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US11199638B2	Input count rate estimation in radiation pulse detectors The invention provides a method of estimating an input count rate of a radiation pulse detector from a detector signal where some individual signal pulses making up the detector signal are closely spaced in time less than a minimum reliable detection gap. In one aspect, the individual signal pulses are detected using a detection algorithm and a plurality of interval start times are defined each interposed with at least one of the detected individual signal pulse arrival times, each interval start time being later by at least the minimum reliable detection gap than a corresponding most recent detected individual signal pulse arrival time. A corresponding plurality of individual signal pulse arrival intervals are calculated between each of the interval start times and a corresponding next detected individual signal pulse arrival time.
US11199608B2	Antenna, sensor, and vehicle mounted system The present invention is an antenna provided with: a plurality of radiating parts formed on a base plate; a waveguide tube inside of which radio waves emitted from the radiating parts propagate; a lens having a plurality of curved surfaces having a substantially hyperbolic shape and disposed in an opening of the waveguide tube; and a protruding part formed in a tapered shape between the plurality of radiating parts. The tip of the protruding part is formed at a position lower than an opening surface.
US11199599B2	Magnet assembly comprising closed superconducting HTS shims A magnet assembly in a magnetic resonance apparatus includes a cryostat and a superconducting main field magnet coil system arranged therein for generating a magnetic field in the direction of a z-axis in a working volume. The magnet assembly includes a shim device arranged inside the cryostat for adjusting the spatial variation or homogeneity of the magnetic field generated in the working volume by the magnet coil system. The shim device comprises at least one closed superconducting shim conductor path having an HTS layer. The HTS layer forms a surface that is geometrically developable such that unwrapping onto a plane changes the geodesic distance between any two points on the surface formed by the HTS layer by no more than 10%. The inner and/or outer contour of the geometrical development of the HTS layer describes a non-convex curve.
US11199592B2	Robotic magnetic flux leakage inspection system for external post-tensioned tendons of segmental bridges and roadways A robotic inspection system for corrosion detection within external post-tension bridge tendons includes a sensing device. The sensing device is configured to move along a bridge tendon to detect magnetic flux leakage of the bridge tendon as the sensing device moves along the bridge tendon. In addition, the system includes a location device coupled to the sensing device, where the location device is configured to determine the location of the sensing device on the bridge tendon. The system also includes a control station configured to wirelessly interface with the sensing device and the location instrument. The control station is also configured to generate a bridge tendon condition assessment report from the detection of magnetic flux leakage to identify locations and sizes of discontinuities of the bridge tendon.
US11199587B2	Swinging door test system The present invention relates to a swinging door test system that can test the accuracy of a balanced magnetic switch installed on a mock door. An actuator opens and closes a door to change the magnetic switch state. Software implementation allows the actuator to be precisely controlled over many cycles to save time and effort.
US11199583B2	Programmable test compression architecture input/output shift register coupled to SCI/SCO/PCO The disclosure describes novel methods and apparatuses for accessing test compression architectures (TCA) in a device using either a parallel or serial access technique. The serial access technique may be controlled by a device tester or by a JTAG controller. Further the disclosure provides an approach to access the TCA of a device when the device exists in a daisy-chain arrangement with other devices, such as in a customer's system. Additional embodiments are also provided and described in the disclosure.
US11199580B2	Test access port with address and command capability The disclosure provides a novel method and apparatus for inputting addresses to devices to select the device TAP for access. Further, the disclosure provides a novel method and apparatus for inputting addresses for selecting device TAPs and for inputting commands for commanding circuitry within the device. The inputting of addresses or the inputting of addresses and commands is initiated by a control bit input on TDI that is recognized during the Run Test/Idle, Pause-DR or Pause-IR TAP states.
US11199579B2	Test access port with address and command capability The disclosure provides a novel method and apparatus for inputting addresses to devices to select the device TAP for access. Further, the disclosure provides a novel method and apparatus for inputting addresses for selecting device TAPs and for inputting commands for commanding circuitry within the device. The inputting of addresses or the inputting of addresses and commands is initiated by a control bit input on TDI that is recognized during the Run Test/Idle, Pause-DR or Pause-IR TAP states.
US11199566B2	Non-fault disturbance-based method and system for measuring short-circuit capacity of power grid on site Non-fault disturbance-based method and system for measuring short-circuit capacity of a power grid on site including: connecting or disconnecting a reactive compensation device to or from a power grid point of common coupling, to generate a disturbance on a power grid; obtaining total active power and total reactive power of a load of the point of common coupling before the disturbance; determining a vector difference between a voltage of the power grid point of common coupling before the disturbance and a voltage of the power grid point of common coupling after the disturbance; obtaining a voltage effective value of the power grid point of common coupling before the disturbance; obtaining a capacity of the reactive compensation device; and determining a short-circuit capacity of the point of common coupling according to total active power, total reactive power, vector difference between voltages, voltage effective value, and capacity of the reactive compensation device.
US11199559B2	Automatic analyzer An automatic analyzer with high processing capacity is capable of immediately measuring an emergency specimen rack. The automatic analyzer includes a conveying line for conveying a specimen rack, and an analysis unit which has a dispensing line in which a plurality of specimen racks are arranged for waiting until sample dispensing, and a sampling area for dispensing the sample to the analysis unit. A rack save area is provided in the dispensing line and at a position adjacent to the upstream side of the sampling area. When a specimen rack exists in the sampling area at the time of measuring an emergency specimen rack, a controller moves the specimen rack to the save area and positions the emergency specimen rack to be moved from a downstream side of the sampling area to the sampling area.
US11199549B2	MEl'hods and means for diagnosing spondylarthritis using autoantibody markers The present invention relates generally to methods for diagnosing the presence or the risk of development or the therapy control of spondyloarthritis (Spa), in particular, of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and undifferentiated spondyloarthritis in a subject, in particular in mammals. In addition, the present invention relates to test kits for use in the diaposis of the presence or the risk of development, or for the therapy control of Spa, like AS and undifferentiated spondyloarthritis, in a subject. In particular, the present invention relates to a method for diagnosing the presence or the risk of development, or for the therapy control of Spa, like AS and undifferentiated spondyloarthritis, it a subject analysing for the presence of autoantibodies against CD74 and/or IKBKB in a subject. The presence of autoantibodies against CD74 and/or IKBKB is indicative for the presence or the risk of development, or for the therapy control of Spa, like AS and undifferentiated spondyloarthritis. In particular, detection of the presence of autoantibodies against CD74 and/or IKBKB allows early diagnostic of Spa, in particular, AS and undifferentiated spondyloarthritis.
US11199545B2	Hydraulic instrument drive system for minimally invasive surgery A robotic surgical system includes a hydraulic drive system and a surgical instrument removably positioned in operative engagement with the hydraulic drive system.
US11199541B2	Method for analyzing cell, chip for cell analysis, reagent for cell analysis, kit for cell analysis, and apparatus for cell analysis According to some aspects, a method for analyzing a cell is provided. The method includes trapping the cell by binding a first molecule to the cell. The method further includes binding a second molecule to the cell. The second molecule includes a binding portion capable of specific binding to a cell-surface molecule of the cell. The second molecule further includes an identifying portion, a labeling portion coupled to the identifying portion, and a stimulus-degradable linker between the binding portion and the identification portion. The method further includes detaching the identifying portion from the binding portion by stimulating the stimulus-degradable linker where the detached identifying portion is coupled to the labeling portion. The method further includes binding the detached identifying portion through specific binding to an identifying portion recognizing molecule and detecting the labeling portion.
US11199538B2	Modular point-of-care devices, systems, and uses thereof The present invention provides devices and systems for use at the point of care. The methods devices of the invention are directed toward automatic detection of analytes in a bodily fluid. The components of the device are modular to allow for flexibility and robustness of use with the disclosed methods for a variety of medical applications.
US11199536B2	Method for screening antibody using patient-derived tumor spheroids The present disclosure relates to a method of screening an antibody or an antigen-binding fragment thereof by use of patient-derived tumor spheroids, and more particularly to a method of screening an antibody or an antigen-binding fragment thereof, which binds specifically to an antigen, by use of patient-derived tumor spheroids containing the antigen.
US11199519B2	Method for producing silver-silver chloride electrode A method for producing a silver-silver chloride electrode includes: producing a paste by mixing silver powder, silver chloride powder, a dispersant, and fumed silica powder with a liquid silicone rubber binder; coating the paste on a substrate made of silicone rubber; curing the paste on the substrate to form an electrode containing silver and silver chloride; and immersing the electrode in a sodium chloride aqueous solution.
US11199513B2	X-ray fluorescence analyzer with a plurality of measurement channels, and a method for performing x-ray fluorescence analysis An X-ray fluorescence analyzer including an X-ray tube for emitting incident X-rays in the direction of a first optical axis. A slurry handling unit is configured to maintain a constant distance between a sample of slurry and the X-ray tube. A first crystal diffractor is located in a first direction from the slurry handling unit. The first crystal diffractor includes a first crystal and a first radiation detector configured to detect fluorescent X-rays diffracted by the first crystal at a first energy resolution. A second crystal diffractor is located in a second direction from the slurry handling unit. The second crystal diffractor includes a second crystal and a second radiation detector configured to detect fluorescent X-rays diffracted by the second crystal at a second energy resolution. The first crystal is a pyrolytic graphite crystal, the second crystal is of a material other than pyrolytic graphite, and the first and second crystal diffractors are configured to direct to their respective radiation detectors characteristic fluorescent radiation of a same element.
US11199512B2	Collimator system In a general aspect, a collimator system is described. In some aspects, a neutron beam collimation method includes receiving a neutron beam from a neutron source; polarizing the neutron beam using a polarizer, and obtaining a collimated neutron beam from the polarized neutron beam. The neutron beam generated by the neutron source has a first beam divergence and includes a plurality of neutrons. The collimated neutron beam has a second beam divergence that is less than the first beam divergence. Obtaining the collimated neutron beam includes mapping transverse momentum of each respective neutron, of the plurality of neutrons, onto a polarization degree of freedom of the respective neutron by applying a sequence of phase shift gradients to the polarized neutron beam, and after applying the sequence of phase shift gradients, passing the polarized neutron beam through an analyzer.
US11199509B2	Inspection apparatus and inspection method An inspection apparatus for inspecting a workpiece having an outer peripheral portion rotationally symmetric about a symmetry axis with projections and recesses provided periodically and repeatedly, the apparatus comprises: an edge imaging mechanism that captures an image of an edge portion of a projection of a rotated workpiece; an upstream imaging mechanism that captures an image of an upstream wall surface of the rotated workpiece; and a downstream imaging mechanism that captures an image of a downstream wall surface of the rotated workpiece. The inspection apparatus inspects the workpiece on the basis of the images captured by the edge imaging mechanism, the upstream imaging mechanism, and the downstream imaging mechanism.
US11199508B1	Failure analysis method with improved detection accuracy for advanced technology node A method includes: determining a defective area in a semiconductor device of a semiconductor wafer; thinning the semiconductor wafer from a backside of the semiconductor wafer; bonding a first substrate to the backside of the semiconductor wafer, wherein the first substrate includes an opening and the defective area is exposed through the opening; and performing a test on the defective area by projecting a light beam from the backside through the opening.
US11199507B2	Systems for parsing material properties from within SHG signals Semiconductor metrology systems based on directing radiation on a wafer, detecting second harmonic generated (SHG) radiation from the wafer and correlating the second harmonic generated (SHG) signal to one or more electrical properties of the wafer are disclosed. The disclosure also includes parsing the SHG signal to remove contribution to the SHG signal from one or more material properties of the sample such as thickness. Systems and methods described herein include machine learning methodologies to automatically classify obtained SHG signal.
US11199493B2	Functional water concentration sensor, and calculation method A functional water concentration sensor includes: a light source which emits ultraviolet light; a container capable of holding functional water having a pH between 6 and 9, inclusive, and containing hypochlorous acid and hypochlorite dissociated from the hypochlorous acid; a light-receiving element; and a signal processor. The signal processor calculates the concentration of the hypochlorite in the functional water on the basis of the output signal, calculates the percentages of the hypochlorous acid and the hypochlorite in the functional water on the basis of the pH of the functional water and the dissociation constant of the hypochlorous acid, and calculates the concentration of the hypochlorous acid in the functional water on the basis of the calculated hypochlorite concentration and the calculated percentages.
US11199490B2	Flow cell and system for simultaneous measurement of absorbance and emission in a sample The flow cell of the present application simultaneously monitors and measures light absorbance and fluorescence of particles in a flowing liquid. The flow cell comprises a housing having a light input face, an absorbance output face and first and second emission output faces; a fluid flow section within the housing that comprises a bottom funnel through which fluid enters the flow cell, a core chamber into which fluid flows from the bottom funnel, and a top funnel into which fluid flows from the core chamber, wherein the bottom and top funnels each comprise a first end which extends at an angle to a second end that is wider in diameter than the first end, and said second end of each is adjacent to and aligned with the core chamber; and a center section within the housing center having a recess formed therein which houses the core chamber of the fluid flow section, wherein said center section comprises a first pair of opposing channels formed in the light input face and the absorbance output face, respectively, and a second pair of opposing channels formed in the first emission output face and the second emission output face and which are perpendicular to the first pair of opposing channels, and wherein the first pair of opposing channels and second pair of opposing channels are in communication with the core chamber. An apparatus comprising the flow cell is also provided.
US11199486B2	Particle characterisation A method of characterising particles in a sample, comprising: obtaining a scattering measurement comprising a time series of measurements of scattered light from a detector, the scattered light produced by the interaction of an illuminating light beam with the sample; producing a corrected scattering measurement, comprising compensating for scattering contributions from contaminants by reducing a scattering intensity in at least some time periods of the scattering measurement; determining a particle characteristic from the corrected scattering measurement.
US11199476B2	Dissolvable nanofiber materials and specimen recovery kits including the same for high efficiency specimen recovery Biological specimen recovery materials include cellulose acetate nanofibers that are capable of dissolution upon contact with a liquid comprising a dissolution effective amount (e.g., between about 1 to about 10M) guanidinium isothiocyanate (GITC). Kits containing the materials (e.g., in the form of a swab, filtration media or surface wipe) and a dissolution liquid containing the dissolution effective amount of guanidinium isothiocyanate (GITC) are also provided.
US11199473B2	Optical pulse testing device and optical pulse testing method An object of the present invention is to provide an optical pulse test apparatus that can test an optical fiber cable at once in a short period of time. The optical pulse test apparatus according to the present invention includes: an optical pulse signal generation unit 11 that emits an optical pulse with a width that is n times as large as a pulse width T corresponding to desired spatial resolution; a light reception unit 12 that receives reflected light and back-scattered light from n FUTs; an optical path control unit 13 that switches paths connected to the n FUTs are connected at an interval T, inject the optical pulse, as a test optical pulse having the pulse width T, sequentially into the paths, then switches the paths at an interval ts that is shorter than the time period T, and emit the reflected light and the back-scattered light from the n FUTs sequentially onto the light reception unit 12 at an interval n×ts; and an arithmetic processing unit 14 that divides the electrical signal output from the light reception unit 12, with an interval equal to the interval ts at which switching the paths is performed, into discrete signals respectively corresponding to the FUTs, and calculates the reflectance distributions of the reflected light and the back-scattered light of the respective FUTs.
US11199471B2	System and method for testing aerodynamic characteristic of high-speed moving vehicle-bridge system and subsidiary facilities thereof under crosswind A system for testing aerodynamic characteristics of a high-speed moving vehicle-bridge system and subsidiary facilities thereof under a crosswind includes a vehicle model, a starting mechanism, a buffer mechanism, a wind tunnel test section and guide rails. The guide rails pass through the wind tunnel test section; the starting mechanism and the buffer mechanism are separately located at both ends of the guide rails. The guide rails include an acceleration section and a deceleration section. The starting mechanism is located in the acceleration section, and the buffer mechanism is located in the deceleration section; the vehicle model starts to run at the starting mechanism and stops at the buffer mechanism; an instantaneous speed of the vehicle model in the acceleration section is not less than 100 km/h. The present invention carries out simulation tests on various infrastructures, their subsidiary facilities and trains through scale models.
US11199467B2	Device and method for distinguishing a test gas escaping from a leak from interfering gas A method for distinguishing a test gas escaping from a leak in a test object (21) from an interfering gas in the environment of the test object (21) during sniffing leak detection, having the steps: suctioning gas from the environment of the test object (21) in the region of the outer surface of the test object by means of a sniffing tip, which has a suction opening (14), which is connected, for gas conduction, to a sensor (18), which is designed to determine the test gas partial pressure of the test gas in the suctioned gas flow; varying, with periodic repetition, the flow intensity of the suctioned gas flow; setting a total pressure of the suctioned gas at the sensor (18) of at least 80 percent of the total pressure of the gas in the atmosphere (23) surrounding the test object (21); avoiding fluctuations of the total pressure of the suctioned gas at the sensor (18) of more than 10 percent; measuring the test gas partial pressure of test gas contained in the suctioned gas flow by means of the sensor (18); indicating that the test object (21) has a leak if the measured test gas partial pressure has a varying component, the average amplitude of which lies above a threshold value and which follows the variation of the suctioned gas flow.
US11199464B2	Pressure differential sensor apparatus with high-visibility condition indicator An apparatus, having: a pressure differential sensor apparatus (100) configured to detect a pressure difference between two locations; a faceplate (102) having a base (104) and a protrusion (106) from the base, the protrusion comprising a light-transmissive perimeter (116) configured to transmit light forward and laterally; and a circuit board (400) having an indicator light (402) mounted thereon and configured to emit light into the light-transmissive perimeter, the indicator light further configured to emit a first color under first pressure difference conditions and a second color under second pressure difference conditions.
US11199463B2	Pressure sensor system having a land grid array/mold premold structure and method for its manufacture A pressure sensor system including at least one pressure sensor unit configured as a system-in-package, the pressure sensor unit encompassing a supporting structure including a cavity and a sensor element situated in the cavity; the supporting structure being formed by a land grid array/mold premold structure (LGA/MPM) and signal-processing elements being integrated into and/or on the supporting structure; the pressure sensor unit being introduced into a pressure sensor housing provided with a diaphragm and being supported therein, and a residual volume of the pressure sensor housing provided with at least one diaphragm being filled with an incompressible fluid; and the pressure sensor housing including a groove extending around the pressure sensor unit, in which a sealing ring is situatable.
US11199454B2	Heat imaging thermophile device and method A temperature measurement footprint device, a mobile temperature measurement device, and a method for determining a temperature measurement footprint are described. In an implementation, a temperature measurement footprint device includes a thermopile configured to measure a temperature of an object; a camera configured to capture an image of the object, the camera disposed proximate to and in communication with the thermopile; and a light source configured to illuminate the object, the light source disposed proximate to and in communication with the thermopile and the camera.
US11199453B2	Systems and methods for bond-selective transient phase imaging A method includes directing a first plurality of probe laser pulses through a sample, dividing each of the first plurality of probe laser pulses to generate a first interferogram, and generating first image data reproducible as a first phase image of the sample. A plurality of pump laser bursts are directed onto the sample to heat the sample. A second plurality of probe laser pulses are directed through the sample at a predetermined time delay. Each of the second plurality of probe laser pulses are divided to generate a second interferogram. Second image data is generated that is reproducible as a second phase image of the sample. A transient phase shift is determined in the second phase image relative to the first phase image. A vibrational spectroscopy property is determined of the sample based on the transient phase shift, thereby allowing an identification of chemical bond information of within the sample.
US11199451B2	Skin color measurement apparatus and computer-readable storage medium A measurement apparatus includes: a light source configured to irradiate a measurement region of skin whose color is to be measured with light; a light receiving unit configured to receive reflected light from the measurement region or transmitted light that has passed through the measurement region; a calculation unit configured to repeatedly obtain determination information and color information relating to the color of the measurement region, based on a light-receiving result of the light receiving unit; and a selection unit configured to select a measurement result of a color of the skin from the repeatedly-obtained color information, based on a temporal change in the determination information.
US11199448B2	Spectroscopic measurement device and spectroscopic measurement method To implement a configuration for enabling independent adjustment of a spatial resolution and a wavelength resolution of a spectroscopic measurement device. A spatial resolution adjustment unit configured to adjust a spatial resolution of the spectroscopic measurement device, and a wavelength resolution adjustment unit configured to adjust a wavelength resolution of the spectroscopic measurement device are included, and the spatial resolution adjustment unit maintains output light from a condensing unit to a spectroscopic imaging unit of the spectroscopic measurement device as parallel light, adjusts a parameter of a constituent element of the condensing unit, and changes the spatial resolution without changing the wavelength resolution of the spectroscopic measurement device. The wavelength resolution adjustment unit adjusts a parameter of a spectroscopic imaging unit of the spectroscopic measurement device and changes the wavelength resolution without changing the spatial resolution of the spectroscopic measurement device.
US11199447B1	Single-mode, high-frequency, high-power narrowband spintronic terahertz emitter Acoustically mediated spintronic THz emitters based on a stacked, multilayered heterostructure that includes a light-to-acoustic transducer layer, a thermal insulation layer, and a magnetic layer are provided. In the emitters, fast acoustic pulses give rise to long-distance propagation of THz exchange spin waves in a magnetic film. Also provided are THz time-domain spectrometers (THz-TDSs) that incorporate the THz emitters.
US11199446B2	Method for limiting crosstalk in an image sensor A method of limiting cross-talk in an imaging sensor, the sensor being in the form of a matrix of macropixels defining an image, each macropixel being formed by a matrix of individual pixels, each of which is dedicated to a distinct spectral band, all of the individual pixels dedicated to the same spectral band forming a sub-image, the image being topologically subdivided into at least one parcel, and the method including the following steps: measuring the spectral response of each individual pixel λ1, λ2, λ3, . . . , λ9; calculating the mean spectral response of each sub-image in a parcel; targeting to define the ideal response of each sub-image in the parcel; estimating a series of coefficients for minimizing cross-talk in the parcel; and applying the coefficients to the macropixels in order to correct the sub-images in the parcel. The method is remarkable in that the ideal response is a Gaussian function.
US11199437B2	Utilization of fast-response pressure measurements to nonintrusively monitor blade vibration in axial compressors A method to monitor rotor blade vibration using unsteady casing pressure. The method applies a non-intrusive blade vibration monitoring technique by using an array of unsteady pressure sensors which may be flush-mounted in the casing of a compressor. The method comprises using spinning mode theory and temporal-spatial analysis to obtain frequency and nodal diameter information of spinning pressure waves associated with the rotor blade vibration. An example of the compressor can be a multistage axial compressor.
US11199429B2	Method for measuring a speed of a fluid A method for measuring a speed of a fluid includes transmitting an ultrasonic measurement signal; acquiring and digitizing a measurement portion of an ultrasonic measurement signal received after traveling a defined length to obtain measurement samples; estimate, from the samples, an amplitude of the measurement portion; access reference samples forming a reference curve which is an interpolation of the measurement samples; produce adjusted measurement samples by multiplying the samples by ratio between an amplitude of the reference curve and the amplitude of the measurement portion; determine a unit time delay between the adjusted measurement sample and the reference curve; estimate a zero-crossing time of the measurement portion from the unit time delay and from the reference samples, estimate, from an average of the zero-crossing times, the time it takes the ultrasonic measurement signal to travel the defined length; estimate the speed of the fluid from the travel time measurement.
US11199428B2	Device for measuring flow rate of wet gas based on an exempt radioactive source A device for measuring flow rate of wet gas based on an exempt radioactive source, includes a section of cylindrical pipe and a conical throttle located inside the cylindrical pipe and coaxially arranged therewith. The conical throttle includes a head cone section and a tail cone section arranged to have a common bottom surface. The head cone section faces a wet gas inlet of the cylindrical pipe. An annular gap is defined between the inner wall of the cylindrical pipe and the maximum diameter of the conical throttle for passage of wet gas. An exempt radioactive source block is arranged at the maximum diameter of the conical throttle in such a way that the gamma rays emitted from the radioactive source block can transmit radially through the annular gap to reach the gamma ray detector located outside the cylindrical pipe.
US11199426B2	Systems and methods for crankshaft tooth encoding Embodiments, systems, and methods for crankshaft tooth encoding for a crank pulse wheel of a vehicle are provided. In some embodiments, a system for crankshaft tooth encoding includes a read module, a buffer module, and a position module. The read module identifies a tooth type for N number of teeth in a sliding buffer based on at least one tooth characteristic. N is a positive integer less than a total number of teeth of the crank pulse wheel. The buffer module calculates a buffer value for the sliding buffer corresponding to a tooth represented in the sliding buffer. The position module determines an angular position of the crank pulse wheel based on the buffer value. The position module broadcasts the angular position to one or more vehicle systems of the vehicle.
US11199425B2	Dynamic current control of a transmitter for magnetic proximity sensing Magnetic sensing technology can be used to detect changes, or disturbances (e.g., changes in magnetic field strength), in magnetic fields and can be used to measure the precise location/positioning of an electronic device in proximity to a magnetic source. In order to avoid interference by earth's static magnetic field, a modulated magnetic field can be used for magnetic based proximity sensing. Received modulated magnetic field signals can be demodulated to determine a received magnetic field strength. A drive current of a magnetic transmitter coil can be varied to maintain the detected magnetic field strength at a target value or within a desirable range. The drive current can also be varied to remain below a burnout current level that can cause damage to the transmitter coil.
US11199423B2	Gearshift device and gear coding method A gearshift device is provided. The gearshift device includes a magnetic plate and sensors for sensing the magnetic plate to output a gear signal. The magnetic plate includes M coding regions for distinguishing M gears, and at least two coding regions of the M coding regions share a same region of the magnetic plate. M is a positive integer greater than or equal to 2.
US11199421B2	Technologies for pedestrian dead reckoning Technologies for determining a user's location include a mobile computing device to determine, based on sensed inertial characteristics of the device, a walking gait of a user. The walking gait is one of a first gait indicative of the user holding the g device to the user's side or a second gait indicative of the user swinging the device along the user's side. The device further detects that the user has taken a physical step based on the inertial characteristics and the determined walking gait of the user, and determines a raw directional heading of the device indicative of a direction of the physical step. The device determines an estimated location of the user based on the determined raw directional heading, an estimated step length, and the user's previous location.
US11199420B2	Method for dynamically adapting an operating device in a motor vehicle, as well as operating device and motor vehicle A method for adapting an operating device in a motor vehicle. The operating device is provided for operating at least one vehicle function of the motor vehicle. In at least one driving situation, observation data which describe the current driving situation and usage data which describe which of the vehicle functions is currently activated via the operating device are in each case detected by the operating device, and an assignment rule is generated on the basis of the observation data and the usage data by a procedure of automatic learning.
US11199418B2	Event-based route planning Systems and methods are provided for event-based route planning. Information of events taking place in a predetermined geographic area is received. An origin and at least one destination are determined. One or more first routes for traveling from the origin to the destination are determined from the predetermined geographic area. One or more segments in each of the first routes are determined based on the received information, each segment being associated with a corresponding recommendation for travelling via the segment.
US11199406B2	Systems and methods for calibrating unstable sensors Calibrating an unstable sensor of a mobile device. Systems and methods for calibrating a sensor of a mobile device determine a first estimated position of the mobile device without using any measurement from the sensor of the mobile device, generate a second estimated position of the mobile device using a measurement from the sensor, estimate a sensor error of the sensor using the first estimated position and the second estimated position, and use the sensor error to determine a calibration value for adjusting one or more measurements from the sensor.
US11199398B2	Laser projection module, depth camera and electronic device A laser projection module, a depth camera and an electronic device are provided. The laser projection module includes a laser emitter configured to emit laser; a reflection element arranged in a laser emission direction of the laser emitter and configured to reflect the laser emitted from the laser emitter; a diffractive optical element arranged in a light exiting direction of the reflection element and configured to diffract the laser reflected by the reflection element; and an optical detector arranged between the laser emitter and the reflection element, and configured to receive the laser and detect an intensity of a non-zero order beam of the laser.
US11199391B2	Digital measuring tape A digital measuring tape includes a shell body, a tape, and a tape spool. A coiling shaft is provided inside the shell body. The tape spool is installed on the coiling shaft for rotating with respect to the coiling shaft. The tape is coiled around the tape spool, and a front end of the tape is provided with a hook. The digital measuring tape further includes a grid dial, a grid detector, a circuit board, and a display screen. The grid dial is fixed on the tape spool for rotating. A circumferential edge of the grid dial is provided with a plurality of grids. Rotation of the grid dial and the grids enables the grid detector to produce a detecting signal of rotation of the grid dial. With the detecting signal, a length of the pulled tape is calculated through the circuit board, and displayed on the display screen.
US11199388B2	Payload activation device The present disclosure provides a payload activation device. The payload activation device comprises a camera having a fixed focal length, arranged to capture an image of an object on a platform for carrying a payload having the payload activation device, wherein, when the payload is in a first position relative to the platform, the image of the object is in a first focused state and, when the payload is in a second position relative to the platform, the image of the object is in a second focused state. The payload activation device also comprises a processor configured to determine whether the image of the object is in the first focused state or the second focused state and to cause actuation of an activation mechanism within the payload when the image of object is in the second focused state to activate the payload. The present disclosure also provides a deployable payload having the payload activation device and an aircraft for carrying the deployable payload.
US11199376B2	Methods, systems and apparatus for sling and trap capture and rapid deployment This disclosure extends to systems, apparatus, and methods for the rapid deployment of a sling or strap on a rifle, firearm, tool, or implement from a storage mode to a deployment mode in a reliable and repeatable manner, while minimizing snagging, binding or tangling during storage or transport. In one exemplary system in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure, a capture device may include a single closed loop interface adjacent to an open interface. A first strap may be looped through the closed interface and secured therein. Another portion of the sling system, such as a loop of strap or webbing may be secured by tensioning in the open interface to tightly secure the system against the rifle or tool in a secured position. By slightly loosening the loop, the secured portion can exit the open interface rapidly as the sling is deployed.
US11199368B2	Modular and portable fixtures containing a phase change material In one aspect, methods of managing the temperature of a room are described herein. In some embodiments, such a method described herein comprises disposing a fixture in an interior of the room, wherein the fixture comprises or contains a phase change material. Additionally, in some cases, the fixture is a decorative fixture, such as a piece of artwork.
US11199364B2	Heat exchanger The present disclosure concerns a heat exchanger, which may for example be utilised in a gas turbine engine or in other applications. Example embodiments include a heat exchanger comprising: an external surface for exchanging heat with an external fluid flow passing over the external surface; a first fluid passage extending through the heat exchanger from a first fluid inlet to a first fluid outlet, a first portion of the first fluid passage extending along the heat exchanger adjacent to the external surface for a first cooling fluid passing through the first fluid passage to exchange heat with the external fluid flow; and a second fluid passage extending through the heat exchanger from a second fluid inlet to a second fluid outlet located at the external surface for a second cooling fluid to pass from the second fluid inlet into the external fluid flow.
US11199363B2	Method for removing a contamination layer by an atomic layer etching process A method for at least partially removing a contamination layer (24) from an optical surface (14a) of an optical element (14) that reflects EUV radiation includes: performing an atomic layer etching process for at least partially removing the contamination layer (24) from the optical surface (14a), which, in turn, includes: exposing the contamination layer (24) to a surface-modifying reactant (44) in a surface modification step, and exposing the contamination layer (24) to a material-detaching reactant (45) in a material detachment step. The optical element (14) is typically taken, before the atomic layer etching process is performed, from an optical arrangement, in particular from an EUV lithography system, in which the optical surface (14a) of the optical element (14) is exposed to EUV radiation (6), during which the contamination layer (24) is formed.
US11199357B2	Refrigerator with vacuum space A refrigerator includes a body having a storage space. The body includes an inner case having the storage space, an outer case having an inside surface spaced a predetermined gap from an outside surface of the inner case to house the inner case, a vacuum space provided between the inner case and the outer case sealed to maintain a vacuum state for heat insulating between the inner case and the outer case, a supporting portion provided to contact with the outside surface of the inner case and the inside surface of the outer case to maintain a spaced state of the vacuum space, and a dewing preventive unit adjacent to the supporting portion for preventing dewing from taking place at the outer case by suppressing surface temperature drop of the outer case caused by cold conducted from the inner case to the outer case through the supporting portion.
US11199354B2	Refrigeration unit having an accumulator, refrigeration system and method for controlling a refrigeration unit having an accumulator Disclosed is a refrigeration unit having an accumulator, a refrigeration system and a method for controlling a refrigeration unit having an accumulator, wherein the refrigeration unit has a refrigeration chamber for receiving and storing goods to be refrigerated, an accumulator having an accumulator holder in which a storage medium is accommodated, a heat exchanger, a controller and a coolant line arrangement which can be connected to a coolant supply network via connections. The coolant line arrangement is guided through the accumulator holder, and the heat exchanger is thermally coupled to the storage medium accommodated in the accumulator holder. A coolant control device is arranged in the flow pipe of the coolant arrangement, wherein the storage medium accommodated in the accumulator holder is cooled via a coolant in the coolant line arrangement, and the heat exchanger is cooled via the storage medium.
US11199345B2	Heat exchange unit and refrigeration cycle apparatus A heat exchange unit includes a heat exchanger including a plurality of heat transfer tubes and a plurality of refrigerant distributors. Each of the plurality of refrigerant distributors includes an inlet pipe through which refrigerant flows into the refrigerant distributor and a plurality of distribution pipes through which the refrigerant flows out of the refrigerant distributor. Each of the plurality of distribution pipes is connected to a corresponding one of the plurality of heat transfer tubes. The inlet pipe of the refrigerant distributor having a relatively low average value of levels of the plurality of distribution pipes connected to the plurality of heat transfer tubes has a smaller inside diameter than the inlet pipe of the refrigerant distributor having a relatively high average value of levels of the plurality of distribution pipes connected to the plurality of heat transfer tubes.
US11199342B2	Air conditioner An air conditioner includes a liquid pressure adjusting expansion valve that is located in an outdoor liquid refrigerant pipe at a part thereof closer to a liquid refrigerant communication pipe than to a refrigerant cooler and configured to reduce a pressure of a refrigerant so that a refrigerant flows through the liquid refrigerant communication pipe in a gas-liquid two-phase state and so that the refrigerant flows through an outlet of a refrigerant cooler in a liquid state.
US11199338B2	Selecting a fallback temperature sensor for no occupancy In some examples, a method for controlling the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in a building includes receiving user input indicating a fallback temperature sensor from a plurality of temperature sensors in the building, the plurality of temperature sensors in the building being associated with a plurality of spaces within the building. The method also includes determining, by the controller, that the plurality of spaces within the building are unoccupied. The method further includes determining, by the controller, a temperature sensed by the fallback temperature sensor based on communication between the controller and the fallback temperature sensor. The method includes causing, by the controller, the HVAC system to turn on or off based on the temperature at the fallback temperature sensor in response to determining that the plurality of spaces within the building are unoccupied.
US11199336B2	HVAC system with on-off control A controller for HVAC equipment of a plant includes a processing circuit configured to predict an impact of a time delay of the plant on a performance variable received as feedback from the plant. The processing circuit is configured to artificially increase or decrease a value of the performance variable using an adjustable time delay parameter to at least partially negate the impact of the time delay on the performance variable. The processing circuit is configured to use the artificially increased or decreased value of the performance variable in on-off feedback control to operate the HVAC equipment.
US11199334B2	Ventilation controller A ventilation system for a building in some cases includes a main HVAC blower for moving temperature-conditioned air through the building plus a smaller ventilation blower for providing fresh air. A controller regulates the ventilation blower's speed to provide a target ventilation flow rate regardless of changes in the pressure differential between the indoor and outdoor air. To ensure that the target rate is appropriate for a particular building, the target flow rate is determined based on a ventilation setting that reflects a specified number of bedrooms and a specified amount of floor space of the building.
US11199331B2	Cooking oven with cavity drawer having movable door An oven including a chamber defining an oven cavity with an open front. A rack assembly is slidable between a retracted position and an extended position relative to the chamber. A door is provided for closing the open front. A hinge assembly connects the door to the rack assembly. The hinge assembly allows the door to slide between a first position and a second position with respect to the rack assembly. The hinge assembly includes a lock assembly for locking the rack assembly in the extended position. The lock assembly is moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The lock assembly is in the unlocked position when the door is in the first position thereby allowing the rack assembly to freely moved, and the lock assembly is in the locked position when the door is in the second position thereby securing the rack assembly in the extended position.
US11199329B2	Combustor liner attachment assembly for gas turbine engine A combustor liner panel attachment assembly includes a liner extending from a first end to a second end, and circumferentially to partially define a combustion zone. The assembly also includes a spring element located adjacent to a portion of the liner and operatively coupled to a stationary structure, the spring element having a recessed segment. The assembly further includes a protrusion feature extending radially outwardly from the liner, the protrusion feature disposed within the recessed segment of the spring element to axially retain the liner.
US11199327B2	Systems and methods for operation of a flexible fuel combustor The present disclosure relates to systems and methods that are useful for controlling one or more aspects of a power production plant. More particularly, the disclosure relates to power production plants and methods of carrying out a power production method utilizing different fuel chemistries. Combustion of the different fuel mixtures can be controlled so that a defined set of combustion characteristics remains substantially constant across a range of different fuel chemistries.
US11199324B2	Combustible fuel burning stove with fire grate Disclosed is a stove that includes a dome-shaped fire grate comprising a center, a perimeter surrounding and spaced from the center, the center being higher than the perimeter; a plurality of radial stiffening ribs extending away from the perimeter and toward the center; at least one circumferential stiffening ring extending at least partially about the center; and a plurality of ventilation holes between the center and the perimeter.
US11199320B1	Heat dissipation structure capable of multiple and differential temperature control, method, and electronic device using same A heat dissipation structure capable of holding different components at different temperatures within one housing includes at least first and second elements, a refrigerator, and a heat dissipation device. The refrigerator is positioned adjacent to the first element. The refrigerator forms a first heat dissipation channel to dissipate heat from the first element requiring a first target temperature. The dissipation device forms a second heat dissipation channel to dissipate heat from the second element requiring a second target temperature, the first target temperature being higher than the second target temperature.
US11199310B2	Portable beach volleyball lighting system A system for lighting a volleyball court has four corner light assemblies, two side center light assemblies, and four mid-court light assemblies. Each corner light assembly has an upper light fixture adapted to emit light outward and downward at a level generally below a player's eye level and a lower light element mounted in a manner to emit light outwards and upwards. Each side center light assembly has two lower light fixtures adapted to emit light outward and downward at a level generally below a player's eye level and an upper light assembly adapted to emit light outwards and upwards at a level generally above a player's eye level. Each mid-court light assembly has a light fixture adapted to emit light outward and downward at a level generally below a player's eye level. By ensuring that no light is emitted at a player's eye level, glare is significantly reduced.
US11199292B1	Roof inspection devices, methods, and systems The present disclosure describes roof inspection devices, methods, and systems. One roof inspection device includes a pole, a camera coupled to an end of the pole and configured to capture an image of a roof, and a number of attachments coupled to the pole and configured to stabilize the pole on the roof or other elevated surface.
US11199279B2	Elevated modular hose hanger The invention involves a modular elevated hose hanger system. The system includes a vertical support member suitable for insertion into a ground surface for elevating the hose hanger and preventing unwanted rotation of the hose hanger about the vertical axis of the vertical support member. The hose hanger is constructed of a cylindrical segment having features for interlocking with the vertical support member. A modular face plate cooperates with the cylindrical segment to provide structural support to the cylindrical segment while being easily removable and replaceable.
US11199275B2	Spool valve A spool valve includes: a housing including a spool hole; a spool inserted into the spool hole of the housing so as to be movable in an axial direction; a screw shaft arranged coaxially with the spool; an electric motor configured to rotate the screw shaft; a nut threadedly engaged with the screw shaft and configured to move in the axial direction when the screw shaft is rotated; a coupler through which the nut and the spool are coupled to each other; and a coil spring configured to apply biasing force to the spool, the biasing force acting so as to maintain the spool at a neutral position, the coil spring being arranged so as to overlap the nut when viewed from a radial direction of the screw shaft.
US11199269B2	Bottle jack with adjustable valve inhibitor The invention provides a valve having an elongated main body and a substantially flat area defined within the valve between its first and second ends; wherein a stopping screw is received in said flat area so as to prevent extraction of the valve from a casing by applying a force against a portion of the valve once the valve is moved a predetermined number of turns. The invention also provides a method for inhibiting the turning of a valve having the steps of installing a threaded portion of a valve in a first threaded aperture through a casing, where the first threaded aperture receives the threads of the threaded portion of the valve; and threading a screw through a second threaded aperture in an exterior of the casing, where the screw, is disposed in a position to come into direct contact with the valve after a predetermined number of turns.
US11199256B2	Method to control a road vehicle for the execution of a multiple downshift in a drivetrain provided with a servo-assisted transmission A method to control a road vehicle for the execution of a multiple downshift in a drivetrain provided with a servo-assisted transmission; the control method comprises the steps of: detecting a condition of slowing down of the road vehicle and, simultaneously, detecting a driver's request for a multiple downshift; carrying out, in succession, a plurality of downshifts while the road vehicle is slowing down and in an autonomous manner regardless of further interventions of the driver; determining a duration of a shift time interval; and carrying out each downshift following a first downshift when said shift time interval has exactly elapsed since the previous downshift.
US11199252B2	Body for bicycle rear wheel hub and cassette adapted to be mounted on the hub by means of such a body A mounting body and a cassette suitable for mounting on a bicycle rear wheel hub in combination with the body. The body has an inner radial portion for coupling with rear wheel hub and an outer radial portion for mounting the cassette and a portion with a plurality of attachment areas for attachment to a cassette. The cassette has an axial centering opening for centering on the mounting body and a plurality of cassette attachment areas that align with the mounting body attachment areas to unite the mounting body and cassette for transmission of pedaling torque.
US11199243B2	Carabiner with pinching mechanism The present invention extends to a carabiner intended for use as an adjustable anchor. In general, embodiments of the invention include a carabiner that includes a pinching mechanism. More specifically, some embodiments of the invention include a carabiner having a pinching mechanism that includes one of a slidable pin, a rotatable cam, or a pivotable block. Additionally, some embodiments of the invention include a rope, whereas other embodiments can be used with a rope supplied by a climber.
US11199241B2	Damper A damper includes a first passage and a second passage in parallel, a first damping force generation mechanism of the first passage, a case member in which a portion of the second passage is formed, an annular disc disposed to face a bottom part in the case member to be able to be bent by a working fluid in the case member, a first chamber communicating with a first cylinder chamber and a second chamber communicating with a second cylinder chamber which are provided by the disc partitioning the inside of the case member, a first through hole provided in the bottom part of the case member to communicate with the second chamber, a bypass passage provided in parallel to the first through hole and configured to allow communication between the first chamber and the second cylinder chamber, and a second damping force generation mechanism provided in the bypass passage.
US11199239B2	Suspension element systems and methods A damper assembly includes a tubular member including a sidewall and a shoulder. The damper assembly includes a rod and a piston coupled to the rod. A secondary piston has a second contact surface, an opposing second surface, an inner cylindrical face defining a central aperture that receives the rod, and an outer cylindrical face. The opposing second surface includes one or more surface grooves, extending between the inner cylindrical face and the outer cylindrical face along the opposing second surface, and one or more bypass orifices disposed about the body member. The bypass orifices extend along the inner cylindrical face between the second contact surface and the opposing second surface. The secondary piston defines a channel extending between the inner cylindrical face and an outer periphery of the body member. The channel and bypass orifices form a fluid flow path when the piston contacts the secondary piston.
US11199233B2	Friction matertial A friction material comprises a base and a friction generating layer penetrating into and integral with the base. The base presents a bonding surface. The friction generating layer presents a friction generating surface facing opposite the bonding surface of the base. The friction generating layer comprises fibrillated nanofibers, friction adjusting particles, and elastomeric particles. A curable resin is dispersed throughout the friction generating layer and the base of the friction material.
US11199229B2	In-vehicle control apparatus An in-vehicle control apparatus is configured to execute a collision degree calculation process of, when it is determined that gear rattle occurs, calculating a collision degree that indicates a magnitude of a collision between a sleeve chamfer and a gear chamfer based on a rotation speed difference between a sleeve and an idler gear, execute an index value calculation process of calculating an index value that correlates with wear and tear of the sleeve chamfer and the gear chamfer based on the collision degree that is calculated each time it is determined that gear rattle occurs, and execute a wear and tear degree calculation process of calculating a degree of wear and tear of the sleeve chamfer and the gear chamfer by integrating the index value that is calculated each time it is determined that gear rattle occurs.
US11199224B2	Hybrid module bearing installation A hybrid module includes a first component, a second component, a first bearing, and a retainer. The first component has a pilot surface and a threaded portion, and the second component has a shaft and a tool. The tool has a first drive profile. The first bearing is installed on the pilot surface and the retainer is threaded onto the threaded portion. The retainer has a second drive profile, complementary to the first drive profile. A second bearing may be installed between the first component and the shaft, and a retaining ring may be installed in the shaft or the first component to prevent axial displacement of the shaft relative to the first component. The retainer may be disposed on a first axial side of the first bearing, and the second bearing may be disposed on a second axial side of the first bearing, opposite the first axial side.
US11199223B2	Sliding member A sliding member for a journal bearing is provided. A sliding layer includes fibrous particles dispersed in a synthetic resin, and has a sliding surface side region and an interface side region. The particles have an average particle size Dsur, axi and Dsur, cir respectively in an axial and circumferential cross-section in the sliding surface side region, and Dint, axi and Dint, cir respectively in axial and circumferential cross-sections in the interface side region. Dsur, axi and Dint, cir are 5-30 μm, and Dsur, cir and Dint, axi are 5 to 20% of respectively Dsur, axi and Dint, cir. A dispersion index of the particles having the major axis length of 20 μm or longer is 5 or more, both in the sliding surface side region in view of the axial cross-section and in the interface side region in view of the circumferential cross-section.
US11199220B2	Turbocharger The invention relates to an exhaust-gas-driven turbocharger having a hydrodynamic plain bearing having a rotor and a stator, the rotor being rotatable with respect to the stator, the rotor bearing surface being located opposite a counter-surface of the stator in order to generate hydrodynamic pressure in the region of a converging gap. In such a hydrodynamic plain bearing, the application properties can be improved by the fact that the rotor bearing surface and/or the counter-surface constitutes in a section view, in the context of a section along and through the rotation axis, a continuous bearing contour that is constituted from convex or concave curvatures and/or from at least two contour segments that are embodied as straight lines and/or curvatures. The invention also relates to a hydrodynamic plain bearing or bearing arrangement having such a plain bearing.
US11199207B2	Motion guide device clamper mechanism The motion guide device clamper mechanism includes a clamper main body connected to the movable member, an inner face having a tapered shape so that the distance between the facing faces is narrower toward the end of one face of the track member, and one rolling member disposed between the facing faces of the one face of the track member and the inner face. The rolling member receives a pressing force toward a position where the distance between the facing faces of one face of the track member and the inner face of the clamper main body is narrow, so that a frictional force based on the taper shape acts on the rolling member, and the restraint of the clamper main body with respect to the track member is performed. Further, a frictional force based upon the taper shape is released and the non-restraint of the clamper is performed.
US11199203B2	Jet pump comprising an internal nozzle The invention relates to a jet pump collector comprising a convergent duct extending along the longitudinal axis (AX) and comprising an intake opening for a fluid to be withdrawn, this convergent duct having a restriction shape terminated by a reduced end having a smaller cross-section than its intake opening. This convergent duct is equipped with a tube (17) orientated perpendicular to the longitudinal axis longitudinal (AX), this tube (17) comprising an outer portion extending outside of the convergent duct and being terminated by an intake opening (31) for a propulsion fluid, and an inner portion extending in the convergent duct and comprising a plurality of distribution openings (18, 19) for the propulsion fluid which are orientated towards the reduced end.
US11199201B2	Impeller back surface cooling structure and supercharger An impeller back surface cooling structure for cooling a back surface of a compressor impeller of a supercharger includes: a first member facing a back surface of a compressor impeller via a gap; and a second member extending in a circumferential direction of the compressor impeller and forming, between the first member and the second member, a cooling passage through which a cooling medium being a liquid flows.
US11199199B2	Interface member for reconditioning a control ring of an engine compressor, and associated reconditioning method An interface member equips a control ring of a high-pressure compressor of an engine. This control ring has at least one housing intended to partially house a guide shoe. This interface member includes a central wall to which two holding tabs are secured, delimiting a through-housing having dimensions substantially identical to the initial dimensions of the housing, and suitable for being inserted into the housing, after it has been machined to receive same following a deformation, until the holding tabs keep it stationary relative to the control ring.
US11199198B2	Centrifugal compressor A centrifugal compressor includes: an upstream side squeeze portion having a flow passage cross-sectional area that decreases as the upstream side squeeze portion extends closer to a compressor impeller; a partition wall facing the inner circumferential surface of the upstream side squeeze portion and arranged with a gap from the inner circumferential surface of the upstream side squeeze portion; and a protrusion protruding from at least one of the inner circumferential surface of the upstream side squeeze portion or the outer circumferential surface of the partition wall.
US11199196B2	Geared turbofan engine A gas turbine engine for an aircraft, includes: an engine core having a turbine, a compressor, and a core shaft connecting the turbine to the compressor; a fan assembly located upstream of the engine core; and a gearbox receiving an input from the core shaft and outputs drive to the fan assembly so as to drive the fan assembly at a lower rotational speed than the core shaft, wherein the fan assembly has fan blades mounted around a hub, the fan blades having blade tips defining an outer diameter of the fan assembly of from around 220 cm to around 400 cm, the hub having slots located around a rim of the hub, each slot receiving a root of a corresponding fan blade, wherein a ratio of a mass of the hub to a total mass of the fan blades is within the range of around 0.45 to around 0.7.
US11199194B2	Linear pump control A demand-based load balancing function may be provided by one or more drive controllers that takes advantage of the affinity laws to linearize the control of the variable of interest (e.g., flow, pressure, etc.). Each drive controller may be set up by the user simply inputting a few values into the drive controller. Based on the inputs, the drive controllers may interpolate control points using an assumed linear relationship between the variable to be controlled (e.g., pressure) and the current driven to the pump. Feedback data from the system may be used to continually update the drive controllers so as to potentially allow them to better balance power usage to each pump.
US11199179B2	Power generating apparatus and method An apparatus for generating electricity from falling material includes a capture wheel arranged to receive a falling material and be rotated thereby. The capture wheel may be mounted on a transportable housing having a generator therein. The housing may be a shipping container and the apparatus may be arranged to fit entirely within the shipping container for transportation. The capture wheel may include a hub comprising a central core encapsulated in a layer of resilient material; a wheel framework extending from the hub, wherein the wheel framework is connected to the resilient layer; and a plurality of bucket sections mounted on the wheel framework and arranged to receive the falling material. The hub may be a tri-layer hub including a central core, a layer of resilient material, and an outer support ring surrounding the layer of resilient material. A method of generating electricity using such an apparatus is also disclosed.
US11199177B2	Detecting electrical failures in a wind turbine generator control system A method of detecting electrical failures in a wind turbine generator control system is described. The method comprises sending a test pulse through a signal path within the control system and detecting the test pulse once it has passed through the signal path, measuring a current through the signal path, and determining an input status and/or an output status of the signal path. Then, the nature of the electrical failure is identified based on a combination of the detected test pulse, the measured current and the determined input status and/or output status of the signal path.
US11199176B1	Vertical turbine systems A vertical turbine comprising a blade control mechanism including a sun gear engaging a plurality of planetary gears each coupled to blade assemblies. The sun gear has at least half circumference of its teeth removed, as the turbine receives maximum downstream torque in the circumference with teeth and it leaves blades free to rotate in the circumference without teeth for minimum upstream drag. The turbine converts the rotational blades into parallel movement and unidirectional propulsion with minimum turbulence.
US11199173B2	System for generating electrical energy from the wave motion of the sea A system for generating electrical energy from the wave motion of the sea is provided with electrical-energy generating means for exploiting the wave motion of the sea in order to generate electrical energy. A floating body is provided with equipment designed to regulate the frequency of the resonance peak of the system.
US11199171B2	Flow controller The present invention relates to a flow controller configured to selectively act as a pump or as a flow regulator. The flow controller comprises: an inlet for a fluid; an outlet for the fluid; a pump assembly arranged between the inlet and the outlet and configured to pump the fluid through the flow controller from the inlet to the outlet; a hydro electrical generator assembly arranged between the inlet and the outlet, the hydro electrical generator assembly configured to allow the fluid flow through the flow controller from the inlet to the outlet and to generate electricity by transforming flow energy of the fluid flowing through the flow controller into electricity; and a mode controller configured to selectively set the flow controller in a pumping mode or in an electricity generating mode.
US11199169B1	Apparatus and method for engine stop position control An electric starter system for an internal combustion includes a pinion gear, a pinion solenoid coupled to the pinion gear, a starter motor that is selectively connectable to the flywheel of the engine via the pinion gear, and a controller in communication with the pinion solenoid and the starter motor. In response to an engine auto-stop signal, the controller is configured to translate the pinion gear into contact with the flywheel and the motor, and cause rotation of the engine crankshaft to a predetermined crank angle. In response to an engine auto-start signal, the controller is configured to command delivery of motor torque from the starter motor, through the pinion gear, and to the flywheel for a duration sufficient for starting the engine.
US11199165B2	Intake duct for internal combustion engine An intake duct for an internal combustion engine includes a pipe-shaped shell. The shell includes a first molded product and a second molded product. The first molded product is formed by a plastic molded product and includes an opening extending through the first molded product in the thickness direction. The second molded product is formed by a fiber molded product produced through compression molding. The second molded product includes an air-permeable fitting projection fitted into the opening, and the second molded product is joined with an outer surface of the first molded product.
US11199164B2	Electronic fuel injection system and method for engines A system includes an electronic fuel injection system of an engine, the electronic fuel injection system including an electronic governor control unit for controlling various functions of the engine.
US11199162B2	In-cylinder EGR and VVA for aftertreatment temperature control A computer control network is connected to a multiple-cylinder engine and implements aftertreatment temperature management. Processors are configured to determine an aftertreatment temperature-efficient air to fuel ratio that satisfies the sensed power output request, determine an air to fuel ratio adjustment, select an in-cylinder exhaust gas recirculation technique, select at least one EGR cylinder of the multiple-cylinder engine to implement the in-cylinder exhaust gas recirculation technique, and control the intake valves to open and the exhaust valves to close for the selected at least one EGR cylinder to adjust the oxygen and particulate content of the exhaust gas by applying at least a second compression stroke of the respective reciprocating piston of the at least one EGR cylinder to the exhaust gas to push the exhaust gas through to the intake manifold.
US11199161B2	Catalytic reactive component reduction system and methods for the use thereof In accordance with the present invention, there are provided simplified systems and methods for catalytically deactivating, removing, or reducing the levels of reactive component(s) from the vapor phase of fuel storage tanks. The simple apparatus described herein can be utilized to replace complex OBIGGS systems on the market. Simply stated, in one embodiment of the invention, the vapor phase from the fuel tank is passed over a catalytic bed operated at appropriate temperatures to allow the reaction between free oxygen and the fuel vapor by oxidation of the fuel vapor, thus deactivating reactive component(s) in the gas phase.
US11199156B2	Bearing cap, internal combustion engine, and manufacturing method of internal combustion engine A bearing cap according to one embodiment of this disclosure includes: a concave part that supports a crankshaft of an internal combustion engine; first bosses that are disposed one on each side of the concave part and each have a first bolt hole; and second bosses that are disposed one on each side of a bearing cap main body having the concave part and the first bosses so as to flank the bearing cap main body and each have a second bolt hole. The bearing cap is fixed to a first member of the internal combustion engine by first bolts inserted into the first bolt holes, and to a second member of the internal combustion engine by second bolts inserted into the second bolt holes. At least the pair of second bosses have higher rigidity than a frame.
US11199143B2	Internal combustion engine, motor vehicle comprising same, and method for operating an internal combustion engine An internal combustion engine has two cylinder banks, an electrical compressor, and at least one turbocharger, in which a first shut-off valve, which is arranged in the line leading from an e-compressor outlet to air-collecting devices of the cylinder banks, can at least release and block a throughflow through the line. A method operates the internal combustion engine, by which the internal combustion chamber is operated symmetrically or asymmetrically, depending on the engine speed.
US11199138B2	Locknut sun gear for gas turbine engine A turbine engine defines an axial direction and a radial direction and includes a shaft assembly, a fan or propeller assembly, an engine core, a coupling shaft, a spacer, a sleeve, and a nut The coupling shaft defines an annular surface extended along the axial direction and a groove extended in a circumferential direction. The spacer defines a first portion disposed in the groove of the coupling shaft. The sleeve defines a threaded portion that extends along the axial direction and is disposed outward of the spacer in the radial direction. The nut defines a plurality of nut threads configured to mate with the plurality of sleeve threads of the sleeve. The nut defines a radial portion adjacent to at least a portion of the sleeve and at least a portion of the spacer in the axial direction.
US11199128B2	Internal combustion engine for a motor vehicle and motor vehicle having such an internal combustion engine An internal combustion engine has first and second combustion chambers, first and second exhaust gas line elements, and an exhaust gas turbocharger which has a first flood, a second flood, and a third flood. A bypass device has a bypass line that can be flowed through by exhaust gas from the first and second exhaust gas line elements and via the bypass line a turbine wheel is bypassed by a first part of the exhaust gas from the first and second exhaust gas line elements. A valve device includes a first valve element, via which an amount of the exhaust gas flowing through the bypass line and bypassing the turbine wheel from the first and second exhaust gas line elements is settable. A third exhaust gas line element opens out into the third flood.
US11199126B2	Internal combustion engine with split cylinder and free piston and power generation using the same The present invention provides an internal combustion engine with a split cylinder and free piston. The internal combustion engine (100) comprises a first chamber (200) having pumping means (202) disposed therein, wherein the first chamber (200) is configured to pump air or a charge, a second chamber (400) having second piston (402) disposed therein, the first chamber (200) is connected to and in fluid communication with the second chamber (400) and is configured to receive the air or charge from the first chamber (200) or from a source of compressed air thereof selected from the group consisting of compressors or pre-compressed air, and a third chamber (600) having third piston (602) disposed therein, the third chamber (600) is configured to receive a fluid therein and the third piston (602) is operably coupled to the second piston (402), and a second locking mechanism (1000) and/or a first locking mechanism (800).
US11199122B2	Hybrid driven double pump A hybrid-driven dual pump for conveying a coolant for a combustion engine, is proposed. The dual pump comprises: a first pump assembly with a first pump impeller, a first spiral housing and a first pump shaft driven via a mechanical drive connection by a combustion engine; a second pump assembly with a second pump impeller, a second spiral housing, a second pump shaft and an electric drive; a joint pump housing enclosing the first pump assembly and the second pump assembly with a joint pump inlet and a joint pump outlet; and a flap arranged freely pivotably between an outlet of the first spiral housing and an outlet of the second spiral housing such that a direct flow connection between the first spiral housing and the second spiral housing is blocked.
US11199117B2	Integrated emissions control system The disclosure provides a monolithic wall-flow filter catalytic article including a substrate having an aspect ratio of from about 1 to about 20, and having a functional coating composition disposed on the substrate, the functional coating composition including a first sorbent composition, an oxidation catalyst composition, and optionally, a second sorbent composition. The monolithic wall-flow filter catalytic article may be in a close-coupled position close to the engine. The disclosure further provides an integrated exhaust gas treatment system including the monolithic wall-flow filter catalytic article and may additionally include a flow-through monolith catalytic article. The flow-through monolith catalytic article includes a substrate having a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) coating composition disposed thereon. The integrated exhaust gas treatment system simplifies the traditional four-article system into a two-article Catalyzed Soot Filter (CSF) plus Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) CSF+SCR arrangement.
US11199112B2	Method and system for heat recovery A method for recovering heat from a flue gas from an engine and a heat recovery system are described. The method involves contacting coolant in a vaporization chamber with a plurality of flow-modifying structures. The structures are arranged in series in the direction of the flow of coolant liquid and are each configured for modifying the flow of the coolant liquid and the vapour in said vaporization chamber.
US11199111B2	Assembly for particle removal An assembly for removing particles from a fluid stream includes a first particle remover having a main flow outlet emitting a first reduced-particle stream and a scavenge flow outlet emitting a particle-laden stream, as well as a second particle remover fluidly coupled to the scavenge flow outlet and emitting a second reduced-particle stream.
US11199110B2	Thrust reverser cowl rack A rack for holding a portion of a thrust reverser. The rack may include a base and a supporting frame disposed perpendicularly with the base. The base and the supporting frame may include a hinge at each location where the base and the supporting frame are coupled together. The rack may also include two supporting poles parallel to the supporting frame. The two supporting poles may be designed such that the portion of the thrust reverser may be mounted onto the two supporting poles.
US11199104B2	Seal anti-rotation A disclosed gas turbine engine includes a shroud block including a mounting slot, a blade outer air seal supported within the mounting slot and a seal disposed within the mounting slot providing a seal between the blade outer air seal and the mounting slot. An anti-rotation tab is attached to the shroud block within the mounting slot for constraining movement of the seal within the mounting slot.
US11199096B1	Turbomachine blade A turbomachine airfoil element comprises an airfoil having: an inboard end; an outboard end; a leading edge; a trailing edge; a pressure side; and a suction side. A span between the inboard end and the outboard end is 1.75-2.20 inches. A chord length at 50% span is 1.05-1.35 inches. At least two of: a first mode resonance frequency is 2400±10% Hz; a second mode resonance frequency is 4950±10% Hz; a third mode resonance frequency is 7800±10% Hz; a fourth mode resonance frequency is 8700±10% Hz; and a fifth mode resonance frequency is 12500±10% Hz.
US11199095B2	Controlled flow turbine blades The present application provides a turbine blade. The turbine blade includes a root section with a first curved section, a tip section with a second curved section, and number of mean sections positioned between the root section and the tip section. The mean sections each include a substantially prismatic shape.
US11199094B2	Turbine engine blade including structural reinforcement adhesively bonded using an adhesive bond of increased toughness A turbine machine blade has an aerodynamic surface that is made of organic matrix composite material reinforced by fibers and metal structural reinforcement that is adhesively bonded by an epoxy adhesive bond on the leading edge, which is of matching shape, and that presents along its entire height a section that is substantially V-shaped with a base extended by two lateral flanks of respective profiles that become thinner at free ends going towards the trailing edge. In order to increase the toughness of the epoxy adhesive bond in the event of the epoxy adhesive bond cracking, the epoxy adhesive bond includes a reinforcing sheet of elastomeric polymer enabling the reinforcing sheet to be torn into two portions, the elastomeric polymer having the following properties at 23° C.: Young's modulus E≈10 MPa; stress at rupture σr>10 MPa; strain at rupture εr>80%.
US11199093B2	Arc turbine An arc turbine system includes an elliptical housing, a rotor having two sliding channels positioned centrically to the housing, and two sliding arcs disposed within the rotor sliding channels and slide therein. The sliding arcs are engaging the housing simultaneously at both ends in a near friction-free environment supported by repulsion force of like-pole magnets. Four chambers disposed within two static chambers between the rotor and the long-axis of said housing, the two static chambers further include proper inlet and outlet ports configured to allow fluid and gas flow into and flow out of the static chambers. The system configured in two distinct settings for two distinct uses. 1) To generate dense rotating energy with optimum efficiency, and high power-to-weight ratio by burning fuel and 2) to pump, compress, vacuum, convey, pressurize, turbocharge, allow precision and micro-movement of gas and liquid, conversion of pressurized gas and liquid to rotating energy, all with optimum efficiency, near-zero vibration, near-zero friction, capability of handling all viscous fluids and 100% increased flow rate using dual inlet and dual outlet ports.
US11199089B2	Apparatus and method using measurements taken while drilling to map mechanical boundaries and mechanical rock properties along a borehole An apparatus and method of using drilling vibrations generated by the deformation of a rock formation in response to forces acting on the rock formation, where the forces are related to a drill bit and/or drilling fluid system, to identify the nature and occurrence of fractures, fracture swarms and other mechanical discontinuities (boundaries) such as bedding planes and/or faults that offset or otherwise separate rock formations with different mechanical rock properties.
US11199088B2	Multi-well fiber optic electromagnetic systems A method includes activating a first electromagnetic source at a first frequency, acquiring a first set of electromagnetic measurements from a first fiber optic electromagnetic sensor in a first well, wherein the first fiber optic electromagnetic sensor is in electromagnetic communication with the first electromagnetic source. The method also includes acquiring a second set of electromagnetic measurements from a second fiber optic sensor in a second well, wherein the second fiber optic sensor is in electromagnetic communication with the first electromagnetic source. The method also includes determining a formation property based on the first set of electromagnetic measurements and the second set of electromagnetic measurements.
US11199054B1	Well fracturing system and method A well fracturing system is provided. The well fracturing system includes an adjustable well fracturing manifold coupled to a plurality of well fracturing trees. The adjustable well fracturing manifold has fracturing fluid control units to control fluid flow, and fracturing fluid conduits that enable adjustments to the position of the adjustable well fracturing manifold. Further, the fracturing fluid conduit is composed of offset pipe sections coupled by connectors. The offset pipe sections are adjustable, allowing the offset pipe sections of the fracturing fluid conduit to vary a dimension of the fracturing fluid conduit to facilitate coupling of the adjustable well fracturing manifold between the well fracturing trees. Additional mechanisms, systems, and methods are also included.
US11199052B2	Magnetic depth of cut control A magnetic depth of cut controller (DOCC) includes a housing having a body portion with a bore extending into the body portion and a depth of cut (DOC) element positioned at least partially within the bore and having a working face to engage a subterranean formation. The DOC element is moveable within the bore to extend or retract from a first end of the housing. Further, the DOCC includes a magnet secured within the bore of the housing between the DOC element and a second end of the housing. Moreover, the DOCC includes a magnetic fluid disposed within the bore of the housing between the DOC element and the second end of the housing. The magnetic fluid has a viscosity that changes responsive to proximity to the magnet to provide a variable resistance to movement of the DOC element.
US11199048B2	Handle structure and assembly for bottom rail of window shading A pivotable handle for an architectural covering is provided. The handle (400) includes first and second members (408,410) pivotably connected together at a hinge assembly (460). The first member (408) may be operable to connect the handle (400) to a movable rail (512). The second member (410) pivots between stored and use positions. In a stored position, the second member (410) may extend adjacent the first member (408). In a use position, the second member (410) may be pivoted away from the first member (408) to extend the movable rail (512) across an architectural structure. The handle includes a biasing member (470) operable to bias the second member (410) towards the first member (408).
US11199045B2	Jacking screw for adjusting a window frame Embodiments described herein may be directed to the functional application and method of use of a jacking screw for adjusting a window frame. In accordance with the present disclosure, adjusting the jacking screw may cause a first portion of the window frame to be lifted or lowered with respect to a second portion of the window frame. In doing so, a desired alignment of a window installed in the window frame may be achieved. This process may eliminate the use of shimming the underlying surface, thereby making it easier to install the window frame on surfaces that are not perfectly level.
US11199040B2	Rotation transmission mechanism and damper device A rotation transmission mechanism may include a plurality of rotation transmission members having a drive wheel and a driven wheel, and an urging member which urges the driven wheel in a reverse direction to a rotational direction by power of the drive source. The drive wheel and the driven wheel are provided with engagement parts structured to transmit turning of the drive wheel to the driven wheel, the drive wheel is provided with a cam face forming part on which the engagement part of the driven wheel is slid at a rotational position where the engagement parts are not engaged with each other, and a brake member structured to generate a rotation load is disposed in a range on an upstream side of a power transmission path including the drive wheel with respect to the driven wheel in the power transmission path transmitting the power of the drive source.
US11199038B2	Door operator A door operator and a method for moving a door leaf between a closed and open position utilize a drive unit, a control unit, and a supervise unit. The drive unit is connected to and moves the door leaf between the open and closed position. The control unit is connected to and controls the movement of the drive unit. The supervise unit includes a status management unit and one or more sensors that provide sensor data associated with an operation of the door leaf. The status management unit receives the sensor data from the one or more sensors, determines a status pattern from a plurality of status patterns of the operation of the door leaf at least based on the sensor data, with a first status pattern being associated with a status event, and triggers the status event in response to the first status pattern.
US11199035B2	Vertically adjustable sash lock A vertically adjustable sash lock is described that improves the seal of windows. The vertically adjustable sash lock may include, for example, a housing configured to be coupled to a first window sash and a rotatable cam configured to rotatably engage with a keeper bracket coupled to a second window sash. A vertical member may be positioned through a threaded aperture of the rotatable cam. A knob coupled to the vertical member may drive a rotation of the vertical member, causing a vertical position of the rotatable cam relative to a bottom surface of the housing to adjust accordingly.
US11199025B2	Combination padlock with anti-picking and decode mechanism A padlock comprising a body/housing which contains a fin-catcher and a plate-hole to receive the coupling-plate, a shackle which contains a short-leg and long-leg, so that the short-leg can move away from the locking-hole to control the locking and opening position, a plurality of clutches to prevent the lock from being opened when the dials are not in a lock open by combination code, and a plurality of dials to control the rotational movement of the clutches.
US11199023B2	Central locking apparatus for folding tent A new central locking apparatus for a folding tent includes a top plate, a bottom plate assembly, and a center rod disposed between the top plate and the bottom plate assembly. The bottom plate assembly includes a bottom plate, a wrench assembly rotatably connected to the bottom plate, and a limit sleeve slidably connected in the bottom plate. The wrench assembly abuts on the limit sleeve, and the wrench assembly is capable of driving the limit sleeve to slide. A limiting component is disposed at a lower end of the center rod, the limiting component may be built into the bottom plate to fit the limit sleeve in a locking manner, and a first elastic element is disposed between the limit sleeve and the bottom plate through fitting.
US11199011B2	Metal fitting for a toeboard of a scaffold The invention relates to a metal fitting for a toeboard of a scaffolding, comprising a metal fitting body extending in a longitudinal direction of the metal fitting body from a first end region of the metal fitting body designed for connection to a toeboard and/or connected to a toeboard to a second end region of the metal fitting body designed for securing on a scaffolding, wherein at least one securing protrusion is provided in the second end region of the metal fitting body extending substantially in the longitudinal direction of the metal fitting body, characterized in that at least one support protrusion is provided extending in a first transverse direction transverse to the longitudinal direction of the metal fitting body.
US11199008B2	Devices and methods for covering and sealing gaps between adjacent surfaces Devices and methods covering a gap between an edge of a surface and a body exposed through an opening in the surface defined by the edge. Such a device has at least first and second sections formed of different materials. The device is positioned so that the second section is over a portion of the surface adjacent the opening and the first section extends over the gap and the opening. After removing a release liner releasably secured to a backside of the first section to cover an adhesive, portions of the first section are bent and molded to plastically conform the portions to the edge of the surface while the second section remains over the portion of the surface adjacent the opening. The body is then contacted with the backside of the first section such that the backside of the first section is adhered to the body with the adhesive.
US11199003B2	Insulated metal panel and curtain wall systems Wall systems and buildings having such wall systems are disclosed. Such wall systems include parametric mullions each of which is constructed from a plurality of interconnecting components so that the wall systems may be disposed much closer to the building frame than conventional wall systems. Such wall systems may include panels disposed to form convex or concave facades. Such wall systems may also include decorative features superimposed over one or more panels or extending outward from the facade surface. The parametric mullions may be formed into trusses which may be used as part of a wall system or independently of such wall systems.
US11198996B2	Flush toilet The flush toilet of the present invention includes a bowl which receives waste; and a discharge trap conduit which is connected to a lower portion of the bowl and extends to a discharge opening connected to an inlet of an external discharge pipe and a part of which stores sealing water. The discharge trap conduit includes: an ascending conduit which ascends rearward from the lower portion of the bowl; and a descending conduit that descends from a downstream end of the ascending conduit to the discharge opening. The descending conduit includes a bottom surface on the rear side of the discharge opening and a guiding portion formed on the bottom surface which guides the wastewater flowing horizontally from the bottom surface toward the discharge opening to be directed to either a left or right side of the center of the discharge opening.
US11198994B1	Separable strainer device for a drain A separable strainer device for a drain is disclosed herein. The separable strainer device includes a first component, the first component including one or more apertures formed therein; and a second component, the second component including one or more teeth configured to engage with the one or more apertures in the first component. The first and second components are configured to fit together so as to form the strainer device for preventing hair and other debris from entering into a drain pipe of the drain. The first and second components also are configured to be dissembled from one another so as to allow at least a substantial portion of the hair and other debris caught by the strainer device to be cleaned from the strainer device without requiring the user to touch the hair and other debris.
US11198990B2	Method and a system for determining a load in a working machine A method for determining a load in a working machine including a linkage to be connected to an implement includes determining pressure in a first hydraulic cylinder and pressure in a second hydraulic cylinder arranged to control the linkage and determining at least one link angle between at least two links in the linkage. The method further includes, for a selected linkage bearing, determining at least two perpendicular force components acting on the selected linkage bearing, based on the determined pressure in each of the first and second cylinders and the at least one link angle; and determining a load on the selected linkage bearing as a linear combination of the at least two perpendicular force components using predetermined constants for the linear combination.
US11198988B1	Speed-limiting calibration control for a hydraulic system A hydraulic system for a work vehicle includes a hydraulic motor configured to generate rotational power for one or more wheels on the work vehicle. The hydraulic system also includes a hydraulic pump coupled to the hydraulic motor, wherein the hydraulic pump is configured to pump hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic motor. The hydraulic system further includes a hydraulic control system with a processor that is configured to receive one or more inputs indicative of a speed of the hydraulic motor and to trigger a calibration protocol in response to determining that the one or more inputs indicate occurrence of an overspeed condition or an underspeed condition. The processor is also configured to set a maximum pump command for the hydraulic pump, a minimum motor volume command for the hydraulic motor, or both based on a calibration factor generated by the calibration protocol.
US11198986B2	Method of making an integral geogrid from a coextruded multilayered polymer starting material An integral geogrid includes a plurality of interconnected, oriented strands having an array of openings therein that is produced from a coextruded multilayer polymer sheet starting material. By virtue of the construction, the coextruded multilayer sheet components provide a crystalline synergistic effect during extrusion and orientation of the integral geogrid, resulting in enhanced material properties that provide performance benefits to use of the integral geogrid in soil geosynthetic reinforcement.
US11198981B2	Protection device and road barrier for motorcyclists A protection device (5a) for motorcyclists, adapted to be secured to a road safety barrier (1) with a plurality of poles (3) regularly spaced out, the protection device (5a) including a longitudinal beam (6a) and a spacer (7a) extending longitudinally alongside the rear side of at least one part of the beam (6a) and adapted to be secured to the poles, wherein the beam (6a) and the spacer (7a) are assembled together so as to define, in the part of the beam, a longitudinal damping volume (V) with a closed cross-section.
US11198970B2	Dye composition and dyeing method for elastic fabric A dye composition and a dyeing method for an elastic fabric are provided. The dyeing method includes: (a) providing an elastic fabric which includes an elastic fiber; and (b) immersing the elastic fabric in a dye composition. The dye composition includes an ion modifier and a dye. The elastic fiber of the elastic fabric has a first ion by contacting the ion modifier, and the first ion has a first charge; the dye has a second ion, and the second ion has a second charge opposite to the first charge. The first ion of the elastic fiber and the second ion of the dye together form an ionic bonding.
US11198969B2	Domestic compact article folding machine having stacked conveyor layers and folding method therefor A domestic compact article folding machine (10) configured for autonomous article folding has machine top and bottom ends (12, 14) and a uniform machine body portion which extends therebetween. The folding machine (10) includes an active loading system (20) located at the machine top end (12), at least five stacked conveyor layers (38) and an active unloading system (22) located at the machine bottom end (14). Outer dimensions of the folding machine (10) are equal or smaller than a domestic appliance for article treatment. The folding machine (10) is configured to fold the article at least once in a width of the article and at least once in a length thereof.
US11198967B2	Shipping bolt spacer and method of use thereof The present disclosure provides a spacer for a shipping bolt. In one embodiment, the spacer includes a head, an elongated body, and an insert. The head and the elongated body each comprise a durometer greater than the insert. Together, the head and the elongated body provide a structure within which the insert is disposed to absorb forces otherwise imposed upon a bolt inserted through the spacer. The disclosure also provides a method of using the spacer to secure a component of an appliance. In a second embodiment, the spacer is of a unitary construction and manufactured of an elastomeric material. In the second embodiment the spacer is configured to absorb forces imposed upon a bolt inserted therethrough, using a combination of specially designed ribs and webs interconnecting concentric cylinders that partially define the opening.
US11198960B2	Warp knitted fabric and manufacturing method thereof A warp knitted fabric formed of yarns fed from at least three guide bars including front, middle, and back guide bars, in which a back yarn fed from the back guide bar forms a cord knit texture, a front yarn fed from the front guide bar and a middle yarn fed from the middle guide bar are arranged alternately in a weft direction, each of the front yarn and the middle yarn forms a stitch formation texture (a denbigh knit texture or a cord knit texture) and an insertion texture alternately in a warp direction, and the insertion texture formed by the front yarn and the insertion texture formed by the middle yarn are arranged alternately at least in the warp direction so that the front yarn and the middle yarn are exposed alternately at least in the warp direction on sinker loops of the back yarn.
US11198948B2	Temperature control device for single crystal ingot growth and temperature control method applied thereto The present invention relates to a temperature control device for growing a single crystal ingot capable of accurately measuring a temperature of a silicon melt and quickly controlling to a target temperature during an ingot growing process, and a temperature control method applied thereto. The present invention provides a temperature control device for growing a single crystal ingot, which controls an operation of a heater for heating a crucible configured to accommodate a silicon melt, the device including: an input unit configured to measure a temperature of the silicon melt accommodated in the crucible and process the measured temperature of the silicon melt; a control unit configured to perform a proportional-integral-derivative (PID) calculation of one of the measured temperature T1 and the processing temperature T2 of the input unit and a set target temperature T0 and calculate as an output of the heater; and an output unit configured to input the output of the heater calculated in the control unit to the heater.
US11198945B2	Electronic component and method thereof An electronic component includes an element main body and at least a pair of outer electrodes on the element main body. The outer electrodes each include an underlying electrode layer positioned so as to be in contact with the element main body and a plating layer positioned so as to be in contact with the underlying electrode layer. The plating layer includes a Ni—Sn alloy plating layer positioned so as to be in contact with the underlying electrode layer.
US11198944B2	Black plated resin part and method for producing the same A black plated resin part includes a resin substrate, an underlying plating layer formed on the resin substrate, and a black chromium plating layer formed of trivalent chromium and having a thickness of 0.15 μm or more. The black chromium plating layer is formed on the underlying plating layer. The chromium in the black chromium plating layer is present in the form of metallic chromium, chromium oxide, and chromium hydroxide, and the black chromium plating layer exhibits a b* value of 3.0 or less based on the Lab* color system.
US11198937B2	Atomic layer deposition of protective coatings for semiconductor process chamber components A multi-component coating composition for a surface of a semiconductor process chamber component comprising at least one first film layer of a yttrium oxide or a yttrium fluoride coated onto the surface of the semiconductor process chamber component using an atomic layer deposition process and at least one second film layer of an additional oxide or an additional fluoride coated onto the surface of the semiconductor process chamber component using an atomic layer deposition process, wherein the multi-component coating composition is selected from the group consisting of YOxFy, YxAlyO, YxZryO and YxZryAlzO.
US11198936B2	Atomic layer deposition of protective coatings for semiconductor process chamber components A multi-component coating composition for a surface of a chamber component comprising at least one first film layer of a yttrium oxide coated onto the surface of the chamber component using an atomic layer deposition process and at least one second film layer of zirconium oxide coated onto the surface of the chamber component using an atomic layer deposition process, wherein the multi-component coating comprises YZrxOy.
US11198929B2	Hot rolled steel sheet and method for producing same Provided is a hot rolled steel sheet comprising a predetermined composition wherein the hot rolled steel sheet comprises a dual structure of, by area fraction, a structural fraction of a martensite phase of 10 to 40% and a structural fraction of a ferrite phase of 60% or more, has an average grain size of ferrite grains of 5.0 μm or less, and has a coverage rate of martensite grains by ferrite grains of more than 60%. Also provided is a method for producing a hot rolled steel sheet comprising rolling a steel sheet wherein the respective rolling loads of the final three rolling stands are 80% or more of an immediately previous rolling stand and an average value of these rolling temperatures is 800 to 950° C., and forcibly cooling, then coiling the steel sheet wherein the forcibly cooling includes cooling started within 1.5 seconds after the rolling ends and cooling the steel sheet by a 30° C./second or more average cooling rate down to 600 to 750° C., natural cooling for 3 seconds or more and 10 seconds or less, and cooling by a 30° C./second or more average cooling rate down to 200° C. or less.
US11198923B2	Aluminum based nanogalvanic compositions useful for generating hydrogen gas and low temperature processing thereof Alloys comprised of a refined microstructure, ultrafine or nano scaled, that when reacted with water or any liquid containing water will spontaneously and rapidly produce hydrogen at ambient or elevated temperature are described. These metals, termed here as aluminum based nanogalvanic alloys will have applications that include but are not limited to energy generation on demand. The alloys may be composed of primarily aluminum and other metals e.g. tin bismuth, indium, gallium, lead, etc. and/or carbon, and mixtures and alloys thereof. The alloys may be processed by ball milling for the purpose of synthesizing powder feed stocks, in which each powder particle will have the above mentioned characteristics. These powders can be used in their inherent form or consolidated using commercially available techniques for the purpose of manufacturing useful functional components.
US11198920B2	Method for manufacturing high-carbon bearing steel and high-carbon bearing steel manufactured therefrom Disclosed is a method for manufacturing high-carbon bearing steel, which include: heating a billet at a temperature of about 950 to 1,050° C. for about 70 to 120 minutes, rolling the billet to manufacture a wire rod, winding the wire rod to manufacture a wire rod coil, cooling the wire rod coil, and subsequently heat treating the wire rod coil for spheroidizing and carbonitriding, respectively. The bearing steel may include an amount of about 0.9 to 1.3 wt % of carbon (C), an amount of about 1.1 to 1.6 wt % of silicon (Si), an amount of about 1.0 to 1.5 wt % of manganese (Mn), an amount of about 1.5 to 1.9 wt % of chromium (Cr), an amount of about 0.2 to 0.6 wt % of nickel (Ni), an amount of about 0.1 to 0.3 wt % of molybdenum (Mo), and the balance iron (Fe) based on the total weight thereof.
US11198916B2	Grain-oriented electrical steel sheet Further lower iron loss can be achieved in a grain-oriented electrical steel sheet including: a predetermined film mainly composed of forsterite on a front and back surfaces thereof; and a plurality of grooves on the front surface thereof, in which the plurality of grooves have an average depth of 6% or more of a thickness of the steel sheet and are spaced a distance of 1 mm to 15 mm from respective adjacent grooves, the steel sheet has a specific magnetic permeability μr15/50 of 35000 or more when subjected to alternating current magnetization at a frequency of 50 Hz and a maximum magnetic flux density of 1.5 T, and the steel sheet includes isolated parts having a presence frequency of 0.3/μm or less, the isolated parts being separated from a continuous part of the film in an interface between the steel sheet and the film in a cross section orthogonal to the rolling direction of the steel sheet.
US11198915B2	Hybrid quench process for hot stamping of steel parts A method of quenching a press hardenable steel is provided. The method includes an initial step of die quenching a part stamped within a stamping die followed by a partial quenching after the initial step of die quenching. In various methods, the press hardenable steel is a 36MnB5 grade steel and/or the initial step of die quenching is performed at a temperature of approximately 200° C.±10° C. in a die configured for 36MnB5 grade steel. At least one method further includes opening the die followed by the partial quenching, the partial quenching comprising spraying a cooling liquid onto the part to reduce a temperature of the part below approximately 130° C.±10° C., with the option of spraying to reduce the temperature of the part below approximately 100° C.±10° C.
US11198912B2	Biomarkers for the diagnosis of lung cancers Embodiments of the invention include a system and method of using biomarkers in the diagnosis of lung cancer. A subject can be screened for lung cancer based on expression of specific mRNAs, miRNAs or the detection of a nucleic acid, protein, peptide or other biological molecule in blood, serum or plasma. Embodiments include 29 specific miRNAs for use as biomarkers to screen or distinguish healthy individuals from individuals affected with the disease, including a lung cancer, along with 81 additional nucleic acids, proteins or peptides for use as biomarkers to screen or distinguish healthy individuals from individuals affected with the disease, including a lung cancer. Levels of more than one of the mRNAs, miRNAs or proteins can be scored and compared to one or more threshold values to diagnose or determine the prognosis of lung cancer. Embodiments also include a kit for screening healthy subjects from subjects affected with the disease.
US11198911B2	Systems and methods for assessing colorectal cancer molecular subtype and risk of recurrence and for determining and administering treatment protocols based thereon Products, systems, and methods for classifying human colorectal cancer into a consensus molecular subtype (CMS) and for assessing risk of recurrence based on CMS scores and based on risk scores derived from abbreviated gene expression profiles, for determining suitable treatment protocols for human colorectal cancer patients based on the determined CMS classification and based on the determined risk of recurrence, and for administering the suitable treatment protocols.
US11198902B2	Methods and apparatus for the selection and/or processing of particles, in particular for the selective and/or optimised lysis of cells Methods and apparatus for the selection or processing of particles sensitive to the application of an external stimulus to rupture/lysis at least one selected particle or the fusion of first and second selected particles are disclosed herein. Particles are organized using a first field of force by selectively energizing electrodes of an array of selectable electrodes having dimensions comparable to or smaller than those of the particles. A first configuration of stresses is applied to the electrodes; and then a second configuration of stresses is applied to the electrodes, so as to create a second field of force, located substantially close to at least one selected particle to be lysated or to a pair of first and second particles to be fused and such as to produce the application of a stimulus suited to produce their lysis or fusion.
US11198901B2	Method for forming nano-gaps in graphene The present invention relates to a method for forming nano-gaps in graphene. The method may include applying a voltage across a region of graphene such that a nano-gap which extends across the entire width of the graphene is formed, wherein the region across which the voltage is applied may include a point which is the narrowest in the region.
US11198899B2	Composition and method for stabilizing nucleic acids in biological samples Methods, compositions, and kits for stabilizing both human and microbial deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) present in complex biological samples, such as feces, are disclosed. In particular, aqueous compositions for stabilizing DNA contained in biological samples at ambient temperature are disclosed, together with associated methods and kits using same. In one aspect, the compositions comprise a chelating agent present at a concentration of at least about 150 mM, and the composition has a pH of at least about 9.5.
US11198898B2	Chemical tools for imaging phospholipase D activity A method for detecting phospholipase D (PLD) activity in a cell, comprising: (i) stimulating endogenous PLD in said cell for said PLD to catalyze a transphosphatidylation reaction between phosphatidylcholine or a derivative thereof and an exogenous functionalized alcohol to form a phosphatidyl alcohol, wherein the functionalized alcohol possesses a first functional group that can react with and form a bond to a functionalized detectable label having a second functional group reactive with the first functional group, and said phosphatidyl alcohol contains said first functional group in available form; (ii) reacting said phosphatidyl alcohol with said functionalized detectable label under conditions where said functionalized detectable label reacts, via its second functional group, with the first functional group to form a linkage between said detectable label and said phosphatidyl alcohol so as to form a labeled phosphatidyl alcohol containing said detectable label; and (iii) detecting said labeled phosphatidyl alcohol.
US11198870B2	Methods and compositions for selecting siRNA of improved functionality Efficient sequence specific gene silencing is possible through the use of siRNA technology. By selecting particular siRNAs by rational design, one can maximize the generation of an effective gene silencing reagent, as well as methods for silencing genes. Methods, compositions, and kits generated through rational design of siRNAs are disclosed including those directed to nucleotide sequences for TTR.
US11198869B2	Angelman syndrome antisense treatment Disclosed herein are antisense oligonucleotides that are capable of inducing expression of ubiquitin-protein ligase E3A (UBE3A) from the paternal allele in animal or human neurons. The oligonucleotides target the suppressor of the UBE3A paternal allele by hybridization to SNHG14 long non-coding RNA at the 5′-end of UBE3A-AS, which is downstream of SNORD115-45 snoRNA. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treatment of Angelman syndrome.
US11198868B2	Control of plant pests using RNA molecules Disclosed are double stranded RNA (dsRNA) molecules that are toxic to insect pests. In particular, interfering RNA molecules capable of modulating expression of a pest insect target gene and that are toxic to the insect pest are provided. Further, methods of making and using the interfering RNA, for example as the active ingredient in an insecticidal composition or in a transgenic plant, to confer protection from insect damage are disclosed.
US11198866B2	Single cell analysis of transposase accessible chromatin Methods and systems for sample preparation techniques that allow amplification (e.g., whole genome amplification) and sequencing of chromatin accessible regions of single cells are provided. The methods and systems generally operate by forming or providing partitions (e.g., droplets) including a single biological particle and a single bead comprising a barcoded oligonucleotide. The preparation of barcoded next-generation sequencing libraries prepared from a single cell is facilitated by the transposon-mediated transposition and fragmentation of a target nucleic acid sequence. The methods and systems may be configured to allow the implementation of single-operation or multi-operation chemical and/or biochemical processing within the partitions.
US11198865B2	Splinted ligation adapter tagging A method is provided comprising the following steps: (a) treating a nucleic acid with bisulfite to convert non-methylated cytosines in the nucleic acid into uracils while leaving methylated cytosines unchanged to form a treated nucleic acid strand that is part of two joined nucleic acid strands; (b) ligating a first adapter to a 3′ end of the treated nucleic acid strand, the first adapter having a first protruding random sequence that least 3 bases long and that acts as a splint for the two joined nucleic acid strands; (c) ligating a second adapter to a 5′ end of the once adapter ligated nucleic acid strand, the second adapter having a second protruding random sequence at least 3 bases long and that acts as a splint for the two joined nucleic acid strands; and (d) performing PCR amplification on the twice ligated nucleic acid strand.
US11198861B2	Engineered phenylalanine ammonia lyase polypeptides The present invention provides engineered phenylalanine ammonia lyase (PAL) polypeptides and compositions thereof, as well as polynucleotides encoding the engineered phenylalanine ammonia lyase (PAL) polypeptides. Methods for producing PAL enzymes are also provided. In some embodiments, the engineered PAL polypeptides are optimized to provide enhanced catalytic activities that are useful under industrial process conditions for the production of pharmaceutical compounds.
US11198860B2	Protease variants and polynucleotides encoding same The present invention relates to protease variants and methods for obtaining protease variants. The present invention also relates to polynucleotides encoding the variants; nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides; and methods of using the variants.
US11198857B2	Cascade/dCas3 complementation assays for in vivo detection of nucleic acid-guided nuclease edited cells The present disclosure relates to methods and compositions that allow one to identify in vivo edited cells when employing nucleic-acid guided editing. Additionally provided are automated multi-module instruments for performing editing and selection methods and using the compositions.
US11198852B2	Amadoriase having enhanced anionic surfactant tolerance The present invention provides a composition that enables measurement of glycated hemoglobin in the presence of a stronger surfactant than conventional surfactants. To this end, the present invention provides an amadoriase in which one or more amino acids have been substituted at positions corresponding to positions selected from the group consisting of positions 80, 71, 175, 172, 279, 12, 9, 77, 30, 28, 13, 3, 4, 286, 204, 338, 44, 340, and 194 of the amadoriase derived from the genus Coniochaeta having the amino acid sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO: 1 as well as a composition for measurement of glycated hemoglobin comprising an amadoriase that retains activity in the presence of an anionic surfactant. The present invention can provide an enzyme and a composition for measurement of glycated hemoglobin that sufficiently remain stable even when exposed to anionic surfactants.
US11198851B2	Ex vivo generation of γδ Foxp3+ regulatory T cells and therapeutic uses thereof The present invention relates to a method for ex vivo generating and expanding γδ Foxp3+ regulatory T cells, and therapeutic uses thereof. The inventors performed the induction of Foxp3+ expression in ex vivo human induced tumor-antigen specific CD4+ TCRγδ unrestricted T cells and the induction of autologous CD8-mediated T-cell responses against tumor-antigen specific FOXP3 expressing CD4+ TCRγδ unrestricted T cells. The inventors developed a method to ex vivo generated and expanded antigen specific Foxp3 expressing CD3+ TCRγδ+ unrestricted T cells, committed to exclusively exert regulatory activity, whichever culture condition of stimulation is. In particular, the present invention relates to a method for generating ex vivo γδ Foxp3+ regulatory T cells having the following phenotype: CD3+ TCRγδ+ Foxp3+.
US11198848B2	Probiotics for altering the composition of oral biofilms The present invention relates to a certain microorganism for altering the composition of oral biofilms, in particular for use in the treatment and/or prevention of dental caries and/or periodontal disease. In particular, the present invention relates to a microorganism for use as a probiotic agent for altering the bacterial composition of oral biofilms derived from saliva, preferably for reducing the proportions of Gram-negative anaerobic genera and/or increasing the proportions of aerobic or facultatively anaerobic genera. Furthermore, the present invention provides oral pharmaceutical compositions, oral care products or products for nutrition or pleasure comprising the microorganism as probiotic agents as well as a method of production thereof.
US11198844B2	Bacteria enrichment system and methods Methods and apparatus for detecting, quantifying, enriching, and/or separating bacterial species in fluid sample are provided. The fluid sample is provided as input to a microfluidic passage of a microfluidic device, wherein the microfluidic device comprises at least one electrode disposed adjacent to the microfluidic passage. The at least one electrode is activated to capture bacteria in the sample using dielectrophoresis, wherein the capture efficiency of bacteria is at least 99%.
US11198843B2	High-efficiency bacteria capture and quantification system and methods Methods and apparatus for detecting, quantifying, enriching, and/or separating bacterial species in fluid sample are provided. The fluid sample is provided as input to a microfluidic passage of a microfluidic device, wherein the microfluidic device comprises at least one electrode disposed adjacent to the microfluidic passage. The at least one electrode is activated to capture bacteria in the sample using dielectrophoresis, wherein the capture efficiency of bacteria is at least 99%.
US11198840B2	Assembled bioreactor chamber suitable for perfusion culture Provided is an assembled bioreactor chamber comprising an upper end portion, at least one intermediate portion and a lower end portion for forming a chamber of the reactor chamber. The upper end portion and the lower end portion are respectively provided with an interface connected with a culture medium line, and the upper end portion and the intermediate portion, and the intermediate portion and the lower end portion are detachably connected in a sealed manner through a connecting mechanism; when the number of the intermediate portions is ≥2, the adjacent intermediate portions are detachably connected in a sealed manner through a connecting mechanism; and the chamber also comprises a cell carrier for cell attachment growth.
US11198837B2	Alkaline cleaning compositions comprising an alkylamino hydroxy acid and/or secondary amine and methods of reducing metal corrosion The invention relates to compositions, methods of manufacture, and methods for reducing metal corrosion during alkaline cleaning. In particular, the method employs an alkylamino hydroxy acid, secondary amine, or combination thereof in alkaline cleaning of hard surfaces.
US11198836B2	Efficient surfactant system on plastic and all types of ware Surfactant systems and compositions incorporating the same are disclosed for use as rinse aids on plastics and other wares. The surfactant systems and compositions include both liquid and solid formulations, along with methods of use for treating plastics and other wares. The surfactant systems and compositions provide synergistic combinations allowing lower actives in composition formulations of the plastic-compatible surfactant systems providing good sheeting, wetting and drying properties.
US11198819B1	Food waste carbonizer A high-efficiency food waste carbonization process using a carbonizer specially designed to function at a specific range of temperatures to work efficiently, with minimal energy input and designed to reduce volume and to produce charcoal that may be used as a fuel. The invention is designed to work with high-moisture materials such as food waste.
US11198812B2	Use of sequestering agent in GLDA-based treatments for siliceous formations Sandstone formations of oil and gas and geothermal wells may be successfully stimulated with a fluid containing GLDA or salt and HF or a HF-generating component and an organophosphonate component. The organophosphonate acts as a sequestering agent and reduces the amount of metal fluoride precipitates produced.
US11198806B2	CO2-based mixtures as working fluid in thermodynamic cycles Described herein is a working fluid for a thermodynamic cycle that includes CO2 as main component and one or more of the compounds selected from the group including: TiCl4, TiBr4, SnCl4, SnBr4, VCl4, VBr4, GeCl4, metal carbonyls, by way of example Ni(CO)4.
US11198802B1	Two-part adhesive composition that undergoes a visual change when cured The present disclosure provides a method for bonding parts, comprising the following steps (a) Providing a two-component adhesive composition precursor, comprising a first part (A) comprising at least one epoxy curing agent and preferably at least one first dye; a second part (B) comprising at least one second dye different from the at least one first dye and at least one epoxy resin; (b) Mixing part (A) and part (B) of the two-component adhesive composition precursor so as to obtain an adhesive composition; (c) Applying the adhesive composition onto a first part; (d) Applying a second part onto the adhesive composition applied to the first part; and then performing a first curing step at a first temperature, wherein the adhesive composition undergoes a first colour change; or (e) Performing a first curing step at a first temperature, wherein the adhesive composition undergoes a first colour change, and then applying a second part onto the adhesive composition applied to the first part; (f) Perform a second curing step at a second temperature higher than the first temperature, thereby fully curing the adhesive composition so as to obtain a structural adhesive bond between the first and second parts, wherein the adhesive composition undergoes a second colour change.
US11198801B2	Amphiphilic graft copolymers and medical devices with enhanced bond strength Amphiphilic graft copolymers comprise a polypropylene backbone and hybrid micromolecule side-chains based on organo-functional silanes (PP-g-XSiOA) in the presence of a co-agent, for example, difunctional metallic diacrylate monomers, where “X” is an organic group or an organo-functional group, and “A” is a metal, an inorganic oxide, an inorganic hydroxide, or any other inorganic material. X may be derived from a compound selected from the group consisting of epoxy, amino, acrylate, methacryloxy, and vinyl; and A is selected from the group consisting of: silicon, (Si), aluminum (Al), iron (Fe), titanium (Ti), silver (Ag), zinc (Zn), nickel (Ni), calcium (Ca), copper (Cu), tin (Sn); oxides thereof; hydroxides thereof; and mixtures of the foregoing. These copolymers are suitable for forming medical devices and/or as additives to base polymeric formulations for medical devices for improving laser marking, antimicrobial resistance, adhesive free bond strength, paintability and dyeability.
US11198796B2	Polishing liquid, polishing liquid set, and polishing method A polishing liquid containing abrasive grains, a hydroxy acid, a polyol, a cationic compound, and a liquid medium, in which a zeta potential of the abrasive grains is positive and a weight average molecular weight of the cationic compound is less than 1000.
US11198793B2	Aqueous coating agent composition and a coating composition for an aqueous lubricating film comprising the same [Problem] To provide an aqueous coating agent composition (in particular, an aqueous coating composition for lubricating films that contains a solid lubricant) which as a whole is excellent in terms of flowability, applicability, and storage stability and which is capable of forming satisfactory and smooth coating films effective in stick-slip inhibition. [Solution] The problem can be solved with an aqueous coating agent composition which comprises (A) a curable resin in an aqueous emulsion form, (B) a surfactant, (C) solid particles, (D) one or more nitrogenous heterocyclic compounds, (E) a film-forming silicone in an aqueous emulsion form, and (F) water. In particular, it is preferable that the (C) component comprise a solid lubricant. In view of the environmental regulations, it is especially preferable that the (D) component be 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone.
US11198792B2	Method for preparing patterned coverlay on substrate The present invention relates to a method for preparing a patterned polyimide coverlay on a substrate. The method includes: providing a polyimide dry film including a carrier and a non-photosensitive polyimide layer on the carrier, the non-photosensitive polyimide layer containing (i) a polyimide precursor or soluble polyimide and (ii) a solvent; forming a predetermined pattern in the polyimide dry film; laminating the patterned polyimide dry film onto a substrate in such a manner that the non-photosensitive polyimide layer faces the substrate; and forming a patterned polyimide coverlay by heating.
US11198790B2	Water-resistive coating composition A weather-resistive coating composition comprises from 21 to 25 weight percent of aromatic isocyanate with a functionality of at least 2.0, from 28 to 32 weight percent of polyol, from 4 to 8 weight percent of a diol having a molecular weight in the range of from 80 to 200, from 38 to 42 weight percent of filler having a particle size of no greater than 400 micrometers, and from 0.01 to 0.03 weight percent of a catalyst, wherein the coating composition has a water vapor permeability of at least 16 grains per m2 per 1 hour per 3.4 kPa of mercury, and the coating composition is a component of a building wall or roofing structure.
US11198775B2	Resin composition and resin molded article A resin composition includes a resin (A), a resin (B), and resin particles (C), and has a continuous phase containing the resin (A) and dispersed phases containing the resin (B), in which when a cross section of the resin composition along an extrusion direction in producing the resin composition is observed, an area circle equivalent diameter d80, which is an area circle equivalent diameter corresponding to 80% from a small diameter side in a number cumulative distribution of area circle equivalent diameters of the dispersed phases, is 600 nm or less.
US11198774B2	Carbon coated particles Core particles produced in situ or introduced as preformed core particles are coated with a layer of carbon. Non-carbon as well as some carbon-based core materials can be utilized. The resulting carbon coated particles can find applications in rubber products, for instance as reinforcement for tire components.
US11198770B2	Interlayer film and laminated glass comprising the same The present disclosure relates to an interlayer film for laminated glass comprising: (a) polyvinyl butyral (PVB) resin having an average molecular weight (Mw) as measured by Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) from about 175,000 to about 210,000 Dalton; and (b) about 30 to about 50 parts per hundred (pph) of a plasticizer. The interlayer film interposed between two glass sheets forms laminated glass having a pummel adhesion value that is greater in an outer area of the laminated glass than in a middle area of the laminated glass after the laminated glass has been maintained at 50° C. and 95% relative humidity (RH) for 28 days. The laminated glass exhibits improved durability and does not delaminate over time, even in the presence of high temperature and humidity conditions.
US11198767B2	Process for preparing a biodegradable plastic composition The present invention relates to plastic composition comprising at least one polyester, biological entities having a polyester-degrading activity and at least an anti-acid filler, wherein the biological entities represent less than 11% by weight, based on the total weight of the plastic composition, and uses thereof for manufacturing biodegradable plastic articles.
US11198755B2	Epoxy resin, epoxy resin composition containing same, and cured product using said epoxy resin composition The present invention provides an epoxy resin including a reaction product of 1,2,4-trihydroxybenzene and an epihalohydrin, the epoxy resin containing a cyclic compound that has a cyclic structure containing, as constitutional atoms, oxygen atoms at 1-position and 2-position derived from 1,2,4-trihydroxybenzene, the cyclic compound being contained in an amount of 0.003 to 0.070 mol based on 100 g of the epoxy resin. The epoxy resin is liquid and is excellent in pyrolysis resistance.
US11198752B2	Polymer-graphene composite, method for preparing same, and polymer-graphene composite composition using same The present invention relates to a polymer-graphene composite, in which a polymer has been introduced onto the surface of graphene while maintaining the structural features and mechanical properties of the graphene, thereby realizing an excellent dispersibility in an organic solvent, a method for preparing the same, and a polymer-graphene composite composition using the same.
US11198750B2	Method for producing carboxylated nitrile rubber A method for producing a carboxyl group-containing nitrile rubber including the steps of: polymerizing a monomer mixture including an α,β-ethylenically unsaturated nitrile monomer and a carboxyl group-containing monomer in a solvent; terminating a polymerization reaction by adding a nitrous acid salt and a water-insoluble hydroquinone as polymerization terminators to the polymerization system, thereby obtaining a dispersion of the carboxyl group-containing nitrile rubber having a pH of 7 or below; and coagulating the dispersion of the carboxyl group-containing nitrile rubber, thereby obtaining the carboxyl group-containing nitrile rubber in the solid state, wherein the amount of the nitrous acid salt to be used is 0.15 parts by weight or less relative to 100 parts by weight of the monomer mixture used in the polymerization reaction.
US11198745B2	Poly(alpha-olefin)s and methods thereof The present disclosure relates to poly(alpha-olefin)s and methods for making poly(alpha-olefin)s. A poly(alpha-olefin) may include about 95 wt % or greater C10-C18 alpha-olefin content and have a weight average molecular weight of from about 1,000,000 g/mol to about 10,000,000 g/mol. A method for forming a poly(alpha-olefin) may include introducing one or more C10-C18 alpha-olefins to a catalyst system comprising a catalyst compound and an activator. The method may include obtaining poly(alpha-olefin)s comprising about 95 wt % or greater C10-C18 alpha-olefin content and having a weight average molecular weight of from about 1,000,000 g/mol to about 10,000,000 g/mol.
US11198741B2	Medicines for topic use based on sulfated hyaluronic acid as activating or inhibiting agent of the cytokine activity The object of the present invention relates to the new and surprising use of sulfated hyaluronic acid (HAS) as regulator agent of the cytokine activity (pro- and anti-inflammatory) and consequently the use of HAS for the preparation of a new medicine for topic use in the prevention and treatment of pathologies associated with the activation and/or deficiency of cytokines of a pro- and anti-inflammatory nature. The Applicant has in fact discovered the exclusive capacity of HAS in modulating the activity of these particular proteins, it has studied the action mechanism and demonstrated the substantial difference between the different sulfated types known in the state of the art, but above all it has demonstrated an unexpectedly high activity of HAS vs different types and strains of Herpes virus, Cytomegalovirus and the virus of vesicular stomatitis. Finally, a further object of the present invention is the use of HAS as a skin absorption promoter of drugs of an anti-inflammatory nature.
US11198738B2	Therapeutic antibodies and uses thereof The present invention relates to therapeutic antibodies for the treatment of cancer, and more specifically, for the treatment of prostate, bladder, and/or pancreatic cancer. An embodiment of the present invention is an anti-glypican-1 (GPC 1) antibody, which may be conjugated to at least one cytotoxic agent that is toxic to a prostate, bladder, and/or pancreatic cancer cell.
US11198734B2	Anti-Axl antagonistic antibodies The present disclosure relates to antibodies that specifically bind a novel epitope on the AxI protein. Also disclosed are methods for the production and use of the anti-Axl antibodies.
US11198725B2	Monovalent anti-properdin antibodies and antibody fragments Described herein are isolated monovalent antibodies or antibody fragments thereof that bind human properdin. Such antibodies are useful in methods of treatment for diseases mediated by alternative complement pathway dysregulation.
US11198717B2	Variant type III interferons and synthekines Compositions and methods are provided relating to Type III interferons.
US11198716B2	Recombinant proteins and their therapeutic uses A recombinant protein expressing one or more human growth factors, tumor antigens, and/or receptors or epitopes thereof on or within an immunogenic expression creating a recombinant protein in which one or more epitopes are presented on the surface of the sequence in their natural configuration. The growth factor, tumor antigen, and/or receptor, sequence(s) may be expressed within the encoding sequence at appropriate internal positions or at the termini as single expressions or as two or more tandem repeats.
US11198713B2	Agents modulating beta-catenin functions and methods thereof Among other things, the present disclosure provides technologies for modulating functions of beta-catenin. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides stapled peptides that interact with beta-catenin. In some embodiments, provided stapled peptides interact with beta-catenin at an Axin-binding site of beta-catenin. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides compounds, compositions and methods for preventing and/or treating conditions, disorders and diseases that are associated with beta-catenin.
US11198711B2	Pesticidal fusion protein improvements Methods of increasing the biological activity of toxins. Methods of increasing the biological activity of pesticide toxins through the incorporation of pro-regions into nucleic acid constructs for the production of said toxins.
US11198710B2	Transgenic plant having herbicide resistance The invention is intended to identify glutathione-S-transferase that exhibits the activities to metabolize and detoxify an isoxazoline derivative, such as pyroxasulfone. The invention provides a method for cultivating a transgenic plant into which a nucleic acid encoding a protein (a or b) below has been introduced in the presence of isoxazoline derivatives: (a) a protein comprising the amino acid sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO: 2; or (b) a protein comprising an amino acid sequence having 80% or higher identity to the amino acid sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO: 2 and having the activity of glutathione-S-transferase.
US11198705B2	Hybrid Amphotericin B derivatives with reduced toxicity Disclosed are derivatives of amphotericin B (AmB) characterized by improved clinical efficacy with reduced toxicity compared to AmB. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the AmB derivatives, therapeutic methods of using the AmB derivatives and methods of making the AmB derivatives.
US11198702B2	Method for separating hydrolyzed product of biomass A method for separating hydrolysis product of biomass is provided. The method includes providing a mixture solution containing a hydrolysis product of biomass and a divalent metal salt, adjusting the pH value of the mixture solution to between 1-4.6, and performing a filtering procedure on the mixture solution using a nanofiltration membrane to obtain a concentrated solution and a filtrate, wherein the concentrated solution mainly includes the hydrolysis product of biomass and the filtrate mainly includes the divalent metal salt.
US11198695B2	Fused ring derivative having MGAT-2 inhibitory activity The present invention provides the compound represented by the following formula (I): wherein a moiety represented by formula: or the like. The symbols are defined in the specification. The compounds of the present invention have MGAT2 inhibitory activity, and are useful as a medicine for treatment of MGAT2-associated diseases including obesity, metabolic syndrome, hyperlipidemia, hypertriglyceridemia, hyper-VLDL-triglyceridemia, hyperfattyacidemia, diabetes mellitus, and arteriosclerosis.
US11198692B2	Dihydro-pyrrolo-pyridine derivatives The present invention provides, in part, compounds of Formula I, or an N-oxide thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the compound or the N-oxide, wherein: (R1)a, (R2)b, (R3)c, L, A, and E are as described herein; processes for the preparation of; intermediates used in the preparation of; and compositions containing such compounds, N-oxides, or salts, and their uses for treating M4-mediated (or M4-associated) disorders including, e.g., Alzheimer's Disease, schizophrenia (e.g., its cognitive and negative symptoms), pain, addiction, and a sleep disorder.
US11198691B2	N-((het)arylmethyl)-heteroaryl-carboxamides compounds as kallikrein inhibitors The present invention provides compounds of formula (I): compositions comprising such compounds; the use of such compounds in therapy (for example in the treatment or prevention of a disease or condition in which plasma kallikrein activity is implicated); and methods of treating patients with such compounds; wherein R5, R6, R7, A, B, W, X, Y and Z are as defined herein.
US11198690B2	Method for producing (2S)-2-[(1H-pyrazol-1-yl)methyl]-1,3-oxazinane derivative Provided is a novel process for producing a (2S)-2-[(1H-pyrazol-1-yl)methyl]-1,3-oxazinane derivative. More specifically, provided is a process for producing a (2S)-2-[(1H-pyrazol-1-yl)methyl]-1,3-oxazinane derivative represented by formula (1): the process comprising reacting 3-aminopropan-1-ol with glyoxylic acid.
US11198680B2	Rho kinase inhibitor BA-1049 (R) and active metabolites thereof BA-1049 (R) and its active metabolite are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical formulations containing BA-1049 (R) or its active metabolite.
US11198676B2	Phenyl imidazoline compound having aminomethyl group or salt thereof, or phenyl tetrahydropyrimidine compound having aminomethyl group or salt thereof, and production method for such compounds or salts thereof In order to provide a novel phenyl imidazoline compound having an aminomethyl group, a novel phenyl tetrahydropyrimidine compound having an aminomethyl group, or the like, a compound according to the present invention or a salt thereof is represented by the following formula (1): wherein R1 and R2 each independently represent hydrogen or a substituent selected from the group consisting of an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, an aryl group having 6 to 10 carbon atoms, an aryloxy group having 6 to 10 carbon atoms, a hydroxyl group, an amide group, and a halogen atom; and n is an integer of 1 or 2.
US11198668B2	Polymer materials with unsaturated transfer reagents Radically polymerizable composition which contains at least one vinyl ether according to general formula I:
US11198664B2	Process for the purification of ethylene glycol The present invention is directed to a process for the purification of ethylene glycol from a crude stream thereof. The process comprises passing the stream of crude ethylene glycol to a first distillation column in which light compounds within the crude stream are separated overhead and a lights-removed crude ethylene glycol stream is removed from at or near the bottom of the first distillation column; passing the lights-removed crude ethylene glycol stream removed from at or near the bottom of the first distillation column to a second distillation column in which purified ethylene glycol is separated and recovered from heavy components present in the lights-removed crude ethylene glycol stream; removing a stream from at or near the bottom of the second distillation column which comprises residual ethylene glycol together with diethylene glycol and heavy compounds and passing said stream to a third distillation column in which the heavy compounds are separated from the stream comprising ethylene glycol and diethylene glycol; and removing the stream comprising ethylene glycol and diethylene glycol from the third distillation column and passing said stream to a fourth distillation column in which the ethylene glycol is separated from the diethylene glycol.
US11198660B2	Production of methyl-substituted biphenyl compounds In a process for producing a methyl-substituted biphenyl compound, at least one methyl-substituted cyclohexylbenzene compound of the formula: wherein each of m and n is independently 1, 2, or 3, is contacted with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst to produce a hydrogenation reaction product comprising at least one methyl-substituted bicyclohexane compound, and the methyl-substituted bicyclohexane compound is then contacted with a dehydrogenation catalyst to produce a dehydrogenation reaction product comprising at least one methyl-substituted biphenyl compound.
US11198659B2	Processes for converting aromatic hydrocarbons via alkyl-demethylation Alkyl-demethylation of C2+-hydrocarbyl substituted aromatic hydrocarbons can be utilized to treat one or more of a heavy naphtha reformate stream, a hydrotreated SCN stream, a C8 aromatic hydrocarbon isomerization feed stream, a C9+ aromatic hydrocarbon transalkylation feed stream, and similar hydrocarbon streams to produce additional quantity of xylene products.
US11198657B2	Method for producing conjugated diene A method for producing a conjugated diene, including a step A of allowing an α-olefin and formaldehyde to react with each other to produce a γ,δ-unsaturated alcohol in the presence of an alcohol; and a step B of subjecting the γ,δ-unsaturated alcohol to a dehydration reaction at 135 to 210° C. in the presence of an aqueous solution of an acidic catalyst.
US11198652B2	Nitrification inhibitors to improve fertilizer efficiency Disclosed are compositions and methods of making a liquid fertilizer additive of biodegradable polymeric and/or oligomeric nitrification inhibitors comprised of utilizing a non-aqueous polar, aprotic organo liquid (NAPAOL) as the reaction medium for the reaction of aldehyde(s) with cyano-containing nitrification inhibitors that have one or more aldehyde reactive groups selected from the group consisting of a) primary, b) secondary amines, c) amides, d) thiols, e) hydroxyls and f) phenols.
US11198651B2	Surface layer on a ceramic matrix composite The disclosure describes a method for forming a surface layer of a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) article. The technique includes depositing a slurry on a surface of an infiltrated CMC. The slurry includes a carrier material, a binder, a plasticizer, and solid particles. The solid particles include a plurality of fine ceramic particles defining a fine particle average size less than about 5 micrometers. The method further includes drying the slurry to form an article having an outer surface layer that includes the solid particles on the infiltrated CMC. The method further includes machining at least a portion of the outer surface layer of the article. The method further includes infiltrating the article with a molten infiltrant to form a composite article.
US11198633B2	Method and plant for producing hollow microspheres made of glass A process and a plant produce hollow microspheres made of glass. According to the process an aqueous suspension is prepared from starting materials containing glass powder and water glass, feedstock particles having a diameter between 5 μm and 300 μm, in particular between 5 μm and 100 μm, being produced from the suspension. The feedstock particles are mixed with a pulverulent release agent made of aluminum hydroxide in an intensive mixer. The mixture of feedstock particles and release agent is subsequently introduced into a firing chamber of a furnace. The feedstock particles expand in the firing chamber, at a firing temperature which exceeds the softening temperature of the glass powder, to form the hollow microspheres.
US11198630B2	Modular water purification system for nuclear power plants A modular water purification system for a nuclear power plant includes a plurality of modules that may be selectively connected together directly or through the use of intermediary adapters in a plurality of arrangements. The modules may include a pump module, a FOSAR module, a particulate filtration module, a cross-flow filtration module, a degasification module, and/or a demineralization module, among other possible modules. The modules may have common interfaces so that they can be interconnected (directly or through intermediary adapters) in a variety of configurations for different purposes within the context of the nuclear power plant (e.g., filtering pool water; collecting large objects via vacuuming). Various modules may have form factors and/or mounting structures that are similar enough to the fuel assemblies of the plant that (1) the plant's fuel assembly handling equipment can grab, move, and reposition the modules, and/or (2) the modules may be stored in the fuel pool's storage rack.
US11198622B2	Water purification system, water dispenser and washing basin applying the same A water purification system, a water dispenser and a washing basin applying the same for purifying a raw water to be treated without filtering to a usable fresh water. The water purification system includes a water filtering device coupled to a water intake to filter a raw water to be treated; a first water storage tank coupled to the water filtering device for storing the raw water after being filtered; a nebulization device coupled to the first water storage tank for nebulizing the raw water after being filtered into a water fog; a condensation device coupled to the nebulization device for condensing the water fog; and a second water storage tank coupled to the condensation device for storing a recycled water generated by condensing the water fog.
US11198612B2	Graphene structure and method for manufacturing graphene having wrinkle pattern A method for manufacturing graphene having a wrinkle pattern is provided. The method includes forming a wrinkle providing layer having a first thermal expansion coefficient on one surface of a graphene layer, forming a substrate having a second thermal expansion coefficient on one surface of the wrinkle providing layer, and performing a heat treatment to form wrinkles on the wrinkle providing layer by a difference between the first and second thermal expansion coefficients, thereby forming wrinkle patterns on the graphene layer.
US11198601B2	Corkscrew and bottle opener apparatus The present invention is directed to a pocket-sized corkscrew, bottle opener, and key chain combination apparatus that can be used to open corked and capped bottles, which when stored shields the corkscrew tip, and which can be converted from its storage configuration to its corked-bottle opener configuration with requiring disassembly of the pieces of the apparatus.
US11198588B2	Counterweight slack belt detection switch A counterweight slack detection switch including a body, a first belt guide mounted to the body and configured to engage a first side of a tension member, a second belt guide mounted to the body and configured to engage the first side of the tension member, a lever arm having a first end and a second end, the first end pivotally mounted to the body, a deflectable member biasing the lever arm relative to the body, a third belt guide mounted to the second end of the lever arm and configured to bias the tension member from a tension position to a slack position, and a switch mounted to the body and configured to contact the tension member when the tension member is in at least one of the tension position and the slack position.
US11198584B2	Variable size coiled tubing counter A variable sized coiled tubing counter is described herein. The variable sized coiled tubing counter includes a plurality of rollers. At least one roller is a floating roller which is allowed to travel and may be connected to a tension assembly. The variable sized tubing counter typically includes a counter which is rotationally connected to a floating counting roller using a somewhat flexible axle. As coiled tubing passes through the tubing counter, the length of tubing is determined based on the number of rotations of the counting roller. The use of floating, tensioned rollers allows the disclosed tubing counter to be utilized with multiple diameters of coiled tubing without significant adjustment to the tubing counter or changing components of the tubing counter.
US11198575B2	Image forming device that determines whether a recording material is in a skewed state Provided is an image forming device including: an image heating portion which includes a heater including a plurality of heating blocks divided in a direction orthogonal to a conveying direction of a recording material and heats an image formed on the recording material; a temperature sensing element which senses a temperature of each of the heating blocks; and a control portion which controls electric power supplied to each of the heating blocks on the basis of the temperature sensed by the temperature sensing element, wherein the control portion determines whether or not the recording material is in a skewed state in which the recording material is conveyed in an obliquely inclined state with respect to the conveying direction on the basis of a variation of the electric power supplied to end heating blocks for heating end portions of the recording material among the plurality of the heating blocks.
US11198571B2	Image forming apparatus An image forming apparatus includes a control unit and an attachment detection unit to detect attachment of a cassette having a stacking portion that may be lifted by a motor. The control unit drives the motor to start lifting the stacking portion when cassette attachment is detected and stops when the stacked uppermost sheet is detected at a sheet feed position, at which time the presence or absence of the stored sheet is determined based on a detection signal output by a sheet presence/absence detection unit. In a case where there is no change in the detection signal output from the sheet presence/absence detection unit when the attachment of the cassette is detected, the control unit determines that a failure of the sheet presence/absence detection flag occurred.
US11198552B2	Flexible insulated beverage holder with rigid plate and handle This device is a flexible insulated beverage holder with a rigid arcuate plate and a rigid handle attached. This device allows a user to hold only the handle and insert a beverage container into the insulated beverage holder. This is achievable because the attached plate forces the insulated beverage holder to provide an expanded opening at its top. As the beverage is inserted into the opening created by the plate the user need only grip the handle as the beverage container is pushed to the bottom of the insulated beverage holder. This device provides the benefits of grasping a sturdy handle, while also providing significant portability with the flexible insulated beverage holder.
US11198551B2	Shampoo bottle with replaceable color cartridges A dual chamber bottle includes a doser for mixing and dispensing two liquids. The bottle holds a first bulk liquid in a bulk chamber. The bottle holds a second additive liquid in a cartridge. The first and second liquid are segregated from each other. The doser is provided to dose the additive liquid into the bulk liquid. The second liquid is an additive that enhances a quality of the first liquid. The bulk chamber can be squeezed to dispense the bulk liquid out of the bottle while introducing the additive liquid to the bulk liquid in the process of dispensing.
US11198546B2	Cartridge to dispense a product in a container A cartridge (1) which is suitable to cooperate with the neck (3) of a container (5) in order to allow a product contained in the cartridge (1) to flow out into said container (5), said cartridge (1) including at least one reservoir (7); moveable sealing means (13) to close the opening (9) of the reservoir (7), and a socket (23) wherein the moveable sealing means (13) comprises at least one ring (19, 21) configured to cooperate with the neck (3) of the container (5) in order to allow the moveable sealing means (13) to slide along the lower wall (11) of the reservoir (7) by a pressure exerted on said ring (19, 21) by the neck (3) of the container (5) causing the opening of the one or more flaps (17) and further wherein at least one ring (19, 21) of the moveable sealing means (13) comprises holding lugs (25) configured to cooperate with an internal relief (27) of the socket (23) in order to maintain the moveable sealing means (13) in position inside the socket (23), closing the opening (9) of the reservoir (7).
US11198540B2	Bag closure clip A closure clip for maintaining a bag closed is provided. The clip includes a planar body having a symmetry axis. The planar body defines a rear portion having a frontward border, a rearward border and lateral borders, a pair of shoulders, each extending outwardly and along one of the lateral borders and a pair of tabs projecting from the frontward border frontwardly and towards the symmetry axis, the tabs having free front extremities curving towards each other, the tabs and a portion of the frontward border delimiting an opening for receiving a portion of the bag. The planar body has a perimeter comprising an inflection point provided on each side of the symmetry axis, at a transition between one of the shoulders and a corresponding one of the tabs. The clip can include a displaying label projecting rearwardly from the rearward border. A strip of closure clips is also provided.
US11198538B2	Clamping door tray Clamping door trays are presented including: an open channel tray; a closed channel tray slidingly engaged with the open channel tray; a clamping mechanism positioned on an underside of the clamping door tray, the clamping mechanism for drawing the open channel tray and the closed channel tray together; and a support plate located along an inside bottom surface of the closed channel tray and secured through to the open channel tray. In some embodiments, the open channel tray includes: an L-shaped channel having a closed distal end and an open proximal end; and a rim located along a portion of a top edge of the L-shaped channel, the rim proceeding from the closed distal end, along an outside edge to the open proximal end.
US11198537B1	Pallet with printed images A system and technique has been developed to print graphics on a pallet. In one form, the graphics are printed on one of the decks of the pallet. The graphics in one variation are printed on a deck that is in the form of a flat, contiguous surface via a flatbed printer. The flatbed printer has a printer head that forms a gap that is able to accommodate the deck of the pallet. After printing, the deck is assembled with the rest of the pallet. The graphics can include text and images. In one form, the graphics include a packing template that shows how at least one packing layer should be packed on the pallet.
US11198534B2	Reinforced package A reinforced package comprising a carton comprising a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels can comprise a front panel and a back panel disposed opposite to the front panel. The carton can comprise a bottom wall foldably connected to the front panel along a first curved fold line and to the back panel along a second curved fold line. The reinforced package further can include a bag at least partially attached to the carton. The bag can be at least partially defining an interior space for holding a product. The carton can be positionable in a non-erect position and in an erect position. At least the bottom wall and the first curved fold line can be configured to retain the carton in the erect position.
US11198528B2	Packaging device and method for fitting an external package with a dividing element The invention relates to a packaging device (1) and method for fitting an external package (3) with a dividing element (2) and for filling a divided external package (3) with articles (4). The packaging device (1) comprises a first supply station (70) for external packages (3) that are open on one side, a second supply station (60) for expanded and/or unfolded dividing elements (2), a placement device (6) for placing the expanded and/or unfolded dividing element (2) into the external package (3), at least one holding device (9) that holds and/or stabilizes the expanded and/or unfolded dividing element (2) inside the external package (3) prior to the articles (3) being placed therein, and an article feed station (11) for placing the articles (4) into an external package (3) that is divided by the dividing element (2).
US11198526B2	Rotary lid feeding for overcapper applications An apparatus for dispensing lids has at least one magazine lane including an entrance end, an exit end, and a longitudinal length defined therebetween. The at least one magazine lane further includes a plurality of side guides along the longitudinal length for guiding the lids therebetween and a pair of rollers for carrying the lids thereon. The apparatus further has a throat plate at or near the exit end, the throat plate including an opening. At least one of the throat plate, the side guides, or the rollers is adaptable so as to accommodate different sizes and/or shapes of lids.
US11198520B2	Aircraft component positioning device, and aircraft assembly system The object is to provide an aircraft component positioning device, an aircraft assembly system, and an aircraft assembly method with which it is possible to precisely dispose components on a planar member of an aircraft without using a positioning jig. A positioning device (2) includes a detection unit (5) that detects positions of a plurality of first components installed on a planar member of an aircraft, a virtual position creation unit (6) that creates a virtual position between the plurality of first components on the basis of the positions of the plurality of first components that are detected, and a position determination unit (7) that, on the basis of the virtual position that is created, determines an installation position of a second component, different from the plurality of first components, that is installed on the planar member.
US11198511B2	Air supply and return system of a galley of an aircraft An air supply and return system for a heat exchanger of a galley includes a supply duct configured to extend from the heat exchanger to a cart compartment of the galley, an air-through supply vent in flow communication with the supply duct and configured to be in flow communication with an air-through galley cart in the cart compartment, an air-over supply vent in flow communication with the supply duct and configured to be in flow communication with the cart compartment for supplying cooled airflow for an air-over galley cart in the cart compartment, and a return duct configured to extend from the cart compartment to the heat exchanger to return air to the heat exchanger. The return duct has an air return device in flow communication with the return duct and configured to be in flow communication with the cart compartment to receive airflow therefrom.
US11198501B2	Actuator upper attachment An attachment assembly for connecting an actuator to a frame, a method for manufacturing this attachment assembly and a method for reducing backlash in an attachment assembly. The attachment assembly comprises: an outer yoke having a first end and an opposite second end and defining an internal cavity at said second end. The outer yoke has an aperture provided at its second end connected to the cavity; and an inner yoke located within the cavity. A tie bar having a ball shaped end extends through said aperture such that the ball shaped end is positioned within the cavity and cannot pass through the aperture. A spring is provided at said first end of said outer yoke that is configured to bias the inner yoke in the direction of the aperture. The attachment also includes shearable means for holding the inner yoke.
US11198499B2	Adjustable door seal A door panel is included in a nacelle assembly for use with a gas turbine engine to block and allow access selectively to the gas turbine engine. The nacelle assembly includes a nacelle wall, a sleeve, and the door panel. The nacelle wall is arranged at least partway around the gas turbine engine and formed to define an opening that extends through the nacelle wall. The door panel is located in the opening and movable relative to the nacelle wall. The sleeve is coupled with one of the nacelle wall and the door panel and configured to move relative to the nacelle wall or the door panel toward and away from the other of the nacelle wall and door panel to adjust a size of a gap between the door panel and the nacelle wall.
US11198497B2	Splice fittings that are affixed to stringers via web-installed fasteners Systems and methods are provided for installing splice fittings. One embodiment is a method for forming a splice between stringers. The method includes aligning a web of a splice fitting with a web of a first stringer and a web of a second stringer, and coupling the first stringer and the second stringer by installing fasteners that secure the web of the first stringer to the web of the splice fitting, and by installing fasteners that secure the web of the second stringer to the web of the splice fitting.
US11198488B2	Mooring apparatus A mooring apparatus (5a; 5b; 5c; 5d) comprising a socket (10a; 10b; 10c; 10d) having a seat (15a, 15a′; 15b, 15b′; 15c, 15c′; 15d, 15d′) and a connection member (20a; 20b; 20c; 20d), wherein the connection member (20a; 20b; 20c; 20d) is receivable, such as removably receivable, in the socket (10a; 10b; 10c; 10d) and rotatable on the seat (15a, 15a′; 15b, 15b′; 15c, 15c′; 15d, 15d′). A method of configuring a mooring apparatus (5a; 5b; 5c; 5d) wherein the method comprises providing a mooring apparatus (5a; 5b; 5c; 5d) and locating the connection member (20a; 20b; 20c; 20d) in the socket (10a; 10b; 10c; 10d) and/or on the seat (15a, 15a′; 15b, 15b′; 15c, 15c′; 15d, 15d′), and rotating the connection member (20a; 20b; 20c; 20d) until the connection member (20a; 20b; 20c; 20d) is retained by the socket (10a; 10b; 10c; 10d). A method of configuring a mooring apparatus (5a; 5b; 5c; 5d), wherein the method comprises providing a mooring apparatus (5a; 5b; 5c; 5d) and rotating the connection member (20a; 20b; 20c; 20d) until the connection member (20a; 20b; 20c; 20d) is not retained by the socket (10a; 10b; 10c; 10d) and moving the connection member (20a; 20b; 20c; 20d) from the seat (15a, 15a′; 15b, 15b′; 15c, 15c′; 15d, 15d′).
US11198485B2	Motorcycle front brake master cylinder assembly A brake assembly has a lever configured to press a knee against a pushrod of a piston of a master cylinder assembly. The knee is configured to receive removable inserts that allow a user to modify the angle at which the lever activates the master cylinder assembly. The master cylinder assembly can include protrusions on the outer surface of the cylinder to protect the cylinder from impact damage.
US11198479B2	Depression operated tilting pump apparatus and cab tilting system employing the pump apparatus A tilting pump apparatus includes a pump operation unit arranged between a mudguard, which is configured to obstruct foreign objects entering from a front side, and a tilting pump, which is configured to be rotated for generating hydraulic pressure to transmit movement of the mudguard generated by depressing the mudguard as rotational force for rotating the tilting pump.
US11198471B2	Vehicle control method and system The present invention provides a method of controlling a vehicle (1) in which rear road wheels (2b) are driven. The method includes: a step of selecting a first pedal mode in which an acceleration is set based on a depression amount of an accelerator pedal, or a second pedal mode in which the acceleration and a deceleration are set; a step of setting a basic torque based on a driving state of the vehicle; a step of setting an incremental torque to allow the basic torque to be increased in accordance with an increase in steering angle; and a step of generating a torque which is determined by adding the incremental torque to the basic torque, wherein the incremental torque setting step includes setting the incremental torque to different values between when the first pedal mode is selected and when the second pedal mode is selected.
US11198469B2	Vehicle control processor and vehicle control method A vehicle control processor and method capable of preventing departure to an off-road, to reduce driver discomfort, irritation and stress. The control processor calculates a width of a side strip between a left mark line and a road end based on information from a camera. When the width is wider than a specified width, steering torque based on first and second steering characteristics are exerted. The steering torque based on the first steering characteristic is exerted when a vehicle lateral end is located within a range from a left mark line outer end to a characteristic switching position, set in accordance with the width of the side strip between the left mark line and the road end, and the steering torque based on the second steering characteristic is exerted when the vehicle lateral end is located within a range from the characteristic switching position to the road end.
US11198465B2	Modular energy-absorbing device The present invention relates to a modular energy absorption device (9) comprising: a support (91) having fastening portions (81) forming single fastening points for fastening said device to a steering column, a deforming member (94) securely connected to the support, an absorber (93) coiled around the deforming member and fitted securely at each of its ends to the support, a coupling member (96) formed of a part separate from the support and having a first side securely connected to the absorber and a second side having at least a first engaging shape (96a), said device being designed such that the exertion of forces in opposite directions on the support and on the tooth, respectively, brings about stress on the coiled portion of the absorber, tending to deform the latter.
US11198462B2	Sensor structures on a steering wheel A sensor device includes a sensor structure wrapped around a surface of a steering wheel element. The sensor structure includes a substrate material, first sensor lines made from conductive material and formed on the substrate material, second sensor lines made from conductive material, and feed lines. The first sensor lines extend in a first direction. The second sensor lines extend in a second direction. The first direction and the second direction have a non-zero angle between them. The sensor device includes an electronic control unit configured to measure capacitive values of the sensor structure and detect touch or proximity of fingers or hands, which are distinguishable in their position on the surface, based on the measurement. The feed lines are configured to electrically connect the first sensor lines to the electronic control unit.
US11198459B1	Hunting cart A hunting cart, consisting of features to enhance the moving of objects associated with big game hunting. The cart comprising of a body with two rotationally attached wheels and a foldable handle. The body being an assembly of two sides and their respective components laterally spaced and interconnected by way of perpendicularly mounted cross members. The result being, a cart that cuts through brush in both directions of travel while providing a low center of gravity for heavy loads such as a deer carcass, yet still provides an adequate structure to strap on and transport larger items, such as a kayak or double seated ladder stand.
US11198456B2	Spring arrangement for a rail vehicle A spring arrangement for a vehicle, particularly a rail vehicle with at least one wagon and at least one bogie, wherein so as to create favorable construction conditions the spring arrangement includes at least one suspension spring, at least one pre-stressed damping spring, a contact body connected to the damping spring, and at least one first auxiliary spring, where a first longitudinal axis of the suspension spring, a second longitudinal axis of the damping spring, a third longitudinal axis of the contact body, and a fourth longitudinal axis of the first auxiliary spring are arranged parallel to each other, and where the contact body is arranged between the damping spring and the first auxiliary spring such that a low level of overall rigidity of the spring arrangement is obtained for a height adjustment of the vehicle.
US11198452B2	Chassis for a rail vehicle A chassis for a rail vehicle, in particular with inboard wheel sets, with at least one transmission, at least one transversely mounted drive motor and at least one chassis frame, wherein the chassis frame includes at least one crossmember and at least a first longitudinal carrier and a second longitudinal carrier, where at least a first elastic bearing, a second elastic bearing and a third elastic bearing are arranged between the drive motor and the chassis frame, and where in each case one of the elastic bearings is arranged on at least one of the longitudinal carriers in order to provide advantageous construction conditions.
US11198446B2	On-board vehicle query system Generally described, the present disclosure relates to the efficient management and compact presentation of data or content with respect to a vehicle. For example, an operator of a vehicle may desire content related to vehicle operation, including, among many other forms of data, user manual information, warranty information, parts data, maintenance logs, etc. The disclosed techniques can use query inputs to optimize data presentation and provide augmented data to a user via an interactive user interface.
US11198436B2	Processing a request signal regarding operation of an autonomous vehicle Among other things, a vehicle drives autonomously on a trajectory through a road network to a goal location based on an automatic process for planning the trajectory without human intervention; and an automatic process alters the planning of the trajectory to reach a target location based on a request received from an occupant of the vehicle to engage in a speed-reducing maneuver.
US11198429B2	Parking control apparatus and method The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and method for controlling a parking operation of a vehicle, and more specifically, to a specific method and apparatus for controlling a parking operation of a vehicle using a radar sensor and an ultrasonic sensor of the vehicle to reduce parking time.
US11198427B2	Method for controlling a hybrid driveline A method is provided to control a hybrid powertrain to achieve a desired engine speed in a combustion engine, said powertrain comprising: a gearbox with input and output shafts with the combustion engine connected to the input shaft; a first planetary gear connected to the input shaft and a first main shaft; a second planetary gear connected to the first planetary gear and a second main shaft; first and second electrical machines respectfully connected to the first and second planetary gears; first gear pair connected with the first main shaft; and second gear pair connected with the second main shaft. The method comprises a) ensuring that two rotatable components in the first planetary gear are connected; b) ensuring that all rotatable components in the second planetary gear are disconnected; c) ensuring that a gear is engaged in the first gear pair, d) ensuring that the second gear pair is disconnected; e) controlling the second electrical machine so that a desired torque is achieved in the output shaft; f) controlling the combustion engine to a desired engine speed; and g) controlling the first electrical machine so that a desired total power consumption for the first and the second electrical machines is achieved.
US11198426B2	Hybrid vehicle A hybrid vehicle includes a first gear mechanism which transmits the power of the internal combustion engine to the motor generator side, while accelerating the power between the internal combustion engine and the motor generator; a second gear mechanism which transmits the power of the motor generator side to a vehicle drive shaft, while decelerating the power between the motor generator and the vehicle drive shaft; a third gear mechanism which transmits the power of the drive motor side to the vehicle drive shaft, while decelerating the power between the drive motor and the vehicle drive shaft; a clutch mechanism which switches connection and disconnection between the drive shaft of the motor generator and the first gear mechanism or the second gear mechanism; and a control device which controls the clutch mechanism. The motor generator is not connected to both the vehicle drive shaft and the internal combustion engine at the same time at the time of normal traveling.
US11198416B2	Method and device for operating an automated locking brake A method for operating an automated locking brake in a motor vehicle includes setting a defined deceleration of the vehicle with the locking brake during a locking brake process, shutting-off activation of the locking brake when a shut-off condition has been satisfied, and taking into account at least one predicted value of the locking brake process in the shut-off condition.
US11198415B2	On-demand driver systems and methods Example on-demand driver (ODD) systems and methods are described herein. An example method includes generating, with an ODD system, a softkey for a vehicle associated with an agreement between a driver-in-need (DIN) and an ODD, monitoring, with the ODD system, a location of an ODD device carried by the ODD, and transmitting, with the ODD system, the softkey to the ODD device when the ODD device is detected as being within a proximity of the vehicle. In the example method, the softkey is used to unlock the vehicle.
US11198410B2	Side airbag device A side airbag device includes a main bag which is an airbag deployed between a passenger seated on a seat and a side wall portion of a vehicle. The airbag expands by gas supply when a vehicle side collision occurs. The side airbag device also includes a sub bag deployed between a side frame on a vehicle outer side in a seat back of the seat and the passenger. The sub bag expands by supplying gas and pushes a waist portion of the passenger forward from backward, prior to deployment of the main bag, when the vehicle side collision occurs.
US11198409B2	Passenger seat airbag device A passenger seat airbag device includes an airbag including a front collision restraining surface, and an oblique collision restraining portion including a protruding portion in which a surface is set as an oblique collision restraining surface, and a restraining recess portion whose facing surfaces are able to restrain the head of the occupant. The rear wall main portion has the front collision restraining surface. The rear wall end edge portion has the oblique collision restraining surface. The upper edge of the rear wall end edge portion is coupled to a rear edge of the upper wall portion. The lower edge of the rear wall end edge portion is coupled to a rear edge of the lower wall portion. An entire edge of the separation edge of the rear wall end edge portion is coupled to a rear edge of the rear edge side portion.
US11198405B2	In-vehicle backup circuit and in-vehicle backup device A configuration with which, even if the supply of power from a power supply portion ceases, the power from another power supply source can be instantly supplied to a power supply target is more easily achieved. In a backup circuit, a control unit causes a second voltage conversion portion to perform a voltage conversion operation in response to satisfaction of a predetermined first backup condition, and a power supply portion-side conductive path and an electricity storage portion-side conductive path are electrically connected to each other via a resistive portion when the control unit is causing the second voltage conversion portion to perform the voltage conversion operation. Furthermore, the control unit causes the first voltage conversion portion to perform a second operation in response to a predetermined second backup condition being satisfied when the control unit is causing the second voltage conversion portion to perform the voltage conversion operation.
US11198404B2	Tractor A tractor including an intake pipe for supplying intake air to an intake unit of an engine body, and an engine harness for electrically connecting the engine body and an engine controller to each other. The intake pipe is provided with a rib formed along the longitudinal direction of the intake pipe, and the engine harnesses is partially supported by the rib.
US11198401B2	Tool holders Tool holders for transporting implements such as lawn and garden tools, and configured to be attached to a three-point hitch such as a tractor hitch, or a regular hitch, or to receive such as those on an ATV or lawn mower, or the lip of an object such as a wheelbarrow or yard cart, are described. Also described are washers having triangular ears.
US11198398B2	Display control device for vehicle, display control method for vehicle, and storage medium A display control device for a vehicle include: an acquisition unit that acquires information of an object located at a progress path of the vehicle; and a display control unit that, on the basis of the information acquired by the acquisition unit, causes information of the object to be displayed at a display unit of a spectacles-form wearable terminal, the wearable terminal being provided with the display unit and being configured to be worn by an occupant of the vehicle.
US11198393B2	Method and apparatus for calibrating a plurality of cameras A camera calibration method includes obtaining a plurality of images of surroundings of a vehicle captured by a plurality of cameras, setting a region of interest (ROI) in each of the images, detecting one or more feature points of the set ROIs, matching a first feature point of a first ROI and a second feature point of a second ROI based on the detected feature points, calculating a first bird-view coordinate of the first feature point and a second bird-view coordinate of the second feature point, and calibrating the cameras by adjusting an extrinsic parameter of each of the cameras based on an error between the first bird-view coordinate and the second bird-view coordinate.
US11198392B2	Vehicle monitoring device A vehicle monitoring device mounted on a vehicle includes an imaging unit for capturing images of a vehicle body side surface, a rear side and a diagonally backward of the vehicle, a storage unit that stores a reference image defining a reference state of the vehicle body side surface, and an image comparison unit that detects an abnormal state of the vehicle body by comparing the captured images captured by the imaging unit with the reference image read from the storage unit.
US11198388B1	Vehicle alarm system and method of use A vehicle alarm system includes a vehicle having a frame; a driver seat secured to the frame; a back seat secured to the frame; and a computer configured to determine if the vehicle is in motion. The system further includes a pressure sensor secured to a driver seat and in data communication with the computer, the pressure sensor is configured to sense the pressure of a driver sitting on the driver seat; a thermometer sensor in data communication with the computer, the thermometer is configured to measure the outside and inside air temperature within the vehicle; a motion detector in data communication with the computer, the motion detector is configured to detect motion of an infant within a car seat secured to the back seat of the vehicle; a camera in data communication with the computer, the camera is configured to capture images of the infant; a transmitter in data communication with the computer; and a mobile device in wireless communication with the transmitter.
US11198382B2	Variable handle device for getting on and off a vehicle A variable handle device for getting on and off a vehicle includes a grip body assembly installed to a vehicle body of a vehicle, the grip body assembly configured to be rotated and protruded to an outside of the vehicle body when a door is opened and to be pushed by the door to return to an inside of the vehicle body when the door is closed, a grip body rotation mechanism configured to generate a driving force for rotating the grip body assembly to the outside of the vehicle body when the grip body assembly returns to the inside of the vehicle body, and a grip handle assembled slidably to an outside surface of the grip body assembly along the grip body assembly.
US11198376B2	High voltage electrical system for a vehicle and method of controlling the system A high voltage electrical system for a vehicle, the system comprising: a high voltage battery unit having a first high voltage battery connected in series with a second high voltage battery such that a nominal operating voltage of the battery unit is the sum of a voltage of the first high voltage battery and a voltage of the second high voltage battery; a bi-directional high voltage DC/DC-converter connected in parallel with the first high voltage battery and with the second high voltage battery, the DC/DC-converter being arranged to receive a charging voltage from a high voltage inlet or from a propulsion converter connected to an electrical machine; wherein the DC/DC converter is configured to control charging of the first and second high voltage battery to balance a state of charge of the first and second high voltage battery.
US11198373B2	Method for operating a charging device The present invention relates to a method for operating a charging device for charging energy stores of vehicles, preferably electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles, wherein the charging device is connected to an Internet-enabled server. In a method step, at least one receiver vehicle with a flat or partially charged battery communicates its charging demand to the charging device. Furthermore, in a method step at least one donor vehicle with an at least partially charged battery communicates its readiness to charge to the charging device.
US11198372B2	Vehicle and sticking diagnosis method An ECU of a vehicle performs processing for diagnosing sticking of a charge relay with an SMR being open. The sticking diagnosis processing is performed while electric power is being supplied from a DC power feed facility to the vehicle. The sticking diagnosis processing includes both-element sticking diagnosis processing and one-element sticking diagnosis processing. The ECU performs both-element sticking diagnosis processing by outputting an output command to the DC power feed facility. When it is determined that both of the charge relays have not stuck in the both-element sticking diagnosis processing, the ECU performs one-element sticking diagnosis processing and diagnoses whether or not sticking has occurred in each of the charge relays.
US11198366B2	Solar power generation system A solar power generation system of a vehicle includes a solar panel configured to generate power by sunlight, a first load, an auxiliary battery configured to supply the power to the first load, a second load configured to drive the vehicle, a driving battery configured to supply power needed to drive the vehicle to the second load, a first power converter configured to supply the power generated by the solar panel to the auxiliary battery, and a second power converter configured to bidirectionally exchange the power between the auxiliary battery and the driving battery.
US11198362B2	Variable capacity fuel tank A fuel tank for a vehicle, having a plurality of chambers, the chambers fluidly connected to allow a flow of fuel between the chambers, where at least one of the chambers has a flexible fluid container contained within an expandable rigid outer shell.
US11198360B2	Automatic opening and closing device for fuel inlet of vehicle An automatic opening and closing device for a fuel inlet of a vehicle may include a cap cover mounted at the fuel inlet of the vehicle, a fuel cap pivotably mounted at the cap cover and configured to selectively open or close the fuel inlet by being pivoted inside the fuel inlet, and a fuel cap operating mechanism mounted in the fuel inlet and configured, when the fuel door is closed, to pivot the fuel cap by being pressed by the fuel door to close the fuel inlet, and, when the fuel door is opened, pivot the fuel cap to open the fuel inlet according to release of pressing by the fuel door.
US11198359B2	Dual motor coaxial e-axle with rotor shaft locking mechanism A system for selectively locking two coaxial axle shafts of an electric axle is provided. The system includes a first electric motor having a first rotor shaft configured to drive a first axle shaft. The system also includes a second electric motor having a second rotor shaft configured to drive a second axle shaft coaxial with the first axle shaft. An actuator is configured to selectively activate to operate in a safety mode. When operated to assume the safety mode, the actuator causes the first rotor shaft to lock to the second rotor shaft, such that the two shafts rotate in unison. This allows one of the two motors to drive both axle shafts in the event of a fault in one of the motors.
US11198355B2	Hybrid power driving system A hybrid power driving system includes an engine, a planetary gear device, a first motor, a clutch gear, a brake device, a first clutch, a second clutch, an intermediate shaft, and a second motor, wherein the engine and the first motor are connected by the planetary gear device, the planetary gear device includes a first rotating element, a second rotating element and a third rotating element, the first rotating element is connected to the first motor, and the second rotating element is connected to the engine, and the clutch gear is connected to the intermediate shaft; the brake device is configured to brake or unlock the third rotating element; and the second motor is connected to the intermediate shaft.
US11198352B2	Electricity storage device controller, electric system and construction machine A relay (25) connects and disconnects an electrical circuit to which an inverter (16) and an electricity storage device (19) are connected. A BCU (22) controls the electricity storage device (19). An HC (27) controls an electric motor (15), the inverter (16) and the BCU (22). The HC (27) and the BCU (22) respectively have FET switches (30, 31) for controlling supply and stop of the excitation current in the relay (25). When the electricity storage device (19) is determined to be in an abnormal state, the BCU (22) transmits an abnormal signal to the HC (27), and when a predetermined time has elapsed, turns off (opens) the first FET switch (30) of the BCU (22). The HC (27) executes stop processing based upon the abnormal signal received from the BCU (22) and then turns off (opens) the second FET switch (31) of the HC (27).
US11198351B2	Vehicle body member manufacturing method and vehicle body member joint portion seal structure A vehicle body member manufacturing method and a vehicle body member joint portion seal structure are obtained that are capable of suppressing sinking of a sealing material filled into a recess formed by a first member and a second member. A sealing material is filled into a recess provided between a general face of an upper end portion of center pillar R/F and a general face of side rail R/F. After the sealing material has cured, sealing material is filled into the recess on top of the initial sealing material. This enables the surface of the sealing material to be levelled, thus enabling sinking at the surface of the sealing material to be suppressed.
US11198348B2	Liquid-diverting pressure relief assembly A pressure relief assembly includes a housing defining an air passage chamber having at least one opening, and a flap secured within the air passage chamber. The flap is configured to move into an open position to expose the opening(s) to relieve air pressure. At least one liquid diverter extends from the housing. The liquid diverter(s) is configured to direct moisture away from the flap.
US11198346B2	Vehicle vapor-injection heat pump system with controllable evaporator valve A vehicle includes a vapor-injection heat pump having a refrigerant loop with an evaporator configured to cool cabin air, the evaporator coupled to an electronically controllable pressure regulating valve having a fully-open position with near-zero pressure drop, and a cabin conditioning coolant loop having a heater core configured to selectively heat the cabin air. A controller is configured to control the valve to maintain temperature and pressure of the refrigerant loop above a freezing threshold to inhibit or prevent evaporator icing. The valve may be controlled to throttle flow during a parallel dehumidification mode and to fully open to minimize pressure drop during other operational modes, such as a cooling mode, heating mode, de-icing mode, and series dehumidification mode.
US11198328B2	Tire with electronic device having a reinforcing cord antenna A tire includes an electronic device, such as a RFID chip, within the body of the tire. For particular embodiments, a RFID chip is disposed within a tire belt. The RFID chip may be disposed on an inner or outer belt. The RFID chip is connected to at least one steel cords forming an antenna for the RFID chip. The steel cords are disposed at a first angle and second angle with respect to the tire equator. A method of joining the RFID chip to a tire cord is also provided.
US11198322B2	Wheel cover quick mount Implementations disclosed and claimed herein provide a wheel cover system. In one implementation, an inward force exerted against a wheel cover of the wheel cover assembly in an inward direction towards the hub is received. The inward force overcomes a spring bias of a spring of the receiver and translates the wheel cover assembly in the inward direction. A first rotational force rotating the wheel cover assembly in a first direction is received. The first post guides and engages the first hook, and the second post guides and engages the second hook during rotation. A first positive feedback is generated in response to the inward force and the first rotational force. The wheel cover assembly is releaseably locked to the receiver by translating the wheel cover assembly in the outward direction using an outward force generated by the spring bias. The outward force provides a second positive feedback.
US11198321B2	Wheel, drive wheel and wheelchair The disclosure provides a wheel, drive wheel and wheel chair. The wheel includes an annular rim and a disk covering the rim on one side in an axial direction of the rim. The disk of the wheel includes a skin and a cushion member. The skin is formed of a fiber-reinforced material. The cushion member includes a cushion part and a shape retaining part. The cushion part is formed of a shock absorbing material and is disposed adjacent to the skin. The shape retaining part is formed of a fiber-reinforced material and is disposed adjacent to the cushion part.
US11198319B2	Method for producing an abrasion-resistant wood composite board and production line therefor A method for producing an abrasion-resistant wood-based panel with a top side and a bottom side, wherein at least one decorative layer, in particular as a printed decoration, is provided on the top side, includes applying at least one first resin layer to the at least one decorative layer on the top side of the wood-based panel, uniformly scattering abrasion-resistant particles onto the first resin layer on the top side of the wood-based panel; wherein the first resin layer on the top side of the wood-based panel provided with the abrasion-resistant particles is not dried after application, and applying at least one second resin layer to the first, moist resin layer provided with the abrasion-resistant particles on the top side of the wood-based panel, then drying the assembly of first resin layer and second resin layer on the top side of the wood-based panel in at least one drying apparatus.
US11198303B2	Ink delivery system incorporating regulator tank An ink tank for an ink delivery system in a printer includes: a lower portion having an ink inlet port and an ink outlet port; and an upper portion having a roof defining a tortuous vent pathway open to atmosphere via a gas port. The lower portion has a smaller volume than the upper portion.
US11198302B2	Ink jet printing apparatus and method of controlling the same An object of the present invention is to provide an ink jet printing apparatus that can reduce the time for the initial installment. In the present invention, in the initial installation, once an ink tank is attached to a printing apparatus main body, a notification unit makes a notification prompting attaching of a printing head during an operation of supplying ink from the ink tank to a reservoir tank.
US11198291B2	Droplet ejecting device that selectively uses prescribed combinations of nozzles in accordance with ejection quantity of liquid A droplet ejecting device includes: a first nozzle group consisting of N pieces of first nozzles aligned in a first direction; a second nozzle group consisting of N pieces of second nozzles aligned in the first direction and at the same positions in the first direction as the first nozzles; and a controller. The controller is configured to determine whether an ejection quantity per unit time is not smaller than a first threshold. When the ejection quantity is equal to or greater than the first threshold, a first combination of N pieces of nozzles from among the N pieces of first nozzles and the N pieces of second nozzles is selected. When the ejection quantity is smaller than the first threshold, a second combination of N pieces of nozzles from among the N pieces of first nozzles and the N pieces of second nozzles is selected.
US11198281B2	Laminated film for fiber adhesion and/or fiber sheet surface protection and thermosetting composition for fiber adhesion and/or fiber sheet surface protection The present invention relates to a laminated film for fiber adhesion and/or fiber sheet surface protection in which a layer [I] containing a thermosetting composition [i] and a support film [II] are laminated, wherein the thermosetting composition [i] contains a thermal polymerization initiator (C) having a 10-hour half-life temperature of 65° C. or higher.
US11198272B2	Steel sheet for hot press formed member having excellent coating adhesion and manufacturing method for the same Provided is a steel sheet for a hot press formed member having excellent coating adhesion, and a method for manufacturing the same. A steel sheet for hot press forming is an aluminum alloy plated steel sheet, wherein an average Fe content in a plating layer may be 40 wt % or more, and a concentration gradient of a section having a Fe content of 45 wt % to 80 wt % in the plating layer may 7 wt %/μm or less of a concentration gradient at a section having an Fe content of 45% to 80% in the plating layer in a thickness direction from a surface of the plating layer according to a result of GDS analysis.
US11198271B2	Method and apparatus for manufacturing display device A method of manufacturing a display device includes: preparing a cover window including a bent part on a side surface thereof, and a guide film including a surface on which a display panel and an adhesive layer are arranged; arranging the cover window and the guide film in a face-to-face manner such that the adhesive layer faces the cover window; seating the guide film onto a seating pad of a first jig; pre-forming the display panel by bringing opposite ends of the guide film into close contact with opposite side surfaces of the seating pad using a pair of push members; and joining the display panel with the cover window by bringing the adhesive layer into contact with the cover window.
US11198240B2	Molding mold An object of the present application is to allow a first cavity mold and a second cavity mold to become integrated with each other in a state in which the first cavity mold constituting an injection cavity mold is inserted into an insertion hole of the second cavity mold, with a cooling flow path for supplying a cooling medium formed between the first cavity mold and the second cavity mold.
US11198233B2	Methods and apparatuses for casting polymer products In an example method of forming a waveguide part having a predetermined shape, a photocurable material is dispensed into a space between a first mold portion and a second mold portion opposite the first mold portion. A relative separation between a surface of the first mold portion with respect to a surface of the second mold portion opposing the surface of the first mold portion is adjusted to fill the space between the first and second mold portions. The photocurable material in the space is irradiated with radiation suitable for photocuring the photocurable material to form a cured waveguide film so that different portions of the cured waveguide film have different rigidity. The cured waveguide film is separated from the first and second mold portions. The waveguide part is singulated from the cured waveguide film. The waveguide part corresponds to portions of the cured waveguide film having a higher rigidity than other portions of the cured waveguide film.
US11198232B2	Apparatus and method for producing fluid concrete An apparatus and method for producing fluid concrete include a first mixer configured to mix at least water and cement so as to make a low fluidity concrete having consistency class ≤S2, a truck mixer that can be configured to mix the low fluidity concrete with further water so as to make a fluid concrete having consistency class ≥S2, and a water supply and at least a cement supply configured so that the apparatus or method can produce fluid concrete. The apparatus and method include a control and adjustment unit, connected to the water supply and at least to the cement supply, configured to selectively control and adjust the introduction of water and cement into the first mixer and the introduction of further water into the cement mixer.
US11198231B2	Process and system for making an erosion control mat A process for making an erosion control mat includes rotating a cylindrical drum having a plurality of mold cavities; depositing a paste into the mold cavities; selecting the sheet of mesh material to have sufficient tensile strength to join the blocks of hardened paste together without tearing or separating from the blocks of hardened paste, and to have sufficient density to retain the paste within the mold cavities as the drum rotates; covering an outer surface of the cylindrical drum and outer surfaces of the paste with the sheet of mesh material; continuing to rotate the cylindrical drum as the paste hardens into dimensionally stable blocks, and holding the sheet against the outer surface such that the sheet retains the paste within the mold cavities and the sheet becomes embedded in the paste; and separating the dimensionally stable blocks from the mold cavities.
US11198225B2	Multi-axis robotic arm A multi-axis robotic arm includes a pedestal, a plurality of knuckle module and at least one detachable arm module. One of the plurality of the knuckle modules is connected with the pedestal. Two knuckle modules are connected to a first connecting element and a second connecting element. The first connecting element has a first docking portion, and the second connecting element has a second docking portion. The first docking portion and the second docking portion are detachably docked with each other by a plurality of fasteners. The at least one arm module have a third docking portion and a fourth docking portion. The third docking portion is detachably docked with the first docking portion by the plurality of the fasteners. The fourth docking portion is detachably docked with the second docking portion by the plurality of the fasteners.
US11198224B2	Systems and methods for providing dynamic vacuum pressure in an articulated arm end effector A system is disclosed for providing dynamic vacuum control to an end effector of an articulated arm. The system includes a first vacuum source for providing a first vacuum pressure with a first maximum air flow rate, and a second vacuum source for providing a second vacuum pressure with a second maximum air flow rate, wherein the second vacuum pressure is higher than the first vacuum pressure and wherein the second maximum air flow rate is greater than the first maximum air flow rate.
US11198219B2	Controller, control system, and control method A control system 1 includes a first controller, and a second controller. The second controller includes a program storage module that stores two or more coordinate conversion programs, and a control processing module 240 that acquires program designation information for designating one of two or more coordinate conversion programs from the first controller. Additionally, the control processing module may acquire a first operation command in the coordinate system for the first controller from the first controller, and convert the first operation command to an operation target value of two or more joint axes of a multi-axis robot using the coordinate conversion programs according to the program designation information. Driving power according to the operation target value may be output to the joint axes.
US11198216B2	Horizontal articulated robot A horizontal articulated robot is provided, which includes a first connecting part disposed between two of the arms and rotatably connecting the other arm to one arm, a second connecting part disposed between a pedestal and the arm and rotatably connecting the arm to the pedestal, and a ring member disposed between the first connecting part and the arm and formed so that, as compared with one of end part sides in an extending direction of the arms, a height dimension thereof becomes larger at the other end part side.
US11198215B1	Robotic arm A robotic arm assembly having an arm with at least one end effector pivotally connected to the end of the arm. The robotic arm assembly has a continuous belt driven by two motors. Manipulation of the speed and direction of the two motors controls the length of the arm and the tilt of the end effector. A third motor controls the tilt of the arm.
US11198206B2	Automated seaming apparatus and method A seaming station and method of seaming utilizing two robot arms with seaming heads coupled thereto to seam a large lite by working in conjunction with one another or simultaneously seaming two lites independently of one another.
US11198202B2	Machining fixture with quick release lever A fixture for supporting a workpiece during a machining operation is disclosed. The fixture may include a seat configured to receive the workpiece. The fixture may further include a quick release lever mounted to the fixture and configured to displace the workpiece from the seat.
US11198198B2	Method for manufacturing substrate with transparent conductive film, substrate with transparent conductive film, and solar cell A method for manufacturing a substrate with a transparent conductive film, includes emitting subnano-to-nanosecond laser light to a transparent conductive film formed on a surface of a substrate to form a laser-induced periodic surface structure having a corrugated shape in at least a part of the transparent conductive film.
US11198196B2	System and method for modifying material surface The present disclosure relates to a method of modifying a surface of a material, in situ, while the material is being used to at least one of form or modify a portion of a part to remove flaws layer-by-layer and improve a part from a layerwise built, or a coating. The method may involve generating first, second and third beams. The third beam may act on a surface of a material to heat a portion of the surface of the material into a flowable state to thus modify a surface characteristic of the material. The first beam may control an optically addressable light valve (OALV) which modifies an energy of the third beam. The second beam may control an optically addressable electric field modulator (OAEFM) to generate an electric field in a vicinity of the surface and to influence a movement of the portion of material while the portion of material is in the flowable state. The beams are modulated based on a sensing element feedback loop.
US11198188B2	Soldering device for soldering with laser beam and robot apparatus provided with soldering device A soldering device includes a laser head for outputting a laser beam and a solder feeder for feeding a thread solder to a path of the laser beam. The soldering device includes a solder receiving member for receiving solder melted by the laser beam and a pouring member for pouring molten solder into a workpiece. The solder receiving member includes a recess part having a shape for retaining the molten solder. The pouring member has a groove part communicating with the recess part and allowing the solder to flow therein.
US11198168B2	Bending method and apparatus for the same A first-face forming portion of a workpiece and a second-face forming portion spaced apart from it by the length of an intermediate portion are clamped with a first-face forming die and a second-face forming die, respectively. The first-face forming die is moved either upward or downward and the second-face forming die is moved in a direction toward the first-face forming die, and the second-face forming die is pressed against the first-face forming die to shape the upright wall portion.
US11198167B2	Methods for die trimming hot stamped parts and parts formed therefrom A method of forming a hot stamped, die quenched, and die trimmed part is provided. The method includes hot stamping and die quenching a blank with a quench die and forming a die quenched panel. The quench die includes at least one slow-cooling channel. The die quenched panel is die trimmed along the at least one localized soft zone that is adjacent a hard zone. The blank may be formed from a press hardenable steel (PHS), and the at least one soft zone may have a ferritic microstructure and the at least one hard zone may have a martensitic microstructure. The at least one localized soft zone may have a microhardness between about 200 HV and about 250 HV and the hard zone may have a microhardness between about 400 HV and about 500 HV.
US11198166B2	Adjustable die for a press brake Disclosed is a die for a press brake including a base, a first half portion and a second half portion of a mold, each including a plurality of plates parallel to one another and alternated in a longitudinal direction of the die, the die including a translation device to move the half portions away from and toward each other, the device including a plurality of guides obtained on the plates, a shaft slidingly engaged with the guides, a first pinion and a second pinion mounted on the shaft and at least a first rack and at least a second rack respectively on a first plate of the first half portion and on a second plate of the second half portion and meshed respectively with the first and second pinion.
US11198162B2	Assembly for feeding/picking up containers for washing machines and washing machine An assembly for feeding/picking up containers for washing machines includes an external feeding station provided with a delivery area, an internal washing station, and an external output stations. The assembly further includes at least one support which can move by the action of respective actuators between at least one first configuration of alignment with a respective external station and at least one second configuration of alignment with the internal washing station. The support is provided with a plurality of grip clamps, each clamp is constituted by a pair of mutually opposite jaws, the internal faces of which are substantially concave and contoured.
US11198159B2	Article sorting apparatus An article sorting apparatus, comprising a sorting mechanism (23) that performs a sorting operation to convey an inspected article (W) in one of a plurality of sorting directions (D1, D2 and D3); and a control unit that receives a sorting control signal (RJ) and controls operation of the sorting mechanism (23), wherein the sorting mechanism (23) includes rejection arms (31, 32) that change posture between a rejection posture where the rejection arms contact with the article (W) to change the conveyance direction to a specific sorting direction (D2 or D3) and a pass allowance posture where the rejection arms allow the article (W) to pass without contacting with the article, and air cylinders (33A, 33B) that operate the rejection arms to change the posture thereof, and an acceleration sensor (61) and a detection unit (62) and a deterioration determination circuit (46) that determines the deterioration of the movable portion (23M).
US11198157B2	Minerals processing A minerals processing unit, such as a vibrating screen (10), is described. The vibrating screen (10) comprises a sensing mechanism operable to detect: (i) motion of the vibrating screen (10) in multiple directions, and (ii) detect planar deviations of a mesh surface (22). The sensing mechanism may comprise a plurality of discrete sensors (60-66), including a gyroscopic sensor (60) operable to detect linear movement in three mutually orthogonal directions, and one or more of roll, pitch, and yaw. The sensing mechanism may further comprise a temperature sensor (64a, 64b) for measuring the temperature of a drive mechanism (42) and an ambient temperature sensor (66a, 66b) for measuring a control value to compare with the drive mechanism temperature.
US11198138B2	Electrification apparatus for electric dust collection and control method therefor The present invention relates to an electrification apparatus for electric dust collection and a control method therefor. According to the teachings of the present invention, there is provided an electrification apparatus for electric dust collection including: a frame, conductive, and conductive plates. The electrification apparatus further includes a ground unit which is disposed between the conductive microfiber and the conductive plate. At this time, the ground unit is insulated when a high voltage is applied to the conductive microfiber and is connected to the ground electrode when a high voltage is blocked to the conductive microfiber.
US11198135B2	Hierarchical silica lamella for magnetic nucleic acid extraction Disclosed herein is a novel method to fabricate magnetic silica nanomembranes using thin polymer cores based on silica deposition and self-wrinkling induced by thermal shrinkage. These micro- and nano-scale structures have vastly enlarged the specific area of silica, thus the magnetic silica nanomembranes can be used for solid phase extraction of nucleic acids. The magnetic silica nanomembranes are suitable for nucleic acid purification and isolation and demonstrated better performance than commercial particles in terms of nucleic acid recovery yield and integrity. In addition, the magnetic silica nanomembranes may have high nucleic acid capacity due to significantly enlarged specific surface area of silica. Methods of use and devices comprising the magnetic silica nanomembranes are also provided herein.
US11198126B2	Apparatus for pathogen detection An apparatus for separating an analyte from a test sample, such as bacteria from blood components, based on their dielectric properties, localizing or condensing the analyte, flushing substantially all remaining waste products from the test sample, and detecting low concentrations of the analyte. The module array includes a plurality of microfluidic channels with connecting microfluidic waste channels for directing undesired material away from the analyte. An electric field is applied causing a positive dielectrophoretic force to the analyte to capture the analyte. The electric field is applied to at least one electrode having a plurality of concentric rings or concentric arcs extending radially outwards from a center point, electrically connected to a voltage source such that when voltage is applied to the at least one electrode, the concentric rings or concentric arcs alternate in voltage potential.
US11198119B2	Fabrication of a microfluidic chip package or assembly with separable chips The present invention is notably directed to methods of fabrication of a microfluidic chip package or assembly (1), comprising: providing (S1) a substrate (10, 30) having at least one block (14, 14a) comprising one or more microfluidic structures on a face (F) of the substrate; partially cutting (S2) into the substrate to obtain partial cuts (10c), such that a residual thickness of the substrate at the level of the partial cuts (10c) enables singulation of said at least one block (14, 14a); cleaning (S4) said at least one block; and applying (S5-S7) a cover-film (62) to cover said at least one block (14, 14a), whereby at least one covered block is obtained, the applied cover film still enabling singulation of each covered block, wherein each covered block corresponds to a microfluidic chip after singulation. The present invention is further directed to microfluidic chips, packing or assembly, obtainable with such methods.
US11198118B2	Integrated modular unit containing one or more analyte concentrator-microreactor devices to be coupled to a cartridge-cassette and methods of operation The present invention relates to an immunoaffinity device for capturing, isolating and purifying one or more analytes of interest present at high or low concentration in simple or complex matrices. The device is designed as an integrated modular unit that includes one or more analyte concentrator-microreactor devices anchored into a T-shaped support box, which is built-in or connected to a interchangeable cartridge-cassette of a capillary electrophoresis or liquid chromatography apparatus for the isolation, enrichment, derivatization, separation and characterization of small molecules and polymeric macromolecules, primarily protein and peptide biomarkers. The integrated modular unit is also designed to perform metabolic or bioactivity studies.
US11198116B2	Process for producing a catalyst and catalyst as such To be able to produce an SCR catalyst (2), in particular one having a zeolite fraction (Z) as catalytically active fraction, in a reliable process and at the same time achieve good catalytic activity of the catalyst (2), an inorganic binder fraction (B) which is catalytically inactive in the starting state and has been treated to develop catalytic activity is mixed into a catalyst composition (4). The inorganic binder component for the binder fraction (B) is, in the starting state, preferably porous particles (10), in particular diatomaceous earth, which display mesoporosity. To effect catalytic activation, the individual particles (10) are either coated with a catalytically active layer (12) or transformed into a catalytically active zeolite (14) with maintenance of the mesoporosity.
US11198108B2	Producing C5 olefins from steam cracker C5 feeds Producing C5 olefins from steam cracker C5 feeds may include reacting a mixed hydrocarbon stream comprising cyclopentadiene, C5 olefins, and C6+ hydrocarbons in a dimerization reactor where cyclopentadiene is dimerized to dicyclopentadiene. The dimerization reactor effluent may be separated into a fraction comprising the C6+ hydrocarbons and dicyclopentadiene and a second fraction comprising C5 olefins and C5 dienes. The second fraction, a saturated hydrocarbon diluent stream, and hydrogen may be fed to a catalytic distillation reactor system for concurrently separating linear C5 olefins from saturated hydrocarbon diluent, cyclic C5 olefins, and C5 dienes contained in the second fraction and selectively hydrogenating C5 dienes. An overhead distillate including the linear C5 olefins and a bottoms product including cyclic C5 olefins are recovered from the catalytic distillation reactor system. Other aspects of the C5 olefin systems and processes, including catalyst configurations and control schemes, are also described.
US11198106B2	Method for producing microcapsules or beads An object of the invention is to provide a method for producing a capsule or microbead having high encapsulation efficiency of an encapsulated substance, high production efficiency, and high versatility. The invention relates to a method for producing a microcapsule or microbead, comprising: a step of disposing a monomer droplet or polymer droplet containing a substance to be encapsulated, which has a surface coated with a plurality of solid fine particles, on a flat surface; and a step of solidifying the monomer droplet or polymer droplet disposed on the flat surface in a gas phase so as to form an outer shell of a capsule or microbead, thereby forming a region enclosed by the outer shell, wherein the substance is encapsulated in the region.
US11198104B2	Device for cooling slurry manufacturing mixer A device for cooling a slurry manufacturing mixer-comprises: a rotation container that comprises a mixing part, which mixes slurry and has a temperature detection part, and a slurry discharge part, which is formed under the mixing part and has a discharge hole for discharging the slurry; a body that is positioned under the rotation container and has a through-hole formed therethrough, through which the rotation container is inserted; and a sealing member interposed between the rotation container and the body, wherein the mixing part comprises an inner container and an outer container, and a cooling water passage is formed between the inner container and the outer container.
US11198103B2	Two-layer nanofiltration membranes A two-layer membrane including a polymer layer and a support layer, the polymer layer being disposed on a surface of the support layer. The polymer layer, having a pore size of at most 50 nm and a thickness of 5 nm to 10 μm, is formed of an amphiphilic copolymer that contains both charged groups and hydrophobic groups. The support layer has a pore size of 3 nm to 10 μm, which is larger than the pore size of the polymer layer. Also disclosed is a process of filtering a liquid using the two-layer membrane described above.
US11198102B2	Method for producing composition for forming gas separation membrane active layer, composition for forming gas separation membrane active layer produced by same, method for manufacturing gas separation membrane, and gas separation membrane Provided is a method for producing a composition for forming a gas separation membrane active layer, the method including: obtaining a first reactant by allowing a cellulose-based compound and an acid substituted with fluorine to react; and adding dropwise an acid anhydride substituted with fluorine to the first reactant at a temperature higher than room temperature. Also provided is a composition for forming a gas separation membrane active layer.
US11198101B2	Ceramic cation exchange materials Cation exchange membranes and materials including silica-based ceramics, and associated methods, are provided. In some aspects, cation exchange membranes that include a silica-based ceramic that forms a coating on and/or within a porous support membrane are described. The cation exchange membranes and materials may have certain structural or chemical attributes (e.g., pore size/distribution, chemical functionalization) that, alone or in combination, can result in advantageous performance characteristics in any of a variety of applications for which selective transport of positively charged ions through membranes/materials is desired. In some embodiments, the silica-based ceramic contains relatively small pores (e.g., substantially spherical nanopores) that may contribute to some such advantageous properties. In some embodiments, the cation exchange membrane or material includes sulfonate and/or sulfonic acid groups covalently bound to the silica-based ceramic.
US11198094B2	Non-PGM ammonia slip catalyst An ammonia slip catalyst having an SCR catalyst and an oxidation catalyst comprising at least two metals, each of which is selected from a specific group, and a substrate upon which at least oxidation catalyst is located is described. The ammonia slip catalyst can have dual layers, with one of the layers containing an SCR catalyst, a second layer containing the oxidation catalyst with comprises at least two metals, each of which is selected from a specific group, and the ammonia slip catalyst does not contain a platinum group metal. Methods of making and using the ammonia slip catalyst to reduce ammonia slip are described.
US11198091B2	Process for dehydrating a hydrocarbon-based gas The present invention proposes to use a dry stream which is rich in C4 to C10 hydrocarbons as stripping agent for improving the regeneration of the liquid desiccant according to the invention. This dry stream rich in C4 to C10 hydrocarbons is extracted from the gas derived from the dehydration, for example during a step of extraction of NGL located downstream of the gas dehydration unit. The stream of stripping agent recovered at the outlet of the liquid desiccant regeneration unit may be recycled into the process of the invention or sent to a unit external to the process according to the invention. For example, this stream of stripping agent recovered at the outlet of the regeneration unit is sent to a unit which can receive wet condensates, such as a three-phase separation unit at the inlet of a crude gas processing plant, a condensate stabilization unit, etc.
US11198089B2	Filter with high dust capacity A panel filter is provided. The panel filter can have extended life or higher dust holding capacity by one or more of the following provisions of (a) placing the dimpled pattern (compressed region) on the downstream side and outlet face of the media, (b) using the dimpled media in combination with adhesive spacers and embossments, (c) selection of a media that is depth loading rather than surface loading, (d) operating the pleater/embossing assembly in a manner so as to maintain integrity of the dimples and/or other features as described herein.
US11198085B2	Filter apparatus for a surface cleaning apparatus A surface cleaning apparatus having an air flow path from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet and including an air treatment member, a suction motor and a filter assembly in the air flow path. The filter assembly includes at least two spaced apart physical filter elements with the upstream face of the second filter facing the downstream face of the first filter element. The filter assembly is configured to prevent air from bypassing the first physical filter media. The filter assembly includes a gap between the first filter element and the second filter element that acts as a header and reduces the flow rate of air incident on the second filter element.
US11198081B2	Filter rack for blower coil units Method and apparatus are disclosed for filter racks for blower coil units. An example filter rack for a blower coil unit includes a frame. The frame includes a rear frame structure, a front frame structure coupled to and spaced apart from the rear frame structure to define a slot that is configured to house a filter for filtering air flowing from a blow coil unit, and a side extending between the front frame structure and the rear frame structure. The side defines a first opening to the slot to enable the filter to be inserted into and removed from the slot. The example filter rack also includes a magnet fixed along the side and a panel configured to couple to the side via the magnet. The panel securely encloses the filter within the slot when coupled to the side and provides access to the slot when decoupled from the side.
US11198078B2	Chemical liquid manufacturing apparatus A chemical liquid manufacturing apparatus, including a first system and a second system, is provided. The first system includes at least one first filtration medium, selected from a first filter, a first ion exchange membrane and a first ion adsorption membrane, wherein the first system is configured to process a material of at least one time. The second system includes at least one second filtration medium, selected from a second filter, a second ion exchange membrane and a second ion adsorption membrane, wherein the second system is configured for recirculation and to process the material of at least two times.
US11198076B2	Bi-directional no filter no run pin A no filter no run bidirectional pin element is disclosed. A shell housing is removably coupled to a filtration housing, a removable no filter no run attachment, and a filter element. The filter element comprises a filtration media and a bidirectional pin element. The bidirectional pin element comprises a center tube formed as a single piece with a bidirectional pin. The installation of the filter element and the shell housing into the filtration system results in the bidirectional pin entering a pin aperture of the removable no filter no run attachment and the bidirectional pin preventing the operative engagement of a blocking element with a divider inside the no filter no run attachment.
US11198075B2	Energy reduction and monitoring control system for backwashing media systems The present technology relates to control systems for use with fluid treatment systems. In one embodiment, for example, a fluid treatment system includes a vessel configured to receive a fluid having one or more constituents and to separate one or more constituents from the fluid. The system can also include a tube extending along at least a portion of the vessel and a sensor. The tube can be in fluid communication with a pressurized air source, and the sensor can be configured to obtain a measurement of an operating parameter. The system can also include a controller in communication with the sensor and pressurized air source. The controller can execute one or more algorithms to determine a filter parameter based on the measurement of the operating parameter, compare the filter parameter to a threshold, and, based on the comparison, activate or deactivate the pressurized air source.
US11198073B2	Apparatus for producing a fire special effect The invention is directed to an apparatus for use in producing a simulated flame/fire effect using steam or theatrical smoke. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes an first chamber for receiving steam or theatrical smoke, an annular second chamber that surrounds the first chamber and defines an annular closed-loop slot through which a closed-loop sheet of steam or theatrical smoke exits, a passageway for conveying smoke from the first chamber to the annular second chamber, a lighting structure for projecting light onto the steam or theatrical smoke exiting the annular slot, and an air modulator for modulating the position of the steam or theatrical smoke exiting the slot.
US11198070B2	Secondary-game-mode sessions based on primary-game-mode arrangements of user-controlled elements Approaches for secondary-game-mode sessions based on primary-game-mode arrangements of user-controlled elements are provided. Actions by user-controlled elements of a first user or other game-space elements in a primary game mode of a game space may be managed. A session request for a session in a secondary game mode of the game space may be received from the first user. A first session for the first user may be executed in the secondary game mode such that: the first session involves artificial-intelligence-controlled elements as opponents against the user-controlled elements; (ii) an arrangement of the user-controlled elements at a beginning of the first session is the same as an arrangement of the user-controlled elements in the primary game mode at a time of the session request; and (iii) impacts on the user-controlled elements during the first session in the secondary game mode are not reflected in the primary game mode.
US11198051B2	System and method for detecting lower body positions, movements, and sequence in golf swing training Disclosed are various embodiments of golf training device that helps a golfer learn and coordinate lower body positions and movements with upper body movements, using a series of feedback signals. In one embodiment, a system comprises a foot sensor that attaches to a Lead Foot of a user. The foot sensor is configured to detect a heel of the Lead Foot being raised. The system also comprises a leg sensor that attaches to a Trail Knee of the user, and the leg sensor detects a bend in a knee of a Trail Leg of the user after detecting the heel being raised. The foot sensor is configured to detect the heel being lowered at an instance after the detection of the bend in the knee of the Trail Leg and while the knee remains bent. The system further comprises a feedback device configured to activate feedback indicators.
US11198048B2	Ball return assembly A ball return assembly is configured to return a ball to a user. The ball return assembly has a base arranged on a ground surface with a first opening and a second opening. An elastic cord is threaded through the first opening and the second opening. A cord lock is joined to the cord first end, preventing the cord from being pulled from the base. A ball is joined to the cord. A frame is arranged proximate the base. The ball, upon contacting the frame, is pulled by the cord toward the base.
US11198045B1	Golf equipment covers and methods to manufacture golf equipment covers Examples of golf equipment covers and methods to manufacture golf equipment covers are generally described herein. In one example, a golf club head cover may include a body portion having an outer shell portion, an inner liner portion, and an opening for receiving a golf club head. The golf club head cover may include a magnetic portion that allows the golf club head cover to be magnetically attached to a metallic structure, such as a steel golf cart basket. A magnet identifier may be visibly located proximate to the magnetic portion. The magnet identifier may notify an individual as to a location of the magnetic portion. Other examples may be described and claimed.
US11198040B1	Functionalized aluminosilicate microspheres for golf ball applications A golf ball core, mantle, and/or cover layer(s) of golf ball having a composition comprising functionalized aluminosilicate particles having a particle size of less than 50 μm is disclosed herein. The aluminosilicate microspheres with an average diameter less than 50 μm are functionalized with, but not limited to, polysulfide, vinyl, amino, epoxy, hydroxyl, carboxyl, methacryloyl, hydrocarbon, mercapto and isocyanate.
US11198036B2	Information processing system Provided is a program causing a computer to function as an acquirer that acquires information indicating an exercise state of a user, a storage controller that allows the information indicating the exercise state acquired by the acquirer to be stored, and an output controller that allows provision information that is to be provided to the user to be output, the provision information being generated on the basis of a history of the information indicating the exercise state stored by the storage controller.
US11198033B2	Exercise machine Described herein are embodiments of stationary exercise machines having reciprocating foot and/or hand members, such as foot pedals that move in a closed loop path. Some embodiments can include reciprocating foot pedals that cause a user's feet to move along a closed loop path that is substantially inclined, such that the foot motion simulates a climbing motion more than a flat walking or running motion. Some embodiments can further include reciprocating handles that are configured to move in coordination with the foot via a linkage to a crank wheel also coupled to the foot pedals. Variable resistance can be provided via a rotating air-resistance based mechanism, via a magnetism based mechanism, and/or via other mechanisms, one or more of which can be rapidly adjustable while the user is using the machine.
US11198031B2	Adjustable exercise device An adjustable exercise device includes two weight members engageable to a receptacle, two pairs of weight elements engaged on the receptacle and engaged between the weight members, and a handle mechanism includes two housings disposed on the end portions of a handle bar, two actuators pivotally attached to the handle bar for engaging with the weight elements, the actuators each include one segment for engaging with one of the weight elements, and another segment for engaging with the other weight element and for detachably anchoring the weight elements to the housings and the handle bar and for micro-adjusting the weight of the adjustable exercise device.
US11198027B2	Decelerator packed tether as an intermediate article of manufacture A Decelerator Packed Tether constructed with a Bungee Section and a Deployment Section in a combination of materials which, when combined as herein described, and a fall is experienced by the user, the maximum arrest force is one that will present the least amount of impact on the user conventional safety harnesses.
US11198025B2	Hook and dee for firefighter protective coats There is provided a firefighter protective coat including an outer shell and a plurality of hook-and-dee pairs. The outer shell has left and right front panels and a closable front opening. The left and right front panels have a border area extending along the front opening and includes a closure flap foldable over the border area. Each hook-and-dee pair includes a hook and a dee. The hook includes a hooking piece extending across a width of the border area and an asymmetric base fastened to coat panel. The asymmetric base includes upper and lower wings projecting strictly on top and bottom sides of the hooking piece. The dee is affixed to another coat panel and is in alignment with the corresponding hook. The dee includes a ring engageable with the hooking piece and a longitudinal base fastened to the corresponding coat panel and extending parallelly to the front opening.
US11198018B2	EEG microstates for controlling neurological treatment A method for evaluating a treatment for a brain condition, including: extracting one or more microstate parameter values from at least one EEG signal that was measured after the treatment; and evaluating at least one parameter of the treatment based on the one or more microstate parameter values.
US11198009B2	Active implantable medical device for detecting a remodeling or reverse remodeling phenomenon of the patient According to some embodiments, a device operates by comparative morphological analysis of depolarization signals collected in spontaneous rhythm on separate respective channels, with two temporal components combined into a single 2D parametric VGM vectogram characteristic. Similarity quantification methods evaluate a variation over time of a descriptor parameter of a current VGM compared to a stored previous reference VGM. This variation is compared with predetermined thresholds to diagnose an occurrence of remodeling or reverse remodeling in a patient, and/or to detect a lead failure or an occurrence of ischemia. The descriptor parameter is a function of a velocity vector of the VGM, a comparison relating to a correlation coefficient between respective magnitudes of a current VGM velocity vector and of a reference VGM velocity vector, and an average angle between these respective velocity vectors.
US11198004B2	Goal-driven workflow for cardiac arrhythmia treatment A system includes a memory and a processor. The memory is configured to store a definition of a cardiac pacing protocol. The processor is configured to (a) receive the stored definition of the cardiac pacing protocol, (b) in accordance with the pacing protocol, to automatically pace from an intracardiac location and to acquire respective sensed ECG signals, (c) based on one or more prespecified criteria for validity of the sensed ECG data, automatically accept or reject the sensed ECG signals, (d) based on one or more prespecified criteria for identification of an arrhythmia, identify the intracardiac location as an arrhythmogenic focus or pathway, (e) overlay the identified intracardiac location an electrophysiological (EP) map, and (f) subsequently identify or reject a new intracardiac location as an arrhythmogenic focus or pathway and overlay the new location on the EP map when pacing again from the new intracardiac location.
US11198000B2	Methods for delivering pulsed electric current to living tissue A patient treatment unit for delivering non-invasive pulsed energy to living tissue with a probe stimulus generator circuit configured to output, as a treatment signal, a sequence of DC electrical pulses at a controlled pulse frequency of about 20 kHz and having a pulse voltage defined by a variable supply voltage of the probe stimulus generator circuit. The unit includes primary and secondary probes for contacting a body, an intensity adjustment circuit configured to control the variable supply voltage, and an electronic timer display configured to display an elapsed time in decimal numbers in minute and second format. An electrical current of the pulses is in a range of 0.1-2 mA while the probes are contacting the body. An operating output voltage across the probes while conducting the treatment signal does not exceed a maximum operating output voltage of 165 VDC while the probes are contacting the body.
US11197989B2	Cannula assembly and blood pump assembly and use thereof A cannula assembly is provided, the cannula assembly comprising a cannula, in particular a graft, for forming a flow channel for bodily fluids, in particular for blood, and a protective element for the cannula, wherein the protective element defines a channel for the cannula, wherein the cannula runs through the channel of the protective element at least in sections, wherein the protective element comprises a plurality of segments, wherein the segments are arranged next to one another in a sequence and wherein each segment defines a sub-section of the channel of the protective element. A blood pump assembly and a method for using the cannula assembly and the blood pump assembly are also provided.
US11197986B2	Devices for applying coloured liquid to skin A handle for an applicator of coloured liquid to skin comprises a removable needle module and a needle actuator. The needle module comprises a needle. The handle comprises a handle body having top and bottom portions. The top portion is engagable with the needle actuator and has a top opening for receiving a drive shaft of the needle actuator. The bottom portion is removably engagable with the needle module and has a bottom opening for receiving a needle shaft of the needle. A reciprocally movable interface sealingly engages an internal surface of the handle body. The interface separates the bottom opening from the top opening so as to prevent fluid communication from the bottom opening to the top opening, and is configured to abut the drive shaft and the needle shaft during use to allow the drive shaft to indirectly drive the needle shaft.
US11197985B2	Method of manufacturing multi-analyte microsensor with microneedles A microsensor and method of manufacture for a microsensor, comprising an array of filaments, wherein each filament of the array of filaments comprises a substrate and a conductive layer coupled to the substrate and configured to facilitate analyte detection. Each filament of the array of filaments can further comprise an insulating layer configured to isolate regions defined by the conductive layer for analyte detection, a sensing layer coupled to the conductive layer, configured to enable transduction of an ionic concentration to an electronic voltage, and a selective coating coupled to the sensing layer, configured to facilitate detection of specific target analytes/ions. The microsensor facilitates detection of at least one analyte present in a body fluid of a user interfacing with the microsensor.
US11197968B2	Surgical gas delivery device with internal gaseous sealing module and filtered tube set therefor A system for performing an endoscopic surgical procedure in a surgical cavity of a patient that includes a gas delivery device configured to deliver a flow of pressurized gas to a gas delivery lumen extending therefrom, a gaseous sealing module communicating with a distal end of the gas delivery lumen and configured to generate a gaseous seal within a gas sealed lumen extending therefrom, and an access port communicating with a distal end of the gas sealed lumen so as to provide sealed instrument access to the surgical cavity and maintain a stable pressure within the surgical cavity.
US11197967B2	Apparatus used for the humidification of gases in medical procedures This invention relates to apparatus used to alter the temperature and humidity of gases. The apparatus of the present invention comprises an insufflator, humidifier and transportation means connected to delivery means to deliver humidified and heated gases to a body cavity prior to and during a medical procedure. In one form of the present invention the insufflator and humidifier are contained in the one housing, while in another form the humidifier is located proximal and external to the insufflator. The transportation means that delivers the humidified gases to the body cavity comprises a flexible tubing having located within, throughout or around it heating means. The heating means may be a heat conductive wire, a ribbon of PTC material, or a conducting wire extruded into the walls of tubing, where the tubing may be made from a PTC material or flexible plastics.
US11197964B2	Pen cap for medication injection pen having temperature sensor One or more embodiments of the disclosure relate, generally, to a replacement pen cap for a medication injection pen comprising at least one temperature sensor for monitoring a temperature of a medication, detect dosing events, and determine that medication may be denatured based on temperature data, received analyte measurement data prior, and the detected dosing events.
US11197961B2	Flush syringe assembly with controlled pulsatile flushing Flush syringe assemblies capable of creating pulsatile movement of the plunger rod as it moves in the distal direction within a syringe barrel, while preventing overpressurization of the catheter are provided. An exemplary flush syringe assembly includes a syringe barrel with a first pulsing element and a chamber with flush solution, a plunger rod with a stopper and a second pulsing element that interacts with the first pulsing element to provide an engagement force that causes pulsatile movement of the plunger rod and a thumb press slidably attached to the plunger rod with a pulse control element. The pulse control element is compressible to create a compression force that is greater than the engagement force of the first pulsing element and the second pulsing element.
US11197958B2	Cap assembly for a medicament delivery device An auto-injector for administering a dose of a liquid medicament includes an elongate housing arranged to contain a syringe with a hollow needle and a stopper for sealing the syringe and displacing the medicament, the housing having a distal end and a proximal end with an orifice intended to be applied against an injection site. The syringe is slidably arranged with respect to the housing. A spring capable of, upon activation: pushing the needle from a covered position inside the housing into an advanced position through the orifice and past the proximal end (P), operating the syringe to supply the dose of medicament (M), and retracting the syringe with the needle into the covered position. After delivering the medicament, an activator arranged to lock the spring in a pressurized state prior to manual operation and capable of, upon manual operation, releasing the spring for injection.
US11197950B2	Absorbable permeability-modulated barrier composites and applications thereof Absorbable barrier composites are designed for modulated gas and water permeability depending on clinical use and are formed of at least two physicochemically distinct components, one of which is a film adjoined to a knitted mesh and/or electrostatically spun, non-woven fabric. Depending on the physicochemical properties of the barrier composite, it can be used in neurological and urinogenital surgical procedures as well as tissue engineering and/or as physical barriers to prevent adhesion formation following several types of surgical procedures.
US11197948B2	Thermoresponsive hydrogel This invention relates to thermoresponsive hydrogels. Particularly, the invention relates to a thermoresponsive hydrogel comprising copolymer polyethylene glycol (PEG)-polycaprolactone (PCL)-polyethylene glycol (PEG) and polypropylene fumerate (PPF). The thermoresponsive hydrogel may further comprise a poloxamer, particularly Pluronic F-127. The invention extends to a method of manufacturing thermoresponsive hydrogels, also extends to an ink for a three dimensional (3D) printer including the thermoresponsive hydrogels. The invention further extends to a thermoresponsive hydrogel for use in the treatment of a bone injury and/or a bone defect, and/or to a method of treating a bone injury and/or a bone defect. The thermoresponsive hydrogels may include dispersed therein an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API), preferably an API falling in the Biopharmaceutics Classification System (BCS) class II, further preferably a statin type drug, most preferably simvastatin.
US11197939B2	Method for cleaning dissolution vessels and subsequent dosing of a dissolution media, and mobile modular cleaning and dosing equipment for the implementation thereof The invention relates to a method for cleaning dissolution vessels and for the subsequent dosing of a dissolution media, and to mobile modular cleaning and dosing equipment for the implementation of said method. According to said method, injected water steam is used for the cleaning and is subsequently aspirated, together with the residues of the dissolution, and the vessel is then refilled with the desired quantity of a new dissolution media. The mobile modular cleaning and dosing equipment allows the cleaning and dosing to be carried out in situ without having to remove the dissolution vessels from the equipment or site where the dissolution tests are carried out, using self-sufficient modular equipment, and a novel steam supply line is used for the cleaning, which sprays the steam against the bottom of the vessel and the inner side walls.
US11197934B2	Dual variable domain immunoconjugates and uses thereof Dual variable domain (DVD) immunoconjugates and uses thereof are provided. Aspects of the subject immunoconjugates include a DVD immunoglobulin molecule having a first and a second variable domain, and a cargo moiety (e.g., a drug moiety) that is covalently conjugated to the second variable domain via a linker. Methods of making and using the subject immunoconjugates in the prevention and/or treatment of cancer and other diseases are also provided.
US11197926B2	Recombinant influenza viruses with stabilized HA for replication in eggs Modified influenza virus neuraminidases are described herein that improve viral replication, thus improving the yield of vaccine viruses. Expression of such modified neuraminidases by influenza virus may also stabilize co-expressed hemagglutinins so that the hemagglutinins do not undergo mutation.
US11197923B2	Methods and compositions for live attenuated viruses Embodiments herein relate to compositions of and methods for live viruses. In certain embodiments, a live, attenuated virus composition includes, but is not limited to, one or more live, attenuated viruses and compositions to reduce inactivation and/or degradation of the live, attenuated virus. In other embodiments, the live, attenuated virus composition may be a vaccine composition. In yet other compositions, a live, attenuated virus composition may include at least one carbohydrate, at least one protein and at least one high molecular weight surfactants for reducing inactivation and/or degradation of the live, attenuated virus.
US11197908B2	Peptoids and methods for attenuating inflammatory response Disclosed herein are peptoids and methods for attenuating inflammatory responses, and more particularly RAGE-associated inflammatory responses.
US11197905B2	Methods and compositions for maintaining the conformation and structural integrity of biomolecules A composition includes a target pharmaceutical or biological agent, a solution containing the target pharmaceutical or biological agent, and substrate that is soluble in the solution. The substrate is capable of being solidified via a solidification process and the solidification process causes the substrate to become physically or chemically cross-linked, vitrified, or crystallized. As a result of the solidification process, particles are formed. The target pharmaceutical or biological agent within the solution retains proper conformation to ultimately produce a desired effect.
US11197904B2	Pharmaceutical compositions for preventions and managements of dementia, infectious diseases, cancers, periodontitis, dental caries, diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis and chronic pain and methods thereof The present invention relates to the area of pharmaceutical compositions. More particularly, the present invention relates to a series of pharmaceutical compositions (PTM) containing phyto-polyphenols (P), clinical drugs with selective targets (T) and a metal ions (M) and the methods thereof for use in prevention and therapy of infectious diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, dementia, diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndromes, osteoporosis, cancers and/or chronic pain.
US11197884B2	Modulation of the notch signaling pathway for treatment of respiratory disorders Provided herein are methods, compounds, and compositions for modulating expression of at least one member of the Notch signaling pathway in a cell or individual. Such methods, compounds, and compositions are useful to treat, prevent, delay, or ameliorate a respiratory disorder associated with excessive mucus production in an individual.
US11197882B2	N4-hydroxycytidine and derivatives and anti-viral uses related thereto This disclosure relates to certain N4-hydroxycytidine derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods related thereto. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to the treatment or prophylaxis of viral infections, such as Eastern, Western, and Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis (EEE, WEE and VEE, respectively), Chikungunya fever (CHIK), Ebola, Influenza, RSV, and Zika virus infection with the disclosed compounds.
US11197873B2	Azolium salts for treatment of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer The present invention provides pharmaceutical compounds for the treatment of high-grade superficial bladder cancer in patent in need thereof. Further described are compositions of azolium salts for use in such treatment.
US11197867B2	Aminopyrimidinyl compounds A compound compound having the structure: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X is N or CR, where R is hydrogen, deuterium, C1-C4 alkyl, C1-C4 alkoxy, C3-C6 cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, aryl(C1-C6 alkyl), CN, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino, CF3, or hydroxyl; A is selected from the group consisting of a bond, C═O, —SO2—, —(C═O)NR0—, and —(CRaRb)q—, where R0 is H or C1-C4 alkyl, and Ra and Rb are independently hydrogen, deuterium, C1-C6 alkyl, C3-C6 cycloalkyl, aryl, aryl(C1-C6 alkyl), heteroaryl, (C1-C6 alkyl)heteroaryl, etc.; A′ is selected from the group consisting of a bond, C═O, —SO2—, —(C═O)NR0′, —NR0′(C═O)—, and —(CRa′Rb′)q—, where R0′ is H or C1-C4 alkyl, and Ra′ and Rb′ are independently hydrogen, deuterium, C1-C6 alkyl, C3-C6 cycloalkyl, aryl, aryl(C1-C6 alkyl), heteroaryl, (C1-C6 alkyl)heteroaryl, heteroaryl(C1-C6 alkyl), and heterocyclic(C1-C6 alkyl); Z is —(CH2)h— or a bond, where one or more methylene units are optionally substituted by one or more C1-C3 alkyl, CN, OH, methoxy, or halo, and where said alkyl may be substituted by one or more fluorine atoms; R1 and R1′ are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, deuterium, C1-C4 alkyl, C3-C6 cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, aryl(C1-C6 alkyl), CN, etc., wherein said alkyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclic, or heteroaryl is further optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of C1-C6 alkyl, halo, CN, C1-C4 alkylamino, C3-C6 cycloalkyl, etc.; R2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, deuterium, C1-C6 alkyl, C3-C6 cycloalkyl, halo, and cyano, where said alkyl may be substituted by one or more fluorine atoms; R3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, deuterium, and amino; R4 is monocyclic or bicyclic aryl or monocyclic or bicyclic heteroaryl wherein said aryl or heteroaryl is optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of C1-C6 alkyl, heterocycloalkyl, halo, C3-C6 cycloalkyl, etc., where said alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxy, or heterocycloalkyl may be substituted by one or more C1-C6 alkyl, halo, CN, OH, alkoxy, amino, —CO2H, —(CO)NH2, —(CO)NH(C1-C6 alkyl), or —(CO)N(C1-C6 alkyl)2, and where said alkyl may be further substituted by one or more fluorine atoms; R5 is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, and hydroxyl; h is 1, 2 or 3; j and k are independently 0, 1, 2, or 3; m and n are independently 0, 1 or 2; and, q is 0, 1 or 2. Also provided are methods of treatment as Janus Kinase inhibitors and pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds of the invention and combinations with other therapeutic agents.
US11197861B2	Methods of screening BRaf inhibitors for treating cutaneous reactions The invention discloses methods for screening out of a BRaf inhibitor population, suitable BRaf inhibitors as candidates for clinical development of drugs for treating and/or preventing cutaneous reaction caused by treatment with EGFR inhibitor and/or PI3K inhibitors.
US11197849B2	Pharmaceutical formulations comprising a pyridylaminoacetic acid compound Provided is a pharmaceutical preparation for treatment or prevention of glaucoma or ocular hypertension, comprising 0.0003 to 0.01% (w/v) of isopropyl (6-{[4-(pyrazol-1-yl)benzyl](pyridin-3-ylsulfonyl)aminomethyl}pyridin-2-ylamino)acetate, or a salt thereof.
US11197847B2	Isoxazoline parasiticide formulations and methods for treating blepharitis Disclosed herein are methods for treating or preventing ophthalmic and dermatologic conditions in a patient, including ocular surface conditions such as blepharitis. The methods can include topically administering directly to an ocular surface of one or more eyes of a patient in need of treatment thereof an effective amount of an isoxazoline parasiticide, formamidine parasiticide, or other active ingredient, formulated into an ophthalmic composition, the ophthalmic composition further comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle. Compositions are also disclosed.
US11197846B2	Methods and compositions for treating cannabis use disorder and mitigating cannabinoid withdrawal The present invention provides methods of treating cannabis withdrawal syndrome and other cannabis related conditions, including cannabis use disorder, in a subject, comprising administering to the subject in need thereof an effective amount of a cannabinoid or an effective amount of a cannabinoid and an effective amount of a second active agent, such as gabapentin or a gabapentin analog.
US11197845B2	Combinations of cannabinoids and N-acylethanolamines The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising cannabinoids and N-acylethanolamines, and methods for their use in preventing and treating a variety of cannabinoid-treatable conditions.
US11197844B2	Triple drug combination (metformin, simvastatin, digoxin) for targeted treatment of pancreatic cancer A combination of three well-known and FDA approved compounds has been discovered to significantly suppress the proliferation of pancreatic cancer cells in clinically relevant models of pancreatic cancer. Embodiments of the invention include compositions of matter comprising a combination of agents such as metformin, simvastatin, and digoxin as well as methods of treating cancers using such agents. Illustrative methods include combining a population of pancreatic cancer cells with amounts of metformin, simvastatin, and digoxin sufficient to inhibit expression of BIRC5 protein in the population of pancreatic cancer cells, thereby inhibiting the growth of the population of pancreatic cancer cells.
US11197841B2	Compositions and methods for treating the eye The present invention relates to compositions comprising one or more extracts and/or compounds having retinol-like activity and properties and methods of using the compositions to treat the eye.
US11197840B2	Methods of treating or alleviating mental disorders and associated symptoms The present invention relates generally to methods for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of mental illness involving administration of 10-HDA. More particularly, methods are taught herein for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorder or a condition characterised by one or more symptoms of a obsessive compulsive disorder or an anxiety disorder.
US11197839B2	Bupropion as a modulator of drug activity Dosage forms, drug delivery systems, and methods related to sustained release of dextromethorphan or improved therapeutic effects are disclosed. Typically, bupropion or a related compound is orally administered to a human being to be treated with, or being treated with, dextromethorphan.
US11197826B2	Oil-in-water emulsions including retinoic acid Retinoic acid, or an analogue thereof, is delivered within an oil-in-water emulsion to provide an improved immunological adjuvant.
US11197824B2	Solution and method for reducing the virulence of viruses, bacteria,yeasts, or fungus A method of reducing the virulence of microbes in or on the human body and a method of sanitizing or disinfecting a surface, area, object, or porous or non porous material is provided. The methods comprise applying or injecting a solution having an effective amount of a conjugated diene for substantially reducing the virulence of the microbes or sanitizing or disinfecting a surface, area, object, or porous or non porous material.
US11197819B1	Extended release bioabsorbable subcutaneous medicinal dosage delivery implant system An extended-release bio absorbable subcutaneous medicinal dosage delivery implant system includes an implant fabricated from a highly homogeneously mixed composition including a medicinal agent in combination with release controlling polymers which include poly (DL-lactide) and polycaprolactone. In one implementation for treating an opioid disease, the formulation composition includes naltrexone at 40 weight percent, poly (DL-lactide) in the range between 36 and 46.4 weight percent, and polycaprolactone in the range between 24 and 11.6 weight percent. In addition, in order to provide anti-biofouling quality and prevent foreign body adsorption/interaction with the material of the implant, polyethylene glycol is added in a preferred content of 2.0%. The manufacturing process includes hot melt extrusion and a mini jet based implant formation stage with the optimized process space were the temperature of the process ranges from 170° C.-180° C., mixing time through the HME process ranging from 8 minutes to 12 minutes, and injection time ranging from 8 seconds to 12 seconds. The resulting implants have a uniquely shaped free of defects bio absorbable solid body.
US11197815B2	Personal care compositions Described herein are personal care compositions comprising a stability control system comprising a non-ionic opacifier, and a cationic polymer. Methods of making and using the compositions are also described.
US11197810B2	Hair care compositions comprising malodor reduction compositions The present invention relates to hair care compositions comprising malodor reduction compositions and methods of using such hair care compositions. Such hair care compositions comprising the malodor control technologies disclosed herein provide malodor control without leaving an undesirable scent and when perfume is used to scent such compositions, such scent is not unduly altered by the malodor control technology.
US11197808B2	Liquid formulation for treating plants and skin and method of use An aqueous formulation for treating insects and fungal diseases on plants includes effective amounts of an HOCl-containing electrolyzed oxygenated aqueous solution, one or both of a food grade diatomaceous earth and a clinoptilolite zeolite, and one or more of a sodium magnesium fluorosilicate and a bentonite clay. The formulation, which is non-toxic to humans and pets, can be sprayed on the plants to kill insects and fungi and has a long dwell time to improve the effectiveness of the components of the formulation against insects and fungi. In particular, the formulation will kill bacteria, virus, mold, fungi, and may be used on food crops. The formulation also may be used as a plant and foliar cleaner and/or the formulation can be used to treat skin of a person to improve skin health.
US11197807B2	Gel-type oil-in-water emulsion composition Provided is a gel-type oil-in-water emulsion composition containing components A to F, in which A: at least one liquid oil which is selected from the group consisting of a hydrocarbon oil, an aliphatic ester and a silicone oil and a content of which is equal to or greater than 15% by mass with respect to a total amount of the gel-type oil-in-water emulsion composition; B: at least one nonionic surfactant which is selected from the group consisting of a saturated fatty acid glyceryl and a saturated fatty acid polyglyceryl and which has a Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance of equal to or smaller than 7; C: a sucrose saturated fatty acid ester; D: an ionic surfactant which has a saturated fatty acid residue as a hydrophobic group and a glutamic acid residue as a hydrophilic group; E: at least one surfactant having an unsaturated fatty acid residue; and F: water.
US11197805B2	Cosmetic sunscreen stick Cosmetic stick containing: a) one or more UV filters, b) a Fischer-Tropsch wax with a solidification point of 80-85° C. (measured according to ASTM D 938) and a penetration at 25° C. of 0.4-0.9 mm (measured according to ASTM D 1321), the preparation being free from 3-(4-methylbenzylidene)-camphor, 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone (INCI: Oxybenzone), 2-ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate (INCI: Octyl Methoxycinnamate) and ethylhexyl-2-cyano-3,3-diphenylacrylate (INCI: Octocrylene).
US11197804B2	Tablet guide path-adjusting device of tablet cassette Provided is a tablet guiding path adjusting apparatus that adjusts a tablet guiding path adjusting mechanism in the tablet cassette, comprising a rotor rotatably equipped within a cassette body and having a tablet guiding path for receiving at least one of tablets received within the cassette body and guiding to a discharging orifice of the cassette body; a partition member for entering the tablet guiding path and being located between a tablet at the lowest part and a tablet at the upper side thereof; and tablet guiding paths adjusting mechanisms configured to adjust at least either dimension of the depth and width of the tablet guiding path to the rotor; wherein the tablet guiding path adjusting apparatus engages with engaging parts of the tablet guiding path adjusting mechanisms to operate the tablet guiding path adjusting mechanism, and adjusts a dimension of the tablet guiding path in accordance with the shape or size of tablets received within the cassette body.
US11197795B2	Surgical positioner In general, various surgical patient positioners and methods for using the same are provided. For example, a surgical patient support is provided for use during anterior hip replacement surgery. The surgical patient support can have a body support configured to receive an upper body of a patient thereon and one or more extremity supports configured to receive one or more patient extremities thereon.
US11197788B2	Packaging body for absorbent article A packaging body for absorbent articles which can further attract an attention of a user and can increase a desire of purchase of the user is provided. The packaging body for absorbent articles includes absorbent articles and a bag-shaped packaging sheet for packaging a plurality of absorbent articles. The packaging sheet includes a surface constituting an outer surface of the packaging body, and a back surface that constitutes an inner surface of the packaging body and comes into contact with the absorbent articles. The surface of the packaging sheet has a plurality of surface recesses formed so as to be recessed toward the back surface side and the back surface of the packaging sheet has a plurality of back surface recesses formed so as to be recessed toward the surface.
US11197787B2	Absorbent article package with enhanced opening and recloseability A package formed of flexible polymeric film and having a line of weakness to facilitate opening of the package and to demarcate a package base and a package hood is disclosed. The package hood may be configured so as to serve as an effective package reclosure device whereby the package may be used to store the unused supply of articles following opening.
US11197779B2	Ocular implant with pressure sensor and delivery system An ocular implant including an intraocular pressure sensor and having an inlet portion and a Schlemm's canal portion distal to the inlet portion, the inlet portion being disposed at a proximal end of the implant and sized and configured to be placed within an anterior chamber of a human eye, the Schlemm's canal portion being arranged and configured to be disposed within Schlemm's canal of the eye when the inlet portion is disposed in the anterior chamber.
US11197776B2	Method and apparatus for cryogenic treatment of skin tissue Cosmetic method and apparatus are provided that can provide cooling and/or freezing of skin tissue proximal to the skin surface to generate an appearance of lightening or reduced pigmentation in the skin. The skin can be cooled to a temperature of less than about −5 degrees Celsius for a duration of about one minute or less, using a plurality of cooled contact surfaces, each having a width between about 2 mm and about 20 mm. A cooling arrangement can be provided to provide controlled heat removal from the skin tissue being treated. A sensor can optionally be provided to detect freezing of tissue proximal to the cooled surfaces.
US11197766B1	Intervertebral disc replacement fusion prosthesis An motion preserving intervertebral disc replacement/fusion prosthesis, including an inferior component, including a first top surface, a first bottom surface, a chamber arranged between the first top surface and the first bottom surface, and a plurality of apertures extending from the first bottom surface to the chamber, a superior component, including a second top surface, and a second bottom surface, and a spacing element arranged between the first top surface and the second bottom surface. The prosthesis is arranged to allow a fusion or similar stable union between the prosthetic surfaces and adjacent vertebra elements, while allowing for normal motion between adjacent vertebrae once stable union between the prosthesis and the juxtaposed vertebral endplate and the prosthesis occurs, such union being facilitated by bio absorbable struts that prevent motion until device/endplate union is solid, but permitting fully normal range of motion of the device once strut dissolution has occurred.
US11197745B2	Removable fluid connection fitting for oral irrigator A removable fluid connection fitting for an oral irrigator is provided. The oral irrigator may include a base unit including an opening formed therein, an oral irrigator handle including a handle inlet, a fitting removably coupled to the base unit and seated within the opening formed in the base unit, and a tube in fluid communication with the fitting and the handle inlet. The fitting may include a fitting inlet and a fitting outlet, the fitting inlet being in fluid communication with the base unit. The tube may be in fluid communication with the fluid outlet. Fluid from the base unit may flow through the fitting inlet, to the fitting outlet, into the tube, and into the handle inlet.
US11197739B2	System and method for manufacturing a dental prosthesis and a dental prosthesis manufactured thereby A dental prosthesis is made by externally machining successive layers of wax, each of which is formed on a previous prosthesis layer and/or on a coping. Each wax layer is used to form a mold in situ over the previous prosthesis layer/coping, and the appropriate prosthesis material is cast or otherwise molded to conform to the wax layer by the mold.
US11197728B2	Systems and methods for concomitant medical procedures Systems and methods for performing concomitant medical procedures are disclosed. In one aspect, the method involves controlling a first robotic arm to insert a first medical instrument through a first opening of a patient and controlling a second robotic arm to insert a second medical instrument through a second opening of the patient. The first robotic arm and the second robotic arm are part of a first platform and the first opening and the second opening are positioned at two different anatomical regions of the patient.
US11197727B2	Robotic surgical assemblies A robotic surgical system includes a surgical robotic arm, an electromechanical instrument, an instrument drive unit, and a coupling shaft. The electromechanical instrument is configured to be detachably coupled to the surgical robotic arm. The electromechanical instrument includes a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end having an end effector. The instrument drive unit includes a motor configured to actuate the end effector. The coupling shaft defines a longitudinal axis and is configured to be coupled between the instrument drive unit and the surgical robotic arm such that the instrument drive unit is rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the coupling shaft relative to the surgical robotic arm or the electromechanical instrument.
US11197716B2	Monitoring nerve activity Systems and methods provide interface to a patient's autonomic nerves via an interior lumen wall of a blood vessel. Systems can include a probe having at least one electrode for receiving electrical signals from the interior of the lumen wall. The system can include processing components for extracting the signals from noise within the patient's body. Systems can include stimulation electrodes for providing stimulation and eliciting action potentials within the patient and destructive processes for destroying nervous function. The effect of nerve destruction on the propagation of action potentials can be effectively used as a feedback mechanism for determining the amount of nervous function destruction in the patient.
US11197710B2	Tissue resecting device including a blade lock and release mechanism An end effector assembly of a tissue resecting device and a tissue resecting device including the end effector assembly and a handpiece assembly. The end effector assembly including a proximal hub housing, an inner drive core at least partially disposed within the proximal hub housing, a cutting member extending distally from the proximal hub housing and engaged with the inner drive core such that rotation of the inner drive core rotates the cutting member, and a lock and release mechanism operably coupled between the inner drive core and the proximal hub housing. The lock and release mechanism is transitionable between a locked condition rotationally fixing the inner drive core and the proximal hub housing relative to one another thereby rotationally locking the cutting member, and a release condition enabling relative rotation between the inner drive core and the proximal hub housing thereby enabling rotation of the cutting member.
US11197698B2	Devices and methods for bone fixation using axial implants The invention comprises a method for fixating bones in the foot by aligning the bones in their desired position, inserting a screw in the aligned bones, inserting at least one transverse element near the head or tip of the screw, and tightening the screw to compress the bones. The screw comprises a shaft having first and second ends with spirally wound screw threads beginning near the first end and extending along the shaft. Advantageously, the screw is cannulated and screw threads are formed on an interior surface of the cannulation. Illustratively, the transverse elements may be staples, open-ended washers, or open-ended nuts. Reduction instruments and drill guides used in the invention are also disclosed.
US11197697B2	Spinal fixation system This application describes surgical instruments and implants, including a rod reduction instrument, for building a posterior fixation construct across one or more segments of the spinal column. Extension guides are provided that attach to bone anchors implanted within the spine. The extension guides have a guide channel that align with a rod channel in the anchor to help direct the rod to the anchor. The rod reducer may be passed through the interior of the guide assemblies with a distal end arranged in a first position allowing the distal end to pass through the guide. Once through the guide the distal end may be expanded to provide dual contact on the rod at each end of the bone anchor rod channel.
US11197690B2	Integrated expandable access for medical device introducer An integrated sheath assembly for inserting a medical device such as a percutaneous pump into a vessel can include a first sheath having a first lumen defining a first opening between proximal and distal ends of the first sheath for passage of a portion of the pump and a second sheath having a second lumen defining a second opening between proximal and distal ends of the second sheath. The second lumen is expandable to allow passage of the first sheath containing the portion of the pump. The first sheath fills a space between the second sheath and the portion of the percutaneous pump when the first sheath containing the percutaneous pump is inserted into the second lumen. The first sheath has a first hub, and the second sheath has a second hub. In some embodiments, a single sheath and a movable connector can be integrated on the medical device.
US11197666B2	Surgical coated needles Systems and methods for coating surgical needles are provided.
US11197663B2	Method and apparatus for attaching tissue to bone, including the provision and use of a novel knotless suture anchor system Apparatus for securing an object to bone, the apparatus comprising an anchor comprising a body comprising a passageway; and a movable element comprising a deformable portion; wherein the deformable portion is configured so that, (i) at a first level of force, the deformable portion restricts proximal movement of the movable element, and (ii) at a second, greater level of force, the deformable portion deforms and permits proximal movement of the movable element.
US11197658B2	Collection and treatment of a biofluid sample A system can facilitate pre-treatment a biofluid sample for various applications for monitoring and/or tracking a subject's health. The system includes a sample collection component that can collect the biofluid sample. The system also includes a mixing component that includes a media with a material. Upon adding the biofluid sample to the mixing component, the biofluid sample mixes with the media. The system also includes a filter component that can filter the media from the biofluid sample. After the media is filtered from the biofluid sample, the biofluid sample can be provided to an analyte analysis application.
US11197656B2	Pulsed doppler ultra-high spectral resolution imaging processing method and processing system The present invention provides a pulsed Doppler ultra-high spectral resolution imaging processing method and processing system. The method includes: acquiring IQ signals corresponding to N sampling points respectively on each scan line; in a fast time direction, performing wall filtering processing to form an IQ signal wall filtering sequence; performing FFT on each sampling point in the IQ signal wall filtering sequence in a slow and a fast time direction, respectively, to obtain an energy distribution matrix at different frequency shifts; acquiring a velocity distribution matrix; and retrieving a velocity sequence for display, querying the velocity distribution matrix and the energy distribution matrix according to the velocity sequence, and acquiring an energy sequence corresponding to the velocity sequence for displaying a final spectrum. When a transmit signal bandwidth is wider or a scatterer velocity is faster, the velocity resolution is greatly guaranteed.
US11197653B2	Tomosynthesis imaging apparatus, method for operating tomosynthesis imaging apparatus, and program for operating tomosynthesis imaging apparatus A mammography apparatus includes a radiation source having a plurality of radiation tubes. The plurality of radiation tubes are disposed at a plurality of positions where the radiation is emitted to an imaging surface of a radiation detector at different irradiation angles. A correction unit corrects irradiation conditions of the radiation using a first coefficient such that the arrival dose of the radiation reaching the radiation detector is the same regardless of the irradiation angle. The first coefficient corresponds to a compression thickness of the object, indicates a rate of change in an arrival dose of the radiation depending on the irradiation angle, and is registered for each of the plurality of radiation tubes. The setting unit sets the irradiation conditions corrected by the correction unit in the radiation source.
US11197652B2	Radiographic image analysis apparatus and radiographic image analysis system A radiographic image analysis apparatus includes a hardware processor that calculates an area of a lung field from a chest image obtained by radiation imaging of a chest in one direction, and estimates a residual volume, a functional residual capacity, a total lung capacity or a residual volume ratio of the lung field, based on the calculated lung field area.
US11197649B2	Mobile radiation imaging apparatus A travel handle (20) is provided with a pair of support plates (22) and a gripping bar (21) extended between the support plates (22). The pair of support plates (22) has a groove-like shape and is engaged with a slider (25) provided to a main body so that the support plates are reciprocally guided in a longitudinal direction inclined relative to the horizontal direction, and the reciprocal motion ends of the support plate in the reciprocating direction are regulated. The slider (25) is provided with a braking roller in contact with a groove portion side surface of the support plate (22) of the travel handle (20) and a braking control mechanism (26) for performing control such that the braking force by the travel handle (20) against the upward/downward movement of the travel handle (20) in the inclined direction is increased when the travel handle (20) is moved downward and decreased when the travel handle (20) is moved upward.
US11197646B2	X-ray imaging system An X-ray imaging system includes an X-ray Talbot imaging device and an image processing device. The image processing device includes a hardware processor and a display. The hardware processor generates multiple types of reconstructed images based on each of moire images having different subject set angles captured by the X-ray Talbot imaging device; groups the reconstructed images by subject set angle and by type; detects, in each reconstructed image, a grating direction of the gratings and the subject set angle relevant to the grating direction; matches an image direction in each of the grouped reconstructed images with a reference direction based on the grating direction and the subject set angle; performs a same image adjustment process on the grouped reconstructed images; and causes the display to display the reconstructed images grouped by subject set angle or by type.
US11197639B2	Diagnosis using a digital oral device A system and method for instant tongue sampling and diagnosis includes acquiring a plurality of tongue images from a plurality of digital oral devices, and a current health conditions, building a diagnosis framework for diagnosing a current health condition of a user by: i) analyzing the collected tongue images with a visual recognition engine to determine tongue characteristics of each tongue captured in the tongue images, and ii) correlating the tongue characteristics with the current health condition, identifying tongue characteristics from a received image of the tongue using the visual image recognition engine, applying the diagnosis framework to the tongue characteristics of the tongue to diagnosis the current health condition of the user, and modifying a graphical user interface of the digital oral device to display a custom health report indicative of the current health condition of the user, in response to applying the diagnosis framework.
US11197635B2	Healthcare apparatus and operating method thereof A healthcare apparatus according to an embodiment includes: a plurality of light sources configured to emit light of different wavelengths onto an object; a light detector configured to measure an optical signal of each of the wavelengths by receiving light reflected or scattered from the object; and a processor configured to obtain a blood glucose level and a blood flow index by using the optical signal of each of the wavelengths, and to estimate at least one from among dietary information and dietary metabolism state information by monitoring a blood glucose level change and a blood flow index change after ingestion of a food.
US11197633B2	Fatigue monitoring and management system A system monitors fatigue of a user. The system (100) may include one or more data sources, such as a non-obtrusive sleep sensor, configured to generate objective sleep measures of the user. The system may also include a fatigue monitoring module, which may be configured to generate an assessment, such as in one or more processors, of the fatigue state of the user based on the data from the one or more data sources.
US11197610B2	Smart terminal and smart wristwatch The present invention discloses a smart terminal and a smart wrist watch. The smart terminal comprises a metal housing, a wireless communication unit, a human body information detection unit and a signal selection unit, wherein the wireless communication unit comprises a wireless antenna, all or part of the metal housing is used as an antenna area for setting the wireless antenna, a common conductor is provided for the antenna area; the human body information detection unit comprises at least two detection contact points, one of the detection contact points is provided in the antenna area; the detection contact point in the antenna area and the wireless antenna are connected with one end of the common conductor, respectively, the other end of the common conductor is connected with the signal selection unit; the signal selection unit screens out a signal from the wireless antenna out of a signal transmitted on the common conductor, sends the signal to the wireless communication unit, screens out the signal from the detection contact point and sends the signal to the human body information detection unit. The present invention provides a solution solving the problem that the test result of the smart terminal in the prior art is not accurate enough due to the size limitation.
US11197608B2	Eye disease diagnosis method and system using artificial intelligence An eye disease diagnosis method using artificial intelligence may include: collecting, from a database, a first eyeground image of a myopic patient who is not diagnosed with an eye disease and a second eyeground image of a myopic patient who has been diagnosed with the eye disease; learning eyeball change information by degree of myopia based on the first eyeground image, using deep learning; comparing and analyzing the first eyeground image and the second eyeground image based on the eyeball change information by the degree of myopia, and learning eyeball change information by the eye disease using deep learning; and estimating determination criteria of an eyeground image for diagnosis of the eye disease, based on a difference between the eyeball change information by the degree of myopia and the eyeball change information by the eye disease.
US11197595B2	Cleaner A cleaner includes a body which forms an outer appearance; a mop module having at least one rag part which is provided to wipe a floor while rotating; and a detaching module comprising at least one catching portion which detachably catches the mop module to the body, and a manipulation button which is exposed outside, wherein when the manipulation portion is touched, the catching portion releases catching of the mop module.
US11197583B2	Roasting rack and carving board system A roasting rack and carving board system includes a roasting rack having a number of spaced support members that support a food item. The system also includes a carving board that has a body with a cutting surface. The body and cutting surface features a number of grooves that receive the spaced support members of the roasting rack so that at least portions of some of the plurality of spaced support members are recessed into the carving board body with respect to the cutting surface.
US11197574B2	System and method for preparing a beverage field and background A system and method for preparing a consumable beverage. The system includes an apparatus including a first brew chamber part having a cavity for selectively holding an exchangeable first or second capsule. An exit area of the second capsule has a diameter that is larger than a diameter of an first exit area of the first capsule. The apparatus includes a second brew chamber part for closing the first brew chamber part around the first or second capsule. The second brew chamber part has an extraction plate for abutting against the first or second exit area. The extraction plate includes a central portion and a peripheral portion. The central portion is movable relative to the peripheral portion.
US11197572B2	Pressure cooking appliance with lid A pressure cooking appliance is provided. The pressure cooking appliance comprises a cooker body and a lid, the lid comprising an upper lid portion, and a lower lid portion lockingly covering the cooker body to form a pressurized cooking chamber therebetween. The upper lid portion covers the lower lid portion from above, and comprises a main lid body and a removable cover, the main lid body comprising an opening portion formed at a central portion of the main lid body for exposing the lower lid portion, the removable cover being removably attachable to the opening portion and operable to expose a portion of the lower lid portion for accelerated cooling of the cooking chamber and speeding up wait time for opening the lid. Further, cooling towel or cooling pack can be placed at the opening portion to help with cooling and allow food to be enjoyed sooner.
US11197571B2	Steam generator A steam generator includes: a base module which has a water supply port for receiving steam water; and a steam module which is connected to an upper side of the base module, in which the steam module includes: a main body which has an upper surface and a lower surface; a flow pipe which is positioned at a central portion of the main body and into which the steam water flows; and a heater which supplies heat to the flow pipe, and in which another steam module is selectively coupled to an upper side of the steam module. According to this, the internal volume of the steam generator and the output of the heater provided in the steam generator can be selectively varied so as to provide an optimum output according to the volume of a cooking device in which the steam generator is installed.
US11197564B2	Hanger A hanger, support and other component or system capable of supporting one or more objects is contemplated. The hanger may be configured to provide four-way adjustability sufficient to facilitate adjustably supporting objects after being affixed to a supporting surface and/or to facilitate adjustably supporting objects having a wire or other support member hidden from view or otherwise difficult to orientate relative to a support surface. The hanger may be configured to enable four-way re-positioning in an up, down, left or right direction, optionally while the one or more objects are supported thereon, without requiring removal or manipulation of fasteners anchoring it to a support.
US11197560B2	Foldable bassinet A foldable bassinet includes an upper bassinet frame, a pair of leg structures opposite to each other, and a bottom board. Each leg structure has an upper tower portion and a lower ledge portion. The upper bassinet frame is disposed through the upper tower portion of each leg structure to make each leg structure pivotable relative to the upper bassinet frame between a supporting position and a folding position. The bottom board is detachably configured between the two lower ledge portions and defines a containing space cooperatively with the upper bassinet frame and the leg structures. When the bottom board is detached from the two lower ledge portions, the leg structures are rotatable from the supporting position to the folding position to be folded inwardly relative to the upper bassinet frame.
US11197559B2	High chair secured to picnic table The present disclosure is directed to a high chair that is permanently secured to a picnic table to facilitate the public enjoyment of communal meals and recreational time by families that include small children. In some embodiments, the high chair may be configured to extend above the upper surface of the picnic table, providing the additional benefit of facilitating interaction and attunement between a child occupant of the high chair and adult occupants of the picnic table bench seats. In other embodiments, the high chair may be configured such that a food tray of the high chair is substantially level with the upper surface of the picnic table.
US11197558B2	Manifold for body support apparatus, and body support apparatus A manifold for a body support apparatus is disposed in a frame together with an air source. This manifold for a body support apparatus includes: a first opening through which air from the air source is supplied; multiple second openings which are connected to openings of the frame; a space which communicates with the first opening; and multiple flow passages which connect the space and the multiple second openings to each other and are designed to open and close. The inside of this manifold for a body support apparatus is sealed.
US11197557B2	Systems and methods of sensing independent spring support A support structure and vertical isolation structure may include a plurality of spring coils and a mesh network. Each spring coil of the plurality of spring coils includes a spring, a cap, and a floating connector. The cap is configured to engage the spring. The floating connector is disposed in a middle of the spring. The mesh network secures a first spring coil of the plurality of spring coils to a second spring coil of the plurality of spring coils by passing through the floating connector of each of the first spring coil and the second spring coil.
US11197554B2	Seat moveable between a seat configuration and a bed configuration A seat 100 moveable between a seat configuration and a bed configuration, the seat 100 comprising a squab 120 including upper and lower cushions 126, 124, a conversion mechanism configured to move the squab 120, for converting the seat 100 between the seat and bed configurations, and a backrest 122 connected to the squab 120 or conversion mechanism, for moving with the squab 120, the squab 120 being laterally displaceable by the conversion mechanism between a first position in the seat configuration and a second position in the bed configuration, and the backrest 122 being configured to occupy a space at an end of the squab 120 which is made available by lateral displacement of the squab 120 into the second position, and the upper cushion 126 of the squab 120 being movable relative to the lower cushion 124 for covering the backrest 122 in the bed configuration.
US11197553B2	Wearable chair A wearable chair includes: a thigh link extending in an extension direction of a wearer's thigh to be connected to the wearer's thigh; a crus link extending in an extension direction of the wearer's crus to be connected to the wearer's crus, having an upper end portion rotatably coupled to a lower end portion of the thigh link, and prevented from rotating such that an angle between the crus link and the thigh link is less than a sitting angle; and a contact link having a first end rotatably coupled to a lower end portion of the crus link and a second end coming in contact with the ground at a predetermined position from the crus link by rotating with respect to the first end with relative rotation between the thigh link and the crus link when the wearer is in a sitting position.
US11197552B2	Flexible backrest for a folding chair, and folding chair comprising this backrest A flexible backrest for a folding chair includes a flexible backrest panel which can assume a curved configuration of use and an extended storage configuration. The flexible backrest panel has a support surface having a concave shape in a cross-section in a horizontal plane, and a convex shape in a cross-section in a vertical plane; and the flexible backrest panel has a plurality of vertical through-slits forming a plurality of vertical slats.
US11197551B2	Seat transit systems and methods A seat skate assembly is configured to be secured to a fitting of a seat assembly. The seat skate assembly includes a pin-retaining guide including a plurality of pin cavities configured to receive and retain one or more pins of the fitting, one or more wheel couplers, and one or more wheel members rotatably coupled to the wheel coupler(s). The wheel member(s) allow the seat assembly to be moved.
US11197548B2	Reclining control system for a chair A reclining control system for a chair having a back and a seat including a rigid seat member having a bottom surface and a first rigid link having a first end and second end. The first end of the first rigid link may be adapted to engage the back and the second end of the first rigid link may be positioned proximally adjacent to the bottom surface of the rigid seat member. A rigid link may have a first end and a second end, where the first end of the rigid link may engage the bottom surface of the rigid seat member at an engagement point. The second end of rigid link may engage the second end of the first rigid link in an aft position. The reclining control system for a chair may further include a pivoting link having a first end and a second end. The first end of the pivoting link may engage the bottom surface of the rigid seat member at the engagement point and the second end of the pivoting link may engage the second end of the first rigid link in a fore position. The rigid link moves the rigid seat member from a non-reclining position in a downward and backward direction and the pivoting rigid link moves the back to a reclining position.
US11197547B2	Suction-attached shelving systems and methods A suction-attached shelving system and method is provided. The system includes a suction-based attachment structure including a releasable suction disc, a suction housing, and a suction lever arm. The suction-based attachment structure may be attached to a vertical surface such as a window by using the suction lever arm to establish a suctional engagement of the releasable suction disc and suction housing with the vertical surface. The suction-based attachment structure is connected to a shelf structure by a shelf rotation axle. The shelf structure includes a front portion that may be folded relative to a back portion for ease of transport.
US11197545B2	Cabinet with pull-out shelves and related pull-out mechanism A cabinet (1) with a containment space (2), shelves (9) contained in the containment space (2), an access opening (3) to the containment space (2) and a moving mechanism (4) for moving the shelves (9) through the opening (3); wherein the moving mechanism (4) comprises a first arm (5) and a second arm (6), which are sustained by the cabinet (1), cantilever-style, inside the containment space (2), and rotatably about a vertical line (V), said first arm (5) and second arm (6) in turn sustaining a related shelf (9) in a condition rotatable with a turning motion about at least one vertical line (V). At least the second arm (6) of said arms (5, 6) is provided with two component segments (10, 11), converging at an interposed articulated joint (12). Control means (13) for coordination of the motion of the first arm (5) and the second arm (6) which are designed to allow the shelf (9) to travel along a horizontal trajectory with variable orientation of its positioning, in such a way as to pass through the access opening (3) of the cabinet (1). The control means (13) comprise a slider (14) and a track (16) relative to which the slider (14) is movable. The slider (14) and the track (16) are as one, constantly coupled to one another, and operatively positioned between said first arm (5) and second arm (6).
US11197539B2	Cosmetic brush fiber with star-shaped cross section Example aspects of a brush assembly and a method for providing a brush assembly are disclosed. The brush assembly can comprise a plurality of elongate primary brush bristles, each of the primary brush bristles defining a star-shaped transverse cross section, each of the primary brush bristles defining five substantially parallel outer edges and five substantially parallel inner edges extending along a length of the primary brush bristle; and a ferrule attached to the plurality of primary brush bristles.
US11197529B2	Applicator for applying a product to the eyelashes and/or eyebrows The present invention relates to an applicator (2) for applying a product (P) to the eyelashes and/or eyebrows, having moulded applicator member (8), this applicator member having: —a core (10) that extends along a longitudinal axis (X), and—teeth (20) that narrow in front view in the direction of their free end and have at least one edge having a point of inflection.
US11197527B2	Wax strip A wax strip including a substantially flat, pliable backing substrate having a dimension from a first end to a second end, and a depilatory adhesive composition affixed to a portion of a first side of the backing substrate, where the depilatory adhesive composition is positioned not closer than about one-third of a distance from the first end to the second end of the dimension.
US11197519B2	Footwear with internal harness An improved article of footwear is disclosed herein. The article of footwear includes an upper and a harness. The upper has a midfoot region, a forefoot region, a medial side, a lateral side, and an opening configured to receive a foot of a wearer. The harness extends between the midfoot region and the forefoot region, and includes a panel, a cable, and a tightening mechanism. The tightening mechanism tensions the cable against the panel to apply a compressive force to the foot of a wearer to secure the foot of the wearer in the upper. Consequently, the internal harness prevents the foot of a wearer from shifting or translating in the upper, such as during athletic activity like cutting.
US11197518B2	Article of footwear upper incorporating a textile component with tensile elements An article of footwear includes a textile component. The textile component of the upper includes a textile element and a tensile element. The tensile element defines a first segment disposed on a first side of the upper. The first segment of the tensile element is configured to attach the securement device to the textile element on the first side of the upper. The tensile element further includes a second segment that is disposed proximate the lower portion of the upper on the second side. The second segment is fixed relative to the lower portion of the upper on the second side. The tensile element further includes an intermediate segment that extends continuously from the first segment, across the heel region, to the second segment.
US11197514B2	Layered sole structure for an article of footwear A sole structure can include provisions for improving the cushioning characteristics and stability of an article of footwear. The sole structure may include multiple layers with specialized structural properties designed to integrate regions of stiffness with cushioning layers. In some cases, the sole structure can include at least two independent stability layers that differ in stiffness.
US11197512B2	Detachable, retro fitting light accessory for high-heeled shoes A detachable, retrofitting light accessory for both magnetic and adhesive attachment to a high-heeled shoe having an open archway with a ferrous metal shank, having a light-emitting diode (LED) light assembly, a magnet affixed to the LED light assembly and configured to magnetically engage the ferrous metal shank in the open archway of the shoe, and to magnetically attach the light accessory to the shoe, and a double-sided adhesive strip configured for placement between the magnet and an outer surface in the open archway to also adhesively attach the light accessory to the shoe, to prevent the light accessory from slipping relative to the shoe during use.
US11197510B2	Academic hat tassel securing system An academic hat tassel securing system includes a mortarboard including a cap and a board attached to and positioned on top of the cap. The board has a planar top side and a perimeter edge having a square shape. The perimeter edge includes a front left edge, a right left edge, a rear left edge and a rear right edge. A tether has a first end coupled to the board and a second end coupled to a tassel such that the tether extends over the perimeter edge of the board. A securing members is removably attached to the board and the tether is releasably securable to the securing member such that the tether is retained in place relative to the board.
US11197508B2	Adjustable face shield providing a range of protective features Methods and systems are provided for a face shield capable of sliding onto a brim of a head covering. The face shield may have coatings providing anti-microbial protection, UV protection, fire protection, or combinations thereof. The face shield may be pre-designed for a specific head covering, or may be adaptable to take the correct shape upon mounting to the head covering. The face shield may also include a snap-on strip that is releasably connectable to a substantially transparent sheet of material forming the face shield and the snap-on strip may be configured to impart a shape to the substantially transparent sheet of material when connected thereto.
US11197507B2	Personal protection system including a hood with a transparent face shield and control buttons on the face shield A personal protection system (30,178,290) including a helmet (32,180) to which a garment (102,236) is mounted. The helmet (32,180) includes an electrically powered assembly such as a fan (92,266,268,272). At least one button (120,134,262,264) for regulating operation of the electrically powered assembly (92,266,268,272) is mounted to the face shield (110,240) of the garment (102,236). The helmet (32,180) includes a detector (85) that is connected to and monitors the state of the button (120,134,262,264). When the button (120,134,262,264) is depressed, the detector (85) sends a signal to a controller (88) that regulates the actuation of the electrically powered assembly. The controller (88) then sets the operating state of the assembly (92,266,268,272) so that the assembly (92,266,268,272) operates in the state desired by the individual wearing the personal protection system (30,178,290) based on the depression of the control button (120,134,262,264).
US11197506B2	Augmentation mammoplasty postoperative system A post-operative breast support system is provided for use following augmentation mammoplasty to prevent or correct implant migration. The support system includes a pair of straps which extend over the patient's shoulders, then cross one another at the patient's chest, then extend under opposite left and right breasts, then around the patient's back in opposite directions, and then forwardly around the torso to the front of the patient, wherein the ends of the straps are fastened or buckled. The straps have a width which prevents twisting. The fastener is adjustable, such that the tension and position of the straps can be quickly and easily set by the patient.
US11197489B2	Method and apparatus for food dehydration Embodiments herein include devices adaptable to dehydrate articles, including foods. Embodiments are shown which can be compacted for reduced storage, and/or shipping requirements and/or for other purposes. Embodiments include simple, inexpensive means for controlling dehydrating conditions, including airflow. Various article holding devices, including devices to hold foods being dehydrated, are also shown. Such devices include vertical, diagonal, and horizontal panels to secure articles. Embodiments shown have variations which include the use of non-motorized convection airflow, as well as devices which incorporate motor driven air movement means. Embodiments are shown which may be used for preparing articles, including foods, for dehydration, including slicing such articles.
US11197486B2	Inclusion containing proteinaceous meat analogue having an improved texture and an extended shelf-life An extended shelf-life proteinaceous meat analogue comprises at least one inclusion included in a matrix which comprises vegetable proteins including at least wheat gluten and a plasticizer. Said proteinaceous meat analogue has a water content of less than 20% (w/w) and a torque value at 10 mn of at least 6 gram meter (g*m), as determined by a test A. A method for obtaining an extended shelf-life proteinaceous meat analogue comprises the step of (i) mixing vegetable proteins, including at least vital wheat gluten, and a plasticizer for obtaining a dough, (ii) shaping said dough by at least cutting the dough in dough pieces and agglomerating said dough pieces with at least one inclusion to obtain an agglomerate, and (iii) heating said agglomerate, wherein said extended shelf-life proteinaceous meat analogue has a water content of less than 20% (w/w). A food stuff comprises said extended shelf-life proteinaceous meat analogue and the method for obtaining said foodstuff.
US11197484B2	Method for producing fermented food, fermented food, and lactic acid bacteria-containing composition The present invention provides a method for producing a fermented food, comprising: a fermentation step of fermenting a raw material milk-containing milk preparation solution added with Lactobacillus delbrueckii and Streptococcus thermophilus carrying a prtS gene.
US11197482B2	Meat processing A meat quality and yield improvement process comprises hanging the hind leg(s) of a carcass and applying an additional pulling force of from 50 to 500 kgf to the leg and back muscles of the carcass. The additional force stretches the muscle filaments of the leg and back muscles and is maintained until rigor is complete. The hind leg(s) of the carcass may be hung at an angle of 90 to 170 degrees to the vertical.
US11197469B2	Lure A lure includes a body, a sinker moving space running in a front and back direction inside the body, a pair of rails provided in the sinker moving space, running in the front and back direction, a sinker housed in the sinker moving space, and a support projecting in a left and right direction of the sinker, the sinker being movable on the pair of rails with the support in the front and back direction, and the pair of rails each including a first rail section positioned in a rear side of the sinker moving space, and a second rail section positioned in a front side of the sinker moving space, having a rear end positioned below a front end of the first rail section, wherein a stopper capable of stopping the sinker is provided between the first rail section and the second rail section.
US11197468B2	Fishing lure system A fishing lure device for use with a fishing line having a blocking portion includes a lure component with an inner passage through which the blocking portion can pass. A lure connector which is connectable to the lure component has a central passage sized for preventing the blocking portion from passing through it. When the connector is connected to the lure component at one end thereof, with a fishing line extending through the passages with the blocking portion being disposed on a part of the fishing line passing out of opposite end of the lure component, the connector is detachable from the lure component and the lure component is removable from the line by passing the blocking portion through the lure component. The invention also extends to a fishing lure assembly, a method of disassembling a fishing lure device from a fishing line, and a fishing lure device kit.
US11197463B2	Electronic and automatic pet door In a pet door system designed to allow a user to control a pet door to manage access inside and outside of a space, a speaker that plays a first phrase in response to a first trigger. The pet door system comprises at least a sensor, a pet door, and a door opener. The sensor detects a pet entering an area about the pet door in response to the first phrase. The door opener opens a pet door when the sensor detects the pet entering the area about the pet door.
US11197459B2	Cat litter box mat A cat litter box mat having a planar upper layer which overlaps and covers a planar lower layer. In some embodiments, the planar upper layer includes a pair of planar upper layers. The planar upper layers are connected to the planar lower layer. A plurality of openings are formed through the upper layers and these openings increase in area from a lower surface of each upper layer to an upper surface of the upper layers. Connecting members are provided for joining additional mats placed adjacent one another.
US11197450B1	Soybean cultivar 2564372 A soybean cultivar designated 2564372 is disclosed. Embodiments include the seeds of soybean 2564372, the plants of soybean 2564372, to plant parts of soybean 2564372, and methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean 2564372 with itself or with another soybean variety. Embodiments include methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. Embodiments also relate to soybean cultivars, breeding cultivars, plant parts, and cells derived from soybean 2564372, methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean 2564372, and the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. Embodiments further include hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing 2564372 with another soybean cultivar.
US11197442B1	Wheat variety 6PUCY79B A wheat variety designated 6PUCY79B, the plants and seeds of wheat variety 6PUCY79B, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety 6PUCY79B with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety 6PUCY79B with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by backcrossing, mutagenesis or transformation of variety 6PUCY79B are disclosed. Methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety 6PUCY79B and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods are also provided.
US11197441B1	Hybrid cantaloupe plant named SUN PAC A novel hybrid cantaloupe plant designated SUN PAC is disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of hybrid cantaloupe designated SUN PAC, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid cantaloupe designated SUN PAC, and to methods for producing a cantaloupe plant by crossing the hybrid cantaloupe SUN PAC with itself or another cantaloupe plant.
US11197435B2	Hydrogel-based transparent soils for plant growth and in vivo root phenotyping The described invention is directed to hydrogel-based transparent soils that can provide heterogeneous, aeration, and porous condition for plant growth. The hydrogel beads are highly tailorable in size and porosity providing an environment that is closer to natural soil. Index-matching allows the beads to appear transparent, facilitating the use of imaging and microscopy of the plant root system in vivo.
US11197422B2	Work equipment with travel unit lifting device An article such as grass clippings collected by work equipment, such as a lawn mower, and stored in a container is allowed to be transported to an area for discarding such a collected article in an energy efficient and a work efficient way without imposing any undue burden on the operator. A collected article container device provided with a collected article container and capable of traveling autonomously is detachably connected to a work equipment main body that has a work unit such as a cutting blade device and is able to travel, the container device being configured to travel in a detached state to a collected article destination by itself. Further, the container device is provided with a lifting device that moves the rear wheels vertically relative to a device frame.
US11197417B2	Grain quality control system and method A method and system for controlling the quality of harvested grains include capturing, by one or more image sensors, one or more images of material at a sampling location within a grain elevator of the combine harvester. The captured images are defined by a set of image pixels represented by image data and having a classification feature indicative of grain or non-grain material. One or more controllers receive the image data associated with the one or more images captured by the image sensor(s) and select a sample image defined by a subset of image pixels of the set of image pixels. The controller(s) apply a convolutional neural network (CNN) algorithm to the image data of the subset of image pixels of the selected sample image to determine the classification feature. The controller(s) analyze the determined classification feature to adjust an operational parameter of the combine harvester.
US11197415B2	Implement control system and method A boom mower attachment that moves a cutting mechanism in a first movement, a second movement, and a third movement by only using two motions of a single control and method of use thereof is provided. The boom mower may include a frame, a boom assembly carried by the frame, a cutting mechanism operably engaged with the boom assembly, and at least one translation assembly operably engaged with the boom assembly and the cutting mechanism that moves the cutting mechanism in one or more of the first movement, the second movement, and the third movement. An implement control system including a control, at least one function switching mechanism, and an implement is also provided. Activation of the control is operative to move the implement in a first mode, a second mode, and a third mode by only using two motions of the control.
US11197414B2	Systems and devices for autonomous lawn care A system for providing autonomous lawn care services. The system includes a number of autonomous outdoor power devices, and one or more service vehicles. The one or more service vehicles are configured to selectively load and unload one or more of the autonomous outdoor power devices at a jobsite based on instructions received by a controller of the one or more service vehicles.
US11197410B2	Precision seed-dispensing system A precision seed-distribution system of the type applied on planters with a machine element that touches the soil, a row unit chassis that supports a seed meter, and a seed conductor tube extending downward from the seed meter. The seed conductor tube may have vertical grooves along a length of the seed conductor tube and across an internal surface of at least one sidewall of the seed conductor tube.
US11197409B2	System and method for automated odometry calibration for precision agriculture systems A method including: recording a first image of a first field region; automatically treating a plant within the first region in-situ based on the first image; automatically verifying the plant treatment with a second image of the first region; and automatically treating a second region concurrently with treatment verification.
US11197405B2	Harvesting machine and travel mode switching method The present disclosure includes a travel operation unit that is configured to be manually operated and includes a mode operation tool for switching between automatic driving and manual driving, a manual travel control unit that includes a manual travel mode in which manual driving is performed based an operation signal received from the travel operation unit, and an automatic travel control unit that includes an automatic travel mode in which automatic driving is performed, a temporary stop mode in which a vehicle body is temporarily stopped during automatic driving for transitioning from the automatic travel mode to the manual travel mode, and a check mode in which whether a state of the travel operation unit satisfies a manual driving transition condition required for starting manual driving is checked in transition from the temporary stop mode to the manual travel mode.

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