Abstract: A communication device and method can include one or more processors operatively coupled to memory and an audible output device, where the one or more processors initiates a call from a calling party that includes an audio clip associated with the call.
Abstract: A drilling machine for angled drilling has a platform having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis. The drilling machine includes a tower for holding a drill string and a tower interface assembly connected to the platform, so that the tower interface assembly moveably supports the tower. The tower interface assembly is selectively moveable to tilt the tower in either a plane parallel with the longitudinal axis of the platform, or to tilt the tower in a plane parallel with the transverse axis of the platform, so that the tilted drill string can perform angled drilling in either position. Further, the tower interface assembly is selectively moveable to simultaneously tilt the tower in the plane parallel with the longitudinal axis of the platform, and the plane parallel with the transverse axis of the platform.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 13, 2021
Date of Patent:
February 27, 2024
Assignee:
Epiroc Drilling Solutions, LLC
Inventors:
Keith Daniel Aug, James Benson, Nathan Lundry
Abstract: A lithium iron phosphate electrochemically active material for use in an electrode and methods and systems related thereto are disclosed. In one example, a lithium iron phosphate electrochemically active material for use in an electrode is provided including, a dopant comprising vanadium and optionally a co-dopant comprising cobalt.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 23, 2019
Date of Patent:
February 27, 2024
Assignee:
A123 SYSTEMS LLC
Inventors:
Chuanjing Xu, Maha Hammoud, Judith M. LaForest, Hyojin Lee, Derek Johnson
Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems that provide for reliable, convenient, and noninvasive assessment of hydration status. The methods and apparatuses can use the temporal sequence of the aortic value opening and closing along with the user's body position to derive parameters that determine the hydration status of the user. The user can use this information to make near-term lifestyle changes that can improve physical performance, health, and general wellbeing.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 20, 2022
Date of Patent:
February 27, 2024
Assignee:
Medici Technologies LLC
Inventors:
Mark Ries Robinson, Elena A Allen, Cole Derby, Akifusa Nakazawa, Haiping Liao, Michael Chad Makay
Abstract: An adapter assembly includes a tapered connector including a central passage and a tapered outer surface for sealing with a tube or bottle. A male connector for connection to a female connector to fluidly communicate the female connector with the tube or bottle is coupled with the tapered connector. A method of forming such an adapter assembly is also disclosed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 31, 2019
Date of Patent:
February 27, 2024
Assignee:
KPR U.S., LLC
Inventors:
David Rork Swisher, Michael Dorsey, Sandra Walker
Abstract: An apparatus includes support members, a cable, a rolling mechanism and a tackling bag. The cable is configured to extend between the support members. The rolling mechanism is configured to traverse the cable and includes first and second sets of wheels. The cable is configured to extend between two wheels of the first set of wheels and between two wheels of the second set of wheels. The tackling bag is configured for attachment to the rolling mechanism. When a downward force is applied to the tackling bag, the pulley device detaches from the wheel housing and a portion of the cable extends around one of the two wheels of the first set of wheels and around one of the two wheels of the second set of wheels to prevent the rolling mechanism from further traversing the cable once the downward force is applied to the tackling bag.
Abstract: This disclosure concerns compositions and methods for promoting transcription of a nucleotide sequence in a plant or plant cell, employing a promoter from a GmTEFs1 gene. Some embodiments relate to a promoter or a 5? UTR from a GmTEFs1 gene that functions in plants to promote transcription of operably linked nucleotide sequences. Other embodiments relate to a 3? UTR or a terminator from a GmTEFs1 gene that functions in plants to promote transcription of operably linked nucleotide sequences.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 20, 2022
Date of Patent:
February 27, 2024
Assignee:
CORTEVA AGRISCIENCE, LLC
Inventors:
Lyudmila Sidorenko, Cory M. Larsen, Geny Anthony, Shreedharan Sriram, Holly Jean Butler
Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods and devices for material removal from a wiper. Embodiments included a wiper attached assembly comprising a vibration mechanism configured to dislodge or decouple accumulated debris or residue from a wiper. Power for the vibration mechanism may be supplied from a battery within the wiper attachment assembly or supplied from a vehicle that the system is installed upon. Activation of the present wiper attachment assembly may be manual, autonomous, or a combination thereof. Control inputs may be hardwired into a microcontroller of the wiper attachment assembly or received wirelessly from an input device. Additionally, the present invention discloses material selection and manufacturing considerations of critical components such as the top cover.
Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for processing hydrocarbon coal slurry feeds. The method and apparatus enhance the conversion of the coal feeds into useful conversion products, such as high melting and high carbon containing pitch products. In particular, the present techniques utilize a specially designed “self-cleaning” and “wall-catalyzed” preheater-reactor systems.
Abstract: A filter apparatus includes a filter, such as a cartridge, positioned within a housing. The filter apparatus has multiple ports and valves, so as to allow a user to easily switch between a filtration mode of filtering fluids and a maintenance mode of cleaning the filter. The filter can have a filter substrate in a housing and after filtrate builds up on the substrate, the substrate can be cleaned by directing a spray of fluid, such as from a ring of nozzles at the top of the housing, onto the substrate. A maintenance port can be provided to drain the debris washed from the substrate. The filter can switch between a backwash mode and a filtration mode.
Abstract: Waveguides and related assemblies for use, for example, in RADAR sensor assemblies and the like. In some embodiments, the waveguide may comprise a conductive member having a first plurality of posts arranged in a first row thereon. A second plurality of posts may be arranged in a second row on the conductive member to define a waveguide between the first plurality of posts and the second plurality of posts. One or more platforms may be provided to project at least a subset of the first plurality of posts and the second plurality of posts beyond at least a portion of the conductive member adjacent to the one or more platforms. A second conductive member, such as a cover, may be coupled to the conductive member such that the first and second pluralities of posts extend between the conductive member and the cover.
Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for improving user experience in reading of email messages and other electronic communications. An interactive visualization of an electronic message may be provided, the visualization including a “dynamic message header region” that a user may cause to be collapsed and/or expanded to reduce the amount of device screen space occupied by message metadata and correspondingly increase the amount of device screen space available to display the message body, while maintaining accessibility of the while maintaining accessibility of the message metadata.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 4, 2022
Date of Patent:
February 27, 2024
Assignee:
RELATIVITY ODA LLC
Inventors:
Douglas Markey, Karl Knoernschild, Joseph Keslin
Abstract: A method for calibrating a height control system for an implement of an agricultural work vehicle can include providing an input signal to the height control system to adjust a height of the implement relative to the ground surface; monitoring the height of the implement relative to the ground surface; adjusting at least one gain of the height control system; and determining a maximum stability gain of the height control system based on the at least one gain and the monitored height. The maximum stability gain can correspond with a stability point of the height control system at which the height control system transitions from stable to unstable. The method can include setting gain(s) of the height control system based on the maximum stability gain.
Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for intervertebral body fusion that provide more robust support within the disc space. Intervertebral body fusion devices can have a unitary monolithic body including a plurality of body segments interconnected with each other by flexure members. Devices be configured to be inserted through an opening in a compressed configuration and then expanded within the disc space to an expanded configuration. In the expanded configuration, devices can have a greater mediolateral or transverse to the disc space footprint. This wider footprint provides greater support for the vertebrae relative to the size of the opening through which the device is inserted.
Abstract: A device, system, and method are directed towards facilitating composing, editing, and displaying a message that includes text and graphics inline. An edit window provides a mechanism for editing the text inline. The message, including text and graphics, may be sent to a remote device. The remote device may display the message, and edit the text and graphics inline, and send a reply message to the original sender.
Abstract: Amino-functionalized cyclic oligosiloxanes, which have at least three silicon and three oxygen atoms as well as at least one organoamino group and methods for making the oligosiloxanes are disclosed. Methods for depositing silicon and oxygen containing films using the organoamino-functionalized cyclic oligosiloxanes are also disclosed.
Abstract: Provided herein is a pharmaceutical composition comprising two or more compounds, wherein each compound is independently a phosphodiesterase inhibitor, an adenosine receptor antagonist, a calcium channel blocker, a histamine H1-receptor agonist, a histamine H2-receptor agonist, a histamine H3-receptor antagonist, or a ?2-adrenoreceptor agonist. Also provided herein is a method of treating, preventing, or ameliorating a cardiovascular disease in a subject, comprising administering to the subject in need thereof two or more compounds, wherein each compound is independently a phosphodiesterase inhibitor, an adenosine receptor antagonist, a calcium channel blocker, a histamine H1-receptor agonist, a histamine H2-receptor agonist, a histamine H3-receptor antagonist, or a ?2-adrenoreceptor agonist.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 8, 2022
Date of Patent:
February 27, 2024
Assignee:
Cardix Therapeutics LLC
Inventors:
Jin Jean Wang, Gerald J. Yakatan, Ting N. Lin, Jing H. Gao