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US11308303B2 Using barcodes to determine item dimensions
Methods and systems for using barcodes to determine item dimensions are disclosed herein. An example method includes a scanner identifying a barcode in an image of an object, and determining a datum associated with the barcode. A physical feature of the object located outside of the barcode is identified. A comparison of the datum associated with the barcode to the physical feature is made; and, in response, at least one dimension of the object is determined.
US11308299B2 Generating a unique code from orientation information
In a general aspect, orientation information is used to generate a unique code. In some aspects, orientation information is extracted from an object. The object includes multiple elements, and the orientation information indicates the relative spatial orientations of the respective elements. The orientation information can be extracted, for instance, by a scanner system that detects the elements. A unique code is generated for the object based on the orientation information. In some examples, the elements are diamond particles that each have one or more color centers, and the orientation information is extracted by detecting the color centers.
US11308297B2 Self-checkout system with scan gate and exception handling
The disclosure relates to a self-checkout system including a base and a scan gate extending over at least a portion of the base, the scan gate having a field of view that encompasses 360-degree coverage of the items such that the scan gate is able to obtain and read encoded data on any surface of the item passing through the scan gate. The base may include one or more rails positioned along the periphery to help retain items on the surface of the base once they have been passed through the scan gate.
US11308295B2 Handheld optical information reading device
A handheld optical information reading device is provided which comprises a housing, a grip arranged on the housing, an image capture device, an illuminator, an illumination controller, an imaging controller, an image processor, and a reader. The image capture device captures an image including a symbol. The illuminator includes lighting devices around the periphery of an optical axis of the image capture device. The illumination controller controls the illuminator to selectively successively light up the lighting devices based on a predetermined order whereby irradiating a symbol with light in different illumination directions with respect to the optical axis. The imaging controller controls the image capture device to capture images of the symbol every when the lighting devices are selectively successively lighted up. The image processor creates an outline image of the symbol based on the captured images. The reader reads the symbol based on the created outline image.
US11308288B2 Automation tool for web site content language translation
A system, method and computer readable medium for providing translated web content is disclosed. The method on an information processing system includes retrieving a first content in a first language and parsing the first content into a plurality of translatable components. The method further includes generating a unique identifier for each of the plurality of translatable components of the first content and queuing the plurality of translatable components and corresponding unique identifiers for translation into a second language. The method further includes, for each of the plurality of translatable components, storing a translated component and an associated unique identifier corresponding to the translatable component, thereby storing a plurality of translated components and corresponding unique identifiers.
US11308282B2 Systems and methods for determining document compatibility
A method for determining document compatibility between documents stored locally on a plurality of user devices, while maintaining the confidentiality of each of the respective documents. The method includes requesting and receiving a token from each of the plurality of user devices, the token indicative of the presence or absence of a specific element in each respective document. The method further includes comparing the value of each of the respective tokens. When each of the tokens have a true value, the specific element for each respective document to be compatible and sends a message to each of the plurality of user devices indicating the compatibility of the respective documents. When at least one of the tokens has a false value, the specific element for each respective document to be incompatible and sends a message to each of the plurality of user devices indicating the incompatibility of the respective documents.
US11308278B2 Predicting style breaches within textual content
Embodiments of the present invention provide systems, methods, and computer storage media directed to facilitating predicting style breaches within content. In one embodiment, target content for which style breach prediction is desired is obtained. Style features associated with the target content are identified. Such style features and a style breach prediction model are used to predict a style breach within the target content, the style breach indicating a change of style used within the target content (e.g., a single document).
US11308275B2 Management of content tailoring by services
Embodiments of the present invention provide systems, methods, and computer program products for processing responses from services (e.g., content providers) and managing content tailoring by services and/or recommender systems used by those services. Embodiments of the present invention can afford users with the ability to control the diversity of content in responses provided by services based one or more detected themes of the responses. Furthermore, embodiments of the present invention may be used to provide users with enriched responses from services, without needing cooperation of those services.
US11308272B1 Controlling a productivity application to integrate a revision stream and an undo stack to perform out of order undo operations
A computing system runs a productivity application that maintains an integrated, time ordered revision/undo stack. Entries in the revision/undo stack identify revision operations that a user has made to a document and corresponding undo operations that can be executed to undo the revision operation. The computing system detects an undo input indicative of a user actuating un undo actuator to undo a previous operation, that is prior to a most current operation that the user has performed. An operational transform system identifies an undo operation in the undo stack, corresponding to the revision that the user selected in the revision/undo stack. The operational transform system traverses the revision/undo stack to identify subsequent operations that were performed subsequent to the previous operation, and identifies one or more transforms to be applied to the undo operation based upon the identified subsequent operations. The operational transform system then transforms the undo operation, using the transformation function, and applies the transformed undo operation to the document.
US11308256B2 Method of post optical proximity correction (OPC) printing verification by machine learning
Implementations of the disclosure provide a method of fabricating an integrated circuit (IC). The method includes receiving an IC design layout; performing optical proximity correction (OPC) process to the IC design layout to produce a corrected IC design layout; and verifying the corrected IC design layout using a machine learning algorithm. The post OPC verification includes using the machine learning algorithm to identify one or more features of the corrected IC design layout; comparing the one or more identified features to a database comprising a plurality of features; and verifying the corrected IC design layout based on labels in the database associated with the plurality of features.
US11308254B2 Method and system for reducing layout distortion due to exposure non-uniformity
A method, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium and a system for adjusting a design layout are provided. The method includes: receiving a design layout including a feature in a peripheral region of the design layout; determining a first compensation value associated with the peripheral region according to an exposure distribution in an exposure field of a workpiece; and adjusting the design layout by modifying a shape of the feature according to the compensation value.
US11308244B2 Enabling anti-theft mode for a portable device
An approach is provided to protect a portable electronic device from use by an unauthorized user. The approach activates an anti-theft system at a stationary portable electronic device. After the system is activated, if a motion of the portable electronic device is detected then the system performs one or more responsive security actions, such as sounding an audible alarm. When the system is activated, the anti-theft system is disabled when valid authentication data is entered by the user at the device.
US11308243B2 Maintenance of access for security enablement in a storage device
A storage port receives a login request. The storage port configures an audit mode indicator as enabled in a login response to a host port to enter a security enabled mode to indicate to the host port that Input/Output (I/O) operations are to be transmitted from the host port to the storage port even if authentication or security association negotiation with the storage port cannot be completed successfully.
US11308238B2 Server and method for identifying integrity of application
A server is provided. The server according to an embodiment includes a memory, a communicator, and a processor configured to transmit an application check module for identifying integrity of an application stored in an electronic apparatus to the electronic apparatus through the communicator, and, based on identification information corresponding to the application being received from the electronic apparatus, identify integrity of the application based on the received identification information, wherein the processor is further configured to identify integrity of the application based on whether the received identification information is signed by a signature key included in the application check module, and whether the received identification information matches identification information that is pre-stored in the memory.
US11308226B1 Secure collaborative processing of private inputs
The described technology is generally directed towards secure collaborative processing of private inputs. A secure execution engine can process encrypted data contributed by multiple parties, without revealing the encrypted data to any of the parties. The encrypted data can be processed according to any program written in a high-level programming language, while the secure execution engine handles cryptographic processing.
US11308222B2 Neural-network training using secure data processing
Computer instructions corresponding to a neural-network model are received and encrypted using an encryption technique. Training data encrypted using the encryption technique is received from a data source. The model is trained using the training data using, for example, a gradient descent technique. If the model performs in accordance with a quality metric, it is sent to a device of a model user.
US11308219B2 System and method for multi-source vulnerability management
A method for multi-source cloud-infrastructure vulnerability management includes receiving cloud-element information related to a cloud-based element in a cloud environment. The method also includes receiving first vulnerability information from a first vulnerability source and receiving second vulnerability information from a second vulnerability source. Cloud-element context information is also received about the cloud-based element from the cloud environment. A multiple-source vulnerability database is then generated from both the first vulnerability information and from the second vulnerability information. The cloud-element information and the cloud-element context information are then evaluated using the multiple-source vulnerability database to generate a vulnerability assessment.
US11308217B2 Randomized execution countermeasures against fault injection attacks during boot of an embedded device
An embedded device is provided that is configured to randomize execution time of a boot process of the embedded device performed responsive to a reset signal, wherein reset release time is nondeterministic. The embedded device may include a randomizer component configured to generate a timeout signal after a random interval, wherein to randomize execution time, the embedded device is further configured to execute a first portion of a reset process, signal the randomizer component to generate the timeout signal after a first random interval, wait for the timeout signal, and execute a second portion of the reset process responsive to the timeout signal.
US11308204B2 Agentless security
There is disclosed in one example a computing apparatus, including: a hardware platform including a processor and a memory; a closed operating system including instructions within the memory to sandbox userspace applications; and a sandboxed userspace application, including: instructions to provide a user interface and user application code; and an agentless security library within the sandboxed userspace application, the agentless security library including instructions to provide security or privacy services to the sandboxed userspace application with minimal direct interaction from the user interface and user application code.
US11308201B2 MDM-based persistent security monitoring
A method of establishing security monitoring functionality on a device on retail display includes obtaining, by a processor of a server computer, a mobile device management (MDM) startup message from the device, determining, by the processor, whether the device is enrolled for MDM supervision, and if the device is enrolled for the MDM supervision, downloading, by the processor to the device, configuration data to support the MDM supervision and implementation of the security monitoring functionality.
US11308199B2 User authentication method using ultrasonic waves
A user authentication method using ultrasonic waves is disclosed. The user authentication method using ultrasonic waves, according to an embodiment of the present invention, comprises the steps of: receiving a sound wave signal which includes analog data; sampling the sound wave signal at a preset sampling rate; generating a block by selecting a preset number of pieces of sampling data; converting sampled data included in the block into frequency components; and determining, as digital data in the block, a letter or number corresponding to the frequency component having the largest magnitude from among the frequency components.
US11308191B2 Short-distance network electronic authentication
Methods of short-distance network electronic authentication are described. In one embodiment, a method includes storing encrypted authentication data for a user and a corresponding encryption key on a mobile device; establishing electronic communication between the mobile device and a computer via a short distance network; detecting a request for user-specific authentication data from a third-party application running on the computer; requesting, via an authentication client on the computer, authentication credentials from an authentication service running on the mobile device; accessing, via the authentication service, in response to the requesting step, the encrypted authentication data and encryption key; decrypting the authentication data using the encryption key via the authentication service; transmitting the decrypted authentication data to the authentication client on the client computer; passing the decrypted authentication data from the authentication client to the third-party application; and authenticating the user in the third-party application.
US11308182B2 Data processing method, data processing apparatus and processing apparatus
The present invention is a data processing apparatus including a data input/output device for receiving data, a storage for storing the data received by the data input/output device, a data processing program storage for storing a data processing program that includes the steps of calculating, using a double exponential smoothing method, a first predicted value that is a predicted value of smoothed data and a second predicted value that is a predicted value of the gradient of the smoothed data, and calculating, using a double exponential smoothing method in which the second predicted value is set as input data, a third predicted value that is a predicted value of smoothed data and a fourth predicted value that is a predicted value of the gradient of the smoothed data, and a data calculation processing apparatus for performing the data processing under the data processing program.
US11308179B2 Core data service-based compile time webpage generation
Aspects of the current subject matter provide for core data service model-based webpage generation that occurs at compile time. A specialized webpage, based on metadata consumed by and interpreted by the model, is generated at compile time, thus resulting in improved performance speeds compared to that for runtime webpage generation as a reduced amount of code is transferred to the client. The compile time webpage generation provides for extensibility to be shifted to a single source of truth, the core data service (CDS) model at which compile time webpage generation is implemented.
US11308177B2 System and method for accessing and managing cognitive knowledge
A method programmed for execution in a computing environment for accessing help content from a plurality of help content data sources is provided, wherein the plurality of help content data sources includes a first group of help content data sources and a second group of help content data sources. Using a processor, the method comprises the steps of: locating help data by searching the first group of help content data sources over a network, and searching the second group of help content data sources stored in a memory; sorting the located help data so that the located help data is searchable, and allowing the sorted help data to be searched so that a list of relevant search results is displayed on a computing device, wherein each search result within the list of relevant search results includes access to the help data.
US11308170B2 Systems and methods for data verification
Embodiments are directed to data verification of business or consumer data. Certain embodiments include a data verification system that receives or selects data to be verified, selects one or more verification methods to verify, update, and/or append/enhance the data. The data verification system may verify the data with one or more data verification methods, either alone or in combination. The methods may include a web-crawling verification method, an agent web verification method, a call verification method, a direct mail method, an email method, an in-person verification method, or other methods. The system has the ability to, automatically or manually, (1) blend automatic and manual segmentation of records or elements by criteria such as industry type, best times of day/month/year to verify, update, or append, cost, and level of importance (2) select the best verification processing method(s), and (3) manage the results and properly verify, update, append/enhance records.
US11308168B2 Application update system, method and computer program product
In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for storing documents that are being tracked in an on-demand service. These mechanisms and methods for storing documents in an on-demand service can enable embodiments to provide the sharing of documents and the storing of the documents in association with a tag. The ability of embodiments to provide the sharing of documents and the storing can enable an efficient searching for a shared document. In an embodiment, the shared document is categorized upon being stored.
US11308160B2 Threaded linking pointer mechanism
One embodiment provides for a computer-implemented method comprising generating a linked list table including a first component having linking data to be stored in a table data structure for one or more rebase and bind operations and second a component having instructions to implement the table data structure to perform the rebase and bind operations according to a linked list chain and executing the instructions in the second component of the linked list table to perform the one or more rebase and bind operations based on the linked list chain.
US11308158B2 Information processing system, method for controlling information processing system, and storage medium
Provided is an information processing system, including a processor, a storage device and a display device. The storage device stores images captured by imaging devices. If an image of a moving object is selected as a search query, then the processor executes a similarity search on the images stored in the storage device, with the selected image as the search query. The display device displays images attained as results of the similarity search. If an image of a moving object is added as a search query, then the processor executes a similarity search with all selected images as search queries. The display device updates images to be displayed such that images attained as results of the similarity search performed with all the selected images as the search queries are displayed.
US11308157B1 System and method for identifying content relevant to a user based on lyrics from music
A song may be matched with information in a song categorization database so that one or more categories associated with the song are identified. Specifically, a method and system for associating one or more advertising categories with a song includes receiving a set of child categories and receiving a wordnet graph. Synsets from the wordnet graph are assigned to function as activators for one or more categories. Next, a set of parent categories relative to the child categories are received. One or more scores are assigned to the parent categories based on their relationships to the child categories. Synsets from a work, such as a song lyric, are compared to the wordnet graph. Relevant child categories are identified based on synsets which match one or more activators. Matching activators are found by using only hypernym relationships between a synset from a work and an activator.
US11308155B2 Intelligent selection of images to create image narratives
Images are intelligently selected to create image narratives. Instead of a user having to manually search and locate images to view, the images to associate with a particular image narrative are programmatically determined. Many different types of image narratives may be created. For example, one image narrative may show images that include both a first user and a second user over some period of time. Another image narrative may show images that relate to an activity that a first user enjoys or an event that included the user (e.g., a graduation). The tags and metadata associated with the images of the user are analyzed to determine the tags that are important to the user. For example, the importance might be determined based on the frequency of the tags within the images. After creation, the user may select one of the image narratives to view the associated images.
US11308147B2 Methods and systems for analyzing and reporting medical images
A method for providing medical diagnostics comprises providing access to one or more platforms capable of distributing one or more applications for implementing a method. The method comprises retrieving, with the aid of a processor, one or more images from an image database or an imaging device. The one or more images can define a set of images. Next, with the aid of a processor, whether each of the images is of medical interest to a reviewing physician is determined. One or more images can then be provided to a display and analysis system for review by a reviewing physician. The one or more images can be provided with an image that is representative of the set of images.
US11308146B2 Content fragments aligned to content criteria
Content fragments aligned to content criteria enable rich sets of multimodal content to be generated based on specified content criteria, such as content needs pertaining to various content delivery platforms and scenarios. For instance, the described techniques take a set of content (e.g., text, images, etc.) along with a specified content criteria (e.g., business/user need) and creates content fragment variants that are tailored to the content criteria with respect to both the information presented as well as the style of the content presented.
US11308141B2 Template generation using directed acyclic word graphs
Technologies for template generation using directed acyclic word graphs (DAWGs). The technologies can include receiving a first plurality of titles from a first plurality of title feeds, and sorting the first plurality of titles into a plurality of category sets. And, for each category set of the plurality of category sets, the technologies can include transforming the respective titles belonging to the category set into a trie data structure by separating words in the respective titles into nodes of the trie data structure. For each category set, the technologies can also include transforming the trie data structure into a directed acyclic word graph (DAWG) data structure. Also, for each category set, the technologies can also include generating one or more unique templates based on the DAWG data structure.
US11308139B2 Finding a resource in response to a query including unknown words
A computer receives a search query from a user for finding a resource. The computer obtains a description on a page on a net on which an unknown word extracted from the search query is found. The computer extracts one or more second words from the description using morphological analysis. The computer assigns at least one second category to the one or more second words extracted from the description. The computer finds, among the one or more second words, a particular word to which a predetermined category is assigned, extracts a correlation word having a high correlation with the particular word, and finds, in a dictionary, a search word from among one or more first words extracted from the search query and assigned a first category that is the same as the predetermined category. The computer finds, from a repository, resource data using the correlation word and the search word.
US11308138B2 Danger warning method for vehicle, danger warning device for vehicle, and medium
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a danger warning method for a vehicle, a danger warning device for a vehicle, and medium. The method includes: receiving a plurality of sensing data sets from a plurality of environmental monitoring devices that monitor a plurality of geographical ranges; determining a danger degree of respective object in the plurality of geographical ranges with respect to the vehicle based on the plurality of sensing data sets; and providing a danger warning instruction to the vehicle in response to determining that the danger degree is greater than a degree threshold. Each of the plurality of sensing data sets includes relevant information about objects in the corresponding geographical range, and the plurality of environmental monitoring devices are arranged away from the vehicle. The danger degree is configured to indicate a possibility that the object will endanger safe driving of the vehicle.
US11308135B2 Data prioritization through relationship analysis mapping
A method for processing data relationships on electronic media sites includes: receiving a first data string and a second data string corresponding to a first account and at least one submission on the electronic media site; determining a content identifier of the at least one submission; correlating the determined content identifier with a database of identified content; determining a value of the at least one indicator to the data relationship between first and second accounts based on: content, context, frequency, recency, and volume of the indicator; receiving a third data string corresponding to the second account; processing the first and third data strings to determine identities of the first and second accounts; assigning a relationship designation between the first and second accounts; and receiving a fourth data string selected from a plurality of data strings according to a priority determined by a plurality of relationship designations.
US11308134B2 Automatic analysis of difference between multi-dimensional datasets
According to implementations of the subject matter described herein, there is proposed a solution for automatic analysis of a difference between multi-dimensional datasets. In this solution, an analysis request is received for a first dataset and a second dataset, each of which including data items corresponding to a plurality of dimensions. In response to the analysis request, data items corresponding to a first dimension in the first and second datasets are compared. Based on the comparison, a first set of influence factors associated with the first dimension are determined, each influence factor indicating a reason for a difference between the first and second datasets from a respective perspective. An analysis result related to the difference between the first and second datasets is presented based on the first set of influence factors. In this way, it is possible to achieve automatic and efficient analysis of the difference between the different datasets.
US11308132B2 Reference attributes for related stored objects in a multi-tenant cloud service
A system stores and uses object relationships in a multi-tenant cloud-based identity and access management (IAM) system by: defining a schema for storing related objects, where the schema includes reference attributes indicative of relationships between the related objects in a database, and the schema defines a relationship type and a persistence scope for each reference attribute; constructing an in-memory representation of the related objects and their relationships based on the schema, where the in-memory representation indicates the relationship type and the persistence scope for each reference attribute; and using the in-memory representation of the related objects to perform an IAM service for a client of the multi-tenant cloud-based IAM system.
US11308128B2 Refining classification results based on glossary relationships
A method, system and computer program product for classifying a data collection of data of a predefined domain. A hierarchical representation scheme describing terms of the domain and one or more relationships between the terms is provided. At least one classifier may be applied on the data collection, resulting in a set of term assignments. Each term assignment of the term assignments associates a term candidate with a respective confidence value to the collection or to one or more data items of the collection. At least one of the term assignments may be refined based on the representation scheme and the set of term assignments.
US11308126B2 Different hierarchies of resource data objects for managing system resources
Resource data objects describing resources in a system may be maintained in multiple different hierarchies for applying policies to manage the resources. Lookup requests may access the different hierarchies to determine which policies are applicable to a given resource based on the policies identified in each of the hierarchies. Modifications to hierarchies may be performed in isolation so that the application of policies in other hierarchies is unchanged by modifications to a different hierarchy. Access restrictions may be enforced with respect to hierarchies so that different users may be permitted access to different hierarchies for system resource management.
US11308119B2 Replicating large statements with low latency
A method, system and computer program product is provided. The method includes identifying a large statement, writing the rows that are changed by the large statement into a set of files outside a database management system recovery log, and writing log records for the set of files to the database management system recovery log, such that the log records provide ordering of row changes made by the large statement. The log records include a log sequence number corresponding to a first row changed and a format and encoding used for the row changes. The method further includes streaming, by the one or more processors of the computer system, the set of files out-of-band by a replication capture process to a target database management system.
US11308107B1 Method, apparatus, and computer program product for network data linking and transmission thereof
Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products for improving network database functionalities are discussed therein, such as a computer-implemented method including generating, in a network database, a first dataset associated with a client account, wherein the first dataset indicates a restricted value; receiving, from a client device associated with the client account, a first data linking query to associate the first dataset with an instrument identifier; generating, in the network database, a dataset pointer mapping the first dataset with the instrument identifier, wherein the instrument identifier is associated with a physical instrument; receiving a transmission indication associated with the physical instrument, wherein the transmission indication indicates the instrument identifier and a partial amount associated with the first dataset; updating, in the network database, the first dataset based on the transmission indication; and outputting, to the client device, a transmission notification indicating the updated first dataset.
US11308104B2 Knowledge graph-based lineage tracking
A knowledge graph stores connections among tables in a data set and queries used to extract information from the data set. The queries may be used to generate reports. The knowledge graph indicates which of the tables each query uses and indicates which of the queries is used by each table. The knowledge graph may also store schema for the tables and information describing the tables and the queries. A graph builder may generate the knowledge graph by crawling the data set and the queries and by using a query parser to determine the tables each query uses. The graph builder may automatically update the knowledge graph. The graph builder may detect data quality issues in a table of the data set. The graph builder may query the knowledge graph for the queries that use the table. The graph builder may associate notifications with the queries.
US11308099B2 Method of and system for ranking digital objects based on objective characteristic associated therewith
A method and system for ranking digital object based on an objective characteristic associated therewith are provided. The method comprising: generating a set of digital objects based on a user request, the set of digital objects being rankable according to an objective characteristic thereof; receiving a filter request from the user, the filter request being based on a secondary characteristic of digital objects in the set of digital objects; determining object parameters for the digital objects in the set of digital objects, a given object parameter being indicative of a likelihood that an inclusion of a respective digital object in a re-ranked set of digital objects will increase a quality metric of the re-ranked set of digital objects; selecting digital objects based on object parameters; ranking digital objects based on respective values of the secondary characteristic, thereby generating the re-ranked set of digital objects.
US11308096B2 Bias quotient measurement and debiasing for recommendation engines
Systems and methods for debiasing a recommendation engine are disclosed herein. A search query associated with a user profile is received at a recommendation engine. Control circuitry generates a result set of items of content based on the search query and generates a bias score for a content attribute based on the result set. The control circuitry also generates a time-averaged bias score for the content attribute based on a plurality of search queries associated with the user profile. Based on the bias score and the time-averaged bias score, the control circuitry determines whether a bias is signaled for the content attribute. Finally, the control circuitry outputs, for display via a computing device, the result set or a debiased result set based on a result of the determination of whether the bias is signaled.
US11308095B1 Systems and methods for tracking sensitive data in a big data environment
A system may retrieve a pattern from a pattern database with the pattern identifying a type of sensitive data. The system may also retrieve data identified by a variable from a big data management system. The system may then match the data to the pattern to detect the type of sensitive data in the data. An output may be generated in response to the data matching the pattern. A variable access permission may be retrieved for the variable from a permissions repository, a sensitive data permission may be retrieved for the type of sensitive data from the permissions repository, and the variable access permission may be compared to the sensitive data permission to detect a discrepancy.
US11308091B2 Information collection system, information collection method, and recording medium
An information collection system for efficiently collecting target information from an enormous amount of contents in a variety of formats is provided. The information collection system 100 includes a learning unit 110 and an extraction unit 130. The learning unit 110 generates, by using learning data, a parser rule for extracting a target character string from data, the target character string being a character string including specific information. The extraction unit 130 extracts the target character string from data by using the parser rule.
US11308080B2 Function management method and memory device
A function management method applied to a memory device includes obtaining a plurality of functions through a map file of a compiler, and parsing at least one source code of the memory device with the map file. The functions include at least one normal function and at least one API function. The parsing includes developing a mapping relationship between the at least one API function and the at least one normal function, and developing a calling relationship between the at least one normal function.
US11308072B2 Declarative and unified data transition
Described are computer-based methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, for declarative and unified data transition. In some embodiments, a computer implemented method includes determining a unified configuration for a knowledge domain. The unified configuration can include one or more predicates for one or more system objects, and/or one or more relationships between the one or more system objects. The method can include generating one or more transformation rules based on the one or more predicates. The one or more transformations can enable transformation of input data. The input data can include information associated with the one or more system objects and/or the one or more relationships between the one or more system objects. The method can include generating one or more reconciliation rules based on the one or more predicates. The one or more reconciliation rules can be associated with a destination database and can enable reconciliation of the transformed data with the destination database.
US11308069B2 Data configuration, management, and testing
A data management platform may receive an environment configuration for a data environment to be implemented in a data structure, wherein the environment configuration includes requirements of an application. The data management platform may configure, based on the environment configuration, the data environment, to generate a configured data environment. The data management platform may deploy the configured data environment in the data structure. The data management platform may perform one or more tests on data stored in the configured data environment in the data structure to generate one or more test results based on performing the one or more tests on the data. The data management platform may update, based on the one or more test results, the configured data environment, to generate an updated configured data environment, wherein the updated configured data environment meets the requirements of the application.
US11308066B1 Optimized database partitioning
A database-management system (DBMS) dynamically adjusts the logical and physical partitioning of data stored in database tables. An artificially intelligent DBMS partition manager draws expert inferences from the DBMS's current workload, execution logs, and data statistics, in order to identify ranges of database key values that are frequently accessed by incoming queries. The ranges are allocated to logical partitions that are then mapped to physical partitions, such that database records identified by a pair of subranges are stored in proximate areas of physical storage. This partitioning reduces the number of physical-storage accesses by populating each physical partition with records likely to be accessed together. The partition manager splits and merges the logical and physical partitions to ensure that the size of each partition falls within a predetermined range and continues to update the physical partitioning in a similar manner by drawing additional inferences from subsequent DBMS workloads, logs, and statistics.
US11308061B2 Query management for indexer clusters in hybrid cloud deployments
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method for performing search queries. The method comprises transmitting a list of active indexers in an indexer cluster from a cluster master for receipt by a first search head, wherein the cluster master is communicatively coupled with an indexer cluster comprising a plurality of indexers and the first search head. The method further comprises receiving a first slot request at the cluster master in response to a query from the first search head, wherein the first search head is operable to transmit the query to the active indexers for execution if granted the slot request. Further, the method comprises evaluating a plurality of policies to determine if the first slot request can be granted and responsive to a positive determination, transmitting an authorization token for a slot to the first search head.
US11308055B2 DNA data storage using reusable nucleic acids
Disclosed herein are nucleic acid-based data storage systems and nucleic acid data storage constructs comprising reusable nucleic acid sequences, each representing information carried by a single bit (and, in some embodiments, one or more adjacent bits) within a bit string, and each furthermore representing the position of the single bit within the bit string. Also described are methods for storing data in the nucleic acid-based data storage systems and nucleic acid data storage constructs of the disclosure.
US11308051B1 Touchless harvesting system and method
A system and method for collecting information related to harvesting, or processing, of cannabis plants. A mobile device scans a tag associated with a plant and determines a unique code from the scan. A scale weighs the plant and transmits the weight to the mobile device. The mobile device stores the weight in association with the unique code in a database. The system automatically advances to a next plant for processing without user intervention.
US11308041B2 Distributed secure edge storage network utilizing redundant heterogeneous storage
N storage nodes that are coupled via a network are selected to store a file of size |F| and redundancy of size |Fred|. A value Z
US11308040B2 Distributed secure edge storage network utilizing cost function to allocate heterogeneous storage
A set of N network-coupled edge storage nodes are selected to store a file of size |F|. The N edge storage nodes have heterogeneous storage availability and are ordered from a largest storage availability at the first edge storage node to a smallest availability at the Nth edge storage node. A value Z
US11308037B2 Automatic collaboration
A method and apparatus for performing automated collaboration is provided. Automated collaboration may include identifying a first document generated by a first user using a networked application, identifying a collaborative similarity between the first document and a second document generated by a second user, generating a collaboration suggestion based on the collaborative similarity, transmitting the collaboration suggestion to the first user via the networked application, and initiating a collaboration session between the first user and the second user. The collaborative similarity may be identified based on a similarity between content of the first document and content of the second document, based on a similarity between information associated with the first document and information associated with the second document, or based on a combination of content and associated information similarities.
US11308029B2 File saving method and electronic device
A file saving method and an electronic device are provided. The file saving method includes: obtaining at least one to-be-processed file in a social circle, where the to-be-processed file is a file uploaded by another user in the social circle other than a user of the electronic device; filtering the at least one to-be-processed file according to a preset rule, to obtain a target file that complies with the preset rule; and saving the target file.
US11308019B2 Systems and methods for door and dock equipment servicing
A method for monitoring automatic mechanical devices selected from at least one of automatic doors and automatic dock equipment located at a commercial site. The method may include installing, at the commercial site, a plurality of internet-of-things (IoT) monitoring devices. Each of the IoT monitoring devices may include a plurality of connectors corresponding to respective data communication standards, and a wireless transceiver configured to transmit operational information. Electronic communication between each automatic mechanical device and one of the IoT monitoring devices may be established via one of the connectors. A device profile may be assigned for each of the automatic mechanical devices. Each device profiles defines a respective connector and combination of manufacturer and device model. Data reflecting operational events and states of the automatic mechanical devices is received over the connectors, and corresponding operational information relating to the automatic mechanical devices is transmitted for analysis.
US11308018B2 Virtualized link states of multiple protocol layer package interconnects
Systems, methods, and devices can include a first die comprising a first arbitration and multiplexing logic, a first protocol stack associated with a first interconnect protocol, and a second protocol stack associated with a second interconnect protocol. A second die comprising a second arbitration and multiplexing logic. A multilane link connects the first die to the second die. The second arbitration and multiplexing logic can send a request to the first arbitration and multiplexing logic to change a first virtual link state associated with the first protocol stack. The first arbitration and multiplexing logic can receive, from across the multilane link, the request from the first die indicating a request to change the first virtual link state; determine that the first interconnect protocol is ready to change a physical link state; and change the first virtual link state according to the received request while maintaining a second virtual link state.
US11308016B2 USB integrated circuit
A USB integrated circuit includes three TX connecting component pairs and three RX connecting component pairs. The first TX connecting component pair and the first RX connecting component pair are respectively coupled to the first TX pin pair and the first RX pin pair of the first USB connector. The second TX connecting component pair and the second RX connecting component pair are respectively coupled to the first TX pin pair and the first RX pin pair of a second USB connector. The third TX connecting component pair is coupled to the second TX pin pair of the first USB connector or to the second TX pin pair of the second USB connector. The third RX connecting component pair is coupled to the second RX pin pair of the first USB connector or to the second RX pin pair of the second USB connector.
US11308013B2 Connector interface system for data acquisition
A data acquisition system includes a receptacle and a data acquisition device. The receptacle has a housing, sensor inputs to receive data signals from sensors coupled to an object, and a rib to block insertion of a standard Universal Serial Bus (USB) plug and facilitate insertion of a modified USB plug having a slot that mates with the rib. The data acquisition device includes circuitry to receive, store and process data, a USB plug having pins operatively coupled to the circuitry, a first subset of pins configured to receive data signals from the receptacle and a second subset of pins configured to support standard USB communication with USB-compliant devices, and a slot formed in the USB plug such that the slot facilitates interconnection of the USB plug both with standard USB-compliant devices and with the receptacle, the slot mating with the rib to facilitate interconnection.
US11308010B2 Memory system having memories of different capacities
A memory system includes a memory controller, a first memory, and a second memory. The memory controller has a command address port, a chip select port, a first data port, and a second data port. The first memory is coupled to the command address port, the chip select port, and the first data port, and the second memory is coupled to the command address port, the chip select port, and the second data port. The capacity of the second memory is greater than the capacity of the first memory. The memory controller controls the first memory and the second memory simultaneously through the command address port and the chip select port.
US11308009B2 Interface for memory readout from a memory component in the event of fault
Memory controllers, devices, modules, systems and associated methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, an integrated circuit (IC) memory component is disclosed that includes a memory core, a primary interface, and a secondary interface. The primary interface includes data input/output (I/O) circuitry and control/address (C/A) input circuitry, and accesses the memory core during a normal mode of operation. The secondary interface accesses the memory core during a fault mode of operation.
US11308008B1 Systems and methods for handling DPI messages outgoing from an emulator system
Embodiments described herein provide for an emulation system that supports efficiently generating outgoing messages to a test bench. The emulation system transmits the outgoing messages to the test bench various busses and interfaces. The compiled virtual logic writes the outgoing messages into memories of the emulation chips for queuing, and notification messages associated with the queued outgoing messages. A traffic processor transfers from memories to the test bench using buses and interfaces. The traffic processor reads a notification message from memory to identify the storage location with a corresponding queued outgoing message. The traffic processor then transmits DMA requests to I/O components (e.g., DMA engines) to instruct the I/O components to transfer the queued outgoing message to the host device.
US11308007B2 Apparatus and method and computer program product for executing host input-output commands
The invention introduces a method for executing host input-output (IO) commands, performed by a processing unit of a device side when loading and executing program code of a first layer, at least including: receiving a slot bit table (SBT) including an entry from a second layer, where each entry is associated with an IO operation; receiving a plurality of addresses of callback functions from the second layer; and repeatedly executing a loop until IO operations of the SBT have been processed completely, and, in each iteration of the loop, calling the callback functions implemented in the second layer for a write operation or a read operation of the SBT to drive the frontend interface through the second layer.
US11308004B1 Multi-path layer configured for detection and mitigation of slow drain issues in a storage area network
A processing device is configured to control delivery of input-output (IO) operations from a host device to a storage system over selected ones of a plurality of paths through a network, and to monitor response times for particular ones of the IO operations sent from the host device to the storage system. The processing device is further configured, responsive to at least a subset of the monitored response times being above a threshold over a time period, to generate an alert, to send the alert to an intermediary device coupled to the host device and the storage system, to receive from the intermediary device a throttling command generated in the intermediary device based at least in part on the alert, and responsive to receipt of the throttling command, to at least temporarily reduce a rate at which additional ones of the IO operations are sent from the host device to the storage system.
US11308002B2 Systems and methods for detecting expected user intervention across multiple blades during a keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) session
Embodiments of systems and methods for detecting expected user intervention across multiple blades during a Keyboard, Video, and Mouse (KVM) session are discussed. In an embodiment, a chassis may include an Enclosure Controller (EC) coupled to a plurality of Information Handling Systems (IHSs) in a chassis, the EC comprising: a processor; and a memory coupled to the processor, the memory having program instructions stored thereon that, upon execution, cause the EC to: select a first IHS to initiate a first KVM session; register for a notification from the first IHS while the first IHS performs one or more operations; switch to a second IHS to initiate a second KVM session; and during the second KVM session, receive the notification.
US11308001B1 Dynamically provisioning peripherals to containers
Peripherals may be dynamically provisioned to containers. A peripheral arbitrator may be run in the host operating system environment to detect when containers are started. When a container is started, the peripheral arbitrator may determine which peripherals an application running in the container may use or require. The peripheral arbitrator may then identify any available peripherals matching the application's peripheral requirements and provision the peripherals to the container to thereby make the peripherals accessible to the application. In some instances, the peripheral arbitrator may use a trust score to determine whether to provision available peripherals to a container.
US11307998B2 Storage efficiency of encrypted host system data
A storage controller coupled to a storage array comprising one or more storage devices that performs at least one data reduction operation on decrypted data, encrypts the reduced data using a second encryption key to generate a second encrypted data, and stores the second encrypted data on the storage array.
US11307992B2 Method and apparatus for performing operations to namespaces of a flash memory device
The invention introduces a method for performing operations to namespaces of a flash memory device, at least including the steps: receiving a namespace setting-update command from a host, requesting to update a namespace size of a namespace; determining whether the updated namespace size of the namespace can be supported; and when the updated namespace size of the namespace can be supported, updating a logical-physical mapping table of the namespace to enable the namespace to store user data of the updated namespace size.
US11307988B2 Configurable cache for multi-endpoint heterogeneous coherent system
A device includes a memory bank. The memory bank includes data portions of a first way group. The data portions of the first way group include a data portion of a first way of the first way group and a data portion of a second way of the first way group. The memory bank further includes data portions of a second way group. The device further includes a configuration register and a controller configured to individually allocate, based on one or more settings in the configuration register, the first way and the second way to one of an addressable memory space and a data cache.
US11307972B2 System and method for scalable automated user interface testing
This application relates to systems and methods for providing automated testing of user interfaces. The system is configured to communicate with one or more client devices that each include a common user interface of an application and receive at least one request for identifying errors associated with the common user interface. The system also receives at least one constraint associated with one or more portions of the common user interface. The system then generates navigational state information associated with the at least one constraint and identifies errors using the generated navigational state information associated with the common user interface.
US11307965B2 Managing and maintaining multiple debug contexts in a debug execution mode for real-time processors
A real-time debugger implementation maintains and manages multiple debug contexts allowing developers to interact with real-time applications without “breaking” the system in which the debug application is executing. The debugger allows multiple debug contexts to exist and allows break points in real-time and non-real-time code portions of one or more applications executing on a debug enabled core of a processor. A debug monitor function may be implemented as a hardware logic module on the same integrated circuit as the processor. Higher priority interrupt service requests may be serviced while otherwise maintaining a context for the debug session (e.g., stopped at a developer defined breakpoint). Accordingly, the application developer executing the debugger may not have to be concerned with processing occurring on the processor that may be unrelated to the current debug session.
US11307962B2 Method for semantic preserving transform mutation discovery and vetting
A method for validating software transforms. A target program binary is mutated, producing a plurality of variants. It is determined whether each variant passes a test suite. Upon determining the variant does not pass the test suite, the variant is discarded. Upon determining the variant passes the test suite, the variant is compared to the target program binary. A candidate transform is extracted which meets scope criteria. The candidate transform is applied to each of a plurality of test programs. It is determined whether the candidate transform is safe. Upon determining that the candidate transform is not safe, the candidate transform is discarded. Upon determining that the candidate transform is safe, the candidate transform is collected.
US11307954B2 Data protection manager
Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for data protection management are provided. Failure notifications corresponding to backup failures of client servers in a healthcare facility are received and a dashboard associated with the backup failures is provided. The dashboard comprises user information that identifies users assigned to each backup failure. In embodiments, the dashboard enables a user to update a status of a backup failure and add, access, and modify records corresponding to a backup failure. In some embodiments, the dashboard is integrated with a service management application that enables the user to create a service request from the dashboard. A report corresponding to the dashboard is generated and communicated to a leadership team. The report includes statistics corresponding to backup failures addressed by each associate and backup failures identified per region or unit of a healthcare facility.
US11307951B2 Memory device with configurable performance and defectivity management
A memory device comprises a memory control unit including a processor configured to control operation of the memory array according to a first memory management protocol for memory access operations, the first memory management protocol including boundary conditions for multiple operating conditions comprising program/erase (P/E) cycles, error management operations, drive writes per day (DWPD), and power consumption; monitor operating conditions of the memory array for the P/E cycles, error management operations, DWPD, and power consumption; determine when a boundary condition for one of the multiple operating conditions is met; and in response to determining that a first boundary condition for a first monitored operating condition is met, change one or more operating conditions of the first memory management protocol to establish a second memory management protocol for the memory access operations, the second memory management protocol including a change boundary condition of a second monitored operating condition.
US11307933B2 Automated targetless snapshots
Providing automated targetless snapshots for storage volumes includes estimating storage space needed for a new set of the snapshots based on an amount of expected change of data on the storage volumes, deleting current snapshots to free up an amount of space corresponding to estimated storage space for the new set of the snapshots, and creating the new set of the snapshots. The current snapshots may be selected for deletion based on creation date of the snapshots. Snapshots with an oldest creation data may be deleted. The storage volumes may be provided on a storage system. The storage system may show storage space used by the snapshots as unallocated. Storage space used by the snapshots may be managed by a storage resource pool. The storage resource pool may convert storage space shown as unallocated into allocated storage space in response to snapshots provided therein being converted into accessible snapshots.
US11307929B2 Memory device with status feedback for error correction
Methods, systems, and devices for a memory device with status feedback for error correction are described. For example, during a read operation, a memory device may perform an error correction operation on first data read from a memory array of the memory device. The error correction operation may generate second data and an indicator of a state of error corresponding to the second data. In one example, the indicator may indicate one of multiple possible states of error. In another example, the indicator may indicate a corrected error or no detectable error. The memory device may output the first or second data and the indicator of the state of error during a same burst interval. The memory device may output the data on a first channel and the indicator of the state of error on a second channel.
US11307926B2 Memory system, operation method of the same, and memory controller
A method for operating a memory system includes: performing a first training operation for alignment between a clock and a data strobe signal; performing a second training operation for alignment between the data strobe signal and the data; detecting an error of the second training operation; and adjusting a delay value of the data strobe signal in response to the detection of the error.
US11307925B2 Systems and methods for isolating an accelerated function unit and/or an accelerated function context
Systems, methods, and devices for isolating a misbehaving accelerator circuit, such as an accelerator function unit or an accelerated function context, are provided. An integrated circuit may include a region that includes an accelerator circuit. When the accelerator circuit issues a request, another region of the integrated circuit or a processor connected to the integrated circuit may determine whether there is a misbehavior associated with the request and, in response to determining that there is a misbehavior associated with the request, may perform a misbehavior response to mitigate a negative impact of the misbehavior of the accelerator circuit.
US11307923B2 Memory leak detection
Example methods and systems for memory leak detection. One example may comprise: identifying a set of memory buffers that are available for storing packet information that requires processing by the network device; a first subset that includes one or more first memory buffers that are unallocated, and a second subset that includes one or more second memory buffers that are allocated and storing packet information that is being processed by the network device. The method may also comprise: performing a comparison between (a) the set of memory buffers and (b) the first subset and the second subset; and based on the comparison, identifying a third subset that includes one or more third memory buffers, being leaked memory buffers, that are storing packet information that is no longer being processed by the network device.
US11307920B2 Automated crash recovery
Methods for improving operation of a user device running an application. The methods include collecting a first set of data corresponding to a run time environment of the application, collecting a second set of data corresponding to a crash of the application, identifying a cause of the crash based on the first set of data and a second set of data and determining the cause of the crash is associated with an application feature corresponding to a feature flag.
US11307917B2 Decentralized cyber-physical system
The disclosure relates to a decentralized cyber-physical system including a managing unit and a plurality of components. The managing unit includes a root resilient manager including a root contract and a sub-contract generator. The sub-contract generator is configured to decompose the root contract into a plurality of sub-contracts and assign the plurality of sub-contracts to the plurality of components, respectively. Each component includes at least one observer configured to monitor if the property of the individual component violates the sub-contracts corresponding thereto. When one of the plurality of sub-contracts violates during the runtime of the decentralized cyber-physical system, the root resilience manager issues an alarm.
US11307913B2 Systems and methods for automated application programming interface evaluation and migration
A computerized system for API migration. The system includes a memory storing instructions and a processor configured to execute the instructions to perform operations, which include segregating client accounts three groups, assigning a first API for communications with the first group and a second API for communications with the second group, and assigning the first API for communications with a first portion of the third group and the second API for communications with a second portion of the third group. The operations may also include collecting communications from the groups and generating metrics associated with each group, and generating a comparative report and a compatibility report. The operations may also include transmitting at least one of an alert or a recommendation based on the comparative report and the compatibility report.
US11307912B1 Forward message compatibility safety in producer-consumer systems
A set of consumers of a producer-consumer system includes a main consumer subset and a backstop consumer subset. A plurality of updates to message processing information are deployed to the set of consumers. Each update of the plurality of updates is first deployed to the backstop consumer sub-set and is subsequently deployed to the main consumer subset. The main consumer subset may obtain messages from producers and attempt to process the messages. By contrast, the backstop consumer subset may obtain messages only after a failed processing attempt by the main consumers. Upon obtaining a message, a main consumer may process the message successfully or may fail processing and provide the message for processing by a backstop consumer, which may be more up to date than the main consumer.
US11307908B2 Format-specific data object passing between applications
In general, techniques are described that may enable a computing device to recreate data objects formatted specifically for use in a currently executing application based on other data objects formatted in a different manner and specifically for use in a secondary application. For example, the computing device may initially execute a first application. The computing device may execute a second application contains one or more data objects that are specifically formatted for use and display in the second application. The first application may receive a first data object, where a format of the first data object is specific to the second application. The first application may determine content of the first data object and create a second data object that includes at least a portion of the content of the first data object, where a format of the second data object is specific to the first application.
US11307906B1 Solver for cluster management system
A processing device receives a first cluster management operation request, wherein the first cluster management operation request is for a deployment operation of a first cluster and comprises a cluster template, a specified number of nodes to deploy and a configuration. The processing device determines a plurality of constraints from at least one of the cluster template or the configuration. The processing device deterministically solves for and outputs a first cluster layout comprising the specified number of nodes, each of the specified number of nodes comprising a hardware type, an image type and one or more services, wherein the first cluster layout satisfies the plurality of constraints.
US11307905B2 Method and a device comprising an edge cloud agent for providing a service
The embodiments herein relate to a device and a method performed by an edge cloud agent, the method comprising: receiving a request for resources; locating a computing device, in the network, capable in providing the requested resources; instantiating a secure container on the located computing device; setting up a VLAN/VPN connection to the secure container on the computing device; and allocating said resources to a storage instance based on available resources within the computing device.
US11307899B2 System and method for validating virtual storage appliance deployment
A method, computer program product, and computing system for generating a virtual storage appliance configuration file. A storage system may be queried for physical configuration information associated with deploying a virtual storage appliance based upon, at least in part, the virtual storage appliance configuration file. One or more virtual storage appliance deployment vulnerabilities associated with the storage system may be identified based upon, at least in part, the virtual storage appliance configuration file and the physical configuration information. A notification including the identified one or more virtual storage appliance deployment vulnerabilities may be generated.
US11307896B1 Apparatus, system, and method for lockless resource reclamation in single writer multiple reader technologies
A disclosed method may include (1) maintaining a set of fleeting contexts that represent a lockless data structure at different moments in time, (2) determining an oldest context within the set of fleeting contexts, (3) identifying, within a discard list of the oldest context, a reference to an object stored in shared memory, and then (4) reclaiming, in the shared memory, a memory location occupied by the object whose reference was identified within the discard list of the oldest context. Various other apparatuses, systems, and methods are also disclosed.
US11307889B2 Schedule virtual machines
Techniques for virtual machines include receiving virtual machine (VM) requests, and finding one or more VM requests of the VM requests that optimize available resources of a candidate host machine while seeking to minimize differences between the one or more VM requests and the candidate host machine. The one or more VM requests are allocated to the candidate host machine.
US11307878B2 Per user index for virtual desktop
A per user system include for a virtual desktop includes a server connected to multiple users, wherein each server hosts multiple application sessions accessible by the users. An indexer hosted on the server can be configured to analyze a file on the server to identify a user that owns the file without input from the application sessions and to save the file to a virtual hard disk (VHD) of the identified user. The VHD can be temporarily saved on the server. A communications device can be connected to the indexer, where the communication device can send the VHD of the identified user from the server to a storage device. A processor can be on a second server, where the processor can retrieve the VHD of the identified user from the storage device and temporarily save the VHD of the identified user on the second server.
US11307875B2 Method and system for accessing table content in a digital image of the table
A system and method for accessing elements of a table in a digital image of the table, including: obtaining the digital image of the table; finding table elements in the digital image based on digital table properties, wherein the table elements define table cells; calculating coordinates of the table cells in the digital image based on the table elements; and accessing content of a selected table cell in the digital image using the coordinates of the selected table element.
US11307869B2 Identifying a transport route using an information handling system firmware driver
Methods, systems, and computer programs for receiving, by an information handling system firmware driver, a request for a feature associated with information handling system firmware, the feature stored in a baseboard management controller; determining a transfer size associated with the feature; identifying a plurality of connectivity points, each of the plurality of connectivity points communicatively coupling the information handling system firmware driver to the baseboard management controller, and each of the plurality of connectivity points associated with a bandwidth; selecting a transport route from the plurality of connectivity points based in part on the transfer size associated with the feature; and in response to selecting the transport route: transmitting the request for the feature to the baseboard management controller via the transport route; receiving the feature from the baseboard management controller via the transport route; and providing the feature to the information handling system firmware for execution.
US11307864B2 Data processing apparatus and method
The disclosure provides a data processing device and method. The data processing device may include: a task configuration information storage unit and a task queue configuration unit. The task configuration information storage unit is configured to store configuration information of tasks. The task queue configuration unit is configured to configure a task queue according to the configuration information stored in the task configuration information storage unit. According to the disclosure, a task queue may be configured according to the configuration information.
US11307862B2 Compiling and combining instructions from different branches for execution in a processing element of a multithreaded processor
A data processing system includes a processor operable to execute a program partitioned into a number of discrete instructions, the processor having multiple processing elements each capable of executing more than one instruction per cycle, and an interface configured to read a first program and, on detecting a branch operation by that program creating m number of branches each having a different sequence of instructions, combine an instruction from one of the branches with an instruction from at least one other branch so as to cause a processing element to execute the combined instructions during a single cycle.
US11307861B2 Securing conditional speculative instruction execution
A method performed in a processor, includes: receiving, in the processor, a branch instruction in the processing; determining, by the processor, an address of an instruction after the branch instruction as a candidate for speculative execution, the address including an object identification and an offset; and determining, by the processor, whether or not to perform speculative execution of the instruction after the branch instruction based on the object identification of the address.
US11307857B2 Dynamic designation of instructions as sensitive for constraining multithreaded execution
Described herein are systems and methods for dynamic designation of instructions as sensitive. For example, some methods include detecting that a first instruction of a first process has been designated as a sensitive instruction; checking whether a sensitive handling enable indicator in a process state register storing a state of the first process is enabled; responsive to detection of the sensitive instruction and enablement of the sensitive handling enable indicator, invoking a constraint for execution of the first instruction; executing the first instruction subject to the constraint; and executing a second instruction of the first process without the constraint.
US11307851B2 Systems and methods for software self-healing using autonomous decision engines
A method for software self-healing using an autonomous decision engine may include: receiving, at a software repository, source code; receiving mockup data comprising input data and expected output of the source code for the input data; providing the input data as an input to the source code resulting in a first actual output; identifying a difference between the expected output and the first actual output by comparing the expected output to the first actual output; applying a fix template to the source code in response to the expected output not matching the actual output; providing the input data as an input to the source code with the fix template, resulting in second actual output; comparing the expected output to the second actual output; and providing the result of the fix template to a rules prioritization engine in response to the expected output matching the second actual output.
US11307846B2 System and method for implementing a technical debt automation
An embodiment of the present invention is directed to an automated series of modules to reduce recurring tasks, eliminate manual errors, reduce the firm's risk profile, and decrease time for version upgrades. An embodiment of the present invention is directed to a Technical Debt Automation Tool that determines current and subsequently released versions from a primary vendor as well as for other vendors for various plugins that provide critical business functionality. An embodiment of the present invention may calculate an amount of technical debt (e.g., changes) that an entity (e.g., firm) will have to make due to the customization inherent with firmwide risk policies and AD (Application Development) methodology.
US11307845B2 Systems and methods for updating network nodes
Communication network architectures, systems and methods for supporting a network of mobile nodes. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide communication network architectures, systems, and methods for supporting a dynamically configurable communication network comprising a complex array of both static and moving communication nodes (e.g., the Internet of moving things). Aspects of the disclosure disclose systems and methods for reliable software update in a network of moving things including, for example, autonomous vehicles.
US11307824B2 Electronic board, system and control method for controlling electronic board
An electronic board, a system and a control method for controlling the electronic board are disclosed. A system for controlling an electronic board includes: a display screen, a data receiving circuit, a control circuit and a communication circuit, wherein the data receiving circuit is configured to receive first board data, where the first board data is unique data of the electronic board, the control circuit is configured to generate to-be-displayed board content according to the first board data and the second board data, the second board data is background template data, and the board content is content in a picture format; the communication circuit is configured to send the board content generated by the control circuit to one or more electronic boards.
US11307823B2 Multi-display based device
An electronic device is provided that includes a first display and a second display. The electronic device also includes a processor configured to allocate a first set of resources to the first display and a second set of resources to the second display. The first set of resources is different from the second set of resources. Each of the first set of resources and the second set of resources includes one or more of at least one available hardware resource and at least one available software resource.
US11307804B2 Enhanced SSD reliability
A Solid State Drive (SSD) is disclosed. The SSD may include an interface to receive read and write requests from an application on a host. Storage, including at least one chip, may store data. An SSD controller may process the read and write requests from the application. A configuration module may configure the SSD. Storage may include a reliability table which may include entries specifying configurations of the SSD and reliabilities for those configurations.
US11307802B2 NVMe queue management multi-tier storage systems
A computer-implemented method manages I/O queues in a multi-tier storage system. The method includes identifying a set of subsystems in a multi-tier storage system, and each subsystem in the set of subsystems are communicatively connected to the storage system via a non-volatile memory express (NVMe) protocol and correlated to a tier of the multi-tier storage system. The method includes, determining a workload of each extent, wherein each extent of the set of extents are stored on one subsystem and the extents are accessed by an application. The method further includes, mapping, based on the workload of each extent, each extent to a core of the plurality of cores, wherein the mapping is configured to such that each core is balanced. The method includes, establishing, based on the mapping, an IOQ for each extent, wherein the IOQ is processed by the core to which it is mapped.
US11307798B2 Storage device and method for performing macro command
The present invention discloses a storage device including a memory module and a memory controller. The memory controller includes a memory interface control unit, a command queue, a selecting unit, a buffer and a processing unit. The processing unit is configured to perform: generating a plurality of macro commands by combining a plurality of sequences of memory operation commands; writing the macro commands into the buffer; writing one or more than one operation parameter of the macro command corresponding to a host command into the buffer according to the host command outputted from a host; commanding the selecting unit to select the buffer as an input terminal; and commanding the buffer to output the macro command corresponding to the host command.
US11307789B2 Storage system and storage control method
A storage system and storage control method are provided in which a plurality of volumes to be processed by a storage control unit are distributed and evacuated in a normal storage control unit without recovering redundancy of the storage control unit having decreased redundancy, and the storage control unit itself having the decreased redundancy is deleted after the evacuating is completed, and thus reservation information processing resources for guaranteeing recoverability of the redundancy become unnecessary.
US11307784B2 Method and apparatus for storing memory attributes
A system includes a processor and memory including one or more memory region groups, each including a plurality of distinct memory regions. In embodiments, each memory region of a particular memory region group has a same set of memory attributes and is associated with a same attribute group identifier (AGI). In response to an access request to a memory location of a memory region within the particular memory region group, the AGI may be used to identify the set of memory attributes to be applied when executing the access request. In response to a request to change one or more memory attributes of the particular memory region group, update of a single entry changes the memory attributes for all memory regions of the particular memory region group, without accessing individual metadata of each memory region. The update can be accomplished atomically and substantially simultaneously.
US11307783B2 Memory controller performing recovery operation using recovery code and operating method thereof
A memory controller controls a data storage device including a nonvolatile memory in which a recovery code is stored. The memory controller includes: a mode converter for determining an operation mode of the data storage device as a normal mode or a sleep mode, according to power sensing information representing a power consumption of the data storage device, a recovery code storage including a nonvolatile memory, in which a recovery code for a recovery operation is stored, and a code executer for performing the recovery operation by executing the recovery code. The mode converter stores a recovery code address indicating a position of the nonvolatile memory at which the recovery code is stored.
US11307780B2 Cluster group change preparation techniques
Described herein are technologies directed to cluster group change preparation techniques. Prior to a cluster group change operation, such as a merge or a split of a node with a group, a notification of a planned group change operation can be sent to the nodes of a group. In response to the notification, the nodes of the group can perform group change preparation operations disclosed herein. The group change operation can be blocked while the group change preparation operations are underway. The group change operation can proceed after the nodes of the group indicate completion of the group change preparation operations.
US11307775B2 Distributed storage of custom clearance data
Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for data storage. One of the methods includes: receiving data for storage from a service platform, wherein the data includes mutable data, immutable data, and index data identified by the service platform; storing the mutable data in a cache storage, wherein the mutable data is to be executed by a smart contract; initiating, a consensus algorithm to record the immutable data on a blockchain; in response to successfully performing the consensus algorithm, recording, based on invoking the smart contract, the immutable data on the blockchain, wherein the blockchain is stored in a database that has lower storage cost than the cache storage; and linking, based on invoking the smart contract, the mutable data and the immutable data based on the index data.
US11307768B2 Namespace auto-routing data storage system
A data storage system can employ namespace auto-routing by connecting a host to a data storage device via a system module. A data access request may be generated with the host and a namespace is then assigned to the data access request with a firmware upstream of the system module. An optimal physical data address in the data storage device can be assigned with the system module prior to writing the data associated with the data access request to the assigned physical data address of the assigned namespace.
US11307755B2 Determination of valid touches based on force shape
This application is directed to detecting touch events on a touch sensing surface coupled to a capacitive sense array and one or more force sensors. The capacitive sense array includes a plurality of sense electrodes configured to provide a plurality of capacitive sense signals. The force sensors are configured to provide one or more force signals. In accordance with the plurality of capacitive sense signals, one or more candidate touches are determined on the touch sensing surface, and used to determine an expected force shape. An actual force shape caused on the touch sensing surface by the candidate touches is determined from the one or more force signals. The actual and expected force shapes are compared to determine magnitudes of force associated with each of the one or more touch candidates, thereby determining whether each of the one or more candidate touches is a valid touch.
US11307754B1 Drag and drop quick actions
The present technology provide a mechanism for displaying and initiating actions and workflows for objects with a single drag-and-drop operation in association with a content management system. Drag operations may be monitored to trigger monitoring of a pointer performing the drag operation to detect whether the pointer is within a threshold distance from a chosen aspect, such as a system tray icon, and/or an area of a temporary invisible window. Upon detection, the drag operation of the objects may seamlessly trigger a presentation of a menu window. The menu window may display one or more icons representing different actions and workflows for which the object may be dropped, via a drop operation, upon to indicate a selection.
US11307753B2 Systems and methods for automating tablature in collaborative work systems
Systems and methods for automating tablature are disclosed. A system may include at least one processor configured to maintain a plurality of logical templates, each logical template of the plurality of logical templates may include predefined requirements and user-definable requirements. The processor may enable formation of a table having a plurality of horizontal and vertical rows, enable selection of a logical template, enable input for the user-definable requirements into the selected logical template, enable association of the selected logical template with a row, and execute logic operations defined by the selected logical template to operate on the row in response to the association of the selected logical template with the row.
US11307749B1 Managing content of a user interface
Managing content of a user interface, including identifying an UI application that provides for display a UI on a display device, the UI application providing a primary content item for inclusion by the UI; identifying a request for a secondary content item to be included within the UI, and in response, identifying one or more secondary content items; performing content feature extraction of the primary content item to identify primary content features; performing content feature extraction of the secondary content items to identify secondary content features; comparing the primary content features and the secondary content features to identify similarities therebetween; sorting the secondary content features based on the similarity between the secondary content features and the primary content features; identifying a particular secondary content item of the one or more secondary content items; updating the UI to include the particular secondary content item within the UI.
US11307747B2 Edge gesture interface with smart interactions
Methods, systems, user interfaces, media, and devices provide a geographically-based graphical user interface (GUI) suited to single-handed operation of a device. The method and system provide for causing display of a GUI including map data displayed in a first view; receiving input comprising at least one input point; determining first and second characteristics of the input; processing; when the first characteristic fulfils a first operational mode criterion, the input according to a first operational mode and causing display of the map data in a second view, the second view being based on the second characteristic of the input; and processing, when the first characteristic of the input fulfils a second operational mode criterion, the input according to a second operational mode, and causing display of the map data in a third view, the third view being based on the second characteristic of the input.
US11307740B2 Display method for changing the display format of an image group based on a side length ratio
Provided is a display method of displaying on a display unit 2, an image group in which a plurality of images arranged on a first virtual axis are rotated about each of second virtual axes intersecting the first virtual axis, and further rotated about the first virtual axis, and are arranged side by side in a first direction, in which a length of the image in the first direction or a length of the image in a second direction which intersects the first direction is set such that, when a ratio of the length of the image in the first direction to the length of the image in the second direction is within a predetermined range, a shorter length of the length of the image in the first direction and the length of the image in the second direction is set to be constant in the image group, and when the ratio of the length of the image in the first direction to the length of the image in the second direction is outside the predetermined range, a longer length of the length of the image in the first direction and the length of the image in the second direction is set to be constant in the image group.
US11307728B1 Computerized systems and methods for livestock management
Various examples are directed to livestock management systems and methods. A first user computing device may display a GUI comprising a first animal visual element. The first animal visual element may correspond to the first animal and indicate a first colostrum feeding of the first animal. When a user selects the first animal visual element, the user computing device may display a first colostrum input screen for receiving first colostrum data. The user computing device may also modify the first animal visual element to indicate the time status of the first testing action for the first animal.
US11307724B2 Touch substrate, display panel and display device
A touch substrate includes a base and a touch structure disposed on the base. The base has at least one bending region, and a portion of the base located in each bending region is bendable. The touch structure includes a plurality of touch electrodes and a plurality of touch electrode wires electrically connected to the plurality of touch electrodes. At least one touch electrode wire includes a first portion located in one of the at least one bending region, and at least one first through hole is disposed in the first portion.
US11307714B2 Areal device offering improved localized deformation
Tactile interface comprising a panel (1) having an interactive surface (2) with one or a plurality of exterior elements, comprising a plurality of interactive areas (Z1, Z2, Z3, Z4) arranged relative to one another, such that they cover substantially the whole of the interactive surface (2) and a plurality of actuators (A1, A2, A3, A4) in contact with the panel, control means (6) of actuators configured to send control signals to the actuators, comprising means for calculating (8) said control signals, said calculating means (8) executing an inverse filtering operation, so as to emit, from a desired displacement or displacements of one or more interactive areas (Z1, Z2, Z3, Z4), control signals compensating at least partially the distortion, reverberation and propagation of waves.
US11307713B2 Touch sensing device and method for touch sensing
A touch sensing device includes: a substrate; a first sensor disposed on the substrate; a second sensor disposed on the substrate; and a sensing circuit electrically connected to the first sensor and the second sensor. The sensing circuit is configured to compare signals sensed by the first sensor and the second sensor in accordance with an applied touch input and determine whether the applied touch input is normal.
US11307712B2 Systems, methods, and devices for capacitive sensing with sinusoidal demodulation
Systems, methods, and devices improve the sensitivity of capacitive sensors. Devices may include an attenuator configured to receive an input from at least one sense electrode of a capacitive sensing device. The attenuator may be included in a sensing channel of a capacitive sensor. Devices may further include a signal generator coupled to an input of the attenuator. The signal generator may include one or more processors configured to generate a sinusoidal signal based, at least in part, on one or more noise characteristics of a scan sequence associated with one or more transmit electrodes of the capacitive sensing device, and provide the sinusoidal signal to the input of the attenuator.
US11307706B2 FPC connector, touch-sensitive screen and display device
An FPC connector includes a first insulating layer, a first circuit layer, a second insulating layer, a third insulating layer, and a second circuit layer. The first circuit layer is arranged between the first insulating layer and the second insulating layer. The first circuit layer includes a number of conductive strips. The third insulating layer is arranged between the first insulating layer and the first circuit layer. The second circuit layer includes a number of conductive strips provided on an upper side of the third insulating layer. Ends of the conductive strips of the second circuit layer pass through the third insulating layer and are correspondingly connected to the conductive strips of the first circuit layer. The first circuit layer and the second insulating layer each has a forepart extending beyond a front end of each of the first insulating layer, the third insulating layer, and the second circuit layer.
US11307705B2 Touch display device
A touch display device has a small bezel size even when touch routing lines connecting a touch sensor to a touch sensing circuit are disposed in a non-display area and can improve touch sensitivity by preventing the formation of parasitic capacitance caused by the touch routing lines.
US11307699B2 Touch sensor having strain gauge and display device including the same
A display device includes: a base substrate; a light emitting element located on the base substrate; a thin-film encapsulation layer located on the light emitting element; touch electrodes located on the thin-film encapsulation layer, each of the touch electrode including an opening; and a strain gauge including: resistance lines located in the openings, respectively, the resistance lines located in the same layer as the touch electrodes and having variable resistance values changed in response to a touch input; a first connection line connecting two resistance lines neighboring each other along a first direction; and a second connection line connecting two resistance lines neighboring each other along a second direction, the second direction intersecting the first direction, wherein the first connection line and the second connection line are located between the thin-film encapsulation layer and the resistance lines.
US11307697B2 Display device with two display panel
An in-cell touch display panel includes a sensing line. A touch electrode corresponds to more than one pixel electrodes. A first insulation layer is formed on the sensing line and has a first opening to expose the sensing line. A gate of a thin film transistor (TFT) is formed on the first insulation layer. A second insulation layer is formed on a gate line and has a second opening corresponding to the first opening. A source of the TFT is formed on the second insulation layer. A third insulation layer is formed on the source and has a third opening corresponding to the second opening. The touch electrode is formed on the third insulation layer and electrically connected to the sensing line through the third opening, the second opening, and the first opening.
US11307695B2 Display device and method of manufacturing the same
A display device and a method of manufacturing the same are disclosed, in which arcing may be prevented from occurring. The display device comprises a first substrate including a display area on which pixels are arranged, and a non-display area surrounding the display area; a dam surrounding the display area, arranged on the non-display area; a pad electrode arranged outside the dam; and an encapsulation film covering the display area and including a first inorganic film and a second inorganic film arranged on the first inorganic film, wherein the second inorganic film is overlapped with the pad electrode.
US11307693B2 Display device having shaped sealing member
A display device includes a first substrate having a light-emitting element. A second substrate is disposed over the first substrate. A sealing member is disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate. The sealing member couples the first substrate and the second substrate together. The sealing member includes a first linear portion extending in a first direction, and a second linear portion extending in a second direction different from the first direction. A maximum width of the first linear portion is greater than a maximum width of the second linear portion.
US11307686B2 Touch display panel and touch display device
The present disclosure provides a touch display panel and a touch display device, wherein the touch display panel including a touch display module, a cover plate, a sealant and a first ink layer, the sealant disposed at a peripheral region between the touch display module and the cover plate. The first ink layer includes a first sub ink layer and a second sub ink layer, the second sub-ink layer disposed corresponding to the set region of the sealant, and an ultraviolet transmittance of the second sub ink layer is greater than an ultraviolet transmittance of the first sub ink layer.
US11307676B2 Light-beam emitter and display device
A light-beam emitter and a display device are provided. The light-beam emitter includes a main body, and a light-emitting assembly, a projection button, an operation button, and a control assembly disposed on the main body; wherein the control assembly is connected to the projection button, the operation button, and the light-emitting assembly, the control assembly is configured to control the light-emitting assembly to emit a projection beam when the projection button is pressed, and the control assembly is configured to control the light-beam emitter to perform a corresponding operation when the operation button is pressed.
US11307674B2 Display adaptation on a peripheral device
A method includes detecting an object in in proximity with the a peripheral device such that the object is located in a position indicative of light generated by one or more visual output elements of the peripheral device being obfuscated from a user; determining an obfuscation area defining a boundary of an area being obfuscated; determining a current output schema displayed on a set of visual output elements; determining a current visual output area defining a boundary of the current output schema; determining a location of the obfuscation area; determining a location of the current visual output area; determining an amount of overlap between the obfuscation area and the current visual output area based on their corresponding determined locations; and in response to the amount of overlap being greater than an overlap threshold value: reconfiguring the current output schema to be displayed on a different set of visual output elements.
US11307669B2 Electronic device, moving body, program and control method
Provided is an electronic device comprising a sensor configured to detect a gesture without touching an own device and a controller configured to determine a hand of a user used for operation according to a driver's seat position and determine, according to the hand of the user used for operation, a direction of the gesture based on an output from the sensor.
US11307667B2 Systems and methods for facilitating accessible virtual education
Various embodiments of systems and methods for a learning environment for accessible virtual computer science education are disclosed.
US11307658B2 Binocular system for entering commands
In certain embodiments, a binocular system for entering commands includes a computer and a binocular eyepiece. The computer generates a virtual graphical user interface (GUI) with one or more graphical elements, where each graphical element corresponds to a command. The binocular eyepiece includes of eyepieces. Each eyepiece has an optical path that directs an image of an object towards a corresponding eye of a pair of eyes. The optical path of at least one eyepiece directs the virtual GUI towards the corresponding eye. At least one eyepiece is associated with an eye-tracker that tracks movement of the corresponding eye relative to the virtual GUI to yield a tracked eye. The computer interprets movement of the tracked eye relative to the virtual GUI as an interaction with a selected graphical element, and initiates the command corresponding to the selected graphical element.
US11307656B2 View-through sensors and apparatuses for tracking eye movement, and methods and software therefor
View-through sensors each locatable proximate to an eye of a user and for use while the user is engaged in viewing activity. Each view-through sensor has a view-through region that allows the user to view through the sensor. An active peripheral region at least partially surrounds the view-through region and includes multiple light-sensing regions for sensing light reflected from an eye. In some embodiments, the view-through sensor is configured to use environmental light for eye tracking. When the view-through sensor uses environmental light, spatial and temporal information about the intensity of the environmental light can be used to enhance eye-tracking performance. This information can be obtained, for example, from light-sensing regions on the reverse side of the view-through sensor, from an electronic display, or from a forward-facing camera. In some embodiments, the view-through sensor includes light-emitting regions that emit the light that the sensor uses to track eye movement.
US11307650B1 Modifying virtual content to invoke a target user state
In one implementation, a method for generating computer-generated reality content (CGR) content in order to invoke a target state of a user based on a user model is performed at an electronic device. The method includes: while presenting reference CGR content via the one or more displays, obtaining a request from a user to invoke a target state for the user; generating, based on a user model associated with the user and the reference CGR content, modified CGR content to invoke the target state for the user, wherein the user model provides projected reactions to CGR content; and presenting, via the one or more displays, the modified CGR content. In some implementations, obtaining the request from the user to invoke the target state for the user includes determining whether the user provided informed consent to store user information in the user model associated with the user of the device.
US11307648B2 Systems and methods for guiding perspectives for multi-perspective content
A method of guiding perspectives in a multi-perspective content delivery system. The method includes receiving profile data associated with an end-user multi-perspective content consumption device and identifying a preference for content based upon the profile data. Multi-perspective content is transmitted to a device associated with the first profile data, the multi-perspective content representing a first perspective of a plurality of time-coincident VR perspectives. The VR system determines whether the first perspective correlates with the preference for content by at least a predetermined amount. In response to determining that the first perspective does not correlate with the preference for content by at least the predetermined amount, determining a second perspective of the plurality of perspectives that correlates to a greater degree with the preference for content than the first perspective, and transmitting from the end-user device a cue for recommending a change in perspective to the second perspective.
US11307645B2 Instruction updates via side channels
An example device includes a data port to provide a data channel to a host and a processor coupled to the data port. The processor includes an operational mode and a low-power mode in which the processor is to perform fewer operations than in the operational mode. The processor is to execute instructions in the operational mode and to update the instructions with updated instructions received via the data channel in the operational mode. The device further includes a side channel to receive a signal from the host to trigger the processor to switch from the low-power mode to the operational mode and to initiate update of the instructions with the updated instructions.
US11307644B2 Cross-domain power control circuit
A cross-domain power control circuit is disclosed. The circuit includes a first circuit branch having a first transistor coupled to a first supply voltage node and a second circuit branch having a second transistor coupled to the first supply voltage node. A third circuit branch is coupled between a second supply voltage node and a third supply voltage node. A second supply voltage conveyed on the second supply voltage node is less than a first supply voltage conveyed on the first supply voltage node. A fourth circuit branch is coupled between the first and third supply voltage nodes. In a first mode of operation, control circuitry causes the second supply voltage to be conveyed to the third supply voltage node. In a second mode of operation, the control circuitry causes the first supply voltage to be conveyed to the third supply voltage node.
US11307643B2 Power management system and power management method for computer system
A power management system includes connection interfaces, a system power supply, and a power management circuit. Each connection interface is connected to one power consumption device. The system power supply includes power supply units (PSUs). The system power supply supplies electricity power to each power consumption device via one connection interface. The power management circuit is connected to each power consumption device via the connection interfaces. The power management circuit obtains a current total load of PSUs, determines a target load of each PSU, and determines whether each connection interface is connected to one power consumption device. The power management circuit turns off power supply to the connection interface that is not connected to the power consumption devices. According to the current total load and the target load, the power management circuit determines an enabled number of the PSUs, thereby turning on or turning off each PSU accordingly.
US11307639B2 Power consumption control method and system for electronic positioning device, and electronic positioning device
This application discloses a power consumption control method and system for an electronic positioning device, and an electronic positioning device. The method includes: obtaining sensing data of a sensor for sensing a physical quantity of an object's state of motion (101); determining, based on the sensing data, whether a current condition meets a preset trigger condition, to obtain a first determining result (102); sending a first control instruction when the first determining result indicates that the current condition meets the preset trigger condition (103), where the first control instruction is used to enable a positioning module in the electronic positioning device such that the positioning module is in an on state; and maintaining the positioning module in an off state when the first determining result indicates that the current condition does not meet the preset trigger condition (104).
US11307630B2 Electronic device and method executed by the electronic device
An electronic device electrically connectable to an external device includes: circuitry configured to: accept, from a user, a selection of one of: a first state that enables the electronic device to supply electric power to the external device; and a second state that enables the electronic device to receive electric power from the external device; and switch a state of the electronic device to the selected one of the first state and the second state and fix the selected one of the first state and the second state as the state of the electronic device in response to power off of the electronic device.
US11307627B2 Systems and methods for reducing stranded power capacity
Systems and methods described herein make previously stranded power capacity (power that is provisioned for a data center according to a computing system's nameplate power consumption but is currently not useable) available to the data center. Systems described herein generate empirical power profiles that specify expected upper bounds for the power consumption levels that applications trigger. Using the upper bounds for application power-consumption levels, a computing system described herein can reliably release part of its provisioned nameplate power for other systems or data center consumers, reducing the amount of stranded power in a data center. The method described herein avoids performance penalties for most jobs by using sensor measurements made at a rapid rate explained herein to ensure that a system power cap based on running application's measured peak power consumption is reliable with reference to the power capacitance inherent in the computing system.
US11307625B2 Power distribution units, systems, and related methods for controlling relay switches of electrical cords
Power distribution units, power distribution systems, and related methods for controlling relay switches of electrical cords are disclosed herein. According to an aspect, a PDU includes multiple electrical plug receptacles for operatively connecting to one or more electrical cords for providing power to the electrical cord(s) to transmit power to connected electronic devices. The electrical cord(s) each include a switching relay configured to control transmission of power via the respective electrical cord. The switching relay is configured to receive a control signal for controlling the transmission of power. The PDU includes a connector to a power source configured to supply power to the electrical plug receptacles. Further, the PDU includes a communications module configured to individually route control signals to the switching relays for individually controlling transmission of power via the respective electrical cord(s).
US11307615B2 Accessories for portable electronic devices
Accessory devices for portable electronic devices are described. An exemplary accessory device can include a first segment coupled to a second segment via a first hinge assembly. The accessory can include a third segment coupled to the second segment via a second hinge assembly such that the second segment is positioned between the first and third segments. The accessory device can be arranged between a closed configuration and a configuration of a stand that supports the portable electronic device at a viewing angle. At the support configuration, the second segment can be at an acute angle relative to the first segment to shift the center of gravity of the system towards the middle. The third segment can be suspended above the first segment and be inclined outwards. The hinge assemblies of the system can be sufficiently stiff to withstand the weight of the electronic device.
US11307613B2 Display device
A display device is provided. The display device includes a display panel including a folding region, first and second non-folding regions at opposite sides of the folding region; a first support plate below the display panel to overlap the first non-folding region and to partially overlap the folding region; a second support plate below the display panel to overlap the second non-folding region and to partially overlap the folding region; a first plate coupling film between the display panel and the first support plate to overlap the first non-folding region; a second plate coupling film between the display panel and the second support plate to overlap the second non-folding region; a first step compensating member between the display panel and the first support plate to overlap the folding region, apart from the first plate coupling film, and including a light shielding layer; and a second step compensating member between the display panel and the second support plate to overlap the folding region, apart from the second plate coupling film, and including a light shielding layer.
US11307612B2 Portable information device and cover device
A portable information device includes: a first chassis; a second chassis coupled to the first chassis to be rotatable relative to the first chassis; and a cover device having a first cover section which covers the back surface of the first chassis, a second cover section which covers the back surface of the second chassis, and a folding cover section which connects between the first cover section and the second cover section to be rotatable relative to each other. The cover device further has a sheet-shaped member provided to face a side edge of the folding cover section on the inner surface side of the folding cover section and provided to be movable relative to the inner surface of the folding cover section.
US11307611B2 Reflective display body
A reflective display body includes a light diffusion control layer and a reflective layer. The light diffusion control layer has a plurality of regions having a relatively high refractive index in a region having a relatively low refractive index. The regions having the relatively high refractive index extend from one surface side toward the other surface side of the light diffusion control layer, and a straight line parallel to the extending direction is tilted with respect to the thickness direction of the light diffusion control layer. When a vector C is obtained by projecting a vector, which is parallel to the extending direction and directed from the surface side distal to the display surface of the reflective display body toward the display surface side, onto the display surface, the smallest angle among three angles between vector C and vectors D1 to D3 is more than 0° and 45° or less.
US11307604B2 Clamp circuit
In certain aspects, a clamp circuit includes a first current mirror having a first branch and a second branch, wherein the first current mirror is configured to mirror a current flowing through the first branch of the first current mirror to the second branch of the first current mirror. The clamp circuit also includes a second current mirror having a first branch and a second branch, wherein the second current mirror is configured to mirror a current flowing through the first branch of the second current mirror to the second branch of the second current mirror. The first branch of the first current mirror is coupled in series with the second branch of the second current mirror, and the second branch of the first current mirror is coupled in series with the first branch of the second current mirror.
US11307602B2 System, method, and data packets for messaging for electric power grid elements over a secure internet protocol network
Systems, methods, and messages of the present invention provides IP-based messages associated with the grid elements, wherein each IP-based message includes an internet protocol (IP) packet that is generated autonomously and/or automatically by the grid elements, intelligent messaging hardware associated with the grid elements, at least one coordinator, and/or a server associated with the electric power grid and its operation, energy settlement, and/or financial settlement for electricity provided or consumed, transmitted, and/or curtailed or reduced. The IP packet preferably includes a content including raw data and/or transformed data, a priority associated with the IP-based message, a security associated with the IP packet, and/or a transport route for communicating the IP-based message via the network.
US11307598B2 Autonomous aircraft control systems and related methods
An aircraft assistance method for reducing drag on the aircraft. The method includes flying an autonomous aircraft near the aircraft. An optimal position where vortices created by the autonomous aircraft or the aircraft interact with the other aircraft and/or autonomous aircraft to reduce drag and/or increase lift on the aircraft is determined. The autonomous aircraft is positioned in the optimal position. The method may include a landing assistance system with at least one autonomous aircraft configured to provide the aircraft with information regarding a desired position relative to a runway. The at least one autonomous aircraft may be configured to communicate with the aircraft through a processor and/or a display in the aircraft. The autonomous aircraft may be subject to a drone control system for a plurality of drones configured to position the plurality of drones in a formation.
US11307594B2 Method and system for deterministic trajectory selection based on uncertainty estimation for an autonomous agent
A system for deterministic trajectory selection based on uncertainty estimation includes a set of one or more computing systems. A method for deterministic trajectory selection includes receiving a set of inputs; determining a set of outputs; determining uncertainty parameters associated with any or all of the set of inputs and/or any or all of the set of outputs; and evaluating the uncertainty parameters and optionally triggering a process and/or action in response.
US11307588B2 Vehicle accessory arrangement
A vehicle accessory arrangement (2) structured to be mounted on a vehicle (4), the accessory arrangement (2) comprises a working equipment (6), an accessory control unit (8) configured to determine accessory control signals (10) and to control said working equipment (6) by said signals, and an accessory communication bus (12) comprising a bus interface (14) configured to connect said accessory communication bus (12) to a vehicle communication bus (16) provided at said vehicle. The accessory arrangement (2) comprises a wireless signal receiver (18) configured to receive current position data, e.g. GPS data, and working assignment data including route data for a working assignment for said vehicle (4) provided with said working equipment (6). The accessory control unit (8) is configured to receive a vehicle data set among a plurality of different vehicle data sets, each of said plurality of vehicle data sets comprises control characteristics of a vehicle on which the accessory arrangement may be mounted. The accessory control unit (8) is configured to determine, based upon said control characteristics, navigation and drive control commands adapted to control said vehicle (4) provided with said vehicle accessory arrangement (2) to work in an autonomous mode and to travel along a route of a working assignment, and working control commands adapted to control said vehicle (2) such that working procedures performed by said working equipment (6) are supported. And that the accessory control unit (8) is configured to control said vehicle (4) provided with said vehicle accessory arrangement (2), by said determined navigation and drive commands and working control commands, to fulfil said working assignment.
US11307572B2 Industrial vehicle remote operation system, communication device, industrial vehicle, and computer readable storage medium for storing industrial vehicle remote operation program
An industrial vehicle remote operation system includes an industrial vehicle including a vehicle communication portion, a communication device, and, a first signal conversion portion. The communication device includes a reception portion that receives two or more types of operation signals, an obtainment portion that obtains a conversion program for converting the operation signal into the remote instruction signal, a storage portion configured to store the conversion program, a second signal conversion portion configured to convert the operation signal into the remote instruction signal using the conversion program, and a communication device communication portion that sends the remote instruction signal to the vehicle communication portion. The communication device includes an update portion configured to update information stored in the storage portion so as to enable addition, deletion, or change of one or more of the operation signals that are convertible by the second signal conversion portion.
US11307571B2 Operational parameter based flight restriction
A method for operating a vehicle includes, with aid of one or more processors, individually or collectively, receiving a parameter regarding operation of the vehicle, processing the parameter regarding the operation of the vehicle, and varying a restriction affecting operation of the vehicle based on the processing of the parameter.
US11307567B2 Component mounting device, method, and system that controls head based on degree of malfunction
A management device for managing a component mounter that mounts components onto a substrate using some of constituent elements each selected from one of constituent element groups each including the constituent elements. One group is a nozzle group including nozzles. The device includes: a true displacement amount calculator that calculates, for each target component which is the component, a true amount of displacement which is a sum of (i) an amount of pickup displacement being an amount of displacement between the target component and a target nozzle being one of the nozzles and picks up the target component and (ii) an amount of correction being an amount of offset of a position of the target nozzle when picking up the target component; and a statistical processor that performs parameter estimation for a predetermined statistical model using the true amount to calculate a degree of malfunction of each constituent element.
US11307561B2 Manufacturing process data collection and analytics
Techniques are described for receiving manufacturing data and events over real time and non-real time interfaces and associating the data with one another. In one example, real time data is received, the real time data associated with a counter value assigned by a precision counter. The received real time data is stored in a storage buffer, and non-real time data is received, where the non-real time data associated with a counter value assigned by the precision counter. In response to receiving the non-real time data, the buffer is searched for real time data having a matching counter value and, in response to identifying stored real time data associated with a matching counter value, the non-real time data is associated with the real time data based on the match. Data packages are generated including related real time and non-real time data associated with matching counter values.
US11307559B2 Generation of holding tabs for fixing a part during machining
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including medium-encoded computer program products, for computer aided design and manufacture of physical structures using subtractive manufacturing systems and techniques include, in one aspect, a method including: obtaining a toolpath specification for a three dimensional model of geometry of a part to be machined from a workpiece; calculating predicted cutting forces to be applied to the workpiece when machining the part; generating a set of holding tabs for the part based on the predicted cutting forces, wherein each of the holding tabs bridge from the part to the workpiece so as to keep the part fixed, in situ, within the workpiece during the machining, and at least one position of a holding tab from the set is determined in accordance with the predicted cutting forces; and providing the set of holding tabs for use by a computer-controlled manufacturing system.
US11307543B2 Building automation system with integrated building information model
A building automation system (BAS) includes building equipment located within a building and a BAS network configured to facilitate communications between the building equipment. The building equipment operate to affect a variable state or condition within the building. The BAS includes a BAS-BIM integrator configured to receive BAS points from the BAS network and to integrate the BAS points with a building information model (BIM). The BIM includes a plurality of BIM objects representing the building equipment. The BAS includes an integrated BAS-BIM viewer configured to use the BIM with the integrated BAS points to generate a user interface. The user interface includes a graphical representation of the BIM objects and the BAS points integrated therewith.
US11307540B1 Method of linear active disturbance rejection control with a fractional order integral action
A method, system, and apparatus for a linear active disturbance rejection control with a fractional order integral (FOI-LADRC) action for set-point tracking of a process variable is disclosed. The FOI-LADRC method includes receiving and multiplying a reference signal by a first feedback signal, applying, by a set-point tracking controller, fractional order integration to the reference signal, amplifying and multiplying the reference signal by a series of second feedback signals and a third feedback signal, dividing the reference signal by a static gain, and generating a process control variable, inputting the process control variable and applying a disturbance to the plant to output an output signal, feeding back the output signal, as the first feedback signal, generating the series of second feedback signals and a third feedback signal by an extended state observer, ESO, and tuning the set-point tracking controller and the ESO to eliminate the disturbance, from the output signal.
US11307529B2 Cartridge, member constituting cartridge, and image forming apparatus
Movement and/or urging of a developer carrying memer is carried out with high precision. A cartridge that is mountable to an apparatus main assembly of an image forming apparatus, the cartridge includes a developing roller; a frame supporting the developing roller; a movable part movably supported by the frame and movable to a first position and to a second position relative to the frame; and an elastic part provided between the frame and the movable part to urge the movable part. The movable part includes a first force receiving part that receives force from the apparatus main assembly, in a direction of moving from the first position to the second position, and a second force receiving part that receives force from the apparatus main assembly, in a direction of moving from the second position to the first position. When the movable part receives force from the apparatus main assembly at the first force receiving part and is at the second position, the movable part receives urging force from the elastic part in a direction of moving the movable part from the second position to the first position.
US11307528B2 Image forming apparatus having a locking mechanism for a unit
An image forming apparatus includes a first unit dismountably mounted on a main body frame and a locking mechanism releasably holding the first unit mounted. The locking mechanism has a handle portion, a lock member, and a preloading member. The handle portion is on the first unit, and is movable to and fro in the mounting and dismounting directions of the first unit. The lock member is swingably on the first unit, and has a hook portion engageable with an engaged portion formed on the main body frame. The preloading member preloads the lock member in a first direction in which the hook portion engages with the engaged portion. As the handle portion is moved in the dismounting direction, the lock member swings in a second direction opposite to the first direction against the preloading force of the preloading member to disengage the hook portion from the engaged portion.
US11307526B2 Print agent application assembly cleaning tools
A print agent application assembly cleaning tool is disclosed. The print agent application assembly cleaning tool may include a handle and a flexible blade. The flexible blade may be inserted into a gap between a pair of electrodes of a print agent application assembly. The blade may protrude from a distal end of the handle in a lengthwise direction. The blade may have a width that varies to define a curved profile. The width may reduce and subsequently increase along a length of the blade so as to define a recess in an edge of the blade.
US11307525B2 Printed circuit board mounting piezoelectric transformer
A printed circuit board comprises a first mounting surface, a second mounting surface, and a piezoelectric transformer. The piezoelectric transformer has a piezoelectric substance, external electrodes, and a frame substrate. The second mounting surface has a projection region. There is a first region from a first location, where an end portion further from the output electrode out of end portions of the input electrode is projected onto the second mounting surface in the projection region, to a second location, where an end portion closer to the output electrode out of the end portions of the input electrode is projected onto the second mounting surface, the first region being a mounting allowed region where an electronic component is mounted.
US11307523B2 Determinations of failure conditions based on power consumptions
A volt meter and a current meter may measure a voltage and a current for the calculation of power consumption. A controller may calculate the power consumption when a heating element is activated and when the heating element is deactivated. Based on the power consumptions when the heating element is activated or deactivated, a failure condition may be determined.
US11307522B2 Heating device with a heat conductor including portions having different thicknesses
A heating device includes a rotatable film, a heater including a substrate that extends along a first direction, and a heater element on the substrate and facing the film, a heat conductor having first and second surfaces and including a first portion contacting the substrate, and a second portion that is adjacent to the first portion in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and does not contact the substrate, and a temperature sensing element on the second surface at a position corresponding to the second portion. A thickness of the first portion from the first surface to the second surface is greater than a thickness of the second portion from the first surface to the second surface.
US11307521B2 Image forming apparatus and image forming method
An image forming apparatus may include: a fixer that includes a fixing nip and makes an image formation medium pass through the fixing nip, to apply heat and pressure to the image formation medium, and fix toner containing wax to the image formation medium, an image formed with the toner having been transferred onto the image formation medium; and a hardware processor that controls the fixer in such a manner that an amount of wax precipitating on a surface of the image formation medium, when a laminating process is performed on the image formation medium to which the toner has been fixed, becomes smaller than when the laminating process is not performed.
US11307514B2 Resource conditioning
There is provided a method and apparatus for monitoring conditioning of a rendering material in a storage structure, where the storage structure comprises a passive transceiver. The passive transceiver may generate a varying response signal where a strength of the varying signal can be monitored and used to determine a pre-conditioning parameter indicative of a condition of the storage structure.
US11307502B2 Assistant pattern configuration method, mask and forming method thereof, and related device
Embodiments and implementations of the present disclosure provide assistant pattern configuration methods, masks and forming methods thereof, and related devices. One form of a configuration method includes: providing a main pattern having an edge extending along a first direction, where a second direction is perpendicular to the first direction, the main pattern having a first optimal focal plane in the first direction and a second optimal focal plane in the second direction when exposed, and where there is an optimal focal plane offset between the first optimal focal plane and the second optimal focal plane; providing an initial assistant pattern around the main pattern; extracting a configuration parameter of the initial assistant pattern, the configuration parameter corresponding to the optimal focal plane offset; obtaining configuration information corresponding to a preset optimal focal plane offset based on an adjustment of the configuration parameter; and configuring an assistant pattern around the main pattern according to the configuration information. Embodiments and implementations of the present disclosure can improve lithographic quality.
US11307496B2 Metal brush layer for EUV patterning
A metal brush layer is provided. The metal brush layer includes a polymer backbone including at least one grafting unit, G, attached to the polymer backbone, and a plurality of metal-containing moieties, M, attached to the polymer backbone.
US11307494B2 Hologram medium and optical element
The present disclosure relates to a hologram medium comprising: a polymer substrate including a polymer resin in which a silane-based functional group is located in a main chain or a branched chain, wherein a fine pattern is formed on at least one surface of the polymer substrate, and an optical element.
US11307493B2 Microlithographic fabrication of structures
Micro- and nano-patterns in imprint layers formed on a substrate and lithographic methods for forming such layers. The layers include a plurality of structures, and a residual layer having a residual layer thickness (RLT) that extends from the surface of the substrate to a base of the structures, where the RLT varies across the surface of the substrate according to a predefined pattern.
US11307491B2 Mask, mask assembly, exposure machine, method for testing shadowing effect on window, and photolithography method
A mask, a mask assembly, an exposure machine, a method for testing shadowing effect on a window, and a photolithography method are provided. The mask includes a light transmission area; a functional window provided at a side of the light transmission area; and at least one of a first detection mark and a second detection mark; wherein the first detection mark is flushed with a border of the functional window adjacent to an interior of the mask; and the second detection mark is disposed between the profile of the light transmission area and the functional window.
US11307486B2 Lens driving device, camera module, and optical apparatus
The present embodiment relates to a lens driving device, a camera module and an optical device. The lens driving device comprising: a cover; a housing arranged inside the cover; a bobbin arranged inside the housing; a magnet arranged in the housing; a first coil arranged in the bobbin and facing the magnet; a first substrate arranged below the housing and including a second coil facing the magnet; a second substrate arranged below the first substrate; and a base arranged below the second substrate, wherein the base includes a body and a protrusion upwardly protruding from the body, the outer side of the second substrate is arranged to face the inner side of the protrusion, and the upper surface of the protrusion is in a location which is the same as or lower than that of the upper surface of the first substrate.
US11307468B2 Array substrate and manufacturing method thereof
The present disclosure provides an array substrate and a manufacturing method of the array substrate. The method includes sequentially forming an active layer and an insulating layer on a substrate; forming a common electrode layer and a first metal layer on the insulating layer using a same photomask, wherein the common electrode layer includes touch electrodes; and forming a second metal layer on the pixel electrode layer, wherein the second metal layer includes touch signal lines, and the touch signal lines electrically are electrically connected to the touch electrodes.
US11307464B2 Array substrate for reflective display panel, method for preparing the same and display panel
The present disclosure provides an array substrate for a reflective display panel, a method for preparing the same, and a display panel, the array substrate including a base and a pixel electrode and a structure for reflecting light arranged on the base, in which the structure for reflecting light is configured to reflect light at a predetermined wavelength and allow light other than the light at the predetermined wavelength to transmit therethrough.
US11307462B2 Liquid crystal aligning agent composition, method for preparing liquid crystal alignment film using same, and liquid crystal alignment film and liquid crystal display using same
Provided is a liquid crystal aligning agent composition comprising a hindered amine-based light stabilizer and a polyamic acid polymer derived from a diamine, a method for preparing a liquid crystal alignment film using the same, and a liquid crystal alignment film and a liquid crystal display using the same.
US11307461B2 Display device
Provided is a display device. The display device includes a liquid crystal display panel and an optical film disposed above the liquid crystal display panel, the optical film comprising a first pattern layer having a first refractive index and a second pattern layer having a second refractive index different from the first refractive index and disposed on the first pattern layer. The first pattern layer includes a first base part and a plurality of first protrusions. Each of the first protrusions includes a bottom surface adjacent to the first base part, an upper surface facing the bottom surface, and side surfaces between the bottom surface and the upper surface. Each of the side surfaces is perpendicular to the bottom surface and the upper surface.
US11307451B2 Substrate for electro-optical device, electro-optical device, and electronic apparatus
An element substrate of an electro-optical device (substrate for an electro-optical device) includes a first lens and a second lens. The first lens is formed between a first substrate and a switching element, and the second lens is formed between the switching element and a pixel electrode. The second lens includes a second lens concave surface and a second lens-forming lens layer. The second lens concave surface is recessed in a surface of an interlayer insulating film. The second lens-forming lens layer is filled in the inside of the second lens concave surface. The interlayer insulating film includes a contact hole in a location not overlapping, in a plan view, with the second lens concave surface. The contact hole electrically couples the pixel electrode to the switching element.
US11307442B2 Display module and display device
A display module includes: a backplate; a backlight module disposed on the backplate; a liquid crystal panel disposed on the backlight module; a frame configured to fix the liquid crystal panel; a circuit board disposed on the backplate; and a conductive part. The conductive part is connected with the backplate or the circuit board, the conductive part includes an elastic portion connected with the liquid crystal panel, and at least part of the elastic portion is located between the liquid crystal panel and the frame and is in a compression state. A display device is further disclosed.
US11307436B2 Method of manufacturing a spectacle lens, finished uncut spectacle lens and semi-finished lens blank
A finished uncut spectacle lens has a curved front surface including an optical bowl with a convex curvature and a peripheral lentic zone surrounding the optical bowl. The curvature of the curved front surface in the peripheral lentic zone is flatter than in the optical bowl. The optical bowl size is large enough that a lens filling the entire frame can be glazed from it. The inclusion of a flatter peripheral lentic zone enables a larger diameter of the finished unglazed lens (d) with larger edge thickness than would be possible if the same back surface was cut on a semi-finished blank having a uniform spherical front, without compromise to the finished lens center thickness. In addition, a method of manufacturing such a spectacle lens and a semi-finished lens blank used in the method are provided.
US11307421B2 Dual mode headset
A dual mode virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) headset includes a head-attachment, a main frame coupled to the head-attachment, and a pivot frame. The pivot frame includes a holder configured to accommodate an electronic device having a display screen, and a reflective screen configured to reflect content shown on the display screen. The pivot frame pivotally coupled to the main frame. In the first pivot frame position, the reflective screen at least partially intersects a field of view (α) of a user wearing the headset, and in the second pivot frame position the display screen at least partially intersects the α when the electronic device is accommodated in the holder.
US11307419B2 Display apparatus
A display apparatus includes an image forming device and a light guide. The light guide includes an incident portion and an emission portion including a plurality of mirrors. In the light guide, the total reflection surface is disposed to be inclined with respect to a virtual plane perpendicular to a visual axis, and the mirrors are disposed to be inclined with respect to the total reflection surface. The mirror angle is set such that the light guide angle, the mirror angle, the light angle, the limit incidence angle, and the refractive index of the light guide satisfy the predetermined relationship.
US11307410B2 Display apparatus and method incorporating adaptive pose locking
A display apparatus including pose-tracking means; image renderer per eye; liquid-crystal device including liquid-crystal structure and control circuit; and processor. Processor is configured to: process pose-tracking data to determine user's head pose; detect if rate at which head pose is changing is below predefined threshold rate; if yes, switch on lock mode, select head pose for session of lock mode, and generate output image frames according to head pose during session; if no, generate output image frames according to corresponding head poses of user using pose-tracking data; and display output image frames, whilst shifting light emanating to from pixels of image renderer to multiple positions (P1-P9) in sequential and repeated manner, said shifting causes resolution of output image frames to appear higher than display resolution of image renderer.
US11307408B2 Color-selective waveguides for augmented reality/mixed reality applications
Color-selective waveguides, methods for fabricating color-selective waveguides, and augmented reality (AR)/mixed reality (MR) applications including color-selective waveguides are described. The color-selective waveguides can advantageously reduce or block stray light entering a waveguide (e.g., red, green, or blue waveguide), thereby reducing or eliminating back-reflection or back-scattering into the eyepiece.
US11307407B2 Two-dimensional optical scanning mirror device, manufacturing method for same, two-dimensional optical scanner and image projector
A two-dimensional optical scanning mirror device, a manufacturing method for the same, a two-dimensional optical scanning device and an image projector. A two-dimensional optical scanning mirror device includes a substrate, a movable mirror portion supported on the substrate in such a manner that two-dimension optical scanning is possible, a hard magnetic thin film provided in the movable mirror portion and a magnetic field generator that includes at least an alternating magnetic field generator for driving the movable mirror portion, where the hard magnetic thin film has a magnetization direction in a direction of a film plane, and the ratio of the magnetic field generated by the magnetic field generator relative to the coercive force of the hard magnetic thin film is 0.2 or lower.
US11307405B2 Image generating device and image generating method for detecting position of pupil
This invention is provided with: a light source; a light scanning mirror; a measurement mechanism for measuring a change in the intensity of light reflected from an eyeball as time elapses through the scanning of at least a surface of the pupil with a light beam by means of the light scanning mirror; a sampling mechanism for sampling the intensity of light reflected from the pupil from the measured change in the intensity of the reflected light as time elapses; and a mechanism for detecting the size and the position of the pupil by synchronizing the sampled intensity of light reflected from the pupil, and the scanning time during which the surface of the eyeball is scanned; and an image generating mechanism for forming an image on the retina of the eyeball by projecting a light beam for generating an image onto the pupil in the detected position while scanning.
US11307399B2 Information processing device, information processing method, program, and microscope system
Provided is an information processing device including an image analysis unit which divides an entire image in which an entire observation target region is imaged into a plurality of regions, and then judges whether an observation target is present in each region, and an imaging control unit which controls imaging of partial images with a magnification higher than a magnification of the entire image corresponding to the regions based on judgment results of the image analysis unit.
US11307393B2 Zoom lens system, interchangeable lens, and imaging apparatus
A zoom lens satisfies Conditional Expression (1) as follows: −20
US11307381B2 Optical device and driving control method of optical device
Provided is an optical device including an optics including at least two moving groups that are movable along an optical axis and share portions of driving regions; a plurality of actuators configured to move the at least two moving groups along the optical axis, respectively; and a control unit configured to control the positions of the at least two moving groups by operating the actuators, wherein the control unit moves the at least two moving groups independently, such that the position coordinates of the at least two moving groups in one integrated coordinates system do not coincide with each other.
US11307377B2 Light source device, projector and lighting device
A light source device includes an excitation-light light source which emits excitation light, a reflection member which reflects the excitation light, a lens which is arranged on an optical path of the excitation light which leads from the excitation-light light source to the reflection member and refracts the excitation light, a housing which houses the reflection member in a hermetically sealed internal space, an operation member which is exposed from the housing in a direction which intersects the optical path and is moved towards the inside and outside of the housing, and an adjustment mechanism which adjusts a length of an optical path between the reflection member and the lens in linkage with the operation member which is moved towards the inside and outside of the housing.
US11307373B2 Lens member for a lens arrangement of a camera device
A lens arrangement (200) for a camera device, the lens arrangement (200) comprising: a lens member (100) comprising a barrel (104) enclosing a lens unit (106) and extending along a longitudinal lens member axis (A), a lens holder (202) comprising a wall surrounding a cavity, wherein the lens member is at least partly inserted into the cavity, wherein the barrel (104) of the lens member (100) defines a channel (102) which extends inside a wall section of the barrel (104) of the lens member (100) in parallel with the longitudinal lens member axis (A) and which has a first end opening facing a field of view of the lens arrangement (200), and wherein the lens arrangement (200) comprises an emitter (110) arranged to emit electromagnetic radiation to an area located in the field of view of the lens arrangement (200) via the channel (102) and the first end opening.
US11307371B2 Armored data cable assembly
A data cable assembly includes at least one pair of conductors twisted about one another, optionally disposed along an outer surface of a pair separator. The conductors are covered by an inner jacket, and an armor disposed on the outer surface of the inner jacket. The inner jacket is covered by an outer jacket with a rip cord disposed between the armor and the outer jacket.
US11307370B2 Optical fiber unit and optical fiber cable
An optical fiber unit includes: an assembly in which a plurality of optical fiber ribbons in which a plurality of optical fibers are disposed in parallel are assembled; and a coating for covering the periphery of the assembly in a state of having a space inside. The coating is interrupted at a part in a circumferential direction of the optical fiber unit, and an opening part is formed.
US11307367B2 Method of precision beam collimation using fiber-optic circulator and wavelength tunable source
A method of calibrating a collimating lens system includes transmitting, using an optical transmitter, a beam out of an optical fiber and through a collimating lens of the collimating lens system. The beam is reflected off a perfect flat mirror positioned at an output of the collimating lens and back towards the collimating lens, and received, via the collimating lens, at a power meter connected to the optical fiber. The method also includes adjusting a position of a tip of the optical fiber proximal to the collimating lens while tracking a power reading using the power meter, selecting a calibration position of the optical fiber corresponding to a highest power reading, and securing the optical fiber relative to the collimating lens using the calibration position.
US11307366B2 Optical connector
To provide an optical connector which enables suppression of crosstalk, an optical connector includes a housing, an optic transceiver and a lens body, wherein the lens body includes a light emitting side lens section configured to be interposed between a light emitting element and one optical fiber of a partner optical connector, a light receiving side lens section configured to be interposed between a light receiving element and another optical fiber of the partner optical connector, and a light receiving side lens surrounding section in an integrated manner. A light shield section is formed in the lens body, the light shield section being configured to suppress a portion of light emitted from the light emitting element which enters the light receiving element via the lens body. The light receiving side lens surrounding section is configured to be transparent at an end facing the partner optical connector.
US11307348B2 Backlight module and display device
A backlight module and a display device are provided. The backlight module includes a back plate, an optical film, a light guide plate, and a fixing component. The optical film is provided at a light exiting side of the light guide plate, the back plate includes a bottom plate and a side plate located at least one end of the bottom plate, and the light guide plate is provided between the optical film and the bottom plate. The fixing component includes a first fixing subcomponent provided on the side plate and a second fixing subcomponent provided on the optical film, the first fixing subcomponent being clamped with the second fixing subcomponent.
US11307346B2 Backlight unit and display apparatus comprising same
Provided are a backlight unit and a display apparatus including the same. The backlight unit includes: a light guide plate configured to diffuse and transmit light that is incident on the light guide plate; and a white light emitting member configured to convert incident light transmitted by the light guide plate to white light having a color temperature that is adjusted according to a degree of conversion of the incident light into light of a specific color based on application of an electrical signal to the white light emitting member, and to emit the white light.
US11307344B2 Dual view zone backlight, dual-mode display, and method
A dual view zone backlight and dual-mode display employ a first backlight region to provide directional emitted light toward a first view zone and a second backlight region to provide broad-angle emitted light toward the first and a second view zone in a first mode. The dual-mode display includes a second backlight to provide broad-angle light toward both the first view zone and the second view zone in a second mode.
US11307341B2 Method for manufacturing metal wire grid polarizer and display panel
A method for manufacturing a metal wire grid polarizer includes providing a template having grooves; forming a metal layer in the grooves, which comprises coating a metal thin film on a surface of the template on which the grooves are provided, and impressing the metal thin film so that the metal thin film is filled in the grooves to form a metal wire grid structure, the metal wire grid structure comprising the metal layer formed in the grooves and a cladding layer integrated with the metal layer and covering the surface of the template; and moving the metal layer to a substrate to manufacture the metal wire grid polarizer.
US11307335B2 Optical apparatus and methods and computer program products useful for manufacturing same
Optical apparatus comprising a MEMS substrate having a surface; and a stack of optical coatings which is deposited on the MEMS substrate's surface and which modifies at least one property of light impinging on the stack.
US11307331B1 High-performance optical absorber comprising functionalized, non-woven, CNT sheet and texturized polymer film or texturized polymer coating and manufacturing method thereof
A high-performance optical absorber, having a texturized base layer, the base layer comprising one or more of a polymer film and a polymer coating; and a surface layer located above and immediately adjacent to the base layer. The surface layer is joined to the base layer and the surface layer has a plasma-functionalized, non-woven carbon nanotube (CNT) sheet, wherein the base layer texturization comprises one or more of substantially rectangular ridges, substantially triangular ridges, substantially pyramidal ridges, and truncated, substantially pyramidal ridges.
US11307328B2 Micro concave-convex structure for optical body and display device
There is provided an optical body and a display device that enable wavelength dependence of a reflectance to be reduced and reflection of incident light to be further suppressed, the optical body including: a concave-convex structure formed on a surface of a base material. An average period of concavities and convexities of the concave-convex structure is equal to or shorter than a wavelength belonging to a visible light band. A standard deviation of differences between respective positions of bottom faces of the concavities of the concave-convex structure in a normal direction of a flat surface of the base material and a median of the positions of the bottom faces is greater than or equal to 25 nm.
US11307325B2 Covert surveillance using multi-modality sensing
The present specification discloses a covert mobile inspection vehicle with a backscatter X-ray scanning system that has an X-ray source and detectors for obtaining a radiographic image of an object outside the vehicle. The systems preferably include at least one sensor for determining a distance from at least one of the detectors to points on the surface of the object being scanned, a processor for processing the obtained radiographic image by using the determined distance of the object to obtain an atomic number of each material contained in the object, and one or more sensors to obtain surveillance data from a predefined area surrounding the vehicle.
US11307323B2 Methods and systems to analyze bed boundary detection
Methods capable of determining a depth of investigation of a logging tool can include generating an error distribution model for a logging tool. The methods can also include defining a detection threshold above which a measured signal from a measurement channel of the logging tool can be considered reliable based on output from the error distribution model, and generating a simulated formation model to determine the depth of investigation. The depth of investigation can be biased by the detection threshold.
US11307319B2 Automated fault uncertainty analysis in hydrocarbon exploration
A system includes a processor and a memory. The memory includes instructions that are executable by the processor to access a plurality of seismic images of a subterranean formation in a first geological area. The instructions are also executable to generate a plurality of fault estimates from each of the plurality of seismic images. Further, the instructions are executable to generate a processed seismic image of the first geological area by normalizing and merging the plurality of seismic images and the plurality of fault estimates. Additionally, the instructions are executable to generate a statistical fault uncertainty volume of the first geological area using the processed seismic image. Furthermore, the instructions are executable to control a drilling operation in the first geological area using the statistical fault uncertainty volume of the first geological area.
US11307299B2 Radio frequency based sensing using communication signals
Embodiments are presented herein of apparatuses, systems, and methods for a wireless device to perform sensing applications using communication signals. The first wireless device may determine to perform a sensing application and to perform the sensing application using a communication signal to be transmitted to a second device. In other words, the first wireless device may use a transmission that is scheduled for communication purposes to additionally perform sensing of one or more types. Example sensing or radar-like applications include estimating distance, motion, and/or angle to one or more objects or structures in the vicinity of the first wireless device. After transmitting the communication signal to the second wireless device, the first wireless device may receive a reflection of the communication signal. The first wireless device may use the reflection to perform the sensing application.
US11307293B2 Ranging sensor
A TOF ranging sensor according to Embodiment includes: a light-emitting unit that radiates light beams to subspaces; a light-receiving unit that receives light and forms images of the light on light-receiving elements allocated to the subspaces; and a space control unit that independently controls each element group that includes a light-emitting element and a light-receiving element that are allocated to a common one of the subspaces.
US11307292B2 ODM information reliability determination system and method and vehicle using the same
Disclosed are an occupancy distance map (ODM) information reliability determination system and method and a vehicle using the same. The system includes a signal conversion unit configured to receive a plurality of sensing signals and to perform signal processing, a calculation unit configured to calculate state information of a nearby vehicle detected from processed signals, a sensor fusion track output unit configured to output sensor fusion track information based on the calculated state information of the nearby vehicle, an ODM output unit configured to output ODM information based on the calculated state information of the nearby vehicle, an ODM fusion unit configured to generate sensor fusion ODM information by performing sensor fusion with respect to the ODM information, and an ODM information reliability determination unit configured to determine reliability of the sensor fusion ODM information by confirming association between the sensor fusion track information and the sensor fusion ODM information.
US11307289B2 Radar device and method for changing reception gain of radar device
A radar device (1) includes a frequency conversion part (12) which converts a frequency of an echo signal obtained by reflecting a detection signal and receiving the reflected detection signal by an antenna (10), and amplifies a signal level thereof. The radar device (1) includes a path switching part (20) which outputs, as a calibration signal, to the frequency conversion part (12), the transmission signal output by the transmission signal generation part (11) at a timing while the transmission signal is output to the antenna (10). A gain adjustment part (23) changes an amplification gain of the frequency conversion part (12) on the basis of a signal level of the calibration signal input to the frequency conversion part (12) and a signal level of the calibration signal having been amplified by the frequency conversion part (12).
US11307287B2 Radar apparatus and leakage correction method
A radar apparatus and a leakage correction method thereof are provided. The radar apparatus includes a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter includes a sinewave signal generator. The sinewave signal generator generates a sinewave signal. The receiver includes another sinewave signal generator and a correcting circuit. The receiver receives transmitting signals including the sinewave signal from the transmitter. The sinewave signal generator of the receiver generates another sinewave signal according to the amplitude of the transmitting signals or received transmitting signals. The correcting circuit corrects leakage situation on the received transmitting signals according to another sinewave signal. The phasor of sinewave form corresponding to the leakage situation relates to the phasor of another sinewave signal. Accordingly, the performance of receiver may be improved effectively.
US11307282B2 Determining positional information for an object in space
The technology disclosed relates to determining positional information about an object of interest is provided. In particular, it includes, conducting scanning of a field of interest with an emission from a transmission area according to an ordered scan pattern. The emission can be received to form a signal based upon at least one salient property (e.g., intensity, amplitude, frequency, polarization, phase, or other detectable feature) of the emission varying with time at the object of interest. Synchronization information about the ordered scan pattern can be derived from a source, a second signal broadcast separately, social media share, others, or and/or combinations thereof). A correspondence between at least one characteristic of the signal and the synchronization information can be established. Positional information can be determined based at least in part upon the correspondence.
US11307277B2 Magnetization transfer based metric for chemical exchange saturation transfer MRI
A medical analysis system (111) for processing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), data (170) from a target volume (208) in a subject (218) includes a memory (107) for storing machine executable instructions; and a processor (103) for controlling the system (111). Execution of the machine executable instructions causes the processor (103) to: determine from the MRI data (103) chemical exchange saturation transfer (CEST) voxel values corresponding to a transfer of saturation between a predefined pool of protons and water protons, the pool of protons having a predefined chemical shift; and weight the CEST values in order to distinguish CEST values of fluid-rich tissues (507) from CEST values of solid tissues (505) in the target volume (208), wherein the fluid-rich tissue comprises an amount of fluid higher than a predefined minimum amount of fluid.
US11307274B2 Method and systems for a radio frequency coil assembly
Various methods and systems are provided for radio frequency (RF) coils for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In one embodiment, a radio frequency coil assembly for a magnetic resonance imaging system includes: a flexible spine; and at least two RF coil sections each coupled to the flexible spine and movable relative to each other, each RF coil section comprising at least one flexible RF coil, each RF coil including a loop portion comprising a coupling electronics portion and at least two parallel, distributed capacitance wire conductors encapsulated and separated by a dielectric material.
US11307268B2 Covalently-bound anti-relaxation surface coatings and application in magnetometers
A magnetometer includes a vapor cell having at least one wall, a chamber defined by the at least one wall, and alkali metal atoms disposed in the chamber to produce an alkali metal vapor in the chamber, wherein the at least one wall includes an oxide-containing interior surface; and an anti-relaxation coating disposed on the oxide-containing interior surface of the at least one wall of the vapor cell, wherein the anti-relaxation coating is a reaction product of the oxide-containing interior surface of the at least one wall with at least one mono- or dichlorosilane compound.
US11307256B2 Diagnostic apparatus and diagnostic method
A diagnostic apparatus includes a capacitor capable of being connected in parallel with a first battery, first switches that switch the connection state between a plurality of the first batteries and the capacitor, a detection circuit, a second switch that switches the connection state between the capacitor and the detection circuit, a changeover switch that switches the connection state between a second battery and the capacitor, a controller, and a diagnostic unit. The controller turns on the changeover switch to apply a voltage to the capacitor from the second battery, the detection circuit subsequently detects a potential difference or a discharge current, and the diagnostic unit diagnoses at least one of the capacitor, a lowermost first switch, and the second switch.
US11307251B1 Circuit and testing circuit thereof
A circuit, including a TAP circuit, a routing circuit, a first test path and a second test path, is provided. A first input terminal and a first output terminal of the routing circuit are respectively coupled to a scan output terminal and a first scan input terminal of the TAP circuit. A first terminal of the first test path is coupled to a second input terminal of the routing circuit. A second terminal of the first test path is coupled to a second output terminal of the routing circuit. A first terminal of the second test path is coupled to a third input terminal of the routing circuit. A second terminal of the second test path is coupled to a third output terminal of the routing circuit. The routing circuit couples the scan output terminal of the TAP circuit to the first scan input terminal of the TAP circuit or the first terminal of the first test path or the first terminal of the second test path.
US11307248B2 Contacting unit for a test handler for performing functional tests on semiconductor elements
A contacting unit (30) for a test handler (100) for carrying out functional tests on semiconductor elements having a surface, in particular on ICs (200), has a contacting module (60). The contacting module (60) comprises an inlet (61) through which a semiconductor element (200) to be tested is introduced into the contacting module (60), a test chamber (62) in which the semiconductor element (200) to be tested is fixed in a test position and subjected to the functional test, a movably arranged plunger (63) for fixing the semiconductor element to be tested in the test position, a first temperature sensor (64) arranged on the plunger (63) for measuring the surface temperature at the surface of the semiconductor element (200) to be tested, an air supply (65) for introducing a temperature control current into the test chamber (62), a controller for setting the temperature of the temperature control current depending on the surface temperature, at least one flushing chamber (70a, 70b, 70c) for flushing the test chamber (62), the first temperature sensor (64) or the air supply (65) with flushing air, and an outlet (66) through which the semiconductor element (200) is guided out of the contacting module (60) after the functional test. Furthermore, there is an air curtain at the inlet and outlet. In a method for controlling the contacting unit (30), the temperature of the temperature control current is controlled depending on the surface temperature.
US11307247B2 Prober with busbar mechanism for testing a device under test
Prober for a test system for testing a device under test is disclosed. In one example, the prober comprises a busbar mechanism for transporting electric signals to and away from the device under test.
US11307234B2 Method and system for aggregation and presentation of electromagnetic field data
In one embodiment, a method of estimating electromagnetic field data. The method comprises: identifying at least one electromagnetic field source in a geographical region; identifying at least one transmission model for the at least one electromagnetic field source based upon electromagnetic field data corresponding to the at least one electromagnetic field source; identifying at least one propagation model for the at least one electromagnetic field source based upon the electromagnetic field data and geographical terrain of the geographical region; and generating electromagnetic field estimates based upon the electromagnetic field data, the at least one transmission model and the at least one propagation model.
US11307233B1 Vapor cells having stacks of layers defining target three-dimensional volumes for internal cavities
In a general aspect, a vapor cell includes a body defined by a stack of layers bonded to each other. The stack of layers includes a first end layer disposed at a first end of the body and a second end layer disposed at a second, opposite end of the body. Intermediate layers extend between the first and second end layers and define an internal cavity extending through the body between the first end layer and the second end layer. Each intermediate layer includes a through-hole that defines a portion of the internal cavity through the intermediate layer. The vapor cell also includes a vapor or a source of the vapor disposed in the internal cavity.
US11307231B2 Measurement system and method for determining a phase and amplitude influence of a device under test
A measurement system for determining a phase and amplitude influence of a device under test, comprising a measurement instrument having a signal generator, a local oscillator, a first mixer and an analysis unit is disclosed. The signal generator is configured to generate a source signal with a predetermined source frequency and a source phase, and to forward the source signal to the device under test, wherein the source signal is altered by the device under test in at least one of amplitude and phase, such that a measurement signal is generated and forwarded to the first mixer. The local oscillator is configured to generate a local oscillator signal with a predetermined local oscillator frequency and a local oscillator phase, and to forward the local oscillator signal to the first mixer. The first mixer is configured to mix the measurement signal and the local oscillator signal, thereby generating a first mixer signal. The analysis unit is located downstream of the first mixer and is configured to analyze the first mixer signal or a processed version of the first mixer signal. The measurement instrument is configured to perform at least two measurements of the phase and amplitude influence of the device under test by analyzing the first mixer signal or the processed version of the first mixer signal, wherein at least one of the source phase and the local oscillator phase is altered between the at least two measurements.
US11307229B2 Power daemon
Apparatus for disaggregating a plurality of aggregated electrical devices that receive power via a same power node, the apparatus comprising: a memory having values of at least one power feature for each of the aggregated electrical devices that characterizes power consumption of the device; and a processor configured to: receive a measure of a value for the at least one power feature of node power distributed to the aggregated devices via the power node; determine an optimum probability mass function (PMF) based on the values for the at least one power feature for each of the electrical devices that is optimized to provide an optimum disaggregation state vector for the aggregated electrical devices that satisfies a predetermined criterion to provide a value for the at least one power feature that agrees with the received measure of the at least one power feature.
US11307228B2 Power outage determination system
Systems, methods, and computer readable media for power outage determination. A device may determine an indication that an outage has occurred on a cable network based on a status of a network device within the cable network, wherein the network device receives power from a power network. The device may determine location information for at least a portion of a plurality of network devices, including the network device, within the cable network. The device may determine a cable topology of the cable network at an area that includes a location that corresponds to the network device. The device may determine a power topology of the power network at the area. The device may analyze the cable topology and the power topology at the area. The device may identify one or more potential failure locations on the power network.
US11307224B2 Measuring rod for electric meter and electric meter assembly using the same
A measuring rod for an electric meter and an electric meter assembly using the same are disclosed, wherein the device to be detected disposed around the front end of at least one of the test probes allows the electric meter to determine the type of currently inserted test probes and whether the test probes are suitable for use under a current operation mode of the electric meter in a situation when the device to be detected is inserted into the electric meter; and the measuring socket corresponding to the device to be detected is disposed with a determination mechanism for allowing the electric meter to determine whether the abovementioned test probes or test probes of different types are suitable for use under a current operation mode of the electric meter.
US11307221B2 Cantilever contact probe and corresponding probe head
A cantilever contact probe includes a shaped probe body included between a descending probe section and an ascending probe section. At least one end portion is formed in the descending probe section, and bent with respect to a longitudinal axis starting from a bending point and ending with a contact tip of the cantilever contact probe that is configured to abut onto a contact pad of a device under test of that wafer. Suitably, the shaped probe body comprises at least one base portion, an upper portion extending, starting from the base portion, along a longitudinal extension axis of the shaped probe body, orthogonally to the reference plane and a top portion, connected to the upper portion and having a greater diameter than a diameter of the upper portion to form a T, the upper portion being the stem of the T and the top portion being the crosspiece of the T.
US11307219B2 Method and system for analyzing spatial resolution of microwave near-field probe and microwave microscope equipped with the system
The present disclosure relates to the technical field of microwave test, and discloses a method and a system for analyzing the spatial resolution of a microwave near-field probe and a microwave microscope equipped with the system, wherein in the method for analyzing the spatial resolution of the microwave near-field probe, a three-dimensional equipotential surface in a sample is drawn by using an electric field formula calculated by a quasi-static theory; an equivalent model of a probe sample is established by using finite element analysis software, so as to change material characteristics in the area outside the three-dimensional equipotential surface; by observing the influence of changing materials on the potential distribution in the sample, a near-field action range of the probe is determined, and the spatial resolution of the microwave near-field scanning microscope is analyzed and calculated.
US11307211B2 PCR tube, RFID sample management system, and RFID sample management method
Provided are a PCR tube that can reliably perform management of a sample, and an RFID sample management system and an RFID sample management method using the PCR tube. The PCR tube 40 includes a tube body 42 that has an opening at one end and has a collar part 46 around the opening, and a lid part 44 that is attachably and detachably mounted on the tube body 42 and seals the opening of the tube body 42 at the time of the mounting. An RFID tag 48 having a passive antenna built therein is provided at the collar part 46 or the lid part 44, and the antenna has directivity in a direction opposite to a bottom face 42a of the tube body 42.
US11307209B2 Method diagnosis of a prenatal disorder by selective determination of placental growth factor 2
The present invention relates to an immunoassay method for placental growth factor 2 (PlGF-2) detection in pregnant subjects. Furthermore the invention relates to the use of said method for the diagnosis, prognosis, risk assessment and therapy control of prenatal disorders comprising the determination of the level of PlGF-2 in said pregnant subjects.
US11307208B2 Biomarkers for cognitive impairment and methods for detecting cognitive impairment using such biomarkers
The present invention aims to provide methods to detect cognitive impairment including mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer disease by using a protein or its partial peptide that differs in presence or absence, or in quantity between non-cognitive impairment and patients with cognitive impairment and further aims to present biomarkers comprising said protein and said partial peptide to be used to detect cognitive impairment including Alzheimer disease or mild cognitive impairment. Specifically, a biomarker for diagnosis of psychiatry disease or cognitive impairment comprising protein fragment or peptide of not less than 5 amino acid residues arising from at least one protein or peptide selected from the group of proteins consisting of amino acid sequence expressed by SEQ ID NOS: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, and 25 and selected from the group of partial peptide in these proteins consisting of amino acid sequence expressed by SEQ ID NOS: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, and 27. And further aims to provide diagnostic method using these biomarker.
US11307203B2 Using phage epitopes to profile the immune response
The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for using one or more polypeptide probes to profile an immune response. The polypeptide probe can be used to detect one or more antibodies from a sample. Furthermore, the present disclosure provides methods and compositions for characterizing a cancer based on the detection of one or more antibodies, such as autoantibodies.
US11307201B2 Self-actuating signal producing detection devices and methods
An assay system is provided of great sensitivity and portability where the presence of a specific target in a sample, as well as its concentration (qualification and quantification) is detected by reason of a potential or voltage in a closed circuit, built up a redox reaction. The reaction is produced by binding a capture moiety to an enzymatic redox reaction partner, allowing the capture moiety to bind to any target in the sample, and washing any such bound target. The bound target, if not immobilized, may be immobilized through use of a second capture moiety. Substrate for the enzyme is then added. The action of the enzyme upon the substrate frees electrons, creating a potential across an anode and cathode which may be separated by a membrane.
US11307196B2 Sample carrier for optical measurements
Apparatus and methods are described for determining a property of a biological sample. A sample carrier (22) includes one or more sample chambers (40) that define at least a first region (42) and a second region (44), the height of the one or more sample chambers varying between the first and second regions in a predefined manner. A computer processor (28) receives data relating to a first optical measurement that is performed upon a portion of the sample that is disposed within the first region, receives data relating to a second optical measurement that is performed upon a portion of the sample that is disposed within the second region, and determines the property of the sample by using a relationship between the first optical measurement, the second optical measurement, and the predefined variation in height between the regions. Other applications are also described.
US11307193B1 Glucose testing device with test strip dispenser
The glucose testing device with test strip dispenser is a blood glucose testing device. The blood glucose testing device tests for the concentration of the sugar known as glucose in the blood of a patient. The blood sample tested by the blood glucose testing device is presented to the blood glucose testing device on a sheeting known as a glucose test strip. The glucose testing device with test strip dispenser comprises a strip dispenser and the blood glucose testing device. The strip dispenser attaches to the blood glucose testing device. The strip dispenser is a refillable storage device that stores a plurality of glucose test strips.
US11307184B2 Sensor arrays with nucleophilic indicators
Sensors arrays that include indicators arranged in a pattern on a substrate. The indicators include nucleophilic indicators. In some examples, the sensor arrays with multiple nucleophilic indicators provide superior detection and identification of microorganisms, cancer biomarkers, formaldehyde, organophosphates, and aldehydes.
US11307180B2 Method and apparatus for automatic chromatography of thin-layer plates
A method for the automatic chromatography of thin-layer plates for thin-layer chromatography with a development chamber 1 in which a thin-layer plate D is completely enclosed, sealed-off and isolated from the external environment. In the development chamber, a front space containing an inner atmosphere is located on the front face of the separation layer of the thin-layer plate. The depth of the front space is about 2 mm and a maximum 3 mm. An inlet is provided at one end of the front space and an outlet is provided at the other end of the front space. During the chromatographic development, a stream of gas of particular composition determined by the user is created throughout the entire front space, the entire inner atmosphere being set in motion, without stagnant or stationary gas phase.
US11307179B2 Liquid feeding device and fluid chromatograph
The liquid feeding device includes a discharge speed calculation part configured to calculate a discharge speed v of the plunger pump so that a converted value LATM under an atmospheric pressure of a flow rate LPRE of the mobile phase discharged to the discharge channel from the pump part becomes a set flow rate LSET using a volume V of the mobile phase in the pump chamber of the closing pump immediately before the precompression process is started, a volume ΔV reduced due to the precompression process of the mobile phase in the pump chamber of the closing pump, and a feeding pressure P; and a discharge operation controller configured to control a discharge speed of the plunger pump to a discharge speed v calculated by the discharge speed calculation part.
US11307169B2 PH sensor with automatic water storage and replenishment
A pH sensor with automatic water storage and replenishment, including a substrate, a working electrode, a reference electrode, a first piezoelectric micropump, a water storage device, and a second piezoelectric micropump. The working electrode, the reference electrode, the first piezoelectric micropump, the water storage device, and the second piezoelectric micropump are arranged on the substrate. The working electrode and the reference electrode are each connected to a bonding pad through an electrode lead. The second piezoelectric micropump, the water storage device, and the first piezoelectric micropump are sequentially communicated, and a liquid flows to the working electrode via an outlet of the first piezoelectric micropump.
US11307164B2 Lateral flow assay with controlled conjugate time and controlled flow time
A lateral flow assay device comprising a conjugate pad for receiving a quantity of fluid, and a membrane comprising a test line for determining whether the fluid comprises a target analyte. The device includes an actuator connected to a moving element comprising a shaft or a wheel. A first magnet is connected to the backing of the membrane. Second and third magnets are connected to the moving element. The actuator moves the moving element between first and second positions. In the first position, the opposite poles of the first and second magnets attract each other and maintain a gap between the membrane and the conjugate pad separate. In the second position, the similar poles of the first and third magnets repel each other and close the gap between membrane and the conjugate pad, allowing the fluid to flow from the conjugate pad into the membrane and the test line.
US11307161B2 Flow passage
It is an object to improve detection accuracy of an object as compared with prior arts. A flow passage (10) provided in a detection device (10) includes a substrate (1) and a covering member (2) provided at a position corresponding to the substrate (1). A covering member opening (HL2) of the covering member (2) is provided such that a substrate opening (HL1) of the substrate (1) is not covered with the covering member (2). The covering member (2) is arranged onto the substrate (1) such that a substrate capacitance and a covering member capacitance are connected in series. The covering member capacitance is lower than the substrate capacitance.
US11307156B2 Device for measuring secondary electron emission coefficient
A device for measuring a secondary electron emission coefficient comprises a scanning electron microscope, a first collecting plate, a second collecting plate, a first galvanometer, a second galvanometer, a voltmeter, and a Faraday cup. The scanning electron microscope comprises an electron emitter and a chamber. A sample is located between the first collecting plate and the second collecting plate. The first galvanometer is used to test a current intensity of electrons escaping from the sample and hitting the first collecting plate and the second collecting plate. A high-energy electron beam emitted by the electron emitter passes through the first collecting plate and the second collecting plate, and enters the Faraday cup. The second galvanometer is used to test a current intensity of electrons entering the Faraday cup.
US11307149B2 Systems and methods for inspection and defect detection
A method of inspecting an article with a defect detection tool includes receiving one or more articles at an inspection station and inspecting one of the received one or more articles by evaluating the article for at least one physical defect with the defect detection tool. The defect detection tool includes a clear body including a surface element sized to correspond to the at least one physical defect in the article. Evaluating the article for at least one physical defect with the defect detection tool includes applying the defect detection tool against the article to align the surface element with a potential physical defect in the surface of the article and determining that the at least one physical defect is present when the potential physical defect has a size equal to or larger than a size of the linear element or a size of the circular element.
US11307148B2 Sensor system for multi-component fluids
A small scale and low cost spectral sensing system designed primarily for multi-component fluids that provides a compact, low cost platform for analyzers or chemical sensors with limited number of optical and mechanical components featuring a light source, an optical interface with the sample, and a custom detector (multi-element). A single detector element has a specific wavelength, defined by a filter that can be used to select and measure specific chemical compounds. Multiple detector elements are combined to create a multi-channel detector capable of measuring a broad range of wavelengths from ultraviolet (UV) to near and mid-infrared wavelengths. The fabricated sensor can be configured for almost any class of material including gases, vapors, and liquids, with extension to solids. This is linked to the use of the custom detectors featuring filters tailored to specific substances in a broad spectral range from the UV to infrared.
US11307134B2 Measuring apparatus and method of operating a measuring apparatus for membrane fouling index
A device for measuring the membrane fouling index which can measure the modified fouling index (MFI) and the silt density index (SDI) at the same time and quantify the degree of membrane fouling caused by various kinds of membrane fouling materials, such as particulate materials, colloids, organic matters, and so on, in a short period of time.
US11307122B2 Preparation of biological cells on mass spectrometric sample supports for desorbing ionization
The invention relates to the preparation of biological cells for the mass spectrometric analysis of cellular properties such as taxonomic classification, antibiotic resistances, response to drugs or other active substances, and others. The cells can be prokaryotic or eukaryotic microorganisms which have particularly been cultivated directly on a mass spectrometric sample support, or eukaryotic cells from tissues or cell cultures. The invention proposes that the cells are not disrupted by adding matrix solution for a subsequent ionization by matrix-assisted laser desorption (MALDI), but that they are disrupted in a separate treatment step using acids and/or solvents on the sample support itself. Surprisingly, the cell proteins released then adhere to the sample support so that they can be carefully washed with buffer solution to remove salts and other soluble impurities which can stem from earlier treatment steps, for example from nutrient solution.
US11307119B2 Aircraft air contaminant collector device and method of use
An air contaminant collector device for use in an aircraft air contaminant analyzer, and a method for its use, are disclosed.
US11307117B2 System and method for interpretation and analysis of manufacturing activity
A system and method for monitoring manufacturing machines that includes a sensor system that monitors a plurality of machines, wherein the sensor system is comprised of a set of current transformers, and wherein the set of current transformers transform electric currents to the plurality of machines into electric signals; an activity processing engine, wherein the activity processing engine generates diagnostic metrics from the electric signals for each machine from the plurality of machines; and a management platform configured to provide access to diagnostic metrics of the plurality of machines.
US11307116B2 Method for controlling production of microticks through DMA
A method for controlling production of microticks from a crank sensor signal continuously generated by engine RPM may include: dividing the crank sensor signal within a present period of the crank sensor signal to produce the microticks having a first period through the controller; monitoring the number of microticks produced through the controller; and controlling production of the microticks having the first period by using a direct memory access (DMA) based on the monitoring result through the controller.
US11307115B2 Valve test connection
A test connection for a valve can include a plug configured to be removably coupled with a conduit opening, an electrical coupler coupled to the plug, and one or more test leads coupled to the electrical coupler. One or more test leads can be removably coupled with a solenoid coil or other valve component. A method of configuring a valve can include providing one or more test connections coupled to the valve, testing the valve prior to final installation using the test connection, removing the test connection and permanently installing the valve.
US11307111B2 Knocking detection system and knocking detection method of internal combustion engine
A knocking sensor detecting vibration of an engine body and a pressure sensor detecting a pressure of a combustion chamber are provided. A value representing the knocking strength is acquired from output values of the pressure sensor. Weights of a neural network are learned using a value representing the vibration of the engine body detected by the knocking sensor as an input value of the neural network and using the acquired value representing the knocking strength as training data. The value representing the knocking strength is estimated from the output values of the knocking sensor by using the learned neural network.
US11307108B2 Torsion adjustment device
The present disclosure provides a torsion adjustment device, including a torsion receiving element, a force transmission module and an elastic force module. The torsion receiving element includes a transmission shaft coupled to a torsion mechanism. The transmission shaft is driven by a torsion applied by the torsion mechanism to rotate. The force transmission module includes a gear set and a gear turntable meshing with the gear set, and the transmission shaft is coupled to the gear set to drive the gear set to rotate by the torsion. The elastic force module includes an elastic element and a plurality of force-bearing balls. The elastic element is configured to generate an elastic force. The force-bearing balls abut between the elastic element and the gear turntable and mesh with the gear turntable. When the torsion is greater than the elastic force, the gear turntable is disengaged from the force-bearing balls and rotated.
US11307104B2 Method and arrangement as well as an optical sensor for optically sensing a parameter of the group of temperature, humidity, or mechanical stress
The invention relates to a method for optically sensing a parameter of the group of temperature, humidity or mechanical stress using at least one optical sensor which includes a chirped Bragg grating and an optical reference reflector. The method includes the steps of; creating at least one optical probing signal having a predetermined center wavelength and a bandwidth that lies, for the whole range of the parameter to be sensed, within the reflection bandwidth of the chirped Bragg grating; feeding the at least one optical probing signal to the at least one optical sensor; receiving at least one optical reflection signal created by the at least one optical sensor, wherein the at least one optical reflection signal includes, for each of the at least one optical sensor, a first partial reflection signal created by the optical reference reflector and a second partial reflection signal created by the chirped Brag grating of the respective at least one optical sensor; measuring the group delay between the first and second partial reflection signal created by each of the at least one optical sensor; and determining, for each of the at least one optical sensors, an absolute or relative value of the at least one parameter using the group delay measured and a reference information. The invention further relates to a sensor arrangement for implementing the method as well as to an optical sensor that is suitable for being used in such a sensor arrangement.
US11307103B2 Method and device for determining a mechanical load
A method for determining a mechanical load to which a component was exposed. The component comprises at least one sensor that is arranged in a force flow of the mechanical load and that emits a measurement signal in the event of a mechanical load. The method comprises providing an increase function, which establishes a relationship between the measurement signal and the mechanical load for an increasing load, providing a decrease function, which establishes a relationship between the measurement signal and the mechanical load for a decreasing load, identifying reversal points at which a change in the measurement signal changes a sign, saving the measurement value and the corresponding increase functional value or decrease functional value at the reversal point, providing a new increase function or a new decrease function by displacing and compressing the increase function or the decrease function, wherein the compression is executed with regards to both the measurement signal and the mechanical load, and determining the mechanical load at least also using the saved values.
US11307101B2 Temperature input unit, temperature measuring device, and recording medium
A temperature input unit includes a disconnection detection circuit that measures a temperature of a measurement target with at least one of a thermocouple or a temperature measurement resistor and feeds a disconnection detection current for disconnection detection to the thermocouple and a compensating wire connected to the thermocouple. A controller controls, before measuring the temperature of the measurement target with the thermocouple, a terminal switch and an input circuit switch to connect the compensating wire to a temperature measurement resistor input circuit and an A/D converter, and calculates a predicted value of a voltage drop resulting from resistance of the compensating wire occurring in response to the disconnection detection current. The controller controls the terminal switch and the input circuit switch to connect the compensating wire to a thermocouple input circuit and the A/D converter, and subtracts the predicted value from a measured value of the thermoelectromotive force detected by the thermocouple input circuit to calculate a corrected measured value of the thermoelectromotive force.
US11307099B2 Object printed by a 3D printer and a method for determining the temperature of the object
An object printed by a three-dimensional (3D) printer includes a plurality of layers of material printed by the 3D printer. The layers of material bond together to form the object as the layers of material cool and solidify after being printed by the 3D printer. The object also includes a temperature sensor placed in contact with one or more of the layers when the layers of material are being printed by the 3D printer. The temperature sensor remains in contact with the object after the layers of material cool and solidify to form the object. The temperature sensor is configured to measure a temperature of the object after the layers of material cool and solidify to form the object.
US11307097B1 Technologies for high resolution and wide swath spectrometer
Technologies for a high resolution and wide swath spectrometer are disclosed. In the illustrative embodiment, an inverted image slicer converts a linear field of view into a grid shape, allowing for an interferometer of a Fourier transform spectrometer to operate on a narrow range of field of views, improving the average spectral resolution of the spectrometer.
US11307095B2 Systems and methods for in situ optimization of tunable light emitting diode sources
Systems for and methods for in situ optimization of tunable light emitting diode sources are disclosed herein. During operation, the systems and methods obtain real-time feedback from an image sensor, and that feedback is used to tune the tunable LEDs. By tuning the tunable LEDs, the best values for the LED spectral output can be selected based on the feedback from the image sensor, and an image with improved contrast is obtained. Alternatively, the amount of time to obtain an image with acceptable contrast is reduced.
US11307090B2 Spectrometer
A spectrometer is provided. In one implementation, for example, a spectrometer comprises an excitation source, a focusing lens, a movable mirror, and an actuator assembly. The focusing lens is adapted to focus an incident beam from the excitation source. The actuator assembly is adapted to control the movable mirror to move a focused incident beam across a surface of the sample.
US11307077B2 Method for thermally gauging the tank of a spacecraft and a spacecraft equipped with means for implementing such a method
Disclosed is a method for gauging the liquid propellant tank of a spacecraft during a phase of high-thrust along an axis, the tank being thermally conductive and having a known geometry. The method includes steps of: attaching, on a wall of the tank, a heating member and at least one temperature sensor in proximity to the heating member and in a plane of interest perpendicular to the thrust axis; during the high-thrust phase, heating the wall of the tank and acquiring temperature measurements of the wall of the tank at rapid frequency; determining the instant I when the temperature measured by the sensor changes, such change indicating the presence of the liquid-gas interface in the tank in the plane of interest; and determining the volume of liquid propellant present in the tank at instant I.
US11307067B2 System and method for automatic runtime position sensor offset calibration in a linear motion system
A system automatically calibrates gains and/or offsets for each position feedback signal in order to reduce variations between position feedback signals for each sensor in a linear drive system. As a mover travels along a track segment, the segment controller records the position feedback signal output from each position sensor corresponding to a magnet on the mover passing the position sensor. The segment controller periodically monitors the position feedback values generated by one mover as it travels along the track segment and automatically updates the sensor gains as a function of a ratio of a target peak value to a measured peak value of the position feedback signal. The segment controller also records the position feedback signal from each sensor when no mover is traveling past the sensor. The segment controller periodically monitors the position feedback values received when no mover is present and automatically updates sensor offset values.
US11307065B2 Correction apparatus for angle sensor, and angle sensor
An angle sensor generates an angle detection value based on a first and a second detection signal. A correction apparatus performs correction processing for generating a first corrected detection signal by adding a first correction value to the first detection signal and generating a second corrected detection signal by adding a second correction value to the second detection signal. When an angle to be detected varies with a period T and if no correction processing is performed, the angle detection value contains an Nth-order angle error component varying with a period of T/N. Each of the first and second detection signals contains an (N−1)th-order signal error component and an (N+1)th-order signal error component. The order of the first and second correction values is N−1 or N+1.
US11307062B2 Method and apparatus for remote monitoring and management of storage using machine learning and data analytics
The present disclosure describes methods and apparatus for remote sensing with data analytics. The methods and apparatus have many applications including monitoring the quality of grain during storage and/or transport. The present disclosure describes a way to collect temperature and other environmental data to describe and predict quality of stored grains, current and future, based on a myriad factors including fumigation, external temperature and humidity, in storage grain temperature and humidity.
US11307057B2 Encoder abnormality detection method
In a robot including a motor and an encoder for detecting the rotational position of the motor, the controller outputs a speed command indicating the rotational position of the motor and sends commanded-position information indicating the rotational position of the motor according to the speed command to a safety unit for detecting a fault in the encoder. When the controller is holding modified point-of-origin information of the motor and the safety unit is holding the original point-of-origin information, the controller sends commanded-position information generated based on the original point-of-origin information to the safety unit.
US11307053B2 Device with position detection
A device with position detection includes: a first hall element; a second hall element; a differential amplifier configured to generate a subtraction voltage by differentially amplifying a first hall voltage generated by the first hall element and a second hall voltage generated by the second hall element; a summing amplifier configured to generate a sum voltage by summatively amplifying the first and second hall voltages; a comparer configured to compare a reference voltage with the subtraction voltage to generate an error voltage; and a current converter configured to generate a bias current provided to the first and second hall elements, based on the error voltage, wherein the device is configured to detect a position of a detection object based on the sum voltage.
US11307042B2 Three-dimensional risk maps
Systems including one or more sensors, coupled to a vehicle, may detect sensor information and provide the sensor information to another computing device for processing. The processing may include analyzing the sensor information to identify one or more risk objects, such as animals, pedestrians, potholes, etc. The processing may further include generating a three-dimensional (3D) risk map, which may be displayed to a passenger in the vehicle. The 3D risk map may illustrate the one or more risk objects as one or more point clouds, respectively, within a virtual world representation of the vehicle's surroundings. Such a display may be used to alert drivers to possible risks while driving. In case of an accident, the 3D risk map may also be leveraged by insurance providers to process insurance claims and to notify customers that an insurance claim has been established.
US11307035B1 Orientation and navigation apparatus
Multiple telescopes of a telescope array are rigidly aligned at predetermined relative orientations to simultaneously image corresponding predesignated celestial objects. Detection of light from the celestial objects collected by the telescopes enables calculation or estimation of orientation of the telescope array with respect to the celestial sphere. That orientation, in combination with a planetary nadir direction, enables estimation or calculation of position of the telescope array relative to a planetary surface. The nadir can be measured by dropping a probe particle through an evacuated chamber onto or through a two-dimensional sensor.
US11307032B2 Laser level
A laser level is provided. The laser level has a housing and a laser inside the housing. The laser level also has a laser fixing plate and a front cover plate. The laser is disposed in a mounting slot of the laser fixing plate. A sliding block is disposed in a space formed between the laser fixing plate and the front cover plate. A minus-shaped laser beam splitter and a cross-shaped laser beam splitter are disposed on the sliding block in a vertical direction. Both sides of the sliding block are further respectively provided with a sliding block pusher disposed in a way of passing through two sides of the housing. The sliding block pushers can move the sliding block in the vertical direction. The laser level can achieve positional exchange between the minus-shaped laser beam splitter and the cross-shaped laser beam splitter.
US11307029B2 Method for analyzing the surface quality of composite laminates
A method for analyzing a surface quality of a laminate part including the steps of creating a planned dimensioned representation of a laminate part desired to be built which includes a first surface having a first topography; placing fibers into locations for the laminate part desired to be built; and curing a resin associated with the placed fibers fabricating an as-built laminate part which includes a second surface having a second topography which corresponds to the first surface having the first topography. The method also includes aligning the first surface, the second surface and the locations of the fibers; determining a first elevation of a first point on the first surface and a second elevation of a second point on the second surface; and observing the first surface, the second surface and the locations of the fibers in alignment and the first elevation relative to the second elevation in analyzing the surface quality of the laminate part.
US11307028B2 Method of making a high density slider clamp fixture
A high density slider clamp fixture is disclosed for accurately positioning a large number of head sliders for metrology testing. The slider clamp fixture may include a single piece, monolithic structure comprising a large number of slider nests, aligned in rows and columns in the slider fixture. Each slider nest includes a reference datum surface machined to precisely align with all other reference datum surfaces in a row of the monolithic structure. Each slider nest further includes a flexure clamp for independent clamping of each slider in the row against the reference datum surfaces.
US11307020B2 Sample thickness measuring arrangement and method for measuring a thickness of a sample at cryogenic temperature by interferometry using a cryostat
A sample thickness measuring arrangement and method for measuring a thickness of a sample are proposed. The sample thickness measuring arrangement comprises a sample thickness measuring unit for measuring the thickness of a sample based on interferometry. Furthermore, it comprises a cryostat comprising a coolant reservoir and a sample observation unit for observing characteristics of a sample. The sample observation unit comprises a tube enclosing an observation volume, a thermal tube insulation layer and a window arrangement. The tube is open at a distal end and at a proximal end. The distal end of the tube is arranged. within a storage volume of the coolant reservoir. The tube has two lateral openings in its tube walls at opposing sides with regards to the observation volume. The tube walls are covered at their external side with the thermal tube insulation layer having two openings adjacent to the openings in the tube walls. The window arrangement comprises two opposing panes, each pane being arranged at one of the openings in the thermal insulation layer. The panes are transparent to light of a laser beam. The proposed approach enable precise and stable sample thickness measurements at cryogenic temperatures.
US11307017B2 Single channel magnetoresistance-based angle sensor
In one aspect, an angle sensor includes analog circuitry configured to generate an analog value having a tangent value, an analog-to-digital converter configured to convert the analog value to a digital value and digital circuitry configured to receive the digital value. The analog circuitry includes a plurality of magnetoresistance elements that include a first magnetoresistance element configured to provide a cosine value indicative of a magnetic field along a first axis and a second magnetoresistance element configured to provide a sine value indicative of the magnetic field along a second axis orthogonal to the first axis. The tangent value is determined by the cosine and sine values. The digital circuitry includes an angle processor configured to use the digital value and a fixed value in an arctangent algorithm to generate an angle of a direction of the magnetic field.
US11307011B2 Electronic initiation simulator
An electronic initiation system for use with a firing panel may include an input connector, a plurality of electronic ignition circuits (EICs) operably coupled together in series, and an indicator operably coupled to an output of each EIC of the plurality of EICs. A first EIC of the plurality of EICs may be operably coupled to the input connector. The indicator is configured to generate an indication in response to an output of an EIC of the plurality of EICs satisfying a predetermined condition.
US11307010B2 Fuze indication system
A device for monitoring the status of a munition fuze is disclosed. The device includes a visible marker; an indicator strip, capable of actuation, from a first state to a second state; and a power source providing power to the munition initiation system, the visible marker and/or the indicator strip. The visible marker and indicator strip are positioned to be visible to an observer when the fuze has been fitted for use on said munition and activation of the power source causes switching of the visible marker from an off state to an on state and actuation of the indicator strip from a first state to a second state, such that the power source's activation is indicated by the actuation of the indicator strip to its second state. The visible marker remains in an on state only if there is sufficient power to operate the initiation system.
US11307008B2 Dart and dart retainer
The invention relates to a dart (10) comprising a body, the body defining a chamber (24) having a plunger located therein to operatively deliver a substance through a hypodermic needle (32) extending through a front end of the body, and a retainer comprising a barb body locatable on the hypodermic needle (32) characterised in that the barb body is threaded. The invention further relates to a dart retainer, wherein the retainer comprises of a threaded barb body locatable on a hypodermic needle (32) of a dart (10).
US11307007B2 Chemical agent delivery receptacle with reusable digital control cartridge
A digitally controlled hand-tossable explosive delivery receptacle comprises a ruggedized reusable compartment enclosing a digital circuit and a disposable cartridge holding one or more explosive chemical agents and a primer. The disposable cartridge is configured to be mounted to the ruggedized reusable cartridge, and a high-strength bulkhead incorporated into the reusable or disposable compartment that separates the digital circuit from the chemical agents. The reusable compartment is sufficiently ruggedized to withstand the ignition of the primer and the detonation of the chemical agents to be reused with one or more additional disposable cartridges. In one implementation, the delivery receptacle uses a commercial airbag initiator as the primer, which is arranged in relation to the one or more chemical agents so that when the initiator is activated, it generates a pressure wave that expels the one or more chemical agents from the grenade.
US11307001B2 Aerial devices having ballistic protection
An aerial lift system is provided for ballistic protection. The system includes an aerial lift device comprising a floor and a sidewall, the floor and the sidewall defining an interior cavity adapted for supporting one or more persons therein; and a liner comprising a floor and a sidewall and being adapted to be positioned within the interior cavity of the aerial lift device, and defining an opening between the aerial lift device and the liner. Additionally, the system includes at least one of the following: the system further includes a ballistic material adapted to be positioned between the liner and the aerial lift device; or the aerial lift device is comprised of a ballistic material; or the liner is comprised of a ballistic material.
US11307000B2 Quick detaching device for handgun tactical light
This invention provides a quick detaching device for handgun tactical light which includes a tactical light base, two locking members correspondingly disposed on two sides of a top end of the tactical light base, sliding members and a pressing mechanism; a sliding slot is correspondingly mounted in a middle part of each of the sliding members; the sliding members are respectively mounted in the sliding slots; a through slot which passes through the tactical light base is provided in the tactical light base; a stopping plate is provided in a middle part of the through slot; the pressing mechanism is mounted in the through slot and corresponds to the stopping plate. This invention can quickly mount and detach the tactical light without the help of tools and great effort, and is convenient to use.
US11306999B2 Position adjustable tactical light structure for long gun
This invention includes a first clamping means which comprises a base and a clamp for mounting a portable lighting apparatus; the clamp is mounted on a first end surface of the base; sliding slots are formed on two opposite side walls of the base; a second end surface of the base is provided with a groove; fixing rings, each of which comprises a connecting strip and first fixing members provided at two ends of the connecting strip; the connecting strips are mounted on the sliding slots for the base to slide on the fixing rings; a support comprising a body and a plurality of contact beads; the plurality of contact beads are mounted on the body by elastic members; a second clamping means comprising a fixing block and movable lock blocks mounted on two sides of the fixing block; the fixing block is mounted on the support.
US11306998B2 Data processing
A data processing method and apparatus, the method comprising: storing, at a first memory location in a memory, a first copy of a set of data; storing, at a second memory location in a memory, a second copy of a set of data; comparing the first copy to the second copy so as to identify, within the first copy, a pointer, the pointer being located at a first data element of the first copy, the pointer specifying a second data element of the first copy; determining an offset for the identified pointer, the offset specifying a number of data elements between the first data element and the second data element; and modifying the first copy such that the pointer within the first copy specifies the second data element using only the first data element and the offset.
US11306995B2 Shotgun configuration
A shotgun is formed of sub-assemblies which include a lower receiver upon which a butt stock and an upper receiver are mounted. The lower receiver houses the fire control mechanism, the butt stock includes an ammunition elevator and a breech cover. Magazine tubes, ammunition cut-offs, a selector, a selector interrupter and the barrel are mounted on the upper receiver.
US11306993B2 Compound bow performance module
A compound bow includes a riser, an upper limb, and a lower limb, the upper limb and lower limbs coupled to the riser. The compound bow may include a draw sensor. The compound bow includes a performance module coupled to the riser, the performance module operatively coupled to the draw sensor. A compound bow may include an arrow chronometer assembly. A method may include determining draw weight or length based on measurements of the draw sensor. A method may include determining arrow speed based on measurements of the arrow chronometer assembly.
US11306992B2 Test system for throwing mechanisms
A throwing mechanism that is located at an upper part of the chassis onto which at least one weight is attached and provides throwing the weight attached thereto. A base is located at a lower part of the chassis and onto which a weight is thrown by the throwing mechanism, at least one position adjuster is located on the base and provides aligning on the base the weight thrown onto the base so that it faces the throwing mechanism, and a control unit which enables to operate the position adjuster to move the base upwards so as to re-attach the weight to the throwing mechanism, and thus to test the throwing mechanism automatically.
US11306989B2 Devices and methods for extraction of high pressure cartridge casings
Devices and methods for chambering and releasing a high pressure cartridge case from a firearm. In some embodiments, a static chamber insert of high elastic modulus is disclosed. In some embodiments, a dynamic or adaptable chamber insert that radially expands in an out-of-battery configuration and radially contracts in a battery configuration is disclosed.
US11306987B2 Gun-mounted recording device with auto on
Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to recording devices coupled to guns that are configured to record events. In an embodiment, a gun-mounted recording device comprises: a sensor configured to: sense the gun is in use; and send an activation signal to a recording device in response to sensing the gun is in use. Further, the recording device is communicatively coupled to the sensor, wherein the recording device is configured to: transition from a lower-power state to a higher-power state in response to receiving the activation signal, wherein the recording device records wherein the higher-power state; and record at least one aspect of the gun's environment in response to transitioning from the lower-power state to the higher-power state.
US11306977B2 Rotary fitting
A pivot window includes a laminated body. The laminated body includes two sheets of a plate material; a peripheral end member provided at a peripheral end parts of the two sheets of the plate material; and a cell array plate material which is interposed between the two sheets of the plate material and which has a plurality of cells respectively having a gas phase and encapsulating a latent heat storage material having a melting point and a freezing point in a specific temperature range. The pivot window further includes a rotation mechanism for causing the laminated body to perform at least half rotation in a vertical direction.
US11306958B2 Galley refrigeration system
A galley refrigeration system is provided in which a galley cart is positioned in the cavity of a galley compartment comprising at least a cart-facing opening positioned in a vertically intermediate region of the back wall, the galley cart or the galley compartment having a duct-facing opening positioned adjacent to the cart-facing opening. A heat exchanger configured to generate cooling air is provided within the galley compartment, adjacent the vertically intermediate region of the back wall of the galley compartment defining the cavity. An air supply duct, provided at the cart-facing opening, is configured to guide the cooling air from the heat exchanger into the galley cart, and configured to be detachably coupled to the duct-facing opening of the cart or the galley compartment. An electronically actuated valve controls a variable flow rate of the cooling air from the air supply duct into the galley cart.
US11306954B2 System for fluid pump down using valves
A valve system includes a motor, a first valve, a second valve, and a controller. The first valve is connected to the motor shaft and is rotatable to an open position, in which fluid flows through a first channel, and a close position, in which fluid is prevented from flowing through the first channel. The second valve is connected to the motor shaft and is rotatable to an open position, in which fluid flows through a second channel from a first end to a second end, and to a close position, in which fluid is prevented from flowing through the second channel. The controller is connected to the motor and can sequentially actuate the first valve and the second valve to create at least a first, second, third, and fourth position.
US11306940B2 Building occupant comfort network
In a commercial building, individual occupant thermal comfort is achieved with optimal cost and energy efficiency through the integration of a variety of local thermal comfort components into a communication network that employs emerging optimization principles to meet individual preferences for the thermal environment on a workstation basis while reducing building energy use and operating in accordance with any constraints on the energy grids that serve the buildings. These multiple objectives are met in part through a robust communication network that employs distributing processing to achieve preferred thermal conditions with optimal control of all components at subzone, zone, system, central plant, and energy grid levels.
US11306931B2 Air purifier
A humidifying air purifier includes a body frame having an opened front and rear, a fan housing coupled to a rear end of the body frame and having a fan intake, a housing cover coupled to a rear end of the fan housing to accommodate an air blowing fan, and an air discharge port formed at an upper end of the fan housing and an upper end of the housing cover. A waterwheel motor is installed on a front surface of the fan housing and positioned outside the fan intake, a driving gear is coupled to the waterwheel motor, a door assembly is configured to be pushed into or drawn out from a front end of the body frame, a water tub is accommodated in a lower side of the door assembly, and a humidifying filter assembly is inserted into the water tub.
US11306927B2 Systems and methods for fault detection using smart valves
A fault detection system for detecting a flow restriction in an air handler is provided. The system includes a coil, air and liquid temperature sensors, a smart valve and a notification device. The coil is located in an air stream of the air handler. The air temperature sensors are located in the air stream, one sensor determining an air temperature of air upstream of the coil and another determines an air temperature downstream of the coil. The liquid temperature sensors determine a liquid temperature entering the coil and exiting the coil. The smart valve includes a controller in communication with the liquid temperature sensors and at least one of the air temperature sensors that uses the measured air temperature downstream of the coil and a valve actuator position to determine whether the coil is operating at a reduced capacity. The notification device communicates with the controller of the smart valve.
US11306926B2 Outdoor unit of air-conditioning apparatus
An outdoor unit of an air-conditioning apparatus includes a housing forming an outline of the outdoor unit, a partition plate extending from a front surface toward a rear surface of the housing and partitioning an interior of the housing into an air-sending device chamber and a machine chamber, a heat exchanger disposed in the air-sending device chamber and along an end portion located at the rear surface of the housing, and a holder mounted on the heat exchanger and accommodating a temperature-measurement unit that measures an outside air temperature. The partition plate includes a first flat portion disposed with a space between a rear surface of the first flat portion and the heat exchanger and extending in a longitudinal direction of the heat exchanger, and a second flat portion projecting from a side edge portion of the first flat portion toward the heat exchanger.
US11306922B2 Local exhaust device
A local exhaust device includes a main body part having an inlet port formed on a lower surface thereof and a vertex forming device installed on the main body part for forming a vortex so as to induce intake of external air through the inlet port. The vortex forming device comprises a swirler disposed on the inlet port and rotated so as to form a vortex; a driving part for rotating the swirler, and a flow guide disposed on the inlet port for guiding downstream the flowing air in a rotating process of the swirler. The flow guide comprises an upper surface disposed on an upper portion of the swirler, wherein the upper surface of the flow guide comprises an open region for opening the upper portion of the swirler and a closed region for blocking the upper portion of the swirler.
US11306919B2 Combustor panel cooling hole arrangement
A cooling hole arrangement for a combustor panel including a first group of cooling holes, each of the first cooling holes extending from a first inlet to a first outlet. Also included is a second group of cooling holes, each of the second cooling holes extending from a second inlet to a second outlet, each of the first cooling holes and the second cooling holes spaced from an edge of the combustor panel in an axial direction to be arranged substantially parallel to the edge of the combustor panel. At least a portion of the first inlet of each first cooling holes is axially overlapped with a portion of the second inlet of the second cooling holes. The first outlet of each of the first cooling holes is closer to the edge of the combustor panel than the second outlet of the second cooling holes is to the edge.
US11306918B2 Turbulator geometry for a combustion liner
A heat transfer mechanism is provided comprising a plurality of turbulators located along a surface of a body, such as a combustion liner. The turbulators have a first side with a first ramp angle, a second side with a second ramp angle, a height, and a base width, where the base width is a function of the height and where the turbulators are spaced an axial distance apart that is a function of the turbulator height.
US11306913B2 Storage tank, and material vaporization device and liquid material supply device provided with storage tank
The present invention is a storage tank including: a tank; a tank main body that stores a liquid material; a cover body that covers an opening of the tank main body; a support body that is positioned opposite to the cover body; a seal body that is sandwiched by a flange provided at the opening end of the tank main body and the cover body; and tightening members that tighten the cover body and the support body, and is capable of, even when the thickness of the flange provided at the opening end of the tank main body is thin, attaching the cover body on the flange while maintaining a contact property.
US11306912B2 Heat pump system for producing steam by using recuperator
In the present invention, a recuperator is used in a refrigerant cycle to make a heat exchange between a refrigerant generated in a condenser and a refrigerant before flowing into a compressor, thereby supercooling the refrigerant to minimize the quality of the refrigerant introduced into an evaporator, elevating temperatures at an inlet and an outlet of the compressor, and increasing condensed heat of the condenser. In the present invention, a recuperator is used to increase condensed heat of the condenser, leading to increasing the heat which circulation water circulating in a steam producing cycle receives from the condenser, whereby steam production efficiency can be improved.
US11306911B2 Adjustable topper for a container candle
Embodiments of the present disclosure describe materials and methods for stabilizing a flame of a container candle including an adjustable candle topper comprising a topper body capable of being seated over the mouth of a container candle and defining a cavity above the surface of the candle, the topper body having: (1) a centrally disposed opening, and (2) a plurality of radially-disposed guide members extending from the opening to the perimeter of the topper body; and a plurality of adjustment assemblies, each adjustment assembly comprising an abutment member supporting an airflow baffle configured to project into the cavity above the surface of the candle, wherein at least one adjustment assembly is mounted for sliding movement on one of the guide members, whereby the position of the airflow baffle can be adjusted relative to the central opening by sliding the adjustment assembly along the guide member.
US11306908B2 Light emitting device and a light source module including the same
A light source module including: a printed circuit board; a light emitting device mounted on the printed circuit board and including a plurality of subarrays each of the plurality of subarrays including a plurality of light emitting cells; and a plurality of driving chips mounted on the printed circuit board, wherein each of the plurality of driving chips respectively drives a corresponding one of the plurality of subarrays, wherein the plurality of subarrays are electrically isolated from each other.
US11306906B1 Hand mounted light
A light that mounts to the back of the hand by a band. A housing has a narrow beam lamp and the wide beam lamp with a corresponding lens system to form a light beam with the desired divergence. A number of power control configurations are contemplated, including separate on/off switches, multi-position switches, luminosity level switches with a master on/off switch, and a single switch for each lamp that cycles through several luminosity levels. Power is supplied by batteries. The band includes a bracket attached to the housing and a strap that permanently or removably attaches to the bracket, the combination of which encircles the hand. The light includes mechanisms for adjusting the housing relative to the band.
US11306901B2 Internet of things adaptable downlight
A luminaire that includes a housing having a downlight geometry and containing a light engine including light emitting diodes (LEDs), in which the light engine is positioned to emit light through a light emission end of the housing. The housing contains driver electronics for controlling power received by the luminaire for powering the light engine. An access opening on a back surface of the housing exposes the driver electronics. A junction box supporting at least a portion of a wireless control module. The junction box having an electrical pathway opening is engaged to the back surface of the housing. The wireless control module is contained in the knockout of the junction box. Electrical communication between the wireless control module and the driver circuit is across a physical electrically conductive pathway that extends through the electrical pathway opening of the junction box.
US11306900B2 Plant growth lighting fixture
A plant growth lighting fixture includes a lighting fixture main body having a light exit surface, a light source held on the lighting fixture main body, and a reflective-type circularly polarizing plate that selectively reflects circularly polarized light having a particular rotational direction in a particular wavelength range. The reflective-type circularly polarizing plate has a support and a circularly polarized light reflecting layer held on the support. The lighting fixture main body has a holding mechanism for detachably mounting the reflective-type circularly polarizing plate with a main surface of the reflective-type circularly polarizing plate facing the light exit surface.
US11306899B2 Light source system and display device
A light source system includes an exciting light source, a collection system, a wavelength conversion device, a relay system, an optical-mechanical system, a detection device, and a distance adjustment device. The exciting light source emits exciting light. The conversion region converts the exciting light into excited light. Optical axes of the excited light and the exciting light that are emitted from the wavelength conversion device do not coincide with each other. The excited light and exciting light collected by the collection system are guided to the optical-mechanical system via the relay system. The detection device detects information on brightness and/or color coordinates of the light emitted from the optical-mechanical system. The distance adjustment device adjusts a distance between the collection system and the wavelength conversion device in such a manner that the brightness and/or color coordinates of the light emitted from the optical-mechanical system meet a preset condition.
US11306888B1 Rotating mechanism of water lamp handicraft
Disclosed is a rotating mechanism of a water lamp handicraft, including: a base; a magnetic turntable; a support base; a fluid dial; and a scenery platform. In the rotating mechanism, the fluid dial is sleeved over a shaft sleeve of the magnetic turntable in an interference fit, so that the connection between the magnetic turntable and the fluid dial is appropriate. When rotating, the magnetic turntable may directly drive the fluid dial to rotate without a need of a plurality of gears to drive the rotation, thereby reducing a quantity of parts, and stabilizing the structure between the fluid dial and the magnetic turntable.
US11306887B2 Systems and methods for an adaptive power drive in an illumination system
Systems and methods for an adaptive power drive in an illumination system are disclosed herein. An example method includes (1) analyzing, by one or more processors data in a memory to determine a configuration of one or more LEDs; (2) obtaining, by one or more processors, illumination control instructions for operating the one or more LEDs during one or more illumination cycles; (3) controlling, by one or more processors, one or more switches of an illumination unit in accordance with illumination control instructions; (4) determining, by one or more processors, a current requirement for operating the one or more LEDs in accordance with the illumination control instructions; and (5) setting, by one or more processors, a current control set point of an LED driver to the current requirement.
US11306870B2 System and method for executing a lubrication plan
A system for executing a lubrication plan including a grease meter for measuring a volumetric flow of grease through the meter. The grease meter having a memory for storing a set of instructions that includes a series of prescribed grease volumes be delivered at a corresponding series of lubrication points, a memory for storing a volume of grease delivered at a particular lubrication point and is configured to communicate with the display device. A display device includes a memory for storing an image of each lubrication point in the series, each image being a photograph of the machine that has the lubrication point. The machine is configured to display each image along with the prescribed grease volume to be delivered at the corresponding lubrication point. The displayed image of a further lubrication point in the series image is triggered by the grease meter when a delivered volume is stored.
US11306866B2 Suspension arrangement for attaching components on a wall of a wind turbine tower
A suspension arrangement (7) for attachment to a support (2, 17) being made from a magnetisable material is disclosed. The suspension arrangement (7) comprises a magnetic attachment means (8) and a glue surface (9) having a glue depression (10). The magnetic attachment means (8) comprises a magnetic material allowing the suspension arrangement (7) to be releasably attached to the support (2, 17). The glue depression (10) is configured for receiving a glue portion (11) in order to permanently attach the suspension arrangement (7) to the support (2, 17). The glue surface (9) is arranged in contact with the support (2, 17) when the suspension arrangement (7) is attached to the support (2, 17).
US11306856B2 Connection system for push joint valve and fittings
A push joint adapter is connectable to one or more push joint pipe fittings in a pipeline. The push joint adapter includes an insertion section insertable into a socket of a push joint pipe fitting in an interference fit, a pipeline section connectable with the pipeline, and a collar disposed between the insertion section and the pipeline section. A restraint ring assembly cooperable with the push joint pipe fitting includes a restraint ring secured to the pipeline section and engaging the collar and a restraint rod connected to the restraint ring. The push joint adapter facilitates connecting push joint gasketed bell gate valves and fittings in a pipeline such as a polyethylene pipeline.
US11306852B2 Fluid fitting
A fluid fitting includes a nut, a sleeve, and a union. The union and the nut may include corresponding stops. Corresponding stops may engage with each other when the nut is sufficiently connected with the union. A method of designing a fluid fitting including a union may include determining a gauge diameter of the union, determining a plane perpendicular to an axis of rotation of the union that includes a center point of the gauge diameter, determining a point of intersection of threads of the union with the perpendicular plane, and/or determining a position of a stop according to an angle from the point of intersection.
US11306849B2 Separation-resistant pipe joint with enhanced ease of assembly
A joint having a male joint member and female joint member with enhanced ease of assembly, in which a raised stop on the male joint member is limited to displacement between a constriction on the female joint member and a locking ring segment, in which the locking ring segment and constriction are separated by an unobstructed traverse region that allows the male joint member to slide axially when under stress without separation from the female joint member, and in which a compressible spacer is installed between the male joint member and female joint member to ensure that the raised stop is installed in an intermediate position between the constriction and the locking ring segment. The compressible spacer withstands forces associated with assembly but allows the joint to compress during extreme events to prevent failure of the joint during extreme events, such as earthquakes, floods, and landslides.
US11306828B2 Quick-connector valve for liquid cooling
A quick-connector comprises a first body portion, a second body portion, and a ball valve. The first body portion defines a first fluid channel. The second body portion defines a second fluid channel. The second body portion is coupled to the first body portion such that the first fluid channel is aligned with the second fluid channel. The first fluid channel and the second fluid channel form a fluid channel extending through the quick-connector. The ball valve is positioned in the fluid channel extending through the quick-connector. Movement of the first body portion and the second body portion relative to each other causes the ball valve to move between a flow position and a sealed position. In the flow position, the ball valve allows fluid to flow through the quick-connector. In the sealed position, the ball valve prevents fluid from flowing through the quick-connector.
US11306827B2 Slide valve
The invention relates to a slide valve (20) having a slide valve plate (32) movable in a slide valve rail (29) between a locked position and an open position in a slide valve casing (26), said slide valve rail (29) being provided with a slide valve seal for attaining a gas-proof locked position, said slide valve rail (29) being connected to the slide valve casing (26) via a flange connection in such a manner that the slide valve rail (29) is removable from the slide valve casing (26) radially to a flow axis of the slide valve (20).
US11306823B2 Sealing structure
A sealing structure includes: a first member having a first surface extending along a gravity direction in which gravity acts; a second member having a second surface facing the first surface and extending along the gravity direction; a hydrostatic bearing that is arranged on the first surface of the first member and is configured to supply a compressed liquid between the first surface and the second surface; and a seal portion having a clearance that is formed between the first surface and the second surface and is provided below the hydrostatic bearing in the gravity direction. A liquid is retained in the clearance by surface tension.
US11306816B2 Shift device
In a shift device, when a lock lever is disposed at a restriction position or an intermediate position, a detent groove of a lever is abutted by the lock lever, and pivoting of the lever from a D position toward an S position, and pivoting of the lever from the S position toward the D position, is restricted. However, when the lever is disposed at the D position or the S position, by moving the lock lever to a permitted position, the detent groove does not abut the lock lever and so pivoting of the lever from the D position toward the S position and pivoting of the lever from the S position toward the D position is permitted. Thus, pivoting of the lever from the D position toward the S position and pivoting of the lever from the S position toward the D position can be restricted and permitted.
US11306809B2 Drive pulley for a continuously variable transmission
A drive pulley for a CVT has a fixed sheave, a movable sheave, a spider, a biasing member biasing the movable sheave axially away from the fixed sheave, at least one centrifugal actuator and at least one slider assembly. The at least one slider assembly has a slider block connected to one of the movable sheave and the spider and abutting another one of the movable sheave and the spider. The slider block slides along the other one of the movable sheave and the spider as the movable sheave moves axially. The at least one slider assembly transfers torque between the movable sheave and the spider. A slider block for a drive pulley of a CVT is also described.
US11306808B2 Pulley device, in particular for tensioning idler or runner roller
A pulley device configured to support a belt of a chain tensioning idler or a runner roller includes a bearing having inner and outer rings and a pulley having at least one C-shaped pulley part mounted on the bearing outer ring with an inner cylindrical portion of the pulley part press-fitted on the bearing outer ring, the bearing outer ring having a material projection and the inner cylindrical portion of the pulley part having an axial groove configured to allow the material projection to slide axially through the groove when the pulley part is slid axially onto the outer ring, the material projection forming an axial stop for the pulley part when the pulley part is rotated relative to the bearing outer ring.
US11306804B1 Torque converter with cross-flow pressure chambers
A torque converter, including: a cover including a first surface facing in a first radial direction; an impeller; a stator; and a lock-up clutch including a piston plate and a seal plate including a second surface in a press fit with the first surface. The cover and the piston plate define at least a portion of a first pressure chamber. The piston plate and the seal plate define at least a portion of a second pressure chamber. The first pressure chamber and the second pressure chamber are arranged to receive and expel a fluid to axially displace the piston plate to open and close the lock-up clutch. The cover and the seal plate define a through-bore with: an end terminating at the first pressure chamber; or an end terminating at the second pressure chamber. The cover includes an edge defining an end of the through-bore.
US11306796B2 Impact absorbing member and method for manufacturing impact absorbing member
To provide an impact absorbing member that can be arranged flexibly in accordance with the shape of the space where the impact absorbing member is to be arranged. An impact absorbing member according to an exemplary aspect has a plurality of structural members each having hollow tetrahedron structures arranged continuously at prescribed intervals on an axis. Further, an impact absorbing member according to another exemplary aspect has a plurality of structural members woven by a connecting member that is disposed in a direction orthogonal to an axial direction of the structural members.
US11306790B2 Hybrid electric and hydraulic brake system
A braking system is provided. The braking system may comprise a brake stack and an electromechanical actuator mechanically coupled to the brake stack. A first hydraulic chamber may also be mechanically coupled to the brake stack and in fluid communication with a first piston of the electromechanical actuator. A second piston may be in fluid communication with the first hydraulic chamber. The second piston may also be configured to translate towards the brake stack in response to a translation of the first piston.
US11306787B2 Mechanical multi-rod disc brake
A mechanical multi-rod disc brake contains: a braking unit including an engagement structure having two bases, two swing arms, two wear-resistant sleeves, and two fixing pistons between which an accommodation space is defined so as to accommodate a stop disc. A respective one wear-resistant sleeve has a respective one fixing piston. A drive unit includes a multi-rod structure, and a respective one rotary shaft is rotatably connected with a respective one driven bolt rotatably connected with a respective one driving member via a respective one connection portion. A respective one joining element has a receiving hole rotatably connected with of a first extension of a first connection stein or a second extension of a second connection stein. Each of the first extension and the second extension has a resilient element, and the first and second extensions are connected with a brake cable via the first and second apertures.
US11306782B2 Cover assembly for bearing
A bearing cover assembly can be assembled to a bearing housing in which a rolling element bearing is accommodated. The bearing housing assembly includes an annular adapter and an end cap that can be mated together. The annular adapter can have a tapered inner annular surface and can be inserted into the housing bore of the bearing housing. The end cap can have a corresponding outer tapered surface. When the end cap is inserted into the adapter hole defined by the annular adapter, the sliding contact between the tapered inner annular surface and the outer surface radially expands the annular adapter inside the housing bore creating a positive engagement retaining the bearing cover assembly to the bearing housing.
US11306778B2 Sintered bearing for an EGR valve and manufacturing method thereof
Provided is a sintered bearing for an EGR valve, including raw material powder including 9% by weight to 12% by weight of aluminum, 0.1% by weight to 0.6% by weight of phosphorus, 3% by weight to 10% by weight of graphite, and the balance including copper as a main component, and inevitable impurities. The sintered bearing has a structure of a sintered aluminum-copper alloy. The sintered bearing further includes free graphite distributed in pores formed so as to be dispersed.
US11306775B2 Load sensing bearing with integrated sensor module
A bearing assembly may include an integral sensor module retained within a bore in the bearing housing. The sensor module includes at least one strain gauge oriented to sense a compressive load acting on the bearing housing. The sensor module may be retained within the bore under an axial compressive load. The sensor module may include a power source and a wired or wireless communications module for transmitting information indicative of the compressive load to an external instrument or other system.
US11306774B2 Tapered roller bearing
A holder of a tapered roller bearing is made of a resin, has a first gap between an axially inner end surface of a small-diameter-side annular part and small-diameter-side end surfaces of tapered rollers, has a second gap between an axially inner end surface of a large-diameter-side annular part and large-diameter-side end surfaces of the tapered rollers, and is provided to be capable of moving within a prescribed range along the axial direction. The surface of the axially inner end surface of the large-diameter-side annular part is rough, the large-diameter-side annular part is provided with one or more grooves which are oil-holding parts that hold the lubricating oil, and ends of the grooves are positioned to be capable of coming into contact with the tapered rollers.
US11306773B2 Wheel bearing device
A wheel bearing device (1) provided with an outer sealing member (7) in which: a core metal (8) having formed therein multiple seal lips is fitted to the outer opening of an outer ring (2); a metal ring (9) is fitted to the outer peripheral section of a hub ring (3) so as to oppose the core metal. The multiple seal lips are brought into contact with the metal ring, so that a portion between the outer ring and the hub ring is sealed. An annular outer member side weir part (11f) that protrudes to the outer side, in a radial direction, as compared to the outer edge of the metal ring so as to surround the metal ring is provided to the core metal, and an outer member side expanded-diameter part (8g) that holds grease is formed in the inner peripheral surface of the outer member side weir part.
US11306770B2 Roller assembly
A roller assembly includes a roller having an axial hole and an axle portion disposed in the axial hole to allow the roller to rotate about the axle portion; a sleeve with a first end disposed at a first end of the axle portion and a second end having a fitting portion, the fitting portion being fitted to a carried object, the sleeve has a first blocking portion positioned proximate to a first side of the roller to allow the roller to rotate between the first blocking portion and the fitting portion, wherein one of the axle portion, the axial hole and the first blocking portion has a substance conducive to reduction of friction between the roller and the sleeve.
US11306768B2 Foldable walking beam for sucker rod pumping systems
A two-piece coupling walking beam is foldable and separable for sucker rod pumping system shipment, storage, installation, or servicing. It provides a two-piece coupling walking beam using connection plates—a pin plate, a fastening plate, and/or strengthening plate(s) for sucker rod pumping systems. A foldable walking beam with a two-piece coupling beam has a connection joint by which the portion with a horsehead located in the front end of the beam for sucker rod pumping systems wherein the walking beam can be folded either transversely (horizontally or sideways) or longitudinally (vertically) to the other portion of the beam without a horsehead to provide working space for system maintenance, installation/reinstallation, or servicing.
US11306765B1 Self-locking threaded connection element
A self-locking threaded connection element can be a screw or a nut, and includes a thread with a set of several turns. The thread has a thread pitch which varies from one turn to another and which enables the element to be self-locking, without seizing.
US11306762B2 Barrel nut retainer from one-way installation guide
An assembly is provided that includes a barrel nut, a barrel nut retainer and a fastener. The barrel nut includes a threaded aperture. The barrel nut retainer includes a one-way installation guide. The fastener is configured to thread into the threaded aperture. The fastener is further configured to pass through the threaded aperture and project into the one-way installation guide when the fastener is inserted into the barrel nut retainer along a first direction.
US11306758B2 Connecting member and connecting method for redirecting flowable material
A connecting member includes a fastening portion configured to be fastened to an object by an adhesive. The connecting member includes at least one supply opening for supplying the adhesive and at least one discharge opening for discharging a part of the adhesive, wherein the at least one supply opening and the at least one discharge opening are arranged outside of a fastening portion or at least outside of a fastening area. A channel connecting the at least one supply opening and the at least one discharge opening is configured to direct the flow of adhesive. The channel includes an open channel portion that at least partly extends on a surface of the fastening portion and that comprises at least one redirecting portion configured to redirect the flow of adhesive between the at least one supply opening and the at least one discharge opening.
US11306756B2 Bed frame connecting piece
A bed frame connecting piece includes a first connecting piece connected to a horizontal rail of the bed frame and a second connecting piece connected to a vertical rail of the bed frame. A notch part is provided between the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece, and a reinforcing member is provided between the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece. The reinforcing member is located at the notch part and arranged at an inner end of the bed frame connecting piece. One end of the bed frame connecting piece is a narrow edge, the other end of the bed frame connecting piece is a wide edge, and the notch part is arranged at the wide edge. A bed frame includes the above bed frame connecting piece.
US11306754B2 Resilient mounting clips, panel mount systems including the same, and associated methods
Resilient mounting clips, panel mount systems including the same, and associated methods. A resilient mounting clip includes a support structure engagement portion and a panel engagement portion with a plurality of edge extensions and a plurality of outboard panel supports. Each outboard panel support extends from a respective edge extension. Each outboard panel support is configured to move at least substantially parallel to a compression axis when the respective edge extension resiliently flexes with respect to the support structure engagement portion. A panel mount system includes at least one support structure, at least one resilient mounting clip, and at least two panels received by each mounting clip. A method of assembling a panel mount system includes positioning and securing a resilient mounting clip on a support structure and receiving each of a first panel and a second panel with the resilient mounting clip.
US11306749B1 Fluid-powered linear motor with rotary pistons and motion rectifier and synthetic diamond bearing assemblies
A fluid-powered linear motor with rotary pistons is disclosed. An application is for a downhole motor but it could be used in other applications. Rotational pistons provide increased torque generation as the torque generated is proportional to motor length. Since downhole drills are long (generally up to a maximum length of 30 ft.), a high-torque motor can be produced using this method. A pressurized fluid is used to drive the piston assemblies to produce bit shaft power. This concept employs rotary pistons and a mechanical rectifier to convert the rotational reciprocation produced by a reciprocating rotational piston into continuous rotary motion. Integration of synthetic diamond bearing assemblies into the motor allows for reduced friction and abrasive drilling fluid compatibility.
US11306735B2 Turbine nozzle airfoil profile
A turbine nozzle includes an airfoil shape. The airfoil shape may have a nominal profile substantially in accordance with Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y and Z set forth in Table I. The Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y and Z are non-dimensional values from 0% to 100% convertible to dimensional distances in inches by multiplying the Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y and Z by a height of the airfoil in inches. The X and Y values, when connected by smooth continuing arcs, define airfoil profile sections at each distance Z. The airfoil profile sections at Z distances may be joined smoothly with one another to form a complete airfoil shape.
US11306733B2 Washer pump having a pair of flow paths with the pump side of one of the flow paths being smaller than the valve chamber side of the one flow path
A pump chamber (32a), valve chambers (33a and 33b), discharge holes (33e and 33f), and flow paths (34 and 35) are integrally provided to each other in a housing (30), so that the pressure loss of the cleaning liquid “W” can be reduced. In addition, since valve chambers of the flow paths extend to the discharge holes, the cleaning liquid flowing out of the flow paths can be discharged at a portion closer to the central of the valve chambers. As a result, the outlet portions of the flow paths and the inlet portions of the discharge holes is brought closer to each other, and the turbulent of the cleaning liquid in the valve chambers can be suppressed, thereby reducing the pressure loss.
US11306727B2 Fan dynamic pressure structure having a plastic frame integrally formed around an oil-containing sintered metal powder bearing
A fan dynamic pressure structure having a plastic frame integrally formed around an oil-containing sintered metal powder bearing includes an oil-containing sintered metal powder bearing, a plastic frame having a middle tube integrally formed around a peripheral of a bushing body of the oil-containing sintered metal powder bearing, a blade assembly having an axial shaft penetrating through a shaft hole of the oil-containing sintered metal powder bearing, the axial shaft protruding downwardly and having an annular groove, and an annular dynamic pressure piece having an insertion hole and an annular body surrounding the insertion hole. The insertion hole is engaged with the annular groove of the fan assembly, the annular body has a plurality of curved radial dynamic pressure ditches on a surface adjacent to the oil-containing sintered metal powder bearing, of the annular body.
US11306717B2 Co-rotational scroll machine
A co-rotating scroll machine operable as compressor or expander, comprises a transmission and guidance mechanism for first and second scroll plates, having three transmission and guidance units uniformly distributed around the scroll plates towards the periphery thereof. Each transmission and guidance unit comprises a male element mounted on one of the scroll plates and a facing female element mounted on the facing scroll plate. Each transmission and guidance unit comprises an internal ring mounted for angular displacement in the opening of the female element, the internal ring having therein a slot wherein the male element of the transmission and guidance unit slides. The male of the three transmission and guidance units are supported and guided by respective support elements on a common external guide ring. A liquid injection system comprises a liquid channel which is connected with bleed holes.
US11306711B2 Miniature cooling system
A miniature cooling system includes a base metal sheet, a flow channel layer, a piezoelectrically actuated metal sheet, a piezoelectric boundary compression layer and two piezoelectric ceramic vibrators. The flow channel layer is located on the base metal sheet and includes a first chamber, a second chamber, an inlet channel, a linking channel and an outlet channel. The inlet channel links the outside environment to the first chamber. The linking channel links the first chamber and the second chamber. The outlet channel links the second chamber to the outside environment. The piezoelectrically actuated metal sheet is located on the flow channel layer. The piezoelectric boundary compression layer is located on the piezoelectrically actuated metal sheet. The piezoelectric boundary compression layer includes two containing areas, and the two containing areas are respectively located above the first chamber and the second chamber.
US11306708B2 Hermetic compressor having discharge muffler
A hermetic compressor is disclosed. The hermetic compressor comprises compressing unit and an electromotive unit. The compressing unit comprises: a cylinder block having a compression chamber; cylinder head having a discharge chamber which is controllably couplable to the compression chamber; a discharge muffler body portion and a discharge muffler cover which form a discharge muffler chamber coupled to the discharge chamber; a piston configured to compress a refrigerant in the compression chamber; and a main frame having a least one mounting leg. The electromotive unit comprises: a stator; a rotor; and a crankshaft coupled to the rotor. The electromotive unit is configured such that rotary motion of the rotor relative to the stator causes rotation of the crankshaft which drives the piston to compress the refrigerant in the compression chamber. The compressing unit is coupled to the stator of the electromotive unit and supported by the at least one mounting leg of the main frame and the discharge muffler cover.
US11306705B2 System and method for monitoring a device
A system and a method for monitoring a device including the steps of obtaining operation information from a device, wherein the operation information is associated with the condition of the device in operation; and processing the operation information with a device modelling engine to determine one or more operation conditions of the device.
US11306703B2 Wind turbine drive train
A wind turbine having a tower having a top end and a bottom end; a first eccentric mechanism connected to a turbine rotor, the turbine rotor at the top end of the tower; a second eccentric mechanism connected to an electric generator, the electric generator being at the bottom end of the tower; and a plurality of tensile links connecting the first and second eccentric mechanisms.
US11306701B2 Constant torque control of a wind turbine using an energy storage system
A method for controlling a wind turbine is disclosed. During full load operation, a power reference value, Pref, representing a power level to be supplied to the power grid by the wind turbine, is received, and the wind turbine is controlled in order to produce an output power which is at or near the power reference value, Pref, while maintaining a constant torque on the generator. In the case that the produced output power of the wind turbine exceeds the power reference value, Pref, excess produced energy is stored in the energy storage system, and in the case that the produced output power of the wind turbine is below the power reference value, Pref, stored energy is retrieved from the energy storage system. A power level being equal to the power reference value, Pref, is supplied to the power grid.
US11306700B2 Floating wind turbine blade pitch adjustment for wave activity
Provided is a method, computing system, and computer program product for reducing floating wind turbine loads induced by ocean waves by adjusting a blade pitch angle of at least one rotor blade of a floating wind turbine to minimize a moment imbalance at a platform top of the floating wind turbine caused by ocean wave activity.
US11306699B2 Method for load reduction on wind turbine blade pitch bearings
Provided is a method for adjusting a pitch angle of a rotor blade connected to a rotor of a wind turbine, the method includes: pitching the rotor blade towards a target blade pitch angle, the manner of pitching depending on a load on a pitch bearing and/or an azimuthal position of the rotor.
US11306698B2 Pitch apparatus and wind turbine having pitch apparatus
Provided is a pitch apparatus of a wind turbine. The wind turbine includes a wheel hub and multiple blades. The pitch apparatus includes a pitch bearing, a transmission element and a driving mechanism for driving the transmission element. The pitch bearing includes a bearing inner race and a bearing outer race. The bearing inner race is fixedly connected to the blade; the bearing outer race is fixedly connected to the wheel hub. The transmission element is driven by the driving mechanism, and drives the blade and the bearing inner race to rotate relative to the wheel hub. A load level of ultimate bending moment for a blade root and a safety factor of the pitch apparatus increase, failure risks of the pitch bearing, bolts and the transmission belt are reduced. A wind turbine having pitch apparatus is provided.
US11306693B2 Multiple-choice piggyback ignition booster circuit for internal combustion engines and other motors
A booster circuit for use with an ignition system for an internal combustion engine is provided. The booster circuit includes a relay control circuitry disposed in parallel between the voltage source and the one or more ignition coils for igniting fuel in the engine in synchronism with engine operation; a controllable switching element for selectively completing a booster circuit for connecting the relay control circuitry in series with the voltage source and the one or more ignition coils; and the booster circuit having electronic circuitry including at least one output for providing booster energy at the at least one output, when the booster circuit is completed by the controllable switching element to assure producing of a suitable voltage applied to the one or more ignition coils.
US11306692B2 Outboard engine
In an outboard engine including a throttle body that feeds combustion air that is taken in from an outside air introduction port, into an engine body, an intake duct that guides the combustion air from the outside air introduction port, and an on-off valve disposed partway in the intake duct, a plurality of paths are provided in the intake duct, a path of the intake duct is made switchable to a long path including a drainage effect to water entering the intake duct and a short path that does not include the drainage effect by the on-off valve, and the long path is selected at a time of an engine being stopped or a time of an operation state where the outboard engine is expected to be covered with water.
US11306690B2 EGR gas distributor
An EGR gas distributor for distributing EGR gas to branch pipes of an intake manifold includes a plurality of gas distribution passages arranged side by side for the branch pipes, a gas inflow passage and a gas chamber to deliver the EGR gas to each of the gas distribution passages. The gas inflow passage includes two, first and second, gas passage parts branched in a single stage. When the EGR gas distributor is mounted on the intake manifold, a passage cross-section of each gas passage part perpendicular to a central axis has an uppermost vertex and a lowermost vertex. The passage cross-sections of the gas passage parts are sized such that their lengths in a vertical direction are gradually longer from an upstream side of the first gas passage part to a downstream side of the second gas passage part.
US11306689B2 EGR system
An EGR system is configured to allow a part of exhaust gas discharged from an engine to an intake passage to flow as EGR gas to an intake passage through an EGR passage to return to the engine. In the EGR system, a heating film is provided on an inner wall or an outer wall of at least one of the intake passage through which the EGR gas is allowed to flow and the EGR passage. At least a pair of a positive electrode and a negative electrode is provided to energize the heating film.
US11306683B2 Precursor compositions for an insulation and insulated rocket motors
A precursor composition comprising, before curing, ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM), zinc oxide, silica, polymerized 1,2-dihydro-2,2,4-trimethylquinoline, a solid chlorinated paraffin, stearic acid, a five carbon petroleum hydrocarbon, trimethylolpropane trimethacrylate, and a peroxide. A rocket motor including a reaction product of the precursor composition and a method of insulating a rocket motor.
US11306680B2 Exhaust nozzle
There is disclosed an exhaust nozzle for a gas turbine engine. The exhaust nozzle comprises a frame extending along a longitudinal axis, and a convergent petal pivotably attached at a convergent pivot point to the frame and extending axially downstream and radially inward from the frame. The exhaust nozzle comprises a follower roller fixed to the convergent petal on a radially outer side of the convergent petal, and a cam defining a working surface configured to engage the follower roller to react a force from the convergent petal. The cam is movable along a travel in an axial direction to actuate radial movement of the follower roller to pivot the convergent petal. The cam defines a convex working surface such that a contact angle between the follower roller and the cam varies along the travel to thereby vary an axial component of the force reacted by the cam.
US11306678B1 Piston design feature to minimize periodic second land pressure variation
A piston includes an annular body including a crown portion defining a longitudinal axis, a radial direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, and a circumferential direction. The crown portion includes a top squish surface, and a circumferential annular wall extending downwardly axially from the top squish surface as well as a skirt. A first piston ring receiving groove is spaced away from the top squish surface, an upper land and a lower land extend from the first piston ring receiving groove, and a bottom blend connects the lower land to the first piston ring receiving groove.
US11306676B2 Methods and system for diagnosing a high-pressure fuel pump in a fuel system
Various methods and systems are provided for health assessments of a fuel system. In one example, a fuel system includes a high-pressure fuel pump operable to increase fuel pressure from a first pressure to a second pressure, a common fuel rail fluidly coupling the high-pressure fuel pump to a plurality of fuel injectors each of which is operable to inject fuel to individual cylinders of an engine, a pressure sensor operable to detect a pressure of fuel at the common fuel rail, and a controller operable to diagnose a condition of the high-pressure fuel pump based on output from the pressure sensor.
US11306674B2 Systems and methods for adjusting fueling in a cylinder with a pre-chamber
Methods and systems are provided for operating a cylinder of an engine including a pre-chamber ignition system. In one example, a method may include determining amounts of pre-chamber gases in the cylinder prior to combustion, and adjusting an amount of fuel injected into the cylinder based on the amounts of pre-chamber gases in the cylinder. In this way, cylinder fueling may be compensated for additional air and/or fuel from the pre-chamber gases, which may increase an accuracy of the cylinder fueling and increase cylinder efficiency.
US11306671B2 Method and apparatus for controlling part load mode engine torque
A method and apparatus for controlling part load mode engine torque are provided. The method includes setting a limitation of part load mode engine torque based on a current traveling environment and calculating a first engine torque variation in the basis of state information of a battery. When the first engine torque variation is calculated, a second engine torque variation is calculated based on a measured engine error amount. The limitation of part load mode engine torque is compensated based on the calculated first and second engine torque variations.
US11306657B2 Gas turbine engine including squeeze film damper with reservoir
A gas turbine engine according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a shaft configured to rotate during operation of the gas turbine engine, and a squeeze film damper radially outside the shaft. The squeeze film damper includes a cavity including a film of lubricant axially between first and second cavity seals, and further includes a reservoir fluidly coupled to the cavity. A method is also disclosed.
US11306647B1 Combustion gas leak detection strategy
A work machine with a remote diagnostic system includes a combustion engine, a pump, a coolant temperature sensor to monitor and transmit a coolant fluid temperature, a pressure sensor coupled to an inlet of the pump, and a controller. The pressure sensor is configured to monitor and transmit a coolant fluid pressure. The controller is operatively associated with the engine, the coolant fluid temperature sensor, the pressure sensor and an equipment care advisor module. The equipment care advisor module is configured to monitor the coolant fluid temperature during a start-up of the work machine, monitor the coolant fluid pressure during the start-up of the work machine, calculate an expected coolant fluid pressure based on the monitored coolant fluid temperature and the monitored coolant fluid pressure, and generate a failure code indicating a combustion gas leak when the monitored coolant fluid pressure exceeds the expected coolant fluid pressure.
US11306642B2 Exhaust sensor baffle
An exhaust system includes an exhaust duct that defines an exhaust gas passage extending along an axis and which has a cross-section extending across the axis. At least one sensor opening in the exhaust duct is configured to receive an exhaust gas sensor. A baffle is positioned within the exhaust gas passage and includes a plurality of guide channels with open cross-sections. Each guide channel extends from a first end facing an inner surface of the exhaust duct to a second end opposite the first end. The guide channels guide exhaust gas from different regions of the cross-section toward the at least one sensor opening.
US11306639B2 Systems and methods for increasing reductant insertion accuracy
An aftertreatment system comprises a SCR system, a reductant injector operatively coupled to the SCR system, and a reductant insertion assembly operatively coupled to the reductant injector. The reductant insertion assembly comprises a pump configured to pump the reductant through the reductant injector. A controller is operatively coupled to the reductant insertion assembly and configured to receive predetermined calibration values of the pump corresponding to delivery of a reductant by the pump through a calibration injector. The controller determines a desired flow rate value of the reductant into the SCR system. The controller determines an insertion time of the reductant injector for delivering the reductant through the reductant injector based on the desired flow rate value, a pump operating parameter value of the pump and the predetermined calibration values, and activates the reductant injector for the insertion time.
US11306638B2 Method for controlling an SCR catalytic converter
A method for controlling an SCR catalytic converter (20, 30), comprising detecting (200) concentration values (314, 324; 414, 424) in the exhaust gas downstream of the catalytic converter (20), wherein at least one concentration value for NH3 and one concentration value for NOx is detected; calculating (202) modeled concentration values (316, 322; 416, 422) for NH3 and NOx downstream of the catalytic converter on the basis of a catalytic converter model, wherein the model comprises an aging parameter (342, 442) which at least partially describes aging of the modeled catalytic converter; comparing (208) the detected concentration values with the modeled concentration values; and, in a manner dependent on the result of the comparison, changing the aging parameter (342, 442) of the model and/or changing a predefined dosing quantity for a reducing agent in the SCR catalytic converter.
US11306628B2 Continuous variable valve duration apparatus and engine provided with the same
A continuously variable valve duration apparatus includes a camshaft, a cam unit on which a cam is formed, a guide bracket including an upper guide boss, an internal wheel configured to transmit rotation of the camshaft to the cam unit, a wheel housing in which the internal wheel is rotatably inserted, wherein a guide thread is formed in a portion of the wheel housing, and of which a guide shaft is formed to be movably inserted into the upper guide boss, a worm wheel to which an internal thread engaging with the guide thread is formed in the worm wheel, and to which an external thread is formed thereon, a control shaft on which a control worm engaged with the external thread is formed, and an upper bushing mounted on a lower portion of the upper guide boss to support the guide shaft.
US11306618B2 Shroud attaching structure, shroud assembly, and shroud element in gas turbine
A shroud attaching structure of a gas turbine includes: a support provided around an axis of the gas turbine and inside a casing of the gas turbine in a radial direction; and a shroud assembly attached to the support so as to cover an inner peripheral surface of the support, the shroud assembly being formed by laminating a large number of plate-shaped shroud elements containing a ceramic matrix composite. The shroud elements are lined up in a circumferential direction of the support. The adjacent shroud elements are arranged so as to be slidable on each other.
US11306609B2 Retractable washing device
A gas turbine engine having an engine core defining a core flow path delimited by an engine casing, a washing device having a spraying member defining a conduit in fluid communication with a source of washing fluid, the spraying member having a spraying section for outputting the washing fluid from the conduit, the spraying member movable relative to the engine casing from a retracted position in which the spraying section is flush with a surface of the engine casing defining said core flow path, and an expanded position in which the spraying section protrudes beyond the surface of the engine casing into the core flow path
US11306601B2 Pinned airfoil for gas turbine engines
An airfoil for a gas turbine engine according to an example of the present disclosure includes, among other things, an airfoil section that extends from a root section. The airfoil section extends between a leading edge and a trailing edge in a chordwise direction and extends between a tip portion and the root section in a radial direction, and the airfoil section defines a pressure side and a suction side separated in a thickness direction. The airfoil section includes a metallic sheath that receives a composite core, and the core includes first and second ligaments received in respective internal channels defined by the sheath such that the first and second ligaments are spaced apart along the root section with respect to the chordwise direction. The first and second ligaments define respective sets of bores, and the respective sets of bores are aligned to receive a common set of retention pins.
US11306599B2 Turbine component made from superalloy and associated manufacturing method
The invention concerns a turbine component, such as a turbine blade or a distributor fin, for example, comprising a substrate made from single-crystal nickel superalloy, and a metal sublayer covering the substrate, characterised in that the metal sublayer comprises at least two elementary layers, including a first elementary layer and a second elementary layer, the first elementary layer being arranged between the substrate and the second elementary layer, each elementary layer comprising a γ′-Ni3Al phase, and optionally a γ-Ni phase, and in that the average atomic fraction of aluminum in the second elementary layer is strictly greater than the average atomic fraction of aluminum in the first elementary layer.
US11306596B2 Gas turbine blade impulse body module
The present invention relates to an impulse body module group with at least two impulse body modules, which, in particular, are identical in construction, for a gas turbine blade, wherein each of the impulse body modules comprises a housing, which, in particular, is of one piece and which has a first cavity, which is closed, in particular in an airtight manner, by a first cover, which is joined to the housing, in particular in a material-bonded manner, and in which a single, in particular spherical or cylindrical, first impulse body is accommodated with play of movement in at least one first direction of impact, wherein the housing has no additional cavity or a single additional cavity, in which a single, in particular spherical or cylindrical, additional impulse body is accommodated with play of movement in at least one direction of impact.
US11306587B2 Rotating self-drilling device for extraterrestrial objects
The present invention relates to a rotating self-drilling device for extraterrestrial objects. One end of a pressure sensor installing barrel is connected with a rear cover; a reed fixing lower cover is installed on the rear cover; one end of a wire outlet post is connected with the reed fixing lower cover, and the other end is provided with a reed fixing upper cover; a plurality of reeds are arranged between the reed fixing upper cover and the reed fixing lower cover; both ends of each of the reeds are respectively connected with the reed fixing upper cover and the reed fixing lower cover; the other end of the pressure sensor installing barrel is connected with one end of a motor installing barrel; the other end of the motor installing barrel is connected with a motor installing barrel front cover; a motor and decelerator is placed in the motor installing barrel; both ends of a transmission shaft are respectively connected with the output end of the motor and decelerator and a ferrule; both ends of a milling head are respectively connected with the ferrule and a drill bit; a propelling spiral tube is sleeved outside the motor installing barrel; both ends are respectively connected with the ferrule and a bearing fixing cover; the bearing fixing cover is rotatably connected with the motor installing barrel; The overall structure of the present invention is light and compact. A drive system has only one motor to realize large penetration depth.
US11306573B2 Single straight-line connection for hydraulic fracturing flowback
A frac tree coupled to a wellhead is connected to either flowback equipment or zipper modules using a single straight-line connection of pipes, valves, and/or frac iron that define a straight-line pathway for fluid, gas, or flowback materials. The disclosed single straight-line connections referenced herein may be used in pressure pumping operations to deliver hydraulic fracturing fluid (“frack fluid”) to a frac tree for delivery to a wellhead or for carrying flowback from the wellhead to a flowback-collecting equipment. Using the single straight-line connections referenced herein dramatically reduces the complexity of connections needed to deliver frack fluid to or carry flowback away from a well, thereby reducing the cost, improving the efficiency, and increasing the safety of pressure-pumping and flowback operations.
US11306564B2 Downhole tool for creating evenly-spaced perforation tunnels
A downhole tool for perforating a borehole includes a gun body and charges arranged in a helix around the gun body and evenly spaced from both a nearest neighbor along the helix and a nearest neighbor in an adjacent wrap of the helix. Further, placement of the charges is based on a specified diameter of the borehole and specified charge density.
US11306554B2 Zonal isolation device with expansion ring
Zonal isolation devices, systems, and methods for use are provided. In some embodiments, the zonal isolation device comprises a tubular body having a fluid communication pathway formed along a longitudinal axis comprising: a sealing element comprising a deformable material and an inner bore forming at least a portion of the fluid communication pathway; an expansion ring disposed within the bore of the sealing element; a wedge engaged with a downhole end of the sealing element; and an anchoring assembly engaged with the wedge. In certain embodiments, the tubular body further comprises an end element adjacent the anchoring assembly.
US11306547B2 Systems and methods for releasing a tool string
Disclosed is a release tool used to separate portions of a tool string. One release tool includes a main body, a bolt housing coupled to the main body and defining a bore for receipt of a separation bolt therein, the separation bolt being configured to couple the bolt housing to a lower sub, and a trigger mechanism communicably coupled to the separation bolt and configured to send an electrical signal to the separation bolt whereupon the separation bolt breaks and thereby allows the lower sub to separate from the bolt housing.
US11306537B2 Induced drilling method for inertia constrained implicated motion and inertial constraint induced drilling device
The invention discloses an induced drilling method for inertial constraint implicated motion, which is characterized by comprising a motion step of separating weight on bit and torque. The induced drilling method of inertial constraint implicating motion comprises the following steps: step 1, model selection of induced drilling; step 2, potential energy storage of induced drilling, wherein step 2 includes: I, uniform cutting induced drilling under a steady condition; II, distribution of induced drilling shock wave propagation under a transient condition; III, potential energy release of torsion spring in induced drilling under the transient condition; IV, constrained buffer for induced drilling under transient conditions; and V, potential energy compensation for induced drilling under transient conditions. The invention also discloses an inertia constraint induced drilling device accompanying the PDC bit.
US11306518B2 Vehicle door lock, especially tailgate lock
The subject matter of the present invention is a motor vehicle door lock, in particular tailgate lock, which is provided with a locking mechanism (1, 2) essentially consisting of a rotary latch (1) and a pawl (2). Furthermore, as required, an unlocking/opening actuator (6) as well as a locking actuator (7) may be realised. In addition at least one sensor (12, 13) assigned to the locking actuator (7) is provided. According to the invention the sensor (12, 13) is arranged at a distance from a locking mechanism plane protected in the lock interior, and is impacted by means of an actuating element (14) following the locking actuator (7).
US11306513B1 Lockout prevention system for electrical disconnects/safety switches
A lockout prevention system for safety switches. The system may be universal, in that it may be installed on various different brands and styles of industrial safety switch gear boxes. The system blocks a locking aperture when a lever arm is in a “non-off position” (e.g. displaced away from the “off” position). This prevents users from accidentally locking a padlock in the locking aperture while the switch is in an “on position”. The system still allows a user to lock the lever arm in the “off position”. The device may be universally mounted to switch boxes using two or more bolts. Further, the system is height-adjustable.
US11306506B2 Status-indicating cylindrical lock assembly
In one form, a cylindrical lockset includes a chassis including a pair of hubs, a pair of drive tubes, a retractor, and a lock control assembly. The lock control assembly has a locked state and an unlocked state. The lock control assembly also has a plurality of movable elements, each having a locking position and an unlocking position. One of the hubs includes a guide channel, and a slider is movably seated in the guide channel. One of the movable elements is associated with the slider, and is configured to move the slider between a lock-indicating position and an unlock-indicating position.
US11306503B1 Fence post leveling bracket assembly and system and method for use of same
A fence post leveling bracket assembly and system and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment of the vertically supporting assembly, an upper fence post bracket and a lower fence post bracket having a reference placement where an upper base plate of the upper fence post bracket is parallel to a lower base plate of the lower fence post bracket. The upper fence post bracket and the lower fence post bracket also have deviated placements where the upper base plate is nonparallel to the lower base plate. In both the reference placement and the deviated placements, adjustable vertical drift rods span a cavity between the upper base plate and the lower base plate. Lean in a fence may be corrected by selectively adjusting the adjustable vertical drift rods.
US11306500B2 Swimming pool cleaning system with image capture device
The invention relates to a swimming pool cleaning system comprising a cleaning apparatus (10) to be immersed in the pool, the system further comprising at least one moving image acquisition means (30) secured to a float (31) via a flexible tie (32).
US11306497B2 Support post
The present invention relates to a support post (2) comprising at least two tubes (4, 6) telescopically in sliding connection to each other. A locking device (8) holds the tubes in a locked state and allowing relative sliding of the tubes in an unlocked state. At least one end (10) of the support post has an opening (12; 112) in connection with a surface support element (14; 114). A spring is arranged within the opening of the support post to act on the surface support element (14; 114), to resiliently affect the surface support element (14; 114) in a direction away from the open end (10) of the support post and vice versa. The locking device (8) comprises a locking ring loosely arranged on one of the tubes (4) and further comprises a first ring holding arm arranged at one end of the other tube (6); the first ring holding arm having a first recess for retaining the locking ring in loose arrangement around said tube (4) with limited movability. A lever is in engagement with the spring and arranged in a first position in an unstressed condition of the spring. The lever is arranged in a second position in a stressed condition of the spring. By moving the lever from the first position to the second position, and vice versa, resiliently affect the surface support element (14; 114) in a direction to and from the open end (10) of the support post (2). The surface support element is arranged to be installed on a floor, and the lever is a pedal.
US11306494B1 String groove masonry clamp with adjustable jaw
A string groove masonry clamp having a clamp body with first and second clamp sides pivotally connected together and biased to clamp onto a masonry block to align a string positioning guide having a string groove at the edge of the apex of the corner of the block and an adjustable opposing jaw.
US11306483B2 Sunshade and a method of constructing a sunshade
The present invention relates to sunshades and methods of constructing sunshades, particularly, sunshade canopies installed at a fixed location in the temperate zones. In a first aspect of the invention, a sunshade element is configured such that the sunshade element is viewed from a reference shade point as a thin profile between adjacent apertures over predetermined days in winter, thereby maximising the admission of sunshine to the shade area; and configured such that the sunshade element presents the maximum or near maximum breadth of its during predetermined days in summer; resulting in the admission of sunshine in winter and the blocking of sunshine in summer. During the spring period winter, sunshine is gradually replaced by summer shade, and during the autumn period, summer shade is replaced by winter sunshine, such that the sunshade elements provide effective blocking and admission of sunshine to the shade area over the annual solar cycle.
US11306481B2 Environment-friendly acoustic panel for building
Disclosed is an environment-friendly acoustic panel for building, including an acoustic panel which includes a first positioning groove and a second positioning groove, a positioning cylinder with open top and bottom ends being arranged in the first positioning groove in a length direction of the first positioning groove, the positioning cylinder being provided with an opening in an outer side wall of the first positioning groove, and a fixing block being arranged in the second positioning groove; two sets of sealing assemblies, the sealing assembly including an accommodating groove, a bottom portion of the accommodating groove being provided with a plurality of springs at intervals up and down, end portions of the plurality of springs are jointly connected with a positioning plate, and a surface of the positioning plate facing away from the springs being fixedly provided with a sealing block.
US11306480B2 Recessed mounting apparatus
Embodiments of the present invention provide a recessed mounting apparatus, a suspended ceiling and recessed mounting apparatus system, and a method of installing a recessed mounting apparatus. The recessed mounting apparatus includes a recessed mounting frame that forms a partially enclosed space with a lower perimeter defined by flanges configured to sit atop or otherwise connect with portions of a suspended ceiling frame. The recessed mounting apparatus includes or is attached to one or more attachment mechanisms from which equipment like temporary lighting, sound systems, and display projectors can be secured. To support the recessed mounting frame and attachment mechanism, one or more suspension support members are attached at a first end to the recessed mounting frame and at a second end to an overhead structural support.
US11306471B2 Systems, methods, and devices relating to a urinal
Systems, methods, and devices relating to urinal, in some examples having a movable portion able to pivot from a generally closed to a generally open position. The urinal may have a drain line engaged with a proximal end of the funnel for conveying urine and rinse water into a sewer line or a toilet bowl and a rinse line coupled with a water supply for rinsing urine therein. The urinal may be movable with the assistance of one or more sensors that may automatically signal other electrical or mechanical components to move one or more portions of the urinal, and may be include elements that seal portions of the urinal when not in use or during cleaning to reduce gas or liquid escaping from the urinal system.
US11306451B2 Deck system
A deck system is disclosed having a mounting plate with a planar support surface and at least one locating rod extending from the support surface. The locating rod extends in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to the support surface. A beam having a first end and a second end is positioned on the support surface of the mounting plate. The first and second ends of the beam have a slot and the slot is disposed for receiving the locating rod. At least one tread is disposed to extend between the two spaced apart parallel oriented beams. The tread has opposed shoulders on the side of the tread that engages the spaced apart beams. The opposed shoulders are disposed for engaging a side of the spaced apart beams that are in adjacent relationship.
US11306444B2 Pavement reinstatement
A system for processing a pavement reinstatement includes a weighing apparatus (502) for measuring a mass of reinstatement material. A reinstatement apparatus (10) is adapted to receive reinstatement dimension information and reinstatement material information and adapted to determine a required reinstatement material mass, and to provide a target air voids content of the reinstatement. The reinstatement apparatus is optionally adapted to receive an indication of the mass measured by the weighing apparatus and the indication is a verification of the weighing apparatus having measured the required mass.
US11306442B2 Rail fastening system
Rail fastening system for fastening at least one rail (2) to a rail substrate, preferably a solid travel path, which comprises: a rail support plate (1) arranged for holding the rail (2), wherein the rail (2) in the mounted state is in contact with the rail support plate and is fastened thereto by a rail mount (1a, 1b, 1c); a base plate (3) arranged for fastening the rail support plate (1) on the rail substrate, wherein the rail support plate (1) in the mounted state is fastened on the base plate (3) by way of one or more, preferably two, retaining elements (6) and the base plate (3) is in contact with the rail substrate; wherein the base plate (3) is of multi-part, preferably two-part, construction so that this is adjustable to different dimensions of the rail support plate (1).
US11306438B2 Press cover, use thereof, and press roll and shoe press
A press cover has at least one polymer layer in which a reinforcing structure is embedded. The reinforcing structure has at least one reinforcing thread as a longitudinal thread which runs in the longitudinal direction of the press cover. The at least one reinforcing thread itself is produced by interlacing a plurality of fibers or fiber bundles with one another. There is also described the use of such a press cover, as well as a press roll and a shoe press.
US11306432B2 HMPE fiber with improved bending fatigue performance
Provided are continuous filament-based elongate bodies having improved durability and bending fatigue performance. The elongate bodies are formed from a plurality of fibers where at least one component fiber is a multifilament ultra-high molecular weight polyolefin fiber having a filament intrinsic viscosity (IVf) of from 15 dl/g to about 45 dl/g when measured in decalin at 135° C., wherein said at least one multifilament ultra-high molecular weight polyolefin fiber has a tenacity of at least 32 g/denier, a denier of greater than 800, and a denier per filament of greater than 2.0. The high tenacity combined with high fiber denier and high filament denier (dpf) enhances the cyclic bend over sheave (CBOS) durability when the elongate body is incorporated in a multi-fiber construction such as a rope.
US11306431B2 Articles including microcapsules for on-demand adhesion and methods of making same
Articles are provided, including a substrate having a first major surface, the substrate including a nonwoven material, a woven material, or a foam. The article further includes microcapsules having an outer surface and a plasticizer encapsulated in the microcapsules, where the plurality of microcapsules is attached to the first major surface of the substrate with a polymeric material. A method of making an article is also provided, including providing a substrate having a first major surface and providing microcapsules having an outer surface and a plasticizer encapsulated in the microcapsules. The method further includes attaching the microcapsules to the first major surface of the substrate with a polymeric material, thereby forming a polymeric matrix attached to the first major surface of the substrate.
US11306429B2 Garment steaming device
A garment steaming device includes a housing having a reservoir for containing liquid therein, a head portion connected to the housing, and a steam generator contained within the head portion, the steam generator being in fluid communication with the reservoir for generating steam from the liquid contained in the reservoir. The steam generator includes a first layer and a second layer and at least one heating element sandwiched between the first layer and the second layer. The first layer and the second layer define a steam flowpath that is configured such that steam flows back and forth between the first layer and the second layer before exiting the steam generator.
US11306420B2 Article incorporating a lenticular knit structure
An article of footwear including an upper incorporating a knitted component having color-shifting properties is provided. Color-shift properties can be generated by one or more lenticular knit structures disposed across the upper of the article of footwear. The lenticular knit structures are formed of unitary knit construction with the remaining portions of the knitted component. The lenticular knit structures have portions formed with different yarns. The different yarns on the portions of the lenticular knit structures generate a visual effect that changes the color of the article of footwear depending on the viewing angle.
US11306414B2 Articles with improved flame retardancy and/or melt dripping properties
Compositions and articles with improved flame properties and fabric with improved melt dripping properties is disclosed. Reduced melt dripping can prevent injuries. Methods for making and using such compositions, articles and fabric are disclosed.
US11306409B2 Method to enable electroplating of golden silver nanoparticles
A method to enable electroplating of nano-silver like gold material ([Ag25(SR)18]− where SR is a thiolate). The method includes activating a surface of a substrate using first counter flow conditioning rinses (CFCR) with a solution of acetone followed by a solution of alcohol; rinsing the substrate surface; drying using a nitrogen gas; cleaning using a soak-clean solution; activating using an activator solution; rinsing using an ammonia dead rinse solution; conditioning using second CFCR; etching using hydrochloric acid; rinsing third CFCR; depositing woods nickel strike material and electrolytic nickel metal; electrodeposition of a gold strike metal to the surface of the substrate; and electroplating of a nano-silver like gold material and a nano-silver like gold alloy material on to the surface of the substrate using an electroplating solution and a rate of deposition 0.0001 μm/h.
US11306407B2 Methods for electrodeposition
Methods for electrodeposition using aqueous electrolytes where water molecules are depleted are described herein. Methods of electrodepositing superconducting thin films from aqueous electrolytes where water molecules are depleted are also described herein.
US11306402B2 Device for obtaining electrolysis products from an alkali metal chloride solution
Device for obtaining electrolysis products from an alkali metal chloride solution where a cathode circuit contains a circulation pump with an overflow device for the return flow of pump liquid, which continuously secures the forced circulation of the catholyte via a heat exchanger, a cathode compartment and a capacitive separator for separating the hydrogen from the catholyte. In the discharge of the hydrogen from the capacitive separator for separation of the hydrogen from the catholyte, a cooled humidity separator is installed, the condensate collection container of which is connected via a dosage pump with the freshwater feed to the mixing device of the freshwater flow with the gaseous oxidant mixture.
US11306399B2 Nanoparticle compositions
Provided herein are nanoparticle compositions comprising an organophosphate compound and pharmaceutically acceptable carriers.
US11306395B2 Methods for depositing a transition metal nitride film on a substrate by atomic layer deposition and related deposition apparatus
An apparatus and method for depositing a transition metal nitride film on a substrate by atomic layer deposition in a reaction space defined by an at least one chamber wall and showerhead is disclosed. The apparatus may include, a substrate support disposed within the reaction space, the substrate support configured for supporting at least one substrate and a temperature control system for controlling a temperature of the at least one chamber wall at those portions of the at least one chamber wall that is exposed to a vapor phase reactant. The apparatus may also include a temperature control system for controlling a temperature of the showerhead, wherein the temperature control system for controlling a temperature of the showerhead is configured to control the temperature of the showerhead to a temperature of between approximately 80° C. and approximately 160° C. The method may include, providing at least one substrate on a substrate support within the reaction space and controlling a temperature of the at least one chamber wall at least at those portions of the at least one chamber wall that is exposed to a vapor phase reactant and controlling a temperature of a showerhead. The method may also include, alternatively and sequentially feeding at least two vapor phase reactants into the reaction space, wherein the temperature of the showerhead is controlled to a temperature between approximately 80° C. and approximately 160° C.
US11306394B2 Iridium precursors for ALD and CVD thin film deposition and uses thereof
Metal coordination complexes comprising an iridium atom coordinated to at least one diazabutadiene based ligand having a structure represented by: where R1 and R4 are independently selected from the group consisting of C1-C4 alkyl and amino groups, and each of R2 and R3 are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C1-C3 alkyl, or amino groups are described. Processing methods using the metal coordination complexes are also described.
US11306383B2 Thermal spraying material
The present invention provides a thermal spraying material capable of forming a thermally sprayed coating film having improved plasma erosion resistance. This thermal spraying material contains composite particles in which a plurality of yttrium fluoride microparticles are integrated. This thermal spraying material has a lightness L of 91 or less in the Lab color space. This lightness L is more preferably 5 or more.
US11306375B2 Molded article made of a molybdenum-aluminum-titanium alloy
The invention relates to a molded article made of a metallic molybdenum-based alloy with at least 3 wt. % up to a maximum of 8 wt. % aluminum, at least 3 wt. % up to a maximum of 6 wt. % titanium and, as the remainder, molybdenum including the usual impurities, wherein the molded article is produced directly or indirectly by means of solidification from a melt. The invention also relates to a method for producing a molded article and to the use of such a molded article.
US11306363B2 Prognosis biomarkers for triple-negative breast cancer
A microRNA (miRNA) expression signature for predicting triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) recurrence is provided. The miRNA expression signature consists essentially of hsa-miR-139-5p, hsa-miR-10b-5p, hsa-miR-486-5p, hsa-miR-455-3p, hsa-miR-107, hsa-miR-146b-5p, hsa-miR-324-5p, and hsa-miR-20a-5p.
US11306362B2 Gene signature predictive of hepatocellular carcinoma response to transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE)
This disclosure provides methods for predicting the likelihood that a hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) will respond to transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) using a gene signature of 14 or 15 genes. Also provided are nucleic acid probes and kits for detecting the gene signature.
US11306357B2 Methods for non-invasive prenatal ploidy calling
The present disclosure provides methods for determining the ploidy status of a chromosome in a gestating fetus from genotypic data measured from a sample of DNA from the mother of the fetus and from the fetus, and from genotypic data from the mother and optionally also from the father. The ploidy state is determined by using a joint distribution model to create a set of expected allele distributions for different possible fetal ploidy states given the parental genotypic data, and comparing the expected allelic distributions to the pattern of measured allelic distributions measured in the mixed sample, and choosing the ploidy state whose expected allelic distribution pattern most closely matches the observed allelic distribution pattern. In an embodiment, the mixed sample of DNA may be preferentially enriched at a plurality of polymorphic loci in a way that minimizes the allelic bias.
US11306356B2 Immuno-PETE
Methods and compositions are described herein for primer extension target enrichment of immune receptor (BCR or TCR) sequences.
US11306348B2 Complex surface-bound transposome complexes
The present disclosure relates to methods, compositions, and kits for generating a library of tagged nucleic acid fragments without using PCR amplification, including methods and compositions for fragmenting and tagging nucleic acids (e.g., DNA) using transposome complexes immobilized on solid support.
US11306343B2 3α-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase mutants and process for the preparation of ursodeoxycholic acid
The invention provides novel 3α-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase mutants, sequences that code for these enzyme mutants, methods for producing the enzyme mutants, and the use thereof in enzymatic reactions of cholic acid compounds, and in particular in the production of ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA). The invention further provides processes for the synthesis of UDCA using the enzyme mutants and the production of UDCA using recombinant microorganisms that have been subjected to multiple modifications.
US11306340B2 Biosynthetic production of steviol glycoside rebaudioside D4 from rebaudioside E
The present invention relates, in some aspects, to the production of steviol glycoside rebaudioside D4 through the use of rebaudioside E. In some aspects, the invention relates to mutant CP1 enzymes, mutant HV1 enzymes as well as host cells and methods utilizing such enzymes, such as to produce rebaudioside D4.
US11306336B2 Process for production of Galacto-oligosaccharides
A process for production of galacto-oligosaccharides is provided. The process for production of galacto-oligosaccharides includes growing Sporobolomyces singularis in a fermentation medium, harvesting the said microbes from the fermentation medium, inoculating the said microbes with lactose solution in a reactor and incubating in an aerobic condition to convert lactose into galacto-oligosaccharides. The process also includes separating the galacto-oligosaccharides from the microbes; filtering thus obtained galacto-oligosaccharides; and optionally making the powder form of galacto-oligosaccharides. The process for producing galacto-oligosaccharides provides high yield and high purity.
US11306332B2 Method for simultaneously producing lactic acid and alcohol or biogas from cereals
A process for the continuous production of lactic acid (a first fermentation product) and of a second fermentation product selected from the group consisting of alcohols and biogas, may include starting from the milling, necessarily carried out under dry conditions, of cereals and more particularly of corn. In the context of this process, a main flow and a flow of wastes which are difficult to ferment are recovered from the milling. These two flows are treated separately but simultaneously so as to produce, by fermentation, on the one hand, lactic acid and, on the other hand, an alcohol and/or biogas.
US11306325B2 Adenoviral vector
The present invention provides recombinant adenoviral vectors, immunogenic compositions thereof and their uses in medicine. In particular, the present invention provides an adenoviral vector comprising the genome of an adenovirus other than AdHu5 and AdY25, wherein the genome of the adenovirus has been modified such that the vector lacks the native E4 locus of the adenovirus and comprises heterologous E4Orf1, E4Orf2 and E4Orf3 coding regions from AdY25.
US11306320B2 Method for promoting homologous recombination
A method of producing a transformant, which contains using an alga belonging to the genus Nannochloropsis as a host, wherein function of the following protein (A) or (B) of the alga is suppressed, inhibited or deleted: (A) a protein consisting of the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 50; and (B) a DNA binding protein consisting of an amino acid sequence having 70% or more identity with the amino acid sequence of the protein (A).
US11306306B1 Selective degradation of proteins
The present disclosure provides methods to identify peptides and small molecule moieties that are able to functionally bridge an interaction between a target protein and an E3 ubiquitin ligase to mediate the degradation of the target protein. Some moieties can degrade specific target variants, but not others. The moieties create a neosubstrate for an E3 ligase of interest. The methods described enable generation of compounds able to selectively degrade specific targets within cells with implications for drug development for pathological conditions. The disclosure also describes the generation of modified peptides using post-translational modification enzymes, such as N-methyltransferases, prolyloligopeptidases, lactamases, hydroxylases, and dehydratases, along with methods of using the same.
US11306300B2 Microorganism capable of displaying α-galactosidase on surface layer thereof, and use thereof
The present invention provides a transformed microorganism capable of displaying α-galactosidase on its surface layer. Also provided is a method for producing an alcohol, which includes the step of culturing the transformed microorganism in a culture medium containing a material that contains an oligosaccharide α-1,6 linked α-galactose. Also provided is a method for producing lactic acid using such a transformed microorganism together with a material that contains an oligosaccharide α-1,6 linked α-galactose. According to the present invention, a microorganism can be provided, which can degrade an oligosaccharide containing α-1,6 linked α-galactose, which may occur in soybean molasses.
US11306288B2 Methods for preparing therapeutically active cells using microfluidics
The present invention is directed to the use of microfluidics in the preparation of cells and compositions for therapeutic uses.
US11306268B1 Combustible structure with fire log and integrated starter fuel
Described are combustible structures. For example, a combustible structure includes a starter fuel chamber with a starter fuel, an external lighter opening, and an external air opening. The combustible structure includes a conveying fuel chamber adjacent to the starter fuel chamber and including a conveying fuel. The combustible structure includes a partition between the conveying fuel chamber and the starter fuel chamber, the partition including an opening such that combustion in the starter fuel chamber can spread to the conveying fuel chamber through the opening. The combustible structure includes a fuel chamber that includes an artificial fire log and an external vent. The combustible structure includes a retaining structure that provides for ease of transport and holds the artificial fire log in place such that combustion in the conveying fuel chamber spreads to the fuel chamber.
US11306266B2 Biodiesel fuel mixtures
Provided herein are biodiesel fuel mixtures having improved properties for reducing NOx emissions as well as total particulate matter emissions, CO emissions, and total hydrocarbon emissions.
US11306261B2 Nanowire-based hydrodesulfurization catalysts for hydrocarbon fuels
The present development is a metal particle coated nanowire catalyst for use in the hydrodesulfurization of fuels and a process for the production of the catalyst. The catalyst comprises titanium(IV) oxide nanowires wherein the nanowires are produced by exposure of a TiO2—KOH paste to microwave radiation. Metal particles selected from the group consisting of molybdenum, nickel, cobalt, tungsten, or a combination thereof, are impregnated on the metal oxide nanowire surface. The metal impregnated nanowires are sulfided to produce catalytically-active metal particles on the surface of the nanowires The catalysts of the present invention are intended for use in the removal of thiophenic sulfur from liquid fuels through a hydrodesulfurization (HDS) process in a fixed bed reactor. The presence of nanowires improves the HDS activity and reduces the sintering effect, therefore, the sulfur removal efficiency increases.
US11306252B2 Liquid crystal polyester resin composition and injection molded body
A liquid crystal polyester resin composition including a liquid crystal polyester resin, 15 parts by mass or more and 100 parts by mass or less of a carbon fiber with respect to 100 parts by mass of the liquid crystal polyester resin, and 0.001 parts by mass or more and 0.02 parts by mass or less of a fullerene with respect to 100 parts by mass of the carbon fiber.
US11306251B2 Liquid-crystalline medium
Liquid-crystalline media having one or more compounds of formula C and high-frequency components containing these media, especially microwave components for high-frequency devices, such as devices for shifting the phase of microwaves, tunable filters, tunable metamaterial structures, and electronic beam steering antennas (e.g. phased array antennas).
US11306248B2 Silicon etching solution, silicon etching method, and method of producing silicon fin structure
A silicon etching solution including a component which is a quaternary ammonium hydroxide represented by Formula (A-1), and a component which is a nonionic surfactant, in which an HLB value of the quaternary ammonium hydroxide is in a range of 12 to 15; in Formula (A-1), R1 to R4 each independently represent a monovalent hydrocarbon group, and the total number of carbon atoms contained in R1 to R4 is 10 or greater.
US11306240B2 Frac fluids for far field diversion
Aqueous well treatment fluids especially suited for use in far field diversion in low viscosity carrier fluids comprise water, a friction reducer, and a diverter. The diverter comprises dissolvable particulates and proppants. The dissolvable particulates have a specific gravity of from about 0.9 to about 1.6 and a particle size of about 50 mesh or less. The proppants have a specific gravity of from about 0.9 to about 1.4 and a particle size of from about 20 to about 100 mesh. The dissolvable particulates have a higher specific gravity and a smaller particle size than the proppant.
US11306235B2 Compositions containing difluoromethane and fluorine substituted olefins
Compositions comprising multi-fluorinated olefins and HFC-32 are disclosed. Such compositions are useful particularly for in stationary refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
US11306234B2 Composition containing refrigerant and application thereof
The present invention provides a composition containing a refrigerant having characteristics equal to or higher than those of R23. Specifically, the present invention provides a composition containing a refrigerant, wherein the refrigerant contains (a) at least one perfluorocarbon (PFC) selected from the group consisting of PFC-14, PFC-116, PFC-c216, PFC-218, PFC-c318, and PFC-31-10, and (b) an unsaturated compound.
US11306216B2 High molecular weight polystyrene in inks and coatings
Described herein are depolymerized polystyrene resins derived from polystyrene source resins. The depolymerized polystyrene resins undergo a depolymerization in which chemical bonds are cleaved, producing depolymerized polystyrene resins of lower molecular weight. The polystyrene resins may be modified by chemical reaction with monomers, polymers, and oligomers, such as acrylates thereof. Also described are ink and coating compositions that include the depolymerized and modified polystyrene resins.
US11306215B2 UV curable inkjet inks
A liquid UV curable inkjet ink includes one or more photoinitiators, an organic colour pigment, and a polymerizable composition containing at least one monofunctional polymerizable compound and at least one polyfunctional polymerizable compound, wherein the organic colour pigment is present in an amount of 6.0 to 13.0 wt % based on the total weight of the liquid UV curable inkjet ink; the at least one polyfunctional polymerizable compound is present in an amount of at least 20.0 wt % based on the total weight of the polymerizable composition; and the UV curable inkjet ink has a viscosity at 45° C. and a shear rate of 10 s−1 of at least 16.0 mPa.s.
US11306213B2 Methods and formulations for superhydrophic, self-cleaning, and icephobic polymer coatings and objects having coatings thereon
An object has a superhydrophic, self-cleaning, and icephobic coating includes a substrate and a layer disposed on the substrate, the layer resulting from coating with a formulation having an effective amount of microstructuring microparticles, liquid silane having one or more groups configured to graft to a microstructuring microparticle and at least another group that results in hydrophobicity. The microstructuring microparticles are dispersed in the liquid silane. Another effective amount of synthetic adhesive, selected from thermosetting adhesives, moisture curing adhesives or polymers that form a strong interaction with a surface, is in solution with a solvent. Upon curing, the layer has a contact angle greater than 90° and a sliding angle of less than 10° and, less than 5% of an area of the layer is removed in a Tape test.
US11306203B2 Rubber-containing graft polymer, resin composition containing rubber-containing graft polymer, and shaped article thereof
Provided is a rubber-containing graft polymer that can be uniformly dispersed in a thermoplastic resin containing an alloy in a particle size of 100 to 300 nm and can improve strength developability required as a rubber-containing graft polymer. In a rubber-containing graft polymer (A) of the present invention, a rubber to be grafted has a particle size of 100 to 300 nm, a content of an organic solvent insoluble component in the rubber-containing graft polymer (100% by mass) is 92% to 99.5% by mass, and an organic solvent soluble component of the rubber-containing graft polymer has a weight average molecular weight of 250,000 to 700,000.
US11306198B2 Polypropylene composition and molded article
A polypropylene composition made from or containing (i) component (1) made from or containing a propylene/ethylene copolymer containing 2 to 4% by weight of an ethylene-derived unit, based upon the total weight of the propylene/ethylene copolymer; and (ii) component (2) made from or containing an ethylene/propylene copolymer containing 65 to 87% by weight of an ethylene-derived unit, based upon the total weight of the ethylene/propylene copolymer; wherein the polypropylene composition has 1) a weight ratio of component (1) to component (2) in the range of 65:35 to 77:23, 2) an intrinsic viscosity of xylene solubles (XSIV) in the range of 0.8 to 1.4 dl/g, 3) a MFR (at 230° C. under a load of 2.16 kg) in the range of 15 to 40 g/10 min., and 4) the absence of a crystal nucleating agent.
US11306191B2 Polymer-based construction materials
Aspects described herein are directed to compositions, systems, and methods of manufacturing a polymer-based construction material comprising polymeric resin, filler such as calcium carbonate (CaCO3), and titanium oxide (TiO2). A surface of the polymer-based construction material may be treated such that the surface energy is increased from the material's inherent value to a predetermined value of at least 40 dynes/cm2. Further, the surface energy of the treated surface may persist within 20% of the predetermined value for at least three days.
US11306178B2 Epoxy resin composition and cured product
Provided is a polyurethane-modified epoxy resin composition having satisfactory operability of processing, such as casting or impregnation, in a composition state. The epoxy resin composition includes, as essential components, the following components (A) to (D): (A) a low-concentration polyurethane-modified epoxy resin containing a polyurethane having an epoxy resin added to each of both terminals thereof and/or one terminal thereof; (B) a polyurethane-unmodified epoxy resin that is liquid at 30° C.; (C) a solid epoxy resin having a bisphenol structure, the resin having a glass transition temperature or a melting point of 50° C. or more; and (D) an amine-based curing agent that is dicyandiamide or a derivative thereof, wherein the epoxy resin composition includes the component (A) at from 3.0 wt % to 30.0 wt %, and the component (C) at from 0.1 wt % to 40.0 wt % with respect to the total of the components (A) to (D).
US11306177B2 Thermoplastic polyurethane
The present invention relates to thermoplastic polyurethanes obtainable or obtained by reaction of at least one polyisocyanate composition, at least one chain extender (KV1) of general formula (I) and one further chain extender (KV2) selected from the group consisting of compounds having at least two isocyanate-reactive groups having a molecular weight of <500 g/mol, and at least one polyol composition. The present invention further relates to a production process for such thermoplastic polyurethanes and to the use of a thermoplastic polyurethane according to the invention or of a thermoplastic polyurethane obtainable or obtained by a process according to the invention for producing extrusion products, films and molded articles.
US11306173B2 Semi-crystalline thermoplastic block copolymers
Semi-crystalline, thermoplastic polyolefin block copolymers comprising: (A) A first polyolefin A block comprising isotactic poly(1-butene) (iPB); (B) A polyolefin B block comprising an ethylene and/or alpha-olefin/1-butene copolymer or terpolymer; and (C) A second polyolefin A block comprising isotactic poly(1-butene) (iPB); the A and B blocks bonded to one another to form a block copolymer in which the first and second polyolefin A blocks are joined to and separated by the polyolefin B block. In one embodiment the polyolefin block copolymer is a BAB block copolymer.
US11306170B2 Water-soluble and/or water-swellable hybrid polymer
A water-soluble and/or water-swellable hybrid polymer comprising: (i) from 5 wt.-% to 95 wt.-% water-soluble and/or water-swellable polysaccharide polymer; (ii) from 5 wt.-% to 95 wt.-% synthetic polymer comprising: (a) from 40 mol-% to 99.9 mol-% repeating units according to Formula (1) (b) from 0.01 mol-% to 5 mol-% crosslinking or branching units, wherein the crosslinking or branching units result from the incorporation of a monomer comprising at least two olefinically unsaturated double bonds; (c) from 0.01 mol-% to 88.51 mol-% of neutral structural units; (d) from 1.98 mol-% to 20 mol-% of anionic structural units, wherein the repeating anionic structural units result from the incorporation of a monomer comprising at least one carboxylate anion, and wherein the repeating anionic structural units are different from units (a); wherein components (i) and (ii) are polymerized by radical precipitation polymerization in a polar solvent.
US11306158B1 Method for preparing high-purity sugammadex sodium
A method for preparing high-purity sugammadex sodium, which realizes the preparation by using inositol phosphate and derivatives thereof, includes: adding a specific type of protective agent to crude sugammadex sodium, and performing recrystallization under the protection of inert gas to obtain pure sugammadex sodium. The protective agent is selected from inositol phosphate and derivatives thereof, such as inositol hexaphosphate and salts or esters thereof; one or a mixture of two or more of partial degradation products of inositol hexaphosphate, such as inositol pentaphosphate, inositol tetraphosphate, inositol triphosphate, inositol diphosphate, inositol monophosphate, and salts or esters thereof, in any ratio. The method has the advantages of simple operation, high product purity, good safety and less allergic reaction, and the method is cost-effective and more suitable for industrial production.
US11306150B2 Method of identifying a P-selectin glycoprotein ligand-1 (PSGL-1) antagonist
Methods of identifying and using PSGL-1 antagonists are provided. Such methods include, but are not limited to, methods of treating cancer. PSGL-1 antagonists include, but are not limited to, antibodies that bind PSGL-1 and antibodies that bind VISTA, wherein the antibodies inhibit PSGL-1 binding to VISTA, e.g., at acidic pH (e.g., pH 6.0), as well as PSGL-1 and VISTA extracellular domain polypeptides.
US11306148B2 Anti-NPR1 antibodies and uses thereof
The present invention provides monoclonal antibodies that bind to the natriuretic peptide receptor 1 (NPR1) protein, and methods of use thereof. In various embodiments of the invention, the antibodies are fully human antibodies that bind to NPR1. In some embodiments, the antibodies of the invention are useful for activating NPR1 activity, thus providing a means of treating or preventing a disease, disorder or condition associated with NPR1 in humans.
US11306145B2 Binding molecules specific for FcγRIIA and uses thereof
The disclosure provides FcγRIIA-binding molecules, for example, humanized monoclonal antibodies capable of inhibiting FcγRIIA activity, and methods of using the FcγRIIA binding molecules, for example, in treating or preventing inflammatory, immune-mediated, or autoimmune diseases or disorders.
US11306143B2 Combination of TIM-4 antagonist and PD-1 antagonist and methods of use
Provided are methods and compositions for treating cancer using an effective amount of a PD-1 antagonist (e.g., an antibody) in combination with a TIM-4 antagonist (e.g., an antibody).
US11306140B2 Therapeutics for ocular immunoinflammatory diseases
Methods and compositions for reducing the activity or number of memory Th17 cells in ocular tissue, and for treatment and/or prevention of ocular immunoinflammatory diseases are described.
US11306137B2 Antibody binding agents that bind Acinetobactor and uses thereof
Presented herein, in certain embodiments, are compositions comprising antibody binding agents that specifically bind to A. baumannii and inhibit and/or block A. baumannii infection, and uses thereof.
US11306135B2 Anti-VEGF protein compositions and methods for producing the same
The present disclosure pertains to compositions comprising anti-VEGF proteins and methods for producing such compositions.
US11306122B2 Compositions and methods of inhibiting the binding of plasma IgG autoantibodies to serotonin 2A receptor
Disclosed herein, are decoy peptides or polypeptides capable of inhibiting binding of 5-HT2A autoantibodies to a second extracellular loop region of the 5-HT2A receptor, and a pharmaceutical composition containing the decoy peptides or polypeptides and methods of use.
US11306121B2 Composition for muscle relaxation
The present invention relates to a peptide exhibiting physiological activities and a composition including the peptide. Because the peptide of the present invention exhibits various physiological activities such as muscle relaxation, skin wrinkle improvement, sebum production suppression, and the like, the peptide may be used as an active ingredient in a pharmaceutical composition for muscle relaxation, or cosmetics for improving skin wrinkles, suppressing sebum production, or ameliorating acne.
US11306102B2 1,3-di-substituted ketene compound and application thereof
Provided are a 1,3-di-substituted ketene compound having a structure as represented by formula (I) and an application thereof. Such a type of compound primarily activates peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) α, and also activates PPPAδ and PPPAγ. The compound may be used to treat various diseases associated with PPAR regulation and control abnormality, such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and especially in treating non-alcoholic hepatitis, and may potentially be used in the treatment of diseases comprising diabetes, obesity, fibrotic diseases, cardiovascular diseases (comprising heart failure, atherosclerosis, and so on), kidney diseases (comprising chronic kidney disease, renal failure, and so on), and brain degenerative diseases (comprising Alzheimer's disease and so on), having great application value.
US11306101B2 Substituted 1-oxo-isoindoline-5-carboxamide compounds, compositions thereof, and methods of treatment therewith
Provided herein are 1-oxo-isoindoline-5-carboxamide compounds having the following structure: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and n are as defined herein, compositions comprising an effective amount of a 1-oxo-isoindoline-5-carboxamide compound, and methods for treating or preventing disorders.
US11306096B2 4,6 dihydropyrrolo [3,4-C] pyrazole-5 (1H)-carbonitrile derivates for treating cancer
The present invention relates to novel compounds and methods for the manufacture of inhibitors of deubiquitylating enzymes (DUBs) and/or desumoylating enzymes. In particular, the invention relates to the inhibition of ubiquitin C-terminal hydrolase 7 or ubiquitin specific peptidase 7 (USP7). The invention further relates to the use of DUB or desumoylating inhibitors in the treatment of cancer. Described herein are compounds of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1a, R1b, R1c and R1d each independently represent hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C6 alkyl or R1a and R1b together form an optionally substituted C3-C6 cycloalkyl ring, or R1c and R1d together form an optionally substituted C3-C6 cycloalkyl ring; A is a 5 membered nitrogen-containing aromatic ring and is substituted with at least one optionally substituted 5 to 10 membered monocyclic or bicyclic heteroaryl or aryl ring attached through an optional linker.
US11306094B2 Stable formulations of 5,10-methylene-(6R)-tetrahydrofolic acid
The invention is directed towards stable formulations of 5,10-methylene-(6R)-tetrahydrofolic acid and its hemisulfate salt as well as pharmaceutical compositions and uses thereof in therapy, preferably chemotherapy.
US11306089B2 Gamma-carboline compounds for the detection of Tau aggregates
The present invention relates to novel compounds of the formula (II) and formula (III) that can be employed in the selective Tau detection of disorders and abnormalities associated with Tau aggregates such as Alzheimer's disease and other tauopathies using Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Imaging.
US11306087B2 Inhibitors of KRAS G12C and methods of using the same
Provided herein are methods of using KRAS G12C inhibitors. These methods of using the inhibitors are useful for treating a number of disorders, including pancreatic, colorectal, and lung cancers.
US11306083B2 Amide substituted imidazo[4,5-C]quinoline compounds with a branched chain linking group for use as an immune response modifier
Imidazo[4,5-c]quinoline compounds having an alkylamide substituent that is attached at the N-1 position by a branched chain linking group, single enantiomers of the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, and methods of making the compounds are disclosed. Methods of use of the compounds as immune response modifiers, for inducing cytokine biosynthesis in humans and animals, and in the treatment of diseases including infectious and neoplastic diseases are also disclosed. Formula (I):
US11306077B2 Compounds, compositions and methods
The present disclosure relates generally to eukaryotic initiation factor 2B modulators, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, stereoisomer, mixture of stereoisomers, or prodrug thereof, and methods of making and using thereof.
US11306075B2 Benzofuran, benzothiophene, and indole analogs that inhibit the formation of tau oligomers and their method of use
Novel benzofurans, benzothiophenes and indoles useful as inhibitors of tau oligomer formation, useful for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases and related conditions are disclosed. The invention also relates to the pharmaceutically acceptable salts of said compounds, processes for the preparation of said compounds, intermediates used in the preparation of said compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds. The invention further relates to methods of use of said compounds, salts of said compounds, and said compositions in treating neurodegenerative diseases and related conditions.
US11306074B2 Chemical and method for analyzing DNA sequence by visualizing single-molecule DNA and use thereof
The present disclosure relates to a composition for analysis of DNA sequences and a method for analysis of DNA sequences by using the same and, more particularly, to a composition comprising the compound represented by Chemical Formula 1 and a method for analysis of DNA sequences, the method comprising a step of treating a sample with the same. The compound represented by Chemical Formula 1 in which TAMRA is linked to polypyrrole specifically binds an A/T base pair (W) to fluoresce alone without causing DNA photocleavage. Therefore, the compound is useful for DNA analysis particularly at the single DNA molecule level.
US11306067B2 Diphenyl substituted thiophene-2-amide derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions thereof useful as antimicrobial
Compounds or pharmaceutical acceptable salts thereof of Formula (I), in which RM have the meaning described herein and pharmaceutical compositions thereof useful as antimicrobial and/or adjuvant:
US11306064B2 Benzothia(di)azepine compounds and their use as bile acid modulators
The invention relates to 1,5-benzothiazepine and 1,2,5-benzothiadiazepine derivatives of formula (I). These compounds are bile acid modulators having apical sodium-dependent bile acid transporter (ASBT) and/or liver bile acid transport (LBAT) inhibitory activity. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and to the use of these compounds in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, fatty acid metabolism and glucose utilization disorders, gastrointestinal diseases and liver diseases.
US11306060B2 Compound and organic electronic element comprising same
The present specification relates to a compound and an organic electronic device comprising the same.
US11306058B2 Crystalline form of N-butyldeoxygalactonojirimycin
The invention relates to a crystalline form of [(2R,3S,4R,5S)-1-butyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-piperidine-3,4,5-triol, processes for the preparation thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing such a crystalline form, and its use as a medicament, especially as glycolipid biosynthesis inhibitor.
US11306057B2 Isothiocyanate functional surfactants, formulations incorporating isothiocyanate functional surfactants and associated methods for treating biofilms
The present invention relates to methods, formulations, and compositions for the treatment of biofilms. In particular, the application discloses isothiocyanate functional surfactants either alone or combination with adjunct agents to treat biofilms. One suitable isothiocyanate functional surfactant is represented by the following chemical structure:
US11306053B2 Ester compound and lubricating oil base oil
[Problem] An ester compound having low viscosity, excellent fluidity even at low temperatures, and a high viscosity index; and a lubricating oil base oil containing said compound are provided. [Solution] The present invention provides an ester compound indicated by formula (I). Formula (I) (in formula (I), R1 is a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 35 carbon atoms and at least one hydrogen in the hydrocarbon group may be independently substituted with a group indicated by formula (II)). Formula (II) (in formula (II), R2 is a linear alkyl having 1 to 30 carbon atoms or a branched alkyl having 3 to 30 carbon atoms.)
US11306052B2 Cycloalkane oxidation catalysts and method to produce alcohols and ketones
The present invention concerns a method of oxidizing a cycloalkane to form a product mixture containing a corresponding alcohol and ketone, said method comprising contacting a cycloalkane with a hydroperoxide compound in the presence of a catalytic effective amount of a cerium oxide based catalyst.
US11306044B2 Removing oxygen from ODH process by injecting alcohol
Provided in this disclosure is a process for the oxidative dehydrogenation of a lower alkane into a corresponding alkene. The process includes providing a gas stream comprising the lower alkane to a reactor; contacting, in the oxidative dehydrogenation reactor, the lower alkane with a catalyst that includes a mixed metal oxide; and providing to the last 50% of the oxidative dehydrogenation reactor a stream comprising from 0.01 vol. % to 10 vol. % of a C1-C3 alcohol.
US11306042B2 Processes for an improvement to gasoline octane for long-chain paraffin feed streams
Methods for making higher-octane fuel components from a feed stream of C8+ paraffins, including catalytically cracking the C8+ paraffins using a Zeolite catalyst to produce a reaction product of mid-chain paraffins and olefins and short-chain paraffins and olefins. The reaction product comprises liquid phase paraffins having an increased Octane Value over the feed stream paraffins. The reaction product further comprises a gas phase of short-chain paraffins which are separated from the liquid phase. In embodiments, the short chain olefins are hydrogenated to form mid-chain paraffins and a gas phase containing short-chain paraffins.
US11306037B2 Enhanced efficiency fertilizer with urease inhibitor and nitrification separated within the same particle
Fertilizer particles with urease inhibitors and nitrification inhibitors are described herein. The fertilizer particles can include a core particle comprising a urease inhibitor and an outer layer comprising a nitrification inhibitor.
US11306026B2 Cementitious reagents, methods of manufacturing and uses thereof
Described are cementitious reagent materials produced from globally abundant inorganic feedstocks. Also described are methods for the manufacture of such cementitious reagent materials and forming the reagent materials as microspheroidal glassy particles. Also described are apparatuses, systems and methods for the thermochemical production of glassy cementitious reagents with spheroidal morphology. The apparatuses, systems and methods make use of an in-flight melting/quenching technology such that solid particles are flown in suspension, melted in suspension, and then quenched in suspension. The cementitious reagents can be used in concrete to substantially reduce the CO2 emission associated with cement production.
US11306019B2 Ion exchangeable glasses with high crack initiation threshold
Alkali boroaluminosilicate glasses with high resistance to crack initiation and damage due to sharp impact are provided. The glass compositions have melting and forming temperatures that allow forming the glass into sheets via float-based processes while still allowing for the glass to be efficiently ion exchanged. The glass compositions contain MgO, and when ion exchanged, have a Vickers indentation crack initiation load of at least about 10-15 kgf.
US11306011B2 Apparatus and method for dosage and administration of liquid chemicals
A channel block for a liquid chemical dosing apparatus. The channel block has a process outlet; a chemical liquid inlet; an evacuation outlet; a calibration column outlet; channels provided within the channel block that connect at least the process outlet, the chemical liquid inlet, the evacuation outlet and the calibration column outlet; a pressure indicator mounted to the channel block to measure the pressure of the chemical liquid entering through the chemical liquid inlet; a additional regulation valve mounted to the channel block upstream of at least one of the process outlet and the calibration column outlet; a evacuation regulation valve mounted to the channel block upstream of the evacuation outlet; at least three control valves mounted to the block configured to control the chemical liquid passing through the channels.
US11306003B2 Method for the manufacture of highly purified 68Ge material for radiopharmaceutical purposes
A method for the manufacture of highly purified 68Ge material for radiopharmaceutical purposes. The invention particularly concerns the production of 68Ge-API (API=Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) solution complying with the Guidelines for good manufacturing practices (GMP). Starting material for the method of the present invention can be a 68Ge stock solution of commercial or other origin as raw material. Such 68Ge containing raw solutions are purified from potential metal and organic impurities originating from production processes. The radiochemical method disclosed is based on a twofold separation of 68Ge from organic and metallic impurities with two different adsorbent materials. During the first separation phase 68Ge is purified from both organic and metallic impurities by adsorption in germanium tetrachloride form, after which hydrolyzed 68Ge is purified from remaining metallic impurities by cation exchange. The final 68Ge-API-product e.g. fulfills the regulatory requirements for specifications of the GMP production of 68Ge/68Ga generators.
US11306001B2 Polycrystalline silicon rod and method for producing same
The present invention provides a polycrystalline silicon rod whose rod surface portion has a phosphorus concentration of 0.015 ppba or less, in which the ratio (P2/P1) of the phosphorus concentration (P2) of the rod center portion to the phosphorus concentration (P1) of the rod surface portion is within the range of 2 or lower. The present invention also provides a method for producing a polycrystalline silicon rod by the Siemens method that assembles a polycrystalline silicon seed rod in a reactor, then heats the seed rod up to a temperature of 1000° C. or more and less than the melting point of silicon by energization heating, and supplies a raw material gas including trichlorosilane gas and hydrogen gas as the main components to the reactor at the heating temperature to deposit and grow silicon on the seed rod surface.
US11305996B2 Carbon sheet
Provided is a material that has excellent handleability and processability, and that when used as a support for a different material, enables support of the different material up to an inner part thereof. A carbon sheet contains one or more carbon nanotubes and has a porosity of not less than 5% and not more than 90%. The carbon sheet preferably includes: a porous substrate made from carbon; and the carbon nanotubes, attached to the porous substrate. The carbon nanotubes contained in the carbon sheet are preferably single-walled carbon nanotubes. Moreover, the carbon nanotubes contained in the carbon sheet preferably have a nitrogen adsorption specific surface area of 600 m2/g or more.
US11305991B1 Portable device and system for creating an oxidation reduction potential (ORP) in water
A system and method for creating an oxidation reduction potential (ORP) in water and for reducing the surface tension of the water for the pathogenic cleansing and/or degreasing of hard surfaces and equipment. The hard surfaces to be cleansed and/or degreased may be plastic, glass, ceramic, porcelain and stainless steel. The equipment to be cleansed and/or degreased may be food service equipment such as ovens, ranges, fryers, grills, steam cookers, refrigerators, coolers, holding cabinets, cold food tables, work tables, beverage dispensing equipment, beer dispensers, shelving, food displays, dish washing equipment and grease traps.
US11305985B2 MEMS device and manufacturing method thereof
A MEMS device and a manufacturing method thereof. The manufacturing method comprises: forming a CMOS circuit; and forming a MEMS module on the CMOS circuit which is coupling to the MEMS module and configured to drive the MEMS module. Forming the MEMS module comprises: forming a protective layer; forming a sacrificial layer in the protective layer; forming a first electrode on the protective layer and on the sacrificial layer so that the first electrode covers the sacrificial layer, and electrically coupling the first electrode to the CMOS circuit; forming a piezoelectric layer on the first electrode and above the sacrificial layer; forming a second electrode on the piezoelectric layer and electrically coupling the second electrode to the CMOS circuit; forming a through hole to reach the sacrificial layer; and forming a cavity by removing the sacrificial layer through the through hole.
US11305984B2 Water proofing and water detection schemes for MEMS-based environmental sensing devices
A waterproofed environmental sensing device with water detection provisions includes an environmental sensor to sense one or more environmental properties. The device further includes an electronic integrated circuit implemented on a substrate and coupled to the environmental sensor via a wire bonding. An air-permeable cap structure is formed over the environmental sensor, and a protective layer is formed over the wire bonding to protect the wire bonding against damage.
US11305978B2 Modular plural component platform
A method includes receiving, via a processor, a unit configuration for a fluid mixing and dispensing system, where the unit configuration includes one or more fluid hardware components. The method also includes determining one or more software modules corresponding to the one or more fluid hardware components and configuring a modular plural component platform by loading the one or more software modules corresponding to the one or more fluid hardware components.
US11305974B2 Fork runners
Fork runners removably secured to a fork optionally permit fork runners to be of a different material from the fork and to be readily replaced. The fork includes an upper surface and a downward depending portion extending therefrom, and the fork runner includes an elongated fastening plate that is releasably secured to the downward depending portion.
US11305972B1 Vehicle lift with locally stored energy source
A vehicle lift utilizes a locally stored energy source configured to deliver energy at a high rate to a DC motor to provide a fast rise time and to replenish that energy at a lower rate over a relatively longer period of time.
US11305965B2 Elevator with safety chain overlay control unit with a safety PLC separately monitoring various safety switches for increasing a safety integrity level
An elevator has a drive unit displacing an elevator car in an elevator hoistway, an elevator controller controlling operation of the drive unit, multiple safety switches switchable upon occurrence of safety relevant events, and a safety chain overlay control unit including a safety PLC. The PLC has first connectors connected to first safety switch contacts and second connectors connected to second safety switch contacts. The PLC monitors a current safety status of the elevator and identifies a safety critical status by detecting when at least one of the safety switches changes its switching state and comparing the current switching states of the first and second safety switches. The PLC interrupts a main energy supply to the drive unit in response to the safety critical status of the elevator. Comparing switching states of the safety switches connected to the first and second connectors also enables detecting faulty safety switches.
US11305950B2 Noncontact support platform with blockage detection
A noncontact support platform includes a plurality of pressure nozzles on an outer surface of a PV stage of the noncontact support platform. The pressure nozzles connected to a pressure source for creating an outflow of fluid through the pressure nozzles. A plurality of vacuum nozzles are interspersed with the pressure nozzles on the outer surface and are connected to a vacuum manifold via one or a plurality of hoses to create an inflow of the fluid through the vacuum nozzles. At least one flowmeter is configured to generate a signal that is indicative of a measured inflow via at least one hose of the hoses. A controller is configured to analyze the signal to determine whether the measured inflow is indicative of blockage of a vacuum nozzle and to generate a response when blockage is indicated.
US11305948B2 Magnetic workpiece conveyor for robotic welding cell
A conveyor for ferrous workpieces includes a frame. A static bed is affixed to the frame. The static bed has a workpiece support portion constructed from a non-magnetic material. The workpiece support portion defines a workpiece flow path. A drive assembly is arranged beneath the workpiece support portion. The drive includes multiple discrete magnets configured to move in a direction of the workpiece flow path. At least one guide rail extends upward with respect to the workpiece support portion on a side opposite the drive assembly. The guide rail is configured to orient a workpiece to a desired position with respect to the workpiece flow path.
US11305944B2 Article conveyance apparatus
An article conveyance apparatus includes a carriage which travels along a predetermined travel path, and an on-ground facility including a pair of traveling rails which define the travel path. The carriage includes a first slider which operates according to magnetic action to drive a transfer mechanism, and a drive transmission mechanism which supports the first slider and transmits a driving force from the first slider to the transfer mechanism. The on-ground facility includes a first stator which applies magnetic action to the first slider in the carriage to operate the first slider. The first stator includes an opening through which the drive transmission mechanism of the carriage passes. The opening is disposed in a position such that the inside of the first stator is not seen from the opening in top view of the first stator.
US11305941B2 Transportation apparatus and method
A conveyor (400) for transporting articles, such as coils springs, is described. The conveyor comprises a substrate (420) for supporting articles during transportation, and a plurality of retaining members (520) located on the substrate for retaining the articles during transportation. The retaining members (520) each comprise a mounting portion (530) for mounting to the substrate (420). A containment portion (540) comprises proximal and distal parts (540a) and (540b) define a space therebetween for receiving a coil spring (100) under compression. Slots (550a) and (550b) in the containment parts are aligned for receiving pushers.
US11305925B2 Surface patterned flange for packing container
A container and a method for forming a container that has a base flange on a base, and a lid flange on a lid. One or both of the base flange and lid flange have a relief pattern. For each flange that has the relief pattern, the relief pattern imparts rigidity in the flange to resist flexure of the flange relative to the portion of the container (the base or lid) to which the flange is attached.
US11305919B2 Packaging device provided with a magnetic closure system
A packaging device has a principle body with a receptacle having interior space and a neck and orifice, and an expulsion device fixed to the neck, the expulsion device having an upper portion and a lower portion of the expulsion device, the upper and lower portions being separated from one another by a shoulder, the shoulder bearing on the end of the neck, a cap designed to be positioned above the receptacle in a stable closed position, the cap having a housing for receiving an end of the upper portion, and a magnetic closure system having a first magnetic device borne by the cap and a second magnetic device borne by the principle body, the second magnetic device is located around the upper portion and above the shoulder, and, in the stable closed position, the first magnetic device is located around the upper portion and above the second magnetic device.
US11305915B2 Portable multi-kit assembly for storing electronic parts
A portable multi-kit assembly for storing electronic parts according to the present invention includes a base in which a plurality of accommodation portions configured to accommodate electronic parts is formed. The plurality of accommodation portions includes a first accommodation portion configured to accommodate a first part. The first part is fastened to the first accommodation portion, and is coupled to a first coupling kit having a shape corresponding to that of the first accommodation portion and accommodated in the first accommodation portion. A grip portion is foiled on the first coupling kit, and allows the first part to be withdrawn from or retracted into the base in such a manner that the grip portion is pushed with a finger.
US11305913B2 Repairable plastic pallet with carvings in the top deck and associated methods
A pallet includes a top deck, a bottom deck, and spaced apart support blocks coupled between the top and bottom decks and forming an opening therebetween for receiving a lifting member. The top deck includes at least one deck scoop area on an underside thereof. A thickness of the top deck is reduced in the at least one deck scoop area to reduce influence of top deck deflection on ability of the lifting member to pass through the opening between the top and bottom decks.
US11305908B2 Tablet counter and packaging module and associated method
A tablet counter and packaging module including a rotary disc with tablet apertures spaced thereabout, the tablet apertures configured to receive a tablet; a negative pressure system configured to retain the tablets in the tablet apertures; ejection devices to selectively eject one or more of the tablets from the corresponding tablet apertures; a plurality of ejection receptacles configured to collect the tablets ejected by the ejection devices; an inspection system operably engaged with the rotary disc and at least one of the ejection devices, the inspection system being configured to analyze tablets retained within the tablet apertures to determine if one or more tablet characteristics associated with the tablet; and the ejection devices configured to eject the tablet from a tablet aperture based on the determined at least one tablet characteristic.
US11305905B2 Web packaging machines with variable depth forming
A packaging machine is for forming a product cavity in a web including a forming die box defining a recess into which the product cavity is formed. An insert is axially movable in the recess to thereby vary a depth of the recess. A variable depth mechanism selectively moves the insert to vary the depth of the recess. The packaging machine includes a latching mechanism that moves the forming die box into and between a first position in which the forming die box is spaced apart from the die box base and a second position in which the forming die box is supported by the die box base.
US11305897B2 Moon complex, orbiting docking spaceport, and methods of use and transportation
A moon/planet complex, an orbiting docking spaceport, and transportation vehicles therebetween that includes i) moon/planet base station having a landing platform with a plurality of charged plates; ii) a moon/planet orbiting craft, docking spacecraft having landing platform with a plurality of charged plates; iii) a personnel transport spacecraft to shuttle personnel between an orbiting craft and planetary/moon base station having rotating electromagnetic rings 320 and/or rotating electromagnetic plates to interact with charged plates; iv) a large personnel/cargo transport spacecraft to shuttle personnel between an orbiting craft and planetary base station having rotating electromagnetic plates to interact with charged plates.
US11305895B1 Self-preserved amphibious landing of space hardware
A method for preserving and recovering the main engine of the first stage of a multistage launch vehicle involves utilizing a portion of a first stage propellant tank together with a parachute and a deployed buoyancy device to float the engine in a body of water until the engine can be recovered. Controlled explosions remove portions of the propellant tank to permit it to stabilize the position of the engine relative to the water following splash down.
US11305891B2 Gearbox cover, port plugs, and mast cap for aircraft
Embodiments are directed to gearbox covers, mast caps, port plugs, and other coverings or lids that can be used to protect aircraft components against corrosion and contaminants. The protective coverings may be may be manufactured using three-dimensional printing or other additive manufacturing fabrication methods. The protective coverings are ultraviolet-light resistant, weather resistant, and impact resistant. The protective coverings may include a desiccant filter to reduce an aircraft component's exposure to water. The protective coverings may attach to the aircraft components using thumbscrews and may include an O-ring or gasket that creates an airtight and watertight seal.
US11305880B2 Arm restraint deployment systems for ejection seats
An arm restraint assembly for an ejection seat may comprise a primary arm and a primary arm deployment system operationally coupled to the primary arm. The primary arm deployment system may be configured to rotate the primary arm about a primary arm pivot joint. The primary arm deployment system may be configured to attach to the ejection seat such that the primary arm deployment system translates with the ejection seat.
US11305872B2 Retractable propulsor assemblies for vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft
Retractable propulsor assemblies for aircraft are described that generate lift during vertical take-off, hover, and vertical landing. The retractable propulsor assemblies are deployed from a compartment in a fuselage of the aircraft to transition the aircraft into vertical flight, and are stowed in the compartment during cruise flight to reduce aerodynamic drag on the aircraft. One embodiment comprises a method of operating a VTOL aircraft. The method comprises deploying the retractable propulsor assembly from the compartment of the fuselage to provide the lift for vertical flight. The method further comprises transitioning the VTOL aircraft from the vertical flight to cruise flight, and stowing the retractable propulsor assembly in the compartment during the cruise flight to reduce the aerodynamic drag on the VTOL aircraft.
US11305868B2 Three-axis control stick
There is provided a control stick module (10) comprising: a first shaft (100); a second shaft (110); a joint (140) connecting the first and second shafts; and a gimbal mechanism (120); wherein the joint is nested within the gimbal mechanism. The gimbal mechanism provides axes of rotation (201, 202) for the first shaft (100) and the joint provides axes of rotation (203, 204, 205) for the first shaft (100); and the axes of rotation (201, 202) provided by the gimbal mechanism intersect at a point corresponding to a point of intersection of the axes (203, 204, 205) provided by the joint.
US11305864B2 Wing for an aircraft
A wing for an aircraft is disclosed having a fixed wing, a foldable wing tip portion mounted to the fixed wing via a first hinge rotatable about a first hinge axis between an extended position and a folded position, and an actuation unit for actuating the foldable wing tip portion for movement about the first hinge axis. A wing having an actuation unit with reduced complexity and weight and that is arranged entirely inside the outer contour of the wing is disclosed in which the actuation unit is arranged at one of the fixed wing and the foldable wing tip portion and is coupled to the other of the fixed wing and the foldable wing tip portion via a linkage. The linkage includes a first link element and a second link element, wherein the first link element is rotatably mounted to the one of the fixed wing and the foldable wing tip portion via a second hinge and is rotatably coupled to the second link element via a third hinge.
US11305859B2 Method for forming a composite structure
A method for forming a composite structure includes the steps of: forming a fiber-reinforced polymer paste to a shape of a cavity of a dry fiber preform structure; heating said dry fiber preform structure having said fiber-reinforced polymer in said cavity to an infusion temperature; infusing resin into said dry fiber preform structure and around said fiber-reinforced polymer; and curing said resin-infused fiber preform structure and said fiber-reinforced polymer at a cure temperature higher than said infusion temperature.
US11305842B1 Independent structural member drain channels
An article of manufacture including molded-in notches in the peripheral edge of long, uninterrupted molded-in compartments in a rotational molded boat hull for permitting the flush fitting of certain independent structural members in said notches to provide both structural support and drainage of water away from seams between adjacent deck panels and hatches secured over the compartments without resorting to elaborate pre-fabricated decks. The article of manufacture includes a body, wherein the body is a plastic molded boat hull comprised of numerous molded-in cavities and molded-in features to create an interior layout that is comparable to a conventional boat built of aluminum or fiber reinforced plastic.
US11305836B2 Magnetic pedal assembly
A magnetic mountain bike pedal assembly provides for at least one pedal having a center member, the center member having at least one magnet in its center portion, a plate adapted to be removedly attached to a shoe wherein the plate contains at least one magnet, wherein when the plate and the center member are aligned a disconnectable magnetic connection is formed. In some embodiments, either the first magnetic element or the second magnetic element, or both may be Neodymium, and in some embodiments they may be axially-magnetized Neodymium. In some embodiments, a shoe is attached to the plate, and the shoe has at least ferrous metal cleat.
US11305833B2 Saddle-riding-vehicle front part structure
A saddle-riding-vehicle front part structure includes: a suspension that is arranged at a rearward position of a steering shaft and at an upward position of a power source; a support shaft that supports the suspension and that is provided between a pair of right and left arms; and a cover that is provided between the steering shaft and the suspension and that covers a space between the pair of right and left arms, wherein the cover includes a pair of right and left first cover parts that correspond to the pair of right and left arms and a second cover part that corresponds to the suspension, and the pair of right and left first cover parts and the second cover part are displaceable independently from each other.
US11305832B2 Leaning vehicle
A left suspension unit supports a left wheel. A right suspension unit supports a right wheel. A steering actuator imparts a force causing the left suspension unit and the right suspension unit to turn about a left steering axis and a right steering axis respectively to a steering force transmission mechanism. A leaning actuator imparts a force causing a body frame to lean leftward or rightward of a leaning vehicle to a link mechanism. A control unit is capable of selecting a first mode wherein both of the steering actuator and the leaning actuator are employed, and a second mode wherein the steering actuator is employed without employing the leaning actuator, in order to control a leaning angle of the body frame in cooperation with a steering mechanism.