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  • Pedal drive system
    Patent number: 11701536
    Abstract: A pedal drive system, in particular for an electric vehicle or a training apparatus, and for generating electrical power from muscle power of a user with at least one pedal and an electric generator, connected mechanically with said at least one pedal, is provided. To improve the haptic feel and feedback at the pedal, a control unit is provided for controlling a feedback torque, applied at said pedal, wherein the control unit comprises a haptic renderer, configured for control of said feedback torque based on at least one user-defined pedal reference trajectory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: SWISSMOVE C/O ANWALTS—UND WIRTSCHAFTSKANZLEI KMUFORUM GMBH
    Inventor: Andreas Fuchs
  • Dairy-based meat substitute and methods of producing the same
    Patent number: 11700865
    Abstract: Meat substitutes include at least a dried milk product, a carbohydrate, and a liquid such as water. The dried milk product includes one or both of non-fat dry milk and buttermilk powder. The carbohydrate includes one or both of syrup solids, such as corn syrup solids, and a starch, such as modified corn starch. The meat substitutes include amino acids and sugars that undergo a Maillard reaction during preparation of the meat substitutes, yielding flavor compounds in, and non-enzymatic browning of, the meat substitutes. The meat substitutes can be used in the production of food products such as dairy-based jerky.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Land O'Lakes, Inc.
    Inventors: Orlando Maldonado, Molly Erickson, Susan Reed
  • Thermally sensitive retention mechanism for orthopedic cutting instruments
    Patent number: 11696769
    Abstract: The present invention is directed at a thermally sensitive retention mechanism for orthopedic cutting instruments. More specifically, the present invention incorporates structural engagement features into a rotational orthopedic cutting instrument that transfers torque from a driver to a cutting component and which upon heating result in disengagement of the cutting component from the driver portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: VIANT AS&O HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Mark T. Muffoletto, Kari T. Anastasia
  • Railcar end unit
    Patent number: 11697441
    Abstract: A railcar end unit is operable to be mounted in a center sill between buff and draft sill stops. The buff and draft end bodies are configured to be shiftably mounted relative to the center sill to engage the respective sill stops and to shift axially relative to one another along a unit axis. The end unit includes a buff spring pack operably mounted between the end bodies and compressible along the unit axis from a neutral condition to a compressed condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: O-Ring Sales & Service, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin G. Johnson, Richard Uriah Ralston, Andrew Allen Johnson
  • Methods for Production of Bio-crude Oil
    Publication number: 20230212463
    Abstract: Where thermochemical liquefaction of lignocellulosic biomass is conducted using recirculated product oil as solvent, yields can be substantially increased by addition of a short chain alcohol reactant such as ethanol or methanol. A synergistic effect is thereby obtained where liquefaction is improved over using either recycled product oil or alcohol alone. The combination of re-circulated product oil and alcohol reactant permits high conversion at operating pressures considerably lower than typically applied in alcohol solvolysis, typically within the range 30-60 bar. The liquefaction reaction occurs at subcritical pressure where the alcohol acts as a gaseous reactant and not as a solvent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: Kvasir Technologies ApS c/o Alfa Laval
    Inventor: Joachim Bachmann Nielsen
  • Method, apparatus, and system for characterizing an optical system
    Patent number: 11694045
    Abstract: Techniques for characterizing an optical system (for example, a printer verifier) are provided. In this regard, the optical system may be characterized for scanning a printed image. The characterization of the optical system includes determining an effective aperture size of the optical system, and correspondingly an effective resolution at which the optical system can be configured to scan a portion of the printed image according to verification requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Datamax-O'Neil Corporation
    Inventors: H Sprague Ackley, Si Qian, Thomas Axel Jonas Celinder, Sebastien D'Armancourt
  • Bidirectional AC-DC converter with multilevel power factor correction
    Patent number: 11689115
    Abstract: A multilevel stage of a bidirectional AC power converter, comprising: a set of switches in series, a set of capacitors in series, the set of capacitors being in parallel with the set of switches; a number of sets of diodes in series; a center tap along the set of switches in series; and a pair of taps, respectively after the first and before the last switch of the set of switches in series; wherein each node between respective capacitors is connected to a node between respective diodes. A converter first stage for a 3-level converter has 6 switches, two capacitors, and two diodes, with the junction between diodes connected to the junction between capacitors, and the diode legs between switches 2-3 and 4-5. The center tap is between switches 3-4, and the pair of taps between switches 1-2 and 5-6.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: The Research Foundation for The State University o
    Inventors: Kalyan Yenduri, Sunil Dube, Pritam Das, Benson Chan
  • CRYOSURGICAL PROBE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THEREOF
    Publication number: 20230181230
    Abstract: A cryoprobe for cryotherapy, includes a working and a drain tube, welded together. The working tube has a first end, a distal end, an internal surface, an external surface, an inner diameter, and an outer diameter. The drain tube is placed concentrically in the working tube, and has an internal surface, an external surface, an inner diameter, an outer diameter, a first end connected to a first pressure supply, and a perforated second end which is proximate to the distal end of the working tube. The drain tube is welded to the working tube between the internal surface of the working tube and the external surface of the drain tube to manufacture a throttle perforation, in a manner which allows fluid to pass along the outer surface of the drain tube, expand at the distal end of the working tube, and drain through the drain tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: Metrum Cryoflex Sp. z. o. o., Sp. k.
    Inventor: Wieslaw BROJEK
  • Water supply control system that implements safety controls and uses simulation to prevent commands that would cause or worsen flooding
    Patent number: 11674279
    Abstract: A water supply control system is disclosed that comprises a computer-implemented control system coupled to a plurality of gates, one or more pumps, and a plurality of sensors. The computer-implemented control system is configured to receive a request to transfer excess water from a non-water supply lake to a water supply lake and determine, based at least in part on data from the plurality of sensors and geographic locations of the non-water supply lake and the water supply lake, whether transferring water as requested will cause or worsen a flood event. In response to a determination that transferring water as requested will not cause or worsen a flood event, the computer-implemented control system is further configured to issue a command to cause a gate associated with a dam at the non-water supply lake to open such that water is transferred from the non-water supply lake to the water supply lake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: O'Brien Engineering, Inc.
    Inventor: Norman James O'Brien
  • Arc detector for detecting arcs, plasma system and method of detecting arcs
    Patent number: 11674981
    Abstract: An arc detector for detecting arcs in an RF plasma system includes at least two inputs configured to connect to an RF source, at least one output configured to connect to a plasma load, and a 3 dB coupler connected to the at least two inputs and the at least one output. The arc detector further includes a measuring device configured to measure at least two physical quantities transmitted between the 3 dB coupler and the at least one output, a determinator configured to determine an evaluation quantity based on the at least two physical quantities, and a differentiator configured to differentiate the evaluation quantity. The arc detector additionally includes a comparator configured to compare the output quantity of the differentiator with a reference value indicative of an arc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: TRUMPF HUETTINGER SP. Z O. O.
    Inventors: Andrzej Klimczak, Konrad Lewandowski, Marcin Golan
  • Sensor With Integral Seal
    Publication number: 20230176007
    Abstract: A sensor includes a sensing element, a first pair of lead wires, a second pair of lead wires, a grommet, and a shell. The first pair of lead wires is fixed to the sensing element and configured to receive signals from the sensing element. The second pair of lead wires is electrically connected to the first pair of lead wires at a joint. The second pair of lead wires is configured to receive signals from the first pair of lead wires. The grommet houses the joint, a portion of the first pair of lead wires, and a portion of the second pair of lead wires. The shell houses the sensing element, the first pair of lead wires, and the grommet. The shell engages and deforms the grommet to seal an interior space defined by the shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2022
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Applicant: Therm-O-Disc, Incorporated
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. WEST, Richard Eugene GARRISON
  • Method, apparatus, and system for characterizing an optical system
    Patent number: 11669703
    Abstract: Techniques for characterizing an optical system (for example, a printer verifier) are provided. In this regard, the optical system may be characterized for scanning a printed image. The characterization of the optical system includes determining an effective aperture size of the optical system, and correspondingly an effective resolution at which the optical system can be configured to scan a portion of the printed image according to verification requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Datamax-O'Neil Corporation
    Inventors: H Sprague Ackley, Si Qian, Thomas Axel Jonas Celinder, Sebastien D'Armancourt
  • Apparatus, systems, and methods for sealing an interface
    Patent number: 11666107
    Abstract: A protective guard is provided for sealing an interface. The protective guard includes a body having a fluid impervious material and proximal and distal segments that may comprise a superabsorbent or a non-superabsorbent material. The proximal and distal segments are positioned on first and second sides, respectively, of the interface. The protective guard extends about the interface to create a fluid barrier. In some embodiments, the non-superabsorbent material may be an elastic material, such as an elastic band, and in particular embodiments, the non-superabsorbent material may be nitrile. In further embodiments, the non-superabsorbent material may be an expandable material that expands upon contact or interaction with a fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: O&M Halyard, Inc.
    Inventors: Prasad S. Potnis, Christena K. Nash, Dennis Joseph, Brian E. Lin, Namita A. Mithani
  • Low friction glove for easy double gloving
    Patent number: 11666106
    Abstract: An elastomeric article includes a first surface and a second surface which is treated with a friction treatment. The elastomeric article can be a glove in which the first surface is an inner donning surface and the second surface is an outer grip surface. The friction treatment reduces friction on the grip surface of the gloves in order to make it easier to don a second glove on top of the grip surface of the gloves of the present invention. The gloves of the present invention may be used as a first pair of gloves in a double-gloving configuration to conform with safety protocols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: O&M Halyard, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick H. Robert, Shantilal Hirjibhai Modha, Sopha Issara, Ryan S. Solan, Mary Rachel Henderson
  • Method and apparatus for printing
    Patent number: 11660895
    Abstract: The present invention embraces printers such as hand-held printers and mobile/portable printer. One exemplary embodiment includes “print as you glide” (PAYG) devices. Such printers may comprise a modular print engine that is removable from the printer and may allow a user to easily access and load the ribbon in the mobile print engine. The modular print engine may comprise a modular print head and an encoder that may determine the movement of the print head relative to a stationary media. When a printer is pressed against the media, the print head's burn line may be resting on the media. When the printer is stationary relative to the media, the encoder may not trigger the printing. Once PAYG is being slid or glided across the media, the encoder may start to rotate and then send a signal to a processor, causing the printer to start printing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Datamax O'Neil Corporation
    Inventors: Chin Young Wong, Yaw Horng Yap, Ching Hong Chua
  • Omnidirectional generator apparatus
    Patent number: 11661917
    Abstract: It is about an omnidirectional generator apparatus, capable of translating the push of a fluid from any direction in the vertical, horizontal or diagonal plains to rotational movement on a unique axis. This rotational movement can be translated to electric energy by known means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: O-INNOVATIONS LTD.
    Inventor: Nicolás Gonzalo Orellana Olguín
  • Bean to cup positive pressure brewer
    Patent number: 11659953
    Abstract: A brewer system includes a storage tank, a brew chamber movable relative to the storage tank and positioned over a mouth of the storage tank, and a filter tape positioned between the chamber and the storage tank. Brewing substance and water are added to the chamber to form a brewed beverage. The brewed beverage passes through the filter tape and into the storage tank through the mouth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Bunn-O-Matic Corporation
    Inventors: Scott A. Mazzini, John D. Bishop
  • Method of using a sterilization wrap system
    Patent number: 11654652
    Abstract: A method of using a sterilization wrap system including a permeable material having barrier properties and having a first surface and a second opposing surface, the exterior panel being substantially opaque or having a first level of translucence, and an interior panel including a permeable material having barrier properties and having a first surface and a second opposing surface, the interior panel having a level of translucence that is higher than the translucence of the exterior panel, the panels being joined together over at least a portion of their surfaces. Also disclosed is inspection of the sterilization wrap system for exterior panel breaches by looking for light passing through a panel facing the viewer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: O&M Halyard, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey James Farmer, Kelly L. Holt, Ronald K. Anderson, Melissa R. Gaynor, Corinna Schwarz
  • Windshield washer fluid dispensing machine for service station
    Patent number: D988371
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: ECOTANK s. r. o.
    Inventor: Matú{hacek over (s)} Cernák
  • Shelf with wide mouth for multiple glide sheets
    Patent number: D989515
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: B-O-F CORPORATION
    Inventors: Derek Au, Brent Baker