US10415265B1
A convertible protective shelter for people to shelter and stay in during unsafe situations, such as earthquakes and windstorms. The shelter can protect occupants from falling materials or debris. This shelter is readily convertible into a table for general household use when it is not required, and can be readily deployed when it is required. A plurality of elongate support members which form the arched structure of the shelter may be converted into leg structures for the undeployed shelter (table). The shelter can also be provided with at least one protective door, which optionally can be foldable to facilitate storage of the protective door when the shelter is not in use.
US10415263B2
A packaged container housing structure includes a container box frame of rectangular configuration defining an interior space and an open top, closed bottom, opposite right and left open sides and opposite open ends, a top roof mounted on the container box frame and movable toward and away from the open top to close and open access of air flow into the interior space, coupling fittings integrated at top cover corners to enable lifting the packaged container housing structure, a plurality of deployable panels including wall panels, ceiling panels and floor panels stored in the interior space of the container box frame, and support feet attachable to the floor panels and container box frame being adjustable in length independent of one another so as to position the container box frame in a level orientation relative upon a mounting site.
US10415244B2
Methods of manufacturing wall structures having high racking strength are described in this specification. The methods include spray applying a foam-forming composition into a cavity of a wall structure, wherein the wall structure is disposed in a climate-controlled spray application station and allowing the foam-forming material to expand within at least a portion of the cavity to form a foam layer deposited in the cavity. In the methods, the foam layer is formed in-situ during the manufacturing method, and the density of the foam layer is selected and the relative humidity and dew point of the air in the climate-controlled spray application station throughout the spray applying is selected so that the wall structure has a racking strength of at least 500 pounds per linear foot.
US10415241B2
An apparatus includes a monolithic retaining wall formed by combinable modular retaining wall blocks. Each of the combinable modular retaining wall blocks defines (A) vertical grooves extending along a vertical direction, and (B) horizontal grooves extending along a horizontal direction. This is done in such a way that the monolithic retaining wall, which is formed by the combinable modular retaining wall blocks, defines (A) spaced-apart instances of the vertical channels extending vertically through the monolithic retaining wall, and (B) spaced-apart instances of the horizontal channels extending horizontally through the monolithic retaining wall, in which at least some of the spaced-apart instances of the horizontal channels intersect at least some of the spaced-apart instances of the vertical channels.
US10415238B1
A self-aligning corner bead for fireproofing structural steel, having a strip of welded wire fabric cut to the appropriate width for the fireproofing thickness and bent longitudinally to form an obtuse V-shaped device is disclosed. A plastic nosing is installed along one edge. A method of finishing the corners for fireproofing of structural steel member using an improved corner bead includes the step of attaching the first wing of an obtuse V-shaped device through a lathe to the structural steel member utilizing pneumatic or screw type fasteners. The mesh structure of the second wing of the V-shaped device provides a dam to form a roughened surface on the first application of fireproofing material until it hardens.
US10415236B2
The present invention relates to a method for replacing a conventional mold construction, and includes a plate-shaped outer insulating material, an inner plywood (or a board-shaped finishing material), a connection unit, and a lightweight temporary material. According to the present invention, a wall is constructed by connecting the inner plywood to the lightweight temporary material from a corner foundation surface and by laying bricks. Reinforcement bars are placed after an interior wall is constructed and arranged to cross each other or to align with each other as instructed in a design specification. Then, an exterior wall is installed corresponding to the connection unit connected to the inner plywood. As a result, a wall having a thermal bridge prevention effect and a higher quality is obtained. Either dry finish or a wet finish is applicable to the wall.
US10415234B2
A flexible, elongate barrier comprising relatively rigid barrier portions connected by elastomeric joints is introduced slidingly into the cavity of a cavity wall and sealed to the outer leaf of the wall by introducing a portion of the barrier into a slot cut in the inner surface of the wall and/or by providing a water resistant composition which may be injected into the slot. The barrier may form an X or V shaped configuration defining a channel from which water is discharged via drains from the cavity. The barrier portions may be arranged in a flat configuration when the barrier is stored on a reel and moved through a deployed configuration to an installation configuration against the resilient bias of the joint so that they spring out to the deployed configuration to conform to the width of the cavity after installation.
US10415228B2
A drain or sump box features a combination of a housing, a pump, a float switch and a deodorant bar retainer. The housing may include a housing floor and a wall structure attached thereto and configured to receive and contain waste water. The pump is arranged in the housing to respond to signaling for pumping the waste water from the housing. The float switch is arranged in the housing to sense the level of the waste water and provide the signaling to turn the pump on when the waste water exceeds a certain level. The deodorant bar retainer is arranged in the housing in the housing to receive and retain a deodorant bar for preventing, reducing or masking waste water odor and associated bacteria causing the waste water odor.
US10415226B2
The present invention discloses a filtration device for use in municipal and industrial sewer systems. In one embodiment, the instant invention comprises a device that filters runoff, preventing unwanted chemicals and debris from entering the sewer system. The device comprises a sewer seal that forms a liquid seal to trap hydrocarbons, such as oil, and prevent odors from leaking from the sewer system, while still allowing water to flow through the system. The trap is removable, allowing for easy cleaning, replacement, and maintenance.
US10415217B2
A spout for a tub. The spout for the tub includes a spout body having opposite first and second sides. The spout also includes an inlet portion extending from the first side, where the inlet portion includes an inlet bore and an outlet portion extending from the second side, where the outlet portion includes an outlet bore that is in fluid communication with the inlet bore. The spout further includes an engine configured with waterway geometry, wherein the engine is installed in the spout body through the inlet portion. In addition, the spout body is made of a flexible material.
US10415205B2
A system configured to determine a property of a paving-related material is provided. The system includes a measuring device configured for measuring a property of a paving-related material and a cellular computer device configured for being in communication with and receiving data from the measuring device.
US10415204B1
According to certain embodiments, a method is performed using a self-elevating vessel having at least one preload tank and a plurality of movable support legs each with a spudcan affixed at the base. The method comprises locating the self-elevating vessel at a first ocean environment, lowering the legs to a surface of a seafloor with a first bearing pressure requirement, and filling the at least one preload tank to a first volume that is sufficient to drive the footings into the seafloor. The first volume is different than a second volume that is a volume sufficient to drive the footings into a seafloor of a second ocean environment that has a different bearing pressure requirement than the seafloor of the first ocean environment. The preload tank is sized to have a volume capacity based on the greater bearing pressure requirement between the first and the second ocean environment.
US10415202B2
A method for controlling the gate based on the habitat requirement for fish overwintering in rivers. According to the characteristics of biological habitat of the river and the habitat demand of fishes during overwintering, the method specifically comprises the steps of: firstly, determining candidate fishes for ecological flow calculation though fish resources investigating and historical data, and then screening out the target fish by adopting hierarchical analysis method; Secondly, establishing a quantitative response relationship curve between target fish physiological adaptions and water temperature, obtaining ecological water level which ensures the target fish overwintering safely according to the vertical temperature distribution, and establishing the relation between water depth and discharge using hydrodynamic model; finally, setting up a gate control system including a radar water level meter in the overwintering areas and an ecological water level management system in a gate control room.
US10415192B2
An artificial turf system defining a playing area comprises an artificial turf layer with an air distribution layer located beneath the turf layer, by which air can be distributed throughout the playing area. The air distribution layer is closed at edge regions to define a periphery of the playing area and an air supply is in fluid communication with the air distribution layer to provide a flow of air. A flow regulating layer is located between the air distribution layer and the turf layer, the flow regulating layer being provided with a plurality of openings arranged to allow permeation of air through the turf layer within the playing area. The proposed system allows air to be distributed uniformly over the whole of the playing area for cooling of the turf layer.
US10415188B1
A paperboard, sidewall, and disposable cup made from about 70 wt % to about 100 wt % of recycled fiber. The paperboard can include about 70 wt % to about 100 wt % of recycled fiber, based on the total weight of the fiber. The paperboard can have a board thickness of about 14 mil to about 20 mil, an apparent density of less than about 11.5 lbs/3,000 ft2/mil, a CD Taber Stiffness of about 50 g*cm or more, and a MD/CD Taber Stiffness ratio of 1.0 to 3.0, and can be used to make recycled cups having sufficient strength and rigidity properties that rival cups made from virgin fibers.
US10415184B2
A process for recovering carbonized lignin having a defined grain size distribution from a lignin-containing liquid is provided. The lignin-containing liquid is subjected to a hydrothermal carbonization to convert the lignin into a carbonized lignin and the carbonized lignin is separated from the liquid containing the carbonized lignin. The lignin-containing liquid is subjected to a hydrothermal carbonization at temperatures in the range from about 150° C. to about 280° C. and by adapting the H+ ion concentration in the lignin-containing liquid before and/or during the hydrothermal carbonization the grain size distribution of the carbonized lignin is adjusted.
US10415182B2
A process of sublimation printing on hide or leather, a laminar substrate to be used in such a sublimation printing process, hide or leather treated to be printable, as well as hide or leather printed by said process of sublimation printing, are described.
US10415174B2
A washing machine includes: a cabinet having a first opening and a washing space formed therein; and a door assembly provided to open and close the first opening, wherein the door assembly includes: a door body having a second opening and corresponding to the first opening and provided to rotate relative to the cabinet; door glass having a glass hole communicating with the inside of the cabinet and coupled with the rear surface of the door body; a guide duct that connects the second opening and the glass hole; and a sealing member. The sealing member can prevent washing water or internal air from escaping from the door assembly.
US10415172B2
A control method for automatically positioning an inner tub. When the inner tub rotates to a certain position, a positioning pin at the bottom of an outer tub is released to press against the bottom of the inner tub, the inner tub continues to rotate, and when a positioning hole at the bottom of the inner tub is aligned with the positioning pin, the positioning pin stretches into the positioning hole, and thus the inner tub is locked. After the positioning pin is released, the inner tub continues to rotate under the effect of inertia, or the inner tub continues to rotate under the drive of a motor, when the inner tub rotates to the position where the positioning hole is aligned with the positioning pin, the positioning pin stretches into the positioning hole to achieve automatic positioning and locking of the inner tub.
US10415168B2
An embroidery frame includes a pair of a first frame and a second frame configured to clamp a sewing object and a lock mechanism. The lock mechanism includes a support member configured to rotatably support the second frame such that a posture of the second frame with respect to the first frame to clamp the sewing object is switchable to a first posture and a second posture. The first posture is a posture in which a first surface of the second frame faces the first frame. The second posture is a posture in which a second surface of the second frame faces the first frame. The second surface is on the opposite side to the first surface. The lock mechanism is configured to press the second frame in at least the first posture toward a first frame side with respect to the second frame.
US10415158B2
A method and device are provided for removing a faulty yarn portion at a work station of an open-end spinning machine after the work station is stopped in a controlled manner, particularly after a defect of the spun yarn is detected by a quality sensor. Prior to a request to connect a suction nozzle of the work station for sucking off of the faulty yarn portion, the value of a vacuum in a central channel of the vacuum system of the open-end spinning machine is determined and evaluated. The suction nozzle is connected to the central vacuum channel only after the current capacity of the vacuum source detected is sufficient, or only after a sufficiently high vacuum is achieved.
US10415155B2
A production method of hemp fiber for spinning, the method including: an immersion treatment process of immersing raw hemp fiber in a treatment liquid including an alkali, water, and at least one type of enzyme selected from the group consisting of cellulose-degrading enzymes and glycosidic bond hydrolyzing enzymes for an immersion time of from 30 minutes to 60 minutes under conditions of a temperature of from 60° C. to 100° C.; a water-washing process of washing the immersion treated hemp fiber with water; and a drying process of drying the water-washed hemp fiber.
US10415152B2
A p-type SiC single crystal having lower resistivity than the prior art is provided. This is achieved by a method for producing a SiC single crystal in which a SiC seed crystal substrate is contacted with a Si—C solution having a temperature gradient such that the temperature decreases from the interior toward the surface, to grow a SiC single crystal, the method comprising: using as the Si—C solution a Si—C solution containing Si, Cr and Al, wherein the Al content is 3 at % or greater based on the total of Si, Cr and Al; and contacting a (0001) face of the SiC seed crystal substrate with the Si—C solution to grow a SiC single crystal from the (0001) face.
US10415147B2
In one embodiment, an electrolytic cell for the production of aluminum from alumina includes: at least one anode module having a plurality of anodes; at least one cathode module, opposing the anode module, wherein the at least one cathode module comprises a plurality of cathodes, wherein the plurality of anodes are suspended above the cathode module and extending downwards towards the cathode module, wherein the plurality of cathodes are positioned extending upwards towards the anode module, wherein each of the plurality of anodes and each of the plurality of cathodes are alternatingly positioned, wherein the plurality of anodes is selectively positionable in a horizontal direction relative to adjacent cathodes, wherein the anode module is selectively positionable in a vertical direction relative to the cathode module, and wherein a portion of each of the anode electrodes overlap a portion of adjacent cathodes.
US10415136B2
A substrate processing apparatus includes a reaction tube processing a substrate, a heating part disposed on an outside of the reaction tube that heats the interior of the reaction tube, an insulating part disposed on an outside of the heating part, a plurality of flow channels installed in the insulating part and allows an air or a cooling medium to flow, and a ceiling part configured to cover an upper surface of the insulating part. The ceiling part includes a first member having a supply hole formed to communicate with the flow channels and to supply the air or cooling medium into the flow channels, and a second member having a space formed between the second member and the first member and allowing the air or the cooling medium to flow therein and having a partition part to partition the space into at least two spaces.
US10415125B2
A thick-wall oil-well steel pipe has a wall thickness of 40 mm or more, excellent SSC resistance and high strength. The thick-wall oil-well steel pipe has a composition containing, in mass %, C: 0.40 to 0.65%, Si: 0.05 to 0.50%, Mn: 0.10 to 1.0%, P: 0.020% or less, S: 0.0020% or less, sol. Al: 0.005 to 0.10%, Cr more than 0.40 to 2.0%, Mo: more than 1.15 to 5.0%, Cu: 0.50% or less, Ni: 0.50% or less, N: 0.007% or less, and O: 0.005% or less. The number of carbide which has a circle equivalent diameter of 100 nm or more and contains 20 mass % or more of Mo is 2 or less per 100 mm2. The thick-wall oil-well steel pipe has yield strength of 827 MPa or more. A difference between a maximum value and a minimum value of the yield strength in the wall-thickness direction is 45 MPa or less.
US10415124B2
The present invention relates to a, comprising a tubular element (10) with at least one heat-affected zone (14), characterized by a yield strength Rp0.2 in the heat-affected zone (14) of at least 640 MPa and a tensile strength Rm in the heat-affected zone of at least 850 MPa and by at least the tubular element (10) consisting of a steel alloy consisting, in weight percent: C0.12-0.22% Mn1.5-2.5% Si0.45-0.85% Cr <1.5% V≥0.04% B0.0010-0.0040% Ti 0.02-0.1% und optionally Mo ≤0.6%, balance iron and impurities resulting from smelting.
US10415120B2
A cemented carbide material comprising tungsten carbide grains, the content of tungsten carbide in the cemented carbide material being at least 75 weight percent and at most 95 weight percent. The cemented carbide material comprises a binder phase comprising any of cobalt, iron, or nickel, and nanoparticles. The nanoparticles include material according to the formula CoxWyCz, where x is a value in the range from 1 to 7, y is a value in the range from 1 to 10 and z is a value in the range from 0 to 4. The nanoparticles have a mean grain size of no more than 10 nm and at least 10 percent of the nanoparticles have a size of at most 5 nm. The volume percent of the tungsten carbide grains having a grain size of no more than 1 μm is less than 4 percent. A method for producing the cemented carbide material is also disclosed.
US10415114B2
A wire heating system includes an induction heating apparatus having a power supply and an induction coil arranged to heat a wire rod by an induction heating using current supplied from the power supply, and a controller configured to control the current to be supplied to the induction coil based on a feeding speed of the wire rod. The induction heating apparatus has a heating section in which the wire rod is heated by the induction heating using the induction coil, and a soaking section located downstream of the heating section to homogenize the temperature distribution of the induction-heated wire rod. The controller is configured to control the current to be supplied to the induction coil such that a temperature of the wire rod at a downstream end of the soaking section becomes a target temperature.
US10415112B2
A method for producing a high strength steel piece having desired mechanical properties, obtainable by a reference heat treatment comprising a first reference treatment and a final reference treatment comprising at least an overaging, The method comprising a step of heat treating on an equipment comprising at least an overaging means for which it is possible to set at least one operating point, the final treatment comprising an overaging for which it is possible to calculate two final treatment parameters OAP1 and OAP2 depending on an operating point of the overaging means. A minimum OAP1 min and a maximum OAP2 max final treatment parameters are determined in order to obtain the desired properties, at least one operating points of the overaging section means is determined such that OAP1≥OAP1 min and OAP2≤OAP2 max. The piece is heat treated accordingly. The parameters are with T (t) the temperature at QT time t Formula (I).
US10415111B2
Provided are a high-strength steel sheet for containers and a method for producing the high-strength steel sheet. The high-strength steel sheet for containers has a composition containing, by mass, C: 0.0010% to 0.10%, Si: 0.04% or less, Mn: 0.10% to 0.80%, P: 0.007% to 0.100%, S: 0.10% or less, Al: 0.001% to 0.100%, N: 0.0010% to 0.0250%, and the balance being Fe and inevitable impurities. The difference between the dislocation density at the uppermost layer of the high-strength steel sheet in the thickness direction and the dislocation density at a depth of ¼ of the thickness of the high-strength steel sheet from the surface is 1.94×1014 m−2 or less. The high-strength steel sheet has a tensile strength of 400 MPa or more and a fracture elongation of 10% or more.
US10415106B2
Disclosed are nucleic acid oligomers, including amplification oligomers, capture probes, and detection probes, for detection of a human papillomavirus (HPV) nucleic acid. Also disclosed are methods of specific nucleic acid amplification and detection using the disclosed oligomers, as well as corresponding reaction mixtures and kits.
US10415105B2
An embodiment of a method for diagnostic testing includes: providing a sampling kit to a subject, the sampling kit including a sample container for reception of a sample from a collection site of the subject; receiving the sample from the subject; generating a microbiome sequence dataset based upon sequencing nucleic acid content of a microorganism portion of the sample; detecting a presence of a set of microbiome targets; generating a diagnostic analysis based on the detected set of microbiome targets; generating a therapy recommendation based on the set of microbiome targets; and promoting the therapy recommendation in coordination with presenting information derived from the diagnostic analysis.
US10415102B2
Methods that may be used for the electrochemical detection of multiple parameters, including chemical compounds. Further provided are cells that may be used in the electrochemical detection of multiple parameters, including chemical compounds, as well as a kit for the electrochemical detection of multiple parameters, including chemical compounds.
US10415097B2
The present invention provides methods for the detection of cyanobacteria, and in particular, methods for the detection of cyanotoxic organisms. The invention further relates to methods of screening for compounds that modulate the activity of polynucleotides and/or polypeptides of the saxitoxin biosynthetic pathways.
US10415094B2
A risk stratification method for a patient in a disease state and specifically patients presenting a tumor, includes determining if the patient is a homozygote or heterozygote and further determining the allelic expression for the patient, CC, T/C, or C/T. For patients having the cytosine methylated, they have a TIC allelic expression and patients without a methylated cytosine have a C/T allelic expression. A patient with a TT allelic expression is classified as a highest risk patient, a patient with a TIC allelic expression is classified as a second highest risk patient, a patient with a C/T allelic expression is classified as a third highest risk patients and a patient with a CC allelic expression is classified as a lowest risk patient. The risk stratification method may further include identification of an abnormal expression or mutation/function of a gene product produced by CTCF binding site 6.
US10415078B2
A method for monitoring resistance to a Bacillus thuringiensis pesticidal crystal protein is provided, which involves the measurement of protease activity or protease expression in the gut of adult insects.
US10415071B2
The present invention provides a method for preparing a steviol glycoside and/or steviol comprising reacting glycosidase AOBGL1 and/or AOBGL3 or a variant thereof with a steviol glycoside having at least one monoglucoside bond and/or monoglucosyl ester bond, thereby cleaving said monoglucoside bond and/or monoglucosyl ester bond.
US10415067B2
Described is a method for the production of D-erythrose and acetyl phosphate comprising the enzymatic conversion of D-fructose into D-erythrose and acetyl phosphate by making use of a phosphoketolase. The produced D-erythrose can further be converted into glycolaldehyde by a method for the production of glycolaldehyde comprising the enzymatic conversion of D-erythrose into glycolaldehyde by making use of an aldolase, wherein aldolase is a 2-deoxyribose-5-phosphate aldolase (EC 4.1.2.4) or a fructose-bisphosphate aldolase (EC 4.1.2.13). The produced glycolaldehyde can finally be converted into acetyl phosphate by the enzymatic conversion of the thus produced glycolaldehyde into acetyl phosphate by making use of a phosphoketolase or a sulfoacetaldehyde acetyltransferase.
US10415062B2
The present invention relates to a genetically modified microorganism for the production of 2,4-dihydroxybutyrate, by metabolic transformation of xylose via the 1,2,4-butanetriol intermediate. The invention also relates to a method for the production of 2,4-dihydroxybutyrate by culturing said genetically modified microorganism in a fermentation medium and recovering 2,4-DHB from said medium.
US10415057B2
The invention relates to the pseudotyping of retroviral vectors with heterologous envelope proteins derived from the Paramyxoviridae family, genus Morbillivirus, and various uses of the resulting vector particles. The present invention is based on the unexpected and surprising finding that the incorporation of morbillivirus F and H proteins having truncated cytoplasmic tails into lentiviral vector particles, and the complex interaction of these two proteins during cellular fusion, allows for a superior and more effective transduction of cells. Moreover, these pseudotyped vector particles allow the targeted gene transfer into a given cell type of interest by modifying a mutated and truncated H protein with a single-chain antibody or ligand directed against a cell surface marker of the target cell.
US10415048B2
The present invention provides methods for enhancing the polyisoprenoid biosynthesis pathway. The present invention further provides isoprenoid-producing plants having an enhanced polyisoprenoid biosynthesis pathway, and methods for producing a polyisoprenoid using such an isoprenoid-producing plant. The present invention relates to methods for regulating the expression of specific protein(s) by a specific transcription factor; isoprenoid-producing plants into which has been introduced a gene encoding a specific transcription factor; and methods for producing a polyisoprenoid using such an isoprenoid-producing plant.
US10415047B2
This invention discloses a constitutive promoter from the Taro bacilliform virus (TaBV) for expression of foreign or endogenous coding sequences in plants, including dicotyledonous and monocotyledonous plants. The invention also discloses a chimeric nucleic acid construct comprising the promoter of the invention operably linked to a foreign or endogenous polynucleotide that codes for a protein of interest or a transcript capable of modulating expression of a target gene. The invention further discloses transformed plant cells, as well as differentiated plants and plant parts, containing the construct. Methods for diagnosis and treatment of viral infections, especially badnaviral infections, are also disclosed.
US10415039B2
The present invention provides, among other things, oligonucleotide modulators of human 5′-HT2C receptor (HTR2C) and improved methods and composition for treating HTR2C-related diseases, disorders or conditions based on such modulators. In particular, oligonucleotides modulators according to the invention target specific regions in the Exon V/Intron V junction of the human HTR2C pre-mRNA and drive expression of HTR2C Vb splice isoform, leading to increased generation of non-edited strong HTR2C receptor and enhanced serotonin receptor activity.
US10415038B2
Disclosed herein are compositions and compounds comprising modified oligonucleotides for modulating TMPRSS6 and modulating an iron accumulation disease, disorder and/or condition in an individual in need thereof. Iron accumulation diseases in an individual such as polycythemia, hemochromatosis or β-thalassemia can be treated, ameliorated, delayed or prevented with the administration of antisense compounds targeted to TMPRSS6.
US10415036B2
Using a morpholino nucleotide wherein 5′-hydroxy group or a hydroxy group present on the substituent of the 5′-hydroxy group is protected by a protecting group having an alkyl group having not less than 10 and not more than 300 carbon atoms and/or an alkenyl group having not less than 10 and not more than 300 carbon atoms as a starting material, a method capable of efficiently producing the morpholino oligonucleotide in a high yield by a liquid phase synthesis can be provided.
US10415035B2
The present invention provides an anionic polyplex formed from a nucleic acid and an anionic polymer and further comprising a cation, which can be in the form of a nanoparticle or a microparticle and compositions comprising the anionic polyplex. The present invention further provides uses of the anionic polyplex such as delivery of the nucleic acid into cells and methods of treating a disease, disorder or condition selected from the group consisting of cancer, a metabolic, a neurodegenerative, a cardiovascular, and an infectious or inflammatory disease or disorder. The present invention also provides an anionic complex comprising a divalent cation and a nucleic acid but lacking an anionic polymer, in the form of a nanoparticle that is capable of forming a colloidal suspension.
US10415028B2
The present description relates to recombinant or engineered carbonic anhydrase polypeptides, variants, and functional derivatives thereof, having improved properties that make them advantageous for use in CO2 capture operations (e.g., CO2 capture solvents, alkaline pH, and/or elevated temperatures), as well as polynucleotides and vectors encoding same. The present description also relates to methods, processes and systems for CO2 capture which make use of the recombinant or engineered carbonic anhydrase polypeptides, variants, and functional derivatives thereof.
US10415020B2
Provided is a method for producing non-enveloped viral particles, comprising a step for obtaining a fraction containing non-enveloped viral particles by removing precipitates which are produced in a step for adding a substance which reduces the solubility of proteins under acidic conditions and/or a substance which precipitates under acidic conditions to a neutral or basic sample containing non-enveloped viral particles, and acidifying the sample after the addition of the substance.
US10415019B2
A harvesting apparatus adapted to harvest egg fluid from an avian egg is provided. Such an apparatus includes a frame. A harvesting assembly is operably engaged with the frame. The harvesting assembly includes a plurality of nozzles configured to remove egg fluid from an egg. The nozzles are configured to rotate from a vertically off-axis angled position toward a vertical position. A suction assembly is in fluid communication with the nozzles for harvesting egg fluid from an egg. An associated method is also provided.
US10415017B2
Described herein are chimeric receptors. Chimeric receptors comprise a cytoplasmic domain; a transmembrane domain; and an extracellular domain. In embodiments, the cytoplasmic domain comprises a cytoplasmic portion of a receptor that when activated polarizes a macrophage. In further embodiments, a wild-type protein comprising the cytoplasmic portion does not comprise the extracellular domain of the chimeric receptor. In embodiments, the binding of a ligand to the extracellular domain of the chimeric receptor activates the intracellular portion of the chimeric receptor. Activation of the intracellular portion of the chimeric receptor may polarize the macrophage into an M1 or M2 macrophage.
US10415016B2
The disclosure provides a method of producing modified stem memory T cells (e.g. CAR-T cells) for administration to a subject as, for example an adoptive cell therapy.
US10415014B2
A method for the ex vivo cultivation of oral mucosal epithelial progenitor cells and oral mucosal epithelial cells includes: subjecting an oral mucosal tissue to an enzymatic digestion treatment with collagenase, so as to obtain cell aggregates which include oral mucosal epithelial progenitor cells and oral mucosal epithelial cells; cultivating the cell aggregates with an amniotic membrane in a serum-free platelet lysate-containing medium in the absence of feeder cells, so that the cell aggregates are adhered onto the amniotic membrane; and subsequently cultivating the cell aggregates adhered on the amniotic membrane in a serum-free proliferation-facilitating medium in the absence of feeder cells.
US10415010B2
A cell observation device is cell observation device for observing a cell held by a microplate having a well holding a sample including the cell and includes a microplate holder for holding the microplate thereon, an electrical stimulation unit including an electrode pair including a first electrode and a second electrode, and a position controller for controlling a position of the electrical stimulation unit in a state in which the first electrode is disposed closer to the center of the well than the second electrode when the electrode pair is disposed in the well of the microplate. The tip of the first electrode extends more than the tip of the second electrode.
US10414996B2
A method including substituting an atmosphere in a space, in which a sliding surface formed of a metal or a ceramic material, and a slid surface are disposed, with a gas atmosphere containing a hydroxyl group-containing compound and at least one of hydrogen and nitrogen, and relatively sliding the sliding surface against the slid surface by a Hertzian contact stress of 1.0 GPa or more in the space under the gas atmosphere containing the hydroxyl group-containing compound at least one of hydrogen and nitrogen. As a result, it is possible to form, on the sliding surface, a low-friction coating that stably exhibits a significantly low friction coefficient, for example, of 10−4 order (less than 0.001).
US10414991B2
Systems and methods are provided for hydroconversion of a heavy oil feed under slurry hydroprocessing conditions and/or solvent assisted hydroprocessing conditions. The systems and methods for slurry hydroconversion can include the use of a configuration that can allow for improved separation of catalyst particles from the slurry hydroprocessing effluent. In addition to allowing for improved catalyst recycle, an amount of fines in the slurry hydroconversion effluent can be reduced or minimized. This can facilitate further processing or handling of any “pitch” generated during the slurry hydroconversion. The systems and methods for solvent assisted hydroprocessing can include processing of a heavy oil feed in conjunction with a high solvency dispersive power crude.
US10414988B2
Multi-component performance liquids suitable for treating a stream comprising crude oil and water, and methods of their use, are provided. The multi-component performance liquids comprise solvent and active ingredients, which may have a weight average molecular weight of from about 1200 daltons to about 300,000 daltons. The methods comprise activating a multi-component performance liquid, delivering the activated multi-component performance liquid to a stream comprising crude oil and water, and allowing the treated stream to separate into an oil phase and an aqueous phase.
US10414980B2
This invention provides an FFS type liquid crystal display containing one type or two or more types of compounds selected from the group of compounds represented by General Formula (i), General Formula (ii), and General Formula (iii) and one type or two or more types of compounds selected from compounds represented by General Formula (II). This display makes it possible to realize excellent display characteristics without deteriorating various liquid crystal display characteristics such as dielectric anisotropy, viscosity, nematic-phase maximum temperature, nematic-phase stability at low temperatures, or γ1 and the display burn-in characteristics.
US10414971B2
Embodiments of the present disclosure include modified nonionic surfactant formulations having a nonionic surfactant and a pour point depressant, where the modified nonionic surfactant formulations have a pour point of −54° C. to −75° C. In one or more embodiments, the modified nonionic surfactant formulations can be introduced into a flow of carbon dioxide, where the flow of carbon dioxide and the modified nonionic surfactant formulation are injected into an oil containing reservoir. In one or more embodiments, an emulsion of the carbon dioxide and the nonionic surfactant form in the oil containing reservoir, where the use of the pour point depressant provides minimal interference in forming the emulsion.
US10414969B2
The present invention relates to the field of profile control and flooding in oil fields, particularly to a colloidal nano-graphite-strengthened bulk gel system for dispersed particle gel, and composition thereof. The composition for bulk gel system, containing a polymeric matrix, a resin cross-linking agent, a coagulant, and colloidal nano-graphite, wherein, with respect to 100 parts by weight of the polymeric matrix, a content of the resin cross-linking agent is 30-150 parts by weight, a content of the coagulant is 5-100 parts by weight, and a content of the colloidal nano-graphite is 3-30 parts by weight; wherein, the polymeric matrix is partially hydrolyzed polyacrylamide with weight-average molecular weight within a range of 5,000,000-8,000,000 g/mol; the coagulant is one or more of chloride salt coagulant and alcohol amine coagulant. The specific components in the composition for dispersed particle gel in the present invention have excellent compatibility with each other, and can form a high-strength bulk gel system within 3-6h at 85-95° C., and the obtained dispersed particle gel has relatively high temperature-resistance and salinity-resistance properties.
US10414966B2
A settable composition may be designed to thicken at substantially the same time downhole and/or set at substantially the same time downhole independent of when the settable composition was introduced into the wellbore by varying the concentration of set retarders and/or set accelerators during placement of settable compositions. For example, a method may include introducing a settable composition into a wellbore, the settable composition having an initial portion with a first concentration of a set-time additive, a middle portion with a second concentration of a set-time additive, and a final portion with a third concentration of a set-time additive; choosing the first and the third concentrations of the set-time additive so that the initial portion has a longer set-time than the final portion; and thickening the settable, wherein the initial and final portions thicken to exceed a consistency of about 70 Bc within about 3 hours of each other.
US10414961B2
The present invention pertains to systems, methods, and compositions for liquid phase change, including for active cloud point, e.g., critical solution temperature, adjustment and heating or cooling, e.g., refrigeration, cycles. In some embodiments heat is absorbed, released or both due to phase changes in a liquid system. Advantageously, the phase changes may be controlled by controlling the ingredients or amounts of certain components of the liquid system. Advantages may include lower capital expenditures, lower operating expenses, or both for a diverse and wide range of heating and cooling applications. Such applications include, for example, cooling of data centers, cooled transportation of goods, refrigeration, heat pumps, extractions, ocean thermal energy conversion, and de-icing of roads to name just a few.
US10414957B2
This invention claims low application temperature hot melt adhesive compositions including at least about 15% by weight of a first styrene block copolymer with a melt flow rate of at least about 15 g/10 minutes (190° C., 2.16 kgs) and a diblock content of no greater than about 10% by weight.
US10414956B2
To provide An adhesive composition for a protective film to suppress a surface pollution and adhesive residue on a painting surface.The adhesive composition comprises: 100 weight parts of given block copolymer, and 1 to 20 weight parts of a given polar tackifier resin compound, wherein the polar tackifier resin compound has a solubility parameter (SP value) of 8.2 to 9.2 calculated by the Small method using Hoy's constant.
US10414952B2
Compositions comprising bio-fiber gum hydrolysate and processes to hydrolyze bio-fiber gum (BFG), involving dissolving BFG in a solvent to form a solution, heating the solution and adding endoxylanase to the solution or adding endoxylanase to the solution and heating the solution, incubating the solution to form a solution containing BFG hydrolysate, boiling the solution containing BFG hydrolysate to inactivate the endoxylanase, and separating the BFG hydrolysate from the liquid in the solution containing BFG hydrolysate.
US10414950B2
The invention relates to a separating film based on polyolefins or ethylene copolymers with a content of organic and optionally inorganic pigment and at least one UV stabilizer. The separating film has a transmission percentage between 5 and 20% in the range from 400 to 700 nm and a transmission percentage of <2% in the range from 300 to 500 nm. Such separating films have the advantage that marking regions applied onto membranes which can be found below the separating film remain detectable, and adhesives which can be found below the separating film are effectively protected from UV light and premature aging by the addition of inorganic and organic pigments and UV stabilizers. The invention further relates to composite structures of corresponding separating films and adhesives, to water-tight membranes with coatings made of adhesive and separating films, and to uses of corresponding membranes for sealing structures against water.
US10414948B2
A bonding system for bonding a plastic substrate to another substrate, the bonding system comprising a plastic substrate wherein the plastic substrate is impregnated with a transition metal; and an anaerobically curable composition. Cure of the anaerobically curable composition is initiatable by the transition metal when the anaerobically curable composition is contacted with the plastic substrate under anaerobic conditions.
US10414933B2
The present disclosure provides a white ink including an aqueous ink vehicle, from 5 wt % to 50 wt % of a white metal oxide pigment having an average particulate size from 100 nm to 2,000 nm, from 0.1 wt % to 4 wt % of anionic oxide particulates having an average particulate size from 1 nm to 100 nm, from 2 wt % to 30 wt % of latex particulates having a glass transition temperature from 0 C. to 130 C., and a non-ionic or predominantly non-ionic dispersant having an acid number not higher than 100 mg KOH/g based on dry polymer weight. The white metal oxide pigment and anionic oxide particulates are present in the white ink at a weight ratio from 5:1 to 200:1.
US10414931B2
An ink composition of the invention is an ink composition to be charged in an ink storage container which includes an ink composition-replenishable ink chamber and an ink inlet, and the ink chamber is able to communicate with outside air. The ink composition includes a pigment; an organic compound; and water, and a resolubility index is 0.5 to 10 minutes, the resolubility index indicating a time required for that after the mass of the ink composition is decreased by 50%, the viscosity thereof is returned to an ink viscosity before the mass is decreased by addition of water in an amount equivalent to the decreased mass.
US10414928B2
An ink composition includes water, a co-solvent, a colorant, and a modified polymer or copolymer additive. The modified polymer or copolymer additive is selected from the group consisting of i) a hydrolyzed poly(isobutylene-alt-maleic anhydride), ii) a hydrolyzed poly(maleic anhydride-alt-1-octadecene), and iii) a modified polymer or copolymer. The modified polymer or copolymer includes a repeating unit of a backbone chain, and a long chain pendant group attached to a carbon atom of the repeating unit. In the backbone chain, the long chain pendant group of the repeating unit is separated by fewer than 8 spacer carbon atoms from another long chain pendant group of an adjacent repeating unit.
US10414918B2
A method for preparing a polymer compound including copolymerizing a monomer (m0-1) and a monomer (m0-2) to obtain a first polymer compound and causing the first polymer compound and an acid component to react with each other to obtain a second polymer compound. In the formulae, R1 and R2 are each a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms and a halogenated alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, Va01 is a divalent hydrocarbon group which may have an ether bond, na01 is an integer of 0 to 2, Ra10 is a tertiary alkyl ester-type acid dissociable group, Va02 is a divalent linking group containing a heteroatom, or a single bond, Ra07 is a monovalent organic group, na021 is an integer of 0 to 3, Ra20 is an acid dissociable group, and na022 is an integer of 1 to 3.
US10414910B2
A multimodal polyethylene copolymer comprising: (III) 35 to 55 wt % of a lower molecular weight ethylene homopolymer component having an MFR2 of 200 to 400 g/10 min; (IV) 45 to 65 wt % of a higher molecular weight ethylene copolymer component of ethylene and at least one C3-12 alpha olefin comonomer; wherein said multimodal polyethylene copolymer has a density of 955 to 962 kg/m3, an MFR2 of 2.0 to 10 g/10 min and an Mw/Mn of more than 9.0.
US10414895B2
When long chain primary alcohols are into expanded polystyrene (EPS) containing an additive such as carbon black or graphite to give gray EPS, the long chain primary alcohols act as color enhancing agents and generate a darker color as compared with an otherwise identical gray EPS absent the additive.
US10414879B2
The present disclosure relates to a polymerization process wherein the emulsifier is introduced in an initial batch as well as during a continuous feed to provide improved mechanical stability of the generated latex. Improved soap coverage can also be achieved during the polymerization process.
US10414877B2
There are provided a hydrogel having a highly strengthened self-supporting property, which can be prepared by simply mixing at room temperature, and a method for producing the hydrogel. A hydrogel-formable composition capable of forming a hydrogel having a self-supporting property characterized by comprising: a water-soluble organic polymer having an organic acid structure, an organic acid salt structure, or an organic acid anion structure; a silicate; a compound having a diphosphonic acid structure of Formula (I): wherein R1 and R2 each are independently specific substituents, X1 and X2 each are independently a single bond or a linking group, and n is an integer of 1 to 5; or a salt thereof; and a compound having or generating a positive charge of divalent or more, a hydrogel which is formed from the composition, and a method for producing the hydrogel.
US10414864B2
The present invention is directed to a novel group of amino acid-based poly(ester urea)s (PEUs) for use in biodegradable adhesive and related methods for their making and use. These novel amino acid-based PEUs have a wide variation in mechanical properties and degradation behavior that can be tuned by varying the amino acids and polyols used to form the polyester monomers that form the PEUs. Importantly, these novel PEUs have been shown to be non-toxic in vitro and in vivo and may be suitable to a wide variety of biomedical and other uses. In some embodiments, the adhesive properties of these degradable amino acid-based poly(ester urea) adhesives has been further improved by the incorporation of controlled amounts of catechol functional groups into the side chains of the PEU via post-polymerization functionalization chemistry.
US10414860B2
A polycarbonate resin of the present invention comprises: a repeat unit represented by chemical formula 1 in the specification; a repeat unit represented by chemical formula 2; and a repeat unit represented by chemical formula 3. The polycarbonate resin has excellent flame retardancy, thermal resistance, transparency, impact resistance, etc.
US10414858B2
Methods of forming a C4 to C7 diol compound, the methods including a first step of reacting a C4 to C7 dicarboxylic acid with hydrogen (H2) gas on a first heterogeneous catalyst at a first temperature and a first pressure to form a C4 to C7 lactone; and a subsequent step of reacting the lactone with hydrogen (H2) gas on a second heterogeneous catalyst at a second temperature and a second pressure, wherein the second temperature is lower than the first temperature. Also disclosed are methods of forming a solvent, the methods including reacting a C4 to C7 dicarboxylic acid with hydrogen (H2) gas on a first heterogeneous catalyst at a first temperature and a first pressure to form a solvent. Further disclosed herein are methods that include reacting mevalonolactone with hydrogen (H2) gas on a second heterogeneous catalyst at a second temperature and a second pressure to form a diol compound.
US10414855B2
The present disclosure relates to a curing agent component for a curable resin which includes a multifunctional polyamide obtained from the reaction of a polyamine and a polycarboxylic acid. The curing agent component may be used as part of a two component curable system for the curing of curable resins including epoxy resins.
US10414851B2
Provided is a rubber member for downhole tools, of which a decrease rate of 50% strain compressive stress after immersion for 24 hours in 150° C. water relative to 50% strain compressive stress before immersion is not less than 5%, and preferably not less than 50%. The rubber member is suitable for a seal member, ball sealer, ball seat, and a protecting member. Also provided is a downhole tool comprising the rubber member, and a method for recovering a hydrocarbon resource using the downhole tool.
US10414850B2
Provided are a resin containing phenolic hydroxyl groups having excellent developability, heat resistance, and substrate followability, a photosensitive composition, a curable composition, and a resist film which contain the resin containing phenolic hydroxyl group. The resin containing phenolic hydroxyl groups obtained by reacting a novolac resin intermediate obtained by reacting a triarylmethane compound (A) with an aldehyde compound (B) as essential components, with an alkene compound (C) having 9 to 24 carbon atoms, a photosensitive composition, a curable composition, and a resist film which contain the resin containing phenolic hydroxyl groups.
US10414848B2
A living radical polymerization initiator represented by the following: wherein, R1 represents an aromatic, an alkylcarbonyl, an alkoxycarbonyl, an aminocarbonyl, an alkylaminocarbonyl, a dialkylaminocarbonyl, an arylcarbonyl, an alkylsulfonyl, an aryl sulfonyl or combinations thereof; R2, R3, R4 and R5 are a hydrogen, an aliphatic, an aromatic, an alkylcarbonyl, an alkoxycarbonyl, an aminocarbonyl, an alkylaminocarbonyl, a dialkylaminocarbonyl, an arylcarbonyl, a carboxy, an alkylsulfonyl or an aryl sulfonyl; X and Y are a halogen; m and n are an integer of 1 or more, and are non-symmetrical so that X and Y have different reactivities to initiate a living radical polymerization.
US10414838B2
The present invention provides a method for preparing a vinyl chloride-based polymer comprising performing suspension polymerization of vinyl chloride-based monomer, wherein an aromatic hydrocarbon-based compound is added when a pressure change is 0.5 to 1.5 kg/cm2 with respect to an equilibrium pressure at a polymerization temperature in a polymerization reactor after the vinyl chloride-based monomer is added to the polymerization reactor, wherein the aromatic hydrocarbon-based compound comprises a reactive functional group having an intracarbon double bond and a hydroxyl group; and a vinyl chloride-based polymer prepared by the method and having a high polymerization degree and excellent fusion processability.
US10414834B2
There are provided a modified liquid diene rubber that can be used for a curable resin composition and a resin composition containing the modified liquid diene rubber. The curable resin composition containing the modified liquid diene rubber has a much higher curing rate than that in the related art, and the resulting cured product has excellent mechanical properties, transparency, and heat resistance. Produced are a modified liquid diene rubber and a resin composition containing the modified liquid diene rubber. The modified liquid diene rubber includes a modifying group (p) partly containing a (meth)acryloyl group therein and a monomer unit (a1) derived from a conjugated diene compound. A carbon-carbon double bond derived from the conjugated diene compound has a hydrogenation rate of 30 to 95 mol %, and the modifying group (p) has a functional group equivalent weight of 700 to 20,000 g/eq.
US10414831B2
The invention relates to an iron oligosaccharide compound with improved stability comprising a hydrogenated oligosaccharide in stable association with ferric oxyhydroxide, the content of dimes saccharide in said hydrogenated oligosaccharide being 2.9% by weight or less, based on the total weight of the hydrogenated oligosaccharide. In further aspects is provided a process for preparing said compound as well as the use of said compound for preparation of a composition for treatment of iron deficiency anaemia.
US10414828B2
Bispecific binding molecules binding to both VEGF and Ang2, preferably in the form of immunoglobulin single variable domains like VHHs and domain antibodies, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same and their use in the treatment of diseases that are associated with VEGF- and/or Ang2-mediated effects on angiogenesis are disclosed. Further, nucleic acids encoding bispecific binding molecules, host cells and methods for preparing same are also described.
US10414821B2
A PD-1 antibody or a functional fragment thereof, and use of said antibody in the preparation of a medicament for treating tumors are provided.
US10414816B2
The present invention relates to a method for purifying an immunoglobulin, and more particularly, to a method for purifying an immunoglobulin, which comprises: dissolving immunoglobulin-containing plasma protein fraction I+II+III or fraction II+III; adding caprylate to the solution to cause precipitation; performing dialysis and concentration after removal of the precipitate; performing anion exchange resin and ceramic cation exchange resin purification processes to effectively remove a solvent and detergent added to inactivate viruses; and performing elution while maintaining salt concentration at a constant level to maintain the immunoglobulin polymer content at a low level. According to the method for preparing the intravenous immunoglobulin according to the present invention, a precipitation step of preparing fraction II from fraction I+II+III or fraction II+III as a starting material can be omitted, and problems, including a complicated process and a low yield, which occur in the conventional preparation process employing the polyethylene glycol treatment process, can be solved by use of first sodium caprylate precipitation, anion exchange chromatography and cation exchange chromatography. In addition, when the immunoglobulin purification method according to the present invention is used, the efficiency with which impurities and thrombotic substances are removed can be increased and the immunoglobulin polymer content can be maintained, and thus a stable immunoglobulin with increased quality can be produced.
US10414815B2
The invention provides libraries of antibody molecules, libraries of nucleic acids encoding antibody molecules, methods of producing said libraries, and methods of using said libraries to select an antibody which specifically binds to an antigen. The libraries of antibody molecules include a plurality of different antibody variable domains generated by creating diversity in the CDR regions.
US10414814B2
Provided herein are recombinant masking proteins and recombinant ligand proteins useful in treating cancer, neurodegenerative disease, and cardiovascular disease. The recombinant masking proteins provided herein may, inter alia, be used as non-covalent masks of antagonists of, for example, cellular growth factors (e.g., TNF) or cell surface proteins (e.g., CTLA-4).
US10414812B2
The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treating HER2/Neu (ERBB2) expressing cancer cells. In some embodiments, the invention includes an isolated T cell receptor (TCR) having high affinity for and that specifically binds ERBB2369-377 epitope on a target cell. Other embodiments include a T cell or a population of T cells modified to express ERBB2-specific TCR. Further embodiments include methods of using ERBB2-specific TCR gene transfer for treating ERBB2 expressing cancer cells. Also included are methods and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the modified T cells for adoptive therapy.
US10414805B2
The invention is directed to MtrE peptides and their use in gonorrhea vaccines.
US10414804B2
The present application relates to methods of producing exosomes. The application also provides a method for preparing a protein composition comprising culturing an exosome-producing cell expressing a Nef-fusion protein comprising a Nef-derived peptide fused to a protein of interest; isolating exosomes from the exosome-producing cell culture; and purifying the protein of interest from the isolated exosomes. The application further discloses compositions that comprise exosomes containing the Nef-fusion protein, as well as methods of using the Nef-fusion protein and exosomes containing the Nef-fusion protein.
US10414797B2
New gelatinase inhibitors, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and their use in therapy and/or prophylaxis of conditions wherein inhibition of gelatinases is useful such as epilepsy, schizophrenia, Alzheimer disease, autism (in particular associated to fragile X syndrome), mental retardation, mood disorders such as bipolar disorders, depression, vascular diseases such as ischemic stroke and atherosclerosis, inflammatory diseases such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease, drug addiction, neuropathic pain, lung diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cancer and sepsis.
US10414794B2
Provided herein is a novel method of purifying an IgG antibody from a preparation by use of an electropositive membrane having a defined porosity.
US10414793B2
The invention relates to materials and methods of conjugating a water soluble polymer to an oxidized carbohydrate moiety of a therapeutic protein comprising contacting the oxidized carbohydrate moiety with an activated water soluble polymer under conditions that allow conjugation. More specifically, the present invention relates to the aforementioned materials and methods wherein the water soluble polymer contains an active aminooxy group and wherein an oxime or hydrazone linkage is formed between the oxidized carbohydrate moiety and the active aminooxy group on the water soluble polymer, and wherein the conjugation is carried out in the presence of a nucleophilic catalyst.
US10414783B2
A novel compound chlorosilylarylgermane, a method for preparing the compound, and the use of the compound are described. A method for preparing trichlorosilyltrichlorogermane and the use of trichlorosilyltrichlorogermane are also described.
US10414781B2
A method for preparing a metal-organic framework (MOF) comprising contacting one or more of a rare earth metal ion component with one or more of a tetratopic ligand component, sufficient to form a rare earth-based MOF for controlling moisture in an environment. A method of moisture control in an environment comprising adsorbing and/or desorbing water vapor in an environment using a MOF, the MOF including one or more of a rare earth metal ion component and one or more of a tetratopic ligand component. A method of controlling moisture in an environment comprising sensing the relative humidity in the environment comprising a MOF; and adsorbing water vapor on the MOF if the relative humidity is above a first level, sufficient to control moisture in an environment. The examples relate to a MOF created from 1,2,4,5-Tetrakis(4-carboxyphenyl)benzene (BTEB) as tetratopic ligand, 2-fluorobenzoic acid and Y(NO3)3, Tb(NO3)3 and Yb(NO3)3 as rare earth metals.
US10414776B2
The present invention relates to a method of producing and purifying a high-purity anhydrosugar alcohol in high yield by a simple process and apparatus, the method includes the steps of: allowing a sugar alcohol to react in the presence of an acid catalyst in a reactor, and, at the same time, evaporating a product of the reaction; cooling the evaporated product to remove water and obtain a crude anhydrosugar alcohol; and introducing the crude anhydrosugar alcohol into a melt crystallization process to obtain a high-purity anhydrosugar alcohol.
US10414771B2
The present invention includes compositions that are useful in preventing or treating metastasis in a subject diagnosed with cancer. The present invention also includes methods of preventing or treating metastasis in a subject diagnosed with cancer, wherein the method comprises administering to the subject in need thereof an effective amount of a pharmaceutical formulation comprising at least one pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and at least one CX3CR1 or fractalkine antagonist.
US10414769B2
The present invention encompasses compounds of formula (I) wherein the groups A, R and q are defined in claim 1, their use as inhibitors of IGF-1R, pharmaceutical compositions which contain compounds of this kind and their use as medicaments, especially as agents for treatment and/or prevention of oncological diseases.
US10414768B2
The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable enantiomers, salts, solvates or prodrugs thereof. The invention further relates to the use of the compounds of Formula (I) for the treatment of cystic fibrosis. The invention also relates to a process for manufacturing compounds of Formula (I).
US10414767B2
Deuterated quinazolinone compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds are provided. In particular, deuterated quinazolinone compounds of formula (I) are provided, as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds or crystal form, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates or solvates thereof. The deuterated quinazolinone compounds of formula (I) can be used for treating and/or preventing PI3K kinase-associated diseases, such as cancer, cell proliferative diseases and the like.
US10414763B2
The present application provides a compound of formula (I) and/or a salt thereof, wherein R1, G, and X are as defined herein. A compound of formula (I) and/or its salts have aPKC inhibitory activity, and may be used to treat proliferative disorders. Compositions comprising a compound of Formula (I) and/or a salt thereof are also provided.
US10414762B2
The invention relates to novel amides of acetic and propionic acids, methods for production and use thereof for the production of medicaments for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases and for improving perception, concentration, learning ability and memory.
US10414755B2
The present disclosure provides a compound of Formula (I′): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate, solvate, prodrug, stereoisomer, or tautomer thereof, wherein R1, R2, Rx, X1, n, n1, and q are as defined herein, and methods of making and using same.
US10414753B2
Disclosed embodiments concern novel interleukin receptor associated kinases (IRAK) inhibitors and compositions comprising such inhibitors. Also disclosed are methods of making and using the compounds and compositions. The disclosed compounds and/or compositions may be used to treat or prevent an IRAK-associated disease or condition.
US10414752B2
The application relates to an inhibitor of mutant isocitrate dehydrogenase (mt-IDH) proteins with neomorphic activity useful in the treatment of cell-proliferation disorders and cancers, having the Formula (I-13):
US10414751B2
The present invention relates to polymorphic forms of compound 1 or 1a and processes for preparing compound 1 and 1a polymorphs, which are useful as antifungal agents. In particular, the invention seeks to provide a new methodology for preparing polymorphs of compound 1 and substituted derivatives thereof.
US10414746B2
A method and an intermediate for preparing a tulathromycin. The method includes the following step: in an organic solvent, subjecting a compound represented by formula (II) and an n-propylamine to a ring-opening addition shown below to obtain a tulathromycin represented by formula (I), wherein the organic solvent is a 1,2-propandiol. Tulathromycin obtained using the method has a high purity, with an HPLC purity being 95% and above, and up to 99% and above, satisfying a required purity for preparing a tulathromycin as a pharmaceutical formulation. The method has a high yield, is simple to operate, and is more suitable for industrial production.
US10414742B2
Provided herein are methods of producing dialkylfurans, such as 2,5-dimethylfuran, and other alkyl furans, such as 2-methylfuran. For example, 2,5-dimethylfuran may be produced by reducing (5-methylfuran-2-yl)methanol or 2-(chloromethyl)-5-methylfuran.
US10414741B2
The present invention relates to an amorphous vortioxetine and salts thereof. In particular, the invention relates to a process for the preparation of an amorphous vortioxetine hydrobromide. Further, the invention also relates to a process for preparation of amorphous vortioxetine free base. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising an amorphous vortioxetine or hydrobromide salt thereof for oral administration for treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
US10414738B2
The present disclosure relates to inhibitors of zinc-dependent histone deacetylases (HDACs) useful in the treatment of diseases or disorders associated with an HDAC, e.g., HDAC6, having a Formula I: where R, L, X1, X2, X3, X4, Y1, Y2, Y3, and Y4 are described herein.
US10414728B2
The present invention provides a method of treating one or more sodium channel related diseases or disorders in an individual, including related symptoms. The method comprises administering to the individual a tetrahydropyridine derivative in an amount effective to treat sodium channel related diseases or disorders in individuals. These compounds are generally categorized as Ritalin related compounds. The present invention also provides compounds for use in the treatment of and also for use in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of sodium channel related diseases or disorders in an individual. A method is further provided for the preparation and isolation of the derivatives of the compound of the present invention.
US10414724B2
Provided is a photochemical reaction device wherein two partitions formed from an optically transparent material are arranged apart from each other between a light source and a reaction liquid, and an optically transparent fluid introduction/discharge means for introducing an optically transparent fluid between the partitions and discharging the fluid and a state change detection means for detecting a change in the state of the optically transparent fluid at the discharge side of the optically transparent fluid introduction/discharge means are provided. Also provided are a photochemical reaction method that uses the photochemical reaction device and a lactam production method that uses the photochemical reaction method. The present invention prevents decreases in the performance of the light source even when the optically transparent material in the photochemical reaction device is damaged, and makes it possible to reliably prevent ignition even if the reaction liquid is a flammable liquid.
US10414721B1
Provided is a highly potent and selective endocannabioid cellular reuptake inhibitor represented by formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable solvate or co-crystal thereof as well as to a formulation comprising this inhibitor, and to methods of treatment in which this inhibitor is used.
US10414718B2
Disclosed in the present disclosure is a Dezocine analog, and particularly disclosed are compounds represented by formula (I), (II) and (III), a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or tautomer thereof.
US10414708B2
Implementations of the disclosed subject matter provide a process for producing ethylene glycol and propylene glycol from a sorbitol feed which may include contacting the sorbitol feed with hydrogen in a reactor in the presence of a solvent and a bi-functional catalyst system. The bi-functional catalyst system may include a first catalyst comprising a copper compound, a zinc compound, and an additional metal compound and a second catalyst comprising sodium carbonate.
US10414700B2
The present invention relates to a process for producing cumene and/or sec-butylbenzene comprising contacting benzene with a mixed olefins stream comprising ethylene and an alkylation agent in the presence of a selective alkylation catalyst under selective alkylation conditions.
US10414698B2
Disclosed herein are processes, systems, and reaction systems for the oligomerization of ethylene to form an ethylene oligomer product in a reaction zone using a catalyst system having i) a chromium component comprising a heteroatomic ligand chromium compound complex of the type disclosed herein, and ii) an aluminoxane. A C3+ olefin can be present in the reaction zone for a period of time, where the C3+ olefin is not an ethylene oligomer formed in-situ within the reaction zone.
US10414695B2
In a monolithic refractory, in terms of a proportion in 100 mass % of a refractory raw material having a grain size of 8 mm or smaller, an amount of CaXSr1−XAl2O4 (where, 0≤X≤0.5) is 0.5 mass % or more and 10 mass % or less, and a polyvalent metal salt of oxycarboxylic acid is 0.05 mass % or more and 1.0 mass % or less.
US10414692B2
An extrudable cement-based material is formed from a mixture that includes cement in the range of about 40 to 90% by wet weight percent, a lightweight expanded aggregate in the range of about 10 to 60% by wet weight percent, a secondary material in the range of about 0.1 to 50% by wet weight percent, a reinforcement fiber in the range of about 1 to 20% by wet weight percent, a rheology modifying agent in the range of about 0.5 to 10% by wet weight percent, a retarder in the range of about 0.1 to 8% by wet weight percent, and water in the range of 10 to 60% of a total wet material weight.
US10414685B2
In a substrate processing method in which, for a substrate including a first layer made of a glass substrate and second layers made of a material different from that of the first layer and provided on a front surface and a back surface of the first layer, respectively, an intended mark is formed in each of the second layers, the substrate processing method includes the step of irradiating with a laser beam having an energy density capable of processing the second layers but incapable of processing the first layer from one surface side of the substrate, thereby simultaneously forming the mark at corresponding positions on each of a front surface and a back surface of the substrate.
US10414683B2
A method for cutting a substrate of irregular pattern comprises: forming a cutting line on the substrate, wherein the closed region enclosed by the cutting line is the irregular pattern that is required; forming a trough line at the cutting line; and applying an external force to the substrate so as to divide the substrate at the trough line. The method can remarkably improve accuracy and efficiency of cutting a substrate of irregular pattern.
US10414681B2
The present invention provides a method for recovery of phosphate, in the form of magnesium ammonium phosphate (MAP), from a process for treating a biomass material which process comprises a digestion step performed in a digestion tank and includes a pre-treatment step employing a thermal hydrolysis, characterized in that a magnesium source is added to the material in the process flow before said flow enters the digestion tank, and phosphate is recovered as MAP as an integral part of a solid or semi-solid digestate product from the digestion tank.
US10414677B2
An apparatus for treating fluid in a main reservoir includes an auxiliary reservoir and filter located outside the main reservoir. Ozonated air bubbles are injected by a diffuser into a lift tube containing fluid from the main reservoir. The fluid flows up the lift tube and into the auxiliary reservoir due to the expansion of the ozonated air bubbles as they go up the lift tube. The fluid is caused to pass through the auxiliary reservoir and filter and back into the main reservoir as a result of the flow of ozonated air in the lift tube. A UV germicidal lamp is positioned in the path of fluid flow downstream of said diffuser. In an alternate embodiment, fluid flow to and from the main reservoir is via conduits normally used to connect the main reservoir to a conventional high pressure water pump and filter.
US10414651B2
Methods, kits, cartridges, and compounds related to generating chlorine dioxide by exposing ClO2− to at least one of an iron porphyrin catalyst or an iron porphyrazine catalyst are described.
US10414649B2
Acid gas compounds are removed from a process gas such as, for example, syngas or natural gas, by flowing a feed gas into a desulfurization unit to remove a substantial fraction of sulfur compounds from the feed gas and flowing the resulting desulfurized gas into a CO2 removal unit to remove a substantial fraction of CO2 from the desulfurized gas.
US10414646B2
A method of forming at least one Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) includes forming a beam structure and an electrode on an insulator layer, remote from the beam structure. The method further includes forming at least one sacrificial layer over the beam structure, and remote from the electrode. The method further includes forming a lid structure over the at least one sacrificial layer and the electrode. The method further includes providing simultaneously a vent hole through the lid structure to expose the sacrificial layer and to form a partial via over the electrode. The method further includes venting the sacrificial layer to form a cavity. The method further includes sealing the vent hole with material. The method further includes forming a final via in the lid structure to the electrode, through the partial via.
US10414641B2
A device for uncorking a bottle of a pressurised liquid such as a bottle of champagne. The device includes a hollow main body with a substantially cylindrical cross-section, with a lower portion including an opening allowing the neck of the bottle to pass therethrough and a profile capable of snap-fitting the lower portion onto the collar of the bottle, an intermediate portion making it possible to grip the device and guide the ejected cork into the main body, and an upper portion including means for trapping the ejected cork so as to make it possible to trap and retain the cork after extracting same.
US10414629B2
A service tool is provided. The service tool includes a transceiver communicatively coupled to a wireless access device physically connected to a mechanical system. The service tool includes a memory storing a service tool application software thereon. The service tool includes a processor executing the service tool application software to execute at least one of a plurality of operability support levels by the service tool for the mechanical system. The plurality of operability support levels includes an adjuster/construction level. The adjuster/construction level includes security provisions for control of the mechanical system.
US10414627B2
An elevator system includes at least one elevator group control with a destination control system, at least one elevator group having elevators with a different destination range, destination operating panels at each landing including an input for issuing destination calls, car operating panels located in the elevators having an input for the input of destination calls, hall lanterns for each elevator indicating the moving direction of the corresponding elevator, a signaling device for each elevator indicating the arrival of an elevator at the landing, the destination control system controls hall lanterns to indicate a moving direction of the elevators and activates the signaling device when elevators arrive at a landing. The destination control system displays, after the issue of a destination call, a range identifier indicative of the elevator's destination range, and the next arriving elevator by activation of its signaling device before its arrival at the landing.
US10414622B2
Aspects and techniques of the present disclosure relate to a cable packaging arrangement (e.g., reel-in-box package) including a plurality of tabs appending to the top and bottom portions of the arrangement which are individually shaped to be easily assembled together, respectively, so that the top and bottom portions of the cable packaging arrangement will be closed.
US10414615B2
A sheet stacker includes a sheet conveyor arrangement and a stacker platform. The sheets are fed in a sheet feeding direction on the stacker platform, to form stacks of sheets thereon. The stacker platform supports a stack conveyor configured and controlled to move in a conveyor direction to move the stack under formation such that sequentially piled up jobs are placed in an approximately centered position one with respect to the other according to the sheet feeding direction.
US10414612B2
There is provided a component supply device for supplying a component to a component mounter, including: a transporter that transports a carrier tape in which the component is stored and of which an upper surface is sealed with a cover tape, along a transport path; a peeler that peels off the cover tape from the carrier tape via an opening portion disposed above the transport path; and a cover that makes an open state of the opening portion variable. The cover sets the open state of the opening portion to be any of a first open state allowing the peeler to capture the cover tape and a second open state where an opening size of the opening portion is smaller than that of the first open state and passage of the cover tape peeled off from the carrier tape is not impeded.
US10414607B2
A portioning system for portioning stackable flat carton elements in a stack (101) for further processing. A feeder device (105) includes a lifting platform (106) and a pushing platform (107), wherein the feeder device (105) is movable along a linear path (108) for pushing the stack (101) to a delivery position. The feeder device (105) is further movable along a lifting direction (110) having at least a component parallel to the gravity direction. The feeder device (105) is configured such that the lifting platform (106) is movable partially below the flat elements defining the stack (101) such that an edge portion (111) of the stack (101) is arranged on the lifting platform (106) for being liftable by the lifting platform (106). The feeder device (105) is further configured such that the stack (101) is pushable by the pushing platform (107) along the linear path (108) until the stack (101) is arranged at the delivery position.
US10414606B2
A drive transmission apparatus includes a first rotating unit rotated by driving force from a drive source and a second rotating unit rotated by the first rotating unit. The first and second rotating units include a first gear pair meshing at a first transmission ratio and second gear pair meshing at a second transmission ratio. A retention mechanism includes a protruded portion provided on the first rotating unit and a recessed portion provided on the second rotating unit, and is configured to retain a rotation angle of the second rotating unit by an engagement of the protruded portion and the recessed portion in a state where the first and second gear pairs are unmeshed.
US10414596B2
Transport system comprises a guide rail having straight and curved portions, a carriage movable along the rail, first and second roller groups on the carriage, and an auxiliary guide at each curved rail portion, corresponding to the curved portion and having an external wall. The first roller group includes an internal roller on the carriage in permanent contact with an internal guide-rail wall along both straight and curved portions and two external rollers contacting the external guide-rail wall only along the straight portions. The second roller group includes two rollers on the carriage, spaced from the guide rail, and in contact with the external wall of the auxiliary guide when the carriage moves along the curved portions. The internal guide-rail wall has, at each curve, an arched surface facing towards the internal roller of the first roller group.
US10414579B2
A syringe propellable by a propellant that boils at a predetermined temperature, the syringe comprising a barrel having an outlet at a front end, a stopper axially moveable in the barrel, and a third chamber for containing propellant. The stopper defines and separates a first chamber and a second chamber, the first chamber being axially forwards of the stopper and being configured for containing a medicament, and the second chamber being axially rearwards of the stopper and being configured to receive propellant for acting on the stopper to move the stopper axially forwardly in the barrel to expel medicament through the outlet upon actuation of the syringe. The syringe is configured such that, in use, upon actuation of the syringe, liquid propellant is released from the third chamber and boils outside of the third chamber at or above the predetermined temperature to provide an increasing vapor pressure in the second chamber that causes the stopper to move axially forwardly and begin to expel medicament from the first chamber through the outlet. During forward axial movement of the stopper in the barrel, propellant vents away from the second chamber through a vent hole.
US10414571B2
The disclosure relates to containers and other shaped articles (e.g., trays and dishes) for containing articles such as food products (e.g., cuts of meat and poultry or liquid-sensitive electronic parts) in shaped articles such as. In one aspect, the container has a reservoir portion into which liquid can be sequestered. In another aspect, the container includes a thermoformable substrate, a liner, and a lidding material, the lidding and the liner defining a compartment for containing articles. The compartment can be detached from the substrate by detaching the liner from the substrate without necessarily rupturing the compartment. A substantial portion of the containers described herein can be recycled by separating the liner and/or lidding from the substrate. The disclosure also relates to methods of making thermoformed articles having multiple layers that does not rely on use of a coextruded or other composite thermoplastic-containing substrate.
US10414568B2
An aerosol dispenser, an outer container for an aerosol dispenser and a preform for an outer container. The aerosol dispenser, outer container and preform each have a neck, which in turn has a crimp ring, to receive a valve cup clinched thereto. The crimp ring has a polygonal cross section providing alternating flat sides and vertices. The flat sides both function as integral vents and allow parallel translation of mold cavities so that a two piece molding apparatus may be used.
US10414566B2
A stand-up plastic food storage bag having two bottom gusset walls and a folding seam defining abutment of the front bottom gusset wall to the rear bottom gusset wall. There are gusset wall reinforcement layers on an external surface of the bottom gusset walls, and these reinforcement layers terminate at least about 0.25 cm away from the folding seam, and do not cover the folding seam, so they do not significantly interfere with folding the seam when collapsing the bag into its storage condition. A method for forming such stand-up plastic food storage bags by coextruding a monolayer plastic panel film and two monolayer plastic gusset floor reinforcement layers, wherein the monolayer plastic gusset floor reinforcement layers comprise two parallel strips spaced apart by at least about 0.25 cm on the panel film, lengthwise in a direction of coextrusion, followed by folding the monolayer plastic panel film lengthwise to form a lengthwise fold line between the two monolayer plastic gusset floor reinforcement layers, forming a gusset in the area of the lengthwise fold line, forming seals in the plastic panel film in a direction perpendicular to the lengthwise fold line to define individual bag segments, and cutting the plastic panel film at the seals to form individual stand-up plastic food storage bags.
US10414559B2
A device comprises a first portion including a first polymer, and a second portion that is relatively flexible in comparison to the first portion and includes a second polymer that is substantially not bondable to the first polymer. A chamber of the device is hermetically sealable with respect to ambient atmosphere and is defined by (i) an interior of the second portion, and/or (ii) a space formed between the first and second portions. A third portion of the device includes a third polymer that is bondable to the first and second polymers and fixedly secures the first and second portions to each other.
US10414553B2
A package for preserving freshness and storing elongated items. The package is preferably biodegradable, substantially airtight, child resistant and reusable. Various seal constructions are described for sealing a case body portion against a case lid portion. The respective sealing surfaces of the case lid portion and case body portion are complementary, but spaced. A continuous elastomeric seal is provided in the seal space between the complementary sealing surfaces. The seal is configured to be compressed along the entire sealing length of the sealing surface when the case lid portion is pivoted into the latched position. The compressed elastomeric seal provides a spring force that retains the latch in the latched position and a spring force that is resolved into sealing vectors perpendicular to the sealing surface along the entire length of the sealing surface to ensure a seal along the sealing surface.
US10414551B2
A lid for an opening device for a container includes a body having a longitudinal axis and provided with a top wall and with a side wall internally provided with a thread element suitable for cooperating with a further thread element of a spout of the opening device, the lid further including at least one driving element arranged to receive the fingers of a user during unscrewing of the lid from the spout and during screwing of the lid on the spout, the at least one driving element being delimited by an upper wall and by a lower wall extending from the side wall and spaced apart from each other along the longitudinal axis, the lower wall diverging from the upper wall when moving away from the side wall.
US10414542B2
A concave pallet with an inwardly sloping surface and lip is disclosed. The concave pallet includes a plurality of inwardly sloping surfaces meeting a surface plane equidistantly from the center point of the pallet. A lip encompasses the perimeter of the pallet and secures packages on the pallet. The lip interlocks with the bases of alike pallets for efficient stacking and storage when not in use for package shipment.
US10414538B2
A carton includes a top wall, a bottom wall, and a front wall. A display window is formed through at least a portion of the front wall and through at least a portion of the top wall. The display window is formed by an inwardly-folding window panel. The inwardly-folding window panel forms at least a portion of the bottom wall. The top wall includes first and second top major flaps that partially overlap to form an outwardly-projecting overlapping portion of the top wall. The bottom wall includes first and second bottom major flaps that define a recess therebetween. The overlapping portion of a first such carton is configured to be received within the recess of a second such carton when the second such carton is stacked on top of the first such carton.
US10414529B1
Various examples are provided for beverage pods, and beverage pod filling machines configured to fill such beverage pods with beverage material, wherein such machines are configured to have a small footprint, such that the filling machines can be provided for use in a home or office setting, for example. Examples of beverage pod components that can be filled with beverage materials and lidding systems therefore are also provided, where the combination of container and lids provides a beverage pod having beverage material therein for use in single serve brewing systems.
US10414528B2
A method of loading articles in cartons. The method can comprise moving a carton in a generally flat configuration in a downstream direction with a carton opening carousel, at least partially opening the carton while moving the carton with the carton opening carousel, and transferring the carton from the carton opening carousel to a carton loading carousel in a transfer region. The transferring the carton can comprise moving the carton in an upstream direction. The method further can comprise loading a plurality of articles into the carton while moving the carton in a downstream direction with the carton loading carousel.
US10414521B1
A nuclear thermal propulsion rocket engine. A source of fissionable material is provided in a bed of fuel pebbles located in a reactor. A fluid having neutron moderating constituents, such as hydrogen and/or carbon, therein, is provided, which may be in the form of methane, or ethane, or a combination thereof, or may further include various isotopes of hydrogen. An external neutron source is provided using a neutron beam generator. Reactor design geometry provides containment of fissionable material, and for any byproducts of fission reactions, in the reactor during acceleration of the rocket. Impact of neutrons on fissionable material results in a nuclear fission reaction conditions in the reactor, resulting in release of heat energy to fluids provided to the reactor. The reactor is sized and shaped to contain fuel pebbles containing fissionable material, and to confine expandable fluids as they remove heat from fuel pebbles. the heated fluids are discharged out through a throat, into a rocket engine expansion nozzle for propulsive discharge, The design provides a rocket engine with a specific impulse in the range of from about eight hundred (800) seconds to about twenty five hundred (2500) seconds.
US10414508B2
In one aspect the present subject matter is directed to a gas-electric propulsion system for an aircraft. The system may include a turbofan jet engine, an electric powered boundary layer ingestion fan that is coupled to a fuselage portion of the aircraft aft of the turbofan jet engine, and an electric generator that is electronically coupled to the turbofan jet engine and to the boundary layer ingestion fan. The electric generator converts rotational energy from the turbofan jet engine to electrical energy and provides at least a portion of the electrical energy to the boundary layer ingestion fan. In another aspect of the present subject matter, a method for propelling an aircraft via the gas-electric propulsion system is disclosed.
US10414505B2
An environmental control system for an aircraft uses engine bleed air for cabin environment control. The environment control system regulates the inlet airflow by assessing a plurality of parameters that provides, but not limited to, the aircraft operating conditions and external environment data, aiming at substantially reducing the extracted engine bleed air demand for cabin environment control and fuel consumption reduction and concurrently complying with aircraft pressurization, ventilation and thermal load requirements. The environmental control system airflow target is calculated based on the actual aircraft operating conditions, external environment data and a multi-dimensional airflow schedule map. Then, environmental control system airflow target is further trimmed based on the actual aircraft operating conditions and air conditioning system performance capabilities by fixing the air conditioning airflow outlet temperature and then regulating the air conditioning inlet mass airflow through the flow control valve. The first control method reduces and the second one trims the environmental control system airflow target comparing to conventional control methods. Thus, fuel consumption reduction is obtained when the environment control system airflow target (extracted bleed air demand) can be reduced and or trimmed depending on flight conditions.
US10414496B1
A secondary cable connected to a tow reel connects a secondary tow target with a primary tow target. The primary tow target has a mother tow reel positioned at its center of gravity. The mother tow reel is connected to a primary cable that connects the primary tow target to an aircraft. The primary tow target is provided with a pair of lugs positioned on the primary tow target such that an axis line extends through the pair of lugs and through the center of gravity of the primary tow target. A slide ring that is slidable along a cable yoke is attached to the pair of lugs. The slide ring is connected to the secondary cable such that a line of force from the secondary cable is constantly directed through the center of gravity of the primary tow target allowing for the stable aerodynamic flight of the towing aircraft.
US10414494B2
A method for navigating an airborne device relative to a target comprises detecting, at an optical detector on the airborne device, an optical signal generated by one or more LEDs on the target; comparing the detected optical signal with a previously-detected optical signal; determining, based on the comparison, a change in location of at least one of the airborne device or the target; adjusting a position of the airborne device based on the determined change in location; predicting a movement of the target based on information indicative of at least one of a position, a rotation, an orientation, an acceleration, a velocity, or an altitude of the target, wherein the position of the airborne device is adjusted based on the predicted movement; detecting an obstacle in a flight path associated with the airborne device and adjusting a position of the airborne device based on detected obstacle information.
US10414491B2
Disclosed herein is a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft. The vertical take-off and landing aircraft includes a single wing, a plurality of engines, a first set of propellers on a first side of the single wing, a second set of propellers on a second side of the single wing, a first power transfer unit, a second power transfer unit, landing gears connected to the single wing, and a fuselage with a capacity of 100 passengers connected to the single wing. The plurality of engines includes a first engine mounted to the first side of the single wing and a second engine mounted to the second side of the single wing.
US10414482B2
The invention relates to airfoils, called jn1431-265 and 1413-362, which operate intelligently by adjusting the variable aerodynamics thereof, not only through the attack and sine angle, but also through the effect of scale (air speed), which, when combined, improve the efficiency of the wings configured therewith by up to 30%, cause the wings to experience a predictable stall and also rapidly recover therefrom, and also making the wings configured therewith more efficient at low speed, which reduces the need to use flaps or slats (“high lift devices”), and, in the event that flaps or slats are used, increase the effect of said airfoils even more. On the other hand, at an increased speed, the aerodynamic variables also adjust by up to a third of the value thereof (the angle of attack remaining unchanged), causing the wing to also be very stable at high speed conditions.
US10414480B2
Systems and methods are provided for securing aircraft sidewall. One embodiment comprises a hanger for supporting sections of sidewall for an aircraft. The hanger includes an elongated vertical member that attaches to a frame of the aircraft, and sets of keyholes that are each arranged in a vertical pattern along the member and that are each configured to support a corresponding section of sidewall of the aircraft. Each keyhole includes a receptacle dimensioned to receive a fitting from a section of sidewall, and a slot dimensioned to slidably accept the fitting via the receptacle to secure the fitting in place. The slot size of keyholes in each set varies from one end of the vertical pattern to another end of the vertical pattern.
US10414462B2
A motorcycle hitch assembly couples a motorcycle to a trailer allowing the motorcycle to easily turn a corner. A yoke assembly connected to the motorcycle has a kingpin and a cotter-pin. A tow hitch assembly is mounted to the trailer and has an elongated towing arm with a circular socket with an inner spherical surface and a radial ball mounted on and secured to the kingpin by the cotter pin. The radial ball is supported in the circular socket of the elongated towing arm and has an outer spherical surface engaging the inner spherical surface of the circular socket for rotational movement of the radial ball about the kingpin to allow free movement of the motorcycle in various planes while maintaining the trailer in a fixed plane. The circular socket is a one piece construction or a two piece construction.
US10414459B2
A stowable steering column for a vehicle comprising a fork steerer tube including a fork; a base coupled to the fork steerer tube; a steering tube slidably received within the base and the fork steerer tube, the steering tube including an upper terminal end and a lower portion; a handlebar assembly coupled to the upper terminal end of the steering tube. The maximum effective length of the steering tube is greater than the effective length of the fork steerer tube and base and the steering tube is slidable into different axial positions relative to the base and fork steerer tube to facilitate different handle bar heights for riding and the steering tube is slidable downwards so that the handlebar assembly approaches the base and substantially all of the steering tube is stowed within or below the fork steerer tube for at least one of transport and storage.
US10414451B2
An air passage type wheel deflector applied to a vehicle may include a deflector body 10 fastened to the floor panel by screws 40 and mounted at the rear wheel 120 side, an air duct 20 forming an air passage 20-1 for forcing the air introduced externally to flow downward and discharge in a state of being covered by the deflector body 10 coupled to the air duct, and a plurality of ribs 30 disposed in the deflector body 10 at a certain rib spacing and positioned in the space of the air passage 20-1 so that robustness against strike by chipping is maintained and at the same time aerodynamic performance is improved resulting from improvement of the kick-up function by the air passage 20-1.
US10414448B2
Aerodynamic skirt systems are used to reduce air drag of a vehicle. The present aerodynamic skirt system comprises a skirt panel, a plurality of struts, each strut comprising an upper portion for securing an upper portion of the skirt panel to the trailer, a strut member connected, at a first end thereof, to the upper portion of the strut, a lower portion for securing a lower portion of the skirt panel, the lower portion being connected to the strut member at a second end thereof, the strut member including a concave portion adapted to sustain a force applied by air routing on the aerodynamic skirt in an aerodynamic configuration thereof, the strut member being adapted to buckle and bend when a force exceeding a buckling threshold is applied on the aerodynamic skirt to move the aerodynamic skirt in an object avoidance configuration. A kit and a method of use thereof is also presented.
US10414443B2
The vehicle attachment component 1 is attached to an instrument panel reinforcement 100 so as to sandwich its thickness part between a detachment preventing engagement portion 21 engaged with the instrument panel reinforcement 100 from the deep side in the insertion direction and elastic pressing portions 20 protruding from the near side in the insertion direction of the detachment preventing engagement portion toward both sides in a direction 100Y perpendicular to the instrument panel reinforcement 100. The elastic pressing portions 20 have thin distal end portions 20A which always elastically press the instrument panel reinforcement 100, and thick base end portions 20B which withstand a load from the instrument panel reinforcement 100.
US10414442B2
A stiffening element to protect against a side or frontal impact for an electric vehicle includes a first longitudinal support beam and a second longitudinal support beam. A trunk of the electric vehicle is positioned between the first longitudinal support beam and the second longitudinal support beam. The trunk is positioned between a front bumper and a firewall of the electric vehicle. The trunk includes a trunk base forming a floor of the trunk. The trunk base includes one or more stiffening elements positioned across one or both of a width or length of the trunk base.
US10414435B1
An apparatus for attenuating vibration transmission between first and second structures includes a rod extending entirely through, and being mechanically connected to, both of the first and second structures. The rod defines a central longitudinal axis. A piezoelectric sensor senses vibrations in at least one of the first and second structures and responsively generates a voltage. The piezoelectric sensor is disposed entirely longitudinally between the first and second structures. A piezoelectric actuator actively attenuates the vibrations sensed by the piezoelectric sensor. The piezoelectric actuator is at least partially driven responsive to voltage generated by the piezoelectric sensor. The piezoelectric actuator is disposed entirely longitudinally between the first and second structures. At least one of the piezoelectric sensor and the piezoelectric actuator has a throughhole through which the rod entirely extends.
US10414432B2
Provided is a vehicle display device configured to be mounted on a vehicle. The vehicle display device includes a curve detection unit, a road state categorization unit, and a display unit. The curve detection unit detects a curve that is included in a target traveling line and has a curvature. The road state categorization unit categorizes a state of the road on which the target traveling line including the curve is set, in one class out of a plurality of classes, according to possibility of presence of the curve having the curvature of a predetermined value or more. The display unit displays a representation that indicates the curvature of the curve. The curvature corresponds to the class in which the state of the road has been categorized.
US10414406B2
A method, executed by a computer, includes receiving movement data and distracting conditions data corresponding to one or more driving sessions for a user and identifying a potentially distracting condition for the user encountered during the one or more driving sessions. The method also includes determining one or more distraction-free intervals and one or more distraction-present intervals corresponding to driving during the one or more driving sessions. The method also includes comparing movement data corresponding to the one or more distraction-free intervals with movement data corresponding to the one or more distraction-present intervals to produce distraction effect information. A computer system and computer program product corresponding to the method are also disclosed herein.
US10414404B2
A vehicle control system for at least one vehicle subsystem of a vehicle; the vehicle control system comprising a subsystem controller for initiating control of the or each of the vehicle subsystems in a selected one of a plurality of different subsystem control modes, each of which corresponds to one or more different driving conditions for the vehicle. Evaluation means are provided for evaluating one or more driving condition indicators to determine the extent to which each of the subsystem control modes is appropriate and for providing an output to the subsystem controller that is indicative of the control mode which is most appropriate. This may be an evaluation means for calculating the probability that the or each of the subsystem control modes is appropriate. Automatic control means may be operable in an automatic response mode to select an appropriate one of the subsystem control modes in dependence on the output.
US10414403B2
A control device that controls a vehicle drive device in which an input member, an engagement device, a shift input member, a transmission device, and an output member are disposed in this order on a power transmission path connecting an internal combustion engine and wheels, the control device includes an electronic control unit.
US10414402B2
A method for controlling gear shifting of a working machine includes determining a representation of a first total tractive force of the working machine for the entire set of drive units; initiating a procedure for redistributing the tractive force while maintaining the first total tractive force, including decreasing, at least partly towards a level suitable for shifting gear, the torque and tractive force of at least the first drive unit down, and increasing, in a compensational manner, the torque and tractive force of at least one of the other drive units not subject to gear shifting; monitoring, during the redistribution procedure, a representation of a second total tractive force of the working machine for the other drive units not subject to gear shifting, and, provided that the second total tractive force exceeds a threshold limit that forms a function of the first total tractive force: decreasing the torque and tractive force of at least the first drive unit down to the level suitable for shifting gear and performing gear shifting for at least the first drive unit.
US10414399B2
A method and a corresponding device are provided for preventing an undesired vehicle motion during an automatic switch-off process of a drive machine in a motor vehicle. An automatic switch-off process is initiated by a start-stop apparatus before the standstill is reached if the motor vehicle is braked because of a deceleration request and the speed of the vehicle is less than a specified first speed threshold. A brake pressure of suitable magnitude is caused to be locked-in in the brake system even before the vehicle reaches the standstill if a first signal indicating that the vehicle standstill will soon be reached and a second signal indicating that an inability of the drive machine to operate in a self-sustaining manner will soon be reached are acquired because of an initiated automatic switch-off process of the drive machine.
US10414395B1
Feature-based prediction is described. In an example, a vehicle can capture sensor data while traversing an environment and can provide the sensor data to computing system(s). The sensor data can indicate event(s), such as a lane change, associated with agent(s) in the environment. The computing system(s) can determine, based on the sensor data, a time associated with the event and can determine features associated with a period of time relative to the time of the event. In an example, the computing system(s) can aggregate the features with additional features associated with other similar events to generate training data and can train, based at least in part on the training data, a machine learned model for predicting new events. In an example, the machine learned model can be transmitted to vehicle(s), which can be configured to alter drive operation(s) based, at least partly, on output(s) of the machine learned model.
US10414392B2
Systems and methods for operating a driveline of a hybrid vehicle are disclosed. In one example, powertrain output is limited or constrained so that powertrain output variation is limited to a desired level at different altitudes. The powertrain output may be constrained based on a ratio of a threshold electric machine torque to a threshold engine torque.
US10414386B2
A recreational vehicle braking system having a tether system, a controller system, and a brake. The controller system activates a slowdown timer upon removal of the tether system from the vehicle and then activates a stop timer upon expiration of the slowdown timer.
US10414382B2
The invention relates to a wiper device (100) for cleaning vehicle windows, with a wiper arm (10a-10d) and a wiper blade (1) able to be fastened to the wiper arm (10a-10d), with a cleaning arrangement (40a-40d) having at least one first spray nozzle (42, 43) for spraying a washing fluid, wherein the cleaning arrangement (40a-40d) is connected directly with the wiper arm (10a-10d), and with a fastening arrangement (2) for connecting the wiper blade (1) with the wiper arm (10a-10d), wherein the wiper arm (10a-10d) has a mount (21), having an at least substantially U-shaped cross-section, with two parallel side walls (19, 20), and wherein the cleaning arrangement (40a-40d) is constructed as a separate component from the fastening arrangement (2) for the wiper blade (1). It is provided according to the invention that the cleaning arrangement (40a-40d) is located within the mount (21), and that the connection between the wiper arm (10a-10d) and the cleaning arrangement (40a-40d) is constructed as an engagement connection (98), as a form-fitting connection (105) or as a bayonet connection (88).
US10414380B2
A windshield wiper blade is provided, which includes a long elastic member extended longitudinally, a wiping lever member, a spoiler supported longitudinally by the elastic member, and having a deflection portion, on the upper side of the elastic member, which bends due to the wind pressure received when a vehicle is traveling, and a base portion, on the lower side of the elastic member, for fixing the wiping lever member, and an outer plug coupled to the longitudinal end of the spoiler. A part of the outer plug is attached to the deflection portion by being inserted longitudinally thereinto, and another part of the outer plug is attached to the base portion by being hooked to the longitudinal side thereof.
US10414376B1
Method and apparatus are disclosed for providing discrete alerts to a user of the lock status of a vehicle. An example vehicle includes sensors, a communication system, and a processor. The processor is processor configured to receive a lock request from a remote device, responsive to determining that the remote device is within a threshold range, transmit a first alert to the remote device, and responsive to determining that the remote device is outside the threshold range (i) determine that a vehicle situational criteria is met, and (ii) transmit a second alert to the remote device.
US10414372B2
A vehicle seat includes a seat back frame, an elastic installation supporting member installed in the seat back frame, and an airbag within a seat back, the vehicle seat causing the airbag to inflate and develop within the seat back. An inflator is attached to the seat back frame. An inflation and a development of the airbag in the seat back due to an operation of the inflator allows the airbag to elastically support an upper body of a seated person and to elastically receive an impact force which is applied to a rear of the seat back.
US10414365B2
A vehicle may include a bumper assembly that includes a bumper cover, and a bumper cover retainer. The bumper cover retainer may further include an integrally formed fastening feature that is integral with the bumper cover retainer and that folds over the bumper cover to connect the bumper cover to the bumper cover retainer.
US10414364B2
A bumper reinforcement includes a body part extending in a vehicle width direction, and a terminal part, which extends in the vehicle width direction, is attached to an end part of the body part in a longitudinal direction, and is joined to the body part in a state of being superimposed on the end part of the body part. Rigidity of the end part of the body part in the longitudinal direction is lower than rigidity of a center part of the body part in the longitudinal direction.
US10414362B2
Systems and methods for human scanning for interior preference setup are disclosed. An example disclosed vehicle includes a target lamp on a side view mirror of the vehicle. The example vehicle also includes a scanning module. Additionally, the example vehicle includes an active scanning system configured to instruct the target lamp to project a position indicator a known distance from the vehicle, determine a joint structure based on an image of a person standing at the position indicator received from the scanning module, and adjust interior preference settings based on the detected joint structure.
US10414358B2
An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method and apparatus for supplying an electrical current. The method comprises sending the electrical current into a device from a panel comprising a dielectric core. Further, the method comprises a first sheet with a first conductive adhesive attaching the first sheet to a first side of the dielectric core, wherein the first conductive adhesive is a first electrode for a battery. Yet further, the method comprises a second sheet with a second conductive adhesive attaching the second sheet to a second side of the dielectric core, wherein the second conductive adhesive is a second electrode for the battery. Still further, the method comprises operating the device using the electrical current from the battery in the panel.
US10414349B2
An autonomous flip-up license plate mount for motorcycles that improves the aesthetics of a motorcycle while ensuring a license plate is properly displayed during use of the motorcycle. The mount includes a first mounting plate, a second mounting plate, an automatic pivoting mechanism, and a hinge mechanism. A first end of the first mounting plate is connected along the hinge mechanism. Additionally, the hinge mechanism is connected along a rear surface of the second mounting plate, allowing for relative rotation about a main axis of the hinge mechanism. The automatic pivoting mechanism includes a servomotor and a control linkage. The servomotor is adjacently mounted to the first mounting plate with the control linkage being mechanically engaged in between the servomotor and the second mounting plate. Activation of the servomotor positions the mount into either a functional configuration or a collapsed configuration.
US10414346B2
A camera unit for a vehicle includes a camera and a closure element, which are moveable by a drive unit between a first position, in which the closure element covers the field of vision of the camera and a second position, in which a region of the surroundings of the vehicle to be monitored lies in the field of vision of the camera. A first movement direction of the camera from the first position into the second position and a second movement direction of the closure element from the first position into the second position define an angle and a surface normal of the outer skin of the vehicle at the place of installation of the camera unit lies within the angle.
US10414336B1
Techniques for using acoustic notifications output via a multi-channel speaker configuration for pedestrian notification are described. Computing device(s) can determine a plurality of signals for dynamically emitting a plurality of sounds via a plurality of speakers associated with an acoustic array disposed on a vehicle. Each signal of the plurality of signals can be emitted from speaker(s) of the plurality of speakers that is/are associated with a particular channel of a plurality of channels. Furthermore, the computing device(s) can cause a portion of the plurality of speakers to dynamically emit the plurality of sounds so that the plurality of sounds are spatialized across the at least one surface of the vehicle. As a result, a pedestrian proximate the vehicle can localize the vehicle as a source of the acoustic notification and perceive a size, or other geometric characteristic, of the vehicle.
US10414331B2
A vehicle tailight includes a housing seat and a light cover cooperatively defining an accommodation space, and a main light emitting device disposed in the accommodation space and including first and second light emitting members capable of emitting first and second color lights, respectively, a reflective plate, an isolation portion corresponding to the second light emitting members, and a light transmitting plate having a light guide portion for transmitting a portion of the first color light rearwardly to the light cover and to guide the other portion thereof to reflect forwardly onto the reflective plate, which in turn, reflects the first color light rearwardly. A light adjusting structure guides the second color light to project rearwardly.
US10414328B2
A lamp for a vehicle includes a laser diode configured to output light, an interface configured to communicate with a brake device of the vehicle, and at least one processor coupled to the interface and configured to receive brake operation information from the brake device via the interface, and control a light output of the laser diode based on the brake operation information.
US10414325B2
A headlight for motor vehicles including a supporting housing adapted for securing an optical unit. The optical unit is in the inner space of the supporting housing mounted on three displaceable mounting nodes, each of which includes one system point and the system points are grouped together constituting a system triangle, whereby at least some mounting nodes are coupled to adjusting members located in the outer space of the supporting housing. A primary mounting node is provided with means for turning the system triangle without changing the position of a primary system point, a secondary mounting node is provided with means for changing the position of a secondary system point in the horizontal plane and a tertiary mounting node is provided with means for changing the position of a tertiary system point in all directions of the coordinate system.
US10414313B2
The present disclosure is directed to a table that may be selectively stored in a portion of a vehicle console. An outer housing member having a storage cavity therein attaches to a side of the vehicle console. A support shaft supporting a table is mounted for sliding and rotational movement with respect to the vehicle console. The support shaft is slidable in a first direction from a storage position wherein the table is positioned in a vertical orientation in the cavity of the outer housing member. The support shaft is also rotatable 270 degrees from the storage position to move the table into a horizontal use position after removal from the storage position.
US10414312B2
A headrest assembly includes upright supports that are partially disposed within a rear housing and interconnected to one another by a vertically adjustable guide bracket. A mounting plate is operably coupled to the guide bracket by a driveshaft of a first motor for driving horizontal movement of the mounting plate. A headrest bun is pivotally coupled to the mounting plate for rotating movement between upright and angled positions. A second motor is mounted to at least one of the upright supports and includes a vertical driveshaft coupled to the guide bracket for driving vertical movement of the guide bracket. The headrest bun includes first and second side bolsters that are pivotally coupled to a central support member between extended and retracted positions. The headrest assembly may further include an air moving device to provide ventilation or a heating feature to a user of the headrest assembly.
US10414305B2
A comfortable, well-designed vehicle seat (1) is provided by giving an outstanding, three-dimensional appearance to the surface layer of the vehicle seat so that a new design is achieved and that softness is improved. The vehicle seat has a seat cushion (2) serving as the sitting surface of the seat, a seatback (3) serving as the backrest of the seat, and a headrest (4) protecting the head and neck of an occupant. The surface of at least one of the seat cushion and the seatback is provided with a cover formed of a cloth including an upholstery material (6), a cushion material (8), and a heat-shrinkable material (9). The cover is stitched so that a plurality of bumps and dips are formed on the surface thereof.
US10414302B2
A distributed control system for a vehicle seat includes a control module for communicating on a single communication bus and a plurality of nodes connected to the control module via the communication bus, wherein each of the plurality of nodes are associated with a load device and each of the plurality of nodes comprises a logic component specific to the load device.
US10414295B2
A reclining device includes a first member having a closed-bottomed cylindrical shape and having internal teeth formed on an inner circumferential surface along a circumferential direction, a pawl having external teeth capable of meshing with the internal teeth, a second member provided on an opening side of the first member and having a pawl guide for guiding movement of the pawl between a lock position and an unlock position, and a cam provided between the first member and the second member turnably in relation to the first and second members and urging the pawl to a direction of engaging the external teeth with the internal teeth according to an angle of turn. The pawl has opposite surface-roughened side walls facing and guided by guide wall surfaces of the pawl guide.
US10414294B2
A seat for a motor vehicle includes a backrest part with a front side and rear side facing away from the front side. A backrest surface, which serves for supporting a back, is transversely divided into a central section and two lateral sections. A seat part includes a sliding mount for the backrest part to realize a translational motion of the backrest part relative to the seat part between a forward facing position and a rearward facing position. Two lateral sections form a lateral support for a person on the seat and/or the seat part as a two-piece seat part including a first section and a second section and an intermediate space. A bracket extends through the intermediate space.
US10414278B2
A solution to solve the problem of embodying a wall mountable electric vehicle DC fast charger is disclosed: a wall mountable electric vehicle DC charger (201), comprising a modular AC to DC converter unit comprising at least one high frequency AC to DC power converter module placed in the interior back of the charger, a cooling system with input and output channels placed on the back of the charger, between said charger and a wall (202), a wireless network interface and a central processing unit. In one embodiment, the unit does not incorporate a display for messages and commands and, instead, has the possibility of turning a mobile computational device (301) into a command console of the charger sending commands using wireless communication (302). It is useful for quick charging with DC electric power in different situations: private users, fleets, companies, condominiums, garages, car dealers and also in public places.
US10414269B2
Methods and systems described herein provide or use a wall structure for a hydrocarbon storage vessel. The wall structure includes an inner layer comprising a first rubber compound, a center layer comprising a fabric having a barrier layer applied to each side, and an outer layer comprising a second rubber compound.
US10414256B2
Embodiments described herein relate to a tonneau cover for a bed of a truck. In one embodiment, the tonneau cover includes a set of panels that span a width of the bed between at least two mounting rails that are attached to sidewalls of the bed. The set of panels detachably connect to the mounting rails at attachment points within the mounting rails and are at least partially supported by the attachment points. Individual panels within the set of panels connect with adjacent ones of the set of panels through a detachable hinge within opposing sides. The individual panels connect to the mounting rails through retractable pins that extend from opposing ends.
US10414255B2
A vehicle sunroof apparatus includes check mechanisms each including a rotary cam and a fixed cam. The fixed cam includes a switch guide which switches the check mechanism between an engaged state and a disengaged state. The switch guide allows advancement of the rotary cam which is at an advancement and retraction rotary position, pushes the rotary cam to a first rotary position, and further pushes the rotary cam to a second rotary position, the check mechanism is thereby switched to the engaged state. The switch guide pushes the rotary cam to a release preparation position, further pushes the rotary cam to the advancement and retraction rotary position, the check mechanism is thereby switched to the disengaged state. The fixed cam includes an initialization guide that pushes the rotary cam to the release preparation position.
US10414245B2
A vehicle ventilation system is provided to exhaust hot air from the interior of a motor vehicle to the ambient environment. The vehicle ventilation system includes a roof vent having an elongated housing pivotally disposed on a roof of a motor vehicle, wherein the roof vent is movable between an open and a closed configuration. A fan assembly is disposed within the opening and serves to exhaust hot air from the interior of the vehicle. Further, one or more front seat vents are provided that allow cool air to flow into the vehicle as hot air escapes through the roof vent. The vehicle ventilation system further includes a control circuit having a temperature sensor configured to actuate the roof panel and front seat vents when a predetermined temperature is reached.
US10414241B2
A refrigeration system may include a compressor, a first heat exchanger, a first working fluid flow path, and a second working fluid flow path. The first heat exchanger receives working fluid discharged from the compressor. The first working fluid flow path may receive working fluid from the first heat exchanger and may include an evaporator and an evaporator control valve that is movable between a first position allowing fluid flow through the evaporator and a second position restricting fluid flow through the evaporator. The second working fluid flow path may receive working fluid from the first heat exchanger and may include a eutectic plate and a plate control valve that is movable between a first position allowing fluid flow through the eutectic plate and a second position restricting fluid flow through the eutectic plate.
US10414235B1
A system for use in a vehicle, the system comprising sensors located on the front and back fascia of the vehicle; processors coupled to the sensors; and a memory including instructions, which when executed by the processors, cause the processors to perform a method. The method comprising detecting a change in first acoustic impedance at a first sensor while detecting a change in second acoustic impedance at a second sensor. In accordance with a determination that the change in first acoustic impedance and the second acoustic impedance are between a threshold range for at least a threshold period of time, the method executing a precautionary measure. In accordance with a determination that the change in first acoustic impedance and the change in second acoustic impedance are not between the threshold range for at least the threshold period of time, the method forgoing executing the precautionary measure.
US10414234B2
A shock absorber includes a first tube defining a first chamber and a piston head movably disposed within the first chamber. A hollow piston rod extends from the piston head. The hollow piston rod defines a rod chamber, and a tuned vibration absorber is disposed within the rod chamber of the hollow piston rod.
US10414233B2
An independent suspension comprises upper and lower fork arms, elastic elements, shock absorber and fork arm positioning pivots. The fork arms are A-shaped, front ends of the fork arms respectively connect to upper and lower suspension points of a wheel, and rear ends of the fork arms connect to a vehicle frame through the elastic elements. The shock absorber mounts on top of the front end of the upper fork arm. Vehicle frame bearing pivot points and transmission parts are constructed on peripheries of the upper and lower fork arms. The arrangement absorbs bearing elastic forces by changing directions of force and the arms of force, to form multiple points supporting multiple elastic elements, so force applied on the wheel is distributed by multiple points, increasing average running speed. Increasing the number and arrangement of the elastic elements reduces vehicle height, optimizes space utilization and improves stability and running smoothness.
US10414231B2
A support of a vehicle, in particular of a motor vehicle, is provided with a recess for accommodating a container that is embodied as an air equalization container. The container has connecting points, which are located in a first plane of the container and are designed to connect to the support. The container is designed as a supporting component, and further includes other connecting points in a second plane that is spaced apart from the first plane, the other connecting points being formed for the connection to the support of the vehicle.
US10414227B2
An axle assembly having a unitary trunnion bracket, an axle, and a support bracket. The unitary trunnion bracket may include an axle interface portion and a bracket interface portion. The bracket interface portion may extend from the axle interface portion. The axle may engage the axle interface portion. The support bracket may engage the bracket interface portion.
US10414219B2
Disclosed herein are various embodiments relating to devices, systems and methods relating to the mounting and inflating of tires for use in automotive applications. There is a need in the art for improved devices, systems and methods for tire mounting and inflation, so as to allow a user to prepare racing tires without mounting on a rim.
US10414213B2
A pneumatic tire includes a tread portion provided with at least one block and a groove adjacent the at least one block. The at least one block includes a main portion with a ground contact surface for coming into contact with a ground and an auxiliary portion located radially inward of the ground contact surface of the main portion and protruding laterally from the main portion. The auxiliary portion includes a first portion extending along in a longitudinal direction of the groove and at least two second portions located radially outward of the first portion and arranged separately from one another in the longitudinal direction of the groove.
US10414212B2
The aspects disclosed herein relate to a tread for a tire including at least one block of rubbery material of width W and length L with L»W. This block extends in a circumferential direction (X) when the tread is mounted on the tire, the block including a contact surface intended to come into contact with the ground and a first lateral wall and a second lateral wall delimiting this contact surface. The block further includes a plurality of sipes opening onto the contact surface of the block, with each sipe extending over the contact surface in an oblique direction opening onto the first lateral wall and onto the second lateral wall, the sipes of the block being oriented in the same direction. The sipes are distributed over the contact surface of the block in such a way that when one sipe reaches the second lateral wall another sipe starts out from the first lateral wall at the same circumferential level (N) on the block, and each sipe includes at least two parts.
US10414195B2
An anti-counterfeiting medium includes a recording medium, a polarizer layer arranged on a part of the recording medium. The polarizer layer is formed thereon with a low extinction-ratio area that forms an image portion where a polarizer exhibits an extinction ratio lower than in a portion other than the low extinction-ratio area of the polarizer layer. The recording medium is formed thereon with an image portion that is a part of the recording medium and has a nature different from that of a portion other than the part of the recording medium.
US10414193B2
A foil composite material usable as a layer in a card body of a portable data carrier, that includes one outer plastic layer, one inner plastic layer and one second outer plastic layer. All the layers jointly form a coextruded composite, and the plastic of one outer layer is a thermoplastic polymer or a mixture thereof. The plastic of the one inner layer is a mixture of at least one thermoplastic elastomer and at least one thermoplastic polymer. The plastic of the second outer layer is a thermoplastic polymer or a mixture thereof.
US10414190B2
A printing plate which can form a graphic pattern having excellent linearity of a side edge along the printing direction and a good planarization property in the case of forming a graphic pattern in which a width direction dimension, a dimension in a direction orthogonal to the printing direction, is small; a printing device including the printing plate; and a method for manufacturing a laminated ceramic electronic component.
US10414187B2
A method of creating a three-dimensionally shaped object, the method having: a creation step for creating image data for printing an image on a thermally expandable sheet; a printing step for printing an image on the thermally expandable sheet on the basis of the image data created in the creation step; and a protuberation step for partially protuberating the thermally expandable sheet via thermal expansion by irradiating light toward the image printed on the thermally expandable sheet in the printing step. The creation step creates image data such that a grayscale of an image is set so that a fastening portion that fastens a thermally expandable sheet is either intermittently or continuously surrounded by a region where a protuberation height resulting from the thermal expansion is high.
US10414177B2
A cutting apparatus includes a carriage movable in a predetermined direction, a moving mechanism moving a work material in a direction intersecting the predetermined direction, a cutter mounted on the carriage, a cutter moving mechanism mounted on the carriage and moving the cutter in directions toward and away from the work material, a light source mounted on the carriage, and a controller controlling the light source. When the cutting apparatus is in a normal condition, the controller controls the light source to be in a first illuminating state, and when the cutting apparatus is in an abnormal condition, the controller controls the light source to be in a second illuminating state.
US10414168B2
An inkjet printer ejects a first ink including multiple colors and a second ink. A controller generates dot groups including an underlying layer dot group and an image dot group from ink dots of the first ink of each of the colors. The dot groups of each of the colors include all of the ink dots of the corresponding color. The controller forms a first printing layer of at least the ink dots of the underlying layer dot group of each of the colors and ink dots of the second ink. The controller forms a second printing layer of at least the ink dots of the image dot group of each of the colors.
US10414158B2
In ejecting ink from unused ink ejection ports or ink ejection ports not used frequently onto a can body to suppress ink clogging, the ink clogging is suppressed while degradation in the quality of an image to be formed on the can body is suppressed. On the surface of a can main body 110, a main image MG, which is a main image, and a strip-shaped image OG, which is a sub-image, are formed. The strip-shaped image OG is formed using ink ejection ports not used at forming the main image MG or low-frequency ink ejection ports not ejecting ink frequently. Thus, ink clogging hardly occurs in an ink jet head.
US10414154B2
In an example implementation, an image transfer method includes inkjet printing a latex ink image onto a propylene-ethylene copolymer film extruded onto a single-layer image transfer sheet. The method includes putting the latex ink image and the single-layer image transfer sheet in contact with a substrate, and using heat and pressure to exclusively transfer the latex ink image onto the substrate, after which the single-layer transfer sheet is removed from the substrate.
US10414152B2
There is described an intaglio printing press comprising (i) a stationary machine frame (01) supporting an intaglio printing cylinder (07) and an impression cylinder (06) contacting the intaglio printing cylinder (07), (ii) an inking system (12, 13, 16) for inking the intaglio printing cylinder (07), which inking system (12, 13, 16) comprises an ink-collecting cylinder (12) designed to contact the intaglio printing cylinder (07) and at least one inking device (13, 16) for supplying ink to said ink-collecting cylinder (12), and (iii) at least a first mobile carriage (11) supporting the ink-collecting cylinder (12), which first mobile carriage (11) is adapted to be moved with respect to the stationary machine frame (01) between a working position where the ink-collecting cylinder (12) contacts the intaglio printing cylinder (07) and a retracted position where the ink-collecting cylinder (12) is retracted away from the intaglio printing cylinder (07). The axis of rotation of the ink-collecting cylinder (12) lies below a horizontal plane (P0) intersecting the axis of rotation of the intaglio printing cylinder (07) and a plane (P2) intersecting the axis of rotation of the ink-collecting cylinder (12) and the axis of rotation of the intaglio printing cylinder (07) forms, in the working position of the first mobile carriage (11), an acute angle (β) with respect to the horizontal plane (P0).
US10414147B2
A electromagnetic wave-induced heating of CNT filled (or coated) polymer composites for enhancing inter-bead diffusive bonding of fused filament fabricated parts. The technique incorporates electromagnetic wave absorbing nanomaterials (carbon nanotubes (CNTs)) onto the surface or throughout the volume of 3D printer polymer filament to increase the inter-bead bond strength following a post electromagnetic wave irradiation treatment and/or in-situ focused electromagnetic beam during printing. The overall strength of the final 3D printed part will be dramatically increased and the isotropic mechanical properties of fused filament part will approach or exceed conventionally manufactured counterparts.
US10414144B2
The present invention relates to a multilayer structure including a base (X) and a layer (Y) stacked on the base (X). The layer (Y) contains a reaction product (D) of an aluminum-containing compound (A) and a phosphorus compound (B), and the reaction product (D) has an average particle diameter of 5 to 70 nm.
US10414132B2
An elastomeric laminate is provided. The elastomeric laminate comprises a layer A consisting of a diene rubber composition, a layer B comprising a highly unsaturated diene elastomer B, n layers Ci arranged between the layer A and the layer B, n being an integer ≥2, i being an integer ranging from 1 to n, the layer C1 being arranged between the layer A and the layer C2, the layer Cn being arranged between the layer B and the layer Cn−1, the layer Ci being arranged between the layer Ci−1 and the layer Ci+1 for values of i ranging from 2 to n−1 when n>2. Such a laminate has good resistance to separation of the layers which constitute it.
US10414120B2
A load-bearing and heat-insulating structural element having a thickness and a planar extension composed of longitudinally cut Typha leaves, which yield rod-shaped Typha leaf particles, wherein the rod-shaped Typha leaf particles are oriented perpendicularly to the thickness of the structural element and are joined among each other by way of bonding, preferably a mineral bonding having no significant non-mineral additives.
US10414116B2
A sandwich component has a first cover layer, a second cover layer, and a core disposed therebetween. In the sandwich component, the cover layers are each formed from an outer layer made of a fiber-reinforced thermoplast material having greater resistance to a certain solvent and, fused therewith, an inner layer made of a thermoplast material having lower resistance to the solvent. The core has outer layers, each of which is formed from a thermoplast material having lower resistance to the solvent, and an inner structure, which is formed entirely or partially from a thermoplast material having greater resistance to the solvent. The inner layers of the cover layers were each fused with one of the outer layers of the core with the use of the solvent.
US10414113B1
A press base may include a piston cavity formed in the press base and a piston cavity sleeve positioned in the piston cavity. The piston cavity sleeve may include a wall having an outer surface and an inner surface opposite the outer surface. The piston cavity sleeve may further include a floor having an upper surface and a lower surface opposite the upper surface. An outer radius may be formed at a juncture of the outer surface of the wall and lower surface of the floor and an inner radius may be formed at a juncture of the inner surface of the wall and upper surface of the floor. The inner radius may exhibit a radius of curvature that is greater than a radius of curvature of the outer radius.
US10414111B2
Two auxiliary support members are operatively engaged with a building drum, in axially approached relationship with respective halves of the drum itself, each auxiliary member having a circumferential rest surface extending in the continuation of an outer circumferential surface of the building drum itself. Applied around the outer circumferential surface of the building drum is at least one carcass ply having axially opposite end flaps each lying on the circumferential rest surface of the respective auxiliary support member. A pair of auxiliary shaping members engaged with the building drum in place of the auxiliary support members, each act against a circumferential abutment edge carried by the building drum, to enable the carcass ply to be shaped into a toroidal configuration concurrently with mutual approaching of the halves of the building drum.
US10414110B2
Each of a plurality of pressure rolls is displaced around the shaft member and pressurizes the tire constituent member. Each of a plurality of supporting parts supports the pressure roll rotatably from the inside of the pressure roll and is displaced integrally with the pressure roll. A plurality of pressure holes are formed in a plurality of points of the shaft member corresponding to positions of the plurality of pressure rolls so as to extend in the pressurization direction for the tire constituent member. Each of a plurality of moving members projects in the pressurization direction from the pressure hole so as to pressurize the pressure roll. Each of a plurality of supply pipes is arranged in the inside space around the shaft member so as to each supply the pressurizing medium for pressurizing the moving member into the pressure hole.
US10414108B2
A method for producing an optical film includes: (1) applying a lower layer resin and an upper layer resin; (2) forming a resin layer having the uneven structure on a surface thereof by pressing a mold against the lower layer resin and the upper layer resin from the upper layer resin side in the state where the applied lower layer resin and upper layer resin are stacked; and (3) curing the resin layer, the lower layer resin containing at least one kind of first monomer that contains no fluorine atoms, the upper layer resin containing a fluorine-containing monomer and at least one kind of second monomer that contains no fluorine atoms, at least one of the first monomer and the second monomer containing a compatible monomer that is compatible with the fluorine-containing monomer and being dissolved in the lower layer resin and the upper layer resin.
US10414101B2
A fluid reservoir for a vehicle comprises a first reservoir portion and a second reservoir portion, wherein the first and the second reservoir portions define a reservoir to retain fluid for a washer system. The first reservoir portion and the second reservoir portion are secured together using infrared welding.
US10414099B2
An ultrasonic sealing device, including a horn having a sealing surface, an anvil having a sealing surface, at least one of the horn and the anvil being moveable to engage the respective sealing surfaces, the sealing surfaces of the horn and the anvil including a plurality of protrusions and a recess between each of the protrusions, each of the protrusions having a distal surface and sloped sidewalls with curved edges therebetween and each of the recesses including a recess surface with curved edges, wherein, upon engagement of the sealing surface of the horn with the sealing surface of the anvil, the distal surfaces of each of the protrusions on each of the sealing surfaces engage corresponding ones of the recess surfaces of each of the recesses on each of the sealing surfaces and define gaps between the sidewalls of each adjacent protrusion.
US10414098B2
An ultrasonic sealing device, including a horn having a sealing surface, an anvil having a sealing surface, at least one of the horn and the anvil being moveable to engage the respective sealing surfaces, the sealing surfaces of the horn and the anvil including a plurality of protrusions and a recess between each of the protrusions, each of the protrusions having a flat distal surface and sloped sidewalls with curved edges therebetween and each of the recesses including a flat recess surface with curved edges, wherein, upon engagement of the sealing surface of the horn with the sealing surface of the anvil, the flat distal surfaces of each of the protrusions on each of the sealing surfaces engage corresponding ones of the flat recess surfaces of each of the recesses on each of the sealing surfaces and define gaps between the sloped sidewalls of each adjacent protrusion.
US10414090B2
A method and apparatus for making a three-dimensional object by solidifying a photohardenable material are shown and described. A photohardening inhibitor is admitted into a surface of a photohardenable material through a flexible film to create a “non-solidification zone” where little or no solidification occurs. The non-solidification zone prevents the exposed surface of the photohardenable material from solidifying in contact with the film. The inhibitor tends to cause the film to deform along the build axis, thereby creating a non-planar interface between the photohardenable material and the film, which distorts the resulting three-dimensional object. An apparatus is provided to stabilize the flexible film and eliminate or minimize such deformation.
US10414087B2
A structure stamp has a flexible stamp which has a microstructured or nanostructured stamp surface for embossing of an embossing structure which corresponds to the stamp surface on an embossing surface, and a frame for clamping the stamp. Moreover, the invention relates to a device for embossing an embossing pattern on an embossing surface with the following features: a stamp receiver for accommodating and moving a structure stamp, an embossing material receiver for accommodating and placing an embossing material opposite the structure stamp, and an embossing element drive for moving an embossing element along the structure stamp.
US10414086B2
A method of forming a thermoformed article may include melt extruding polyethylene to form an extruded sheet. The rheological breadth parameter of the polyethylene may change by no more than about 5% after extrusion relative to the rheological breadth parameter of the polyethylene prior to extrusion. The extruded sheet may be thermoformed within a mold to form the thermoformed article. During thermoforming, the extruded sheet may be subjected to solid-state stretching in one or more directions. The thermoformed article may be retrieved from the mold. The polyethylene may have a rheological breadth parameter of from 0.20 to 0.40, a multimodal molecular weight distribution, a polydispersity (Mw/Mn) of from 5 to 18, a density ranging from 0.940 to 0.970 g/cc, may exhibit tensile strain-hardening, or combinations thereof.
US10414082B2
A ram extrusion apparatus including a die having several thermal zones, a hopper for introducing a granular polymer resin to the die, and a ram for moving the granular polymer resin through the thermal zones of the die and out from an outlet end thereof at a temperature above the crystalline melt temperature of the polymer resin. The hopper may be designed to deliver the polymer resin into a resin inlet of the die in a plurality of specifically metered amounts which may vary across a width of the resin inlet end of the die. The apparatus may further include one or more finishing tables positioned after the outlet end of the die for receiving and moving the extruded resin away from the outlet end of the die so that there is no backpressure on the extruded resin, and which provide compression force and even cooling to the extruded resin.
US10414076B2
An apparatus for forming a three-dimensional image, the apparatus including a cartridge that stores ink which a printing head discharges and which has a photothermal conversion property; a conveying unit that conveys a thermally expandable material so as to pass the thermally expandable material through a first position where the printing head faces and so as to form an image on the thermally expandable material with the ink discharged by the printing head; and a light irradiating unit that emits light toward a second position which is in a downstream side from the first position in a conveying path of the conveying unit, so as to perform photothermal conversion. The cartridge is disposed at a position which deviates from an extending line of an irradiation path of the light irradiation unit.
US10414073B2
According to some aspects, a storage unit for storing a photopolymer resin is provided. The storage unit may comprise a photopolymer resin, a bottom face comprising at least one region of actinically transparent material, the actinically transparent material being actinically transparent with respect to the photopolymer resin, at least one wall extending upwards from said bottom face comprising at least one region of actinically opaque material, the actinically opaque material being actinically opaque with respect to the photopolymer resin, and a lid comprising the actinically opaque material and removably connectable to the at least one wall.
US10414068B2
A tile or masonry saw assembly may include a saw, a frame, and a workpiece support. The saw includes a motor operable to turn a blade assembly to cut a workpiece. The frame is operably coupled to the saw to enable the saw to be moved along the frame in a first direction. The workpiece support is operably coupled to the frame to support the workpiece relative to the saw, and to allow the workpiece support to be moved along the frame. The saw assembly further includes a movement assembly via which both movement of the workpiece support and movement of the saw relative to the frame is accomplished, such that a movement of the work piece support along the frame in a second direction is enabled to cause the saw to move along the frame in the first direction which is opposite the second direction.
US10414061B2
The invention relates to a food cutter. The food cutter includes a vessel cup; a fixing base assembled in the vessel cup; a supporting body assembled to the vessel cup; a locking mechanism assembled in the supporting body; a screw cutter extending through the supporting body and the locking mechanism; and a handheld host connected to the screw cutter. The locking mechanism includes a resilient member, a movable bracket, a shaft sleeve, two sliding half threaded sheaths and a rotating cover.
US10414059B2
Handle is provided for battery operated razors. In some implementations, the handle includes a simple, efficient mechanism for both securing a battery cover to the handle of a razor and at the same time providing a high reliability electrical contact between the battery and electronics of the razor. The mechanism includes a closing system, including a first conductive component slidably attached within the battery cover and biased toward a predetermined axial position, and a second conductive component secured to the interior wall of the grip portion. The first conductive component is configured to interact with the second conductive component and move axially within the battery cover during engagement of the battery cover with the grip portion.
US10414058B2
A novel handle for a razor cartridge is provided. The handle comprises a head having a cartridge engaging end and an attachment end, a body formed of a first material and defining a centerline, the body having a front end and a rear end, wherein the front end is coupled with the attachment end. A cover layer at least partially overlies the body and is formed of a second material. The cover layer comprises a base surface having a plurality of projections extending therefrom, wherein each projection of the plurality of projections has an upper surface that is substantially planar.
US10414053B2
A robotic gripper for rigidly grasping a section of a Marman ring of a satellite, the robotic gripper having an outboard jaw which interfaces to an outer diameter side of the Marman ring, a inboard jaw which interfaces to an inner diameter side of the Marman ring, and a palm which interfaces to a separation surface of the Marman ring. The jaws, when grasping the section of the Marman ring, execute a two-stage motion comprising a first movement toward the opposing jaw in a direction parallel to the palm, and a second movement of drawing the Marman ring down against the palm or other suitable surface in order to fully rigidize the grasp.
US10414051B2
A disclosed robot system enables an operator of an articulating arm used in fabricating window or door frames to recover the position of the tools during the cleaning process with minimal knowledge or training on a robot. The disclosed robot system also gives the operator the ability to edit a tool cleaning path with simple commands from an operator interface (e.g., HMI) to bring flexibility in customizing the use of the articulating arm.
US10414050B2
An automated assembly apparatus includes an assembly robot, which has a plurality of hands of different heights and an XY-axis moving unit movable in a horizontal direction, and a plurality of operation base units which have operation bases and Z-axis moving unit capable of moving the operation bases in a vertical direction. The automated assembly apparatus further includes a control unit which raises in advance, before the assembly robot reaches above the operation bases, the operation bases by the Z-axis moving unit to positions where the operation bases do not interfere with the plurality of hands.
US10414043B2
A method for controlling motion of a robot relative to a conveyor flow direction of a moving conveyor includes the steps of: establishing a tracking frame for coordinating a position and movement of the robot relative to an object support surface of the conveyor; setting an upstream boundary perpendicular or skewed to a conveyor flow direction of the conveyor; setting a downstream boundary perpendicular or skewed to the conveyor flow direction; optionally setting a circular boundary partially overlapping the upstream boundary and the downstream boundary, wherein the upstream boundary, the downstream boundary and the circular boundary are positioned to define a picking area relative to the support surface; and operating the robot to pick objects from the picking area.
US10414042B2
The present invention introduces a new concept of applying a parallel mechanism in automated fiber placement for aerospace part manufacturing. The proposed system requirements are 4DOF parallel mechanism consisting of two RPS and two UPS limbs with two rotational and two translational motions. Both inverse and forward kinematics models are obtained and solved analytically. Based on the overall Jacobian matrix in screw theory, singularity loci are presented and the singularity-free workspace is correspondingly illustrated. To maximize the singularity-free workspace, locations of the two UPS limbs with the platform and base sizes are used in the optimization which gives a new design of a 4DOF parallel mechanism. A dimensionless Jacobian matrix is also defined and its condition number is used for optimizing the kinematics performance in the optimization process. A numerical example is presented with physical constraint considerations of a test bed design for automated fiber placement.
US10414038B2
A storage cabinet system includes a cabinet-box having a lip for engaging a top-rail of a mechanical lift platform. The cabinet-box further includes a plurality of compartments for holding and storing items. The storage cabinet system is useful for assisting users in holding items while on the mechanical lift platform, thus being more efficient and less hazardous.
US10414035B2
A hand-held power tool includes a tool holder for holding a tool on a working axis, a pneumatic striking mechanism for striking the tool, and an absorber, which includes a bending spring, situated transversely to the working axis, and a mass body. A countershaft is driven by the motor around a rotation axis which runs in parallel to the working axis. A wobble drive for driving the pneumatic striking mechanism is situated on the countershaft. In addition, a cam disk is situated on the countershaft and includes a cam which projects in a start-up direction which runs in parallel to the working axis. The bending spring includes a counterpiece provided relative to the cam. The cam, which abuts the counterpiece, pretensions the bending spring in the start-up direction.
US10414032B2
A push-to-connect fitting removal tool that includes first and second handles pivotally-connected for being grasped and manually moved towards and away from each other, a first guide bar connected to both the first and second handles, and a second guide bar connected to both the first and second handles and cooperating with the first guide bar for converting pivotal movement of the first and second handles into non-pivoting, translation motion of the first and second guide bars. A push fitting jaw is attached to the first guide bar and a pipe jaw is attached to the second guide bar for being moved towards and away from each other as the first and second handles are moved towards and away from each other. The push fitting jaw is adapted for at least partially encircling the push fitting and the pipe jaw adapted for at least partially encircling the pipe. Grasping the first and second handles and moving them towards each other moves the push fitting jaw and the pipe jaw towards each other, and twisting the push fitting removal tool, pushes the push fitting off of the pipe.
US10414027B2
A method is provided for positioning a component, in particular a sheet metal component, which has a first hole or a first recess. The component with the first hole or the first recess is placed on a first support which is spherical-shaped or shaped as a spherical cap.
US10414026B2
A system and method for a composite finishing system. The composite finishing system comprises an abrasive bit with an abrasive material on a removal surface of the abrasive bit, where in the abrasive bit has a pilot structure that positions an abrasive surface relative to an edge break intersection of a hole in a composite structure when a pilot structure is placed into the hole.
US10414023B2
Nonwoven abrasive articles comprise a nonwoven abrasive member having an overlayer composition comprising a fatty acid metal salt disposed thereon adjacent to a working surface. The nonwoven abrasive member comprises abrasive particles adhered to a fiber web by a binder. The abrasive particles may be exposed and/or the nonwoven abrasive member may have suitable frictional properties. Methods of making the same are also disclosed.
US10414020B2
[Problem] To provide a grindstone and a grinding/polishing device using same with which, in addition to it being possible to perform the three processes of rough processing, lapping, and polishing with the same device: double-sided processing is also possible; processing rate does not decrease even when used continuously; and dressing can be omitted.[Solution] A grindstone for grinding/polishing workpieces, the grindstone being characterized in comprising multiple grindstone pillars, which are obtained from a binding agents and abrasive grains for grinding/polishing the workpieces and disposed in parallel with an axis (L) in the depth direction of the grinding/polishing surface, and the grindstone matrix integrally formed with the grindstone pillars, and a grinding/polishing device using said grindstone.
US10414018B2
There is disclosed an apparatus which can maintain a surface temperature of a polishing pad at a desired target temperature. The apparatus for regulating a surface temperature of a polishing pad, includes: a pad contact member which is contactable with a surface of the polishing pad and which has a heating flow passage and a cooling flow passage formed therein; a heating-liquid supply pipe coupled to the heating flow passage; a cooling-liquid supply pipe coupled to the cooling flow passage; a first flow control valve attached to the heating-liquid supply pipe; a second flow control valve attached to the cooling-liquid supply pipe; a pad-temperature measuring device configured to measure a surface temperature of the polishing pad; and a valve controller configured to operate the first flow control valve and the second flow control valve based on the surface temperature of the polishing pad.
US10414016B2
According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, provided is a method of calibrating a relationship among a pressure command value, a pressure in an air-bag, and a pressure read value of the air-bag in a substrate polishing apparatus, the substrate polishing apparatus including: a polishing table; the air-bag configured to press a substrate against the polishing table, the pressure for pressing the substrate being variable; and a pressure control unit configured to control the pressure in the air-bag in accordance with the pressure command value inputted to the pressure control unit, and read the pressure in the air-bag.
US10414007B2
A turbine power unit for a power tool having a turbine housing with an interior space configured to receive therein a fluid powered turbine supported for rotation on a bearing within the turbine housing. A service opening through the turbine housing into the interior space thereof, the service opening configured to permit installation and removal of a bearing into and out of the interior space of the turbine housing. A removable cover releasably securable to the turbine housing over the service opening and transitionable between an open configuration in which a bearing can be installed into and removed from the interior space of the turbine housing through the service opening and a closed configuration in which an installed bearing within the interior space is secured for operation in the turbine housing.
US10414006B2
A return bend ringing apparatus includes a ring station configured to receive a pair of rings and a pair of pins configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position. Each pin includes a tapered end and a shoulder. The pins in the retracted position are configured not to engage the rings, and the pins in the extended position are configured to engage the rings with each pin extending through one of the rings. A gripper is configured to grip and move a return bend into an engagement position in which the return bend engages the shoulder of each pin.
US10414001B2
To provide a galvanometer scanner that increases reliability by reducing burden on a mechanism unit. A galvanometer scanner converts a command for machining position on a machining target to movement commands for a rotary motor, a rotary motor, and a direct drive mechanism. If the movement command for the direct drive mechanism contains a weak direct drive component depending on the movement command for the rotary motor, and falling within an amplitude range not exceeding a predetermined amplitude and within a frequency range not falling below a predetermined frequency, the galvanometer scanner removes the weak direct drive component from the movement command for the direct drive mechanism, and then outputs control signals corresponding to the movement commands for the rotary motors and the direct drive mechanism. The galvanometer scanner controls the rotary motors and the direct drive mechanism based on the control signals.
US10413998B2
Additive manufacturing creates, repairs, or upgrades parts. Conventional manufacturing processes are used to prepare a body of the part and additive manufacturing processes are used to prepare intricate geometries of the part. A support structure is used to support the intricate features during the additive manufacturing processes. Particularly, laser sintering is used to create entire parts or to create a repaired or upgraded part by casting the body of the part and integrating the body with a build plate and using laser sintering to develop the intricate features necessary.
US10413996B2
A laser processing machine includes a convex lens having a positive focal length, a concave lens having a negative focal length, and a focusing lens having a positive focal length. The convex lens is movable in an optical axis direction and converts divergent light of a laser beam emitted from a laser beam emission end into convergent light. The concave lens is movable in the optical axis direction and is disposed at a position that is shifted from a position where the convergent light is focused toward the convex lens side by the same distance as the focal length of the concave lens according to a position of the convex lens in the optical axis direction. The concave lens converts the convergent light into parallel light. The focusing lens focuses the laser beam emitted from the concave lens and irradiates a plate material with the focused laser beam.
US10413989B2
Methods for determining that a consumable welding package has been, or may have been, replenished in a high production welding environment and that a tracked weight value of the consumable welding package should be reset. An operator of a welding system can be notified that a consumable welding package may have been replenished and, therefore, that the weight value of the consumable welding package may need to be reset in the welding system. Alternatively, the weight value of the consumable welding package in the welding system may be automatically reset when the welding system has determined that the consumable welding package has been replenished.
US10413981B2
A device for cutting a workpiece along a cutting line between a first end point and a second end point including a saw head, comprising an advancing mechanism with a guide carriage and with an advancing motor. The saw head is arranged on the guide carriage movable along an advancing direction, including a sensor system with a sensor element for monitoring the saw head, the advancing mechanism or the work process, including a control unit with a control element to control the saw head, the advancing mechanism and the sensor system as well as an evaluation element to evaluate a measured quantity detected by the sensor system, including an operating device to operate the saw head and the advancing mechanism, and including a display. On the basis of the measured quantity, the control unit calculates the momentary work result which is shown on the display.
US10413975B2
A targeting tool releasably holds a portable drill press on a work piece while drilling a hole in the work piece. The portable drill press includes a tubular column with an open bottom end and a mechanical advantage device. The mechanical advantage device moves a drill up and down along the tubular column. A targeting base includes a base for releasable engagement with the work piece, an upstanding post affixed to the base that is adapted for engagement with the open end of the tubular column, and optionally, a drill guide in the base through which a drill bit passes as the drill moves up and down along the tubular column.
US10413971B1
A safe mode cross slide system having a cross slide with a back plate, a front plate and a saddle. The back plate can have a pair of end caps, a pair of linear guides, a first ball screw, a first gear box, a first servo motor, a first drive, and a first manual feed knob and the front plate can have a pair of end caps, a pair of linear guides, a second ball screw, a second gear box, a second servo motor, a second drive, and a second manual feed knob. The system can have a power supply, a communications hub with a processor and data storage.
US10413970B2
There is provided a method for manufacturing a three-dimensional shaped object by alternate repetition of a powder-layer forming and a solidified-layer forming by an irradiation with a light beam in order to provide a selective laser sintering method capable of reducing a warp of the three-dimensional shaped object, the warp being due to a stress around an upper surface of the three-dimensional shaped object. Especially, in the present invention, a part of a region for the formation of the solidified layer is not irradiated with the light beam to form a non-irradiated portion, thereby providing at least one slit-groove at an upper surface of the three-dimensional shaped object, the slit-groove being for reducing a stress of the three-dimensional shaped object.
US10413966B2
Nanoparticles for use in the treatment of a well have a magnetic core of iron, nickel or cobalt or an alloy thereof; a carbon shell encapsulating the magnetic core; at least one organic functional group on the surface of the carbon shell through covalent bonding; and a coating of amorphous carbon nitride encapsulating the functionalized carbon shell. The nanoparticles may be used to identify fluids produced from the reservoir, identify the zone within the reservoir from which recovered fluid is produced, in water flooding to determine water breakthrough in the production well and to identify those injection wells from which breakthrough water originates.
US10413964B2
A constructing-and-forging method for preparing homogenized forged pieces comprises: preparing preformed billets: cutting off a plurality of continuous casting billets, milling and smoothing surfaces of the billets to be welded, performing vacuum plasma cleaning operation to the surfaces to be welded, stacking the plurality of billets and sealing around the surfaces in a vacuum chamber by electron beam welding; forge-welding and homogenizing the preformed billets: heating the preformed billets to a certain temperature in a heating furnace and taking the heated preformed billets out of the heating furnace, forging the preformed billets by a hydraulic press, then using three-dimensional forging to disperse the welded surfaces such that composition, structure and inclusion of the interface areas are at the same level as those of the bodies of the billets. Cheap continuous casting billets are stacked and forge welded.
US10413962B2
A method for making a bent razor blade is disclosed. The method includes: providing an elongated strip of stainless steel that can be 0.076 mm thick; hardening the strip; providing a cutting edge along an edge of the strip and providing coating(s) on the cutting edge. The stainless steel has a carbon content less than 0.60% and preferably between 0.45% and 0.55% by weight. The strip is separated lengthwise into discrete razor blades. The bent portion of the razor blade is then formed using a swivel bending process.
US10413946B2
Embodiments of the inventive concepts provide a method of cleaning a furnace-type semiconductor apparatus that is equipped in a clean room and includes a process chamber in which a process of forming a thin film is performed on a substrate. The method includes supplying air of the clean room into the process chamber after the process of forming the thin film, and thermally treating an inside of the process chamber using the air of the clean room supplied to the inside of the process chamber. An adhered material containing chlorine is formed on an inner surface of the process chamber by the process of forming the thin film, and the chlorine of the adhered material is removed by the thermal treatment of the inside of the process chamber.
US10413942B2
A screening system (10) comprising at least one first substantially annular screen support (11) and a second substantially annular screen support (12); at least one pressure rod (14), which braces the screen supports (11, 12) with each other in such a manner that a compressive stress is produced between the screen supports (11, 12); at least one substantially cylindrical outer screen surface (13), which is clamped between the screen supports (11, 12); and at least one resonator (15) for the introduction of ultrasonic vibrations directly into the screen surface (13). The resonator (15) may be fastened to the screen surface (13) and essentially runs from the first screen support (11) to the second screen support (12). An eddy-current screening machine is also disclosed.
US10413941B2
A motovibrator with continuous adjustment of the angular offset of the eccentric masses includes a substantially box containment body which accommodates electric motor elements which have a stator that is integral with the body and a rotor for the rotational actuation of a shaft about its own longitudinal axis. The opposite ends of the shaft protrude from the body and are each associated with at least one respective eccentric mass. The shaft includes a main section and a secondary section mutually aligned along the longitudinal axis, the main section being actuated rotationally directly by the rotor, and are coupled rotationally by interposition of transmission elements.
US10413940B2
A transducer laminate in which electrical contact is made between electrical conductors (C1, C2) and a transducer layer (TY). The transducer laminate includes two adhesive-coated foils (F1, F2), whose adhesive coatings (AC1, AC2) are arranged to face each other. At a first position (A-A′) along the length of the two electrical conductors (C1, C2) the two electrical conductors (C1, C2) are sandwiched between the adhesive coatings (AC1, AC2) of the two adhesive-coated foils, and the transducer layer (TY) is also sandwiched between the two electrical conductors (C1, C2) such that electrical contact is made with the electrodes (E1, E2) on the transducer layer (TY). At a second position (B-B′) along the length of the two electrical conductors (C1, C2) the two electrical conductors (C1, C2) are sandwiched between the adhesive coatings (AC1, AC2) of the two adhesive-coated foils and there is no transducer layer (TY) sandwiched between the two electrical conductors (C1, C2).
US10413939B2
An electronic vibrator comprises a power source unit converting AC power into DC power, a bridge circuit comprising an insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) as a power switching device for driving a large-capacity oscillator, a circuit driving unit driving the bridge circuit and applying a sine wave which is a sine wave PWM modulation reference wave as well as a triangular wave, and a vibration generator connected to the bridge circuit, generating vibration by a current supplied by the bridge circuit.
US10413936B2
A method of lining an inner surface of a tubular with a polymer, includes positioning a polymer injecting head within the tubular, forming an annular space between the injecting head and an inner surface of the tubular, injecting polymer through the injecting head into the annular space, and moving the polymer injecting head longitudinally relative to the tubular while injecting polymer.
US10413929B2
A protective shield device for a travel rail is provided, the travel rail including at least one robot with an application element coupled thereon. The protective shield device comprises at least one protective shield component for protecting the travel rail from the application medium, e.g. paint, dispensed by the application element of the at least one robot. The protective shield device is configured to extend over a portion of the travel rail and to move relative to the travel rail.
US10413925B2
The present invention relates to fluid dispensing devices for use in dispensing different liquids (e.g., bleach and bleach activator) from a bottle having first and second compartments. To minimize the presence of mixed composition residually present within the fluid dispensing device, it may be helpful to delay mixing. Separate dip tubes may be provided to pull liquid from the separate compartments, each with its own separate pump. Each pump may deliver the separate compositions to a spray nozzle of the device through separate delivery tubes (e.g., from the pumps to the nozzle). In other embodiments, a single delivery tube, and/or a single pump may be provided, e.g., where the volume of mixed composition that may be present in such pump and/or delivery tube may be sufficiently small so as to still provide overall desired efficacy characteristics. Dual delivery tube configurations may eliminate any need to prime the device by spraying out old, residual mixed composition.
US10413921B1
The invention provides apparatus for spray coating of substrates using a rotary bell cup atomizer equipped with an air-driven main turbine and a supply of pressurized primary shaping air conveyed through primary shaping air channels and nozzles for controlling the shape of the atomized spray pattern exiting the bell cup edge, the apparatus further including an auxiliary, independently air-driven turbine equipped with a rotatable vortex generator, and including a separate air supply of secondary shaping air for supplying secondary shaping air through secondary air channels and nozzles to further control the shape of the atomized spray pattern exiting the bell cup, which secondary shaping air, on passing through the vortex generator, produces a curtain of shaping air in a vortex-like pattern, which, in conjunction with and mixing with the primary shaping air from the primary air nozzles, produces improved pattern control, transfer efficiency and quality of coating on the substrate.
US10413913B2
One or more electrodes are attached to an electrically permeable substrate attached to an incubator and energized with A.C. signals, D.C. signals or both A.C. and D.C signals. E-fields emitted from the electrodes pass through the substrate and into the incubator. The e-fields generate or apply dielectrophoresis (DEP) forces on small particles suspended in a liquid inside the incubator. The strength and direction of the DEP forces are controlled and manipulated by the manipulating the signals and can manipulate the motion of the suspended particles. The shapes of the electrodes help shape the generated e-fields and facilitate complex movements of the suspended particles. The suspended particles can be stem cells in a nutrient rich solution.
US10413910B2
A machine is provided including a shredder formed by at least two parallel series of contrarotating knives, alternating with counter-knives. The knives are carried by shafts and the edge of each counter-knife facing the opposite knife associated thereto has an arcuate portion. At least one counter-knife has a portion extending above the axis of the shaft and forming an arcuate edge centered on the axis of the other shaft of the shredder, this arcuate edge completing the arcuate portion. The arcuate portion has a notch formed on it, opening into the arcuate edge formed by this arcuate portion, and forming a tip oriented toward the upstream side of the counter-knife.
US10413908B2
An improved hammermill hammer with a connection end having a bearing race in the hammer body and a bearing received in said bearing race, the bearing having a non-circular, elongated, elliptical, oval or egg shaped inner bearing surface for receiving a hammer rod there through to prevent the hammer from sticking to the hammer rod.
US10413907B2
A counter-rotating pin mill for grinding food products includes a housing assembly comprising a first and a second housing part. A first and a second grinding shaft are arranged coaxially in the housing assembly on a grinding axis. A first grinding disk is arranged on an end of the first grinding shaft. A second grinding disk is arranged on an end of the second grinding shaft. The first and the second grinding disks are parallel to each other. A bearing device is formed by at least two slide assemblies arranged parallel with the grinding axis in the first housing part. The at least two slide assemblies comprises a slide bushing arranged in the first housing part and a slide axle guided in the slide bushing and being connected with the second housing part. The first and/or the second housing part is displaceable along the grinding axis via the bearing device.
US10413898B2
A mechanical separator for separating a fluid sample into first and second phases within a collection container is disclosed. The mechanical separator may have a separator body having a through-hole defined therein, with the through-hole adapted for allowing fluid to pass therethrough. The separator body includes a float, having a first density, and a ballast, having a second density greater than the first density. A portion of the float is connected to a portion of the ballast. Optionally, the float may include a first extended tab adjacent a first opening of the through-hole and a second extended tab adjacent the second opening of the through-hole. In certain configurations, the separator body also includes an extended tab band disposed about an outer surface of the float. The separator body may also include an engagement band circumferentially disposed about at least a portion of the separator body.
US10413894B2
This invention discloses a method for preparing a catalyst for catalyzing the degradation of organic pollutants in printing and dyeing wastewater by ozone, wherein the catalyst comprises a porous carbon material as a substrate and metal oxide nanoparticles deposited on the surface of the substrate. The method comprises the steps of: allowing a mixture of resorcinol, formaldehyde, trimethylhexadecyl ammonium bromide, multi-walled carbon nanotubes and deionized water to react to form cured product, which is then calcinated and carbonized at high temperature to produce the porous carbon material; impregnating the resulting porous carbon material with nitrate solution, drying the porous carbon material, and calcinating it at high temperature, wherein the absorbed nitrate is decomposed into metal oxide and embedded into the porous carbon material. Depending on the requirement of applications, the raw material for preparation of the catalyst of the present invention can be pulverized to screen out the appropriate particle size to fit into practical engineering applications. With the optimization of catalytic oxidation process, the catalyst can be used to promote the rapid degradation of organic matter in printing and dyeing wastewater by ozonation, and the percentage of degradation can be greatly improved. As a result, indicators of wastewater, including the chromaticity and COD, can be significantly reduced.
US10413889B2
The present invention relates to a fluid catalytic cracking additive composition for cracking of heavy hydrocarbon feed stocks and process for preparing the additive. The additive is suitable for enhancing yields of light olefins such as propylene, isobutylene, LPG and reduces the bottom yields. The invention specifically relates to a fluid catalytic cracking additive composition comprising a pentasil zeolite, zeolites having pore size in a range of 5.4-7.7 Å, alumina, colloidal silica, kaolin clay, and phosphate, wherein the zeolites having pore size in the range of 5.4-7.7 Å is present in an amount of 1 to 10 wt % with respect to the total amount of the pentasil zeolite and zeolite having the pore size in the range of 5.4-7.7 Å.
US10413884B2
The present invention relates to a catalytic cracking catalyst for RFCC process with maximized diesel yield which includes a clay matrix and an inorganic oxide, wherein pores with a diameter greater than 20 Å are controlled, to be greater than 80% by volume of the total pore count of the catalyst, and a method for the preparation thereof.
US10413877B1
Disclosed herein is a catalyst dumping spool assembly for unloading used catalyst from an inside of a reactor, comprising: a reactor, and a catalyst dumping spool comprising a first end operatively connected to the reactor, the first end having a catalyst inlet through which the used catalyst is introduced into, a second end having a catalyst discharge outlet whereby the used catalyst exits the catalyst dumping spool, wherein a first device for controlling used catalyst transfer into the catalyst inlet is positioned proximate the first end, and a second device for controlling the used catalyst transfer from inside the catalyst inlet through the catalyst discharge outlet is positioned proximate the second end, and further wherein the catalyst dumping spool further comprise a gas fluidization inlet and a water fluidization inlet located between the first and second devices.
US10413866B2
A method and a system capable of removing carbon dioxide directly from ambient air, and obtaining relatively pure CO2. The method comprises the steps of generating usable and process heat from a primary production process; applying the process heat from said primary process to co-generate substantially saturated steam, alternately repeatedly exposing a sorbent to removal and to capture regeneration system phases, wherein said sorbent is alternately exposed to a flow of ambient air during said removal phase, to sorb, and therefore remove, carbon dioxide from said ambient air, and to a flow of the process steam during the regeneration and capture phase, to remove the sorbed carbon dioxide, thus regenerating such sorbent, and capturing in relatively pure form the removed carbon dioxide. The sorbent can be carried on a porous thin flexible sheet constantly in motion between the removal location and the regeneration location.
US10413865B2
Apparatus and methods for desulfurization of a sulfur-oxide containing gas by treatment with ammonia containing liquids. The apparatus and methods may utilize two distinct circuits of two different ammonia containing liquids which are applied in two distinct chambers. The gas may be cooled prior to entry into the circuits. There may be fluid communication between the two circulation circuits.
US10413842B2
The present disclosure relates to a seawater desalination system which improves energy efficiency by applying a heated cooling water discharged from a nuclear power plant and high-temperature steam generated in a nuclear reactor to seawater desalination. A seawater desalination system related to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a steam supply pipe 40 which supplies heat exchange steam that is a part of the steam discharged from a turbine 20; a seawater supply pipe 36 which diverges from a discharge pipe 34; and a heat exchanger 50 which is connected to the steam supply pipe 40 so as to be supplied with the heat exchange steam, and connected to the seawater supply pipe 36 so as to be supplied with first seawater that is a part of the seawater discharged from a condenser 30, in which the heat exchanger 50 increases a water temperature of the first seawater by using heat included in the heat exchange steam, and the first seawater with the increased water temperature is supplied to the fresh water-generating unit 2 through a connection pipe 4, such that desalination of the first seawater is performed.
US10413841B2
The present invention relates to a column (1) for thermal treatment of fluid mixtures, having a cylindrical, vertical column body (2) which forms a column cavity (3), a plurality of trays (8) mounted with vertical spacing in the column cavity (3), and a support construction (9) which supports at least one of the trays (8) in vertical direction. It is a characteristic feature of the inventive column (1) that the support construction (9) has a plurality of orifices (12) which allow horizontal mass transfer through the support construction (9). The invention further relates to a tray device for such a column and to a thermal separation process between at least one gas ascending within such a column (1) and at least one liquid descending within the column (1).
US10413837B2
A system of strongly coupled multiple Yo-Yos in series is disclosed in which very string that connects the successive Yo-Yos may be wrapped around Yo-Yos respective axles and therefore can be wound or unwound on both ends at the same time. Accordingly, both ends of the strings and their respective Yo-Yos may move with different speeds and accelerations. Yo-Yos in the system have a modular structure. The system also can be constructed with modular pieces to provide different operating modes when is set in motion. In embodiments, the Yo-Yos may be connected via the return strings. To ensure the Yo-Yo sides remain with equal length during the operation, a regulating mechanism is provided, and a regulating ring to keep the two sides of the return string in proximity, and assuring a long operation.
US10413830B2
A method of playing an interactive baseball-related card game, comprising the steps of: dealing each of nine outcome cards to each of the players, wherein each of the outcome cards is based upon the likelihood of a particular event occurring during a plate appearance by a batter; arranging, by each player, each of the outcome cards based upon a predicted outcome of the plate appearance of the batter by that player to create an outcome card lineup, wherein the outcome cards are arranged such that a most likely outcome of the plate appearance of the batter, as predicted by that particular player, is placed at the top of all of the outcome cards in that particular player's outcome card lineup; monitoring the plate appearance of the batter; determining an actual outcome of the plate appearance of the batter; reviewing each of the player's outcome card lineups to determine which player is the winning player for the plate appearance by the batter by determining which player has a correct outcome card that corresponds to the actual outcome and which of the players with the correct outcome card has the correct outcome card located closest to the top of all of the outcome cards in that particular player's outcome card lineup; determining how many outcome cards the winning player discards based upon the actual outcome of the plate appearance; and determining a winner of the interactive baseball-related card game.
US10413829B2
Systems and methods configured for implementing behavior trees when modifying attribute values of game entities based on physical token detection are presented herein. Behavior and/or action of game entities may be implemented using behavior trees. Individual behavior trees may be implemented for individual game entities and/or groups of game entities defined, at least in part, by individual sets of attribute values. Token detection may cause attribute values of one or more game entity attributes to change. In response to the change in attribute values, a behavior tree being implemented for the game entity may be changed to a different game entity. In this manner, behavioral changes for game entity may be implemented “on-the-fly” as attribute values are modified based on token detection.
US10413824B2
Electronic devices can facilitate collective and accurate scorekeeping. A first electronic mobile device can communicate (directly or indirectly) with a second electronic mobile device. Respective users can use the devices to identify when and/or how a score is to be adjusted. The input can be processed at a mobile device or central server to determine whether and/or how to adjust a score. Score adjustment can depend on whether any other input includes inconsistent information. The score adjustments can be pushed to one or more mobile devices. In this manner, all mobile devices can display a consistent and current score.
US10413820B2
This disclosure generally relates to systems and methods to provide interaction messages related to in-game activities and events within a computer-implemented multiplayer online game environment. In an example embodiment, potential interactions for a user's social connections are determined, and interaction messages detailing the potential interactions are generated and displayed for the user's social connections. In response to user activity with the interaction messages, various in-game events may be performed. In a further example, the interaction messages are provided and displayed directly through a “friendship” or “neighbor” bar providing a listing of in-game social connections.
US10413781B2
A golf ball includes a core, a mantle and a cover layer. The core includes polybutadiene and has a diameter of less than 1.45 inches. The core has a deflection of at least 0.225 inches under an applied static load of 200 pounds. The mantle includes at least one fully neutralized ionomer terpolymer comprising ethylene, carboxylic acid and an acrylate. The mantle composition has a flexural modulus of less than 10,000 psi. The core and the mantle form a core-mantle assembly having a diameter of between 1.540 inches and 1.580 inches with a deflection of greater than 0.210 inches under an applied static load of 200 pounds. The cover layer includes one or more ionomer materials and has a Shore D hardness of greater than 62.
US10413779B2
A system to assist users with the completion of tasks in a wellness program itinerary. The system assists users in completing tasks by recommending a controlled number of tasks for a user to perform in a next task period. The system determines the number of tasks to recommend by computing a pace that would enable the user to complete all wellness programs in the itinerary within a recommended time period. The system determines which tasks to recommend to the user based on several factors, such as a user state and user environment. The user environment is based on the location of the user, and may include the weather and surrounding landmarks at the location.
US10413778B2
A device for training and rehabilitation of a limb is provided. The device provides a board with a plurality of movement tracks to allow for controlled movement of the limb in various directions. Blockers and other controlling structures may be arranged on the device to limit range of motion of the movement of the limb.
US10413775B2
A foot harness for resistance exercises. The foot harness may comprise: a top strap, a bottom strap, a heel strap, and one or more attachment points. A first end of the top strap, first end of the bottom strap, and first end of the heel strap may be coupled to one another at a first juncture region. A second end of the top strap, second end of the bottom strap, and second end of the heel strap may be coupled to one another at a second juncture region. The top strap may be adapted to engage with an upper portion of a shoe. The bottom strap may be adapted to engage with a bottom portion of the shoe. The heel strap may be adapted to engage with a rear portion of the shoe. The attachment points may be disposed at the first juncture region and the second juncture region.
US10413774B2
Disclosed are weighted shoe assemblies that allows easy selection of different weights and the ability to accommodate a variety of foot or shoe sizes. This greatly reduces the cost of providing all sizes and shapes of individually fitted shoes. More specifically disclosed are weighted shoe assemblies having an upper attachment component to attach to a user's foot or shoe and a removable weight components to allow selection of desired weights and means to removably attach the components together.
US10413772B2
A weighted yoga block with handle, the weighted yoga block with handle comprising: a base member; a first handle support member extending from the base member; a second handle support member extending from the base member; a handle connected to and rotatable with respect to the first and second handle support member; and the base member having an outer surface generally covered in a cushioned material. A carrying handle comprising: central handle; a first hook extending from the central handle, the first hook configured to hook under the handle of a first weighted yoga block with handle; a second hook extending from the central handle, the second hook configured to hook under the handle of a second weighted yoga block with handle. A weighted yoga block with handle system, the system comprising: a carrying handle, the carrying handle comprising: a first hook extending from the central handle, the first hook configured to hook under the handle of a first weighted yoga block with handle; a second hook extending from the central handle, the second hook configured to hook under the handle of a second weighted yoga block with handle; a first weighted yoga block with handle removeably attached to the first hook, the first weighted yoga block with handle comprising: a base member; a first handle support member extending from the base member; a second handle support member extending from the base member; a handle connected to and rotatable with respect to the first and second handle support member; and the base member having an outer surface generally covered in a cushioned material; a second weighted yoga block with handle removeably attached to the second hook, the second weighted yoga block with handle comprising: a base member; a first handle support member extending from the base member; a second handle support member extending from the base member; a handle connected to and rotatable with respect to the first and second handle support member; and the base member having an outer surface generally covered in a cushioned material.
US10413761B2
A line retraction device includes a rotatable drum having a line associated therewith, with the line including a first end directly or indirectly attached to the drum and a second end opposite the first end, and at least one retraction member biasing the drum in a first rotational direction of the drum opposite a second rotational direction of the drum, where the drum is configured to: (i) retract the line when the drum moves in the first rotational direction; and (ii) payout the line when the drum moves in the second rotational direction. The device further including a damper assembly configured to provide rotational resistance to the drum in: (i) the first rotational direction of the drum as the line is being retracted; and (ii) the second rotational direction as the line is being paid out.
US10413760B2
A mounting bracket for securing a fall arrest device to a structure, the mounting bracket including a base plate configured for attachment to a structure, and at least one device mounting arrangement attached to or integral with the base plate and configured to secure the fall arrest device to the mounting bracket.
US10413759B2
A power door opener including an actuator having a housing with an electrically powered actuator shaft that can be extended from a closed to an extended position. In one embodiment, a movable push plate is affixed to the actuator shaft and a fixed push plate is fixed in its position with respect to the housing. In the closed position of the actuator shaft, the fixed and movable push plates are aligned to form a combined edge for insertion into the space between a door and door jamb. The actuator shaft extends to move the movable push plate apart from the fixed push plate to spread the space and release the door from the door jamb. Alternatively, a double ended power door opener is located between opposite door jambs and the extending of the actuator shaft forces the door jambs apart to release the door from the door jamb.
US10413758B2
The method comprises the following steps: (a) forming a powder layer (19) comprising at least one cosmetic powder; (b) supplying a photoactivatable material on at least a first region of the layer (19); (c) illuminating at least the first region of the layer (19) to activate the photoactivatable material; (d) forming an additional powder layer (19) comprising at least one cosmetic powder; (e) supplying a photoactivatable material on at least a second region of the additional layer (19); (f) illuminating at least the second region of the additional layer (19) to activate the photoactivatable material; (g) repeating steps (d) to (f) until the three-dimensional object is formed. The cosmetic composition comprised in the three-dimensional object or forming the three-dimensional object can be restored after the three-dimensional object is formed.
US10413752B2
A data processing method performed by a computer for monitoring the position of a patient, comprising the steps of: acquiring a 3D image dataset of the patient; acquiring an initial real image of the patient from a medical imaging system having a known and fixed location in space, thus defining a known viewing direction of the initial real image in space, the real image being taken at a first point in time; —performing 2D/3D registration by calculating a simulated image from the 3D image dataset which matches the initial real image best, the simulated image having a viewing direction onto the 3D image dataset; storing an initial similarity measure value for the pair of the initial real image and the calculated simulated image; —acquiring a subsequent real image from the medical imaging system taken at a second point in time later than the first point in time; calculating a subsequent similarity measure value for the pair of the subsequent real image and the calculated simulated image; and outputting an indication signal if the difference between the initial similarity measure value and the subsequent similarity measure value fulfills a predetermined criterion.
US10413749B2
A brachytherapy seed localization system for localizing radioactive seeds within a diseased tissue, the brachytherapy seed localization system employs a tool tracking machine (50) for generating a tracked seed distribution map (51) of delivered locations of the radioactive seeds within the diseased tissue, and a tissue imaging machine (60) for generating a seed distribution image (61) of projected locations of the radioactive seeds within the diseased tissue including at least one false projected location. The brachytherapy seed localization system further employs a brachytherapy seed localizer (70) for generating a composite seed distribution map (71) of estimated locations of the radioactive seeds within the diseased tissue derived from a combination of the tracked seed distribution map (51) and the seed distribution image (61) excluding any false projected location(s) within the seed distribution image (61).
US10413746B1
A phototherapy apparatus with interactive user interface for treating biological tissue of an animal or human target. The user interface comprises intuitive graphic menus which allow the clinicians or practitioners to define the properties of the biological tissue through easily observable physical characteristics such as weight, skin color, and hair color of the patient. The central control unit of the phototherapy apparatus then automatically optimizes the parameters of the light source according to the properties of the biological tissue and generates an appropriate treatment protocol to produce the optimum phototherapy result.
US10413744B2
The purpose of the invention is to provide a transcranial magnetic stimulation system capable of guiding a patient into an optimum posture for treatment. The system 1 of the invention includes an optical device 502 for projecting a light spot 805 to a head of a patient and detecting a reflection light of the light spot; a memory means 71 for memorizing information included in the reflection light detected by the optical device as a reference information when the projected light spot on the patient overlaps a marking (800) provided on the patient; a calculation means 72 for using the reference information memorized in the memory means and a comparison information included in the reflection light of the light spot to calculate an overlap ratio between the marking and the light spot corresponding to the comparison information; and a display means 504 for displaying the overlap ratio.
US10413715B2
This invention is an apparatus for physically enclosing access ports on intravenous (IV) tubing to defend against bacterial contamination. In one configuration, the invention encapsulates an IV manifold and contains a sliding door mechanism to allow access to the ports. In another configuration, the invention covers an individual access port and contains a flip-top cap to allow access to the port. In either configuration, a chemical solution can optionally be included on either the cushioned strip or the cushioned disc to provide additional bacterial protection to the ports.
US10413713B1
A medical tubing housing device is provided including a housing having a front housing portion, a rear housing portion and a spool of medical tubing rotatably mounted within the housing. A retraction mechanism, including a drive plate and a spiral torsion spring, is mounted within the housing between the spool and the rear housing portion and the drive plate is in engagement with the spool. An inlet is provided on the rear housing portion for receipt of an external fluid source and is in fluid communication with the supply tubing through a collar of the housing and a connecting portion rotatably attached to the collar. The spiral torsion spring is movable between an unstressed condition and a stressed condition when the spool is rotated as the medical tubing is pulled out of the housing. The medical tubing housing device may also include a wall mount to mount the housing to a stable surface.
US10413707B2
A guidewire that is specifically designed for performing an intracardiac transseptal puncture procedure is described. A piercing head for the guidewire has a conically-shaped section that tapers to a cutting section comprised of three tapered facets extending to a pointed tip. The three facets form three cutting edges that each provide for smooth cutting of body tissue, for example, cutting of the septum wall. The cut tissue does not tend to close or relax as readily as if the tissue had been punctured with a conically-shaped piercing tip, for example, one that has a structure similar to a pencil tip, This helps with subsequently moving a catheter and similar medical device through the pierced body tissue. Consequently, the faceted piercing head leaves an opening having a diameter that is substantially similar to the maximum outer diameter of piercing head.
US10413706B2
The present invention relates to a catheter insertion system and method. The system comprises an IV catheter comprising a distal cannula attached to a proximal hollow hub; a forward arm attachably connected to a proximal portion of said IV catheter or element connected thereto, and extending distally therefrom; and a needle configured to pass through and protrude from the cannula.
US10413704B2
The present disclosure provides a medical device (10) comprising a friction member (30, 48) configured to assist in controlling and/or limiting unintentional and/or undesirable movement between two releasably secured components (18, 28) of the medical device. The releasably secured components may be part of a resistance assembly for holding a medical device actuator (20) in a particular position and/or to improve the ease of which the activator moves into one position versus another position.
US10413697B2
An oxygen mask can include an oxygen supply unit and an attachment unit which is to be attached to a periphery of a nose or a nose and a mouth of a patient. The attachment unit can include an opening which communicates with external air and which is formed at a position to which, when the oxygen mask is attached to the patient, at least one of the nose and the mouth of the patient is opposed.
US10413694B2
A patient interface has a single loop headstrap and a mask for covering at least the nostrils of the user. The single loop headstrap extends from the mask at either end. A short length of supple conduit is coupled to the mask by a swivel or ball joint to allow rotation of the conduit relative to the mask through different angles and orientations.
US10413693B2
An interface assembly comprises a nasal mask that includes a seal having a rolling portion. The rolling portion of the seal rolls over a portion of a clip that secures the seal to a frame. The frame has a ball and socket connection to a connector. The connector comprises an elbow having integrally formed exhaust holes and a swivel.
US10413688B2
An add-on device and method for an Endo-Tracheal Tube (ETT), the add-on device including a lengthy body having a major arc-shaped cross section sized and shaped to tightly fit over an ETT, at least one longitudinal cavity passing along the lengthy body, including a distal suction cavity ending with a suction inlet at a distal end of the lengthy body; and a distal suction outlet channel extending from a proximal end of the lengthy body, the channel is a continuous extension of the distal suction cavity and configured to provide suction to the distal suction cavity. The add-on device senses moisture at a distal end of the add-on device, and in case of detection of excessive wetness, provides suction to the distal end of the device through a cavity passing along the device, the suction is provided via a suction outlet channel extending from a proximal end of the device.
US10413687B2
A catheter mount is configured to be attached to a respiratory apparatus. The catheter mount includes a plurality of ports in fluid communication with each other. The plurality of ports include an interface poll configured to connect to an interface tube, a conduit port configured to connect to a conduit tube, and at least one suction port configured to allow insertion of a suction catheter. The at least one suction port can be positioned to allow the suction catheter, when inserted, access to both the interface port and conduit port.
US10413686B2
A nasal clip and/or dilator which is U-shaped having protruding wider spherical/spheroid holders at each end of the U is designed to be placed such that each spherical holder is in a nostril. The U-shaped clip can press against the columella and each holder against the septum. Inside each holder is a scented piece, such as a plastic ball or cylinder with aromatic compounds there-in which exit from the surface of the respective scented piece. To facilitate the scent escaping from the scented piece and into the nose, each holder has portals such as around the circumference thereof and/or on opposite sides thereof, transverse to the “U” of the holder.
US10413685B2
A vaporizer can include a reservoir for holding oil, a chamber for holding vapor, a feeder for feeding oil from the reservoir to the chamber, and a heater for heating oil. A feeder can be configured to feed oil from the reservoir to the chamber by capillary action. A vaporizer can include a plug sealingly coupled to the reservoir and configured to slide relative to at least a portion of the reservoir. A heater can include at least one of a laser, a resistance heater, a wire, a coil, a wire at least partially disposed in a housing, and a combination thereof. A vaporizer can include a controller and can be configured to heat a heater to a first temperature for a first time period, reduce the temperature of the heater, and maintain the heater at a second temperature for a second time period.
US10413683B2
A device and method for dispensing a liquid with a gas includes an instrument having a cannula and a low-pressure tip. The low-pressure tip includes a tip housing that at least partially defines a high pressure chamber. A distal wall of the tip housing includes an aperture in fluid communication with the high pressure chamber. The low-pressure tip also includes a tube and a gas flow channel. The tube fluidly communicates liquid at a relatively low pressure from the cannula through the first aperture. The gas flow channel fluidly communicates gas from the cannula at a relatively high pressure and to the high pressure chamber for discharge from the aperture. The tube and aperture are adapted to dispense the liquid and the gas in order to create a low pressure zone distal of the tube to dispense droplets of the liquid.
US10413682B2
A system for priming an infusion pump is disclosed. The system includes a priming cap including a septum and configured to matably connect with a male part comprising a needle and attached to a length of tubing for fluid, wherein when matably connected with the male part, the priming cap occludes the tubing.
US10413663B2
A valve for a tubing kit used provides a resilient element naturally moving to a closed state to reduce opportunity for inadvertent leakage of medicine and to reduce effort required by healthcare personnel to seal the fluid line. In one embodiment the resilient element is a spring serving to compress the walls of IV tube in the closure and in a second embodiment the resilient element is an elastomeric member that is deformed to provide an opening to allow passage of fluid through the fluid line.
US10413661B2
An infusion device. The infusion device includes a top portion comprising an introduction needle, and a bottom portion comprising a cannula, the top portion removably attached to the bottom portion, wherein the introduction needle is used to insert the cannula, and wherein after insertion, the top portion is removed from the bottom portion.
US10413660B2
An infusion set is disclosed that includes an inserter including an inserter housing having at least one flexible arm for holding an infusion set in a single axial position prior to insertion of at least a portion of a cannula of the infusion set, the inserter housing having a surface for contacting the patient's skin. The inserter also includes a movable plunger disposed within the inserter housing for releasing the infusion set from the inserter housing, impacting the infusion set, and imparting momentum to the infusion set to insert the cannula into the patient's skin. The inserter additionally includes a biasing element biasing the plunger toward the activated position.
US10413648B2
A method and apparatus for long-term assisting the left ventricle of a heart to pump blood is disclosed which includes at least one transluminally deliverable pump and a transluminally deliverable support structure which secures the at least one pump within the aorta for long-term use.
US10413647B2
A mechanical circulatory support device. The mechanical circulatory support device includes an inner casing defining a fluid flow path, the fluid flow path defines a longitudinal axis. A rotor is mounted within the fluid flow path and configured to rotate about the longitudinal axis. A housing is included, the inner casing and the rotor being substantially disposed within the housing. The housing having a cross-sectional shape in a plane transverse to the longitudinal axis which decreases in thickness extending from a medial position to opposite lateral positions.
US10413646B2
The invention relates to a fluid pump or rotary cutter having at least one first element (9′″, 10′″) which can be brought from a transport state into an operating state by changing at least one mechanical property. Such a pump can, for example, be a blood pump for the medical, microinvasive area. The object of achieving a transition between the transport state and the operating state which is as comfortable as possible and in so doing leaving a freedom in the design of the corresponding apparatus, in particular of a pump, which is as large as possible, is achieved using the means of the invention in that the first element at least partly comprises a material (24, 25, 26, 27) or can be filled with a material or material mixture which passes through a chemical reaction, in particular cross-linking, or a crystallization for transition into the operating state.
US10413642B2
A method and system of controlling medical suction is disclosed. The system comprises a vacuum regulator comprising a valve, wherein the first end of the regulator may be fluidly connected to a vacuum source and the second end of the regulator may be fluidly connected to a patient interface. The valve may comprise a small orifice or pathway, allowing fluid to pass from the second end of the regulator to the first end of the regulator while the valve is closed. The system may also comprise a flow detector, wherein the flow detector is capable of sensing when the patient interface is in contact with a liquid and cause the valve to open, thereby allowing full flow of fluids from the second regulator end to the first regulator end.
US10413639B2
One aspect relates to a composite, including a ceramic body having a first layer surface and a second layer surface and at least one cermet conductor that electrically connects the surfaces. The composite includes a first layer with the first layer surface, a first ceramic, a first hole and a first cermet element in the first hole, a second layer with the second layer surface, a second ceramic, a second hole and a second cermet element in the second hole, and an intermediate layer that is located between the first and the second layer. The intermediate layer includes an intermediate layer ceramic, an intermediate hole and one intermediate cermet element in the intermediate hole. A projection of the cross-section of the first hole and a projection of the cross section of the second hole onto a plane Px,y are arranged offset to each other.
US10413637B2
A sterile composition for intraepidermal, intradermal, and/or subcutaneous administration including an effective amount of hyaluronic acid or a salt thereof, the effective amount of hyaluronic acid or salt thereof ranging from 1 to 3 wt % of the overall weight of the sterile composition, mepivacaine or a salt thereof as a first anesthetic agent at a concentration ranging from 0.05 to 3 wt % of an overall weight of the sterile composition, and a balanced salt solution in which the sterile composition exhibits greater stability over time and/or during heat treatment resulting in sterilization in comparison to the same composition having lidocaine as the anesthetic agent instead of mepivacaine.
US10413636B2
Tissue scaffolds are described herein. Also described are devices for treating wounds and methods of treating wounds using tissue scaffolds.
US10413634B2
The present application relates to use of transglutaminases to treat various products, including medical devices such as tissue grafts, tissue matrices or other tissue-derived materials, and synthetics. The transglutaminases can be applied to the medical devices to provide advantages such as adhesion resistance or abrasion resistance.
US10413618B2
Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for modulating the production of a protein in a target cell. The compositions and methods disclosed herein are capable of ameliorating diseases associated with protein or enzyme deficiencies.
US10413589B2
The present disclosure relates to a soluble CD52 glycoprotein and its use in treating diseases regulated by effector T-cells, for example autoimmune diseases such as type I diabetes. The present disclosure also relates to fusion proteins comprising the soluble glycoprotein, to cells expressing high levels of CD52, and to diagnostic methods based on the detection of CD52 expression levels in a subject.
US10413585B2
The present invention relates to lipopeptide-based compounds for use in the diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment of a liver disease or condition, preferably liver involved metabolic diseases, as well as in the control or modification of the cholesterol level or cholesterol uptake and, thus, diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment of a cardiovascular disease. The present invention furthermore relates to an in vitro or in vivo assay or method for testing or measuring the NTCP-mediated transport of test compound(s). The present invention furthermore relates to a method for the diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment of a liver disease or condition, comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a lipopeptide-based compound to a patient. The present invention furthermore relates to a method for the diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment of a cardiovascular disease.
US10413583B2
Synthetic probes for detecting the activity of enzymes that catalyze reactions of post-translationally modified cysteine residues are described. The probes include “turn-on” probes that include a carbamate linkage that is cleaved via an intramolecular reaction with a free thiol produced by an enzyme catalyzed activity. The probes also include ratiometric, Michael addition-based probes that respond to enzymatic activity by a change in structure that results in a change in fluorescence properties. Methods of using the probes to detect enzymatic activity and disease are described. For example, the probes can be used to detect enzymatic activity in a variety of samples, including live cells and heterogeneous tissues. In addition, prodrugs that can be activated by enzymes that catalyze reactions of post-translationally modified cysteine residues and methods of using the prodrugs to treat disease are described.
US10413579B2
The present invention relates to a composition for preventing or treating asthma comprising a Pistacia weinmannifolia J. Poiss. ex Franch extract or a fraction thereof. The Pistacia weinmannifolia J. Poiss. ex Franch extract or the fraction thereof according to the present invention does not exhibit toxicity, inhibits the generation of NO, IL-4, IL-5, and IL-13 and the generation of reactive oxygen species in the bronchial tubes, and has significantly induced the alleviation of airway hyperresponsiveness, inhibition of the infiltration of inflammatory cells into the bronchial tubes, and reduction of inflammatory cells in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid in an ovalbumin-induced asthma mouse model. In addition, the Pistacia weinmannifolia J. Poiss. ex Franch extract or the fraction thereof according to the present invention effectively inhibits the secretion of immunoglobulins in serum, secretion of mucus in the bronchial tubes, and infiltration of inflammatory cells into lung tissue and thus can be usefully used as a safe preparation for preventing and treating asthma.
US10413578B2
The invention relates to a composition for use in the treatment of neurobehavioral disorders, a Cannabis plant extract comprising Cannabinol preferably with other constituents of this plant for such use and a method for the extraction of plants. The plants or plant parts may for instance be derived from Cannabis sativa and/or Cannabis indica and/or Cannabis ruderalis and/or citrus fruits, and mixtures thereof. The plant extracts derived showed particularly beneficial effects against sleeping disorders, in particular insomnia, and anxiety disorders including ADHD.
US10413577B2
Inoculation of ATM-deficient mice with probiotic microorganisms, such as L. johnsonii, changed immune parameters, decreased a marker of DNA damage and increased the lifespan of the mice. Compositions and methods described herein are useful for the treatment and prevention of Ataxia telangiectasia and other cancer-prone disease, such as p53 deficiency-associated cancers. Compositions and methods of the present invention are also useful for treating and preventing radiation-induced toxicity to normal tissue in a subject being exposed to radiation. Compositions and methods of the invention can increase lifespans in a simple, non-invasive manner.
US10413574B2
The invention is directed to a method of treating a wound (e.g., to suppress scar formation) in an individual in need thereof comprising contacting the wound with an effective amount of a composition comprising (i) Wharton's jelly stem cells (WJSCs), (ii) a cell culture medium that has been conditioned with WJSCs, (iii) a lysate of WJSCs, (iv) a cell culture medium that has been conditioned with WJSCs exposed to apoptotic skin cells and keloid cells, or (v) a combination thereof. The invention is directed to a medical dressing (e.g., pharmaceutical compositions) comprising Wharton's jelly stem cells (WJSCs), a cell culture medium that has been conditioned with WJSCs, a lysate of WJSCs, a cell culture medium that has been conditioned with WJSCs exposed to apoptotic skin cells and keloid cells, or a combination thereof.
US10413569B2
The present invention relates to novel microporous zirconium silicate compositions that are formulated to remove toxins, e.g. potassium ions, from the gastrointestinal tract at an elevated rate without causing undesirable side effects. The preferred formulations are designed avoid increase in pH of urine in patients and/or avoid potential entry of particles into the bloodstream of the patient. Also disclosed is a method for preparing high purity crystals of UZSi-9 exhibiting an enhanced level of potassium exchange capacity. These compositions are particularly useful in the therapeutic treatment of hyperkalemia.
US10413565B2
Nanostructures, compositions and methods for treating vesicle-related or exosome-related conditions are provided. In some cases, the nanostructures and/or compositions may be used to treat cancers, neurological disorders, rheumatologic disorders, viral disorders or other diseases or conditions at least in part by regulating vesicle uptake. Methods of analyzing, imaging and modulating vesicles and cellular vesicles processes are also provided.
US10413563B2
A novel process for improving neurochemical health includes a multi-day treatment program including intravenous delivery of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) to at least partially restore a patient's brain to a desired chemical balance. Intravenous delivery of NAD is synergistically combined with delivery of selected amino acids and, depending on the ailment being treated, a combination of ozone, testosterone, glutathione, Myers cocktail or other specified compounds.
US10413558B2
A pharmaceutical composition or kit of parts comprising at least three ingredients from a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, a leukotriene antagonist, a proton pump inhibitor, melatonin or a melatonin receptor agonist, a bioavailable preparation of a curcuminoid, a calciferol derivative, a compound from the group consisting of metformin and phenformin, valproate, minocycline and chloroquine and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or excipients.
US10413557B2
The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein R1 to R4 are as defined in the claims. The invention further relates to their use as inhibitors of 17β-HSD1 and in treatment or prevention of steroid hormone dependent diseases or disorders, such as steroid hormone dependent diseases or disorders requiring the inhibition of the 17β-HSD1 enzyme and/or requiring the lowering of the endogenous estradiol concentration. The present invention also relates to the preparation of the aforementioned compounds and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising as an active ingredient(s) one or more of the aforementioned compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
US10413550B2
Isoxazoles of formula (A) or (B) are inhibitors of HSP90 activity, and useful for treatment of, for example cancers: wherein R1, is a group of formula (IA): —Ar1-(Alk1)p-(Z)r-(Alk2)s-Q, wherein in any compatible combination Ar1 is an optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl radical, Alk1 and Alk2 are optionally substituted divalent C1-C6 alkylene or C2-C6 alkenylene radicals, p, r and s are independently 0 or 1, Z is —O—, —S—, —(C═O)—, —(C═S)—, —SO.sub.2-, —C(═O)O—, —C(═O)NRA—, —C(═S)NRA—, —SO2NRA—, —NRAC(═O)—, —NRASO2— or —NRA— wherein RA is hydrogen or C1-C6 alkyl, and Q is hydrogen or an optionally substituted carbocyclic or heterocyclic radical; R2 is (i) a group of formula (IA) above or (ii) a carboxamide radical; or (iii) a non aromatic carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring wherein a ring carbon is optionally substituted, and/or a ring nitrogen is optionally substituted by a group of formula -(Alk1)p-(Z)r-(Alk2)s-Q wherein Q, Alk1, Alk2, Z, p, r and s are as defined above in relation to group (IA); and R3 is hydrogen, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkenyl, or C1-C6 alkynyl; or a carboxyl, carboxamide, or carboxyl ester group.
US10413542B2
Methods are provided herein for selectively killing senescent cells and for treating senescence-associated diseases and disorders by administering a senolytic agent. Senescence-associated diseases and disorders treatable by the methods using the senolytic agents described herein include cardiovascular diseases and disorders associated with or caused by arteriosclerosis, such as atherosclerosis; idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; osteoarthritis; senescence-associated ophthalmic diseases and disorders; and senescence-associated dermatological diseases and disorders.
US10413538B2
The present invention discloses and claims methods and compositions for the treatment of subjects having advanced ovarian cancer, including platinum and/or taxane chemotherapy resistant or refractory sub-populations, with the administration to the subject having advanced ovarian cancer of the silicon-containing highly lipophilic camptothecin derivative (HLCD), Karenitecin (also known as BNP1350; cositecan; 7-[(2′-trimethylsilyl)ethyl]-20(S) camptothecin) in an amount sufficient to provide a therapeutic benefit. The administration of Karenitecin by intravenous (i.v.) and/or oral methodologies are also disclosed and claimed. Methods for the administration of Karenitecin to increase Progression Free Survival (PFS) are also disclosed and claimed herein.
US10413535B2
The invention relates to antagonists of integrin α4 and their use in pharmaceutical compositions, primarily topically administered ophthalmic compositions. The pharmaceutical compositions are useful for treating ocular inflammatory conditions, such as dry eye disease, non-infectious uveitis (e.g., anterior, intermediate, posterior, pan-uveitis), non-infectious conjunctivitis, iritis, or scleritis in animals, and particularly mammals, including humans.
US10413533B2
Disclosed is a method for enhancing tumor response to chemotherapy, the method comprising administering a short-acting anti-angiogenic agent (AAA) capable of activating ASMase to a subject afflicted with a solid tumor, and thereby creating a time interval of increased susceptibility of said tumor to one or more chemotherapeutic agents, followed by administration of at least one chemotherapeutic agent within the interval. The interval can be defined in terms of a short-duration activation of ASMase signaling by the AAA. Disclosed are also methods for predicting the tumor response in a patient afflicted with a solid tumor to a chemotherapeutic agent, using as an indicator of the response ASMase level or activity (or ceramide level) in the patient following the administration of the chemotherapeutic agent to the patient, or dynamic IVIM based DW-MRI to measure perfusion alterations following administration of the chemotherapeutic agent.
US10413531B2
The present invention provides methods and compositions for treating bladder cancer, including metastatic bladder cancer and non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer, by administering a composition comprising nanoparticles that comprise mTOR inhibitor and optionally an albumin.
US10413528B2
A method that inhibits infection during wound healing by topical application of a single composition, which contacts a wound for a period of time to initiate wound healing. The single composition may include a mixture of all or some of the amino acids including: histidine monohydrochloride monohydrate; isoleucine; leucine; lysine acetate; methionine; phenylalanine; threonine; tryptophan; valine; alanine; arginine acetate; aspartic acid; glutamine; glycine; proline; serine; and tyrosine, which may provide aqueous mixtures of a range of osmolarities or a powdered mixture of amino acids. The single composition may also include any of a carbohydrate, a mixture of fatty acids, vitamins, and mineral nutrients, and another mixture of amino acid derivatives and preservatives. The number of moles of the carbohydrate is less than and proportional to a sum of the number of moles of any mixture of amino acids in the single composition.
US10413520B2
The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition including (i) as a major ingredient, a novel 5-{4-(Aminosulfonyl)phenyl}-2,2-dimethyl-4-(3-fluorophenyl)-3(2H)-furanone compound (Formula 1) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which has a crystalline form A or G, or a mixed form thereof and has a 50% volume particle diameter (d(0.5)) of 3 μm to 9 μm and a 90% volume particle diameter (d(0.9)) of 10 μm to 50 μm, (ii) a pharmaceutically acceptable diluent, and (iii) a pharmaceutically acceptable lubricant. The pharmaceutical composition of the present invention has the advantages of good stability, high dissolution rate, improved content uniformity, and excellent pharmacokinetic properties. Due to these advantages, as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, the pharmaceutical composition of the present invention may be effective in treating inflammation or pain.
US10413512B2
A dust-reduced nicotine-containing granulate comprising a homogenous mixture of nicotine or a pharmaceutically acceptable nicotine derivative and an excipient, the granulate having a particle size of at least 150 μm. Method for the preparation of a dust-reduced nicotine-containing granulate, and use of the nicotine-containing granulate for the preparation of pharmaceutical products.
US10413509B2
The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the combination of (i) a biocompatible nanoparticle and of (ii) a pharmaceutical compound of interest, to be administered to a subject in need of such a compound of interest, wherein the nanoparticle potentiates the compound of interest efficiency. The longest dimension of the biocompatible nanoparticle is typically between about 4 and about 500 nm, and its absolute surface charge value is of at least 10 mV (|10 mV|). The invention also relates to such a composition for use for administering the compound of interest to a subject in need thereof, wherein the nanoparticle and the compound of interest are to be administered to said subject between more than 5 minutes and about 72 hours from each other.
US10413506B2
The present invention recognizes that medical devices, such as but not limited to contact lenses, can be made having a coating made at least in part using printing technologies to provide drug storage and drug release structures. The coating preferably includes at least one drug reservoir layer and a least one barrier layer, and can include structures, such as but not limited to capillary structures that alone or in combination modulate the release of the drug from the coating. One aspect of the present invention is a medical device that incorporates a drug in at least one coating. A second aspect of the present invention is a method of making a medical device that incorporates a drug in at least one coating. A third aspect of the present invention is a method of using a medical device of the present invention to treat, prevent from having, prevent from developing, control, reduce the severity, or reduce the progression of a disease, disorder or condition of a subject.
US10413499B2
The subject matter of the present disclosure is a method for the oxidative lightening and/or dyeing of keratinous fibers, more particularly of hair, wherein a) a dye and/or lightening agent is applied to the keratinous fiber, said dye or lightening agent being obtained by mixing a composition (A), which contains at least one alkalizing agent, with a composition (B), which contains, in a cosmetic carrier, at least one oxidant, b) thereafter, within a period of one second to 24 hours after step a), a pre-treatment agent containing at least one salt of an isoalkylphosphoric acid ester, is applied to the keratinous fibers, more particularly the hair.
US10413496B2
The present invention is directed to an aqueous dispersion comprising: (a) at least one solid wax particle having a particle size ranging from equal to or greater than 1 micron to about 100 microns and comprising at least one wax having a melting point of greater than 35° C.; (b) a surfactant mixture comprising at least one nonionic surfactant and at least one ionic surfactant; and (c) water. The aqueous dispersion may be employed in compositions capable of delivering benefits to various substrates, for example, keratinous substrates such as skin and hair.
US10413491B2
The present invention relates to a composition for the in vivo degradation of polysaccharide-containing fillers by radical degradation. The composition of the invention comprising at least one source of oxygen free radicals and at least one catalyst of oxygen free radical generation from the at least one source of oxygen free radicals. The present invention further relates to methods and uses of said composition for filler correction or reversal.
US10413488B2
An aerosol oil foam composition having at least one triglyceride-based oil and at least one polyglyceryl fatty acid ester surfactant. The polyglyceryl fatty acid ester surfactant includes an alkyl group having at least 10 carbon atoms and having a hydrophile-lipophile balance of between about 8 and about 13. The aerosol oil foam composition is a stable foam that is water rinsable. An aerosol oil-containing foamable composition and a process for cleansing skin, scalp or hair are also disclosed.
US10413486B2
The subject matter of the present disclosure constitutes agents for oxidative hair dyeing, containing from about 78-about 95 wt. % water, oxidation dye precursor(s), alkalizing agents, from about 0.1-about 2 wt. % anionic, zwitterionic or amphoteric tenside, from about 0.05-about 2 wt. % of a cross-linked copolymer from acrylic acid and non-ethoxylated esters of acrylic acid having linear C10-C30 monoalcohols, wherein only small quantities of, if any, linear, saturated alkanols having two or three hydroxy groups and 2 to 8 carbon atoms are contained in the alkyl group, also no saturated or unsaturated non-alkoxylated alkanols having a hydroxy group and from about 1 to about 50 carbon atoms in the alk(en)yl group, no saturated or unsaturated alkanecarboxylic acids with from about 1 to about 50 carbon atoms and no oxidants are included in the agent.
US10413485B2
Compositions for coloring skin are described. The compositions comprise beads that comprise petrolatum and optionally a colorant and the beads have a diameter from about 90 to about 625 microns. When applied topically, the compositions unexpectedly yield long lasting color.
US10413468B2
A patient handling system comprising a patient support apparatus having a patient support surface, a component, and a force generating device inducing movement or assisting in movement of the component, and a sheet for covering at least a portion of the patient support surface, and the sheet coupled to the component wherein when the force generating device is operated to induce movement or assist in movement of the component, the movement induces the sheet to move relative to the patient support surface.
US10413467B2
Various embodiments include a system that provides assisted access to a pool. The system includes a platform that includes a frame, a deck, and one or more handrails. The deck is attached to the frame and sized to receive a wheelchair. The one or more handrails are attached to at least one of the frame and the deck. The system includes an upright lifting component case. The frame of the platform is substantially perpendicular to the upright lifting component case. The system includes lifting components that are at least partially disposed in the upright lifting component case and attached to the platform. The lifting components are operable to vertically move the frame between a top and a bottom of the upright lifting component case. The system includes an electrical power source operable to provide electrical power to at least a portion of the lifting components.
US10413460B2
A wheelchair is provided which includes link rods that intersect each other in an X shape, and are pivotably coupled to each other by a pivot shaft. The link rods include a rod central part, and rod upper and lower parts. The rod central parts hold the pivot shaft. The rod upper and lower parts and slant from first and second inclined parts on the both ends of the rod central part in opposite directions with respect to the rod central part. When the X-link portion is folded, the rod central parts overlap each other and are aligned in one straight line in the vertical orientation, and frame accommodation space portions which can accommodate the middle frame portions are provided on the both sides of the rod central parts.
US10413459B2
A wheelchair accessible vehicle assembly includes a vehicle that has a plurality of entries. Each of the entries is large enough to have a wheelchair pass therethrough for transporting an individual in the wheelchair. A plurality of wheelchair lifts and each of the wheelchair lifts is coupled to the vehicle. Each of the wheelchair lifts can lift and lower the wheelchair and each of the wheelchair lifts is aligned with one of the entries. In this way the plurality of wheelchair lifts facilitates a plurality of wheelchairs to be simultaneously lifted and lowered.
US10413456B2
An object of the present disclosure is to provide an absorbent body that is both soft and resistant to twisting. The absorbent body of the present disclosure is as follows. An absorbent body for an absorbent article includes thermoplastic resin fibers and cellulose-based water-absorbing fibers, at least some of the thermoplastic resin fibers have a first section 6′ exposed on a surface of the liquid-permeable layer side of the absorbent body, a second section 6″ exposed on a surface of the liquid-impermeable layer side of the absorbent body and a joint section 6′″ connecting the first section 6′ and second section 6″, and the tensile strength in a thickness direction of the absorbent body is 100 Pa or greater.
US10413453B2
A stretchable structure for absorbent article includes: a sheet-like member (12S) that is composed of one air permeable material (120) and has a plurality of pleats (80) arranged at intervals so as not to overlap in a fallen state and inter-pleat portions (85) overlapping in the state in which the pleats (80) are fallen; and elongated resilient and elastic members (90) provided between opposing surfaces (80a and 80b) of the pleats (80) along a longitudinal direction of the pleats (80). The pleats (80) are continuously or intermittently joined in the longitudinal direction of the pleats (80) such that at least the opposing surfaces (80a and 80b) of base portions (81) are not spaced from each other. Outer surfaces of the pleats (80) are not joined to the inter-pleat portions (85) except for both longitudinal ends of the pleats (80). The resilient and elastic members (90) are arranged in the pleats (80) at the tip-side with regard to the base portions (81) and at least both ends of the resilient and elastic members (90) are fixed between the opposing surfaces (80a and 80b) of the pleats (80). The pleats (80) and the inter-pleat portions (85) are contracted by contraction of the resilient and elastic members (90).
US10413443B2
A thermal device comprising a garment (42A) that may be placed against at least a part of the body (10), the garment (42A) defining at least one enclosed compartment (48, 50) defined between an inner wall (65) and an outer wall (66), and an inlet (21) whereby liquid may be introduced into each such enclosed compartment (48, 50). Each enclosed compartment (48, 50) contains dry material (30) comprising water-soluble chemical compounds that dissolve endothermically or exothermically, and also a compressed sponge (62). There may also be an air bleed valve (64) to bleed any air out of the compartment (48, 50) when water is introduced. The device enables a patient's body to be cooled or heated in emergency, needing only addition of water, and incorporating no toxic or hazardous materials.
US10413442B2
A liquid absorbent support cushion for a user is disclosed comprising a first member having first and second surfaces, the first member constructed of a first material in which the first member is substantially liquid permeable and the first material is substantially liquid impervious. The cushion includes a second member having first and second surfaces, the second member constructed of a second material in which the second member is substantially liquid permeable and the second material is substantially liquid impervious. The cushion also includes a third member, the third member is liquid absorbent; and wherein the second member is positioned between the first and third members and wherein the first, second and third members are constructed such that liquid passing through the first and second members is absorbed by the third member.
US10413440B2
An ultra-thin highly conformable arc-shaped support film for a flange extender for an ostomy bag comprises a polyurethane film having an adhesive applied to at least one of a body facing surface and an ostomy bag facing surface, wherein the film has a thickness of about 5 pm to about 100 μm and exhibits a high moisture vapor transmission rate even compared to thin films used for film dressings.
US10413433B2
The invention relates to a system for connecting a medical implant to an insertion aid, comprising: a first spiral connecting device at the proximal end of the medical implant, a second spiral connecting device at the distal end of the insertion aid, a core wire, which in a first operating state of the system fixes the first spiral connecting device and the second spiral connecting device in relation to one another, wherein in the first operating state the first spiral connecting device and the second spiral connecting device at least partially engage in one another and the core wire extends through the first spiral connecting device and the second spiral connecting device.
US10413431B2
A rehabilitation system with stiffness measurement on a body part to be rehabilitated is disclosed. The rehabilitation system includes a rehabilitation unit and a processor. The rehabilitation unit includes an exoskeleton brace holding a rehabilitation part of user and traction lines driving the exoskeleton brace for moving. When the exoskeleton brace moves, the processor analyzes tensions of the traction lines to obtain stiffness information relating to the rehabilitation part of user.
US10413419B2
A spinal implant apparatus that is an expandable spacer including features to minimize or eliminate spacer cant or offset during and after completing the expansion process. The spacer includes a top component, a base component in engagement with the top component, and an expansion mechanism arranged to change the top component's position with respect to the base component. The mechanism for causing expansion may be a screw, a cam, a wedge or other form of distracting device. In one embodiment, the expandable spacer includes a base component with a set of towers and a top component with a set of corresponding silos, where the towers and silos are configured to minimize or eliminate tilt of the top component as it extends upwardly from the base component.
US10413416B2
Method and set of surgical instruments for fitting a shoulder prosthesis, and the shoulder prosthesis. The proposed method seeks to interpose a bone graft between the previously prepared glenoid surface (G) of a scapula (S) of a patient's shoulder and the face of a glenoid prosthetic component opposite the articular surface. The set of instruments permit the bone graft to be taken from the upper epiphysis of the humerus (H), either in situ or ex vivo.
US10413403B2
A prosthetic heart valve leaflet is composed of a self-reinforced composite (SRC) structure that includes a first layer. The first layer can include a first plurality of fused fibers composed of a first polymeric material in which each fiber is fused to at least one adjacent fiber by a reflowed fiber domain region.
US10413397B2
An implantable tendon protection system includes a body adapted to be implanted within a bursa overlying a tendon of a patient to protect the tendon. The body may be fixed to the tendon with adhesive, sutures, staples, and/or anchors. A surgical kit is provided with such a tendon protection system and an insertion cannula. Methods of protecting a tendon of a patient are also disclosed.
US10413396B2
A crimping tool is provided, where the tool comprises a mandrel (1) having a first portion (3) with a first outer diameter, and a second portion (5) with a second outer diameter which is greater than the first outer diameter. A chamfered abutment face (7) is provided between the first and second portions (3,5). At least one first collar (9) is mountable on the first portion (3) of the mandrel (5) and has a chamfered first end (11) which in use abuts the abutment face (7). At least one second collar (13) is mountable on the second portion (5) of the mandrel (1) and has a chamfered second end (15) which in use abuts the first end (11) of the first collar (9). A method of using the tool to form one or more crimps in a piece of fabric is also disclosed.
US10413390B2
An omnidirectional scientific toothbrush includes a brush handle and a brush head having a U-shaped structure. A central gearset, and tooth outer side brush rollers and tooth inner side brush rollers, both of which are respectively arranged in an upper row and a lower row according to tooth layout, and a tooth end surface brush roller driven by the central gearset are installed in an inner cavity of the brush head. The tooth end surface brush roller is located in a space defined by the tooth outer side brush rollers and the tooth inner side brush rollers. The rotating action of the tooth end surface brush roller allows the tooth end surface brush roller to simultaneously brush occlusal surfaces of upper and lower rows of teeth. Thus the cleaning operation of all of the teeth in the mouth may just be finished at one time automatically.
US10413377B2
A skin-based patient tracking apparatus for surgical navigation. The apparatus includes an adhesive layer, a plurality of surgical tracking elements, a base layer between the adhesive layer and the plurality of surgical tracking elements, and an outer layer covering the plurality of surgical tracking elements.
US10413373B2
Methods and devices are provided for robotic surgery, and in particular for controlling various motions of a tool based on visual indicators. In general, a surgical tool can include an elongate shaft and an end effector coupled to a distal end of the elongate shaft and including first and second jaws. The tool can have at least one visual indicator disposed thereon and configured to indicate a size, position, or speed of movement of the tool or components of the tool.
US10413371B2
An end effector system for use in spinal surgery may be described herein. The end effector comprises a sterile section and a non-sterile section. The sterile section comprises an instrument holder that has pins for piercing a plastic sleeve. The instrument holder holds an instrument for performing spinal surgery. The non-sterile section comprises an end effector. The end effector comprises a motor and a transducer. The motor applies a torsional and axial force to the instrument. The transducer provides feedback to the end effector system to adjust a force applied to the instrument.
US10413362B2
A multiwavelength laser-based intense light source is described having applications in incision, excision and ablation of soft tissues with minimal collateral tissue damage. The light source combines the output of a plurality of relatively low power laser sources, emitting radiation in the region of the electromagnetic spectrum bounded by approximately 350 nm to 450 nm, where the combined output may be coupled into a single fiber optic energy delivery device: a standard surgical probe. Spectral and spatial beam combining are used to produce an incoherent light source with relatively low average power at any given wavelength, but with high total power and superior M2 beam quality, targeting multiple chromophores in target tissue and tissue breakdown product chromophores for consistently high and target absorption without indiscriminant char interference throughout a surgical procedure.
US10413357B2
Medical devices and methods for making and using medical devices are disclosed. An example medical device may include a catheter shaft. An expandable balloon may be coupled to the catheter shaft. The balloon may be capable of shifting between an unexpanded configuration and an expanded configuration. Electrode assemblies with electrical pathways may be coupled to the balloon. The electrical pathways may be capable of shifting between a serpentine configuration when the balloon is unexpanded to a straighter configuration when the balloon is expanded.
US10413351B2
Surgical devices and methods for cutting tissue are provided having a cutting element that is biased to facilitate tissue cutting. For example, a surgical device is provided with a handle that has an elongate shaft assembly with first and second jaws for engaging tissue. The surgical device includes a cutting element that is moveable through a slot formed in at least the second jaw for cutting tissue engaged between the first and second jaws. In an exemplary embodiment, the cutting element is biased toward the second jaw such that the cutting element remains within the slot in the second jaw when thick tissue is engaged.
US10413348B2
An arrangement having a device for providing high-frequency voltage UApp for contact coagulation of the biological tissue. The device is equipped to operate with a high voltage that is normally not suitable for contact coagulation, but otherwise used for spark coagulation, for example, more than 400V at the beginning of the contact coagulation. During the operation of the generator the tissue impedance Z is monitored. This can occur by means of continuously measuring the voltage UApp of the flowing current IApp and the phasing φ between the voltage and the flowing current. Using both, the measuring unit continuously determines the tissue impedance Z. A minimum detector is provided to determine if an impedance minimum Zmin has passed through and if such is found, to induce the generator control to reduce the voltage UApp delivered by the device to a value that avoids spark generation as well as desiccation of the tissue.
US10413344B2
Devices and methods for repairing bone fractures are described herein. A pin directing device for steering a flexible bone screw is disclosed. A fluted entry tool for penetrating into cancellous bone without penetrating the far cortex of the bone is disclosed. A flexible bone screw having a rotational position marker positioned thereon at a terminal twenty-five percent of the shaft is disclosed. A flexible bone screw comprising at least eighty percent cold work hardened alloy is disclosed. A pin bending clamp having a transverse hole in the jaws is disclosed. A flexible bone screw with a cortex climbing thread portion at the tip, which is helicoid, is also disclosed.
US10413340B2
An expandable implant system is configured to increase the height of a target bone, for instance that has been subjected to a compression fracture. The expandable implant system includes an implant assembly that can be inserted into the target bone, and subsequently expanded so as to increase the height of the target bone. The expandable implant system further includes an and insertion assembly that is configured to create an insertion channel into the target bone, such that the implant assembly can be inserted in a collapsed configuration into the target bone along the insertion channel, and subsequently expanded.
US10413338B2
Minimally invasive methods and devices are provided for positioning a spinal fixation element in relation to adjacent spinal anchors. In an exemplary embodiment, the device is a percutaneous access device that can be coupled to a spinal anchor, and the method includes the step of positioning a spinal fixation element through at least one sidewall opening of at least two percutaneous access devices such that the spinal fixation element extends in a lengthwise orientation that is substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis of each percutaneous access device. The spinal fixation element can then be advanced in the lengthwise orientation to seat the spinal fixation element in or adjacent to the receiver heads of at least two adjacent spinal anchors. A fastening element or other closure mechanism can then be applied to each spinal anchor to engage the spinal fixation element within the receiver heads of the adjacent anchors.
US10413332B2
An implant for fusing a joint between first and second bone portions. The implant includes a screw member, and a washer polyaxially rotatable relative to the screw member. The screw member includes a head, a lag zone, and a threaded engagement zone. The implant includes a fusion zone for joint compression, extending from the washer to the proximal end of the engagement zone. Fenestrations may be present in the fusion zone. The length of the fusion zone ranges from about 10 mm to about 37 mm. Different surface finishes including roughened and non-roughened may be applied selectively to selected portions of the implant. In an embodiment, the joint is a sacro-iliac joint, and upon implantation the implant extends from the exterior of the ilium, across the joint and into the sacral vertebral body. Instrumentation and methods for preparing the joint and implanting the implant are disclosed.
US10413327B2
Embodiments systems and methods for a platform that is configured to hold a medical device. In embodiments, a physician, nurse, medical practitioner, etc. may perform actions to change the positioning and orientation of the medical device while the medical device is secured to the platform. In further embodiments, the platform may include robotic components configured to change the positioning and orientation of the medical device.
US10413318B2
Various embodiments of devices and systems comprising a polymer driveshaft for use in high-speed rotational medical procedures, e.g., atherectomy, are disclosed. Generally, the primary driveshaft for transferring torque and activating rotation of a tool attached thereto, e.g., an abrasive element, is constructed with at least a polymer outer and inner surface. In certain embodiments, the polymer driveshaft may comprise a metallic band for fixed attachment of a structure, e.g., an abrasive element, thereto. Various embodiments may comprise a coupler that connects a drive shaft connected with a prime mover, e.g., a turbine or electric motor, with the polymer drive shaft, the coupler comprising openings through the coupler wall to the inner diameter of the coupler to allow fluid flow to the inner diameter of the coupled polymer drive shaft.
US10413310B2
Devices for restoring blood flow to facilitate lysis of clots and/or enable capture of clots are disclosed. The devices can be configured to be disposed within a lumen of a microcatheter that is inserted within neurovasculature above a carotid siphon to a location of a clot. The devices can include an elongate pusher member and a self-expandable capturing member coupled to a distal end of the elongate pusher member. The capturing member can comprise a generally cylindrical body having an cell structure that is configured to compress the clot against an inner wall of the neurovasculature and capture the clot at least partially on a surface of the generally cylindrical body upon deployment of the capturing member from the microcatheter, thereby restoring blood flow to the neurovasculature downstream of the clot.
US10413306B2
The invention features bone drill guides, sleeves, and methods of use thereof in inserting hardware into bones, in particular to repair bone defects. The bone drill guides are designed to seat firmly against bone while allowing translational, rotational, and angular movement during an operation. The bone drill guides also allow for insertion of multiple devices, such as guide wires, into bone at defined and constrained relative position.
US10413304B2
According to an exemplary embodiment, a cutting block for cutting the femur during knee arthroplasty surgery may be provided. The cutting block may include a cutting guide having a number of slots for guiding a cutter to cut the femur and further comprising a slide extending from the frame of the cutting guide. The cutting block may further include a body that may have a groove with flanges, wherein the space defined by the groove and the flanges may receive the slide extending from the frame of the cutting guide. Further, a feeler gauge may include a support block receiving a pointer arm, wherein the pointer arm may include a pointer that may be configured to make contact with patient bone tissue. A foot including a pair of spaced apart flanges configured to engage the posterior condyles of the patient's femur may also be included in the cutting block.
US10413298B2
An adapter assembly for connecting an end effector to a handle assembly includes first, second, and third drive assemblies configured for converting rotational motion from the handle assembly to linear motion for performing first, second, and third functions. Each of the first, second, and third drive assemblies defining a longitudinal axes, wherein at least two of the longitudinal axes of the first, second, and third drive assemblies are co-axial.
US10413295B2
An engaging element for engaging tissue that includes a first member and a second member. The first member includes at least one tissue engaging portion at a first free end. The first tissue engaging member is movable between an open position and a closed position and has a second free end. The first tissue engaging member is restrained in movement at an intermediate position between the first free end and the second free end. A lock portion is operatively associated with the first member with the lock portion maintaining a spacing between the first member and the second member and inhibiting movement of the first member to the open position. The lock portion is operatively associated with a portion of the first tissue engaging member proximal the intermediate position.
US10413294B2
Shaft assembly arrangements for surgical instruments are disclosed. A surgical instrument assembly can comprise a proximal shaft assembly comprising a distal coupling portion. The surgical instrument assembly can also comprise a distal shaft assembly comprising a proximal coupling portion configured to be releasably coupled to the distal coupling portion. The distal shaft assembly can also include an articulation joint and an end effector configured to articulate about the articulation joint.
US10413287B2
A retractor having an elongated body that provides access to a surgical location within a patient. The elongate body includes a plurality of segments that are connected to one another through a plurality of ratcheting mechanisms. The ratcheting mechanisms permit relative movement of the segments with respect to one another when expander dilators are inserted within the retractor. The segments are surrounded and retained by a resilient elastomeric sleeve or bands. The distal end surfaces of the segments include thin edges that are configured to mobilize, dissect, split and retract the terminal tissues in the surgical area. The retractor may be used in conjunction with a shim.
US10413284B2
The present disclosure relates to improved capabilities for stabilizing and regulating atrial pressure with a shunt in the atrial septum or a stent in the coronary sinus. The disclosure also includes sensing, monitoring, drug therapy and control capabilities to provide improved treatment of patients with heart disease and other cardiac related conditions.
US10413281B2
A method is provided for calibrating a surgical biopsy system. The biopsy system includes a biopsy instrument and control unit. The biopsy instrument includes a piercer, rotatable cutter, and a port for receiving tissue samples. The method comprises the steps of translating the cutter distally until the translation of the cutter is stopped at an extended position and recording the extended position. The cutter is then translated from the extended position proximally until the translation of the cutter is stopped at a retracted position proximal to the extended position. The retracted position is recorded. The method further comprises the step of rotating the cutter to a rotation speed while the cutter is located at the retracted position and, if determined that the rotation speed is within a predetermined rotation speed range, a feedback signal is provided on the display allowing the operator to progress to the next procedural step.
US10413280B2
A biopsy device includes a probe, a holster, and a tissue sample holder for collecting tissue samples. The probe includes a needle and a hollow cutter. The tissue sample holder includes a housing having a plurality of chambers that are configured to receive a plurality of strips connected by at least one flexible member. The flexible member is configured to permit the strips to pivot relative to each other such that the strips can shift between a flat configuration and a arcuate configuration. The tissue sample holder is rotatable to successively index each chamber to the cutter lumen such that tissue samples may be collected in the strips. The strips may be removed from the tissue sample holder and placed in a tissue sample holder container for imaging of tissue samples.
US10413279B2
The disclosure provides a color ultrasound system and a method and a device thereof for obtaining beam-forming line data. The method comprises: a processor sending a control command according to a currently triggered color ultrasonograph mode; the processor receiving the digital ultrasonic echo signal data obtained according to the control command, wherein the digital ultrasonic echo signal data is a digital signal obtained by performing analog-to-digital conversion on an analog ultrasonic echo signal; and the processor performing beam-forming processing on the digital ultrasonic echo signal data to obtain corresponding beam-forming line data. With the disclosure, the color ultrasound system hardware is simple in design and flexible, and resource conservation and cost reduction are achieved during technical update.
US10413270B2
According to one embodiment, a medical image diagnostic apparatus includes a holding device, a driving unit, a first encoder, a second encoder, and processing circuitry. The holding device holds an X-ray generator and an X-ray detector such that the X-ray generator and the X-ray detector are rotatable. The driving unit transmits a rotating force of a driving motor to a rotation axis through a power transmission mechanism. The first encoder detects a rotation of the driving motor. The second encoder detects a rotation of the rotation axis. The processing circuitry detects an abnormal state of the power transmission mechanism, based on a time difference between a first pulse output from the first encoder and a corresponding second pulse output from the second encoder.
US10413269B2
A radiographic image photographing system includes: a radiation generating device configured to emit radiation; a radiographic image photographing device including a plurality of radiation detecting elements arranged in a two-dimensional pattern and configured to read signal values from the radiation detecting elements; a dose detecting unit arranged between the radiation generating device and the subject and configured to detect a dose of radiation emitted to the subject; and a control unit configured to control the radiation generating device such that the dose of the radiation emitted to the subject becomes a target dose, wherein the control unit sets a tube current or a mAs value of the radiation generating device such that the dose of the radiation becomes the target dose, and corrects and sets the tube current or the mAs value in a case where a difference occurs between the dose of the radiation detected and the target dose.
US10413267B2
A PET/CT imaging system is provided. The imaging system includes a PET detection system having a plurality of detector rings and an axial gap between at least two adjacent detector rings within the plurality of detector rings. The imaging system includes a CT system having an x-ray generator and a CT detection system positioned within the axial gap between the at least two detector rings. The system is configured to collect PET data and CT data on the same volume of interest substantially simultaneously.
US10413264B2
Disclosed herein is a computed tomography system, comprising: a table with a hole therein, wherein the table is configured to support a person lying face down thereon, with at least one of the person's breasts projecting through the hole; an X-ray source; an X-ray detector comprising a plurality of pixels; wherein the X-ray source is configured to rotate around the at least one of the person's breasts.
US10413260B2
A mobile platform and a mobile base designed to support a device such as an X-ray machine is provided. The platform or base is configured to move using a motor-driven system associated with a navigation system. The navigation system enables the platform or base and any device supported by the platform or base (if any) to be moved automatically and with precision from one position to another within any defined space such as an examination, hybrid or operation room. An X-ray machine configured for mounting on the base is also provided. The X-ray machine is configured to move about the patient while at the same time keeping the region to be subjected to radiography within an X-ray beam.
US10413259B2
An imaging system generates a first radiograph based on a first pattern of radiation detected by a Linear Diode Array (LDA) radiation detector positioned to detect a radiation beam emitted by a radiation generator. The LDA radiation detector comprises a plurality of modules. Each respective module of the plurality of modules comprises a respective plurality of photodiodes corresponding to pixels. Furthermore, the imaging system may determine, based on the first radiograph, a size of a gap between two of the modules of the LDA radiation detector. After determining the size of the gap, the imaging system may generate a second radiograph based on a second pattern of radiation detected by the LDA radiation detector. The imaging system may generate a third radiograph by modifying, based on the size of the gap, the second radiograph to compensate for the gap.
US10413257B2
An apparatus for collecting super-sampled imaging data includes an imaging scanner, a bed, and a first motor. The imaging scanner includes a plurality of detectors arranged substantially circumferentially about a scanner axis. The bed has a plane and a central axis that is generally in the plane of the bed. However, the bed is oriented so as to form a first non-zero degree angle between the central axis and the scanner axis. The first motor translates the bed along the central axis, and a second motor may translate the bed along an axis orthogonal to the central axis and scanner axis. Since the voxels pass through the scanner in different relative positions of the bed, additional information may be acquired during the scan.
US10413254B2
In the present invention, a system and associated method is provided for monitoring vital parameters of a patient. The monitoring system includes sensors disposed on the patient and operably connected to a monitor. The parameters that are sensed by the sensors are transmitted to the monitor and compared with alarm thresholds stored within the monitor. The alarm thresholds stored within the monitor are modified by inputs supplied to the monitor regarding the particular condition(s) of the patient being monitored to provide more accurate alarm determinations for the patient. The dynamic adjustment of the alarm threshold during monitoring can be based on a set of proactive inputs to prevent and/or limit the occurrence of unnecessary or clinically irrelevant alarm conditions or a set of reactive inputs that follow immediately after an alarm event is detected, to enable medical personnel to appropriately respond to sensed alarm condition(s).
US10413247B2
A signal detection device includes: multiple electrodes that are arranged to come into contact with a subject that generates a signal; an electrode signal selection unit that alternatively selects one signal from signals on the multiple electrodes based on a selection signal; an amplification unit that amplifies the signal that is selected by the electrode signal selection unit; and a flexible substrate on which the multiple electrodes, the selection unit, and the amplification unit are formed, in which the amplification unit is formed on the substrate to form a laminated structure together with the multiple electrodes and the selection unit.
US10413234B2
A system for providing a connected dental device is disclosed. In particular, the system may include integrating a network chip or transceiver into a dental device, such as a toothbrush, so as to enable the dental device to communicate with a user device and one or more accessory devices. Once the user device and one or more accessory devices are paired with the user device, the system may track information associated with the dental device and the user using the dental device. Based on the tracked information, the system may determine an action to be performed by the user using the dental device. Using the dental device, the system may transmit a notification to the user device to alert the user of the action that needs to be performed. The system may also transmit notifications providing status information for the dental device and the one or more accessory devices.
US10413230B1
A force measurement system is disclosed herein. The force measurement system includes a force measurement assembly configured to receive a subject thereon, at least one visual display device having an output screen, and one or more data processing devices operatively coupled to the force measurement assembly and the at least one visual display device. In one or more embodiments, the one or more data processing devices are configured to determine a presence of a measurement error resulting from a portion of the load from at least one portion of the body of the subject being applied to an external object rather than the intended top surface of the force measurement assembly.
US10413229B2
A device that differentiates a living body includes at least one transmission antenna element that transmits a transmission signal to a predetermined range including the living body, N receivers that are arranged to surround a periphery of the predetermined range and each receive N reception signals using respective reception antenna elements of the receivers during a predetermined period, the N reception signals including a reflection signal resulting from the transmission signal reflected off the living body, memory that stores a teacher signal, a circuit that calculates a plurality of correlation coefficients according to the teacher signal and the N reception signals received by the N receivers and determines that the living body and the subject living body are identical to each other when a predetermined correlation coefficient included in the plurality of correlation coefficients is included in a predetermined value range.
US10413225B1
A pulse oximeter sensor assembly and a method for monitoring and assessing a physical state of a subject with the assembly are provided. The assembly includes a pulse oximeter sensor, an indicator device, a processor coupled to the pulse oximeter sensor and the indicator device, a base layer configured to conform to a temporal region of the subject's head, and a mounting assembly configured to enable securing of the pulse oximeter sensor assembly in the temporal region of the subject's head. By positioning the assembly in the temporal region of the subject's head, the assembly can utilized data taken from the temporal artery and provide an external indication as to the physical status of the subject.
US10413224B2
Disclosed is an analyte sensing system (1), comprising: a sensor probe (11) for collecting the analyte content in human body and transmitting the collected analyte content information; a transmitter (13) connected to the sensor probe (11) for receiving the analyte content information transmitted by the sensor probe (11) implanted subcutaneously and converting same into a radio signal to output; and a receiver for receiving the radio signal comprising the analyte content information transmitted by the transmitter (13) and converting same into analyte content data to display to the user. The analyte sensing system (1) uses an automatic installer (122) to implant the sensor probe (11) into the human body, and obtains the analyte content information collected by the sensor probe (11) through the transmitter (13) and the receiver. The analyte sensing system (1) has a small structure, and is easy to use and convenient to operate.
US10413223B2
A diagnostic tape unit and a process for producing it are provided, in which disposable, test units are applied to a rollable transport tape which is wound onto an unwinding spool and is connected to a take-up spool such that the test units can be successively made available to a user by winding on the transport tape. One or both of the leading end and trailing end of the transport tape is connected to their corresponding spools by means of an auxiliary tape.
US10413219B2
The present application relates generally to computer software, mobile electronics, wireless communication links, and wearable monitoring systems. More specifically, techniques, fabrics, materials, systems, sensors, EMG sensors, circuitry, algorithms and methods for wearable monitoring devices and associated exercise apparatus are described. A garment borne sensor system may generate data on a user's performance during exercise, for example, and the data may be analyzed in real time and feedback may be provided to the user based on the analysis. A piece of exercise equipment may be instrumented and in communication with the sensor system or other system and may be controlled in real time to adjust its settings to affect the user during the exercise routine. Communication between the sensor system and other systems may be wireless. Conductive structures formed directly in a fabric of the garment may integrally include sensors, circuitry, controllers, conductive traces, and sensor electronics.
US10413212B2
According to some embodiments, methods and systems of enhancing a map of a targeted anatomical region comprise receiving mapping data from a plurality of mapping electrodes, receiving high-resolution mapping data from a high-resolution roving electrode configured to be moved to locations between the plurality of mapping electrodes, wherein the mapping system is configured to supplement, enhance or refine a map of the targeted anatomical region or to directly create a high-resolution three-dimensional map using the processor receiving the data obtained from the plurality of mapping electrodes and from the high-resolution roving electrode.
US10413208B2
An EEG monitoring system (2) adapted to be carried continuously by a person to be monitored comprises electrodes for measuring at least one EEG signal from the person carrying the EEG monitoring system (2). The system also comprises signal processing means adapted to receive, process and analyze the EEG signal. Furthermore the system comprises data logging means adapted to log data relating to said EEG signal and a memory for storing said data relating to said EEG signal. A method of using the monitoring system is also provided.
US10413202B2
A biosensor includes: a flexible base, a first sensor includes a first sensor main body, and a second sensor includes a second sensor main body that is detachably installed on the side face of the flexible base installed with the first sensor main body, and is arranged at intervals on the first sensor main body. The second sensor is detachably installed on the flexible base installed with the first sensor, and does not overlap with the first sensor, thereby allowing the second sensor to work together with the first sensor, thereby obtaining different physiological parameters. The second sensor can also be detached from the flexible base and used independently to increase user convenience.
US10413201B2
The invention relates to a pressure sensor catheter and method for measuring pressure on a distal side of a flow constriction, such as a stenosis, in a body lumen or measuring a pressure difference over the flow constriction. The catheter includes a pressure transfer tube for passing through the constriction, the tube being connected to and extending from a pressure sensor for transferring the pressure at the distal side of the constriction via the tube to the sensor, and a catheter body for introduction of the catheter into the body lumen, wherein the catheter body comprises the sensor at a sensor position, such that the sensor in use is positioned in the body lumen, and wherein a distal end region of the catheter including the distal end region of the pressure transfer tube has a smaller maximum outer diameter than the outer diameter of the catheter at the sensor position.
US10413182B2
Methods and apparatus to form a biometric based information communication system are described. In some examples, the biometric based information communication system comprises biomedical devices with sensing means, wherein the sensing means produces a biometric result. In some examples the biometric based information communication system may comprise a user device such as a smart phone paired in communication with the biomedical device. A biometric measurement result may trigger a communication of a biometric based information communication message.
US10413177B2
There is provided an eyeball observation device, which can stably detect a line of sight, the eyeball observation device including: at least one infrared light source configured to radiate polarized infrared light onto an eyeball of a user; and at least one imaging device configured to capture an image of the eyeball irradiated with the polarized infrared light and to be capable of simultaneously capturing a polarization image with at least three directions.
US10413175B2
Exemplary apparatus, arrangement and method can be provided for obtaining information associated with an anatomical structure or a sample using optical microscopy. For example, a light radiation can be separated into first light radiation(s) directed to an anatomical sample and second light radiation directed to a reference. A wavelength of the radiation can vary over time, and the wavelength can be shorter than approximately 1150 nm. An interference can be detected between third and fourth radiations associated with the first and second radiations and fourth radiation, respectively. At least one image corresponding to portion(s) of the sample can be generated using data associated with the interference. In addition, source(s) can be provided which can be configured to provide an electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength that varies over time. A period of a variation of the wavelength of the first electromagnetic radiation(s) can be shorter than 1 millisecond, and the wavelength can be shorter than approximately 1150 nm.
US10413170B2
Through the present invention, a perimetry result is obtained for a position on a retina surface designated as a position to be tested. As illustrated in the drawing, “the position of a ganglion cell (RGC)” and “the position of a photoreceptor cell (C) for sending information to the ganglion cell (RGC)” are offset on the retina surface (macular part). Here, when position (P1) is designated as a test position for testing the functioning of a ganglion cell at position (P1), the perimeter of the present invention finds “the position (P2) of the photoreceptor cell for sending information to the ganglion cell at position (P1),” presents a visual target at position (P2) rather than position (P1), and tests a visual field. The information of the visual target is sent to the ganglion cell at position (P1), and the functioning of the ganglion cell can therefore be tested. The test result is correlated with the position (P1) and displayed, and the ganglion cell at the designated position (P1) can be therefore be tested.
US10413161B2
Embodiments of the disclosure include an endoscope tip assembly for use on an endoscope, during procedures. The endoscope tip assembly may include a base, configured to receive an endoscope tip configured to not disengage from the endoscope tip during a procedure. The endoscope tip assembly may also include a plurality of struts, connected by a webbing, that may fold flat during insertion, and may assume a balloon-like shape during withdrawal.
US10413158B2
A method for visualizing a 3D dental restoration on a 2D image of the mouth of a patient includes obtaining a 3D dental model of at least a part of the patient's oral cavity, designing the 3D dental restoration, obtaining the 2D image of the mouth of the patient, estimating a virtual camera including at least one virtual camera property corresponding to at least one physical camera property of the physical camera used to obtain the 2D image, viewing the 3D dental restoration using the virtual camera, determining the visible area of the 3D dental restoration, which is not overlapped by surrounding anatomic features when viewed with the virtual camera, imaging the visible area of the 3D dental restoration with the 2D image. This advantageously provides an image which with high accuracy gives the dentist and the patient a visual presentation of the final result of a dental treatment.
US10413155B2
An endoscope system computes a distal end position of the endoscope or a position of the desired imaging target. An image taken of the desired imaging target is recorded. A position of the desired imaging target is computed and recorded. A current image taken by the imaging unit is compared with the image of the desired imaging target already recorded. A first driving amount for driving the field-of-view adjustment mechanism is computed such that the desired imaging target is positioned on an axis of sighting of the imaging unit. A second driving amount for driving the field-of-view adjustment mechanism is computed in such a way as to include a center of the image of the desired imaging target. The field-of-view adjustment mechanism is driven from either one of the first driving amount or the second driving amount.
US10413147B2
Systems and methods for providing a wand that is configured to clean a surface, such as carpeting and rugs, are disclosed herein. While the described wand can comprise any suitable component that allows it to be used to clean a surface, in some cases, the wand includes a wand head having a shroud, with a jet orifice and a vacuum port being disposed within the shroud. In some such cases, the vacuum port includes a breaker bar that is recessed within the shroud such that a portion of the shroud extends past the breaker bar. Additionally, in some cases, the shroud further includes one or more rollers that are optionally adjustable in height such that the wand head can is useable by operators of varying heights. In some cases, the wand head is coupled to a vacuum tube that attaches to a vacuum. Additional implementations are also described herein.
US10413142B2
The vacuum cleaner includes: a vacuum cleaner main body including a suction device generating a suction force; a nozzle assembly connected with the main body and configured to suction air by the suction force of the suction device; a connector configured to connect the nozzle assembly with the main body and rotatably coupled to the nozzle assembly; and a locking unit which locks the main body to maintain a state in which the main body is erect and which unlocks the main body in the locked state by a rotation of the main body.
US10413141B2
An upright surface cleaning apparatus may have a surface cleaning head with a central longitudinal axis extending between its front and rear ends. An upright section may be mounted to the surface cleaning head and may be moveable between a generally upright position and a rearwardly inclined in use position. The upright section may include an air treatment member assembly and a suction motor. The air treatment member assembly may include an air treatment member and a dirt collection region that is positioned laterally from the air treatment member. The suction motor may be positioned below at least one of the air treatment member and the dirt collection region. The first and second laterally opposed sides and one of the front side and the rear side of the air treatment member assembly may be generally rectangular in top plan view when the upright section is in the upright position.
US10413139B2
A disposable toilet plunger cover assembly designed to be used with a standard toilet plunger. The assembly including a connection receiver designed to be attached to a standard toilet plunger at a central area of the inner surface of the toilet plunger head and an elongated flexible plastic bag having a lower enclosed end and an upper open end. The bag having an interior volume sufficient to enclose the head of the standard toilet plunger and a portion of the handle. A ring-shaped sealing gasket attached to the outer surface of the bag at the lower enclosed end, the ring shaped gasket formed to concentrically mate with the ring-shaped lower edge of the toilet plunger, and a connector attached to the inner surface of the bag at an area centrally located within the sealing gasket. The connector is constructed to be removably attached to the connection receiver.
US10413136B2
A stack of web material for hygiene products, for use in a dispenser, including at least one continuous web material being Z-folded about transverse folding lines, the panels being piled on top of each other to form a height of the stack extending between a first end surface and a second end surface of said stack, and the first end surface being provided with a first connector, and the second end surface being provided with a second connector. At least one of the first and second connectors comprises a first mechanical connector structure and a second mechanical connector structure, the first and second mechanical connector structures being two corresponding structures, each structure being capable of forming a mechanical interconnection with the other structure, and being incapable of forming a mechanical interconnection with an identical structure.
US10413134B2
An auto cleansing apparatus comprises: a drive unit which is equipped in a case and generates the rotation power; a pair of cams which may be rotated in accordance with the rotation power of the drive unit and wherein the positions of the cam sides may be changed by turns; a rotor link which is provided with a pair of the rotor arms to be contacted with the cam sides and which is rotated in the case to and fro while the rotor center shaft is rotated and the rotor arms may be moved forwardly and backwardly when the cam sides of the cams are changed by turns; and a rotor plate which has cleansing member equipped in one side and which is connected to the rotor link.
US10413127B1
A coffee grinder has a housing that includes a ring burr, a shaft extending through the ring burr, a frustoconical burr, and an interlocking plug. An internal bore of the frustoconical burr has an upper cylindrical surface adjacent the top end, an interlocking portion adjacent the bottom edge, and a tapered side surface. The interlocking plug is shaped to extend through the internal bore of the frustoconical burr, and includes an upper cylindrical portion that fits through the upper cylindrical surface, and a lower portion that includes a sidewall surface which is also tapered such that the sidewall surface interlocks with the side surface of the frustoconical burr.
US10413125B2
A used cooking oil filtration system (100) includes a housing (102) defining an interior space (104), a gas source (130), a gas inlet (134) fluidly coupled to the gas source (130) to permit the introduction of a gas to the interior space (104) of the housing (102). The housing (102) further includes a fluid inlet (108), a fluid outlet (114), and filter media (116) disposed proximate the fluid outlet (114). The housing (102) is at least partially immersed in used cooking oil (150) and gas pressure in the interior space is maintained at a first pressure level at which used cooking oil flows into the interior space. The gas source (130) increases the gas pressure in the interior space to a second pressure level at which the used cooking oil flows through the filter media and exits the housing (102) through the fluid outlet (114). Flowing the used cooling oil through the filter media (116) reduces the concentration of one or more contaminants present at a first contaminant level in the used cooking oil to a second contaminant level.
US10413124B2
A charcoal-fueled barbecue grill and smoker includes a duct system with “volcanoes” on the inside of the lower grill chamber that match holes in a tube fitted to the lower grill chamber, such that a turning of the tube provides precise venting and temperature control during cooking. A rear stabilizer attached to the lower grill chamber allows the grill to be used either with or without a stand, preventing the grill from toppling over when the lid is opened. The grill may include one or more removable shelves. An ash evacuation system includes a frusto-conical ash bucket that attaches at a hole in the lower grill chamber and held in place by the rear stabilizer using an ash bucket hanger.
US10413121B2
Disclosed herein is a cooking system for cooking food, the cooking system being functional in a plurality of cooking modes. The cooking system includes a housing defining a hollow chamber configured to receive a food container. The housing has an upper portion defining an opening to the hollow chamber. A first lid is adapted to cover the opening to the hollow chamber. At least one heating element is associated with at least one of the housing and the lid. The cooking system is operable in an air frying mode and a conductive cooking mode. The upper portion of the housing includes a feature of a locking system for locking a second lid to the housing.
US10413119B2
An actively heated or cooled portable container has a body with a chamber that receives and holds a liquid, and one or more heating or cooling elements in thermal communication with at least a portion of the chamber. An outer surface of the body has one or more electrical contacts. A module is removably coupled to a portion of the body. The module has one or more electrical contacts on an outer surface of the module that contact the one or more electrical contacts on the outer surface of the body, control circuitry, and one or more power storage elements that provide power to the control circuitry and/or the one or more heating or cooling elements. The control circuitry wirelessly communicates with a mobile electronic device to wirelessly transmit information to the mobile electronic device associated with the operation of the module and/or wirelessly receive instructions from a user via the mobile electronic device.
US10413117B2
A dispensing apparatus for a milk-frothing device is indicated, comprising a body that is composed of a first part (10) and of a second part (50), which comprises an emulsion chamber (15) for forming emulsified fluid, a fluid inlet (15-1) for letting a fluid into the emulsion chamber (15), and a discharging region (55) having at least one dispensing opening (61) for discharging the emulsified fluid formed in the emulsion chamber (15). With the aim of improving the sealing properties between the first part (10) and the removable second part (50), the dispensing apparatus (100) according to the invention makes provision that at least one region of the emulsion chamber (15) and the fluid inlet (15-1) are formed in the first part (10) and that the second part (50) has the discharging region (55) having the at least one dispensing opening (61), that the first part (10) is composed of a first material at least in a first region (11), that the second part (50) is composed of a second material at least in a first region (51), and that the first region (11) of the first part (10) and the first region (51) of the second part (50) are connecting regions that are respectively complementary to each other, at which connecting regions the first region (11) of the first part (10) and the first region (51) of the second (50) are connected in such a way that they can be disconnected from each other.
US10413097B2
Various embodiments of a modular food shield system are disclosed and described within the context of exemplary food shield configurations. Certain embodiments may include cut-to-length support posts. Further, certain embodiments may include versatile brackets that can be positioned, and repositioned, along the length of support post without requiring that the support post be slotted, tapped, drilled or otherwise customized to secure the bracket in position. Brackets used in certain embodiments may further be configured to make use of one or more “double duty” set screws that can simultaneously secure the bracket to a support post while providing a structure for mating with one or more ancillary components in the food shield system such as, but not limited to, an internally threaded barrel spacer, a cut-to-length support post, a main viewing panel or side panel, a finishing cap component, a viewing panel adjustment mechanism, etc.
US10413085B2
An adjusting mechanism includes a first engaging component, a second engaging component and a third engaging component is applied to a child carrier including a supporting component and a seating component. The first engaging component is detachably disposed on the supporting component. The second engaging component is disposed on the seating component. The third engaging component is movably located between the first engaging component and the second engaging component in a switchable manner. The second engaging component drives the third engaging component to move between a first position and a second position. The third engaging component moves to the first position to engage with the first engaging component so as to constrain relative movement between the seating component and the supporting component. The third engaging component moves to the second position to be separated from the first engaging component and the seating component can rotate relative to the supporting component.
US10413080B2
A spring element (1) having a pair of sleeves formed of two sleeves (5, 7) is disclosed. Each sleeve (5, 7) of the pair of sleeves is formed of a closed band. The two oppositely disposed sleeves (5, 7) are connected to each other by a connecting piece (9) at one point of their circumference, respectively. On each sleeve (5, 7), a projection (11a, 11b) directed towards the opposite sleeve (7, 5) is provided, spaced apart from the connecting piece (9). In this way, a receiving space (13) defined by the connecting piece (9) and the projections (11a, 11b) is formed between the sleeves (5, 7). A spring comprises a rod-shaped central bar (21) and such a spring element (1). The spring element (1) is slid onto the central bar (21) such that a portion of the central bar (21) is held in the receiving space (13) of the spring element (1) and can be removed without damage from the receiving space (13) of the spring element (1). This spring is provided for a mattress for lying and/or seating means comprising a mattress body made of a material movable in itself, particularly foam or latex, having hollow spaces arranged transversely to a longitudinal axis or a lateral axis. A spring is provided in at least one hollow space.
US10413070B1
A system of controlling various actuators associated with human support surfaces is disclosed. Such a system is made up of a support surface, a controller, and an actuator. The system may optionally include batteries, a means of charging the batteries, and a graphical user interface as well as a communication link between the graphical user interface and the support surfaces. The actuators are capable of altering contour and/or firmness, of a support surface, they may be vibrational or heating/cooling in nature, and they may also alter the overall relative position of a support surface.
US10413069B1
A barber chair tray includes a tray body and adjustable connecting assemblies to connect the tray body to a barber chair. The connecting assemblies connect to a head rest assembly support structure present at the top of the chair's seatback, and allow the tray to hang at the back of the chair. The connecting assemblies allow the tray to swing away from the back of the chair when the chair's seatback is reclined to keep the tray body level, thereby preventing implements on the tray from falling off the tray. The connecting assemblies allow height and width adjustment to facilitate mounting of the chair tray to a variety of chair designs, and to allow the particular user of the tray to select a desired height at which the tray hangs while in use.
US10413048B2
A toothbrush with a pinch grip toothbrush handle facilitates a healthier brushing technique by encouraging the use of a pinch grip. A pinch grip handle with one or more finger grooves encourages the use of a pinch grip, thereby reducing the amount of pressure a user can apply during brushing at any brushing orientation. A finger groove may be contoured, consisting of concave surface areas and optionally convex surface areas. A handle may feature a pair of finger grooves that resemble a peanut or hour glass shape, which encourages the use of a pinch grip. Embodiments may take the form of a supplemental attachment to a toothbrush, or an integral part of a solid single-piece toothbrush.
US10413044B2
A quick-release attachment mechanism includes a fastener that attaches an object to a user. The fastener is disengaged by pulling on a pull-handle.
US10413042B2
A skin-attachment sheet for makeup includes a thin-film layer made of polylactic acid, polyglycolic acid, polycaprolactone, or a copolymer thereof, and a biocompatible polymer. The thickness of a first layer thereof is from 10 nm to 500 nm. An ink corresponding to a makeup image is printed on a surface of the thin-film layer on an opposite side of a surface of the thin-film layer attachable to the skin. The sheet also includes a mount that is provided on a surface on the thin-film layer, and that is capable of being peeled off from the surface on which the mount is provided.
US10413040B2
A finger insertion mascara container including a wiper having a corrugated tube formed thereon, the finger insertion mascara container being structured such that a packing is coupled to a container body, which contains mascara liquid. a wiper, which has a corrugated tube formed thereon using an elastic material, is coupled to the lower side of the packing; a finger insertion member is coupled to the inside of the wiper, which has the corrugated tube formed thereon, the finger insertion member having a finger insertion space formed therein and having a finger retaining portion formed to extend upwards; and a brush rod, which has a mascara brush, is coupled to the lower side of the finger insertion member.
US10413039B2
A dual chamber container assembly includes a bottle. The bottle has a divider therein to define a first half and a second half of the bottle. The first half contains a first fluid and the second half contains a second fluid. A cap is provided and the cap is split into a primary half and a secondary half and each of the primary and secondary halves is selectively manipulated. Each of the primary half and the secondary half is removably coupled to the bottle. The primary half of the cap is aligned with the first half of the bottle and the secondary half of the cap is aligned with the second half of the bottle. A pair of brushes is each coupled to an associated one of the primary and secondary halves of the cap. Each of the brushes is manipulated to selectively apply the fluid to a surface.
US10413035B2
A casing for a cosmetic article has a base having an inner surface which accommodates a mirror. A lid is rotatably and directly mounted to the base, the lid being rotatable, relative to the base, between a closed position and an opened position. An intermediate tray is located between the base and the lid for accommodating the cosmetic article and covering the whole base, the intermediate tray being slidably mounted to the base so as to be movable relative to the base between a retracted position, in which the intermediate tray substantially covers the inner surface of the base, and an extended position, in which the intermediate tray exposes the inner surface of the base. The intermediate tray being further rotatably or slidably mounted to the lid so as to be movable relative to the lid. Rotation of the lid from the closed position to the open position causes the tray to slide from the retracted position to the extended position.
US10413027B1
A case for supporting a communication device includes a casing defining an interior space for protecting a communication device therein, a back portion defining an interior area beneath the outer surface. The back portion defines a first channel in communication with the interior area and extends between side edges of the back panel, a pair of first grooves in communication with the first channel, and a pair of second grooves in communication with the pair of first grooves. The case includes a pair of first leg assemblies, each including a first leg portion slidably received into the first channel, a second leg portion coupled to the first leg portion and removably received in the first groove, and a third leg portion coupled to the second portion and removably received in the second groove. Each second leg portion is pivotally coupled to a respective first leg portion with a ball joint.
US10413014B2
An insole made of two membrane foils, between which a liquid is provided. The membrane foils have very little elasticity and high stiffness to respond quickly to load by pushing liquid quickly from an area under the foot to another area of the foot, by which the balance response is made faster for a person who uses such insoles. Especially in the field of multiple sclerosis, post-stroke rehabilitation, golf and race have such insoles have proven to be very advantageous.
US10413013B1
Wrapped footwear includes a flip-flop which is wrapped in various ways with a strap. In one embodiment the strap is wrapped around both side members of the flip-flop. In another embodiment the strap is wrapped around the toe post and the side members of the flip-flop. And in another embodiment, multiple straps are wrapped around the toe post and the ankle of the wearer.
US10413004B1
A surgical glove mold set, comprising a plurality of surgical glove mold-forms, wherein each surgical glove mold-form of the plurality of surgical glove mold-forms includes a common palm width (PW) and different finger lengths.
US10412997B2
The present disclosure is directed to an electronic vaporizing device having messaging functionality. The electronic vaporizing device may be configured to send and receive messages to other electronic vaporizing devices, electronic communication devices, and the like. In one embodiment, the messages may include information associated with the type and amount of material to be vaporized. The electronic vaporizing device may include a mixing component operable to withdraw a selected amount of vaporizable material from one or more of the containers to produce a vaporizable mixture according to the information included in the messages.
US10412995B2
An e-vapor device may include a housing shell configured to receive a supply packet containing a pre-vapor formulation, a mouthpiece secured to an end of the housing shell, a puncture device within the housing shell, and a heater structure within the housing shell and arranged to be in thermal contact with the pre-vapor formulation. The mouthpiece is configured to transition from a protracted position to a retracted position. The puncture device is configured to pierce the supply packet to release the pre-vapor formulation when the mouthpiece transitions to the retracted position. The heater structure is configured to vaporize the pre-vapor formulation to generate a vapor.
US10412992B2
An adhesive transfer system for applying a pattern of adhesive to a web of tipping paper as it is being fed through a smoking article filter assembly unit including a transfer roller and an applicator roller, the transfer roller having an engraved pattern on its surface that corresponds to the pattern of adhesive to be applied to the tipping paper web, the applicator roller being nipped with the transfer roller so that adhesive received on its surface is transferred from said engraved region onto the applicator roller as the transfer roller and applicator roller rotate to form an adhesive pattern on the applicator roller for subsequent transfer onto a moving web of tipping paper in contact with said applicator roller, where the engraved pattern includes individual adhesive containing cells to break up adhesive that coats the engraved region of the transfer roller.
US10412990B2
A smoking article and method of manufacture provides a sheet of smokable material having a plurality of edges. One or more score or cuts are made in the sheet that each extend a partial distance from a first said edge toward a second said edge, the score or cut separating large and small sections of the sheet. A hinge is defined by a portion of the sheet of smokable material that is next to a score or cut, said hinge joining the large section to the small section. A conically shaped form is provided for shaping the sheet. The form has an outer surface, a large diameter end, a small diameter end, and a cavity that extends to said small diameter end. Corrugations on the small section of the sheet enable the small section to be fitted into the cavity via the small diameter end. The hinge enables the sheet to fold when the small section occupies the cavity in an assembled position wherein the large section is wrapped around the form outer surface. In the assembled position, the corrugations enable the small section to gather together to define a filter.
US10412988B2
An apparatus for roasting coffee beans comprises a roasting chamber for containing coffee beans. The roasting chamber is positioned within a resonant cavity of a waveguide. A microwave emitter produces microwave energy within the waveguide with one or more stable high intensity microwave regions within the roasting chamber to heat the coffee beans in the roasting chamber to a temperature sufficient to roast the coffee beans. A device configured to move the coffee beans within the one or more high intensity microwave regions is coupled to the roasting chamber.
US10412969B2
Disclosed is an antimicrobial solution comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of (a) hypochlorous acid, (b) a divalent cation, (c) phosphate anion, and (d) water, as well as a process for its production. Also disclosed is a method of treating or preventing infection associated with abdominal surgery on a mammal, comprising use of the antimicrobial solution.
US10412966B2
Disclosed are novel active substance combinations comprising specific heterocyclic trifluorobutenyls and previously known fungicidal agents. Said active substance combinations have a very good synergistic fungicidal, nematicidal, insecticidal, and/or acaricidal effect.
US10412962B2
The presently disclosed subject matter relates generally to antifungal nanofibrous materials and the use of such materials.
US10412960B2
Microparticles and nanoparticles made up of hydrophobized polysaccharides and an alpha-cyclodextrine
Microparticles and nanoparticles of hydrophobized polysaccharide and an alpha-cyclodextrin, obtained by self-association in an aqueous medium, the hydrophobized polysaccharide being obtained by grafting of alkyl chains derived from fatty acids, by an acylation reaction. These microparticles and nanoparticles constitute systems used for encapsulating substances of interest, in particular in the pharmaceutical field, and vectorization thereof for therapeutic purposes.
US10412950B2
Apparatuses, methods, and systems are provided for making the harvesting of sea life efficient. For example, real-time or periodic information about the status of the many traps a fisherman may have set is communicated to the fisherman while the traps are still in the water. A fisherman can use this information to determine the best time and path for trap retrieval and reset operations to reduce fuel use and improve the catch efficiency per unit effort.
US10412948B2
Various implementations described herein are directed to a marine device including a waterproof housing including a mounting element. The housing is configured to be at least partially submerged in the underwater environment and the mounting element is configured to attach to at least one of a vessel or a trolling motor. The marine device also includes at least one transducer and an acoustic speaker positioned within the housing. The at least one transducer is positioned and oriented within the housing such that the at least one transducer is configured to transmit one or more sonar beams into a portion of the underwater environment when the housing is at least partially submerged. The acoustic speaker is positioned and oriented within the housing such that the acoustic speaker is configured to emit the fish attraction sound into the underwater environment when the housing is at least partially submerged.
US10412940B2
A genetically modified mouse is provided, wherein the mouse expresses an immunoglobulin light chain repertoire characterized by a limited number of light chain variable domains. Mice are provided that present a choice of two human light chain variable gene segments such that the immunoglobulin light chains expresses by the mouse comprise one of the two human light chain variable gene segments. Methods for making bispecific antibodies having universal light chains using mice as described herein, including human light chain variable regions, are provided. Methods for making human variable regions suitable for use in multispecific binding proteins, e.g., bispecific antibodies, and host cells are provided.
US10412938B2
A system is provided for controlling an aquatic habitat. The system for includes a server, a bridge, and a habitat component. The server includes a database containing information associated with a habitat component. The server also includes a communication interface for transmitting operating data for the habitat component. The bridge has a first communication unit configured to communicate with the server communication interface and transmit the operating data received from the server to the habitat component. The habitat component has a second communication unit for receiving operating data from the bridge.
US10412937B2
The present invention relates to a nutritional product comprising a biological material derived from eggs and/or nauplii of stage I of a barnacle and its uses. The invention, especially discloses a feed for early live stages of aquatic animals such as fish or crustaceans comprising isolated eggs and/or nauplii of stage I of a barnacle or a material derived thereof. Methods for harvesting, isolating and preservation of the biological barnacle material are also disclosed.
US10412933B2
An animal housebreaking system including at least a defecation sensing unit for sensing whether an animal defecates on the animal housebreaking device, and a feeding machine for receiving, from the animal housebreaking device, information on whether the animal defecates, and providing predetermined rewards when the animal defecates on the animal housebreaking device.
US10412918B1
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH339109. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH339109, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH339109 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH339109.
US10412904B2
Waterproof and UV (ultraviolet) radiation blocking protective cover (1) for hanging fruit, CHARACTERIZED by a sheet (10) made of an expanded polyethylene material that blocks ultraviolet radiation (EPE-UV), whose shape is a flat geometric figure, with a main straight cut (11) running from the midpoint to the edge of the sheet and an arrangement of cuts and grooves that make up the attachment system when the cover is fitted on the fruit.
US10412898B2
Bale measuring method for a rectangular baler includes the steps of: measuring a movement of a binding material that is being tied around a bale; using the measured movement of the binding material to calibrate a measurement and calculation tool for measuring a movement of the bale in the baler and for calculating a length of the bale based on said measurement; determining the length of the bale using the calibrated measurement and calculation tool as the bale moves backward in the baler.
US10412896B2
A system for installing separator grates within a combine may include a grate frame having first and second frame members extending circumferentially between proximal and distal ends. The system may also include a first and second separator grate sections configured to be supported between the frame members along first and second circumferential frame sections of the grate frame, respectively. Additionally, the grate frame may include first and second guide rails extending between the frame members along at least a portion of the first circumferential frame section. When the first separator grate section is being installed from a side of the grate frame located adjacent to the proximal end, at least a portion of the first separator grate section may be configured to ride along the guide rails at a location between the frame member as the first separator grate section is moved towards the distal end of the grate frame.
US10412885B2
A modular cutterbar assembly operably coupled to a work machine includes at least one module and an end cap coupled to the at least one module. The end cap includes an upper surface defined between a first end and a second end, and an inner cavity is defined in the first end of the end cap. The inner cavity is configured to substantially enclose a drive transfer mechanism. An aperture is defined in the upper surface, and a coupler arm is integrally formed with the second end of the end cap. The coupler arm is configured to be coupled to the work machine.
US10412883B2
A modular cutterbar assembly capable of moving in a direction of travel may include a first module forming a first surface, a second surface, a front edge, and a rear edge. The assembly may also include a second module coupled to the first module such that the second module forms a first surface, a second surface, a front edge, and a rear edge. A joint is defined between first and second module and defining a joint plane. A first coupler is defined through the joint of the first and second modules at each respective front edge and defining a first coupler axis, and a second coupler is defined through the joint of the first and second modules at each respective rear edge and defining a second coupler axis. The joint plane is angled relative to the direction of travel.
US10412881B1
A planting system including a plurality of seeding row assemblies, each having components maintained at a controlled elevation. The seeding row assembly includes a tillage row unit controlled to maintain a desired elevation relative to a seeding row unit, the seeding row unit being configured to passively follow the local terrain. Each seeding row assembly can include two position sensors that generate signals corresponding to the elevation of the seeding row unit and the ground engagement attachment, respectively, or a differential position sensor that generates signals corresponding to the difference in the elevations. Various embodiments include a local closed loop controller that adjusts elevation of the tillage row unit relative to the seeding row unit to a desired set point. In some embodiments, the down force of the seeding row unit is actively controlled.
US10412875B2
In one aspect, a shank assembly for an agricultural implement may include a shank and a biasing element configured to exert a biasing force on the shank. The shank assembly may also include a reversible mounting plate defining a mounting aperture offset from a centerline of the reversible mounting plate such that a position of a second mounting location of the biasing element relative to a first mounting location of the biasing element differs depending on whether the reversible mounting plate is provided in a first orientation relative to the biasing element or a second orientation relative to the biasing element. The biasing element may exert a first biasing force on the shank when the reversible member is oriented in the first orientation and a second, different biasing force on the shank when the reversible member is oriented in the second orientation.
US10412873B2
A towed soil cultivation implement (1) is proposed in which the soil tillage tools (5) are guided by a contact pressure controlled depth guide device (9), which enables a constant weight load on a downstream, adjustable reconsolidation implement (6) on uneven ground as well. In the process, the pull line between tractor (3) and soil cultivation implement (1) are maintained in an optimum position.
US10420258B1
A door assembly is described. The door assembly includes a door structure that is mounted over an opening of an enclosure. The door structure includes a body that includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The first surface may face an inside of the enclosure when the door structure is closed. The door structure includes a number of finger bracket structures mounted on the first surface. Each one of the finger bracket structures includes a bracket and one or more finger gaskets coupled to the bracket. The finger gaskets of the finger bracket structures may contact enclosure brackets mounted around an edge of the opening of the enclosure when the door structure is closed. A combination of the finger gaskets in contact with enclosure brackets may create an electromagnetic interference (EMI) shield at the edge of the opening of the enclosure.
US10420251B2
An electronic device is immersed in a coolant in a cooling apparatus, and directly cooled. The electronic device is configured to be housed in housing parts of the cooling apparatus, and includes a metal board held with a pair of board retainers disposed in the housing part, storage units attached to a first surface of the metal board and a second surface opposite the first surface, and a backplane including connectors for electrically connecting the respective storage units, attached orthogonally to the first surface of the metal board, and the second surface opposite the first surface. The metal board includes a primary member including cuts in a width direction for fixing support plates that support the storage units to the primary member, and a secondary member includes pawls inserted into slits in the backplane, and fixed to the primary member. The support plates include holes for passage of the coolant.
US10420249B2
Deployable barriers are reversibly deployed in a data center hall to partition the data center. The hall is partitioned into an operational area, where rack computer systems are installed, a non-operational area, and a staging area where support infrastructure is at least partially installed. A barrier can be collapsed to incorporate the staging area into the operational area, thereby expanding the operational area, when rack computer systems are to be installed in the staging area. A barrier deployed in the non-operational area establishes another staging area. A barrier includes a deployment mechanism which extends through a space in the data center to enable a partition to be extended to partition the hall. The barrier can be mounted and deployed on support infrastructure, so that the deployed barrier and a side portion of the support infrastructure collectively partition the hall.
US10420240B2
A pressure compensated subsea arrangement for housing of electric components. The arrangement includes a pressure compensated housing. The pressure compensated housing is filled with a dielectric liquid. The arrangement includes at least one electric component. The at least one electric component is provided inside the pressure compensated housing. The dielectric liquid is a hydrocarbon dielectric liquid including isoparaffin. There is also provided a method of manufacturing such an arrangement.
US10420235B2
An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a first metal plate of a metal bezel that forms the external appearance of the electronic device, a second metal plate that overlaps the first metal plate while being spaced apart from the first metal plate, a dielectric member interposed between the first metal plate and the second metal plate, and a substrate electrically connected to a contact terminal of the second metal plate to feed power. Other embodiments are possible.
US10420228B1
An integrating apparatus for integrating a plurality of electronic devices includes an elongated frame member and a plurality of spaced-apart connecting plugs. Each of the electronic devices includes a main body that is formed with a receptacle and a display that is mounted in the main body. The frame member is flexible, has opposite end portions separably coupled to each other, and is adapted for encircling and positioning the main bodies of the electronic devices. The connecting plugs protrude from the frame member, are electrically connected to each other, and are adapted for electric connection with the receptacles of the main bodies of the electronic devices.
US10420227B2
A disclosed electronic device includes a housing having an opening, a roll mounted in the housing, a flexible display wound on the roll and being extendable and retractable through the opening based on a rotation direction of the roll, and a roll guide configured to guide the roll to move in a direction capable of constantly maintaining a proceeding direction of the flexible display toward the opening in the housing, based on a variation in a wound length of the flexible display on the roll.
US10420226B2
A housing for a portable electronic device is disclosed. The housing is composed of yttria-sensitized zirconia. Yttria-sensitized zirconia has from about 1.5 to about 2.5 mole percent yttria, and more typically about 2 mole percent yttria, and most typically 2 mole percent yttria, in zirconia. Yttria-sensitized zirconia is both tough and able to limit the formation and propagation of micro-cracks. Methods for manufacturing yttria-sensitized zirconia composed housings are also disclosed.
US10420221B2
A desmear treatment method for a wiring board material is provide that is capable of performing desmear treating on the interior of a through hole formed in an insulating layer without requiring complicated steps and obtaining an insulating layer having appropriate surface roughness. The desmear treatment method comprises forming a hole passing through an insulating layer, wherein the insulating layer is made of a resin containing a filler, and desmear treating the wiring board material with radicals. The wiring board material includes a depletable resist layer formed on the insulating layer, and the depletable resist layer is made of a resin to be depleted in the desmear treatment step. A method of manufacturing a wiring board material to be subjected to the desmear treatment method and a composite insulating layer forming material used in the manufacturing method are also disclosed.
US10420218B2
An electronic system including at least one component, two identical packages including a bottom from which a peripheral rim protrudes defining a recess, and electrical conductors passing through each package, the packages being attached to one another by the rim thereof so as to define a sealed cavity therebetween. An electronic device including two systems of this type superimposed on one another.
US10420216B2
A video camera head is comprised of at least two rigid printed circuit boards (PCBS) arranged in parallel planes. The at least two PCBs are mechanically supported one above the other by pins made of an electricity conducting material that conduct electrical power from the bottom PCB to electronic components or illumination means mounted on the other PCBs and signals from a solid state sensor chip mounted on one of the other PCBs of the at least two PCBs to the bottom PCB. Several embodiments of the video camera head are described.
US10420215B2
Various embodiments provide a flexible printed circuit comprising a substrate layer portion and an electrically-conductive layer portion. The electrically-conductive layer portion may be superimposed over the substrate layer portion. The substrate layer portion may have an opening formed therein and part of the electrically-conductive layer portion may be positioned over the opening to form a partially detachable tab. The tab may be for use in initiating separation of one portion of the flexible printed circuit from another portion of the flexible printed circuit. Various embodiments provide a corresponding method of fabrication of a flexible printed circuit. Various embodiments provide a corresponding method of fabrication of a plurality of electronic devices.
US10420212B2
A wiring board includes a substrate, an electrode on a surface of the substrate, a wall surface in a ring shape surrounding an outer circumference of the electrode, an upper end of the wall surface is located at a position higher than a surface of the electrode, and a protrusion at the upper end of the wall surface, the protrusion protruding with respect to the wall surface inward of a ring shape defined by the wall surface.
US10420201B2
A linac-based X-ray system for cargo scanning and imaging applications uses linac design, RF power control, beam current control, and beam current pulse duration control to provide stable sequences of pulses having different energy levels or different dose.
US10420200B2
An automated plasma cutting system is provided that includes a positioning system mounted to a support, an automated plasma arc torch mounted to the positioning system, and at least one power supply operatively connected to the automated plasma arc torch. The power supply may provide electrical power and fluid flow to the automated plasma arc torch for operation. The system further includes a controller in communication with the automated plasma arc torch and the power supply, and an auxiliary plasma arc torch operatively connected to the power supply, wherein the power supply provides electrical power and fluid flow to both the automated plasma arc torch and the auxiliary plasma arc torch. The automated plasma arc torch may process the workpiece to generate a set of features, while the auxiliary plasma arc torch may process/cut a residual framework of the workpiece remaining after formation of the set of features.
US10420196B2
A lighting circuit for a light source includes a drive circuit that supplies a lamp current to the light source, detects the lamp current, and executes feedback control such that the lamp current approaches a target current, and an overcurrent protection circuit that is inserted between the drive circuit and the light source and that restricts the lamp current flowing into the light source so that the lamp current does not exceed an overcurrent threshold value. The overcurrent protection circuit includes a transistor, an inductor, a rectifier, a current sensor that generates a current detection signal according to the lamp current, and an overcurrent protection controller that controls ON/OFF of the transistor based on the current detection signal and the overcurrent threshold value. The transistor, the inductor and the rectifier are disposed in a T-shape.
US10420191B2
The invention relates to a control system (4) for controlling lighting units (30, 31, 32, 33) of a lighting system (1), wherein the lighting units are assigned to different areas and the control system is adapted to control the lighting units in accordance with a lighting command, which defines desired power levels, and depending on occupancy information, which is indicative of a degree of occupancy of the areas, such that different lighting units are set to their desired power levels at different times, even if the provided lighting command requests to set the lighting units to their respective desired power levels at substantially the same time. This can reduce the likelihood of, for instance, blown fuses or damaged components of the lighting system, while, because of the consideration of the occupancy information, the delay in setting the lighting units to their desired power levels may be not or only hardly visible.
US10420189B2
A vehicle is provided herein. The vehicle includes a panel having a light-producing assembly including a plurality of light sources arranged therein and attached to the panel. A photoluminescent structure is disposed on the light-producing assembly and is configured to luminesce in response to excitation by the plurality of light sources. A vehicle sensor is configured to initiate an illumination sequence of the plurality of light sources based on a change in vehicular movement. A controller for illuminates the plurality of light sources based on predefined events when an electronic device is disposed proximately to the vehicle and is in communication with the controller.
US10420186B2
A lighting system and method features full gamut color and white color correlated temperature (CCT) control of independently controlled zones. Each zone may be tuned to any color and/or white CCT. The result is a lighting system and method with a light-emitting face having zones of different colors and intensities that may be independently controlled in real time. The lighting system and method enables improved lighting effects for film, television, and still photography as compared to traditional panel lights that are uniform in color over the entire emission surface.
US10420177B2
An LED illumination module including an LED lamp with a plurality of light emitting dies on a substrate in combination with an optic having a single focus. The light emitting dies include a single center light emitting die centered on an optical axis and peripheral dies arranged around the center die. The illumination module includes a beam forming optic having a single focus arranged over the LED lamp with the focus on the optical axis of the center die. Light emitted from the center die is substantially collimated by the optic in a focused “spot” emission pattern. Light emitted from the peripheral dies results in a more dispersed or divergent “flood” emission pattern. The center die and peripheral dies are independently controlled and the power delivered to the dies can be varied independently to generate different light emission patterns using the same optic.
