Patents Issued in January 22, 2019
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Patent number: 10183200Abstract: The present invention generally relates to lightweight, portable robot for analyzing golf balls for short game performance attributes. The preferred robot is specifically designed to be lightweight and portable and to be able to hit a golf ball off of the ground or a mat that simulates the ground such that realistic short game performance can be evaluated.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2014Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Paul A. Furze, Michael J. Toupin, Glenn Grenier, Richard Daprato, Steve Tobin
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Patent number: 10183201Abstract: Golf club heads with patterned face plates described herein. Other examples, embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2017Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing CorporationInventor: Bradley D. Schweigert
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Patent number: 10183202Abstract: A golf club head includes a metal frame having a sole opening, a composite laminate crown joined to the frame, a composite laminate sole insert joined to the frame and overlying the sole opening, and a thermoplastic composite component overmolded on the sole insert. The composite component may include a weight track, ribs, supports or other features. The head may include a cast metal frame having a drop sole construction, polymeric crown insert and polymeric sole insert.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2016Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.Inventors: Christopher John Harbert, Joseph Reeve Nielson, Nathan T. Sargent, Christian Reber Wester
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Patent number: 10183203Abstract: A golf club head is presented comprising a sole including a weight member that is slidable in an elongate weight mount including a rail. The weight member is preferably constructed so that it is assembled in the weight mount and is locked by configuring the weight member to pinch the rail.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2017Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Sang Yi, Richard L. Cleghorn
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Patent number: 10183204Abstract: An insert for a golf club head, wherein the insert includes a generally planar base surface and a maximum thickness, Tmax, measured perpendicular to the base surface. The insert further includes a first component comprising a non-metallic material, and a second component coupled to the first component and comprising a continuous, formed metal sheet having a thickness between 0.01 mm and 3.0 mm, the second component extending a maximum distance, D, in a direction perpendicular to the base surface, that is no less than 6 mm. The insert is configured such that a ratio D/Tmax is no less than 0.50.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2016Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTDInventors: Keith Dolezel, Nick Trahan, Phillip Seagram, Mika Becktor
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Patent number: 10183205Abstract: A slip-proof grip sleeve includes a lining tube and a slip-proof strip mounted on an outer periphery of the lining tube. The slip-proof strip includes a gripping portion between front and rear ends thereof. The slip-proof strip further includes a first folding portion adjacent to the rear end and a second folding portion adjacent to the gripping portion. The first and second folding portions are thinner than a thickness of the gripping portion. The first folding portion is folded toward an inner face of the slip-proof strip to overlap with the second folding portion. The slip-proof strip includes a third folding portion adjacent to the front end and a fourth folding portion adjacent to the gripping portion. The third and fourth folding portions are thinner than the thickness of the gripping portion. The third folding portion is folded toward the inner face to overlap with the fourth folding portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2017Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Inventor: Leo Jaw
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Patent number: 10183206Abstract: A ball net structure arranged to be portable, collapsible, and able to be configured into different arrangements for different nets and/or different sports-related activities. The ball net structure comprising a base structure including at least one support portion, at least one base extension, and at least one base extension hinge, wherein the at least one support portion and the at least one base extension are coupled to the at least one base extension hinge. At least one rod is removably coupled to the base structure and received by a net, wherein the net is adapted to exert a force on the at least one rod causing the at least one rod to exert a force onto said base structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2017Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Triad Sports Group, LLCInventors: David Nelson, John Lucas
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Patent number: 10183207Abstract: An interchangeable sports training apparatus for training user's how to kick sports balls. The apparatus includes a base including a mounting bracket for mounting the base onto a surface. A height-adjustable support arm affixed to the base includes a swivel rotatably coupled thereto, such that the swivel is configured to rotate 360 degrees about the support arm. A swing arm coupled to the swivel includes a quick-release mechanism configured to releasably engage a sports ball retaining bracket and a first fastener. A height-adjustable return arm includes a second fastener configured to releasably engage the first fastener of the swing arm, in order to hold the training apparatus in a ready position for kicking, and includes a return member configured to stop rotation of the swing arm and return the swing arm to the ready position.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2017Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Inventor: Ronald Mesplay
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Patent number: 10183208Abstract: The telescopic device for towing a board for board sports includes a base mounted on the board; and a skid with an in-use position positioned spaced apart from the base, and an out-of-use position positioned close to the base. There is a mechanism for mounting the skid so as to slide relative to the base between the in-use position and the out-of-use position and mechanism for retaining the skid in the in-use position, that includes part of the skid and an additional retaining device that is part of the mechanism for mounting the skid. The mechanism for retaining has an active position for holding the skid in the in-use position. The active position is intended for a movement stress, which is exerted on the skid in the direction of the out-of-use position. There is an inactive retaining position intended for a stress that is greater than a predetermined stress.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2014Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Inventor: Michel Juillan
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Patent number: 10183209Abstract: A storage device includes at least one set of first and second tubular members, and a plurality of elastic cords that form a penetrable barrier. A first end of each elastic cord is coupled to a first tubular member by a knot, and a second end of each elastic cord is coupled to a second tubular member by positioning an enlarged body in a keyhole. A method for assembling a storage device includes securing first and second tubular members to a frame, looping an elastic cord around the first tubular member, and inserting an enlarged body into a keyhole of the second tubular member. In alternative example, each end of the elastic cord includes an enlarged body and each end of the elastic cord is positioned in a keyhole. In another alternative example, the first tubular member is fed through the loop of each elastic cord.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2017Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: THE PROPHET CORPORATIONInventors: Amber Lee Orenstein, Ryan William Rasell
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Patent number: 10183210Abstract: The present invention is a pocket assembly to receive game balls for a billiard sports table where the rail piece is relatively resistant to very long term wear and a ball receiving piece is very rugged, but is relatively low cost and easily replaceable. In the present invention, the rail piece is preferably of cast steel, aluminum, brass or other long wearing metal and is adapted to be fixed to an opening in a billiard table rail.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2016Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: JIANGXI RASSON BILLIARD MANUFACTURING CO.Inventor: Jin Song
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Patent number: 10183212Abstract: A system, device and method for determining the position of objects comprising one or more furniture items and/or building structures having one or more sensors and a controller coupled to the sensors. The sensors detect when one or more objects having at least one sensor tag are positioned proximate one of the sensors and transmit a signal to the controller including an identifier of the object and the sensor that detected the objects. As a result, the controller is able to track the position of the objects in relation to the furniture and/or building structures preventing the items from being lost and increasing efficiency when looking for misplaced objects.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2017Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Tweedetech, LLCInventors: Michel Martin Maharbiz, Theodore Morichau-Beauchant
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Patent number: 10183213Abstract: A printing method or system for making a security-enhanced scratch-off document and the document so made are disclosed. The security-enhanced document includes a substrate, variable indicia, at least one other printed portion having background noise, and a scratch-off-coating layer applied over the variable indicia to maintain the variable indicia unreadable until the scratch-off-coating is removed by being scratched off. The variable indicia includes ink having a signal-to-noise ratio relative to the background ink noise of the document's at least one other printed portion, such that the variable indicia are unreadable with reference to the at least one other printed portion when the scratch-off-coating remains intact. Additionally, digitally imaging countermeasures to unassisted and assisted mechanical SOC lift are also disclosed. These methods and systems enhance the overall appearance of the ticket as well as potentially reduce the time and setup costs between print runs.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2016Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Hydra Management LLCInventors: Kenneth E. Irwin, Jr., Fred W. Finnerty
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Patent number: 10183214Abstract: A table game multiplier system and method expands the play of a craps table by allowing a player to wager on a live-action craps table game being played at a table in a system operator, such as a casino or other suitable establishment, without requiring the person to be physically present at the craps table. The system allows the live-action craps table game to be virtually tiered or duplicated, thereby allowing a set of additional players to wager on a craps table identical to the one being played at a particular system operator. The additional players may connect to the table game multiplier system via an electronic telecommunication device such as, but not limited to, a smartphone, a tablet computer, or a personal computer, which may communicate with the system operator to allow the electronic placing of wagers on the tiered craps table.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2018Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Inventor: Howard B. Katz
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Patent number: 10183215Abstract: The present invention describes methods and apparatus to enable efficient and protected interaction with a virtual world environment. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a system including a virtual world commodity device including a housing and a memory. Furthermore, the system includes a product unique identifier stored in the memory of the virtual world commodity device. The virtual world commodity device is enabled to communicate with a virtual world environment to provide the product unique identifier and the virtual world environment provides a globally unique identifier to be stored in the memory of the virtual world commodity device.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2013Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: You42, Inc.Inventors: Ashley Johnson, Chris D. Moreau
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Patent number: 10183216Abstract: A game apparatus includes a micon, and the micon measures step counts in correspondence with the magnitude of accelerations indicated by acceleration data from an acceleration sensor when a user carries the game apparatus in a sleep mode in which the apparatus is closed. The step counts are converted into earned coins. In each of a plurality of games executed by the game apparatus, by using the earned coins, a special item is purchased, playing in a special course is permitted, a hint is displayed, and a game is played in fast-forward.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2017Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Nintendo Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kouichi Kawamoto, Kanako Tsugihashi, Ryutaro Takahashi
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Patent number: 10183217Abstract: A hand-held controller includes a handle extending in a longitudinal direction. The handle is shaped and dimensioned to be grasped by a user's hand. A trigger protrudes from an outer surface of the handle and moves relative to the handle responsive to pressing of the trigger by a finger of the user's hand. The trigger includes a touch surface that comes into contact with the finger of the user's hand to detect sliding of the finger of the user's hand on the touch surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2017Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Facebook Technologies, LLCInventors: Yi-Yaun Chen, Glen Jason Tompkins, Bradley Morris Johnson
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Patent number: 10183218Abstract: A removable joystick for use with a video game controller includes a base shaft that is coupled to a joystick unit in the housing of the video game controller so that the proximal end of the base shaft extends to a location at or below an outer surface of the housing. A top shaft assembly is removably coupleable to the base shaft. The top shaft assembly includes a top shaft with a proximal end that removably couples to a joystick ball. The top shaft assembly also includes a collar that is spring loaded and movably coupled to the top shaft and has a flange that extends outward from the outer surface of the collar. The top shaft assembly removably couples to the base shaft via a quick disconnect assembly. When the top shaft assembly is disconnected from the base shaft, the flange of the collar engages and retains a dust cover disposed over the collar to inhibit misplacement or loss of the dust cover.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2017Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Performance Designed Products LLCInventor: Bradley M. Strahle
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Patent number: 10183219Abstract: Videogame players may play a first person genre videogame on a game console or on a mobile device, with play on the mobile device utilizing a real time strategy game pattern presentation instead of a first person genre game pattern. In some embodiments of a multiplayer game, a first player plays a first person shooter game using a game console, with presentation of game play utilizing a first person genre game pattern, while a second player on a mobile device playing the game is provided a strategy game pattern presentation. In some embodiments computer control of the second player controllable entities is provided, absent other commands from the second player, or in accordance with commands from the second player.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2013Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Activision Publishing, Inc.Inventors: John Linden, Steve Pearce, Jamie Jackson, Michael Gesner, Trey Watkins
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Patent number: 10183220Abstract: An image generation device includes a processor including hardware. The processor is configured to implement a reception process that receives a command selected by a player from a plurality of commands, a game process that includes a process that implements the effect of the received command, and a display process that displays a game image based on the results of the game process. The processor is configured to implement the game process that includes a process that implements the effect of the command that corresponds to information about a character that is the target of game play performed by the player and viewpoint information about the player.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2016Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT INC.Inventors: Jun Tamaoki, Kazumasa Koseki, Haruyoshi Yamamoto
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Patent number: 10183221Abstract: A computer-implemented method for operating a computer game. It can include identifying a playing user and one or more other users; storing user information about one or more other users and the game progress information of those other users; determining whether any of the other users satisfy a predetermined condition based on their game progress information; identifying any of the other users that meet the condition and qualify as substitution-target users; displaying the substitution-target users to the playing user; obtaining input from a playing user indicating the selection of at least one substitution-target user; allowing the user to play the game, and obtaining a result of a game played by a playing user on behalf of a substitution-target user, with said game being one available to the substitution-target user; and updating the game progress information of the substitution-target user in accordance with the result of that game.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2015Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: GREE, Inc.Inventor: Hidenobu Arai
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Patent number: 10183222Abstract: Systems and methods are provided in which a character possessing a weapon is displayed in a scene along with first and second affordances. Responsive to first affordance user contact, scene orientation is changed. Responsive to second affordance user contact with a first status of the weapon, a firing process is performed in which the weapon is fired and the weapon status is updated. When (i) the first and second affordances are user contact free or (ii) the second affordance is presently in user contact and there is a second weapon status, firing is terminated. Alternatively, when the second affordance is presently in user contact and there is a first weapon status, the firing is repeated. Alternatively still, with (i) present first affordance user contact, (ii) a first weapon status, and (iii) no present second affordance user contact, the firing is repeated upon second affordance user contact.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2016Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Glu Mobile Inc.Inventors: Wai Shek Tsui, Ankur Anand
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Patent number: 10183223Abstract: Virtual reality content in an online game may be provided by providing access to users attempting to join a game instance via virtual reality platforms and denying access to users attempting to join the game instance via non-virtual reality platforms. Virtual reality content in an online game may be provided by requiring users playing the online game via virtual reality platforms during a time period to achieve a first objective, and requiring users playing the online game via non-reality platforms during the time period to achieve a second objective. The first objective may require interaction with the virtual reality content and the second object may not require interaction with the virtual reality content. Virtual reality content in an online game may be provided by requiring all users to achieve an objective during a time period. The objective may require interaction with the virtual reality content.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2018Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Electronic Arts Inc.Inventors: Kent Wakeford, Tomi Huttula
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Patent number: 10183224Abstract: A fantasy sports management system includes a wireless transceiver and a processor. the wireless transceiver is configured to communicate sports-related information to a mobile device that includes a fantasy sports management application. The processor is in communication with the wireless transceiver. Real-time sports information is received from the fantasy sports management application on the mobile device. An input is received requesting the fantasy sports management application to suggest a starter for a roster of the mobile device user. Roster information is received relating to the user and other users' fantasy sports teams. A determination is made regarding whether the rosters of the user and the other users are substantially similar. If they are, a suggestion of changing the user's roster is made and sent so that the user has the ability to change his roster to more aligned with the roster of the other users.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2014Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Inventors: Michael Neil MacCallum, Mark Aleksandar Jotanovic, Marco Joseph Gatti
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Patent number: 10183225Abstract: A portable gaming control station for holding a keyboard and mouse is disclosed, according to certain embodiments. The portable gaming control station comprises a rectangular tub with a mouse mat area, a keyboard compartment, a cable management compartment, and a built-in powered USB hub, according to certain embodiments.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2017Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Corsair Memory, Inc.Inventors: Andy Paul, Dean Depay, Ric Poon, Michal Nowicki, Sherman Wei
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Patent number: 10183226Abstract: A spinning top toy including a body and a separate shaft portion. The body has a first hook and the shaft portion has a second hook. The body and the shaft portion are switchable between couplable and decouplable states depending on a relative rotational position. The first hook and the second hook are vertically aligned in the couplable state, and are vertically misaligned in the decouplable state. An urging unit brings an upper face of the first hook and a bottom face of the second hook into contact by an urging force of a spring in the couplable state. The body and the shaft portion enter the couplable state by turning and pushing. The body and the shaft portion engage each other by bringing the upper face of the first hook into contact with the bottom face of the second hook by the urging force of the spring.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2015Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: TOMY COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Makoto Muraki, Takeaki Maeda
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Patent number: 10183227Abstract: An electronic building block set with a metal layer on the outer surface of each building block includes a main and an auxiliary building block. The top of the main building block includes plural main hollow posts, each with a main sensing contact, and has a main metal layer on the outer surface. The main sensing contacts and the main metal layer are electrically connected to opposite-polarity main electrode circuits respectively. The bottom of the auxiliary building block includes a first sensing element and has an auxiliary metal layer on the outer surface. The first sensing element and the auxiliary metal layer are electrically connected to opposite-polarity auxiliary electrode circuits respectively. When the building blocks are engaged, the first sensing element is electrically connected to the corresponding main sensing contact, and the auxiliary metal layer, to the main metal layer to enable electricity or signal transmission between the building blocks.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2018Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Inventor: Yu-Wei Chen
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Patent number: 10183228Abstract: A dovetailed building block includes a block body having a plurality of side surfaces. The side surfaces are constructed in an order of having a side surface with a dovetailed recess next to another surface with a dovetailed projection. The dovetailed projection of one said block body can engage the corresponding dovetailed recess of another said block body in a 90-degree cross manner. Thereupon, while in stacking a plurality of the block bodies, variety of secured and stable three-dimensional curved configuration can be built through angular engagement of one dovetailed projection of one block body and another dovetailed recess of another block body.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2017Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Mei-Tsu LinInventor: Mei-Tsu Lin
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Patent number: 10183229Abstract: A building toy and a method of building with it. The toy is designed to be constructed of a rigid and generally non-deformable material such as, but not limited to, wood and particularly hardwood, and is constructed in the fashion of a log-style building toy. The toy utilizes interconnecting notches in its construction, but provides for a variety of specialized pieces which allow for interconnection of parts where there is one notch but not another, as well as the ability to build roofs, floors, and specialty structures such as fireplaces through the use of specialized components. Further, the use of more strongly connecting components allows for stronger structures to be built.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2017Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Inventor: Mark Donohoe
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Patent number: 10183230Abstract: To entertain viewers more by adopting motions different from the conventional ones, there is provided an eyeglasses toy having an eyeglasses frame comprising a rim member and temple members, eyeball members fixed to the rim member and comprising spherical surface portions which project forwards from the rim member, rotational eyelid members which are provided rotatably so as to cover and expose the spherical surface portions of the eyeball members, biasing members which bias the rotational eyelid members in a direction in which the rotational eyelid members expose the spherical surface portions of the eyeball members, and operating members or strings which rotate the rotational eyelid members in a direction in which the rotational eyelid members cover the spherical surface portions of the eyeball members against biasing forces of the biasing members, wherein the strings have a chin locked portion which is locked on the chin of a wearer.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2016Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Genie Toys plcInventor: Shinji Todokoro
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Patent number: 10183231Abstract: A toy optical viewer apparatus configured for wireless communication with a remote wireless communication device and for selectively displaying an image, the apparatus comprising a body having a first end and an opposite second end and a display system incorporated in the body, the display system comprising a screen in visual communication with the first end and further comprising a microprocessor and an electrically connected RF transceiver configured to receive at least display instructions from the remote wireless communication device for selective display of the image on the screen of the display system.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2017Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Perine Lowe, Inc.Inventor: Patrice Lowe
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Patent number: 10183232Abstract: A comprehensive solution is provided to transforming locations and retail spaces into high-traffic VR attractions that provide a VR experience blended with a real-world tactile experience. A modular stage and kit of stage accessories suitable for a wide variety of commercial venues contains all of the necessary equipment, infrastructure, technology and content to assemble and operate a tactile, onsite VR attraction. Utilizing a modular set of set design and physical props, the physical structure and layout of the installations are designed to be easily rearranged and adapted to new VR content, without requiring extensive construction or specialized expertise.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2017Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Unchartedvr Inc.Inventors: Kalon Ross Gutierrez, John Duncan, Douglas Griffin, Richard Schulze
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Patent number: 10183233Abstract: The solar desalination system is a hybrid system combining a Fresnel solar concentrator with a solar desalination still. The solar still includes an absorber base, at least one sidewall, and a hollow cover. The hollow cover has an inlet port for receiving seawater such that the seawater passes through an interior of the hollow cover and exits through at least one outlet port into an open interior region of the solar still. At least one collection duct is secured to an inner face of the at least one sidewall for collecting pure water condensate. A vacuum pump is in communication with the open interior region of the solar still through a vacuum port for selectively lowering the pressure within the open interior region of the solar still. The solar still is suspended above a linear Fresnel reflector array such that the absorber base is positioned at a focal point thereof.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2018Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: King Saud UniversityInventor: Zeyad Abdulwahid Ghaleb Haidar
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Patent number: 10183234Abstract: The invention relates to a crossflow tray for a mass transfer column (27) in which a gas is conducted in countercurrent to a liquid, the crossflow tray (1) having passage orifices (3) for the gas and at least two downcomers (5), the downcomers (5) projecting beyond the top surface of the crossflow tray (1) and a collecting cup (13) being disposed beneath each downcomer (5). The downcomer (5) projects into the collecting cup (13), the minimum horizontal cross-sectional area of the collecting cup (13) is 1.2 to 4 times greater than the horizontal cross-sectional area of the downcomer (5) at the outlet, and the collecting cup (13) has a circumferential wall (15) having an overflow (19). The invention further relates to a mass transfer column comprising the crossflow trays and to a use of the mass transfer column.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2016Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: BASF SEInventors: Tim Blaschke, Ulrich Cremer, Ulrich Hammon
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Patent number: 10183235Abstract: The present invention includes a composition and process for separating p-isomers of vinylbenzenes from a mixture of isomers comprising the steps of: providing a porous microwaved Mg(II) 2,4-pyridinedicarboxylic acid coordination polymer having a 1-D pore structure and showing reversible soft-crystal behavior by preferentially binding p-isomers of vinylbenzene; adding a mixture of vinylbenzenes isomers to the porous microwaved Mg (II) 2,4-pyridinedicarboxylic acid coordination polymer; adsorbing the p-isomers of vinylbenzene from the mixture of vinylbenzenes isomers; selectively adsorb the p-isomers of vinylbenzene in the 1-D pore structure; removing the mixture of vinylbenzenes isomers; and desorbing the p-isomers of vinylbenzene from the 1-D pore structure to purify the p-isomers of vinylbenzene.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2015Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas SystemInventor: Simon M. Humphrey
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Patent number: 10183236Abstract: A chromatography column distribution system includes a set of first bed support ribs extending radially from an inner, first radial position near the center of the plate to an outer radial position nearer to the periphery of the plate and at least one set of intermediate bed support ribs starting at an intermediate radial position and extending to an outer radial position nearer to the periphery of the plate. Channels are formed between adjacent bed support ribs. The desired local effective channel height varies in accordance with a predetermined formula from the first radial position to the outer radial position. The transverse cross-sectional areas of the ribs or the channels are adapted such that the actual local effective channel height is within 15% of the desired local effective channel height over portions of the distribution system situated between the first radial position and the outer radial position.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2016Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: GE Healthcare Bio-Sciences ABInventor: Klaus Gebauer
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Patent number: 10183237Abstract: Disclosed is a method for equilibrating a chromatography column including the steps of (i) providing a mobile phase; and (ii) passing the mobile phase through a packed chromatography column; wherein the mobile phase includes two liquids, the proportions of which change as it is passed through the column. Also discussed are automated aspects of the method, as well as a system capable of performing such method.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2015Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: BIOTAGE ABInventors: Sunil Rana, Steve Jordan, Geoff Davies
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Patent number: 10183238Abstract: A method includes passing a mobile phase fluid flow comprising liquefied CO2 through a separation column; then introducing a makeup fluid flow into the mobile phase fluid flow to form a mixed fluid flow; and then splitting the mixed fluid flow.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2013Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: WATERS TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Michael R. Jackson, James E. Usowicz, Lucas O. Tiziani, Joseph A. Jarrell, Douglas P. Wittmer
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Patent number: 10183239Abstract: A deaerator shaft may have a tubular intake segment that forms an intake end of the deaerator shaft, a tubular sleeve attachment segment that is adjacent to the intake segment, a tubular central segment that is adjacent to the sleeve attachment segment, the central segment having a third diameter that is greater than the second diameter, the central segment comprising a protruding ring that radially extends from the central segment and divides the central segment, the protruding ring having opposing flat surfaces, and a tubular discharge segment that forms a discharge end of the deaerator shaft. A gear may have a central ring positioned along an axis, opposing tabs that extend from a first axial side of the central ring, and a shouldered ring that extends from a second axial side of the central ring, the shouldered ring having a lip that extends radially inward toward the axis.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2015Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATIONInventors: Andrew P. Grosskopf, Aaron M. Finke, Christine Lynn Ooyen
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Patent number: 10183240Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for providing nutrient removals in an up flow filtration storm water system for treating water to very high clean levels using filtration media. A filtration media supported by a screen above an angled floor in a vault allows for incoming storm water to pass into a void space above the angled floor into the screen and filtration media and then out an outlet to the vault. The filtration media can include recyclable and/or natural particles. Layers of river rocks can be placed on top of and below the filtration media. Water sprayers can further liquefy sediment and debris that fills the void space between the angled floor and the bottom of the screen. The captured debris can slide down the angled floor, where a vacuum hose from an above ground vacuum truck can remove the debris and sediment. The long lasting filtration media can be cleaned by being backwashed.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2016Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Suntree Technologies Holdings, LLCInventor: Thomas Happel
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Patent number: 10183241Abstract: Open filtering equipment for a water treatment station, for open filters with a filter bed such as sand, coal, etc., comprising a plurality of support legs (10), a plurality of frames (20) supported on said support legs (10), each having at least one opening (22), said plurality of frames (20) being suitable to cover the bottom of a filter, and a plurality of filtering assemblies with a flat upper surface, each of them attachable on a frame (20) covering an opening (22) thereof, and each filter assembly comprising a filtering grid (32) for filtering the water from the filter bed by filtering.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2014Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Inventors: Domingo Campillo Jara, Marcos Martin Gonzalez
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Patent number: 10183242Abstract: A method for making a porous inorganic membrane comprises using a mixture of an inorganic material, organic polymer particles and a solvent to form a slurry. The particles are non-spherical. The method further comprises distributing the slurry onto a surface, drying the slurry to remove the solvent and firing the dried slurry to produce the porous inorganic membrane. Examples of organic polymer particles include particles of acrylic. A substrate comprises a support with a porous inorganic membrane disposed on the support. The inorganic membrane has an average thickness of from about 0.5 micron to about 30 microns, a porosity of from about 30% to about 65%, a median pore size (d50) of from about 0.01 micron to about 1 micron, and a value of (d90?d10)/d50 less than about 2, as measured by mercury porosimetry. An example of a support includes an inorganic porous support.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2015Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Dana Craig Bookbinder, Gary Stephen Calabrese, Yunfeng Gu, Jianguo Wang
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Patent number: 10183243Abstract: A filtering member is provided including a frame defining a fluid path between an outer face of the frame and an inner face thereof, the fluid path includes a first and a second protruding portions extending between the outer face and the inner face defining a filtering volume therebetween, at least one of the first and a second protruding portions is tapered such that a cross section of the filtering volume increases towards the inlet face; a filtering media disposed in the filtering volume and configured such that when fluid flows from the outer face towards the inner face density of the filtering media is higher than density thereof when fluid flows from the inner face towards the outer face.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2015Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: FILTER SAFE LTDInventors: Etai Dagan, Nir Oz, Anat Weisbrod
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Patent number: 10183244Abstract: A filter element (10) has a filter bellows (12) arranged about the longitudinal axis (L) and having a first end disk (14) on a first end face (26), and a second end disk (16) on a second end face (28). A central element (20) is arranged rotatably about the longitudinal axis (L) relative to the filter bellows (12) in the interior (18) of the filter bellows (12). The central element (20) has one or multiple positioning elements (22, 24) which interact with counter positioning elements (116, 118) of an upper housing part (114) to fix the central element in the upper housing part (114) in a defined angular position. The central element (20) has at least one electrical connector element (32) on the element, electrically contacting at least one electrical connector element (120) on the housing.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2016Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: MANN+HUMMEL GmbHInventors: Marc Opletal, Gunther Kraft, Andreas Wildermuth, Steffen Meinhold, Markus Beylich, Frank Thomann
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Patent number: 10183245Abstract: A water filtration system utilizes a housing configured to utilize various types of filter media and having a press-sealed closing system. The closing system includes a head portion defining a head opening, a lock member, and a lid member. The lock member releasably engages the head portion such that an abutment section of the lock member projects into the head opening. The lid member is received by the head portion to cover the head opening, and has an outward-facing press section configured to abut an inward facing portion of the abutment section of the lock member when the lid member is covering the head opening. Pressure generated within the housing during water filtration presses the lid member in an outward direction and causes the lid member press section to press against the abutment section of the lock member to substantially prevent disengagement of the lock member from the head portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2017Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: ENPRESS L.L.C.Inventors: Douglas M. Horner, Michael P. Mormino, Douglas S. Stolarik
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Patent number: 10183246Abstract: A catalyzed fabric filter substrate and a method of preparing the substrate comprising the steps of a) providing a fabric filter substrate b) providing an aqueous impregnation liquid comprising an aqueous hydrosol of one or more catalyst metal precursor compounds dispersed on nanoparticles of an oxidic metal carrier, a surfactant and a dispersing agent selected from the group of primary amines; c) impregnating the fabric filter substrate with the impregnation liquid; and d) drying and thermal activating the impregnated fabric filter substrate at a temperature below 300° C. to convert the one or more metal compounds of the catalyst precursor to their catalytically active form.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2015Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Haldor Topsoe A/SInventors: Francesco Castellino, Thomas Holten Kollin
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Patent number: 10183247Abstract: A method for manufacturing a rotary physical shielding purifier, comprising the following steps: (1) respectively placing an outer rim, spokes and a central clamp base in an outer rim groove, spoke grooves and a central hole, and pressing a pressing die on the spokes; (2) using a welder to weld the contact parts between the spokes and the outer rim; (3) installing a central clamp gland on the central clamp base; and (4) separating the pressing die from a clamping die, and taking the finished product out.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2015Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Inventor: Duanzhi Hu
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Patent number: 10183248Abstract: An air cleaner includes a housing having an opening and a filter assembly. The filter assembly is installed in and removed from the housing through the opening. When the filter assembly is at an installation position, a sealing portion of a filter element is pressed against a sealing surface of the housing. The frame includes a frame body, which supports the filter element, and a front engaging portion, which projects further forward in the insertion direction than the frame body. The housing includes a projection, which is engaged with the front engaging portion during insertion of the filter assembly. The front engaging portion and the projection are engaged with each other to constitute a guiding structure that guides the filter assembly toward the installation position.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2016Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: TOYOTA BOSHOKU KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Takao Ishikawa
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Patent number: 10183249Abstract: A coated, reticulated foam air filter for filtering air suitable for respiration is described. The air filter comprises a reticulated foam structure and a nontoxic tackified coating applied to a functional surface of the foam structure.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2016Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Inventors: Bradley Allen Jensen, Robert Allen Jensen, Michael P Salladin
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Patent number: 10183250Abstract: A dust collector capable of recollecting the particulate dust is disclosed. The dust collector comprises a collector body having a dust collection tube, a dust collection barrel, a filter barrel which comprises a filter net and an air conduit with one end connected to the inner portion of the filter barrel and another end formed into an air outlet adaptor, a dust clean device and an air suction unit which drives the air with particulate dust to pass the filter net and a cover used to either close or open the air outlet adaptor. When the particulate dust has been accumulated on the filter net more than a preset volume, the dust collector will start to operate its clean maintenance process. The cover will be uncovered from the air outlet adaptor and one end of the dust collection tube will be fixed onto the air outlet adaptor.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2016Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: SAN FORD MACHINERY CO., LTD.Inventor: Yuan-Tai Cheng