliance-determining apparatus 28 for determining the compliance in the fluid system, part of the fluid system or parts of the fluid system, wherein the compliance-determining apparatus 28 cooperates with the monitoring apparatus 27 in such a manner that the pressure-based monitoring takes place depending on the compliance of the fluid system.
US11083818B2	Methods for inducing macrophage conversion in a wound One aspect of the invention provides a method of sequentially inducing macrophage conversion in a wound. The method includes: (a) administering IL-4 to induce conversion of a first population of wound macrophages in the wound to M2A macrophages; and then (b) administering IL-10, dexamethasone, or a dexamethasone analog to induce conversion of a second population of wound macrophages in the wound to M2C macrophages.
US11083814B2	Heating and atomizing aroma diffuser A heating and atomizing aroma diffuser includes a cover with an outlet thereof, an atomization core including a heating member and a liquid conduction member surrounding around the heating member, a spice storage, an airflow generator with an inlet thereof and a control unit. The inlet, the airflow generator, the spice storage, the atomization core and the outlet are connected to cooperatively form an air passageway thereof. The control unit is electrically connected to the heating member and the airflow generator to drive the heating member to generate heat, so that spice liquid adsorbed on a surface of the liquid conduction member is atomized into steam by high temperature, and then simultaneously drive the steam to diffuse into the air through the air passageway, thereby the steam can be diffused rapidly and sufficiently into the air, and has widespread spectrum and strong fragrance.
US11083813B2	System and method for selecting and releasing flavor A system for releasing flavor comprises: a plurality of compartments adapted to receive a respective plurality of capsules, each capsule containing therein a flavor material; a dispenser system configured for dispensing into an environment a fluid obtained from at least one flavor material; and a controller configured for automatically selecting a dispensing protocol, for signaling the dispenser system to dispense fluids obtained from at least one flavor material contained in at least one capsule of the compartments, and for automatically re-executing the selecting and the signaling, according to a shuffle protocol.
US11083812B2	Ergonomic scent diffuser An ergonomic scent diffuser having a first housing with electrical components connected to a second housing having a heating element disposed within. Slidably connected to the second housing is a cap. The cap has depressions adjacent an outer end to provide an ergonomic grip. The cap also has guide rails and retaining members that retain and position a fragrance emitting member over the heating element.
US11083810B2	Control panel having UV disinfection A control panel having a variety of potential applications that utilize ultraviolet-C (UV-C) light as a means of disinfection. In one embodiment, a human/machine interface (HMI) panel, such as a touchscreen or keypad uses a dynamically moveable multi-reflector assembly using UV-C light to disinfect its touch surfaces. The goal of integrating UV-C disinfection with an HMI works to provide a safe and effective dose of UV-C light to the panel's surface for the purpose of reducing the number of active pathogens.
US11083809B2	Fluid sterilizer and associated connecting device A sterilizer may include: a first pipe having an inner wall with a light reflecting property; a second pipe disposed in the first pipe so as to pass fluid therethrough and formed of a light transmitting material; and a plurality of UV LEDs arranged on the inner wall of the first pipe and configured to irradiate sterilization UV light onto the fluid.
US11083802B2	Echolucent implant compositions and methods Implantable materials visible under ultrasound may delivered to a selected placement site and biodegrade after a certain period of time. Ultrasound visible implantable materials may be delivered through an applicator and may include ultrasound contrast agents and/or radiopaque agents. Applications include monitoring the delivery of an implant of the implantable materials to the placement site with ultrasound and delivery of therapeutic agents to a tissue at the placement site for treating a patient.
US11083797B2	Long-acting polymeric delivery systems Compositions comprised of a delivery vehicle or delivery system and an active agent dispersed within the delivery vehicle or system, wherein the delivery vehicle or system contains a polyorthoester polymer and a polar aprotic solvent. Also disclosed are low viscosity delivery systems for administration of active agents. The low viscosity delivery systems have a polyorthoester polymer, a polar aprotic solvent and a solvent containing a triglyceride viscosity reducing agent. Compositions described include an amide- or anilide-type local anesthetic of the “caine” classification, and a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), along with related methods, e.g., for treatment of post-operative pain or for prophylactic treatment of pain. The compositions are suitable for delivery via, e.g., direct application and instillation, intradermal injection, subcutaneous injection, and nerve block (perineural).
US11083794B2	Methods and compositions for self-regulated release of active pharmaceutical ingredient An abuse deterrent pharmaceutical composition including a pharmaceutically active ingredient; an acid soluble ingredient; and a buffering ingredient; wherein the acid soluble ingredient and the buffering ingredient retard release of the active pharmaceutical ingredient when the composition is ingested in excess of an intended dosage.
US11083788B2	Nanoemulsion compositions for preventing, suppressing or eliminating allergic and inflammatory disease The present invention provides methods and compositions for the stimulation of immune responses and for treating or preventing allergic disease and responses and inflammatory disease and responses. In particular, the present invention provides nanoemulsion compositions and methods of using the same for the induction of immune responses that prevent or treat allergic disease by reducing allergic response. Compositions and methods of the invention find use in, among other things, clinical (e.g. therapeutic and preventative medicine (e.g., vaccination)) and research applications.
US11083787B2	Bovine herpesvirus type 1 (BoHV-1) vector against bovine respiratory disease complex The application describes recombinant BoHV-1 triple mutant viruses that express protective antigens of other bovine respiratory viruses associated with Bovine respiratory disease complex (BRDC).
US11083782B2	Phosphoserine containing compositions for immune tolerance induction Compositions and methods for inducing immune tolerance to proteins and subsequence administration of the proteins are disclosed. Compositions comprise proteins complexed with liposomes comprising PS and PC, wherein at least part of the PS is present as lyso-PS.
US11083778B2	Compositions and methods to mitigate or prevent an immune response to an immunogenic therapeutic molecule in non-human primates Methods and compositions for preventing an immune response to an immunogenic therapeutic agent [i.e. anti-drug antibody (ADA), a.k.a. anti-therapeutic antibody (ATA)] are disclosed. One of the disclosed methods comprises administering an effective amount of an immunosuppressant such as an Interleukin-2 (IL-2) signaling pathway inhibitor, including an antagonist, super agonist or partial agonist to the cytokine IL-2, to the IL-2 receptor (IL-2R), or to IL-2R signal transduction molecules. Inhibitors can be in the form of antibodies or antibody fragments, peptide inhibitors, fusion molecule, small molecules, antibody/small molecule conjugates. Administration of a given inhibitor can decrease the incidence and/or magnitude of an immune response or prevent an immune response, including an antibody response, to a potentially immunogenic therapeutic agent in a non-human primate (NHP). Some of the disclosed methods produce a tolerizing effect in NHPs.
US11083767B2	Pharmaceutical composition comprising an extract of platycodon grandiflorum and method for preventing or treating of obesity using the same Provided is a composition for preventing, improving or treating obesity, which includes a Platycodon grandiflorum extract as an active ingredient and a method for preparing the extract with an improved anti-obesity effect. The extract shows an effect of inhibiting increases in body weight and fat mass caused by a high-fat diet for normalization, an increase in fasting blood glucose and a decrease in energy expenditure in a diet-induced obesity mouse model. Further, compared to an extract prepared by a conventional extraction method, the Platycodon grandiflorum extract shows a more excellent effect of inhibiting increases in body weight and fat mass, fasting blood glucose, and blood lipid and adipokine contents in experiments, resulting in an excellent anti-obesity effect. Therefore, the Platycodon grandiflorum extract prepared is expected to be useful for preventing obesity and treating obesity-related complications that can be caused by an increase in fat mass as well as obesity.
US11083764B1	Pharmaceutical composition based on plant raw materials A pharmaceutical composition containing dry powder of pine (Pinus) needles and dry peels and pits of grapes extract and pharmaceutically acceptable additive, dry extracts of ginger (Zingiber officinale), green tea (Camellia sinensis), yellow ginger (Curcuma longa), yellow mustard (Brassica hirta) seeds, white pepper, pomegranate (Punica granatum) bark and dry powder of pomegranate (Punica granatum) juice.
US11083743B2	DNA hypomethylating agents for cancer therapy The present invention relates to a method of treating and/or preventing cancer comprising administering a combination of an effective amount of a DNA hypomethylating agent and an effective amount of at least one immunomodulatory agent and/or optionally an effective amount of at least one targeted therapy agent.
US11083739B2	Mito-magnolol compounds and methods of synthesis and use thereof The present invention provides mito-magnolol compounds, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of using the mito-magnolol compounds in the treatment of cancer, especially anti-cancer therapy or kinase resistant cancers.
US11083724B2	Rimegepant for CGRP related disorders Disclosed are methods of treating CGRP related disorders, e.g., migraine, by administering to a patient in need thereof rimegepant or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising rimegepant and kits including the pharmaceutical compositions and instructions are also disclosed.
US11083722B2	Combination therapies for the treatment of breast cancer Provided herein is a combination therapy useful for the treatment breast cancer. The combination comprises an ER-alpha inhibitor and a CDK 4/6 inhibitor.
US11083719B2	Gel containing Pirfenidone The invention relates to a gel composition containing pirfenidone, which is advantageous over other cutaneously administered pharmaceutical forms known in the prior art and which can be used in treatment for the restoration of tissues with fibrotic lesions and for the prevention of fibrotic lesions.
US11083716B2	Compositions comprising cytisine in the treatment and/or prevention of addiction in subjects in need thereof Methods of treatment of addiction and/or dependence, methods of promoting cessation of various addictions, such as smoking and/or vaping, and methods of promoting a reduction in various addictions, such as smoking and/or vaping, uses of cytisine as an addiction cessation treatment, and dosage regimens for the foregoing are provided.
US11083714B2	Selective anti-cancer agent effective for prevention and treatment De-ethylflavopereirine, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a solvate or a hydrate thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of a solvate or a hydrate thereof may be used as cancer therapy (i.e., prevention and/or treatment) in a subject in need thereof, including a pathological condition such as inflammation, especially chronic, or cancer (e.g., a carcinoma, a sarcoma, a melanoma, a leukemia, a lymphoma), especially a solid tumor and/or a metastasis thereof. In particular, systemic administration of such improved anti-cancer agents in effective amounts may selectively destroy cancer cells (including cancer stem cells) in a solid tumor and/or at a site of metastasis. They are well-tolerated by the subject, even at large systemic doses and their resulting high concentrations in the circulation, and provide safe and effective anti-cancer agents.
US11083713B2	Treatment of progressive neurodegenerative disease with ibudilast Compositions and methods for treating progressive neurodegenerative diseases, and their associated symptoms by administration of ibudilast (3-isobutyryl-2-isopropylpyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine).
US11083711B2	Amine prodrugs of pharmaceutical compounds Disclose are amine prodrugs and methods of synthesis thereof. In particular, the amine prodrug comprises a drug molecule and at least one or more prodrug appendage moieties and the method for synthesis the amine prodrug comprises a step of coupling the drug molecule and at least one or more prodrug appendage moieties. Also disclosed are exemplary riluzole prodrugs and methods of synthesis thereof.
US11083710B2	PSMA binding ligand-linker conjugates and methods for using Described herein are prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA) binding conjugates that are useful for delivering therapeutic, diagnostic and imaging agents. Also described herein are pharmaceutical composition containing them and methods of using the conjugates and compositions. Also described are processes for manufacture of the conjugates and the compositions containing them.
US11083707B2	Substituted indoline derivatives as dengue viral replication inhibitors The present invention relates to substituted indoline derivatives, methods to prevent or treat dengue viral infections by using said compounds and also relates to said compounds for use as a medicine, more preferably for use as a medicine to treat or prevent dengue viral infections. The present invention furthermore relates to pharmaceutical compositions or combination preparations of the compounds, to the compositions or preparations for use as a medicine, more preferably for the prevention or treatment of dengue viral infections. The invention also relates to processes for preparation of the compounds.
US11083696B2	Dispersion anaesthetic device The invention concerns a cartridge for an inhalation device for delivering anaesthetic to a human or animal wherein anaesthetic in said cartridge is dispersed in an anaesthetic control release medium; an inhalation device for use with said cartridge and a formulation comprising at least one selected anaesthetic and anaesthetic control release medium.
US11083694B2	Injectable phenol formulations and methods of their use Phenol formulations including phenol and an encapsulation agent, such as a cyclodextrin or derivatives thereof, and uses of such formulations.
US11083689B2	Lubricant formulations A composition for lubricant formulations is disclosed. The composition may include hypochlorite, dimethicone, and an emulsifier for improvement of lubricity. Methods of making and using the lubricant formulations are also disclosed.
US11083686B2	Cosmetic preparation containing white truffle extract and cosmetic method thereof The present invention provides a process for obtaining an extract from White Truffle (Tuber magnatum) for skin cosmetic use, the white truffle extract obtainable by the process and a cosmetic composition comprising the said extract. The invention provides a method for reducing the signs of aging and lightening the skin.
US11083677B2	Cosmetic base including amide alcohol, and cosmetic The purpose of the present invention is to provide a novel amide alcohol that can be used as a cosmetic base ingredient. An amide alcohol represented by formula (I).
US11083670B2	System for closed transfer of fluids A system for the closed transfer of fluids that provides substantially leak-proof sealing and pressure equalization during engagement of a cannula with a vial, during transfer of a substance from a vial chamber to a barrel chamber via the cannula, and during disengagement of the cannula from the vial is disclosed. The leak-proof sealing of the system substantially prevents leakage of both air and liquid during use of the system. The system of the present disclosure also permits pressure equalization between a vial and the system when the system is attached to the vial. The system is compatible with a needle and syringe assembly for accessing a medication contained within a vial for administering the medication to a patient.
US11083664B2	Mechanotherapeutic device and measurement method A device for monitoring a treatment of posture of body parts in which a local mechanotherapeutic stimulus is applied includes an elastic material which is to be worn over the part of the body, a pressure regulating support, a pressure applicator and a pressure sensor. The support is fixed to the elastic material and passes over a region where mechanotherapeutic stimulus is to be applied. The sensor is rigidly attached to the pressure applicator and they are together received in a pocket. The sensor senses pressure and hence a stimulus applied to the part as a result of the tension in the support, the sensor being configured to output a signal indicative of the pressure applied, providing the opportunity to change the stimulus to within a given range based on the feedback from the sensor. A method for using the device is also disclosed.
US11083653B2	Medical mattress with bed pan recess A medical mattress for temporarily receiving a bed pan for use by a patient, comprising a mattress body of hospital grade mattress foam having a mattress cavity therein. Removable interior and exterior mattress inserts fit in the mattress cavity. The interior insert can be replaced by a bed pan. Hand grips on the interior and exterior inserts assist with removal and replacement of the inserts. Interlock fasteners are provided for temporarily securing the interior and exterior inserts in the mattress cavity for support of the patient. Methods of using and making the mattress are provided.
US11083652B2	Smart foot position sensor for power wheelchair users, and systems and methods of using same Disclosed herein is a footplate assembly for monitoring foot position in real time, as a wheelchair is driven. Optionally, the footplate assembly can use an array of force-sensing resistors and infrared distance sensors to detect the pressure and location of the foot within the immediate confines of the footplate. The footplate assembly can be provided as an overlay to an existing wheelchair footplate structure, or the footplate assembly can be integrated into or replace an existing wheelchair footplate structure.
US11083651B2	Wheelchair fixing device A wheelchair fixing device includes: a belt member having one end wound around a retractor and the other end attachable to a wheelchair or an attachment portion in a vehicle cabin; a lock mechanism provided in the retractor and performing electrical switching between a locked state in which the belt member is disabled to be pulled out and an unlocked state in which the belt member is enabled to be pulled out; and a switching unit switching the lock mechanism to the locked state when the other end of the belt member is attached to the wheelchair or the attachment portion, and switching the lock mechanism to the unlocked state when the other end of the belt member is detached in a stopped state of a vehicle.
US11083644B2	Disposable absorbent article A disposable absorbent article is provided having an absorbent core located in a chassis and including absorbent particulate polymer material defining at least one cavity. The absorbent core may be substantially cellulose free or comprise a combination of particulate absorbent polymer material and wood pulp. Methods for making such an absorbent core and corresponding disposable absorbent article are also disclosed.
US11083633B2	Elastic laminates and methods for assembling elastic laminates for absorbent articles The present disclosure relates to elastic laminates and methods for assembling elastic laminates that may be used to make absorbent article components. Elastic laminates may include one or more reinforcement layers positioned between unstretched portions of elastic materials and substrates to which the elastic materials are bonded.
US11083630B2	Reduced-pressure, tunnel-wound dressings, systems, and methods Systems, methods, and dressing are presented for treating a tunnel wound on a patient. In one instance, a reduced-pressure, tunnel-wound dressing includes a longitudinal core member formed from a closed-cell foam that is surrounded by a first longitudinal concentric member formed from a manifolding material. When subjected to reduced pressure, the longitudinal core member expands and the first longitudinal concentric member compresses. These actions create intimate contact between the tunnel wound and the dressing, oppose collapse of the tunnel, and when reduced pressure is removed provide clearance to remove the dressing. Other embodiments are presented.
US11083621B2	Instrument for treating an ocular disorder An instrument for removing debris from an eye during the treatment of an ocular disorder has a swab and a rigid member. The swab includes a tip portion sized to provide access to the debris on an eyelid of the eye. The rigid member has a distal end portion affixed to the swab and a proximal end portion with a cross-sectional member profile. The cross-sectional member profile is non-circular and has a first groove. The first groove extends longitudinally along the proximal end portion for cooperating with a chuck such that rotation of the proximal end portion within the chuck is inhibited.
US11083617B2	Ostomy device An ostomy device for attachment (coupling) to a base plate is disclosed. The ostomy device comprises attachment structures for attachment to a base plate, wherein the ostomy device comprises an attachment ring configured to be detachably attached to the base plate. The ostomy device comprises additional structures provided with attachment elements configured to be detachably attached to the attachment ring. The attachment ring is configured to be detachably attached to the inner side of an attachment recess provided in the locking flange of the base plate.
US11083605B2	Femoral aortic access modular stent assembly and method The techniques of this disclosure generally relate to a modular stent device that is deployed into the ascending aorta via femoral access. The modular stent device is a base or anchor component to which additional modular stent devices can be attached to exclude diseased areas of the aorta while at the same time allowing perfusion of the brachiocephalic artery, the left common carotid artery, and/or the left subclavian artery.
US11083599B1	Genital cover A genital cover for a transgender human which is positioned underneath clothing along the curve of the mons pubis/and or genitals which when worn gives the outward simulated appearance of the protruding bulge and contours of the human male external genitalia to provide the wearer who does not possess external male genitalia the subtle appearance of possessing external male genitalia; the genital cover itself does not resemble explicit external male genitalia when viewed unobstructed by clothing when worn; when worn beneath clothing the genital cover gives the simulated appearance of external male genitalia.
US11083597B2	Instruments for expandable interbody implants A system for implanting an expandable interbody implant into an intervertebral space includes an elongated tool, the distal end of which is removably securable to the implant. The proximal end of the tool has an attachment interface for detachable securement to a plurality of different modules, each of which is adapted to effectuate a different function of the delivery system. The different functions include: grasping the implant delivery tool, providing an impaction surface for driving the advancement of the implant, supplying a graft material into the implant, and actuating the expansion of the implant. One of the modules may include a fluid delivery system for supplying hydraulic fluid to expand the implant. A fluid reservoir of the fluid delivery system may be oriented transverse to the cannula that delivers the fluid to the implant. A grafting block can be used to help pre-pack the implant with graft material.
US11083574B2	Prosthetic heart valve A prosthetic heart valve includes a valve frame (2), on which a plurality of valve leaflets (8) are fixed, and a fastening area for fastening in a blood vessel, which axially adjoins the valve frame (2). A stabilizing ring (14) is arranged in the fastening area. The stabilizing ring (14) defines a predetermined shape and a predetermined diameter of the fastening area and has at least one predetermined expansion point (22), whereby it is possible to expand the stabilizing ring (14) by an action of radial force on an inner circumference.
US11083570B2	Artificial valve An artificial valve (5; 10; 20; 30; 50) for implantation in a body, in or adjacent to a blood vessel, comprising a casing (12; 37; 61) and an opening and closing mechanism, at least part of said mechanism being a moving part (11; 21, 22; 31, 32, 33; 51) adapted to make an opening and a closing movement to assume an open and a closed position for opening and closing, of the blood through said blood vessel, and positions between said open and closed positions, said closing movement of the moving part (11; 21, 22; 31, 32, 33; 51) being initiated and carried out when a threshold value is reached by a parameter of the mammal or of a device (8) used by the mammal. The opening and closing mechanism is arranged to cause the moving part (51) to its closing movement by means of giving the moving part kinetic energy in a plurality of steps.
US11083564B2	Methods and systems for delivering a filled prosthetic bladder into a surgical cavity A prosthetic insertion apparatus and related methods of use in delivering filled prosthetic bladders through a skin incision and into a surgical cavity or pocket. The prosthetic insertion apparatus imparts control and retention properties to a surgical professional such the prosthetic bladder can be oriented and manipulated into the surgical cavity without risk of inadvertent dropping of the prosthetic bladder and without imparting damaging stress or torque to the bladder. Suitable materials can be utilized that are selected as having advantageous properties including lubricity, rigidity, easily sterilizable, and high strength.
US11083548B2	Orthodontic anterior bite plate An orthodontic bite plate has a body with an anterior base for bonding attachment to the lingual surface of an upper anterior tooth, and an occlusal stop having an incisal surface extending across the lingual aspect of the body to limit upward movement of the patient's lower teeth. A vertical channel divides the body gingival to the occlusal stop into opposing lateral wings that are capable of being compressed together by application of a lateral compressive force to deform the base and thereby release the orthodontic bite plate from the tooth. At least one horizontal channel separates the occlusal stop and lateral wings. Optionally, the occlusal stop can include a vertical member that extends gingivally into the vertical channel between the lateral wings.
US11083533B2	Manipulator system and operating method thereof A manipulator system is provided with: a manipulator including an elongated flexible portion, a movable portion provided at a distal end thereof, and a driving portion that is provided at a proximal end of the flexible portion and that drives the movable portion; an inserted portion that includes a channel through which the manipulator is made to pass and that possesses flexibility; a reciprocating portion that moves the driving portion forward and backward in a longitudinal direction of the flexible portion; a movable-portion-state identifying portion that identifies a state of the movable portion; a restricting portion that, when the movable portion is identified to be in a protruded state, restricts the driving portion from being moved backward any farther; and a restriction releasing portion that, when the movable portion is identified to be in a retractable state, releases the restriction.
US11083528B2	Input arm for control of a surgical mechanical arm A surgical system for control of a surgical mechanical arm, which system comprises: at least one input arm comprising: a first section rotatable about a first section axis; a second section rotatable about a second section axis; a first bendable joint coupling said first and said second sections, where said first section axis and said second section axis are not collinear, for all angles of bending of said first bendable joint; at least one sensor configured to measure movement of one or more of said sections; and circuitry configured to receive a measurement signal from said at least one sensor and to generate a control signal, based on said measurement signal for control of movement of said surgical mechanical arm.
US11083526B2	Medical system, apparatus and method for shape sensing A medical system for shape sensing by interacting with a shape sensing element (12) configured to perform a shape sensing measurement of an interventional device (14) and by interacting with an image data generation unit (28) for generating image data (21) is provided. The medical system includes a shape sensing console (16) in communication with the shape sensing element (12) for generating measurement signals of the shape sensing measurement, a shape reconstruction unit (18) in communication with the shape sensing console for reconstructing a shape (19) of the shape sensing element based on the generated measurement signals, a receiving unit (22) for receiving a position and/or orientation of an apparatus (26, 26′) including the image data generation unit (28), a coordinate transformation unit (20) for registering the reconstructed shape (19) by representing the reconstructed shape (19) in a coordinate system based on the received orientation of the apparatus (26, 26′), and a connector unit (32) for connecting the shape sensing console (16) and/or said shape reconstruction unit (18) to the shape sensing element (12), the connector unit (32) being detachably connectable to a housing (30) of the apparatus (26, 26′).
US11083521B2	Interference suppression apparatus and method A medical microwave delivery system comprises a microwave generator for providing microwave energy, wherein the microwave generator is electrically isolated from an electrical earth of the medical microwave delivery system, a coaxial cable configured to transfer microwave energy from the microwave generator, and a ferrite element configured to at least partially surround at least part of the coaxial cable.
US11083520B2	Systems and methods of ablating cardiac tissue The subject of this disclosure includes an apparatus for visually supporting a tissue ablation procedure, including a display comprising a user interface; and at least one processor in communication with the display, the at least one processor configured to control one or more of a plurality of electrodes of a radiofrequency balloon catheter to ablate organ tissues of one or more targeted pulmonary veins; determine a characteristic, based on ablation parameters of the radiofrequency balloon catheter, of pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) success rate; and present, on the display, visual information corresponding to each electrode for an indication, based on the characteristic, for PVI success rate.
US11083517B2	Enhancing efficiency of repeat ablation by merging current and previous maps A method for cardiac treatment, which includes acquiring and saving an initial map of a chamber of a heart of a patient in an initial ablation procedure, with locations of ablation lesions marked on the initial map. In preparation for a redo ablation procedure, subsequent to the initial ablation procedure, a current map of the chamber is acquired, the initial map is registered with the current map, and the locations of the ablation lesions from the registered initial map are marked and displayed on the current map.
US11083516B2	Systems and methods for mapping and ablation in the bladder The present disclosure relates to the field of tissue mapping and ablation. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to expandable medical devices for identifying and treating local anatomical abnormalities within a body lumen. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to systems and methods of focal treatment for overactive bladders.
US11083514B2	Moxibustion jar and medicinal moxibustion device A moxibustion jar and a medicinal moxibustion device are provided. The moxibustion jar comprises a jar body (10), with a first opening (11) being formed on the bottom of the jar body (10); and, an adsorption chamber (20) which is arranged on the jar body (10). The adsorption chamber (20) is configured to absorb the jar body (10) onto an object to be cauterized, and the jar body (10) is configured to generate medicine vapor and allow the medicine vapor to reach the first opening (11) to come into contact with the object to be cauterized. In this moxibustion jar, by providing the adsorption chamber (20) on the jar body (10), the moxibustion jar can be absorbed onto the surface of the skin of a human body. On this basis, a medicine liquid evaporation device (30) evaporates a liquid medicine to form medicine vapor, so that the gas pressure inside the jar body (10) is increased and the absorption rate of the skin is thus improved. Moreover, the moxibustion jar and the medicinal moxibustion device are simple and clean, and have few operation limitations and better therapeutic effects.
US11083513B2	Ablation catheter device with electrodes for detecting an electric response of biological material A catheter device for ablating biological material is described. The catheter device comprises (a) a longitudinal structure; (b) an applicator for ablating the biological material, wherein the applicator is installed at the longitudinal structure; (c) a first electrode being attached to the longitudinal structure; (d) a second electrode being attached to the longitudinal structure; (e) an interface being connected directly or indirectly to the longitudinal structure; (f) a first lead electrically connecting the first electrode with the interface; and (g) a second lead electrically connecting the second electrode with the interface. The interface is configured for electrically connecting the first lead and the second lead with a measurement device for electrically stimulating the first electrode and the second electrode and for detecting an electric quantity being associated with an electric response of an biological material being located in between the two stimulated electrodes. Further, a catheter system with such a catheter device is described.
US11083506B1	Modular crimpable plate A modular crimpable bone plate system, including: a first rod and a second rod; and a plurality of rod connectors, wherein the rod connectors further include: a first tube and a second tube configured to slide over the first and second rods; a first leg and a second leg each connected between the first and second tubes; and an opening between the first and second legs and between the first and second tubes, where in the opening is configured to accept a screw head of a screw; wherein the first and second tubes are configured to be crimped onto the first and second rods, and wherein the first leg and second leg are configured to be crimped onto the screw.
US11083504B2	Bone fixation system with opposed mounting portions System, including methods, apparatus, and kits, for bone fixation using a fixation device including a mounting portion and a fastener that attaches to the mounting portion. In some embodiments, the fixation device may include first and second mounting portions configured to be disposed across a bone from each other and secured with a fastener that extends from one of the mounting portions, through the bone, and to the other mounting portion. The system also may include a tool to facilitate installation of the fixation device.
US11083499B2	Polyaxial bone anchoring device and instrument for use with the same A bone anchoring device includes a receiving part with a rod receiving portion having a first end, a second end, a recess for the rod, an outer surface, and a first engagement structure on the outer surface that extends farther radially outwardly than other parts of the rod receiving portion, and a flexible head receiving portion for inserting and clamping the head. The bone anchoring device also includes a locking ring configured to be arranged around the head receiving portion for locking the head, the locking ring having an outer surface and a second engagement structure on the outer surface that extends farther radially outwardly than the outer surface of the rod receiving portion. The engagement structures are configured to be engaged by an instrument to move the locking ring from a locking position to a position where the inserted head is pivotable.
US11083498B2	Polyaxial bone anchoring device A polyaxial bone anchoring device includes a bone anchoring element having a head, a receiving part having a channel for receiving a rod and an accommodation space for pivotably holding the head, and a pressure member having a pressure exerting surface and a deformable portion with a free end. The deformable portion is adjustable from a first configuration where a first part of the deformable portion is supported at a first axial position relative to the receiving part while a second part of the deformable portion protrudes further radially into the channel than parts of the deformable portion positioned axially above the second part, to a second configuration where the second part of the deformable portion is deformed radially outwardly and the pressure exerting surface is shifted lower axially to exert pressure on the head while the first part of the deformable portion remains supported at the first axial position.
US11083496B2	Fracture reduction system A fracture reduction system includes a reduction device for reducing a fracture bone to be reduced; and a display device for displaying a posture of the fracture bone to be reduced based on a bone model. The display device can cooperate with the reduction device so that the bone model moves synchronously with the fracture bone to be reduced. The posture of the fracture bone to be reduced is displayed based on the bone model, so that the medical staff can know the current posture of the fracture bone to be reduced according to the posture of the bone model and design corresponding reduction actions specifically according to the reduction conditions, so as to reduce the difficulty and increase the precision of fracture reduction.
US11083486B2	Rotary surgical shaver A handheld rotary medical device with a shaver configured to remove cartilage is disclosed. The handheld rotary medical device may include an inner drive shaft, an elongated, tubular, outer housing encapsulating the inner drive shaft such that the inner drive shaft is positioned within the outer housing and a shaver at a distal end of the inner drive shaft. The shaver may include a plurality of teeth extending radially outward from an outer surface of the inner drive shaft. The medical device may include slots or grooves in the outer housing useful for cleaning the tissue from the teeth of the shaver.
US11083480B2	Gripping mechanism and gripping tool A gripping mechanism includes: two gripping pieces pivoted relative to each other about a pivot axis; a base supporting at least one of the gripping pieces; a pulley rotatably supported about a rotation axis parallel to the pivot axis; a wire wound around the pulley, causing tensile forces that move the rotation axis in one direction to act, and transmitting a pressing force; and a force-receiving portion receiving the pressing force. The pulley is disposed so that a resultant force of the tensile forces of the wire acting on the rotation axis generates a moment causing the gripping pieces to be pivoted in a direction causing the gripping pieces to be closed. The force-receiving portion is disposed so that the pressing force applied from the wire generates a moment causing the gripping pieces to be pivoted in a direction causing the gripping pieces to be opened.
US11083476B2	Urolithiasis removing device and method A urolithiasis removing device according to one embodiment can comprise: an insertion tube; a guide which is inserted into the insertion tube and which is relatively movable with respect to the insertion tube; a wire which is inserted into the guide and which is relatively movable with respect to the guide; a basket positioned in front of the wire and capable of holding urolithiasis; and a control unit for determining the size of the urolithiasis on the basis of the relative movement of the guide with respect to the insertion tube or the relative movement of the wire with respect to the guide.
US11083465B2	Aggressive featured clips with improved tissue retention A system for treating tissue includes a capsule including a channel extending therethrough; first and second clip arms each extending from a proximal end to a distal end, the proximal ends being received within the channel of a capsule to be moved between an open tissue receiving configuration; and a closed tissue clipping configuration. The first clip arm includes a first tissue retention feature at a distal portion thereof configured to pierce through a target tissue when in the tissue clipping configuration and subsequently release the target tissue when the clip arms are moved to an at least partially open configuration. The second clip arm includes a second tissue retention feature at a distal portion thereof configured to pierce and retain the target tissue thereon when in both the closed tissue clipping configuration and the open tissue receiving configuration.
US11083464B1	Multistage bioabsorbable plug system and method of insertion A system and method for sealing openings in a body of a patient made by a medical procedure or non-medical event. The opening may be formed in soft tissue, internal organs, or hard tissue. A coaxial needle is inserted into a patient and a coagulating agent is inserted into the patient via the coaxial needle. The coagulating agent is discharged adjacent to the opening and the coaxial needle is inserted to a surgical depth. Following the procedure, the coaxial needle is retracted to a plug discharging depth. A bioabsorbable plug in at least a partially dehydrated state is then discharged from the coaxial needle and the coaxial needle is removed. The plug resides at least partially within the opening in the organ or tissue created by the coaxial needle. The combination of the coagulating agent and the expandable plug seals the opening created by the coaxial needle.
US11083460B2	Fixation of vessels for percutaneous fistula creation A method of percutaneously creating a fistula includes inserting percutaneously a medical instrument to a target location having a first blood vessel and a second blood vessel. A fastener is then deployed via the medical instrument to the target location. The fastener is in a first configuration before the deploying and a second configuration after the deploying. The fastener limits relative movement between the first blood vessel and the second blood vessel when in the second configuration. An anastomosis between the first blood vessel and the second blood vessel is percutaneously produced.
US11083455B2	Surgical instrument comprising an articulation system ratio A shaft assembly is disclosed comprising a shaft including a proximal end, a distal end, a longitudinal axis extending between the proximal end and the distal end, and an outer housing comprising a shaft radius defined with respect to the longitudinal axis. The shaft assembly further comprises an end effector comprising an end effector frame rotatably coupled to the shaft about a fixed articulation axis positioned laterally offset with respect to the longitudinal axis. The shaft assembly further comprises an articulation driver coupled to the end effector frame at an attachment location, wherein a lateral moment arm is defined between the attachment location and the fixed articulation axis, wherein the lateral moment arm is orthogonal to the longitudinal axis, and wherein the shaft assembly is configured such that a ratio of the shaft radius to the lateral moment arm is minimized.
US11083450B2	Laparoscopic device A laparoscopic device (10) comprising a handle assembly (30) by which the user may hold the laparoscopic device (30); and a tool gripping assembly (60) which holds a tool member (20) is disclosed. The tool gripping assembly (60) comprises a longitudinally extending rod (70) having a longitudinal axis A, a distal end (71) and a proximal end (72) The proximal end (72) is configured to be attached to the handle assembly (30), said distal end (71) is provided with a holding member (73) capable of holding a tool member (20). The tool gripping assembly (60) further comprises a first sleeve (80) partially surrounding and being longitudinally and independently displaceable parallel to the longitudinal axis A along an outer surface of said longitudinally extending rod (70), and a second sleeve (90) partially surrounding and being longitudinally and independently displaceable parallel to the longitudinal axis A along an outer surface of said first sleeve (80). The first and second sleeves (80, 90) are longitudinally displaceable in relation to each other and said longitudinally extending rod (70), and are configured to clamp said tool member (20) to said holding member (73) in a variable angle α in relation to said longitudinal axis A, wherein said variable angle α depends on the relative positions of the first and second sleeves (80, 90) to the longitudinally extending rod (70).
US11083443B2	Specimen retrieval device A specimen retrieval device includes a tubular body defining a longitudinal bore, an inner shaft slidably disposed within the longitudinal bore of the tubular body, and a specimen bag affixed to a support mechanism at the distal portion of the inner shaft. In embodiments, the specimen bag has an opening capable of being closed by linkage assembly after placement of tissue therein, but prior to removal of the device from the body.
US11083441B2	Distal tip tissue sampling arrangement The present invention relates to an arrangement for taking a biopsy in a human or animal tissue, comprising an elongated hollow member having a circular cross-section in a plane perpendicular to a longitudinal axis, and a circular cutting edge at distal end. The circular cutting edge is provided with at least one cutting slit, running from the cutting edge in a proximal direction of the elongated hollow member. The arrangement further comprises a rotational member configured to apply rotational movement to the hollow member, wherein the rotational movement is applied in accordance to a rotational procedure such that the hollow member is rotated in one direction a predefined amount of rotations, and thereafter rotated in an opposite direction the same amount of rotations.
US11083420B2	Robotic operating table and hybrid operating system An operating table may include: a table on which to place a patient; a base fixed to a floor; and an articulated robotic arm including a first end supported on the base and a second end supporting the table at a position near the first end in a longitudinal direction of the table. The robotic arm may take a first posture in which the robotic arm is housed under the table when the table is situated at a first predetermined position. And a length of the robotic arm in the first posture in the longitudinal direction of the table is shorter than or equal to 1/2 of a length of the table in the longitudinal direction.
US11083413B2	Methods and systems for selecting media guidance applications based on a position of a brain monitoring user device Methods and systems are disclosed herein for a system configured to determine a position of a brain monitoring user device, and a brain state of a user. Based on the determined position and the determined brain state, the system provides access to a set of media guidance application operations corresponding to the determined brain state and to brain regions corresponding to the determined position of the brain monitoring user device.
US11083408B2	Detecting, assessing and managing epilepsy using a multi-variate, metric-based classification analysis A method for identifying changes in an epilepsy patient's disease state, comprising: receiving at least one body data stream; determining at least one body index from the at least one body data stream; detecting a plurality of seizure events from the at least one body index; determining at least one seizure metric value for each seizure event; performing a first classification analysis of the plurality of seizure events from the at least one seizure metric value; detecting at least one additional seizure event from the at least one determined index; determining at least one seizure metric value for each additional seizure event, performing a second classification analysis of the plurality of seizure events and the at least one additional seizure event based upon the at least one seizure metric value; comparing the results of the first classification analysis and the second classification analysis; and performing a further action.
US11083403B1	Pulmonary health assessment system A pulmonary health assessment system for use with a handheld electronic device (HED) that includes a casing having a shape adapted to secure the HED with the casing. The casing includes a plurality of electrodes and a circuit board. The electrodes capture data indicative of the pulmonary health of the user. The circuit board includes a microphonic sensor, a diaphragm, a Photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor, an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) sensor, and a microcontroller. The microphonic sensor captures pulmonary audio signals indicative of the pulmonary health of the user. The diaphragm enhances the pulmonary audio signals. The PPG sensor measures pulmonary capillary blood flow. The IMU sensor captures seismic and auscultation signals indicative of the pulmonary health of the user. The microcontroller transmits pulmonary health data to the handheld electronic device and a computing device.
US11083401B2	Electric field encephalography: electric field based brain signal detection and monitoring Systems and methods for measuring brain activity of a subject are disclosed, comprising: positioning a plurality of electric field sensors at multiple positions on the exterior of a skull of the subject; measuring one to three components of a plurality of instantaneous electric field vectors generated by a plurality of electric field sources, the electric field vectors being measured by the plurality of electric field sensors; and determining brain activity of the subject based on the measurement of the plurality of instantaneous electric field vectors.
US11083400B2	Catheter with high density electrode spine array A catheter adapted or high density mapping and/or ablation of tissue surface has a distal electrode matrix having a plurality of spines arranged in parallel configuration on which a multitude of electrodes are carried in a grid formation for providing uniformity and predictability in electrode placement on the tissue surface. The matrix can be dragged against the tissue surface upon deflection (and/or release of the deflection) of the catheter. The spines generally maintain their parallel configuration and the multitude of electrodes generally maintain their predetermined relative spacing in the grid formation as the matrix is dragged across the tissue surface in providing very high density mapping signals. The spines may have free distal ends, or distal ends that are joined to form loops for maintaining the spines in parallel configuration.
US11083392B2	Bio-processor, bio-signal detecting system, and operation method of bio-processor A bio-processor includes a bioelectrical impedance sensor and a digital signal processor. The bioelectrical impedance sensor measures bioelectrical impedance during a sensing time including a portion of a settling time. The digital signal processor estimates a settled bioelectrical impedance value based on changes in the measured bioelectrical impedance. The digital signal processor generates bio-data based on the settled bioelectrical impedance value.
US11083389B2	Sensors for a portable device A portable sensing system device and method for providing microwave or RF (radio-frequency) sensing functionality for a portable device, the device comprising: a portable device housing configured to be carried by a user; and a sensing unit within said housing con-figured to characterize an object located in proximity to the portable system, said sensing unit comprising: a wideband electromagnetic transducer array said array comprising a plurality of electromagnetic transducers; a transmitter unit for applying RF signals to said electromagnetic transducer array; and a receiver unit for receiving coupled RF signals from said electromagnetic transducers array.
US11083380B2	Bio-signal acquiring apparatus, bio-signal acquiring method, and bio-information estimating method A bio-signal acquiring apparatus includes a sensor part and a signal processor. The sensor part includes a bio-signal sensor, a load sensor, and an ultrasonic sensor array, the bio-signal sensor configured to detect a bio-signal of an object that comes into contact with the sensor part, the load sensor configured to detect a contact load of the object, and the ultrasonic sensor array configured to detect contact load distribution of the object. The signal processor is configured to obtain a contact load of the object at a region of interest based on the contact load and the contact load distribution, and configured to output the contact load of the object at the region of interest and the bio-signal.
US11083375B2	Handheld device for identification of microbiological constituents in the middle ear Methods and apparatus for identifying microbiological constituents in the middle ear. A spectrometer receives Raman-scattered light from the region of the tympanic membrane and resolves spectral features of the Raman-scattered light. A processor receives the interferometry signal and the Raman signal, and generates a Raman spectrum of the tympanic membrane and material adjacent thereto. In some embodiments of the invention, low-coherence light and substantially monochromatic excitation light are directed onto a tympanic membrane of the ear of a person via an otoscopic tip that abuts the ear canal. An interferometer combines scattered low-coherence light from the ear tissue with a reference signal to generate an interferometric signal.
US11083374B2	Spectrometer and operation method of spectrometer A spectrometer includes a chamber, a vacuum generator configured to suck in internal air of the chamber to pull skin of a subject into the chamber, a light source configured to emit light to the skin of the subject pulled into the chamber, a photodetector configured to receive light passing through the skin of the subject and acquire a spectrum of the light; and a skin contact adjuster configured to determine a contact state between the chamber and the skin by analyzing the spectrum of the light and thereby generate a determination result, and adjust the contact state between the chamber and the skin by applying a physical force to a periphery of the skin pulled into the chamber according to the determination result.
US11083371B1	Methods and systems for processing data via an executable file on a monitor to reduce the dimensionality of the data and encrypting the data being transmitted over the wireless network Some embodiments include processing data via an executable file on a monitor to reduce the dimensionality of the data being transmitted over the wireless network. The output of the executable file also encrypts the data before being transmitted wireless to a remote server. The remote server receives the transmitted data and makes likelihood inferences based on the recorded data.
US11083368B2	System and method, in particular for microscopes and endoscopes, for creating HDR monochrome images of a fluorescing fluorophore A method and system for computing an HDR image (38) from a digital color input image (4) of an object (30) containing a fluorescing fluorophore (22) acquires the input image using a color camera (2) having at least two different types (16, 17, 18) of color sensor (8), such as an R, G and B sensor. The input image may be recorded in a co-sensing wavelength band (64, 66, 68) wherein different spectral responsivities (58, 60, 62) of the different types of color sensor overlap. The input image comprises different digital monochrome input images (6), each recorded by a different type of color sensor. Light incident on the camera may be filtered using a band-pass filter (32) having a tunable pass band (34) which defines the co-sensing wavelength band and may be adjusted depending on spectral responsivities of the color sensors, the fluorophore, and characteristics of the monochrome input images.
US11083363B2	Endoscope control device and endoscope The invention relates to an endoscope control device for a non-rigid endoscope, including a tiltable control element for effecting a deflection movement by means of a transmission wire, the control element including a wire guiding means for guiding a wire; the wire, which is arranged at the control element on the wire guiding means for realizing the deflection movement; and a wire tensioning body in which a proximal end of the wire is anchored and which is movable relative to the control element for changing the tension of the wire between the wire guiding means and the wire tensioning body.
US11083362B2	Medical device for moving a medical instrument The aim of the invention is to move a medical instrument (2) by means of a medical device (1) in the longitudinal direction of the device and in the rotation direction transversely about the longitudinal direction by an actuating apparatus (3). This aim is achieved in that the medical instrument (2) is connected to at least one first magnetic element (18, 19) and the actuating apparatus (3) contains at least one second magnetic element (20, 21) or is connected thereto; the actuating apparatus (3) is movable together with the at least one second magnetic element (20, 21) in the longitudinal direction of the device and in the rotational direction about the longitudinal direction in question and is movable together with the at least one second magnetic element (20, 21) in the longitudinal direction of the device and in the rotational direction about the longitudinal direction in question and permits, by means of magnetic coupling between the at least one second magnetic element (20, 21) and the at least one first magnetic element (18, 19), moving same together with the medical instrument (2).
US11083359B2	Grid device The present invention relates to a filtering divider that helps create two regions of liquid cleanliness inside of a container. The liquid on top of the filtering divider will be cleaner than that below the filtering divider. This is achieved using a grate that is comprised of a plurality of grid elements. The filtering divider can optionally be arranged such that it may fold. In such a way, it can be placed in the bottom of a container and provide cavities for the storage of cleaning accessories.
US11083358B1	Floor cleaning device Disclosed is a floor cleaning device, including a water tank; a cleaning cloth wrapped around the water tank; a plurality of support shafts and a plurality of transmission shafts which are respectively provided in the water tank to support the cleaning cloth; a driving mechanism connected to the transmission shafts to drive the cleaning cloth to move circularly in the water tank; and a cleaning mechanism provided above the cleaning cloth to remove dirts on the surface of the cleaning cloth. The disclosure achieves a self cleaning at the same time of the floor cleaning, so that there is no need for the user to wash the used cleaning cloth or change a disposable cloth after the floor cleaning, realizing a true cleaning without producing the secondary pollution.
US11083357B2	Water trailing detection system A floor cleaning machine can comprise a chassis, a cleaning mechanism, a control system, and a cleaning operation sensing system connected to the chassis. The chassis can be configured for movement along a cleaning path. The cleaning mechanism can perform a cleaning operation. The liquid system can provide liquid to the cleaning mechanism. The recovery system can recover liquid from the cleaning operation. The control system can control performance of the cleaning operation. The cleaning operation sensing system can detect a condition of the cleaning operation. The cleaning operation sensing system can comprise a water trailing detection system comprising: a frame connected to the chassis aft of the recovery system; an absorbent medium connected to the frame; and a moisture sensor in communication with the control system to alter a signal in response to moisture in the absorbent medium.
US11083350B2	Foot ledge structure for toilet A toilet positionable above a floor comprise a toilet base and a foot ledge structure. The toilet base at least partially surrounds a lower portion of a toilet bowl and defines an inner area that at least partially contains the lower portion of the toilet bowl. The foot ledge structure comprises a foot ledge and a base bracket. The foot ledge is elevated above the floor and is movable between a retracted position and an extended position relative to the toilet base. The base bracket is positioned within the inner area of the toilet base and is configured to elevate the foot ledge above the floor. The foot ledge is movably attached to the base bracket. The base bracket is independently attachable to the floor from the toilet base.
US11083343B2	Sit-down bathing configuration A sit-down bathing configuration comprises includes: a seated shower device with an open area under its sitting surface, and a mobile bathing chair; wherein the seat of the mobile bathing chair can be fitted above the sitting surface of the seated shower device and the mobile bathing chair can be wheeled in and out of the shower device.
US11083342B2	Air injectors for bathing installations Air injectors are provided for conveying fluid and/or gas (e.g., air) into the fluid of a bathing apparatus. The air injectors can include a component for attachment to an outside surface of the bathing apparatus that can be hidden from the view of a user and another component for attachment to a source of the fluid and/or gas (e.g., air). The two components can be connected together for use or disconnected for servicing and cleaning the injectors, as well as servicing a check valve or the injectors.
US11083340B2	Multi-function fixture for a lavatory system Systems and methods for a multi-function lavatory fixture are disclosed. The lavatory fixture includes a first and second leg, where a first end of each leg is configured to be mounted to a deck and a second end of each leg is located over a basin of the lavatory fixture. A connecting section extends between the second ends of each leg and includes outlets to dispense water and soap to wash a user's hands. The fixture also includes indicators located proximate each of the outlets to indicate to the user the location of each outlet. A sensor located near each outlet identifies the presence of a user's hands near the outlet and dispenses water and soap, accordingly. A controller within the lavatory fixture receives inputs from each sensor and activates the appropriate pump or valve to deliver the desired product at the appropriate outlet.
US11083336B1	High-efficiency heating apparatus A high efficiency heating apparatus for heating fluids and cooking mediums, such as oil or shortening within a fryer, includes a natural draft (non powered) combustion chamber with internal baffles that is affixed to an exterior surface of a fry tank.
US11083329B2	Multi-phase circuit flow-through heater for aerospace beverage maker In an illustrative embodiment, a flow-through fluid heating unit includes an annular member, and a heating element deposited on an inner surface of the annular member, the heating element including three sub-heating elements, each sub-heating element being connected to a separate conduit for receiving a separate phase of a three phase electrical power source. The heating unit may include a baffle core including at least one channel providing a fluid flow path, the baffle core being disposed within the annular member and proximate to the heating element. First and second end fittings may be disposed at each end of the annular member, each end fitting including a fluid port for allowing the fluid to flow through the annular member. One of the end fittings may be releasably connected to the annular member to provide access for removal of the baffle core.
US11083327B2	Method and machine for preparing infant milk formula A machine-implemented method, comprising: heat-sterilising water; cooling the sterilised water; removably receiving a capsule containing powdered infant milk formula in a capsule chamber; injecting the cooled, sterilised water into the capsule chamber and through the capsule to form liquid infant milk formula; steam-sterilising the capsule chamber after removal of the capsule.
US11083324B2	Capsule and system for preparing a beverage by centrifugation in a beverage production device A capsule is designed for insertion in a centrifugal beverage production device for preparing a beverage from a substance contained in the capsule by introducing liquid in the capsule and passing the liquid through the substance using centrifugal forces. The capsule includes a body having a bottom end and an open end spaced apart in the axial direction, an upper wall for covering the body at the open end along a direction transverse to the axial direction, and an enclosure between the body and the upper wall containing a predetermined amount of beverage substance. The capsule further includes an annular pressure-setting ring configured for adjusting the backpressure in the beverage production device. The pressure-setting ring provides an improved coffee in-cup quality. A set of capsules can have pressure-setting rings of different dimensions for setting different backpressure when engaged in a centrifuging beverage production device.
US11083318B2	Automatically locking delivery box An automatically locking delivery box is provided. The automatically locking delivery box has a base with a plurality of sidewalls rising therefrom, a locking system, and a lid hingedly attached to a top portion of a sidewall. The locking system can lock the lid to the sidewalls. A button is connected to the locking system such that the locking system can unlock one time when the button is actuated. The locking system detects when the lid is opened and automatically locks once the lid is closed again. The locking system also includes a keyhole for a complementary key which can be used to manually unlock the device. Once the locking system is unlocked by the button, it cannot be unlocked again until the key is used at which point the locking system is reset such that the button can be actuated, and the locking system can be unlocked one time.
US11083302B2	Folding locking mechanism used for step stool A folding locking mechanism used for a step stool is disclosed. The step stool includes a stool plate, stool legs rotatably arranged on the stool plate and a locking mechanism used for locking the stool legs. The locking mechanism includes a first connecting piece and a pin, wherein the first connecting piece is fixedly connected with the stool plate and is provided with a limiting hole allowing the pin to fall therein, and the pin is limited in the radial direction and is movable in the axial direction, relative to the stool legs.
US11083295B2	Tube rack apparatus A tube rack apparatus including a bottom portion having a first length, a plurality of indents formed in the bottom portion and configured to receive tubes and keep tubes straight, the plurality of indents exposing a lower surface of the bottom portion, wherein inserted tubes do not pass through the lower surface of the bottom portion, a plurality of legs extending from the bottom portion, a top portion having a second length longer than the first length, a plurality of openings formed in the top portion, the plurality of openings aligned with the plurality of indents, and at least one handle member extending from a first end of the top portion.
US11083292B2	Electronic desk An electronic desk includes at least two interactive panels hinged to a support structure. The interactive panels are hingeably positionable in at least a horizontal and vertical position. The electronic desk further includes a computing device to provide computing resources to the interactive panels. A plurality of virtual machines interfaceable at the interactive panels may be included in the computing device. At least one virtual machine is to be formed in the computing device in response to detecting a request from a second user logging onto the computing device via one of the interactive panels after a first user has logged onto the computing device. The computing device is to provide additional input interfaces on the at least two interactive panels associated with each of the at last one of the virtual machines of the computing device.
US11083290B2	Rolling storage rack for a closet A rolling storage rack for a closet includes a base storage cart and base tracking. The base storage cart has a front, a back, sides that are open, and wheels attached to a bottom of the base storage cart at approximately each corner on the bottom of the base storage cart. The base tracking is configured to be mounted on a floor of the closet. The base tracking is configured to allow at least rear wheels of the wheels of the base storage cart to roll on top of the base tracking from a stored position in the closet to an access position pulled out from the closet.
US11083256B2	Near field communication ring A near field communication ring that can be read by nearby NFC-enabled devices. The ring comprises an annular shell and a near field communication transponder mounted on the annular shell. The near field communication transponder has a coil antenna that has a plurality of turns that each extend around the entire circumference of the annular shell. The rings has various potential applications including, for example, contactless payment, ticketing on mass transit systems, operation of NFC door locks or other access systems, identity authentication, venue or event entry/ticketing and the sharing of information with NFC-enabled smartphones.
US11083247B2	Sports shoe with inflatable tightening system A sports shoe includes a bottom sole and an upper vamp attached to the bottom sole. The bottom sole is provided with a compressible and stretchable air cushion. The upper vamp is provided with at least one airbag configured for covering and abutting against the foot. An air-charging valve is provided between the air cushion and the airbag. An air-intaking valve is provided between the air cushion and the external environment. An air-discharging duct is provided between the airbag and the external environment. The air-discharging duct is provided with an air-discharging valve. When the sports shoe is taken on the foot, the air cushion is used to inflate the airbag of the upper vamp automatically. After being inflated, the airbag surrounds the foot to cause the upper vamp of the shoe to fit well with the foot, to improve wearing comfort of the shoe.
US11083244B2	Shoe having dual material sole A shoe comprising a sole. The sole includes an upper sole member and a lower sole member of different materials. The lower sole member has a hole extending from its lower side to its upper side, and a projection of the upper sole member extends downwardly into the hole. The lower sole member further includes a longitudinal flex groove extending from a toe region to a front end of the hole, and from a rear end of the hole to a sole heel end. The longitudinal flex groove and hole combine to facilitate transverse flexion of the lower sole member in response to gait forces from the ground and a wearer's foot.
US11083239B2	Visor system for a protective sport helmet A visor system for a protective sport helmet (e.g., a hockey helmet) wearable on a head of a user (e.g., a hockey player) is provided. The visor system comprises a visor for protecting at least part of a face of the user. The visor is transparent and comprises left and right connectors. The visor system also comprises left and right visor supports for supporting the visor on left and right sides of the protective sport helmet. The left and right connectors of the visor are toollessly connectable to and toollessly disconnectable from the left and right visor supports to allow the user to toollessly connect the visor to the left and right visor supports and toollessly disconnect the visor from the left and right visor supports. The visor system may be configured to define an open gap from a top edge of the visor to the outer shell when the left and right visor supports are supporting the visor on the left and right sides of the protective sport helmet.
US11083236B2	Measurement garment and measuring system The disclosure provides a measurement garment and a measuring system. The measurement garment includes a first recognition pattern. The first recognition pattern is disposed at a stretchable part of the measurement garment, wherein the first recognition pattern comprises a first reference point and a second reference point, the stretchable part corresponds to a body part of a wearer wearing the measurement garment, and a specific distance between the first reference and a second reference point varies in response to the body part, and a variation of the specific distance is used for measuring a dimension of the body part.
US11083235B2	Insulated gloves An insulated glove, including a covering, a lining and a plurality of heat insulators. The lining is sheathed in the covering, and the lining and the covering form a sandwich structure. Each of the heat insulators includes a first connecting end and a second connecting end which are respectively connected to the covering and the lining, so that the heat insulators are located in the sandwich structure. A cavity capable of insulating heat is formed between the heat insulators, the lining and the covering. The glove has a simple and reasonable structure and is flexible and convenient to use, which has good heat insulation and anti-scald effect, as well as an anti-shock effect.
US11083234B2	Newborn anti-scratch and chew mitt The invention is directed to an anti-scratch and chew mitts that are designed to have a selectively exposed teething surface. The selectively exposed teething surface can have teething elements for an infant to chew while teething. The anti-scratch and chew mitt can have a reversible teething cap that can be reconfigured from a teething configuration to a protective configuration. The teething elements being exposed about an outer surface of the teething cap in the first teething configuration. The teething cap is reversible such that the teething cap can be folded inside-out and over itself in a second protective configuration. In the second protective configuration the first surface of the teething cap having the teething elements is inverted upon itself thereby containing the outer surface having the teething elements of the teething cap within an interior of the teething cap in the second configuration.
US11083229B2	Unitary heating element and heater assemblies, cartridges, and e-vapor devices including a unitary heating element A heating element for an e-vapor device includes a planar portion including at least one filament. The filament may define an air channel through the planar portion. The heating element may include first and second lead portions extending away from the planar portion. The planar portion, the first lead portion, and the second lead portion may be a unitary body.
US11083217B2	Filter paper for cigarette filters Disclosed herewith is a filter paper for manufacturing filters for smoking articles, in particular filter cigarettes, with the following properties the filter paper comprises fibers comprising pulp fibers, at least 80% by weight, preferably at least 90% by weight, particularly preferably at least 95% by weight and highly particularly preferably 100% by weight of the filter paper is formed by long-fiber pulp fibers, of the fibers, a proportion with respect to the number of the fibers of between 2% and 10%, preferably between 3% and 9% and particularly preferably between 4% and 8% has a length of less than 0.2 mm, the air permeability of the filter paper, measured in accordance with ISO 2965:2009, is between 500 cm·min−1·kPa−1 and 15000 cm·min−1·kPa−1 and preferably between 1000 cm·min−1·kPa−1 and 9000 cm·min−1·kPa−1, the number-averaged length of the fibers in the filter paper is greater than 1 mm and less than 5 mm, preferably greater than 2 mm and less than 4 mm, and the number-averaged width of the fibers in the filter paper is between 10 μm and 50 μm, preferably between 20 μm and 40 μm, and particularly preferably between 25 μm and 35 μm.
US11083212B1	Method and apparatus for preparing a conically shaped smoking shell with blocking tip In one embodiment is provided an apparatus which forms conically shaped smoking shells having blocking tips, the apparatus including: (i) a conical form mandrel having an exterior surface, an interior section, and a vacuum opening fluidly connecting the interior section with the exterior surface; (ii) a motor operably connected to the conical form mandrel which can rotate the conical form mandrel; (iii) a conical form mandrel vacuum system operably connected to the interior section of conical form mandrel; (iv) a vacuum table having an upper surface, a vertical elevation system operably connected to the upper surface, which vertical elevation system vertically positions the upper surface, and table heater supported by the vacuum table, and a table vacuum system operably connected to the upper surface; and (v) a garage system located next to the conical form mandrel, the garage system including a base and a garage carriage slidingly connected to the base, the garage carriage including first and second ends with an internal opening extending from the first to the second end, an a squeeze lock connected to the garage carriage and the apparatus is used to form conical smoking shells.
US11083206B2	Methods of making dairy compositions The invention relates to a method of separating components from milk and utilizing the separated components to form blended dairy compositions. The present invention relates to nutritional milk compositions and products which are designed to include per serving size a specified percentage range of one or more components separated from milk. The compositions of the present invention can optionally include non-essential but nutritionally functional components.
US11083201B2	Agrichemical compositions and methods of making and using same A composition comprising a chelate-based ternary complex is useful for: (1) at least in-part disabling existing populations of microorganisms; and (2) at least in-part inhibiting growth of new microorganism populations. The chelate-based ternary complex comprises a hydrogen peroxide component, a plant compatible growth promoter component and a divalent zinc ion component. The plant compatible growth promoter component may comprise a urea component or a gluconate component or a salicylate component.
US11083195B2	Insecticidal compositions and methods to kill insects Insecticidal compositions containing an insecticidal effective amount of erythritol and sucralose, and optionally a carrier. Insecticidal bait composition containing (a) an effective amount of the insecticidal composition, (b) one or more food materials, and (c) optionally a phagostimulant. Method for killing insects involving treating an object or area with a composition containing an insects killing effective amount of the insecticidal composition.
US11083194B2	Granular pesticide compositions The present invention provides granular compositions containing soil-applied pesticides. In particular, the present invention provides granular compositions containing insecticides, especially soil-applied insecticides, and more specifically still, certain pyrethroid insecticides, such as tefluthrin. The present invention provides also the use of the granular compositions for controlling insects, and methods of controlling insects by application of the granular compositions.
US11083183B2	Sensor station system for pest monitoring The present disclosure relates to a system for managing and monitoring a sensor network that senses pest activity. A plurality of sensor stations may be controlled by the system, such sensor station configured for detecting the presence of pests at a baiting station, or for alerting users to the presence of a pest in a trap, as well as a related system of data collection and data management of pest activity data.
US11083181B2	Detachable weight assembly for fishing lure The present invention is an interchangeable weight assembly adaptable to quickly and easily be placed on a fishing lure for the purpose of increasing and decreasing the fishing weight. The fishing weight of the present invention comprises of a weight body and a connecting member, which provide connectors to connect the fishing weight to the fishing line and fishing lure. The fishing weight body is centrally bored to build a channel in which the connecting member can slidably be inserted and supported tightly therein and be quickly and easily removed by a novel mechanism of the present invention to change the fishing weight to selectively decrease or increase the weight of the fishing lure and the hook.
US11083178B2	Spinning reel A spinning reel for casting a fishing line in a forward direction includes a reel body, a spool shaft, a pinion gear, a bushing and a bearing. The spool shaft is supported by the reel body so as to be movable in the longitudinal direction. The pinion gear has a tubular shape and an interior, the spool shaft penetrating through the interior. The bushing has a support portion supporting the spool shaft, and a housing portion that has a larger diameter than an inner diameter of the support portion and that is fixed to the reel body by press-fitting. The bearing is attached to the housing portion of the bushing and supporting the pinion gear.
US11083166B1	Soybean cultivar 97820565 A soybean cultivar designated 97820565 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 97820565, to the plants of soybean cultivar 97820565, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 97820565, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 97820565. 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 97820565. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 97820565, 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 97820565 with another soybean cultivar.
US11083164B2	Soybean variety 5PDVD01 A novel soybean variety, designated 5PDVD01 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PDVD01, cells from soybean variety 5PDVD01, plants of soybean 5PDVD01, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PDVD01. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PDVD01 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PDVD01, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PDVD01, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PDVD01. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PDVD01 are further provided.
US11083161B1	Soybean variety 5PSUE05 A novel soybean variety, designated 5PSUE05 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PSUE05, cells from soybean variety 5PSUE05, plants of soybean 5PSUE05, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PSUE05. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PSUE05 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PSUE05, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PSUE05, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PSUE05. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PSUE05 are further provided.
US11083156B2	Variety corn line LCI8248 The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated LCI8248, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line LCI8248 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line LCI8248, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line LCI8248, and plants produced according to these methods.
US11083154B1	Maize hybrid X13N224 A novel maize variety designated X13N224 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X13N224 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13N224 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X13N224, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13N224 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13N224 and methods of using maize variety X13N224 are disclosed.
US11083148B1	Soybean variety 5PNDZ36 A novel soybean variety, designated 5PNDZ36 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PNDZ36, cells from soybean variety 5PNDZ36, plants of soybean 5PNDZ36, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PNDZ36. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PNDZ36 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PNDZ36, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PNDZ36, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PNDZ36. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PNDZ36 are further provided.
US11083137B2	Return pan grain presentation to a sensor A return pan for an agricultural harvester has an inclined upper surface portion, disposed to receive grain from a threshing or separating mechanism and laterally convey grain under the force of gravity to an inlet of a grain flow sensor.
US11083134B2	Agricultural inter-row mowing device An agricultural mowing device includes a shaft, a first cutting device, and a second cutting device. The shaft has an upper section, a middle section, and a lower section. The shaft is advanced in a field between two adjacent rows of planted matter. The first cutting device is mounted to the lower section of the shaft. The first cutting device extends laterally from the shaft to a distance covering only a distance between the two adjacent rows. The first cutting device cuts plant matter that grows between the two adjacent rows. The second cutting device is mounted to the middle section of the shaft. The second cutting device extends laterally from the shaft to a distance covering at least a portion of at least one of the two adjacent rows. The second cutting device cuts plant matter that grows in the at least one of the two adjacent rows.
US11083130B2	Apparatus and method for performing tasks on a pattern planted field An agricultural machine system for performing agricultural tasks in a in a field on which plants are planted or will be planted in a pattern, the system comprising: a prime mover; a tool bar connected to the prime mover; a plurality of units attached to the tool bar, the units configured to perform at least one agricultural tasks and wherein at least two of the units are disposed in an offset relationship from each other with respect to a forward direction of travel of the agricultural machine about the tool bar; and a control unit in communication with the prime mover and the plurality of units, the control unit configured to determine a selective location corresponding to the pattern in which plants are planted or will be planted and activate the units at the selective location to perform the at least one agricultural task as the agricultural machine system travels along a plurality of rows.
US11083128B2	Seed delivery apparatus, systems, and methods A seed delivery apparatus having a seed meter configured to entrain seeds on a seed disc and to release said entrained seeds at a seed release location; a seed conveyor having an upper end disposed to receive released seeds from said seed meter and a lower end through which the released seeds are discharged proximate a soil surface; and a loading wheel rotatably disposed at said upper end of said seed conveyor to introduce the released seeds from said seed meter into said seed conveyor, wherein said loading wheel has a plurality of radial fingers with each of said radial fingers having a sinusoidal configuration.
US11089719B2	Computer room heat-pipe air conditioning system with emergency cooling function and control and method thereof A computer room heat-pipe air conditioning system with an emergency cooling control method. The system comprises a phase-change energy storage module, a phase-change material packaging body, a condenser housing, a condenser, a cold releasing pump, evaporators, evaporation fans, four three-way valves, a cooling unit, standby power generators and storage batteries. The three-way valves are opened and closed based on a preset heat-pipe cooling criteria in combination with phase-change energy storage technology.
US11089712B2	Ventilated shield can A device cooling system disclosed herein includes a ventilated shield can coupled to a printed circuit board assembly. The ventilated shield can includes a first side surface with input holes and a second side surface with output holes. The ventilated shield can is positioned related to a predefined airflow path such that the input holes and the output holes facilitate airflow along the predefined airflow path through the ventilated shield can in a direction substantially parallel to the PCBA while the shield can encases and shields at least one electrical component from RF radiation at a target shield frequency.
US11089709B2	Vehicular control device A first projection and a second projection are disposed around an opening in a housing. A first fitting hole into which the first projection is to be fitted and a second fitting hole into which the second projection is to be fitted are formed around a central hole in a packing. The first projection and the second projection are respectively fitted into the first fitting hole and the second fitting hole, whereby the packing is attached to the housing. A cover to cover the opening and on an area around the opening is attached to the housing by means of a fastening member mated with the second projection with the packing placed between the cover and the housing.
US11089708B1	Housing of power supply A housing of a power supply includes a first cover and a second cover. The first cover includes a first sideboard and a hook. The first cover is configured with a first opening. The hook is disposed aside a side edge of the first opening and protrudes toward an inner side of the first cover. The second cover includes a second sideboard and a protruding platform. The protruding platform is disposed on the second sideboard and protrudes toward an outer side of the second cover. The protruding platform has a buckle hole. When the first cover is assembled with the second cover, the first sideboard is stacked on the outer side of the second sideboard, the protruding platform is engaged with the first opening, and the hook is engaged with the buckle hole.
US11089695B2	Foldable display apparatus A foldable display apparatus includes a first housing, a second housing, a folding portion at a space between the first housing and the second housing to connect the first housing to the second housing so that the first and second housings are configured to be folded with respect to each other, a flexible display including a contraction surface supported by the first housing, the second housing, and the folding portion, and a tensile surface configured to display images, and a hinge holder configured to move between a first location for inhibiting folding of the folding portion, and a second location for enabling folding of the folding portion.
US11089693B2	PCB structure with a silicone layer as adhesive A flexible printed circuit board includes a substrate that is made of a non-metal; a first modified silicone cured layer that is provided on and in contact with the substrate and that includes a first silicone material that is cured; a metal layer that is made of at least one metal; a second modified silicone cured layer that is provided on and in contact with the metal layer and that includes a second silicone material that is cured; and a silicone adhesive layer disposed between and in contact with the first modified silicone cured layer and the second modified silicone cured layer and that includes an adhesive silicone material that is cured by being thermally polymerized after lamination thereof between the first modified silicone cured layer and the second modified silicone cured layer. Lamination of the cured modified-silicone-coated substrate and the cured modified-silicone-coated metal layer with the silicone adhesive layer improves adhesion and reduces delamination.
US11089687B2	Additive manufacturing technology (AMT) low profile signal divider A method of manufacturing a power divider circuit includes milling a conductive material disposed upon a first substrate to form a signal trace. The signal trace includes a division from a single trace to two arm traces, with each of the two arm traces having a proximal end electrically connected to the single trace and a distal end electrically connected to each of two secondary traces. The method further includes depositing a resistive ink between the two distal ends to form a resistive electrical connection between the two arm traces, bonding a second substrate to the first substrate to substantially encapsulate the traces between the first substrate and the second substrate, and milling through at least one of the first substrate or the second substrate to provide access to at least one of the traces. A signal divider is further disclosed.
US11089682B2	Flexible circuit board, chip package including the same, and electronic device including the chip package According to an embodiment, a flexible circuit board includes: a first substrate; a second substrate disposed on the first substrate and including an opening; a first conductive pattern part disposed on a bottom surface of the first substrate; a second conductive pattern part disposed on a top surface of the second substrate; a third conductive pattern part disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate; and an upper protective layer partially disposed on the second conductive pattern part and including a first open region, wherein the third conductive pattern part includes: a first inner lead pattern part disposed in the opening of the second substrate; and a first extension pattern part connected to the first inner lead pattern part, the second conductive pattern part includes: a second inner lead pattern part disposed in the first open region of the upper protective layer; and a second extension pattern part connected to the second inner lead pattern part, and a number of first inner lead pattern parts is greater than a number of second inner lead pattern parts.
US11089680B2	Multilayer substrate, interposer, and electronic device A multilayer substrate includes a base body including a first main surface, a first external electrode provided on the first main surface and made of metal foil, a first interlayer connection conductor, and a second interlayer connection conductor having higher conductivity than the first interlayer connection conductor. The base body includes insulating base material layers that are stacked on one another. The first interlayer connection conductor is provided at least in an insulating base material layer on which the first external electrode is provided, and is connected to the first external electrode. The second interlayer connection conductor is disposed inside the base body, and is connected to the first external electrode through the first interlayer connection conductor.
US11089679B2	Printed wiring board and method for manufacturing printed wiring board A printed wiring board includes a main substrate and a rising substrate. A support portion of the rising substrate is inserted into a slit in the main substrate. In a direction in which a plurality of first electrodes are aligned, a width of each of the plurality of first electrodes is larger than a width of each of a plurality of second electrodes, and the width of each of the plurality of second electrodes is arranged to fit within the width of each of the plurality of first electrodes.
US11089677B2	Flexible printed circuit board and mobile terminal comprising same A mobile terminal includes a case; a circuit board disposed inside the case; a flexible printed circuit board electrically connected to the circuit board, and having insulating layers and conductive layers stacked in an alternating manner; a first antenna disposed on a first region of the flexible printed circuit board and facing an end surface of the case and configured to transmit radio signals in a direction toward the end surface of the case; a plurality of microstrip lines disposed on a bent second region of the flexible printed circuit board at a side portion of the first region; and a copper clad laminate stacked second antenna disposed on a third region of the flexible printed circuit board positioned on another side portion of the second region and configured to transmit radio signals in a direction toward a side surface of the case.
US11089676B2	Multi-layered fabrication processing A multi-layered electronic device including two or more stacked metal conducting layers, a dielectric layer disposed between metal conducting layers, and at least one electrical connection extending between contact pads of metal conducting layers and through a through hole of the dielectric layer is provided. A system including at least one multi-layered electronic device, a satellite coupled to at least one multi-layered electronic device, and a controller hub electrically connected to the multi-layered electronic device via the satellite is also provided. A method of manufacturing the multi-layered electronic device including forming first and second first metal conducting layers, depositing a dielectric layer adjacent to the metal conducting layers, and connecting the metal conducting layers is also provided.
US11089674B2	Wiring substrate and method for manufacturing wiring substrate A wiring substrate includes a substrate including conductor layers and core insulating layers, and a laminate including insulating layers and conductor layers such that the conductor layers include first layer including first line pattern. The laminate includes first strip line including the first pattern, a pair of interlayer insulating layers sandwiching the first pattern, and a pair of conductor layers sandwiching the interlayer layers, the conductor layers in the substrate include second layer including second line pattern such that the substrate includes second strip line including the second pattern, a pair of core insulating layers sandwiching the second pattern, and a pair of conductor layers sandwiching the core insulating layers, and the pair of core insulating layers is thicker than the pair of interlayer layers, the second pattern is thicker than the first pattern, and line width of the second pattern is larger than line width of the first pattern.
US11089669B2	ICP spectroscopy torch with removable one-piece injector A torch for use in analytic instruments includes a tube subassembly with substantially cylindrical nested inner and outer tubes with coincident central axes, the inner tube having a terminus. The torch also includes a removable injector extending at least partially in the inner tube and having an alignment feature, an inlet, an outlet, and a central axis that is coincident with the central axes of the inner and outer tubes, a seal having a channel for accommodating a portion of the injector, and a base for supporting the tube subassembly, injector, and seal. The seal has a complementary feature to engage the alignment feature of the injector to prevent axial misalignment of the injector and maintain a fixed gap between the terminus of the inner tube and the outlet of the injector.
US11089665B2	Lighting system and a lighting method A lighting system has a controller which receives input information from physiological sensors associated with users in the area illuminated by the lighting system. Anxiety is detected of a user or users when in or approaching a particular region of the area, and the lighting is changed to reduce the anxiety. In this way, lighting changes only need to be made when there is a need based on the response of the particular users. The system thus 5 enables energy savings as well as more stable lighting conditions.
US11089661B2	Defrosting apparatus with repositionable electrodes A defrosting system includes a radio frequency (RF) signal source, at least one electrode proximate to a cavity within which a load to be defrosted is positioned, a transmission path between the RF signal source and the electrode, at least one bus bar in the transmission path that includes multiple ports to which the electrode may be coupled, a repositionable shelf that is attached to the electrode, and multiple support structures disposed at side-walls of the cavity that support the repositionable shelf. Standoff isolators may attach the electrode to the repositionable shelf and may electrically isolate the electrode from the repositionable shelf. The vertical position of the electrode may be changed by moving the repositionable shelf to be supported by different support structures of the multiple support structures while coupling the electrode to a different port of the multiple ports of the bus bar.
US11089658B2	Heating element The present invention relates to a wet planar heating element and a method manufacturing the same. The element including: a planar heating unit including an upper waterproof film layer, a lower waterproof film layer, a planar heating layer, and an electrode layer; an external waterproof film layer; and a non-woven fabric layer. According to the present invention, it is possible to minimize leakage current due to pores of a non-woven fabric substrate and a low dielectric constant of air in air pockets, thereby solving problems that an earth leakage circuit breaker operates. Accordingly, wet construction can be performed, power consumption can be reduced, and an electrical fire risk can be remarkably lowered. In addition, it is possible to improve flexibility of the planar heating element, whereby the use of the planar heating element can be expanded and the efficiency of the construction work can be increased.
US11089653B2	Split wireless networks and management of same to provide data and voice services According to one configuration, a mobile communication device receives first communications over a first wireless communication link from a first wireless network (which potentially supports data only communications). The first communications received over the first wireless network can include a message indicating a pending incoming call available over a second wireless network (which potentially supports voice/call communications). In response to receiving the message indicating the pending incoming call, the mobile communication device is operated to receive second communications (such as a paging signal) from over the second wireless network. For example, the mobile communication device listens for a paging signal from the second wireless network further indicating the pending incoming call. If desired, an operator of the mobile communication device can accept the incoming call via a second wireless communication link to the second wireless network.
US11089649B2	Method and system for optimizing the feedback mechanism in data link layer Accordingly the embodiments herein provide a for providing a Radio Link Control (RLC) status report based on a configuration of a Packet Data Convergence Protocol (PDCP) entity of a User Equipment (UE) in a wireless network system. The method comprises detecting, at the UE, that a RLC layer is configured to an Acknowledge Mode (AM), informing, at the UE, a t-reordering timer from the PDCP entity of the UE to a RLC entity of the UE, receiving, at the UE, a first Packet Data unit (PDU) by the entity and at least one second PDU by the RLC entity, detecting, by the UE, a PDU gap when the first PDU and the second PDU are not consecutive; providing, by the UE, the RLC status report to a transmitter side of the RLC entity of a network to recover packets missed in the PDU gap based on the t-reordering timer, and recovering, by the network, the packets based on the RLC status report.
US11089646B2	Communication apparatus, method for controlling communication apparatus and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium A communication apparatus capable of communicating with a master base station and a secondary base station, after it is decided, in a case where a radio resource control (RRC) state of the apparatus is Inactive state, where the apparatus is disconnected in a physical layer and is connected in a logical layer, to cause the RRC state to transit from the Inactive state to Connected state, where the apparatus is connected in the physical layer and the logical layer, executes processing for connecting with the master base station and the secondary base station, and in a case where the processing for connecting with the master base station or the secondary base station fails, causes the RRC state to transit to Idle state, where the apparatus is connected in neither the physical layer nor the logical layer.
US11089635B1	Wireless network device provisioning A first device transmits network-login information corresponding to a network to a first device, thereby permitting the first device to join the network. A discovery request from a second device is received; the discovery request includes identification information corresponding to the second device. The first device outputs output audio corresponding to the identification information and optionally receives a confirmation from the user.
US11089631B2	Apparatus and method for performing a random access The present disclosure provide a method for performing a random access by a user equipment (UE), the method including; receiving a random access response (RAR); transmitting at least one Msg3 corresponding to a beam reciprocity capability of the UE.
US11089628B2	Heterogeneous network allocation vector (NAV)-based communication in wireless LAN system In the wireless LAN system, the station STA receives a frame and updates a corresponding Inter-BSS Network Allocation Vector (NAV) or Intra-BSS NAV according to whether the frame is an Inter-BSS (Basic Service Set) frame or an Intra-BSS frame. If the received frame cannot be distinguished from the Inter-BSS frame or the Intra-BSS frame, it updates the Inter-NAV, and after receiving the frame that cannot be distinguished from the Inter-BSS frame or the Intra-BSS frame, it receives the CF-End frame, and then the corresponding NAV is reset.
US11089621B2	Method and device for sending and receiving signals on the basis of competition-based non-orthogonal multiple access scheme According to an embodiment of the present invention, a method is disclosed for transmitting a signal on the basis of a competition-based non-orthogonal multiple access scheme, by means of a terminal in a wireless communication system. At this time, the method for transmitting a signal comprises: a step of transmitting a first codeword on the basis of the competition-based NoMA scheme; a step of receiving a negative response to the first codeword transmission from a base station; a step of selecting a second codeword, taking into account a magnitude vector and a correlation of the first codeword; and a step of transmitting the selected second codeword on the basis of the competition-based NoMA scheme.
US11089620B2	Method and apparatus for transmitting feedback information A method and apparatus for transmitting feedback information are provided. The method comprises: a terminal device receives first downlink data, the first downlink data being borne in a first time-domain resource unit in a first time-domain resource set, the first time-domain resource set comprising at least one time-domain resource unit; the terminal device determines transmitting feedback information for the first downlink data in a second time-domain resource unit according to a location of the first time-domain resource unit in the first time-domain resource set.
US11089614B2	Wireless communication device, wireless communication method and non-transitory computer readable medium A wireless communication device as an embodiment of the present invention is a wireless communication device for performing wireless communications with communication partners while switching channels to be used for each time slot, and includes a storage, an updater, a determinator, and a communicator. The storage stores pre-generated scheduling data indicating channels that can be used in each time slot. The updater determines whether or not each channel included in the scheduling data is usable, and registers the channel determined as unusable on a blacklist. The determinator determines the channel to be used in each time slot on the basis of the scheduling data and the blacklist. The communicator performs wireless communications with a communication partner by using the channel determined in each time slot.
US11089610B2	Method and device to provide a coexistence mechanism for two different wireless communication technologies on a shared frequency range A method for operating a network infrastructure-side network unit of a cell-based wireless communication network includes: predicting a piece of cell-related occupancy information of sidelink resources of a sidelink channel in an unlicensed frequency range; receiving a scheduling request message from a roadside network unit for the sidelink channel on an uplink channel; ascertaining a scheduling grant message for the roadside network unit based on the predicted cell-related occupancy information, the scheduling grant message including an assignment of at least one sidelink resource of the sidelink channel to the roadside network unit; and sending the scheduling grant information to the roadside network unit on a downlink channel.
US11089604B2	Communication resource management method and device A communication resource management method includes: transmitting, by a terminal, latency indication information of the terminal to an access network device, wherein the latency indication information is configured to indicate latency for processing a signal by the terminal; and managing, by the access network device, communication resources of the terminal according to the latency indication information.
US11089600B2	Base station and radio terminal A base station (200) according to one embodiment uses a specific frequency band shared by a plurality of operators and/or a plurality of communication systems. The base transmit, to a radio terminal (100-1), interference-related information relating to interference detected by the base station in the specific frequency band.
US11089595B1	Interface matrix arrangement for multi-beam, multi-port antenna An interface matrix arrangement for multi-beam, multi-port antenna is described.
US11089593B2	Raster design for narrowband operation for machine type communications Aspects of the present disclosure provide techniques for design of channel raster for narrowband operation. One example method, performed by a base station, generally includes determining, based on one or more conditions, an exact frequency location of one channel of one or more channels to perform narrowband communications with a user equipment. The method also includes transmitting an indication of the one or more conditions to the user equipment. The method further includes communicating with the UE, based at least in part on the exact frequency location of the one channel.
US11089591B2	Method and apparatus for slot format determination in a wireless communication system A method and apparatus are disclosed. In an example from the perspective of a User Equipment (UE), a configuration for monitoring downlink control information (DCI) indicative of a slot format may be received. In some examples, the configuration indicates the UE to monitor a first DCI in a first monitoring occasion associated with a slot and to monitor a second DCI in a second monitoring occasion. The first DCI is indicative of the slot format. Configured transmission and/or configured reception may be performed on one or more symbols when the first DCI is not received in the first monitoring occasion, the second DCI is received in the second monitoring occasion and the second DCI is indicative of the slot format for the slot. The one or more symbols are configured as flexible by a Radio Resource Control (RRC) configuration. The one or more symbols are in the slot.
US11089590B2	Beam configuration method and apparatus The present disclosure relates to beam configuration methods and apparatus. One example method include receiving, by a terminal, beam configuration information from a network device, where the beam configuration information is used to instruct the terminal to transmit a signal by using a first beam, and transmitting, by the terminal, the signal by using at least the first beam when a first preset duration starting from a time point expires, where the first time point is a time point at which the terminal sends an acknowledgement (ACK) message for the beam configuration information to the network device.
US11089588B2	Radio communication system, base station apparatus, radio terminal, and communication control method A radio communication system includes a first base station that manages a first cell (110), a second base station (12) that manages a second cell (120), and a radio terminal (2). The radio terminal (2) supports dual connectivity involving a bearer split in which a first network bearer between the radio terminal (2) and a core network (3) is split over the first base station (11) and the second base station (12). The first base station (11) receives, from the second base station (12), bearer split status information about communication of the first network bearer in the second base station (12), and performs control of an access stratum related to the first network bearer. It is thus possible to contribute, for example, to an improvement in control of an access stratum when dual connectivity involving a bearer split is performed.
US11089582B2	Method and system for downlink control information payload size determination Aspects of the present disclosure provide methods, devices and systems that limit a number of DCI payload sizes in order to limit the complexity of processing needed to perform blind decoding of the DCI payload. Various embodiments are provided that limit the number of DCI payload sizes. A base station determines the payload sizes to be used for a given time slot and once generated, transmits the DCI to one or more UEs. The UE is responsible for receiving the DCI and performing blind decoding to decode the information intended for the UE. In some embodiments, limiting the number of payload sizes may result in some DCI content that is smaller than the allotted DCI payload size being padded with zero bits to fill the allotted DCI payload size.
US11089581B2	Signaling downlink control information in a wireless communication network A wireless device is configured with or allocated two or more control resource sets for receiving downlink control information from a base station or cell. The two or more control resource sets correspond to two or more possible states of a time slot used for downlink transmission. The wireless device determines the state of a time slot and selects one or the two or more control channel resource sets to monitor for DCI depending on the state of the time slot. In one exemplary embodiment, the time slot has two possible states and the state of the time slot is determined by the presence or absence of an SS block.
US11089579B2	Method and apparatus for supporting multiple services in advanced MIMO communication systems A user equipment (UE) in a wireless communication system. The UE comprises at least one processor configured to determine a first subcarrier spacing and a transceiver configured to transmit, to a base station (BS), random access signals generated with the first subcarrier spacing and receive a downlink control signaling comprising a physical (PHY) resource configuration that includes a second subcarrier spacing. The UE further comprises at least one processor configured to set the PHY resource configuration for at least one of uplink transmission or downlink reception.
US11089574B2	User terminal, radio base station and radio communication method The present invention is designed to optimize the uplink access procedure even when the band to use is limited to partial narrow bands in a system band. A user terminal, in which the band to use is limited to a partial narrow band in a system band, has a receiving section that receives system information that includes indication information of an uplink carrier frequency, from a radio base station, as system information for narrow bands, which is different from system information for the system band, and a transmission section that transmits a random access preamble to the radio base station in one of a plurality of narrow bands that are specified by the indication information of the uplink carrier frequency.
US11089572B2	Method for transmitting multicast service, method for receiving multicast service, and apparatus A method and an apparatus for transmitting a multicast service and a method and an apparatus for receiving a multicast service are provided. The method for receiving a multicast service includes receiving information about the multicast service transmitted by a network side on carriers, the carriers being an anchor carrier and/or non-anchor carriers; selecting a target carrier from the carriers according to the information about the multicast service, wherein the target carrier is the anchor carrier or the non-anchor carrier.
US11089570B2	Method and user equipment for receiving downlink signals In the present invention, a user equipment (UE) receives a paging message while using a paging discontinuous reception (DRX). The UE transitions from the paging DRX with a paging DRX cycle to an inactive DRX with an inactive DRX cycle if the paging message includes an indication that there is downlink data for the UE. The UE monitors a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) using the inactive DRX to receive the downlink data.
US11089568B2	Method, network device, and base station for paging narrowband terminal Embodiments of the present invention disclose a method, a network device, and a base station for paging a narrowband terminal, where the method includes: determining a first paging message for paging a narrowband terminal; sending the first paging message including a radio capability of the narrowband terminal to a base station, so that the base station obtains the radio capability of the narrowband terminal and transmits a second paging message according to the radio capability of the narrowband terminal. In the embodiments of the present invention, after it is determined that a first paging message is used to page a narrowband terminal, because the radio capability of the narrowband terminal is added in the first paging message, a base station is allowed to transmit a second paging message according to the radio capability of the narrowband terminal.
US11089565B2	Systems and methods for beam group reporting for new radio positioning This disclosure provides methods, devices, and systems for beam group reporting for positioning in new radio (NR) wireless communications systems. In some wireless communications systems, multiple PRS resources, e.g., a beam group, received by a user equipment (UE) from the same network entity may be used to produce a combined Time of Arrival (TOA) measurement for the reference or target to derive an Reference Signal Time Difference (RSTD) estimate. The UE provides to a network entity an indication of the PRS resources in the beam group, which may be specifically or generally identified. Additionally, parameters associated with the beam group are provided, such as a relative quality of the TOA measurement for each PRS resource in the subset, a spread of the TOA measurements in the subset, a relative signal strength of each PRS resource in the subset, or a spread of the signal strength in the subset.
US11089553B2	Power controlling method, apparatus and terminal Embodiments of the present application provide a power controlling method, an apparatus and a terminal, including: receiving, by a terminal, first configuration information sent by a network device; and determining N SRS resources for a non-codebook-based uplink transmission based on the first configuration information, where the terminal supports simultaneous transmissions of M SRS resources; and if a value of the N is not divisible by the M, determining, by the terminal, P/M to be a transmitting power corresponding to each SRS resource based on a total transmitting power P of an SRS; or determining, by the terminal, P/N to be a first reference power corresponding to the each SRS resource based on the total transmitting power P of the SRS, and determining an actual transmitting power corresponding to the each SRS resource based on the first reference power and a second reference power.
US11089552B2	Uplink power control method and communications device An uplink power control method and a communications device are described. The method includes receiving, by a terminal device, power control indication information sent by a network device. The power control indication information indicates a first power offset set, and the first power offset set is any one of at least two power offset sets. The method further includes receiving, by the terminal device, a transmit power control (TPC) command sent by the network device. The TPC indicates a first offset in the first power offset set. The method includes determining, by the terminal device, uplink transmit power based on the first offset. Impact of cross interference is considered in determining the uplink transmit power. Thus, the method can meet requirements of future mobile communications and improve system performance.
US11089541B2	Managing communication sessions with respect to multiple transport media A method may include creating a priority order among two or more transport media based on an availability of each transport medium when a request to establish an outbound communication session is received. The method may further include receiving the request to establish an outbound communication session with a contact and selecting a transport medium of the two or more transport media based on the priority order and one or more user identifications associated with the contact. The method may also include selecting a software controller in response to the selection of the transport medium based on the software controller being associated with the selected transport medium and sending the request to establish the outbound communication session to an electronic device by the selected software controller through the selected transport medium. The method may also include establishing the outbound communication session with the electronic device through the selected transport medium.
US11089534B2	Optimization of access technology search in multiple equivalent home public land mobile network (EHPLMN) deployments Communication systems can enhance customer experience by quickly and efficiently associating and disassociating radio access technologies (RATs) from available networks in a deployment. In one aspect, a user equipment (UE) can optimize usage of a PLMN selector file (e.g., HPLMNwACT) stored within the subscriber identity module (SIM) that comprises a combination of mobile country code/mobile network code (MCC/MNC) data and RAT data (e.g., customized based on mobile network operator (MNO) requirements and/or deployments). Moreover, during PLMN selection, the UE can only search for a RAT that is associated with a MCC/MNC combination, resulting in faster PLMN selection and reduced UE resource consumption. Further, the PLMN selector file can be modified based on MNO preferences via an over-the-air update.
US11089515B2	Adaptable radio access network A device can receive, at a radio access network (RAN) and from a user device, first information to initiate a communications session that has one or more properties. The device can send second information to an access and mobility management function component (AMF) to authenticate the user device. The device can send third information to a user plane function component (UPF) to determine a set of network slice policies for managing the communications session. The device can receive the set of network slice policies and apply the set of network slice policies to the communications session. The device can detect a change in the one or more properties of the communications session and send a signal to the UPF to analyze the communications session. The device can receive a new set of network slice policies and apply the new set of network slice policies to the communications session.
US11089509B2	Handover method with link failure recovery, a wireless device and a base station for implementing such method For each target cell determined by a handover decision process, a first message is transmitted from a source base station (20S) to a target base station (20T) servicing that target cell. The first message includes an identifier of a wireless device (10) having a communication link with the source base station and information for obtaining authentication data for this wireless device. The authentication data depends on a secret key available to the wireless device and the source base station and on an identity of the target cell. Upon failure of the communication link, a cell is selected at the wireless device, which transmits to that cell a reestablishment request message including its identifier and authentication data depending on the secret key and on an identity of the selected cell. If the selected cell is a target cell serviced by a target base station that received a first message, conformity of the authentication data included in the reestablishment request message with the authentication data obtained from this first message is verified to authorize transfer of the communication link to the selected cell.
US11089500B2	Machine type communication monitoring framework for 3GPP systems A 3GPP monitoring architecture framework provides monitoring event configuration, detection, and reporting for machine-type and other mobile data applications by configuring monitoring on a mobility management entity (MME), a serving general packet radio service support node (SGSN), or a home subscriber service (HSS) node through existing interfaces, such as Tsp, T4, and T5 interfaces.
US11089493B2	Method and apparatus for communicating ISM prone frequency information to a base station A method and an apparatus for handling in-device coexistence interference in a user equipment are provided. The method includes receiving a list of non-serving Long Term Evolution (LTE) frequencies from a base station, configuring the non-serving LTE frequencies so as to perform a measurement on the configured non-serving LTE frequencies, and detecting a likelihood of in-device coexistence interference between at least one of the non-serving LTE frequencies and an Industrial, Scientific and Medical (ISM) frequency when an ISM activity is ongoing on the ISM frequency.
US11089490B1	Methods and apparatus for collecting and/or using wireless communication related information to facilitate WT mode of operation decisions Described herein are devices, networks, systems, media, and methods used to collect WT information and to alter, based on or taking the collected information into consideration, one or more parameters used to control a mode of operation in which WTs decide to operate. In this way the relative portions of WTs operating in a first or second mode in one or more regions can be automatically adjusted by a network control node modifying mode of operation control parameters which are then communicated to the WTs in the region in which the modified WT mode control parameter is to be used. The wireless terminals than make a decision as to the mode of operation in which to operate using the modified mode control parameter and one or more signal measurements or other information available to the WT making the mode of operation decision.
US11089477B2	Methods and apparatus for obtaining a service Methods and apparatus are provided for obtaining a service is provided. Information about an external device is received at a terminal from the external device. It is determined whether the external device has been registered based on the information about the external device. Service information associated with the external device is provided when at least the external device has been registered.
US11089473B2	Service access, and control method and apparatus therefor Disclosed are service access, and a control method and apparatus therefor, these being used for controlling the rights of different UE accessing different services in a local service application scenario. The service access control method comprises: a local service access control server receiving a local service access request message from a UE, wherein an identifier of a local service is carried in the local service access request message; and the local service access control server determining whether the UE has a right to access the local service according to the identifier of the local service, and sending a corresponding feedback message to the UE.
US11089469B2	Subscriber-driven sharing of a communications service A system and method for facilitating service sharing (e.g., voice services, data services, multimedia services, etc.) in a network environment (100). In one example arrangement, upon receiving an input at a host subscriber device (302), a request is generated (306) to a host subscriber's service provider network (304) for instantiating a virtual subscriber identification module (vSIM) populated with the host subscriber's service profile with respect to a service. A guest user's authentication information is provided (354) for performing guest registration and remote provisioning (354, 502) for the vSIM, the remote provisioning including allocation of a temporary phone number and an IP address, which may be used in a mapping relationship for routing calls or sessions engaged by the guest (352) using a service shared with the host subscriber (302).
US11089468B2	Location area management method, control plane node, and user equipment Embodiments provide a location area management method, a control node, and user equipment (UE). The method is applied to a communications system including a control plane node, and the control plane node stores an upper-level area identity list of UE. The control plane node determines a lower-level area identity list of the UE based on the upper-level area identity list. The control plane node sends the lower-level area identity list to the UE. When the upper-level area identity list is allocated to the UE, the lower-level area identity list is allocated to the UE. The lower-level area identity list includes fewer areas than the upper-level area identity list, so that when the control plane node pages the UE, paging is performed in an area corresponding to the lower-level area identity list, thereby reducing signaling overheads of a network side device.
US11089466B2	Point-of-sale terminal with integrated emergency services request capability A point-of-sale terminal is used to process purchases by a customer during normal operation. However, during an emergency, the cashier activates an “emergency button” to indicate that the cashier needs police assistance. Once the cashier has indicated that an emergency condition occurs, the point-of-sale terminal attempts to utilize at least one communications adapter to notify the police of the emergency condition, either directly or via a monitoring service if the store subscribes to a monitoring service.
US11089465B2	Generating and sending automated support communications using location detection and keyword identification A system including a processor and memory may provide for automated support communications, such as communications with individuals who need assistance. Automated communications may use one or more factors to determine how to adjust communications according to the needs of a user. For example, automated communications may be adjusted based on, e.g., a keyword used by a user in the user's communications, or a location associated with the user's mobile device or user vehicle. Automated communications may be adjusted in timing, frequency, or content. One or more external events (e.g., phone call, dispatch request, additional automated communication) may be triggered based on the automated communications.
US11089452B2	Communications network A method of processing call establishment requests, the method comprising the steps of: a) receiving call establishment definition data relating to a called party identifier; b) receiving a call establishment request from a calling party, the call establishment request comprising the called party identifier; c) determining that a user terminal associated with the called party identifier is engaged in a call with a remote party; d) determining that call establishment definition data is associated with the called party identifier; and e) in response to steps b) c) and d), processing the call establishment request to connect the calling party to the called party.
US11089451B2	Automatic incident detection and reporting Incidents may be detected and reported based on changes in sensor data from a device. Trigger data from a trigger device in a vehicle may be received over a communication network. An incident report may be generated based on the trigger data. The incident report may comprise driver information of a driver of the vehicle. A user account of the driver in a ride sharing application may be blocked.
US11089449B2	Emergency text location enhancement Systems and methods may be used for providing an emergency text service on a mobile device. These systems and methods may generate selectable indications with unique addresses and rank the selectable indications based on, for example, proximity of the mobile device to a probable location. Some systems and methods may display the ranked selectable indications on a user interface (e.g., on a display of the mobile device). An address may be inserted into the emergency text message when a selectable indication corresponding to the address is selected.
US11089430B1	System and methods for efficient processing and mixing of audio receivers from multiple sources Mixer devices for efficiently processing multitrack audio including: at least one audio input port for receiving local audio from an audio input device as at least one local audio input; a memory; a user interface, the user interface including at least one adjuster; and at least one control unit electrically coupled to said receiver, said transmitter; said at least one audio input port, said memory, and said user interface; the at least one control unit programmed to control local gain of the local audio and local mixing. In another aspect, the mixer devices also remotely control the gain of bodypack receivers capable of receiving local audio input in analog or digital form. A novel display is also incorporated to facilitate such control surrounding the adjustor capable of performing the control.
US11089427B1	Immersive augmented reality experiences using spatial audio Systems, devices, media, and methods are presented for an immersive augmented reality (AR) experience using an eyewear device with spatial audio. The eyewear device has a processor, a memory, an image sensor, and speakers. The eyewear device captures image information for an environment surrounding the device, identifies a match between objects in the image information and predetermined objects in previously obtained information for the same environment. The eyewear device then identifies a target location within the environment, which may be associated with a physical or a virtual object. The eyewear device monitors its orientation with respect to the target location and presents audio signals to guide the user toward the target location.
US11089426B2	Apparatus, method or computer program for rendering sound scenes defined by spatial audio content to a user An apparatus comprising means for: in a first mode rendering sound scenes defined by a spatial audio content to a user, wherein a current sound scene is selected by a current point-of-view of the user; and in a second mode, automatically determining, at least in part, a sequence of notional points-of-view of the user in dependence upon the spatial audio content; and rendering sound scenes defined by the spatial audio content to a user, wherein a sequence of sound scenes are selected by the sequence of notional points-of-view of the user.
US11089412B2	Hearing device comprising a sensor configuration detector A hearing device, e.g. a hearing aid, comprises first and second hearing device parts having separate first and second housings and being electrically connectable by a connecting element. The second hearing device part is available in a multitude of variants. The connecting element comprises an electric cable comprising a multitude of electric conductors, and a first electric connector comprising a multitude of first electric termination elements. The second hearing device part comprises a loudspeaker, and/or a number of sensors each providing an electric sensor signal representative of a current property of the environment of the hearing device and/or a current state of the user wearing the hearing device. The first hearing device part comprises a configuration extractor electrically connected to said second hearing device part via said connecting element and adapted to identify a current configuration of sensors in said second hearing device part.
US11089406B2	Display device A display device including a display panel including a plurality of light emitting elements, a first substrate including a planar coil, and disposed under the display panel, a second substrate including a magnet spaced apart from the planar coil by a predetermined distance, and disposed under the display panel, and a power supply unit configured to supply alternating current power to the planar coil. The display device generates sound using an induced magnetic field generated by the planar coil and a magnetic field generated by the magnet.
US11089397B2	Microphone integrated assembly used in motor vehicle This invention proposes a microphone integrated assembly used in a motor vehicle, which comprises a main application printed circuit board, a microphone printed circuit board implementing one or more microphones, and a compression type interconnector which is compressively assembled between the main application printed circuit board and the microphone printed circuit board such as to electrically connect the microphone printed circuit board and the main application printed circuit board. The compression type interconnector acts as an acoustic insulator, which mechanically decouple the microphone printed circuit board from the main application printed circuit board and prevents vibrations which source in the main application printed circuit board from coupling with the microphone printed circuit board, leading to decreased acoustic noise and improved microphone acoustic performance.
US11089396B2	Silent voice input Implementations of the subject matter described herein provide a silent voice input solution without being noticed by surroundings. Compared with conventional voice input solutions which are based on normal speech or whispering, the proposed “silent” voice input method is performed by using ingressive voice during the user's breathing-in process. By placing the apparatus (10) very close to the user's mouth with a ultra-small gap (110) formed between the microphone (100) and the apparatus (10), the proposed silent voice input solution can realize a very small voice leakage, and thereby allowing the user (1000) to use ultra-low voice speech input in public and mobile situations, without disturbing surrounding people.
US11089392B2	Optoelectronic switch An optoelectronic switch for switching data from a source external client device to a destination external client device, the optoelectronic switch includes: an array of client-side transceivers, each having an array of client-facing optical ports to connect to an external client device, and an array of leaf-facing electrical ports; an array of leaf switches, each including an array of client-side electrical ports and an array of fabric-side electrical ports; a first electrical interconnecting region providing electrical connections between the leaf-facing electrical ports of the client-side transceivers and the client-side electrical ports of the leaf switches, an array of fabric-side transceivers, each having an array of leaf-facing electrical ports, and an array of fabric-facing optical ports; a second electrical interconnecting region providing electrical connections between the fabric-side electrical ports of the leaf switches and the leaf-facing electrical ports of the fabric-side transceivers; an array of spine switches, each including an array of fabric-facing optical ports; and an optical fabric providing connections between the fabric-facing optical ports of the fabric-side transceivers and the fabric-facing optical ports of the spine switches.
US11089383B2	Method and system for prioritizing targeted advertisements A method, device, and system for prioritizing insertion of targeted advertisements within advertisement time slots of a video program are provided. CPE detects whether or not an electronic personal device of a viewer of the video program is within a pre-defined viewing range of a display of the video program while the video program is being played and thereafter determines whether or not a detected electronic personal device remains within the viewing range during an advertisement time slot within the video program during the playing of a targeted advertisement. The CPE is configured to increase a priority of insertion of a previously played targeted advertisement within a next or subsequent advertisement time slot within the video program if the electronic personal device of the viewer is determined not to remain within the viewing range during the previous playing of the targeted advertisement.
US11089380B2	Systems and methods for searching media content Systems and methods are described for searching media files using a set-top box (STB), a television receiver, digital video recorder (DVR), placeshifting device or other media device, or any type of network host that communicates with a media device of any sort. Search criteria is received from a user, and the search criteria is identified in listings of media programming available from one or more sources. In some implementations, a combined search result can be provided that identifies instances of the search criteria found in program guide listings, files stored on a digital video recorder (DVR), available on-demand content, or any other sources as desired. Some implementations may prioritize search results using information about files stored on a DVR, user preferences, or any other information as desired.
US11089376B2	Rating video-download quality Apparatus for rating download events is described. The apparatus includes a network interface and a processor. The processor, via the interface, monitors one or more download events in which content is downloaded by one or more users. In response to the monitoring, the processor identifies at least one quantitative property of the download events. Based on the property, the processor assigns a rating to the download events that is indicative of an estimated user-perceived quality of the download events. The processor then generates an output indicative of the rating. Other embodiments are also described.
US11089375B2	Systems and methods for modifying fast-forward speeds based on the user's reaction time when detecting points of interest in content Systems and methods are described for modifying a fast-forwarding speed based on a reaction time of a user when a frame of interest is detected. A media guidance application may receive a command from a user to fast-forward through a media asset and may execute a fast-forwarding operation through frames of the media asset. The media guidance application may detect that the fast-forwarding operation is approaching a frame of interest to the viewer. The media guidance application may reduce the fast-forwarding speed to a second speed slower than the first speed, where the second speed is determined based on an estimated reaction time of the user. The media guidance application may receive a command to resume playback from the user while the fast-forwarding operation is occurring at the second speed and may play back the media asset at a default playback speed from a point corresponding to a moment when the command was received.
US11089368B2	Media content rights transferal based on a protocol for management of media content rights using a distributed media rights transaction ledger Provided are a system and method for media content rights transferal based on protocol for management of media content rights using distributed media rights transaction ledger. One of first gateway node or first node of plurality of nodes, associated with one of first or second initiating participant, respectively, receives request or determine need for media content rights transferal of media content. Associated instance of distributed media rights transaction ledger is traversed, address of one of second node or second gateway node associated with identifier of one of a first or a second receiving participant is determined, initial media content rights transaction is issued, and new media content rights response transaction is received. Accordingly, media content rights transferal transaction is executed. Each instance of distributed media rights transaction ledger is appended with initial media content rights transaction, new media content rights response transaction, and media content rights transferal transaction.
US11089366B2	Methods, systems, articles of manufacture and apparatus to remap household identification Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed to reduce a remapping error. An example apparatus includes a distance matrix generator to generate a distance matrix corresponding to a first household demographic model and a second household demographic model. The example apparatus also includes a distance matrix identifier to determine a reassignment distance of the distance matrix. The example apparatus also includes a person identification assigner to, in response to the reassignment distance being less than a reassignment threshold, assign a person identification number of a first person of the first household to a second person of the second household based on the distance matrix.
US11089362B2	Creation of channels using pre-encoded media assets A system that distributes channels, to be viewed on consumer devices, receives a media feed and a first programming schedule of a first channel from a source device, and selects pre-encoded media assets for insertion in the media feed based on defined selection parameters. New channels are dynamically created based on the inserted selected pre-encoded media assets in the new channels and based on the defined selection parameters. The defined selection parameters correspond to user-preferences received from the plurality of consumer devices on which the first channel is viewed, and/or a received input that corresponds to user-selections on the consumer devices. The defined selection parameters may include audience-based parameters from an external data source. The first programming schedule is modified based on the differential insertion of the selected one or more pre-encoded media assets in different channels to generate a plurality of programming schedules for the plurality of new channels.
US11089357B2	Method and system for detecting and responding to changing of media channel A computing system receives from a media presentation device a query fingerprint stream representing media content being presented by the media presentation device, where the query fingerprint stream has been determined to represent a first channel. The computing system then detects that a threshold mismatch exists between the received query fingerprint stream and a reference fingerprint stream representing the first channel, thus indicating a likelihood that the media presentation device has transitioned from presenting the first channel to presenting a second channel. Responsive to detecting the threshold mismatch, the system thus discontinues channel-specific action with respect to the first channel. For instance, the system could discontinue superimposing of first-channel-specific content on the presented media content and perhaps start superimposing of second-channel-specific content instead.
US11089354B1	Content aggregator A system of one or more processors receives information from a computing device associated with a user profile, the information identifying a first list of content items including first episode in a series. The system determines that the first episode has been played using a content state of the first episode. The system determines a second list of content items, including a second episode in the series as an unsolicited content item and removing the first episode from the second list. The system sends the second list to the computing device and the computing device deletes the first episode and downloads the second episode in the series without first receiving a download request from a user or application of the computing device.
US11089349B2	Apparatus and method for playing back and seeking media in web browser A media playback apparatus for playing media on a web browser may be provided. The media playback apparatus may include: a receiving unit that receives media data generated in a media service apparatus; a first media restoring unit that decodes the received media data by a first decoder embedded in the web browser; a second media restoring unit that decodes the received media data by a second decoder written in a script, which is parsed by the web browser; a user interface configured to receive a user command; and a decoding controller configured to control the first media restoring unit to decode the received media data in response to the user command corresponding to a playback command and control the second media restoring unit to decode the received media data in response to the user command corresponding to a seek command.
US11089337B2	Methods and apparatus for in-loop de-artifact filtering There are provided methods and apparatus for in-loop artifact filtering. An apparatus includes an encoder for encoding an image region. The encoder has at least two filters for successively performing in-loop filtering to respectively reduce at least a first and a second type of quantization artifact.
US11089336B2	Syntax and semantics for adaptive loop filter and sample adaptive offset The present invention provides an improved video encoding and decoding method, which maintains the advantages of LCU-based filter parameter signaling as compared to frame-based filter parameter signaling, but considerably reduces signaling overhead. Therefore, signaling syntax is modified by grouping LCUs (Largest Coding Units) together for signaling employing a mapping function. Consequently, filter parameters no longer need to be signaled for each single LCU, but for a group of several LCUs. The syntax structure of the invention avoids redundancies present in the state of the art as far as possible and thus increases the information content of the syntax elements. At the decoder side, the mapping function is applied to infer information about the filter parameters to be applied to a current LCU from information encoded in different syntax structures.
US11089334B1	Methods and systems for maintaining quality of experience in real-time live video streaming The disclosure generally relates to methods and systems for maintaining quality of experience (QoE) in real-time live video streaming. Conventional techniques in achieving the QoE employ either additional bandwidth of the network or compromise on a latency of the network. The present disclosure provides a rendering algorithm to compensate for lost entropy without attempting to regain exact lost packet(s) information. The rendering algorithm enhance the QoE by regaining structural continuity of the lost packet(s) information despite variations in the end-to-end transmission channel. A segmentation algorithm is employed to segment each frame into one or more packets, so that each packet should only have integer number of MCU blocks. The rendering algorithm to identify the lost packets and to compensate the lost information. The present disclosure provides a loss resilient solution to maintain the QoE without trading off the bandwidth efficiency and the network latency.
US11089332B2	Method and apparatus of alternative transform for video coding A method and apparatus for alternative transforms in a video coding system according to a control flag are disclosed. In one embodiment, the control flag for the current PU is determined. If the control flag is on, a first transform is applied to each current TU (transform unit) at an encoder side or an inverse transform of the first transform is applied to each current TU at a decoder side if the current TU has a first boundary type. Furthermore, a second transform is used for each current TU if the current TU has a second boundary type. The first transform is different from the second transform. On the other hand, if the control flag is off, a selected transform is used for each current TU.
US11089331B2	Methods and devices for predictive coding of point clouds Methods and devices for encoding a point cloud. A bit sequence signaling an occupancy pattern for sub-volumes of a volume is coded. Predictive coding is used to find a set of predicted points, from which a corresponding predicted occupancy pattern may be determined. The predicted occupancy pattern may be used to determine the contexts for entropy coding the occupancy pattern. The determination may include determining for each sub-volume, whether it contains a predicted point or not and, in some cases, the count of predicted points within the sub-volume. Various threshold numbers of predicted points may cause the selection of different context sets for coding the occupancy pattern. The predictive coding may be enabled by determining that the prediction of occupancy of a parent volume to the volume met a threshold level of accuracy.
US11089325B2	Constrained affine motion inheritance for video coding An example device for coding video data may include a memory configured to store a current block of the video data and one or more processors implemented in circuitry coupled to the memory. The one or more processor may be configured to determine delta motion vectors from control point motion vectors of a neighboring block of a current block. The one or more processors may also be configured to clip the delta motion vectors to a predefined range. The one or more processors may also be configured to code the current block of video data using the clipped delta motion vectors.
US11089324B2	Method and apparatus for encoding and decoding an image with inter layer motion information prediction according to motion information compression scheme A method, device, and computer program for motion vector prediction in scalable video encoder and decoder. The method concerns the process to determine motion information predictor in the enhancement layer of a scalable encoding scheme also known as motion derivation process. The method comprises a correction of the position in the reference layer used to pick-up the more relevant motion information available due to the compression scheme. Accordingly, motion information prediction is improved.
US11089315B2	Concept for picture/video data streams allowing efficient reducibility or efficient random access A video data stream is rendered reducible in a manner so that the reduction leads to a restriction of pictures of the reduced video data stream to merely a predetermined subarea of the pictures of the original video data stream and in a manner so that transcoding, such as re-quantization, may be avoided and a conformance of the reduced video data stream relative to the codec underlying the original video data stream be maintained. This is achieved by providing the video data stream with information including an indication of the predetermined subarea and replacement indices for redirecting the indices included by the payload portion so as to refer to, and/or replacement parameters for adjusting the first set of coding parameter settings so as to result in, a second set of coding parameter settings.
US11089313B2	Protecting personal privacy in a video monitoring system An image acquisition device compresses a media signal representative of a scene based on a sensing matrix that is a determined by a sensing matrix template and a set of template parameters. The image acquisition device provides the compressed media signal to a receiver and selectively provides a specification of a subset of the set of template parameters to the receiver. The receiver extracts one or more scene descriptors representative of one or more portions of the scene from the compressed media signal using the sensing matrix template without knowledge of the template parameters that are not included in the subset. The template parameters that are not included in the subset are not received by the receiver.
US11089308B1	Removing blocking artifacts in video encoders A method for video encoding is provided. The method comprises retrieving a first video frame comprising a plurality of pixel blocks; determining a rate distortion optimization (RDO) cost for a first prediction mode for a pixel block; determining a variance-bits ratio (VBR) of the pixel block; upon determining the VBR is greater than a predefined threshold, scaling the RDO cost for the first prediction mode based on a predefined scale factor; and selecting one of the first prediction mode and a second prediction mode for video encoding of the first video frame based on comparing the scaled RDO cost for the first prediction mode and a second RDO cost for the second prediction mode for the pixel block.
US11089296B2	Method and apparatus for omnidirectional video coding and decoding with adaptive intra prediction In omnidirectional videos, a straight line in the rendering space may no longer appear as a straight line in the frame to be encoded, due to the projection between the encoding space and the rendering space. To adapt to the geometry of omnidirectional videos, intra prediction is performed along non-straight curves. In particular, references samples in neighboring reconstructed blocks of a current block are copied along non-straight curves to form a predicted block for the current block. The non-straight curves may be computed online based on a single intra prediction directional mode for the current block. The parameters of non-straight curves may be based on the mapping used in forming the omnidirectional videos, and the location/size of the current block. The non-straight curves may be obtained using a look-up table or an analytical function that is dependent on the location and size of the current block.
US11089293B2	Imaging device In one example, an imaging device including a plurality of pixel circuits a first control line, a second control line, a first voltage supply line, a second voltage supply line, a first light-receiving element, and a diagnosis unit is disclosed. The pixel circuits each includes a first terminal, a second terminal, a third terminal, an accumulation unit, a first transistor, a second transistor, and an output unit. The first transistor is couples the third terminal to the accumulation unit on the basis of a voltage of the first terminal. The second transistor supplies a predetermined voltage to the accumulation unit on the basis of a voltage of the second terminal. The output unit to outputs a signal corresponding to a voltage in the accumulation unit.
US11089282B2	Blended mode three dimensional display systems and methods A method for displaying a three dimensional (“3D”) image includes rendering a frame of 3D image data. The method also includes analyzing the frame of 3D image data to generate depth data. The method further includes using the depth data to segment the 3D image data into i) at least one near frame of two dimensional (“2D”) image data corresponding to a near depth, and ii) at least one far frame of 2D image data corresponding to a far depth that is farther than the near depth from a point of view. Moreover, the method includes displaying the near and far frames at the near and far depths respectively. The near and far frames are displayed simultaneously.
US11089263B2	System and method for facilitating consumer engagement through a video communication network A computer network for facilitating engagement between consumers present at a premises and agents is disclosed. The network comprises touchscreen computers with cameras and configured to communicate with an agent computer and send a continuous uplink video stream to the agent computer. Activation of a button sends a notification to the agent computer comprising a camera and configured to continuously and simultaneously display multiple uplink video streams from the touchscreen computers and receive the notification of activation. The agent computer displays a graphical indication of the notification of activation associated with the video stream received from that touchscreen computer and detection of a selection captures a video stream by the camera of the agent computer and establishes a video channel with the touchscreen computer to send the captured video stream as a downlink video stream from the agent computer to that selected touchscreen computer.
US11089262B1	Virtual eye contact in video interaction Among other things, a first video is captured of at least the eyes of a first person who is looking along a video capture axis. A second video of at least the eyes of a second person is presented, along a display axis. The video capture axis and the display axis are aligned along a common axis so that the first person can view the second video of at least the eyes of the second person along the common axis when the first video of the eyes of the first person is being captured along the common axis. Instructions are executed to maintain an eye contact video interaction session between the first person and the second person using the captured video and the presented video.
US11089260B2	Reproduction device, reproduction method, and recording medium The present technology relates to a reproduction device, a reproduction method, and a recording medium that enable content having a wide dynamic range of brightness to be displayed with an appropriate brightness. A recording medium, on which the reproduction device of one aspect of the present technology performs reproduction, records coded data of an extended video that is a video having a second brightness range that is wider than a first brightness range, brightness characteristic information that represents a brightness characteristic of the extended video, and brightness conversion definition information used when performing a brightness conversion of the extended video to a standard video that is a video having the first brightness range. The reproduction device decodes the coded data and converts the extended video obtained by decoding the coded data to the standard video on the basis of the brightness conversion definition information.
US11089258B2	Audio-visual system and method for controlling the same An audio-visual system may include a housing comprising an open upper end and a storage space, an audio-visual device installed inside the housing and exposable through the open upper end, and a lifting device configured to expose or store the audio-visual device inside the housing through the open upper end. The audio-visual device may include a display, a speaker, and a processor configured to control the audio-visual system to operate in a first mode for outputting media art content while the display is stored in the housing according to a first event, operate in a second mode for outputting audio content through the speaker while part of the display is exposed through the open upper end according to a second event, and operate in a third mode for outputting a visual content while the entire display is exposed through the open upper end according to a third event.
US11089246B2	Solid-state imaging device and electronic apparatus Accuracy in obtaining polarization information can be improved in a solid-state imaging device including a polarization pixel. There is provided a solid-state imaging device including a plurality of polarization pixels that obtains a polarization signal of incident light, a semiconductor substrate on which the plurality of polarization pixels is arranged, and a circuit layer provided on a surface facing a surface of the semiconductor substrate on which the incident light is made incident, the circuit layer including a polarization pixel circuit that performs signal processing on the polarization signal obtained by the polarization pixels, in which a blank area that separates the plurality of polarization pixels from each other is provided over the entire circumference of the plurality of polarization pixels.
US11089227B1	Camera winch control for dynamic monitoring A method for controlling a sensor subsystem, the method including receiving one or more metrics representing one or more characteristics of livestock, including one or more livestock objects, contained in an enclosure and monitored by one or more sensors coupled to a winch subsystem. The method further includes determining a position to move the one or more sensors based on the metrics and determining an instruction that includes information related to a movement of the one or more sensors. The method further includes sending the instruction to the winch subsystem to change the position of the one or more sensors.
US11089221B2	Lens driving device, camera module and camera-mounted device Provided are a lens driving device, a camera module and a camera-mounted device which can perform translational deviation correction in addition to angular deviation correction. The lens driving device is provided with: an image-capturing unit which captures a subject image formed by a lens unit; a driving unit for translational deviation correction which performs translational deviation correction by shaking the lens unit within a plane perpendicular to an optical axis, on the basis of a detection signal from a translational deviation detecting unit that detects a translational deviation; and a driving unit for angular deviation correction which performs angular deviation correction by integrally tilting the image-capturing unit and the driving unit for translational deviation correction, on the basis of a detection signal from an angular deviation detecting unit that detects an angular deviation.
US11089220B2	Electronic test device, method and computer-readable medium A method of evaluating performance of an electronic device that includes a camera is provided. The method includes: setting, by at least one processor, operating conditions of at least one shaker by accessing a database associating a plurality of imaging environments with the operating conditions; acquiring, by the at least one processor, images of a subject from the electronic device, the images being captured while the at least one shaker is operating according to the operating conditions; identifying, by the at least one processor, evaluation scores that correspond to a plurality of characteristics for each of the images; and identifying, by the at least one processor, the performance of the electronic device compensating for the operating conditions of the at least one based on the based on the evaluation scores.
US11089217B2	Image-pickup apparatus and control method thereof An image-pickup apparatus suppresses noise at a high speed while reducing power consumption by controlling the number of sampling operations in signal processing for suppressing noise of an imaging element. The image-pickup apparatus of the present invention includes an imaging element having a plurality of pixel units, a control unit performing first control of acquiring a first signal that is a noise signal from the pixel units and second control of acquiring a second signal based on signal charge generated by photoelectric conversion units of the pixel units, and a signal processing unit subtracting the first signal from the second signal, and the control unit performs control of changing the number of sampling operations of the second signal.
US11089215B2	Panoramic image system and driver assistance system A panoramic image system includes at least two camera modules, at least two display elements, and an image processor. Each of the camera modules takes a rear field of view or side field of view to obtain a view image. Each of the display elements displays each of the view images, and each of the view images is configured to have an overlapping region. The image processor receives each of the view images and pieces each of the view images into a panoramic image according to each of the overlapping regions. Each of the display elements selectively displays the panoramic image partially or displays the panoramic image entirely according to a region of interest by a user's observation. The panoramic image system may be applied to a vehicle-monitoring system to assist the driver in viewing the traffic conditions behind the vehicle.
US11089204B1	Imaging device An imaging device includes a control unit that determines whether or not to operate a pre-autofocus function according to a setting state in which the pre-autofocus function is set to be valid or invalid, the pre-autofocus function adjusting a position of a focus lens to focus on the subject in the autofocus frame, regardless of whether the shutter button is half-pressed or not. In the control unit, when the position of the autofocus frame is changed using the first operation unit, the pre-autofocus function is operated regardless of the setting state, and when the position of the autofocus frame is changed using the second operation unit, the pre-autofocus function is operated according to the setting state.
US11089202B2	Focus adjustment for image capture device A control system for an image capture device. The control system includes an image sensor including sensor pixels including at least two sub-pixels respectively. First and second pluralities of the sensor sub-pixels capture first and second pixel data with a first and second exposure respectively. An image processor receives image data derived from a first set of the sensor sub-pixels including sub-pixels of the first and second pluralities of the sensor sub-pixels. On the basis of the image data, the image processor generates output data representing at least part of an output image. A focus controller receives focus data derived from a second set of the sensor sub-pixels including at least two of the first plurality of the sensor sub-pixels. On the basis of the focus data, the focus controller generates a control signal for adjusting a focus of the image capture device. Other examples relate to image sensors.
US11089194B2	Pop-up camera module and electronic device A camera module includes: a control body, a lens assembly and at least one magnetic member. The control body includes a circuit board and a spatial magnetic field sensing member disposed on the circuit board. The lens assembly is configured to be controlled to move, so as to generate relative displacement between the lens assembly and the spatial magnetic field sensing member. The at least one magnetic member is assembled to the lens assembly to generate a preset magnetic field around the lens assembly. Along with a movement of the lens assembly, the spatial magnetic field sensing member senses changes of the preset magnetic field.
US11089193B2	Camera module, mobile terminal and method of controlling camera module A camera module, a mobile terminal and a method of controlling a camera module are provided. The camera module includes a module support, a driving device, a first reflector, a second reflector and a lens module. The first reflector, the second reflector and the lens module are in the module support. Based on the position arrangement and the connection of the multiple components including the module support, the two reflectors, the lens module and the driving device, the lens module alternately collects light passing through the first light inlet and light passing through the second light inlet, so that the camera module alternately has the function of the front camera and the function of the rear camera, and the camera module has the same high quality imaging effect in all directions.
US11089192B2	Camera system with minimal area monolithic CMOS image sensor The disclosure extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for digitally imaging with area limited image sensors, such as within a lumen of an endoscope.
US11089191B2	Image sensor, recording apparatus, and reset method An image sensor with improved reference level accuracy for event detection and event detection precision is disclosed. In one example, an image sensor includes a photoreception section, an event detection section, a retention section, a readout section, and a reset section. The photoreception section acquires an electric signal proportional to an amount of light received as a photoreception signal. The event detection section detects a change in the amount of light received as an event by finding a difference between a reference level, and a current photoreception signal level. The retention section retains a detection signal that is based upon detection of the event. The readout section reads out the detection signal as an event signal. The reset section resets the reference level to the readout of the event signal by the readout section.
US11089183B1	Multiple device audio-video synchronization Systems and methods for adaptive information packet transmission are disclosed. For example, one or more backup packets may be generated for a given data packet and a packet-spacing value and/or packet-sending order may be determined based at least in part on packet-loss data and/or other factors. The data packets and backup packets may be sent according to the packet-spacing value and packet-sending order, and feedback data may be provided by the receiving device. The feedback data may be utilized by the sending device to adapt the packet transmission parameters.
US11089182B2	Image processing apparatus, image processing method A character area is identified in each page by detecting an area in which edge pixels continue in an edge image generated based on each page of a target image. A method of compressing data of each page of the target image is selected based on a ratio of the character area to each page of the edge image. First page data is generated by combining: outlined data of the character area of each page of the target image for which the first compression method has been selected; and compressed data of a background area other than the character area. Second page data is generated by compressing all data of each page of the target image for which the second compression method has been selected, and document data of the plurality of pages is generated by combining the first page data and the second page data.
US11089180B2	Encoding dot patterns into printed images based on source pixel color In an example method, a set of source pixels corresponding to an image to be printed and a dot pattern of pixels including information to be encoded across the image are received. The dot pattern of pixels is mapped to a corresponding subset of the source pixels. A value of a clipping channel color in the subset of the source pixels is modified based on an original value of the clipping channel color for each pixel in the subset. The clipping channel color is used to detect the dot pattern of pixels. The image including the subset of pixels with modified clipping channel colors is printed.
US11089177B2	Reading device, image forming apparatus, and image reading method A reading device includes: a light source that irradiates a subject with scanning light; a light receiving section that receives reflection light from the subject; and circuitry to: control the light source to switch on and off of the scanning light; control the light receiver to receive the reflection light from the subject for a predetermined acquisition time at a predetermined acquisition interval so as to acquire data; and calculate a difference between the data acquired while the scanning light is switched on and the data acquired while the scanning light is switched off. The predetermined acquisition time and the predetermined acquisition interval are set such that the acquisition time or a total time of the acquisition time and the acquisition interval become an integer multiple of a fluctuation cycle of a fluctuation factor.
US11089175B2	Systems and methods for identifying and transferring sheets Provided are systems and methods for identifying, isolating, and/or aligning sheets. An identification system can facilitate accurate identification of a sheet by (i) vacating one or more components of the system that are not the sheet from a zone of detection, and/or (ii) determining a reference axis of the sheet. An isolation system can facilitate accurate isolation of a sheet by (i) providing targeted air flow, and/or (ii) introducing a wave into the sheet. Identification systems and/or isolation systems described herein may facilitate isolation of sheets that were previously fastened together by one or more fasteners. An alignment system can facilitate accurate alignment of a first sheet at an upstream location relative to a second sheet at a downstream location via machine learning.
US11089174B1	Intelligent control of media unit output of a printer An example method performed by a computing device may involve receiving print job data representing a print job to be carried out by a printer to produce at least one copy of a media product. The method may also involve using a condition set to select, from a plurality of bins of the printer each configured for storing media units output by the printer, a set of one or more bins for use in carrying out the print job. The condition set may include a first condition that the set of bins includes a particular bin having a remaining media unit capacity suitable for storing a total number of media units required to complete the print job. The method may also involve in response to using the condition set to select the set of bins, controlling the printer to carry out the print job using the set of bins.
US11089172B2	Image forming apparatus An image forming apparatus for forming an image on a recording material includes a first outer cover, a second outer cover adjacent to the first outer cover, a third outer cover adjacent to both of the first outer cover and the second outer cover, a common positioning portion provided on the first outer cover and configured to position both of the second outer cover and the third outer cover relative to the first outer cover, a first positioned portion provided on the second outer cover and configured to be positioned relative to the common positioning portion, and a second positioned portion provided on the third outer cover and configured to be positioned together with the first positioned portion relative to the common positioning portion.
US11089171B2	Recording medium storing control program and electronic device for controlling use of function A recording medium storing a computer program that causes a computer to control a multifunctional machine having a copy function and a scan function and causes the computer to execute a process, the process including receiving a setting of a copy gesture corresponding to the copy function, receiving a setting of a scan gesture corresponding to the scan function, broadcasting to users who are permitted to use the copy function a message including the copy gesture such that the users can recognize the copy gesture, broadcasting to users who are permitted to use the scan function a message including the scan gesture such that the users can recognize the scan gesture, and causing the multifunctional machine to execute control such that, when the copy gesture is received, the multifunctional machine performs copying and, when the scan gesture is received, the multifunctional machine performs scanning is configured.
US11089151B2	Handling calls on a shared speech-enabled device In some implementations, an utterance that requests a voice call is received, the utterance is classified as spoken by a particular known user, the particular known user is determined to be associated with a personal voice number, and in response to determining that the particular known user is associated with a personal voice number, the voice call is initiated with the personal voice number.
US11089149B2	Display device and operating method thereof A display device includes a short-range communication unit to receive a search request signal from a mobile terminal and receive a voice signal from the mobile terminal after receiving the search request signal; and a display unit to display a result searched based on the voice signal.
US11089148B2	Notification processing method and electronic device Embodiments of this application provide a notification processing method and an electronic device. The method includes: displaying a lock screen on a touchscreen, receiving a new notification; determining whether the notification is a specified notification, where the specified notification is a notification bound to a second area on the lock screen; and if the notification is a specified notification, displaying the notification in the second area on the lock screen; or if the notification is not a specified notification, displaying the notification in a first area on the lock screen, where the first area and the second area are two different display areas on the lock screen. According to the technical solutions provided in the embodiments of this application, efficiency of an electronic device is improved, user operations are reduced, and user experience is improved.
US11089146B2	Systems and methods for rehabilitative motion sensing A system that includes a wearable monitor for monitoring movement of a user. The wearable monitor includes at least one movement sensor configured to generate at least one measurement signal in response to movement of the user, and a wireless transmitter configured to wirelessly transmit measurement data generated based on the at least one measurement signal. The system includes a portable electronic device configured to wirelessly receive the measurement data transmitted by the wireless transmitter, and generate movement classification data comprising a movement classification for each of a plurality of time windows of the measurement data, wherein the movement classification data is generated based on a machine learned model of human movement.
US11089140B2	Intelligent controller and sensor network bus, system and method including generic encapsulation mode A machine automation system for controlling and operating an automated machine. The system includes a controller and sensor bus including a central processing core and a multi-medium transmission intranet for implementing a dynamic burst to broadcast transmission scheme where messages are burst from nodes to the central processing core and broadcast from the central processing core to all of the nodes.
US11089128B2	Content node selection using network performance profiles A communication system exchanges communications between end user devices, content delivery nodes (CDN) of a content delivery system, and a control system that selects CDNs of the content delivery system. The control system receives a domain name lookup request issued by an end user device for retrieving content cached by one or more CDNs of the content delivery system. The control system associates the end user device with a network performance profile to select a CDN of the content delivery system. The control system transfers a network address associated with the selected CDN for receipt by the end user device responsive to the domain name lookup request.
US11089117B2	Discovery of remote storage services and associated applications A discovery application may obtain, from a remote storage system configured to host storage structures, first data that identifies relationships among the storage structures. The discovery application may generate, based on the first data, a mapping of the storage structures, store the mapping as one or more configuration items, and provide, to the remote storage system, instructions configured to cause the remote storage system to notify the discovery application of modification events associated with the storage structures. The discovery application may receive, from the remote storage system, a notification of a modification event associated with a particular storage structure of the storage structures and, in response, obtain, from the remote storage system, second data that identifies a modification to the particular storage structure. The discovery application may modify the mapping based on the second data and store the modified mapping by updating the one or more configuration items.
US11089116B2	Operation triggering method and apparatus for machine-to-machine communications Embodiments provide an operation triggering method and apparatus for machine-to-machine communications. The method is implemented in a service capability middleware, and includes retrieving a change result of the content of the subject resource stored in the service capability middleware; retrieving a representation of the operation resource associated with the subject resource, where the representation of the operation resource includes a condition for sending an operation request to an object resource and a uniform resource identifier of the object resource; constructing the operation request for the object resource when it is determined that the change result meets the condition for sending the operation request to the object resource in the representation of the operation resource; and sending the operation request to the object resource.
US11089107B1	Management of connected sensor devices Various embodiments of the present application set forth a computer-implemented method that includes receiving a device identifier associated with a sensor device, wherein the device identifier is receivable from a location proximal to the sensor device, assigning the device identifier to a first application executing in a first network, wherein data from the sensor device is transmitted to the first application, and transmitting, to a server, an indication of the assignment of the device identifier to the first application, wherein the server stores the assignment in conjunction with a security configuration associated with the sensor device.
US11089103B1	Content management in a distributed cache of a wireless mesh network Technology for content distribution in wireless mesh network is described. In one embodiment, the wireless mesh network includes a plurality of mesh nodes, wherein each of the mesh nodes includes a content agent configured to receive a content command from a cloud computing content management service communicatively coupled to the wireless mesh network, the content command identifying one or more segments of a media content file corresponding to a media title to be stored on the mesh node. Each mesh node includes a storage system configured to store the one or more segments of the media content file specified in the content command. Each mesh node further includes a content server configured to service requests for playback of the media title from one or more mesh clients. The mesh nodes also include a mesh communication component configured to communicate with other mesh nodes in the wireless mesh network to retrieve segments of the media content file stored on the other nodes.
US11089100B2	Link-server caching A computer system for optimizing bandwidth usage within a cloud storage system identifies distinct requests to access a particular digital file. When the number of requests exceeds a threshold, the computer system queries a remote directory server for the particular digital file. The query system then receives, from the remote directory server, addresses to data blocks stored within multiple remote storage nodes. The system requests at least a portion of the addressed data blocks. Upon receiving the blocks, the system decodes the particular digital file from the portion of the addressed data blocks. The computer system then stores the decoded digital file within local memory and communicates the local-area network address to the remote directory server.
US11089099B2	Technologies for managing data object requests in a storage node cluster Technologies for managing data object requests in a storage node cluster include a proxy computing node communicatively coupled to the cluster of storage nodes. The proxy computing node is configured to receive data object requests from a communicatively coupled client computing device and identify a plurality of storage nodes of the cluster at which the data object of the data object request is stored. The proxy computing node is further configured to determine which of the identified storage nodes from which to retrieve the stored data object and transmit a request for the data object. Additionally, the proxy computing node is configured to estimate a request completion time based on a service time and a wait time for each of the identified storage nodes, as well as identify which of the storage nodes to retrieve the stored data object from based on the estimated request completion times. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
US11089091B2	Heuristics for selecting nearest zone based on ICA RTT and network latency Described embodiments provide systems and methods for zone selection for distributed services. A device records latency data measured for interactions between each of a plurality of clients and a service hosted by servers in two or more zones. The device directs network communications from each of the plurality of clients to respective servers hosting the service based on zones assigned to each of the plurality of clients. The device assigns clients to zones based on the recorded latency data. For example, the device identifies a grouping for a client, determines whether the recorded latency data indicates that latency for clients in the grouping is increasing faster than a threshold rate, and selects, responsive to the determination, a zone indicated by a selected set of recorded latency data as lowest in latency.
US11089090B2	Data capture on a serial device A system and a method are provided for enabling a user to connect a serial port of a device server to a serial device, query and capture data and settings pertaining to the serial device such that the device server can communicate and exchange data with the serial device without requiring customized programming. The device server may periodically query and capture user-specified data from the serial device. A poll configuration feature may be used to specify one or more commands which the device server will periodically query from the serial device. The response to each poll may be further sliced into a multiplicity of smaller portions according to user-specified filter rules. The captured data may be presented to other users online by way of a Web Manager, and the device server may establish machine-to-machine communications by way of XML and a Command Line Interface.
US11089088B2	Multi tenancy for single tenancy applications A mechanism is provided for deploying software applications in a cloud computing environment. An administrator is provided an interface for allowing a software application that is designed for a single tenant to be used by a plurality of users. An aspect of the invention is to provide a mechanism for quickly and easily giving multi-user qualities to a single tenant application like autoCAD. As such, multiple users can access the application without the need to download and install a version locally on their system. The system is able to determine the period of time for which an application is in use for a given user, because every application is run on a resource that is part of the cloud environment. Therefore, it is possible for the application provider to charge for the application in a usage-based model—e.g., by the hour, or day—without any re-engineering of the existing application.
US11089086B1	Intelligent routing of media items In certain embodiments, automated routing of media items between user devices may be facilitated. In some embodiments, a routing computer system may automatically obtain images or videos from one or more sources. The routing computer system may perform object recognition on the contents of the images or videos to identify individuals or other objects in the images or videos. The routing computer system may assign first and second images or videos of the images or videos to a first media item group based on (i) the first and second images or videos having similar metadata and (ii) the object recognition identifying an individual or object in the first image or video and an individual or object in the second image or video that are similar to each other. The routing computer system may automatically transmit the first image or video to one or more user devices based on the assignment.
US11089085B2	Passing of data via deep links for application components Systems and methods of passing data via resource identifiers for resources are provided herein. A data processing system can receive a first request from a client device responsive to an interaction with a content item presented on a first resource. The content item can include a resource identifier referencing a second resource accessible via an application to be installed. The first request can include the resource identifier and a device identifier. The data processing system can receive a second request from the client device responsive to an execution of the installed application. The second request can include the device identifier and an application identifier. The data processing system can determine that the application is to receive the request identifier. The data processing system can provide the resource identifier to direct the application to access the second resource for presentation via the application.
US11089072B2	Real time optimized content delivery framework A content delivery system may receive and aggregate video content from one or more content sources. In a first embodiment, the content delivery system may start streaming a video to a first viewer on a first device and then receive a request for a catch up version to be streamed to a second viewer viewing a second device. The content delivery system may send replacement segments of the video that are shortened summaries to the second device until the second viewer has caught up to the first viewer on the first device. In a second embodiment, the content delivery system may detect two or more viewers and customize a video content for both viewers. In a third embodiment, the content delivery system, in real time, may customize a segment of a video (possibly using a “green screen” or overlaying a second video over the original video segment) based on characteristics of the viewer and then stream the customized video segment to the viewer.
US11089070B2	Adaptive bitrate optimization upon video streaming initialization Devices, methods, and program products are provided enabling Adaptive Bitrate (ABR) optimization upon initialization of a streaming video session. In embodiments, the method includes launching a streaming media interface application in response to user input. Substantially concurrently with application launch, the client media receiver further transmits a request over a communications network to a streaming media server for a sample video stream. As the video stream is received, the client media receiver plays the sample video stream as, for example, a background process. When subsequently receiving user input selecting streaming content for end user viewing, the client media receiver determines an optimized ABR setting based upon a recent ABR value of the sample video stream. The client media receiver transmits a request to the streaming media server for user-selected content stream at the optimized ABR setting and then presents the content stream for end user viewing.
US11089069B2	Mobile social network for sharing media captured recently A mobile social network is provided for sharing media captured recently. The mobile social network includes an application server that receives, from a downloader mobile device, a request for media associated with a geographic location. The application server sends a media inquiry to one or more uploader mobile devices near the geographic location. The media inquiry includes information from the request for media. The application server receives a digital media file in response to the media inquiry. The digital media file includes metadata having an authentic capture time of the media associated with the geographic location. The application server generates a results summary, including a status of the digital media file based on the authentic capture time of the media. The application server sends the results summary to the downloader mobile device.
US11089064B1	Cloud security policy enforcement for custom web applications A cloud security method implement web security at the application level by monitoring network traffic and detecting cloud activities related to web applications, and then classifying the detected cloud activities to map certain security-related cloud activities into activity categories to enable security policy to be applied. The application-level cloud security method enables policy enforcement rules to be established for cloud activity categories. The security policies are then applied based on activity categories.
US11089057B1	System, apparatus and method for automatically verifying exploits within suspect objects and highlighting the display information associated with the verified exploits According to one embodiment, a threat detection system comprising an intrusion protection system (IPS) logic, a virtual execution logic and a reporting logic is shown. The IPS logic is configured to receive a first plurality of objects and analyze the first plurality of objects to identify a second plurality of objects as potential exploits, the second plurality of objects being a subset of the first plurality of objects and being lesser or equal in number to the first plurality of objects. The virtual execution logic including at least one virtual machine configured to process content within each of the second plurality of objects and monitor for anomalous behaviors during the processing that are indicative of exploits to classify that a first subset of the second plurality of objects includes one or more verified exploits. The reporting logic configured to provide a display of exploit information associated with the one or more verified exploits.
US11089055B1	Method for detecting a web skimmer on a “payment page” A method for detecting a web skimmer on a “Payment Page” relates to a network security, namely, a detection of a malicious code on web pages, which include fields for inputting a payment information and a user personal data, and it may be used to increase a security level in case of making online payments for goods and services. The claimed method checks elements, which are present on the web page, for a presence of the malicious code and determines an activity that is inherent to a web skimmer embedded on the web pages with a payment form, timely informs about a presence of the user characteristics and/or blocks the web page itself and provides security of the operations associated with payment of goods and services via the Internet.
US11089053B2	Phishing attempt search interface Systems, methods, and media are used to identify phishing attacks. A notification of a phishing attempt with a parameter associated with a recipient of the phishing attempt is received at a security management node. In response, an indication of the phishing attempt is presented in a phishing attempt search interface. The phishing attempt search interface may be used to search for additional recipients, identify which recipients have been successfully targeted, and provide a summary of the recipients. Using this information, appropriate security measures in response to the phishing attempt for the recipients may be performed.
US11089050B1	Isolating an iframe of a webpage Isolating an iframe of a webpage. In one embodiment, a method may include targeting an iframe in a webpage for isolation, executing, in a server browser, iframe code, sending, from the remote isolation server to the local client, the webpage with the iframe code of the iframe replaced with isolation code, executing, in a client browser, webpage code and the isolation code, intercepting, in the client browser, webpage messages sent from the webpage code and intended to be delivered to the iframe, sending, to the remote isolation server, the intercepted webpage messages to be injected into the iframe code executing at the server browser, intercepting, at the server browser, iframe messages sent from the iframe code and intended to be delivered to the webpage, and sending, to the local client, the intercepted iframe messages to be injected into the webpage code executing at the client browser.
US11089045B2	User and entity behavioral analysis with network topology enhancements A system and method for network cybersecurity analysis that uses user and entity behavioral analysis combined with network topology information to provide improved cybersecurity. The system and method involve gathering network entity information, establishing baseline behaviors for each entity, and monitoring each entity for behavioral anomalies that might indicate cybersecurity concerns. Further, the system and method involve incorporating network topology information into the analysis by generating a model of the network, annotating the model with risk and criticality information for each entity in the model and with a vulnerability level between entities, and using the model to evaluate cybersecurity risks to the network. Risks and vulnerabilities associated with user entities may be represented, in part or in whole, by the behavioral analyses and monitoring of those user entities.
US11089040B2	Cognitive analysis of security data with signal flow-based graph exploration This disclosure provides for a signal flow analysis-based exploration of security knowledge represented in a graph structure comprising nodes and edges. “Conductance” values are associated to each of a set of edges. Each node has an associated “toxicity” value representing a degree of maliciousness associated with the node. The conductance value associated with an edge is a function of at least the toxicity values of the nodes to which the edge is incident. A signal flow analysis is conducted with respect to an input node representing an observable associated with an offense. The flow analysis seeks to identify a subset of the nodes that, based on their conductance values, are reached by flow of a signal representing a threat, wherein signal flow over a path in the graph continues until a signal threshold is met. Based on the analysis, nodes within the subset are designated as hypothesis nodes for further examination.
US11089039B2	Network traffic spike detection and management Systems and methods are described to predict spikes in requests for content on a computing network based on referrer field values of prior requests associated with spikes. Specifically, a traffic spike prediction service is disclosed that can analyze information regarding past requests on the computing network to detect a spike in requests to a content item, where a significant number of request within the spike include a common referrer field value. The traffic spike prediction service can then detect a request to a second content also including the common referrer field value, and predict that a spike is expected to occur with respect to the second content. The traffic spike prediction service can manage the expected spike by increasing an amount of computing resources available to service requests to the second content.
US11089038B2	Safe sharing of sensitive data In an example, there is disclosed a computing apparatus having: a processor; a memory; a data interface; and one or more logic elements providing a verification engine to: receive via the data interface an input script including a request to access enterprise data; analyze the input script to determine that the input script complies with a data request criterion; apply an application programming interface (API) to the input script to collect the enterprise data; and send the enterprise data via the data interface.
US11089036B2	Identifying security risks and fraud attacks using authentication from a network of websites The present disclosure relates to computer-implemented methods, software, and systems for identifying potential attacks through monitoring of user credential login attempts across a network of websites. One example method includes monitoring login attempts associated with a plurality of websites and identifying a first login attempt at a first website associated with a set of user credentials. In response to determining that the set of user credentials do not correspond to a valid set of credentials, a count value associated with an entry in a failed credential log associated with the user credentials is incremented. If the count threshold associated with a compromised user credential rule is exceeded by the current count value, then the first set of credentials is identified as a set of compromised credentials and at least one protective action is initiated.
US11089031B2	Methods for switchable matrix barcodes for secure website access Methods for switchable matrix barcodes for secure website access is described herein. In one aspect, a method of accessing a secure webpage by a user device can include scanning a first switchable matrix barcode by the user device; identifying a first URL sequence unique to the first switchable matrix barcode based on a deconstruction of the first switchable matrix bar code; and accessing a webpage corresponding to the first URL sequence based at least on whether the accessing occurs within a predefined expiration period of the first URL sequence.
US11089029B2	Enforcing granular access control policy An example method of enforcing granular access policy for embedded artifacts comprises: detecting an association of an embedded artifact with a resource container; associating the embedded artifact with at least a subset of an access control policy associated with the resource container; and responsive to receiving an access request to access the embedded artifact, applying the access control policy associated with the resource container for determining whether the access request is grantable.
US11089021B2	Private network layering in provider network environments Methods and apparatus that allow clients to establish sub private networks as resources within private networks on a provider network. A sub private network may be owned and controlled by a different entity than the owner of its parent private network. A parent private network controls access to its sub private networks, and each sub private network also controls access to its resources. This enables a layered topology in which a parent private network may establish access control rules for its sub private networks; the sub private networks may supplement the access control according to their specific needs. Sub private networks may share resources of their parent private network, and a sub private network may allow or restrict access to its resources by its parent private network, by its sibling private networks, and/or by its own sub private network(s).
US11089017B1	Passive authentication during mobile application registration Disclosed are systems and methods for passively authenticating users of a native application running on a mobile communications device. The user may be applying for a service, product, access, etc. from a provider computing system. A unique device identifier of the device may be acquired and provided to a first computing system. A mobile telephone number associated with the device may be received at the device. User information may be accepted from the user via a user interface of the device for entry into a set of fields. The mobile telephone number may be verified by determining, via a second computing system that is different from the first computing system, that the mobile telephone number is associated with the user information. The service/product/access for the user may be approved in response to verification of the mobile telephone number. The user may be authenticated without challenge questions.
US11089013B2	Enhanced password authentication across multiple systems and user identifications A method, computer system, and a computer program product for enhanced user authentication is provided. The present invention may include obtaining, from a user device, a user name associated with the user device. The present invention may also include obtaining, from the user device, a system name associated with the user device. The present invention may then include identifying, in a database of a security device in communication with the user device, a password associated with the obtained user name and the obtained system name. The present invention may then include, in response to a login prompt of the user device, automatically injecting the identified password from the security device in communication with the user device into the login prompt.
US11089007B2	Role-based resource access control Systems and methods for role-based access control to computing resources are presented. In an example embodiment, a request to perform a type of access of a computing resource is received via a communication network from a process executing on a client device. Using a data store storing process identifiers and associated access control information, access control information associated with the requesting process is identified based on a process identifier of the requesting process. Based on the access control information associated with the requesting process, a determination is made whether the requesting process is allowed to perform the requested type of access of the computing resource. The request is processed based on the requesting process being allowed to perform the requested type of access of the computing resource.
US11088999B2	Technique for securely communicating and storing programming material in a trusted domain A “trusted domain” is established within which content received from a communications network, e.g., a cable TV network, is protected from unauthorized copying thereof, in accordance with the invention. In an illustrative embodiment, the trusted domain includes a device associated with a user which receives content from the cable TV network. The content may be encrypted using a content key in accordance, e.g., with a 3DES encryption algorithm before it is stored in the device. In addition, a first encrypted content key version and a second encrypted content key version are generated by respectively encrypting the content key with a public key associated with the device and another public key associated with the user, in accordance with public key cryptography. The first and second encrypted content key versions are stored in association with the encrypted content in the device storage. The encrypted content can be migrated from a first device to a second device, and can be decrypted in the second device in the second device is associated with the same user, and also provided with the second encrypted content key version.
US11088997B2	Secure communication method and apparatus for vehicle, multimedia system for vehicle, and vehicle The present application discloses a method and a device for vehicle security communication, a vehicle multimedia system, and a vehicle. The method applied to a security chip comprises: receiving a control instruction from a network system when the network system is connected, wherein the control instruction includes encrypted control data; decrypting the encrypted control data in the control instruction; obtaining the decrypted control data when the decryption is successful; and transmitting the decrypted control data to the vehicle body system to make the vehicle body system control the vehicle to perform a target operation according to the decrypted control data.
US11088986B2	System and method for user communication in a network Methods and systems for user communication in an online community and/or website are provided. User profile data may be accessed to from a memory. An analysis system compares the user profile data for the user with a time-dependent goal to determine a result. The time-dependent goal may be determined based on an analysis of a set of (successful) users. A user interface system generates a representation of the result for prompting the user to initiate a communication to a different user based on the time-dependent goal. The representation may comprise a metered representation indicating an amount of progress, by the user, toward the time-dependent goal.
US11088968B2	Controlling socket receive buffer for traffic optimization A network device includes a network interface for establishing a communication session with another network device, a memory to store instructions, and a processor to execute the instructions. The processor may, for each time period during the communication session, adjust a size of a receive buffer of a socket. When the processor adjusts the size, the processor, if a utilization number of the receive buffer is greater than a high threshold: may determine a first new size for the receive buffer, and set a size of the receive buffer to the first new size. If the utilization number is less than a low threshold, the processor may determine a second new size for the receive buffer; and set the size of the receive buffer to the second new size.
US11088963B2	Automatic aggregated networking device backup link configuration system An automatic aggregated networking device backup link configuration system includes a first networking device having first interfaces, and a second networking device having second interfaces. The first networking device receives second networking device information via at least some of the first interfaces coupled via respective Inter-Chassis Links (ICLs) in an aggregated ICL to respective ones of the second interfaces, and uses the second networking device information to determine that each of the at least some of the first interfaces provide the aggregated ICL to the second networking device. The first networking device then identifies one of the first interfaces that is coupled to a respective one of the second interfaces by a link that is not part of the aggregated ICL, and automatically configures the one of the first interfaces to provide the link that is not part of the aggregated ICL as a backup link.
US11088955B2	High priority network traffic handling A vehicle includes a telematics control unit; and one or more processors in communication with the telematics control unit via an in-vehicle network, programmed to generate a data packet for an application, containing a quality-of-service identifier indicative of priority and a type-of-service identifier indicative of sub-priority below the priority for the application; designate an access point name to the data packet based on the quality-of-service identifier; and communicate the data packet to the telematics control unit to communicate to a wireless network.
US11088949B2	Multicast message filtering in virtual environments Various systems, processes, and products may be used to filter multicast messages in virtual environments. In one implementation, hardware resources are virtualized to provide a plurality of virtual machines where a number of the virtual machines are configured to receive multicast messages. A network adapter is configured to receive a multicast filtering address from at least one of the number of virtual machines and hash the multicast filtering address to create a hash value. The hash value is linked to the virtual machine via a memory entry.
US11088947B2	Device, system, and method of pre-processing and data delivery for multi-link communications and for media content Device, system, and method of pre-processing and data delivery for multi-link communications and for media content. A method for transporting a video content from a content delivery device to a recipient device, includes: inequitably distributing packets of the video content, for transmission across two or more transmitters that transport data to the recipient device over two, different, one-to-one communication links; wherein the distributing of the packets is performed by selecting and applying a particular Packet Distribution Scheme out of a plurality of different pre-stored Packet Distribution Schemes. The Packet Distribution Scheme is selected based on its similarity to actual or predicted performance characteristics of the available transmitters. Optionally, multiple encoded-versions of the video content are prepared in advance, and are stored together with a record indicating which encoded-version should be used in conjunction with which Packet Distribution Scheme.
US11088943B2	DiffServ traffic engineering compliant backup paths for fast reroute protection in MPLS Systems and methods, in a Label Edge Router (LER) which includes one or more ports and a switching fabric therebetween, include, responsive to a request for a Label Switched Path (LSP) tunnel with a specified DiffServ Traffic Engineering (DSTE) Class Type, signaling a PATH message via a port for the LSP tunnel in a Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) network; incorporating a FAST_REROUTE object in the PATH message which indicates Facility Bypass is desired; and incorporating the DSTE Class Type in the FAST_REROUTE object of the PATH message for a Point of Local Repair (PLR) node in the MPLS network to ensure a Facility Bypass tunnel used for the LSP tunnel supports the specified DSTE Class Type.
US11088940B2	Cooperative multipath Cooperative Multipath (referred to herein as ‘CM’) significantly improves upon the current state of the art for multipath HTTP and MP-TCP. In CM, a client application will discover and/or connect to N endpoints, over N different paths. Preferably these different paths go through different networks. Hence, each path may provide a unique communication channel, potentially with unique characteristics. A typical (but not limiting) case would be N=2, with the client application connecting over, for example, cellular interface to a first endpoint, and over WiFi to a second endpoint. Wireline interfaces may also be used.
US11088932B2	Managing network system incidents Managing network asset incidents by receiving historical network asset incident data, analyzing the historical network asset incident data to correlate incident occurrence, receiving real time network asset incident data, generating a list of network assets predicted to be affected by a real time incident, in response to receiving the real time network asset incident data, monitoring the list of network assets, and remediating a network incident for a listed network asset.
US11088921B2	Systems and method for providing an ontogenesis emergence and confidence engine Systems and methods for controlling operations of a Computer System (“CS”). The methods comprise: collecting information about events occurring in CS; performing automated ontogenesis operations using the collected information to determine a context of a given situation associated with CS using stored ontogenetic knowledge, define parameters for different sets of actions that could occur in the context of the given situation, simulate the sets of actions to generate a set of simulation results defining predicted consequences resulting from performance of behaviors by nodes, determine a confidence value for each simulation result that indicates a level of confidence that a successful outcome will result if action(s) associated with the simulation result are performed by CS, and analyze the confidence values to identify a simulation result with the best confidence level; and using the parameters associated with the best simulation result to control and optimize performance of CS.
US11088920B2	Cloud migration and maintenance controls A cloud migration system for automated monitoring of compliance with cloud migration protocols includes one or more processors configured to execute stored software instructions to: identify a plurality of cloud migration control parameters for assessing cloud deployment readiness of software technology assets; access a Configuration Management Database to identify a plurality of technology assets; access a cloud computing platform to determine a plurality of tagged technology assets; continually determine an efficiency position for the plurality of tagged technology assets based at least on workload utilization for each tagged technology asset; continually determine a cloud migration implementation status based on at least one transition statistic; and generate interface data representing a status of each of the plurality of technology assets according to the efficiency position and cloud migration implementation status.
US11088918B2	Systems and methods for determining a topology of a network comprising a plurality of intermediary devices and paths Systems and methods are disclosed for determining a topology of a network comprising a plurality of intermediary devices and intermediary paths. One method includes transmitting probes having a TTL value with a destination set to a destination device; receiving, for each probe transmitted, a response including an IP address of a responding device; determining whether more than one responding device has responded to the probes; determining whether more than one responding device has been found for two previous transmissions of probes when more than one responding device has responded to the probes; and transmitting, for each more than one responding device, probes having a decreased TTL value with a destination set to one of the IP addresses of the more than one responding devices, when more than one responding device has been found for two previous transmissions.
US11088912B2	Distributed framework for resilient machine-to-machine system management Data is received describing a local model of a first device generated by the first device based on sensor readings at the first device and a global model is updated that is hosted remote from the first device based on the local model and modeling devices in a plurality of different asset taxonomies. A particular operating state affecting one or more of a set of devices deployed in a particular machine-to-machine network is detected and the particular machine-to-machine network is automatically reconfigured based on the global model.
US11088910B2	Efficient method for managing and adding systems within a solution A method includes: determining a configuration of one or more networked hardware components; determining a usage level associated with one or more of the networked hardware components; determining a functional category of one or more of the networked hardware components based at least in part on the configuration of the one or more networked hardware components and the usage level associated with the one or more networked hardware components; and one or more of: outputting a suggested configuration of one or more of the networked hardware components based on the determined functional category of the one or more networked hardware components; and configuring of one or more of the networked hardware components based on the determined functional category of the one or more networked hardware components. Corresponding systems and computer program products are also disclosed.
US11088906B2	Dependency determination in network environment This disclosure provides a computer-implemented method. The method may comprise obtaining a character of first-direction communications and a character of second-direction communications in a network environment, the first-direction communications being network communications from a first node to a second node, and the second-direction communications being network communications from the second node to the first node. The method may further comprise determining a dependency between the first node and the second node based on the character of first-direction communications and the character of second-direction communications, the dependency between the first node and the second node indicating whether the first node depends on the second node or the second node depends on the first node.
US11088900B2	Configuring system resources for different reference architectures A specification of an intent that identifies a desired service and a reference architecture is received. The desired service is rendered to provide instructions for dispatch to a plurality of devices having roles. Rendering the desired service includes invoking a service rendering program function based on the reference architecture and a role of a specific device. A new reference architecture may be implemented by specifying a new service rendering program function for the new reference architecture.
US11088894B2	Communication apparatus, communication method, and storage medium A communication apparatus has a wireless interface for which a first IP address corresponding to a first mode of the wireless interface is assigned. A processor performs steps of receiving search information which is transmitted to a transmitting destination of a second IP address, from an external apparatus via the wireless interface, determining whether or not the second IP address corresponds to the first IP address corresponding to the first mode of the wireless interface, and transmitting interface information indicating the first mode or a second mode of the wireless interface, and apparatus information of the communication apparatus, to the external apparatus. The interface information indicating the first mode or the second mode is transmitted based on whether the second IP address corresponds to the first IP address.
US11088889B2	Systems and methods of providing a guard interval for transmissions in a communication system A wireless device, a network node and methods performed by the wireless device and the network node for providing a guard interval for transmissions in a communication system are presented. The network node (301, 401) receives a signal (307, 407) transmitted by the wireless device (305, 405) and obtains a series of symbols (311a,b, 411a-g) from the received signal. In one exemplary embodiment, a method by the wireless device in a wireless communication system includes generating (705) the signal comprising the series of symbols, including a pair of consecutive symbols (311a,b, 411e,f, 411f,g) that are to be transmitted at different power levels, with power ramping (316, 416, 418) to occur over a power transition period (315, 415, 417) between the consecutive symbols. Further, the method includes transmitting (707) the transmit signal with a guard interval (313, 413a,b) overlapping at least partly with the power transition period.
US11088888B2	Wireless devices and systems including examples of mixing coefficient data specific to a processing mode selection Examples described herein include systems and methods which include wireless devices and systems with examples of mixing input data with coefficient data specific to a processing mode selection. For example, a computing system with processing units may mix the input data for a transmission in a radio frequency (RF) wireless domain with the coefficient data to generate output data that is representative of the transmission being processed according to a specific processing mode selection. The processing mode selection may include a single processing mode, a multi-processing mode, or a full processing mode. The processing mode selection may be associated with an aspect of a wireless protocol. Examples of systems and methods described herein may facilitate the processing of data for 5G wireless communications in a power-efficient and time-efficient manner.
US11088877B1	Method to estimate multi-periodic signals and detect their features in interference Techniques, systems, architectures, and methods for providing improved feature detection of signals, especially those in relatively high interference regions, thereby allowing for earlier and longer range detection of communications and radar signals are herein provided. The techniques utilize a general framework of total variation denoising, where signals are assumed to be sparse in a combination of their first or higher order derivatives, to increase signal-to-interference ratio, which is followed by cyclostationarity detection, which is used to estimate signal features, including the period of the signals of interest and their modulation type.
US11088876B1	Multi-chip module with configurable multi-mode serial link interfaces A configurable serial link interface circuit is disclosed. The configurable serial link interface includes a first transceiver for coupling to a first serial link. The first transceiver includes a first transmit circuit to selectively drive first transmit data along the first serial link and a first receive circuit. the first receive circuit selectively receives first receive data along the first serial link. The interface includes a second transceiver for coupling to a second serial link. The second transceiver includes a second transmit circuit to selectively drive second transmit data along the second serial link, a second receive circuit to selectively receive second receive data along the second serial link, and control circuitry to control the selectivity of the first transmit circuit, the second transmit circuit, the first receive circuit and the second receive circuit. For a first mode of operation, the control circuitry configures the first and second transceivers to define a dual-duplex architecture. For a second mode of operation, the control circuitry configures the first and second transceivers to define a single-duplex architecture.
US11088875B2	Asynchronous processing of blockchain blocks A computer-implemented method includes retrieving, by a bridge device communicatively linked to a blockchain network node of a blockchain network, a first set of blockchain blocks from the blockchain network node using a first set of threads of the bridge device; storing, by the bridge device, the first set of blockchain blocks in the bridge device; and verifying, by the bridge device, a second set of blockchain blocks that are stored in the bridge device using a second set of threads of the bridge device; and wherein retrieving the first set of blockchain blocks and verifying the second set of blockchain blocks are performed asynchronously using the first set of threads and the second set of threads.
US11088873B2	Gateway devices coupled to connection point device Example implementations relate to gateway devices coupled to a connection point device. A system can include a first gateway device communicatively coupled to a connection point device and a second gateway device. The second gateway device can be communicatively coupled to the connection point device and the first gateway device and can take control of a portion of the connection point device in response to a failure of the first gateway device.
US11088871B1	Fast convergence for MAC mobility A first provider edge device may receive device information from a second provider edge device included in an Ethernet virtual private network (EVPN). The device information may identify a media access control (MAC) address and may indicate that the device is connected to the second provider edge device. The first provider edge device may receive data transmitted by the device and may determine, based on information included in the data, that the device has moved from the second provider edge device to the first provider edge device. The first provider edge device may generate a data packet including mobility information indicating that the device has moved to the first provider edge device. The first provider edge device may transmit, via a data plane of the EVPN, the data packet to the second provider edge device to permit the second provider edge device to update routing information for the device.
US11088864B1	Device subcomponent representations A technology is described for a device shadowing service that manages device states. An example method may include receiving a state change message associated with a device that a subcomponent of the device has assumed a first state. In response to the state change message, a subcomponent representation associated with a device representation may be updated to indicate the first state received, where the device representation represents the device and the subcomponent representation represent the subcomponent of the device. Thereafter, a request may be received for the first state of the subcomponent of the device. The first state indicated by the subcomponent representation associated with the device representation may be determined, and the first state may be returned in response to the request.
US11088859B2	Method for delivering dynamic policy rules to an end user, according on his/her account balance and service subscription level, in a telecommunication network A method for delivering dynamic policy rules for an end user of a communication service during a communication session is provided. The method includes receiving subscription information at a Policy and Charging Rules Function (PCRF) in order to determine an initial policy; applying the initial rules via a Policy and Charging Enforcement Function (PCEF); triggering an Extended Online Charging System (EOCS) for the user's service/network resource usage; rating and charging the user via the EOCS in real time; triggering a change of policy in a change notification from the EOCS to the PCRF; determining new rules for the new policy at the PRCF; receiving the new rules and applying them at the PCEF.
US11088855B2	System and method for verifying an identity of a user using a cryptographic challenge based on a cryptographic operation A processor-implemented system and method for enabling a relying party device associated with a relying party to verify an identity of a user. The method includes the steps of (i) generating, using a cryptographic processor on a user device associated with the user, a first set of credentials including a public-private key pair associated with the user, (ii) receiving at least one cryptographic challenge from the relying party device associated with the relying party, (iii) verifying at least one of a biometric or a PIN code, (iv) responding to the at least one cryptographic challenge by performing the at least one cryptographic operation on the cryptographic challenge using the user private key to form a result of the at least one cryptographic operation and (v) transmitting the result of the at least one cryptographic operation as a cryptographic challenge response to the relying party device.
US11088825B2	Blockchain partial ledgers Examples disclosed herein relate to receiving a record of a data transaction between two participants, creating a ledger entry associated with the record of the data transaction, appending the ledger entry to a subset of a plurality of partial ledgers associated with a blockchain, and updating a table of contents associated with each of the plurality of partial ledgers associated with the blockchain.
US11088803B2	Terminal apparatus, base station, method and recording medium for processing uplink reference signals [Object] To provide the uplink reference signal for beam tracking. [Solution] A terminal apparatus, including: a communication unit configured to perform communication with a base station configured to form beams and perform communication; and a control unit configured to transmit a first uplink reference signal and a second uplink reference signal which has a narrower target frequency bandwidth and a shorter transmission period than the first uplink reference signal.

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