baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent JP-2023177759-A (JP)
Title: エレベーター故障監視システム及びエレベーター故障監視方法
IPC: G08B25/04
Filed: 2022-06-03
Abstract: 【課題】ロボットを管理対象内に組み入れることでロボットのビル内移動を円滑にするためのエレベーター故障監視システムを提供する。【解決手段】ロボット１がビル内のエレベーターかご５を利用するときのエレベーター故障監視システム１０であって、エレベーターかご内の音声と映像の情報を入手し、エレベーターかごにおける異常を検知するエレベーター制御盤４と、ビル内で移動するロボットを制御するとともに、異常時における通報先を記憶するエレベーター・ロボット連携部２と、エレベーター制御盤から、エレベーターかごにおける異常の検知情報と音声と映像の情報を入手し、当該異常にロボットが関与するとき、異常時における通報先を入手して、ロボット側の対応者にエレベーターかごの異常の検知情報と音声と映像の情報を提示するとともに、ロボットの操作を可能とする故障監視センター３と、を備える。【選択図】図１
Patent JP-2023180852-A (JP)
Title: 医用情報処理装置、医用情報処理方法、およびプログラム
IPC: G16H50/20
Filed: 2022-06-10
Abstract: 【課題】被検体の実際の体調状態に近い生体内部成分量を、より適切に特定することである。【解決手段】実施形態の医用情報処理装置は、取得部と、基準データ特定部と、第１導出部と、第２導出部と、信頼度スコア決定部と、を持つ。取得部は、被検体に関する生体データを取得する。基準データ特定部は、前記生体データに基づいて第１特徴量に関する基準データを特定する。第１導出部は、前記生体データに含まれる第１特徴量を、前記第１特徴量と第２特徴量とを相互に変換可能なモデルに入力することで第２特徴量を取得する。第２導出部は、前記第２特徴量を前記モデルに入力することでシミュレートされた前記第１特徴量に関する擬似特徴データを導出する。信頼度スコア決定部は、前記基準データと前記擬似特徴データとに基づいて前記生体データに関する信頼度スコアを決定する。【選択図】図１
Patent JP-2023183060-A (JP)
Title: グラフェン含有塗料組成物及び塗膜
IPC: C09D201/00
Filed: 2022-06-15
Abstract: 【課題】紫外線による樹脂の劣化が抑制されると共に、樹脂が劣化した場合でも剥離が生じる範囲が限定される塗膜を形成可能な塗料組成物を提供する。【解決手段】本発明の一側面に係るグラフェン含有塗料組成物は、表面が化学修飾されたグラフェン、樹脂、及び溶媒を含み、固形分中の前記グラフェンの含有量が、１０質量％以上９５質量％以下である。【選択図】図２
Patent JP-2023184147-A (JP)
Title: ケーブル組立構造体及びコネクタ
IPC: H01R13/6593
Filed: 2022-06-17
Abstract: 【課題】電磁波の漏洩又は混入を抑制することができるケーブル組立体及びコネクタを提供する。【解決手段】ケーブル組立構造体１０において、第１ケーブル組立体１及び第２ケーブル組立体２は、互いの同軸ケーブル３の延在方向を揃え、それぞれの先端部からリセプタクルコネクタ３０が見える状態で、延在方向かつ同軸ケーブル３の配列方向に直交する方向に複数段に積層される。積層される方向にリセプタクルコネクタ３０と嵌合するプラグコネクタ２０に組み込まれている。１段目の第１ケーブル組立体１では、第１グランドバー４Ａ，４Ｂが、同軸ケーブル３とシェル２４との隙間の第１位置Ｐ１で同軸ケーブル３を挟持している。第２ケーブル組立体２では、第２グランドバー５Ａ，５Ｂ，６Ａ，６Ｂが、同軸ケーブル３とシェル２４との隙間の第２位置Ｐ２と、第２位置Ｐ２よりも先端部寄りの第３位置Ｐ３とで同軸ケーブル３を挟持する。【選択図】図５
Patent JP-2024002204-A (JP)
Title: 粉粒体乾燥装置及び粉粒体乾燥方法
IPC: F26B17/10
Filed: 2022-06-23
Abstract: 【課題】低許容上限温度の原料であっても、効率良く乾燥処理が行い得る粉粒体の乾燥装置・乾燥方法を提供する。【解決手段】乾燥装置１は気流式の連続乾燥装置であり、医薬品等の低融点物質を原料とする造粒物の乾燥処理に使用され、造粒物投入部１１と、乾燥処理部１２及び製品排出部１３とを有する。乾燥処理部１２は、複数個の直管部３１と、各直管部３１の間を接続する屈曲部３２と、を備えた乾燥処理管２５を有する。屈曲部３２には、乾燥処理管２５内に空気を追加供給する追加空気供給管３４が取り付けられている。追加空気供給管３４は、管内の造粒物３６が偏って存在する偏倚部Ｘから離間した位置に配置され、造粒物３６の存在が希薄な部位に開口する。追加空気供給管３４からは、造粒物３６の融点以上の追加空気が乾燥処理管２５内に供給される。【選択図】図２
Patent JP-2024003993-A (JP)
Title: 画像形成装置
IPC: G03G15/16
Filed: 2022-06-28
Abstract: 【課題】開始位置から終了位置に至る媒体の搬送経路が直線的な構成と比較して、媒体の搬送経路を短縮して装置の小型化を可能とする。【解決手段】媒体５００が取り付けられる取付台４２０と、媒体５００に画像を転写する転写部１００と、転写部１００の一方の側に搬送開始位置が設定され、転写部１００を超えて折り返し、転写部１００に対して搬送開始位置と同じ側に搬送終了位置が設定された搬送経路に沿って取付台４２０を搬送する搬送機構４００と、を備える。【選択図】図１
Patent JP-2024006205-A (JP)
Title: 時計
IPC: G04B45/02
Filed: 2022-07-01
Abstract: 【課題】サブダイヤルが過剰に切り欠かれると、ユーザーは、時計部品を視認し易くなるが、サブダイヤルの目盛を確認し難くなる。【解決手段】時計部品を有するムーブメントと、前記ムーブメントによって駆動する第１長さの第１指針と、前記ムーブメントによって駆動する前記第１長さより短い第２長さの第２指針と、前記ムーブメント上に設けられる支持板、及び前記第２指針に係る目盛を表示するサブダイヤルリングを有する文字板とを備え、前記支持板は、支持板開口が設けられる支持板リング部材と、前記支持板リング部材の支持板内周に接続する支持部材と、を有し、前記時計部品は、前記支持板開口の下方に配置され、前記サブダイヤルリングは、前記支持部材上に配置され、前記時計部品の上方で前記時計部品と重なる重なり位置に切欠き部を有する。【選択図】図１
Patent JP-2024006337-A (JP)
Title: 光デバイス及び光通信装置
IPC: G02B6/122
Filed: 2022-07-01
Abstract: 【課題】光ファイバとの間の結合損失を抑制できる光デバイス等を提供する。 
【解決手段】光デバイスは、基板上に並列に配置された２本の第１の導波路と、第１の導波路と離間して並走した状態で基板上に配置される１本の第２の導波路とを備える。第１の導波路は、第１のテーパ導波路と、第２のテーパ導波路とを有する。第２の導波路は、第１の導波路と並走する第３のテーパ導波路と、第３の導波路とを有する。第１のテーパ導波路は、第２のテーパ導波路に向かって導波路幅が徐々に広く、第２のテーパ導波路は、第１のテーパ導波路から離れながら導波路幅が徐々に狭く、第３のテーパ導波路は、第３の導波路に向かって導波路幅が徐々に広くなる。第１の導波路は、第１のテーパ導波路の始点での２本の第１の導波路同士の第１の間隔が、第１のテーパ導波路と第２のテーパ導波路との接続部位での２本の第１の導波路同士の第２の間隔に比較して広くなる構造にした。 
【選択図】図１
Patent JP-2024009386-A (JP)
Title: 軽油等の燃料配送システム
IPC: G06Q10/0832
Filed: 2022-07-10
Abstract: 【課題】 本発明は軽油、ガソリン、灯油等の燃料配送システムに関する。【解決手段】 管理サーバと、タンクローリの配車センタと、トラックを使用する運送会社と、を通信ネットワークで接続する軽油等の燃料配送システムであって、運送会社からの軽油等の燃料の種類と、数量を指定した注文を管理サーバに送信する手段と、運送会社の住所情報に基づいて、タンクローリの配車センタに運送会社の住所に最も近いタンクローリの配車を依頼する手段と、タンクローリに運送会社によって注文を受けた燃料をガソリンスタンドで取得し、注文があった運送会社の自家給油設備に供給する手段と、を備える燃料配送システムを提供することによって達成できる。【選択図】 図１
Patent JP-2023014995-A (JP)
Title: Carbon fiber non-woven prepreg, method for manufacturing the same, and carbon fiber-reinforced resin molded body using the same
Inventor: FUKUDA YASUHIRO
IPC: B29B11/16
Filed: 2022-07-12
Abstract: To provide a carbon fiber nonwoven fabric prepreg that can be used in the same way as a prepreg containing continuous carbon fibers and has good handling properties, a method for manufacturing the same, and a fiber-reinforced resin molded body using the same.SOLUTION: There are provided a carbon fiber nonwoven fabric sheet containing discontinuous carbon fibers and a carbon fiber nonwoven fabric prepreg containing resin. The carbon fiber nonwoven fabric sheet is formed by laminating two or more rectangular fiber webs in which fibers are oriented, and the resin is integrated with the carbon fiber nonwoven fabric sheet. The prepreg is made by opening fibers, including discontinuous carbon fibers, in a carding machine, orienting the fibers in substantially one direction to make a fiber web, laminating the fiber web to make a laminated web, cutting both ends to make a carbon fiber nonwoven fabric sheet 15, and impregnating it with the resin or sandwiching it between resin sheets 18a and 18b.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4
Patent JP-2022141784-A (JP)
Title: Devices and methods related to medical tubes
IPC: A61B90/70
Filed: 2022-07-13
Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide: apparatus and methods for clearing obstructions from a medical tube; and, in an exemplary embodiment, a spool drive system for driving a guide wire within a medical tube. 
     SOLUTION: The spool drive system can be a hand-held disposable device having a spool housing with a spool therein for alternately advancing and withdrawing a guide wire through an inlet of the spool housing. A track can be spaced from and extend about a perimeter of the spool to wind the guide wire on or off the spool as the spool is rotated. Other embodiments and devices for driving the guide wire and methods therefor also are disclosed. 
     SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1 
     COPYRIGHT: (C)2022,JPO&INPIT
Patent JP-2024012238-A (JP)
Title: 異常検出装置
IPC: G01M99/00
Filed: 2022-07-18
Abstract: 【課題】監視対象装置の状態を、電池を内蔵したタイプのセンサで検出する異常検出装置において、電池やセンサ等の交換頻度を低く抑えることができる異常検出装置を提供する。【解決手段】監視対象装置に設置されたセンサ１０と、センサ１０と通信可能に接続された制御装置２０と、を備えた異常検出装置であって、制御装置２０は、センサ１０の出力を受信する受信部２１と、センサ１０の出力に基づいてセンサ１０の出力頻度を決定する出力頻度決定部２４と、を有し、センサ１０は、監視対象装置の状態を検出する検出部と、検出部からの検出情報を出力頻度で制御装置２０に送るセンサ制御部と、検出部およびセンサ制御部に給電する電池と、を有する、異常検出装置。【選択図】図３
Patent JP-2022141857-A (JP)
Title: Voltage supply system with boost converter and charge pump
IPC: H02M3/155
Filed: 2022-07-21
Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a voltage supply system with a boost converter and a charge pump, an RF module, and a wireless device. 
     SOLUTION: A voltage supply system 600 has a supply device 602 including a boost converter 604 controllable to receive an input voltage at an input node 691 and produce an output voltage equal to or greater than the input voltage. The supply device 602 further includes a charge pump 608 controllable to receive an input voltage at an input node and generate an output voltage less than the input voltage, and a controller 601 that receive a control signal and generate an output voltage and controls the boost converter or the charge pump to cause an output node 692 to generate the output voltage on the basis of the control signal. 
     SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6 
     COPYRIGHT: (C)2022,JPO&INPIT
Patent JP-2023126082-A (JP)
Title: Method of manufacturing molding, method of manufacturing lens, and lens
Inventor: MIYAKE SHIGEO
IPC: B29C43/34
Filed: 2022-07-26
Abstract: To provide a method of manufacturing a molding.SOLUTION: A method of manufacturing a molding includes: placing a fluoropolymer (e.g., PTFE) member in a compression molding apparatus having a hollow cylindrical cylinder and a press member capable of passing through the hollow cylindrical cylinder; and compressing the fluoropolymer member in the hollow cylindrical cylinder by pressing the press member into the hollow cylindrical cylinder in a vacuum, so as to form a molding. In one embodiment, the fluoropolymer member is compressed under a molding pressure of about 5 MPa to about 40 MPa. In one embodiment, the fluoropolymer member is compressed by moving the press member at a pressing rate of about 0.5 mm/sec to about 1.0 cm/sec. In one embodiment, the fluoropolymer member is kept under pressure for a pressure retention time of about 300 seconds or more after the compression.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5
Patent JP-2022160540-A (JP)
Title: Composition
IPC: A24B15/167
Filed: 2022-07-29
Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide inhalable compositions with enough nicotine to provide a sufficiently satisfying user experience, and a method of producing the compositions. 
     SOLUTION: Provided is an inhalable composition, suitable for use in an electronic cigarette device, comprising at least 1 g/L of nicotine and at least 2 g/L of carbon dioxide dissolved or dispersed in a solvent, wherein the molar ratio of carbon dioxide to nicotine is at least 0.1:1. A method of making the inhalable composition comprises the steps of: adding at least 1 g/L of nicotine to a solvent inside a sealable vessel to form a solution or dispersion of nicotine; and introducing carbon dioxide to the vessel such that the pressure inside the vessel is in a range of 1 to 15 atmospheres, as measured at 20°C, such that the at least 2 g/L of carbon dioxide dissolves or disperses into the solvent, and such that the molar ratio of carbon dioxide to nicotine is at least 0.1:1. 
     SELECTED DRAWING: None 
     COPYRIGHT: (C)2023,JPO&INPIT
Patent JP-2022145769-A (JP)
Title: Diffusion-limiting electroactive barrier layer for optoelectronic component
IPC: H01L51/46
Filed: 2022-08-01
Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an optoelectronic component that has high durability and high flexibility and is cost-effective in a production process. 
     SOLUTION: An optoelectronic component (1) has a cathode (25), an anode (27), and a layer system between the cathode (25) and the anode (27). The layer system includes at least one electron injection layer (29) or electron extraction layer adjacent to the cathode; at least one electron transport layer (33); at least one optically active layer; at least one hole transport layer (35); and at least one hole injection layer (31) or hole extraction layer adjacent to the anode. 
     SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3 
     COPYRIGHT: (C)2023,JPO&INPIT
Patent JP-2022153595-A (JP)
Title: Information processing apparatus and program
IPC: G06Q20/40
Filed: 2022-08-01
Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an information processing apparatus and a program which can manage use conditions of electronic payment in accordance with situations of a user. 
     SOLUTION: According to an aspect of the present invention, an information processing apparatus which manages use conditions of electronic payment is provided. The information processing apparatus comprises an accounting information acquisition unit and a user condition change unit. The accounting information acquisition unit is configured to be able to acquire accounting information of a user. The use condition change unit is configured to be able to change a use condition of electronic payment for the user. Here, the use of electronic payment by the user is started. 
     SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3 
     COPYRIGHT: (C)2023,JPO&INPIT
Patent JP-2022140657-A (JP)
Title: Face authentication device
IPC: G06V40/16
Filed: 2022-08-03
Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve the problem in which it is difficult to make security strength between an operation focusing on security and an operation focusing on convenience to the contrary more conspicuous. 
     SOLUTION: A face authentication device comprises: a first authentication unit that conducts first authentication with respect to a face image of an authentication object on the basis of a threshold; a second authentication unit that conducts second authentication by an authentication method other than the face authentication; a detection unit that detects presence or absence of a use of the second authentication unit; a threshold change unit that, when the second authentication unit is used, sets a large value in comparison to a non-use thereof to the threshold; and a personal authentication unit that, when the second authentication unit is not used, conducts personal authentication on the basis of a result of the first authentication using the post-set threshold, and, when the second authentication unit is used, conducts the personal authentication on the basis of the result of the first authentication and a result of the second authentication, using the post-set threshold. 
     SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8 
     COPYRIGHT: (C)2022,JPO&INPIT
Patent JP-2022176203-A (JP)
Title: Electronic apparatus
IPC: H01L27/32
Filed: 2022-09-02
Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a display device that can switch between normal display and see-through display and improve visibility in see-through display. 
     SOLUTION: A liquid crystal element overlaps with a light-emitting element. The light-emitting element, a transistor, and the like overlapping with the liquid crystal element transmit visible light. When the liquid crystal element blocks external light, an image is displayed with the light-emitting element. When the liquid crystal element transmits external light, an image displayed with the light-emitting element is superimposed on a transmission image through the liquid crystal element. 
     SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11 
     COPYRIGHT: (C)2023,JPO&INPIT
Patent JP-2022164933-A (JP)
Title: Program, terminal, and game managing device
IPC: A63F13/58
Filed: 2022-09-05
Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To realize a game for preventing fun from being lost. 
     SOLUTION: A program allows a computer to function as game element acquisition means for acquiring game elements on condition of exchange with a price, first donation item acquisition means capable of acquiring a first donation item without charge by a lottery that does not require exchange with a price each time when a game element is acquired, and second donation item acquisition means for acquiring a second donation item without charge without requiring exchange with a price when the number of acquisition times of game elements reaches a predetermined number of acquisition times. The first donation item acquisition means acquires a first donation item at least once while the number of acquisition times of game elements is equal to or less than the predetermined number of acquisition times. The game elements compose a deck that a player uses for a match. The first donation item and the second donation item do not compose a deck. 
     SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4 
     COPYRIGHT: (C)2023,JPO&INPIT
Patent JP-2023038933-A (JP)
Title: Robotic gripper assemblies for openable objects and methods for picking objects
Inventor: PUTTICHAI LERTKULTANON
IPC: B25J15/00
Filed: 2022-09-06
Abstract: To provide systems and methods for grasping and transferring one or more objects having an openable lid.SOLUTION: A method comprises: determining, based on dimensions of a target object, a grip location for engaging the target object with a first gripper portion of an end effector; determining a reference axis for aligning the end effector with the target object for engaging one or more grippers of the end effector; aligning the end effector with the target object based on the reference axis; contacting the target object at the grip location with at least the first gripper portion; and providing a gripping force through the first gripper portion and/or a second gripper portion of the end effector to grip the target object, where the second gripper portion is operable independently of the first gripper portion.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7
Patent JP-2022168197-A (JP)
Title: game machine
IPC: A63F7/02
Filed: 2022-09-09
Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine having a setting change function and capable of suppressing reduction of game amusement. 
     SOLUTION: A game machine is provided in which a lottery is performed based on a game ball entrance into a predetermined start port and a variable display of symbols is performed based on a result of the lottery to perform a predetermined win game if a win result is led out as a result of the variable display of the symbols. The game machine comprises: setting change means capable of changing setting information on a probability at which the win result is to be led out if a specific start operation is performed; suggestion presentation performance means for performing a suggestion presentation based on the setting information; abnormality determination means for determining a specific abnormality regarding the game machine; and suggestion presentation performance restriction means for restricting a performance of the suggestion presentation after the specific abnormality is determined by the abnormality determination means. 
     SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1 
     COPYRIGHT: (C)2023,JPO&INPIT
Patent JP-2022174218-A (JP)
Title: Respiratory device
IPC: A61M16/06
Filed: 2022-09-12
Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a mask that is sufficiently sealed against the face of a user without giving uncomfortable feelings to the user significantly. 
     SOLUTION: A mask frame includes a central conduit connection aperture and a crosswise direction arm having a three-dimensional curvature, and extends outward from the center of the frame, backward toward the ears of a patient. A lower margin at an end part of each crosswise direction arm twisting along the length is disposed more away from a vertical plane passing through the center of the conduit connection aperture than an upper margin. A rotation prevention mechanism is provided for limiting or preventing the rotation between a strap of a head gear and a mask. A buckle for a closed loop head gear includes a plurality of openings and a post forming a head gear strap passage through which a head gear strap loop can pass. The buckle also includes a friction loop opening through which the head gear strap loop can pass, and a further portion of the head gear strap loop frictionally engages with the friction loop opening by the angle of an inclined passage. 
     SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1 
     COPYRIGHT: (C)2023,JPO&INPIT
Patent JP-2022168306-A (JP)
Title: Substrate-related work machine and substrate-related work machine system
IPC: H05K13/04
Filed: 2022-09-15
Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a substrate-related work machine capable of more accurately determining whether or not it is necessary to adjust the position of a backup member. 
     SOLUTION: A substrate-related work machine includes: a backup plate; a backup member arranged on the backup plate and supporting a substrate from below; a moving device that moves the backup member; a movement control unit that controls operation of the moving device on the basis of a position program indicating a position of the backup member arranged on the backup plate; and a determination unit that determines necessity of adjustment processing including increase/decrease of the backup member and change of the position of the backup member on the basis of work evaluation data relating to execution of substrate-related work on the substrate. 
     SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1 
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Patent JP-2022177217-A (JP)
Title: Terminal, wireless communication method, base station, and system
IPC: H04W28/06
Filed: 2022-09-22
Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a terminal, a wireless communication method, a base station, and a system that perform appropriate retransmission control in a next-generation mobile communication system. 
     SOLUTION: A user terminal 20 includes: a receiving unit that receives a downlink (DL) signal composed of transport blocks including a plurality of code block (CB) groups; and a baseband signal processing unit that controls transmission of acknowledgment information for each CB group or each transport block with respect to the DL signal. When a semi-static HARQ-ACK codebook is set, the baseband signal processing unit transmits acknowledgment information for each CB group on the basis of the number of CB groups per transport block that is set by higher layer signaling. 
     SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 15 
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Patent JP-2022173384-A (JP)
Title: Manufacturing method of heat sink
IPC: H01L23/36
Filed: 2022-09-27
Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a manufacturing method of a heat sink which can manufacture a heat sink with various height and width dimensions even with a small number of member types. 
     SOLUTION: A manufacturing method of a heat sink according to the present invention includes steps (a-1) and (a-2) of including one heat sink member 7 with fins 5 arranged in a row on a base 3 and the other heat sink member 9 with fins 5 arranged in a row on the base 3, cutting the fins 5 of the one heat sink member 7 and/or the other heat sink member 9, and adjusting the height h2 of the fins 5 of the respective heat sink members 7 and 9, and steps (d) and (e) of combining and fixing the heat sink members 7 and 9 such that the fins 5 of the other heat sink member 9 fit between the fins 5 of the one heat sink member 7. 
     SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1 
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Patent JP-2022188164-A (JP)
Title: Anti-human vista antibodies and uses thereof
IPC: A61P43/00
Filed: 2022-09-30
Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide pharmaceutical compositions for treating or preventing autoimmune conditions, allergic conditions or inflammatory conditions. 
     SOLUTION: Provided herein is a pharmaceutical composition comprising an isolated monoclonal antibody or a recombinant monoclonal antibody comprising an antigen binding region that specifically binds to human V-domain Ig Suppressor of T cell Activation (VISTA), where the monoclonal antibody stimulates or promotes one or more effects of VISTA to T cell immunity and comprises a CD32A binding human IgG2 constant region or human IgG2 Fc region. When the human IgG2 constant region or human IgG2 Fc region is replaced with human IgG1 Fc region, an antagonistic monoclonal anti-human VISTA antibody that antagonizes one or more effects of VISTA to T cell immunity is generated. 
     SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1 
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Patent JP-2023002624-A (JP)
Title: System, apparatus, and method for patient positioning prior to, during, and/or after medical procedures
IPC: A61B46/00
Filed: 2022-10-11
Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a system for positioning a patient before, during, or after a medical procedure. 
     SOLUTION: A system for positioning a patient can include an arm assembly and a surgical drape for use with the arm assembly. The surgical drape can be configured to be placed around a surgical site where a surgical procedure is to be conducted. The surgical drape includes a transparent viewing window, multiple handle covers, and an expandable opening on the top face of the surgical drape. Additionally, the surgical drape may also include adhesive members on the bottom face of the drape, and the adhesive members may be independently removed in order to affix the drape around the surgical site. 
     SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3 
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Patent JP-2023002795-A (JP)
Title: Compositions, systems and methods for generating inner ear hair cells for treatment of hearing disorder
IPC: A61K9/06
Filed: 2022-10-31
Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide compositions, systems and methods for generating inner ear hair cells for treatment of hearing disorder. 
     SOLUTION: A method for expanding a population of cochlear cells in a cochlear tissue comprising a parent population of cells comprises contacting the cochlear tissue with a stem cell proliferator to form an expanded population of cells in the cochlear tissue, where the stem cell proliferator is capable of: (i) in a stem cell proliferation assay, increasing the number of Lgr5 +  cells in a stem cell proliferation assay cell population by a factor of at least 10; and (ii) in a stem cell differentiation assay, forming hair cells from a cell population comprising Lgr5 +  cells. 
     SELECTED DRAWING: None 
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