Including Aperture Patents (Class 428/131)
  • Patent number: 11980000
    Abstract: A back film for a display device and the display device are provided in the present disclosure. The back film includes an opening region and a non-opening region, and the back film includes a first flexible material layer and a polyimide layer laminated one on another. An opening penetrating through the first flexible material layer and the second flexible material layer is formed in the back film, and a region corresponding to the opening is the opening region. The back film further includes a protection member covering the camera region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignees: Chengdu BOE Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd., BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yao Huang, Yuanyou Qiu, Yudiao Cheng
  • Patent number: 11932176
    Abstract: A T-flange with a snap fit feature will ensure a tight fit once the operator overcomes the snap feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Magna Exteriors Inc.
    Inventor: Mark F. Esper
  • Patent number: 11872247
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a combination of a wound-rinsing solution and cold atmospheric plasma for treating wounds. The present invention further relates to a method for treating wounds, comprising rinsing the wound with a wound solution and treating the wound with cold atmospheric plasma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Westfaelische Wilhelms-Universitaet Muenster
    Inventor: Heinrich Rotering
  • Patent number: 11837689
    Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a current collector that has high strength and is easily impregnated with an electrolyte. This current collector is provided with an opening formation portion provided with a plurality of openings, the current collector being characterized in that a protruding portion is formed at the tip of each opening, and only partial locations of the opening formation portion reach an end surface of the current collector and the other locations thereof do not reach the end surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: NEC CORPORATION
    Inventor: Kazuhiko Inoue
  • Patent number: 11826989
    Abstract: Multi-layer substrates comprising a top surface layer of pulp fibers, a bottom surface layer of pulp fibers, and a melted thermoplastic material layer between the pulp fiber layers, where the thermoplastic material comprises polyethylene or has a tan delta value of 0.2 to 0.4 within the temperature range of 100° F. to 350° F. The multi-layer substrate can include a cleaning composition loaded onto the multi-layer substrate, where a fluid pathway through the melted thermoplastic material allows the cleaning composition to travel from the top surface layer to the bottom surface layer. The multi-layer substrate may be void of chemical adhesives, where adhesion between the top surface layer and the thermoplastic layer, and between the bottom surface layer and the thermoplastic layer is instead provided by the thermoplastic material itself, which bonds to groups of fibers in the pulp fibers top and bottom surface layers that are in contact with the thermoplastic material as it melts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Inventors: Nikhil P. Dani, Joerg Hendrix, Scott A. Wood, Hubert Chan, Daniela N. Fritter
  • Patent number: 11826997
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a flexible display panel. The flexible display panel includes a flexible substrate and a protective film located on the flexible substrate. The protective film includes a plurality of grooves spaced apart from each other. The plurality of grooves includes at least one row of grooves. Positions of the grooves correspond to regions of the flexible substrate where display units are not formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignees: CHENGDU BOE OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hao Yan, Yu Zhang
  • Patent number: 11766362
    Abstract: A treatment system for applying negative pressure therapy and fluid instillation treatment to a tissue site, particularly an abdominal tissue site, is disclosed. In some embodiments, the treatment system may include a dressing member, a plurality of fluid removal pathways, a fluid instillation matrix, a drape, a negative-pressure source, and a fluid instillation source. Instillation fluid may be delivered from the fluid instillation source to the tissue site through the fluid instillation matrix, and negative pressure may be communicated and fluid withdrawn from the tissue site through the plurality of fluid removal pathways.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: David Richard Mercer, James Killingworth Seddon, Braden King-fung Leung, Thomas Edwards, Colin John Hall, Benjamin Andrew Pratt, Tyler H. Simmons
  • Patent number: 11770907
    Abstract: The present application discloses a support film layer and a flexible display panel. By periodically arranging at least one elliptical hollow structure and a plurality of shuttle-shaped hollow structures in a bending region of the support film layer, stress concentrations in the bending region can be weakened, which is beneficial to increase a bending lifespan of the support film layer. The present application can improve an overall ductility of the flexible display panel, increase a bending performance of the flexible display panel, reduce a risk of peeling and fracture between film layers, and increase production yields of products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Wuhan China Star Optoelectronics Semiconductor Display Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Wenqiang Wang
  • Patent number: 11712754
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device and a method for laser-based separation of a transparent, brittle workpiece, comprising a laser that emits a laser beam having an intensity (IL) along an optical axis (P), and an optical device. The optical device has at least one one-piece double axicon. The double axicon has an entrance surface and the optical device has an exit surface. The entrance surface is such that in the double axicon, a ring beam is formed. The intensity (IL) in the double axicon is lower than the threshold intensity (IS) of the material of the double axicon. The exit surface is such that a line focus having a maximum intensity (Imax) and a length (LT) is generated in the direction of the laser beam behind the exit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: SCHOTT AG
    Inventors: Jens Ulrich Thomas, Frank-Thomas Lentes, Andreas Ortner
  • Patent number: 11691216
    Abstract: A method includes depositing a plurality of dopant particles within a predetermined region of a transparent material. The method also includes focusing a laser beam along an optical axis to a focal region that overlaps with at least a portion of the predetermined region. The focal region can irradiate at least a first dopant particle of the plurality of dopant particles. The method further includes adjusting a parameter of the laser beam to generate a plasma configured to form an inclusion within the transparent material. The method additionally includes scanning the focal region along a path within the transparent material to elongate the inclusion generally along the path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Avava, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Ting, Charles Holland Dresser, Jayant Bhawalkar
  • Patent number: 11628065
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the diagnosis and treatment of joint-related diseases, in particular osteoarthritis. Based on the analysis of the microarchitecture, such as microchannels, of the subchondral bone, the present invention provides methods for evaluating the health state of a joint as well as determining whether a joint is prone to develop or has already developed a disease correlated to joint and cartilage destruction. The invention further provides for membranes and other implants mimicking healthy subchondral bone structure suitable for promoting regeneration of joint structure and function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Georg-August-Universität Göttingen Stiftung Öffentlichen Rechts, Universitätsmedizin
    Inventors: Arndt F. Schilling, Shahed Taheri
  • Patent number: 11613801
    Abstract: The mask includes an evaporation surface and a glass surface facing away from the evaporation surface. The mask is provided with a plurality of evaporation holes distributed in an array. The evaporation hole penetrates the evaporation surface and the glass surface, and the evaporation hole includes a first opening on the evaporation surface and a second opening on the glass surface. An orthographic projection of the first opening on the glass surface is a first projection opening, and the first projection opening covers the second opening. An interval between the first projection opening and the second opening in a first direction of tensioning the mask is a first interval. An interval between the first projection opening and the second opening in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction is a second interval. The second interval is less than the first interval.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: KUNSHAN GO-VISIONOX OPTO-ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Mingxing Liu, Xuliang Wang, Xuan Zhang, Shuaiyan Gan, Feng Gao
  • Patent number: 11519150
    Abstract: Aspects of a geogrid system for improving substrate interactions within a geotechnical environment is disclosed. In one aspect a geotechnical environment is configured with a horizontal multilayer mechanically stabilizing geogrid. In said aspect the geogrid is extruded with a polymeric material and a compressible cellular layer. In said aspect, the horizontal multilayer mechanically stabilizing geogrid is comprised of either a cap or a core of polymeric material or is further comprised of at least one compressible cellular layer configured to the polymeric material. Further, the horizontal multilayer mechanically stabilizing geogrid is configured with a triangle or triaxial geometry with patterned discontinuities and a plurality of strong axes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Tensar International Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Curson, Tom Ross Jenkins, Andrew Edward Waller, Daniel John Gallagher, Daniel Mark Baker, Manoj Kumar Tyagi, Joseph Cavanaugh
  • Patent number: 11504457
    Abstract: A wound irrigation system and method of making and using. The system uses a pored, closed-ended delivery conduit to enhance the consistency and speed with which anti-microbial or related irrigation fluids may be delivered in order to promote cleansing, debridement and biofilm reduction in wounds. The ease of use of the system as a moist wound healing cascade makes it applicable to both in-home and in-facility environments that is not offered through traditional instillation negative pressure systems. In one form, the fluid delivery conduit is used as part of a dual-conduit approach in order to also help promote the removal of drainage, waste, irrigation overflow or other fluid from the wound. Utilization of such a pored, closed-ended delivery conduit in conjunction with a separate drainage conduit infusing helps reduce the frequency of dressing changes as well as the likelihood of microorganism formation and colonization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Inventor: Travis L. Perry
  • Patent number: 11502281
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing an electro-optical device according to the present disclosure includes bonding a counter substrate to a substrate, cutting a first portion by irradiation of a laser beam, and removing the first portion, wherein during cutting of the first portion, a first surface and a second surface sandwiching the first portion in plan view are formed by the irradiation of the laser beam, one or both of the first surface and the second surface is inclined with respect to a first plate surface, and a first distance between the first surface and the second surface in the first plate surface is greater than a second distance between the first surface and the second surface in a second plate surface, on the substrate side, of the counter substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventor: Takefumi Fukagawa
  • Patent number: 11459471
    Abstract: A UV-curable composition for coating or printing on a substrate and/or a substrate surface includes at least one monofunctional acrylate monomer/methacrylate monomer having a substituted or unsubstituted monocycloaliphatic hydrocarbon radical, at least one vinyl monomer having a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic radical, where the heterocyclic radical has at least one ring-forming nitrogen atom, at least one monofunctional acrylate monomer/methacrylate monomer having a substituted or unsubstituted bicyclic, nonaromatic hydrocarbon radical and at least one photoinitiator, wherein the UV-curable composition is free of at least one monofunctional acrylate monomer/methacrylate monomer having a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic, nonaromatic radical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Marabu GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Oliver Böhringer, Jochen Rupp
  • Patent number: 11460610
    Abstract: The present invention is intended to provide an optical laminate that achieves a superior film strength and a property that a void-provided layer and a pressure-sensitive adhesive/adhesive layer are not easily peeled from each other. The optical laminate of the present invention includes: a void-provided layer; an intermediate layer; and a pressure-sensitive adhesive/adhesive layer, wherein the void-provided layer, the intermediate layer, and the pressure-sensitive adhesive/adhesive layer are stacked in this order, and the intermediate layer is formed by forming the pressure-sensitive adhesive/adhesive layer on the void-provided layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: NITTO DENKO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Daisuke Hattori, Hiromoto Haruta, Kozo Nakamura, Hiroyuki Takemoto
  • Patent number: 11441444
    Abstract: In combination a wear indicator and a component of a gas turbine engine. The wear indicator is secured to a surface of the component of the gas turbine engine. The wear indicator including: a first component including: a post; and a ribbon wire having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end is operably connected to the post and the ribbon wire is wrapped around the post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Eli Cole Warren, Corey A. Benoit, Ian F. Agoos, Edward F. Dreger, III
  • Patent number: 11390015
    Abstract: A monolayer multi-axial integral geogrid suitable for stabilizing aggregate includes a plurality of interconnected oriented strands and partially oriented junctions forming a repeating pattern of outer hexagons having an array of openings therein. Oriented ribs extending inwardly from each of said outer hexagons support and surround a smaller inner hexagon having oriented strands thus forming a plurality of trapezoidal openings and a single hexagonal opening. The oriented strands and partially oriented junctions of the outer hexagons form a plurality of linear strong axis strands that extend continuously throughout the entirety of the geogrid and form additional triangular openings. The geogrid thus includes three different repeating geometric shapes. The inner hexagons preferably also can move up and down, out of the plane of the geogrid. The multi-axial integral geogrid thus provides a geometry configured to engage with, confine and stabilize a large variety and quality of aggregates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: TENSAR INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Andrew Curson, Tom-Ross Jenkins, Andrew Edward Waller, Daniel John Gallagher, Daniel Mark Baker, Manoj Kumar Tyagi, Joseph Cavanaugh
  • Patent number: 11369527
    Abstract: A topsheet for an absorbent article is provided and has at least a first layer. The first layer comprises at least 15% by weight of natural fibers by total weight of the first layer. The first layer has a plurality of apertures. The first layer comprises land areas between a majority of the apertures. The contact angle on the land areas of the first layer between the majority of the apertures is more than 70° according to the contact angle test method. The topsheet has a run-off of less than 40% according to the run-off test method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Rodrigo Rosati, Gueltekin Erdem, Cornelia Sprengard-Eichel, Luigi Di Girolamo-Galasso, Andrea Lieselotte Benner
  • Patent number: 11306437
    Abstract: A clothing for a machine for producing a fibrous web, more particularly a paper or cardboard web, is substantially formed from a film-shaped material having a first surface facing the fibrous web and a second surface facing away from the fibrous web. The clothing includes a plurality of through openings each extending along a central axis from the first surface to the second surface. The central axes of at least some of the through openings in the covering enclose an angle with the first surface which differs from 90°. A machine for producing a fibrous web, more particularly a paper or cardboard web, includes the clothing. A method for producing the clothing includes making the through openings in the film-shaped material by using a laser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: Voith Patent GmbH
    Inventor: Michael Straub
  • Patent number: 11251334
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing light emitting devices, the method including: providing a first structure, the providing a first structure including: providing a lead frame, the providing a lead frame including: providing a metal plate having a plurality of pairs of first and second metal parts, each of the first and second metal parts including at least one first region and at least one second region; using an electrodeposition technique, disposing a mask of a resist film on the at least one first region; disposing a first plating containing silver or silver alloy on the at least one second region; and removing the resist film; molding a resin molded body in one piece with the lead frame with parts of a lower surface of the lead frame being exposed, in which, the first structure includes an upper surface defining a plurality of recesses each having an upward-facing surface, at least parts of the first plating being located at the upward-facing surface of each of the plurality of recesses; providing a second struct
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: NICHIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Tanaka, Yasuo Kato, Kazuya Matsuda
  • Patent number: 11205540
    Abstract: A shield sheet comprises a collar magnetic sheet and a center magnetic sheet. The collar magnetic sheet is provided with a hole adapted to the center magnetic sheet. The center magnetic sheet has one end fixed in the hole and the other end protruding out of the collar magnetic sheet. The collar magnetic sheet comprises at least one first magnetic permeable layer, which is a nanocrystal strip, an amorphous strip or a metallic soft magnetic strip. The center magnetic sheet comprises at least two second magnetic permeable layers stacked one on another, which are fragmented nanocrystal strips, fragmented amorphous strips or fragmented metallic soft magnetic strips. Fewer nanocrystal strips are stacked for the collar magnetic sheet in the shield sheet of the invention, facilitating the miniaturization of the shield sheet and increasing charging efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: SUNWAY COMMUNICATION (JIANGSU) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Zhihua Pang, Lei Wang, Jiahong Li, Laili Kang, Shuai Wang, Kaihuang Liu
  • Patent number: 11171102
    Abstract: A multi-layer pillar and method of fabricating the same is provided. The multi-layer pillar is used as an interconnect between a chip and substrate. The pillar has at least one low strength, high ductility deformation region configured to absorb force imposed during chip assembly and thermal excursions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Virendra R. Jadhav, Krystyna W. Semkow, Kamalesh K. Srivastava, Brian R. Sundlof
  • Patent number: 11164726
    Abstract: A gas supply member according to an embodiment includes: a base material that has a gas flow path capable of flowing a gas from an upstream side to a downstream side, a main surface arranged on the downstream side of the gas flow path in a direction intersecting an extending direction of the gas flow path, and a discharge port connecting the gas flow path and the main surface; and a film that contains at least one of yttria, yttrium oxyfluoride, yttrium fluoride, alumina, and aluminum nitride and covers the main surface and a surface of the discharge port of the base material. The film covers the main surface and the surface of the discharge port such that a surface of the film does not have a surface orientation portion of which a normal intersects a normal of the main surface at 45° to 75°.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Toshiba Memory Corporation
    Inventors: Tetsuyuki Matsumoto, Makoto Saito, Hisashi Hashiguchi
  • Patent number: 11131068
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for making shock absorbing pads utilizing reclaimed artificial turf and reclaimed carpet materials. It is demonstrated that the artificial turf systems comprising inventive pads exhibit improved Head Impact Criteria (HIC) and cradle-to-cradle score.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: Philipe Aldahir, Tom Odum, Jim Burns
  • Patent number: 11122910
    Abstract: Convoluted foam layers for mattresses, cushions and the like include at least one convoluted surface including at least one convolution that is structurally heterogeneous. The convoluted foam layer is formed of at least two foam layers fixedly attached to one another, wherein the foam layers are of different materials and/or have different properties. Also disclosed are processes for forming the convoluted foam layer and convoluted foam layers having multiple zones of a convoluted surface pattern that includes at least one convolution that is structurally heterogeneous.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: DREAMWELL, LTD.
    Inventor: Christopher F. Chunglo
  • Patent number: 11084187
    Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to obtain a fiber-reinforced composite material molded article having high adhesive strength in a boundary portion between an insert portion comprising a fiber-reinforced resin substrate and an integrally molded portion molded integrally with the insert portion. A fiber-reinforced composite material molded article (1) containing reinforcing fibers and a thermoplastic resin and being provided with a first layer (23), a second layer (22), and a third layer (21) in this order, the thickness of each layer, the ratio of the total volume of reinforcing fibers (x2) having a fiber length of 3 mm to less than 100 mm with respect to the total volume of reinforcing fibers present in the layer, the ratio of the total volume of reinforcing fibers (y2) having a fiber length of 0.02 mm to less than 3 mm with respect to the total volume of reinforcing fibers present in the layer, and the volume content of fibers in each layer being controlled so as to be in specific ranges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Masao Tomioka, Takeshi Ishikawa, Akinobu Sasaki
  • Patent number: 11041389
    Abstract: A hot gas path component of an industrial machine includes an adaptive cover for a cooling pathway. The component and adaptive cover are made by additive manufacturing. The component includes an outer surface exposed to a working fluid having a high temperature; an internal cooling circuit; and a cooling pathway in communication with the internal cooling circuit and extending towards the outer surface. The adaptive cover is positioned in the cooling pathway at the outer surface. The adaptive cover may include a heat transfer enhancing surface at the outer surface causing the adaptive cover to absorb heat faster than the outer surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Benjamin Paul Lacy, Victor John Morgan
  • Patent number: 10994046
    Abstract: A hemostatic material, a preparation method thereof, and a pharmaceutical composition containing the same are introduced. The hemostatic material includes 200 to 1600 parts by weight of water-insoluble gelatin and 100 to 1000 parts by weight of hydrating material. The preparation method for the hemostatic material includes the steps of (a) providing 200 to 1600 parts by weight of water-insoluble gelatin and 100 to 1000 parts by weight of hydrating material; and (b) combining the water-insoluble gelatin with the hydrating material to form a hemostatic material. The pharmaceutical composition includes an aforementioned hemostatic material and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Through the aforementioned hemostatic material, hemostatic products can increase the blood absorption capacity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: GENE'E TECH CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chung-Hao Wang, Shu-Jyuan Yang, Li-Cheng Pan
  • Patent number: 10987258
    Abstract: An absorbent of a disposable diaper is formed of a lower layer absorbent and an upper layer absorbent, wherein a pair of left and right slits is extended in a front-rear direction region including a crotch portion, wherein the left slit and the right slit are spaced apart in a width direction, wherein a top sheet includes a depressed portion that falls into the slits, and wherein, in at least a region located between the slits in the top sheet, a large number of convex portions is arranged in a zigzag manner while being spaced apart by an interval, and the interval between the adjacent convex portions in the width direction is shorter than each of sizes in the width direction of the convex portions located at the front side and at a rear side of a part of the interval.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: DAIO PAPER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Aya Oshima, Aya Takahashi
  • Patent number: 10968581
    Abstract: Provided are a magnetic marker and a magnetic marker detection system with a reduced magnetic force. The magnetic marker detection system (1S) in which magnetism generated from the magnetic marker (1) laid on a road surface (53) is detected by a magnetic sensor (2) attached to a vehicle's body floor (50) of a vehicle (5) is a system with the magnetic marker (1) and the magnetic sensor (2) in combination, the magnetic marker having a surface with a magnetic flux density equal to or smaller than 40 mT and the magnetic sensor using a magneto-impedance element including an amorphous wire as a magneto-sensitive body with impedance in a high-frequency region changing in accordance with an external magnetic field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: AICHI STEEL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michiharu Yamamoto, Tomohiko Nagao, Hitoshi Aoyama
  • Patent number: 10921279
    Abstract: In a general aspect, an apparatus can include a substrate and a post disposed on the substrate. The post can include a plurality of nanotubes and extend substantially vertically from the substrate. The post can have an aspect ratio of a height of the post to a diameter of the post of greater than or equal to 25:1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Brigham Young University
    Inventors: Guohai Chen, Robert C. Davis, Richard Vanfleet
  • Patent number: 10912682
    Abstract: An absorbent article (200) includes an absorbent body (23) provided at a front and rear direction range including a crotch portion (C2), and a topsheet (22) that covers a top side of the absorbent body (23), wherein a slit (40) with a predetermined width is formed in the absorbent body (23) at least at the crotch portion (C2) to extend in a front and rear direction, and wherein the topsheet (22) includes a fall-in portion (30) that is fallen in the slit (40) of the absorbent body (23), and convex portions (31) are provided at least at a part of the fall-in portion (30).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: DAIO PAPER CORPORATION
    Inventor: Aya Takahashi
  • Patent number: 10864124
    Abstract: An adhesive cover and method of use in which the cover is well-suited to effectively cover a temporary tattoo utilized in radiation therapy treatments. The cover includes a transparent, flexible layer with an optional rigid layer releasably adhered thereto. The first, flexible layer has a lower adhesive surface, an upper low-adhesion surface and a predefined peripheral edge. The second, rigid layer has a lower surface releasably adhered to the upper low-adhesion surface of the first layer, an opposing upper exposed surface, and a peripheral edge cooperative with the predefined peripheral edge of the first layer to preserve the integrity of the first layer during handling and application. The second layer is removed from the first layer only after the first layer is adhered to a patient's skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Beekley Corporation
    Inventor: Mark Broyles
  • Patent number: 10859182
    Abstract: A shaft-integrated gear includes a rotational shaft formed of a resin material; and a cylindrical gear that is formed of a metal material, wherein the cylindrical gear fits around a gear support part of the rotational shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignees: Jeco Co., Ltd., TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Hikoshi Izumi, Kazuya Sato, Taiki Miyokawa, Tomoki Mabuchi, Youichiro Ogata
  • Patent number: 10857042
    Abstract: Disclosed is a nonwoven laminate having a texture for improved absorption and distribution of body liquids in sanitary products. The absorption and distribution effect is caused by perforations distributed in a pattern-like manner in combination with elevations present on one side of the nonwoven laminate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: SANDLER AG
    Inventors: Andreas Burger, Uwe Bernhuber, Wolfgang Höflich
  • Patent number: 10857759
    Abstract: Disclosed is waterproofing sheeting that uses a polyester layer that provides high lateral stability and puncture resistance. The waterproof sheeting can be used in many applications including waterproof roof underlayments waterproof sheeting for foundations, underlayment for tile and flooring and various other applications. The waterproof sheeting can be manufactured without many of the problems associated with the granular coatings of existing waterproof sheeting that create excessive wear and environmental hazards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: TAMKO Building Products, LLC
    Inventors: David C. Humphreys, Michael Shifferd
  • Patent number: 10842124
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods that facilitate animal enrichment and breeding in animal containment environments. Provided in certain embodiments are animal containment enrichment compositions that include one or more sheets, where at least one of the one or more sheets comprises an array of scores defining a flat array of strips in the sheet. Provided in certain embodiments are animal containment enrichment compositions that include one or more sheets, where at least one of the one or more sheets comprises an array of scores defining a flat array of sections of the sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: INNOVIVE, INC.
    Inventors: Gilles Speter, Leroy Jenson
  • Patent number: 10822815
    Abstract: The circular perforated drywall tape comprises a joint tape, a pipe, and a drywall panel. The drywall panel further comprises a pipe aperture. The pipe passes through the pipe aperture. The circular perforated drywall tape seals the joint between the drywall panel and the pipe. The circular perforated drywall tape is perforated such that a removable knock out sizes the joint tape to match the size of the joint between the drywall panel and the pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Inventor: Paul Vance
  • Patent number: 10814707
    Abstract: A wind deflector assembly for use in an open roof construction for a vehicle includes an upper elongate element which is movably connected to a stationary part and a flexible wind deflecting material that extends at least along the front of the roof opening, being attached at a lower end to the stationary part and at an upper end to the upper elongate element to keep the wind deflecting material taut in at least the effective position. The wind deflecting material is folded at the upper end in a folded part, said folded part having a hinge part and an opposite first outer end part and wherein the folded part is mounted inside a first cavity whereby the first outer end part is being supported on the upper surface of the protruding part in the first cavity at least when the wind deflector assembly is in an effective position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: INALFA ROOF SYSTEMS GROUP B.V.
    Inventors: David Keller, Ian Schornak
  • Patent number: 10786024
    Abstract: A water proof moisture management garment and a method of constructing such a garment in accordance with the present invention utilizes at least three layers. An outer layer may comprise a stretch woven textile treated with a durable water repellant finish. The outer layer may be micro-perforated to permit perspiration to evaporate through the micro-perforations. An inner layer may comprise a moisture management textile to facilitate the transport of perspiration away from the skin of a wearer. An intermediate layer may bond the outer layer to the inner layer. The intermediate layer may provide holes to permit the evaporation of perspiration from the inner layer through the micro-perforations of the outer layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Luke A. Pezzimenti
  • Patent number: 10758431
    Abstract: A formed film includes a first surface generally located in a first plane, a second surface generally located in a second plane parallel to and spaced from the first plane, and a third surface generally located in a third plane parallel to and spaced from the first plane and the second plane, in between the first plane and the second plane. A porous structure extends between the second surface and the third surface. A plurality of raised areas have sidewalls that extend between the first surface and the third surface, and top portions that define the first surface. The plurality of sidewalls, the porous structure, and the first plane define a plurality of gathering volumes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: TREDEGAR FILM PRODUCTS LLC
    Inventors: Antonietta Splendiani, Brian C. Loomis, John Richard Renner, Todd R. Skochdopole
  • Patent number: 10760189
    Abstract: A fabric for use in arc and flame protection, and a process for producing a fire resistant fabric are provided. The fabric is made from at least 70 weight percent (wt %) aramid fiber; less than 40 wt % modacrylic; 8 wt % nylon; and 2 wt % anti-static. The aramid fiber is made from recycled aramid fiber from recycled fire resistant garments, and virgin aramid fiber. The fabric may be used to produce fire-resistant garments worn by workers in many industries such as the oil and gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Inventors: Edward (Ted) Parker, David Kasper
  • Patent number: 10752336
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a first composite support structure and a second composite support structure. The first and second composite support structures are in a predetermined position relative to one another. The apparatus further includes an uncured pre-preg ply, wherein: the uncured pre-preg ply overlies at least a portion of the first composite support structure; the uncured pre-preg ply overlies at least a portion of the second composite support structure; and the first and second composite support structures are each stiffer than the uncured pre-preg ply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Keith D. Humfeld, Scott D. Hartshorn
  • Patent number: 10752415
    Abstract: Disclosed is a pouch (also called a flexible container) for holding fluid, the pouch including: (a) a first polymeric sheet including a first inner body and a first outer surface, the first inner body including a first inner surface and inner microstructure extending from the first inner surface, the first inner body defining an aerial microstructure surface area density (AMSAD) between 5% and 15%; (b) a second polymeric sheet including a second inner surface and a second outer surface. The second polymeric sheet may be joined with the first polymeric sheet such that the first inner body and the second inner surface form an air-tight fluid chamber therebetween. The second polymeric sheet may lack microstructure extending from the second inner surface. The first inner surface, the first outer surface, the second inner surface, and the second outer surface may be smooth and non-recessed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: HAVI Global Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Neil Darin, Dominic Neisen, Ralph Hulseman, Cameron McPherson
  • Patent number: 10757806
    Abstract: A ceramic circuit board and a method of making are provided. The ceramic circuit board includes a substrate and a composite material layer. The composite material layer is formed on the substrate and comprises metal oxide powders and ceramic powders. The composite material layer has an interface layer which is transformed from the metal oxide powders by reduction and includes comprises zero-valent metal, lower-valent metal oxide and eutectic mixture reduced from the metal oxide powders of the composite material layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Inventor: Meng-Hsiu Hsieh
  • Patent number: 10729597
    Abstract: Methods, apparatus and articles of manufacture are shown for creating a soft textile expanded apertured film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: ADVANTAGE CREATION ENTERPRISE LLC
    Inventor: James W. Cree
  • Patent number: 10729598
    Abstract: A disposable absorbent article is disclosed herein. The disposable absorbent article includes a topsheet forming a portion of a wearer-facing surface, the topsheet being a composite or laminate structure having a first side and an opposing second side, the composite or laminate structure having a first layer and a second layer, wherein the first layer is a nonwoven and the second layer is a film, the topsheet having a pair of edge regions at least partially disposed on the wings and a central region disposed inboard of the pair of edge regions, wherein the pair of edge regions include a first plurality of discontinuities and the central region comprises a second plurality of discontinuities, wherein the first plurality of discontinuities and the second plurality of discontinuities are different; a backsheet forming a portion of the garment-facing surface; and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: John Lee Hammons, Jody Lynn Hoying, Luisa Valerio Gonzalez, Sybille Fuchs
  • Patent number: 10716716
    Abstract: A disposable absorbent article may include a chassis that includes a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet; and a leg gasketing system. The leg gasketing system may include an inner cuff and an outer cuff; the inner cuff may include an inner cuff folded edge and an inner cuff material edge and the outer cuff may include an outer cuff folded edge and an outer cuff material edge such that the web of material is folded laterally inward to form the outer cuff folded edge and folded laterally outward to form the inner cuff folded edge, and the leg gasketing system further including a leg gasketing system pocket with an opening on an inboard longitudinal edge of the leg gasketing system pocket. The disposable absorbent article also includes at least one channel in the absorbent core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Jeromy Thomas Raycheck, Abhishek Prakash Surushe, Cornelia Beate Martynus, Donald Carroll Roe, Ernesto Gabriel Bianchi, Bruno Johannes Ehrnsperger