Patents Issued in October 2, 2018
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Patent number: 10086278Abstract: A bingo game system provides for new features and functionality for a bingo game platform, including a bingo listener for relaying messages from a bingo broadcaster to at least one mobile client device (e.g., via a bingo connection proxy).Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2015Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Gamesys Ltd.Inventor: Hans Elias
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Patent number: 10086279Abstract: Methods, computer-readable media, and specially configured machines are described for hosting an instance of a cross-realm zone that manages interaction among characters from different instances of a virtual world in a massively multiplayer online game. Different zones of the virtual world may support different numbers of realms or different combinations of realms, and some zones of the virtual world may remain as single-realm zones. When a character enters a zone, the character may be added to an instance of a cross-realm zone based on the virtual world for which the character is a member. A single cross-realm zone may handle all characters that enter the zone from a subset of realms, but not characters that enter the zone from other realms that are not in the subset of realms. Characters in a cross-realm zone might not have any affiliation or prior social connection or interaction with each other.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2015Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.Inventors: Alec Dun, Kurtis McCathern, Michael Elliott, J. Allen Brack, Tom Chilton
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Patent number: 10086280Abstract: A virtual space is provided to users via client computing devices. Device information related to a client computing platform used by a user to interact with the virtual space may be obtained. Customized in-game capabilities available for the user may be determined based on the device information, which may include a description of or otherwise identify the client computing platform. The device information may include or otherwise by used to obtain device capabilities such as hardware, software, network, and/or other specifications. Different users using different client computing platforms may be provided with different in-game capabilities such as user roles, content items, levels, and/or other content or actions available for the user in the virtual space based on the client computing platform used by the users to interact with the virtual space.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2016Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Electronic Arts Inc.Inventors: Kent Wakeford, Clifford J. Harrington
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Patent number: 10086281Abstract: A method for providing a game in which a plurality of missions is presented to a user device each time a certain period has elapsed from a server having a storage unit for storing user information relating to a plurality of users, includes the steps of generating a plurality of different missions for each of the plurality of users based on the user information stored in the storage unit, presenting a list of the generated missions for each of the users on the user device, and presenting an operational element for updating a mission included in the presented list to another mission regardless of the elapse of the period in accordance with the progress of presented missions.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2017Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: GREE, INC.Inventor: Kentaro Nishimura
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Patent number: 10086282Abstract: A tracking device for use in obtaining information for controlling an execution of a game program by a processor for enabling an interactive game to be played by a user and related apparatus are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2006Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT INC.Inventors: Xiaodong Mao, Richard L. Marks, Gary M. Zalewski
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Patent number: 10086283Abstract: An entertainment system comprises at least one input for receiving data representative of a reference dance performance, a dance analyzer for generating data descriptive of an aspect of the reference dance, a key-point selector for selecting a plurality of key-points in the reference dance responsive to a property of the reference motion data, and an error tolerance calculator for generating error tolerance values at the plurality of key-points in the dance for use in scoring subsequent performances of the dance. The error tolerance values are responsive to a property of the reference motion data. An input may receive telemetry from one or more game controllers in communication with the entertainment system, in which the reference motion data comprises motion data generated by the dance analyzer from the telemetry received from one or more game controllers while the controller(s) was held during the reference performance of the dance.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2012Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe LimitedInventors: Christopher Trewartha, Jamie William Derbyshire, David John Skilton
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Patent number: 10086284Abstract: A computer implemented method for modifying a limit value determining the number of moves available to a player in a level of a computer implemented game and maintaining this setting for subsequent play of the level. The method comprises using a counter to change a move count in response to a user input defining a move in the game, wherein no additional moves can be made if the number of moves made reaches a first limit value; responsive to further user input, providing a first set of further moves; and storing information associated with said first set of further moves such that when said game is played again, a number of possible moves comprises the first limit value of moves and said first set of further moves.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2016Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: KING.COM LTD.Inventor: Vince Darley
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Patent number: 10086285Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for providing a computer-generated virtual environment that is at least partially supported by user contributed computing devices. In an embodiment, an indication is received, from each of a plurality of user contributed computing devices, that the computing device is available to contribute at least a portion of its computational resources to support the virtual environment. At least some of the computing devices, from which the indications are received, are assigned computational tasks that are used to support the virtual environment. Credits are provide to users associated with the computing devices that are assigned and perform the assigned computational tasks. A record of the credits provided to users is maintained. Users that interact with the virtual environment can use their credits to pay for computational tasks performed to support the users' interactions with the virtual environment and/or to pay for virtual goods and/or virtual services.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2014Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: HIGH FIDELITY, INC.Inventors: Philip Rosedale, Freddy Heiberger, Ryan Karpf, Stephen Birarda, Brad Hefta-Gaub, Andrzej Kapolka
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Patent number: 10086286Abstract: Systems and methods for capturing participant likeness for a video game character are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method comprises receiving, at a pose generation system, multiple videos of one or more live events, the multiple videos recorded from a plurality of camera angles. A target participant may be identified, at the pose generation system, in the multiple videos. A set of poses may be generated, at the pose generation system, of the target participant from the multiple videos, the set of poses associated with a movement type or game stimulus. The set of poses may be received, at a model processing system, from the pose generation system. The method may further comprise generating, at the model processing system, a graphic dataset based on the set of poses, and storing, at the model processing system, the graphic dataset to assist in rendering gameplay of a video game.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2016Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: ELECTRONIC ARTS INC.Inventors: Roy Harvey, Tom Waterson
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Patent number: 10086287Abstract: A method to leverage a gaming infrastructure to encourage actions in a non-virtual environment to achieve virtual world benefits, the method may include participant installs an application on smart phone; the participant sets up an account on Gameco servers; application interacts with Gameco servers; Gameco servers provide participant opportunities to acquire virtual world benefits by completing certain real world activities or choices; participants acts or choses; and, participant is provided a virtual reward by Gameco.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2016Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Inventors: Mark Krietzman, Andrew Robinson
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Patent number: 10086288Abstract: Techniques for forking and merging of electronically presented content items, such as MMO and other video games, are described herein. In particular, a first content item session may be forked to generate a second (forked) content item session. The first and forked content item sessions may then continue to execute and evolve in separate directions from one another. In some examples, a user of the forked content item session may serve as an administrator of the forked content item session and may receive compensation in exchange for serving as an administrator. Additionally, one or more forked or other separate content item sessions may be merged together to form a merged content item session. In some examples, conflicts between merged content item sessions may be identified and resolved based, at least in part, on input from administrators.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2016Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Francis Xavier Surjo-Subagio, Brian David Fisher, David Edward Maldonado, Patrick Gilmore, Christopher Thomas Larson, Yu Ping Hu
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Patent number: 10086289Abstract: Each asset such as a texture called for by legacy software such as a legacy computer game software has a unique identifier associated with it. The unique identifier can be rendered by imposing a hash on the asset, and then the asset stored with its identifier in a data structure. An artist remasters the textures for presentation on a higher resolution display than envisioned in the original software, and stores them back in the data structure with their identifiers. The original software is then played on the higher resolution display, with asset (such as texture) calls being intercepted, identified, and the data structure entered to retrieve the remastered asset having a matching identifier. The remastered asset is then inserted on the fly into the game presentation.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2016Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA LLCInventors: Timothy Lindquist, George Weising
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Patent number: 10086290Abstract: A CPU executes a communication partner search process for searching for a communication partner (another game machine). The CPU confirms received data content. If identification information included in the received data matches, application identification information saved in a wireless communication module is compared with application identification information included in the received data. When the pieces of application identification information match, a notice that another game machine having exchange data corresponding to the matched application identification information is found is given to a main body. Then, giving/receiving of exchange data is executed to/from another game machine.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2015Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Nintendo Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hideki Konno, Tooru Ooe, Masahiro Shoji
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Patent number: 10086291Abstract: Video of players is used to monitor them while they are playing online games. Each player utilizes a user terminal that includes a camera. Video, such as a player's face, from each camera is sent during game play to an observer system that includes a monitor. An observer can view players' faces using the monitor in connection with the observer making decisions related to players' behaviors and ages in order to regulate player online game play. Players are able to generate reports regarding other players' behaviors and appearances, which are sent to the controller, for review by the observer. Information related to a player's behavior and/or appearance could also be automatically generated using a player's video.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2015Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: MASQUE PUBLISHING, INC.Inventors: James M. Wisler, Anthony G. Andersen, John C. Ridges
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Patent number: 10086292Abstract: A method for performing a social project in a video game is provided. A session of the video game for a primary user is initiated, and a social project is initiated within the session of the video game. One or more secondary users are determined from a social graph of the primary user. A message requesting help to complete the social project is sent to the one or more secondary users, the message including a low-friction response mechanism. Upon activation of the low-friction response mechanism of the request, a response is received indicating an intent to help complete the social project from a responsive secondary user. Upon receiving the response, automated retrieval and animation of an avatar of the responsive secondary user is triggered within the primary user's session of the video game so as to collaborate on the social project.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2011Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Zynga Inc.Inventors: John Osvald, Michael Waite, Kyle Sauger, Lauren Duncan, Erik Nilsson
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Patent number: 10086293Abstract: The field of the invention relates to multi-user online gaming systems, and more particularly to systems and methods that enable customizable teams for online active games. In an embodiment, the system includes an online game session server system communicatively coupled to a network for access by a plurality of users to establish a plurality of real-time interactive games sessions, wherein each game session includes at least one team and wherein the at least one team may be established in accordance with a preferred composition defined by a user.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2017Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: RIOT GAMES, INC.Inventors: Jeffrey Lin, Tom Cadwell
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Patent number: 10086294Abstract: Provided is a game service method and system. The game service method may include providing a game service to terminals of game users over a network; setting rankings of the game users based on progress results of the game service; storing and managing a game log of a previous game played by a first game user of a predetermined ranking or greater in association with the first game user; and providing a replay service to replay the previous game played by the first game user on a terminal of a second game user based on the game log stored in association with the first game user, in response to a request from the terminal of the second game user.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2015Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignees: NHN Entertainment Corporation, NHN Studio629 CorporationInventor: Keeyun Lee
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Patent number: 10086295Abstract: A ranking method and system for providing a ranking of a game group is disclosed. The method includes creating a game group including a user and at least one member among the user's registered friends who have joined a game service, based on a game group creation request received from a user terminal. The method further comprises calculating a ranking of the user with respect to other members of the created game group based on a ranking inquiry request received from the user terminal, and providing the user terminal with the calculated ranking of the user. The user terminal drives a game service platform associated with a plurality of games and provides the game group creation request information and the ranking inquiry request information through the game service platform.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2015Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: K-INNOVATIONInventors: Seong Youn Joo, Kyung E Moon
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Patent number: 10086296Abstract: A computer device having a user interface configured to display user actuatable game elements in a game board and to detect user input when a user engages with a game element in a move; a processor configured to receive a detected user input and on detecting a match game condition to control the user interface to remove at least three game elements from the display and to generate replacement user game elements for a subsequent move; and a graphics rendering component operable to render the game elements on the user interface, each game element having a graphical representation on a tile having a background appearance, wherein the processor is configured to determine on detecting the match game condition if at least one tile in the match game condition has an attained background appearance and if so to apply the attained background appearance to each tile of the match condition.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2017Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: KING.COM LTD.Inventors: Tobias Nyblom, Magnus Hansson
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Patent number: 10086297Abstract: Described herein is an apparatus and method to convey an object through the air in a controlled and repeatable manner. The apparatus may comprise an object attached to at least one resilient member, the resilient member or members constraining object movement in a substantially vertical y-axis direction. The apparatus may also comprise at least one support member coupled to the at least one resilient member, and the support member or members constrain object movement in a substantially horizontal x-axis direction. In use, the resilient member is energized, movement initiated, and object movement then occurs in both an x-axis and y-axis direction, the movement path substantially governed by the resilient member(s) and the support member(s). The apparatus and method may allow the object to experience a variety of movement sensations, one being the feeling of flight or gliding.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2016Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Bungy New Zealand LimitedInventors: Henry Van Asch, David Mitchell, Tim Porter, Geoff Wilson, Kevin Andrew Wright
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Patent number: 10086298Abstract: A vertical wind tunnel skydiving simulator including a flight chamber entrance that has a curved air deflector that extends into a waiting chamber, in which a convex surface of the curved air deflector faces across or towards the flight chamber entrance or into the flight chamber, and extends into the waiting chamber a sufficient distance to substantially reduce the flow of turbulent air into the waiting chamber. The curved surface is at the top of the entrance and can also be at the sides. The shape the curved surface takes is sufficient to minimize the flow of turbulent air into the waiting chamber; the effect is to make it more comfortable and less noisy for people in the waiting area. This also helps to preserves the laminar, non-turbulent flow of air in the flying chamber, even across the flight chamber entrance. This makes flying more comfortable and predictable.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2017Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Inventors: Ruslan Romanenko, Alexandr Parmanin, Aleksandr Ivoninskii, Svjatoslav Lisin
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Patent number: 10086299Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2014Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Universal City Studios LLCInventor: Patrick Devin Boyle
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Patent number: 10086300Abstract: A versatile translational and rotational motion simulator comprising a first apparatus to translate a user in a first linear direction; a second apparatus to translate the user in a second linear direction; a third apparatus to translate the user in a third linear direction; a fourth apparatus disposed on the third apparatus to support the user throughout the first, second, and third linear translations; a gimbal assembly disposed on the fourth apparatus and including a positional tracking sensor and/or reference device to track the position of a user's head; a virtual reality device to create a virtual reality scene within the mind of the user; a sound system to create an auditory sensation within the mind of the user; microelectronics; and a programmable controller, the simulator being operable to translate the user forward and backward in the first, second, and third linear directions and the first, second, and third rotational directions simultaneously.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2017Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Inventor: Nicholas G. Suttell
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Patent number: 10086301Abstract: A motorized yo-yo includes a body and a tether coupled to the body to support the body for rotation. A drive mechanism of the body drives rotation of the body when a user throws the yo-yo.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2017Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Inventor: Hans W. Van Dan Elzen
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Patent number: 10086302Abstract: The presented cell phone-enabled doll companion allows a child novel ways to self-select and self-execute applications while requiring no intervention or supervision from the parent. Further, it provides learning, entertainment and safety by integrating cell phone communication, education, entertainment, alert and monitoring systems. While providing a convenient means of communication between the child and parent, the system allows surveillance of a child's real-time environment, GPS monitoring and SIDS/health monitoring. The functionality and the physical elements of the system are programmable through installation of applications downloadable from an application store. Various options for parental access to a configuration interface to modify settings and download applications are provided, including via a cell phone, a website, customer service call center and/or the doll companion touch screen.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2016Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Inventor: Thomas T Boeckle
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Patent number: 10086303Abstract: A model figure has a body comprising a pair of legs each of which is connected to a foot and a torso, a head connected to the body, a pedestal connected to at least one foot, and an audio device inside of the pedestal. The model figure also has an arm connected to the torso, a glide connected to a distal end of the arm, and a post connected to the guide, wherein the post extends from the guide and away from the arm. The model figure has a contact on a distal end of the post, said contact in communication with the audio device, and a spring surrounding the post and the contact, a length of the spring in an uncompressed state is longer that a total length of the post and the contact. In addition, the model figure has an oversized hand comprising a keyhole in a back of the hand, said keyhole configured to slide over the glide.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2017Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: BUDDY WORLD LLCInventor: Kevin Vaughn
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Patent number: 10086304Abstract: The modular panel system includes composite panels with grooves integrated into both vertical sides thereof. The grooves engage the protrusions molded into all four sides of the mating element. By sliding panels onto a mating element, a room can be created. Two walls at right angles form a simple room corner. Three walls can become two adjoining rooms and other configurations. When disassembled, the panels and elements can be transported and stored out of the way, which is especially useful when used for large scale dolls, eighteen inches tall or more.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2016Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Inventor: Louis Adelard LaChance, III
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Patent number: 10086305Abstract: The present invention relates to a track riser for a toy vehicle track set. The track riser includes a pair of track depressions and a male and female connector that enable other track sections to be coupled to the track riser so that a toy vehicle can travel along the track sections and over the track riser. The track riser also includes a pair of openings. The male connectors of two equally sized track sections can be inserted through the openings of the track riser so that the track sections extend downwardly from the track riser. In this orientation, the two track sections act as supports to raise the track riser above the support surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2016Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Corey Lynn Juliano, Thomas Louis DiFazio, Jr.
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Patent number: 10086306Abstract: An improved toy vehicle transfer station playset is disclosed herein. The playset includes a support frame that extends upwardly from a support surface. Coupled to the support frame is a slide rail having a first end and a second end. The first end is disposed higher than the second end with respect to the support surface. A carrier is movably coupled to the slide rail, and is configured to move along the slide rail from a first position proximate the first end to a second position proximate the second end of the slide rail via gravity. The carrier includes a track section for receiving a toy vehicle. The playset also includes a retaining mechanism disposed on the slide rail and configured to retain the carrier in the first position. However, when a toy vehicle is disposed on the track section of the carrier, the retaining mechanism releases the carrier to move along the slide rail to the second position.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2015Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Andreas Louca, Matthew Lentini
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Patent number: 10086307Abstract: The present invention provides a fishing toy comprising a bait head resembling a fishing lure attached to a sponge resembling an aquatic animal. The sponge is initially compressed and rolled such that it fits inside a dissolving gel capsule or paper pouch encapsulation. During play, the entire bait unit is submerged into water. Once exposed to water, the capsule dissolves, releasing the captive animal-shaped sponge. The increase of weight and drag on the line simulates a live fishing experience.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2013Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Anything Possible, LLCInventors: Ralph Joseph Duda, III, Van Blakely, Jason Bauer, Anthony Tolliver
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Patent number: 10086308Abstract: A combination aquatic toy and a reservoir wherein the reservoir comprises a container to contain a body of water and a contactless electrical power transfer transmitter, the toy is a submersible or is submersible and comprises a body carrying a battery and a battery powered propeller (fin or screw propeller or foil or impeller or other) to drive the toy through the body of water and contactless power transfer receiver to receive power, when in sufficient proximity to the transmitter, from the transmitter.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2014Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Inventors: Mathew Peter Mowbray, Xiaoping Lu
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Patent number: 10086309Abstract: A flight device includes at least one propelling unit and a controller unit for flying in the air, and the flight device is thrown by a user. The controller unit drives the propelling unit after throwing is performed by the user, such that the flight device flies based on a state of the flight device at a moment when the throwing is performed.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2016Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.Inventors: Shunsuke Yamada, Takahiro Mizushina, Hideaki Matsuda, Toshihiro Takahashi
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Patent number: 10086310Abstract: A flexible interconnectable block and fastener system includes a connector panel having a top side, a bottom side and a perimeter edge. The connector panel is resiliently flexible and is comprised of an elastomeric material. The perimeter edge includes a first end edge, a second end edge, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. The connector panel is elongated from the first end edge to the second end edge. A plurality of male interconnection members is integrally formed in and extends upwardly from the top side. The male interconnection members are arranged in a plurality of columns extending from the first end edge to the second end edge and rows extending between the first and second lateral edges wherein a number of the rows is equal to or less than a number of the columns.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2016Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Inventor: Brian Semling
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Patent number: 10086311Abstract: A fusible toy bead scraper includes: a main body; a spatula portion formed on a rear side of the main body; a support portion provided on the main body and extending obliquely rearward from the main body; and a grip portion provided on the support portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2017Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: EPOCH COMPANY, LTD.Inventor: Ryo Sakai
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Patent number: 10086312Abstract: A dispensing apparatus for dispensing confetti. The dispensing apparatus includes a housing that has a base and a hood and defines a chamber. A barrier divides the chamber into a fan compartment and a storage compartment. A fan assembly is disposed in the fan compartment and includes a shroud and an exhaust conduit that extends from the shroud out of the hood of the housing. The fan assembly further includes an impeller that is disposed in the shroud to blow confetti through the exhaust conduit and to draw confetti into the shroud from the storage compartment. The apparatus further includes a conduit for conveying confetti toward the shroud. The conduit is disposed in the fan compartment and extends between the barrier and the shroud for allowing the confetti in the storage compartment to be uniformly transmitted into the shroud prior to being blown out of the exhaust conduit.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2016Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: International Gaming Project LimitedInventor: Alejandro de Viveiros Ortiz
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Patent number: 10086313Abstract: An object of the present invention is to separate a material to be separated at a low cost and constant accuracy when the material to be separated is separated from a mobile phase containing the material to be separated through the passing of the mobile phase through a stationary phase, even if the mobile phase has a large volume. A separation device characterized in that a separation column provided with a stationary phase having a volume capable of processing the entire volume of a mobile phase containing a material to be separated is provided, the separation column is replaceable, and the usage count of the stationary phase reaches a lifetime count through the processing of one batch.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2014Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: HITACHI, LTD.Inventors: Keisuke Shibuya, Yasuhiko Tada, Takeyuki Kondo, Sei Murakami
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Patent number: 10086314Abstract: A fluid storage reservoir including a reservoir body and a filtration unit is provided. The reservoir body defines an internal cavity, an inlet and at least one outlet. The filtration unit is fluidly interposed between the inlet and at least one outlet of the reservoir body. The filtration unit includes a dispersion mechanism and a filter. The dispersion mechanism is positioned within the internal cavity. The filter is in fluid communication with the inlet and located within the dispersion mechanism. Fluid exiting the filtration unit passes through the dispersion mechanism as the fluid passes into a primary storage region of the internal cavity surrounding the filtration unit.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2016Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Helgesen Industries, Inc.Inventors: Mark Schmidt, Robert E. Broman
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Patent number: 10086315Abstract: A method and apparatus for separating two fluids, one lighter in specific gravity than the other, including the steps of providing a single vessel, having a primary separation chamber and a gas flotation chamber; separating fluids in the primary separation chamber to allow for free and suspended solids along with free oil and grease and gas to be removed from the fluids in the primary separation chamber; flowing the fluids into the gas flotation chamber portion; providing a first induced gas flow; combining a second gas flow of micro-bubbles with the first gas flow; and introducing the combined gas flow into the gas flotation chamber portion to provide a source of micro-sized dispersed bubbles in the fluid to accelerate the lift necessary for separation of fine oil droplets, emulsified oil droplets, from the water flowing in the flotation chamber portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2015Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: ENVIRO-TECH SYSTEMS, L.L.C.Inventors: Frank Richerand, Sr., Frank Richerand, II, Yoosef Peymani
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Patent number: 10086316Abstract: Dehydrator systems having a core dehydrator and a mixing unit are described herein and methods of using the same. The core dehydrator comprises a turbulent flow mixing compartment the turbulent flow mixing compartment with plate openings having a turbulent flow transition zone where linear speed of fluid flow is reduced, a clarifying sediment chamber, where fluid flow is substantially laminar) comprising a plurality of small deflector plaques and a plurality of large deflector plaques and a flocculation pipe. In the turbulent flow transition zone, fluid flow transitions from turbulent flow to laminar flow. The mixing unit comprises a plurality of vertical flocculators. The mixing unit further comprises a rapid mixing manifold. The rapid mixing manifold contains drilling fluids and flocculant polymers.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2016Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Q'Max Solutions Inc.Inventor: Herbert Raza Pazan
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Patent number: 10086317Abstract: A method comprises forming etching islands on a substrate and exposing the substrate with etching islands to a solution that reacts with the etching islands to form a filter passage of interconnected pores in the substrate. The filter passage has an inlet into the substrate and an outlet from the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2013Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.Inventors: Roger A. McKay, Patrick W. Sadik
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Patent number: 10086318Abstract: At least one embodiment of the invention pertains to a fluid filter having a fine media element and a coarse media element inside a housing. The fine media element has a plurality of apertures through a flange around the periphery of the fine media element.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2013Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: FILTRAN LLCInventors: John G. Eleftherakis, Ibrahim Khalil
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Patent number: 10086319Abstract: The pool filter cleaner is adapted for use with a diatomaceous earth pool filter. The pool filter cleaner cleans the diatomaceous earth pool filter. The diatomaceous earth pool filter further comprises a diatomaceous filter cartridge. The pool filter cleaner is a water-spraying device. The pool filter cleaner is formed with a spray device that connects to a water source. The spray device surrounds the diatomaceous filter cartridge. The spray device cleans the diatomaceous filter by spraying water on the surface of the diatomaceous filter cartridge. The pool filter cleaner comprises the spray device and a connection. The connection attaches the spray device to the water source.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2016Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Inventor: Ryan Charles Suavet
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Patent number: 10086320Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided that enable the control of a screening operation based on a calculated screen blockage percentage and the velocity throughput of the screen. The apparatus includes an upstream level detector, a downstream level detector and flume or weir placed downstream of the screen. The apparatus may further include a blockage determination unit which determines the percent screen blockage based on the flow level upstream of the screen and the flow level downstream of the screen.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2010Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: JWC Environmental, LLCInventors: Scott Kelly, Kenneth Oyler, James Burke
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Patent number: 10086321Abstract: A liquid separation device for the separation of liquid or liquid mist from a gas, with at least one pair of basic carriers being a first and a second plate-shaped basic carrier, where in each of the first and the second basic carrier, at least two separator elements are formed. The separator elements each have a passage pipe with a gas inlet and a gas outlet, which are arranged at opposite sides of the respective plate-shaped basic carrier in such a way that the passage pipe extends through the respective plate-shaped basic carrier. The first and the second basic carrier being arranged one next to the other in flow direction of the gas. Each of the two separator elements in both basic carriers in which the separator elements are arranged adjacent to each other, with their passage pipes form continuous flow paths for the gas.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2015Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Reinz-Dichtungs-GmbHInventors: Philipp Zedelmair, Christoph Erdmann, Francesco Zitarosa
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Patent number: 10086322Abstract: An intelligent control method used in an intelligent control system includes an intelligent control device and an air condition device. The intelligent control device records CO2 amount value in an area continuously after the air condition device is started, and calculates a CO2 reference value based on the recorded CO2 amount value after a luminaire device in the area is turned off. Then, the intelligent control device records the CO2 amount value for a time period and calculates a CO2 compared value after the time period passes. The intelligent control device determines whether the CO2 amount value trend is varied upwardly or downwardly for choosing among keeping the current state, switching the operating mode of the air condition device or turning off the air condition device.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2015Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Ping-Chieh Chan, Hua-Yi Hsieh, Cheng-Yi Huang, Yuan-Ping Hsieh
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Patent number: 10086324Abstract: Systems and methods for circulating air in an enclosed environment are disclosed. In some embodiments, the system includes an inlet to receive air from outside of the enclosed environment and an air handling unit coupled to the inlet and also configured to receive circulated air from the enclosed environment. The air handling unit can be configured to affect a temperature of at least one of the received outside air and the received circulated air. Based on the received outside air and the received circulated air, the air handling unit can be further configured to generate air for supplying to the enclosed environment.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2015Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: ENVERID SYSTEMS, INC.Inventor: Udi Meirav
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Patent number: 10086325Abstract: The present application relates to a membrane separation device. According to the separation device of the present application, components to be separated using a separation membrane having a small area size can be separated with high selectivity and consequently processing efficiency and economical efficiency can be superbly improved; and according to a method for producing an expanded polystyrene which includes the membrane separation device, components to be separated using a separation membrane having a small area size, in particular, a volatile organic compound (VOC), can be separated with high selectivity and consequently processing efficiency and economical efficiency can be superbly improved, and also, by separating and recovering VOC, an effect in preventing environmental pollution caused by global warming is exhibited.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2014Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.Inventors: Sang Beom Lee, Moon Kyoon Chun, Sung Ho Lee, Jong Ku Lee, Joon Ho Shin
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Patent number: 10086326Abstract: A gas separation module and assembly for housing ceramic tubular membranes. The module includes a plurality of tubes containing the ceramic tubular membranes. The tubes are arranged parallel to one another and are supported by tube sheet plates at each end. Gas-tight seals surround each membrane, preventing a feed gas and a residue gas within the inner lumen of the membrane from mixing with a permeate gas in the tube interior. The module also contains a gas distribution pipe for withdrawing the permeate gas out of, or introducing a sweep gas into, the module. This configuration allows for ceramic tubular membranes to be modularized for use in an assembly that carries out many types of gas separations.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2017Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Membrane Technology and Research, Inc.Inventors: Paul Su, Moyeen Mohammed, Alicia Breen, Mamoon Rashid Khan, Nicholas P Wynn
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Patent number: 10086327Abstract: A dehydrator for dehydrating air supplied to a power related or mechanical device includes a first container configured to hold a desiccant, a first heater arranged with the first container configured to heat the desiccant in the first container, a second container configured to hold a desiccant, and a second heater arranged with the second container configured to heat the desiccant in the second container. The dehydrator further includes a conduit configured to selectively connect one of the first container and the second container to the power related or mechanical device and a controller configured to selectively operate one of the first heater and the second heater.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2015Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: SPX Transformer Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Arthur Martin, John Pruente
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Patent number: 10086328Abstract: A humidity controlling apparatus comprises: a moisture absorbent (1) made of a macromolecular gelated moisture absorbing material which takes a first state being capable of absorbing moisture and a second state releasing in a liquid state the moisture absorbed in the first state, and which has a nature to change from the first state to the second state when a definite level of temperature or higher is attained, and return to the first state when the definite level of temperature or higher is no longer attained; and an energy converting particle (2) which is disposed so as to be buried inside the moisture absorbent and has a nature to generate heat when it is exposed to an external stimulus factor which is at least one of light, electric waves and a high frequency magnetic field.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2015Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignees: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA, A SCHOOL CORPORATION OF KANSAI UNIVERSITYInventors: Nobuki Sakikawa, Yoshihiro Uramoto, Yasumasa Suzuki, Akihiro Yamaguchi, Takashi Miyata, Kazuya Matsumoto