US11714375B2
In an image forming apparatus having a drum unit and a developing unit attachable to or detachable from an apparatus body, when the drum unit is inserted into or removed from the apparatus body, operation in the following first to third sections occurs in order or reverse. The first section is a predetermined section on a removal side from the innermost position of the drum unit. In the first section, the developing unit is inserted/removed integrally with the drum unit. In the second section, only the drum unit is inserted or removed. Meanwhile, the developing unit gradually rotates to switch the contact or separated states in conjunction with the insertion or removal of the drum unit. In the third section, only the drum unit is inserted into or removed from the apparatus body while the developing unit is separated.
US11714371B2
A fixing apparatus includes a fixing belt, a steering roller, a pressure rotation member, and a contact-separation mechanism. The contact-separation mechanism moves the pressure rotation member to a position where the pressure rotation member is in a contact state with the fixing belt and a position where the pressure rotation member is in a separated state from the fixing belt. Swing of the steering roller is controlled so that the fixing belt moves to a predetermined position in a fixing belt width direction. A distance between a center position of the fixing belt in tilting the steering roller for a first time after the center position is separated from a center position of a range of movement of the fixing belt and the center position of the range of movement of the fixing belt in the width direction is smaller in the separated state than in the contact state.
US11714369B2
A heating device includes a substrate, one or more heating elements arranged along the substrate, a heat conductor contacting the substrate, a plurality of thermometers each configured to measure a temperature of the heat conductor, and a plurality of thermostats each configured to measure a temperature of the heat conductor and interrupt electrical power supplied to the heating elements. The thermometers and the thermostats are alternately arranged in a longitudinal direction of the substrate.
US11714357B2
A method and associated computer program for predicting an electrical characteristic of a substrate subject to a process. The method includes determining a sensitivity of the electrical characteristic to a process characteristic, based on analysis of electrical metrology data including electrical characteristic measurements from previously processed substrates and of process metrology data including measurements of at least one parameter related to the process characteristic measured from the previously processed substrates; obtaining process metrology data related to the substrate describing the at least one parameter; and predicting the electrical characteristic of the substrate based on the sensitivity and the process metrology data.
US11714353B2
A mask and a method of manufacturing the same, an evaporation apparatus and a display device are provided. The method includes forming a first photoresist pattern on a substrate, the first photoresist pattern including a plurality of photoresist structures, each photoresist structure including a first surface away from the substrate and a second surface near the substrate, and the size of the first surface being smaller than that of the second surface; forming a metal layer on the substrate with the first photoresist pattern, the metal layer including a plurality of recessed regions and a plurality of raised regions; forming a second photoresist pattern in the recessed regions, an orthographic projection of the second photoresist pattern on the metal layer overlapping with the recessed regions; removing regions of the metal layer not covered by the second photoresist pattern, the second photoresist pattern, the substrate and the first photoresist pattern mask.
US11714352B2
An imprinting apparatus which is advantageous in improving the overlay accuracy in a shot located on an outer circumference of a substrate is provided. An imprinting apparatus which forms a pattern of an imprint material above a shot region of a substrate by performing alignment between each shot region of the substrate and a mold using a plurality of marks provided in each shot region of the substrate and a plurality of marks on the mold includes: a detection unit configured to detect at least a plurality of marks on the substrate in each shot region; and a control unit configured to use a first mark which is closest to a center of the substrate, a second mark which is arranged in a direction of a first axis along one side of the shot region with respect to the first mark, and a third mark which is arranged in a direction of a second axis perpendicular to the first axis with respect to the first mark for the alignment in each shot region, wherein the control unit uses, as the second mark, a mark which is arranged at a position closet to the center of the substrate in the shot region than that in a case in which the shot region is not located on the outer circumferential portion of the substrate when a shot region which is located on an outer circumferential portion of the substrate and whose center is located within the range of ±45° from the first axis is subjected to the alignment, and the control unit uses, as the third mark, a mark which is arranged at a position closer to the center of the substrate in the shot region than that in a case in which the shot region is not located on the outer circumferential portion of the substrate when a shot region which is located on the outer circumferential portion of the substrate and whose center is located within the range of ±45° from the second axis is subjected to the alignment.
US11714347B2
A process proximity correction method is performed by a process proximity correction computing device which performs a process proximity correction (PPC) through at least one of a plurality of processors. The process proximity correction method includes: converting a target layout including a plurality of patterns into an image, zooming-in or zooming-out the image at a plurality of magnifications to generate a plurality of input channels, receiving the plurality of input channels and performing machine learning to predict an after-cleaning image (ACI), comparing the predicted after-cleaning image with a target value to generate an after-cleaning image error, and adjusting the target layout on the basis of the after-cleaning image error.
US11714345B2
A light source unit includes a first light emitting device configured to emit light in a first wavelength range, a luminescent wheel comprising a luminescent light emitting area configured to emit luminescent light that is excited by the light in the first wavelength range as light in a second wavelength range, and a color wheel onto which the light in the first wavelength range and the light in the second wavelength range are shined. A filter selects a part of the wavelength from the shined light in the first wavelength range and the light in the second wavelength range. A wheel surface of the color wheel is inclined with respect to axes of the light in the first wavelength range and the light in the second wavelength range.
US11714338B2
A camera housing having a first housing portion that forms a first portion of a cavity to receive a camera and a second housing portion. The second housing portion that forms a second portion of the cavity to receive the camera. A hinge movably connecting the first housing portion to the second housing portion so that the second housing portion is movable relative to the first housing portion to expose the cavity. Fastening structures configured to connect the first housing portion to the second housing portion when the camera housing is in a closed position, wherein one of the fastening structures include a first latch component and a second latch component. The first latch component connected to the first housing portion. The second latch component configured to connect to the second housing portion at a first end and the first latch component at a second end and the first latch component is configured to position the second latch component over the second housing portion so that the second latch component couples the first housing portion and the second housing portion together. Protrusions extending from the first housing portion and configured to connect the camera housing to a mount.
US11714332B2
A driving mechanism for an optical element is provided, including a fixed portion, a movable portion, a first driving assembly, and a positioning assembly. The movable portion is movably disposed on the fixed portion, and includes an optical element. The first driving assembly is at least partially disposed on the fixed portion, and drives the optical element to move in a first direction. The positioning assembly is disposed on the fixed portion or the movable portion, wherein the positioning assembly limits the movable part to a first terminal position or a second terminal position relative to the fixed portion.
US11714328B2
Disclosed is a terminal, including: a display screen including a sensor area, the sensor area being a transparent display area on the display screen; a sensor disposed below the display screen, the sensor having a photosensitive portion; and a color-changing layer above the display screen, where the photosensitive portion of the sensor is within a first orthographic projection range of the sensor area, and the sensor area is within a second orthographic projection range of the color-changing layer; the transparent display area is transparent when the sensor is in operation; and the color-changing layer is configured to switch between a colorless state and a colored state.
US11714321B2
An electro-optical device includes: a liquid crystal panel; a particle aligned type anisotropic conductive film having a plurality of electrically conductive particles that are arranged in a state of being aligned along a first direction and a second direction intersecting with the first direction; and a printed circuit board coupled to a connection terminal portion of the liquid crystal panel via the particle aligned type anisotropic conductive film, wherein the connection terminal portion includes a plurality of connection terminals, a plurality of recessed portions that are arranged in a state of being aligned along a third direction and a fourth direction intersecting with the third direction are formed on a surface of the connection terminal, and at least one of the first direction and the second direction along which the electrically conductive particles are arranged is different in arrangement direction from both the third direction and the fourth direction.
US11714319B2
The disclosure provides a display device and a method for manufacturing the same. The display device includes: an array substrate, an opposite substrate and a liquid crystal layer between the array substrate and the opposite substrate. The array substrate includes a first base, and a first electrode and a second electrode of each of the plurality of sub-pixels, the first electrode and the second electrode being located on a side of the first base proximal to the liquid crystal layer; and the opposite substrate includes: a second base and an interference electrode of each of the sub-pixels, the interference electrode is located on a side of the second base proximal to the liquid crystal layer, orthographic projections of the interference electrode of each sub-pixel and the second electrode of said each sub-pixel on the first base at least partially overlaps.
US11714315B2
A backlight assembly and its formation method, and a display apparatus are provided in the present disclosure. The formation method includes a circuit board; a plurality of light-emitting elements, disposed at a side of the circuit board; and a light guide element, configured to transmit light emitted from the plurality of light-emitting elements to a display element according to a preset light-guiding path. The backlight assembly transmits the light emitted from the light-emitting elements to the display element according to the preset light-guiding path through the light guide element, which improves the utilization rate of the light emitted from the light-emitting elements and emits higher brightness backlight through relatively low energy consumption.
US11714311B2
According to one embodiment, a display device includes a display panel including a first substrate including a first transparent substrate having a first main surface, a first opposite and a side surface, a second substrate including a second transparent substrate having a second main surface and a second opposite surface, and a liquid crystal layer located between the first substrate and the second substrate, a light emitting element opposed to the side surface, a third transparent substrate, and a transparent layer located between the display panel and the third transparent substrate and having a second refractive index that is lower than a first refractive index.
US11714304B2
A helmet and a method and system for controlling a digital visor of a helmet are disclosed herein. The helmet includes a visor screen having a plurality of liquid crystal display (LCD) pixels, with each LCD pixel configured to alter in transparency. The helmet also includes a light sensor configured to detect incident light. The helmet also includes a controller coupled to the visor screen and the light sensor. The controller is configured to alter the transparency of the plurality of LCD pixels based on the incident light. In embodiments, the controller can alter the transparency of the LCD pixels based on the direction and/or intensity of the incident light.
US11714301B2
Provided is a light modulator including a substrate, and a resonator configured to modulate a phase of incident light by modulating a refractive index based on an external stimulus, the resonator comprising a first reflective structure provided on the substrate, a cavity layer provided on the first reflective structure, and a second reflective structure provided on the cavity layer, wherein at least one of the first reflective structure or the second reflective structure comprises first material layers, second material layers that are alternately stacked with the first material layers, and a third material layer, and wherein each of the first material layers has a first refractive index, each of the second material layers has a second refractive index that is different from the first refractive index, and the third material layer has a third refractive index that is different from the first refractive index.
US11714300B2
Disclosed is a thermochromic intelligent window with an adjustable emissivity. The thermochromic intelligent window includes a window frame. A glass assembly is assembled in the window frame and includes a glass substrate. One side of the glass substrate is deposited with a metal oxide coating for adjusting the glass substrate, the metal oxide coating has a low-emission function, and the metal oxide coating is a layer of transparent indium tin oxide film. A solar-adjusted high-emission portion is assembled on the other side of the glass substrate and includes a first polyethylene layer. A hydroxypropyl cellulose hydrogel layer is assembled on an upper portion of the first polyethylene layer. A second polyethylene layer is further assembled on the hydroxypropyl cellulose hydrogel layer. The hydroxypropyl cellulose hydrogel layer is wrapped between the first polyethylene layer and the second polyethylene layer.
US11714297B2
A unitary lens structure is provided which is employable with spectacles as well as goggles and safety eyewear. The lens is formed as a unitary structure with projections having surfaces which are machinable for prescription eyewear extending from a first side surface of a larger shield. Damage from cracking of the shield at the intersections with the projection perimeters is prevented by non linear connections between the two surfaces.
US11714287B1
A display device includes a display, an optical assembly, and a display-moving assembly connected to the display for moving the display between a first position and a second position. When in the first position, the display outputs image light in a first direction substantially parallel to an optical axis of the optical assembly. When in the second position, the display is positioned away from the optical axis of the optical assembly. The display device also includes a partial reflector and a partial reflector-moving assembly connected to the partial reflector for moving the partial reflector between a third position and a fourth position. When the partial reflector is in the third position, the display is in the first position and the display is disposed between the optical assembly and the partial reflector. When the partial reflector is in the fourth position, the display is in the second position.
US11714282B2
A light source includes a first set of source elements and a second set of source elements. A respective set of source elements is disposed on a respective substrate and electrically coupled to a respective set of circuit pads formed on a respective top surface of the respective substrate by respective bond wires. At least a portion of the respective top surfaces face each other and are spaced apart from each other to accommodate at least some of the first set of source elements, at least some of the second set of source elements, and at least some of the bond wires. The display device that includes a light source configured to output image light, an optical assembly configured to collimate the image light, a scanning assembly configured to steer the image light, and an output device configured to output the image light for displaying images is also disclosed.
US11714277B2
Implementations described and claimed herein provide a mechanically-scanning 3-dimensional light detection and ranging (3D LiDAR) system including a galvo mirror assembly, wherein the galvo mirror assembly includes a mirror attached to an armature of a galvanometer to reflect a light signal generated by a light generator and received from a target, at least one permanent magnet, and at least one coil configured to carry a current to move the armature.
US11714275B1
A dual phosphor wheel projection system is provided. A first dichroic mirror directs blue light from a first blue laser to a second dichroic mirror which directs the blue light to at least one integrator. The first dichroic mirror directs blue light from a second blue laser to a first phosphor/phosphor wheel, which converts the blue light to longer wavelengths that includes red light. The second dichroic mirror directs the red light to the integrator and transmit others of the longer wavelengths. The integrator combines the red light with red light from a red laser. A third dichroic mirror directs the red light from the red laser to the integrator and directs blue light from a third blue laser to a second phosphor/phosphor wheel, which converts the blue light to respective longer wavelengths that includes green light. The third dichroic mirror transmits the green light to the integrator.
US11714274B2
An acquisition condition is decided for a second image of improved quality. Values xi resulting from down sampling brightness values of an input first image are accepted by an input layer. A filter is scanned and a convolutional computation performed in a convolutional layer. Outputs z1 to z4 of the convolutional layer and a first image acquisition condition v=(v1, v2, v3, v4) of the first image are accepted by an output layer and a second acquisition condition y is computed by the output layer.
US11714257B2
An interchangeable lens assembly includes a plurality of lens-side claw portions configured to enable engagement with a plurality of camera-side claw portions, and a lock pin concave portion in which a lock pin is inserted. Furthermore, θ1 is an angle formed by a line passing through a fifth lens-side end and an optical axis, and a line passing through a center of a lock pin concave portion and the optical axis, and θ2 is an angle formed by a line passing through a fourth lens-side end and the optical axis, and a line that passes through the center of the lock pin concave portion and the optical axis. In the above, θ1 and θ2 satisfy a predetermined conditional expression.
US11714256B2
A head-mounted device may have optical modules that present images to a user's eyes. Each optical module may have a lens barrel with a display and a lens that presents an image from the display to a corresponding eye box. To accommodate users with different interpupillary distances, the optical modules may be slidably coupled to guide members such as guide rods. Actuators may slide the optical modules towards or away from each other along the guide rods. The guide rods may be formed from fiber-composite tubes with end caps that are fastened to a frame in the head-mounted device. The tubes may be partly or completely filled with cores to add strength. Low-friction coatings such as metal coatings may be formed on the fiber-composite tubes and the corresponding inner surfaces of the optical module structures that slidably engage the fiber-composite tubes.
US11714252B2
A lens unit includes a lens barrel having a barrel wall and a snap groove surrounded and formed by the barrel wall; and a first lens group snap-fitted and secured in the snap groove, wherein the first lens group has a light-incident end on which external light incidents; the light-incident end protrudes from an end surface of the barrel wall; and the first lens group includes at least one lens.
US11714249B2
The invention provides a fixing structure having an inner wall forming a through hole around a central axis and a first rib protruded from the inner wall toward the central axis along a radial direction of the through hole with an extending direction parallel to an axial direction of the central axis, and a projection apparatus including an illumination system, a light valve, and a projection lens. The illumination system includes the fixing structure, an optical device, and a light source illuminating the optical device to form an illumination beam. The optical device is placed in the through hole and interfered by the first rib to be fixed in the through hole. The light valve is located on a transmission path of the illumination beam and converts it into an image beam. The projection lens is located on a transmission path of the image beam and projects the image beam.
US11714243B2
A device is provided. The device may be an optical device, a light coupling device, or a device containing an optical structure. The device includes a waveguide, a cladding, and a light coupling material. The light coupling material is disposed adjacent to the waveguide and has a first surface and a second surface, where the second surface is disposed further away from the waveguide than the first surface and a thickness of the second surface is greater than that of the first surface.
US11714242B2
An optical fiber array includes a plurality of single-core fibers each having a core and a cladding and each having, in a distal end surface thereof, a beam expanding portion capable of expanding a mode field diameter (MFD) of light propagating in the core, and a ferrule having an optical fiber holding hole into which the plurality of single-core fibers are inserted, and an end surface in which the optical fiber holding hole opens. A cladding diameter of each of single-core fiber in the beam expanding portion decreases toward the distal end surface. The optical fiber holding hole has a tapered portion whose inner diameter decreases toward the end surface and against which the distal end surfaces abut.
US11714241B2
A highly scalable and modular automated optical cross connect switch devices which exhibit low loss and scalability to high port counts. A device for the programmable interconnection of large numbers of optical fibers (100s-1000s) is provided, whereby a two-dimensional array of fiber optic connections is mapped in an ordered and rule-based fashion into a one-dimensional array with tensioned fiber optic circuit elements tracing substantially straight lines there between. Fiber optic elements are terminated in a stacked arrangement of flexible fiber optic circuit elements with a capacity to retain excess fiber lengths while maintaining an adequate bend radius. The combination of these elements partitions the switch volume into multiple independent, non-interfering zones, which retain their independence for arbitrary and unlimited numbers of reconfigurations. The separation into spaced-apart zones provides clearance for one or more robotic actuators to enter the free volume substantially adjacent to the two-dimensional array of connectors and mechanically reconfigure connectors without interrupting other circuits.
US11714230B2
An environmentally protected PIC, including an InP-based substrate having a first surface that is at least partially provided with an InP-based optical waveguide, and a dielectric protective layer arranged to cover at least the first surface of the InP-based substrate and the InP-based optical waveguide. The dielectric protective layer is configured to protect said PIC from environmental contaminants, to enable confinement of optical radiation in the dielectric protective layer in at least one direction that is transverse to a direction of propagation of the optical radiation, and to allow exchange of the optical radiation between the InP-based optical waveguide and the dielectric protective layer. An opto-electronic system including PIC.
US11714225B2
According to an aspect, an illumination device includes: a plurality of light-emitting elements arrayed in a matrix along two directions; and a substrate on which the light-emitting elements are provided. The substrate has a plurality of partial regions. The light-emitting elements are arranged in the partial regions such that four light-emitting elements are arrayed in a two-by-two matrix along the two directions in each of the partial regions. Two light-emitting elements adjacent to each other in each of the partial regions are arranged at a first interval in one direction of the two directions. Two light-emitting elements adjacent to each other with a boundary of two partial regions adjacent to each other along the one direction interposed therebetween are arranged at a second interval in the one direction. The first interval is shorter than the second interval.
US11714221B2
A method for making a wire grid polarizer (WGP) can provide WGPs with high temperature resistance, robust wires, oxidation resistance, and corrosion protection. In one embodiment, the method can comprise: (a) providing an array of wires on a bottom protection layer; (b) applying a top protection layer on the wires, spanning channels between wires; then (c) applying an upper barrier-layer on the top protection layer and into the channels through permeable junctions in the top protection layer. In a variation of this embodiment, the method can further comprise applying a lower barrier-layer before applying the top protection layer. In another variation, the bottom protection layer and the top protection layer can include aluminum oxide. In another embodiment, the method can comprise applying on the WGP an amino phosphonate then a hydrophobic chemical.
US11714219B2
The present disclosure relates to an infrared band pass filter, which comprises a first multilayer film. The first multilayer film including a plurality of Si:NH layers and a low refraction index layer. The plurality of low refraction index layers are stacked with Si:NH layers alternatively; wherein the difference between the refraction index of Si:NH layer and the refraction index of the low refraction index layer is greater than 0.5. The infrared band pass filter has a pass band in a wavelength range of 800 nm and 1100 nm, and when the incident angle is changed from 0 degrees to 30 degrees, the center wavelength of the pass band is shifted less than 12 nm, and the infrared band pass filter of the present disclosure can be used to enhance the 3D image resolution when applied to a 3D imaging system.
US11714217B2
The present disclosure relates to a light control film having nano (or nano-scale) light absorbing layer and a display using the same. A light control film according to the present disclosure comprises: a lower layer having a first axis and a second axis; an upper layer facing with the lower layer; a middle layer having a thickness disposed between the lower layer and the upper layer; a plurality of nano light absorbing layers arrayed with a predetermined interval along the first axis in the middle layer, each of the nano light absorbing layer having a width along the first axis, a length along the second axis and a height corresponding to the thickness of the middle layer; and a prism pattern disposed between each pair of the nano light absorbing layers.
US11714216B2
The present application provides a display panel, a manufacturing method of the display panel, and a display device. The display panel includes a display region and a non-display region. The display panel includes multiple pixels divided by a boundary line. Each pixel has corresponding area uniformity. The pixels include multiple first pixels having the area uniformity within a first predetermined range. The pixels also include multiple second pixels having the area uniformity outside the first predetermined range. A shielding block is arranged on the first pixel. Brightness of the second pixel is set according to an area of the second pixel in the display region.
US11714215B2
An optical lens, mold for optical lens and manufacturing method thereof are provided, wherein the optical lens includes a spiral surface spiraling around an axial direction and an intermediate structure around which the spiral surface spirals, the intermediate structure extends axially relative to a side of the spiral surface, and two ends of the spiral surface defines a stepped difference. The structure of the mold and the optical lens are correspondingly complementary. The manufacturing method of the mold includes following steps of: providing a base, the base including a processing surface; processing the processing surface to form the spiral surface, the intermediate structure and the stepped difference of the mold.
US11714207B2
Various embodiments herein relate to systems and methods for detecting seismic events. Systems may include inertial sensors distributed on or in communication with a network of optically switchable windows in the building. In some systems, inertial sensors are located within a window controller, within an insulated glass unit, or in some way rigidly attached to the structure of a building. Logic is described for leveraging sensed inertial data to predicted a seismic event and/or evaluate the structural health of the building. In some cases, logic may be used to issue an alert to building occupants about impending shear waves that will arrive at the building's location. In some cases, a window network may respond to a detected seismic event by, e.g., changing the optical state of windows and/or providing occupants with evacuation instructions.
US11714204B2
Disclosed herein is a detector, comprising: a plurality of pixels, each pixel configured to count numbers of X-ray photons incident thereon whose energy falls in a plurality of bins, within a period of time; an X-ray absorption layer; wherein the X-ray absorption layer comprises an electrical contact within each of the pixels, and a focusing electrode surrounding the electrical contact and configured to direct to the electrical contact charge carriers generated by an X-ray photon incident within confines of the focusing electrodes; and wherein the detector is configured to add the numbers of X-ray photons for the bins of the same energy range counted by all the pixels.
US11714196B2
A system for generating satellite positioning corrections includes a global correction module that generates a set of global pre-corrections based on modeling of global positioning error, a set of local correction modules that, for each local correction module of the set, takes input from a unique reference source and generates a set of local pre-corrections based on modeling of local positioning error; and a correction generator that generates a positioning correction from the set of global pre-corrections and the sets of local pre-corrections to correct a position of the mobile receiver.
US11714195B2
An optical probe includes an optical housing, a transmitting lens and a receiving lens. The optical housing extends from a proximate end to an opposing distal end. The transmitting lens is disposed at the distal end and is configured to output a first transmitted signal beams having a first transmission axis and a second transmitted beam having a second transmission axis that is different from the first transmission axis. The receiving lens is disposed at the distal end and configured to receive the first and second reflected signal beams corresponding respectively to the first and second transmitted signal beams. The optical housing has formed therein a transmitting optical channel configured to communicate an input optical signal from the proximate end to the transmitting lens. A receiving optical channel separated from the transmitting optical channel communicates the first and second reflected signal beams to the proximate end.
US11714178B1
A method is provided of aligning a first alienable element with a second alignable element. A first article comprises the first alignable element and a second article comprises the second alignable element. A first antenna is coupled to the first alignable element and a second antenna is coupled to the second alignable element. The first antenna is identical to the second antenna. The method comprises: moving a first article relative to a second article; determining, during movement of the first article, at least one S-parameter of the first antenna and at least one corresponding S-parameter of the second antenna; and ceasing the movement of the first article when the at least one S-parameter of the first antenna matches the at least one corresponding S-parameter of the second antenna.
US11714177B2
In various embodiments, a system for identifying a vertical height of a user equipment using network-side components, instead of device-side components, is described. The system may include a fixed antenna of a node and a processor. The antenna sends a first beam having a first set of beam characteristics and receives a first signal strength indication from the user equipment based upon the first beam. The antenna then sends a second beam having a second set of beam characteristic and receives a second signal strength indication from the user equipment based upon the second beam. The processor may then analyze the first signal strength and the second signal strength to determine the vertical height of the user equipment, such as by a trigonometric calculation based upon an inclination of the beams and various known distances.
US11714171B2
The present disclosure relates to limitation of noise on light detectors using an aperture. One example implementation includes a system. The system includes a lens that focuses light from a scene toward a focal plane. The system also includes an aperture defined within an opaque material. The system also includes a plurality of waveguides. A given waveguide of the plurality has an input end that receives a portion of light transmitted through the aperture, and guides the received portion toward an output end of the given waveguide. A cross-sectional area of the guided portion at the output end is greater than a cross-sectional area of the received portion at the input end. The system also includes an array of light detectors that detects the guided light transmitted through the output end.
US11714169B2
A light detection and ranging (LIDAR) system including a tunable laser beam source that generates a modulated laser beam over a frequency modulation range; a spiral phase plate resonator (SPPR) device responsive to the modulated laser beam and providing a transmitted beam; and a mirror responsive to the transmitted beam and directing the transmitted beam at a certain angle therefrom depending on the frequency of the laser beam.
US11714166B2
A system for localizing an ultra-wide band (UWB) apparatus comprises a UWB transceiver that identifies and extracts features of at least one channel impulse response (CIR); and a special-purpose processor that applies a machine learning classification process to the extracted CIR features to localize the UWB apparatus in a vehicle.
US11714158B2
Examples of systems and methods described herein may be used to track a tagged object through a scene. Techniques are described herein to calculate a position of the tag using wireless communication with multiple anchor devices. In some examples, the anchor devices may be self-localizing, e.g., they may dynamically determine their position and relationship to one another. In some examples, position of a tag may be calculated by calculating multiple candidate positions using different localization techniques—such as geometric localization techniques and/or optimization-based techniques. An error may also be identified associated with each candidate position. A final position may be determined for the tag based on the errors associated with the candidate positions (e.g., the candidate position with the smallest error may be utilized as the position, e.g., the determined position, of the tag).
US11714146B2
The nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) system can have an interrogating subsystem comprising a superconducting path with an alternating plurality series of parallel back and forth segments collectively forming an interrogating surface adjacent the sample area, the interrogating subsystem configured for i) emitting an oscillating magnetic field B1 configured to disrupt a configuration of nuclear spins in the sample in a manner for the disrupted nuclear spins to generate a signal, and ii) receiving the signal.
US11714144B2
A selectively removable closure for closing the open end of an NMR sample tube having an open end and a closed end of the invention includes a cylindrical proximal first and a distal second portion, both portions substantially congruent to a central axis, the second portion has a hollow bore extending therethrough, the hollow bore has: a first and a second distal section, a central section and a proximal section. The first distal section has an inside diameter sized to accept the outside diameter of a preselected size NMR sample tube substantially without an interference, the second distal section has an interference that ends into the central section with a ramp with an angle to the central axis greater than 70 degrees, the central section corresponds in a locked position on the NMR sample tube with a locking ring at least partially surrounding the NMR locking tube to form a secondary locking seal.
US11714143B2
The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to interventional magnetic resonance imaging (iMRI). More specifically, clinical applications of the disclosed include magnetic resonance (MR) guided procedures such as endovascular interventions, percutaneous biopsies or deep brain stimulation.
US11714137B2
An electronic device includes: a first processor; a load that operates with power supplied by a rechargeable battery; and a first sensor that obtains information on an output voltage of the rechargeable battery. The first processor determines whether the rechargeable battery is in a low usage state with regard to power supply by the rechargeable battery. Based on the information obtained by the first sensor, the first processor determines a degree of decrease in the output voltage over a period of time during which the rechargeable battery is determined to be in the low usage state. Based on the determined degree of decrease, the first processor detects a deterioration of the rechargeable battery.
US11714131B1
In an embodiment, a method for performing scan testing includes: generating first and second scan clock signals; providing the first and second scan clock signals to first and second scan chains, respectively, where the first and second scan clock signals includes respective first shift pulses when a scan enable signal is asserted, and respective first capture pulses when the scan enable signal is deasserted, where the first shift pulse of the first and second scan clock signals correspond to a first clock pulse of a first clock signal, where the first capture pulse of the first scan clock signal corresponds to a second clock pulse of the first clock signal, and where the first capture pulse of the second scan clock signal corresponds to a first clock pulse of a second clock signal different from the first clock signal.
US11714129B2
A method for identifying observation points for integrated circuit (IC) testing includes receiving a netlist for an IC that includes a first subcircuit and a second subcircuit; determining, from the netlist, one or more observation points, each determined observation point corresponding to an output node which provides observability, into at least the first subcircuit, of an effective number of gates above a specified threshold; and inserting a design for test element into a layout file of the IC at each determined observation point. Observation points can be determined by transforming the netlist into a node graph; assigning a same initial value to a value field of each node; and propagating values in the value fields of the nodes until all nodes with a succeeding edge have a value of zero in their value fields.
US11714125B2
A multi-bit flip-flop (MBFF) has flip-flops connected to form an internal scan chain. One of the flip-flops outputs a first data-out signal at a first data output terminal of the MBFF, and includes a selection circuit, a latch-based circuit, and a data-out stage circuit. The selection circuit transmits a data signal or a test signal to an output node of the selection circuit to serve as an input signal. The latch-based circuit generates a first signal according to the input signal. The data-out stage circuit receives the first signal, and generates the data-out signal according to the first signal. When the MBFF operates in a test mode, the selection circuit transmits the test signal to serve as the input signal, and the data-out stage circuit keeps the data-out signal at a fixed voltage level regardless of a voltage level of the test signal.
US11714120B2
An inspection system includes a light source, a mirror, Galvano mirrors, a casing that holds the mirror and the Galvano mirrors inside and includes an attachment portion for attaching an optical element, and a control unit that controls a deflection angle of the Galvano mirrors, wherein the control unit controls the deflection angle so that an optical path optically connected to a semiconductor device is switched between a first optical path passing through the Galvano mirrors and the mirror, and a second optical path passing through the Galvano mirrors and the attachment portion, and controls the deflection angle so that the deflection angle when switching to the first optical path has been performed and the deflection angle when switching to the second optical path has been performed do not overlap.
US11714118B2
In one embodiment, a method generally comprises monitoring real-time electrical data at Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) transmitting power over a cable to a Powered Device (PD), calculating thermal characteristics for the cable based on the monitored data, and periodically updating the thermal characteristics based on the monitored data. The power comprises multi-phase pulse power, the data comprises voltage and current measured for each phase of the multi-phase pulse power, and the voltage is greater than 60 volts at the PSE.
US11714113B2
A system may include a resistive-inductive-capacitive sensor, a driver configured to drive the resistive-inductive-capacitive sensor at a driving frequency, and a measurement circuit communicatively coupled to the resistive-inductive-capacitive sensor and configured to determine a measured change in a resonant frequency of the resistive-inductive-capacitive sensor and based on the measured change, modify the driving frequency.
US11714102B2
Disclosed herein are aspects of a multiple-mass, multi-axis microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) accelerometer sensor device with a fully differential sensing design that applies differential drive signals to movable proof masses and senses differential motion signals at sense fingers coupled to a substrate. In some embodiments, capacitance signals from different sense fingers are combined together at a sensing signal node disposed on the substrate supporting the proof masses. In some embodiments, a split shield may be provided, with a first shield underneath a proof mass coupled to the same drive signal applied to the proof mass and a second shield electrically isolated from the first shield provided underneath the sense fingers and biased with a constant voltage to provide shielding for the sense fingers.
US11714101B2
An inertial sensor includes a substrate, a first inertial sensor element provided on the substrate, a lid bonded to the substrate so as to cover the first inertial sensor element, a first drive signal terminal that is provided outside the lid and is for a drive signal to be applied to the first inertial sensor element, and a first detection signal terminal that is provided outside the lid and is for a detection signal output from the first inertial sensor element, in which, in plan view of the substrate, the first drive signal terminal and the first detection signal terminal are provided with the lid interposed therebetween.
US11714099B2
A magnetic roller device and a method for calculating rotation information thereof are disclosed. The magnetic roller device includes a multipole magnet, an MCU, plurality of Hall components, and a roller disposed on a handwriting device, wherein the multipole magnet is disposed on the roller, the multipole magnet includes at least one pair of magnetic poles with opposite polarities, and output ends of the plurality of Hall components are connected to an input end of the MCU; the plurality of Hall components are all located on a same plane of a magnetic field sensing space of the multipole magnet, and distances between each of the plurality of Hall components and the multipole magnet are equal; and a distance between two adjacent ones of the plurality of Hall components is less than half of a width of each magnetic pole in the multipole magnet.
US11714093B2
The present invention relates to a method for prediction of response to cardiovascular regeneration comprising the use of biomarkers. Further, the present invention relates to a combination of the biomarkers for use in a method for prediction of response to cardiovascular regeneration, a computer device to perform a method according to the present invention and a device adapted for carrying out the inventive method.
US11714088B2
Methods and systems for detection of precancerous colorectal cancerous lesions and early stage colorectal cancer are described. The methods and systems include examination of a rectal cell sample for the presence of mast cells in a field effect detection regime. The methods can incorporate swab-based cell collection, optionally storage and transportation of a cell sample, and/or computer-aided diagnosis.
US11714084B2
A rapid detection method of a target biomolecule comprising an antigenic moiety is provided. The method includes providing a source biological sample comprising the target biomolecule; contacting the source biological sample to an ion-exchange medium; eluting the captured-target biomolecule from the ion-exchange medium as an eluate, and loading the eluate to a rapid diagnostic testing device comprising an antibody. The eluate comprises a concentrated form of the biomolecule in a solution having a salt concentration greater than 150 mM. A concentration of the target biomolecule in the eluate is in a range from about 2× to 25× compared to a concentration of the biomolecule in the source biological sample. The target biomolecule binds to the antibody under the salt concentration of greater than 150 mM. A device for rapid detection of target biomolecule is also provided.
US11714076B2
Methods for determining the toxicity of fresh-water and marine sediments and sediment pore water containing indigenous or introduced toxicants from each as a one-time analysis and/or for analysis over a period of time are provided. The present disclosure further provides kits assembled for the afore-mentioned determination. The methods and kits can be used for analyzing sediment and pore water samples from, among other locations, all environments where species having a dormant life stage may exist including, for example, natural zooplankton.
US11714073B2
A method of detecting gas includes determining and storing, by a controller, a zero level of a photoionization detector using ambient air inflow when an ultraviolet lamp is in a turned OFF state, wherein the stored zero level is based on an ambient temperature; sampling, by the controller, an output of a detector electrode of the photoionization detector when the ultraviolet lamp is in a turned ON state; and comparing the sampled output of the detector electrode to the stored zero level to determine if a threshold concentration of a gas is present.
US11714061B2
A DNA sequencing device, and related methods, include a nanopore or nanochannel structure, and a nanoelectrode. The nanoelectrode includes electrode members having free ends exposed within the nanopore or nanochannel structure, an electrode gap defined between of the free ends, and plated portions formed on the free ends to provide a reduced sized for the electrode gap.
US11714059B2
An embodiment provides a method for measuring a characteristic of an aqueous sample, including: introducing the aqueous sample to a titration region and a reaction region of a measurement device, wherein the titration region comprises a pH electrode and a protonator electrode contacting a first portion of an aqueous sample, wherein the reaction region comprises a counter electrode contacting a second portion of the aqueous sample; placing an electrolyte reservoir in a state of electrical continuity with the titration region and the reaction region, wherein the electrolyte reservoir comprises a reference electrode, wherein the volume of the electrolyte reservoir comprises a large volume of an electrolyte; and determining a characteristic of the aqueous sample by measuring an electrochemical characteristic between the reference electrode and at least one of: the pH electrode and the counter electrode. Other aspects are described and claimed.
US11714058B2
Embodiments herein relate to systems and devices for measuring analyte presence on graphene varactors, which can be used for analyte sensing in physiological gas samples. In an embodiment, a system for measuring analyte presence on a graphene varactor is included having a capacitance to digital converter (CDC) and a graphene varactor. The CDC can be in electrical communication with the graphene varactor and can be configured to measure the capacitance of the graphene varactor in response to an excitation signal over a plurality of DC bias voltages. Other embodiments are also included herein.
US11714055B2
Systems and methods for laser stimulated lock-in thermography (LLT) crack detection are provided. The system includes a spatial light modulator and a controller. The spatial light modulator reflects a laser beam to focus the laser beam onto a sample for detection of a crack, hole or scratch. The controller is coupled to the spatial light modulator and controls operation of the spatial light modulator to switch focus of the laser beam onto the sample between a plurality of LLT focus configurations for detection of the crack, hole or scratch on the sample. The method includes using a first one of the plurality of LLT configurations for coarse scanning of the sample to detect a crack, hole or scratch on the sample and, when a crack, hole or scratch is detected on the sample, switching to a second one of the plurality of LLT configurations for fine scanning of the crack, hole or scratch on the sample to determine one or more parameters of the crack, hole or scratch on the sample.
US11714054B2
An x-ray inspection apparatus may comprise an x-ray source, an x-ray detector, and a drive assembly. The drive assembly may be configured to lift a part carrier such that the part carrier is disengaged from a feed assembly and an object mounted on the part carrier is positioned between the x-ray source and the x-ray detector. The feed assembly may be configured to feed part carriers into and out of the x-ray inspection apparatus. The drive assembly may be further configured to subsequently lower the part carrier such that the part carrier is reengaged with the feed assembly.
US11714052B2
An installation intended to enable a conformity check of a mechanical part of a vehicle, including at least one magnetizing device, and at least one device for spraying a revealing product, wherein the installation also includes at least one device for generating at least one image by means of at least one image capture apparatus and at least one device for transmitting the at least one image on an analysis unit.
US11714042B1
The application discloses a reversible plugging-type device for preventing seepage from a side wall of an irregular sample (14), comprising a sleeve (15) with both ends open, a primary lantern ring (4), a secondary lantern ring (5), a tertiary lantern ring (26) and a rotation shaft (1) arranged in a barrel (2), a lower end surface of the barrel (2) is provided with an annular floating plate (17), the primary lantern ring (4), the secondary lantern ring (5), and the tertiary lantern ring (26) are hollow, first phase liquid pipe (7) is arranged on a lower end surface of the primary lantern ring (4), second phase liquid pipe (8) is arranged on a lower end surface of the secondary lantern ring (5), the first phase liquid pipe (7) and the second phase liquid pipe (8) extend downward toward a mixing pipe (10). The floating plate (17) has the mixing pipe (10), which runs through the floating plate (17) and has a discharging pipe (22) provided with a discharge port (23).
US11714027B2
A measuring device for testing wave dissipation characteristics of a comb-typed permeable breakwater with arc-shaped walls in a flume is provided. The measuring device comprises three parts: a comb-typed permeable breakwater with arc-shaped walls, wave height measuring instrument fixing and adjusting devices, and a wave height measuring instrument data collecting and processing equipment. The comb-typed permeable breakwater with arc-shaped walls is formed by fixedly connecting upright arc-shaped caissons, a back plate, partition plates, L-shaped connecting plates and a bottom plate. The wave height measuring instrument fixing and adjusting devices are configured for accurately fixing the wave height measuring instrument and adjusting its horizontal position and vertical height. The wave height measuring instrument data collecting and processing equipment is configured for processing, outputting and displaying the data collected by the wave height measuring instrument. The measuring device has stable structure, strong operability and high experimental precision.
US11714026B2
A vibration detection apparatus applied to a nuclear magnetic resonance while drilling instrument, including a vibration table. The vibration table is configured to horizontally clamp the nuclear magnetic resonance while drilling instrument and further includes a graduated barrel that contains a detection liquid; the graduated barrel is configured to be suspended at the upper side of the vibration table and be spaced apart from the nuclear magnetic resonance while drilling instrument; when the vibration table performs vibration, the graduated barrel keeps stationary, and the nuclear magnetic resonance while drilling instrument preforms high-pressure emission and measurement by means of the graduated barrel. Therefore, the nuclear magnetic resonance while drilling instrument can obtain the echo signal of the graduated barrel during vibration, thereby more accurately detecting the performance thereof and shortening a detection time length.
US11714021B2
A measurement method includes: a step of acquiring first observation point information including a time point when each part of an m-th moving object passes a first observation point and a physical quantity which is a response to an action; a step of acquiring second observation point information including a time point when the each part passes a second observation point and a physical quantity which is a response to an action; a step of calculating a deflection waveform of a structure generated by the each part; a step of adding the deflection waveforms to calculate an m-th moving object deflection waveform; a step of calculating a displacement waveform at the third observation point; and a step of calculating first to M-th amplitude coefficients by assuming that a waveform obtained by multiplying an m-th amplitude coefficient by the m-th moving object deflection waveform is an m-th amplitude adjusted deflection waveform, and that a sum of first to M-th amplitude adjusted deflection waveforms is approximated to the displacement waveform.
US11714018B2
A device (1) for receiving and clamping a rotor bearing (6) is provided with at least one bearing block (2) lying transversely to a bearing axis of the rotor bearing (6), a bearing element (4) designed to receive the rotor bearing (6), a clamping arm (12), and a locking device (9). The clamping arm (12) has an engagement element (8) by means of which it can be brought into engagement with the rotor bearing (6). The locking device (9) also comprises at least two engagement elements (8) which are radially movable in the bearing element (4) and can be introduced into radial receptacles (14) in the rotor bearing (6) by actuating the locking device (9), such that a rotor bearing (6) which can be received by the bearing element (4) can be clamped by the engagement elements (8) of the clamping arm (12) and the locking device (9).
US11714013B2
A torsion sensor, including a casing assembly, a sleeve set, a driven slider, a driving slider, an elastic member, a magnetic sensor, and a magnetic member is provided. The sleeve set includes a first sleeve, a second sleeve, and a third sleeve. The first sleeve is disposed in the casing assembly. The second sleeve has a neck portion sleeved on the second side of the first sleeve. The third sleeve is disposed between the first and the second sleeves. The driven slider is connected to a head portion of the second sleeve. The driving slider surrounds an outer side of the driven slider. The elastic member surrounds an outer side of the second sleeve. One of the magnetic sensor and the magnetic member is disposed in the casing assembly, and the other one is disposed in the sleeve set. The magnetic sensor and the magnetic member are disposed opposite to each other.
US11714003B2
An optical sensor device may comprise an optical sensor comprising a set of sensor elements; an optical filter comprising one or more channels, wherein each channel, of the one or more channels, is configured to pass light associated with particular wavelengths to a subset of sensor elements, of the set of sensor elements, of the optical sensor; a phase mask configured to distribute a plurality of light beams associated with a subject in an encoded pattern on an input surface of the optical filter; and one or more processors. The one or more processors may be configured to obtain, from the optical sensor, sensor data associated with the subject and determine, based on the sensor data, spectral information associated with the subject. The one or more processors may determine, based on the sensor data and information associated with the encoded pattern, spatial information associated with the subject.
US11714000B2
A detection device with pixels arranged in N rows and M columns where N and M are each an integer of one or more, each of the pixels including: a detector configured to detect an electromagnetic wave; a first capacitor connected to the detector; a first switch and a second switch each connected to a terminal of the first capacitor opposite to the detector; and a second capacitor connected to a terminal of the second switch opposite to the first capacitor, wherein each of a terminal of the first switch opposite to the first capacitor and a terminal of the second capacitor opposite to the second switch is connected to a reference potential, and wherein an integration operation of turning ON/OFF the first switch and then turning ON/OFF the second switch while maintaining the first switch in an OFF state is repeatedly performed a plurality of times.
US11713989B2
A method for noninvasive determination of the flow or the flow rate in an electrically conductive object, through which a gaseous medium flows, by an acoustic flow meter, wherein an emitting transducer is arranged on the object wall—and a receiving transducer is arranged spaced apart in the longitudinal direction of the object on the object wall, an ultrasonic wave is generated in the object by the emitting transducer, which is partially coupled as a longitudinal wave into the medium, and a useful signal, which at least partially results due to the longitudinal wave, is detected by the receiving transducer, the flow rate is determined from the useful signal via an evaluation device, the emitting transducer is arranged in a first position in the circumferential direction around a longitudinal axis of the object and the receiving transducer is arranged in a second position, varied in relation to the first position around the longitudinal axis, outside the main beam of the ultrasonic wave, and the width of the main beam is restricted to a sector between two contact points of a sensor mechanism.
US11713982B2
A method of measuring target proximity comprising the steps of transmitting a magnetic field signal by a controller of a proximity sensor at a target, measuring impedance of an inductor of a proximity sensor, calculating a relative position of the target in relation to a sensor face, and providing a near/far output status of the target at a predetermined rate.
US11713978B2
An end-to-end system for data generation, map creation using the generated data, and localization to the created map is disclosed. Mapstreams—or streams of sensor data, perception outputs from deep neural networks (DNNs), and/or relative trajectory data—corresponding to any number of drives by any number of vehicles may be generated and uploaded to the cloud. The mapstreams may be used to generate map data—and ultimately a fused high definition (HD) map—that represents data generated over a plurality of drives. When localizing to the fused HD map, individual localization results may be generated based on comparisons of real-time data from a sensor modality to map data corresponding to the same sensor modality. This process may be repeated for any number of sensor modalities and the results may be fused together to determine a final fused localization result.
US11713967B2
A first converter converts an initial attitude in an Euler angle representation into an initial attitude represented by quaternion. An updating unit updates an attitude represented by quaternion by defining the initial attitude represented by quaternion as an initial value, successively substituting output values of the triaxial gyro sensor. A second converter converts the attitude represented by quaternion into an attitude in the Euler angle representation. An angular speed derivation unit derives an angular speed based on a time-dependent change in the attitude in the Euler angle representation. A controller adjusts a period of time for derivation by an initial attitude derivation unit based on a variance value of the output value of the triaxial acceleration sensor or a variance value of the output value of the triaxial gyro sensor, when the speed is lower than a threshold value.
US11713966B2
A conduit level for determination of conduit bend angles includes a frame supporting a plurality of bubble levels at various angular orientations. The frame has first and second opposite sides, a bottom edge extending along an axis, a top edge, and a front end edge connecting the bottom edge and the top edge. Each of the bubble level sensors has a unique angular orientation relative to the axis of the bottom edge of the frame. The frame includes at least one bubble viewing slot allowing a user to view the plurality of bubble levels in edgewise viewing directions facing the top edge and the front edge of the frame, and a plurality of bubble viewing windows allowing the user to view the plurality of bubble levels in a sidewise viewing direction facing at least one of the sides of the frame.
US11713962B2
Provided are a nanostructured optical element, a depth sensor, and an electronic device. The nanostructured optical element includes: a light source in which a plurality of laser sources irradiating light are configured as an array; a meta-pattern layer including a plurality of first nano-posts that are two-dimensionally configured while satisfying a sub-wavelength condition, wherein the plurality of first nano-posts are configured to change the light from the light source into structured light; and a deflecting layer between the light source and the meta-pattern layer, and configured to change a proceeding direction of the light to make the light from the light source be incident to the meta-pattern layer.
US11713961B2
In some embodiments, systems, methods, and media for multiple reference arm spectral domain optical coherence tomography are provided which, in some embodiments, includes: a sample arm coupled to a light source; a first reference arm having a first path length; a second reference arm having a longer second path length; a first optical coupler that combines light from the sample arm and the first reference arm; a second coupler that combines light from the sample arm and the second reference arm; and an optical switch comprising: a first input port coupled to the first optical coupler; a second input coupled to the second coupler via an optical waveguide that induces a delay at least equal to an acquisition time of an image sensor; and an output coupled to the image sensor.
US11713952B2
Disclosed are an organic photoelectric device including a first electrode and a second electrode facing each other and a photoelectric conversion layer between the first electrode and the second electrode, wherein the photoelectric conversion layer includes a p-type semiconductor, an n-type semiconductor, and an n-type dopant represented by Chemical Formula 1, and an image sensor and an electronic device including the same. Definitions of Chemical Formula 1 are the same as defined in the detailed description.
US11713946B2
A system for disabling or destroying an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is provided. The system comprises an anti-UAV system and an anti-UAV computing platform. The anti-UAV system comprises: a plurality of laser devices configured to generate a plurality of laser beams at a plurality of different wavelengths; a coarse wavelength division multiplexing (CWDM) combiner configured to combine the plurality of laser beams from the plurality of laser devices into a combined laser beam; and a tracking device configured to detect a UAV. The anti-UAV computing platform is configured to: detect, using the tracking device, an object within range of the tracking device; and based on detecting the object, direct, using the anti-UAV system, the combined laser beam from the CWDM combiner onto the detected object.
US11713944B2
A weapon-mounted Fire Control System (FCS) for a handheld weapon includes an imaging sensor and a processing system configured to operate in two modes. In a first mode, for handheld operation of the weapon, the processing system tracks a target, determines an aim-region with which the weapon should be aligned for firing in order to strike the target, and generates an output to facilitate accurate firing of the weapon towards the aim region. The output may indicate the aim region on a display, and/or may control a firing control mechanism. In a second mode, when the weapon is on an adjustable weapon support, the processor tracks a target, determines an aim-region, and generates output signals for controlling operation of at least one actuator of the adjustable weapon support in order to align the weapon with the aim region.
US11713922B2
Lyophilization methods for preparing protein formulations for long-term storage at room temperature or improved stability at refrigeration storage are provided. Specifically, the present application provides lyophilization methods to obtain a target percentage of residual moisture of a lyophilized product, such as 3-5% residual moisture. The secondary drying of the lyophilization can be conducted under controlling rate of desorption under a temperature which is similar to the shelf temperature of the primary drying. Alternatively, the lyophilization can be conducted without a distinguished secondary drying step.
US11713919B2
A refrigerator includes a cabinet defining a storage space therein and a door configured to open and close at least a portion of the storage space. The door includes a top recess that is recessed downward from a top surface portion of the door, a microphone module accommodated in the top recess and configured to receive a voice command from a user, a controller configured to control an operation of the refrigerator based on the voice command received at the microphone module, a door cover that covers the top recess a microphone-module mount provided at the door cover, wherein the microphone module is accommodated in the microphone-module mount, and a voice input hole defined in the microphone-module mount and configured to transmit a sound of the voice command from an outside of the door cover to an interior of the microphone-module mount.
US11713916B2
A refrigerator includes an insulated cabinet structure and a cooling system. A door assembly includes a perimeter structure that is movably mounted to the insulated cabinet structure and an outer door that is movably mounted to the perimeter structure whereby the outer door can be moved between open and closed positions relative to the perimeter structure when the perimeter structure is in its closed position The outer door may comprise a vacuum insulated structure including porous core material disposed in a cavity of the outer door.
US11713911B2
A liquid reservoir, a method for manufacturing the liquid reservoir, and a compressor having the liquid reservoir are disclosed. The liquid reservoir has a barrel, an air inlet tube, an air outlet tube, and a valve. The valve has a partition plate arranged in the barrel. An outer periphery of the partition plate is coupled to an inner peripheral wall of the barrel to divide the internal space of the barrel into an air inlet chamber and an air outlet chamber. The partition plate has a valve hole communicating the air inlet chamber with the air outlet chamber. A limit plate is arranged in the air outlet chamber and at least partially spaced apart from the partition plate. An outer periphery of the limit plate is coupled to the inner peripheral wall of the barrel. The limit plate has a connection hole and a guide hole.
US11713908B2
The present disclosure is related to thermoelectric panels and their use in cooling and heating systems. The cooling/heating systems may include a plurality of thermoelectric panels. The panels may include thermoelectric devices embedded between a housing formed by heat conductive layers and edge structures for preserve a low thermal conductivity volume.
US11713898B2
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for monitoring air quality with multiple sensing devices. The methods, systems, and apparatus include actions of: obtaining first sensor data from a sensor that is not an air quality sensor, determining that the first sensor data satisfy a first air quality criterion, in response to determining that the first sensor data satisfy the first air quality criterion, obtaining second sensor data from an air quality sensor, determining that the second sensor data satisfy a second air quality criterion, and based on a determination that the second sensor data satisfy the second air quality criterion, activating an air quality device.
US11713891B2
In some examples, a method includes receiving, from a carbon-monoxide (CO) sensor, an indication of an above-threshold level of CO for an above-threshold amount of time; determining, from a plurality of appliances, a subset of appliances associated with the CO sensor; and deactivating the subset of appliances.
US11713889B2
A window air conditioner includes a casing and a positioning member provided at the casing and configured to be switchable between a storage state and a working state. In the storage state, the positioning member is stored at the casing. In the working state, the positioning member is at least partially outside the casing for connecting and positioning the casing with a window frame.
US11713888B2
A compressor includes: a first cylinder, the first cylinder being provided with a first gas intake and a first gas outlet, the first air outlet being connected to a predetermined heat exchanger; a second cylinder, the second cylinder being provided with a second gas intake and a second gas outlet, and the second gas outlet being connected to the predetermined heat exchanger; and a gas pre-exhausting device. The gas pre-exhausting device is provided on a cylinder block of the first cylinder or on an upper end surface of the first cylinder or a lower end surface of the first cylinder; the gas pre-exhausting device includes a gas pre-exhausting port and a first control valve controlling the gas pre-exhausting port to be open or closed; and the gas pre-exhausting port is connected to the second gas intake. Further disclosed is an air conditioner system including the compressor.
US11713883B2
A safety barrier heat exchanger for a heating appliance such as a fireplace or furnace is provided. The safety barrier heat exchanger includes a housing configured for attachment across the viewable opening of a fireplace or a barrier window of a furnace, and a plurality of optically transparent, semi-transparent or translucent safety barriers secured within the housing in spaced apart relationship to define a tortuous or serpentine passageway through which a forced bulk flow of ambient air is passed across a viewable opening or barrier window more than one time. Also provided are fireplace systems comprising the safety barrier heat exchanger.
US11713882B2
A fireplace construction made of solid masonry units having a rear wall with a symmetrical bulge formed by a lower angled portion, a central vertical portion, an upper angled portion, and an upper vertical portion. Each portion is slightly spaced apart from the adjacent portion to provide a space for air to flow into the firebox. One or more air ducts route air from the room to the space between both the lower vertical portion and the lower angled portion and the space between the lower angled portion and the central vertical portion.
US11713877B2
A system for producing steam includes a steam generator with steam output; a membrane filtration system in fluid communication with the steam output and including a membrane filter with a permeate side and an opposing retentate side. The membrane filter includes a separation membrane constructed to reject organic molecules. The system may be used for removing organic compounds, such as anti-corrosion agents or contaminants, from steam.
US11713874B2
A light emission display device according to an aspect of the present invention includes: a light guide member that converts rays of incident light from a back face thereof to produce diffused light and emits the diffused light from the front face; a plurality of point light sources that are arranged at intervals on a side of the back face of the light guide member, in which the light guide member includes a light shield structure that partitions the front face into a plurality of light emission regions each corresponding to at least one point light source of the plurality of point light sources immediately below the front face, such that transmission of the rays of light to an adjacent light emission region is reduced.
US11713873B2
A lighted mirror assembly containing a mirror front surface including a reflective section as well as a transmissive section that is able to transmit light from a light source through the surface of the mirror glass. The light source also projects light from one or more and preferably all side surfaces of the mirror assembly. The light source is mounted in a waterproof manner within a metal channel having a cover that transmits light therethrough, such as an aluminum channel having a silicone cover.
US11713854B2
In some embodiments, a lighting apparatus includes a light passing cover, two light bars, a base bracket, two terminal covers, a driver module and an internal cover. The light passing cover is made with a flexible material. The two light bars are disposed on the base plate for generating a light passing through the light passing cover. The base bracket has a base plate and two lateral walls. The base plate has a rectangular shape with two long sides and two short sides. The two lateral walls are disposed at the two long sides of the base plate. The light passing cover is fixed between the two lateral walls when the first external force is removed. The terminal cover has a wiring hole for passing a connecting wire. The connecting wire is connected between the driver module to an external lighting apparatus.
US11713845B2
Some embodiments of the disclosure provide a base for a display bracket and the display bracket, wherein the base for the display bracket includes a supporting part, a connecting part, and a lock screw. The connecting part is connected with the supporting part. The connecting part is provided with a first through hole and a movable block movably disposed at the first through hole. The lock screw passes through the first through hole, a clamping space is formed between a free end of the lock screw and the supporting part. The movable block has a thread engaged with the lock screw, so that when the thread of the movable block is controlled to be disengaged from the lock screw, the lock screw does not need to be turned and freely rises or falls in the first through hole of the connecting part.
US11713844B2
Adjustment of a posture of a ball joint is facilitated. A support device includes a pan head unit, a ball joint having a first end to which the pan head unit is attached and a second end provided with a ball portion, a ball holder configured to selectively fix the ball portion, a ball fixing screw connected to the ball holder and configured to move the ball holder between a locked position at which the ball portion is fixed and an unlocked position at which the ball portion is freely rotatable, and an elastic member configured to urge the ball holder toward the ball portion. The ball holder and the ball fixing screw are connected to each other so as to be strokable with a predetermined stroke amount. The predetermined stroke amount is smaller than a movement amount of the ball fixing screw between a first position corresponding to the locked position and a second position corresponding to the unlocked position.
US11713829B2
A device for shutting off a pipe, the pipe allowing fluidic circulation of at least one fluid, the shut-off device having an in-line shut-off means for shutting off the pipe in a sealed manner and, conversely, for opening the pipe, an upstream valve arranged upstream of the in-line shut-off means, and a downstream valve arranged downstream of the in-line shut-off means. The shut-off device has an interlocking system for interlocking a member for tightly closing the in-line shut-off means with, for the one part, an upstream control member of the upstream valve and, for the other part, a downstream control member of the downstream valve, the interlocking system being movable in translation in a direction OX between a first end position and a second end position, the interlocking system having at least three separate parts assembled together.
US11713827B2
A pilot assembly is configured for use with various types of flow controls. These configurations include a manifold with an internal flow network that connects pilot valves and an adjustable orifice. The pilot valves may have a fixed and variable differential pressure. In one implementation, the manifold comprises a pair of separable blocks, one each that includes part of the internal flow network. This construction also permits the manifold to expand with, for example, and additional block for an additional pilot valve. This feature configures the manifold for use in working monitor systems or those systems that deploy multi-stage pressure regulation.
US11713824B2
A shear seal includes a seal plate having a first seal surface and a sliding seal assembly having a second seal surface, and at least one of the first and second sealing surfaces comprise an insert comprising a material different than that of the seal plate or the sliding seal connected to the seal plate or sliding seal assembly by a compressed member disposed between the insert and the adjacent surface of seal plate or sliding seal assembly.
US11713820B2
The disclosure relates to faucet showers and discloses a seal switching mechanism including a seal switching mechanism, which includes a water shunt valve body, a valve shaft provided in an inner middle position of water shunt valve body and elastically connected with an inner bottom end of water shunt valve body, a valve body, a first water outlet channel, a first water outlet, a bubbler, a face cover, a spring, a gasket, a lower sealing port, an upper sealing port located above lower sealing port, a second water outlet, a second water outlet channel, and an assembly groove provided at a lower part of valve shaft. The upper and lower sealing port are arranged inside water shunt valve body, and gasket is installed inside assembly groove. The gasket adopts a special-shaped gasket with a step, which solves switching seal problem of switch sealing ports with different diameters on both sides.
US11713807B2
In ore aspect, a method is provided or braking a work vehicle including an engine and a hydrostatic drive system including a hydraulic pump configured to be rotationally driven by the engine and a hydraulic motor fluidly coupled with the hydraulic pump through a closed hydraulic loop of the hydrostatic drive system. The hydraulic pump may be configured to fluidly drive the hydraulic motor. The method may include receiving an operator request to reduce a ground speed of the work vehicle. The method may include monitoring a fluid temperature of a hydraulic fluid associated with the closed hydraulic loop and automatically controlling at least one of a pump displacement of the hydraulic pump or a motor displacement of the hydraulic motor based on the operator request and the monitored fluid temperature to adjust hydrostatic braking of the work vehicle and thereby reduce the ground speed of the work vehicle.
US11713803B1
An electric motor drive unit including an electric motor having an output shaft and a plurality of gears in driving engagement with the output shaft. The plurality of gears being supported by a plurality of laterally spaced bearings. A composite housing member includes a structural support skeleton supporting multiple ones of the plurality of laterally spaced bearings and a composite shell molded to the structural support skeleton.
US11713793B2
A shock absorbing device includes a control unit and a transmission unit. The control unit includes a first shaft and a second shaft which freely and rotatably extends through the first shaft. The first end of first shaft and the first end of the second shaft protrude beyond the shock absorbing device. The transmission unit includes a first bevel gear and a second bevel gear. The second shaft freely and rotatably extends through the first bevel gear. When the first shaft is rotated to drives the first bevel gear, the first bevel gear drives the second bevel gear to adjust the recovery damping of the shock absorbing device. When the second shaft is rotated, the compression damping of the shock absorbing device is adjusted. The cooperation of the first and second bevel gears makes the operation of the shock absorbing device be smooth and stable.
US11713784B1
A leak resistant compliant bushing includes a body having a first end, a second end, an outer surface and an inner surface defining a passage. The outer surface and the inner surface extending between the first end and the second end and define an axial axis. A first plurality of channels extends into the body from the first end. Each of the first plurality of channels includes a terminal end that is spaced from the second end. A second plurality of channels extend into the body from the second end. Each of the second plurality of channels extend between adjacent ones of the first plurality of channels and include a terminal end section that is spaced from the first end.
US11713776B2
An actuation pressure to actuate one or more hydraulic actuators may be determined based on a load on the one or more hydraulic actuators of a robotic device. Based on the determined actuation pressure, a pressure rail from among a set of pressure rails at respective pressures may be selected. One or more valves may connect the selected pressure rail to a metering valve. The hydraulic drive system may operate in a discrete mode in which the metering valve opens such that hydraulic fluid flows from the selected pressure rail through the metering valve to the one or more hydraulic actuators at approximately the supply pressure. Responsive to a control state of the robotic device, the hydraulic drive system may operate in a continuous mode in which the metering valve throttles the hydraulic fluid such that the supply pressure is reduced to the determined actuation pressure.
US11713774B2
The present invention relates to fluid pump assemblies in general, and in exemplary embodiments to fluid pump assemblies that are magnetically supported in position, and to related kits and methods useful to circulate water in aquariums. The fluid pump assembly comprises an outer mount, an inner mount, and a pump. The outer mount includes at least one outer permanent magnet; the inner mount includes at least one inner permanent magnet; and the pump includes at least one soft magnetic material. The outer permanent magnet, the inner permanent magnet, and the soft magnetic material collectively form a magnetic circuit.
US11713772B2
A fan frame with an improved heat dissipation performance includes a frame body, a plurality of stationary blades, and a central base. The frame body defines a flow channel, the central base is arranged within the flow channel and divides the flow channel into flowing zones. Each of the flowing zone includes a high-pressure zone and a low-pressure zone. The central base defines first slot, second slot and receiving groove between the first slot and the second slot, the first slot communicates the high-pressure zone and the receiving groove, the second slot communicates the low-pressure zone and the receiving groove.
US11713769B2
An impeller includes a housing having a fluid inlet cavity defining a rotational axis. A plurality of vane are inlets arranged along an inner surface of the fluid inlet cavity and a plurality of vane outlets are circumferentially arranged along a rim of the housing. Each of the vane outlets is fluidly connected to a corresponding vane inlet by a corresponding internal channel situated internal to the housing. Each of the channels maintains a triangular cross-section from the vane inlet to the vane outlet.
US11713750B2
A bearing arrangement for a wind turbine including a bearing housing and a drive shaft, whereby the drive shaft is arranged within the bearing housing in an axial direction along a longitudinal axis of the bearing housing, the bearing arrangement further includes a downwind bearing and an upwind bearing, whereby the downwind bearing and the upwind bearing are arranged between the bearing housing and the drive shaft, wherein the downwind bearing and/or the upwind bearing is a radial bearing including multiple radial bearing pads, whereby each one of the multiple radial bearing pads is attached to one of a multiple radial bearing bodies of the radial bearing and the multiple radial bearing pads are arranged about the drive shaft is provided.
US11713748B2
A planetary transmission for a wind turbine includes a bolt having a cylindrical outer surface and a gear having a cylindrical inner surface rotatably supported on the outer surface of the bolt. The cylindrical outer surface of the bolt and the cylindrical inner surface of the gear are configured to function as a plain bearing, and one or both of these surfaces may include a sliding layer formed from a low friction material.
US11713747B2
A method of operating a wind turbine. The wind turbine is operated over an operating period in accordance with a control strategy. A sensor signal is received over the operating period from a sensor measuring an operational parameter of the turbine. A model is used to obtain a modelled fatigue value based on the sensor signal. The modelled fatigue value provides an estimate of fatigue loading applied to a component of the turbine over the operating period. The control strategy is modified based on the modelled fatigue value.
US11713735B2
An internal combustion engine for use with hydrogen fuel, the engine having at least one cylinder assembly which includes a combustion chamber having a cylinder, a cylinder head and a reciprocating piston assembly, the cylinder defining a cylinder longitudinal axis; a fuel injector for injecting fuel into the combustion chamber, the fuel injector defining an injector longitudinal axis; and a fuel flow director, wherein the fuel flow director is located in the fuel flow path between an outlet of the fuel injector and the combustion chamber. The fuel injector is oriented such that the injector longitudinal axis extends at a first angle; and the fuel flow director is configured to direct fuel flow into the combustion chamber at a second angle, different to the first angle.
US11713725B2
A method for detecting blowout precursors in at least one gas turbine combustor comprising: receiving combustion dynamics acoustic data measured by an acoustic measuring device associated with the combustor in real time; performing wavelet analysis on the acoustic data using simplified Mexican Hat wavelet transform analysis; and determining the existence of a blowout precursor based at least in part on the wavelet analysis. Provided also is a system and a non-transitory computer readable medium configured to perform the method.
US11713712B2
A vehicle and a control method are capable of generating compressed air using a motor of a hybrid vehicle so as to perform cleaning/care of the hybrid vehicle, without an additional or separate device. The vehicle includes an engine including an intake pipe provided to suck outside air and an exhaust pipe provided to discharge inside air, an opening degree control valve provided at a rear end of the exhaust pipe, and a motor configured to generate power for driving a wheel and configured to drive a piston of the engine by using a portion of the power. In response to the opening degree control valve being in a closed state, and in response to the engine being in a non-combustion state, compressed air is generated in the exhaust pipe by driving the piston of the engine with the power of the motor.
US11713709B2
A nozzle device according to some embodiments includes an annular nozzle plate, an annular nozzle mount defining a nozzle flow passage between the nozzle mount and one surface of the nozzle plate, at least one nozzle support coupling the nozzle plate and the nozzle mount, and fixed to at least the nozzle plate by caulking, and at least one nozzle vane supported between the nozzle plate and the nozzle mount. The nozzle plate has a through hole into which an end portion of the at least one nozzle support is inserted. The through hole includes a straight portion extending from the one surface toward another surface of the nozzle plate, an enlarged diameter portion formed on a side of the another surface of the nozzle plate and having a larger diameter than the straight portion, and a relief processing portion which is formed in a part of the straight portion continuing into the enlarged diameter portion and has a larger diameter than another part of the straight portion where the relief processing portion is not formed.
US11713707B2
A clutch device for a vehicle fan includes a drive-side clutch element and an output-side clutch element. The clutch device includes a locking mechanism configured between the drive-side clutch element and the output-side clutch element so that a rotary connection established between the drive-side clutch element and the output-side clutch element is released when a drive-side rotational speed reduces in comparison with an output-side rotational speed.
US11713692B2
A differential pressure transducer provides measurements for determining the restriction, updated in real time, of an inlet barrier filter for a turboshaft engine of an aircraft. The percentage of restriction of the air inlet barrier filter, which corresponds to the condition of the air inlet barrier filter, is determined as a function of mass air flow into the engine during operation. The restriction percentage is indicated on the instrument panel of the rotorcraft.
US11713688B2
A seal segment has an arcuate body having: a first end; a second end circumferentially opposite the first end; a first face; a second face axially opposite the first face; an inner diameter (ID) face; and an outer diameter (OD) face. The seal segment is shaped to interfit with a plurality of identical seal segments first end to second end to form a seal surrounding a central longitudinal axis. The first face has: a circumferential channel closer to the ID face than the OD face; and a plurality of channels extending from the circumferential channel to the OD face. The ID face has: a circumferential channel closer to the first face than the second face; and a plurality of channels extending from the circumferential channel to the second face. The ID face circumferential channel has an open end.
US11713681B1
A method of repairing a tip of an airfoil can comprise: removing a coating from the tip of the airfoil; preparing a repair area for bonding, the repair area including the tip and a portion of a concave side of the airfoil; applying an epoxy film and an abrasive component to the repair area; and bonding the epoxy film and the abrasive component to the repair area.
US11713669B2
Certain aspects and features relate to a system that determines a result or outcome of a diverter drop in terms of whether far field or near-wellbore bridging, plugging, or diversion has been achieved. The system can provide for real-time measurements and real-time decision making in terms of an optimized diverter to be used in a wellbore. A system for diverter diagnostics can includes a pressure sensor and a processing device communicatively coupled to the pressure sensor. A non-transitory memory device includes instructions that are executable by the processing device to measure an onset of diversion pressure response (DPR) waveform and output or store indications of a result or results of a diverter drop. These results can then be used to adjust a particle size distribution for the diverter.
US11713666B2
A method for determining a plurality of saturation values is provided. The method accessing, by a computing device, data describing a plurality of fluid volume values associated with a reservoir, the plurality of fluid volume values include a plurality of cumulative water volume values and a plurality of cumulative hydrocarbon values, utilizing, by the computing device, the data describing the plurality of fluid volume values to generate ratio values associated with intervals corresponding to depth levels of the reservoir, generating, by the computing device, a fractional flow graphical representation including the ratio values associated with the intervals corresponding to the depth levels of the reservoir, utilizing, by the computing device, the fractional flow graphical representation including the ratio values to determine saturation values associated with the intervals corresponding to the depth levels of the reservoir, and generating a saturation graphical representation including the saturation values.
US11713661B2
A method of operations in a subterranean formation, including driving a pump with an electrically powered motor to pressurize fluid, inserting a tool into a wellbore that intersects the formation, and directing the pressurized fluid into the wellbore above the tool to push the tool into the wellbore.
US11713660B2
The present invention relates to methods for recovering hydrocarbons from subterranean formations. One such example embodiment injects a polymer solution into an upper layer of a subterranean formation and, likewise, injects an aqueous solution into a lower layer of the subterranean formation. Hydrocarbons displaced by at least one of the injected polymer and the injected aqueous solution are collected.
US11713654B2
A method includes providing a lower platform block (300) including a first frame (315), a plurality of docking tubes (305) connected to the first frame, and a plurality of first conductor tubes (310) connected to the first frame. At least a first jacket connector block (400) including a second frame (415) and a plurality of second conductor tubes (405) connected to the second frame is releasably coupled to the lower platform block to align the second conductor tubes with the first conductor tubes. A platform deck block (500) including a third frame (515) defining a deck and a plurality of third conductor tubes (505) connected to the third frame is releasably coupled to the first jacket connector to align the third conductor tubes with the first conductor tubes.
US11713653B2
A well monitor for monitoring a downhole well condition. The well monitor comprises an electrical generator mounted to a tubing in the well, the generator comprising magnets and windings movable relative to one another by a pump rod received in the tubing. The monitor comprises an energy storage device electrically coupled to the generator for storing generated electrical energy. A vibration transducer is electrically coupled to the energy storage device. The well monitor comprises a controller for selectively powering the vibration transducer to produce a signal indicative of the well condition for transmission through the tubing.
US11713652B1
A mobile robot is disclosed herein. The mobile robot may include a frame, a propulsion module, a navigation module designed to navigate the mobile robot along a target pathway, and a computational module. The mobile robot may obtain a composition reading of the drilling fluid and a pressure reading of the drilling fluid. The robot may determine, using the computational module, an additive to add to a drilling fluid reservoir based on the composition reading and the pressure reading. The mobile robot may then retrieve the additive from an inventory and deposit the additive into the drilling fluid reservoir.
US11713649B2
A barrier plug assembly for sealing a subterranean wellbore is located inside a tubing and can comprise a frangible barrier element stacked on a carrier ring, a locking sleeve located above the carrier ring and located in a closed fluid chamber, a valve located on the closed fluid chamber and in pressure communication with the tubing, a retaining device configured for locking the a carrier ring in place, a crushing element located a distance below the frangible barrier element and configured for crushing the frangible barrier element. The valve can be configured for allowing or preventing fluid communication in between the tubing and the fluid chamber.
US11713648B2
A proppant container facilitates the transportation of wet sand for use in a hydraulic fracturing operation. The proppant container is provided with a system for dislodging the wet sand for subsequent use. This may be done by use of a vibrator or an umbrella valve. In another aspect, the proppant container may be used in combination with a rack having a wash system that slurries the proppant for delivery to a blender tub without necessarily resorting to use of a conveyor belt.
US11713639B2
A system for forming a seal between wellbore components includes an annular seal arranged between a first wellbore component and a second wellbore component, the seal comprising a first leg and a second leg, wherein upon activation of the seal, the first leg engages the first wellbore component and the second leg engages the second wellbore component. The system also includes an energizing ring adapted to activate the seal. The first wellbore component includes a groove profile, the groove profile having a plurality of grooves including respective first surfaces and second surfaces, the respective first surfaces arranged at respective first angles and the respective second surfaces arranged at respective second angles, the respective first and second angles being different to form respective asymmetrical grooves.
US11713632B2
The present disclosure relates to subterranean drilling, and more particularly to tools, systems, and methods used to measure torque applied by subterranean drilling machines, such as iron roughnecks, during the make-up and break out of drill pipe connections. Articles, systems, and methods herein relate to embodiments of a torque measuring tool including: a torque shaft; a torque sleeve; an upper torque arm; a lower torque arm; and a force sensor; wherein the torque shaft is disposed in the torque sleeve; wherein the upper torque arm is coupled to the torque sleeve; wherein the lower torque arm is coupled to the torque shaft; and wherein the force sensor is coupled to and disposed between the upper torque arm and the lower torque arm.
US11713631B2
A system for use in a mineral extraction system includes a spinner assembly having a motor configured to drive rotation of a roller shaft. The spinner assembly also includes a roller non-rotatably coupled to the roller shaft and configured to contact a first tubular structure, and rotation of the roller is configured to cause rotation of the first tubular structure until the first tubular structure is spun into a second tubular structure. The spinner assembly further includes a detection wheel coupled to the roller shaft and configured to contact the first tubular structure, and the detection wheel is configured to rotate with the first tubular structure and to rotate independently of the roller. The spinner assembly further includes a sensor configured to detect rotation of the detection wheel.
US11713624B2
A directional drill securing device and associated methods are shown. Securing devices and methods shown include a plurality of staking devices on a single lateral side of a directional drill. Using examples shown, a lower force is required to drive multiple staking devices than would be needed for a larger staking device of equivalent area.
US11713620B2
A blind control for a window covering having a narrow profile; and particularly relates to a control module for a window shade where the location of the drive mechanism is selected to minimize the gap between the end of the window shade and inside edge of a window opening; locating the drive mechanism in a shell disposed in a housing to rigidity a reduced thickness of the drive so as to minimize the gap; and use a single rod depending from the control module to activate the drive mechanism in a safe and secure manner. The invention also includes a housing with an end wall adjacent one end of the shade; a clutch projecting from said end wall and rotatable about a clutch axis, a drive gear engageable at one end of the clutch for rotatably driving said clutch and shade, said drive gear disposed in said housing adjacent said end wall; and a wand for driving said drive gear.
US11713616B2
A door assembly may include a first sidelite configured to be operably coupled to a first door jamb, a second sidelite configured to be operably coupled to a second door jamb where the first and second sidelites are disposed in a common plane and define a door opening between the first and second sidelites, a first sliding panel, a second sliding panel where the first and second sliding panels are movable from a closed position disposing the first and second sliding panels to block access through the door opening and an open position in which the first sliding panel is proximate the first sidelite and the second sliding panel is proximate the second sidelite, a first partial door panel, and a second partial door panel. The first and second sliding panels are disposed in a second plane parallel to the common plane in both the open and closed position. The first and second partial door panels are operably coupled to the first and second sidelites, respectively, via hinge assemblies. The first and second partial door panels have a closed state in which the first and second partial door panels are each disposed in the common plane blocking access through the door opening, and an open state in which the first and second partial door panels are each disposed out of the common plane.
US11713614B2
The present invention is related to a condensation prevention type transmission window for a CMS module test chamber, the transmission window being provided at the module test chamber. The condensation prevention type transmission window includes: a multilayer glass panel in which heating wires are coated on upper, lower, left, and right side surfaces thereof; and an air injector provided at each of opposite surfaces of the transmission window to inject air from an upper side edge and/or a lower side edge of the transmission window and to form an air curtain. The present invention provides the condensation prevention type transmission window for a CMS module test chamber, which prevents freezing and fogging on inside and outside surfaces of the transmission window of the CMS module test chamber varying in a temperature range from 40° C. to +125° C.
US11713610B2
An emergency door closing device that can be installed upon existing doors and hinges to automatically close doors in the response to smoke and fire. The improvements incorporated therein include a hinge cam pivot member that attaches to an existing hinge member of a door and produces a moment force about the existing hinge member allowing a reduced force necessary to pivot the door into a closed position. Further, a novel spring, cam, and lever system is incorporated to activate the moment force to close the door.
US11713606B2
The present disclosure is directed to overhead doors and overhead door operation. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a direct drive counter balancing system for operating overhead doors. In some examples, the direct drive counter balancing system of the present disclosure is for overhead door systems used in segmented door arrangements for box trucks.
US11713601B2
A method of operating an entry system of a motor vehicle includes monitoring a battery voltage and the entry system continuously using a control circuit of the latch assembly in a non-emergency mode. Power is provided to the control circuit in the event of a loss of power from a main power source using a backup energy source of the control circuit. The method includes transitioning to an emergency mode in response to determining loss of power from the main power source or failure of the component of the entry system. An actuation group associated with the latch assembly is operated with the control circuit using power from the backup energy source of the control circuit in response to determining that actuation from a plurality of pins of a mechanical emergency switch assembly indicates a command from a user to unlatch the closure member in the emergency mode.
US11713595B2
A door lock chassis has a gauge insert that defines different dimensions corresponding to different door thicknesses. The gauge insert is positionable in the lock chassis in different orientations corresponding to the different dimensions used to align the lock chassis for different door thicknesses. Additionally, a door lock may include an anti-rotation assembly for preventing rotation of the lock chassis. The anti-rotation assembly may include a retention member that is secured to an inside hub of a lock chassis. As an anti-rotation member is displaced in a first axial direction along the inside hub to a mount position, the anti-rotational member may deflect resilient members of the retention member. With the anti-rotation member at the mounted position, the anti-rotation member may be in a frictional engagement with the previously deflected resilient members so that anti-rotation member is retained at the mount position.
US11713584B2
A pool strainer basket insert system and method are contemplated in which a high porosity, coarse fibrous mass is inserted in a pool skimmer basket. Via optimization of the material properties of the fibrous mass and configuration such that approximately 50% of the fibrous mass is located above the waterline and 50% below the water line the problems of the prior art may be solved via the retaining properties of the fibrous mass, enabling insects and small organic matter to be retained and preventing their migration back to the main body of the pool.
US11713583B2
A hotel room includes a series of exterior walls surrounding an interior space, a doorway in a front exterior wall of the series of exterior walls, a vestibule extending from the doorway into the interior space, and first and second bathrooms in the interior space on opposite sides of the vestibule. The configuration of the first bathroom is the same as the configuration of the second bathroom, and the doorway is centered along the front exterior wall.
US11713579B2
The present disclosure relates generally to roofing products, for example, suitable for use covering and protecting the roofs of structures. The present disclosure relates more particularly to a roofing product including an upper section and an exposed section. The roofing product includes a substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface, and a plurality of zones of roofing granules disposed on the top surface of the substrate. The plurality of zones includes first, second and third zones within the exposed section. The first zone includes a first collection of algae-resistant roofing granules and has a first algae-resistance intensity. The second zone includes a second collection of algae-resistant roofing granules and has a second algae-resistance intensity. The third zone has a third algae-resistance intensity that is different from the first algae-resistance intensity.
US11713575B2
An elongate profile having a first portion and a second portion, the first and second portions being joined together at a first joining portion, the first and second portions being non collinear, the joining portion comprising an array of raised or rebated formations, each formation extending across the joining portion in a direction which is non-parallel to the principal axis of the profile and flat lands being provided between successive formations in an array and the pitch between successive formations in an array being from 2 to 20 times, for example from 5 to 15 times, the thickness of the flatlands.
US11713567B2
An inlet filter and method of use are disclosed. In one aspect, the inlet filter comprises a frame, filter material, a feed stream inlet, and a filtrate outlet. The frame is configured so an exterior of the frame is shaped like a wedge. In another aspect, the method comprises inserting an inlet filter into a storm sewer inlet. The inlet filter can be one of a plurality of inlet filters inserted into the storm sewer inlet, the filters cooperating to filter a feed stream entering the storm sewer inlet. In a third aspect, a system comprises a plurality of inlet filters configured to be coupled together to filter a feed stream to a storm sewer inlet. The system can be configured so that the width of the plurality of filters is adjustable. For example, a first inlet filter and second inlet filter can be slidably engaged with a connecting filter.
US11713562B1
A bypass valve is for support between hot and cold water lines that connect to respective hot and cold fixtures. The bypass valve includes a valve body having an internal chamber, a hot water inlet port, a hot water outlet port and a discharge port; a bi-metal spring; a support member for mounting the bi-metal spring within the internal chamber of the valve body; and a shuttle mounted to the bi-metal spring and constructed and arranged to mate with the hot water inlet port in a closed position of the bi-metal spring. The bi-metal spring assumes an open position to disengage from the hot water inlet port at a predetermined water temperature to enable the hot water to discharge through the discharge port to the cold water line.
US11713559B2
Disclosed is a hydraulic control apparatus including a flow-path selector valve that switches a supply flow path and a flow-path switching control unit that operates the same, a regeneration valve and a regeneration release valve capable of the regenerative operation, and a regeneration control unit that operates the same. The flow-path switching control unit makes the flow-path selector valve form a flow-path providing communication between first and second pumps in a combined operation state. The regeneration control unit judges the propriety of the regenerative operation on the basis of the second pump pressure which is the discharge pressure of the second pump in a single operation state and judges the propriety of the regenerative operation on the basis of whether or not the driving state of the work actuator is within an allowable range corresponding to the target work operation amount in the combined operation state.
US11713557B2
A hydraulic system includes: a boom cylinder to move a boom; a working tool cylinder to move a working tool attached to the boom; a boom control valve to control the boom cylinder; a working tool control valve to control the working tool cylinder; a horizontal control valve having: an activating position to allow a horizontalizing operation of the working tool; and a stopping position to stop the horizontalizing operation; and a controller device having: a first information obtaining portion to obtain permission and non-permission to the horizontalizing operation; a second information obtaining portion to obtain at least one of upward operation and upward movement of the boom; and a horizontal controller to set the horizontal control valve to the stopping position when the first information obtaining portion obtains the non-permission and the second information obtaining portion obtains one of the upward operation and the upward movement.
US11713556B2
The present disclosure provides a water drainage system comprising: a plurality of lengths of drain pipe comprising a channel and a vertical wall, wherein (i) the vertical wall comprises one or more standoffs extending horizontally from the vertical wall and (ii) wherein the drain pipe comprises a top edge and a bottom edge, each of the top and bottom edges being bifurcated by a v-shaped notch.
US11713535B2
A washing machine includes: a case defining a receiving space and an open surface, a drawer provided in the case and configured to slide out through the open surface of the case, the drawer being configured to perform at least one of a washing operation, a rinsing operation, a spin-drying operation, or an air-drying operation for laundry, and a locking device configured to limit a sliding motion of the drawer relative to the case. The locking device includes: a holder provided on an inner wall surface of the case, a lever provided in the drawer and configured to be inserted into the holder, and an elastic member provided in a portion of the holder to which the lever is inserted and configured to come into contact with the lever in a space between the holder and the lever.
US11713534B2
A laundry appliance includes a wash tub disposed within a cabinet. A rotating drum is disposed within the wash tub. A drain system directs a fluid from the wash tub to a fluid pump. A trap is disposed within a tub drain of the wash tub. The trap includes an elongated body having a plurality of fingers that extend across an aperture defined within the elongated body. The plurality of fingers are configured to permit passage of particulate material and prevent passage of foreign objects through the elongated body.
US11713528B2
A textile recycling method receives textile-waste-to-be-recycled, sorts the waste to isolate cellulose-containing articles from non-cellulose-containing articles, and re-sizes at least some of the cellulose-containing articles to create feedstock. The feedstock is processed in a cellulose solvent reactor, which has at least one ionic liquid. The ionic liquid dissolves intermolecular cellulose bonds of the feedstock to create a spinning dope. Cellulose fibers dissolved in the cellulose-bearing spinning dope solution are extruded in a cellulose coagulation bath reservoir to reconstitute at least some of the cellulose fibers, and the reconstituted fibers are wet-spun to form a continuous cellulose thread that is commercially indistinguishable from virgin fiber thread. Synthetic fiber material is vacuum-extracted or mechanically extracted from the cellulose-bearing solution and recycled into a continuous synthetic thread. Original color of textile-waste-to-be-recycled can be retained or removed, and new color can be added.
US11713513B2
To provide a surface-treated steel sheet for battery containers excellent in workability while maintaining battery characteristics and liquid leakage resistance, and a manufacturing method thereof. A surface-treated steel sheet for battery containers according to the present invention includes a Ni—Co—Fe-based diffusion alloy plating layer on at least one surface of a base steel sheet, in which the diffusion alloy plating layer is consisted of a Ni—Fe alloy layer and a Ni—Co—Fe alloy layer, which are arranged sequentially from the base steel sheet side, the diffusion alloy plating layer has a Ni coating weight within a range of 3.0 g/m2 or more and less than 8.74 g/m2 and a Co coating weight within a range of 0.26 g/m2 or more and 1.6 g/m2 or less, with a total of the Ni coating weight and the Co coating weight being less than 9.0 g/m2, when a surface of the diffusion alloy plating layer is analyzed by an X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Co: 19.5 to 60%, Fe: 0.5 to 30%, and Co+Fe: 20 to 70% in atom % are satisfied, and a thickness of the Ni—Fe alloy layer is within a range of 0.3 to 1.3 μm.
US11713505B2
A CVD reactor may include a susceptor, process chamber and heat dissipation body. In the CVD reactor, one or more layers can be deposited on one or more substrates. The susceptor is heated by a heating devices. Heat is transported from susceptor, through a process chamber towards the process chamber ceiling, through the process chamber ceiling, and from the process chamber ceiling through a gap space to the heat dissipation body. The temperature of the process chamber ceiling is measured at at least two different azimuth angle positions about a central axis of the process chamber. The radial distance of the respective measurement points or zones from the central axis of the process chamber may be equal to one another. The at least two temperature measurement values are used to produce an average value or a difference value.
US11713503B2
A method for forming a substrate with a multi-layered, flexible, and anti-scratch metal oxides protective coating being deposited onto the substrate is provided in the present invention, wherein the top most layer of the coating comprises Al2O3 or a mixture thereof such that the top most layer acts as an anti-scratching layer. The multi-layered, flexible and anti-scratch metal oxides protective coating also retains the flexibility of the underlying substrate.
US11713502B2
A method for producing a high-strength steel sheet having high ductility, formability and weldability includes providing a cold-rolled sheet, with a composition containing: 0.15% ≤C≤0.23%, 1.4% ≤Mn≤2.6%, 0.6% ≤Si≤1.3%, with C+Si/10≤0.30%, 0.4% ≤Al≤1.0%, with Al≥6(C+Mn/10)−2.5%, 0.010% ≤Nb≤0.035%, 0.1% ≤Mo≤0.5%, annealing the sheet at 860° C.-900° C. to obtain a structure consisting of at least 90% austenite and at least 2% intercritical ferrite, quenching to a temperature between Ms-10° C. and Ms-60° C. at a rate Vc higher than 30° C./s, heating to a temperature PT between 410° C. and 470° C. for 60 s to 130 s, hot-dip coating the sheet, and cooling to room temperature. The microstructure includes 45% to 68% of martensite, consisting of 85% to 95% partitioned martensite having a C content of at most 0.45%, and fresh martensite; 10% to 15% retained austenite; 2% to 10% intercritical ferrite; 20% to 30% lower bainite.
US11713500B2
A process of heat treating an Al—Si—Cu—Mg—Fe—Zn—Mn—Sr-TMs alloy, where the TMs include Zr and V, includes heat treating the alloy to produce a microstructure having a matrix with Zr and V in solid solution after solidification. The solid solution Zr, in wt. %, is at least 0.16%, the solid solution V, in wt. %, is at least 0.20% after heat treatment, and Cu and Mg are dissolved into the matrix during the heat treatment and subsequently precipitated during the heat treatment. The composition of the alloy, in wt. %, includes Cu between 3.0-3.5%, Fe between 0-0.2%, Mg between 0.24-0.35%, Mn between 0-0.40%, Si between 6.5-8.0%, Sr between 0-0.025%, Ti between 0.05-0.2%, V between 0.20-0.35%, Zr between 0.2-0.4%, maximum 0.5% total of other alloying elements, and balance Al.
US11713499B2
Composite materials include a steel matrix with reinforcing carbon fiber integrated into the matrix. The composite materials have substantially lower density than steel, and are expected to have appreciable strength. Methods for forming composite steel composites includes combining a reinforcing carbon fiber component, such as a woven polymer, with steel nanoparticles and sintering the steel nanoparticles in order to form a steel matrix with reinforcing carbon fiber integrated therein.
US11713497B2
A steel member according to an aspect of the present invention has a predetermined chemical composition, in which a metallographic structure includes, by a volume %, 60.0% to 85.0% of martensite, 10.0% to 30.0% of bainite, 5.0% to 15.0% of residual austenite, and 0% to 4.0% of a remainder in microstructure. A length of a maximum minor axis of the residual austenite is 30 nm or longer. A number density of a carbide which exist in the steel member and has a circle equivalent diameter of 0.1 μm or more and an aspect ratio of 2.5 or less is 4.0×103 pieces/mm2 or less.
US11713482B2
Disclosed herein are methods, devices and compositions comprising nucleic acid captor molecules with a stem region and a loop region for detecting target nucleic acids.
US11713479B2
A method for determining whether a test sample contains a phytopathogenic fungus, which includes (a) putting the test sample on a front surface of a substrate having a through hole; the substrate having a cellulose film on the back surface thereof; the through hole has a cross-sectional area of not less than 7.065 square micrometers and not more than 19.625 square micrometers; and the cellulose film has a thickness of not less than 0.5 micrometers and not more than 3.7 micrometers; (b) leaving the test sample at rest after the step (a); (c) irradiating the cellulose film with ultraviolet light after the step (b); (d) bringing a back surface of the cellulose film into contact with a fungus color reaction reagent after the step (c); and (e) determining that the test sample contains the phytopathogenic fungus, if a color is given to the fungus color reaction reagent.
US11713477B2
The presently disclosed subject matter provides a process for starch liquefaction using at least two classes of α-amylase enzymes, wherein the starch hydrolysis pattern from at least two of these classes is different. At least one class of enzyme is provided to the liquefaction process in the form of transgenic plant material expressing at least one class of α-amylase enzyme or is provided in the form of a purified or partially-purified α-amylase enzyme preparation. The second or subsequent class(es) of α-amylase enzymes may be provided in the form of additional transgenic plant material expressing the second or subsequent class(es), or may be provided in the form of a second or subsequent purified or partially-purified α-amylase enzyme preparation.
US11713476B2
The present invention relates to enzyme compositions for high temperature saccharification of cellulosic material and to uses thereof.
US11713472B2
Methods of RNA-guided DNA endonuclease-mediated genome editing in Bacteria and Archaea are provided.
US11713464B2
Provided herein are compositions including aptamers capable of binding to and/or inhibiting the activity of nucleolin. Methods of treating cancer in a subject by administering such compositions are also provided.
US11713459B2
Aspects of the invention described herein concern the incorporation of a FOXP3 cDNA (e.g., full-length human codon-optimized cDNA) into a FOXP3 gene or a non-FOXP3 locus so as to provide constitutive or regulated FOXP3 expression in a primary human CD34+ cells or cells derived from edited CD34+ cells. In some embodiments, guide RNA sequences that are directed to FOXP3, AAVS1, or other candidate loci are used for CRISPR/Cas9-mediated gene regulation, and gene delivery cassettes for HDR based gene-modification are provided.
US11713457B2
The present disclosure provides compositions, methods, systems, and devices for polynucleotide processing. Such polynucleotide processing may be useful for a variety of applications, including polynucleotide sequencing.
US11713453B2
The invention concerns fusion proteins, wherein two endoglycosidases are fused, possibly via a linker. The fusion enzymes according to the invention have structure (1): EndoX-(L)p-EndoY (1), wherein EndoX is an endoglycosidase, EndoY is an endoglycosidase distinct from EndoX, L is a linker and p is 0 or 1. Such fusion enzymes capable of trimming glycoproteins comprising at least two distinct glycoforms in a single step. The invention further concerns the use of the fusion enzyme according to the invention for trimming glycoproteins. In another aspect, the invention relates to the process of production of the fusion enzyme. In a further aspect, the inventions concerns a process for trimming glycoproteins, comprising trimming the glycoprotein with a fusion enzyme according to the invention, to obtain a trimmed glycoprotein.
US11713448B2
Methods for producing hepatocytes from pluripotent human stem cells are disclosed herein. The stem cells are plated on a cell culture substrate comprising two laminins. The stem cells are then exposed to different cell culture mediums to induce differentiation. The resulting hepatocytes have higher metabolic capacity compared to hepatocytes cultured on different substrates.
US11713446B2
The present invention provides improved and/or shortened processes and methods for reprogramming TILs in order to prepare therapeutic populations of TILs with increased therapeutic efficacy. Such reprogrammed TILs find use in therapeutic treatment regimens.
US11713444B2
The present invention relates to nanoparticles and their use to form nanocomposite material, in particular bionanocomposite material, specifically wherein the nanoparticles are formed using plant virus attached to a scaffold of cellulosic material and/or cellulose derived materials, in particular wherein said cellulosic material further comprises plant cell components, for example hemicellulose, pectin, protein or combinations thereof.
US11713443B2
The invention provides a process for producing a fermentable gas stream from a gas source that contains one or more constituent which may be harmful to the fermentation process. To produce the fermentable gas stream, the gas stream is passed through a specifically ordered series of removal modules. The removal modules remove and/or convert various constituents found in the gas stream which may have harmful effects on downstream removal modules and/or inhibitory effects on downstream gas fermenting microorganisms. At least a portion of the fermentable gas stream is preferably capable of being passed to a bioreactor, which contains gas fermenting microorganisms, without inhibiting the fermentation process.
US11713438B2
Sample container for stabilizing and aligning excised biological tissue samples for ex vivo analysis
Embodiments described herein relate to an apparatus for positioning and securing an excised biological tissue specimen for imaging and analysis. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a sample bag defining an inner volume configured to receive a biological tissue sample, and a sealing member coupled to the sample bag. An imaging window is disposed and configured to be placed in contact with at least a portion of the biological tissue sample, and a positioning member is coupled to the imaging window and is configured to be disposed against the sealing member to substantially seal the inner volume. The positioning member includes a vacuum port disposed and configured to be aligned with a vacuum source to withdraw air from the inner volume of the sample bag.
US11713437B2
Slurries that include benefit agent containing delivery particles, compositions that include such particles, and processes for making and using the particles and compositions.
US11713435B2
Aminocarboxylate chelating agents are described having generic formulas selected from the group consisting of (A) and (B) wherein R1 through R5 are as further defined herein. Compositions containing at least one of these aminocarboxylate chelating agents are also described. The compositions are useful for example as detergent compositions for laundering clothing and compositions for cleaning dishes, in particular cleaning dishes using automatic dish washing devices.
US11713431B2
A continuous process for producing a polyurea concentrate or powder. The process includes combing at least one amine and an isocayante in the presence of a liquid diluent or a base oil in a rotor stator mixer. The concentrate comprises a polyurea in a base oil wherein the concentration of from about 20 weight percent to about 50, or 40 or 35 or 30 weight percent of polyurea based on total weight of grease thickener. The powder has particle size of 2 to 400 microns. This concentrate or powder can then be formulated by grease manufacturers to the desired final properties without the need for handling of the isocyanate and amine raw materials.
US11713429B2
A biofuel product having constituents selected from the group including fat, oil and/or grease components. A container is formed of a biodegradable material having a multiplicity of openings of a size and shape adapted for allowing the fat, oil and/or grease components to pass through the openings to an interior area of the container. An absorbent capture material is positioned in the container and holds a quantity of the fat, oil and/or grease. The container, capture material and fat, oil and/or grease collectively include the biofuel product.
US11713423B2
The invention relates to various nonlimiting embodiments that include methods, apparatuses or systems for processing natural gas comprising a heavies removal column processing natural gas and light oil reflux. The overhead stream goes to heavies treated natural gas storage. The heavies removal column reboiler bottoms stream product is input to a debutanizer column. The debutanizer column overhead lights are input to a flash drum where the bottoms is pumped through a heat exchanger as a light oil reflux input to the heavies removal column, while the debutanizer reboiler bottoms product is stored as stabilized condensate. Alternatively, debutanizer column overhead lights are sent to heavies treated gas storage and the bottoms stream product goes to a depentanizer column, the overhead lights are pumped through a heat exchanger as a light oil reflux input to the heavies removal column, while the depentanizer reboiler bottoms product is stabilized condensate.
US11713415B2
A self-suspending proppant that resists the adverse effects of calcium and other cations on swelling comprises a proppant substrate particle and a gelatinized non-extruder-derived neutral starch coating on the proppant substrate particle.
US11713403B2
Provided are a nanocomposite body, a method of manufacturing the nanocomposite body, and a nanocomposite film including the nanocomposite body. The nanocomposite body includes: inorganic particles; a polymer matrix; and grafting polymer chains each of which includes a polyol structure, wherein the inorganic particles and the polymer matrix are linked by the grafting polymer chains.
US11713395B2
A polymerizable liquid that can be used for producing three-dimensional objects by methods of additive manufacturing is disclosed. The polymerizable liquid may comprise: (a) a blocked or reactively blocked polyurethane prepolymer; (b) (optional) a reactive diluent; (c) a blocked or reactively blocked curing agent; (d) a photoinitiator; and (e) (optional) a blocked or reactively blocked diisocyanate. The method using such polymerizable liquid to form three-dimensional objects is also described.
US11713394B2
A sheet includes: a composition comprising about (60) to about (85) weight percent of polyphenylene, about (0) to about (10) weight percent of polystyrene, about (10) to about (20) weight percent of a hydrogenated block copolymer of an alkenyl aromatic compound and a conjugated diene, about (3) to about (10) weight percent of an aryl salicylate, and optionally, a flame retardant additive.
US11713393B2
The present invention relates to a sinter powder (SP) comprising at least one semicrystalline terephthalate polyester (A), at least one amorphous terephthalate polyester (B) and at least one phosphinic salt (C). The present invention further relates to a method of producing a shaped body by sintering the sinter powder (SP) or by an FFF (fused filament fabrication) method, to a shaped body obtainable by the method of the invention, and to the use of a phosphinic salt in a sinter powder (SP) for broadening the sintering window (WSP) of the sinter powder (SP).
US11713366B2
The present invention provides a resin composition for a model material, for obtaining an optically shaped article that has flexibility and does not crack even when it is bent, and a method for manufacturing optically shaped articles that are shaped using the resin composition for a model material. The present invention relates to a resin composition for a model material, comprising, based on 100 parts by weight of a whole resin composition, 20 to 90 parts by weight of a (meth)acrylate monomer represented by the following formula (1) and/or a (meth)acrylate monomer represented by the following formula (2) as a monofunctional monomer (A), and 5 parts by weight or more of a polyfunctional oligomer as an oligomer (B), and further comprises no or 15 parts by weight or less, based on 100 parts by weight of the whole resin composition, of polyfunctional monomer (C), wherein R1, R2 and R3 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms.
US11713363B2
Provided are an apparatus and a method for manufacturing high-pressure method low-density polyethylene, the apparatus and the method having excellent characteristics that the amount of smoke generated during processing of a polyethylene to be obtained is small, and the number of fish eyes contained in a film formed from the polyethylene is small. An apparatus for manufacturing high pressure method polyethylene includes: an ethylene supply line that is a line branched from a high pressure recycle ethylene line and connected to a recycle ethylene holding drum for decompressing high pressure recycle ethylene from the high pressure recycle ethylene line and supplying the decompressed recycle ethylene to the recycle ethylene holding drum; and the recycle ethylene holding drum that is a drum for holding the decompressed recycle ethylene through the ethylene supply line.
US11713356B2
The present invention provides new modified anti-SIRPa antibodies linked to an immunotherapeutic agent which are bifunctional and able to specifically enhance the immune response and uses thereof.
US11713351B2
The present invention relates to methods for preventing or treating head and neck squamous cell cancer and bladder cancer using an immunotoxin comprising (a) a ligand that binds to a protein on the cancer cell attached to; (b) a toxin that is cytotoxic to the cancer cell. In a specific embodiment, the invention is directed to the prevention or treatment of head and neck squamous cell cancer or bladder cancer using Vb4-845, which is a recombinant immunotoxin comprising a humanized, MOC31-derived, single-chain antibody fragment that is fused to a truncated form of Pseudomonas exotoxin A. Also encompassed by the invention are combination therapy methods, including the use of reduced dosages of chemotherapeutic agents, for the prevention or treatment of cancer. Also encompassed by the invention are formulations and methods for direct administration of the recombinant immunotoxin to the carcinoma, for the prevention or treatment of cancer.
US11713336B2
The present invention pertains to peptides and peptide-containing complexes/nanoparticles that are useful for stabilizing and delivering cargo molecules such as nucleic acids.
US11713335B2
Disclosed are aminocoumarin compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing aminocoumarin compounds, and methods of their use, e.g., in the treatment of a Gram-negative bacterial infection.
US11713323B2
Described herein are certain crystalline forms of Compound 3, as well as pharmaceutical compositions employing the crystalline forms. Also provided are particles (e.g., nanoparticles) comprising such crystalline forms or pharmaceutical compositions. In certain examples, the particles are mucus penetrating particles (MPPs). The present invention further relates to methods of treating or preventing diseases using crystalline forms or pharmaceutical compositions.
US11713319B2
The present invention describes compounds comprising at least one structural element having at least three fused aromatic or heteroaromatic rings (AR) and at least one structural element having an aromatic or heteroaromatic valerolactam (AV), especially for use in electronic devices. The invention further relates to a process for preparing the compounds of the invention and to electronic devices comprising these.
US11713318B2
Compositions and methods of making and using thereof are provided with a specific antimicrobial activity and efficacy toward Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and low levels of toxicity toward mammalian cells. The compositions include water-soluble molecules characterized by a hydrophobic interior fragment and side groups containing cationic groups. A class of these molecules is provided with variations in the length of the internal conjugated segment and in other molecular features, which impact the efficacy and toxicity. The substituents on the cationic functional group, the structural variations on the solubilizing group, and the length of the conjugated segment are important features affecting the antimicrobial property and the non-toxicity to mammalian cells of the composition.
US11713311B2
Provided is a heterocyclic compound that can have an antagonistic action on an NMDA receptor containing the NR2B subunit, and is expected to be useful as a prophylactic or therapeutic agent for major depression, bipolar disorder, migraine, pain, peripheral symptoms of dementia and the like. A compound represented by the formula (I): wherein each symbol is as described in the DESCRIPTION, or a salt thereof.
US11713301B2
Described herein is crystalline sodium (E)-2-(4-((3-(4-fluorophenyl)-3-(4-(3-morpholinoprop-1-yn-1-yl)phenyl)allyl)oxy)-2-methylphenoxy)acetate, uses of such crystalline material in the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of diseases or conditions that would benefit by administration with a PPARδ agonist compound.
US11713296B2
Herein are provided novel salts of methyl 6-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-5-[4-[(3S)-1-(3-fluoropropyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl]oxyphenyl]-8,9-dihydro-7H-benzo[7]annulene-2-carboxylate namely the oxalate salt and the dibenzoyltartrate salt
US11713295B2
Novel amisulpride derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are disclosed. The amisulpride derivative disclosed herein or a pharmaceutical composition thereof may have better membrane permeability compared to amisulpride. The amisulpride derivative disclosed herein or a pharmaceutical composition thereof may be used for antagonizing dopamine and/or serotonin (e.g., 5-HT2a) and/or α2 receptor in a subject, either individually or in combination with other CNS active agents. The amisulpride derivative disclosed herein or a pharmaceutical composition thereof may be used for treating one or more conditions responsive to modulation of dopamine and/or serotonin (e.g., 5-HT2a) and/or α2 receptor in a subject, either individually or in combination with other CNS active agents. The amisulpride derivative disclosed herein or a pharmaceutical composition thereof may be used for treating one or more disorders associated with an abnormality in levels of dopamine and/or serotonin in the brain, either individually or in combination with other CNS active agents.
US11713290B2
Cycloalkylamine derivatives may be used for preventing or treating diseases in humans, animals, and have demonstrated efficacy specifically in treating type 2 diabetes. In an embodiment, the cycloalkylamine derivatives can include a compound selected from the group consisting of cycloheptanamine salts, cyclohexanamine salts, cyclopentanamine salts 1-cycloheptyl-[4,4′-bipyridin]-1-ium, N1,N2-dicycloheptyloxalamide, 1-[3′,5′-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-3-cycloheptylurea, 1,1′-(4-methyl-1,3-phenylene)bis(3-cycloheptylurea), 1-(2′-aminopyrimidin-4′-yl)-3-cycloheptylurea, 4-amino-N-(cycloheptylcarbamoyl)benzenesulfonamide, 4-(3′-cycloheptylureido)-N-(5″-methylisoxazol-3″-yl)benzenesulfonamide, N-(cycloheptylcarbamoyl)-4-methylbenzenesulfonamide, 1-cycloheptylguanidine hydrochloride, (E)-amino[(amino(cycloheptylamino)methylene)amino]methaniminium chloride, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
US11713287B2
A method for steam cracking of a hydrocarbon feed is disclosed. The method can include heating a hydrocarbon feed stream with a first quench water stream to form a heated hydrocarbon feed stream and a second quench water stream having a temperature lower than the first quench water stream, steam cracking the heated hydrocarbon feed stream to form a cracked stream comprising cracked gases, contacting the cracked stream with a quench water to form a gaseous stream comprising quenched cracked gases and a crude water stream comprising heated quench water and pyrolysis gasoline, and separating the crude water stream to form the first quench water stream.
US11713286B2
Catalyst compositions are prepared by contacting a palladium source and 1,3,5,7-tetramethyl-6-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-2,4,8-trioxa-6-phosphaadamantane and a methoxyocta-diene compound, in a primary aliphatic alcohol, under suitable conditions including a ratio of equivalents of palladium to equivalents of 1,3,5,7-tetramethyl-6-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-2,4,8-trioxa-6-phosphaadamantane ranging from greater than 1:1 to 1:1.3. The result is a complex of palladium, a 1,3,5,7-tetramethyl-6-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-2,4,8-trioxa-6-phosphaada-mantane ligand, and a ligand selected from a methoxyoctadiene ligand, an octadienyl ligand, or a protonated octadienyl. Such complexes may, in solution, exhibit surprising solubility and storage stability and are useful in the telomerization of butadiene, which is a step in the production of 1-octene.
US11713284B1
A method of producing fertilizer compositions while producing biogas is disclosed. The method comprises converting an organic material such as organic wastes into fertilizer compositions and biogas. The conversion of the organic material is performed in a fermentation process. In some embodiments, the method comprises preparing a fermenting mixture comprising a starting organic material, a starting bio-stimulant product comprising a plurality of microorganisms, and a starting nitrogen source, and fermenting the fermenting mixture in a fermentation environment for a first time interval to form a fermented mixture comprising the fertilizer composition.
US11713279B1
A system and a method for concrete production is disclosed. In some implementations, the method comprises the steps of mixing of a calcium carbide residue (CCR) and ordinary Portland cement (OPC) to produce a CCR-OPC blended concrete, incorporating the CCR-OPC blended concrete in its fresh or hardened state to a carbonation chamber for accelerated carbonation curing, and producing a carbonated CCR-OPC blended concrete after the accelerated carbonation curing. The CCR-OPC blended concrete is exposed to a carbon dioxide (CO2) gas to promote a plurality of properties. The system includes a blending module and a carbonation chamber. The blending module mixes CCR and OPC to produce a CCR-OPC blended concrete, and the carbonation chamber performs accelerated carbonation curing of the CCR-OPC blended concrete in its fresh or semi-hardened state to produce a carbonated CCR-OPC blended concrete.
US11713278B2
A repair compound for use in all applications and particularly well-suited for large hole repair. The repair compound includes a latex resin, a thickener, fibers, and a filler material. In some embodiments, the repair compound is configured to exhibit pseudoplastic-type behavior. In some embodiments, the repair compound has a density of not greater than 4.0 lbs/gal. In some embodiments, the repair compound includes hydrophobic and hydrophilic fibers of different morphologies. In some embodiments, the repair compound includes HASE-type thickeners. In some embodiments, the repair compound includes a bimodal distribution of hollow glass microspheres from two different strength/size curves.
US11713274B2
A mixed silver powder and a conductive paste comprising the powder are disclosed. The mixed silver powder is obtained by mixing two or more spherical silver powders having different properties from each other. The mixed powder may minimize the disadvantages of the respective types of the two or more powders and maximize the advantages thereof, thereby improving the characteristics of products. In addition, by comprehensively controlling the particle size distribution of surface-treated mixed silver powder and the particle diameter and specific gravity of primary particles, a high-density conductor pattern, a precise line pattern, and the suppression of aggregation over time can be simultaneously achieved.
US11713272B2
A system and methods are described herein for preheating a preform in a preheater furnace and then transferring the preheated preform to a consolidation furnace for chemical treatment and sintering the preform into a clear glass which can be drawn into optical fiber. In addition, the preheater furnace is described herein which is configured to heat the preform per a predetermined heat-profile until the preform is uniformly heated to a temperature above 1000° C.
US11713271B2
A device for producing and removing an internal contour from a planar substrate comprising: a beam-producing- and beam-forming arrangement which is configured to perform: a contour definition step wherein a laser beam is guided over the substrate to produce a plurality of individual zones of internal damage in a substrate material along a contour line defining the internal contour; a crack deformation step, wherein the laser beam is guided over the substrate and produces a plurality of individual zones of internal damage in the substrate material to form a plurality of crack line portions that lead away from the contour line into the internal contour; and a material removal-step, wherein a laser beam directed towards the substrate surface that inscribes a removal line through a thickness of the substrate at the internal contour causes the internal contour to detach from the substrate.
US11713270B2
The present disclosure illustrates an energy-saving wind box, a cooling device and an energy-saving cooling system. A wind box body of the present disclosure is installed with slot plates and driving components to movably shield wind holes, wherein an outer surface of the wind box body has air outlets arranged horizontally in an upper row and a lower row, and the air outlets in the upper row are respectively opposite to the air outlets in the lower row. Each air outlet has a wind hole. The slot plates are respectively disposed in the wind holes. Each driving component is connected to two corresponding slot plates in the upper and lower rows which are arranged opposite to each other. The two slot plates are controlled by the driving component to pivot to close or open the corresponding two wind holes.
US11713269B2
A hot-forming device is provided for producing glass containers from a glass tube. The device includes a rotary table mounted so as to be rotationally movable and an assigned drive motor for driving the rotary table. The rotary table includes several holding chucks for holding workpieces distributed around the circumference of the rotary table. The rotary table has a coolant channel that is fluid-tight and through which a coolant can flow to cool.
US11713266B2
Systems for use in one or more sludge or waste collection devices (e.g., containers, vessels or basins). One such system is a sludge removal system for removing sludge from one or more sludge collection devices. The sludge removal system includes one or more sludge removal grids disposed in one or more sludge collection devices. Each sludge removal grid preferably includes at least one header and a plurality of sludge collection laterals. Another such system includes a fluid distribution system for distributing one or more fluids in one or more sludge or waste collection devices. A movement restricting or prevention member is provided in both the fluid distribution and sludge removal systems to prevent or restrict movement of the sludge collection laterals and the fluid distribution laterals away from or towards a floor of a corresponding collection device without anchoring or fixing the laterals to the floor.
US11713264B2
A method for the treatment of wastewaters including a cyanide compound and a metallic compound, wherein the wastewaters are subjected to a single oxidation step during which cyanides compounds are converted into carbon dioxide and nitrogen, this oxidation step including the mixing of wastewaters with a chlorine solution and an alkaline agent so as to obtain a mixture, the alkaline agent being added in such a quantity so as to maintain the pH of said mixture between 8.8 and 9.5 and the chlorine solution being added in such a quantity so as to maintain the oxydo-reduction potential of the mixture between 150 and 450 mV.
US11713259B2
A water desalination system includes a first set of ultrafiltration membranes, a second set of ultrafiltration membranes, a first backwashing system configured to treat at least one of the first set of ultrafiltration membranes or the second set of ultrafiltration membranes with brine generated by a reverse osmosis process, and a second backwashing system configured to treat at least one of the first set of ultrafiltration membranes or the second set of ultrafiltration membranes with one or more chemicals and reverse osmosis permeate water.
US11713252B2
A silicon carbide-graphite composite is described, including (i) interior bulk graphite material and (ii) exterior silicon carbide matrix material, wherein the interior bulk graphite material and exterior silicon carbide matrix material inter-penetrate one another at an interfacial region therebetween, and wherein graphite is present in inclusions in the exterior silicon carbide matrix material. Such material may be formed by contacting a precursor graphite article with silicon monoxide (SiO) gas under chemical reaction conditions that are effective to convert an exterior portion of the precursor graphite article to a silicon carbide matrix material in which graphite is present in inclusions therein, and wherein the silicon carbide matrix material and interior bulk graphite material interpenetrate one another at an interfacial region therebetween. Such silicon carbide-graphite composite is usefully employed in applications such as implant hard masks in manufacturing solar cells or other optical, optoelectronic, photonic, semiconductor and microelectronic products, as well as in ion implantation system materials, components, and assemblies, such as beam line assemblies, beam steering lenses, ionization chamber liners, beam stops, and ion source chambers.
US11713246B2
A method and system for liquid sulfur degassing is disclosed. The method and system generally involve degassing liquid sulfur in a degassing vessel, and the level of the liquid sulfur in the degassing vessel is controlled in the degassing vessel by determining the level of liquid sulfur in the degassing vessel.
US11713234B2
Athletes in an athletic organization are provided access to a network of beverage dispensers associated with the organization. User profiles for each of the athletes are actively synchronized on the beverage dispensers within the network in response to changes to any of the user profiles. The user profiles are centrally maintained on a profile database and each profile includes performance parameters and personal parameters. Different users are given different levels of access to the user profiles. Each athlete is given access to view their entire profile and make modifications to personal parameters in their profile. Likewise, trainers or other training staff of the athletic organization are given access to view personal parameters of athlete's profiles and access to make modifications to performance parameters. Upon receiving a selection of an athlete's profile, a dispenser in the network is configured according to the personal and performance parameters stored in their profile.
US11713229B2
There are included front and back slope portions attachable to and detachable from storage positions and use positions, front and back holding portions capable of engaging with engagement portions of the front and back slope portions as attached to the storage positions and holding the front and back slope portions at the storage positions, and a disengaging operation tool capable of being manually operated to a disengaging position at which the front holding portion and the back holding portion are releasable from the engagement portions of the front and back slope portions and at which the slope portions are detachable from the storage positions.
US11713226B1
A lifting device for use in lifting towable irrigation towers mounted on an all terrain vehicle (ATV). The lifting device having a support frame fitted beneath the ATV, a parallelogram linkage attached to the support frame operable with a hydraulic cylinder between a collapsed and upright position with saddles on an upper rail for lifting an axle of the tower such that the tower wheels can be rotated, a winch for raising and lowering the support frame and a suspension limiter for stopping movement of the support frame in the up position such that the frame does not damage the underside of the ATV.
US11713220B2
Aspects of the disclosure include apparatus for and methods of facilitating transfer of objects using a crane. Disclosed apparatuses include a target tracking device mounted on or near a crane at a first location, and a target located near a landing location for the object. The target tracking device and the target facilitate real time determination of relative motion between the two locations. Methods of using the same are also disclosed.
US11713215B2
An elevator arrangement having an elevator includes an elevator car having a floor and a roof. The elevator car is provided with one or more extension spaces which are arranged to extend the height of the elevator car during construction time use.
US11713211B2
A belt of an elevator system includes one or more tension elements extending longitudinally along a length of the belt, and an elastomeric jacket at least partially enveloping the one or more tension elements. The jacket defines a traction side configured to be interactive with a traction sheave of the elevator system and a back side opposite the traction side. A protective tape is applied to the elastomeric jacket at the back side. A method of assembling an elevator system includes forming a belt, and installing the belt in a hoistway of the elevator system. One or more additional components of the elevator system are installed in the hoistway. A protective tape is removed from a jacket of the belt after installation of the one or more additional components is completed.
US11713207B2
A recording material processing apparatus includes a processing tray, a detecting unit, a stapling unit, an instructing unit, a control unit, a switching unit, and a notifying unit. The detecting unit detects recording material placed in the processing tray. The stapling unit executes a stapling process for the recording material placed in the processing tray. The instructing unit outputs a stapling process execution instruction. Upon receipt of the execution instruction in a state in which the detecting unit has detected a recording material inserted in the processing tray from an outside of a main body of a main body apparatus, the control unit cause the stapling process to be executed. The switching unit switches a position of the stapling unit among a plurality of positions. The notifying unit provides notification of a placement position of the recording material in the processing tray corresponding to each of the plurality of positions.
US11713204B2
A sheet conveying apparatus includes a sheet conveyance section, a roller pair unit, first and second guides, and a movable guide including an upstream portion extending upstream in the sheet conveying direction with respect to the nip portion and a downstream portion extending downstream in the sheet conveying direction with respect to the nip portion. The roller pair unit nips the sheet, warps the sheet in a case where a leading end of the sheet conveyed by the sheet conveyance section comes into contact with the roller pair unit, and conveys the sheet. The first guide opposes a first side of the sheet and guides the sheet. The second guide opposes a second side of the sheet. The movable guide opposes the first side of the sheet and moves in such a manner that the downstream portion of the movable guide moves closer to or away from the second guide.
US11713203B2
A sheet storage device includes a sheet positioning member that is movable in a first direction, and positions a sheet by abutting on a side end portion of the sheet at a side in the first direction. The sheet positioning member includes a moving body, an abutting portion, a first and a second biasing member, and a bias removing portion. The moving body is configured to move in the first direction. The abutting portion is supported by the moving body to be movable in the first direction and configured to abut on the side end portion when the sheet positioning member positions the sheet. The first biasing member biases the abutting portion toward the side end portion. The second biasing member biases the abutting portion against a biasing force of the first biasing member. The bias removing portion removes a bias applied by the second biasing member.
US11713201B1
A vacuum-type powder transfer system capable of quantitatively supplying a constant amount of powder in a wide range from a small amount to a large amount, and a vacuum-type powder transfer method using the vacuum-type powder transfer system are disclosed. In an aspect, the vacuum-type powder transfer system includes a storage part configured to store powder, one or more chamber parts configured to accommodate the powder transferred from the storage part, a hopper part disposed to control fluid communication with the one or more chamber parts, and configured to accommodate the powder transferred from the storage part, and a vacuum pressure forming part configured to provide vacuum pressure to the one or more chamber parts, wherein the powder is split and supplied to the one or more chamber parts or the hopper part.
US11713200B2
An operating device for placing or retrieving bottle-like piece goods onto or from storage places of a picking device is provided. The operating device includes a gripping jaw assembly having two profile-rod shaped gripping jaws with opposite lying inner surfaces extending in a first horizontal direction corresponding to a direction for placing and retrieving piece goods. The gripping jaws are configured so that the distance of the inner surfaces from each other tapers in the downward direction at least in sections and the bottle-like piece goods can be lifted from below. The operating device also includes an actuation unit coupled to the gripping jaw assembly for moving the gripping jaw assembly in the first horizontal direction.
US11713197B2
To provide a plate material conveying system configured to load plate materials produced by a press work onto a tray at regular intervals, prior to a cleaning process. The plate material conveying system comprises: a feeding section 13 that feeds the plate materials produced by the press work at regular intervals; a storage section 14 that stores the plate materials conveyed sequentially from the feeding section 13; a loading section 15 that loads the plate materials stored in the storage section 14 on the tray opposing thereto at one time; and a discharging section 16 that conveys the tray from a site to be opposed to the storage section 14 to a predetermined site.
US11713193B2
A workstation for a material handling system is provided. The system may include a plurality of vehicles for retrieving items from a plurality of storage locations located in one or more racks. The workstation is configured to accommodate the vehicles so that the vehicles drive into the workstation and drive upwardly along a track in the workstation. In one configuration, the track is configured to tilt the vehicle at a predetermined angle relative to the horizon as the vehicle is driven upwardly. After the vehicle is tilted to the predetermined angle the vehicle continues to drive upwardly while maintaining the predetermined angle.
US11713184B2
A container including a housing. The housing includes an outer wall, a first compartment, a second compartment, and a third compartment. The outer wall has a first end defining a first opening and a second end defining a second opening opposite the first opening. The first compartment is open at the first opening and closed at the second opening. The second compartment is adjacent the first compartment and separated from the first compartment by a first dividing wall. The second compartment is open at the second opening and closed at the first opening. The third compartment is adjacent the second compartment and separated from the second compartment by a second dividing wall. The third compartment is open at the first opening and closed at the second opening. The first and second dividing walls each extend from the first opening to the second opening and taper inward towards the second end.
US11713178B2
A container is presented herein that includes a plurality of sidewalls defining an upper rim, and a base. At least one handle is defined integrally with at least one horizontal reinforcement rib. A skirt extends along the sidewalls above the base. Drainage openings are defined below the skirt and at an intersectional area defined between the base and at least one of the sidewalls.
US11713177B1
A shipping mailer has a first wall and a second wall that at least partially define an interior of the shipping mailer. The shipping mailer has a closed first end portion and a second end portion, the second end portion comprising an opening sealable by a closure. A plurality of corrugations are coupled to the first wall and to the second wall in the interior of the shipping mailer. The corrugations of the first wall and the corrugations of the second wall have respective preformed fold lines at the closed first end portion about which the first wall and the second wall are configured to fold when an object is inserted into the shipping mailer to create an end wall extending between the first and second walls at the closed first end portion of the shipping mailer.
US11713174B1
A luminescent storage assembly for storing personal objects includes an ellipsoid that is divided into a first portion hingedly coupled to a second portion for opening and closing the ellipsoid. A container is positionable within the ellipsoid and the container includes a plurality of dividers. Each of the dividers is positioned in the container such that each of the dividers defines a respective one of a plurality of compartments in the container to contain objects for storage. A plurality of luminescent elements is each integrated into the ellipsoid. Each of the luminescent elements is comprised of a luminescent material to facilitate the ellipsoid to be visible in a darkened environment.
US11713169B2
The vented pouring spout includes a main body and a valve system movable between a normally closed position and a fully opened position. The main body includes a first member and a second member. The valve system includes a valve member and two spaced-apart and parallel stems projecting from an inner side of the valve member into the first member. A push button is mounted within a housing and is in an axial force-transmitting engagement with the stems. The spout, among other things, can include a child-resistant closure (CRC) device that can be operated using a single finger, for instance the thumb or any other finger, and while holding a small container.
US11713168B2
A container and closure combination, for the containment of fluids and extraction therefrom by way of an extraction tube. The container comprises a closed volume with an opening configured to close the opening of the container; the closure is provided with an aperture such that the closure, upon fitment to the container opening, cannot be removed therefrom. The aperture of the closure comprises a unitary elastic unidirectional valve member that can operate in a first, closed condition, to prevent a flow of fluid from the container; and a second, operational condition, with an extraction tube sealingly engaged with respect to the valve, to permit an extraction of fluid from the container through the tube.
US11713165B2
The present disclosure provides generally for transforming the exterior of everyday products, such as toiletries and makeup, to have a decorative aesthetic. More specifically, the present disclosure describes a decorative sleeve for soft-packaging products, such as toothpaste, tubes of makeup, or lotion containers. In some aspects, the decorative sleeve may be universal, wherein the decorative sleeve may be adaptable to a range of soft-packaging products. In some embodiments, the decorative sleeve may be customizable, wherein a user may customize one or more parameters of the decorative sleeve, such as size, color, functionality, or text, as non-limiting examples.
US11713161B2
The present disclosure relates to a support rack for storing or transporting plate-shaped objects, a combination of a transport pallet and such a support rack, a kit of parts for manufacturing such a support rack and the use of such a support rack. In particular, the invention relates to support racks for storing and transporting plate-shaped articles such as glass panels, natural stone slabs, metal plates and the like, wherein the support racks consist mainly or entirely of plate-shaped, vertical support elements which are connected to each other by connecting slats.
US11713159B1
A foldable storage box, comprising: a bottom panel, a first mounting assembly, a second mounting assembly. The bottom panel with two opposite first edges and two opposite second edges; the first mounting assembly comprises two first side plates rotatably connected to the first edges respectively, and two ends of the first side plate close to the second edge are both provided with a first clamping structure; the second mounting assembly comprises two second side plates rotatably connected to the second edges respectively, and two ends of the second side plates close to the first edge are both provided with a second clamping structure capable of a snap fit to the first clamping structure.
US11713154B2
A system for labeling a reel of electrical components includes an automated robotic manipulator movable between a reel grasping position and a reel releasing position; a sensor positioned to scan a label on a reel as the reel is moved by manipulator from the reel grasping position to the reel releasing position, to gather initial reel information; a label generator configured to generate a new label with information based at least in part on the initial reel information; and a label actuator positioned to affix the new label to the reel as the reel remains held by the manipulator. The sensor may be a barcode scanner. The label generator may be a label printer. The label actuator may be a pneumatic actuator. The system may also have a stack of reels to be labeled. Also included is output receptacle to receive the reel after the new label is affixed.
US11713151B2
An inline packaging machine for automatically accommodating and filling different sized containers, such as pouches, to reduce changeover time and thereby improve operating efficiency of the machine. The machine includes stations disposed longitudinally along a center line of the machine, including a first carrier track opposing a second carrier track with respect to the center line. A first clamp is disposed on the first carrier track and at least a second clamp is disposed on the second carrier track wherein the clamps are configured to releasably secure first-sized pouches for filling. The pouches are advanced inline from a setup station through an opening station to a filling station for filling with contents. The filled pouches are then advanced to a sealing and discharging station. A control system automatically adjusts the distance between the corresponding clamps to accommodate second-sized and/or third-sized pouches for inline processing and filling.
US11713143B2
The invention relates to an apparatus (10) for placing mixing balls (1) into pharmaceutical containers (2), comprising a transport device (30) for conveying, preferably intermittently, the containers (2), and comprising a feed device (45) for the mixing balls (1), wherein the feed device (45) can be moved between a position for removing mixing balls (1) from a storage means (46) and a position for transferring the mixing balls (1) into the containers (2).
US11713136B2
Disclosed are unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) positioning mechanisms for moving a UAV across a surface. The positioning mechanisms comprise a first guide assembly arranged opposite to a second guide assembly. A drive system is arranged to move the first guide assembly towards the second guide assembly and guide the UAV from a first position to a second position.
US11713129B2
A hybrid electric engine control module (ECU) configured to be operatively connected to a hybrid electric aircraft powerplant having a heat engine system and an electric motor system to control a torque output from each of the heat engine system and the electric motor system, the ECU being configured to determine whether the electric motor system and/or the heat engine system are in a normal mode such that the electric motor system and/or the heat engine can provide a predetermined amount of torque (e.g., full power). The ECU can be configured to receive a total torque setting and split output power between the electric motor system and the heat engine system in accordance with the normal mode as a function of the total torque setting. The ECU can be configured to detect and command recharging or regenerating of the battery system in some flight conditions.
US11713126B2
An aircraft air conditioning pack assembly including an air conditioning pack configured to discharge heat, and an exterior panel positioned in close proximity to the air conditioning pack. The exterior panel includes an opening defined therein, a first side facing towards the air conditioning pack, and a second side defining an exterior surface configured to be in communication with a free stream airflow. At least a portion of the air conditioning pack is disposed within the opening to facilitate transferring heat from the air conditioning pack to the free stream airflow.
US11713113B2
A compound rotorcraft comprises a fuselage, a rotor coupled to the fuselage and a wing mounted to the fuselage. The rotorcraft further comprising a first outboard propeller, a first inboard propeller, a second outboard propeller, and a second inboard propeller. The first outboard propeller having a propeller body and propeller blades, the body mounted to a first wing-half at a first incidence angle. The first inboard propeller having a propeller body and propeller blades, the body mounted to the first wing-half between the first outboard propeller and the fuselage at a second incidence angle. The second outboard propeller having a propeller body and propeller blades, the body mounted to a second wing-half at a third incidence angle. The second inboard propeller comprising a propeller body and propeller blades, the body mounted to a second wing-half between the second outboard propeller in the fuselage at a fourth incidence angle.
US11713112B2
A method of reducing the noise generated in-flight by a vortex wake caused by each first blade of a main rotor of a hybrid helicopter. The hybrid helicopter includes a main rotor, at least two wings and at least one propeller. The method enables a stabilized flight phase on the level or with a non-zero aerodynamic slope to be implemented by determining a first value of the pitch of the second blades of each propeller and an angle of incidence of the main rotor as function of the flight conditions, then by applying the first pitch value to each propeller and by applying the angle of incidence to the main rotor so as to direct the vortex wake to limit the noisy interactions between the vortex wake and the other first blades and/or the second blades.
US11713101B2
The invention is directed to a propeller hubcap and method for installing a propeller hubcap which includes attaching a propeller hubcap to main propeller where the main propeller has at least two blades and a shaft and where the shaft has a diameter of from 2.5 inches to 6 inches. The propeller hubcap includes a central body and propeller blades, where the propeller blades are timed with the blades of the main propeller. A thick and thin nut are provided on the main propeller shaft where the thick or thin nut which is positioned further from the main propeller is tapped by multiple holes which have received a fastener. The fasteners attach the propeller hubcap to the main propeller shaft via complementary holes in the central body of the propeller hubcap.
US11713092B2
A drop-out mounting structure of a bicycle frame to inhibit a drop-out member from being separated from the bicycle frame is disclosed. The drop-out mounting structure of the bicycle frame for mounting a drop-out member as a wheel mounting unit to a drop-out mounting unit of a bicycle frame through a bolt may include an assembly slot formed at the drop-out mounting unit to insert the drop-out member inside the drop-out mounting unit and a stopper unit formed at an upper end part of the drop-out member with a length that is longer than an opening end of the assembly slot.
US11713090B2
The motor vehicle (1) comprises at least one rear driving wheel (5) and two front steered wheels (7′, 7″). A tilting four bar linkage (11) allows the motor vehicle to perform a tilting movement, for example, when cornering. Support arms (21′, 21″) for front steered wheels (7′, 7″), which rotate around steering axes (21A′, 21A″) and are joined to each other by a steering bar (23), are associated with the tilting four bar linkage. Each wheel is constrained to the respective support arm with the interposition of a suspension (33; 33″). A tilting locking device comprises a brake (53′, 53″) which locks the springing movement of the respective suspension and the tilting movement of the four bar linkage.
US11713086B2
A latch mechanism for releasably securing a hinged gate to one or more latches. The latch mechanism includes a handle that is pivotally connected to a gate wall. The handle includes at least one retention arm that lockingly engages a latch when the hinged gate is in a latched position. According to certain embodiments, the handle includes a retention arm at both ends of the handle, with the handle extending generally along the length of the gate wall. Further, the handle may be pivotally displaced about the retention arm(s) so that the handle is displaced from the first position to a second position. As the handle is pivotally displaced to the second position, a release mechanism of the handle may engage and pivotally displace the adjacent latch so that the retention arm may be released from the locking engagement with the latch.
US11713084B2
A body front-end structure for a two-track vehicle, having an A-pillar from which an upper wheel well longitudinal member projects toward the front of the vehicle in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, and from which a lower body longitudinal member that is offset toward the inside of the vehicle with respect to the upper wheel well longitudinal member projects toward the front of the vehicle in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. In a head-on crash with small lateral overlap, a suspension strut dome is loaded with a crash force in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The body front-end structure has a sheet-metal tension strip that connects the suspension strut dome to the lower body longitudinal member in a force-transmitting manner. In the event of a head-on crash, the sheet-metal tension strip provides a load path through which a tensile force opposing the crash force acts on the suspension strut dome.
US11713081B2
A vehicle body includes a pair of side truss members extending in a longitudinal direction of a vehicle, a plurality of cross truss members connecting the pair of side truss members to each other in a width direction of the vehicle, a plurality of cross floor truss members coupled to upper ends of the pair of side truss members, extending in a transverse direction of the side truss members, and spaced apart from each other in an anteroposterior direction, and a plurality of side connection truss members extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and connecting ends of the cross floor truss members to each other.
US11713069B2
A steer-by-wire system includes: a steering wheel to generate a steering input, a sensor part to measure the steering input of the steering wheel, a controller to calculate a steering angle of a wheel based on the steering input measured by the sensor part, an actuator assembly located at an axle beam and configured to provide a steering driving force to the wheel, and a tie rod engaged with the actuator assembly and configured to vary the steering angle of the wheel.
US11713068B2
A left-side side plate is integrally formed downward from an inner end of a left-side upper plate, and a right-side side plate is integrally formed downward from an inner end of a right-side upper plate. A front end of the left-side side plate and a front end of the right-side side plate are connected by a connection upper plate, and the left-side side plate, the connection upper plate, and the right-side side plate are formed continuously and integrally. A total length of the left-side upper plate and the right-side upper plate is formed shorter than a total length of the left-side side plate and the right-side side plate. The length totaling the left-side upper plate and the right-side upper plate is formed substantially equal to the length of the connection upper plate, and all of these members are press worked of a single metal plate.
US11713066B2
A railroad crossing control system (100) includes a constant warning time device (40) with a control unit (50) configured to produce multiple signals, and a wheel sensing system (120) comprising at least one sensor (122) connected to a rail (20a, 20b) of a railroad track (20) at a predetermined position (P), wherein the wheel sensing system (120) detects a presence of railroad vehicle travelling on the railroad track (20) such that the at least one sensor (122) detects wheels of the railroad vehicle using electromagnetic fields, wherein the wheel sensing system (120) provides speed values of the railroad vehicle to the constant warning time device (40), and wherein the constant warning time device (40) produces a constant warning time signal for controlling a railroad crossing warning device in response to receiving the speed values of the wheel sensing system (120).
US11713047B2
Technologies assessing driver behavior include a vehicle telematics device configured to analyze sensor data from one or more vehicle sensors to detect whether a vehicle event has occurred and to communicate with a vehicle camera system to obtain video data associated with the detected vehicle event. The vehicle telematics device may transmit the obtained sensor data and/or video data to a remote server system. The vehicle telematics device may also receive a notification from the vehicle camera system that indicates the vehicle camera system has detected a vehicle event. In response to the notification, the vehicle telematics device may obtain sensor data form the one or more vehicle sensors and/or video data from the vehicle camera system and transmit the sensor and/or video data to the remove server system.
US11713041B2
A control system having an ACC control, which for use in a host motor vehicle (ego) is configured and intended for recognizing a preceding motor vehicle (alter) and preferably preceding objects, based on surroundings data obtained from at least one front camera sensor associated with the host motor vehicle (ego). The front camera sensor (FKS) is configured for providing to an electronic control unit of the control system the surroundings data that represent an area in front of the host motor vehicle (ego). The control system is at least configured and intended for detecting another motor vehicle (alter) in traffic that is in front of the host motor vehicle (ego), by means of the at least one front camera sensor (FKS), determining a distance between the host motor vehicle (ego) and the preceding motor vehicle (alter), based on data from the front camera sensor (FKS), determining a relevant difference in length (Diffrel), based on the last determined distance (At-1) and the instantaneously determined distance (At), determining a distance (AACC) to be used by the ACC control, based on the relevant difference in length (Diffrel) and the instantaneously determined distance (At), determining a measure of the criticality of the determined distance between the host motor vehicle (ego) and the preceding motor vehicle (alter), and outputting the distance (AACC) to be used to the ACC control of the host vehicle (ego) when the measure of the criticality deviates significantly from a limit value.
US11713031B2
Hybrid or fully electric vehicle comprising: a conventional braking system based on friction bodies to brake the motor vehicle by interaction of the friction bodies in response to the operation of a brake pedal or any other equivalent control member, a reversible electric machine operatively coupled to the wheels of the vehicle and electronically controllable to operate selectively as an electric engine to generate a mechanical power to propel to the vehicle and as an electric generator to convert the kinetic energy of the motor vehicle into electrical energy, and an automotive electronic control system comprising a sensory system to measure automotive quantities, and an electronic control unit to control operation of the conventional braking system and of the electric machine in response to the operation of the brake pedal or any other operationally equivalent control member. The electronic control unit is further configured to control operation of: the electric machine to selectively perform one or more functions including regenerative braking, in which the electric machine is operated as an electric generator to recover the kinetic energy of the motor vehicle during braking and convert it into electrical energy, and the conventional braking system to clean the friction bodies of the conventional braking system based on the number of brakings performed by the conventional braking system and counted starting from the start-up of the motor vehicle.
US11713017B2
The present invention provides a seat frame inflator including a seat frame housing portion formed of a seat frame having a hollow structure and forming an outer shell of a pressurized gas chamber, and a partition member disposed on a hollow side of the seat frame and configured to isolate the pressurized gas chamber and a gas chamber outer region from each other. The partition member is provided with a communication hole, and a closing member configured to close the communication hole. The seat frame inflator includes an opening member disposed on the hollow side of the seat frame, and configured to open the pressurized gas chamber, and a gas discharge port formed in the seat frame to face the gas chamber outer region and configured to discharge, from the gas chamber outer region to the outside, the pressurized gas flowing from the pressurized gas chamber.
US11713014B1
An assembly for a vehicle includes a seat having a seatback and a seat bottom. The seat bottom has a front end spaced from the seatback. The assembly includes a front airbag elongated along the front end of the seat bottom. A first side airbag is elongated in a direction from the seatback to the front end. A second side airbag is elongated in a direction from the seatback to the front end. The second side airbag is spaced cross-seat from the first side airbag. The assembly includes a controller. The controller is programmed to inflate the first side airbag and the second side airbag in response to at least detection of a vehicle impact. The controller is programmed to selectively inflate the front airbag in response to at least detection of the vehicle impact and detection of a non-human animal occupant on the seat.
US11713012B2
A retractable step and side bar assembly that can be used for raised vehicles, such as trucks. The retractable step can be configured to provide for significant reach in a deployed position to allow for a user to enter the raised vehicle. Further, in the stowed position the retractable step can be located within the side bar, thereby providing a low profile as well as an enhanced aesthetic appearance.
US11713011B2
A vehicle bumper assembly includes a bumper beam and a crush can attached to an end portion of the bumper beam. An impact dispersion plate is attached to a front face of the bumper beam at the end portion of the bumper beam. A front surface of the impact dispersion plate extends downward from the front face of the bumper beam. A lower reinforcement member attached to a rear surface of the impact dispersion plate and extends along a lower section of the impact dispersion plate. An upright reinforcement member has an upper portion attached to the bumper beam and a lower portion attached to the lower reinforcement member. The upright and lower reinforcement members are configured, upon impact with a barrier, to disperse deformation of the barrier over the impact dispersion plate below the bumper beam.
US11713009B2
An electric junction box includes a housing configured to accommodate an electronic component and a lid configured to be attached to the housing to cover an opening of the housing. The housing includes a housing body configured to accommodate the electronic component, and a partition wall dividing an inner space of the housing body. The partition wall is provided with a jig pin hole extending along a direction in which the lid is attached to the housing, the jig pin hole being configured such that a pin provided on a workbench is to be inserted into the jig pin hole making the housing fixed to the workbench on which another component is to be attached to the housing.
US11713001B2
A console mounted article holding assembly includes a console including a perimeter wall has an upper edge defining an opening extending into the console. A lid is pivotally attached to the perimeter wall and is positionable in a closed position closing the opening or in an open position exposing the opening. A panel is flexible and has a first side, a second side and a perimeter edge. The perimeter edge includes a top edge, a bottom edge, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. The upper edge extends through the opening such that the bottom edge is positioned outside of the console and extends downwardly from the perimeter wall. At least one hook is attached to the flexible panel and extends downwardly from the bottom edge. A coupler releasably attaches the second side of the panel to an interior surface of the console.
US11713000B2
A glove box includes a cover that has an empty space in a dashboard of a vehicle in a state in which a front surface thereof is open, housing that is located in the empty space of the cover in a state in which one open surface thereof is covered, has a storage space therein, and selectively opens or closes the open front surface of the cover through a preset transfer trajectory, and a plurality of transfer links that are arranged between two outer ends of the housing and two inner ends of the cover and provide a transfer trajectory of the housing.
US11712984B2
Suspension systems and grounds maintenance vehicles incorporating the same are disclosed. The suspension system may include biasing elements or springs that may be adjusted to vary the preload and thus change the spring and dampening characteristics of the suspension system. In some embodiments, the system may include an adjustment mechanism that permits simultaneous adjustment of two springs via a single action. In other embodiments, features adapted to assist an operator with mounting/dismounting the vehicle are disclosed.
US11712983B2
The invention relates to a safety system for a vehicle seat in a commercial vehicle operating a vehicle seat motion actuation when the commercial vehicle is about to collide with an obstacle, comprising: —at least one actuator unit that comprises at least one seat actuator to move the vehicle seat from a driving position to a safety position—at least one control unit connected to said actuator unit to control the at least one seat actuator—at least one proximity sensor connected to said control unit and configured to detect an obstacle before the commercial vehicle collides it wherein the control unit, upon receiving an imminent and unavoidable collision alert signal from the proximity sensor, controls the at least one seat actuator to move the vehicle seat to the safety position.
US11712971B2
An apparatus is provided for adjusting an electrical configuration of a plurality of components of an electrical network associated with a vehicle in order to tune electrical characteristics of the electrical network to continuously match a dynamically changing desired mode of operation of the electrical network associated with the vehicle.
US11712968B2
A battery pack enclosure, a battery module, and a method are provided to detect damage to in a crash event. The battery pack enclosure may include a plurality of battery modules, wherein each battery modules includes a plurality of adjacent battery cells. The battery pack enclosure may also include a sensor and an electronic control unit electronically connected to the sensor, the electronic control unit configured to monitor the sensor to detect damage to the battery pack enclosure. The sensor may comprise a mesh of resistive wires, and the electronic control unit monitors the overall resistance of the mesh resistive wires. The overall resistance of the mesh resistive wires can be used to determine whether there is damage to the battery pack enclosure. If damage is detected, the damage can further be located, and an alert sent.
US11712965B2
A transport device with an occupant compartment includes a control apparatus, a transport device door, a transport device roof, a safety belt, a transport device seat, a headset, a headrest, a rearview mirror, a sun visor, and/or a dashboard, as well as a sensor for breath gas analysis, a position locating device for determining the distance between the sensor and the front side of the head of a compartment occupant, a data processing device, and in some cases a sensor for measuring at least one vital sign. The sensor or sensors are present on or in the control apparatus, the transport device door, the transport device roof, the safety belt, the transport device seat, the headset, the headrest, the rearview mirror, the sun visor, and/or the dashboard, and the data processing device is in operative connection with a device for blocking the transport device and/or with an information output unit.
US11712964B1
A suspension element includes a housing, a first joint, and a second joint. The housing is configured to couple a tractive element assembly to a vehicle. The housing has a first end configured to engage a portion of the vehicle and a second end configured to interface with the tractive element assembly. The first joint includes a first actuator and a first resilient member. The first actuator is configured to facilitate linear extension and retraction of the suspension element. The second joint includes a second actuator and a second resilient member. The second actuator is configured to facilitate rotational movement of the suspension element. The first resilient member and the second resilient member are configured to support a static load of the vehicle.
US11712961B2
A dual-rotor in-wheel motor based on an axial magnetic field and a control method thereof are provided. The dual-rotor in-wheel motor includes an axle and a hub. The axle is fixedly connected to a frame. The hub relatively rotates around the axle. A disc-shaped intermediate stator is fixedly connected on the axle. A left coil assembly and a right coil assembly are fixedly mounted on two sides of the intermediate stator, respectively. A left rotor and a right rotor are respectively arranged on the two sides of the intermediate stator. The left coil assembly drives the left rotor to rotate, and the right coil assembly drives the right rotor to rotate. A left clutch is arranged between the left rotor and the hub, and a right clutch and a speed reduction mechanism are arranged between the right rotor and the hub.
US11712954B2
A transmission mechanism is provided with an output gear drivingly coupled to at least one of a pair of output members and placed coaxially with the pair of output members. A direction in which a rotating electrical machine and an inverter device are arranged side by side in an axial view is defined as a first direction. A direction perpendicular to both an axial direction and the first direction is defined as a second direction. A first output member that is one of the pair of output members is placed between the rotating electrical machine and the inverter device in the first direction, at a position in the second direction where both the rotating electrical machine and the inverter device are placed. The output gear is placed in such a manner as to overlap each of the rotating electrical machine and the inverter device in the axial view.
US11712951B2
An articulating front top cover assembly adapted for connecting to a vehicle in sealing engagement with a hard top portion of a roof of the vehicle. A pivotal portion includes a multi-bar over-center linkage arrangement. The pivotal portion is movable between at least a closed position over the front vehicle compartment and an open position with a passive lock from the multi-bar linkage assembly for an open air feel.
US11712948B2
A vehicle door beam and related methods of making door beams include a flat-rolled aluminum alloy sheet, where two edges of the sheet that are transverse to the roll direction of the sheet are brought together to form a tube. The two edges are friction stir welded together to form a butt joint along a length of the tube. The tube is arranged, along with other optional components, as a side-impact door beam in a vehicle door, such that the butt joint is facing away from an expected impact direction of the vehicle door.
US11712947B2
The disclosure concerns an air vent for a vehicle, comprising a housing, configured to guide an air flow from an air inlet opening to an air outlet opening substantially along an axial direction, an air guiding element arranged at least partly within the housing such that a first air guiding surface of the air guiding element and the housing define a first air channel for guiding a first partial air flow, a second air guiding surface of the air guiding element and the housing define a second air channel for guiding a second partial air flow. The air guiding element also comprises a manipulator which is configured to pivot the first air guiding surface and the second air guiding surface independently of each other for regulating a ratio between the first partial air flow and the second partial airflow.
US11712946B2
Disclosed are climate systems for vehicles and methods for controlling the climate systems. In some implementations, a climate system includes: (1) a temperature sensor configured to measure a temperature within the compartment of the vehicle; (2) a first compressor powered by an engine of the vehicle to compress a refrigerant; (3) a second compressor driven by an electric motor to compress the refrigerant; and (4) a controller electrically coupled to the first compressor and the second compressor. The controller configured to: (1) calculate a thermal load of the compartment based on a difference between a desired temperature and a measured temperature; and, (2) based on the calculated load, selectively activate: (i) the engine, (ii) the first compressor, and/or (iii) the second compressor.
US11712924B2
A spring-force adjustable, height-adjustable industrial caster assembly including a mounting plate, a swivel housing that swivels relative to the mounting plate, and a spring assembly having components that are moveable relative to the swivel housing to controllably alter spring deflection and/or caster wheel height, which components can be adjusted by accessing the height-adjustable industrial caster assembly from above, eliminating the need to raise a pallet truck or other moveable assembly to which the caster assembly is coupled, away from the floor to be able to access and adjust the industrial caster assembly.
US11712921B2
A wheel disc adapted for use in a fabricated vehicle wheel includes a steel wheel disc defining an axis and includes a center mounting portion, an outer rim connecting flange, a plurality of radially outwardly extending spokes connecting the center mounting portion to the outer rim connecting flange and a ventilation opening provided between each pair of adjacent spokes. A width defined by a center wall of the spoke is tapered inwardly along a substantial portion of a radial length thereof as the center wall of the spoke extends generally from the center mounting portion to the outer rim connecting flange or wherein a width defined by outer walls of the spoke is tapered inwardly along a substantial portion of a radial length thereof as the outer walls of the spoke extends generally from the center mounting portion to the outer rim connecting flange.
US11712918B2
An expansion folder with internal dividers with an accordion-pleated spline, comprising, a front cover, the front cover comprising an outwardly facing surface and an inwardly facing surface, a rear cover, the rear cover comprising an outwardly facing surface and an inwardly facing surface, a plurality of dividers, each of the plurality of dividers comprising a front-facing surface and a rear-facing surface, and, an accordion-pleated spline, the spline comprising a polymer formed into a plurality of pleats, the pleats further comprising an alternating series of “M-shaped” and “W-shaped” pleats.
US11712917B2
The present invention relates to the technical field of security documents comprising a security feature, such as a windowed security thread, a security foil, a security patch, a hologram or an ink printed security feature, and a protective coating, and methods of manufacturing of said security documents. The security feature has a security feature thickness tf of at least about 5 μm (micrometers) and a security feature surface facing away from the substrate consisting of a first region adjacent to the edges of the security feature and a second region non-adjacent to the edges of the security feature. The protective coating covers the security feature surface facing away from the substrate, a first substrate surface adjacent to the edges of the security feature, and a second substrate surface, which is different from the substrate surface covered by the security feature and the first substrate surface. The protective coating covering the security feature surface facing away from the substrate and the first substrate surface is transparent, the protective coating covering the first region has a thickness tb1, the protective coating covering the second region has a thickness tb2, the protective coating covering the first substrate surface has a thickness tc, and the protective coating covering the second substrate surface has a thickness ta. The thickness tc is larger than the thickness tf, which is larger than the thickness ta; the thickness tb2 is larger than the thickness ta; and either the thickness tc is larger than the thickness tb1, which is larger than or equal to the thickness tb2; or the thickness tc is equal to the thickness tb1, which is larger than the thickness tb2. The variable protective coating thickness on the surface of the security document provides the inventive security document with an increased resistance against physical and chemical attacks from the environment, while maintaining the mechanical resistance properties required for such security documents.
US11712914B1
A stamping kit is disclosed. The stamping kit includes a jig, a card, and a plurality of stamps. The jig includes an upper surface, a lower surface, a front surface, a rear surface, a card slot, and a stamping slot. The card slot extends between he front surface and the rear surface, and defines a width and a height. The stamping slot extends between the upper surface and the card slot, and defines a width and a length. The card defines a width and a thickness, and is configured to slide within the card slot of the jig. Each stamp of the plurality of stamps has a proximal end configured to be engaged by a hammer, and a distal end having a character thereon. A distal portion of each stamp is configured and dimensioned to enter the stamping slot of the jig.
US11712903B2
A printing data creating apparatus comprises a display, a transmitter, a controller, an input unit, and a storage. The controller is configured to display a label creation screen for the label including an attribution information input field and a standard label instruction field for instructing edition of a standard label in accordance with a prescribed standard, when the standard label instruction field is operated, display a plurality of standard input fields in addition to the attribution information input field, each of the plurality of standard input fields being a input field to which standard information as information in accordance with the prescribed standard is input, create printing data of the standard label, and transmit the created printing data of the standard label from the transmitter to the printing apparatus.
US11712901B2
White-balance is improved when printing on colored media, while minimizing the time and use of costly materials required by present approaches. In an embodiment, the typical solid white fill or background layer is altered by including in the white layer one or more of the other colors already available in the printer to shade this layer. Thus, a small amount of cyan, for example, helps balance a pink-ish (red) media; yellow is used for blue media; and magenta is used for green media; as well as combinations thereof. A combination of transparent process inks and opaque white helps to maintain brightness (luminosity).
US11712898B2
A liquid ejecting apparatus includes: a head that ejects a liquid; a curing portion that cures the liquid by emitting energy to the liquid; and a waste-liquid collecting portion that collects the liquid as waste liquid, in which the waste-liquid collecting portion includes an absorber that absorbs the liquid from the head, a first rotational shaft that holds an unused portion of the absorber, and a second rotational shaft that holds a used portion of the absorber, and the curing portion emits the energy to the liquid absorbed by the absorber.
US11712893B2
A liquid discharge head is provided, the liquid discharge head comprising a plurality of individual channels, a first manifold connected to the plurality of individual channels, a second manifold connected to the plurality of individual channels, and a bypass channel connecting the first manifold and the second manifold and being distinct from the individual channels. A flow channel resistance Rct brought about by the plurality of individual channels, a flow channel resistance Rbp of the bypass channel, a bending loss ΔP provided when the liquid flows from the first manifold via the bypass channel to the second manifold, and a flow rate Q of the liquid flowing through the bypass channel fulfill a relationship of: 0.5<[Rct/(Rbp+(ΔP/Q))]<2.0.
US11712890B2
A wafer structure is disclosed and includes a chip substrate and a plurality of inkjet chips. The chip substrate is a silicon substrate which is fabricated by a semiconductor process. The plurality of inkjet chips include at least one first inkjet chip and at least one second inkjet chip. The plurality of inkjet chips are directly formed on the chip substrate by the semiconductor process, respectively, and diced into the at least one first inkjet chip and the at least one second inkjet chip, to be implemented for inkjet printing. Each of the first inkjet chip and the second inkjet chip includes a plurality of ink-drop generators produced by the semiconductor process and formed on the chip substrate. Each ink-drop generator includes a barrier layer, an ink-supply chamber and a nozzle. The ink-supply chamber and the nozzle are integrally formed in the barrier layer.
US11712883B2
In an example, a rotogravure printer roller is described. The printer roller (300) comprises a contact surface formed from a plurality of adjacent roller sections (302, 304). The roller sections are constructed and arranged to be removably assembled to form the roller.
US11712879B2
In a method of manufacturing an electrothermal heater mat, a heater element is deposited on a first one of the dielectric layers of the heater mat by using a laser blown powder process.
US11712873B1
Embodiments provide apparel products having boronate adhesives. The apparel products include a major component forming a base portion of the apparel product. The major component is configured to be supported and worn at least partially over a portion of a wearer. The apparel product includes a minor component forming a secondary portion configured to be coupled to the major component. An adhesive is disposed at least partially between a portion of the major component and a portion of the minor component. The adhesive includes a boronate ester bond.
US11712860B2
A thermoplastic surfacer for providing lightning strike protection to a composite component of an aircraft, methods of manufacturing the surfacer, and methods of applying the surfacer to a composite part. The thermoplastic surfacer includes a broadgood having a thermoplastic resin, one or more fillers embedded into the broadgood, and a lightning strike protection mesh or foil embedded into the broadgood. When applying the surfacer to a composite part of an aircraft, the method includes draping the surfacer on an at least partially unconsolidated composite part, consolidating the at least partially unconsolidated composite part by heating the part to a temperature at or above a melt temperature of a resins used in the part and in the surfacer, and filling at least one surface defect in the consolidated part using the thermoplastic polymer resin and milled fibers provided in the thermoplastic surfacer.
US11712856B2
A heat press includes a lower platen and an upper swing arm attached to a base, and an upper platen having a heater therein. The upper platen is coupled to the upper swing arm via a piston rod, and operable via a linkage. The linkage includes a coupler linked between the upper swing arm and a print handle and includes an input link that rotationally couples the print handle to the piston rod such that a motion of the print handle moves the piston rod up or down. The heat press includes a control housing that is electrically coupled to the heater. The upper swing arm is operable to swing the upper platen away from the lower platen when not in contact with the lower platen. The control housing remains in a stationary position regardless of a position of the upper swing arm.
US11712844B2
The present invention is directed toward an additive manufacturing method for manufacturing silica-based structures that have a low linear cure shrinkage percentage and an ultra-low coefficient of thermal expansion. The structure may be constructed with a powder mixture that contains at least a first set of silica-based particles that are spherical and that have a first size, and a second set of submicron silica-based particles that are jagged, spherical, or both jagged and spherical. The silica-based powder mixture may be combined with a surfactant in order to create a slurry that can be used to create a 3D printed structure that has a low linear cure shrinkage percentage and an ultra-low coefficient of thermal expansion.
US11712832B2
An improved method and an improved device for producing a monoaxially or biaxially stretched plastic film are distinguished, inter alia, by the following features: In the intermediate space (Z) tapering in a wedge shape to the contact line (111, 11′) between the melt film or plastic film (5, 5′) and the roller jacket (9) spaced apart therefrom or the roller surface (9′) spaced apart therefrom of the cooling roller (1, 1′), at least one device for preventing precipitation of condensate (K) in the intermediate space (Z) is used and is designed such that precipitation of condensate (a) on the underside (5a) of the melt film or plastic film (5, 5′) facing the roller jacket (9) or on the roller jacket (9) of the cooling roller (1, 1′) is prevented, and/or a condensate (K) which has precipitated there evaporates or vaporises, and/or condensate disposed in the intermediate space (Z) is transported away, suctioned off, or blown out and/or runs out to the side.
US11712831B2
In one embodiment, a method of forming an extruded board includes mixing a resin and a foaming agent, melting the mixed resin and foaming agent to form a uniformly colored extrudate, differentially expanding voids formed from the foaming agent within the uniformly colored extrudate by passing the uniformly colored extrudate through a breaker plate, forming a board with the differentially expanded voids and uniformly colored extrudate, and forming lightened portions on an outermost surface of the formed board.
US11712829B2
An injection molding apparatus has a mold clamping device that includes a traction platen disposed below a pressure-receiving platen, a movable platen disposed above the pressure-receiving platen and configured to be moved up and down by a mold opening and closing mechanism, and tie bars extending downward from the movable platen and penetrating the pressure-receiving platen and the traction platen. The mold clamping device is configured to clamp molds disposed between the pressure-receiving platen and the movable platen. Each tie bar has a tooth portion at its lower end that engages with a tooth portion of a half nut connected to an underside of the traction plate. An injection device arranged on the movable platen includes a heating cylinder having a screw for feeding resin material through a nozzle to an upper one of the molds, and a purging cover encloses a space between the lower end portion of the heating cylinder and the movable platen.
US11712817B2
A mouthpiece (10) for extruding a molding compound into a formed body which has internal channels, comprises: a mouthpiece frame (14) with a frame opening (16); a first core retaining plate (22) which is fastened in the area of an upstream end of the frame opening (16) when viewed in the flow direction (15) of the molding compound; and a plurality of longitudinal cores (28) which are axially and laterally held by an upstream end section (26) on the first core retaining plate (22). It is proposed that, furthermore, it comprises a second core retaining plate (36) which is loosely arranged downstream of the first core retaining plate (22) relative to the mouthpiece frame (14) in the flow direction (15), and in which the areas (32) of the cores (28) farther from the upstream end section (26) are arranged to be radially fixed but axially loose.
US11712814B2
Disclosed here are shaving razor systems and methods including razor cartridges with a unitary frame having a length and width, a topside and an underside, wherein the unitary frame includes angled joints or bends connecting at least three guards running lengthwise on the unitary frame, the guards separated by at least three gaps in the frame, and at least three blades, affixed to the underside of the guards of the unitary frame, wherein the at least three blades include edges, and wherein the blade edges extend into the gaps in the frame when affixed to the underside of the guards of the unitary frame.
US11712811B2
According to one embodiment, a gripping tool includes a gripper. The gripper is flexible. A granular material is provided in an interior of the gripper. The gripper is configured to grip a workpiece by being in close contact with the workpiece in a state in which an outer perimeter of the gripper is held, and by the interior of the gripper being depressurized.
US11712808B2
A machine learning device that learns an operation of a robot for picking up, by a hand unit, any of a plurality of objects placed in a random fashion, including a bulk-loaded state, includes a state variable observation unit that observes a state variable representing a state of the robot, including data output from a three-dimensional measuring device that obtains a three-dimensional map for each object, an operation result obtaining unit that obtains a result of a picking operation of the robot for picking up the object by the hand unit, and a learning unit that learns a manipulated variable including command data for commanding the robot to perform the picking operation of the object, in association with the state variable of the robot and the result of the picking operation, upon receiving output from the state variable observation unit and output from the operation result obtaining unit.
US11712804B2
In one embodiment, a method includes by a robotic system: accessing a trajectory plan to be executed by the robotic system, where the trajectory plan includes desired poses at specified times, respectively, for each actuator of the robotic system, executing the trajectory plan for each actuator of the robotic system; monitoring, in real-time for each actuator during execution of the trajectory plan, an actual pose of the respective actuator, determining, based on the monitoring of the actuators, that one or more of the actuators is lagging, where the actual pose of each lagging actuator deviates from the desired pose by more than an error threshold, and adjusting, in real-time responsive to determining that one or more of the actuators is lagging, one or more of the desired poses at one or more specified times, respectively, of the trajectory plan.
US11712801B2
A machine learning apparatus that can determine the state of a tool from a force applied from the tool to a robot while the robot performs a work using the tool. A machine learning apparatus for learning a state of a tool used for a work by a robot includes a learning data acquisition section that acquires, as a learning data set, data of a force applied from the tool to the robot while the robot causes the tool to perform a predetermined operation, and data indicating the state of the tool during the predetermined operation, and a learning section that generates a learning model representing a correlation between the force and the state of the tool, using the learning data set.
US11712798B2
A system includes a robotic manipulator including a serial chain comprising a first joint, a first link, and a second link. The second link is between the first joint and the first link in the serial chain. The system further includes a processing unit including one or more processors. The processing unit is configured to receive first link data from a first sensor system located at the first link, generate a first joint state estimate of the first joint based on the first link data and a kinematic model of the robotic manipulator, and control the first joint based on the first joint state estimate.
US11712790B2
A pneumatic fastener driving tool that forces pressurized gas from a gas supply source into a chamber above a piston enclosed in a working cylinder. During an operational cycle, the pressurized gas is released, forcing the piston to fire. The firing valve seals the pressurized gas utilizing two rolling diaphragm seals, thereby providing less breakdown of hardware and removing the need for lubricant within the firing valve. These diaphragm seals exhibit a smaller diameter than prior diaphragms used in similar pneumatic fastener driving tools.
US11712773B1
A system and method for machine tool operations optimization is disclosed. The computer based system contains vibrational data for at least one machine tool, where the vibrational data is used to determine optimal machining, parameters for the machine tool and where an amount of profit improvement gained by adopting the optimal machining parameters is calculated.
US11712768B1
A system is provided for the automated assembly of engine cylinder valves capable of registering a valve stem as a robot datum working location, placing a valve stem spring over the working location, compressing the valve stem spring onto the valve stem, inserting a valve keeper into a valve stem seating notch and locking the valve keeper with a cap by a computer controlled automated cylinder head assembly line. A spring feeding station registers the valve stem and said places the valve stem spring over the working location. A multi-axis mechanical robot grips the valve spring about its outer diameter with a gripping fixture from a spring feeding fixture forming an end effector incorporating a jaw gripper urged by a pneumatically actuator. A vision system locates a cylinder block on a transferred pallet to determine an X, Y, and Rz plane for placement of the valve, spring and spring keeper.
US11712765B2
A method of forming a build in a powder bed includes providing a first diode laser fiber array and a second diode laser fiber array, emitting a plurality of laser beams from selected fibers of the second diode laser fiber array onto the powder bed, corresponding to a pattern of a layer of the build, simultaneously melting powder in the powder bed corresponding to the pattern of the layer of the build, scanning a first diode laser fiber array along an outer boundary of the powder bed and emitting a plurality of laser beams from selected fibers of the first diode laser fiber array and simultaneously melting powder in the powder bed corresponding to the outer boundary of the layer of the build to contour the layer of the build. An apparatus for forming a build in a powder bed including a first diode laser fiber array and a second diode laser fiber array is also disclosed. The first diode laser fiber array configured to contour the layer of the build.
US11712756B2
A paper machine clothing has a plurality of through-channels formed in a usable region. The through-channels extend through the substrate to connect the upper and lower sides. The through-channels are non-cylindrical with a cross-sectional area becoming smaller along a thickness direction of the substrate from the upper side to a middle region of the substrate. An upper rim of at least one of the plurality of through-channels directly contacts an upper rim of at least one other neighboring through-channel of the plurality of through-channels, wherein the upper rims of both neighboring through-channels have at least three common local maxima, including two outer common local maxima and one intermediate common local maximum that is located between the two outer common local maxima. There is also described a method of producing such a paper machine clothing.
US11712755B2
A laser cutting method includes a step of determining a material to be removed and dividing the material to be removed into a plurality of material chips so as thereby to organize a machining plan for laser cutting; and, a step of, according to the machining plan for laser cutting, moving a laser along a boundary defining the material to be removed on the workpiece to perform cutting in a first direction and a second direction, such that the material chips can be separated from the workpiece orderly piece by piece so as to form a specific pattern. While in laser cutting, the method removes the material piece by piece. With the laser to remove the material chips through cutting along the boundary, the pattern on the workpiece is thus finished equivalently by the laser. Thereupon, the machining time can be significantly reduced.
US11712747B2
A wafer processing method for processing a wafer formed on a front surface thereof with a plurality of devices having projection-shaped electrodes, the devices being partitioned by streets, includes a cutting step of holding a back surface of the wafer by a holding surface of a chuck table and cutting head portions of the projection-shaped electrodes by a cutting tool slewed in parallel to the holding surface, to make uniform the electrodes in height and expose metallic surfaces; a thermocompression bonding sheet laying step of laying a thermocompression bonding sheet on the front surface of the wafer; a thermocompression bonding step of heating and pressing the thermocompression bonding sheet to perform thermocompression bonding; and a peeling step of peeling off the thermocompression bonding sheet from the wafer, before dividing the wafer into individual device chips and bonding the electrodes to a circuit board.
US11712741B2
A drill system including a drill and a secondary computing device. The drill includes a housing, a controller, a wireless transceiver, a motor, and a chuck. The motor, the controller and the wireless transceiver are housed in the housing. The chuck is selectively driven by the motor. The secondary computing device includes a wireless transceiver which allows wireless communication between the drill and the secondary computing device. The secondary computing device further includes a user interface configured to allow an operator to change operating parameters of the drill. The operating parameters are configured to be automatically reset.
US11712740B2
The present invention relates to a built-in type spindle, and more particularly, to a built-in type supersonic spindle, which includes a housing having a built-in spindle unit therein and a supersonic vibrator pressing the built-in spindle unit in order to enhance machining accuracy and reduce a damage of a bearing by vibrating a spindle and the bearing at the same time, and an excitation method using the built-in type supersonic spindle.
US11712736B2
This technology relates to refractory coatings used in metal casting by the foundry industry. Refractory coatings are often used to coat foundry cores and molds for the purpose of improving the quality of castings formed in connection with the cores or molds, particularly at the surface of the casting. Whereas traditional coatings comprise water based solvents that require excessive drying times or HAPs that emit hazardous VOCs, preferred embodiments of the present invention comprise refractory coatings having VOC-exempt ester based solvents, such as a dimethyl carbonate (DMC). Other preferred embodiments of the present invention comprise methods for reduction of VOC content in a foundry article.
US11712734B2
The invention relates to a transfer press for successive forming and demoulding of work pieces by means of upper and lower tools in dies, wherein the upper tools are attached to a ram head, while the lower tools are installed on a ram foot. The ram head and the ram base are rigidly connected to each other and form a ram.
US11712732B2
A punching tool to make holes in a part made of a sheet metal or a multi-layer assembly of sheet metals, for example a part for the body of a vehicle. The punching tool includes a punch holder holding a one-piece cutting punch and a punch die arranged in front of the punch holder, the punch holder being designed to move the punch toward the die from a rest position to a work position in which the cutting punch cuts out a hole in the part placed between the punch holder and the die. The cutting punch is removably housed in a cavity formed in the punch holder so that, when the punch holder withdraws from the work position to the rest position, the cutting punch separates from the punch holder and remains in the hole pierced in the part.
US11712731B2
In order to widen the field of application of a stretcher-leveler having a minimum nominal width, at least one gripping head of the stretcher-leveler is connected to an adapter having clamping elements for clamping a plate to be stretched, the adapter having a nominal width that is smaller than the minimum nominal width of the stretcher-leveler, and a plate being stretched is connected to the gripping head via the adapter clamping elements and the adapter, before starting the stretching process.
US11712729B2
A press forming technology capable of reducing forming defects in a formed component having a hat-shaped cross-sectional shape and including a shape curved to protrude toward a flange portion in a side view. The technology includes a first forming step of press forming a metal sheet into an intermediate formed product that includes a wavy shape including uneven shapes continuous along a longitudinal direction in vertical wall portion and flange portion forming positions, an amplitude of the uneven shapes in a sheet thickness direction increasing toward a position corresponding to a boundary between the portions, and a second forming step of performing bending on the intermediate formed product. A longitudinal line length at the position corresponding to the boundary between the portions in the intermediate formed product is set to coincide with or approach a longitudinal line length at the boundary between the portions in the press-formed component shape.
US11712723B2
A centrifugally cast composite roll for hot rolling comprising an outer layer made of an Fe-based alloy having a chemical composition comprising by mass 2.6-3.6% of C, 0.1-3% of Si, 0.3-2% of Mn, 2.3-5.5% of Ni, 0.5-3.2% of Cr, 0.3-1.6% of Mo, 1.8-3.4% of V, and 0.7-2.4% of Nb, 1.4≤V/Nb≤2.7, a V equivalent (Veq=V+0.55Nb) being 2.60-4% by mass, and the balance being Fe and impurities, and an inner layer made of an iron-based alloy and integrally fused to the outer layer.
US11712719B2
A self-cleaning screen is formed via additive printing. The dimensions of the self-cleaning screen are modified. Supports are printed via additive printing. The supports are formed over a plurality of wires. Side seals may be additively printed along major sides of the plurality of wires. Wear of the screens is monitored.
US11712717B2
A dual frequency ultrasonic and sonic actuator with constrained impact mass is presented. According to one aspect, displacement of the impact mass is constrained by cavity to which ultrasonic stress from the tip of a horn is applied. According to another aspect, the displacement of the impact mass is constrained by a spring attached to the tip of the horn. According to another aspect, the displacement of the impact mass is constrained by a flexure. The constrained impact mass converts the ultrasonic stress to lower frequency sonic stress that is coupled to a transmitting element for transmission through a surface. According to one aspect, the transmitting element is a longitudinal probe. According to another aspect, the transmitting element is a drill bit used to penetrate though the surface. According to another aspect, the transmitting element is a thumper used to transmit elastic waves though the surface.
US11712716B2
Methods for forming a fluoropolymer coated component, such as a metal component, comprise applying an adhesion promoter onto a surface of the component; applying an organic material onto the adhesion promoter; and applying a mixture comprising a fluoropolymer and a solvent selected from a furan or a fluorinated solvent onto the organic material. Fluoropolymer coatings have a thickness of from about 5 mil to about 80 mil on a component, an average porosity of from about 20% to about 70% based on the total volume of the layer, and a void density of from about 1011 to about 1013 voids per cm3.
US11712712B2
A method of protecting an in-vivo sensor includes forming a sensing surface on a surface of the in-vivo sensor, the sensing surface including a functionalized monolayer that will bind to an analyte of interest; and coating the sensing surface of the sensor with a bioabsorbable polymeric coating including a bioabsorbable polymer; wherein the bioabsorbable polymeric coating is configured to protect the in-vivo sensor until needed for implantation.
US11712708B2
Various examples are provided related to low pressure delivery, e.g., less than 250 psi at the point of application, of plural component system from unpressurized parts A and B material supplies. In one example, a system includes a polyurethane spray foam (“SPF”) raw material supply including parts A and B and a fluid handling system that can deliver the SPF raw material at low pressure to a metal spray gun in metered amounts through separate material fluid paths/conduits via a heated hose length and a whip hose. The fluid handling system can also deliver air at low pressure to the spray gun through separate air stream paths so that the air is communicated to the part A and B material conduits forward of the part A and B material input locations, where they are supplied separately to a mixing nozzle that is engaged at an end of the spray gun.
US11712703B2
The present invention discloses a shower device with adjustable angle, which comprises a fixed seat and a shower head, the fixed seat is provided with a water inlet channel and a water outlet channel communicating with the water inlet channel, the water outlet channel is matched with one end of a hose, and the other end of the hose is connected with the shower head, wherein the top of the fixed seat is provided with a ball head, the bottom of the fixed seat is provided with an elastic buckle capable of telescoping, and the top of the shower head is provided with a clamping slot that can be engaged with the elastic buckle, and the clamping slot extending in the direction of the handle of the shower head, as first magnetic part is further arranged in the fixed seat, and a second magnetic part matched with the first magnetic part is arranged in the shower head. Through the design of the above-mentioned structure, the utility model realizes the automatic positioning of the shower head and the fixed seat when approaching, so that the elastic buckle can be quickly engaged with the clamping slot, and the design of the ball head realizes the adjustment of the angle of the shower head.
US11712702B2
Disclosed is a centrifugal separation chamber (100) rotatable about an axis (AR) and having a variable volume separation space (116) therewithin and a port (102) in fluid communication with the volume for filling and emptying the volume, the chamber including a relatively rigid portion (104) proximal to the port which has walls defining a part of the volume and arranged to provide reducing dimensions of the volume toward the port, the chamber further including a flexible portion (106) distal to the port for providing said variable volume, the flexible portion including a mechanical interface (110) for transmitting movement to the flexible portion to cause said variable volume.
US11712699B2
A device and method for cleaning flowers and buds of plants of leaves and plant matter and particulate is provided. The buds are cleaned within a rotating drum having openings in a circular sidewall which rotates adjacent jets emitting gas. Freezing of the plant material and concurrent impacts from ice crystals formed by emitting gas, cleans the buds and flowers of unwanted plant material and particulate.
US11712691B2
A biological fluid separation device and a separation process that allows for efficient separation of plasma from a blood sample is disclosed. A biological fluid separation device of the present disclosure is adapted to receive a blood sample having a cellular portion or cells and a plasma portion or plasma. A biological fluid separation device of the present disclosure separates plasma from cells using a track-etched membrane and cross-flow filtration.
US11712689B2
The present disclosure relates to yolk-shell structured catalysts having compositions that can be particularly useful in the dry reforming of methane. These catalysts can demonstrate long-term stability that would be an advantage in industrial applications such as mitigating fossil fuel plant emissions. Example catalysts can include a yolk containing nickel (Ni) or nickel oxide (NiO), platinum (Pt) or platinum oxide (PtO2), and a third material (M3) such as a cerium oxide (CeOx). The shell can be formed of a ceramic such as silica and is generally a porous material that can support the yolk.
US11712688B2
Platinum complexes having benzyl-based diphosphine ligands for the catalysis of the alkoxycarbonylation of ethylenically unsaturated compounds.
US11712677B2
Methods, compositions, systems and devices are provided in which zeolite particles, preferably of silicon and aluminum, are used as desiccants. In embodiments a plurality of zeolite particles are provided that are less than 1 mm in size. The particles may be arrayed such that at least some of the plurality of particles are spaced apart from each other and may be arrayed in rows and columns. Embodiments provide the particles are useful or removing water under ambient conditions and in removing water from air or material and in an embodiment removing water from plant material, such as harvested crop material, or where the dried air is contacted with plant material. Microwave radiation may be used to efficiently and in a cost effective manner dehydrate the rehydrated particles.
US11712674B2
A graphene manufacturing device using Joule heating includes: a chamber having a space provided therein so as to synthesize graphene; and a first roller portion and a second roller portion disposed inside the chamber to be spaced from each other such that same support a catalyst metal penetrating the interior of the chamber and are supplied with an electric current for graphene synthesis, thereby Joule-heating the catalyst metal. In order to compensate for a temperature deviation of the catalyst metal passing between the first roller portion and the second roller portion, a first area of the catalyst metal, which is close to the first roller portion, and a second area of the catalyst metal, which is close to the second roller portion, are disposed to have movement paths facing each other.
US11712672B1
A system is provided. The system includes one or more of a fuel media supply, coupled to a fuel media supply flow meter, configured to provide unodorized fuel media, an odorant supply, configured to provide odorant, coupled to a first actuator, configured to allow odorant flow at a first pressure when enabled and a second actuator, configured to allow odorant flow at a second pressure lower than the first pressure when enabled, a mixture receiver, coupled to the fuel media supply and the first and second actuators, configured to receive odorized fuel media comprising a mixture of the unodorized fuel media and the odorant and a control system, configured to initiate production of the mixture, adjust the mixture with the first and second actuators, in response to the mixture does not include a desired concentration of the odorant and terminate production of the mixture.
US11712671B2
Method and apparatus to agitate a liquid are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes a carrier having a base that includes a ridge extending from the base and a collar extending from the base. The example apparatus also includes a container supported on the base, the container movable between (A) a locked positon in which the ridge fixedly engages the container to non-rotatably couple the container to the base and (B) an unlocked position in which the container is disengaged from the ridge and the container is rotatable about the collar.
US11712668B2
The present disclosure relates to a microporous hollow fiber filter membrane having a large inner diameter and a thin wall. The fiber can be used for sterile filtration of liquids or removal of particles from liquids. The disclosure further relates to a method for producing the membrane and a filter device comprising the membrane.
US11712667B2
An anti-microbial metal coating may be applied to filter membranes for use in actively depressing microbial viability in filtration applications. The anti-microbial metal coating may be applied to substrates that are considered to be sensitive to damage by conventional metal coating techniques or resistant to metal bonding. The coating may be applied from a salt absorbed to the substrate in solution, converted to a reducible form with a conversion agent, and reduced to active metal format through a low temperature plasma treatment.
US11712664B2
In embodiments of the present invention, flow dividing strips are used in the construction of the spiral wound element to segregate and direct feed to reject flow of a reverse osmosis element Flow dividing strips isolate the flow of fluid through distinct regions of the spiral-wound element. The flow dividing features can also be used to direct flow within the element in order to create a longer flow path for the fluid through the element, enabling even higher recovery in some applications.
US11712662B2
The invention relates to a modular flow system having a plurality of frame elements (101, 102) configured to be combined together to form a stack for forming afunctional member such as in particular a membrane distillation stage, a vapor generator, a condenser, a heat exchanger, a filter and/or a pervaporation stage, wherein the frame elements (101, 102) each include: an outer frame (39) and an inner frame (43), the inner frame (43) encasing a central inner region (40) and being surrounded by the outer frame (39), passage openings (13 to 16) and vapor and/or liquid channels (17, 18) arranged between the outer frame (39) and the inner frame (43), wherein at least one of the vapor and/or liquid channels (17, 18) comprises at least one internal strut member (48) extending between the inner frame (43) and the outer frame (39).
US11712656B2
A drying and filtering device. The filtering and drying device comprises a bearing base body, an adsorption drying tube and a refrigerating tube. The bearing base body comprises an upper adsorption airflow cavity and an upper refrigerating airflow cavity located at an upper end of the bearing base body, and a lower adsorption airflow cavity and a lower refrigerating airflow cavity located at a lower end of the bearing base body. The adsorption drying tube is vertically arranged between the upper end and the lower end, and communicates with the upper adsorption airflow cavity and the lower adsorption airflow cavity. The refrigerating tube is vertically arranged between the upper end and the lower end, and communicates with the upper refrigerating airflow cavity and the lower refrigerating airflow cavity. The bearing base body further comprises an air intake guide cavity, and communicates with the refrigerating tube and the adsorption drying tube.
US11712654B2
Methods of sequestering carbon dioxide (CO2) are provided. Aspects of the methods include contacting an aqueous capture liquid, such as an aqueous capture ammonia, with a direct air capture (DAC) generated gaseous source of CO2 under conditions sufficient to produce an aqueous carbonate liquid, such as an aqueous ammonium carbonate. The aqueous carbonate liquid is then combined with a cation source under conditions sufficient to produce a solid CO2 sequestering carbonate. Also provided are systems configured for carrying out the methods.
US11712648B2
A water-treating ceramic filter module comprising a filter unit, and a housing containing the filter unit; the filter unit comprising pluralities of cylindrical honeycomb structures each having pluralities of flow paths partitioned by porous ceramic cell walls and extending in one direction, and sheet-shaped connecting members connecting the honeycomb structures in series in the flow path direction; each connecting member having pluralities of penetrating holes for achieving the communication of the corresponding flow paths of adjacent honeycomb structures, to constitute pluralities of communicating flow paths; the communicating flow paths being composed of first communicating flow paths plugged only at one-side end, and second communicating flow paths plugged only at the other-side end; and the housing has an inlet on the side of the one-side end for receiving the water to be treated from outside, and an outlet on the side of the other-side end for discharging the treated water.
US11712643B2
A first plate of a filter element includes a first tubular portion having a substantially cylindrical shape that protrudes toward a lid member with the filter element inserted into a filter case. The first tubular portion includes first projections protruding outward in a radial direction. The lid member includes a second tubular portion inserted into a hollow portion of the first tubular portion. With the lid member attached to the first plate, the first projections are inserted into notches formed in ribs provided along an outer circumferential surface of the first tubular portion.
US11712640B2
A system may include an output manifold that may be in fluid communication with a reservoir and that may include multiple discharge ports. Each of the discharge ports may be configured to discharge electrorheological fluid into a housing. A recovery manifold may be in fluid communication with the reservoir and include multiple recovery ports. Each of the recovery ports may be configured to receive the electrorheological fluid from a housing. A gas remover may be positioned to extract gas from the electrorheological fluid received from the recovery ports. A housing may be connected to the system, and electrorheological fluid from the system may be pumped through the housing and the gas remover.
US11712639B2
An apparatus and method for extraction of oils from botanical material using high-pressure hydrocarbons such as propane, or butane, or mixtures thereof are described. A high-pressure propane or butane saturated liquid/vapor mixture formed by pressure reduction through a valve placed before an extraction column, thereby serving as an expansion port was employed. The apparatus is capable of both continuous liquid extraction or batch-style liquid operation through the use of a manifold valve, which directs the solvent liquid/vapor in the system to either a supply tank or an extraction column.
US11712635B2
A system includes a plurality of ride vehicle modules, where each of the plurality of ride vehicle modules includes an interlock system configured to perform linking operations to join to other ride vehicle modules to form a cluster and delinking operations to separate from the other ride vehicle modules throughout a ride, control circuitry configured to control the interlock system and movement of the respective ride vehicle module independently or as a part of the cluster, and communication circuitry configured to wirelessly communicate with the other ride vehicle modules internal and/or external to the cluster. The cluster may change sizes throughout the ride by performing linking and delinking operations as desired. A method for changing the size of clusters of ride vehicle modules throughout a ride is also disclosed.
US11712633B2
A gamified application is provided for users to feed animated virtual characters with images of real-world food items. The images fed to the virtual characters are to be uploaded to a data store in a cloud environment, for use in training a custom machine learning model. A server in the cloud environment receives a photo of a food item fed to a virtual character in an augmented reality environment in the gamified application executing on a user device, invokes the custom machine learning model to generate classification information for the photo, sends the classification information to the user device for verification by a user, and stores the verified information to the data store used for periodically training the machine learning model. Over time, the data store would include a large volume of food images with label data verified by a large number of users.
US11712618B2
A video game controller can automatically operate as a video game controller with audio capability and a video game controller without audio capability based upon a signal received via a switch in communication with an audio jack of the video game controller when a headset is coupled to the audio jack. Connection of the headset to the controller automatically causes video game audio to be communicated from the video game console to the headset via the controller. The video game audio is communicated at a default volume level to the headset upon coupling of the headset to the video game controller. The volume level of the audio communicated to the headset can be adjustable up or down via a directional pad of the video game controller while an audio control button on the video game controller is pressed.
US11712615B2
A partial bespoke protective sports equipment to be worn by a player engaged in a sporting activity is provided. The partial bespoke sports equipment system includes methods for acquiring, storing and processing a player's unique data, namely the anatomical features of the body part against which the partial bespoke equipment is worn. The systems also includes methods of using the player's unique data to manufacture the partial bespoke protective equipment with a partially custom formed internal padding. The system and method allows for the design and manufacture of partial bespoke protective sports equipment that is purposely designed and manufactured to substantially match the anatomical specifications of the player's body part.
US11712613B2
An exercise machine rail system for improved exerciser mounting and dismounting, improved functional ergonomics, and reduced risk of exerciser injury when using an exercise machine. The exercise machine rail system generally includes either two rails in close relationship which are linked together via connectors or a singular rail. Bias members are disclosed as either extending along either outer side of the rails, internally to the rail, or underneath the rail. Due to the narrow nature of the rails used by the present invention, an exerciser is able to mount and dismount the exercise machine easily and efficiently.
US11712608B2
Golf club heads are described herein, and in one embodiment including a body with an exterior surface defining a first body volume of at least about 400 cm3. The body has a bottom portion, a top portion, a front portion, and a back portion. A face positioned at the front portion of the body and is configured to receive an impact. A top portion silhouette profile located along a perimeter of the top portion is further described. The top portion silhouette profile defines the outer bounds of the top portion in an X-direction and Y-direction. At least one indentation can be located on the bottom portion below the crown silhouette profile. The removal of the at least one indentation from the bottom portion can create a second body volume that is at least 12 cm3 larger than the first body volume.
US11712600B2
The present invention is directed to a multiply convertible bicycle exercise apparatus, and intends to provide a multiply convertible bicycle exercise apparatus that allows the form of a bicycle exercise apparatus to be freely converted into various forms such as standing, sitting, dancing, and riding forms, so that various types of exercise can be enjoyed, various types of exercise apparatuses can be replaced with a single exercise apparatus, and the shape and size of the exercise apparatus can be adjusted to fit the physical size of a user even in a converted state, and that changes the location of the center of gravity of the bicycle exercise apparatus from the existing lower portion to the upper portion where a user's groin is located, so that the bicycle exercise apparatus is stable in connection with the center of gravity and is superior in terms of stability.
US11712597B2
A weightlifting exercising system includes a frame having a pair of columns. A pair of lifting assemblies is provided and each of the columns has one of the lifting assemblies mounted thereon. The lifting assemblies each include a mount and an axle extending through the mount and rotational relative to the mount. A first arm is fixedly attached to the axle. A second arm is rotationally coupled to the axle. A lift angle is defined between the first and second arms and is alterable from 0° to 180°. A locking member releasably locks the second arm with respect to the axle such that the lift angle is releasably retained. One of the first and second arms has a handle attached thereto and the other of the first and second arms has a weight receiver attached thereto. One or more weight plates is removably positionable on the weight receiver.
US11712594B2
The present invention pertains to a spring resistance exercise machine including an adjustable spring carriage and anchor housing and having cable and pulley linkage assemblies attached to a plurality of springs, or other resistance sources. Each cable and pulley linkage assembly, which is independent of the other(s), can be used unilaterally (by one arm or one leg at a time) or bilaterally (by both arms or both legs at a time) during exercise resistance training (that is, training in which both limbs of a pair are used to simultaneously pull a certain resistance).
US11712589B2
A filter housing for use with a protective mask or other personal protective equipment is described including a base, a top, a sidewall connecting the top and the base, and a void that houses a filter medium or a filter medium cannister. The housing also includes an inlet with an inlet opening for receiving ambient gas into the container, an outlet including an outlet opening for discharging gas from the container to the protective mask, and an interface for removably securing the filter housing to the protective mask or other personal protective equipment. The base may include a concave surface substantially surrounding the opening and the interface, and a space between the void and the concave surface of the base may be partitioned by a plurality of members connected at least partially to the base or the sidewall and define a substantially planar surface facing the void.
US11712587B2
Disclosed herein are radiotherapy methods and systems that can display a workflow-oriented graphical user interface(s). In an embodiment, a method comprises presenting, by a server, for display on a graphical user interface, an image of a position of a patient on a couch of a radiotherapy machine, whereby at least a gantry of the radiotherapy machine is configured to rotate around the patient; calculating, by the server, one or more predicted collisions between a part of the radiotherapy machine and at least one of (a) the patient or (b) another part of the radiotherapy machine; and when a portion of the patient is calculated to be in a collision with the part of the radiotherapy machine, revising, by the server, the graphical user interface such that the portion of the patient calculated to be in the collision is visually distinct in the image.
US11712582B2
A radiotherapy system includes X-ray imaging apparatuses that obtain an X-ray image of the patient on a reference plane, and a position determination apparatus. The position determination apparatus calculates parameters of a region estimation model, using, as input data, a reference fluoroscopic image obtained before radiotherapy, and also using, as teacher data, a reference ROI image obtained with respect to the reference fluoroscopic image before radiotherapy. During radiotherapy, the position determination apparatus estimates a region of interest with respect to the X-ray image and a DRR image, based on the parameters and the X-ray image, determines a degree of matching between the X-ray image and the DRR image for the region of interest while virtually changing a relative position/orientation relationship between a CT image and the reference plane, and determines an amount of deviation in position/orientation between the patient and the CT image.
US11712579B2
A system for treating a patient during radiation therapy includes range compensators. Each of the range compensators shapes a distribution of a dose delivered to the patient by a beam emitted from a nozzle of a radiation treatment system. A positioning component holds the range compensator in place relative to the patient such that the range compensator lies on a path of the beam.
US11712573B2
In one embodiment, a method to alert a user of a wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD) is described. The method includes detecting a condition requiring attention of the patient and issuing an alert to notify the patient of the condition. The method also includes receiving a first input from the patient to replay the audible portion of the alert and replaying the audible portion of the alert when the first input is received.
US11712554B2
An implantable cardiovascular blood pump system is provided, suitable for use as a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) system, having an implantable cardiovascular pump, an extracorporeal battery and a controller coupled to the implantable pump, and a programmer selectively periodically coupled to the controller to configure and adjust operating parameters of the implantable cardiovascular pump. The implantable cardiovascular blood pump includes a coaxial inflow cannula and outflow cannula in fluid communication with one another and with a pumping mechanism. The pumping mechanism may be a vibrating membrane pump which may include a flexible membrane coupled to an electromagnetic actuator assembly that causes wavelike undulations to propagate along the flexible membrane to propel blood through the implantable cardiovascular pump. The implantable cardiovascular pump may be programmed to operate at frequencies and duty cycles that mimic physiologic flow rates and pulsatility while avoiding thrombus formation, hemolysis and/or platelet activation.
US11712553B2
A medical suctioning, pressure relief valve having a housing having a central fluid passage way, a first suction tubing connector configured to connect suction tubing to the central fluid passage way, a second suction tubing connector configured to connect suction tubing to the central fluid passage way, and a one-way internal pressure relief valve configured to allow ambient air into the central passage way when a set negative pressure is reached within the central passage. A method of suctioning a fluid from a patient using the medical suctioning, pressure relief valve.
US11712550B2
The present technology relates to a hemostasis sealing device having a device enclosure with a first seal portion for a medical device and a second seal portion for guide wire sealing. The device enclosure can be generally configured for compressive communication with a housing. The second seal portion can define a split that is in compressive communication with structural elements of the hemostasis sealing device, which can simultaneously provide sealing functionality and allow passage of relatively large-bore devices.
US11712548B2
A surgical system and method are used to position a guidewire within an anatomical passageway includes the guidewire, a dilator, a reference feature, and a marker. The guidewire has a guidewire body extending to a distal body end portion. The dilator is secured on the distal body end portion and configured to expand from a contracted state to an expanded state. The dilator in the contracted state is configured to pass through an isthmus of a Eustachian tube. The dilator in the expanded state is configured to dilate the Eustachian tube. The reference feature secured relative to the guidewire, and the marker is positioned on the guidewire a predetermined distance from the reference feature. Thereby, the marker is configured to indicate the predetermined distance to an operator for determining a depth of the reference feature in the anatomical passageway.
US11712544B2
Guide extension catheters and related methods are disclosed. A guide extension catheter can comprise an elongate tube member and a lumenless push member. The push member can be eccentrically coupled to the tube member for slidably positioning the tube member within and partially beyond a distal end of a guide catheter. At least a proximal end portion of the push member can include a cross-section defined by an arcuate first surface and an opposing second surface. The first surface can engage an inner wall surface of the guide catheter along an arc length, and the second surface can be spaced furthest from the first surface at its center point. The first surface can have the same or substantially the same radius of curvature as the guide catheter's inner wall surface, and the second surface can be flat or substantially flat. This configuration of the push member can provide an advantageous blend of stiffness and flexibility, as well as space conservation through the guide catheter.
US11712533B2
A neck strap, a crown strap assembly and a headgear for a breathing mask. The neck strap for a headgear includes a one-piece main body adapted to engage a patient's neck, first and second lower connection portions adapted to connect to first and second lower mask connection straps, and first and second upper connection portions adapted to connect to respective first and second lateral crown straps.
US11712531B2
A resuscitation management system may include a first accelerometer and a second accelerometer mounted on opposite sides of a resuscitation bag of a manual resuscitation device. The resuscitation management system may include a processing unit that may be configured to receive the measured acceleration vectors from the first accelerometer and the second accelerometer and then subtract the measured acceleration vectors from each other to obtain a resultant acceleration vector representing an acceleration magnitude and a spatial acceleration direction of compression/decompression of the resuscitation bag. The processing unit may then be configured to calculate the breathing parameters based at least in part on the acceleration magnitude and the spatial acceleration direction of compression/decompression of the resuscitation bag.
US11712530B1
A positive airway pressure device includes a primary housing and a humidification system. The primary housing includes an outer edge, a first electronic connection portion, and a blower configured to deliver a vapor to a patient. The humidification system includes a water reservoir configured to hold a liquid, a heating plate in thermal communication with the water reservoir, a second electronic connection portion, and a lid configured to selectively shield the second electronic connection portion. The primary housing is configurable between at least two positions relative to the humidification system. The at least two positions include a first position in which the lid at least partially shields the second electronic connection portion and a second position in which the outer edge of the primary housing forces open the lid such that the first electronic connection portion mates with the second electronic connection portion.
US11712528B2
A breathing apparatus (1) is disclosed comprising an inspiratory channel (3), an expiratory channel (4), a patient interface (5), an oxygen valve (13) and a blower (7) comprising blower driving means (9). The blower (7) is arranged to produce a flow of air to the inspiratory channel (3). The oxygen valve (13) is configured to selectively deliver a flow of oxygen to the inspiratory channel (3). The breathing apparatus further comprises a control unit (19) configured to control the blower driving means (9) so that the blower (7) produces substantially no flow of air to the inspiratory channel (3) during a time period (tp). The present disclosure further relates to a method (100) of controlling operation of a breathing apparatus (1), a computer program and a computer program product (300) for performing a method (100) of controlling operation of a breathing apparatus (1).
US11712526B2
A safety device for an injection syringe including a syringe support, a protective sheath for protecting an injection needle carried by the injection syringe, the protective sheath being mounted to slide relative to the syringe support between an injection position in which the needle is uncovered, and a protection position in which the needle is covered, the protective sheath having an initial grip surface enabling the device to be gripped by a user, the initial grip surface being a projection that extends outward from the protective sheath, and a return spring for urging the sheath into the protection position. The sheath also includes an extender member for extending the initial grip surface, being a separate piece from the protective sheath, attached to the protective sheath in such a manner as to present an enlarged grip surface, larger than the initial grip surface.
US11712525B2
An injection system includes a syringe body defining a proximal opening at a proximal end thereof and a distal needle interface at a distal end thereof. The system also includes proximal and distal stopper members disposed in the syringe body, forming respective proximal and distal drug chambers. The system further includes a plunger member configured to be manually manipulated to insert the proximal stopper member relative to the syringe body. Moreover, the system includes a fluid conveying assembly including a penetrating member configured to penetrate the distal stopper member to fluidly couple the proximal and distal drug chambers, a distal exit tube, and a transfer member disposed at least partially around a portion of the penetrating member and defining a fluid passage. A distal end of the penetrating member is disposed in the distal exit tube.
US11712523B2
A method and device for delivering medications that includes a syringe body, a cartridge nest with an application tip, a plunger actuator, and an electronic lock subassembly adapted for preventing administration of the medication until specific conditions are met. The medicine cartridge may comprise a form of a digital security key to prevent the device from administering medication unless specific configurations and conditions are met. The device may further be adapted with pre-programmed information and may be used with a smartphone, tablet, or computer application. The electronic lock subassembly will only permit the administration of medicine when the patient and/or administrator is verified via facial and voice recognition, biometric identifier, or other unique information. Upon proper permission, the device may be used to administer medicine, including injecting medicine into the nasal cavity of a patient.
US11712522B2
A medicine dosing device for delivering sequential doses of medication to a patient. The medicine dosing device includes a substantially transparent vessel for holding the medication therein. A visual dosing aid such as a dosing bar is present on a surface of the vessel. The visual dosing aid includes a plurality of dosing segments where each of the dosing segments identifies a volume of the medication corresponding to one of a plurality of medication doses to be sequentially provided to the patient. The visual dosing aid may be of a color or pattern that is correlated to at least one physical characteristic of the patient.
US11712518B2
An infusion set of a system for detecting and controlling drip rate is disclosed. The infusion set includes an infusion device and an adjustment device. The adjustment device is installed on the infusion device and for adjusting drip rate of injection in the infusion device. The infusion set of the system further includes an activating unit and at least one detecting module. The activating unit is coupled to a control unit of the system for providing staff in the hospital to control the drip rate through operation of the control unit. Further, the infusion set of the system further includes further includes at least one detecting module for drip counts, whereby it provides the staff with further information when controlling the drip rate of the infusion set.
US11712512B2
A low-cost medical pump for ambulatory use provides an improved IV line cartridge attachment allowing for single handed, low force release while preventing inadvertent IV line cartridge release. A rotatable side lever minimizes the force required to move the locking elements against a spring biased force urging the locking elements to a locking position.
US11712510B2
A method for performing a medical procedure requiring effective, reliable and foolproof delivery of controlled amounts of a medical grade gas to a patient includes providing a compressed gas cylinder having a weight with medical grade gas sealed therein of at least twelve grams and not greater than fifty grams. The method also includes connecting the compressed gas cylinder to an integrated compressed gas unit including a regulator valve assembly positioned between an outlet port and an inlet port, wherein the regulator valve assembly includes a press button actuator and regulator adjustment dial. A flow control system is secured to the compressed gas unit and the medical grade gas is delivered in precisely controlled amounts by actuating the compressed gas unit and operating the flow control system to deliver the medical grade gas to vasculature of the patient.
US11712507B2
A manifold for a medical/surgical waste collection system. An outlet opening and a fitting are in fluid communication with a manifold volume within a housing. The fitting receives a suction line. A filter element with porous features is disposed within the housing such that a fluid communication path is established across the filter element. The porous features trap material entrained within the fluid. A material collection volume is at least partially distal to and below a bottom of the filter element. As the fluid and the material is drawn through the fluid communication path, the material collects within the material collection volume. A flow diverter may be positioned within the housing for directing the material towards the material collection volume. The material collection volume may be at least partially defined by a tissue trap removably coupled to the housing.
US11712506B1
A fluid source management system (100) comprising a structure (101) that supports one or more fluid sources (103), sensors (102) that determine the fluid state of the fluid sources (103), at least one common reservoir (108) for storing the fluid, tubing (104) connecting the fluid sources (103) to the common fluid reservoir (108) and a controller (105) that controls the opening and closing of the tubing (104) based upon the fluid state of the fluid sources (103).
US11712500B1
The present invention discloses a hands-free wearable breast pump which includes: a main pump body, a milk reservoir, a tee piece, an airbag and a duckbill valve. The main pump body is provided with a mounting cavity having an opening in a front end surface of the main pump body; the tee piece includes a first port, a second port for mounting the airbag and a third port for mounting the duckbill valve; the airbag is mounted to the second port; the duckbill valve is mounted to the third port; the milk reservoir is mounted to the tee piece or the main pump body; the duckbill valve is in fluid communication with the milk reservoir; the main pump body has at least one pushing and positioning structure formed in the mounting cavity; the tee piece is detachably mounted in the mounting cavity and abuts against the at least one pushing and positioning structure; and the tee piece is pushed upward by the at least one pushing and positioning structure to press an open end of the airbag tightly against a side wall of the mounting cavity. The hands-free wearable breast pump has the advantages of excellent sealing performance and convenient disassembly and assembly.
US11712498B2
A lactation system is disclosed. Embodiments include at least one extraction mechanism including a compression mechanism and a collection mechanism, and a controller. The compression mechanism can include a plurality of manipulable members, each operably coupled to an actuator and arrangeable circumferentially about a breast of a user such that each member can be actuated to selectively apply pressure to a region of the breast. The collection mechanism can be removably coupleable to the compression mechanism and can comprise a storage compartment to receive and store milk The controller can be operably coupleable to the actuators to cause the members to move according to a movement pattern which can be configured to stimulate the breast to induce the flow of milk from the breast and modulated based on sensor feedback. A wearable garment with an inner structure can be removably coupled to the extraction mechanism. An outer cover can be arrangeable to conceal the extraction mechanism.
US11712487B2
The present invention relates to compositions and methods for imaging and treating various diseases and disorders, including cancers. The composition of the invention can include a plurality of biodegradable micro-beads, each embedding a plurality of nano-beads, further including a polymer, a radionuclide, a radionuclide chelator, a radioligand, a chemotherapeutic agent, and a cell-penetrating peptide. Upon injection into a blood vessel supplying a cancer tumor, the micro-beads lodge into the tumor and degrade, releasing the nano-beads with a therapeutic or diagnostic agent. The compositions and methods of the invention provide a more homogeneous and deeper distribution of radiation or chemotherapeutic agents throughout the target tumor. The micro-beads provide a local, sustained, and controlled delivery nano-beads including therapeutic or diagnostic agents.
US11712482B2
Provided herein is a pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of cypate-Cyclo(Cys-Gly-Arg-Asp-Ser-Pro-Cys)-Lys-OH (LS301), cypate-Cyclo(Cys-Gly-Arg-Asp-Ser-Pro-Cys)-Tyr-OH (LS838) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein each amino acid residue is independently in a D or L configuration; a divalent metal ion; and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Further provided are lyophilized products comprising a dye-conjugate and m methods for identifying compromised and for binding phosphorylated annexin A2 (pANXA2) protein in a biological sample using a composition described herein.
US11712481B2
Improved formulations of lipid nanoparticles are provided. Use of the lipid nanoparticles for delivery of a therapeutic agent and methods for their preparation are also provided.
US11712473B2
The present invention relates to a sensitizer-peptide conjugate for use in the treatment of cancer. In particular, the present invention relates to a sensitizer-peptide conjugate for use in the treatment of melanoma. The use of such sensitizer-peptide conjugate in photodynamic therapy or sonodynamic therapy is also disclosed. According to the present invention, there is provided a sensitizer-peptide conjugate for use in the treatment of cancer; wherein the sensitizer-peptide conjugate comprises at least one sensitizer and at least one peptide.
US11712462B2
A method of treating systemic lupus erythematosus in a subject is provided in which a therapeutically effective amount of PIC1 is administered to the subject. A method of treating transfusion-related acute lung injury is also provided where a therapeutically effective amount of PIC1 is administered to the subject. PIC1 can modulate immune complex activation of the complement system and NET formation in the subject. PIC1 can also inhibit myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity in the subject.
US11712454B2
Disclosed are methods of making a genetically cell that expressed FOXP3 and methods of treatment. In some embodiments, the method can providing a first nucleotide sequence, wherein the first nucleotide sequence comprises a coding strand, the coding strand comprising one or more regulatory elements and a FOXP3 gene or portion thereof providing a nuclease and performing a gene editing process on the first nucleotide sequence, which edits said one or more regulatory elements, and optionally edits the FOXP3 gene or portion thereof. Methods of treating a subject suffering from an autoimmune disease and subjects suffering the effects of organ transplantation are also provided.
US11712452B2
The present disclosure relates to methods for treating or preventing heart failure in subjects with elevated left ventricular end systolic volume (LVESV). In particular, the present disclosure relates to methods for treating or preventing heart failure in subjects with a LVESV of greater than 70 ml (>70 ml).
US11712444B2
The present invention features methods and composition directed to treating neuronal injury, CNS lesion, and/or promoting axon regeneration using a phosphine sulfide-stabilized phosphine.
US11712442B2
A dry powder inhalation treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension includes a dose of dry particles comprising greater than 25 micrograms of treprostinil enclosed in a capsule. The dry particles can include treprostinil, a wetting agent, a hydrophobicity modifying agent, a pH modifying agent and a buffer. A method of treating a patient having pulmonary arterial hypertension includes providing a patient a dry powder inhaler, providing the patient at least one capsule for use in the dry powder inhaler, the capsule including at least 25 micrograms of treprostinil.
US11712436B2
Provided is a method to identify subjects with inflammatory diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease, for their suitability for treatment with antifungal compounds. The method comprises identification of loss-of-function in the gene CX3CR1.
US11712435B2
Prodrugs of mebendazole and methods for their use in treating a disease, disorder, or disorder, including cancer, are disclosed.
US11712431B2
The present disclosure is related to the use of compositions and their use in reducing and treating pain.
US11712430B2
The invention discloses particular water-dispersible solid formulation of a cannabinoid or a cannabis extract, wherein they are present in the form of a nanoemulsion, and upon dispersion in water said formulation produces nanoparticles (droplets of a submicron size) with an average size of up to about 500 nm. The present disclosure further relates to methods of making thereof, as well as therapeutic applications in humans for treating disorders and broader application for a range of medical conditions.
US11712429B2
In various embodiments, the present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating cardiovascular-related disease.
US11712422B2
The invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising activated carbon particles, for oral administration. The pharmaceutical composition may be for (use in) the treatment of gastrointestinal fistula.
US11712411B2
Lip compositions including at least one semi-crystalline acrylate copolymer, wherein the compositions include at least two components prior to mixing and application to lips and are capable of forming a multilayer structure after application to lips, are provided.
US11712402B2
A multi-mix infusion bag is provided. The multi-mix infusion bag includes a lower portion and an upper portion. The lower portion has a lower chamber and the upper portion includes a plurality of chambers. Each chamber is separated and contains a fluid agent. The multi-mix infusion bag is configured to transfer each fluid agent within each chamber of the upper portion into the lower chamber for mixing. The multi-mix infusion bag may include dispensing devices associated with each chamber, wherein the dispensing devices operate to transfer the fluid agents into the lower chamber for mixing.
US11712396B2
A sole arrangement for an article of footwear with a gradient depth value is provided. In one aspect of the disclosure, the sole arrangement extending from an end of a posterior area of the sole arrangement to an end of an anterior area of the sole arrangement, wherein the posterior area of the sole arrangement being formed under a heel area and the anterior area of the sole arrangement being formed under a forefoot area of a foot. The sole arrangement having an upper facing surface and a ground engaging surface, wherein the upper facing surface being on an opposite side of the sole arrangement than the ground engaging surface. The sole arrangement having a maximum posterior depth value. The sole arrangement having a maximum anterior depth value. The maximum posterior depth value may be smaller than the maximum anterior depth value by a first margin.
US11712395B2
A sole arrangement for an article of footwear with a gradient depth value is provided. In one aspect of the disclosure, the sole arrangement extending from an end of a posterior area of the sole arrangement to an end of an anterior area of the sole arrangement, wherein the posterior area of the sole arrangement being formed under a heel area and the anterior area of the sole arrangement being formed under a forefoot area of a foot. The sole arrangement having an upper facing surface and a ground engaging surface, wherein the upper facing surface being on an opposite side of the sole arrangement than the ground engaging surface. The sole arrangement having a maximum posterior depth value. The sole arrangement having a maximum anterior depth value. The maximum posterior depth value may be smaller than the maximum anterior depth value by a first margin.
US11712393B2
Provided is a pelvis fixing device including a rear fixing module including a driving module mounting portion, the rear fixing portion configured to enclose a side surface and a rear surface of a waist of a user, and a front fixing module including a soft layer and a hard layer configured to enclose a front surface of the waist of the user, wherein the hard layer is connected to the rear fixing module to form a closed loop around the waist of the user.
US11712391B2
A state estimation program is for causing a computer to function to determine a state of training in a rehabilitation support system used by a trainee to perform training of a preset motion and includes a threshold setting step and a state estimation step. The threshold setting step is for acquiring a sensor output, the sensor output being an output of a sensor included in the rehabilitation support system in the training performed by the trainee and setting a threshold for determining one of a normal state and an abnormal state of the training based on the sensor output. The state estimation step is for estimating whether the training is performed in the normal state or the abnormal state based on the threshold.
US11712382B2
A wheelchair having a tiltable occupant-support assembly, a powered drive system for adjusting the degree of tilt, and a control system for varying the degree of tilt in a programmatic automated fashion. The wheelchair is programmed or programmable to vary the degree of tilt, and therefore the wheelchair's occupant, automatedly. The wheelchair may provide pre-set ranges of seating angles and durations of time at each angle of tilt. The wheelchair thereby allows for reliable off-loading of the occupant's weight from pressure points, to avoid pressure ulcers, and does so programmatically so as to reduce the burden on healthcare staff and professionals while also ensuring adherence with prescribed tilting schedules.
US11712381B2
A reconfigurable compartment for a military vehicle. The reconfigurable compartment includes a floor, a front, a rear, a roof, and sides. The floor, the front, the rear, the roof, and the sides are removably coupled with each other to define the reconfigurable compartment. At least one of the floor, the front, the rear, the roof, or the sides are function-specific and replaceable with a different function-specific at least one of the floor, the front, the rear, the roof, or the sides and thereby facilitate transitioning an overall function of the military vehicle to accommodate a variety of different vehicle applications.
US11712371B2
An ocular drainage system is provided for treating diseases that produce elevated intraocular pressures, such as glaucoma, wherein the system includes an implantable device and an external control unit, the implantable device includes a non-invasively adjustable valve featuring at least one deformable tube and a disk rotatably mounted within a housing, such that rotation of the disk using the external control unit causes the disk to apply a selected amount of compression to the deformable tube, thereby adjusting the fluidic resistance of the deformable tube and regulating the intraocular pressure.
US11712369B2
An ocular implant adapted to be disposed within Schlemm's canal of a human eye with a body extending along a curved longitudinal central axis in a curvature plane, a first strut on one side of the implant and a second strut on an opposite side of the implant, the circumferential extent of the first strut with respect to the plane of curvature being greater than the circumferential extent of the second strut with respect to the plane of curvature. The invention also includes methods of using the implant.
US11712368B2
A biocompatible medical device can be at least partially implantable into a living human or animal subject to provide active treatment of biofilm that can occur use within the subject. The medical device can include a catheter, including an interior conduit capable of permitting fluid flow. A heating device can be located on a portion of the catheter to be located within the subject, the heating device including at least a pair of electrodes having a variable spacing therebetween, the variable spacing specified to allow heat to be generated using a time-varying electromagnetic input signal providing a variable frequency to control a variable location along the electrodes at which heat is generated, such as can provide a virtual matrix of local heat sources.
US11712366B1
An oral therapy tool is provided that comprises a mouthpiece including a first side and a second side, a pressure sensor operatively connected to the mouthpiece, and a microcontroller in communication with the pressure sensor. The microcontroller is configured to collect data relating to a usage of the oral therapy tool and to communicate the data to a central computer server. Systems and methods for monitoring oral therapy are further provided and collect, via a central computer server, data from the oral therapy device relating to a usage of the oral therapy device by a user. The central computer server then analyzes the data to determine the effectiveness of the oral therapy device, and transmits the analysis of the data to a remote device via a software application running on the remote device to assess and/or provide a recommended oral therapy regimen.
US11712363B2
This invention provides an adjustable oral interface for adapting a user's oral anatomy to deliver a negative pressure generated by an oral negative-pressure therapy system. The adjustable oral interface comprises a shield adapted for being situated between a user's lips and front teeth, a negative pressure deliverable part coupled with the shield, and a tube fluidly communicated between the negative pressure deliverable part and a negative pressure generation source. The negative pressure deliverable part is adapted for being adjustably situated at a space between the user's tongue and upper palate so as to be conformable to the contour of the upper palate, whereby the adjustable oral interface delivers negative pressure via the negative pressure deliverable part to the front and back of the user's oral cavity to eliminate air space between the tongue and the upper palate.
US11712350B2
A kit includes a distractor, a plurality of trial elements, and at least one sensor. The distractor is configured to separate a first bone from a second bone by adjusting the distance between a first member and a second member, and is configured to receive at least one sensor in the first portion. Each of the trial elements corresponds to one of a plurality of surgical implants, is configured to be temporarily coupled to the second bone so as to evaluate suitability of the corresponding one of the plurality of surgical implants for implantation, and is configured to receive at least one sensor. The at least one sensor is configured to be received in the distractor or one of the trial elements, and is configured to record a magnitude of a force, a direction of application of a force, a pressure mapping, or a location of application of a force.
US11712347B2
A medical compound preparation and delivery system, including a delivery device, the device including a depressible trigger operably coupled to move a plunger; a cartridge releasably coupled to the delivery device, the cartridge defining a lumen therethrough to receive at least a portion of the plunger therein; a receptacle defining a cavity therein for receiving a medical compound; a first tube slidably positionable within the cavity of the receptacle; and a second tube slidably positionable within the first tube, wherein the cartridge is slidably positionable within the second tube.
US11712346B2
Expandable fusion devices, systems, and methods. The expandable fusion device includes one or more integrated deployable retention spikes configured to resist expulsion of the device when installed in the intervertebral disc space. The implant may include upper and lower main endplates, an actuator assembly configured to cause an expansion in height of the upper and lower main endplates, and a sidecar assembly including a sidecar carrier, an upper carrier endplate pivotably coupled to an upper spike, and a lower carrier endplate pivotably coupled to a lower spike such that forward translation of the sidecar carrier pushes against the upper and lower carrier endplates, thereby deploying the upper and lower spikes.
US11712342B2
An expandable intervertebral implant is provided for insertion into an intervertebral space defined by adjacent vertebrae. The expandable intervertebral implant includes a pair of outer sleeve portions and an inner core disposed between the outer sleeve portions. Movement of the inner core relative to the outer sleeve portions causes the outers sleeve portions to deflect away from each other, thereby engaging the expandable intervertebral implant with the vertebrae and adjusting the height of the intervertebral space.
US11712335B2
The invention relates to anchor channels and subannular anchors for a transcatheter heart valve replacement (A61F2/2412), and in particular for an orthogonally delivered transcatheter prosthetic heart valve having a annular support frame having compressible wire cells that facilitate rolling and folding the valve length-wise, or orthogonally to the central axis of the flow control component, allowing a very large diameter valve to be delivered and deployed to the tricuspid valve from the inferior vena cava or superior vena cava, or trans-atrially to the mitral valve, the valve having a height of about 5-60 mm and a diameter of about 25-80 mm, without requiring an oversized diameter catheter and without requiring delivery and deployment from a catheter at an acute angle of approach.
US11712334B2
Prosthetic heart valve devices for percutaneous replacement of native heart valves and associated systems and method are disclosed herein. A prosthetic heart valve device configured in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present technology can include an expandable support having an outer surface and configured for placement between leaflets of the native valve. The device can also include a plurality of asymmetrically arranged arms coupled to the expandable support and configured to receive the leaflets of the native valve between the arms and the outer surface. In some embodiments, the arms can include tip portions for engaging a subannular surface of the native valve.
US11712333B2
An IOL base compression device having an IOL towing mechanism is described.
US11712332B2
A composite scaffold having a highly porous interior with increased surface area and void volume is surrounded by a flexible support structure that substantially maintains its three-dimensional shape under tension and provides mechanical reinforcement during repair or reconstruction of soft tissue while simultaneously facilitating regeneration of functional tissue.
US11712330B2
A vascular graft deployment tool may include a grip, an elongated mandrel positioned distal of the grip, a vascular graft, at least part of which is disposed coaxially about the mandrel, a sheath assembly including a distal sheath portion and a proximal sheath potion, wherein the distal sheath portion and the proximal sheath portion are configured to constrain the vascular graft against the mandrel in an insertion diameter and a actuator that is moveable relative to the grip and engages the sheath assembly, wherein operation of the actuator causes at least one of the distal sheath portion and the proximal sheath portion to separate longitudinally to free at least a portion of the vascular graft. Further, a vascular graft is expandable from an insertion state to a deployed state and at least two suture cuffs are located between opposed ends of the vascular graft.
US11712318B2
A surgical instrument includes a body, an ultrasonic transducer assembly, and a transducer lock having a lock member configured to move between unlocked and locked positions. The transducer assembly is rotatably mounted along a longitudinal axis within the body such that the transducer assembly is configured to selectively rotate about the longitudinal axis. With the lock member in the unlocked position, the transducer assembly is configured to be selectively rotated about the longitudinal axis relative to the body. With the lock member in the locked position, the transducer lock is configured to seize the transducer assembly and inhibit rotation relative to the housing for coupling with an acoustic waveguide. The surgical instrument may also include an integral torque wrench for coupling the acoustic waveguide with a predetermined torque and an integral torque indictor for signaling to a user that the acoustic waveguide is coupled with the predetermined torque.
US11712315B2
A surgical robotic system that includes a robotic arm, glove configured to be worn on a hand of a user and including a force-feedback mechanism, a tracking device, a processor, and memory. The memory includes instructions which when executed by the processor causes the system to determine that the user is performing a hand gesture with the glove to grasp a virtual user input device (UID) based on the tracking device, and in response to the user grasping the virtual UID, apply, via the force-feedback mechanism, a force upon the glove that corresponds to a physical representation of the virtual UID, and engage the robotic arm to be controlled by the virtual UID.
US11712310B2
A system is suggested comprising an optical sensing means and a processing unit. The optical sensing means may include an optical guide with a distal end, wherein the optical guide may be configured to be arranged in a device to be inserted into tissue in a region of interest. The processing unit may be configured to receive information of a region of interest including different tissue types as well as of a path through the tissues, to determine a sequence of tissue types along the path, to determine a tissue type at the distal end of the optical guide based on information received from the optical sensing means, to compare the determined tissue type with the tissue types on the path, to determine possible positions of the distal end of the optical guide on the path based on the comparison of tissue types, and to generate a signal indicative for the possible positions.
US11712308B2
A surgical system includes an arm extending from the base and having a distal end configured to be coupled to a tool, a first marker coupled in fixed relation to the base, and a tracking system. The tracking system is configured to collect first data indicative of a position of the first marker and collect second data indicative of a position an anatomical feature of a patient. The surgical system also includes a processor configured to calculate a position of the tool relative to the anatomical feature based on the first data and the second data.
US11712302B2
Methods, systems and devices for pre-operatively planned shoulder surgery guides and implants. Pre-operative planning methods for designing glenoid placement guides and depth-control pins based on considerations of multiple factors affecting the outcome of shoulder surgery. Methods of using surgery guides and implants, including glenoid placement guides and depth-control pins, in patients undergoing shoulder surgery.
US11712293B2
A resectoscope operating handle and electrode fitting structure and fitting method are provided. The fitting structure includes a slider of a resectoscope operating handle and a binding post of an electrode. The slider has a front surface and a back surface. The front surface of the slider is provided with a mounting groove for mounting the binding post. An end surface of the binding post is perpendicular to the front surface of the slider. The binding post is mounted in the mounting groove, and an axial direction of the binding post is perpendicular to a plane where the handle is located. The resectoscope operating handle and electrode fitting structure and fitting method of the present invention can ensure that an electrode is accurately and firmly fixed to an operating handle under the condition of convenience in operation.
US11712287B2
In one embodiment, a medical system includes a medical instrument having a grasper head including first and second complementary grasping jaws, and first and second conducting surfaces disposed on respective distal portions of the first and second grasping jaws, the conducting surfaces being electrically isolated from each other in the grasper head, an actuator configured to close the grasping jaws so as to bring the conducting surfaces into contact with a tissue of a body part of a living subject, and a proximity sensor configured to output at least one proximity signal responsive to a displacement between the grasping jaws, and processing circuitry coupled to sense the displacement between the first and second grasping jaws responsively to the at least one proximity signal, and apply an electrical current between the first and second conducting surfaces of the grasping jaws when the sensed displacement is less than a given threshold displacement.
US11712286B2
In a treatment system, an energy treatment instrument includes a pair of grasping pieces. An energy output source outputs electric energy to the energy treatment instrument, thereby applying treatment energy to a blood vessel grasped between the grasping pieces. A measurement section measures a blood pressure at a site related to the grasped blood vessel. A processor controls output of the electric energy from the energy output source based on a measurement result obtained by the measurement section, and thereby switches an actuation state of the energy treatment instrument between a first mode for coagulating the blood vessel and a second mode for coagulating the blood vessel target that is different from the first mode.
US11712284B2
An ablation system includes multiple electrodes configured to contact body tissue of a patient, including two or more ablation electrodes for contacting respective locations in a target organ and a return electrode. A signal-generating unit includes multiple signal generators, which are configured to apply respective composite signals to respective ones of the ablation electrodes. The composite signals include multiple, respective signal components, including respective ablation signals, having different, respective ablation-signal amplitudes and phases at a common ablation-signal frequency, and respective probe signals having respective probe-signal amplitudes and different respective probe-signal frequencies. A processor is coupled to measure the probe signals received by each of the multiple electrodes, and responsively to the measured probe signals, to control the ablation-signal amplitudes and phases.
US11712276B2
A fixation system for coupling a first and a second portion of bone together. The fixation system includes a first fixation element, a second fixation element, and an interconnect. The first fixation element includes an external surface configured to engage the first portion of bone and a first tapered mating surface. The second fixation element includes an external surface configured to engage the second portion of bone and a second tapered mating surface. The interconnect includes a first and a second tapered surface disposed at generally opposite ends. The first and the second tapered surfaces are configured to frictionally engage the first and the second tapered mating surfaces of the first and the second element, respectively, to form frictional interference connections therebetween.
US11712275B2
Bone fusion system, plate system, guide, implant, kit and methods for using the bone fusion system, plate system, guide and implant are disclosed. The bone fusion system includes an alignment guide, an implant, and at least one fastener inserted through the implant. The alignment guide includes a body portion, a first lobe positioned at a first end of the body portion, a second lobe positioned at a second end of the body portion, and an extension member extending away from a first side of the body portion. The implant includes a body portion, a first arm extending away from the body portion in a first direction, a second arm extending away from the body portion in a second direction, and a third arm extending away from the body portion laterally between first and second arms. Finally, methods for using the bone fusion system, plate system, guide and implant are disclosed.
US11712274B2
Systems and method of using a surgical driver instrument are provided. The driver instrument includes a driver shank having a proximal end including a head connector for a bone construct. The instrument includes an inner sleeve having a length and configured to receive the driver shank therein and a handle member having a first end and a second end. The inner sleeve and the driver shank have a non-threaded connection. The instrument includes an outer sleeve connected to the second end and concentric with the inner sleeve and a sleeve actuator assembly coupled to the handle member. The sleeve actuator assembly includes a first position where a portion of the length of the inner sleeve extends out from the handle member and a second position where the portion of the length of the inner sleeve that is extended from the handle member is retracted into the handle member.
US11712270B2
Disclosed implants may include a first implant receiver and a second implant receiver each having an upper portion and a lower portion connected together by an arm portion, for example. In various embodiments, the upper and lower portions may define a longitudinal passageway extending through the upper and lower portions in a longitudinal direction of each implant receiver, and the arm portions may each define a rod passageway extending in a lateral direction, for example. In various embodiments, each receiver may include a crown having an outside thread pattern threadably engaged within the longitudinal passageway and for mating with a corresponding nut having a similar interior thread pattern. In various embodiments, a rod may extend in the lateral direction through the rod passageways In various embodiments, in a non-tightened position, the rod may freely move and in a tightened position, the arms constrain the rod from moving.
US11712250B2
Tools and methods for expanding a precursor hole in a host material to receive a fixture. The precursor hole is enlarged by a rotary tool having helical flutes and interposed lands. The flutes have a negative rake angle. The lands each have a working edge that cuts the host material when the tool is rotated in a cutting direction, and that condenses the host material when the tool is rotated in a densifying direction. The body of the rotary tool has a stopper section that plugs the hole when a certain depth is reached. When the tool is used with a copious wash of irrigating fluid at or below the necessary depth, hydraulic pressure builds inside the precursor hole. The hydraulic pressure can be advantageously exploited in cutting mode to autograft a slurry of host material particles into the sidewalls of the hole and create an incipient densifying crust.
US11712244B2
A staple cartridge assembly for use with a surgical stapling instrument includes a staple cartridge including a plurality of staples and a cartridge deck. The staple cartridge assembly also includes a compressible adjunct positionable against the cartridge deck, wherein the staples are deployable into tissue captured against the compressible adjunct, and wherein the compressible adjunct comprises a first biocompatible layer comprising a first portion, a second biocompatible layer comprising a second portion, and crossed spacer fibers extending between the first portion and the second portion.
US11712238B2
An apparatus for laparoscopic intracorporeal knot tying includes a needle grasper including a needle holder shaft and a needle holder jaw located at a distal end of the needle holder shaft, and a knot loop grasper including a knot loop holder shaft, which is slidable on the needle holder shaft, and a knot loop holder jaw located at a distal end of the knot loop holder shaft. In an inactive state of the apparatus, the knot loop holder is located proximal to the needle holder jaw. In an active state of the apparatus at a time of a knot tying, the knot loop holder jaw slides on the needle holder shaft toward the distal end of the needle holder shaft and beyond the needle holder jaw to carry components of a knot over a standing end of a suture held by the needle holder jaw.
US11712234B2
Disclose herein are suture anchor constructs. The suture anchor constructs can include an anchor, a first suture, and a second suture. The anchor can include a post and a body. The body can define a central hole extending from a trailing end of the body along a central axis towards a leading end of the body. The first suture can have a first tail, a second tail, and a first intermediate portion located proximate the post. The second suture can have a third tail, a fourth tail, and a second intermediate portion secured to the post. The first, second, third, and fourth, tails can pass through the central hole.
US11712229B2
A system for dispensing a curable composition includes a dual barrel syringe including a first syringe barrel with a first plunger, and a second syringe barrel with a second plunger. A static mixer is connected with distal ends of the first and second syringe barrels. The first and second plungers are moveable toward the distal ends of the first and second syringe barrels for expelling first and second components of a curable composition from the distal ends of the barrels into the static mixer for mixing the components to form the curable composition. A flexible spreader connected with a distal end of the static mixer has a flat dispensing opening, and a plurality of channels extending to the flat dispensing opening to dispense the curable composition. A hot gas blower generates a hot gas stream flowing distally over the distal end of the flexible spreader for curing the curable composition.
US11712223B2
An ultrasound imaging system for acquiring ultrasound images of an anatomical feature of interest in a subject, comprising a controller operable by a user and configured to: process input ultrasound images to extract anatomical data; determine a set of constraints to be applied to the ultrasound images, the constraints being spatial, temporal and/or of image quality, derived from the extracted anatomical data and/or on user input; monitor the ultrasound images, as they are received, for determining their compliance with the determined constraints; and output an indication based on the determined compliance. The user can adapt the imaging process using the feedback of these indications, and can decide to stop the process based on satisfactory indications.
US11712219B2
An ultrasonic wave diagnostic apparatus according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry acquires a plurality of pieces of volume data obtained through image capturing of a region including the cardiac ventricle of a subject for a predetermined duration. The processing circuitry estimates motion of tissue of the cardiac ventricle by using the pieces of volume data. The processing circuitry calculates, based on a result of the estimation, cardiac ventricle information indicating at least one of wall motion information and volume information related to the cardiac ventricle. The processing circuitry calculates, based on a result of the estimation, annulus information related to the size or shape of an annulus position of a valve related to inflow or outflow of blood current at the cardiac ventricle. The processing circuitry outputs the cardiac ventricle information and the annulus information.
US11712217B2
Aspects of the technology described herein include determining, during ultrasound imaging, that an anatomical region is clipped by a field of view of an ultrasound image, and providing a notification, during the ultrasound imaging, that the anatomical region is clipped by the field of view of the ultrasound image. Aspects of the technology described herein also include determining that an anatomical region is clipped by a field of view of at least one ultrasound image collected during a three-dimensional ultrasound imaging sweep, and providing a notification that the anatomical region is clipped by the field of view of the at least one ultrasound image collected during the three-dimensional ultrasound imaging sweep.
US11712210B2
A mobile platform includes a chassis, a sensor module and at least one holding mechanism. In an embodiment, the at least one holding mechanism is designed to guide a first medical device and is configured to position the first medical device in at least one operating position within an adjusting range.
US11712201B2
A monitoring apparatus for a human body includes a node network with at least one motion sensor and at least one acoustic sensor. A processor is coupled to the node network, and receives motion information and acoustic information from the node network. The processor determines from the motion information and the acoustic information a source of acoustic emissions within the human body by analyzing the acoustic information in the time domain to identify an event envelope representing an acoustic event, determining a feature vector related to the event envelope, calculating a distance between the feature vector and each of a set of predetermined event silhouettes, and identifying one of the predetermined event silhouettes for which the distance is a minimum.
US11712200B2
A device for detection of tetrahydrocannabinol or THC in a sample includes a sensor including a substrate and a sensor medium on the substrate. The sensor medium includes at least one nanostructure, wherein at least one property of the sensor medium is dependent upon the presence of THC on a surface of the sensor medium. The device further includes electronic circuitry including at least one measurement system in operative connection with the sensor to measure a variable relatable to the at least one property of the sensor medium dependent upon the presence of THC.
US11712199B2
The present disclosure pertains to optimizing sleep score parameters. In one embodiment, a first set of vectors is obtained, where each vector includes parameter values of sleep-related parameters for calculating a sleep score. For each vector of the first set, a correlation value indicating a degree of a correlation between the vector and a user-indicated sleep score associated with a set of parameter values representative of a sleep metric of the user is determined. A second set of vectors is generated based on a first subset and a second subset of the first set of vectors satisfying a first and second criteria, respectively. A correlation value associated with each vector of the second set is determined. For each sleep-related parameter, a parameter value of a given vector of the second set is assigned based on the correlation values associated with the second set.
US11712192B2
The present disclosure relates to a method for providing biomarker for early detection of Alzheimer's Disease (AD), and particularly to a method that is able to enhance the accuracy of predicting AD from Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) patients using the Hippocampus magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans and Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) data. The providing MRI images containing the anatomical structure of Hippocampus biomarker and MMSE data as a training data set; training a processor using the training data set, and the training comprising acts of receiving MRI images and MMSE data as a testing data set from a target; and classifying the test data by the trained processor to include aggregating predictions.
US11712181B2
Presented herein are systems, methods for collecting fluid from a surface (e.g., skin) and analyzing the fluid (e.g., to measure chemical, physical and/or biological properties of the fluid). For example, a system for fluid collection on a surface (e.g., skin) and fluid analysis includes at least one of the following modules: (i) a collection and delivery module to collect a fluid over a wet or partially wet surface and deliver it to (ii) a main sensing module to perform chemical, physical and/or biological analysis on the fluid. The system also includes (iii) a flow regulation module, for controlling fluid flow (e.g., transport) through the system and (iv) a waste module to collect and/or dispose of the fluid after analysis is complete.
US11712174B2
The systems and methods provide for novel a triggering mode that allows the patient to trigger or initiate the delivery of a breath during ventilation on a ventilator. Further, the systems and methods provide for triggering ventilation utilizing a statistical trigger mode. Additionally, the systems and methods provide for analyzing and/or displaying information related to a potential change in a triggering threshold for a currently utilized breath type.
US11712168B2
The present disclosure relates to a device, method and system for calculating, estimating, or monitoring the blood pressure of a subject based on physiological features and personalized models. At least one processor, when executing instructions, may perform one or more of the following operations. A first signal representing a pulse wave relating to heart activity of a subject may be received. A plurality of second signals representing time-varying information on a pulse wave of the subject may be received. A personalized model for the subject may be designated. Effective physiological features of the subject based on the plurality of second signals may be determined. A blood pressure of the subject based on the effective physiological features and the designated model for the subject may be calculated.
US11712163B2
Disclosed is an eye examination apparatus that can be used in professional settings. The eye examination apparatus has a body having a first eye opening and a second eye opening for a user to see into the eye examination apparatus using two eyes. The eye examination apparatus also has a first camera coupled to the body and positioned to acquire ophthalmic images through the first eye opening, and a second camera coupled to the body and positioned to acquire ophthalmic images through the second eye opening. The eye examination apparatus also has at least one display coupled to the body and positioned to be viewable through the first eye opening and the second eye opening.
US11712158B2
An optical fiber bundle manufacturing apparatus includes: a winding member; a guide member movable in a direction parallel to a rotary axis, the guide member being configured to guide an optical fiber wire to any one of first winding positions, a converging winding position and second winding positions; and a processor configured to perform processing to move the guide member such that a first branching portion branching into p branches, a converging portion converging the first branching portion branching into p branches into one, a second branching portion branching into q branches, and a connecting portion connecting the first branching portion and the second branching portion are formed in this order by the optical fiber wire.
US11712153B2
A working channel device is mountable on the outer circumference of an endoscope, such as an endoscope of the flexible shaft design. The device has a tubular or hose-like working channel and a distal fixing element that can be fixed to the working channel. The distal fixing element can engage around the endoscope in a clamping manner at the endoscope head of the endoscope. A proximal fixing element can be fixed to the working channel, which can engage around the endoscope, preferably at the endoscope grip of the endoscope. A preferably sleeve-like adapter can be mounted at the proximal end of the working channel of the working channel device. The adapter has or forms the proximal fixing element and additionally forms a connection point/interface for the connection of medical devices.
US11712143B2
There is provided a cleaning robot system including a charging station and a cleaning robot. The charging station includes multiple positioning beacons. The cleaning robot includes an image sensor and a processor. The image sensor is used to acquire light generated by the multiple positioning beacons on the charging station and generate an image frame. The processor is electrically connected to the image sensor, and used to calculate a relative position with respect to the charging station according to beacon images of the multiple positioning beacons in the image frame to determine a recharge path accordingly.
US11712142B2
A system of robotic cleaning devices and a method of a master robotic cleaning device of controlling at least one slave robotic cleaning device. The method performed by a master robotic cleaning device of controlling at least one slave robotic cleaning device includes detecting obstacles, deriving positional data from the detection of obstacles, positioning the master robotic cleaning device with respect to the detected obstacles from the derived positional data, controlling movement of the master robotic cleaning device based on the positional data, and submitting commands to the at least one slave robotic cleaning device to control a cleaning operation of said at least one slave robotic cleaning device, the commands being based on the derived positional data, wherein the cleaning operation of the slave robotic cleaning device is controlled as indicated by the submitted commands.
US11712141B2
Connector assemblies including a first subassembly having a recessed portion and a pair of locator tracks and a second subassembly having a pair of locator projections, vacuum assemblies including these connector assemblies, and methods of using the same are provided herein.
US11712134B2
Apparatus and method for an improved shower appurtenance for bracing a shower curtain away from a user including a hanger clip configured for removable connection with a shower curtain rod and a base rod with a first end and a second end where the first end is connected with the hanger clip. A base plate assembly is connected to the second end of the base rod and an arm or a pair or arms movably connected with the base plate such that the arm or the pair of arms are moveable from an undeployed position to a deployed position where the undeployed position is approximately parallel to the base rod and the deployed position is approximately perpendicular to the base rod.
US11712130B2
A food processor for processing food stuffs having a base assembly, a jar assembly, and a blade assembly that can be rotated from a use position to a stored position is disclosed. The food processor includes a lid that is connected to the jar assembly by a hinge and closed by use of a latch. The jar assembly is connected to the base assembly by the use of push pins on the base assembly which engage corresponding holes on the jar assembly.
US11712121B1
A direct-to-garment personalization system for personalizing an article has a direct-to-garment printer configured to print a graphic onto the article and a packaged article. The packaged article includes the article to be printed and a packaging. The packaging has an upper packaging portion having a top wall; a print-access window formed in the top wall sized and shaped to accommodate access for a direct-to-garment printer; and a plurality of sidewalls connected to the top wall. The packaging has a lower packaging portion having a bottom wall; a print-access window formed in the bottom wall sized and shaped to accommodate access for a direct-to-garment printer; and a plurality of sidewalls connect to the bottom wall. The packaging also has a stiffener configured to support the article in the lower packaging portion, wherein the article has a printable area lying flat against a front side of the stiffener and has a portion folded around the stiffener. The packaging further includes a retainer for securing the folded portion of the article on a back side of the stiffener, wherein the retainer and the stiffener keep the printable area taut during printing. The system also includes a storage area containing the packaged article, and a transfer system for retrieving the packaged article from the storage area and for moving the packaged article to the direct-to-garment printer.
US11712119B2
Various embodiments for a collapsible cot are provided. A collapsible cot can include a first telescoping member, a second telescoping member, and folding support mechanisms. Each of the folding support mechanisms can include a crossmember, a first arm having a first end pivotably coupled to a first side of the crossmember and a second end slidably coupled to the first telescoping member, and a second arm having a first end pivotably coupled to a second side of the crossmember and a second end slidably coupled to the second telescoping member. The second end of the first arm and second arm can include a coupler having a cross-section having a shape and size similar to a cross-section of the first telescoping member and the second telescoping member.
US11712112B2
A sliding type children's drawer lock comprises a lock match arranged on the inner side of the drawer cabinet and located at the opening of the drawer cabinet, and a lock body that is arranged on the inner end surface of the drawer and can cooperatively lock with the lock catch. The lock body comprises a base arranged on the inner end surface of the drawer, a connecting block is arranged in the base, a lock hook matched with the latch is arranged at the end of the connecting block, an inserting plate is located in a chamber and inserted into a jack, a spring is arranged in the chamber, and the connecting block is driven to slide in a chute through a pick. After locking the latch cooperate to lock, the maximum length that the drawer opens is just enough to expose one end of the pick away from slots.
US11712108B2
An oral care process which includes initiating a first operational sequence which includes generating an electric potential between a first sacrificial electrode and a second sacrificial electrode, the electric potential in the first operational sequence beginning with one of a first polarity and a second polarity, stopping the first operational sequence, and commencing a second operational sequence which includes generating the electric potential between the first sacrificial electrode and the second sacrificial electrode. The electric potential in the second operational sequence may begin with the other of the first polarity and the second polarity. The electric potential may be alternated between the first polarity and the second polarity at predetermined intervals during at least one of the first operational sequence and the second operational sequence.
US11712105B2
A backpack includes a back panel having an airflow system. The airflow system includes protrusions extending from a base of the back panel and defining boundaries of lateral and vertical flow channels. The flow channels are configured to promote active airflow through the back panel.
US11712100B2
A packaged deodorant stick product comprising a deodorant stick composition mounted on an upper surface of a retaining member, a lower surface of the retaining member being reversibly connected to an upper surface of a holder enabling the deodorant stick product to be held in the human hand, wherein reversible connection between the retaining member and the holder is achieved by means of tongue and groove connection elements.
US11712099B2
Formulation delivery systems include a reusable handle, a formulation dispensing assembly, and a controller. The formulation dispensing assembly includes a reciprocating nozzle assembly and a pump. The reciprocating nozzle assembly is fluidically-coupleable to the formulation cartridge or the cleaning cartridge received within the reusable handle. Formulation delivery devices include a reusable handle configured to receive a formulation cartridge therein, and a formulation dispensing assembly disposed in the reusable handle. The formulation dispensing assembly includes fluid conduits, a pump fluidically connected to the fluid conduits, a reciprocating nozzle assembly, and a controller. Formulation cartridges include a reusable cartridge body, a valve frame, and a disposable refill packet reversibly-coupleable to the reusable cartridge body. The disposable refill packet includes a formulation packet and a body portion configured for insertion into the reusable cartridge body.
US11712098B2
A heater including a ceramic heater element and ceramic heat sink whereby the ceramic heater element and the ceramic heat sink are both formed from a plurality of layers of tape cast ceramic material. The ceramic heater element may be generally planar and extends within a first plane. The ceramic heat sink may extend in a second plane which is orthogonal to the first plane. The ceramic heat sink may include a plurality of fins which may be discrete. The layers of the ceramic heater element may be orientated orthogonal to the layers of the ceramic heat sink. The ceramic heater element may comprise a conductive track which may be surface mounted to a distal side of the ceramic heater element than the ceramic heat sink or embedded within the ceramic heater element.
US11712096B1
An illuminated backpack assembly includes a backpack that is wearable on a user's back. A plurality of light strips is each attached to the backpack to emit light outwardly from the backpack. Each of the light strips is strategically positioned on the backpack for enhancing visibility of the backpack in a darkened environment to facilitate the user to be visually identified by a companion from a distance in the darkened environment. A communication unit is integrated into the backpack and the communication unit is in remote communication with a personal electronic device. The communication unit is in communication with each of the light strips and the communication unit downloads an operational subroutine from the personal electronic device. In this way the light strips can be actuated according to the operational subroutine to enhance the ornamental appearance of the backpack.
US11712093B2
An illuminated walking assistance apparatus is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the apparatus provides an elongated staff having a ground-engaging tip portion at a first end and a handle at an opposing second end. The staff provides a light pipe positioned proximal the tip portion and having a light-emitting member disposed therein to selectively illuminate the ground proximal the tip portion. The staff further provides a red nightlight which is always on so as to facilitate locating the apparatus in a dark environment.
US11712086B1
The present invention relates to an insole containing one or more cavities, wherein said one or more cavities contain a component capable of a physiochemical reaction, as well as articles of footwear containing the insole and methods of making the insole. The invention also relates to methods of heat transfer between an article of footwear and a foot of a wearer of the article of footwear, the method including priming the insole, wherein the priming initiates the physiochemical reaction.
US11712085B2
A sole structure for an article of footwear having an upper includes a heel region, a forefoot region, and a mid-foot region disposed between the heel region and the forefoot region. The sole structure also includes a fluid-filled chamber including a first barrier layer cooperating with a second barrier layer to define a fluid-filled segment extending along a medial side of the sole structure within the heel region, a second fluid-filled segment extending along a lateral side of the sole structure within the heel region, and a web area disposed between and connecting the first fluid-filled segment and the second fluid-filled segment. The first barrier layer is attached to the second barrier layer within the web area.
US11712081B1
A head covering is disclosed for shielding the hair and head of an individual comprises a hood defining a front edge, a first side edge, a second side edge and a rear edge for engaging over the hair and the head of the individual. A rear panel is coupled to the rear edge of the hood. A pouch is defined within the rear panel for receiving the hair of the individual. A first tether is coupled to the first side edge of the hood. A second tether is coupled to the second side edge of the hood.
US11712080B2
A turban has an outer shell forming an enclosed interior space with an interior perimeter. At least one sleeve, which is open at its ends, is formed within the interior space along the interior perimeter. A malleable wire is threaded through the open ends of the at least one sleeve such that the wire extends around the interior perimeter of the outer shell, the wire having two ends bound together. The turban may be wrapped around the head of a user, for example as a fashion accessory, while being held in place by the wire.
US11712078B2
A waistband for an article of apparel is provided. The waistband may comprise at least one tunnel structure through which one or more cords may extend to allow tensioning of the waistband through pulling of the cord(s), while additionally providing comfort, stretchability, breathability, and adjustability for the wearer through integration of one or more elastic or elastically resilient portions into the waistband.
US11712075B2
A lightweight, breathable glove for baseball or softball is provided that generally includes a strap that extends over at least a portion of an opening in which a wearer may place his or her hand. The strap is at least partially made of an elastic material so that the strap can extend and contract. The glove may thus have a reduced weight to provide superior ease of use. Further, the conforming fit of the glove provides for enhanced control of the glove, which provides superior utility and performance for the glove, as well as other advantages. Alternatively, the glove may include a thong which may extend from the glove and may engage an elastic band at one of its ends. Thus, the elastic band may engage both the glove and the thong so that the size of the opening can increase and decrease due to the strap and/or elastic band.
US11712073B2
Disclosed herein are an apparatus and system for limiting head movement while, for example, but not limited to, dribbling a basketball. The apparatus may comprise an upper portion made of a substantially rigid material, the upper portion being configured to contact a chin of a user; a lower portion positioned orthogonal to the to the upper portion, the lower portion being configured to connect to a neck of the user; and one or more securing portions configured to secure the upper portion and the lower portion to the user.
US11712067B2
The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for controlling disabling of an electronic smoking device. An electronic smoking device includes a body through which a flow path at least partially extends, an air inlet in the body that is fluidly connected to the flow path, a liquid compartment for storing a liquid within the body, a vaporizer positioned in the body and configured to receive liquid from the liquid compartment and air from the flow path to generate vaporized liquid, an outlet in the body configured to receive vaporized liquid from the vaporizer, and circuitry connected to the vaporizer. In one embodiment, the circuitry is configured to shut off the electronic smoking device based on activation time of the vaporizer. In another embodiment, the circuitry is configured to shut off the electronic smoking device after a determined amount of usage has occurred.
US11712066B2
A measurement circuit and a measurement method for measuring and updating a voltage resolution of an electronic atomizer circuit are provided. In the measurement circuit, a comparison unit is configured to compare a first preset value and a second preset value to obtain a voltage difference, an accumulation and subtraction unit is configured to perform counting according to a comparison result, and a control unit is configured to adjust the voltage difference between two compared voltage input terminals, thereby calculating a voltage resolution of the control unit, avoiding the impact of the actual error of the first constant current source and the unit resistor on the actual voltage resolution, and ensuring the measurement accuracy. In addition, an accurate to-be-measured voltage is calculated, and a measurement value of the to-be-measured voltage is corrected, to ensure the high measurement accuracy of the to-be-measured voltage and the output power.
US11712060B2
A kit for use in forming a water pipe includes a glass tube defining a bowl housing at a proximal end thereof and a smoke outlet at a distal end thereof. The glass tube is configured for insertion into a bottle. A grommet is configured for positioning in a sidewall of the bottle. The grommet is configured to receive the glass tube therethrough. A drill bit is configured for forming a hole in the sidewall of the bottle. The hole is configured to receive the grommet therein. A drill bit guide is configured to be secured against the sidewall of the bottle. The drill bit guide is configured to guide a path of the drill bit as the drill bit forms the hole in the sidewall of the bottle.
US11712052B2
A continuous flow sterilization system includes an inclined treatment chamber having a first end and a second end. An ozone generator generates a flow gas containing ozone; an input opening to receive a bulk material into the treatment chamber. An input port is provided for introducing the flow gas containing of ozone into the treatment chamber. A first sensor measures a level of ozone in the gas output of the treatment chamber. The other sensors measure ozone concentration and temperature within the treatment chamber. An output opening provides an exit for the bulk material. An output port provides an exit for the flow gas. An auger is disposed within the treatment chamber to move the bulk material through the treatment chamber.
US11712043B2
Disclosed are Aspergillus oryzae aged cheese and a preparation method thereof, wherein the preparation method of the Aspergillus oryzae cheese comprises the following steps: (1) inoculating raw milk after sterilization with lactic acid bacteria fermentation agent and Aspergillus oryzae spore powder, fermenting to a pH value of 6.3-6.5, wherein an additive amount of the Aspergillus oryzae spore powder is 0.001‰-0.008‰‰ of a mass of the raw milk; (2) adding rennin and obtaining curd after curding; (3) cutting the curd to obtain curd blocks; and (4) moulding the curd blocks after expelling whey, and performing pickling and maturing after demoulding, wherein 1-7 days are taken for maturing under 20-30° C.; 7-15 days are taken for maturing under 15-20° C.; 10-20 days are taken for continuing maturing under 8-12° C.; and relative humidity of an environment for maturing is 85%-95%.
US11712040B2
A method of effecting at least one biological process in a plant is disclosed. The method comprises contacting a part of a seed, a plant, or the locus thereof with a mixture comprising an agriculturally acceptable mixture of (i) complex polymeric polyhydroxy acids and (ii) a phytotoxic amount of one or more alkali (earth) salts and/or a synergistic amount of at least one source of an agriculturally acceptable transition metal ions.
US11712037B2
Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described which provide an artificial branch that is coupled to a natural tree. The artificial branch includes one or more adjustable wires that can be used to change the shape of the artificial branch. The artificial branch is structured to receive natural and/or synthetic scent compounds that are sprayed at the artificial branch. In addition, the artificial branch is structured to receive scent compounds from wildlife to facilitate wildlife scent communication.
US11712026B2
The present disclosure relates to genetically modified non-obese diabetic (NOD) mice deficient in murine class I MHC molecules, class II molecules, or both class I and class II MHC molecules. The MHC knockout transgenic mice provided herein are useful, for example, for developing therapies for diabetes.
US11712025B2
An edible pet chew has an initially malleable sheet of a hardened chewable material dimensioned large enough and thin enough to be initially malleable for flexing, folding or rolling into a final shape. The sheet is shaped into a final shape by flexing, folding or rolling and then hardened.
US11712023B2
A grooming device includes a plurality of flexible tines, each having a grooming element mounted to the distal end thereof. The tines are spaced from one another laterally and may be the same or different lengths. The grooming elements may be described as blades in which each have a planar body with a plurality of teeth or other features that enable grooming of an animal by contact with the teeth. The handle of the grooming device may be ergonomically configured to fit comfortably in a user's hand. The handle may have a plurality of indentations or grooves that enable the fingers to be comfortably placed in the indentations/grooves.
US11712019B2
Hybrid tomato variety ‘H2127’ is described. The tomato variety is a ground-culture hybrid processing tomato variety suitable for machine harvest and is adaptable to humid climactic conditions of regions such as the Northeastern United States. It is a second mid-season variety with resistance to verticillium race 1, fusarium wilt races 1 and 2, root rot nematode, tomato spotted wilt virus, bacterial spot, bacterial canker, and early blight. ‘H2127’ produces an exceptional set of small, pear shaped red fruit suitable for whole peeling. The superior vine health makes it particularly valuable for production regions with high levels of rain that can promote bacterial and fungal diseases.
US11712004B2
A follower assembly of a cam assembly for a harvester reel including a baffle, a compressible member adjacent the baffle, and a roller spacer adjacent the compressible member. The follower assembly further includes a tubular cam follower housing the roller spacer, and a fastener extending through the tubular cam follower, the roller spacer, the compressible member and the baffle. The resultant follower assembly provides a construction which minimizes peening of the baffle, whereby the fastener maintains its clamp load such that the cam followers maintain engagement with the cam track and the potential for breakage of the fastener is minimized.
US11712001B2
A lawn mower includes a chassis, a cutting deck, a chore motor, and a blade. The chassis supports several wheels. The cutting deck is supported by the chassis and defines a cutting chamber. The chore motor is electrically coupled to the battery. The chore motor includes a housing containing a coil assembly, a rotor, and a drive shaft extending out of the housing. The chore motor is attached to the cutting deck so that at least a portion of the housing and the drive shaft are positioned within the cutting chamber. The blade is coupled to the drive shaft and is configured to rotate within the cutting chamber when the chore motor rotates the rotor and drive shaft.
US11711999B2
A seed delivery apparatus having a seed meter configured to entrain seeds on a seed disc and to release said entrained seeds at a seed release location; a seed conveyor having an upper end disposed to receive released seeds from said seed meter and a lower end through which the released seeds are discharged proximate a soil surface; and a loading wheel rotatably disposed at said upper end of said seed conveyor to introduce the released seeds from said seed meter into said seed conveyor, wherein said loading wheel has a plurality of radial fingers with each of said radial fingers having a sinusoidal configuration.
US11711998B2
An air seeder assembly that has a tank for containing commodity, a meter assembly coupled to the tank and configured to selectively distribute commodity there through, a first conduit coupled to the meter assembly to direct commodity provided to the first conduit from the meter assembly to a tool assembly, a diverter that selectively diverts commodity to the first conduit, and a sensor coupled to the diverter to identify when commodity is passing thereby.
US11711997B2
In one aspect, an agricultural row unit is provided an includes a frame, an opener disc rotatably coupled to the frame and configured to open a seed trench, and an applicator assembly coupled to the frame and configured to apply a liquid. The applicator assembly including a housing and a valve coupled to the housing and configured to be in fluid communication with a fluid source. The valve is electronically powered to move to an open condition, in which fluid is configured to pass through and emit from the valve, and electronically powered to move to a closed condition, in which fluid is inhibited from passing through and emitting from the valve. The agricultural row unit also includes a closing wheel coupled to the frame and configured to close the seed trench.
US11711992B2
A self-propelled platform for monitoring field crop phenotype is provided. The monitoring platform includes a traveling and steering mechanism, wheel track and ground clearance adjustment devices, damping devices, and a case. The traveling and steering mechanism includes wheel side motors, wheels, and torque motors. The wheels are connected to respective upright posts of the platform through respective rigid independent suspensions. Each upright post is of sleeve structure and includes an upper sleeve and a lower sleeve. A corresponding damping device is connected between the upper sleeve and the lower sleeve. The wheel track and ground clearance adjustment devices are configured for adjusting the height of the case and the tracks between the wheels. The lower ends of the wheel track and ground clearance adjustment devices are rotatably connected to respective upright posts, and the upper ends are rotatably connected to the case.
US11716914B2
A memory device and method of making the same is provided. The memory device comprises a first electrode having a length along a first axis, a second electrode having a length along a second axis that is perpendicular to the first axis, and a switching layer adjacent to the first electrode. A portion of the switching layer is positioned between a first electrode edge and a second electrode portion. The cross-sections of the first and second electrodes may have a polygonal shape.
US11716913B2
Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards a method for forming an integrated chip. The method includes forming a lower conductive structure over a substrate. A data storage structure is formed on the lower conductive structure. A bandgap of the data storage structure discretely increases or decreases at least two times from a top surface of the data storage structure in a direction towards the substrate. An upper conductive structure is formed on the data storage structure.
US11716910B2
Semiconductor device and methods of forming the same are provided. A semiconductor device according to one embodiment includes a dielectric layer including a top surface, a plurality of magneto-resistive memory cells disposed in the dielectric layer and including top electrodes, a first etch stop layer disposed over the dielectric layer, a common electrode extending through the first etch stop layer to be in direct contact with the top electrodes, and a second etch slop layer disposed on the first etch stop layer and the common electrode. Top surfaces of the top electrodes are coplanar with the top surface of the dielectric layer.
US11716901B2
An organic electroluminescence device comprising an amine compound is represented by Formula 1 as a hole transport material. where Ar1, Ar2, Ar3, and L1 are as defined in the specification.
US11716895B2
A random copolymer comprising the monomer units A, B and C. In this random copolymer A comprises B comprises and C comprises an aryl group. Additionally, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are side chains independently selected from the group consisting of: H, Cl, F, CN, alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, ester, ketone and aryl groups. X1 and X2 are independently selected from the group consisting of: H, Cl, F, CN, alkyl, alkoxy, ester, ketone, amide and aryl groups.
US11716891B2
Provided is an organic light emitting display module including an active area, a pad area, and a boundary area between the active area and the pad area. Unlike the active area and the pad area, since the boundary area does not include an inorganic layer, less stress is applied to the boundary area when the boundary area is bent. Display panel pads and touch sensing member pads are disposed at the same height without having a height difference therebetween. Thus, a dummy pad may be added to remove the height difference between the display panel pads and the touch sensing member pads.
US11716886B2
A display device includes a lower electrode extending in a first direction and a first active layer disposed on the lower electrode and extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The first active layer includes a first area having a first width in the first direction, a second area having a second width wider than the first width in the first direction, and overlapping the lower electrode and a third area between the first area and the second area and connecting the first area to the second area.
US11716883B2
A light emitting diode display device includes: a pixel circuit; a data line connected to the pixel circuit to transmit a data voltage; an anode on the pixel circuit and the data line; an emission layer on the anode; and a cathode on the emission layer. The anode includes a first anode and a second anode, and the data line extends across the first anode and the second anode.
US11716880B2
A display device includes a pixel electrode electrically connected to a circuit layer, a pixel definition layer defining a first opening which exposes the pixel electrode and a second opening spaced apart from the pixel electrode, an auxiliary electrode in the second opening and including a material different from the pixel electrode, a light emitting functional layer on the pixel electrode, the pixel definition layer and the auxiliary electrode and defining a through hole corresponding to the auxiliary electrode, and a common electrode on the light emitting functional layer and electrically connected to the auxiliary electrode at the through hole.
